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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-16
CHILD LABOR MAY PASS

When the child labor bill was re-
ferred to the subcommittee of the
house industrial affairs committee
supporters of the bill grew discour-
aged. They thought the bill was suf-
located. Members of the subcommit-
tee disappeared. Yesterday Repre-
sentative Davis, Galesburg, one of
the subcommittee, was buttonholed
at Springfield. He said the commit
tee had visited Chicago and verified
the testimony of. clubwomen and
child workers who had testified two
weeks ago. -,
q, Today the subcommittee will in
spect factories of Decatur. Saturday
Peoria factories are to be visited, and
the bill will be reported back on
Tuesday. .....
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-16

or Illinois violating its words OF honor
is found in the ease of man named
Kruska. A year ago he came up be-
fore Judge Chas. M. Walker, charged
with a burglary offense.
Judge Walker showed himself a
very humane judge in dealing with
Kruska. He arranged that the man
should plead guilty and by agree
ment with States Atty Hoyne ar
ranged that the man should be sent
to the state penitentiary for one year
and that an order should be entered
through which the man should be re-
leased at the end of that time.
Now this isn't strictly legal. 1t is
not the law thai is written in the law
books which were written years ago.
But it was a humane proposition. So
humane that Hoyne assented gladly. |
But Krusha's time is UP now. Ac-
cording to the agreement with the |
state he should be released. But |
along comes Pat Lucey, atty general
of the state, and bowls that it is il |
legal. And he is fighting for man |
damus order that will keep Kruska |
in the state prison.
Judge Walker in the criminal court |
this morning entered the order re-
quested by the attorney general in
his mandamus suit at Springfield in |
the Frank Kruska case. Judge |
Walker made this statement and |
comment, ..-
Kruska was. brought for trial be-
fore me in the criminal court, Jan.
80, 1914, charged with burglary. He
was too poor to employ a lawyer and
appointed one for him. The states
case against him was not a strong
one and there were other extenuating
reasons which the state urged at the
time why his punishment, in all JUS
tice, should not exceed one year in
the penitentiary. He pleaded guilty
upon the states attorneys assurance
Il
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-16
STATE VIOLATES WORD OF HONOR IN CASE OF
MAN SENT TO PRISON For ONE YEAR

fairness and with a desire to do JUS
tice to the man, urged me to allow a
motion to be entered to vacate the
sentence at the end of the year. The
motion was a novel one, but at the
states own instance through the ear
nest solicitation of it's states attor-
ney, who was actuated by sense of
mere justice, / allowed the motion to
be entered.
Kruska now has served his year.
And now comes the same state of
Illinois, this time by its attorney gen.
eral, and asks that the order relating
to the vacation of Kruska's sentence
be set aside as not being duly author
lied by statute. OF the two incon-
sistent and contradictory positions
taken by the state in this matter am
constrained to think that the latter
is, the correct one in point of law,
whatever one may think of it in point
of morals, therefore must enter the
last order demanded by the state
through it's attorney general.
Most unfortunately it leaves the
great state of Illinois with a broken
promise on it's hands and poor Krus-
ka still in prison.
l shall ask for his pardon at once.
-O-O-
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22
whv Indians Gre Bed.

A German doctor has evolved "a
queer theory about the coloring Of tho
human race--that the tint of The skin
Is determined by the food eaten
Originally, no declares, the human
species waB black, because cur print
tive forefathers subsisted on fruits and
roots containing manganese. Tbo
American redskins owe their color So
the consumption OF raw flesh Taa.
Mongols are yell6w because Of their
descent from u tribe which consumed
great quantities of herbs rich IN
chloride. and the Caucasians have to
thank the salt, for which they have 30
great n liking, for their dainty pink and
white or delicate brunette complies
ions.-Philadelphia Record
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22
SPY CAUSES DEATH OF 500
slgnaied to German Guns, Which De-.
stroyed the Church They
Slept In.

London.-How 500 French troops
we're betrayed by a spy is told In dis.
patches from Dunkirk. The French
soldiers were sleeping In a church at
Lampernisse. A spy In some way
gained access to the belfry and dis
played lights which notified tho Ger
man artillery OF the presence OF the
troops.
A bombardment Immediately fol.
lowed, and, the exact range being
known to the enemy, the sleeping
men. before they could make their es.
cape, were cut TO pieces by exploding
shells, which also set fire to the
straw on which they had been lying.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22
SINGS TO SOLDIERS
Breton Bard Inspires Spirit Of
French Armies.
Under Orders Of Minister Of War He
Travels From Camp to Camp
Entertaining Men With
Stirring Ballads.

