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Evening star., 1916-08-21
STRICKEN DEAD IN CHURCH.
Brain Paralysis Fatal to DR.. Edward
Kershner IT. s. N. Retired.

HAGERSTOWN. Md. August 21.-
While instructing a Sunday school
class at Zion Reformed Church yester-
day DR.. Edward Kershner. U. S. NJ
retired. was stricken with paralysis OF
the brain and died in ten minutes.
DIR. Kershner was a graduate or the
University of New York, 1861 he
/, entered the navy as assistant surgeon.
He was serving on the sloop OF war
mberland when that vessel was sunk
by the Merrimac in Hampton roads In
1862. When the Cumberland sank the
doctor went down with her. but was
rescued He carried to the War De-
partment the first news of the naval
action. He was on the old Ironsides
in the first attack on Charleston.
In 1890 DIR. Kershner was made
medical inspector. He was retired
with the rank of commander.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
FATALITIES INCREASE
Center Of Epidemic Shifts From
Brooklyn to -Situa-
tion in Massachusetts,.

NEW YORK, August 21-The center of
the epidemic of infantile paralysis shifted
today from Brooklyn to Manhattan, and
there were more deaths and new cases in
the latter borough than at any time since
the inception OF the disease. The health
departments bulletin today showed a de-
crease IN new cases and an increase in
fatalities over yesterday. During the
twenty-four hours preceding 10 am. the
plague killed thirty-three children and
ninety-two new cases were reported, as
compared with 1oS new cases and twenty
deaths yesterday. In Manhattan alone
there were seventeen deaths and thirty
two new cases.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
WORLDS PETROLEUM OUTPUT.
Figures for 1915 Greatest in History
of the Industry,

The worlds production of crude pe-
troleum in 1s15-426.Ss2.e73 barrels
was the greatest in the history of the
industry. Figures of the geological
survey today show that the output was
greater by 2s,1s4.307 barrels than the
previous record in 1914.
The bulk Of the increase in output
in 1915 came from the United States
and Mexico, though Russia. Argentina
and Japan recorded significant gains.
The United States led in production
with 2s1,104.104 barrels; Russia came
second, with 6s.54S,062 barrels, and
Mexico third, with 32.s10,50s barrels.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
ALLEGED BID FOR LAND
UNDER INVESTIGATION
Report That Spauiard Is Seeking
Concession in Panama for Japa-
nese Government.

Investigation Of reports from Panama
that 8 sixty-thousand-acre land con-
cession at the Atlantic end of the canal
is being sought by a Spaniard named
Fernandez. presumably for Japanese
interests, was ordered today by Secre-
tary Lansing. Mr.. Lansing refused to
discuss the report in detail but it was
considered significant that the depart
ment should announce its action.
Obtains Ofacial Attention.
Rumors Of a similar nature have been
common ever since the canal was well
under way. but It was not until several
months ago that they reached q well
defined outline. At that time it was
commonly believed in diplomatic circles
that private japanese shipping inter
ests were seeking land through Span
ish Intermediates to establish a base
Tor storing coal at lower rates than
could be had from the American gov
ernment monopoly base. So far as
known nothing definite came of that
plan.
Substance Of Reports.
The present reports are that Fernan-
dez. Havana agent for japanese inter-
ests, secured a xty-thousand-a acre
Land concession through the activity
OF Ramon Valdes. whose recent election
to the presidency Of Panama may pos
sibly be disputed by the United States
because of alleged frauds and coercion.
Admiral ConcaS of the Spanish navy
selected by the Panama government as
umpire to settle the dispute with the
United States over the purchase price OF
canal property. is alleged to have given
very valuable information about the canal
property, Is alleged to have given very
valuable Information about the canal
itself.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
ACCUSED OF THREATS.
Baltimore Man Said to Have Writ.
ten Post Card to President Wilson.

BALTIMORE. August 21.-On the
charge Of sending a threatening post
Jones, sixtyfive years old, q tobacco
salesman, who also claims to be a
marine draughtsman, was arrested at
his home here yesterday by postal au-
thorities and held for a hearing.
The postal In question never reached
the President and read: "If you do
not answer my letter you will regret
it," 1t Is alleged that Jones wrote to
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and to
the President frequently claiming the
credit for naval inventions.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
CHARLES G.. DU FIEF DEAD.
Was a Lifelong Resident of Mont
gomery County, Md.

