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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
REPORT ON FEE SYSTEM
FOR COURT AUDITOR
Subject Which Adds to Interest in
Coming Meeting of Board
of Trade.

Members of the Washington Board of
Trade are looking forward with inter-
est to the twenty fourth annual meet
ing of the organization, to be held to-
morrow night in the ballroom of the
New Willard Hotel
AS a general rule the annual meet
ing of the board is devoted entirely to
the reading of the annual reports OF
the president, secretary and treasurer
and the election of ten directors, but
this year, in addition to this, a spe-
cial report. prepared by the law COM
mittee, will be submitted to the entire
membership for its approval. The re-
port deals with bill introduced in
Congress, and passed by the House,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
MAY GET CADETSHIpS.
Graduates Of Summer Army Camps
Likely to Be Honored.

Issuing temporary commissions as
second lieutenant or cadet in the regu-
lar army is among the plans for grad
utes of the students summer military
camps that are being discussed by the
general staff of the army. The camps
last year were so successful that the
Secretary of War has decided to make
them a regular part of the work.
In all probability the length of the
school session will be extended next
summer to three months. 1t is planned
also to increase the number of officers
and enlisted men detailed as instruct
ors. The great interest that college
students are taking in the camps shows
the popularity of the movement 1t is
believed that four or f1ve times as many
students will attend next year. and it
may be necessary to increase the num-
Der of camps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Droughts in Atlantic Coast States
Make Situation Serious.

One Of the most severe and extensive
droughts on record is rendering the
forest fire situation in Atlantic coast
states extremely serious, according to
reports reaching the forest service
here. Every day brings news of fresh
fires.
ly. The governor recently closed the
hunting season to keep hunters out Of
the woods. since careless campers are
a prolific source of fire.
The latest outbreaks have been in
New Jersey, where hundreds of thou
sands of dollars worth of property
has been destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
BANK OFFICERS SUED.
Bayonne, N. j., Institutions Clet
itors Seek to Be Reimbursed.

TRENTON. ". j.. November Suit 70
compel officers and directors Of the de
funct First National Bank of Bsyonne
y. j., to reimburse creditors and share
holders who suffered financial losses be
cause of alleged encouragement OF the
bank. was brought In the United State
district court here today. The suit Wa
instituted by Christopher l.. Williams.
ceiver Of the hank, and Is directed agairs:
Bernard Brady and others. The control
Ter of the currency of the United States
closed the bank December =, 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Fair Plays a Jewel.

L rom Lie.
thlnk, william. I'll ask those new
people next door to take dinner with us
tonight
What for?"
We'll. the butcher, by mistake, left
fair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Bradford Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for Benjamin B. Brad
ford, one of Washington's Oldest real es-
tate men. who was found dead at 18th
and ! streets northwest yesterday morn
ing, are to be held at his late residence.
2034 Columbia road northwest. tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. Interment is to be
in Oak Hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Asks Limited Divorce

Suit for limited divorce and perrna-
nent alimony from Ernest F. Riley.
patent specification writer, was filed in
the District supreme Court today by Mrs
Jessie Miller Riley through Attorney NJ
L. OBrien. They were married Novem-
Der %, 1907, and have one child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Horse Injuries 0. H. P. Johnson.

While horseback riding yesterday after
noon near 18th and Taylor streets north
west o. H. Perry johnson. vice president
of the National Metropolitan Bank, was
thrown from his horse and his left hip
severely injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

To rejuvenate it's wooden poles with
concrete, a st. Louis street railway has
and conveys the liquid concrete
through spout to where it is needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Will Read to Blind

Miss VI. c. Wood will read a series
of short stories at the National Library
for the Blind. 1929 II street northwest.
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

Ohio leads the states In the value of
its clay products and in the manufac-
ture OF grindstones and pulpstones, and
ranks fourth in the value of its total
mineral production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

A novel fan that resembles the usual
electric affair Is driven by a tiny hot
air engine in Its stand. heat being sup
piled by an alcohol lamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Not Eligible for Reelection.


