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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-02

was going to keep my car on sched-
ule, in spite of peoples laughter"
Sure, anything for the sake of
the titneys," said little Esther Rhees,
high school girl, when. she was asked
to stand shivering in the zero. wealth
er while her picture and that of her
school friends was snapped beside
the Jitney in which they expected to
go home for lunch.
And she voiced the sentiments of
all the people of the city.
Eve girls used to have to eat
lunch in a restaurant somewhere, -
she said. ''The cars. we're crowded,
dirty, and didn't take us near home.
Now the jitneys go right by our door,
save us 20 minutes in time-and it's
just as though we had our own taxi!''
In front of the jituey central Office,
in the heart Of the city, crowds are
constantly in wait for the buses.
One woman today let three trolleys
go by and stood in the cold till her
jitney arrived. She had a baby in her
arms. THE jitney driver is more
courteous and the. seats more COM
Portable" she said in explanation.
and I'd have to walk four blocks
from the trolley. If I give the jitney
driver a ten-cent tip he'll drive half
a block out of his way and set me
down in front of my own house"
cts the loyalty of the people that
has made the Jtney service a sure
success, said W. H. Miller, who is
now general manager of the associa-
ton.
Most of the western and south
en cities where the titney bus is in
operation are favored by pleasant
weather and good streets. The streets
of Kansas City are not, so far as is
known, riValed in roughness by the
streets Of any big city in the union.
And no self-respecting Kansas City
street remains on the same level for
Inn UoF6C in C11ooocciOn I%'p lin hill
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-02

service, experts agree, cannot Sue
coed unless the city is cOngested, so
that there will be lots of shOrt-haul
passengers.
But, despite the experts, the jitney
is winning in this spraWled-Out, I'M
cOngested city.
1.-THE jitney is an absolute success"
said General Manager Miller. TO-
day, approximately two weeks from
the day started my little Ford, there
are 115 jitney cars in operation, to
say nothing of some 40 or so not as
ISOLATED with our service. Those
scurrying little iitneys constitute the
mosquito fleet of city traffic. They
run total of over 10000 miles today,
should judge, and take in perhaps
81 ,515 in fares.
"Our experience shows conclu-
siVeIy that a Ford or other light car.
running on a regular schedule over
a round trip distance no greater than
four or five miles, and into we'll
populated district, can make SIS a day
CLEAR!
THAT ought to apply to any city as
big or bigger than Kansas City.
Here are some figures which I've
worked out from experience for the
man who expects to start a jitney
service:
Ford car, secondhand, $3.50 to
$4OO. Profits, fully SIS a day, allow
ing enough out for depreciation to
buy new car in two years, as well
as cover tire expense. That is igur-
ing on a two-mile route, with four
passengers on most of the trips, and
a day beginning at 1880 a. m. and
ending at $50 p. m. Some of our
drivers are taking in $40 daily, so
you see figures are not merely theo-
retical.
There's the problem of the long
haults, for instance. Nothing but a
big bus, specially built for the pur-
Mill hn 1onoroTs offyy trina
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15
New Tub Silks

arc offered in Crepe de Chine. Habutai
and Japanese silk wcaves, with multi
colored stripes or single stripes OF blue,
brown, green. lavender or rose on white
grounds Widths - TO 80 inches, SlOO,
SIPS and $50 yard. First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15
STRIPED SHIFTING MADRAS
100 YARD

This new material, which is especially
adapted for mems shirts. boys blouscs
and women's and chldren's waists, is
featured in black and blue stripes on
corded grounds. also smoothly woven
ground with self-woven mercerized dots
between stripes. Thirty-two inches
wide, attractive value at 100 yard
Basement Salesroom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15
36-Inch Nainsook zoe Yd

Extra fine rham0ls- finish Sain-
sock. IN lengths to 3 yards. extra
good quality. and usually sells
for 7tc and soc yard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15

Small Check Nalnsook. 30
inches wide. lengths 10 ! ) yards.
suitable for underwear Not
over IL yards sold to Gus.
toner. Lower Main Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15
Kapok Drapery Silks
$1.75 Yard

Introducing new type Of drapery
silk. which because Of its sun-resisting
aud washable qualities, will be found
especially satisfactory for draperics next
10 glass.
This soft-hangng. lustrous finished
fabric is shown in several pleasing two
tone patterns. in shades OF old-rose. null
berry. old-gold. and browns, greens and
blues
Forty-fve inches wide. Sis yard
--Uphols,ery Section. First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-03-15