Charles G. Du Fief lifelong resident
Of Montgomery county, Nd. died yes
terday, at his home at Travillah, from
heart failure. He was sixty one years
old. Funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed.
Mr. Du Fief, who was the son of John
L. Du Fief, leaves two sons. Lawrence
Du Fief of Odessa, Mich, and Howard
Du Fief of Winnipeg, Canada: a broth
er. Louis B. Du Fief. of Washington,
and three sisters, Mrs. w. S. Magruder
and Mrs. Charles c. Pearce, also of
Washington. and Mrs. Nettie Carlyle
of Beau, Nd.
Evening star., 1916-08-21

President Carvajal, 1t Is understood. will
accept the plan and recognition Of his
government will follow.
Meanwhile payments of customs funds
to the provisional government by the
American collectors have been suspended
Customs receipts under American super
vision have been increasing at a great
rate, while internal revenue collections by
the Dominicans themselves have fallen OF
alarmingly.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
Checked in Massachusetts,.

BOSTON. August 21-Spread of infan-
tile paralysis in this state, developing
gradually for several weeks. has been
checked temporarily. at least, according
to reports received by the state depart
ment OF health today. Only ten cases
were discovered within the last forty
eight hours, officials said, although daily
reports recently have exceeded that num-
Der. Further preventive regulations, the
outgrowth of the conference in WASH
tngton on the subject last week, were
being considered today.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
To Plan for Field Day.

There will be a meeting tomorrow
morning at the home of Mrs. Menoher.
wife of Col Menoher. United States
Field Artillery. in the post at Fort
Myer. to discuss plans for the field day
and tea dansant to be given next Sat
urday in an effort to raise funds for
the relief of families Of the District
militia now serving the United States.
Those who will attend the confer
ence are Mrs. Harvey. wife of Cen
Harvey; Mrs. Young. wife of Col.
Young, commanding the Sd Infantry;
Mrs Stephan. wife of Col Stephan, 80
Infantry, and Chaplain A. l. Smith. Sd
Infantry.
Just as soon as units of troops at
Camp Ordway are ready-that Is, at
minimum strength and reasonably
equipped for the field-they will be re-
ported to the eastern department, ac-
cording to Capt Horace P. Hobbs, the
United States mustering officer. Nc
one unit will be held for the other. II
the troop of cavalry or the field artil-
lery should meet the requirements they
will be reported, and will not be held
for the infantry.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
1st and Sd BattaIlons at Camp
0rdway Take Up Offensive
Against I'd Battalion.
CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY
SECTIONS GIVEN DRILLS
Plans for Field Day to Be Discussed
Tomorrow-Cavalry Equip
ment Due.

In the direction Of Alexandria this
morning the infantry at Camp Ordway
went out in heavy marching order. which
means they carried their blanket rolls and
packs. All of the troops have not yet
received the new packs.
The I'd Battalion. Maj. McCathran, took
up defensive, while the 1st Battalion,
Maj. Hodgson, and the Sd Battalion. Maj.
Summers, formed the attacking force All
morning the troops. still carrying their
heavy packs. fought through the woods
and underbrush. all the while trying to
keep under cover. Just before recall was
sounded a contact was effected. and the
men began pumping away at each other
with blank cartridges
The cavalry troop. which is making
great headway in its riding drills, went
through close order drill on the Fort
Myer parade ground, and section OF the
battery of field artillery was sent out for
mounted drill. while the remainder went
through standing gun drill in battery
park. where the men were taught to set
sights and fire the big guns.
Most of the troops were out Of camp
yesterday. and there were comparatively
few visitors.
Evening star., 1916-08-21
Senate inquiries About Rublee.

The Senate today adopted Senator
Gallinger's resolution calling upon the
chairman of the federal trade commits
sion for an immediate explanation OF
authority for retaining George Rublee
Of New Hampshire as a member of the
commission without compensation. his
nomination having been rejected by
the Senate after a controversy extend
ing over more than year
Evening star., 1916-08-21
TO EXTEND q. s. SUPERVISION,
Dominican Internal Revenue, a.
Well a. Customs, in American Hands

American supervision Of Dominican
finances soon II to be extended to internal
revenue rs well as customs receipts A
budget system also is to be arranged
Evening star., 1916-08-21

John Farley. who drove Abraham
Lincoln to the train at Springfield. ILL.,.
the night he left there for Washington
to assume his duties as President, has
died, aged seventy-nine years.
Evening star., 1916-08-21

SHERLOCK. On Monday morning, Au-
gust 81, 1916. at George Washington
University Hospital, Miss RACHEL s.
SHERLOCK.
Funeral from Birch's funeral parlors,
3034 NJ street northwest, Wednesday,
August %, at pm. Relatives and
friends invited. 22s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
Clear, Peachy Skin Awaits Anyone Who
 Drinks Hot Water
Says an Inside bath, before break, fast helps us look and feel clean, sweet, fresh.

