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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
HOSTS ON TROLLEY CAR.
business Men Entertained by Fred
erick H. Treat and Gist Blair.

Frederick H. Treat. president of the
Washington and Virginia Railway Com
pany, and Gist Blair, president of the
Real Estate Trust Company, were the
hosts to a party OF local business men
In a special trip Of inspection through
Bradley Hills over the line of the new
Washington and Great Falls Railway
yesterday afternoon.
The junket was made on the private
car Columbia of Clarence p. King.
president of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. Luncheon was
served on the car. Those in the party
were: Robert b. Roosevelt. George X.
McLanahan. r. Golden Donaldson, Gar
diner l. Booth. Charles D. Cugie, ]. Wal
ter Long. Howard s. Reside. J. H. Raj
ston. w. w. Anderson, II. Bradley David
son, Col Frank L. Denny, Arthur Lee,
Frederick II. Treat and Gist Blair.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
L. A. Conner, Mary Bond, and r. o,
Mulligan Dispose Of Estates.

The will of Lendell A. Conner. dated
January II. 1905. has been filed for pro-
bate. His stocks and bonds are given to
his son, Edwin r. Conner and Mrs.
Mabel s. Conner, widow of another son.
The house, 17H Corcoran street. Is to be
held In trust for the use of Mrs. Con-
ner and her children until her youngest
child becomes of age, when the property
Is to be sold, and the proceeds divided
between the son and the four grand
children.
Mary Bond is named as sole beneficiary
and executrix of the will of her husband.
John Bond. Another will filed was that
of Emile Ogston Mulligan, dated May
q, 1910. She leaves $1,000 to Emily o.
Doud, of New York City, and distributes
her jewelry among Elizabeth l.. Mar
guard. Alice o. Marquard and Ellen G.
Harrison. The remaining estate Is to
be held in trust, the trustees to pay for
life the income to Richard T. Mulligan,
husband of the testatrix-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
TOTS N FAIRY PLAY.

.The Elfin Mound" fairy tale. was
read by Mrs G. s. Tinnin, to the chill
dren at the House Of Play yesterday
afternoon. After the play was read cos
TUNES were provided for the children.
who then acted. told the story In their
own words. overton w. Price, president
CT the National Conservation Associa-
ton. who was to have spoken on
Forests and Foresters," was unable to
be present, but will deliver his lecture
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
LAW FRATERNITY ELECTS.
Delta Theta Phi, of G. u, to Install
Omcern May 21.

At the election of Edward Douglas
White Chapter. Delta Theta Phi Law
Fraternity, of the Georgetown University
Law School, held last night at the chap
ter house, l463 Rhode Island avenue
northwest, the following members were
named: D.. H. s. Shaw: W., HI. Z.
Rickard; C. r., A. F. Tiffin; A. c. R., H.
Driscoll; X. E.. w. E. Padden; NJ. R..
]. Nahum; B.. w. E. Lovely, and T..
w. Bauer.
The installation win take place May q.
Carl Hamlin. past dean, viii of1ciate ~
master Of ceremonies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
pRAEGER EXPLAINS sHAKE-up.
Postmaster Says Absence of Pension
Plan Forced Discharge of Clerks.

Postmaster Praeger. in explanation Of
the shake-up in his force. declared yes
terday that without the sanction Of
either Congress or the postal regulations
10 deliberately carry pension roll. he
found 1t necessary to strip the force
Down to younger and more encient men"
Two of the fourteen lemployes who re-
signed when facing discharge left the
department last night. The other twelve
are expected to remain until the end
of the fiscal year. The postmaster said
that in the event retirement bill 10
passed 1t is his purpose to reinstate all
who have resigned and who have records
of long and faithful service DO they
may be eligible to share in the retire
ment plan should Congress pass such
Y
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
PROTEST DAIRY FARM.
Residents Before Conmissiouers Il
Prevent Renewal OF License.

Property owners and residents in the
vicinity of Cedar street and Spring road
northwest, at a hearing before the Dis
trict Commissioners yesterday. objected
to q renewal of q license for a dairy
farm to william F. seidenberg in that
neighborhood.
One man said householders in the
.neighborhcod of the dairy are annoyed
by dies and odors from the stables. At
torney J. r. Fague. counsel for Mr..
Sesdenberg. presented q paper signed by
. number of persons stating that they
had no objection to the maintenance Of
the farm. The Commissioners anpounced
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
WASHINGTON MAN HoNoRED.
W. c. Odds Elected Member Royal
society of Arts, England.

