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Evening star., 1914-04-05

parade. But don't try this old moth-eaten
flimfam, not down here. Honestly, it's gone
out of style, along with gray stovepipes and
hoopskirts."
@Aw, don't try to kid me, Son.
am not kidding, Jim: I'm in dead ear
nest This bill of yours wouldn't scare two
cent stamp out of the International Con-
solidated Power Company. Why, the presi-
dent of the International Consolidated is
chairman of the Senate Conservation Com
mittee, and that's the committee this bill
would go to in the Senate"
Don't you suppose l know that, you big
boob? That's the point of the whole thing"
@Yes; but, hang it, Jim, this is Washing
ton, not Williamston; and this IS the Con-
gress of the United States, not a cheap
Legislature full of cheap skates"
@Don't try to talk to me, Bob. l amt
never learned the bull language, and don't
get you,' sputtered Slippery Jim. Il was
boss of my ward before you was big enough
to suck your own stick of candy, and I've
forgot more than you ever knew. Chairman
Bronson of the Conservation Committee is
president of the International Consolidated
now; but he amt likely to be president of
the company after next Thursday. Don't you
know that Bronson's crowd has been almost
seesawed out of the l. c., and that Bronson
is on the slide?"
@When did that -happen9' demanded
Marston incredulously.
"Just wait, and I'll get to that. What 1
want to drill into your nut is that Bronson
wants this bill-and so does the Old Man.
Read the bill again, he advised. Here's
copy-take another look"
He thrust his hand into the pocket of his
coat, drew out sheet of folded paper, and
passed it to Marston, who took it and read
it. 1t was very short. He read it again,
while Slade watched him with his little rat
eyes.
Fright to the point, amt it?"
Marston nodded.
at appoints a commission to get busy
and investigate the waterpower grab and
report to Congress. The words are manda-
tory. Am l righto Well, then, who does
that hit? Amt the International Consoli-
dated hogged 'em all, from Niagara to the
rainspout on Dan Haggerty's saloon? All
you got to do is to slip the bill in, and I'll
slip you the bundle of stuff, and somebody
gets big scare-see?"
Il see that agreed Marston; @but what
l don't see is why Bronson should want the
bill"
Simple business proposition on Bronson's
part. "Bronson's crowd is being pushed to
the wall in the 1. c. by another crowd that's
been slowly getting control of a majority Of
the stock, by purchase and proxies. They
Evening star., 1914-04-05

IN; so let US drop the
whole subject. And, say,
what's the game, anyhow?
l couldn't make much of
your letter, it was so
vague-so foxy
"Say, you couldn't ex-
pect me to put it in a let
ter, could you? When do
you think l was born
this morning. Slippery
Jim, with many a groan
and grunt, eased his portly
frame out of the deep arm
chair, and made a cautious
journey to the window
and if there had been eggs
on the floor he wouldn't
have broken one of them.
He pulled down the heavy
sash, tiptoed back to
where Marston sat, watch
ing him through a frown
that all but closed his
eyes, and whispered some
thing into the Congress
mans ear that made Mar
stonstraighten up. Then he
laughed softly to himself.
COMPOUND it, Jim!"
he smiled, as if some
thing humorous had oc-
CURED to him to temper
the anger that showed
in his flushed cheeks.
"Don't you know that
they haven't been shaking
down the corporations in
Washington that way
since 1890? If you must
be a crook, Jim, and of
course | know you must
Oh, now don't get excited:
we're all friends here, you
know. Think up some
thing new. This is the
age of progress, Jim, and
if you want to be crooked
and get by with it, you
must keep step with the
Evening star., 1914-04-05

