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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

There weFe sexsions~of the court of common pleas both in tllIs city and New London on Monday, the morning session here adjourning so that motion list could be held in the afternoon at New London.
 The court came in here at 9.30 in the morning and had before it the trial of the suit of Charles W. Comstock against. Jacob Gordon to recover $125 in rent.
 The plaintiff was the first witness and had for his attorney Edmund w. Perkins of Brown & Perkins. Attorney Telley E. Babcocll appeared for the de- fendant. MT. Conlstocl1 testified that he rented one floor of the Bacon build ing. which is on Franklin Str6et, to Mir Gordon at the rent of s490 for the first year and $500 for each of two sl1b- seQueut years up to Nov. 1. 1911, A dispute over the rent arose before the time was up, and this was followed by the suit.
 Checks and receipts were introduced in the evidence and the trial of the case occupied until 11.3o o'clock. when the matter went over to next MOuday here, when it. will follow the case of Julius Pollock vs. Harry Kern, which is the first assigned for that morning at 9.30. There will be motion list next Monday in the afternoon
 Witnesses who testified on Monday, besides MT. Constocl1. were z. R. Rob- bins. Earl E. MatheWson and .Attor- ney Lee Roy Robbins.
 Short Calendar.
 IF the short calendar session at New London Monday afternoon, a 500 bond in two weeks was ordered in each case in Asahei R. DeIFolf vs. James D'Aitro and De WlIIf Ve. Joseph Bonee.
 Tn Peter Woviolis vs. J. Fl. Tubbs, motion was granted that Thomas A. Troland, trustee, be made a party de- fendant
 Answer III one week or default was ordered in Michael Angelo Barber vs. the UncasviiIe company. Then the October session of court went out without day. Six cases on the motion list were postponed.
 For Saturday Of this week, the suit of Louis Anderson against Jerome J. Collins, which is over claim for S125. is assigned for trial
 Injunction Dissolution.
 There was . hearing in chambers before Judge C. E. Waller in the mat ter Of Clarence M. Shay against C. Tyler Lampnere and others. This was regarding the dissolution of an injunc- ton.
 warden and burgesses of Groton from appointing a fourth member to the board of water and light CoTfnnis- sioneTs. Judge Waller granted the in junction several weeks ago, on the ap- plication of C. M Shay of the borough The hearing has been postponed on several previous occasions. The in junction was secured by Shay on the grounds that the election of the bor- ugh which authoTized appointment of the fourth member to the water and light board was illegal
 Among the witnesses summoned were: Warden C. Tyler Landphere Burgesses c P. Fitch George R Hampstead, Elisha $ Burt. William Coffin, William Getchell and Frank Johnson. Hiram Horgdon, Henry E. Wales Needham, members of the water and light board: C. E. Lund clerk: election officials; Harold Edgeconb checker: William Farrar and Michael O'Brien, ballot tender: and Irving Poppe and Latham Avery, registrars
 Attorney Perkins of Norwich. repre- senting Shay. made a statement to the courS in which he said that counsel
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
MAHAN AND FREEMAN
 ACCEPT BANQUET INVITATIONS
Will Be Here for Board of Trades
 Annual Banquet

The committee in charge of the Board of Trade banquet held a meet ing Monday afternoon to discuss some of the plans and arrangements for the banquet, and reports were made that the tickets were naving a good sale and that acceptances to the invitations sent them have been received from both Congressman Bryan F. Mahan and ongreBsman-eJect Richard P Freeman of New London. Governor Marcus F. HoIcomb was obliged to send regrets as he had q conflicting en- Sagement.
 The banquet committees meeting was held in the new quarters which the Board of Trade are to have in the Ts1ayer building. They are to be fit ted up at once with the furniture and other fixtures, but on Monday the com lnittee was accommodated there, as chairs had been provided. A. $. Spal- ding is chairman of the banquet com mittee. but as he is absent from the city so much in connection with the internal revenue business J, J. Copkery has been serving as acting chairman
 F. Lofinard & Co. have signified their intention or donating cigarettes for the banquet, and others will donate souvenirs
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
BOYS ACCUSE CONDUCTOR.
Edward LaDrica Held in New London
 Under $2,5Go Bonds.

