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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-07

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-07

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
INSPIRING LECTURE UPON
 AMERICAN PATRIOTISM
Given by Rev. w. A. keefe Under K.
 of C. Auspices

Under the auspices of White Cross council, No. 13. k. of C., Rev. William A. Keefe of Plainfield, state lecturer or the order, eloquently addressed an audience of. nearly 1000 people on Sunday evening in the basement of St. Patrick's church upon the subject of Patriotism. He spoke with special ref erence to Washington's birthday and pointed out the inspiring example to high ideals of American patriotism which were given by the life of Wash lngton, whether as soldier, legislator in Virginia or president of the infant republic.
 In conclusion he asked his audience to consider their obligation in the present day to defend the flag and the church against the enemies who would raise against the one the international flag and against the other the refusal to respect the Prince of Peace.
 The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world, he said, but today it seems that the hand that Wrecks the cradle, that would make it unfashionable. is the hand that threat ems church and country. The speaker voiced strongly a warning against the growing evil of divorce and warned his hearers that We must take our stand against the evils that threaten our country As Knights of Colum- bus and as Catholics they should be guided by the church and found ev- CT loyal and true to the republic of the immortal George Washington, this land of the free and the home of the brave.
 The speaker was enthusiastically appiauded. He was introduced by Rev. J. H. Frederick, pastor of the Church. At the conclusion of the meeting President Henry D. Buckley spoke briefly in appreciation of the ad- dress and of the large audience that gathered to hear it.
 From these the speaker went on to review in an impressive way the ser vices rendered to the world by the Benedictine monks of the old world in fostering and teaching and keep ing alive many of the principles of equal rights for all men before the laws which subsequently were fought for by the patriots under Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
HOW YOU MAY THROW
 AWAY YOUR GLASSES


 The statement is made that thou sands wear glasses who do not reaily need them. If you are one of these unfortunates, then these glasses may be running your eyes instead of heip- ing them. Thousands who wear these windows" may prove for themSeAs es that they can dispense with glaSses%>I they will get the following prescrlpz ton filled at once: Go to Lee ana Osgood or any active drug store anu get a bottle of Optona; fill a two. ounce bottle with warnf water anu drop in one Optona tablet. With thls harmless liquid solution barne lhe eyes two to four times daily, ana you are likely to be astonished at the rs- suits right from the start MaSy WHO have been told that they have asug- matism, eye-strain, cataract, SolS eyelids, weak eyes. conjunctivitis a0o other eye disorders, report wonderIN benefits from the use of this pre-, scription. Get this prescription filled and use it; you may so strengthen your eyes that glasses will not be nec- essarN. Thousands who are blind or nearly so, or who wear glasses Wouid never have required them if they had cared for their eyes in time. Save your Ryes before it is too late, Do not be- come one of these victims of neglect Eyeglasses are only like crutches and every few years they must be changed to fit the ever-increaSing weakened condition, so better see if you can, like many others, get clear, healthy, strong magnetic eyes through the pre- scription here given
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
SWALLOWED DOSE OF STRYCHNINE
William J Moran Taken With Convulsons From Poison in Franklin Square-Des at Backus Hosptal-Left Note Showing He Was Despondent Over Recent Death of His Wife.

Despondent over the recent death of his wife, seven weeks ago Sunday, William J. Moran, who has boarded at No. 11o Lafayette street, took the con- tents of a bottle of strychnine on Saturday evening and was prostrated with convulsions in Franklin square about $40 o'clock, as he was standing there waiting to take the car to the Falls. Shortly before that he had been talking to Sergeant John H. Kane, and had told him he was not feeling well and thought he would go home.
 When the sergeant saw the unfor- tunate man fall he hurried to him and with the help of Supernumerary Elmer Allen took him to the office of Dr. Rush w. Kimball in Broadway. The young mans strength was failing fast, and he had to be carried almost, but when he got to the doctors office he had strength enough left to pull from his pocket the empty bottle which had held the poison. He told the doctor he had taken it, and also produced a letter addressed to relative. It was found out afterwards that this indicat- ed his Respondent mood and the feel ing that life held no bright outlook for him, and that he thought he had bet ter end it all.
 In the doctors office he had several convulsions before the automobile am
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

