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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
PERSONALS

Mrs Charles aI. Adams has returned to Groton from Norwich.
 Willard 4. Lucas of Pouuetanuck was a recent visitor in Providence.
 Miss Annie Ruestle of Norwich is the guest of Mrs. r. W. James of Mantle.
 MT. and Mrs. c. P. Disaue have re- turned from a weeks visit with rela- tiYes in Danielson.
 MT. and Mrs. 4. F. wyman of Wash ington street have returned after spending two weeks at Hubbardstown, Mass
 B. D. Crandall, of De Ruyter, N- Y, spent the week end with his niece, Mrs. Alexander P. Williams, of Broad street.
 Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Bailey have re- turned to Collinsville from Gales Ferry, where they have been spending their vacation.
 Mrs. Allen, widow of George A. Allen of the Allen -Beenaan company of Nor wfch, is now making her home with her brother in Stamford.
 MT: and Mrs. Charles Culver and daughter, Edith Pauline, of Penobseot street have returned from a weeks visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 MT. and Mrs. William D.. Risley of No. 305 Garden street, Hartford, have returned from a two weeks visit to Mrs. Risley's sister, Mrs Adna Nor cross. of Norwich Town. Miss Annie C. Buckley of the Baclus hospital and Miss Katherine I. Buckley of West Main street a. e spending their vacations at the Elliott house, Fishers Island, N. I.
 Mrs. Bert Smith and daughter Leons of Wakefield, New York city, who have just returned from a ten days yisit with MT. Smiths brother in Vermont are spending the rest of their vacation with Mrs. Smiths parents, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Chester, of PIainf1eld.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
FUNERAL
Mrs. Henry GehratE1.

Relatives from New York Brook
 lyn and other cities were in the large
 attendance at the funeral of Charlotte
 Jane Price, wife of Henry Gebrath,
 held Saturday afternoon from her late
 home, 151 Talman street, at 2.3o o'clock. The services were conducted
 by Rev. Joseph F. Cobb. pastor of
 the Church of the Good Shepherd. The
 bearers, four brothers, were Lincoln. Theodore. Thomas and Arthur Price and burial took place in the family plot in NYantic cemetery. Rev. MT. Cobb read a committal service at the grave There was wealth of beau tiful floral rem enlbrances, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by her many friends. Un- dertaker Gager had charge of the fu- neral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
LIGHTNING PLoUeHs BURROWS
 AROUND PRESTON HOUSE
Bolt Struck on Elmer MiIIeTs Place
 Ran from Tree Into. Ground.

The Bulletins Jewett City corre- spondent writes:
 A bolt of lightning struck a tree south of Elmer Mi1ler's house in Preston early Sunday morning, and a. large number of panes of glass in the house were shattered. A furrow a rod in length was p1oughed around that side of the house. and another furrow led into the cellar. Mr. Miller is at the-fair ground with a horse, and Mrs. Miller was badly frightened, all though no one in the house was in- iured
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
TWO HURT IN TROLLEY ACCIDENT
Car Jumped Track Tannery Curve in GreenevieP D.. Connell of Wlimansc Has Sever Abdominal Injuries Motoman Harry Rushworth Suffers Strained BacI-Car Was Headed for Tannery Pond

On the tannery curve on North Main street in Greeneville. the trolley car that left Franklin square at 1o.45 o'clock Jumped the track and all but went Into the small pond on the east erly side of the street at this point When the heavy car came to a stop it's first pair of trucks were hanging over the pond and Motorman Harry A. Rushworth and a passenger named P D. Connen of Willimantic had been injured The motorman was able to go to his home nearby at No. 4s Fourteenth street, but Mir. Cornell was taken to the Backus hospital in the automobile of Dr. R. R. Agnew after the doctor had been summoned to look after both injured men.
 MT. Cornell, who was thrown against a seat, had abdominal injuries. which is was feared were serious. Motor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
IN CITY COURT.
Roll of $500 Was Not Lost-Amount
 Was but s1.

In the city court Saturday morn. ing the fanciful dream of a Montville man, Salvatore Mastrono, who claim ed he had lost $500 sinnered down, in the gold gray atmosphere of Judge fact that the missing sum was Sl. A boy. Antonio Barbette, aged 15, was accused of picking up the sum and he admitted the act. He was nut on probation.
 One man went to jail and another had g and costs imposed upon him, which were paid by his farmer em- ployer. for having a fight with each other and thus disturbing the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
5 -r.ins optona C1 tabzef). q ounces Water.

