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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
PLAHNFIELD
TownspeopIe Still Speeulating as to Postmaster's Appointment = Loyal Livingston Lodge Elects Officers.

Interest in the Moosup post office af- fair has induced many of the bus mess men and voters of this section of the town to give their opinions as to who will be the next postmaster at the Moosup post office. A large num- Der think that Daniel Smith, whom the majority of democrats claim to be man who is real packer of that par ty, will be the candidate appointed and these men believe that he Is the right man to succeed MT. Sheldon, the present postmaster Then there are others here who believe tEat MT. Cur ran will be the man appointed. They say that MT. Curra nhas the staunch support of several state committee men and is backed by many business men and voters of the town. MT. Cur ran has long been connected with pol itics in this town, serving on many important committees and holding of- fees of importance and honor. The third candidate in the field, Leo Parker, is not known so well in this section of the town, as MT. Smith and Mir Curran and the interested people here do not think he will be appoint ed. A business man from Moosup, who is in favor of seeing MT. Parker gain yesterday and speaking of the affair said that MT. Parker would prove the best man for the office.
 Odd Fellows Election.
 Loyal Livingston lodge of Odd Eel lows held a meeting in Ridings hall Monday evening" when the following officers were elected for the next six months: Andrew Peterson, G. NJ; John Bottomley, N. G.: William H. Ridings, V. G.; Arthur Royle, E. S.; William Hassler, P. S.; Joshua Peterson, treas urer; William H. Ridings and Fred erick Lever, auditors. The installation will be held January 3rd, when the minor officers of the order will be appointed.
 Personal Mention.
 Fred Link left Tuesday evening for New York, to spend few days.
 Adolph Fournier is able to be around again after his illness.
 Among local people in Norwich Tuesday were Mrs. Stanislas Charron and daughter Rose, Mrs. John Mercer and son Harold, Francis Sullivan, Thomas Flynn and Frederick P. King.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
OBITUARY.
Joseph H. Moison.

Joseph H. Moison. 46, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Paul Dubreuil, of Meadow street, Monday evening. He is survived by six sisters besides Mrs. Dubreuil, Mrs. Louis Cote, Mrs. Will liam Riche, Miss Emma Moison, Miss Cordelia MoiSon of this city, Mrs. Ar thur LaPierre of Woonsocket R. l., Mrs. Pierre Vegiard of Fitchburg Mass, and several nephews and nieces. John o'Rourke Found Dead in Bed.
 John O'Rourke died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Patrick Griffin, of South Windham some time during Monday night. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, but had shown recent signs of improvement. He retired at his usual time Monday evening, but was found dead the next morning in his bed. Heart disease was the cause of death. Besides Mrs. Griffin, one son, William O'Rourke, of New London, and a brother, Dennis O'Rourke. of Willimantic, survive him.
 Mrs. Frank E. Hall.
 Blanche D. wife of Frank E. Hall, died late Monday evening at St. Jo- seph's hospital in this city of convul- siOns following childbirth. Mrs. Hall was admitted to the institution Mon day morning. She was a native of Woodstock, born Jan. 16, 1897, and is survived by several brothers and sis ters as well as her husband and fla ther, who lived in this city at IS Val lev street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
W'IL LI.IMANTI

clared that we would overlook any transgressionS on the part Of France or England, but not Austria, and went on to say that twice we as a nation had been nearer war than the people imagined, but never so near as now. The German casualties have been 3,700, 900 as against 600,000 English, and the war is now fast becoming war of exhaustion.
 Greece drew the allies to the Dar- danelles and by her failure to supply the armies caused the first failure of the war and superinduced the present position in the peninsula. No one knows the internal condition of Ger many. Captain Burpee said, but from the facts that leak out occasionally, in spite of press censorship, it is thought that Germany is suffering internally. The position of the German prime minister confirms this position.
 The talk closed with the statement that when America is called upon, In spite of her heterogeneous population, she would answer the call. whether the war came soon, or took the form of a war for indemnity when the present European struggle is over.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
AsoUITH's STATEMENT
 ON MILITARY POSITION
Wants British Army of from 5000 900
 to 100000 Men.