this congressional district with a view to ascertaining whether they were made in conformity with the pro- visions of the law. The appointment carries with it a salary of S1 500 and is for four years, with an annual al- lowance of $1,200 for expenses.
 MT. Spalding said that he expected the work of the office, which is under the direction of Internal Revenue Col lector Walsh, would take all his time and while he was not yet fully in formed as to just what was required in order to accomplish the work, he anticipated that he would have to give up the office which he now holds as clerk to the board of selectmen.
 The news was not generally known on Sunday evening, but such of MT. Spalding's friends who knew of the appointment were extending him con gratulations. They recognized that Congressman Mahan had selected in MT. Spalding an officer we'll qualified to do the work that the position in wolves. In his various lines of busi- ness activity MT. Spalding has shown conspicuous ability, and his wide ex- perience has fitted him in many ways for the requirements of the position. He has long been a prominent mem Der locally of the democratic party and has filled numerous positions with satisfaction to the public generally. He is courteous and obliging and has a wide acquaintance among the business men of both New London and Wind ham counties.
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bulance, winch was at once summoned, could arrive. The young man had talk en an eighth of an ounce of strychnine enough, the doctor said. to have been fatal to 100 men. and although all that was possible was done for him, he died shortly after he reached the Backus hospital.
 The body was later removed to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Jacob Keck of No. 45 Main street
 Dr. Kimball, who is medical exam iner, learned that Sr Moran had bought the drug Saturday afternoon at a local drug store, saying that he want ed it to use as rat poison.
 The news of the death of Mir. Moran came with a great shock to his rela- lives and friends, and brought forth many expressions of sympathy for the afflicted ones. All his life he had been a resident of this city, where he was born 28 years ago the 3d of last Octo- Der. He was the son of the late Thomas Moran and Helen Davis. He leaves no children, but is survived by two brothers, James R. Moran and An thony T. Moran, both of this city. He was employed by the H. B. Porter & Son company at the Falls, and was a faithful and conscientious workman who stood high with those with whom he was associated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
EAST SiDERS GIVE
 SUPPER FOR ELks
Members Enjoy Fine Entertainment
 at EIks' Home.

