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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Laea, LaeonSes.

Mrs. Lester B. Reed has left town for Northampton, MasAs where she will reside
 Earl D. CraT1dsI1. formerly of Wes- er1N, now of Providence, has been elected secretary of the Pawtucket Gulf club.
 Manton B. Metca1f. of Orange, N. J., a cottage owner at Watch Hill, is one of the chief contributors for the construction of a power house and textile building for the Rhode Island School of Design.
 Merton L. Stott of Spruce street, who is recuperatfng from a long and town Thursday. Although still in 3. weakened condition his complete re- covery appears certain.
 Amos L. Burdock of Main street observed his 89th birthday Thursday. He received many congratulations from friends. Mr. Burdick is a Civil war veteran and, although well along in life. seems to enjoy good health.
 As the result of the rains which caused high tides in the Pawcatucl river several merchants whose stores are located along the river banks, have complained of wet cellars, and men have heen Kept pumping out the sur plus water
 Two Westerly men were f1onored at the annual meeting of the Rhode Is- land State Firenlen's league held in Providence. David Robertson being chosen third vice president and Will liam Pendleton member of the tour naInent committee
 The following officers have been in stalled by Hope council, No. $, Jr. O. [. \. M: Charles R Brown, council Tor Daniel F. Arnold, vice councillor; T. Edward Peabody, conductor: How ard A. Greene warden; Everett C. Lawton, recording secretary; W'aylard F. Stillnan, assistant recording sec retary; Henry W. Sutcliffe, financial secretary; Irving F. Lewis, treasurer Edgar L. Rock, inside sentinel; Fred L. Banning, outside sentinel; J.zFIenry Potter. chaplain: Isaac F. Gavitt trus- tee for Is months.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
BRYAN ACKNOWLEDGES
 BRITISH PRELIMINARY REPLY.
pIes Set Forth by U. s. Had Been Accepted.

Washington, Jan. 14.-In a note de-
 livered today by Ambassador Page at
 London, Secretary Bryan acknowledg-
 ed receipt of the preliminary reply of
 the British government to the Amer
 ican note protesting against the treat
 ment of neutral commerce by the Bri-
 tish fleet. He expressed appreciation
 of the friendly spirit in which the communication had been received and
 noted with satisfaction that the prin
 ciples of international law set forth by the United States had been accepted. Further comment MT. Bryan said, would be immature at this time, in view of the intention of the British government to reply later in detail. Following is a paraphrase of Secre- tary Bryan's note:
 "'rhe friendly spirit in which the
 British government received the American note of December 2S is ap- preciated. No doubt is entertained by us that the cordial relations between the governments will continue pending diplomatic discussion. This govern ment notes with satisfaction that the principles of international law as set forth in the American note are accept ed by His RIajesty's government. As the original note is being examined with care by the British government with a. view to replying further and in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

ham Remedies Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. am now well and strong and can do all my own work. I owe it all to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- fable Compound and want other suffer ing women to know about it. "- Mrs. H. E. MABEN, 211 s. Spring, St., Mur- freesboro, Tenn.
 This famous remedy, the medicinal Ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for nearly forty years proved to be a most valua- bletonic and invigorator of the female ergaAism. Women everywhere bear wiling testimony to the wonderful vir- tue kf Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable 2 WhF Lose Hope.
 |. Noe woman Alffering from any form of fe ale trouEles should lose hope un- til sh has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegets e Compound fair trial.
 If you want @peciaI advice write to
 rdia K. Pinkham Medicine Co. (conff-
 ltiaD Lynns Mass. Your letter will
 'pened, read and answered by
 an and held ia strict confidence,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Benefit Whist and Social.
RRYAN SENDS VIGOROUS
 PROTEST TO cARRANZA.
Against Threat to Close the Oil Wells
 in Vicinity Of Tampieo.