London, Dec. q, p. m.-Premier Asquith made his long-expected state ment on the allies military position in the house of commons today in connection with the introduction of a supplementary estimate providing for the raising of the numerical strength of the British army from 5000, 900 to 100000.
 The house was crowded and the premier's speech was listened to earn estly and silently. In the peers gall lery. Lord Fisher, the former first sea lord. and Earl Derby, director of re- cruiting, occupied the most prominent position above the clock.
 The prime minister. as usual, got to the heart of his subject in his open ing sentence and declared that al- though the British fighting forces in the various theaters now amount to more than 1,250, 900 men, the wars demands were such as necessitated calling out the empires ''recruitable maximum"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Personal Mention.
BALTIC
Mrs. M. H. Donahoe Trips Over Dog Breaking Ankle Bone-Rusiness Sale.

Mrs. M H. Donahoe met with most painful accident Sunday evening at her home While walking across the room she tripped over the dog, which was asleep by the stove, and she fell, breaking a bone in her right ankle. pr. Cassidy was called and set the bone.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas McKenno and Miss Pauline Earle of New London were guests over Sunday of Baltic relatives.
 William Treckman of PIainfield was a local visitor Sunday
 Misses Marguerite and Una Donahoe are home from Trinity college, Wash ingtoE, D. C., for the Christmas vaca- ton.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 Unclaimed letters at the local post office are for D. Bertrand 2, Samuel Creech, Box 33, Mrs. A. B. Thornton.
 Buys Out Business.
 Henry Lacroix has purchased the restaurant in the Jodoin block from Henry Tellier, who recently purchased it from John Charon.
 Wilfred Lacroix has resigned at the woolen mill to work for his brother Henry
 John Donahoe, of St. Johns school, Danvers, Mass, is at his home for the holidays.
 MT and Mrs. Exias Ravenelle passed the week end at Fall River Mass.
 Thomas James Bowler, who died in Norwich Monday is a brother of Mrs William Cullen, of High street, Bal tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

homes to spend the holi- days.
 Mrs. A. c. Kelley and little daughter Nancy are in this city from New Ha- ven to visit Mrs. N. Gilmartin.
 Miss Annie Bates of the Winsted High school faculty is spending her vacation of two weeks in this city.
 In Hartford Tuesday were H. Neff, c. L. Beach, Mrs. Burt Thompson, MT. and Mrs. A. I. Bill, Miss Beatrice Bill. Mrs. E. A. Winter, c. B. Anderson, Valentine Murphy.
 Rev. c. L. Adams was called to Washington. D. C.. Tuesday by the se- rious illness of his infant son. Mrs. Adams and the child have been in the south for several weeks, having taken the trip for the benefit of the little ones health.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
SCHOOL PHYSICIANS VISITS.
pr. Fred M. Smith Makes Preliminary
 Tour of Town Schools.

A tour of the schools in Windham has just been completed by Dr. Fred M. Smith, the newly appointed school physician. Monday Dr. Smith talked to the teachers in the North Windham, Windham Center and South Windham schools. last Friday he visited the Oaks school, and Tuesday went to Windham street and Natchaug. At each of the schools the work of the was outlined and the teach CTS were told what symptoms to look for in the future, to save contagion, and nip any outbreaks in the bud. The regular examination of the school children will not be begun until after the holidays, these visits being merely preliminary, to get the teachers in touch with the situation and make for the coming exam ination. This will. as in other towns where there is such an officer, consist simply in looking for outward symp- toms of contagious disease or any
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
CHARLES cHRIsDTE, OLD
 TIME PANToMIMIsT DEAD
Had Appeared with the Elder Sothern
 in "Our American Cousin"

New York, Dec. 21.-Charles Chris die. who was famous as a clown and pantomimist half a century ago. died in physicians office here early today, having been taken i'll while walking in the street. He was A years old and was born in Birmingham, England. He came to the United States in 1859 and for more than forty years was an actor. generally playing the part of the clown. He appeared with the eld- CT Sothern in Our American Cousin, and was for years a member of Rev els proup of pantomimists. For a time he was acting partner of George L. Fox. Later he engaged in the bus mess of theatrical costuming.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
HARTFORD SPEAKER HEARD.
Capt. Charles Burpee Addresses Wom- :! ans Club at TuesGays Meeting {! Discusses Current Topics.

At the meeting of the Willimantic Woman's club Tuesday afternoon the reg9lar business was transacted, fol- lowing which Mrs. Robert Fenton in troduced Capt. Charles Burpee of Hartford.
 Captain Burpee made most favor able impression on his audience, speak ing on the current topics and making his points with great clearness and conciseness. The topic of absolutis1n versus individualism was taken up at length and the subject of preparedness was dwelt upon. Captain Burpee stated that war with Germany was bound to come, but whether Germany or the United States should choose the time was the question. He cited Henry T. Ford's peace project as an example of lndividualism very likely to be mis- interpreted by foreign nations, who were spending billions for peace against MT. Ford's millions. He de-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

A great hydro-electric power pro- ject is on foot in Ireland for the util- ization of the tremendous head of water constituted by the western loughs, or lakes. The falls of the Shannon, below Lough Derg and Lough Rec, are expected to develop not less than 60,0o0 horse power even during summer and the River Erne. below Lough Erne and Lough Ough- ter, is calculated to be capable of nearly 40,0O0horse power. The idea is to provide electric light and power for all the cities of Ireland, on the general plan of the plants of Niagara and Keokuk in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
FORTY ONE WOMEN CLAIM z
 TO HAVE BEEN VICTlMIzED
By Lewis ]. Marshal in Mail Order
 Business in Silk Bow Ties

Portland, Me, Dec. 21.-F'orty-one women, alleged victoms from all the New England states of Lewis J. Mar- shall of Lisbon Falls, who conducts a mail order business in silk bow ties to be made by women at home, stood three deep in the United States dis trict court today when they were sworn as witnesses at the opening of Marshalrs trial on a charge of using the mails in a scheme to defraud. The trial is expected to last three days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Mar Prisnners1 Mail

The volume of work which the Swiss postal service has handled in behalf of war prisoners is enormous Since the war began Switzerland has relayed a totSl of 3O,O00,0O0 letters and 10,500,000 packages to prisoners in Germany and Austria, and 28,00O.000 letters and 1000, 900 packages to pris- oners in France. For the most part the packages contain foodstuffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
JEWETT CITY
Farewell Gifts for Miss Alice Johnson Death of James Mohan-Fins for Cruelty to Cow.

Miss Alice Johnson, one of the tele- graph operators at the passenger sta- ton, is to go to Hartford. She has been here. for two years and has gained the reputation of being a most cour- teous, obliging operator, so much so that on Tuesday the postofflce force remembered her with a bouquet and a manicure set, while Agent O. F. Mill Ter and the several employees in the express and freight offices presented her a handsome umbrella
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Where He Draws the Line.

Colonel Roosevelt declines to permit his name to head the Progressive ticket in the Nebraska primary. The Colonel may like progressivism a good deal. but a Progressive funeral is a little to much.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Brief Mention.

Thomas Southward is in Boston for few days.
 Malcolm Curry of Holyoke was in this city Tuesday on business.
 Ed. Pickett has returned to Hartford after visit here with his parents.
 The train for Boston due here at 12.14 p. m. was 30 minutes late Tues day.
 -The students from Pomfret school passed through this city Tuesday in special coaches on their way to their
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
G, A. R. Men Accept Invitation.

The members of Francis s. Long post, No. 30, G. A. R., at their regular meeting held in the town building Monday evening voted to accept the invitation of Company l. of this city to attend the regular drill and meeting of the company Thursday in the arm ory on Pleasant street. It is probable that a smoker will be arranged for their entertainment and other exercises planned for the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Donations Needed for Tree and Dinner

This morning is the last opportunity for anyone who desires to send gifts for the use of the United Charities association for the tree to be shown Donations have come in in consider able number, but there is need of much more, both for the tree and also for the Christmas dinners which 1t Is planned to send to all the deserving and needy that can be reached.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
At a Disadvantade.

Private bids on the two new dread thoughts were rejected as being too high-but private bidders do not have the advantage of the government yards in a supplementary appropria- ton to complete the work.-Wall Street Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
statesmanIike Attitude.

The attitude of some of our states men indicates that they would rather see a foreign foe capture the whole country than have the steel men and the shipbuilders make an honest profit out of preparing 1t for defense.- Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Neal Winthrop Anthonx.