said, am broke, and can't stand for another
touch, if that's what you mean. I've paid
all my assessments, haven't L? Well, then,
for the love of Mike let fellow alone! The
game here is something fierce. I've had to
let my law practice go, and I'll give you my
word, in spite of the seventy-tive hundred
salary looks pretty big to the fel-
lows, 1know,-paydays are as scarce as they
were when l was searching records and
writing briefs ten years ago."
"Chop it!' interrupted Slippery Jim. at
amt coin-well, yes, it is too; but not that
way. | amt going to work no strong-arm
game on you. I'm here to put one over for
you, and fat one believe me!'
"You may fire when you are ready, Grid
ley answered Marston with laugh. But
if it's about that waterpower bug that's been
eating you recently you may save your
breath to pump your tires with. Hurry
along: it's nearly twelve, and l must go in
on the floor"
"The floor can wait" snarled Slade, "and
so can the ceiling and the walls too, for all
l care. But my monologue's short one
l want that bill to go in today"
"What bill?'
@Quit stalling."
"That waterpower bill27
"Marvelous His brain is actually work.
ing!r
Il wrote you two weeks ago, Jim, when
you first asked-well, ordered-me to do it,
that it was impossible. told you that it
didn't smell right. My mind is made up
l absolutely and positively won't do it, and
that goes as it lays. The answer gave in
my letter is my answer now
That's why I'm here Slippery Jim set
tied himself back in the chair, and fixed
Marston with his little rat eyes, which
danced and sparkled like two Goals. Il
didn't like that letter. 1t sounded-queer
So staked myself to a trip to Washington
to do little gumshoe work
"You must have money to throw away.
I won't"
@Do you know who's back of this bill?"
demanded Slade, biting off the end of
thick, black cigar, and thrusting the re-
mainder into his mouth. "The Old Man
the Old Man h1mself!'
41-1 half suspected it, replied Marston
@Then you will do it-you amt serious?
1 see. Well, Bob, l amt going to hold out
nothing on you, on the level. I'll give you
the Old Man says to give you ten thou
sand. Still, l amt saying there mightn't
be more in it for you. Call it fifteen thou
sand. The Old Man'll stand for the extra
FIVE, and I'll slip you the coin in cash my
self, five now, five when the bill goes in, and
five when the-when the deals put through y
Its not the money, Jim, Marston broke
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
SOUTH WINDHAM
Carl Johnson Surprised on Birthday
 c. E. Supper and Entertainmen

MT. and Mrs Walter Bacl1us spent Wednesday at Mystic. Miss Belle Ecclestone and Mrs. Irene Ecclestone of GlasgO have been visit ing their uncle, Harris Ecclestone.
 Mrs. Herbert Card. who has been ill, is cut Ccce more.
 Arthur RGi and son Raymond have been spending the week at Taftville.
 Mrs. Morris Golden was 8 visitor at Norwich Wednesday,
 The K K Ks met with Mrs. Al fred. Card Thursday evening.
 Mrs Hannie, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Nellie Tubbs, has re- turned home
 Mrs c. L. Clinton is at the Hartford hospital for an operation for appen- dicitis.
 Mrs Willis Slate is visiting friends at Chicopee. Mass.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 Wednesday evening twenty young people from Glasgo, North Windham and South Windham met at the home of Mrs Henry Scribner for a birthday surprise party for Earl Johnson. He was presented hand some garnet ring. The evening was pleasantly spent in games apprepri- ate to the day. Mrs. Scribner and Mrs. Worthingten Smith served ice cream and cake.
 Miss Celeste Backus has been wis llIIlS ilSI oHttt, NIL INHVu OL w 1ii1- mantle
 Mir. Plummer of the firm of Wiley S Co of Philadelphia was a visitor in town this week.
 Mrs. Felix Kirchner and son Rob ert were visiting friends In Norwich Wednesday.
 c. E. society's Supper.
 The Junior c k. society gave an escalloped potato supper Wednesday evening. The supper was followed by an entertainment consisting of music and recftations by the members of the society. The older girls of the society acted as walters. Those having part in the programme were: Miss Celeste Backus, Mrs. Alfa Pattr son, Miss Lillian Kentield, Miss Sarah Abbie, Miss Gladys Lewis, Miss Olive Ken field and Miss Sarah Beckwith. Miss Rachel Keller. Francis Beckwith. Ray mOnd Doubleday and Jack Lewis, Jr. The affair was in charge of Mrs. Ste phen Childs and Miss Iva Adams The receipts were about $9.00.
 Mrs. Charles Hahn and daughter Edith spent Sunday with the formers mother. Mrs. Mary Larkham.
 Miss Lafren of Bridgeport has been visiting her sister, Mrs Patterson
 George Ennis of Grafton, Mass, was a recent visitor in town
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
CANTERBURY GREEN
Solemn Services Arranged for Passion Week and Good Friday-SociaI and Personal Items.

