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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
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torious prince tstegraphed his of1cial
report to his royal brother at Munich.
who conferred upon him the highest
Bavarian order, the Grand Gordon OF
Max Joseph
'Ivangorod's fan after the capftula-
tion of Warsaw was expected; the
former fortress was taken by the Aus
tro-Hungarian troops. Correspondents
at the front report that General Won
Woyrsch massed troops bridge ma
terial and pontoons on trains opposite
Novo Alexandria. which caused the
Russians 70 throw their best troops
and reserves toward that town AZ
night twenty pon1oon trains. hidden
under straw. and the troops moved
down the stream. The engineers quick
" threw four bridges acposs the many
branches Of the vistula and within q
few hours the troops had crossed the
river and SURPRISED the Russians on
the other side. Thus they encncled
fynnxorod from che snorfh and -cut=fhs
connectiuE 1ine9 10 Warsaw.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

and offices at every call we made. Il
encouraged and inspired US so much.
We also wish to thank the homes
for the smiles and the friendliness
lest. It means great cheer to us while
shouldering and carrying the burdens
Of so many in sorrow and need while
q door slammed in ones face makes
g wound instead Of healing one.
We wish to thank the physicians
vice. refusing to accept pay; also many
others who were SO willing to give free
service to any needy and deserving.
We wish to thank the conductors
and motormen on the street cars for
their courtesy always and their assist
as we have passed. Also the smiles
in the banks, which seemed so rich;
the smiles from the postoffice and mall
carriers. and the proprietors Of the
different stores and their clerks: the
mill owners and the managers and su-
pertntendents and help. and the work
ers on the street. the carpenters and
painters, and we wouldn't forget our
colored clergymen and their members
who are doing SO credttable O. work In
this city with such able clergymen at
the head.
We wish to thank the prupr1etors OF
the saloons who have shown US such
beautiful respect and protected us
from abuse and insults always, and
gave us so many encouraging smiles
and paid many compliments and re-
sSpects for our work and wished me.
success and prosperity.
We also greatly appreciatesthe cour-
tesy OF his honor the mayor, who has
befriended us in many ways by his
cheerful inspiring interest In our
work. It has meant q great deal to
us, as. he always looks our for our
protection. officially and other ways
He has always listened to me when
suggested any problem for the good of
the city which is carried on his Shout
derS and in his heart. He has ex-
pressed his confidence in us. which
meant much for our encouragement
We thank the chief and captain of
the police department for the beautiful
treatment they have rendered us, and
their judgment which we have listened
to with great confidence. which we win
never forget. and we have never had
better protection from this source in
any part of the country than here
Their kindness Will always be pleas,
ant to thank Of.
We want to extend our thanks to
the lawyers and judges of the city
our daily work
In closing. we leave the same mes
sage OF hope that we brought to Nor
wich three years ago-safvation for all
the people that can make bad men
god and good men better. from the
worst to the best. Jesus came to save
all men,
We would like to shake hands with
an and bid you good bye as we leave
Wednesday. We pray to meet Norwich.
in heaven through Jesus.
We are in great need of some funds
to enable us to take rest We would
be glad to have any friend hand us O.
donation or. send to 81 Otis street, all
sizes gladly received.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
NEW YORK PRoeREssIvEs
PLEDGE uNswRRWNe FEALTY
Conferences Held at AIbany-No sus-
sestion of Returning to Republican
Fold.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 6.-George w.
Perkins and % other progTessives
from various parts OF the state at a
closed meeting here today adopted
resolutions pledgfng answering fealty
to their party and urging others VINO
are dissatisfied with conditions In
other parties to come into the pro-
gressfve camp. After the meeting It
was said that no one at the conference
even suggested returning to the re-
publican fold.
The conference decided to hold q
feature of the meeting. He insisted
that the United States should pre-
pare for peace by changing the tariff
and also prepare for war. II the war
would flood this country with The pro-
ducts of cheap labor and great busi-
ness depression would follow. The
progressive party, he concluded, IS the
only one that offers plan looking 70
preparing this country to fight the
battles of the Industrial marts 1nscase
of peace or the battless OF guns and
men in case Of war.
A dozen other persons also spoke
Their remarks, especially those touch
ing on Colonel RooseveltFand the fu-
sture OF the progressive party, were
greeted with applause.
Teh conferences decidedxsto hold a
party roundup here early I'm Ssptem-
Der and also discussed candidates for
the supreme court and congress In
districts wherR vacancies are 10 be
filled this fall AZ first ftewase decided
not to run o. candidate ins the thirty
first congressional district but later
this proposition was reconsidered and
final action deferred. Whether q cam
didate Will be put In the field In the
thirty-sixfh, also was undecided
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
SWISS sXsTEM or
MILITARY PREPAREpNEss
Advoeztsd- by Rear Admiral Robert z.
Peary.