Edward LaDrica. a freight conduc- -or in the emplay of the Central Yer mont Railroad Go, was arrested Sun day night in New London by Patrol men NaSle and Pinney on a. warrant charging with indecent assault on liar Ty Jewett. eight years old. I.aDrica was locked up, an effort by friends to raise $2,500 bonds for him proving futile.
 Counsel for LaD1ica. Clayton E. smith and Warren B. Burrows came before Police Judge Colt Monday morning and asked for a continuance as they had only lately been called in To the case and were not familiar with
 Prosecuting Attorney CronIn did not oppose a motion to continue until Saturday. Judge Colt made S2500 the amount of bond to be siven for LaDrica, but he could not secure 1t and went to jail.
 Three boys who live in Harrison and Tenth streets in the vicinity of the Central Vermont East New London yards, are state witnesses against him. These boys are Harry .ieWett John Carver. Benjamin Scap- len According to their statements La GIIca- while they were in a caboose on January 22. assaulted them,
 LaDrica's wife and children reside m Brattleboro. He has a room in New London and is in that city three days q week. The train of which La Hrlca Is conductor had just arrived Sunday night when Patrolnlan Nasle and Pinrley boarded it and arrested the conductor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
LERANost GRANGE OFFICERS.
Installed by sta1e Deputy J. 2. Crouch
 of AroteR,

At a recent meeting Of Tleaoa0on Deputy |. D Crouch of Csroton frIstsIie5 the officers for kAe ensuing. year. X class Of ffpe were instructed lt sfIe third and fcnFth degrees and a. haf>- vest feast WAS served
 The fulluzsftRE- aSe ene oS70ers.
 AstsFer'. David ". Pitcher: owsrsser. Christie 1T Facgfer. tsrfyrrar N q Parker; stgwaT6, Rsxs6 N. Anali: as- sistant steward, W. &oaaEps PuFfs, chaplain, Rev, Hu1ISs Caznphau; treas irrs1, c, D. Fuller: eataireepef. A Bsy- nell: Ceves. Vera. H0xsie; fTora, Nettia W5iIIannsE PUna0nz, Eva. Sa1txv; l.. A. S. Ella. Williams
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
MILLION DOLLAR PIER
 WILL PAY STATE PROFIT.
Prediction by Commissioner Frank V.
 ChapPeI of New London.

Frank V ChappeH of New London asserted Monday that before the meet ing of the general assembly in 1917 the new million dollar pier in New London would be paying a handsome return to the state. MT. Chappell is 8 member Of the state rivers, hsrbors and bridges commission which has the project in charge. ana which met at the capitol at Hartford Monday for routine busi- ness. Engineer Clark and Contractor Scott were also present. The latter said that the continued stormy weather of the past month had greatly retarded the pier construction work
 MT. Chappeu said &he pier would be ready for the superstruc1ure by April.
 All the work on tho pier would be finished next fall, Efr. Chappen aaid. put II would be necessary to wait until then to receive vessels which had freight, such as lumber, that would not be damaged by expnsi1re to fine wea tn eR.
 The entire appropriation of $1, ,000, = Qpo will be spent in the construction or the dock and in the purchase of land Iof terminals. Afr. Chappell said the next pier to be built would not cost more than half that of the first.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
Good Friday cIosina Favored.

The bill introduced by Senator Dwight W. Futile of East Haven, amending the Statutes so that all sa.- looms will have to close on Good Fri day, IS to receive the support nor only of tine advocates of total .sbstin- ence, but will be strongly favored by cIergymen of every denomination if is stated by 8 New Haven clergynaan in teFested in the matter, but who de- clInes to allow the use of his name.
 This measure to cIoss on Good Fri day has appeared before the legisIa- ture in several recent sessions, but has failed of passage. However if is said to have gained strength about the state in the past two years and many cleFsN1nen aEe of the opinion that ft will be passed this session.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
F. J. f4AoLuND ELEcrEp.
Made Gurde at A. O. U. w. Past Mas,
 ters' Meeting.

New Haven. Conn.,, Feb. 1. - The Past Master Workrnen's association of the Ancient Order Of United SNork71 e1l of Connecticut elected the folIoyias officers at it's annual meeting here to- day:
 Fast president, Charles Harrington, Essex; presiding master, Albert Fl. Barclay. New Haven: foreman, C. c. Treischnlaf7n, Hartford; overseer, ". Delaney, Bridgeport; recorder. R. P. DickenSon, North Haven: dnancier Fl. Beers. Cornwall Bridge; receiver, r, Clarence Bissell. Hartford; guide, r ! Hagiund. Norwich: inside watchmau, n, Charles l.. Warner. WoonSocket, R. I outside Rafci1nlau, J. c. SladYin. Mad ison: member of executive committee. John r. l'ahey, Rockville.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
DYS-PEP-LETS MAKE YOU FORGET YOUR STOMACH

They give so much digestive comfort. Made from one of the finest formulas ever devised, including pepsin, bis uluth, Thubarb, mint ana other car initiatives and digestfves often pre- Scribed by physicians. Sweet and ,.eas2nt to take, prompt in effect.
 \ clergyman writes: 'T find Dys- pep-lets extremely neat, pleasant and eficacious''
 Why not invest ten cents in a hand some aluminium trial box? Youu be sure to like them. and they will do Hou a vast amount of good.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
incidents In Society

Miss Losrias C. Howe of Williams avenue 1s in New York
 Miss Eott2e $. Squire of Williams street has returned from a. brief visit in Boston,
 Taicott H. Camp of San Tancisco has been visiting his mother. Mrs Frederick :. Camp of Broadway
 ATr. and Mrs. John l.. Mitchell gave g, dinner of ten covers at their home ou Rockwell street Saturday evening
 Theodore BaviIsnd, a student al Boston Tech. spent the mid winter recess a his home on Greene aven77e
 A number prominent in local so- niety will go to MontviIle today, when Mrs. Ralph IT. MeIcer enterta5ns at cards.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Fazadinss club meets this week with Mrs, Frederick J. Sayles, as her home. on Washing ton street.
 Hisss Florence Derby of Albany. x. N.7 left town Saturday, altar a, five H'eeizs' visit with her aunt. Mrs. Edwin A. Tracy of 5palding street.
 NTrs. Allan Cbeworth and Mrs. Will !Iaa1 Russell Baird of Williams street hsve issued invitations for sr after noon of auction bridge, Friday. Feb. ,, at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
the chamber and ind votes in it's sup
Repubtican senators ExnItant-

Republican Senators Exultant.
 While Senator Reed was spcakiu- republican senators openly exulted auI democratic leaders rushed l1urriedIv iu and out Of committee room conferences to determine upon d course Of action They counted noses, figuring on aH- sentees and could not see st way ou- ! or the difficulties. Senators Sinrcn~. Stone. Kern. ShiVely and others sough. conferences with progressive repubii- cans Senator Norris. who offered amendments several days before whici would strengthen the permanency ot the proposed government enterprise was interviewed
 Amendments Proposed. He told senators who offered to ac- cept his amendments that they cam, q few hours too late. Whatever migh harper he insisted. he could not sup port the Dill unless it was first re- committed. Senator Kenyon said fh. same The Iowa senator wants all amendment hat win will eliminate cabinet Cf1celrs from the proposed shin ping board and give that board abso- ute control over rates for transports non or carSOes by gov ernHsnt vessels
 These amendments and others vii be considered in the democratic can GUS tomorrow. The caucus will er deaVor to ind 9, way to get the repub- lican progressive support without re
 
 the bill is Te-committsd, many of it. most Sanguine supporters insist tFs the measure is dead for this session.
 Senator Fletcher Moves to Adjourn.
 Senator Fletcher. when Senator Ree. had concluded his arraignment o- those who had deserted the DartN. moved adjournment of the senate.
 Democratic leaders tonight were can wasting the situation with a view C.. finding rays of hope. Of senators ah- sent democrats who might be expect ed to return tomorrow, were Srait7 of South Caroline and Lea of Ternes- see.
 Republicans absent. however. yvbu are expected to return. are Penros. and Golf. Senators Williams ad1niIte that the most optimistic prognistiCa- ton on a probab bIe lineup on the mo t1on to re- commit the Dill left 1fa democrats one vote short
 To Persist That Bill Be Dropped.
 It was asserted that the revoIting democrats would consistently propose in the caucus tomorrow that the shin Dill be dropped and that attention i,0, turned to appropriation measures au# other important legislation, inCIudinu a rural credits bill for which Senate. Clarke made plea today Despite the feeling of some of his colleagI1e- Majority Leader Kern tonight woul not admit defeat and in annourcir-. the call fer the caucus. he declared.
 We will pass the bill yet"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
AT ThE AUDITORIUM.
V1audgvSlPe and fqactiosl Pictsres.

One of the most attractive, if noj the best, vaudeville act seen at the Auditorium theatre this season is that nt the SeTen Musical Girls who are on the bill for the first half of the week and who drew large sized audi ences at all tnrSe performances On Monday All are Ea1ented musicians and singers and their efforts were well received as thsy were brought back several times by tne hearty applause. Following this headIfner was novelty acrobetic act presented by Morris Prince who sp1tnkle6 hfs act with original humor and witty szgiEAsts. Cal Murphy, a Dlackfaoe comedian, entertained with funny stories and comic songs that made 8 hSe wfEll tha audience
 On bhe movie programme thaTe was 3nother fnStaiTnent of the Torrance ORonrhe E@ries ia two resls, entitled The King and the Man. The others were a western drama. A. Relic of Olden Days, and a, Joker comedy dlr1' He Married Her Anyhow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
POLICE BUSINESS IN
 MONTH OF JANUARY.
One Hundred Names on the Book- Many for Failure to Pay Personal Tax

There were just an even one hun- dred whose names went on the police blotter here in the month of January, of which 54 were the names of men summoned before the city court for failure to pay their personal tax for 1919. Altogether the police served about 100 warrants on that account, but only the names read off in court were entered on the book. The others settled their cases before they reached the court.
 Other causes of arrest in January were the following: Intoxication B. breach of the peace IS, theft G. burg laTT ,, resisting an officer 1, non-sup- port ?. Nagrancy g. and rape. injury to private property and detraudib S boarding house 1 each.
 During the month 4l9 lodEers were given quarters over night at police Headquarters and f9 places of busi- ness were found open and made se- Cl1Fe
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
WtLLFHAMTlC PASTOR
 WAS THE EsSsYlST
Before February Ffeetirg of the New
 London Ciericus Here,

The New I43nnou Cfericus Asla tbAtE regular monthly meeting at the Wau- regaa house on Monday afternoon, fol- lowing q luncheon. An essay on The Great Question was delivered Dy Rev, Charles L. Adams Of Willfn1antic, and Rev. E. Johns BoTaanan of this citv was Ehs book reviewer.
 Those who were present vrsne Rev. A. H. Harrington, Mystic: Rev E, J, Hartman. Putnam; ReV, Cha r4es $. N. Stewart. Grotom; Rsp. Charles Ta Adams, HVEl1nlantfc; Rev. James H. GeoFse. Jn.s Danielson; Rev, Richard R. Graham and Archdeacon J. EIdped Brown 6H ehis city,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

lions have gone wild over "GETS-fT'' --aothing ike 1t ever known. Some folks. 10 this day, butter around with banda ges. sticky tape, thick plasters corn pulling salves, $souge coFns out xi5h knives. snip them with scissors, make them bleed and then howl be- cause they can't get rid of sore cor1as Use "GETS-IT.'' There's nothing to Jo 5Gt apply ? drops. The work is done. ''GETS-ITo' does the rest. No pain, no fussing. no changing shoes, DO Euping. It never fails. Try it to- tishl for any corn. cailus, Wart or aminn. Be sure that you get GETS TT" and nothing else.
 .CfETS-IT7' is sold by druggists cveryTv here. 25c 8 bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence X Go. Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
tE CLUB DARsANT.
oeIfshtfHP Evening EnIoyses frt T, A
 B. HaH

Le Club Dansant he'd a 1elighcful subscription dance at St. Mary's T. A. s. hall on Monday evening, Drewss orchestra furnishing the music for the programme, Novelty bol5tonnieres were provided by Moore, the florist. Those in charge of the dance were Miss Mary Lynch, Miss Jane Garvey and Herman Bruckner
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
Ccrn-Mad? Use
 ''GETS-IT, It's Sure

Makes Gems waufsh Like Magic
 \. hard cax oe skin makes up every c0rn- When you put 2 drops of 'tSBTS-I'Ta7 on it, 1t Ahr1vels up and cornes right 0ff~-eslsd there's your corn --spne hy thunder. Simple as taking oft your l1ati That's why corn-4Tril-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
Wedding Anniversary celet~atsd

3Ir. and Mrs. Byron Peck celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sat- urday evening by entertaining about friends ct their home No. 95 Spruce street. A delicious supper was served and was followed by dancing and be- tween the dances there were popular songs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
DEMOCRATS DESERT
 SHIP PURcHAS :
lcontinusd From Page ons.)

.-. lConElnHe0 Y rom Page ona,l adJosTrning the senate with the motion to recomnit pending and 6 party cat GUS was called for tomorrow morning.
 Appeal For Other Legislation.
 Senator Clarke of Arkansas, demo- crat, and president pro tempCre of the senate, revolutioDized the situation which has held the senate in deadlock Tor many days lie ross while Sena- tor William Smith of Michigan was concluding d long speech against the shipping bill and asked hi into yield Tor mottcEl. The senator yielded, having learned the nature of inc mo- uou to come and Senator Clarke. in troducins his remarks with an appeal for consideration of other iegiSIat ton, moved to send the pending biii back to committee.
 Pandsmoaium Rsigrsd
 Such pandemonium as followed this development has not heen witnessed in the senate in many years. Senators hurried from the cloak roouls to the chamber like angry bees from a hive. RepupIfcanz. however, were the first on the scene.
 Deserters voted Nak Republicans.
 As soon as a6nninistratfon Iesdars co1Ed catch ts1esT bE7sath, Senator Fletcher. in ci1sCgG og the bEa, rraSa a point OF order against tte motion which Vice President Marshall s1s- tstned- Senator Clarke appealed from the decision and the chair was over ruled by a vote Of 46 to 9, nine demo- crats joining the republicans. After some further preliminary manoeuvr- ing, Senator Reed took the floor and denouncing his democratic colleas1es for their defection, accused the oppon- ents of the bill of being influenced by
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
WEDDED 50 YEARS AGO
 IN NORTH sToMiNGTON
queteauocIe Celebrated the Anniver- saTy.

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Davis of Davis Ledge in WequetequccI1 observed the 5Gth anniversary of their wedding Sat urday. They were married in North StOningtOn Jan 30, 1865, by Rev. .harles ". Ray of the Third Baptist -hurch in that village, and resided in AiiHtow11 for five years, when they moved to Wequetequock. Both are in good health and were able to receive tneir friends, They have two chiI- ireu and four grandchildren.
 Rev. c. 5. Marston Of the First Baptist church called on them and presented them flowers, the gift of the Missionary society of that church, of which they are members.
 Many presents were given the cou- pie, and, although they had no forma, celebration of the event. they received many calls during the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

Crer1weii.--Cari F. Pierson who started raising mushrooms in a. cell lar three to four years ago, on a very small scale, has proved that the busi- ness can be made to pay. and has demonstrated that 3. good market ex- ists. the year around.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
Postmaster at His Work.

Postmaster William Caruthers con- Jrary to report, is not ill at his home out Is attending actively to the duties If tl1e office each day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

 St. Patrict's Church Choir and oth- CTS. The Senior choir, pew collectors. ushers and trustees of St Patricl5s church We're tndered a banquet at the Wauregan house on Monday evening by the rector, Rev. J. II. Brodcrick. The /forty-ffv present were served the following menu:
 Grape Fruit Cocktail scotch Broth With Barley
 Milk Crackers Celery Salted Nuts Olives Boiled EIalibut, Egg Sauce
 Potato CroCfueTtes Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey Duchess Potatoes
 Mashed TurnipS
 Cranberry Sauce
 Dinner Rolls
 Waldorf Salad French Cream. Assorted
 Fancy Cake
 Demi Tasse Dancing was enjoyed after the ban quet. Dre1's orchestra furnlshfns the DrO2Fa nTne
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
the shipping trust"
 Both Sides Ready For Trttce

Goth sides seemed to be willing to declare truce, to take stock of the new situation and when Senator Fletcher moved an adjournment until noon tomorrow there was no opposi-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02
ENJOYED BANQUET AS
GUESTS OF RECTOR.

Rev. J. Ii. Frederick Was Host to St. Patrick's Church Choir and 9th
 CTS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

The Tuesday Afternoon Fesdines club meets this week with Mrs, Frederick J. Sa3les, at her home. on TVashing- ton street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

Dancing was enjoyed after the bau- quet. Drew's orchestra furnishing the prosTa mme
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

A number prominent in local so- rieCy will go to NontviIle today, when Mrs. Ralph IT. MeIcer enterta5ns at cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-02

Theodore Haviland, a student at Boston Tech, spent the uaid-wi&7ter recess at his home on Greene avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-28
CLARK'S CORNERS
Birthday Party on the Lawn for Lu-
Their Mar<in-General News.

Mrs, John s. Scott is convaIescing
at her home here.
Mrs. Patrick ]. Nayin is improv-
ing.
Miss Nina Hatten and Mr.. Daniels.
of Newark. N. J., were week end
guests Of the formers sister. Mrs.
Fielder Men.
Birthday Lawn Party,
Mrs. F. W. Martin entertained
friends Tuesday on the lawn in honor
OF the eleventh barthday Of her son
Luther.
Austin Meeks of Meriden, who was
camping at Laurel lodge, insEastford,
called on Miss Viola Jewett Tuesday
Valuable Instruction.
Mr.. Woodbury., Inspector of lumber.
is interesting the children in gather
ing insects and giving the boys and
girls valuable information.
Miss Sarah A Tiffany of Lancaster,
Mass, is a guest at Allen Jewetts.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron F. Palmer and
son Ray, left for New Haven Wednes-
day evening. They have been visit
ing Mrs Palmer's parents