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Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
oRREGoN FORCES GUT
 OFF FROM VERA CRUZ.
Zapata Troops Are Operating Behind
 the Carranza Commander.

Washington, April 2s.-ActRitY on the part of the Zapata forces who aye operating behind the army of General Obregon, the Carranza commander, and threatening to isolate him from his base at Vera Cruz, attracted most at tention here today in the Mexican sit uation.
 While some official reports to the state department said the Zapatistas apparently had been successful in cut ting Obregon's communications with Vera Cruz, the extent of the break or the ability of the Carranaz commander to restore his lines was not indicated.
 General Villa has received thousands of rounds of ammunition and has con- centrated an army. estimated by his agents here at nearly 35,000 men, to attack General Obregon, trouble being expected within a week. The Zapata forces, numbering several thousand, have cut the railway between Celaya, General Obregon's headquarters, and Vera Cruz, and an early report to the state department said the train on which Duyal West, President Wilson's personal representative, and number of foreigners were travelling, had been delayed en route. Later advices to- night said the train had been permit ted to proceed, but it was not clear whether this meant a repair of the railroad or recognition by the Zapatis- tas of the special arrangement made at Mexico City by the Villa-Zapata authorities for the passage of this train,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
NEW DESIGN IN
 AUTOMOBILE MARKERS.
Two Hartford Men Have a New Type
 to Recommend.

As automobiles have increased in Connecticut within the past few years the state license plates have enlarged in due proportion. Two for some time on a marker that. is somewhat out of the ordinary. If Connecticut sees fit to adopt this number plate it will mean a new in- dustry for Hartford. o. W. Olm- stead and Louis Webb are the prime movers in the project The device has been demonstrated before the commit tee on roads, rivers and bridges. It was shown in private to Secretary of State Burnes.
 The device occupies light frame work or case, by IA inches by about one inch deep. In the center appears the license number with the name of the state and year for which it is is- sued. Arranged serialiy, according to the alphabet, there are never more than four figures shown. Series "A' extending to 9,999, then series ''B" to the same number and so on.
 This does away with confusion attendant upon identifying a car where the license number runs up to six figures as it does. frequently, plates now run to five figures.
 In the lower left hand corner is bullseye showing a red light at night. In the upper right end left hand corners are diamond shaped apertures displaying yellow lights. These lights. set in a black back ground, are easily discernible by day as well as by night, and are operated electrically through a push button by the driver. The device is attached to both the front and the rear of the car, the red light ap- bearing only on the rear.
 The driver can indicate to the oc- cupants of car following, or ap- preaching, his intended course in a manner that practically eliminates the possibility of an accident If he intends to turn to the left he illu- rainates the diamond light on the left side; if to the right he iIlumin- ates that side.
 Another most important advan- 1 tage of the new device is that it gives absolute protection from theft or unauthorized usage of a car as the license number can be removed from the case and the case locked to prevent the substitution of an- l other. Consequently one operating the car would have to take 1t out without a license number which would be apt to interfere seriously with their getting far.
 That the invention will prove a great aid to the Safety First | movement is apparent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
 MEN GET PATENTS
w. F. Lennon of WiIiimantie and Hugo Greishaber of New london in This Weeks List.

Patents issued to Connecticut in ventors, April 27, 1915, reported by Frank H. Allen, follow:
 Anthony G, Bakevich, New Britain, belt dressing: Holden P. BalIou, Hart ford, pneumatic piano player; Holden P. Ballou, Hartford, automatic piano player; Clarence H. Brown, Bridgeport, typewriting machine; Edgar Buell., Clinton, pruning shears Frederick E. Carlson, New Britain, electrical cook ing device; George P. Carroll, Bridge port, automatic expansion ring; Albert l.. Cofburn, New Haven, two-revolu- tion reciprocating f1atbed printing press; Frank W. Gregory, Danbury, dividers; Hugh Greishaber, New Lon don, life buoy for submarine or sub mersible boats; Norman B. Ifurd, New Britain, lock; Irving c. Jennings. South Norwalk, internal combustion genera tor: John A: Johnson. Meriden, lock lever caster; William F. Lennon, Will hmantic, headlight attachment; Will bur A. Leonard, New Haven, means for cutting thread dies; Julius $. Ling ner, East Glastonbury, match box; Walter Meyers, Bridgeport, sewing ma chine: Alfred II. Renshaw, Noroton, mechanism for controlling railway signals; Albert Rontke, Bridgeport, binding attachment for sewing ma chimes; Thomas Royster. New Haven, swimming device; Charles H. Stahl, New Haven, lock; Thomas B. Ste phenson. Forestville, locking device for dash clocks; William S. Thomson, Plantsville, belt tightener for grind ing machines; Alonzo A. Warner, New Britain, mixing machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
PERSONALS