Portland, Ma Aug. d.-Ths adupearn
Of the Swiss gystern OF military pre-
paredness for the United States was
urged by Rear Admiral Robert Z.
Peary IN an address here today. He
supported President Wilson's fdea Of
q citizen soidierT as expressed IN =
message TO eongress last Deoembsr.
rines and battle cruisers OF the lafR-
est, swfftet and heGEtast armed kyps,n
said Admiral Peary. Some feel We
should be prepared only for defeuga.
There Is no defense 70 elective a. =
vigorous OFFENSIVE
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
FATAL ASSAULT ON
SAILOR IN NEW LONDON.
William Groot Found Unconscious on
Street-Dies in Hospital.

William sGroot, about 80 years of age.
q sailor OF the coast guard ship Itasca
died at the Memorial hospital in New
London early Friday afternoon from a
fractured skull as the result of a muir
derous assault about / O'Clock Friday
morning. Groot was found in TilleY
street. New London. about 1.30 Friday
morning, unconscious and SUFFERING
from fracture OF the skull, evidently
inflicted by a heavy blunt instrument
In the hands OF some person unknown.
The police have been at work on the
mystery. but up to late Friday hadanot
found the assailants
All indications point to the fact that
the man was assaulted. but the motive
is not known. Groot did not regain
consciousness after the attack.
Groot was lying on the sidewalk on
the north side of Ttlley street at a
point about midway in the block
Frank Rose passed through Tilley
street about 1880, according to a
statement made to the authorities. and
LESS than an hour afterward, about
100. Officer sMcKenna, passing through
the street on his rounds, came upon
the unconscious man.
AT the hospital to which Grootx.was
taken an examination showed frac-
ture OF the skull at the back and in
jurfes to the brain. It was evident
no hope for the mans recovery.
Medical Examiner Lee and the no.
lice have been working on the solu-
ton oithes nurderous assault and fol-
lowing slp clues The medical examine
-er is. satisfied after THE in
Jury that It was Acaused by a heavy
tbluntE 4nStrumeut-
In the afternoon the body ~vassre-
moved to undertaking rooms, whereAan
autopsy was performed by Medical
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
LEAST INDIAN sAiLoRs
THREATENED MuTIlY
Police Aided OFFICERS Of Ship to Sub
due 1t at Charleston, S. C.

Charqestno, s. c., Aug. s.-Tha. POI
lice today aided officers Of the Ger
man steamer Liebenfas, laid up here
since the war began, In preventing q
threatened mutiny OF the ships East
Indian crew The Indians, numbering
81, recently asked immigration on
Gals for permission either to land or
return to Calcutta, where fhcy shipped
and Captain KIattenhofc In shisw appeal
for police aid said they threatened
him with violence unisss sthas request
was granted. No disorder actually
occurred
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

Jefferson. Mas, Aug. a-e9eaz1y n
hundred guests wHee forced % leMRl
thstr rooms hastily when the Summ1t
covered ablaze early today. The four
story wooden building WA destroyed,
caustng q. loss estimated ak t12.ooo.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

Buenos Aires, Aun- s-The govern
rnent today placed before the cham
Der Of deputies the budges for 1915,
which shows expenditures OF $s41.ooo,-
600 and receipts estimated at $so1.-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

II IL estimated that there ara N
use IN the United States about 100000
elaborate electric protective systems
against crime. about 100000 smaller
systems and soms 2ooo0ee minor d.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

!. Sirsbury-Someo of the tobacco
crops on low land are under water
the rising OF the Pennington river
Both corn and tobacco cropssar down;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