Use three or four times day to bafhs the eyes. This prescription and the simple Optona system keeps the eyes lclean, sharpens the vision and quickly .overcomes inflammation and irritation; and other similar troubles are greatly benefited and oftentimes cured by Its of glasses have discarded them after a few weeks use It Is good for the eyes and contains no ingredient which would injure the most sensitive eyes of an infant or the aged. Lee & Osgood or any druggist can, fill this prescription promptly. Try 1t and know for once what real eye comfort is.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
TEACHER CHANGES IN
 NORWICH SCHOOLS
Two Appointments to Fill Vacancies Miss G. E. Rogers for Domestie Science.


 At Il o'clock Saturday morning, Chairman Shepard B. Palmer, Herbert NJ Lerou, c. O. Murphy, Supt- E. J. Graham and Secretary Thomas J. Kel- ly of the town school board. met in. the attorneys office The committee accepted the resignation of Miss E. Louise -Twohig from the West Town street school. and Miss Lillian Me- Clafferty was placed in that position at least until a contemplated read justment in the system may be made Miss Fleetwood was appointed to take the place of Miss Louise F. Hovey, of the Greeneville school, who. be- cause of illness, has been granted an indefinite leave of absence
 Miss Grace E. Rogers, who has been dietitian at the Backus hospital and has had considerable other experience in the field of domestic science, was
 chosen to take charge of this new
 department in the schools The three manual training departments that are to be inaugurated at Broadway. Greenevi1le and Mt. Pleasant street schools were discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
HUSBANDS GIVEN SURPRISE
 BY THEIR WIVES
Unique Party Carried Out at Pine
 Grove Cottage.

A unique surprise party was given at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Linicus Friday evening at Pine Grobe, Mantle It was arranged by the wo- men for the benefit Of their husbamds the male element being inc surprised. The husbands were lured to the Lin- icus cottage singly on some pretezt or other. and arriving, found a merry party in progress The evening was a delightful one and a co1Iation was served.
 Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Linicus of New London, MT. and Mrs. R. B. s. washburn of Norwich, MT. and Mrs. Frank Sens, MT. and Mrs. Henry Eshenfelder, MT. and Mrs. Henry Goedeaeugh, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strauss, Mir. and Mrs. Waterman, MT and Mrs. John Churchill and Mrs. Harold Pevear.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

man Rushworth had a strained back 10.45 o'clock. bound for Baltic. with only small passenger list, with Con- ductor Leonard in. charge and Motor man Rushworth at the controller.
 After the accident the east track was blocked. but Night Starter George Heroux was able to keep the cars running on schedule time by having them go past this point on the west track and then use the crossover above the Newmarket hotel to get back onto the east strack again to continue tc Taftviile.
 position it was believed that it would be necessary to jack it up and the day gang with Master Mechanic Johr Mellor was summoned out to do the work, which would be completed be. fore morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
TO SAVE EYES
Is the Object of This Free Prescription-Try it if Your
 Eyes Give You Trouble

Thousands of people suffer from eye what tos do They know some good home remedy for every other minor atl- ment, but none for their eye troubles trouble IS not sufficient to drive tlfem to an eye specialist. who would. any way, charge them heavy fee As to the i've and ten-cent store and oftentimes get glasses that they 3o two or three months, do their eyes more injury than good Here Is a sim pie prescription that everyone should
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
incidents In Society