A member of the board Of directors is
not eligible for reelection, who has
served more than two successive terms.
This provision prevents the re-elec-
ton of William H. Saunders, G. w. F.
Swartzell. William F. GUIDE, Arthur c.
Moses and John j. Edison, other di-
rectors whose terms expire this year
Members of the directorate who have
a year to serve are: J. Harry Cunning
ham, Frank E. Gibson, E. c. Graham,
George W. Harris. Theodore W. Moves,
John Poole, Samuel ]. Prescott. Odell
S. Smith. S. w. Woodward and Walter
H. Klopfer.
Those who have two years yet to
serve are II. Clifford Bangs, Edwin r.
Brooks. Walter G. Clephane. Edward
F. Colladay. William John Eynon. Will
liam T. Galliher. John B. Larner. Cuno
H. Rudolph. J. H. Small, jr., and Frank
P. Reside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Submitted to Entire Board.

The matter will be brought to the at
tention Of the board tomorrow night
in order that its decision may be known
before the converting of Congress. If
the board approves the report. and it
is stated there is every reason to be-
lieve this will be done, a committee
probably will register a protest against
the passage of the bill before the prop
err committee of the Senate.
It is stated that the report of the
president of the board this year will
be shorter than usual. The secretary s
report, it is stated, will contain some
interesting figures concerning the men,
bership in the organization.
|, Eleven members of the board have
been nominated for election to the d.
rectorate on which there will be ten
vacancies to be filled by reason Of the
automatic retirement of members
Those who have been nominated are
Col. George Truesdell, William D. West,
William H. Singleton. Chris. J. Cooke
Ter, E. c. Brandenburg, DR.. William
C. Woodward, Walter A. Brown, Harry
L. Rust, Daniel Fraser. Robert N. Har-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

per and Arthur A. Birney. Messrs.
West, Singleton. Gockeler. Branden-
burg and woodward are members of
the present directorate, whose three
year terms expire, and are eligible for
reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Don't Hide
Your Mouth While
Talking or Smiling
To Avoid Showing Your
Decayed or Irregular
Teeth.

Pay DR.. White a visit and
have him put your teeth in
perfect condition without
your feeling the slightest
trace of pain. and at very lit
tie expense. DR.. White guar
antees his work to be beau
tiful and lasting. He will ar
range easy payment terms
to suit you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

which provides for the discontinuance
of the fee system in the office of the
auditor of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia and placing that
position on a salary basis. The law
committee, the membership of which
consists largely of attorneys, has voted
adversely on this bill, and in its re-
port sets forth its reasons for doing SO.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
WILL RUN OFF
 FAIRGROUNDS RACES. Postponed Events to Be Held on Lake
 Street Grounds.

The Norwich playgrounds closed on Saturday. The past season has been very successful one. The attendance has been the largest of any season and the children through the efforts of their teachers have spent a most en- joyable summer.
 The Playground association is very grateful to all those who helped in any way to make the season a success.
 Lake street playground will remain open for another week and the children from all parts of the city are invited to enjoy the advantages of this fine ground Miss Mary O'Conneu, Miss Mary Mckay and Horace Coyle will have charge.
 The boys of all the playgrounds who were to take part in the senior and junior potato races on field day will meet at Lake street at o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The potato races will be held at this time and the prizes will be awarded. The first prizes are silver medals. The winners of the other medals may obtain them Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
STOP SUFFERING FROM
 ASTHMA OR HAY FEVER,

If Asthmador does not instantly re- here the very worst attacks of Asthma, Bronchial Asthma and the Asthmatic symptoms accompanying Hay Fever your money will be returned, is the terms upon which Pitcher and Service announce they are selling Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann's Asthmador and Asthma dor Cigarettes. No matter how in
 veterate or obstinate your case, or how often or violent the attacks, Asthmador will instantly relieve you,
 usually in ten secofds but always
 within fifteen minutes.
 These Druggists have been authoriz- ed by the Doctor to sell every pack
 age Of his Asthmador on a guarantee to return the money in every single case where it does not give instant aneous relief, or is not found the very best remedy ever used. You will be the sole judge yourself and under this positive guarantee by Pitcher and Service absolutely no risk is run in buying this remedy.
 Persons living elsewhere will be supplied under the same guarantee by their local druggist or direct by pr. R. Schinmann. St. Paul, Minn-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