40 Rag Rugs. 24A36 size, light-bu,
dark-bIue. or hit-or-miss. special 55,
each
% Rag Rugs. 27x54 size. in light-bu,
dark blue. pink or hit-or-miss, speci'
SOC each
80 Rag Rugs. 30x60 size, in light-blu,
dark-bue or hit-or-miss. special $1.O(
each.
80 Rag Rugs. 36x72 size in light-blu,
dark blue or hit-or-miss. special 81 81
each.
IL Rag Rugs, 25x5o size. plain color
or hit-or-miss. special Csc each.
Second Floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
MANY WORKERS APPLY
 AT HOPKINS & ALIENS
But Concern Has Not the Special Rifle
 Machinery and Tools Yet.

Applications for positions to work continue to pour into the Hopkins & Allen Arms company, said President J. A McGregor on Monday evening, but at the present time it is too soon to take on any new men and it will not be until after the first of the year probably that any considerable addition can be made to the number of employees.
 The company is rushing things as fast as possible and has its orders all out for the tools and machinery that are needed to do the work on it's big rifle contract, but until the tools and machinery are here, actual work on rifles cannot be taken up. There are numberless plants all over the east that are at work on the tools and ma chinery and these are coming just as fast as possible, but the Hopkins & Allen concern is in no different con- dition. he pointed out. than the am- munition factories in Bridgeport which are also engaged in this preiim- mary work and are not taking on new help any faster than is being done here.
 About 10000 gun stocks have been received, but there can be no work done on these as yet for they are to be kiln dried and the kilns are not built yet, but are coming along as fast as possible.
 It will not be tool makers that the concern will put to work for they could not attempt to undertake the making of their own tools now. but il will be rifle makers At present all the old help are being held and ar, being given some, kind of employmeR to keep thems here so that they vii be on hand when the plant gets un. der way on the rifles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
LARGE CLAIMS MADE
 AGAINST POTTER ESTATES.
Reuben s. Bartlett Made Trustee at
 First Meeting of Creditors.

The first meeting of the creditors of the bankrupt estates of Albert l.. Pot ter & Go. and Albert l.. Potter. the surviving partner. was held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the office of Bankruptcy Referee Thomas M. Shields. After discussing the claims, the six voting creditors present took up the election of a trustee. There were also three individual creditors present who had no voting power.
 Reuben s. Bartlett, who received four votes, was elected trustee, one vote each being cast for V. P. A. Quinn and Hadley Potter MT. Bartfett's bond was made $10,000.
 Patrick F. Bray. Woodbury O. Rogers and Earl B. Mathewson.
 The schedules in the bankruptcy are to be filed by next Monday, it is un- derstood.
 The claims which were presented at the hearing are given below. In some cases the same claim appears twice, both as partnership and an individual claim:
 Individual Claims-Thames Loan and Trust Co, $627.96; Thames Loan and Trust Co, $962.34; Thames Loan and Trust Co.,, $3,6s2.13; Thames Loan and Trust Co, $2,4S4.17; Thames Loan and Trust Go, $7e6.S7; Uucas National bank, $5,103.92; Uncas National bank. SlIV11, OncdS NatlOnal Dank, $o,USo.oos Justin Holden, $110; Norwich Savings society. s650; Merchants National bank, $7,1S3.15; Merchants National bank, $S05.93; Samuel G. Norman, s2,0Ge with interest.
 Partnership Claims-Thames Loan and Trust Co, s706.S7; Thames Loan and Trust O., $ss2.s4:. Thames Loan and Trust CO, s627.S6; Thames Loan and Trust CO, $3.S10.S9; Uncas Ma tional bank, $5,1o3.s2; Uncas National bank, $1,011; New England Coal and Coke Co, $3,06s.56; c. B. Butts, share holders agent First National bank, $6,030.26; Merchants National bank, $7,1s3.15.
 Partnership and Individual Claims Harry w. Hitchcock, $3,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
MORE LATITUDE WANTED / IN MINOR POSITIONS
Civil Service Commission Takes Steps |
 Towards Non- Competitive List.