There will be special music at the Palm Sunday service tomorrow. Much work is being put upon tbe anthems and upon the Dawn Imnfortal music for Easter and Good Friday services. The Good Friday service will be held in the church Friday evening at 7.45. According to the wording of Gov. Bald wins proclamation for closer com munion of spirit with the Father of Mercies and the God for all comfort, in whom we live and move and have our being"
 Holy Week Services. During Passion week there will also be four cottage meetings in different parts of the parish. Monday nights meeting will be at Henry Kenyons in South Canterbury, Tuesdays at Her bert Williams, on the Brooklyn road; Wednesdays at Herbert Randalls. in the Plainfeld district; Thursdays at the parsonage. The time of these is 73e D. m. The subjects from the study of His Last Week. Thursday even ing's meeting at the parsonage will be followed by the communion of the Lords supper.
 The minister preached last Sunday upon personal evangelism the supreme business of life. using Christs first and last words of invitation and com mand Come an sec Go and tell.
 The time of the Christian Endeavor meeting changes Sunday night to 7.3O. There will be a praise service, using the new hymnals. It is a conse- cration meeting. Subject, The Power Verse Phil. 4:1S; leader, Mrs. Henry Randall
 A meeting of tl1e Ecclesiastical so- cfety of the First Congregational church is caffed for today (SaturdaD at the church.
 Poisoned by Cocaine.
 Walter Davis, who last week was in a critical condition owing to extreme cocaine poisoning, is much better
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 Arthur Tracy has returned from the, hospital in Putnam. where he has been cared for following the loss of three fingers, cut off by 8 circular saw The hand is healing we'll
 Miss Gladys Flint Is visiting in Pom fret
 The family of Frank Leonard has moved from New York into the house next the schoo1house on the Green
 MT. Linke continues no better. His son from Washington, D. C., stays on in care of his father.
 Mrs. Nathan Exley. with his son. William Ex1ey. on Tuesday attended the funeral of Mrs. Exley's uncle. Charles Maine of North Stonington- MT Maine was 77 years old
 Miss Flora Moore. teacher of Black Hill school is at her home in L.everett, Mass. for a weeks vacation
 Class Social
 Mir. and Mrs Frank doxie opened their house to the s. Y. F. (organized Bible ciass) last Friday night, and the class held a very enjoyable meeting and social
 Paul Hoxsie returned this week to Proctor Academy, Andover. N. H.where he is at school.
 Miss Vivian Williams of Wilhmantic is a guest of Miss Elsie Hawes. Miss Williams is a, granddaughter of Her bert Williams of Canterbury, and has also been visiting her grandfather.
 Miss Lulu Bennett of New Bedford. Mass is visiting Mrs. Beecher Brown on Black Hill.
 Mrs. James Lathrop will not lose her eye, although still without the use of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
ATT'AWAUGAN
Twenty five Dollars In Gold For De- Siqner OIsen-Pastors New As- siqnment.

School closed Friday for the spring vacation of one week.
 There were no services at the N. E. church Sunday, it being conference Sunday.
 Fred Wheeler of Hartford spent Tuesday with local relatives.
 Doris kosmaler is visiting at Web ster.
 John Mathieu is working at the company's store this week.
 Rev. D. w. Adams was at WiflimaH- tic last week attending the confer ence.
 Gift of Gold.
 Edwin Olsen has finished work as designer. He was presented twenty five dollars in gold.
 MT. and Mrs. William Kingsley of Acton. Mass, spent several days last week with their niece, Mrs. Timothy Sweeney.
 Moving to Unczevi1is.
 Rev. D. W. Adams is moving this week to Uncasviile. He is to ex- change pastorates with Rev. J. B. AL drich.
 her sister Mrs. James Emerson of Northbridge this week
 Mir and Mrs. Elmer c. Weed was called to Putnam Saturday on account ef the death of Mrs. Charles Arnold. William Harvey of Pawtucket visit ed relatives in this place Sunday. Albert Reeves has recovered enough to be at work again.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
MASHAPAUG
Alpheus Wright Has Leg Sawed Of in Steam MiIl-Taken to Worcester HospitaI

Roads about town are nearly i'm passable on account of the frost work ing out of the ground. The old people of this town declare that they never knew of a winter that was so stormy and cold as the past winter has been.
 Leg Sawed Of.
 Alpheus Wright, about 30 years old, whose home is in Southbridge, Mass, had his right leg sawed completely off above his knee last week Friday fore noon. Mr. Wright was employed as a lumber marker in a local steam saw mill While reaching for a board from off the carriage that takes away boards from the large circular saw he slipped and fell. and his right leg was caught and sawed off. Wright was given inn mediate attention by fellow workmen who tied up his wound. pr. r. II. Olin of Southbridge was called and gave medical attention and then he was taken to the Worcester city hospital Later in the day the -iismembered leg was carried to F -st Brimfield, Mass, and sent to the hospital by Ernest Ben nett of Holland, Mass. At last reports Mir. Wright was resting comfortably.
 Miss Grace Taylor is visiting friends in Wilmington.
 Walter Richards passed last week in Sturbridge. Mass. with relatives.
 Mrs. Maude Dick of Providence is visiting friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
EAYViLLE
Visitors Come and Go-Deaths During
 the Week-Personai Items.

