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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
WESTERLY ODD FELLOWS HOSTS
Entertain Norwich and Other Visitors-Obituary Notes President Pendeton Presides at Wellesley Jubilation Prohibition Address.

Charles T. Schlesinger, treasurer o1 the adjoining town of Charlestown widely known throughout the state and New York in financial and social circles. died suddenly of heart disease Saturday afternoon at his home ir Cl1arIestown. He had just returned from a walk about his extensive grounds when he was stricken and fell dead from chair. He had been under d physicians care for several days but his condition had not been conS1d- cred as serious.
 Since coming to Rhode Island to live permanently, about eleven years ago MT. Schlesinger had been a conspicu- ous figure in Washington county. his successful campaign of rearrangins Charlestown's financial affairs and bringing it to a position where il ranked as the only town in the state without a debt, attracting much at- tention.
 Born in New York city on Feb. 4 1880 MT. Schlesinger succeeded his father Frederick $. Schlesinger, as an exchange broker, a business ir which he was successfully established for 8 number of years.
 While in New York, his perform snces as an athlete attracted country wide attention. For years he was
 
 water polo team and was one of the foremost swimmers in this club, as well as fin the United States. In 1888 he created a record of 1928 If fol the half mile swim, a record whicE stood for many years. He was the champion swimmer of the New York 4. c. for four years, and, during this period, held all club records for swims of 100 yards up.
 MT. Schlesinger also crossed the ocean in the Tampa with Charles w Chapin of New Haven, when the rec ord run from New York to Liver pool was made in 15 days.
 On July '. 1903. MT. Schlesinger mar ried Miss Lulu Mowry at Englewood \. J. Mrs Schlesinger is a, rescend- ant of an old Rhode Island family or her fathers side and of the McLau- rens of North Carolina on her moth- CTS side. She survives him.
 MT. Schlesinger became interested in town affairs in Charlestown following the April town meeting in 1910. He
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Local Laconics.

Mrs. Daniel L. Wilcox. formerly of Westerly, died Thursdav at the resi- dence of her nephew, c. Clifford Brad ford, in Attleboro, Mass.
 Charles F. CottreH will leave this week for a visit in California, His sis ter. Miss Harriet Cottrell, arrived there last week. They will remain several weeks.
 In the interests of national prohi- bition, James H. Woertendyke, of Los Angeles, Cal, delivered an address Sunday in the Pawcatuck Seventh day Baptist church.
 The members of Division No. 1, An cient Order of Hibernians and Ladies auxiliary, received holy communion in body in the Church of the Inmacu- late Conception, Sunday
 x-Congressman Gerry is planning for a long voyage on his steam yacht OWera, which is now at Washington. The yacht is of 426 tons register. 1S4 feet long. 25 feet beam and draws 14 feet of water.
 Special Schools Within Local School Systems was the subject of an address delivered Saturday by Willard H. Ba- con, superintendent of Westerly schools. at a meeting in the state nor nal school, Providence.
 Joseph A. Ferris of New York died Wednesday in Jacksonville Fla Burial was in New York Sunday. He was husband of Fanny Frazier of Wester- ly, sister of the late William Clark, mother of George F. Clark of Grove avenue.
 Edward Atchfson, Milton A. Duck worth and Brayton A. Rounds, of the Rhode Island shel1f1sh commission, will represent the state at the an nua1 convention of the National Asso- citation Of Shell Fish Commissioners in New Orleans this week
 Members of Shetucket lodge of Nor wich and Friendship lodge of Carolina and Mechanics lodge of Hope Valley, were guests of Narragansett lodge of Odd Fellows, Westerly, Saturday night to witness degree work. The visitors were hospitabiy entertained.
 A resolution has been passed in the Rhode Island senate and is on the house calendar for action, which au- thorizes the commissioners of inland
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION
Get Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tab lets, the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards, a practicing physician for IT years and calomeps old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid flyers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but a healing, soothing vegetable laxative.
 No gripping Is the tkeynoten of these little sugar-coated. olive-colored tab lets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 If you have a dark brown mouth now and then-a bad breath-a dull tired feeling-sick headache-torpid liver and are constipated, you'll find quick, sure and only pleasant results from one or two little Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
 Thousands take one or two every night just to keep right. Try them. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
 The Olive Tablet Company, Colum- bus, O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