The East Siders of Norwich lodge of Elks gave the other members of the lodge one of the pIeasantest so- cia1 evenings the organization has known by serving a roast beef sup per on Saturday evening at which there was an attendance of about 75 when the supper call was sounded at 1030 Under the hand of John P. Corcoran shields and American flags had been arranged in attractive form as decorations in the parlor where the tables were spread and the members were given Uncle Sam and continental hats to wear. On the tables the dec orations were begonias in full bloom, kindly presented by Mrs. C. L. Tracy.
 An orchestra under the direction of John M. Swahn discoursed stirring airs and the walters were kept busy supplying the wants of those at the tables The force included Theophilus Brown, Thomas Hartley, Perry H. Corning. Sherwood B. Potter. c. B. Lucas, c. W. Billings, c. K. Bailey, F. R. Denison and c. L. Tracy. who were directed by Thomas Galligan, Joseph Williamson and Warren Chap man.
 When the menu had been discussed, the banquetters found Stag tobacco, Nebo cigarettes and Hoffman House Bouquet cigars at their places, sup piled through Andrew Connor. Es- LSSIIitu I~SdO4l4S ItSiiI W. " 1DCNAA with called the assemblage to order and introduced Judge John H. Barnes as toastmaster. Judge Barnes ably filled the place and responses were made when he called upon them by Past Exalted Rulers A. $. Spalding, J. D. Lucy, John H. Clary and F. J. Aubrey, and by Brothers s. J. Kehoe, R. c. Plaut. J. F. Williams and John P Flynn, who had travelled all the way from New Hampshire to be pres ent at the supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
 IN STATE MEETING.
E. A. Case of Willin1antic Made Vice
 President.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Classi- cal and High School Teachers at Hart ford Saturday was Prof. Charles H. Judd Of the University of Chicago, who discussed Home Study in Its Relation to Class Instruction.
 The address followed the annual business meeting at which reports were read and committees named. The programme of departmental confer ences included addresses by Supt. Frank A. Berry of Bethel schools, Prof George H. Nettleton of Yale, Prof. Mary A Jordan of Smith college, Ethel L. Sutton and Prof. C. w. Fisher of Middletown, Dr. Charles H. Zim- merman of New Haven and many oth- CTS.
 Professor Nettleton of Yale, speak ing on the subject Fact and Fancy in the Study of English, contrasted the old historical method of English study which dealt largely with the acquisi- tion of facts concerning the history of tative method which aims to stimulate intelligent appreciation of literature and prefers to arouse the student to form his own ideas rather than to re- peat mechanically the conventional phrases of criticism acquired by rote and accepted without challenge.
 Officers were elected as follows: President, Philip M. Howe, Rockville; vice president, E. A. Case. Williman- tic; recording secretary. J. C. Moody, New Britain; corresponding secretary, Charles L. Kirschner, New Haven; treasurer, E. $. Hitchcock, New Lon don; executive committee D. K. Arey, Winsted, Miss Annie E. Sporer, Hart ford and Olin c. Joline, Taft school. WatertoWn.
 Two members were elected 10 the committee on conferences with col leges. They were Louis r. Slade of New Britain and Clement C. Hyde of Hartfcrd. w. D. Hood was elected to the athletic committee for three wears.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
LENTEN REGULATIONS READ.
Catholics Hear Bishop NiIan's Circu- lar Letter-Enjoins AImsgiving and Abstinence from lntoxicants as We'll as Fasting.

In all the Catholic churches of the diocese of Hartford Sunday the regu- Iations for Lent issued by Rt. Rev. John J. Milan were read. At the g o'clock mass in St Patricks church Rev. Myles P. Calvin called attention to the salient points of the Lenten cir cular. At this, the children's mass the junior choir sang under direction of Miss Ruth Jordan, their organist the hymn Praise Ye the Lord being violin duet by Miss Clementine Jor- dan and Master Edward Heinrich, with organ obligato.
 Rules for Lenten Observance.
 The Lenten rules are as follows:
 The holy season of Lent should be observed by the faithful of this dio- cese in accordance with the following regulations:
 The sick and delicate are not bound either to fast or abstain.
 The aged and persons under 21 years of age are not bound to fast, but must abstain from meat on abstinence days
 The abstinence days for the labor ing class and all members of the household of laborers are Fridays. Ash Wednesday, and Wednesday and Sat urday of holy week.
 The abstinence days for all other persons are the Wednesdays and Fri days, and the second and last Satur- day of Lent.
 All who are engaged in an exhaust ing occupation are not restricted tC one meal day, and may eat meat al all meals except on abstinence days.
 Both meat and fish at the same mea are not permitted on any day of Lent
 Those who are bound to fast are al lowed to take only one full meal a day In the morning, however, they may take a cup of tea, coffee or chocolate with a piece of bread. In the evening they may take a collation.. At ~thi: collation. it is lawful to use fish, eggs cheese, butter and milk, but the quan- tity of solid food should not exceed Il ounces. Meat is allowed only at tht principal meal of the day. This mea may be taken in the evening and tht collation. at noon.
 On Sundays no one is bound to fas or abstain.
 The faithful should be reminded that the law which formerly obliged everyone both to fast and abstain or all the days of Lent has been modified for the present only by special dispen sation of the holy see. In granting thu dispensation the sovereign pontiff re quests that those who take advantage of the favor shall make some compen satton by performing other good work Q, g., giving aims to the poor abstain ing from intoxicants and attending tn Lenten exercises in the church. Th' customary exercises are the rosary 0 the blessed virgin, sermon, way of tn cross and benadiction of the blessed sacrament
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FOR BRIDGEPORT GUEST.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Guile Entertained
 in Honor of A. C. Woodruff.