The state civil service commission at special meeting in the capitol Monday forenoon took the first steps to establish a non-competitive list for minor positions. The purpose of of departments a greater latitude in filling positions. It has been found impracticable to have com petition in miner appointments, and the commission recognizes the ne- cessity of making changes in the rules. The pon-competitive list will be made up by the commission and submitted to tke officials who have the vacancies to fill. The of fcials will not be restricted to per- sons at. the head of the list and, indeed, the positions of the names on the list will not bn taken as an indication of their qualifications. A list may contain twenty names or more and the Ierscr whose name is last on .he nst may be appointed. By this arrangement there will be less reason on the part of those making he appointments tc find fault with the operation cs tEe law.
 All tue m. n. Der Of the comnnis- sion were present except Ulysses G. Church of Waterbury. The rules were revised to make them conform to the changes in the law made at the last session of the general assembly. These will be submitted to Governor Holcomb and if he approves they will go into effect.
 Commissioners c. G. Morris and Church and Secretary Wright were appointed a delegation to the meeting of the National Civil Ser vice Reform association in PhiIa- delphia, December 2.
 In the afternoon the commission held an examination for insurance examiners in the capitol. Commis- sioners John c. Brinsmade and Hugh M. Alcorn conducted the examin-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
SUDDEN DEATH OF ROWLAND GREENE
Had Stroke of ApopIexy at Stables on
 Asylum Street.

Rowland Greene, who is about 71 years old and for many years has been a farm hand in this section and worked as a hostler also, was strick- en with a stroke of apoplexy about 6 o'clock on Monday evening at the Manwaring stables on Asylum street and died a few hours later at the Backus hospital, to which he had been taken. He never regained conscious ness.
 MT Greene had driven into the stable with a load of hay, which he had been into the country to get dur ing the afternoon. He got down from the load and was about to bed down the horses when he was stricken. His condition was noticed as he was seen clinging motionless to a post of one of the stalls. He soon became speech less and pr. H. E. Higgins was called.
 The stricken man was removed as soon as possible in the automobile am- bulance to the Bael1us hospital, but he did not recover. The body was re- moverd by Undertaken Gager to his morgue and an effort will be made to locate relatives of Mir. Greene.
 Many years ago he worked at the Bingham stables conducted by An drew Bingham at the Falls and he also worked for a number of years on the Sholes farm in Preston.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
PROTECTION FOR
 MUNITIONS FACTORIES
Governor HeIeomh Receives an inquiry About Cooperation with U. s. Au- thorities.

Governor Holcomb received from a New York paper on Monday Q tele- gram asking him if the state of Con- necticut was prepared to cooperate with United States Attorney Gregory to prevent injury to Ameri- can munition factories from the ac- tivities of plotters.
 Governor Holcomb replied by tele- gram that he had received no com munication from Attorney-GeneraI Gregory, and he had received no in formation from the government as to the intentions of the federal authori- ties along the lines mentioned.
 In an interview given to a repre- sentative of the paper Attorney-Gen- eral Gregory called attention to the fact that, while his department was doing everything possible to prose- cute all violations of federal statutes in plots against munitions plants and other industries in this country, the state authorities should do their share if these conspiracies were to be wiped out.
 Information indicating attacks upon lawful American industries and com merce through incendiary fires and explosions in factories, threats to in- timfdate employees and other acts of violence has so often developed during the past few months as to demand searching Investigations and prosecu- tions," said the attorney
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
HaIey--SuIIivan.
Scarlet Fever cIoses sehooI.

The discovery of three cases of scarlet fever in the peeling stage and the fact that new cases are develop ing has led to the closing of the an- nexed district or Main Street school by City Health Officer E. J. Brophy. Last Thursday a case of scarlet fever in the peeling stage was discovered on Mulberry street and was report ed to the health officer. Ascertaining that the sick child attended the Main Street school the health officer vis- ited the school and found another scholar in the peeling stage. The parents fthe children had not call ed in any physician and did not know of the serious nature of the disease. Friday another child was taken i'll and the fever developed on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Frederick E. Parker.