Neal Winthrop, the two weeks old son of MT. and Mrs. William Anthony, of 762 Main street, died early Tues day morning of infantile trouble. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, with burial in the Windham cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

The boy scout movement, gaining momentum as it spreads around the interest of the youthful Japanese. As sons of a military people, they are naturally drawn toward anything which embodies drill and discipline. The picture shows part of a detach- ment of Japanese boy scouts at a re- cent drill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Reaians at W. B. EIIiott,s.

years assistant to William B. Elliott in the latter's shop, has resigned and intends soon to engage in business for himself, having leased the building now occupied by A. Racicot.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Would Be Great,

q hope this will be a business Con- gress,'' said Champ Clark, opening the session. Wouldn't it be a great thing if every Congress were a busi- ness Congress ?-Boston Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Holiday Trade Highly Satisfactory.

Holiday Trade Highly Satisfactory.
 Merchants are expressing themselves as pretty well satisfied with the Christmas trade this year. Conditions are much better than last year, when the buying was seriously impaired by the fact that the town was just going through a period of half-time or less in many of the manufacturing estab- nshments. One merchant on the street stated that last week, with the bad weather and consequent lack of inter- est in shopping, was @. more profitable one than the same period a~year ago. With good weather until Christmas, the line of holiday goods will be pretty well cleaned out, from present indica- tionS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
shYnass of T. R.

Colonel Roosevelt did not say mo" when MT. Perkins mentioned the presidential nomination.; but, then, the Colonel is a shy kind of chap and not much given to tallxing.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
wh.t |. aeina on Toclaht

Wiiiiuaantlc Lodge, No. s144O. L. O. O. M, P1eaaant Street Homo. W5lumanttc Commandeyy, No. 256, U. 70. c. C., K.-o9 F. Hall. I Wtndham Encarlpme ent, No. 10, I. O.
 O. F., s07 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Inquirinq to Know.

Did the perpendicular farmr which MT. Mellen bought to spend his last years on, slope down or slope up?-New York Evening Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Wilson's EncIish,

President Wilson continues to use a superior quality of English and much horse sense in his messages.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Evervbodv But One Garrison.

Mir. Taft may not know much about politics, but people generally believe he knows all about the Philippines St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Poverty of a Millionaire.

When MT. Carnegie says he has given away so much he is going to die poor he means comparatively poor.-New York Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
OBITUARY.
James Mohan.

James Mohan died at his home at Bishops Crossing Tuesday morning. He was born in Ireland, but has lived for years in Plainfleld. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Gris- wold and Misses Kate and Annie Mo- han of Plainfeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Goina To Do His Rit-

Uncle Joe" looks for a lively ses- sion. He ought to know the symp- Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Paid Costs of SIS.


 The case of A. Belt. arrested by Hu- mane Agent s. H. Holmes for abusing a cow, was tried before Judge Brown on Monday. Belt was fined $1 and costs. The fine was remitted, but he paid the costs, amounting to SIS.
 Stealing Christmas Poultry. Chicken thieves seem to have 1t all their own way in this part of the world Saturday night F. H. Tanning lost four and Edward Walsh missed several of his flock.
 BreVities.
 Elmer Ritchie is spending a few days at his home in Jewett City before he returns to New London to become head porter at the Mohican hotel. Mildred McCluggage found several violets on Dec. 20.
 The Christmas exercises at the Bap- tist church are on Friday evening at 7.30; at the Congregational church they are at the same night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
To Prevent the Grip.

Colds cause Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine" E. w GROVES signature on box 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

other difficulty which should be reme- died for the betterment of the pupils and the good health of the school.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
RODE Blind BAGGAGE
WEARY NILLIES ARRIVE IN
SIOUX FALLS FROM
MADISON.

Sioux Falls. Dec. 29.-Two hoboe
who stole a ride on the blind baggage
of the Milwaukee passenger which ar
rived from Madison at il o'clock thi
morning were in a sad plight when
they reached the city. Officer James
Collins was at the depot when the
train pulled in and observed the men
and he walked to the head of the
train TO get a good look at the no
boes. Just as he reached the front
of the baggage car one of the men IL
attempting to alight fell and rolled
out Oh the platform. He was SO thor
oughly chilled that he could not
stand up. The other man was so
chilled that he could not even get
onto his feet. The two men were
taken to the city station house and
they gradually thawea out. They
said they were out of funds and were
working their way south and got on
to the blind baggage at Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
STATE NEWS.