W. E. Canfield has been in Old Lyme on business,
 John M Lee has returned from a business trip to New York.
 Miss Sarah Danielson of Lebanon is at her home sick with diphtheria
 James Parkinson of Providence is visiting here. which is his former home.
 George Martin of New London was the guest of friends in Norwich on Tuesday.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith of Nor wfch have been visiting relatives in Noank.
 Mrs. George l.. Fuller is spending sometime with her sister in Green port, l.. I.
 Miss Edith Baker, teacher in the primary room in the Hicks Memorial school, Holland, is i'll at her home in Norwich. Miss Ethel Luhrson is sub- stituting for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
AUTO BUMPER COMES TO TOWN
Triple Combination Fire Fighting Car Hand for Merchants Week Demonstraton-Is Pumping Engine, Chemical and Hose Car All in One-Win Deliver 75O Gallons Per Minute Against Net Pump Pressure of 120 Pounds Made in El1nira by AnnericanLa France Go.

ances of a horse drawn fire wagon, which are four lanterns, two pony ex tinguishers, crowbar, door opener, 24 foot extension ladder, 12 foot roof lad der, plaster hook, and extra charges for the chemical tank, besides the re- volving electric search light and two electric lights.
 The company making this car, whose factories are at Elmira, N. T., is en- gagged entirely in the manufacture of automobile fire engines of a, number of types and has 800 cars in service. In March it sold 70 cars of fall types and up to the middle of April 1t had sold 36 cars for that month.
 Price 5000.
 The car which was brought here on Wednesday would sell for s9,000 de- livered in Norwich and 1t would take from 90 to 120 working days to get one after the order had been given.
 Connecticut cities now having the American-La France pumping engines are Waterbury s, Stamford 2, Hartford |3. Danbury, Naugatucl, South Man chester and New London 1 each. The only Connecticut city which has a pumping engine made by another company is New Haven, which has 2 made by the Seagraves company.
 Box 33 Will Ring.
 Chief Stanton and the fire commits sioners have planned to have the dem onstration ct Union square this morn ing at 10.30, ringing in an alarm from Box B for a supposed fire in the Ma sonic temple. All the apparatus will turn out in response and lay hose. The plans are to have the autochemfcal company from the Central station and combination chemical company No. 3 of the Falls at the plain at the top of Broadway hill, attending a supposed fire in that vicinity. The combination bumper will be stationed at the top of West Main street hill near the Kicker pharmacy.
 During the display. one of the en- zines will be operated by compressed air. The engines of the local depart ment are the only ones in the country erated by compressed air, the bi-pass Chief Stanton, and made by the com pany manufacturing the engines. The chief will show how it is possible to make connection with a line of hose and increase the pressure of water by the use of this air, virtually stealing the water from another hose line. No cistern or hydrant connection will be made other than the one the hose is fastened to.
 There will also be shown a wagon pipe display, something gotten up by the chief. For this pipe wheels are used such as are used on bicycles for steering. It is termed a fire gun'' It is expected that the demonstration will be all over by noon. The reser- voirs are now so well supplied that the draught of water from them will make no appreciable difference.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29