MT. and Mrs. Albert A. Guile, gave a Washington" party, Saturday even ing at their home, Kinney avenue. The guest of honor was A. c. Wood hull of Bridgeport. The house was decorated with the National colors. During the evening favors appropriate to the occasion were distributed. All joined in a guessing contest of so many beans in a jar The right mum Der drawing a hatchet.
 The refreshments for the guests consisted of orchestra music, ice cream, assorted cake and chocolate, served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Delegation of Dancers from Norwich.

At the third annual dance of Nut meg State lodge, No. 107. Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, held in New Lon don last week, there was an attendance of 100 couples. The largest out of town delegation was from this city, which was represented by 35 couples.
 These annual. dances are held all ternately with the lodges in the other towns of New London district c. B. Messinger, who is secretary and treas urer of the lodge, was one of the com nittee of arrangements which included H. P. Adams, w. E. May, C. K. Stah- Ter, L. c. ECrocker. c. V. Boswell, w. Fl Simpson
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
CARS DETAILED BY
 AN OPEN SWITCH
Four Passengers and Two Trainnen
 Injured on Pennsylvania R. R.

Sharon, Pa. Feb. 22.-When Penn sylvania railroad passenger train No. PIG struck an open switch at Transfer, ten miles from here. today. the mail and baggage cars and several coach es were derailed and four passengers and two trainmen were hurt. The III iured passengers were brought to a hospital here and all were able 10 go to their homes tonight Railroad of ficiaIs here deny the report that the train turned over into a ditch. Traffic was held up several hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

is moral courage. The courage most needed in civilized society all the time is the courage of opinion. the courage of our faiths and our convictions. cour- age to do and dare. what is right and true.
 One more admonition of Paul for this Christian knighthood. Let all that ye do be done in love" This love speaks of tenderness. Now. my friends. we have heard the appeal for strong, Christian knighthood. Are we prepared to live it and practice it?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Incidents In Society

Mrs F. H. Willard of Washington street is passing a few weeks in New York.
 Mrs. Albert Lewis of Jamaica Plains is the guest for several months of her cousn, Mrs. Gardiner Greene of Sachem Terrace.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Chapman of New York arrived Saturday evening at the home of NIT. and Mrs Charles B. Chapman, on Sachem Tarrace, to pass the holiday.
 Mrs. Gardiner Greene of Sachem Ter race entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of the eighth birthday of her nephew. Henry Reynolds Palmer, son of MT. and Mrs. William Palmer.
 Miss Isabel Bacheler. student at the Academy. left Friday to spend the holiday at her home in Talcottville.
 Miss Rosalie A. Bennett of Peacedale, R. |, has been spending several days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Bennett of Williams street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Washington's Birthday Postoffice
 Hours,

The postof1ce will be open on Mon day, February 23rd, from a. m to 12m. The money order, postal savings and city carriers windows will Be closed all day. The early morning de- livery will be the only one made by city carriers and will include a col lection from the street letter boxes The last collection from the street letter boxes will be made at the same hours as collected on Sundays. Out going mails will be despatched as usual. the last mails closing for New York and Boston at 9.15 D. nj.
 Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston rural stations-Hours the same as at the Norwich office
 Stations 1, ?. 3, 4, 5, and 7-No money order business will be trans acted.
 Rural carriers will. not make any trips and patrons on routes starting at the main office can call for their mail between and 10 a. m
 Morning deliveries will be made by parcel post carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Entertained Few Friends.

At their home, No. 172 Central ave nue, MT. and Mrs. Kazemir SzalkoWska who were married last Monday enter tained informally on Saturday evening for a few friends and a merry eve ming was spent with songs and social diversions Supper was served and good wishes were extended by the guests that the host and hostess of the evening might enjoy a long and happy married life
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
CONGRESSMAN MAHAN
 APPOINTS A. S. SPALDING.
Popular Norwich Man Made Income
 Tax Field Inspector.