fisheries to purchase right of way to the land upon which the state hatchery and experiment station are located in Wickford, town of North Kingstown.
 At the request of Rt. Rev Matthew Harkins, bishop of the diocese of Prov idence, Pope Benedict has appointed
 Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas F. Doran. as auxiliary bishop, and will aid Bishop Harkins. Mgr. Doran has in this con- nection been appointed a titular bishop of the ancient see of Halicabassus. He was ordained in 1880 and has been To- cated in the city of Providence ever since.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Observed Social Corner Anniversary.

On Saturday the fifth anniversary of The Bulletin Social Corner was held by Club No. 2 at the home of Mrs Louis Olsen of Scotland road. A good number attended and all had a most enjoyable celebration. The after noon passed quickly with musical se- iections and number highly enter tained the gathering by interesting stories. The advisability of eating cer- tain food products and the best way of preparing them before serving was ably discussed. One of the most at tractive features of the day was the delicious supper served by the hostess, which the guests thoroughly enjoyed.
 Absent members sent greetings by telephone during the afternoon. One of the first things to be observed was Old Glory waving proudly with the Social Corner colors added to the lower edge. To Mrs. Olsen was ex- tended hearty thanks and appreciation for the success of the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
NORWICH TOWN
Scotland Road Hall Now Free from
 Debt-Ciuh No. 2 Observes. Social
 Corner Anniversary.

ments at the Scotland road hall was held Saturday evening. Music for dancing was furnished by Greenman' S orchestra, with Prof. E. L. Tinkham from Hanover as prompter. Waters evening The building is now free from debt The members of the Scotland Road Social club have worked most constantly and indefatigably towards this result since the first money was raised, in May, 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
On Five Days' Outing.

Seven young ladies from Norwich
 Town left Saturday morning on a five
 days trip to Hartford and Springfield, Mass. Those in the party are Misses Alice and Anna Kilgoy, Kathleen Cal lahan, May Connell, May and Marguer- ite Pounch and Bessie Fitzgerald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Blind Horse Makea Trouble.

Israel Mopsik of Wauwecus Hill Is still suffering from injuries received Tuesday. He was driving away from the Naples auction with a wagon full of articles when the horse, which is blind, began to kick. MT. Mopsik was thrown from the wagon The horse is in bad shape from a broken artery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Guest from Texas.

Lieut.. Frank Jordan from Texas City, Tex, is the guest of his sister,
 Mrs. Curtis Bernard, of Elm avenue. Lieutenant Jordan has recently been transferred to the Philippines.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Rev. M R. French of West Town street returns today (Monday) after a weeks absence, nearly all of which was spent at Colebrook River.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
A&o4ed Here and There,

Mrs. Josephine Parker o& Plain Hill was the guest the last of the week of Mrs. Herman Ga&er in Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Mrs. Edgar Winchester of Pleasant street is spending a few weeks on the West Side with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Eccleston.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Move %c New Hease,

fly moved Thursday from 271 Wash ington street to the house recently oc- cupied by F. T. Sayles near Hospital corner. which MT. Morley has pa1r- chased
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

After spending a few weeks in New York, Mrs. E. H. Willard is at her home on Washington street. She has as her guest her sister, Miss Martha W. Hyde from New York.
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tween reveiIle and retreat, until hour of the funeral, over the State Ar Senal,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Miss B. NJ. Grant of the Canterbury turnpike and Mrs. William E. Hough of the Scotland road were in New London Saturday. Mrs. Hough attend ed the funeral of Mrs. William Noland.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

street has been passing several days with Mrs. James Bath of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

stance and would break. After a while the whole backs and palms of my hands were infiamed. I suffered awfully with the itching and burning. I would scratch until my hands were red. the itching and burning were SO intense.
 Would keep awake half the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