Willard Bennett spent the week end with Mrs. Fannie Bennett.
 Rev. William J. Reynolds was the Frank w. Bennett.
 George Michie is spending the week end in New York.
 A. T. Hope was in New York Thurs day and Friday
 Miss Jennie Berriman is spending her Easter vacation with Mrs. Samuel Berriman.
 Miss Helen Kelley is at home this week.
 Miss Louis Grove of Providence was the guest of her mother. Mrs. Oswald Street for the week end
 Mrs. R. c. Curtis has visiting her this week. Mrs. Emma Hopkins of New York
 Marshall Bennett is home for few days.
 Mrs. Thomas Bromlie, who is at the Day Kinban hospital is improv ing.
 Miss Alice Brown of Jewett City was visitor at Miss Mary Kelley's Saturday
 Recent Deaths.
 Mrs F. J. Burnett has the sympathy of all her neighbors in the death of her mother, Mrs. Nicholas Bowen resident of the village for half 8 cen tury.
 Mrs. Feeley, another old resident of the village, was buried Thursday morning. Mrs Feeley leaves two daughters and two sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
EAST kILLINCLY
Miss Iva Jones Burns Hand Badly
 Success of Play.

Erwin E. Chase, Jr., has been con fined to his home the past few days by illness
 Mrs. Natalie Stone has been spend ing a few days with friends here. The Anti-Cant's met with Irving French Jr., Monday evening, haVlng a very pleasant time.
 George Pray of Rallouvi1le visited his parents. MT. and Mrs. w. Ii. Pray, Sunday.
 $. D. Sheldon was in Dayvf1le Sat urday.
 W F. w-hittle has been a sufferer with the grip.
 Play a Success.
 The play given by the Anti-Cants s last Saturday evening was a sue cess.
 Burned in a Mangie.
 Miss Iva Jones had her right hand badly burned Tuesday by running 1t into the mangle at the BrookhlIl Man ufacturing company's mill.
 Walter Kreiger of Worcester was a weekend visitor at E. w. Aldrich's $ home.
 Mrs Irving Hill is ill.
 Maynard Hill, who has been very sick for the past two weeks, Is i'm proving slowly.
 Fred Wade is moving into th-s house recently purchased by him.
 Almond Bartlett of Danielson visited relatives here Friday
 The north roads are almost impas- sable. owing to the mud
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
WINDHAM
Frank Webb Place Sold-Men of Con aresationaI Church Serve Fish Cake Supper.

Mrs Edward Billings has returned from visit with her mother and son both of whom have been i'll at their homes in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Williams have bought the Frank Webb place on Church street and will move there as soon as some repairs have been made.
 Rev. MT Cooper of Newport, R. l., a delegate to the Methodist confer ence in Willimantic occupied the pull pit of the Congregational church last Sunday and preached a fine sermon.
 Men Give Excellent Supper.
 The men of the Congregational church were enthusiastic in their plans for their supper in the chapel Fri day evening. The menu consisted of codfish cakes, stuffed eggs, rolls, cake and coffee. An orchestra of half a dozen members of the North Wind ham band furnished music. Over $50 had been subscribed towards expenses and an admission fee of 10 cents was charged. The proceeds are to go to the treasury of the Ladies' Aid society. John Beckwith was chairman of the supper committee.
 Sidney Allins Goes South. Sidney filling, who has been at the Ian for a couple of weeks, returned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
ASHFORD
Rev. Frank Chamberlain Returned by
 Conference-Vacatio for Pupils.

Rev and Mrs. Frank Chamberlain returned home Tuesday for another year, after spending the week in Will lmantfc attending the conference.
 Mrs. H. H. Converse and Welcome Davis attended the conference as dele gates to the Laymen's Convention, MT. Davis remaining over Sunday.
 George Hawley has moved his fam fly to Hampstead, Ct. where he is to work as a carpenter. His father, Will liam Hawley, accompanied him.
 Ralph Davis and family have begun housekeeping. after spending six weeks with Mir. Davis father.
 Miss Grace Lawton has been board ing with Mrs. John Jones for the past two weeks.
 Close of School.
 Schools closed Friday for a. week vacation.
 The young ladies are to furnish a supper this Saturday. evening at the M E. church.
 The scarlet fever patients arc con- ValeScent
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
BROOKLYN
Captain of Bic Schooner in Town Liquor Proves Expensive Beverage to Local Man.

Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Spaulding have had as guests, Capt. George Er- skine and wife of Bucksport, Me. Capt. Ersl1ine is in command of the schoon- CT Melbourne P. Smith which is run in the coastwise trade from Maine to Florida.
 Allis Clinton Frink was recent visitor with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. F. A. Spaulding
 Gone to Newark
 Miss Betty Monroe, who lives at the Baptist parsonage, will spend her Va cation with friends in Newark, N. J:
 John Johnson has returned to hlS home bringing with him the horses and carriages of MT. and Mrs. D. B. Hatch.
 Mrs. Della L. Walker has returned after an absence of six weeks and re ports a very enjoyable time with friends and in sightseeing.
 Miss Ryan is spending her vacation at her home in the state of New orh just outside Saratoga Springs.
 Monday morning James Boyle was brought before William R. Thurber. justice of the peace on the charge of intoxication> Entering a plea Of guilty he was fined SS and costs of $7.91. which he paid
 Mrs James Lowry has been visit ing her daughter in Me0way, Mass.
 Mrs. Hiram Handy died early Sat urday morning, the funeral being held Monday. Rev. George F. Genung D. D off1ciated- Burial was in Packerville
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
YVES STMINST
Bad Weather Delays Lumbermen- Rev. w. Harrison Raymond Resiqns.

The stormy weather has set back the lumber business in this section. The mills expected to start on full time, but are unable to do so at present
 MT. Gaskill has completed digging the well on the Hoxie place. recently purchased by John Leonard of New York city, who, with his family has taken possession of the property.
 The storm of last Sunday precIuded many from attending the services at the Congregational church. Rev. Mn. Raymond the pastor, preached in the morning on The Seeming Impossible. Next Sunday, April 5th. he will take for his subject 1shmael or the Fellow With a Handicap. In the evening Miss Edith M Raymond will conduct the consecration service of the Christian EndeaYor.
 Pastor Resigns.
 The resignation of Rev. w. Har,-i se,r Raymend, pastor of the Congregational church, has been placed in the hands of the clerk of the church. to take ef- feet by or before June 14th..
 Mrs. J. Bopp is seriously ill with pneumonia in New York city. Mir Bopp has been summoned to her bed side.
 There is considerable activity in real estate in this section. Many are look ing for small farms, very few of which are in the market
 Miss. Fitzpatrick, sister of Judge Fitzpatrick, who recently died in Yon- kerS. N. Y.. will return to her farm in a few weeks and remain for the sum mer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
CANTERBURY

Mrs. r. L. Bennett and children. Master Charles w Bennett, 2nd, and Misses Estella, May and Martha A. Bennett. of Plainfield are speeding the spring vacation at Crystal Spring Farm.
 \. Ii. Pellett was in Jewett City Thursday on business.
 Mir. Gilbert Graves of Black Hill was in town Wednesday,
 Mrs. Lydia 4. Bennett, and grand son Master Herman Bennett of Hartford were at Mrs. Bennett's sis ter's, Mrs. L. F. Bennett, Wednesday,
 The merry whistle of Earls saw mill sounds like business. There have been three or four mills in this town this winter, all close together.
 Schools closed Friday for the Eas- ter vacation
 Deacon Charles Barstow was in Norwich, Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
HEBRON

Miss Eleanor Lord is home from Northfield for a week
 Miss Lorena Lord and friend are at Loren Lords for a weeks stay.
 Miss Mary Lord is at her home Mrs. Annie Gilbert and Miss Helen Gilbert are at Dr. Pendleton's for the Easter vacation.
 The singing school held every Thursday evening at the town hall, is we'll attended.
 Mrs. w. O. Seyms meets with the young people and children one eve ming in the week for rehearsal before the singing school.
 Four able Whist.
 There was whist at Edmund Hor- tons Wednesday evening. Four tables were played and a very enjoyable time was spent.
 Miss Kellogg entertains the children at the library every Tuesday evening. They have recitations, mesic and games.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
RAWSON

A flock of about 25 robins was seen here Wednesday.
 MT and Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald at tended the funeral of MT. FItzgerald's uncle in New London, also the burial in Danielson, Tuesday
 Mrs. E. Berggren was in Williman- tic Tuesday
 Charles Mowry was in Willimantic recently.
 Several of the milk teams from Ash ford and Phoenixville did not get here Tuesday morning owing to the mud.
 Edward Fitzgerald of Brooklyn and James Green of Towards Valley call ed at J. J. F'itzgerald's recently