Washington, Jan. If. - Secretary Bryan has sent a vigorous protest di- rect1y to the Carranza authorities at Tampico, against their threat to close the great oil wells in the vicinity of Tampico, because the foreign operat- ors refused to pay heavy assessment levied by the Mexicans. At the same time the matter was brought to the attention of General Carranza himself.
 Most of he oil plants are owned by American and British capital. From time to time lately there have been complaints against decrees of the Carranza officials, reports coming df- rectly from state department repre- sentatives a swell as through the in- terested foreign embassies.
 The latest advices indicated that the Mexicans were preparing sun1marily to shut down all of the plants unless the money demanded was forthcoming.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
ATTACKS ON RIVER AND
 HARBoR BILL IN HOUSE.
Are Wasted on lneonsequentiaI Streams.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Attacks upon the $34,O00.OO0 river and harbor appro- priation bill began in the house today as soon as the measure was taken up for detailed consideration.
 Representative Frear of Wisconsin criticized the bill item by proposing amendment after amendment. All were promptly defeated. however. Among his proposals was one to place river and 1arbor appropriations under the authority of general river and harbor board and to give the presi- dents authority to withdraw, any ap- organizations made by the bill in his discretion.
 We are wasting many millions of dollars every year on inconsequentia1 streams or private ventures MT. F'rear declared ''The whole chapter of pork barrel legislation during the past twenty years is a standing dis grace, that is -fostered by lobby sup ported by railways, dredgers. con- tractors and interested partieE."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
RUSSIANS CLAIM ADVANCE
 ON BANK OF VfSTULA
Favorable Change in the Position
 of Troops Has Been Made.

Petrograd, Jan. 14.-The following official statement was issued from gen eral headquarters tonight:
 Yesterday we made progress on the right bank of the lower Eistula, our troops changing positions in a manner favorable to them. The cavalry of the enemy operating in this region was repulsed, leaving Serpetz in the pos session of our vanguard.
 ''On our other fronts nothing has oc- cured other than sl<irmishes and ar tilIery duels. Our reconnoitering par ties have been active.
 "On the left bank of the Nistula isolated German attacks were easily repelled by our fire.
 "On various portions of our Alls- rian front the enemy tried to can nonade our position with heavy guns but the efficient fire of our batteries soon silenced the Austrian artillery g
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
SPEECHES MUST GIVE, WAY
 TO THE VOICE OF GAVIN ON.
Statement Made in French Parliament
 Yesterday.

Paris. Jan. if, 6.55 p. Tn.-'1Speeches must give way to the voice of cannon. The country is not with you there IS nothing for parliament to do but to keen still when France is invaded"
 With these words, M- Delahaye in the senate today demanded the post ponement of all discussion on the war situation. This caused a great stir and protests on the part of several members.
 Premier V7viani expressed regret that such 1anguee-e had been used, but some of N. Delzhaye's colleagues up- held him.
 After a brief but lively debate, the motion for a pogtpcnement was de- feztsd
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
EARTH SHOCKS FELT IN
 MONT BLANC MOUNTAINS
Also in the Swiss and Italian Alps
 Along the Frontier.

Geneya.5 Switzerland, Jan. II (via Paris, 4.30 p. m.)-Earth shocks were felt in the Mont Blanc mountain range and also in the Swiss and Italian Alps along the frontier yesterday morning and they caused huge avalanches which have isolated the Alpine villages and hamlets and destroyed the forests.
 From five to seven feet of snow fell on the Bernina, Splugen and St Gott- hard passes, while the snow is three feet deep in the Engadine.
 Shocks also were experienced in the Piedmont towns and villages, but the damages cannot be learned as the tel egraph wires are down. Slighter shocks were felt even in the Tyrolese Alps.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Most Old People
 Are Constipated

The wear Of years iInpairs the action of the bowels. With ad vancing age. people are disposed to restricted activity and ex'er- else, which is responsible for the constipated condition of most old folks. The digestive organs are more sensitive to the demands made upon them and rebel moro quickly.
 A mild, effective remedy for constipation, and one that is es pecially suited to the needs of elderly people. women and chil- dren, is the combination of sim pie laxative herbs with pepsin that is sold in drug stores under the name of Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsfn. 4 free trial bottle can be obtained by writing to Dr. w. B. Caldwell. 453 Washington St, Monticello, Ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15


