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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

Andrew J. Gurley, the latest phase of the Gurley matter, which occupied the attention of the probate court for a full day last week, was again before the court Wednesday morning. At the conclusion of the testimony presented. the attorneys agreed to submit briefs to the court, and the hearing was con- cluded shortly after noon.
 Mrs. Emma T. Gore of Worcester, Mass, a daughter of Andrew J. Cur ley, and the proponent of the appli- cation was the first witness heard. She testified that she knew nothing of the application for a conservator un- til the matter was settled, and she con- sidered her father well able to manage his property and affairs.
 Albert F. Gurley, brother of Andrew J. GurIey then took the stand and tes- tified at length in regard to the valu- ation of his fathers property at the time of his death, it's division, and his reasons for believing that his brother was incapable of handling his own af- fairs. He stated that Andrew had on one occasion admitted giving from two to four thousand dollars to one of his nepheSYs, and had later given a larger sum, he was not sure whether four or six thousand to a niece. MT. GUrley was cross examined at length by At torney Thomas J. Kelley, after which the agreement to submit briefs was made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
BRITISH PARLIAMENT
 ON WAR MEASURES.
Every Other Interest to Be subordi.
 mated to That Purpose.

London, Feb. 3. G.56 ?. m-Premier AsQCith presented a, resolution in Ehe house of commons today to devote the present session entirely to government measures.
 There is no precedent for this reso- lution." said tne premier, ''out all our energies as 8 nation are concentrat ted on the war, and every interest HCsL be subordia2ted to this oEermasCeriIlS 2 purpose. Accordingly, the government purposes to take away the opportunity for private members to introduce bills and will confine it's legislative pro posals to neaslres for the prosecution Of the war"
 \. Bonar Law, speaking for tie op- position, agreed to the resolution. TIo said that the opposition intended 10 treat the present sitting of the house as q war session, as had been done ill Canada and France.
 In support of his resolution, Ere mier Asquith said further:
 "So long as war conditions prevail, and until they are determined-I hope and trust that at no distant date they will he determined in our favor-Tye must postpone discussion of the plural in subordination to the one now. pun pose"
 The house adopted the resolution.
 Baron Lucas, replying for the gov ernn1ent to questions concerning aiieH enemies. said that. exclusive of prison CTS of war. 1S,25s aliens. all males, had been interned in the United Kingdom / Of these, 1,916 were released subse- QGeatly, with the consent e4 the war office, after their records had been in-- Vestigated by the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
DIED oN MAIN STREET
Rev. Charles Morgan, 80, Expires
 While Taking Afternoon Walk.

Rev. Charles Morgan, a retired Con gregational minister, who for the past five years had spent his winters at the Hotel Hooker, died suddenly on Main street in this city about half past three Wednesday afternoon.
 Rev. Mir. Morgan, who had not been feeling well of late, was out taking a short constitutional, to obtain the beue- fit of the fresh air, and had reached a point near the WindhaIn National Bank. when he was observed to reel and fall to the sidewalk. William Ahern, of Ahern Bros. who was near by, rushed to his assistance, and aid ed by Harry Cotter and Officers Mac Arthur carried MT. Morgan into the bank building and laid him upon a couch in the directors room.
 pr. Owen O'Nein was summoned and pronounced death due to angina pectoris. Medical Examiner Louis I. Mason was notified, and the body was turned over to Funeral Director Jay NJ. Shepard.
 The deceased was eighty years of age, and was pastor of a church in Hampton from 1894 to 1901. He later moved to Hartford. Latterly he had been spending his summers with his daughter, Mrs. Alvin Sweet of Spring field. Mass, his only near surviving relative, and his winters at the Hotel Hooker.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Brief Mention.