Mrs. J. Matthew Miller is the guest of Miss Mary H. Paddock.
 Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Linnell re- turned Saturday from Lake Mahopac' N. Y.
 After passing July and August at the Olcutt camp, South Bluffs, Block Isl- and, Miss Katherine A Kent has re- turned to Elm avenue
 MT. and Mrs. $. Henry Howe of New York are at the home of MT. Howe's parents, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. s. H. Howe. of Williams avenue
 Miss Dorothy Rose of Elmira, N. Y, is in Norwich to spend the winter with her grandparents. MT. and Ars. B. F. Bishop, of Broadway.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace S. Allis return ed Friday evening to their home on Elm avenue after spending August at their summer home in Brookneld, Vt. l. Rev. P. c. Wright of Philadeiphia and his brother, Dr. Charles A. Wright of Delevan, Wis. are the guests of Col. and Mrs. Charles w. Gale at Pine hurst.
 Miss Elizabeth Chase of Broadway has returned from Harwichport, Mass. where she has been the guest of Mrs. Winslow Tracy Williams and Miss Marjorie Hillhouse.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry F. Parker and daughter Deborah have left for a visit with pr. and Mrs. Gerard E. Jensen in Ithaca and at Mrs. Parkers former home in Pougnkeepsie, N. T.
 Mrs Frederic s. Camp, Mrs. John C. AverilI and Mrs. Edward D. Fuller ot Norwich. with Master William Black stone Chappell of New London, have returned from a visit to West Point and other places of interest on the Hudson. The trip was made in MrA Camps car.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
TROLLEY POLE SNAPPED.
But Conductor Reardon Managed tc
 Get Car to the Square.

When the Boswell avenue car due into the square at 4.45 p. m Sunday got as far as the foot of the hill on Franklin strmeet, the trolley pole sinapped of, disabling the car. Con- ductor William Reardon, who was in charge, held the trolley pole against the wire. thus making connections and the car was able to be run into the square. It was later taken to the barn for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
Birthday Party.

There was 2 very pleasant surprise party given Sunday for Mary Eiiz@ : abeth Muller of No. 25 PlaAt avenue It was her fourth birthday, and she received many pretty presents. Among those attending were Minner Dafne, Teresa Connolly, May Geer, Madeline Chester, Anna Brown, Albert and yard Danneliy and Fred eeGr.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
oHieiated at Pomfret.

Rev. pr. J. H. Devries. rector of Grace church. Saybrook, preached in Christ Memorial church, Pomfret, Sunday. Rev. Percy Barnes of St. John's Memorial church. Essex, off, ciated at the morning service of Grace church in Afr, Deyries' absence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Henry Hovey of Cliff street left on Saturday morning for Detroit Mich. where he will attend the 18th annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Sept. 1-15 as one of the ten official representatives from the Con- necticalt c. A. B
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
FORMER PASTOR IN
 CENTRAL BAPTIST PULPIT
Rev. p. c. Wright of Philadelphia
 Greeted by Large e>Congregations

Rev. P. C. Wright, now of Gethee- mane Baptist church, Philadelphia, was greeted by two large congregations at the Central Baptist church. where he filled his former pulpit at the morning and evening sermons. His earnest ser mons were heard with great pleasure by his former parishioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
Lsnds Three Pound Bsss.

George IL Dolan. who with Perry H. Corning and Joseph F. Cummings began a vacation stay at Gardner Lake on Saturday, was the first of the three to score with the catch of good sized bass. 4 three pounder came to his line on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31
caused Fire AIarn to Strike,

Caused Fire Alarm to Strike.
 The electric storm about midnight Saturday burned out the fuses iA the fire alarm system, causing one blow of the bell to strike. Chief Stanton had repairs made in short order.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

MT. and Mrs. Henry F. Pari1er and daughter Deborah have left for a visit with pr. and Mrs. Gerard E. Jensen tn Ithaca and at Mrs. Parkers former home in Pougnkeepsie, N. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Miss Dorothy Rose of Elmira- N. Y., is in Norwich to spend the winter with her grandparents. MT. and Mrs. B. F. Bishop, of Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

The congregations in St Patricks church Sunday were urged to pray fre- quently and fervently this week that the conclave of cardinals may elect as a successor to the late Pope Plus x not only a good and holy man but, ans able and wise, during these times of war, to act as head Of the 24a,OO0 900 Roman Catholics of the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Rev. Francis P. Bacheier of Talcott- vile has received word from his sdalrh : ters, Misses N1uriel and Frances who have been in Germany and Switzer- land, taat they were to sail Saturday from Liverpool on the New York for home. They are granddaughters of Mrs. James, E. Fuller.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Mir. and Mrs. Berlin w. Tinker of Waterbury celebrated the 18th annte versary of their marriage Saturday evening at Fryeburg, Me. A reception was held. Mir. Tinker is son of the late Rev. Ezra Tinker, q former Meth odist pastor in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

MT. and Mrs. $. Henry Howe of New York are at the home of MT. Howe's parents, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. s. H. Howe. of Williams avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