Sparkling and vivacious - merry,
 bright, salert--a good, clear skin and a
 natural rosy, healthy complexion are
 assured only by pure blood. If only
 every man and woman could be ir-
 duced to adopt the morning inside
 bath, what a gratifying change would
 take place. Instead of the thousands of sickly, anaemic looking men,
 women and girls, with pasty or muddy
 of nerve wrecks." "rundowns.1 Ebrain
 fags'' and pessimists we should <see a virile, optimistic throng of rosy
 checked people everywhere.
 An inside bath is had by drinking each morning, before breakfast, a glass of real hot water with a tea
 spoonful of limestone phosphate in it to wash from the stomach, liver, kid neys and ten yards of bowels the pre- vious days indigesttb1e waste, sour lamentations and poisons, thus cleansing, sweetening and freshening the entire alinentary canal before putting more food into the stomach. Those subject to sick headache, fil- fousness, nasty breath, rheumatism, colds; and particularly those who have a pallid, sal1ow complexion and who
 are constipated very often, are urged l to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store which will cost but a trif1e. but is sufficient able change in both health and appear ance, awaiting those who practice in- ternal sanitation. We must remem- Der that inside cleanliness Is more inn 1 portant than outside, because the skin does not absorb impurities to con- taminate the blood while the pores in the thirty feet of bowels do.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
WILL OBSERVE THEIR
 57TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Captain and Mrs. John E. Woodward Were Married in Preston by Rev. Benjamin Whittemore.

Today (Tuesday) Captain and Mrs John E. Woodward of New London formerly of this city and Preston, will observe the 57th anniversary of their marriage. They were married in Preston by the Rev. Benjamin Whit temore and at the time Captain Wood wrad was chief clerk in the store ot Norton Converse & Co.,, on Wate, street, the largest wholesale grocers cotton and woolen dealers in Eastern Connecticut. Afterwards the firm be- came Norton Bros.
 g Mrs. Woodward was formerly Miss Armada Spalding and has been an in valid for the past eight years, having been hurt in an accident.
 They had three children, William Ernest, who died on August IS, 1861; Jessie May, who died Dec. 2. 1868 an6 Walter Webb, with whom they reside at 4S9 Williams street, New London.
 MT. Woodward went to the Civil War as lieutenant in Company F that was recruited by the late Col. Peale He came home as captain of the com papy. For years Captain Woodward twas a popular clerk on the Norwich line of steamers and afterwards was employed in the office of the U. S. Fin ishing company. He says he is able te answer the call for rations each day and gets about among his New Londor friends when the weather is right. He still has a liking for Norwich and thu bridge district of Preston and is al ways ready to greet his friends from the Rose of New England when ht discovers them in the city by the sea
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26

Military Tax Summary.
LOCAL BARRIERS FORCED
 TO RAISE PRICES
Slaves Will be Fifteen Gents Straight
 After Middle Of Next Month.

Owing to the increase in prices of materials such as soaps, perfumes raZors, straps and labor, the local union barber ships, about 40 in all Of this city have adopted a, new scale of prices to go into effect October 9th.
 The boss barbers with Walter D. Abendroth acting as chairman met in Carpenters hall and adopted the fol- lowing price list: Shave 15 cents straight, hair cut 25 cents; short pompadour 35 cents; singe 25 cents; shampoo 25 cents and up; scalp mas sage 25 cents; sea foam 25 cents; face massage 25 cents; tonies 10 cents and up; neck massage 15 cents; whisl1ers trim 15 cents; shave and hair cut out side $1.00 with carfare; hair cut out side 75 cents and carfare; shave out side 50 cents and carfare; razors sharpened 20 cents.
 The journeymen at meeting held Monday night in the anti-room of Carpenters hall sanctioned the prices adopted by the boss barbers. Presi- dent McNulty presiding. Cigars were passed at the end of the business ses- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
Cocoanut Oil Makes
 A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash it with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much allzah This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful. Just plain mulsified cocoanut oil (which is pure and en- tirely greaseless), is much better than the most expensive soap or anything this can't possibly injure the hair.
 Simply moisten your hair with water and rub it in. One or two teaspoon creamy father, and cIeanses the hair and scalp thoroughly. The father rinses out easily and removes every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and ex- cessive oil. The hair dries ouickiv and evenly, and 1t leaves it fine and silky bright, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get mulsif1ed cocoanut oil at most any drug store It is very cheap, and few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
Northern Democrats Are Fair,
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Eight Were Signed Monday by Com
 missioner Donohue.

