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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
FILIPINO FREEDOM

The Republican policy. as outlined in
party platforms and carried out by Re-
publican Administrations. was to educate
the Fiipinos and give them a larger and
larger measure of home rule. 1t has
produced excellent results and there has
been remarkable progress, but 1t is much
TOO early to talk about a promise of in
dependence. The time when complete
Feit-government can be granted without
Injustice 10 the people of the islands and
without ignoring our own obligations is
Tar In the future, and this makes II all
lhe more difficult to understand the Ad-
mlnlStratlon's reasons for favoring en-
a1'ment OF the Jones bill at this time
Rochester Post-Express.
The autonomy question most positively
Is not one TO be decided on the utility or
inuu.ity OF the Philippines TO us in case
oi war If We are not justified In keep
ing them in peace will we be justified in
keellng them that we may draw on
tnsF resources in the event of war. that
lhry may become a target for our en-
emles 10 strike at I'm striking at US, that
lne{ may be forced 10 share in the de-
Na5Iatlon brought to US by a war in
Nhleh they may be only remotely con-
1eLned st. Louis Post Dispatch
ne question Of keeping the Philippine
islands need not be considered from the
standpoint of self-interest at all but
purely from that OF duty. The real ques-
L'A today is whether having taken over
the Islands we will do better for them
~ SWING them independence or by keep
!A- them under our guardianship. This
Is query that can be answered only by
expert students of conditions in the
"fehlpelaso.-Detroit Free Press.
While the minority leader errs on the
tlae OF argument, he Is right as TO the
nam question. The United states is not
CaIied on TO commit itself on that ques-
uon at present. Such a commitment would
hot only be subject 10 revocation by a
subsequent Congress, but would also
=, alse continued unrest In the Philippines
~ would have been better 70 have met
sle issue on the ground that the FiHpinos
Sts not now trained for self-goyernment
80 that until there is evidence that they
St Sis mere Is no need Of even discussing |
H. a. question OF Chicago |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
EDITORIAL RREYITIES

II seems impossible to oVerWOTk a mem-
ber of Congress to such a degres that
he does not feel able and willing 10
come back.-Washington Star
The Agricultural Department proposes
TO organize the boys and girls OF New
England into apple-growing clubs; as II
the kids would get any fun out of raidiug
their own orchards.-Boston Transcript
The lowest death rate ever recorded In
the history of New York city falls at a
time when millions OF men In Europe
are engaged with all their might in cre-
ating a death rate unequaled in the his
tory Of war.-New York World.
No one viii care much about Slav and
German and Anglo-SaXon culture for a
few days while We are reading about Bos-
ton culture In the worlds series-Grand
Rapids Press.
The proposition 10 tax automobiles
meets with the approval of the man who
has 20 dodge them-Birmingham Age
Herald
Turkeys only desire. according TO A.
Rustsm Bey. Is ITO be let alone" Is II
ready TO obtain that end by tbs 0alY sure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

If the property be purchased by the
Government It should be 10 commemorate
the greatness OF Jefferson and of him
alone and 1t should be converted into a
national shrine, an historic spot To which
patriotic Americans OF all shades Of Do-
A'icai opinions mi-ht feel free 10 go AT
any time 70 pay their tributes TO the mem-
ory o. one oI The founders OF this great
republic.-SpT l=feld Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
MONTICELLO

residence of Presldents-why not? 1t is
i'm Nirginia-in near enough proximity to
the National Capital TO make it con-
venient Tor such purpose. Its historic
associations lend an added phase Of suit
ability TO the project II is well worth
ons!dering,-Buffalo Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
VARIOUS TOPICS

The question of how long the war tax
will last is of smaller Importance than
that respecting the life of the Under-
wood law, and what shape the new gen.
era( tariff revision will take when de-
velopments force action on Congress-
Washington Star
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Here we have vicious, un-American class
legislation favorIng the mighty capitalists
and the organized laborers against the
great middle class of society, which finds
itself each year harder pressed between
the extortions of the monopolists and the
requirements of the workers for higher
wages and shorter hours,-St, Louis Post
Dispatch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