Old rails erected IN pairs. are used
by a Brazilian railroad for telegraph
poles In a region where fnsects- d.
stroy wood raDidlTss= =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

sonera-1Ira Sumner Root, who Is
the oldest person in town celebrated
her 99th birthday anniversary In her
home Wednesday. Mrs Root retains
her ffaculties to safremarkabla4de gree:
and@her memnrx aisAgood-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

at Fort Trumbull asserted, however,
that Groot had not been paid lately.
He had been on board the Itasca,
which only came in from q cruise to
Panama Thursday. and so far as was
known he had no large amount OF
money on his person.
The mans Identity was established
at the hospital, where the name wv.
Groot' was found printed on his
clothes. Groot was In sailors uniform
and immediately the oficials at the
coast guard school were notified and
from them Il was ascertained that
therewas q sailor on, the Itasca by that
name. Only $3.50 was found on
Groot's person when he was taken to
the hospital.
Theory of Police.
Friday afternoon State Policemen
Lieut. Theodore Downing and William
Jackson were called into the case by
Prosecuting Attorney Daniel NJ. Cronin
and these officers. with the New Lon
don officers, are making q thorough
investigation
The theory that thepoIioe-are work
the blow that resulted in his death
in front of the Filley street house. or
else received the blow in the Inn
mediate neighborhood. and upon be-
ing rendered unconscious was placed
where Courtney found him
Inc Objects IOunQ one mouse IN par
Bticular close to where Groot Yves found,
Is reputed to be g. resort where negroes
as well as white are harbored and It
would not be surprising to the police
IL the occupants of that particular
house knew something's toHhow Groot
received his injury.
According to Medical Examiner Lee
the fracture could In no way have, been
caused by a fall, blow delivered with
great force and by q blunt weapon be-
in the only way that the fracture could
have been produced. Such an extern
sive fracture as that which killed Groot
would not permit him to walk a half
dozen feet before collapsing. so that
he could not have walked from a house
to where he was found after having
received the blow.
This is the second highway job that
has been done In New London within
a week.
Oh1cer Hammond has questioned
negress named Smith and known as
'Pocahontas, resident at No. n Til
ley street. through an examination in
the hope OF securing information on
the murder. Groot was found close to
the doorstep of her residence.
Friends of the dead man say that
IL would have required a. pretty good
man to have knocked Groot down or
to have hit him at all in q stand-up
contest. He was quite able to take
care OF himself in a fight
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
BATHING SHOES

Bathing Shoes. heavy cork sc1eA
Mckay sewed. uppers are Of can
vas or satteen-spec1al price today,
40, regular price 800.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
aos Sss1 SILK !. 6oc

Wunen's Full sixteenIbutton
Length Gloves. an sizes. In black
and white good $1oo value at $50
q pair.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
BATHING CAPS

Bathing Caps Of pure gum rub6er.
IN a great variety Of styles. af the
following prices-25e, 4ee and eoe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
RIBBONS S Ss sn

Taneta Ribbon. both plain
and Moira 81 inches wide.
black, white and q nun line OF
colors-prics q yard. 1
Brilliant rareta Ribbon. good
heavy quality. In plain only.
black. white and cclors-price
a yard ..----.....
Brilliant Tafrsta RT0oon. both
plain ana Mnra 81 inches
wide, olacz, white and an
colors-pr3cerA ~zd-.-.-a
We show Black vsfsss m
IN . completes range Of widths,
. No 1 UP 10 6o-aiI at rishk p
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US yo I swss RES $685.

women's Fibre SIX Sweaters.
both in plain colors and two-toned
efrects-Spec1al price $3e5 value
$500 and $500.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
BOYS WEAR

Boys Norfolk Suits neak
mixtures. some with two pair
Of trousers, sizes Z to "a, value
$25o-Specdal price $1,000. ~
BoyS Norfolk Suits. in stylish
mixtures. sizes . TO IL, value
s6oo-Specdai price ......-- -
Boys Norrork Suits very
handsome mixtures. sizes 10
to 1s. value ssoo-SpeciaI
price ----.-.-----..-.-- -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07
E PARAsoLs m TWO SPECIAL LOTS
SUMMER DRESS GOODS AND SILKS


silk
and the tickets will tell the Of
the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-07

Mems Neclrwear, ODD designs That .
soc each-hnal clearance price fee eacl
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
PRESIDENT CALLS
On Mr.. v. ]. BRYAN
MIR. Wilson's Visit Is Fol
lowed by One from Score
tary and Mrs. McAdoo.