On Monday eight compensation agreements were signed by Conpen- sation Commissioner James J. Dono- hue. The agreements follow:
 Hollnook, Cabot and Rollins, Corp New London, and Compricimi Guisep- pc. He was injured August and the award was $10 weekly, from August 16.
 John Woodmansee, Norwich, and Henry Huot. Norwich. Date of in- jury, September s. Award, s6.50 week ly from September 19.
 New London Ship and Engine Co., Groton .and L. Cuneo, New London Date of injury. August 2s. Award S7.10 weekly from September
 New London Ship and Engine Co., .Groton. and O. E. Rielly, Westerly, R I. Date of injury. August IS. and award, $10 weekly. from August 2s.
 T. A. Scott Co.,. Inc. New London and c. Sullivan. New London. Date of injury. August 22 and award, $7,5o weekly, from September 2.
 T. A. Scott Co.,. of New London, and George Norman. Groton. Date of in- jury, August 17th, and award, SIC weekly from August 2s. : Rossie Velvet Go. Mystic, and Jo- seph Morin, Mystic. Date of injury, August 1s and award SETS weekly from August 29.
 Robert Palmer and Son, s, B. and M. Ky. Go. dt Noank. and John Hes- fort, Noank. Date of Injury July s1 and award $s weekly from August II
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
DIED

LYoNs-1n Norwich. Sept; s2. 1sis Mary Sullivan. widow of John Lyons HALt-fn Westerly, R. L, Sept. 23 ls16. Amelia Avery Hall. KING-In Westerly. +. |. Sept 24 1916, Hugh King, aged 64 years. MoNTY-In stonington (Pawcatuck> Sept. g, 1916. Hattie E.. Monty. aged . uont tlha. daughter of Philip and LuEelia Tarbox Monty,
 M'NEELY-In Greeleyille. Sept, 24 191B, suddenly, William McNeely, Funeral from st Andrews Episcopal church Wedn esday afternoon, Sept s7 at o'oboek. Burial in family lot. Maplewood cemetery,
 Margaret A, NeWhirr. wife of the late Napoleon pu. Ghetto. aged sa years, l month and 1 days. runesAQ from her late home, so Chest nut street. Tuesday aftarnoen, Sept. sd. at aSo. Burial in family hot. Yantic cemetery,
 BURToN-fn Jewett City. Sent. as, 1a1e, Mrs, Lucinda Burton, aged el years, months, t days,
 Funeral services at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Frank I. Ray, on Wednesday at e'eleesE Services private. Burial in the Leonard ceme- sery, Please omit flowers,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26

Miss Anna Storms.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Degrenier of 181 Palmer street spent Saturday and Sunday with the formers parents in Providence.
 Car Strikes Wagon.
 Saturday morning, as the Norwich and Westerly freight car was passing through the lower part of the East Side near the public fountain, it struck the wagon of Charles F. Wy man of Preston City who was about to cross the street from the foun- tain. The two right wheels of the wagon were smashed. Charles Ben net of the East Side was motorman Hallville was conductor. The horse and wagon were taken to the black smith shop of John A. Walk where MT. Wyrnan got @ wagon to replace his damaged one.
 Struck by Automobile.
 A number of nights ago as Mir. Gleason of Poquetanuck was on his way home he was struck by the new automobile owned by the city gas and electric department. He was coming up Fox Hill in front of Herbert Hum mefs and the automobile was going to the city. The horse was hit and cut, the shafts were broken up to the steps and one wheel had the spokes broken. The auto was not much dam aged.
 The Bridge school opened with a large attendance on Monday. This year 8 sixth grade has been installed and Miss Catherine Donovan of Greeneville is teacher.
 William Disco of the East Side has had some alterations done to his store.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Forty Three Present at Opening of Preston Chape!-ChiIdren Take Part in Exercises-Recent Acci- dents,

The re-opening of Preston chapel took place at 3 p. m. Sunday. Forty three were present and many of the children in the classes took part. The first and twenty-third Psalm were re- cited by the beginners. The other children who took part in the exer- cises were Edward Johnson, William Storms, Gordon Rainey, Arthur Bo- than and Alfred Storms. Hymns were sung by the school. A solo was given by Miss Fannie Sydleman and her sister Minnie.
 Albert Bourne and Esther Kinney aI- so took part. Mrs. Brenton B. Allyn sang a hymn accompanied at the pi- ano by Miss Lois kinney.
 Others who spoke were Gilbert Blackburn, Beatrice Freeman, Alice Conrad and the Storms twins.
 The programme was in charge of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
TOWNS MUST PAY
 TAXES TO STATE. State and Military Taxes Apportioned in New London County.