 The annual meeting of the Second Congregational church was held on Wednesday evening. Deacon G. A. Haskell presided. Deacon F. E. Rob inson read the clerk and treasureT's accepted. The officers reelected were: deaco nfor three years, J. C. Hawkins, deaconess for two years Mrs. E. A. Faust; church committee, Mrs F. b. Robinson and E. C. Bliss. The roll was called and reports of all the so cfeties connected with the church were given A letter of dismissal from this church to the First Church of Christ in Hartford was granted Miss Martha BoltWell. The usual sum of Tnony was voted for music for the choir, and it was voted to give to the same mis- sionary societies as last year.
 Memorial Mass.
 There was an anniversary mass for Mrs Owen Harvey at St MaTy's church Thursday morning.
 D. A. R. Chapters.
 The regular meeting of Anne Brew ster Tanning chapter, D. A R., was held in the chapter room, the members being entertained by Mrs. J. H. Tracy and Mrs. C. F. Spicer. Current events were red by Mrs. R. T. Cheney. Mrs. F. C. Whiting read an interesting ar ticle on the Panama canal Mrs. c. H. Prior sang the National odes of the four warning countries and was ac- companied by Miss Alice A. Brown. The hostesses served refreshments.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

to tell you what your wonderful remedies have done for me. l was a sufferer from fem ale weakness a n d displacement and I would have such tired, worn out feelings, sick head aches an q dizzy spells. Doctors did me no good so I tried the Lydia E. Pink
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

Property owners in Westerly have been at the Town Hall building for the purpose of paying their taxes, which are now due. The tax assessed this year is S1!5O on each s1o0 of rat able property, except intangible per sOnaI, the tax for the latter being 70 cents for each $100. If the taxes are paid on or before January 30 q live per cent. discount is allowed.
 Poll taxes also come due today, the individual amount being $1.00. If a refusal to pay this is received 8, fine of 25 cents may be imposed by the collector. Arrest may follow further contrariness on the part of the tax payer.
 Total valuations as found by the tax assessors follow: Land S21, ,S6S, 900; buildings and improvements, $4,926,- 1Go; total real estate valuation, $1.- T39, 100: tangible personal, S1.016. 800; intangible personal $1,592, 100; total personal estate valuation, S2, 500; total valuation. SIC, 0,457.7o0; total amount exempt, $s4s 900. total net rat able valuation &, sos, 800; total amount of tax to be collected, $12111S-9O.
 An appreofative audience witnessed the production, The Anazons, Thurs day evening by the Westerly Girls club. the performance being given in tho Central theater. Considerable time has been spent by the members of the society in arranging for this play, the reheaTSa1s for which were frequent and Thursday evening a decidedly fla vorabie impression was left by those who took part The program was made complete by throwing on the screen 8 three reel motion picture.
 Those in the cast were: Mona, Mur- phy, Annie BoyinEton. Ruby Hande1l,
 Marion Mckenna. Margaret Maren- Kori, Jenrie CoIeinDn. Agnes Murray. Virginia DeRocco, 1hlIa Brophy, and Beatrice Babcock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

the year 1,163 vessels of al lclasses, excepting warships, were built, the de- partment of commerce announced to- day, compared with 1,501 vessels built in 1913. The 1914 tonnage was 255,- $50 against 3S2,56 tons in 1913.
 Including warship tonnage, the years shipbuilding exceeded the 1918 total but the official statistics do not include this class.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
[7EE EEE: EAIRBANK s11EzE7l

detail it would seem premature to make further answer at this time.
 It is the intention of this govern ment in connection with the further reply of the British government the points raised by Sir Edward Grey in connection with the preliminary an SMer''
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

Dr. H. B. Potter of Wakefield was elected -reside1t of the Washington County Medical society which con- vened in Westerly Thursday morning and afternoon for its quarterly meet ing at Whish, besides Westerly, Wick
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Copper Mines on Full Time.

Houghton. Mich, Jan. 14-The Cop per range Ccnsilodated mines, which have been operating on half time since the beginning of the European war, resumed full time today. The order affects 2,500 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
DECLINE OF AMERICAN
 MERCHANT SHIP BUILDING.
Fell Of 8 Per Gent. in Tonnage Dur
 ing 1914, Compared With 1913

Washington, Jan. If. = American merchant ship building declined 3S per cent in point of tonnage in 1914 compared with 1913, and about 23 per cent in the number of vessels. During
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Providing Work for Unemployed at
 Boston.