Society of Arts, England.
The Royal Society of Arts Of ENGLAND.
with Offices ana headquarters at Adelphi,
London, has honored a Washingtonian.
w. C. Olds. of 1901 @ street northwest.
by electing him a member of the society.
Mr.. Odds is travelling industrial agent for
the land and industrial department Of
the Southern Railway and his election
to the society was in recognition of HIS
abilities as commercial agent both in
the United States and in foreign coun-
tries.
The Royal Society of Arts Is an or
ganization for the purpose of encouraging
arts, industries and commerce Of the
world. 1t was founded in 1884 and has an
exclusive membership Of few Thousands
scattered all over the world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
aTECH' TO GIVE LUECHEoH.

Mckinley Manuel Training School win
hold its annual school luncheon ct the
school next THURSDAY. - :.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
LAYLM's SUCCESSOR NAMED.
Nominates 10 Sweeney d
Inter1or Department OMee.

Interior Department OMee.
President Wilson yesterday sent to the
Senate the nomination Of B. o. Sweeney,
OF Seattle, Wash, to be Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Interior, vice Lewis c. Laylin.
Of Ohio. resigned
Mr.. Sweeney Is one of the prominent
Democrats ON the Pacific Coast and has
been practicing attorney in Seattle for
twenty years Before going to Seattle
Mr.. Sweeney practiced law in Colorado
and was . member OF the State legisiA-
ture. He Il about fifty years old. b mar
ried ana he1 ona son.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
TRAFFIC RULES DISCUSSED.
At Meeting in Council Chamber Mon day Night-counseI Kelley Presid-


 There were about two dozen in attendance at the meeting held in the common council chamber Monday night, to hold a public. discussion of the purposed traffic rules. Most of those present were automobile owners. put the discussion was in No way biased by that fact. presided, in /the absence of Mayor Dunn, and read the ordinance sec tlon by section, calling for discussion or each section.
 The rules as a whole, based on the rules of the road'' and the ordinances cI oIher cities were acceptable to those present, but objection was voiced in several instances.
 The nrst objection was to the rule prohibiting turning on Main street be, fWeen. Jackson and Bank streets, and The gathering was unanimous against that provision. A. T. Bowen, George A. opposing it.
 The sentiment was also opposed to the proposed "dimming'' ordinance. most or those present expressing them selves as of the opinion that it was more condicive. to danger on the dark CT streets than bright headlights would
 On the question of. not allowing two vehicles to stop together, side by side, in the streets, the sentiment was in favor of the rule, after discussion. After the proposed rules had been discussed, other and new propositions were advanced. and found favor; viz: one against the feeding of horses on Main street. or in fact their standing anywhere unless securely hitched; one to keep sidewalks clear of obstruc- tions; one to keep the short street from Windham Road up to Pleasant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27

ebrate her birthday. Games and nu-z sic made the hours pass quickly. Sand wiches, cake, fancy cookies. banaflas candy and ccoa were served. The birthday cake was ornamented with candles. The party was a surprise to Miss Thelma, who received a num- Der of presents, including a pretty watch from her parents. .-a E Miss Myra Adams wa. in chargei of the library Saturday afternoon and Misses Annie Tillinghast' and Martha Eaton Saturday evening. !s
 Cinder Removed. }, sH
 William Devolve has suffered se-' verely for a week past from a cindef that got infbedded in his eye. Sat urday Dr. Downing removed 1t
 An industrious Mother.
 Mrs. Jason L.athrop has gose which came of a few days ago with a sec ond family--5 smart little gosltngs- of which the whole flock seems very proud.
 Guinea Family ef 8. sF1
 A pair of guinea fowl belonging to Mrs. Henry Dorrence, is worth keep ing. About a month ago the hen was nursing most of the time, leaving MT. Guinea to care for the brood of eleven half grown chicks. A few days ago the hen appeared with twenty~two sprightly little chicks The first brood are now being turned of and the mother takes care of half Of the 1ittle ones and the father the other hHiz, during the chilly nights. The whole 93 are bright and healthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
sToNINGToN

John s. Henry. Benjamin s. Cutler and Trastus ". Chesebro have been at the silk exposition at Paterson, N. J., where the Atwood AMachine com, pany has some machinery on e2hihit
 Miss Mary Sharswood has left her summer home, "Farm7iouse'.' for New York, where she will spend the winter. months.
 turned after a visit ith friends in
 MT. and Mrs. E. P. York hays left their summer home, -The Hin," and will spend the winter in New York
 Miss Rose1ia Rose the 17-year daughter of ffafauel Rose, whose iri-- ger was amputated by Dr. Taylors af-. ter being crushed In a machine at the American Velvet company. is doing as well as could be expected although she suffers considerable pain. sssl.
 A motor boat is being built by Man uel Joseph and his two sons-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
Brief Mention