Congressman Bryan F. Mahan was in this city on Sunday evening and made the announcement that he had appointed Archibald $. Spalding as income tax field inspector for the Sec ond congressional district.
 The appointment was a surprise to Mir Spalding. the latter said, but he understood that the duties of the of flee required him and gave him the necessary authority to inspect the in come tax returns that are made from
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Ll1S
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 you
 exactly what you wish to know or will make no charge.

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 Readings will be sI.oo one week more, to give chance to those who called last week.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
More Smallpox at MiddIetown.

Middletown, Conn, Feb. 22.-One more case of smallpox was discovered today. making a total of four in the city and town. Fred Lemieux, young man living in the Staddle Hlll district. was found to have the dis ease and he was placed under quar- antine. All four cases are light
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Saw Burned Hartford Station.

Frank J. Murtha was in Hartford Saturday attending a meeting of the executive board of the Foresters. He saw the wreck of the Hartford sta ton after the fire and spoke with ad- miration of the quickness with which the railroad people got things going again and adjusted to new conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
PERSONAL.

Miss Edna Staplin has returned to Stonington from a visit in Montville.
 Miss Mary Hughes and Miss Nellie Mccarthy, who were guests of Miss Mary Sullivan for the Charity ball re- turned on Sunday to their homes in Providence.
 Mrs. John Reynolds of Norwich, is guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs William E. Strong. being called to Col chester by the sudden death of her uncle, Capt. Henry W. Abel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Will Speak at New London.

Rev. G. H. Strouse of the First Bap- tist church is to make the missionary address this evening at the semi-an- nEal meeting of the New London Christian Endeavor union, which will be held at the Second Congregational church ill that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
TRAIN DIsRATcHERS
 STUCK TO THEIR KEYS
Harry Campbell and Thomas RawIey
 in the LiaeIight at Hartford Fire

Harry Campbell, train dispatcher at the New Haven station at Hartford and Thomas Rawley, chief dispatcher, both formerly of Norwich, were con spicueus for their Valor during the fire at the Hartford station on Saturday as dispatches state that both men stuck to their keys while the station was burning and kept the trains nov iror
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
STUDENTS
 WENT ON SLEIGHRIDE.
Party of "A Travelled to Jewett City for
 Dance.

Saturday evening a very enjoyable dance and sleighing party was given by a number of Academy students. The party left the city about 7.30 o'clock for Jewett City, where they had a dance and refreshments. The trip was made in Larsens big sleigh In all there were twenty four, including the chaperones, Mir. and Mrs. John Daw- Der. The party was arranged by Franklin Lord and William L'HeureuX, and the dance was held in the latter's home in the Bijou building.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Richard Pearson.

Mrs. Richard Pearson of Groton. age about 38 years. died at her home after an illness of several weeks with pleurisy. She died about 2 o'clock on Saturday evening. Her maiden name was Alfreda Christianson. Mrs. Pear son leaves her husbAnd and four chiI- dren besides a mother, Mrs Matilda Christianson of Norwich, a sister, Miss Hulda of Norwich, and a brother Emil Christianson of Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Sudden Death of Mrs. Newton's
 Mother

MT. and Mrs. Fred L. Newton of Slater avenue were called to Boston on Saturday by the news of the sud- den death of Mrs. NeWton's mother, Mrs. Harrington. of Sherbourne Falls, Mass. She was on her way here to visit Mrs. Newton when her death oc- cured ln Boston of heart failure
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SIeichride and Dance.

A sleighride and dance was enjoyed by a number of N. r. A. students Sat urday evening. After a ride to Mont vile the party returned to the Norwich Golf club and held a dance. Toboggan- ing was also enjoyed on the clubs slide Mir. and Mrs. James D. Rough were the chaperonss.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Goes to. Amesbury. Mass.

Many here will be interested in the acceptance of a call by Rev Frank M. Rathbone of Sharon, Mass, to St James church. Amesbury. Mass, He takes up the new rectorship March first.