Boston, Jan. 14-To afford work for the unemployed sixty contractors were asked by Mayor Curley to begin work on municipal Improvements without waiting for the frost to leave the ground. Contracts have been signed for work calling for an expediture of $S00,000, mainly on streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

F. w. tfennssss. who is an inspector for this district to see that the fed eraI migratory bird law is enforced, has been in Westerly to see if there have been any violations of the stat utes. Some he said had been reported to him. While in town he paid visit to Watch Hill and reported ducks in large numbers along the shore, evil dentIy driven there by the fierce wind storm of recent date.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
WESTERLY TO COLLECT SI25,Il8 TAX
Property Owners Paying in SeasonGrs Club Presents Play-County Medical Society Elects Dr. H. B. Potter President-Gale Drives Many Ducks to Watch Hill Shore-Amos L. Burdck 89

ford. Usquepaug, Bradford. Carolina and As1away were represented The meeting was held at the Colonial club. Other officers chosen were: Dr. A. $. Briggs Ashaway, first vice president; pr. F. c. Pagan, Westerly, second vice president; Dr. ". A. Hillard Wester- ly, secretary and treasurer; Dr. R. B. Smith, Westerly, auditor.
 Dr. W. T. Howard, former lecturer at Johns Hopkins university. gave an illustrated lecture during the meeting, his subject being, Some Pathological Problems
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Banks Annual Meetina.

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Mystic River National bank the following directors were chosen for another year: Edwin B. Moves, Benjamin L. Holmes, Evan D. Evans, Frederick Denison, Louis P. Allyn, A. IT. Schoonover, Henry B. Moves. Evan D. Evans was elected president, Henry B. Moves cashier.
 Funeral of William. G. Crunb. The funeral of William G. Crurrrb, who died on Tuesday evening at his home in Quianbaug, was held from his home Thursday afternoon at o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. Well come e, F. Bates. pastor of the Union Baptist church, conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Film Grove cerne- tery.
 National Prohibition Day.
 Thursday afternoon the womau's Christian Temperance union held a meeting in their rooms on Bank square to observe National Prohibition day. A very interesting programme was carried out.
 Cards at the Club.
 Ii was open house at the Mystic Country club Thursday evening and a large company was present to play whist. Refreshments were served.
 Heard and Seen.
 Mrs. Sadie Spau1ding is visiting in New Haven.
 George E. Grinnen has returned from Putnam
 Miss Helen Fish is visiting in Wash ington, D. c.
 Frank ". Batty has returned from a visit in Putnam.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Ma.xson have left for Florida to spend the winter. Frank Hazard has returned to New York after a. visit with Mir. and Mrs J. Henry Sctaffer
 Charles D. Holmes is spending a few days in Boston.
 stephen J. Austin is in New York. Daniel Eggleston Of Ledyard was a visitor in Mystic Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
MRS. MABEN WAS MADE WELL
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg table Compound and Wants Other Suffering Women To Know It.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. CT have wanted to write to you for long time
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
D. A. R. Chapters
COLCHESTER
Funeral of John D. Sullivan, s6, Resi- 6ent of Borough 60 Years-Benefit Whist.

John D. Sullivan, 86, died at his home on Willimantic avenue Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia after nine days illness. This sickness is the first for which he had a doctor He has resided in this town for 60 years and worked for the old Hayward Rubber company for years. He is survived by his wife, four children, Mrs. James Doyle of Maiden. Mass Mrs Edward Clifford of Brockton, Mass, Mrs. Frank Clark of Naugatuck and Mrs. Thomas A. Kennedy of Columbia, $. C.. He has two brothers living, James Sullivan of this place and Timothy Sullivan of Wailingford.
 The funeral of John D. Sullivan was held Thursday morning at St An drew's church at 9 o'clock and the requiem mass was celebrated hy Rev. Nj. X. Sullivan, D. D., of Hartford, Rev. Eugene Sullivan of Portchester and Rev. Timothy Sullivan of Ches- ter. all nephews of the deceased, as- sisting Rev David R. O'DonneII, the rector of the church. and Rev. John King occupied seats in the sanctuary. Miss Slater, the organist. had charge of the musical part of the service
 The bearers were John F. Slater John Clifford, Michael O"Connell and Thomas Conway, and burial took place in~ the Catholic cemetery There was a large attendance and there were d number of floral remembrances. Cndertakers Shea and Burke of Nor- wich had charge of the funeral ar engagements.
 Borough BriIss. Clayton D. Barton of East Hampton was a Colchester visitor this week. Harold Harvey of Chicago was the guest of Dr. Franklin c. Young Tues day. MT. Harvey was a classnlate of the doctor at the University of Yer mont. They had not seen each other since leaving college.
 Harry Elgart was the guest of friends in New Haven WednesGay J. Frank Rogers of Salem was d Colchester visitor Tuesday. 4 number of members Of Colchester grange have been in Waterbury this week attending the session Of the state 1 grange.
 Benefit Whist and Social. A whist party and social was held 1 in the Dublin scflooihouse, the pro
 ceeds for the benefit Of Frank Fqorian and family. Mir. Florian, an Italian who was stabbed by a fellow country l man last June, has been unable to do 1 any manual labor since
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
JEWEn CITY

Second Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting, Reeleeting Officers Meeting of Anne Brewster Fan ming Chapter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Auto Repairing and Painting

We repair Autos of all kinds in the proper manner.
 Latest Improved Facilities make cur shop unexceiied in New England. We bake the paint on, which makss it wear better, keep its gloss Isnasr. and wall not crack.
 Why not haze yours right? ss costs no more. Bentley Clarke Auto Go.
 ss Main St. Westerly. R. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
MYSTIC
Recent Aceessions to Library-AnnuaI Meeting of National Ban<-WiIIiam G. Crumbs Funeral.

The following books have besn pre- sented to the Mystic and Noank libra ry: Presented by Mrs. $. s. Dickerson, Churchill. w. Inside of the Cup: Lon don, J., Valley of the Moon: Walton
 c. L.. Calm Yourself. Presented by Miss NJ. E, Coates, Srnold, S. L., Way Marks for Teachers; Aiken, Catherine, Methods of Mind Training; Lange, Dr. Karl, Apperception; Tompkins, A., Philosophy of Teaching. Presented by J. H. Jansen, Newson, J. H., Homes of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

Cotto1ene is an exact combination of the two finest cooking fats nature produces. The cotton seed oi1in Cottoleneis is pressed from selectedseed-itisa a grade so choice that it is not listed on the market It is purer, sweeter and better in food value than most salad oils The beef stearine is the product of the freshest, finest leaf beef suet known.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-27
MRS. JOHN VENABLE
SUCCEEDS MRS. N0HL
AS P. T. A. PRESIDENT

At special business meeting Of the
First ward Parent-Teochers assOcia-
ton yesterday afternoon in the First
ward school building preliminary
plans We're formulated for reception
10 DE rendered by the two parent
teachers associations OF the city To-
the visiting teachers who attend the
educational association convention
Thanksgiving week
Or. Randolph Cook was appointed
official delegate from the First ward
T.. T. a 90 attend the business session
of the state patrons section of the n.
NJ v. A. Mr. Wilson, formerly of the
Redpath chautauqua bureau, present.
ed proposition for the Rcdpath
yceum circuit on which definite
plans We're not taken
A letter of resignation from the
president, Mrs Fred Nohl was read
and accepted with regret A vote Of
thanks was rendered Mrs Nohl for
her efficient work and devotion 70 the
association while in the chair.
Mrs John Nenable was unanimous
~ elected president to fin Mrs Nohls
term of office. Mrs Vcnable. char
ter member of the First ward =. II A.
has been an officer ever since its or
sanitation. New members who join
ed at the meeting yesterday are Or.
and Mrs. Randolph Cook Mrs. George
Valiant, Mrs h. Wolfe, Mrs Ball and
Mrs, Morgan.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-27
WINNER
OVER RITCHIE, IS
A. P. s VERDICT
Italians JUMPING Style Puz-
zIes Former Champ in EARLY
Rounds Both Punished Sc
yerey in the Final Round

View York. oct sG Johnny Dundee.
."f New York outpoiuted WIWe Euch-
.e oi san Francisco. American light
weight champion. boz their teu-rouud
n'ut at Madison square Garden here
tonisht Dundee earned thc honors iu
ilNe rounds and the champion had he
n'tter in three two being even.
Ititchie had an advantage Of almost
nine pounds. weighing t4l ia b. Uun-
dec.s l32 l-2
Ile contest was hard fought after
thc first two rounds when Richie
was unable TO find his man ana was
FORCED 10 clinch frequently Dundee 8
peculiar Jumping style puzzled the
westeruer
Richie took the aggressive in the
Iuird round ana carried 10 by "a shade.
uthouth Dundee showed well at the
lniishtng The referee cautioned
Richie for holding 40 The fourth.
which was even. Dundee took the
next three rounds scoring with "a left
lab His clever footwork kept Ruchie
guessing many Of his blows going
wild. Richie sent in several hard
rights % the head ana body In the
eighth, weakening Dundee and ina thc
ninth Kept the local hoy ou the de-
fensive.
Both Administered severe punish
mont i'm the final round