F. ". CIapp was in Andover We'd
 nesday.
 r. P. Rafferty spent Wednesday in
 Putnam.
 Homer Harrington was in Norwich
 Wednesday. Miss Louise Bacon is in New York on business. 4. W, Buchanan was in Andover Wednesday.
 Mrs. C. [. Lovett has returned from Holyol1e, Mass. Mrs. John Mccarthy is spending a few days in Boston. Mrs. IT. A. Philips of Andover spent
 Wednesday in this city.
 William Carrigan of aHrtford was Q
 local visitor Wednesday.
 J. C. Hull is in Providence for the
 remainder of the week. Mrs. Fred Mason has as her guest Miss Leila Fitts OF Hampton. Henry Bostwick of New Haven visit ed relatives in this city this week NIT. and Mrs. c. E. Frazer and Miss Helen Frazer are in Hartford to spend @ week. r. J. Baker of Glassport, Pa. is spending a, few days in this city witb friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. Backus are enter taniug Mrs. George R. Ennis of Wor- cester, Mass, this week. Hartford visitors Wednesday inciud- ed: MT. and Mrs. \. I. Bill Mrs A. J. Martineau, Miss J. Murphy, Miss C. Stevens, DT. c. J. Royce, Louis Flynn, Mrs. George Stiles, $. A. Peck ham, Mrs. F. c. Finton, C. E. Pome- roy, Miss Harriet Taylor, W. ]. Mar tin, Mrs. VI. H. Hall, Miss Doris Hall Miss Rose D. Hall, Mrs. C. J. HeaIey Mrs. J. NJ. Shepard, Miss AIadelyn Shepard, Miss C. L. Adame, C. A. Gates, Air and Mrs. r. F. Jackson, L. A. kingsbUTy, MT. and Mrs. Fred Rosbrooks, Mir. and Mrs. C. A. Wheel CT, C. L. Beach, 4. P. Brundage
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO
 PROFIT BY BANKRUPTCY
It Is Claimed Chain Of Stores Was Established in Various Cities for That Purpose.

St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 3.-The origir of the alleged conspiracy by which q chain cf stores was established in va riOus cities for the purpose Of profit ing by going into loanllTuptcy was told in tie federal district here today by Charles L. Greenfield. one of the men indicted in the so-called million dol lar sWiu6le' and who has turned wit ness for the government.
 The plan was organized in Carlisle, Pa. he said, on the eve of his failure in business there. Tn the conference were Greenfield. Sam Brown, Adolph Muscoyitz and Meyer RotInan. Brown and RDtniGn had been associated with when they failed they concealed $40, ,CJ0 worth of merchandise from the bank ruDtcy trustees. They moved this mer- chandise to Carlisle, where they oTen- ed another store.
 The Carlisle store failed. GreeIlild stated, and then they started in St. Louis. AUscoviJz wanted to run the business honestly and when his par enEs refused to incorporate to make this possible, he withdrew from the firm
 Greenfield said that within eight months the alleged conspirators set up seven stores in six cities and that all of them failed as had been intend- bankruptcy within thEee weeks after it opened
 Rotman, ne said, opened store i1 Louisville and later Julius Steinhardt opened another store there, to which the stock of RCtmauS StCTe was Se- Cretly transferred. ROtnan then went into bankruptcy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
PLATNFTELD

The first meeting of Plainfeld grange for F'ebruary was held Tuesday eve ming in Grange hall, topic, What Can Be Done in February Toward Prepar- ing for the Seasons Work?
 February has started in well to mako a, record as 9 winter month.
 The family that has been living in Mrs. Sllea's house on Gallup street has moved into one Of Calvin Wilcox's g tenements.
 Mir. and Mrs William Weeks and little son of Chaplin have been visit ing at the homes of Frank E, Greene and Mrs. L. B. Greene.
 Mrs. Albert Kennedy has been i'll for several weeks.
 Some of the young people improved the evenings the inst Of this week by coasting on Gallup street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Visitor Taken Suddenly i'll.

A New Haven paper says: Mrs Charles F. Merwin of 4 Eld street, who has been seriously i'll at f private hospital iT2 Willimantic, for the past two weeks, is improving and it is ex- pected that she will be able to re- turn to her 1lon1e here some time next week. Mrs. merwin had gone to Will linlantic to visit Mrs Mason, her cousin, who was i'll with pIeurisy, but on her arrival there was taken sud- denly i'll and was at once removed to the private hospital, were Mrs. Mas on was also a patieiI. Mrs. Mason has recovered from her illness and return to her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
OLD LEGISLATIVE REPORTER
 MISSED AT HARTFORD
James L. McGovern of Bridgeport, Now
 Collector of Customs.
(Sce.iaI to The EuIIetin.l ]

Hartford, Feb. S.-In the legislative sessions thai have passed James L. 3IcGovern, of Bridgeport. was among the more active workers in the nevs- paper corps. He is missed at the pres ent session, having secured one Of the most honorable and highest saIaried government pcsitions in the state. He is collector for tho Connecticut GUS toms district with headquarters in Bridgeport, and the custom house at New Haven, New London and Bridge port are within his jurisdiction. One Of his close newspaper friends offered a wager Of a. dinner for the entire newspaper corps that Jim 1IcGCvern will visit the state capitol during the present session of the general assem- bly,. There were no takers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
APPEAL FOR RELIEF OF
 DESTITUTE IN PALESTINE
Jewish Societies of New York and ChFistians Have Formed a Commit tee