 Following an illness of some dura- ton, Mary R., widow of Frederick F. Parker, died at her home, No. 20 Win chester street, Monday morning about l o'clock. During her illness Mrs. Parker was given every possible care state on June 19, 1885. On Nov. 1, 1857, she was united in marriage with John W. Hazard Following the death of he~ husband, she was united in marriage with Frederick F. Parker of Montville, the date of her second mar riage being Sept. IT, 1873. Mrs. Par ker was a member of the Central Methodist church. which merged with Trinity Methodist Episcopal church some years ago.
 Hazard, of this city, and three step sons, A. R. Parker of Norwich, Clay ton B. Parker of Arctic, R. l., and Hu- bert Parker of California
 Mrs. Parker was a devoted wife and mother and was beloved by all. She death is deeply mourned by a large number of acquaintances-
 Mrs. Mason Kinney.
 At the end of a long and exemplary life, Mrs. Orfssa A. Kinney, widow of Mason Kinney, passed peacefully away at o'clock on Monday morning at her home, No II Mckinley avenue. A lit- LI0 more Indn d IuOnlu ago ncr Ia1IlnS health on account of her age of over S9 had caused her to be confined to her bed, and she had been gradually failing ever since.
 Mrs. Kinney was born in Plainfield on July 5. 1926. the daughter of Alex ander and Nancy Cole Dorrance. She was married in Willimantic on Aug. [, 1S43. to Mason Kinney, a merchant of this city, and her home had been here ever since. Her husband passed away about 30 years ago. Mrs. Kinney was the last of her immediate family.
 Soon after coming to Norwich she was baptized into the membership of the Central Baptist church by Rev. Dr. Clarke. it's first pastor, and she had known every pastor of the church since then. There was no one among its members more devoted to it's in- terests, for the church was her life, and it wasa rare thing for her to miss a service as long as she could possibly get around She was particularly in- terested in the young men of the con- gregation. always greeting them with kindly inquiry and an earnest invita- ton to make the church their home. Her interest extended also to all young nanniA a val and t,~e szt5rA rnsra-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Photoplays.

The week opened at the Auditorium theatre Monday with a fine bill of vaudeville headed by a fancy roller skating duo. Monahan and Dolly, who scored q hit with the large sized au- dtences al all three performances Ruth Goodwin, soIoist. pleased with her sev- eErd vocal numbers, and Edwards and H1rdene were seen in a blackface comedy act that got a big hand.
 The Pretty Sister of Jose, a Frances Eodgson Burnett four-act Paramount film. was the feature picture, with pop ular Marguerite Clark in the leading role. No Flirting Allowed was the Universal comedy shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
Pains Often Mean
 Uric Acid Poison
Pay Attention to Pains-Most People Have Rheumatism and Don't -
 Know It.

Ouchi Does it hurt to move your arms, legs. bend your back or stretch your muscles? Be careful and take heed in time. Rheumatism is stealing on you and may cripple you if you don't stop uric acid from settling in your veins and muscles.
 Rheuma. great specialists prescrip- tion, chases this poison out of the sys- tenn and gives relief from all forms of Rheumatism. It acts through the seat of the trouble, the kidneys, stops the formation of uric acid, then drives out through the bowels that which is in the blood
 Genuine Rheuma (see that you get the trade marked packagel is sold by Lee & Osgood Co. and all druggists for kn eants- Monar hack f raf aaffe7@A.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
WEDDINGS.
FieIds-Myra.

III 0Is EdSEtCk'S C0uTCu MOnQdy
 morning at o'clock. William Fields
 and Miss Jane Myra were united in
 marriage by Rev. Myles P. Calvin.
 Miss Minnie Foley, of New London, cousin of the groom, was bridesmaid and Michael Clifford of Asylum street
 was the best man. The bride was
 charmingly gowned in a navy blue
 tailormade suit, fur trimmed and wore
 a hat of black velvet with pink trim
 mings. Her maid wore blue silk with
 hat to match.
 Immediately after the marriage cer- emony the bridal party motored to Wiliimantic and a wedding breakfast was served at the Hooker house. From
 there the bride and groom continued on their wedding tour which will take them to Hartford, Waterbury, and Rockville. They will be gone a week
 and on their return will reside at No. P Lafayette street The bride re- ceivcd number of handsome and use- full gifts including a tea set china,
 linen and table ware.
 Mir. Fields is a native of Lebanon and is the son of the late William and Hannah Lynch Fields. He is employ ed at the Falls mill and resides at No. 22 Lafayette street. His bride, who is a native of Halifax, N. S., has resided in Norwich for several years
 and Mary Counihan Myra. Both MT
 and Mrs. Fields have many warm friends with whom, they are popular and who wish them every success and happiness in their future life. Graves-Binns.
 The marriage of Granville G. Graves of Providence and Miss Bertha M. i Binns of this city took place at 6.30 o'clock Monday evening in Willimantic
 at the home of Rev. W. s. Beard, who performed the ceremony.
 They were attended by the brides sister and husband, MT. and Mrs. John $. Lewis, of South Windham. Immediately after the ceremony the newly married couple left for a we'd
 ding trip to- New York On their re- turn they will reside for the present in Willimantic. F The groom is "a popular passenger
 conductor on the New Fork. New Ha-
 ven and Hartford railroad. The brides
 home has been in South Windham until the past three years, when she came to this city, where she has been em- ployed as a bookkeeper in the office of the Thermos Bottle company. Both MT. and Mrs. Graves have
 many friends who wish them much happiness.
 Samoear- Urban.
 John Samocar of Fishers Island N. r., and Miss Anna Urban of No 142 Yantic street were united in mar riage at the Russian Orthodox church oii OuHudy SLt iOOH, the CeEeIuOpy De- 1 ing performed by the rector, Rev. N l Nikolenko. Both the bride and groom are natives of Russia.
 Haley-Suliivan.
 Miss Julia Sullivan of this city and James J. Haley of Hartford, formerly of this city, were united in marriage i in St. Patrick's church, Hartford, Mon day morning by. Rev. William H. Rog- CTS. The bride was attended by her cousin Miss Anna COnneH and James Sullivan, brother of the bride, was best man. After their wedding tour MT. and Mrs. Haley will make their home in Hartford Both bride and groom have large list of acquaint- ances in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
Clever Dog Lived Long Life.