In the town hall on Monday evening at eight o'clock the republicans held their caucus for the election of dele gates to the state and to other minor state convention in New Haven on September 9th and 10th.
 About 75 members of the party were present when Town Committee Chair man Edward l.. Burnap called the caucus to order and advised them that their first business was the elec- ton Of chairman.
 Frank H. Smith nominated John H. Barnes as caucus chairman and he was unanimously elected, taking the chair amidd pplause.
 Judge Barnes thanked the. caucus for the honor, but said the only speech he had to make was that it was his honest opinion that we were going to win out
 Town Clerk Charles S. HoIbrook was elected clerk of the caucus. He also said he had no speech to make as he took his place at the desk and read the call for the caucus.
 For State Convention.
 The nominations Of delegates to the state convention was first taken up and all were elected as nominated without opposition. State Central Committeeman John D. Hall nomfnat- ed Hon. Edwin w. Higgins, John T. Clark named L. O. Smith; E. l.. Bur- nap brought forward the name of c. L.. Frisbie, and A. 6. Comstock presented the name of William B. Young.
 Congressional
 For the congressional convention the names were presented in order and elected as follows: A. $. Comstock nominated by H. M. Lerou; George N. Beardow, nominated by Ennis Paisley; Louis H. Geer nominated by Edward Crooks and George E. Hall, nominated by James c. Fitzpatrick.
 County Convention.
 The county convention delegates were duly elected in the following order: John T. Clark nominated by William W. Ives;, Ennis Paisley by George N. Beardow, A. B. Davies by A. J. Bailey and Samuel $. Alofsin by George W. Rouse.
 Senatorial.
 For the first delegate for the sem atorial convention, H. H. Pettis norn- mated Frank H. Smith. A. J. Bailey named John W. Mckinley, Casper K. Bailey named Frank w. Brewster and A. B. Davies named George w. Rouse. When he described MT. Rouse as 'the well-known republican" mated.
 the caucus applauded. All were elect ed.
 Probate Convention.
 Delegates for the probate convention
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
CHANGES IN TEACHERS
 AT ST. PATRICk'S SCHOOL
Include Transfer of the Superintend- ent, Sister M. Emerenciana, to West Hartford Home.

When St. Patrick's school opens the fall term Tuesday, Sept. 8, there will be number of changes in the teach ing force. Sister M. Emerenciana, so long the efficient superintendent of the school, has been transferred to St. Mary's home for the aged, West Hart ford. Sister NJ. Marguerite, who taught the ninth grade, has been promoted to superior of the Sacred Heart convent, Bridgeport, Sister M Baptiste has been promoted to superior of St. Mary's convent, Greeneville.
 The new superior at St. Patricks is Sister M. Justin. who comes from St. Catherine's school, Hartford. Sister M. Consilic succeeds Sister Marguerite as teacher of the ninth grade. Other new teachers in the school are Sisters M. De Sales and NJ. Cresentia. The lat ter, who will teach the third grade has been transferred from Stamford.
 All these Sisters belong to the order Of the Sisters of Mercy whose mother house is in Hartford Their appoint ments and transfers are all decided there by the reverend mother and her advisers after consultation with the diocesan superintendent of parochiaI schools, Rev. William J. FItzgerald, s. T. L.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
SUBSCRIPTIONS OF sa27
 TO RED CROSS FUND
Norwich People Make Response to Appeal Here-Hope for Further Re-
 sponses.

a few days ago by the Norwich Branch of the Red Cross and the Board of Trade for funds to help equip a steamer with surgeons. nurses and hospital supplies, to render such aid as the American Red Cross may be able to give to sufferers in the Flu ropean war. the following subscrip- tions have been received:
 Charles H. Osgood s200.
 Miss Margaret Rudd $2
 Mrs. B. P. Leonard $5.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Leavens, iS20. Charles H. Brown $100.
 The steamer is expected to sail on Saturday of this week and it is hoped that many more subscriptions may be received. They may be sent to eith- CT Mrs. Robert ". Perkins, Mir F. J. the Boston Store Postal station.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
PROFESSOR F. D. MABREY
 ON STEAMER ST. PAUL
Reached New York Sunday--Joined His Family at Bedding Ridge.