Washington, June 1S.-Prosiden,
Wilson motored out to Calum Il
place, the hone of former secretary
Bryan this afternoon. briskly mount
cd the steps leading up TO the ter
race and pulled the door bill. Mr..
Bryan answered. the ring in person
and greeted his visitor With a broad
and genial smile. The pre*iG-nt re-
NAMED for l. minutes, Later on to-
ward dusk another ear stopped and
Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo alighted.
They remained i quarter Of an hour.
Bryan said these were social visits
purely. 1t is believed. however. n
sone quarters, that there was 4 hint
OF politics in these two calls, neither
the president nor his chief politicai
lieutenant being anxious to permit
former premier to leave Washington
with the impression that there is any
feeling Of resentment over his re-
tirement from the cabinet under the
dramatic circumstances that accom-
panied that act.
Tomorrow night, Mr.. Bryan will
speak in Carnegie hall, NV York,
under the auspices of labor organiza-
tons.
u is his purpose 20 prepare his
v2rjcus statements in pamphlet form,
and send t1em broadcast for the
education OF the people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
|RMER Postmaster
lat CONWAY Arrested
eph A. Settler Is Accused of Rif-
ling Letters Containing
Money.

ittle Rock, June 1S.-Joseph A..
per, for nine years postmaster and
slant in the Conway office, was
nd over to the federal grand jury
charge of rifling mail. Settlers
Est followed an investigation by
pectors w. H. Jones and Ira Ross
COMPLAINTS that money sent in let
to Conway people had not reach
addresses. Postmaster Ingram OF
way found parts of letter IN a
ne basket a few days ago. He
Pea the scraps of paper over to
inspectors, who are then said to
sent decoy letter. 1t is alleged
a marked $40 bill was in Settlers
Session.
ne accused man was released on
o. $1,000, security being furnish
" mayor Jones of Conway. Setz-
- years of age, married and the
vi OF two boys. When o. ]. Owen
IN September, 1913, Settler serv-
as postmaster until the appoint
lof MI. Ingram.
omplalnts of missing letters have
snaed over a long period. One
was dismissed from the Conway
y several months ago, though
was no evidence to connect him
the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
The centipede.

The centipede was formerly res.
ident of the southern part Of this
country, but It has gradually worked
its way to the North, SO that now they
are quite common in nearly every por.
ton Of the country. 1t thrives beet in
damp and warm places and has its
redeeming feature in that 1t catches
and destroys many of the domestic
pests we are well rid of. Its method
of catching an insect seems to be to
spring over 1t. inclosing and caging it
with its many legs. The belief occa-
sionally met with that the centipede
feeds on household goods and woolena
or other clothing IL without founda.
ton. On the other hand, the bite Of
this creature Is undoubtedly more or
less poisonous, the effect DEPENDING
Ou the susceptibility of the patient
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
Daniels SENDS
MORE WARSHIPS
10 VERA Cruz.
Carranza Ignores Peace 0v-
ertures, Hoping to Force
Recognition.
WRECK THREATENS
NEW u. S. POLICY
Carranzista General Captures TeXcGco.
and Expects to Enter Mexico City
TOday-WilE Reach Mexican
Soil Sunday.

Washington, June 1S.-Political and
other conditions in Mexico, which
present grave possibility Of the total
wreck of the new United States get
together policy. demanded earnest
consideration today by the president
and the cabinet.
CarranZa is standing firm and is re-
iecting the 'get-together" plans, while
the state department received today
the reply OF the convontionalists of
Villa, practically accusing President
Wilson Of inconsistency and intimat-
ing that force will be met by force.
Besides this: there is forced on the
government The necessity Of increas-,
ing the numebeG Of ships in 4easte e.
Mexican waters.
Secretary CT the Navy Daniels ada
mittted this afternoon that mere war
ships had been ordered to the east
coast of Mexico The Marietta is al
ready on the way to Vera Cruz from
Boston. She is a gunboat. Another
vessel Of the same type will sail as
soon as possible.
The action of the navy department
was taken on the suggestion OF Rear
Admiral Caperton, in command OF the
American squadron at Vera Cruz. Ad-
miral Caperton has been following
very closely the political and famine
conditions on the east coast. and eN-
poets serious trouble. probably in the
near future. While officials say they
will only send light draft vessels, the
opinion is growing in naval circles
that eventually warships of large
tyDe must be added to Caperton S
command.
Carranza Ignores I. =.
The understandings among officials
as to Carranza's attitude is that ne
is ignoring any ovcrtures TOT peace
among the factions, and IS pushing on
the conquest of Mexico and the Tore
ing of recognition by President VIII
son.
In addition to these obstructive tao
tics of the Mexican leaders, the al
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
|lFE'S CONDUCT
MADE HIN SICK
i Morrison Secures Di-
,.,co-Court Provides for
Child's Future.