The monthly concert of the Second Artillery band will be held Tuesday evening in the Providence armory and will be free to the public. At the con- clusion of the concert there will be a battalion parade under command of Arthur N. Nash, of Westerly, with Lieutenant Lester Hill, IT,, as adiutant
 The Fourth, Fourteenth and Seven teenth companies will participate. Cap- tain Cyril L. D. Wells. of the Fourth company supervised the construction Of the new town hall and court house
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
INTENSE ITCHING
 BURNING OF SKIN
Trouble or Hands. Suffered AwfuIIy. Could Not Put Hands in Water. Used Cuticura. In a Month Would Never Know Hands Were Sore.

7f Bessom St., Lynn. Mass.-"My eruuble broke out with little pimples on my hands. They would fill with a watery sub
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Miss Sarah Corbin has been making a weeks visit with her niece, Mrs Burrill Lathrop, of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

hands in water for just as soon as it touched them I would almost go crazy. For one year and half I could not do my work.
 T trted everything anybody told me about My hands were sore two years before used the Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment- The first time used them I felt relieved and the itching began to stop. In month you would never know that my hands were ever scre.'' (Sigued) Mrs, Susie M. Edson. Oct. l. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Major Bourbon A. Babcock of Wes- teriy will be in command with Cap tain Ramford as adjutant. of the bat talion parade for the First battalion artillery district, in Pawcatuck ar mory, Tuesday, March 30. The Sec ond artillery tand will furnish music and the Eighth and Fifteenth com panfes will participate
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

All members of the artillery dis trict Of the Rhode Island National Guard who desire to take examina- tions for corporal or sergeant must be at the Providence armory Thursday evening. April 1. The examining board and the candidates will appear in civi- Han dress, the detail for the board being Lieutenant Colonel Cannon, Ma jors Nash and Babcock of Westerly Majors Johnson, Nolan and Kane, and Lieutenant Lester Hill, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Mrs. Eben Allen of. Washington
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request, Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T, Ros- ton.'' Sold throughout the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

was & member of the Turks Head and Art clubs of Providence.
 Westerly members attended the iu- hilee luncheon in Providence Satur- day afternoon of the Rhode Island
 Wellesley club in celebration of the completion of the restoration fund | which was raised because of the fire ! and destruction of College hall about a year ago. Miss Helen Fitz Pendle- ton, of Westerly, president of Welles- l ley college, was the guest of honor, and she spent Sunday as the guest of her | brother. James M. Pendleton, in Wes- | terly.
 i Mrs. Henry E. Fowler. president of
 the club, introduced Mrs. Frank Rec tor, '98. as the toastmaster. She made | an excellent presiding officer, whose wit was sustained throughout her in l troductton to the subject of the toast, 1 The Bread That Wellesley Baked. ! She called on the following for 1 toasts: Kindlings, Miss Frances H. 1 Lucas '93; Yeast and Flour, Miss Hope
 Reynolds '0s; Milk. Miss Mary Law
 renee II: Dough, Miss Alice M. Hunt l '95; The Finished Loaf, Miss Pendle- l ton 's6.
 Miss Pendieton made the announce
 ment that Frank Miles Day of Phila- l delphia, has been appointed supervis- ! ing architect to develop these plans. She spoke of the bricks of the old l building, tried by fire. which are being | used for the new dormitory now under ! construction. Tt is doubtful if any ! more exquisitely colored bricks may l St. Johns college in Cambridge, Ing- 1 land,'' she said
 l The sudden death of Orrin r. Gran
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

The sudden death of Orrin T. Gran daII on Thursday, a member of the Second artillery band, and who attend ed a rehearsal of the band at the ar mory in Providence the neght before his death. was a shock to his many friends. The burial was at Hopkinton, Sunday, where a firing squad from the Fifth company. Westerly, of which MT. Crandall was formerly a member, fired a wiley over the grave and the company bugler sounded taps. This is the second death in the band since it's organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

was & member of the Turks Head and Art clubs of Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Your consideration of the many styles in Womens
 Misses and Chidren's Wearing Apparel displayed in our Garment Section desired complete showing of the Newest Sus Coats Dresses and Blouses ready for you
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