Trixy, an exceptionally intelligent Boston bull dog owned by George R. Hannis of 101 Mckinley avenue, died on Monday at the age of 16 years. She had been owned almost from her pup py days by MT. Hannis and her af- fectionate disposition and cleverness made her a favorite in the neighbor- hood of her masters home and she will be missed by many of her friends among the families of the neighbor- hood
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
JAMES SMITH BURIED s
 UNDER FLOUR BAGS.
Stack Fell Over on Him at stoddard oiIbert's-Ankie Bone Broken and Ribs Injured.

James Smith of so Boswell avenue, a driver for the Stoddard Gilbert com- pany, was buried under stack of bags of flour on Monday afternoon about 2.30 o'clock in the company's place of business at 77-81 Water street and badly hurt. A bone in his ankle was broken and his ribs were badly crushed, though 1t is believed none were broken.
 With other men in the employ of the company he was at work in one of the rooms on the second floor of the build iEg. piling up the bags of flour, when stack of the bags fell over on him and buried him. He had to be dug out by his fellow workers, who released him as soon as possible, and then called a doctor. Dr. Louis T. Cassidy answered the call and took Mir. Smith home after attending to his injuries at the store.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
George Franklin Howard.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-George Franklin
 Howard. chief of ordnance of the Tenth Army corps (the army of the James,. in the closing campaigns of the Civil war, died at his home in
 Oak Park today of heart disease. He entered the army as a captain of the Fortieth Massachusetts infantry. Since the war he has been associated with a tack manufacturing company or Fairhaven, Mass. He was Il years
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
Y. M. c, A. Notes,

Rev. J. B. Slocum, D. D., is to be the speaker at the Y M. c. A. shop meet ing at the cutlery at noon today.
 On Monday night the class in sales manship had a we'll attended meeting with the subject of the lesson Adver- tising.
 The Monday night Bible class had a lesson on the Square Deal, square deal for self, for the other fellow and for God.
 The architectural drawing class meets on Tuesday evening each
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
Miaht tiave Reen Excited.

It is so seldom Austria has a vic- tory all to herself that the com mander of the submarine may have become unduly excited.-New York
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
GIRLS! WOMEN! TAKE CASCARETS
 IF CONSTIPATED
THEY LINEN YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS AND CLEAR YOUR
 COMPLEXION.
DON'T STAY HEApAcHY, BILIOUS WITH BREATH BAD AND
 STOMACH SOUR.
Get a ten-cent box now.

Get a ten-cent box now.
 Tonight surei Take Cascarets and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Cascarets will liven your liver and clean your thirty feet of bowels with out gripinG. You will wake up feel ing grand. Your head will be clear, breath right, tongue clean, stomach sweet, eyes bright, step elastic and complexion rosy-they're wonderful Get a 10-cent box now at amy drug store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cascaret to children any time when cross. feverish, bilious, tongue coated or constipated-they are harm less.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23

The will of the late Peter A. B. wid- ener of Philadelphia, admitted to pro- bate Monday. leaves the bulk of his estate, estimated between $50, ,000, ,000 and $70,000.0 900. to his son. Joseph D. WiAanaI.