Parls.-The role that the minstrel
Taillefer played at Hastings, that Ro-
land took at Roncevaux and Blondel
filed when he found the imprisoned
Richard Occur de Lion in an Austrian
castle is being played in the present
war by Theodore Botrel, the Breton
poet. who has been sent to the fight.
ing line by M. Millerand. the minister
Of war, to sing and reclte patriotic and
warlike chansons to the French sol.
diers, TO inspire them to mighty deeds.
For the last month or more the
picturesque Breton singer, with his
sleek hair, his wide hat brlni, his
flying ribbon and voluminous velvet
breeches, looking for all the world like
the painted figure on a piece OF Breton
pottery, has been travelling, staff In
hand, from camp TO camp, entertaining
the fighting men Of France with stir
ring ballads. Botrels work smacks
OF ancient warfare and Its customs
more even than the breastplates,
hand grenades and spears which have
proved their value on several occa.
sions.
The soldiers are gathered together
In a big hall, az lmpromptu and gener-
ally insecure platform Is rugged up
and Botrel stands forth to recite his
songs, some In the Breton dialect,
others In French, but all touched with
the lyric flame that carries simple
unrdu aud QtnapIa thouuhta otrulohf
TO the hearts of the hearers.
Botrel's inspiration IL not OF tho
kind that scars high and far, but here,
face to face with the troops who arc
bearing themselves so calamity in the
east, he has found again the fire OF his
earlier days and the dame of patriot.
ism burns bright and strong IN these
metrical chants which he utters with
a touching simplicity and childlike
earnestness.
The war bard IL nllinp a useful role
he helps to promote cheerfulness and
optimism, and does much 10 relieve
the monotony OF life In a fort. He
cannot complain OF monotony. Since
August 80. when he set forth on this
novel mission 10 a defensive army
Botrel has seldom slept IN a bed and
perhaps never twice In the Same place.
But as he himself remarks. he fares
no worse than the soldiers TO whom
he Is sent, and he travels and tramps
as best he can, arriving always In
good spirits, and oxuding cheerfulness
al every pore, however weary no may
be.
He Is adored wherever he passes
naturally, and lndefatlgably he travels
on. Good.night here; good.morrow
there.
II sounds strange. the presence OF
this middle aged bard with tho fight.
Ing forces of the land, In the fortresses
and garrisons OF a modern fighting
machine. Yet n singer OF patriotic
songs could nowhere get better lnspl.
ration than with the colors. and one
almost wonders that a poet Laureate is
not always TO be found In camp, as
near as possible TO the place where
the battle may be raging.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22

There, at all events. the French
forces have theirs. Botrel has set the
example. There are many poets serv.
ins with the c%olors, OF course; poetry
does not exempt n Frenchman from
his military services, and some OF
them find time occasionally to send
a sonnet or a strophe home from the
trenches.
Only Botrel has gone out with the
bard's mission, and he Is earning his
medal In his way. When the war is
over, and the country has time to
think of recompenses, and prizes, and
medals, the French academy will per.
haps award one 10 the Breton Bard.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22
Il~nterested al once.

MY dear, you ought to pass UP fiiy
olous things and take an interest In
deep subjects. Take history, for In
stance. Gessler, the tyrant, put ap
n hat for the Swiss 10 salute. rho
lady was n trlle interested. How was
It trimmed?" she inqulred-Louisvnlo
Courier-JournaI.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22
Land Lose THROUGH Eroalon.

The amount OF erosion going on. In
this world is something astonishlB
The Mississippi has stolen BY erosion
from the different states through
which II runs enough territory 10 mako
Of itself a small state.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1915-01-22


