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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
DEATH OF MAN WHO
MADE cUININE CHEAP.
Sir Clements Markham, the Explorer,
Who was Burned to Death.

London, March 2T.-Sir Clements
the explorer. who was burn
cd to death in his home recently in a
fire supposedly due to his habit Of
reading in bed by candle Light, will be
remembered as the man who made
quinine cheap.
During an exploration OF Peru and
the unknown forests Of the eastern
Andes, his attention was attracted to
the cultivation OF the cinchona or qui-
nine tree. on his return to England he
was appointed a member of the board
OF control that governed India and
then pressed the imortance OF intro
ducinE the cinchona tree to India both
10 reduce the price and to give the
natives an opportunity OF using IL in
the maiarious district.
In 1850. the date Sir Clements went
to Peru TO procure trees, quinine was
worth $3.50 an ounce in London and
s. an ounce in Calcutta But his pro-
posals were treated with cold scorn
by the wise men OF England, even in
Guiding Huxley. None the less, he
took his cinchona trees TO India and
established their cultivation. which
brought down the price OF quinine &C
% cents an ounce in London and two
cents in India Out OF his industry
Sir Clements personally derived abb
sOlutely no profit
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
ENTERS SUIT FOR
PAYMENT OF NOTE
ArdeIia Maynard Claims Possession Of
Mortgased Property.

Anna F. Duffy of New York. Eugene
Maynard and Nellie Thayer. both Of
Lebanon. have been made the defend
ents in civil action brought by Ar
della Maynard of Quebec, Canada
The complaint alleges that on Nov.
S. 1906, Anna F.. Duff owed the plain
tiff $3.50, as evidenced by a promissory
note OF that date, payable to the plain
tin on demand, with interest ut 5 per
cent On Nov. s. 1906, she mortEaEed
a parcel OF land in Lebanon to the
plaintiff to secure the note. The note
is still owned by tine plaintiff and Is
due and wholly unpaid.
Anna +. Duffy, Eugene Maynard and
Nellie Thayer are now in possession OF
the said real estate. the last two per-
sons claiming an interest in the land.
The plaintiff asks n foreclosure Of
The mortgage and possession OF the
mortgaged real estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
PERSONALS

Mrs. W. Il. Grant Of Norwich II the
guest Of Mira. John Grant OF Westerly.
Mr.. ana Mira. James D. Saunders Of
Norwich have been visitors In West
erly.
Mrs. Hdw. Carroll Of Central avenue
has entered Backus hospital for treat
ment.
Mrs. Eric -Degancac of Summit street
has entered BacA1s hospital for surgt.
cal treatment.
Rev. George G. Scrivener OF Norwich
officiated at the funeral Of Rev. ]. T.
Docking IN Westerly Monday.
RoIiin c. Jones Of Broad street is
recovering after serious illness which
began with an attack Of grip.
Miss Jennie Stanton of Westerly il
spending the spring vacation with rel
atives and friends in Norwich.
James L. Crawford of the George w
Kes Co. is able to take short automo-
bile outings daily after a severe ILL.,
ness with grip.
Fred Clark OF Boston, formerly OF
Norwich, is in town for a weeks visit.
Mr. Clark is travelling for the Ameri-
can Strawboard company.
W. R. Balcom has returned to hie
duties with the Southern New Eng
land Telephone company, after q
weeks illness Of the grip.
A former general secretary Of the
Norwich Y. N. c. A, Rev. c.. K F1an-
ders, is now pastor of the Cantca
Baptist church. Collinsville.
Mrs. Lawrence Hampston returned
Monday to Stafford Springs after sew.
| eral weeks visit with her sister, Mrs
Henry Butler of Lafayette street.
In descending a flight Of stairs a
the store last week, A. T. Utley made
aamisstep, resulting in a strained liga
ment, so that he is compelled to us,
| crutches for a short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
COAST DEFENsEs
TO BE TESTED.
Summer Months VIII See Mimic War
ManeuuVers at the Island Forts.