John Ppont Morgan probably controls this We that he interested indirectly, at least in the Alaska really much John Pepont Morgan con financial interests doyetaed probably haven't the fanes idea o idea how get those facts As a matter O fact aught the the offer of the sale
 the sale the Copper River and and the The price asked for the A. N may price wanted for the and N and
 
 If John Peont Morgan COrda road and he be- eyed for neered wi;h his plans John
 ont Seward road by the throttle in twenty four hours and,ag ice
 i we'll known fact that people Guggenhms and the orans years without knowing who their paymasters rather responsible positions at that
 need not be one bit surprised if we find that the government played that have proven their ability ,bcrtrachs spite of the official hunters that have been sent on their trails.
 thousands of the United States who are constantly keeping peeled for of development in new territories each development occurs to hs mind as possible profitable manipulation How and how I make u?" probably the thought Of very watching the governments promised action in Alaska the question through glasses the of his financial resources One man may and shove, job the right of way another may figure on opening anothers ambitions to tailoring shop may speculate real mining erty and there pinnacle who the millions and the which the government may be used for h purposes
 The man who tries to sell railroad figures in the who tries lots and if he wants particularly hardly likelihood that he will cut down the price of other O a tempting figure.
 is fairly the so-cad political troubles of Mexico have their roots in finance and in New known Money have the hming ability to make great fortunes place and the subtle weapons silence bity of the Indian of tradition his belly President Daz thrown from the presidential of by just surely Money buy and maintain all this and better than man the perhaps of the schemes
 Hartman Vanderbilt and others weight when they financial institutions It sounds people applying for good for Seward that neghbos telling about in have out the word yanderb about government plans the Alaska railroad? That is the question.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

Owing to the death by freezing on New Years day of Dominion tele- graph lineman named Elephanstone, stationed at the third cabin north of Halzeton, that line was put out of commission for several days and all messages either to or from the Can adian Yukon had to be despatched through Skagway via the w. P. X Y. line to Whitehorse and from thence to their address or around by the way of Valdez and Fairbanks.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

If the decree of the court is carried out, and there is yet nothing to indi- cate that it will not be, Romilo Caesari, now a prisoner at the jail here, will be hanged February 3, for the murder of his former associate and room mate, Dominica Mels, of which crime he was convicted at a sesson of the territorial court held here late in September.-Whitehorse Star.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-It was officially announced today by the in- terior Department that Col. George w. Goethals would not be assigned to construct the federal railroad in AL aska. The Colonel will remain at Panama as governor of the Canal zone.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19
ARu1a frnnt All
 3darta nf tErP M Nnrthlann A

The proposition has been made in Fairbanks by some of the more en- thusiastic admirers of President Will son that the name of Fairbanks be changed to either Woodrow or Wilson in honor of the President as a recogni- tion for his efforts on behalf of AL aska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

M. r. Hall, of Fairbanks, was recent ly married in Boston, Mass, to Alley E. Hawkes., a young merchant of that city, the wedding taking place at the home of Dr. Halls mother. The bride lived in the north many years.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

SEATTLE, Jan. 6.-Major l.. H. French, an Alaska mining man, told friends here today that Seward has been definitely decided upon as the terminus of the Alaska government railroad.-Juneau Dispatch.
 Miss Dorothy Hall, daughter of Dr.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

The building at Sitka, formerly known as the Governors house, has been turned over by the Navy depart ment to the trustees of the Alaska Pioneers Home, for quarters in addi- tion to the marine barracks now in use.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

Senator Gaustad, the newly elected member of the Alaska Legislature from Fairbanks, has prepared an out line of a proposed new law that pro vides for the construction of roads in Alaska under the direction of road supervisors, who are to be elected by votes of the people. He has sent copies of his outline to other newly elected members of the legislature and has asked them for their opinion, according to the Cordova Times.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