MT. and Mrs. Wallace S. Allis return ed Friday evening to their home on Elm avenue after spending August at their summer home in Brookheld, Vt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Miss Elizabeth Chase of Broadway has returned from Harwichport, Mass. where she has been the guest of Mrs. Winslow Tracy Williams and Miss Marjorie Hillhouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Mrs. J. Matthew Miller is the guest of Miss Mary H. Paddock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

After passing July and August at the Olcutt camp, South Bluffs, Block Isl- and, Miss Katherine A Kent has re- turned to Elm avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-31

Rev. P. c. Wright of Philadelphia and his brother, Dr. Charles A. Wright.
 of Delevan, Wis. are the guests of Col.
 and Mrs. Charles w. Gale at Pine
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
VOLUNTEERS FROM
many NATIONS TO
FIGHT FOR France
Eighteen Thousand Assem-
BILE in Great Square in
Paris Under the Flags of
Their Countries.

Paris. Aug. 21.-Tho great square
fronting the Invalides in Paris pre-
sented striking spectacle today when
$4,000 foreign volunteers assembled in
orderly formation under the flags of
their various nations to be mustered
in There were 1900 Jews from all
countries who desired to serve as a
separate command; there were also
1000 Belgians, $500 Italians, $500 Rus
slams, 1000 Swiss, 1000 Spaniards, 500
Rumanians; $50 Luxemburgians and
1875 Americans.
All these volunteers were obliged to
wait until the completion of the mob
ilization of the French regular forces,
which was accomplished yesterday. In
the meantime 10000 foreigners resi-
dent In France have inscribed their
names Professionally on the rolls of a
committee calling itself "The Friends
OF France"
Only those volunteers resident in
Paris presented themselves today. 1t
will take several days to comply with
all the formalities and examinations
and make the men into anything like
an organized body of troops.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
TODAY'S WAR NEWS in BRIEF

formidable shock
military
the bsstsu for Is own
h
p a
Wednesday,
Lbau
The inhabitants panic stioken.
Hanso Finland
Sunday of the time limit Of her tmau to Germany 1t
final call affecting all able bodied
Austrian
in
Of war;.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
TO PRESERVE THE
STATUS QUO OF
PACIFIC ISLANDS
Resolution Introduced in the
Senate Re- -affirms Ameri-
can Adherence to "Open
Door" Policy in China.

Washington, Aug. 21.-A resolution,
reaffirming adherence of the United
States to the open door" policy of
China, and proclaiming that this gov
ernment IN view of the apparent ex-
tension of the war in Europe to the
Far East, could not view with indif-
ference any alteration of the status
quo of the islands of the Pacific and
oceania, was introduced in the senate
today by Senator Gallinger. 1t was
referred to the foreign relations COM
mittee.
Accompanying his resolution, Sena-
tor Gallinger submitted a memoran-
dunn pointing out that in the waters
lying between the Philippines and Ha-
wall and south and southeast of the
latter are Islands owned by France,
Germany and Great Britain. Also in
that region lie Guam and other islands
owned by the United States and the
Samoan islands, in which France,
Great Britain, Germany and the United
States have interests. These, he points
out, are in easy striking distance of
the Philippines, to say nothing of Pan
anna and San Francisco"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
bONbARDhfNT OF
RUSSIAN PORT BY
FLEET OF GERMANY
Rain Of Fire Falls on City
of Libau and Many Are
Killed = Harbor Works
Destroyed.

Stockholm (vla London), Aug. III
The captain of Swedish steamer
which has just arrived from Libau
tells the following story of the bonn
bardment OF the Russian seaport by
the German fleet.
1T was on Sunday evening that
the rain Of fire began to fall on the
city. The townspeople were thrown
into panic. They ran into the streets
and other open places because their
houses were falling and burning.
Fifteen women who were seated on
a pile of lumber were all killed by the
explosion of a single shell. The bonn
bardmemt continued for two hours.
Many buildings and bridges were de-
stroyed.
Advices from st. Petersburg indi-
cate that life in the Russian capital
runs on in the ordinary way. The
streets, cafes and amusement places
are as crowded as ever. No additional
military precautions have been taken,
it is said. The food supply is de-
scribed as plentiful.
Harbor Was Destroyed.
at Hango, Finland, by German war
ships Is reported by the master Of
the Swedish steamer Bifrost, which
has arrived from Hango.
I'VE received orders from the port
authorities at Hango on August 2 to
moor with the Dutch coal steamer AL
cor across the entrance to the harbor,
where our ship was to be dynamited
in order to close the channel" he said.
Later the authorities permitted us
to anchor outside in escurity, but the
Alcor was blown up according to the
program, together with three valuable
cranes"
Grand Duke Michael. the younger
brother of the Russian emperor. has
left for st. Petersburg. Steamship
freight traffic between Finland and
Sweden has been resumed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
EMERGENCY WAR RISK
BILL is PASSED BY
THE SENATE TODAY