In time for the fire department dem morning as a feature of Merchants Week. the American-La France triple combination car which is to furnish one of the principal elements in the public show on Union square arrived here Wednesday evening a little after 10 o'clock. It had made the 112 mile run from Boston by way of Provi- dence since 4.3O, with a stopover of an hour at Providence.
 Delivery Engineer Henry Ruggles was a+the wheel of the big red car that came snorting down through North Main and Main street and Franklin square on the way to the fire department at the Central station in Chestnut street. With him were J. A. Webber. who is New England manager of apparatus sales. and John s. Keen an of fRoston who for years has been associated with fire fighting apparatus of every type, just for his love of the game. He remarked upon arriving that this was his second visit to Nor- wich, as he stopped off here once in 1873 when he was boy of IS and was travelling with a Brookline Fire com- pany which was on its way home from some firemens demonstration in New berg, New York
 Took Chief Stanton Aboard.
 The American-La France machine came down through North Main street just as the companies were returning from a fire in a shed back of the gas tanks, so that when the visitors came across Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton in his buggy they took him aboard their car and brought him to the sta tion with them. The visiting machine was taken into the station for the night, backing into position behind the auto chemical.
 Three Pieces of Apparatus in One.
 The new fire fighting machine which will take part in the demonstration is with 1-2 inch bore and inch stroke is indicated that it is three pieces of fire apparatus in one, a pumping en- zine, chemical wagon and hose car.
 750 Gallons Per Minute.
 It is guaranteed to deliver 750 gal Ions per minute against 120 pounds net pump pressure. This is with a 10 foot lift. which is in Excess of the requirements of the national board of fire underwriters. It carries 8 35 gallon tank of chemical and 1000 feet of hose in the body. There are three discharging outlets to the pump, meaning that it will deliver. three streams at once and will take ill wa ter either by draugnt or from a hy- drant.
 Equipment. =,
 The car carries the regular appli-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
SHED ON FIRE AT GAS WORKS.
Cause of Fire Unknown-Hydrant ir
 Street Found Dry.

A small shed on the riverbank at the gas works on North Main street, and near the gas tanks, was destroyed: by fire of unknown origin Wednesday evening. An alarm from box "A, on North Main street, near Roath street, rung in by Policeman Matthew Della ney, who saw the reflection of the blaze on the sky about 9.30 o'clock, called ont the department.
 Before that, Foreman John Hartie, who was at his home in the neighbor- hood, had had his attention called to the smell of smoke by his wife, and had run over to the works and got a hose attached to the hydrant in the yard. When the water was turned on the hose burst.
 When the f1remen attached hose to 8 hydrant on North Main street they found that the hydrant was dry and no water would, come from it. They used two streams from the hydrant- in the yard and soon had the fire, under control. e~
 The shed had nothing in it of any particular value.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
MASTER HoRSESHOERS
In Annual Convention at Hartford
 Automobile Vs. Horse Discussed.

Delegates from Norwich, New Lon don, WilIimantic, Rockville, Winsted. Midd1etown, Waterbury, New Britain and Hartford, attended the annual meeting of the Master Horseshoers' association of Connecticut, Wednesday at Hartford at the Garde hotel
 An informal open meeting was call ed together at .15 in the morning by Local President W. c. King, who made a few remarks of welcome. State Sec retary C. M. Adams read a letter from Mayor Lawler regretting that he could not be present at the meeting. Local President w c. King introduced State President William H. Shannon, who made a few remarks and then intro duced N. F. Mcfarland. president of the Brooklyn lcal association, and Ma tionad Vice President M. F. Murphy of Boston. Other speakers were John Kelly of the United States Horseshoe company, William Keneield of the Rowe Calk company. William McCor- mick of the N. c. Shoe company and E. W. Dody of the Capewen Horse Nail company.
 session at the close of the informal meeting. President Shannon read his annual report on the executive board meetings held throughout the state, and also took up matters bearing upon the horseshoeing trade, the advance ment of the craft, the price of horse shoeing, the apprenticeship question and the establishing of a course in horseshoeing at the Connecticut AgTt- cultural college. Other topics discussed in the report were the Inducements of fered young men to learn the trade and the automobile versus the horse.
 The executive meeting adjourned at 1.230 for lunch. A visit was made at 115 to the Rowe Ca,lk company's works on Mechanic street.
 A business session was held from 2 to 4 o'clock and at 4.15 where was a banquet at which about 100 were pres ent
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
IN CITY COURT.
Non- n-Support Case on TriaI-Four Ar rested for 'Non-Payment of Personal Tax


 Cecil 4. Daniels of Waterford was arraigned in the city court here on Wednesday morning on a charge of non-support brought by his wife. Daniels and his wife have been mar ried short time and have lived in Norwich.
 Daniels was working in a laundry in Norwich receiving se a week He met his present wife and after an ac- quaintance of only a few days they were married by Rev. F. W. Coleman, last February, both being about 21 years of age. Her maiden name was Katharine B. Richards.
 The trouble in their married life began when he objected to her going out continually with two other mar ried women and she refused to ever got out with him. They took to throw ing things at each other, according to their testimony in court, Daniels claim ing that his wife once threw a knife at him and cut him severely. She de- nied this and said that he threw things at her.
 Daniels said that he gave up his job a while ago and wanted his wife to go to New London where he proposed she didn't love him and that she only married him to get a home
 The court ordered him to pay his wife at least $3 a week and he was put on probatlOn unt11 June 1St. A man accused of drunkenness was fined. a woman was put on probation for the same offense and the case against young man accused of throwing glasses in a. saloon was nolled as the saloonkeeper withdrew the charge.
 Timothy Deeine, Charles Mitterer. Frank Narasevicz and David Ryan, ac- cused of not paying their 1913 personal tax, were given a week to pay in. The continued case against a man accused of failing to register his dog was called up and Town Clerk Hol- brook proved the man had registered the dog since he was arrested and the case was nolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
Preseryino the Beaver,

The beaver is making his last stand on German soil, and the Prussian Gov ernment has decided to come to his assistance. There are now only F or 15 of the animals left, although they were formerly very abundant in Ger many. The saving remnant lives on an old abandoned bend of the River Elbe, now a kind of lagoon. near Magdeburg. Animal lovers have long been grave1y concerned for their fate and have been bestirring themselves to have protective measures taken. Throughout their exertions the Prus- sian Ministry having charge of the matter has ordered that the fishing rights of this lagoon be no longer farmed out, but kept in the hands of the State forestry officials, who are ia receive instructions looking toward the preservation of the beaver.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
FUN ERALS.
William Edward Moran,

Relatives and friends were present at the funeral of William Edward Mo ran held Wednesday morning at S.15 o'clock from the home of his par ents. John A. and Mary E. Mahoney Moran, No. 101 Boswell avenue Rev. My1es P. Calvin officiated at the mass in St. Patrick's church at o'clock. The acolytes were Richard c. and Ed ward J. Moran, brothers of the de- ceased. Professor F. L. Farrell pre- sided at the organ and Mrs. Farrell rendered Pie Jesu at the offertory, and Beautiful Land on High as a waiting hymn. Nearer, My God to Thee, was sung as the remains were borne from the church. The bearers were three brothers, Walter P. Moran, Jorn A. Moran, Jr., and Joseph F. Moran, and a cousin, James R. Moran. Burial was in the family plot in St. Joseph's cem- etery.
 Among the floral tributes was a broken heart, marked Son.
 Undertakers Cummings and Ring had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
WEDDING
PoweIABurton

Carol E. Powell of Boston and Miss Charlotte Emma Burton of this city were united in marriage at the home of the bride, No. 2S5 Laurel Hill avenue, early Wednesday evening by Rev. F. John Bohanan rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church. There were a large number of guests at the reception which followed the wedding ceremony.
 MT. Powell is the son of Edward and Louisa Rix Powell and is a native of Franklin Virginia He resides at No. 626 Shawmutt avenue, Boston. and is employed by the General Electric company. His bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Burton and is a native of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and PhotopIays.

Tommy Levine, the comedy artist, continues to draw large sized houses at the Auditorium. Wednesday the company presented The Intelligence Office. a one act playlet sparkling with hrnnor and Tommy was very ably backed by the other members. The musical programme was attractive and the costumes worn were handsome. There will be an entire change of programme on Friday.
 The final instalment of the Exploits of Elaine showed in two reels, revealed the identity of the Clutching Hand, who proved to be Perry Bennett, Elaine's lawyer. The other film was a comedy, Easy Money. with Ford Sterling.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
In Praise of the. American Ambulanee

American ambulances, such as are doing admirable work in France just now, were far and away the most efh- cient in the service of the wounded during the war of 1870. So, at least, said MT. Labouchere. "It is the dream 'of every French soldier, if he is wound ed, to be taken to the American am- bulance," he wrote. "They seem to be- under the impression that even if their legs are shot off, the skill of the Esculapii of the United States will make them grow again."
 Of the nurses, too, he wrote in ad- nrfration. T have great weakness for the American girl" he admitted. She puts her heart into what she is about. When she f1irts she does it conscfentiously, and when she nurses a most uninviting looking Zouave or Franc tireur she does it equally con scientio1ssly. when there is nothing more to do for them sitting patiently reading to them or playing cards with them" London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
OBITUARY.
Charles H. Bunting.

Charles H. Bunting, stage manager at the Lyceum theatre in New London and a former stage carpenter at the Broadway theatre here, died in New London Tuesday afternoon in his 18th year. He was born in Potter Hill, R. T., in October, 1867. In New London he was first assistant foreman of Ko- nonoc Hose company, a member of the Eagles and of the theatrical employees union.
 On July .12, 1886, he was married by Rev. Ezra Wittey to Miss Alice Bar rows of New London, who survives him with a daughter, Ruth. He also leaves a. brother in New London, Will liam J., residing at 107 Connecticut avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
Officers of Railway Mail Association.

Boston, April 2S.-Bdward J. Ryan of this city was elected national presi- dent of the Railway Mail association over George H. Fair of Topeka, Kas., and L. G. Freeman of Syracuse, &C., cording to the result of a mail vote, counting of which was completed here tonight Ryan received 4,70O votes, against $500 for Fair and 1900 for Freeman. Other officers elected were: Vice president, Chester M. Harvey of St. Paul, Minn.; secretary, R. B. Ross of Portsmouth, N. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
ADDIE BURNS PETITIONS. She Will Seek Release from the State
 Prison.

Addie Burns, convicted by the su- perior court over six years ago of the charge of keeping a minor female for purposes of prostitution, and sentenced to not less than. 12 nor more than 20 years in the state prison in Wethers- field, will, through her counsel, peti- ton the board of pardons again in June for liberation. Mrs. Burns has appealed to the board several times for her freedom, but each time it has been denied her.
 Mrs. Burns was convicted Of the crime for having kept in her place in New London May Burns, New Haven girl of IT years It was alleged at the time by her counsel that the girl was leading an immoral life prior to be- coming an inmate of the Burns house, and it is understood that her life since the trial will be laid bare when the board of pardons convenes again.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
Incidents in Society

Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Robinson of Sochem street are in Atlantic City.
 Miss Byron of Albany, N. T., has been the guest. of Mrs. Charming M. Huntington.
 Cards received Tuesday, from MT. and Mrs. Carl Brown of Warren street, located them in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia, on the 22nd.
 Mrs. Frederick T. Sayles of Wash ington street has been entertaining her aunts, Mrs. Breckenridge and Miss Hurry of Toms River. N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
Chimney Fire on East Side.

some chimney fire to fight .Wednes- day evening at about 8 o'clock at the house, No. 593 Main street Four gallons of chemical were used and a considerable portion of the baseboard in the room had to be cut away. The house is a two family one owned by Miss Hattie Harris. The fire was in the lower tenement which is occupied by family named Sample. The de- pertinent was called there by a tele- phone alarm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
PILE SUFFERERS
DO YOU KNOW THESE FACTS

DO YOU KNOW THESE FACTS!
 The cause of piles is internal
 Sluggish circulation in the lower bowel.
 Piles can't be thoroughly cured by outward treatment.
 An internal remedy is needed to cure the cause.
 Send for our booklet, ''How Piles Can be Cured by Internal Medicine or talk with N. D. Sevin & Son who sells pr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid at $1 per bottle, and guarantees it.
 Dr. Leonhardt Co.,, Station B, Buff falo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
AsprinafieId Trolley Trouble.

Springfield, Mass. April 29.-Follow- ing conference with officials of the Springfield Street Railway company which ended at an early hour today, the state board of arbitration an- nounced that it will hold a conference with the employees at o'clock to pre- sent the terms on which the company will agree to settlement.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-29
Trousers, Watch and Money Mis

Trousers, Watch and Money Missing.
 The police are looking for the man who took a pair of trousers that be- longed to B. W. Peck, engineer at the Hopkins & Allen plant. The trousers contained MT. Peck's watch and $46 in money. The trousers were hanging on 8 hook where Mir. Peck had placed them while he was working in his oVerallS.