The coast defenses of Long Island
sound, which include Forts Wright,
Terry and Niche, are to be tested
this summer in a series of mimic
war maneuvers, according to orders
received at Newport. The forts will
be called upon to meet an attack by
a fleet of todpedo boat destroyers and
mine planters representing an enemy.
The test in this district will be held
from Aug. Ii to 20. Coast artillery
men will be transferred here from
forts at New Bedford and Narragan-
sett bay to participate in the maneou-
vers. Eastern New York defenses
will be tried out from July "a to
20 and Boston harbor will be the
scene of attack from Aug. to 10.
In mapping out the places for
mimic maneuvers this summer It is
stated officially that there is to be
continuation of joint work between
the navy and coast artillery, whereby
the former will send destroyers to act
as fleets attacking the various forts
Usually the department has conduct
ed this drill by use of mine layers
and quartermaster department boats,
but the navy found II possible to rem
der needed assistance last year and
large fleets were gathered by the navy
and army craft working together. The
main location last summer was around
Massachusetts, bay, while this year
the approaches to New York and Long
Island sound are to figure promin-
emily.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
DECISION AGAINST PEABODY.
Justice Dimmock Decided in Favor Of
Town of Waterford.

Justice Of the Peace Oscar Dimmock
of Waterford handed down a decision
for the town of Waterford for SO in
the case against George w. Peabody,
an assessor of the town, Thursday
night. The town recently sued Peabody
to recover $50 which it claimed Pea
body collected under false pretenses
for services which he never rendered.
The case was tried before Justice of
the Peace Dimmock last Saturday.
Friday the defendant through his
attorneys flied q notice of intention to
take an appeal from the decision of the
Justice of the peace.
Recently Peabody presented a bill
to the town for $40 for "A days SER
vice at $3.50 as provided by statute
The town alleged that ne only actually
worked "a days and that ne rendered
an Illegal bill for services,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Dedication of Rev. John NeaIe's
Church June 19.

The Meriden Record of Saturday
said: Although work on the affairs at
st. Roses church is not entirely COM
pleted the date for the dedication has
been set for the afternoon of June Is
at $50 o'clock. In addition to being
present at the dedication exercises,
Bishop John Milan Of Hartford will
administer confirmation to the chill
drsn Of st. Roses parish at that hour.
In the evening at 7.30 O'Clock, he will
administer confirmation at st. Jo-
seph's.
The affair will mark the completion
Of an era Of great accomplishments
for Rev. DR.. John Neale, who is re-
sponstble for the great change in the
now beautiful church. New confess
EtonaIs and an altar rail Of remarka-
Bile design are among the beautiful
features Of the church.
Father Neale was formerly stationed
In Norwich and later in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
PETERSONS OINTMENT
BEST FOR ECZEMA
Know It's the Best Remedy in the
World for Eczema, Salt Rheum,
Old Sores ard Piles.

Live and let live is my motto" says
Peterson. Druggists all over Amer
lea sell PETERSON'S OINTMENT for
% cents a large box and ] say to
these druggists. II anyone buys my
ointment for any Of the diseases or
ailments for which recommend IL
and are not benefited give them their
money back"
1--WE got n safe fun OF thankful let
ters testifying to the mighty healing
power OF Peterson's Ointment Tor old
and running sores. eczema, salt rheum,
ulcers, sore nipples, broken breast,
itching scalp and skin. blind. bleeding
and itching piles"
y used Peterson's Ointment about
two years ago. II healed up g run
ming sore on my leg."-J. A Southern,
Hamilton, Ont
"Peterson's Ointment Is very success
full in treatment OF salt Rheum.r-B.
whaley. Emporium, Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
MISS HELEN CLARK AT
SLATER HALL TONIGHT.
Well Known New York Mezzo Sopra-
no Will Give Private Hearing.

Miss Helen Clark. a we'll known
meZZo soprano OF New York, will DO
heard this evening az Slater Memorial
hall in a private hearing IN which she
viii be assisted by Arthur Walsh, vi
olinist.
music lovers have received cards OF
introduction to this hearing at which
Miss Clark and Mr.. Walsh viii pres
ent the same programme OF modern
music that has created so much in
terest in a number of New Enkland
cities and which Is said to be decid-
edly unique because Miss Clark ac-
complishes something which is en-
tirely new in music when she sings
q duet with herself.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
L. o. SMITH PRESIDED
AT Executive MEETING.
State Conference on Charities and
Cerrsatlens Planning Conference
Programmes.

l. o. Smith OF this city. president OF
the Connecticut state conference OF
charities and corrections. presided At
q meeting o. the executive committee
in New Haven Monday. Tho meeting
was held at tho Hotel Garde ut 1890.
General Secretary Lynde OF the assoc
ciated charities IS secretary OF the
state body.
Among the matters considered at
the meeting, which Is the last before
the conference in Norwich next month,
we're the reports OF chairnen OF vari-
Gus committees for assistance and ad-
vice in framing their programmes and
the appointment OF a nominating com
mittee for the presentation OF names o.
officers and executive committee FOR
NEXT year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Moving Picture.