The nation should own the home of
Thomas Jefferson, and Representative
Levy's announcement of his change of de-
termination not to sell Monticello will be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Monticello was the home Of man who
had much to do with shaping the early
history OF this nation. 1t should be pre-
served and il should be owned by the
Post
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

One thoughtful educator rises 10 remark
that the way to do is to emphasize the
good in the child and minimize the bad,
but the gnawing fear is that 1t will be
long time before this wise plan is gen.
orally adopted with respect to the
neighbors Children.-Ohio State Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

The cotton planters are not the only
producers who are entreating us to buy
something. Porto Rico is cut off from
her European markets and she is now
asking the American people to buy
bag of her coffee" In a sense, Porto
Rico is a part Of our own household and
we should not incur the reproach of
heathenism by withholding consideration
from her.-Boston Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

What, people, do you think of a NatlonaI
House of Congress containing i2j men,
bers, passing upon 80 vital a matter as
the Philippine question with only 70 men,
bers present and voting ?-Milwauke
Sentinel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Besides attending to the obvious work
of organization, investigating foreign de-
mand and advertising We must in minor
details take the hint given by our rivals
only temporarily eclipsed. Germany's
tremendous progress during the past dec
AIDES has been largely due to her educa-
tional system involving instruction in
trades for her artisans and instruction
i'm languages for her commercial agents
Washington Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

means to district neutrality and the per.
formance Of its treaty obligations New
York World.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Carranaa's friends seem 10th to accept
his resignation. In the circumstances that
is queer way of showing their friend
ship.-Charleston News and Courier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Chicago has new defense. It's no
that there's so much crime in Chicago
but that there's so much social conscience
that you hear about it more.-Milwauke'
Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

The blessings of peace do not necessa-
rily include exemption from a war tax
Washington Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

Every boy born in Mexico seems tc
have real chance to become President
for day. if the days hold out.-Los
Angeles Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
SOPHS KIDNAPPED PRESIDENT
StoFrs Freshmen Had Strenuous Time Before Banquet Wauregan House-Searched all Friday Night for Their Lost Ofcer-Found in South Coventry and Brought to Banquet.

Great excitement prevailed over the Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs Friday night. especially among the freshmen. They were to hold a banquet at the Wauregan hotel in Norwich on Saturday night, but the sophomores heard of the coming event and captured the president. P. c. Wilson. of the freshman class, in an attempt to break up the banquet.
 At once the freshmen banded to- gether when it was known their presi- dent was captured and secured the surrounding country from 10 o'clock p. III. until o'clock a. m. It was time for breakfast then. and they gave it up to replenish the inner man for fur ther strength to carry on the search for their president, for although ex- hausted in body they were still strong in spirit.
 They covered many miles after breakfast and learned that their presi- dent had been kept in an Ofd aban- doned farmhouse over night, but had been taken away before they arrived.
 A few of the freshmen then hired an automobile and went all over the county picking up information from the inhabitants of the several towns round about, and at last they tracked
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
DIED

SILvA-In Norwich, March IS, Joseph Silva of New London. son of Emme- line and the late Frank Silva, aged p years.
 ROATH-In New London. April r.. Charles E. Roath of Groton, aged 66 years.
 CHAPSAN-In East Lyme. April 19. 1914, Sarah Gorton, wife Of Martin B. V. Chapman, aged S1 years. LOVETT-In Nashville, Tenn. April IS. Celia Huddy, beloved wife of Charles H. Lovett.
 Burial in Lovett cemetery. Versailles, Conn, Tuesday afternoon. April 21. on arrival of 2 o'clock train, N. Y., N H. and H. railroad. PACKER-In Norwich, April 19, Eliza NJ Wheeler, widow of David N. Packer, aged 69 years. Funeral from the home of her son, day. April 21, at p. m. Burial in Preston City.
 PACKER-Eliza M. Wheeler, widow of David N. Packer, aged 69 years. Funeral from the home of her son, Fred M Packer, 69 Oak street Tues day. April 21, at p. m. Burial in Preston City.
 PECK-In Baltic, April IS, Mary E. Tibbits, wife of William E. Peck Funeral from her late home in Baltic Wednesday. April 22, at S.30 o'clock Burial in East Greenwich R. I. LAMBERT-In Baltic, April 20, Joseph Lambert, aged 65 years and Funeral from his late home. High street, Baltic Wednesday, April P, church at II g. m- Burial in Day ViI1P
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
SOCIETY
 OF COLONIAL WARS.
Grosvenor Ely on Ticket For Election
 to Council.

The Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars will hold its twenty gen. eral court on Wednesday, May 6, at the Hartford club.
 In commemoration of the first gen. eral court of the colony of Connect cut. held at Hartford on the first day of May, 16377 Co. s.) at which time the sovereignty of the colony was first as serted by the formal declaration of war against the nation of the Pequots, the annual election of officers success sors to the three members of the re- tiring class of the council. and the committees on membership and his torical documents will be held.
 The court meets at 630 and dinner will be served at half-past seven. The following is the ticket prepared by the nominating committee:
 Officers-Charles Frederick Brooker, governor; John Hoyt Perry, deputy governor; Rev. WiIliston Walker, lieu tenant-governor; Lucius Albert Bar bour, secretary; Ralph William Cutler, treasurer; Frank Butler Gay, registrar; Rev. Williston Walker, historian; Rev. Francis Goodwin, chaplain; Lucius Barnes Barbour, genealogist.
 Gentlemen of the council (to fill va cancies caused by the retiring class and to serve until 191)-Arthur Reed Kimball, Russell Frost, Grosvenor Ely.
 Standing committees-Com on membership: Charles WelIes Gross, Frank Butler Gay, Charles Archibald Goodwin, William Whitman Farnham John Prince Elton. Committee on his torical documents: Rev. Samuel Hart, George Munson Curtis, Morris Wood ruff Seymour, Isaac Watts Brooks, Walter CollyerFaXon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Given Miss Mildred Engter on Her
 Eleventh Anniversary.

There was a pretty party Saturday afternoon given from three to seven o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs George G. Engler, No. 93 Broad street in honor of the eleventh birthday of their youngest daughter, Mildred. Games were play ed and piano solos were finely rendered by Miss Viola G. Engler Selections on the Victrola were also much enjoyed. The children marched to the dining room where refreshments were served.
 In the center of the table was large birthday cake lighted with eleven candles and marked 190S1914. All re- ceived appropriate favors. Mrs. Eng Ter was assisted by Mrs. George Hata- away and Mrs. Edward Risley. Aft CT having had a very enjoyable time the children departed for their homes voting Miss Engler a charming hostess, and wishing her many more happy birthdays Many pretty birthday gifts were recciv ed.
 Those present were the Misses Dll- lian Brewster. Florence Rogers, Alice Williams Gertrude Hathaway, kath . arine Hempstead. Josephone Hol- brook. Nora Warwick Margaret Soruers, Elsie Risley, Viola Engler, ana the Masters Courtney Andrews, Otho Chase Edward Gallaudet, Ripley Bige- low. William Willard, Charles Hutz- Ter, Earle Schlayer and Benjamin COVeV
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Napoleon Benioit.

Following a serious illness of about a weeks duration Amanda (O'Claire) Levine, wife of Napoleon Benoit died at her home on Merchants avenue. Sat urday afternoon about 2.45 o'clock She had been in poor health since New Years day. due to heart trouble but had been confined to her bed only a week Born in Canada AS years ago the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John OClaire, she came to Taftville when a child and had since resided here. She was twice married. Her first hus- band, John Levine died in Taftville almost Il years ago and is buried in the Sacred Heart cemetery. About eight years ago she was united in mar riage with Napoleon Benoit who sur wives her. Mrs Benoit was member of the Sacred Heart parish and also Besides her husband, Napoleon Benoit. for the past 25 years. she leaves four Albert Benoit of Taftville, Albert Benoit. U S. A, now in China, and Miss MeIvina Benoit and Napoleon Benoit of Taftville.
 There are also two sisters one in Capda and the other in New Bedford one brother Ephraim O'Claire and four step brothers, Wilfred Levine. Fred Levine. Henry Levine and Albert Levine, all in New Bedford. Her moth CT Mrs. John O'Claire of New Bedford also survives. Mrs Benoit was well and favorably known to many Taftville residents who extend their heart felt sympathy to the grief stricken fam ily.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
LESS FOR MISSION WORK.
ConeregationaIists Suffer Because of Troubles of New Haven Railroad.

Two of the five great Protestant missionary societies made public Sun day reports of their receipts last year. The Baptist Home Missionary society, having headquarters in New York, dis tributes about $600.000 a year in it's regular work and $100,000 in special work Two years ago it had oept Of S7100O but in the next 12 months It cut the debt to $31 900. It reports that it now has a debt of SIP 1000.
 The reasons for this are said to De unfavorabIe financial conditions ana the absence of any supreme appeal The Baptists this year will hold their rallies in Boston beginning June IT, It is the centennial of the coming to- gether of American Baptists into one organized body.
 The Congregational Home society. which also has headquarters in New York, and distributes $600,00O year, did not go into debt last year, but it's margin was only $500. and large sums were obtained by private effort. its difficulties it lays to conditions in New England, due, it says. to the troubles of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
 Presbyterian home and foreign and Baptist foreign missionary societies soon will publish their annual reports, which in some instances will show a large decrease in receipts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21

the sophomores down to the Bidwell house at South Coventry. When discovered with their captive in their possession, the sophomores submitted meekly enough to the tri- umphant freshmen, who bore off Pres ident Wilson with cheers to Norwich to preside over the first freshman banquet ever held by the students of Connecticut Agricultural college. At the banquet all proceeded merrily and covers were laid for z1, With the following menu:
 Oranges in Baskets.
 Cream of Tomato in Cups.
 Waters.
 Celery Salted Nuts Olives. Crab Flakes Newburg in Crustades. Roast Stuffed Chicken, Oyster Dressing
 Potato Croquettes.
 French Peas. Komaine Salad, Roqueforte Dressing. French Ice Cream in Baskets
 Assorted Cake.
 Demi- TaSse. The college boys stayed until mid night, well satisfied that Norwich was the city to come for their celebrations and the Wauregan house the right place in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
SCHOOL TEACHERS CONVENTION
Simultaneous Meetings in New Lon don and Wilimantic on May 3rd.

The annual convention of the East ern Connecticut Teachers association will be held Friday. May 8. Sessions will be held simultaneously in New London and Willimantis, The speak CTS at the session will be interchange able the spearkers who make ad- dresses here at the morning session going to Wiliimantic in the afternoon and vice versa.
 It is expected that about 250 teach CTS will be in attendance at the ses- sion in this city and that there will also be a large attendance at the Wiliimantic session.
 This will be the first time that ses- siens will have been held in two places at the same time and is in line with the plasl now in vogue with the state association. Heretofore the con veatiens have been held in either New London, Norwich, Willimantic or Put nam, but 1t was thought that a larger attendance could he brought out of the convention was held simultaneously two places convenient for the teach CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
SPOKE TO MEN
 AT Y. M. c. A. MEETING
Rev. A. L. Tedford Made Address
 Music on the Victor.