|, n ,uorrison's plea for a divorce
En- Mary Morrison was grant q
|stardav by Chancellor John M. Ell
B Plaintiff pleaded cruel treat
hi alleging that his wife was abus-
~ among the acts complained OF
| n,aintiff being that the defendant
sisted in playing cards on. Sun
! ''' desMte ais objections. Plain
fnrther affirmed that the de-
tdant's conduct so affected him, he
compelled to undergo treat
hi for several months by DR.. W. c.
En- The couple We're married by
aga IL Asher al Little Rock on
i 2e 1910, and lived together UNI
q, 1910, complainant
he'd, Mr.. Morrison Introduced de-
|tions Of. neighbors in support OF
allegations., The, present address
M defendant does not appear in
'rpcnrds, the attorney appointed
rep9resent her stating she was last
Nj III in Missouri.
| il & Medifies Orders.
tn4ifle ease Of ! Annette Lee VS..
renee Lee, an; order modifying
(5 S i: orders Of tine court was
ered by Judge Elliott. This order
rusts the custody and care of the
bor;chill.' Ernestine, to the plain
with Instructions that defendant
ll,see' the, child when he so de-
Ps,a:. ;;'Instead Of alimony as
riously : allowed, defendant is
cred to pay as alimony and for
ntenance of the child monthly
bwances, as follows: $3.50 until
child is II years of age, $l5 UNI
she is SIS, $3.50 until she is SIS,
s25 until she IS married.
)ecree for plaintiff for $21o.99 was
dered by Judge Elliott in the suit
i. ]. Porter VS.. George Lusby ct
Circuit Clerk f NJ. Reeves was
(ointed commissioner to sell lots
Ind of block 4 of Wabbaseka to
sfy the judgment
ecree for plaintiff was also rem
Id in the case of Exchange Ma
al bank VS.. Lula Coats ct ais.
ess the Judgment for $907.75 is
sfied in 80 days, the clerk, as
missioner, is to sell 40 acres in
lion u tow ISL tnr," south
&c seven west.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
MILE. HELEN DUTRlEU,

New York, June 1S.-One OF the
arrivals on the French liner Rocham-
beau was Nile. Helen Dutrieu, the
only woman connected with the
French army aviation corps. For the
past five months she has been assign
ed to the aviation division patrolling
Paris. Every other day she has made
long flights, :, searching for the Yep
pefins' and flTefnlanss vAubes. while in
this country en- furlough she intends
to study aeroplane improvements and
give a series of lectures.
Mile. Dutrieu has been flying since
1909 and in 1913 received the Legion
Of Honor for daring flight. She
has also been decorated for her work
with the transport patrol during the
early months Of the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
Are You Too Fat?

II you are too stout don't take fat
reducing medicines. Cut down OF
your diet, get out-of-door exercise, and
you will assume normal lines and re.
duce to normal weight. Avoid sweets.
eggs. cream. fat meats, ana especially
potatoes. Live mainly on lettuce.
spinach, cabbage, lean meats. young
onions, celery, tomatoes, etc. Take
salted toast instead of bread and but
ter. II you cease to give your body
fat.making foads you will cease ere.
ating fat cells. 1t is no trick to reduces
Il you practice self-denial.
= -
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
The Youth OF Athens.

When Athens gave every fourth
block to her children and youth 70.
the gymnasium and the playground,
she built bodies of silk and steel. and
great men walked up and down her
streets in regiments, and her health
bloomed in the orations Of Demos.
themes, and the essays OF Plato and
the marbles OF Phidias. Just as soon
as the race and the body began to
deterioriate, Athens went to pieces.
This has been the story also, of
Ephesus, and Corinth, and Venice
Newell Dwight Hills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-06-19
Vegetable Leather.

The Japanese grow a plant which
furnishes q sort of vegetable leather
1t is pretty shrub called the init
sumata," and it's inner bark, after go
ing through certain processes, is con
verted into a substance as tough as
French kid, so translucent that one
can almost see through 1t. and as
Dliable and soft as calfskin.