Washington, Aug. 21.--The senate
passed today after two hours debate
the emergency war risk insurance bill,
carrying an appropriation Of $4,000, 900
for the purpose of insuring American
vessels and cargoes against the hazards
of war.
The bill was amended by unanimous
consent before passage, the provision
that rates CT insurance be fixed on an
equality with those imposed by bellig-
erent nations which employ govern
ment insurance being stricken out
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
PLANS OF THE GERMANS.

London Aug 2l-Yesty about the date according
to before the walls
this
At
the battle
statements nothing is heard the
mpeneae
battle the
The
Little
- ~ ~ ~ V
the decisive they
territory advantage value which is
-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
SERVICES HELD IN
ENGLISH CHURCHES

London, Aug. 21.-Intercessory SER
vices were held in virtually every
church In England today on behalf of
the nations engaged in the war. with a
special prayer for the success of the
British arms.
King George and Queen Mary, with
Princess Mary, were present at the
services in Westminster Abbey.
Many Americans and French Joined
in the various services. which were
attended by representatives of all
classes
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
GERMAN AIR CRAFT
DOING SCOUT DUTY

Amsterdam. via London. Aug. 2i.--
Notable activity is evident among the
German air craft which fly frequently
over Holland.
A Zeppelin, following the course OF
the Rhine passed over zevenaar today.
Dutch soldiers shot at 1t and the dir
igible disappeared over the German
frontier.
Another Zeppelin flew over Mas
tricht last night and followed the road
to Meeren afterward disappearing.
German aeroplanes also have been
seen in several directions scouting over
Holland.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
SUDDEN DROP IN
PRICE OF SUGAR

Portland. Aug. 21.-From its record
high price in the local market of S8.05
per hundred, which 1t had maintained
for several days. cane sugar took a
sudden drop today to $7.55. All other
grades also fell off SO cents. Dealers
say they have not yet ascertained
whether the federal investigation or
dered by President Wilson is RESPONSE
BILE.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
AVIATOR FALLS 1000
feet AND STILL LIVES

Mineoia, N. Y, Aug. 21.-Albert FL
leux of New York City fell 1000 feet in
his monoplane to the Hampstead avia-
ton field today while looping the loop.
and escaped with his life. He was
badly bruised and lacerated. but sur
geons at the Nassau hospital said that
he was suffering chiefly from shock
and that they thought he would live.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
PRISONERS OF WAR
SENT TO ENGLAND

London, Aug. 21.--A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram company from
Bruges says that Is German officers
and 4S2 men, prisoners OF war. have
been sent away from that city via
Dunkirk for England. When they left
Bruges they were escorted by a dozen
gendarmes with fixed bayoneta.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
NO POSTpONENENT OF
THE 1915 EXPOSITION

Washington. Aug 21.-Answering in
quiries received from foreigners in
European countries, Secretary Bryan
has officially stated that the Panama
Pacific exposition at San Francisco,
1916, will be held as announced. SO
far none of the European countries
who declared their intention to exhibit
at the fair have withdrawn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
Concentration Being Carried Out.

Paris Aug. 21-Oficial news made public in Paris to-
day says that the German forces continue pass the
Meuse the vicinity of Huy, and that important
cenraon is being carried out in Belgium this riday)
morning.
No French territory is occupied by the enemy except
piece of enclosed land at Audun Leronan the depart
ment of Meurthe-et-Moselle
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-21
German Cavalry Defeated.

London, Aug. 21.-The Central News has received
dispatch from Paris saying that French forces defeated
detachment of German cavalry coming from Leopold
shoehe and Hueningen, in engagement BAIL
The Germans retired in the direction of ST. Louis leav
ing 500 dead and wounded the field They lost most of
their horses