Harry c. Gum, a well known pion- ger steamboat man of the Yukon, who made Iditarod his last headquarters in the Interior was sent to the Pioneer Home in Sitka. He is 6S years of age and not in good health.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-19

Meet me at The Branch.
Evening journal., 1915-03-08
The CI0fure Movement
lFrom the Washlnglon Post.l

amendment to the Senate rules that
will permit the moving OF the previous
question. Ten Democrats refused TO
sign it, and one is not accounted for.
Three or four Republicans at the next
session, doubtless, will support the
cloture rule that is recommended.
The Republican party, as such. VIII
OBJ csc cloture on the ground that 1t
is un-American.
The .reversion to this form of what
the Progressive Republicans called
"Cannonism" certainly cannot be de-
Tended by them in the light of the
fight made in the House against arbi-
trary rules several years ago. But
aside from the politics of it, the move
is dangerous, and is likely to prove
most embarrassing TO the party thai
is now advocating it.
1t is possible, of course. that the
Democrats will maintain control oi
the Senate after they have lost tho
House and the Presidency; but dc
they expect that the public will toler-
ate the use of cloture to check the leg
| islativo program of party carrying
mandate from the people 10 do spe
Gifted things? . If the Democrats hope
TO use cloture for their own pur
poses, it will be used against then
with a double severity later on, al
surely as day follows night
Evening journal., 1915-03-08
Small Change Naval Reforms
From the New York Tribune)

tary policy of the navy into the hands
of experts. The House Committee
on Naval Affairs recommended the
creation of a Bureau of Operations
in the Navy Department which should
he responsible fer the nnvy's hghting
efficiency. Here was a promise Of that
centralized expert control from the
lack of which the soryice has always
suffered. The House killed the pro-
vision. the Senate restored IT, ana in
the conference report. apparently at
Secretary Daniels suggestion. il was
whitfield down to the mere creation
of another innocaOls department bu-
reau, without either responsibility or
power.
The head of the Bureau of opera
! tions does not need to he of higher
rank than captain. He VIII not have
/ the assistance Of other naval OK
/ perts. He will act entirely under the
direction of the Secretary Of the Navy
The formulation of the military policy
of the service will remain with The
General Board, whose recommends
tions Mr. Daniels has disregardod and
will no doubt continue to disregard
The Wilson regime thus refuses tC
take the first great step toward mod
orn organization in the navy. But the
country will see to it that that steI
! is taken before long.
Evening journal., 1915-03-08
Insurance Cases
! ON TRIAL TOMORROW
Fully 100 Witnesses Will Be
Used By Government
During Prosecution
LENGTHY TRIAL
IS PREDICTED

The trial of former United States
Senator Richard r. Kenney, Donald
f. Brennan, ID. NJ. Ridgeley, Claire
Webster Anthony. Frank W. Anthony
and Harry A. Woodcock, charged with
conspiracy to violate statute OF the
United States, by the fraudulent use
of the mails. will begin in the United
States District Court tomorrow, Judge
Edward G. Bradford presiding. The
government case will be presented by
United States District Attorney John
p. Nields.
The cases promise to be long fought
out and the Government it is report
cd. has summoned close to a hundred
witnesses. The accused men are
charged with operating fraudulent fire
| insurance companies. All of the de-
/ PENDANTS have pleaded not guilty TO
/ the charge and the case will bring to-
gether the largest number of attor-
neys ever assembled in the United
( States Court here in any one case.
Former United States Senator Ken
ney is represented by Daniel o. Hast
! ings; J. Frank Ball is counsel for
Harry \. Woodcock: Former Chancel-
lor John r. Nicholson is counsel for
Ridgeley. and Brennan will be repre-
sented by James Salisbury. The
local attorneys will be assisted in
their defense by New York attorneys.
The Government officials have been
examining Witnesses for the govern
mont for the past month. II is thought
the trials will continue month.