The Winsome Winning Winners
Musical company, which played at the
Auditorium only a month ago, has re-
turned and will be here for the re-
mainder of the week. On Monday
good sized audiences attended all per-
formances. Bob Alexander and Joe
Taylor, two clever comedians, head the
cast and there is a fine looking cho-
rus with the company. Miss Pauline
Frederick appeared Monday in the
feature moving picture, Bella Donna,
a tale of an adventures who poisons
herself
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
FIVE THOUSAND CORPORATIONS
TO MAKE RETURNS.
State Tax Provides Severe Penalty for
Delinquent Companies.

OF 1900 corporations to which the
statute passed by the 1915 legislature
regarding the taxation of miscellane-
Gus corporations applies, only about
$500 have made the required returns
to the state tax commissioner. The
time for making these returns expires
April l, and if any corporation fails
to make such return on or before that
date the law requires the state tax
commissioner to make such returns
according to the best information OBJ
tainable and, as a penalty for the cor
poration failing to make the returns
required by law or to verify the same,
add so per cent. to the tax, or 100 per
centum in the case of a fraudulent re-
turn or valuation. The amount added
in these cases is to be collected in the
same manner as the tax.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Addressed saIesmanship Class.

A. z. Schevenell, eastern Connecti-
out manager of the National Life In
surance Company of Vermont, ad-
dressed the craftsmanship class con-
Quoted at the Y. NJ. c, A. Monday ev-
ening. Mr.. Schevenell gave a very
interesting and instructive address
and was introduced by l. NJ. Gran
dali, teacher OF the class. Following
the address. the members gave the
speaker a rising vote of thanks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Waterford Gets School Check.

The town OF Waterford Monday re-
ceived a chccl. for S1.7OU from the
state treasurer that being the amount
Of state aid for schools as based on
the last enumeration The check was
due March I, but had been held up
by the state treasurer owing to a con-
troversy between the state highway
department and the town. First Sc
lectman Gurdon 5. Allyn said yester-
day morning that the latter disagree
ment involved a matter of $50 and had
not as yet been settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
pemeera,ie State cenvsntIon.

The Democratic state convention will
be held in New Haven in Music hall.
on May 9 and 10. The official call was
sent out on Monday by Secretary p.
Il. O'Sullivan Of the state central COM
mittee. The convention Will choose IL
delegates TO the national convention
and II alternates-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
An Ideal Spring Laxative.

A good and time tried remedy Is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. The FIRST dose
viii move the sluggish bowels. stlmu-
late the liver and clear the systam Of
waste and blood impurities. You owe
IL TO yourself to clear the system OF
body poisons. accumulated during the
winter DR.. Kings New Life Pills
win do II. 25c at your Druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
More Pay for Trolley Section Men.

Superintendent L. G. Rudd of the
Saybrook line, gave the section men
Electric Railway. a big surprise Sat
nrday, informing them that commence
Ing Monday their pay would be in
creased to twenty cents \ per hour.
which means 81 per day instead of
the present rate, $1T5, and time and
ready received the raise
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
PAT MORAN. Manager
Philadelphia National League Cham
pions, Praises
ALIENS EOOT-EASE

st. Petersburg, Fla, March .. 1916.
Mr.. Allen 8. Oimsted. lie Roy. y. Y:
Dear Sir-Your packages OF Aliens
Foot Ease received. and IL did not take
my boys long to take them all away.
All speak fine for Foot-Ease and you
may refer to my club II you care to.
Thanking you very kindly. Very truly
yours. PAT MORAN.
Manager Philadelphia National League
Ball Club.
Shaken into the shoes and used in the
foot-bath, Aliens Foot-Eass removes
the aches and soreness that come TO the
feet with spring days and activity
Sold by drug and department stores
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Chosen Member of Bond Fifteen.

Mrs. Nelson NJ. Keeney OF West street.
has been chosen a member Of the
Bond Fifteen of Amherst college. This
honor is conferred upon the Is mem
bers of the senior class maintaining
the highest average during the four
years course.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
One Recruit Passed TEST,

Major w. A. Mercer, retired, the re-
cruiting officer for the United States
army, Is settled In his new Office in the
Goldsmith building, New London, and
although he has been there but a few
days has already had five applicants
for enlistment. of-these. only one WAS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Norwich Pastor at vesper Service.

at the Connecticut College for Women
was directed by Rev. George Henry
Strouse, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, OF Norwich. who preached on
The Ethical Elements in LIES Prepa-
ration. The musical programme was
furnished by the College Glee club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Incidents In Society

Oliver L. Johnson has returned from
a trip to California.
Miss Annie Ruggles is in New York
to spend several weeks.
Miss Anna L. Ely of Washington
street is visiting relatives in Newport
r. l.
Miss Carol Clapp OF Portland. Me-
is the guest Of her cousin, Miss Nancy
Bigelow.
Miss Frances r. Whitney OF Natick,
Mass. Is at her home in Norwich for
the spring vacation.
Miss Matilda Randall has returned
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard
l.. Parker OF Brookline, Mass.
Miss Florence Williams OF Miss Por-
ter's school, Pennington, IS at her
home in Yantic during the spring vaca-
ton.
F. Russell Smith and his roommate
Harold Scott. of Brown university
spent the week end at Mr.. Smiths
home on Washington street
Rev. William NJ. Zumbro leaves town
this week TO visit his college in lowe
and his parents in California before
sailing for India Mrs. Zumbro and
children will leave about the first OF
May.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
10 sinn in christ Church.

William Stinson has resigned his
position in the choir at Trinity Epis-
cOpal church and will sing in Christ
Church choir.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Discharged from Hospital.

Luciep Sheffield of Saybrook Point
and John Garvey of Groton, surgical
patients, and John McKendrick of
Mystic, a medical patient, have been
discharged from the Lawrence hoepi-
tal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28

garian war orphans" Up TO the beg
ginning OF 1916 was $500
The ministry OF the interior has ap-
pelled to the local authorities to ap-
point special commissions TO super
wise the bringing-up OF these war or
phRns and exercise control over their
guardians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28

3s,4o1 Hungarian War Orphans.
Budapest, Feb. 2T.-An Official re-
port states that the number OF Hun
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
OBITUARY..
BENJAMIN {. Starr.

Benjamin F. Starr of No. Il Ash
croft road, New London, died at Me-
mortal hospital Saturday evening,
where he had been under treatment
several weeks. He was rs years of
age and is survived by one daughter,
Miss Emma Starr. He was employed
many years as a carriage maker by
the late Samuel Dudley.
Mr.. Starr was taken i'll several
months ago while visiting with his
daughters at Willimantic and was ad-
n1itted to hospital there. While I'M
der treatment, his eldest daughter,
Mrs. Annie Starr Adams died. AS
soon as advisable after the death of
his daughter, Mr.. Starr was brought
to the New London institution, where
he fingered until Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28
Thomas Magic.

Thomas Maggie died Sunday at the
home of his son, David Maggie of No.
So Cutler street, New London. Mr.
Maggie was rs years of age. Besides
his son David, he is survived by Rich
ard of New London and Thomas of
Willimantic. and two daughters, Mrs.
James Perkins of New London and
Mrs. William Chappell of North
Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28

After completing her work of or
ganizing Bands of Mercy among the
Norwich school children, Miss Bessie
L. Taft, of Hartford, will go to Put
nam for similar work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28

Hotels and restaurants are prepar-
Ing for busy week, because of the
numbers of ministers and others who
will be in Norwich to attend the Me-
thodist conference
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-28

Three children committed from
Stoningtou last week makes total
of 8S-S6 girls and 43 boys-at the
County Home. Just now 81 of the
| children have chicken pox.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

this relieves tho atrain on lgamcnts, natural
expansion takee place without undue effect
npon tho nerves. And az the time APP
rroathes, The mind Inns conc through q Pc
Rod Of repoao. OF gentle expectancy. and
This has m unqueHii1ned influence upon tho
future cldld. 1hat this IL true ID evidenced
by tn. fact that ihrco generations Of mothers
have used and recommended Mothers
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bottle OF this splendid remedy. lilo will get
It for you. And then write to Bradaeld Reg
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for most Interesting book Of information
10 prospective mothers. II Is mailed free.
Write today. II is book you will enjoy.
II 10 rcpiete with Important and timely up
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df new baby, the law Of contiguity, hIst
pulsatIons. predatory uneasincss, a maternity
chart, diet Hist and many other subjects
briefly told but of value 10 nil women and
particularly so 10 one who IL TO become =
mother. II 10 mailed free to all who write
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
TWIN BROTHEF;S ARE
HELD FOR R0BBERlES

Guy and Delbert Huffman, twin
brothers, and prisoners in the county
Jail at Phillipri charged with burg.
larry. II Is believed that their arrest
will solve the mystery OF numerous
robberies in this section. t has been
impossible to fasten the crime on
either OF the young men heretofore.
because they look so much alike.
When the arrests were made 1t was
easy to prove nm allbi The author
tiles say the twins worked clever
scheme, one of them doing the rob
bling while the other made himself
conspicuous in some public place to
provide an alibi
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
ONE SPOONFUL GIVES
ASTONISHING RESULTS

Martinsburg residents are astoniah.
I'd at the QUICK results from the
simple mixture of bueSthorn bark.
glycerine. etc, known as Adler.ika.
This remedy acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowel and is SO THOROUGH u
bowel cleanser that it is used success
fully in appendicitis ONE SPOON
Full of Adleri-ka relieves almost
Any CASE Of constipation, sour or
gassy stomach ONE MINUTE after
you take it the gases rumble and
pass out
THE LEAP.WoRTHING. Ltd, 1876
North Queen Street It
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
BASE BALL GOSSIP
or THE BLUE RIDGE
Notes of Interest of Players and
Other Matters.

Our old friend Bert Weeden 1--WE
first heard of him about week ago
and never saw him. but sort OF like
what we've heard) writes letter to
the Hagerstown Herald man, in
which he says he is not claiming the
pennant, but that he proposes to
make his own team and the other
lunches in the league hustle for ey-
cry game. Tie also tells something
about the players he viii bring with
him to Ilagerstown. and, judging
from his opinion. they must be some
players.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
SENATOR DAVIS Is
VERY MUCH IMPROVED

That former United states Sena-
tor denry G. Davis Is rapidly improv.
ing from his recent attack or grip
at his Washington homo was the
statement made In Ellsins by Or. w.
wv. Golden, his physician, who Is
keeping in touch with West Virgin
las grand old man, Senator Davis is
rs years old.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
THE IRISH IMMIGRANT

United States bureau or immigra-
Ton reveals interesting facts about
the first people to migrate to our
shores in largo numbers. Read this
story In the Washington Sunday
star March IL.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
4 FORMER RESIDENT

Mr.. A. l. Baseaut and son, are
spending the day with Mr. and Mrs
Ray Caldwell Mr. Bageant formerly
worked for F A Minor. He was III
With tho fever for quite a while and
IS now spending some time with bis
father, Mr. D. ". Bageant, near
Winchester.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
M0N0MGALlA DIST.
TO VOTE ON BONDS

The Monongalia county court ia ar
ranging to call special election In
Grant district for the purpose OF de-
e.ding on the issuance Of 100000 in
bonds for the construction of brick
roads. The action was taken OF Ave
petitions signed by more than 200
t.atara
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
FIRST MEETING OF
DIRECTORS TONIGHT
tCoatinusa rr0rn pase One,

string of boys and young men COM
ing and going last night and all are
gratihed that things have taken such
decided change and that still more
improvements are to be made The
boys department is being given a
coat of paint, and win soon be in
readiness for them. Como spend
your evenings at the Y. NJ. c. A.
among congenial companions.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

pllshment.. And II
there Is anything, no
matter how almple,
how apparently trivial
II may seem, II II can
aid, help, assist or In
any why comfort the
expce'ant mother. II Is
n blessing. And such
Is n remedy called
"Moiher'a Frie nd"
You apply II over the
stomach muscles. II IA
gently rubbed on the
surface. and makes
tho fntterlau In nj
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

The gathering Of the High School
students in a body at the last night
helped to enliven things about the
building. The students gathered to
give encouragement to tho basket ball
squad. which left today for puckhan.
non to take part in the state meet
Songs were sung. cheers given,
speeches made, and a good time in
general enjoyed The boys left with
happy thoughts of their alma mater
and are sure to give n good account
of themselves.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
OUT OF The RACE.

When one wakes with stiff back,
pains In muscles, aches In joints, or
rheumatic twnges, he cannot do his
best. If you feel out OF the race,
tired, languid. or have symptoms OF
kidney trouble, act promptly. Foley
Kidney pills help the kidneys get rid
of poisonous waste matter that causes
trouble. Sold Everywhere I'm