Prof. Frederick D. Mabrey, princi- pal of Bennington, Vt, high school, was a passenger on steamer St. PaulI which reached New York on Sunday! Professor Mabrey has been abroad since June 15th, a part of his itinerary including walking trip in Germany. By good fortune he had completed his visit in that country and had reached London before war had been formally declared.
 He was met in New York Sunday by his brother, Nelson Lee Mabrey, of Norwich. and went at once to Red- ding Ridge. ConnA to join his wife and little son, who are visiting Mrs. Mabrey's relatives there. Today or Wednesday the family will motor to Ocean Beach, to spend several days with Prof Mabrey's mother, Mrs. Louis Mabrey, before continuing to their home in Vermont.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
AND CRUELTY
 AS GROUNDS FOR ASSERTION. Alleged in Norwich Divorce Suit
 Husband in Parts Unknown.

In a suit returnable before the su- perior court in September, papers in which were filed on Monday in Clerk George D. Parsons office, Elizabeth B. Langenbach of Norwich asks for di- roree from Frederick J. Lansenbach. formerly of Norwich, but now of parts unknown. She alleges that he has been habitually intemperate for more than a year past and also alleges in- tolerab1e cruelty since April ?, 1912, which is also the date of their mar riage as given in the complaint. She asks that she be allowed to resume her maiden name of Elizabeth E. Hunter. The papers are drawn by her attorney John H. Barnes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Insurance Men on Outing.

At Oswegatehie on Saturday the agents of the Norwich and New Lon don districts of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company reaped some of the rewards of g. contest that has been going on for the past two months. They had a gne dinner, and then a ball game and series of track. events and the weather had no effect on the whoIe-sou1ed enjoyment of every feaL- ture of the days entertainment. M. C. Higgins oficiated as umpire and Al Reeves and Joseph Mccarthy were the Norwich battery. New London finally nosed euta winner in the fifth. to z. Brown and Keegan of the Norwich dis trict won the three-1egged race and MT. Keegan was also victor in the quarter mile run. Miss Donovan of the Nor wich office took the honors in the 50 yard dash
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.


 High class comedy was featured in the bill that opened the week at the Auditorium on Monday by the attrac- ton provided by the tramp comedians Harry Vokes and Billy Welsh. It was not the first visit of the older partner of the act-he used to come to the Broadway theatre years ago, doing the same line of funny work-and that he still does it well was shown by the repeated applause that the two got Monday for the excruciating sayings and doings that came out in their turn on the boards. Under the name of Musical Jewel a clever young artist showed a surprising command of a variety of means for producing melody ending with glasses from which he drew pleasing sounds with a violin bow Shaw and Swan put on taking singing and dancing act and the third number in the Trey O Hearts series got lots of attention and maintained it's hold in popular interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
NORWICH REPUBLICANS IN CAUCUS
Name Their Delegation of Four Attend State Convention -E. w. Higgins, L. O. Smith, C. L. Frisbie and Will liam B. Young the Choice-Compete List for Minor
 Conventions Also Chosen-Town Committee is Elected.

were elected as follows: A L. Peale Justin Holden, H. A1ofsin End, ana Ar thur R. Blackledge.' They were nom mated respectively by w. E. Canfield H. H. Pettfs,h H. w. Tibbits and w. B. Mcknight.
 Power to Increase Town Committee.
 James c. Fitzpatrick presented a resolution which was passed, author izing the town committee elected to increase its numbers to sixteen mem bers if it seems wise and expedient so to do.
 Town Committee Members.
 Chairman Barnes than called for reports from the district caueuses which had been held Saturday night to select members Of the town commit tee.
 Allyn L. Brown reported from the first district the names of Frank H. Smith, Joseph D. Haviiand and H. H. Pettfs, who were approved and rati- fled.
 w: w. Ives reported that because of the few attending the second dis trict caucus it had been deemed in- advisable to make any reeommenda- tion to the party caucus, but he i1- vited any voters of the district pres ent to make selection. H. M. Lerou proposed the name of Frank H. Wood WO1 HltO tl0 SsbIQ lIC U6Il6tcO WOutU meet with the approval of the district and the town. There was applause for this and MT. Woodworth was elected.
 The name of William s. Murray from the third district was ratified as reported by George E. Brooks. For the fourth district the town committee chairman. reported that the small number at the district caucus had made it inadvisabIe to make any nomination. A. J. Bailey suggested the name of Fred J. Prot1fero, who was elected. Mir. Bailey recommended him as one who had much interest in the work and was willing to serve the district.
 George F. Adams was the name from the fifth district reported by George N. Beardow and ratified by the caucus. - The place from the sixth district was filled by the name of Casper K Bailey, which was presented by James | c. Blackburn. who said that the dis | trict caucus was too small to choose | a name, but they had a good man in MT. Bailey, who had been before the party for number of years, a state ment which was applauded. | After passing a motion that dele gates are authorized to furnish thei1 own proxies and another that the town committee fill any vacancies oc- | curing in it's own ranks, the caucus adjourned after a session of about l 20 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
RENEWING FORMER FRIENDSHIPS
Mrs. George F. Wood Smith and Lit tie Daughter, of Pittsburgh, Visited Here