Ne wTork. Feb. 3-Anrodncement was made tonight that officers of va rioUs Jewish societies in New i OrlE and Christian missionary organizations have formed a committee to appeal for funds for the relief of the destitute inhabitants of Palestine, Syria and ad- jacent regions. The committee. known as the Palestine Syria relief commit tee, says that an appalling measure of misery and threatened starvation exists over @ region larger in area than Belgium and among people equal fn nuTbers-Christiens Jews ana Mo- hdrnmedans.
 The committee appeals for help ire eEoective of faith and race. Thus fSI sufficient funds have been collected foI the dispatch of one silipload Of food supplies under guarantee of safe con- duct from the belligerent powers. pr D. Stuart Dodge, D. D., is chairman of the committee and Rabbi Stepher s. Wise, chairman of it's executive committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
WIL1L1IlMANTTC

young people of the organization, are planning d joint etertainnent,, the
 proceeds of which will go toward furnishing a curtain for the stage in the auditorium of the church house.
 At their regular meeting Tuesday the Sodalitas appointed Miss Agnes Egbert land Miss Grace Randall to act with a committee from the Grex club in furthering the project.
 pr. Theodore R. Parker the Lecturer.
 The third in the series of lectures by local physicians on First Aid to the Iuiured'' was delivered by Dr. T. F.. Parker in the Y. NJ. C parlors We'd nesday evening to an appreciative au-
 dience Dr. Parker's subject was '"The Leg and Foot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Cattle ousrantine in oklshoma.

Oklahoma City, Okla, IT1eb. 3.--Ckla- hona was quaranrined today against livestock from all states except Texas and New Mexico. The state board Of agriculture ordered the quarantine irt' effect immediately to guard against IF troduction into the state of the foot and mouth disease lately discovered in southern Kansas counties
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ALIENS MAY OWN LAND
 IN STATE OF OREGON
Resolution for Constitutional Amsnd n1ent Forbiddina It Was Defeated Unanimously.

Salem. Oregon, Feb. s.-A resolution providing that a constitutional amend meDt making it unlawful for aliens to own land in the state be submitted to a vote of the people was defeated by the Oregon house of representatives today. The vote against the measure was almost unanimous. \ bill Fro- viding for submission to tho voters Of an amendment giving white foreign CTS the same rights with regard to property as native-bor1 citizens also was defeated in the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Mrs. KimbaIl Purchases Art rrsasup.s

Chicago, F7eo. 3.-The Shepl9erdess, by AIillet, ranking with the .Angeius; the Cleaners and the Man with the- Hoe was added to the art .collecScn
 of Mrs. ". W. kinTball here today.
 The painting was purchased fF0rls Knoedeler in London, according to Mrs. Kimbali ana is among the fsT&Co of the artistic masterpieces to make it's way to America as a result of tho war. The price paid was not made known l
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
pr. Theodore R. Parker the Lecturer
Medical Society Meets.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Wi1linantic City Medical society was held at the home of Dr. W. P. s. Keating Wednesday evening. pr. Heating and Dr. Fred Morse Smith were the hosts. The chief paper of the
 meeting was read by pr. Louis l.
 Mason, on Surgical Diseases of the
 Female Breast Only routine busi- ness was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
A Test for Liver ConoPIaint-M entaIIy
 UnE1appv-Pf7YsicaIly Dull,

The liver. sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state-unhap- py and critical. Never is there joy in living. as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by Lsing Dr. King $ New Life Pills; they empty the bowels freely, tone up your stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25o at druggist. Bucl1lens Arnica Salve excellent for piles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
erompt Actian wnI step Your couaI1.

When you first catch q cold Coften indicated by a sneeze or cough). break 1t up at once. The idea that Tt does moi matter often leads to serious com pIications. The remedy which innrne- Glately and easily penetrates the lining of the throat is the kind demanded. Dr. Kings New Discovery sootnes the Irri- nation, Ioosens the phlegn You feel better at once. Tt seemed to reach the very spot Of my cough is one Of many honest testimonials. 5Gc at your drug gist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Wonl Market Strnnn-

London, Feb. z, 5.45 ?. ra.-At the wool auction sales today, 7.400 bales were offered. Buying was brisk, the home trade and that of America and France keeping the market strong. Sellers favored medium and coarse, bressy nperinos which were quoted at from Is to % per cent. and often at 9 per cent. over the December prices. Finest greasy Crossbreds underwent little change from tre December quo- tations.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
German Asreptsns o-sr swiezeriaad.

Basel, Switzerland via Parts, Feb. 6. 6.20 D. m.-Reports received here; say that a German s.ercpiaHe today twice in succession few over tue town Of BonTel, Switzerland, about 15 miles
 south Of -AItkircl7, Asace- The aaro Ss plane was fired upon by Swiss 2nfa1- -r- trymen but was not hit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Casey.

Abbie, wife of John Casey of No. 20 Elm street, died at her home late Tuesday night of Bright's disease. The deceased was fifty three years of age, and is survived by her husband, a sitter, Mrs. Nellie Lynch of this city
 two nieces, Mrs. William Ryan of Webster, Mass, and Mrs. Arthur Raci- cot of this city. and 0 nephew, James
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Mrs. Bridget Kelley.

Mrs. Bridget Kelley died at her home on Chapman street Wednesday noon. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Tine deceased is survived by three sons and one daughter, James of New York, John of Bridgeport, and Patrick and Mary Kelley of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
What Is Going On Tonight

ObvebetuclS Lodge, No Is, l. o. D. F., s0f Main Street. Stads Arnory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

agree with the speaker and one of this class remarked, If this legislature is not in session the first week in June, l miss my guess"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
FUNERALS
Qlao DuzzY

The funeral of Olga Duzzey, the two weeks old daughter of AIr. and Mrs. Michael Duzzey of 451 Main street, was held from her parents home Wednes- day morning at eleven o'clock. Burial WAS in St. Josepll's cemeterN
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

WaiITngferd.-rhe next meeting of the Woman's club, Monday, Feb. 15, will be called Housekeepers' day, and will ba iu charge of the president. Mrs. 4. 5. Morrill, who will give sL demon Stration in cooking.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
NO NEW HOTEL.
Johnson House, Damaged by Fire, to be RebuiIt-New FiFeproof Garage.

i Johnson House, Damaged by Fire, to
 be RebuiIt-New FiFeproof Garage.
 It is probable that the present John son House, which was badly gutteo l1v She big fire which destroyed the %atchaus and Thread City garages a short time ago, will be rebuilt as It now stands. rather than replaced by an entirely new structure. Leander smith If Newport, R. l., son-in-laW OF the owner of the property, Mrs. :. J. Young, was in this city this week, | and so stated There will, however, be several changes and alterations made in the hotel, including more rooms, 8 larger office and dining room and many minor changes. A new two-story fire proof garage will be built at the rear If the property to replace the Thread City garage which will be conducted, as was the former building, by Miss Catherine Zechiel.
 This news in way will be dIsap- pointing to Willimantic people who hoped to see a new and up-to- date hotel in this city In point Of 1act, a new hotel was nearer than many lrr1ag- inc, as at least one prominent hotel man in @ eighborig city had i'll view the recetion of a modern hotel in this city, if he could obtain the right site. Gymnasium Evening at Church Houses In place of the regular church night at the Congregational church house tonight, public gymnasium evening will be held, beginning at thirty. A history of the movement for gym aastfcs for women in Wil1ip1antic will be given, and plans for the future dis cussed. 4 class of volunteer workers from three adult classes will go through the evolutions of & lesson taught by Miss Pachall. Light re- treatments will be served during te evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
euRLEY coNsERvAToR HEARING
Attorney Agree to Submit Briefs, Fol.
 lowing Wednesdays Testimony.

The application for the removal of the conservator over the property of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Gymnasium Evening at Church Houses

To Give Joint Entertainment. The Grex and SodaIitas clubs of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
No More Piles &npke Eazze Rauasay EsaSey Applied eRHeg Qmick RAafxe-ana CeF<R
 ðiRg to &Eg.

Pyramid Pile Remedy gives quick relief, stops itching, bleeding or pro- tr-ading piles, henlorrhoids and all rectal tru ubies, in the privacy of yolr own home. Pyramid Pile Remedy is for sale at all druggists, soc a box. A single box often cures.
 A trial treatment will be mailed free for the asking. Pyramid Drug Co, SIT Pyramid Bldg. Marshall,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Louis Champagne.