6rIe1 mehIlOu
 Mrs. K. c. Rev is in Springfield fol a few days.
 Jack Healey of Putnam spent Mon- day in this city.
 Miss Evelyn Asher is in Boston foI the week.
 Walter Stanton returned to Hart ford Monday.
 Mrs. T. J. Ross is in New York to spend the week.
 F. E. White of Boston spent Mon- day in Willimantic.
 w, A, Morrison ifs in Middletown for a short stay.
 Mrs. E. J. Wright of Hartford was a Willimantic visitor Monday.
 Louis Letiche of Hartford was a recent visitor in this city.
 Jas. Bennett is in Boston for a few days on business.
 Miss Julia Corcoran of Norwich was a local visitor Monday.
 Mrs. c. E. Williams has returned, after fortnights stay in Boston.
 Mrs. H. c. Lathrop and daughter returned Monday from Hartford.
 Mrs. F. Ford went to Boston to re- main for the balance of the week.
 Mrs. Hary Smith is tn eguest of relatives in Worcester this week.
 Albert F. Young of Hartford spent Sunday with his brother in this city. Burton Melvin is employed on the LeGrande Johnson farm in Columbia.
 Mrs. Arthur Squires returned to Hartford Monday after visit in Stafford.
 George Ennis of Worcester returned Monday after brief visit with local friends.
 William Ryan of Webster returned to his home Monday after a visit with friends here
 MT: J. A. Doty, who has a summer home at Mt Hope, returned to New York Monday.
 George F1atto of New York city is the guest of friends in Willimantsc for a short stay.
 Charles Ayr and family of Arnold s Lane left Monday for a stay or several months in Canada.
 L. E. Kinney of Mystic has returned, after a stay of several days with rela- tives in this city.
 A. N. Potter, who spent Monday at the home of his parents in this city, has returned to Ellington has been visiting his parents, MT and Mrs. c. H. Brown of Oak street.
 Mrs c. E. Wilcox and son Lloyd were guests Monday of Mrs. Wilcox's mother, Mrs. A. Brown of Amston.
 Henry Carey returned to New Lon don Monday after a stay of several days with his parents in this city. Local people who spent Monday in Hartford were Mrs. C. E. Lovett, Mrs. c. E. Martin, Miss Grace Edmonds, Miss Mildred Moulton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
Drinking D Men
 and Women

Thousands of men drink to excess. Thousands of womet1-wives and inotnArs of fatniliee--are also slaves so the appetite for alcoholic liquors, The regular use of alcoholic liuuors means ruin to both men and women, and when they have drunk until self control is lost. they need medical treatment-the Neal. Drink Habit ireament which as safe, sure, vegetable remedy that removes The craving and necessity for drink In three days, without the uses of hypodernic injections. Three days spent at the Neal Institute means sobriety and a restoration Of health and happiness. Cal and get proof and references, or write or phone for book of ir,for1na ffnn The Neal InstftTte, 1909 Chapel St.. New Haven, Ct. tel. 5540 (day or fi1ght).
 DRUG HABIT SUCCESSFULLY
 TREATED.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
]" Get Duffy's and Keep We'll J

Tracy avenue as he was turning into Mathewson street, the automobile in which they were riding turned turtle, pinning both its occupants underneath. Mrs Brewer was able to extricate her self after a while. Her screams soon brought help and Mir. Child was ex- tricated. Both were more or less in- 1ured. Mir. Child was treated in the home of Mrs. Grace Fowler. Later both were taken to their homes in Grtswold, and the physician is abls to report no serious results from the &C., cident.
 Will Reopen Hotel.
 A. L. Mclaughlin. who has conduct ed the Hoxie house in Mystic for a number of years. will close 1t Nov. l. He was in Jewett City Monday and completed arrangements for the open ing of the Jewett City hotel, which will be leased from Owen Clark, its owner. All the furniture and fittings were sold two years ago when the ho- tel was closed after the death of Ira F. Lewis, the former proprietor The license for the, hotel bar was taken out by MT. Clark, but will be trans ferred to the new manager.
 Death of Charles L. Hall.
 The death of Charles L. Hall of this place occurred at the BacHus hospital in Norwich Monday morning. Mr.. Hall had been at the institution for nearly three weeks for treatment. No hope was given of his recovery from the first. He was born in Volun- town Jan. 3, 1881, coming to Jewett City when a small boy. and has been employed at different occupations. hav- ing worked the last sixteen years of his life in the Aspfnook bleachery. He is survived by one son, Leonard Hall sister, Mrs. Thomas McBroome and a half-sister, Mrs. Charles- Jeffery. He survived his wife six years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
BENEVOLENT EMPLOYER
Lsnient With George Weiden, Giving
 Him Another Chance

