Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16


 which owns the Westerly Light and Power company, and it's subsidiary, the Mystic Light company, at a meeting of the directors Tuesday afternoon voted new capital issue of $1, COG. 900 in stock. It will be of 10000 shares, par value $50, and dated Jan. 2, 1917, and is offere dto stockholders Of rec- ord Nov. 25, 1916. for subscriptions at par, in the ratio of one share for every seven and one-hslf old shares.
 The stockholders in annual meeting last February authorized the directors to issue, at discretion. the whole or any part of $1,50e,0 new stock OF de- the shareholders whose names are on the books Nov 25, ard valuable rights will accrue to the present shares.
 The Narragansett Lighting con1pa- ny's present capitalization is 7,500,- 900, the last increase having been ef- fected by the maturity of $1,000,0o0 convertible debentures, for which stock was given last July. This new issue will increase the capital stock to $8,- 500, GOO, and the directors still have authority to issue the remaining S500, GOO, shares or dehentures, provided for by the action of the stockholders.
 Seven of the fourteen applicants for admission to the bar, to practice law
 in Rhode Island, have passed the re- quired examination, and among them John Ferguson, IT,, of Westerly, a brother of pr. Alexander Ferguson and of Policeman Donald Ferguson. He was graduated from Westerly High school in 1901, was admitted to the New York state bar and practiced in New York city. He returned to his home town over a year ago, and after being here the time prescribed by law he applied for admission to the bar in h +oA4 6ol law outside the state for ten years, it became necessary for him to take the examination before the state board of bar examiners. The other successful applicants are Cornelius c. Moore of Newport, William W. Blodgett of Paw tucket, James A. Tillinghast, Lester s. Walling, Ira Marcus of Providence and Francis B. Condon of Central Falls.
 The democrats of Pawcatuck and Westerly united in a political parade Wednesday night, ard it was the largest and most enthusiastic demon stration of the kind held in the twin men in line, and the parade was through the principal streets to the music of the Westerly band and Teren- SaS Italian bard. At the conclusion of the parade there was a Wilson ratifi- cation meeting in front of the. Com H.. .L mad presiding, and making the opening speech from the balcony. The other speakers were former Mayor Edward M. Sullivan of Cranston and the de- feated candidate for attorney general on the democratic ticket, and Hon. Stephen J. Casey of Richmond, state senator elect. They told of the accom- of the democratic party in retrospect and prospect, and s1l points in the speeches were applaudsd by the assembled democrats As a whole it was commendable democratic demon stration and was much larger than expected for the republican villages of Pawcatuck and Westerly.
 There was theft in the pool room on the bridge after closing time Tues day night. and cash and jewelry valued at less than $50 was taken. It is be- lieved that the thief is a young stran- ger who was in the pool room up to few minutes before the place was closed: There are two entrances to the pool room, one Of the doors lead ing to the hallway being secured by a hook ana te other by lock and key. It is figured that after the proprietor placed the hook in place to secure the door that the young chap released the hook, went out of the place by the main door and secreted himself in the hallway CT toilet; that after the build ing was vacated he entered the pool room through the unsecured side door way and committed the theft. A good description of the young suspect has been given to the village police.
 utilized as variety store and located in the front yard of Cesare La Pietro, at 19 Pleasant street, was the cause of the fire alarm sent i'll from box 63 just before 1 o'clock Wednesday, morning. The fire started in . basket of rub Dish from some unknown origin and the damage will not exceed s10. The three amotor-drawn apparatus respond ed and make quick starts and speedy runs. It was the first response of the new Alert Hook and Ladder truck to a fire alarm.
 The awards in The School Arts Guild, in the latest contest, have been announced, and these pupils of West eriy schools are among the tlilrd prize winners: Allen Burkhardt. and Henry Richards. Included in the winners of fourth prizes are Lena DePerry, Doug lass Clark, Evelyn Bliven and Stella Heinrich. Honorable mention Is given Frank Robertson, Selena G. Veal, Louis Lackapelle, Charles Acolina. Doris Clark, Vera Comoli, Clifton Woodnaan- see, E. Louise Krebbs, Ella Frances Bray, Ella Maggs, Edward Spargo and Adam Feraro of Westerly. The first prize went to Gladys Nelson of Dia- mond Springs Cal, and second prizes to Louise Lockwood of Placeryille. Cal. Beatrice M. Polhemus of East Orange, N. J., Nettie Glass and Sol Fisher of Baltimore, Md, ana Elizabeth. Mo Quarry of Pueblo Col.
 Local Laconics.