The funeral of Louis Champagne was held from his residence on Main street Wednesday morning, followed by q requiem high mass at eight thirty at St. Mary's church. Rev. J. J. Pap illQn officiating The bearers were Jo- seph Mondor, Maxine Beltra, Arthur Beltra and Arthur Crauthier Burial was in St. Marys cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Mrs. Rose WoId

The funeral of Mrs Rose Nold. who died in Norwich Tuesday morning, was held from the rooms of Kiilourey Bros at two-thirty Wednesday, afternoon Rabbi Max Levine conducting tho ser vices. Burial was in the Hebrew ceTn- teTy, friends of the deceased acting as bearers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ISBELL WANTS EXPERT ON TAXAIION
Assist the Finance Committee Effort Increase the
 Income of the State-Resoution Passed in the House

was lost by a vote of 150 10 66. The rules were suspended and the resolU- tion was passed. By vote the reso- lutlon was transferred to the senate.
 In the senate the resolution was amended to- incIude the tax commis- .sioner and tabled for printing in the journal;
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Resolution Passed.

A motion which YVES made by MT, DevfBe of Waterbury to table the reso- 3Dtiar- lLndsr SuGnension of the rules,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
FavOraby Reported bY Judiciary.

from the Judiciary committee on ! batch of resolutions appointing judges and deputy judges of minor courts which were tabled for calendar. h. cluded were resolutions appointing LU- cius 1T. Fuller judge and Howard C. Bradford deputy judge of the town court of Putnam. and William Ii. HeaId judge and Michael D. O'ConneI deputy julge of the court of Stafford
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-28
KNOW THY COUNTRY
II-Railroads

the accepted distance from the earth
to the moon. We had in 1911, the
last year in which figures for all
countries arc available, on the
earth's surface, 689,9S1 miles Of rail-
way divided as follows: United States
241, 1es, Europe 207, 432 and other
countries 1880. The United States
has .3s per cent of the worlds mileage,
seven per cent Of the estimated pop
ulation and about I'VE per cent Of the
area. The total capital invested in the
railways of the world IL $50, 900, 000,-
600, divided as follows: United States
$13, 100000 Europe $25,65OJ 200, 900
and other countries $11,S50, o0e, 900.
Reduced to a mileage basis the cap
italization lie as follows: The world
$4,000, United States $4,000. Europe
S124,000, and other countries SIS, 1000.
A comparison Of rates Is equally as
interesting and the United States
takes the lead in economy and serv-
ice. The average rate per ton per
hundred mile haul is as follows:
United States 76c. Great Britain $2.53,,
France $1:44, Germany $1.44, Russia
s2c, Austria Hungary $3.50, Italy $3.50
and Switzerland $3.50.
The average yearly pay Of all rail4
road employees in the principal coun-i
tries is as follows: United States
$751;, Germany 1892, Italy $345. Aus
tria 1922. Great Britain $279, France
$3.50 and Russia $204.
About 80 per cent, or $4,000 miles,
Of the railways OF the world are
government owned. About half the
railway mileage OF Europe is govern
ment owned.
A comparison Of the economy, In:
time and money and the convenience
in travel will be made in later
article.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-10-28

spring company than the Fellowship
OF the giant intellects that constructed
this marvellous industry and journey
along the pathway Of It's development,
Illuminated at every mile-post OF it's.
progress by the lightning flashes Of;
brilliant minds, win be taken at very.
early date.
A brief statistical review Of the IN,
dustry brings out its growth and mag
nitude in most convincing and un-
forgetable manner.
The telephone service of the United
Statesis the most popular and efficient
and It's rates are the cheapest Of the
telephone systems of the world.
We are the greatest takers on earth.
We send so per cent OF cur communi-
cations over the telephone. The world
has about 15.0e0,0O0 telephones and of
this number the United States has an
proximately 9.54o.0OO, Europe 1910, 900
and other countries 10000 Accord.
ing TO the latest world telephone CEN
sus, the total telephone investment IA
$1,so6, 100000 and Of this amount ST..
os5,Oo0,oOO was credited to the United
States, $6S6,O00,000 in Europe and
s175,000,000 in other countries. The
annual telephone conversations total
24,600, 100000 divided as follows: Unit
ed States 1900. 100000; Europe $780,
100000, and other countries 1900, 000,-
lUOUS @'The totaf-worid wire telephone
mileage Is 33.262;0oO miles divided as
follows: United States 20.24s. 600, Eu-
rope 10,335,eo0. and other countries
2,e79,ooo. About six per cent OF
the worlds population and sixty-one
per cent Of the telephone wire mile
age il in the United States.