George welden. the Is years old us,,Iatto arrested Saturday for passing .. bad check in the store Of Henry Silverman on Main street, was be1qre the police court Monday morning on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. No charge of fofs- cry was made on account of his youth.
 It kas discovered that the boy had been in 8 reform school In New EotK state. because his parents could not look after him. Letter he went to work for an uncle in New ss Haven, where a benevolent society became in- terested in him. and through the aid of the police matron in that city ob- tained the place on the farm of Wii- liam H. SQuires of Pleasant Valley, where he has been working for the past two months.
 MT. Sqhres said he had no fault to lind with the boy during his stay on his farm, and was willing to give him another chance. The case against Welden was therefore continued for
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
WEEKEND BURGLARIES
Three Houses in Grove Street Visited
 Watch and Purse Stolen

Captain John Murray received com Dsaints Monday that burglars indulged in some weekend operations in the Grove street section of the city As far as can be learned, three houses were visited by the providers, who gut no great amount of booty At sam uel Smiths place they stole a. watch a small anlornt of money and some candy that they found don a. table. At the Elliott home they got a purse Walter Barrett's home was also visit ed and attempt made to get in by opt ening the cellar bulkhead. In making his investigations Captain Murray found footprints of someone who walked about one of the houses en+ tered in stockinged feet and a trail of burnt matches The indications are that the breaks were the work of anna teurs. but dangerous ones, for they had enough nerve to take grave chances.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
PlAINFELD
Surprise Party on Birthday-cinder Removed from Eye-Guinea-h Mother of Thirty three Chicks.

Miss Ethel Davis has gone to live with her aunt at Woonsocket, R. L
 Mrs. Fanny Caswell and daughter, Miss Carline. were in Norwich Satur- day., .zf1 -t. --
 Mrs. Albert Greene of Norwich and Walter Greene of Charlton. Mass, have been visitors at Turner Greene's. Charles Dodge is having a well drill ed.
 ='t RemodeIing House.
 Adver Hopkins is having his house the old Stringer Tavern, fixed over to make three tenements. George Tinkham and William Harvey are closing the work.
 Someone is helping himself to Fur ner Greene's corn from the field
 The Earnest Workers held a bus mess meeting and sewing bee with Miss Ruth Ingalls,, Saturday after noon.
 Miss Mary Kingsley was a week end guest of her cousin, Miss Helen Wit ter of Brooklyn.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Purdy of Mystic have been spending a few, days with Mrs. Purdy's brother, Deacon Walter Kingsley.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 The Earnest Workers and other friends met at the home of Mir and Mrs. Fred Lynch Saturday evening to help their daughter. Miss Thelma. eel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27

and M. D. OConnell; building com mittee, H, c. Fisk. F. J. Glover, Rev. I. P. Booth; examining committee, N. D. OConnell and Rev. l. P. Booth. -
 Acting Visitors--Districts 1. and 10, Rev. I. P. Booth; Stafford Street and Rockwell Hill. schools, H. c. Fisk; district No. I, Rev. ]. P. Booth and M. D. OConnell: districts 6, 14 and Is. H. A. Glazier; districts 12. 13 and Is, M. D. O'Connell; committee on transportation, the acting visitor in each district.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27

street one-way street, teams going up but not down; and one limiting the time g. vehicle could stand in one place, inside the fire limits of the city. to two heurs.
 The meeting lasted two hours exact ly, and was very harmonious. The presented to the common council for adoption, the recommendations of the gathering receiving the careful consid- eration of the ordinance committee, the corporation counsel and Mayor Dunn, who compose the committee on traff1c rules,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
OBITUARY.
Michael J. H..sest.