Mrs. George F. Wood Smith and lit tie daughter, Jane Maxwe11 of Pitts- pursh, Penn, who are guests at Ma brey's, Ocean Beach. spent Monday in Norwich. Mrs. Wood Smith Gertrude 2. Mabrey3, was graduated from the NoFWich Normal school in 1S96 She passed a pleasant day renewing friend friends.
 Mrs: Wood-Smith's husband, though porn In England, is an American cit lzen, but has special interest in the war in Europe, as several of his kir1s- men are in the kings service He is wealthy manufacturer of tank cars for use in the oil regions, which bus mess the war has already brought nearly to standstill, affecting many Workmen and causing great hardship, as no oil IS being moved for export, under present conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
PERSONALS

G. E. Hodge of Norwich, has been calling on Westerly friends.
 Miss Anna Calkins has returned af- ter a months stay at Ocean Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Risley are spending several days at Atlantic City.
 H. Schwartz and family of Norwich are occupying the Elmore cottage at Ocean Beach.
 William B. L. Cranston of this city is a guest at the Narragausett Hotel, Watch Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Everett B. Dawley have returned from a trip to Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal.
 Miss Mary Sullivan of Summit street has returned after a. two months stay at Fishers Island
 Mrs. Abbie A. Swan and Miss Marion Swan have returned after spending two weeks in Scranton. Pa.
 O. H. Hough has returned \ from Newtown. Conn, where he has pass ed a weeks vacation.
 don. formerly of Norwich, passed the month of August at Fishers Island. Eugene Vetter left town Monday for Portland. Maine, having spent the week end at his home in Greeneville. Mrs. Lillian H. Keliher of Mansfield Centre Is the guest of Mrs. Linzee S. Hooper at her cottage at Ocean Beach. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Allen and son Christopher, were guests over Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Henry Branche at Lords Point.
 Mrs. Martha Anderson has returned to Norwich after spending the past week with Miss Valerie Shannon at Ocean Beach.
 Miss Anna Driscon of North Main visiting Southbridge, Worcester and Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. M. Bernstein has returned here from a few weeks visit in Bridgeport and vicinity. as well as Hartford, Brooklyn and New York. MT. and Mrs. Arthur E. Wyman and son William and Miss Bessie Grimes have returned from a two weeks va cation spent in Hubbardston, Mass. Miss Fannie Branche and Miss Mar ian c. Bartlett of this city and the Ledyard have returned after a vaca- ton week spent at Lords Point. pr. Willis G. A1ling, who has been spending the past three weeks at the Putnam House, at Brooklyn, Conn, went down Monday to his home in Orange street. New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Incidents In Society


 Mrs. T. B. Blackstone of Chicago and Miss Ella Norton are guests at the Ocean house, Watch Hill.
 Miss Maud Carew Buckingham goes to Eastern Point today to visit her aunt, Mrs. W. s. S. Russell, of Brook lyn, N r., at her summer home. Former Congressman and Mrs. E. w. Higgins entertained a house party over the week end at their summer home on thesThames at Massapeag.
 News was received Monday that Miss c. C. Bachelor of East Town street and party had embarked on steamer A1phene from Italy on their honeward trip. Miss Tibblts of Broad street is a guest of her brother, Edward H. Tib- bits, who has been in the office of the Ocean house at Watch Hill during tho past summer.