Sunday afternoon at the Y. M. c. A., Rev. A. L. Tedford of the Federated church of Greeneville addressed the mems meeting. Several appropriate selections were played on the Victor machin. Rev. MT. Tedford said in part: He that believes will not be con- demned, but those that do not believe will be condemned. The greatest con demnation of all is not to believe in God and Jesus Christ, who is the light to the Kingdom. There is one and only one standard. Before God there is no difference. We do not grasp this light that has been sent to us, and this light is the revelation of God. Men, do you realize this light is always with us? You can't get away from it! Per haps it may be dim or rusty, but nevertheless it is there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
Edward BeIise and Mary Louise Bain- vile Welded in Sacred Heart Church Marriage of Alexander DaVignon and Ernestine Scott-PersonaIs.

Monday morning at o'clock in the Sacred Heart church Rev. U. O. Bell erose united in marriage Edward Belisle of Plainfield and Mary Louise Bainville of Taftville. Immediately after the wedding MT and Mrs. Belisle left for Plainfield where they are to make their home. The groom is a native of Dulson and is the son of Frank Belisle He resides in Plain field where he is employed as a mill hand. The bride is a native of Lowell Mass. but for some time has lived here being employed in the Ponemah mills Both bride and groom are well known to many Taftville residents who wish them a happy married life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
MARRIED.

ST. MARES BIBEAULT - In West Thompson, April 2G, 1914, by Rev. J. T. Elty. Alfred St. Maris of West Thompson and Miss Exilda Bibeault of Mechanicsville. DUGGAN - HIGGINS - In Norwich, April 20, 1914, by Rev. J. H. Broder- ick, Thomas Duggan of Worcester and Miss Nora Higgins of Worcester formerly of this city. DAVIGNON SCOTT In Taftville April 20. by Rev. P. L. Massicote, Alexander Davignon and ErneStine Scott. both of Taftville. BELISIE MAINVILLE In Taft vile, April 20. by Rev. U. 0. Belle rose Edward Belisle of Plainfield and Mary Louise Mainville of Taft vile.
 HUMPHREY - RYAN - In this city, April 20, by Rev. J. H. Fitzma aurice, Edward James Humphrey and Nellie > E. Ryan.
 EDWARDS - CRAWFORD = In New London. April IT. 1914, by Rev. Jam es w. Bixler, D. D., Charles Edwards and Miss Annie Crawford, both of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
At St. Mary's Church.

The Easter offering taken up at St. Mary's chul cE for the benefit of St. Agnes home in Hartford amounted to over $20o
 The Immaculate Conception society received communion at the 7.30 o'clock mass Sunday morning and at the sanlt. mass the, Maidens of the Sacred Heart approached the altar in memory of theIr late member Miss Angeline Le- blanc. Mex Sunday is the monthly communion day for the Junior Holy Name society.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21

In St. Mary's church Monday morn ing at o'clock, Edward James Humphrey and Miss Nellie E. Ryan were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. F1tzmaurice. rector of the church. They were attended by William Hum phrey as best man and Miss Bessie Kenealy as bridesmaid. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride, 86 Sixth street and a we'd ding breakfast was served the large number of friends and relatives in at tendance. There were a number of handsome and useful wedding gifts After a wedding tour MT and Mrs. Humphrey will make their home here
 NIT. Humphrey is native of F'airhaven. Vermont, the son of Jamees and Nellie Burney Humphrey. He is employed as a llneman. His bride was born in Norwich and is the daughter of William Ryan. She has been em- ployed as 8 mill hand and ha slived with her parents at S6 Sixth street The many friends of MT. and Mrs Humphrey wish them success and happiness in their future life
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
HOw,S THISs

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 NATIONAL BARK OF COMMERCE,
 Toledo, O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-21
Weddinq Anniversary,

MT. and Mrs. Austin B. Rathbun were surprised at their home on Smith avenue on Thursday evening in honor of their wedding anniversary and also in honor of Mir. Rathbun's birthday
 both of which fell on Wednesday,
 Among those present were friends from East Great Plain and Leffingwell. Dur ing the evening q Victrola programme was greatly enjoyed and refreshments consisting Of cake, fancy cookies and cocoa were served. The party de- parted at a late hour wishing the host and hostess many happy returns of the day