rag over the clothes Iine in the hitcfe
on. yawned a weary Sigh, aud iei down
her hair. A yapid afternoon stared
her In the face.
~ think sho said 20 herself mo
singly, that | shall 80 10 q matinee
today
She dressed lcisurely IN rnrmontr
long unused, selected n popular muni-
cal comedy, and went gayly forth
A. Ave o'clock In the afternoon
Broadway was jammed with traiho
Hundreds OF motor cars drew up be-
fore the theaters and waited ior their
owners.
At the entrance TO the KnickeI dash
or a llyerled attendant shouted tho
numbers.
Mrs. Ernostlno Devlin came forth
with the handsomely dressed throng
OF women and children and held M
her hand. The attendant gave ear TO
her request and shouted a mysterious
signal, whereupon n pink iaxicab Dart
ed through the seemingly i%mrcnctra'
BILE weller OF traflc and halted ~ tho
curb before Mrs, Dovlin.
She glanced 1t the man on iho
chauifeur's seat and stified q gasp
Il was her husbandl
Lawrence looked back at her
stonily.
where TO, madam" he asked
He was dressed In a leather coat,
with leather leRgings, and a chaui'
feur's cap adorned with a license tag.
Ernestine stumbled into the cab
"Homel" she said huskily
When the cab had cleared the thick
OF the traffic, Ernestine leaned for
ward, ..
Lawrence Dovlin,' che asked.
what Is the meaning Of this joker
sweetheart replied her husband,
%skillfully avoiding a two-foot child ohr.
rylng n rag doll. this IL no Joke Tbls
Is taxicab Number 2O709 N. y, owned
and operated by the PINK Taxioab
company, ard | am the Official chant
feur. ] belong to the chauiieura union.
For driving this car ten hours q day
| receive twenty-five dollars y week.
and all the tips l can collect You
have found me out. ! must make n
clean breast OF H."
do o mean" Ernestino asked Va
a trembling voice, that you have lost
your money!
Precisely" Lawrence answered
without turning In his seat y
haven't a cent IN the world cseopt
what | carr this way +p>
You brave boy his wife whls.
pered tearfully.
On tho drive home Ernestinc be-
came thoughtful. Lawrence proceed
ed with speed and skill, and IN tho
course OF time drew up before tho
doorway of his modest FIAT.
lie nicked open the door and turned
down the red nag on the meter
1T will be four dollars ana forty
cents, dear one" he said loosely
Ut will be nothing OF the kind,
Ernestine retortol, stepping daintily
to the curb.
You refuse TO pay me?0 Lawrence
inquired.
Il certainly do answered his vito.
Then ] shan have 10 take your "a
the nearest police station. ! have
zone tnat several times TO louDle'
some fares
when / ride in n taxicab J never
Ity money Ernestine answered
You viii get me into trouble with
the Pink Taxlcab company, Ernestins
dear. | must demand payment said
Lawrence.
1T has been my custom 70 iaSioab
with the Pink company, Lawrence,
because OF the fact that ! ride on "A
pass
"A pass?' Lawrence inquired
because Ernestine continued,
patting her husbands arm, 'aa tina
president and owner OF the Pink TaSl
cab company, | would be foolish 10
pay. We move back TO civilization
tonight she said going up the steps
to the little nat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
STONINGTON
Baptist Church to Note 10th Ami
versary-Death of Charles Mosher-
Fire on Elm Street-A. o. v. w.
Delegates Report Heard.

April 29th, the members and friends
of the First Baptist church will OBJ
serve the one hundred and fortieth
anniversary of the organization of the
church and birthday party will be
held at 7.3O p. m. on that date and
birthday free will offering will be re-
ceived for the benefit Of the insurance
fund. The evenings program will
consist of addresses, music, refresh
ments and social hour.
Sand for State Road.
A barge with a cargo of LOO tons
of sea sand is being unloaded at the
railroad wharf coming from the shore
at Huntington, l.. l., which is to be
used on the state road. The residents
of North Water street have just been
notified by the selectmen that owing
to the new highway it will be neces-
sary to chop down a number of shade
trees in that part of the town. The
old shade tree at the Denison place
is situated on the curb line of the
new layout and this with the others
will have to be removed. The trolley
tracks at Elm and Cutler streets must
also be moved about foot south and
the hydrant about 20 feet east.
The first big catch of cunners was
shipped Thursday to the markets at
Fall River and Boston. about 500 lbs.
in all.
The A, P. Lopez Fire Alarm Co
has just closed a deal for the install
lation of alarm systems at Alton and
Alton Bay. N. H.
A. o. u. w. Meeting,
Thursda-- evening Stonington lodge,
Order of United Workmen, held a
meeting. An interesting report of the
grand lodge session held at New Ha-
ven was given by the delegate, Charles
H. Cushman. The initiatory degree
was conferred on class of candi-
dates and a smoker was held.
To Address Mystic Club.
Saturday evening the members of
the Country club at Mystic will be
entertained by a lecture by Edward
E. Bradley of Stonington.
To Build Storehouse.
The American Velvet Co. of Ston-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
PLAINFIELD
Child Nearly chokes to Death-Dan-
gerous Woodland Fires-Many At
tend Concert at Congregational
Church.

Cute" the pretty little brown and
white spaniel belonging to Mrs. Sam
uel Whitford, died Tuesday. The little
dog became suddenly paralyzed few
days ago. She was a great pet.
Foot Injured.
Henry Carpenter injured his foot
badly Tuesday while unloading a car
load of coal from the car into William
Roode's team. A train was switching
and he jumped to move his team
struck on a rolling piece of coal, and
turned his foot. 1t is very painful and
he Is having to walk with crutcheS.
Mrs. Burr Smith of South Canter-
bury spent Tuesday with her sister,
Mrs. William Roode.
Nearly Clicked.
The youngest child of Baggagemas-
ter and Mrs. Henry S. Starkweather
came near being choked to death We'd
nesday, getting several small pieces of
candy in his throat. He was trying to
eat three pieces at once and but for
the timely presence and vigorous
treatment Of Edw. Winsor his expert
ment would have resulted fatally.
Serious Forest Fires.
Tuesday night and all day Wednes-
day fires ragged in the south part of
the village-one between the Patsy
bOWA1HS anu Jason LdInTOp
and the other on the much burned over
Fitch place. There was also a large
one in Canterbury near the sawmill at
which Elmer Greene is working with
two valuable teams; one broke out at
Black Hill Wednesday, and the border
towns of Griswold, Lisbon and Killing
ly are mixing their smoke with that of
Plainfeld.
Concert Greatly Enjoyed.
The concert in the Congregational
church Wednesday evening was well
attended and very enjoyable. The
programme follows:
Part 1.-The Sabbath Day; introduce
ton; recit., contralto, In Six Days;
chorus with solo. contralto, o Day of
Rest; quartette and solo, soprano, The
Hallowed Morn; chorus, Awake! Ye
Saints; Harki The Bells.
Part 1.-THE Sabbath Day and the
Sanctuary; professional march; recit.,
bass, And Solomon Built a House;
duet, soprano and contralto, o How
Amiable; chorus, How Pleasant, How
Divinely Fair; quartette, AS the Heart
Panteth; solo, bass, and chorus, Stand
Up and Bless the Lord.
solo and chorus, The Better Land; solo,
tenor, and chorus. There is a Land !;
Hark! Hark! My Soul; choral march,
Brightly Cleans Our Banner
Programme-Pianofo solo, Miss
Dorothy Tillinghast; reading, Miss
Briggs; song, A. Hilton: song, Mr..
Bailey; The Morning Invitation, choir;
song, Mrs. Frost; song, Honor Bids Me
Speed Away Mr.. Royle; reading, Miss
Briggs; part song, Comrades Song of
Hope, choir.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
NOANK
Last Masked Social of the Season
Coroner F. n. Browns Boat to Be
Put in Commission Soon.

The masked social at the rooms of
the fire company Wednesday evening
deserved all the good things said about
it. Many were present from out of
town, New London. Norwich and Mys-
tic being well represented. The music
was excellent. There were numerous
fancy costumes and Identification in
many cases was impossible till the time
for unrnasking. This Is the last mask
ed affair of the season. but the socials
will be held as usual.
Sewing Glass Suspended.
The sewing class has been discon-
tinued during the warm months. but
will be resumed in the fall.
Mrs. William Johnson entertained
the Woman's guild Of Grace church
Thursday afternoon.
Charles Hersey and Edgar Ashley
have gone to California.
Miss Bertha Thompson has returned
from Waterbury, where she attended
the Rebekah assembly.
Mrs. F. I. Rathbun, Mrs. w. M. Hill
and Mrs. c. I. Libby have been visiting
in Norwich this week.
Mrs. L. 2. Peterson was hostess< to
the society Of Silver Links Wednesday
afternoon.
The True Blue society met Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Anna Thompson
and tied quilt.
Mrs. Duncan Mcdonald has returned
from Memorial hospital.
Coroner Brown to Put Graft Overheard
Coroner F. H. Brown Of Norwich
has been in the village to arrange
about putting his pleasure craft in
commission. The craft has been here
through the winter.
Mrs. William Patterson Is recover
ing from q few days illness
Mrs. A. L Woodwork has returned
from visit in Spring Hill.
Fred Dingle and q friend Of Maiden
Mass, have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs:
Allen Ashley.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
OBITUARY.,
Joseph B, JENNINGS,

Josenh B. Jennings, IA, died late
Wednesday night at his home. 179
Walnut street. after long illness. He
was a native of Nova Scotia. born
August IL, 1910, the son of Edward
and Rachel (HenrTTl Jennings. The
family moved to this state some 46
years ago. and had lived in various
parts Of the state. including South
Windham and East Norwalk, coming
to this city two years ago. There
survive the deceased his wife Ellen
Herbert Jennings; five children Mrs
Elizabeth Colbert of South Wind
ham, Robert S. Jennings of East Nor
walk, Josiah H Jennings of Stamford,
Mrs. Laura Nickerson and Mrs. Char
lotte Johnson of this city.
Rev. Elijah r. Smith.
Rev. Elijah F. Smith, rs, a retired
Methodist clergyman. died Wednes-
day evening at his home in Gurley-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23

ington hopes soon to have added to
its plant a, storehouse of brick where
the finished product of the mill can
be housed.
On Saturday the Stonington high
school baseball team will play the
S. A. A. team of the borough.
Miss Anna Clifford of New London
is the guest Of Mrs. E. w. Northrup.
Mrs Frederick S. Pendleton Of
Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting Mrs. Her
man Atwood.
The Noon Hour club will hold a So
cial in Golden Cross hall on May 1st.
This will be a ladies' night.
A mission will be opened Sunday
night in ST. Mary's church and will
continue for three days for the BEN
eft of the Portuguese residents. A
Portuguese priest will give the mis-
sion.
The crew of the fishing steamer
James NJ. Clifford are busy getting the
craft into commission for the spring
and summer fishing.
Harley P. Morton and J. Edward
Fairbrother are in South Manchester
in the interest of the Atwood Machine
company.
Fire on Elm Street.
At o'clock Thursday morning an
alarm was rung in from box on
Elm street. Fire was discovered in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23

was the guest Thursday of his broth
er, DR.. W. P. eating.
M. L. Nichol. ST., is in New York
for a few days.
c. E. Macfarlane was a Norwich
visitor Thursday.
w. P. Martin of Hartford is in this
city on business.
j. T. Murphy of Rockville was in
this city Thursday.
Mrs. Noah Webster is the guest of
relatives in Franklin.
Miss Elizabeth Heating has return
ed to South Manchester.
J. C. Lincoln is in Providence for
the remainder of the week.
Miss Bertha Moriarty attended the
funeral of her aunt. Sister Mary Au-
gustine. who died at Mt. ST. Joseph's
convent in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
BLOCK PAVING
To Begin about May let In Main
Street-Wcrk May Be Done by City.

Street-Wcrk May Be Done by City.
According to present plans Of the
street committee OF che board Of ell
dermen, work will be commenced on
the Main street block paving about
May 1st. Superintendent Collins of
the sewer department is at work with
o. gang OF men laying sewer connec-
lions from the drain to the property
lines, so that the street viii not have
to DC torn up for that purpose after
the laving IS once down. In addition
tho Rockville illinlantic Lighting
company has been requested to DO
whatever is necessary to its gas mains
at this time, so that no tearing uD OF
the street will be necessary on their
part thereafter. Superintendent Moul-
ton of the water department is also
busy, changing the location Of q by
drant and performing other work nee
essary to be done on the stretch from
Main and Union streets to the New
Haven road crossing.
Tho actual work of laying the block
pavement will probably be done by
the city through its street committee,
instead of let out to others. and the
granite blocks have already been or
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23

vile. He was born in Staffordshire,
iEn~land, July IA, 1889. His last pas
torate was at Hills Grove, r. L, and
he was a member of the Southern New
England Conference Of the N. E.
church. There survive two sons, Hen
ry T. and Frederick Smith of New
York citv and two daughters, Mrs.
William Harvey of New London and
Ida Louise Smith of GurleyVille.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
Case of Alleged Fraud Tried.

Judge A. ]. Bowen and Corporation
Counsel Charles A. Capen were in
Rockville Thursday. appearing for the
plaintiff and defendant respectively in
the Marsh-Lampson case, heard be-
fore the superior court. The claim
of the plaintiff was that one of the
defendants transferred property to
the other, his fancee, to defraud his
creditors. Decision in the case was
reserved by the court
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
Electric Liohtino Service,

Electric lighting facilities in South
Windham will be increased in q short
time. Men in the employ of the light
ing company have put in the necessary
feed wire, and have been rushing the
wires to the houses for the past week
or two. A few Of the lights have
already been tried out. and the rest
will be ready for use soon. Up to the
present the village has been without
light except the facilities furnished by
the Smith & Winchester plant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-23
Manager seder Returning to Putnam

A. D. Seder. who for the past sea-
son, since the lease of the Loomer
Opera house was taken over from Mr..
Young, has been the manager Of the
local playhouse, and who made a host
of friends In this city by his affability
and courteous treatment Of all, is leav-
ing Willimartic on the first of next
month to take up his old duties at
the Bradley theatre in Putnam. Mr..
Seder stated Thursday that he was
most appreciative of the courtesies
shown him by the public durin-- his