Fairfax-Raymond E%ngelthraupt,
2 years of age, was seriou ly cut In a
peculiar manner He lost his bal
ance and fell while carrying a plate
In his hand. The plate was broken
In the fall and the Jagged pieces
gashed and cut his face severely.
Dallas-After the work had been
in progress for several months the
new waterworks system at this place
has been completed, and Dallas now
has one of the best water systems i'm
the entire Rosebud country. Water
for the system is furnished by ten
large wells. located two miles south
OF town.
Aberdeen-Edward McLeavey, of
Frederick. this afternoon wandered
into the town jail at Frederick. which
had been unoceupied for several
weeks. Later he was found dead
from alcoholism. lie had fallen on
his face. and being unable TO turn
over smothered to death. the ron
said. He was 55 years old. No in
quest will be held.
Tyndall-Sheriff Wagner, of this
city, has taken to the Sioux Falls pen-
itentiary an individual giving his
name as John Larson, who was SEN
fenced to a term for forgery. The in
formation and indictment were filed
against him In the name of Salmer,
but just before being sentenced he
admitted that his name was John
Larson, and he was sentenced under
this name. Where he halls from is
unknown.
Salem-Mrs. Guy Ramsey, of this
place. was the victim of a peculiar ac-
cident on Christmas day which neces-
STATED her being taken to the hos
pital at Mitchell. While eating
Christmas dinner at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. o. Il. Schmidt, a small piece
of bone lodged in her throat, so far
down that DR.. Ramsey was unable
to locate il and so on Sunday morn
ing took her to Mitchell, where DR..
Bobb located and removed the bone.
Sioux Falls-Arrested on the
charge of being drunk and begging
on the streets, a man giving his name
as August Lankswest Is being held
by the local police department as a
deserter from the United States
army. He will be turned over to the
federal authorities when the neces-
sary p~reliminaries have been arrang-
ed. He admitted that his name was
Lankswest, and hat he deserted from
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
STATE BANKS
PROVISIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA
STATUTE CREATE A FUND
WITH WHICH TO PROTECT
ALL DEPOSITORS.

Pierre, Dec. 29.-After this week.
all deposits in state banks in South
Dakota will be guaranteed through
the bank guaranty fund which is pro
vided under the act of the last legis-
lative session. This fund is created
by a levy of one-fourth of / e cent
of the average daily deposits in state
banks as shown by the reports of
January / of each year, which are re-
quired to be made to the guaranty
fund commission.
This levy is to be made first on
February /. 1916, and the first Of
each February following until the
guaranty fund equals 1h per cent
Of the daily balances for the date of
January l of each year, after which
assessments cease until the guaranty
is so depleted to l per cen of the
total fund by payment of losses that
may occur, when the levies are again
made until the fund reaches az per
cent of the total daily balances.
In case of a bank failure when
there is not a sufficient mount In
the fund to pay the depositors i'm
full, it becomes the duty of the bank
guaranty commission to issue a Ger
tificate against the fund, bearing in
terest at the rate of 5 per cent, which
certificate becomes payable by the
guaranteed banks on the first Of
March following its issuance.
The guaranty fund Is not centered
at any one place. but is held by the
guaranteed banks themselves as a
specific fund set aside for this pur-
pose, which is a first lien upon the
assets of the institution for payment.
Provision Is made TO allow national
banks doing business in this state TO
place themselves under the fund
when it can be done without violation
Of the federal banking act, after such
banks have allowed an examination
of their affairs by the state author
tiles and placed themselves within
the authority of the state commission
for this purpose.
While this act is in force. there
are also two guaranty fund acts to go
upon the ballot for a vote at the next
election, each of them coming IN
through the initiative route. one very
closely resembling the law going into
effect next Saturday; the other de
cidedly different. one of its prOyi-
sions being the creation OF Il large
fund to be held directly in the state
treasury instead Of as a special de
pcsit in the banks themselves as q
first lien upon their assets.