Michael J. Hassett, 40, died at his home on High street Monday after noon. Besides his wife and two chif- dren he leaves three brothers. Dr. John J. of Lee: William. of Worcester, and Thomas, of Greenwich, and four sis- ters, Mrs James Sullivan, Mrs. Michael OHalloran. Miss Ellen Hassett and Miss Margaret Hassett. MT. Hassett was a barber by trade and for sev- eral years was employed by Arthur J. Squires For the past four years he conducted a shop of his own on Main street. He was a man who had many friends and his death is hard blow to his family.
 Automobile Killed Cow.
 Earl Gary ran into COW on Chest nut hill with his automobile. killed the COW and considerably damaged his ma chine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
STATE OF onro, crrr OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF IOIEDO, LuoAs County, Ges ts, Frank T. Cheney makes oath that he 1 is senior partner of the firm, os F. J. Cheney 4 Co, aciPE oustssss In ae the said, and that said firm will pay. the sum of ONE HUNDEED DpxA4AlsS for each and every cA8e or CAtasTh that . cannot be cured by tho use of HALLS
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of Decem- (Seal) A. w. GlAHASON, NotAry Public. Halls Catarrh Cura Is taken inter- naliy and acts directly upon the blood Send for testimoniais, free.
 F. l.. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 76c. Take Halls Family Fdlis for constf- patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
Horse Ran Up Tracks

A horse harnessed to a milk wagon belonging to Assad Malolie took fright about 10 o'clock Monday morning and Furnished some excitement on Main street. The horse was standing near Stiles & Harrington's store when it began its runaway career. Near Ly- mans shop the left rear wheel of the wagon collided with a team standing near the curb and the wagon dropped eo the roadway. the wheel flying off, The horse broke loose and ran up the railroad tracks to Union street. where ne was stopped The animal was oadly cut on one leg and bled con- siderably. Beyond the broken wheel no damage was done to the wagon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
REa.fEF WORK PLANNED
Women of WiIIinnantie to Aid the
 Sufferers in ReIsium-5is Public Nesting Today.

T11e women of 5Wiilimantic are not to be- outdone in stie matter, of re- lief to the suffering in the continent on account of the war. A short time ago e movement was started by mem beEs of the Baptist church to- raise money through the school children and the male citizens of the city, and other churches and organizations are doing their share. Today the Wo- at their rooms on Main street in be- half of tho Red Cross. Mrs. D. G. Baker, formerly Of Belgium, will be present to speak of conditions there and advise in regard to the prepara- ton and sending of needed supplies. The meeting will be open to all the women of Willinnantic. The object is the 1nak1ng of articles for the wound ed and suffering.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Lueadie SoIois.

The funeral services of Mrs. Lu- cadie Solois was held from her home lat 8.15 Monday. Requiem mass was celebrated at St. Mary's at g by the cfety attended in a body. The bearers were Louis and Henry, Lapofnt. Ma poleon Rail-, Peter Jodoin, William Grenier and Judson Fountain. The services were largely attended. Mrs. George LaBonne and Miss Virginia La- were among those present.
 Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Funeral Director J. M. Hourigan was in charge.
 Mrs. Charles Menard.
 The funeral services of Mrs Charles Menard were held Monday morning from her home at 9.15. Rev. F. J. Kus- ter celebrated requiem mass at St. Mary's church at 9.45. The bearers were Fred, Louis and Henry Menard, Gilbert Harper, Antoine Blanchard and Edward Paronto. There was a large attendance at the services, Sev- eral relatives from out of town being charge of Funeral Director J. A. Hour iSan.
 Strengthening Service Poles.
 A large gang of Southern N. E val ephone linemen are in town putting in new poles wherever II4ele .l sign of weakness. Some of the poles to be replaced look as strong as new. Many of them carry a large nunibcr of wires the cahla a~1 the No-o--- electric light service wires. It is the intention or the company To have Lne local lines in first class shape for the coming winter. when the ice loads on wires is often several hundred pounds extra for each pole.
 Miss Waite Stetson is the guest of relatives in Springfield, Mass. for a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27

You're bilious. You have a throbbing sensation in your head, bad taste in your mouth, your eyes hurt, your skin is yellow with dark rings under your eyes, your lips are parched- No won der you feel ugly, mean and ili-tem- pered. Your system is full of bile and constipated waste not properly passed off and what you need is Q cleaning up inside" Don't continus being Q bilious, constipated nuisance to your
 self and those who love you, and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-27
Hopsisss Lung Trouble cursd.

Many reeoveries from lung troubles are due to Dr. Bells Pine Ter Honey. It strengthens the lungs checks the cough and gives relief st once. Mfr W. s. Wilkins. Gates, N. C.. writes: T used Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey in a case given up as hopeless and 1t Af- fected 8 complete cure" Get 2. botffk of Dr. Bells Fine Tar Honey. If your cough is dry and hacking. lot t trtcfle down your throat: you will surely get relief. Only 25o at your druggist.