Apportionments of the sta$e tax and the military tax payable by every city and town in the state on or before Nov. 10 have been announced by Tax Commissioner William II. Corbin. The tax is apportioned in proportion to the total revenue received from each town from direct taxation as averaged in three years. Written notices are be- ing sent to the town treasurers re- garding the amounts assessed by the state.
 porticned to. them vii hin the time stipulated will have to pay interest from the date the amount becomes due until final payment is made
 The complete figures of the state and military taxes as apportioned to each town in New London county fol . lows
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
TAFIVuLE
Many Attend the Wedding of Miss Gertrude Sigrist and Otto WiedwaId -ponemah Bowling Team Reorgan- ized-P erscnaIs and Notes. 5

A pretty autumn wedding took place Monday afternoon at 23O at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Sigrist of North B street when their daughter, Gertrude. was united in marriage with Otto Wiedwald. son of MT. and Mrs. A :. Wiedwald of North Cliff street Nor wich. The house was beautifully dec- orated with cut flowers, ferns and au- tun1n leaves. Rev. r. Johns Bohanan, rector of the St. Andrews church, per formed the ceremony before a, large mum Der of friends and relatives.
 The bridal couple were attended by Miss Louisa Sigrists sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, and Charles Wiedwald, a brother of the groom. as best man.
 The bride was becomingly gowned in white satin with shadow lace and bead trimmings, with hat to match and carried Q shower bouquet of white asters. Her maid was gowned in yell low satin with hat to match and car ried asters.
 The brides gift to the groom was a diamond scarf pin and to her maid gift to his bride was 8 pearl necklace and he gave his best man a watch fob.
 The bride received 8 large number Of beautiful gifts, including cut glass, china, silverware and money.
 Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride where a buffet lunch was served and music and dancing enjoyed. Miss Flor ence Moore rendered several solos and Mir and Mrs. George Congdon of Prov- idence entertained with piano and vio- lin selections. There were many guests present from out of town. some coming from Providence, Norwich, WilIimantic and Worcester
 MT. and Mrs. Wiedwald left late in the afternoon for a wedding trip to Boston and other Massachusetts cities. On their return they will reside in Bridgeport where MT. WiedwaId is employed by the Locomobile factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
THE WEATHER
Conditions,

Conditions, Temperatures are moderate for the season in all parts of the country In the Middle Atlantic and New England states, the weather will be fair with rising temperatures Tuesday and on Wednesday.
 Winds for Tuesday and Wednesday: North Atlantic coast: Fresh west and fair weather.
 Middle Atlantic coast: Gentle to moderate variable. mostly west and fair weather.
 Forecast. New England and Eastern New fork: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; warmer Wednesday.
 Observations In Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar d. HI. ''''.'........ 0U ES99 AS H. .''........ ol zS9U Highest 6S. lowest 4S.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Fair. Mondays weather: Fair, westerly winds, cooler.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
WILL REPRESENT NORWICH
 AT FIELD DAY
Scouts Brassiil and Sayles to Make Trip to Meriden Via Bicycle.

Norwich Boy SEcouts will be repre- scented at the state field day, which will be held in Meriden on this com tng Saturday by first class scouts Gerald Brassill and Thomas Sayles, who are planning to mek the trip by bicycle. The boys Intend leaving here on Friday. It is expected that there will be in attendance at the meet over 1000 scouts from all sections of the state. Every phase in boy scout work will be demonstrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
Many Attend Funeral of James P. Hall -Heartsease Circle of the Kings Daughters Meet With Miss Agnes Nelson-PersonaIs.

The funeral of James P. Hall was held from his late home on Fifth street Saturday afternoon at o'clock Many relatives and friends attended. About the casket were arranged many beautiful floral tributes. Rev c. H. Ricketts officiated at the service at thehou SC. The bearers were friends of the deceased. Burial was in the fam fly lot in Maplewood cemetery, where Rev. MT. Ricketts read a committal service at the grave
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements