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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

Rumor has it that the United States troops are to stay in Mexico until a decided improvement in conditions is shown. That is something about which there ought not to be any question.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

The man on the corner says: The esteemed robin, which sleeps in the open air. never has cold, when ex- pected to sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

As a burned child dreads the fire. Dr. Dernburg is quick to point out to Germany the wisdom of avoiding a break with the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

Between the advance in the price of gasoline and the promised raise in the cost of coal, the fuel buyers are get ting the gouge both ways.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

Though one of the most beautiful sections of the state, northeastern Connecticut has turned out some of the most appalling murder cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

It is to be expected that the in- mates of a New York penal institu- tian who complain that the bread is so fresh that it gives them indiges- tion, will soon be asking for mush- rooms. pate de foi gras and lobster, a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

Obregon fears that the United States will imperil peace in Mexico. Rather ! is he worrying lest it will put an end to rebellious bandits.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

There are some reasons for think ing that the Germans opened their dumping campaign when they con- veyed Sir Roger Easement to the Irish coast and thus got rid of dIstrusted traitor,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Only those who demand the noise of boiler shop are at all disturbed by the silence of Justice Hughes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

That town in Oregon which has jail to rent, must be nearly as good as Mystic which recently offered its jail for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04
Study the Monuments

in the nearby cemeteries be- fore placing your order. It will help you in selecting the design and you will see for yourself why so many people of discriminating taste prefer our work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-04

Norwich. Thursday. May z 1916.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

ure, Kiichin said tb" Mi 'uEht TO
command the support OF all RopuD-
leans, cXCep: f"W extreme old
time rcactionaries, such as HilL
Moore and Fordroy, ana the men
who grayitatc toward them" Plainly
indicating he is not in harmony with
all It's provisions, Kitchen said:
II can see why some old fashioned
tariff refOrmers such as myself
would vote against the bill because
IL contains some pretty strong pro-
tectiye measures"
IF II had not been for the pre-
paredness appropriations we could
have run the government without
levying another dollar OF taxation"
Kitchin said. I'VE are spending
$273, 900, 900 additional for pre- pared-
ness. add Republicans and Demo
Gratis alike are responsible
He said II II was necessary 10
spend the s12s,00oOG0 apI ropriated
for the Mexican situation. this item
would I've met by issuance CT bonds.
.Kitchin, who has viewed the pre-
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

bcdy. lie leaves widow and Az!
grown children.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
Brotherhood Charges
Scheme to Increase
Freight Rates
DON'T WANT
|. c. c. PROBE
Say Such Investigation
Is Entirely IN
necessary

CLEVELAND. o.. July THAT
railroads in the United States are
trying TO shift he cost of granting
$4,000 employees an eight hour day
to the public by securing high
freights Is the charge made by off,
cials OF the railroad brotherhood last
night.
Railway officials nave asked that
the interstate commerce commission
investigate the dispute between the
railroads and the employees over
the eight.hour day. The broth
erhood officials claim the inter.
state commerce commission has
made two comprehensive invests.
cations since 1910 relative 10
connection with the railroads pre-
vious demand for higher tariffs. ANY
further investigation. brotherhood
officials assert. WOULD be for the pur.
pose OF getting increased freight
rates, should the commission recon-.
mend shorter workday for EN-.
ployes
The interstate commerce commis.
sion has no power. brotherhood on
cta.s point out, &c FIX the rate Of
wages after IN investigation. There
fore. the probe which the railroads
urge would be useless. aside from
Interior aims, as the eight.hour day
controversy wonid be In the same
condition as at Observation-Disclosures j.
Thee statement calls attention {.
the 1914 report OF tho interstate
commerce commission when rail.
roads were efter higher freight
rates. which says:
1T H. interesting 10 note that
wages constitute large part of
transportation expense. This item
has shown relatively small ad-
vance a compared With other
groups"
A strike vote Is now being polled
by the hrotherhoods.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
ia CLAIMED
BY PARALYSIS
Outbreak of Children's Scourge
Is Reported From
Illinois

NEW YORK. July 7.-Twenty-four
new deaths in New York's great cpl
demic of infant.ie paralysis were re-
ported to the health department up
TO 10 o'clock today. making a total
OF ia deaths since the first case
was discovered. All the victims were
babies or children uLder the age OF
seven.
Physicians reported 1873 new cases
today. making a total Of 1855. The
majority OF the new cases were
again In Brooklyn, but an alarming
feature was the fact that 33 new
victims were discovered on Staten
island whore but three cases were
reported yesterday.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. July IAN
outbreak Of infantile paralysis today
assumed alarming proportions In
Illinois.
Following an outbreak at Stand
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
K|TCHIN HITS
PREPAREDNESS
Indicates He's Greatly At Odds
With White
House

WASHINGTON, July AFTER the
house had agreed 10 vote Monday
on the administration revenue bill,
Majority Leader Kitchin last night
opened the debate on the meas
ure in a speech remarkable for
its frankness. lie made plain. while
earnestly advocating the Bills pas
sage. that his feeling toward the
White House has not grown friend
iy. He also announced his intention
TO oppose acquiescence by the house
in the senates action increasing the
naval bill 10 s3l5,000 900.
Terming II non.partisan meas
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

Mexican Would Be Loyal to v. S.
CHICAGO. July Not ell Mexi-
cans hate the United States. Jose
Casilniro Tusarrey, an electrician
living at No. 1874 Oak Park-ave., Oak
Park. has filed application with
United States District Court Clerk
Thomas V. Sell for his first natural
ization papers. Tusarrey was born
in Encarnacioh Jalisco, and came %
this country from chihuahua in 1908
He and his wife. Dorothy. who was
born in Germany. and their son
Jack, all want TO become Americans
he said.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
Wife Dressed Like Man.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. July T.
Wearing overalls and q jumper. Ada
Jones. 10 years old. was arrested
with David Jones. 40 years old. al
Bell Junction. They claimed they
were married at Jonesboro. Ark.
two years ago and we're walking to
the western mountains for the wo-
mans health. They were cooking
over a camp Are when the policemen
came.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
Def ROT TIM E S

ard. Putnam county. several days
ago. additional cases were discover
ed today in Ford. Franklin and La
Sale counties.
Though the cases are widely sep
arated, state board of health officials
believe all originated from the out.
break at Standard.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
YATES Wife
IS NOW FREE

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. July T.
The marriage OF Clara Louise Peck
Waite to DR.. Arthur Warren Waite
was annuled Thursday by Superior
Court Judge Durham on the grounds
that the marriage was contracted
through fraud on the part OF Waite.
Mrs. Waite took the stand In her
own behalf
The court gave Mrs. Waite the
right to her maiden name.
DR.. Waite is now under death SEN
tence at Sing Sing prison for the
killing OF John e. Peck.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

Burned TO Death Wh,ts Smoking.
WICHITA, Kan, July III. K Nc
Kahn, so years old. was burned 20
death by sparks from his pipe while
enjoying his evening smoke at his
home, nine miles east OF Mulyane.
His clothing was burned from his
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

peredness movement with alarm,
said that with ;his frenzy" Selling
the country II was impossible to cut
down the bills OF naval and military
committees.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

The annual convention OF the Ts1r
nessee Travellers Association WI
meet at Nashville today and con
tinue In session over tomorrow.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

The annual convention OF the ILL
nois State Association for Rural Let
ter Carriers, is TO begin its sessions
today at Jacksonville.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

Milton Mallory. a negro. Is under
sentence TO be electroctted at Rich
mond today for criminal attacks on
six little white girls at Appalachia,
Va.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

Examination is to be resumed in
New York today in the case OF Vir.
ginius st. Julian Mayo, wealthy New
Haven manufacturer, who has been
sued for $4,000 by Miss wilhelmina
Meyer.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07
|. c. S. TO PROBE
p. Nj. ON JULY IL
ny UNITED PRESS.

WASHINGTON, July THE in.
terstate commerce commission has
set July IL for a further hearing in
Washington into the general invest.
cation OF conditions on the Pere
Marquette and other railroads.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

When with his National Guard for the Texas
all her life
that they married the he boarded the
sleeveless wedding something unusual The bodice
of lace either side The skirt
continued loosely around the grde
n a
shower OF lilies OF the valley tied with white ribbon
The Detroit times., 1916-07-07

Yank O'Brien VS.. Terry Brooks,
10 rounds, at Boston.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02
ANNUAL LEVES
BY COUNTY COURT

"eTe TTNeu dt TOTayS SeSSIOn-FO or
County Purposes 25c--Opequon
Gets Additional
At today's session Of the county
the annual Levels, as advertised. were
fixed as follows:
For county purposcs25 cents.
Special road levy, including all
magisterial DISTRICTS cents.
For district purposes, not including
Martinsburg-5 cents.
Special levy for Opequon district
20 cents.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02
ARDEN DRIVING CLUB
TO HOLD RACES SEPT. 4
Annual Affair is Scheduled to Take
Place on Labor Day at Rams
burg's Farm

The annual racing of the Arden
Driving Club will be held Labor Day
Monday, September q, on the track
owned by the club at the farm Of "
p. Ramsburg. Preparations have al
most been completed and soon CIV
erything will be in readiness for the
biggest day Of the year at Arden
Hundreds Of people attend this event
each year, and its popularity always
increases. A large number Of horses
have been entered and some good
clean sport is sure to be seen
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02
british DEMAND
RELEASE OF MUIR
Two Arrested, Charged With Beinq
Spies, Stirs Up John Bulls
Vice Consul.

EAGLE PASS, Texas, Aug. 22.-
Charged with being American spies,
DR.. Walter Staub, a Swiss, and NAL
colin Muir, an Englishman, have been
arrested by the Mexican authorities.
They have been in jail for forty-eight
hours at Picdras Nigras.
Il. W. Marshall, the British vice
consul, today wired Ambassador
Spring Rice the details. He also sent
telegram to CarranZa demanding the
Immediate release Of Muir
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02

saG City, Missouri-Large Num-
Der Present

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Thc
vanguard OF Civil war veterans began
nocliing into this city today for the
Gftieth national cncampmcnt Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, which
opens here tomorrow.
Hotel Hobbies were alive with war
talks and the boys Of CT did not seem
TO think it would be perhaps their
last cncampment, a. many Of the
youngsters" thought
Boy scouts mingled with the grey
haired warriors Of Gettysburg and
>hilO. The lads in Khaki acted as es
courts and otherwise busted them
selves in the interests OF the visi-
tors. Practically every building il the
downtown section was decorated with
tic national colors and tho usual
'Wolc0mc' signs.
There seemed to be much s2oon'a
;on today as to the number Of vet
Grams that would march in the great
parade Wednesday. Every Old soldier
already here insists he will be il
line whom the bugle starts the process
sion. no matter how high the mer-
curry climbs.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02
A CUTE LITTLE FELLOW.
New York World.

The National Prohibition Conven.
uon may represent only very insig-
nitlcant body Of voters but it shows
strict regard for the political proprie-
ties. 1t has it's own little steam roll
ler' to enliven the proceedings. i
cheers nominations until it is out OF
breath and the delegates are tired Of
paradihg around the hall, and it stands
Tor peace and preparedness and de-
nounces all other parties that do the
same.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02
Minors Get Liquor.

When saloons were open also, the
saloon man. Unloss ne wanted to VIC
late Law and make himself liable to
q jail sentence. would not sell drinks
to q minor. 1t is easily possible for
minors 20 get booze now through Older
persons, and cases are known where
a group OF seven or eight boys under
tWenty-onc have dubbed together and
shipped in liquor through some one
who is over twcnty-Onc.
y Pueblo man said The other
day: Il have never had to send
outside the state for whisky since
January l. | made bet the other
night that | could run out and bring
back two quarts Of whisky and be
gone bur twenty minutes. | went out
'this was i'll Pueblo) and was back
with two quarts III eighteen minutes
by the clock"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-09-02

Drunkenness ana the use Of Nuu01
Is steadily Increasing. Trinidad pn.
lice records show twice - many ar.
rests for drunkenness this month Gar
in April last year when The saloon"
we're open. II is stated that young
boys are using liquor more freely
One reason is that a large nu1n.
Der Of liquor users stocked IN
with private supply before clos.
ing time came on December 81 at rlid
night and that supply having run out
is now being rep!cnishcd by the user
sending to Ration, Kansas City or
other places. Another reason is that
any person by making out the re
qulrcd affidavit upon receipt can shin
in any quantity OF liquor desired ant!
therefore having 50 much at one sine
is liable to continue drinking until il
Is all gone. Another reason is that
in the early months a great many Dor
sons were inundated by the law ana
exercised care and caution Tor fear
Of getting into trouble and hence
made a stagEer at riding the water
wagon. Another reason is that the
Dootle&gcrs kept 0ut while the law
was young, we'll knowing that the
officers WOEl1 be likely 10 BE most
energetic at the outset.
When tho saloons were GDcn thcrc,
was an in>Nh0ustihln supply anG q
person could buy and buy and The
liquor dealer would have more 70 sell.
That IS true. But the average LIQUOR
user had only ljn'i'od amount Of
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
EAST CANAAN /

Rev. M. J. Fuller attended the fun. eral of an old parishioner in North Adams last week.
 N. E. Stratton is suffering with an over abundance of Jobs comforters and is not able to be out this week
 The Christmas exercises will be held at the church Monday night at 7:3O. MT. Smith will assist with the music. Wallace Stevens also will help out with the violin. Rehearsal Friday and Sat- urday nights at the church.
 Miss Clara Allyn and Miss M. E.. Briggs were in Winsted, Monday pur- chasing presents for the Sunday school.
 Donald Gaylord has been ill for a week with the grip.
 The Wrestling Match.
 Faust, the light heavy weight, and mat artist of New York city suffered defeat at the hands of Oscar Samson, the light heavy weight of Waterbury, in championship match catch as catch can style at the village hall last Friday night. The first fall was taken by Faust in 14a minutes the hammerlock and body scissors being used. But Samson was there in the second and third bouts throwing Faust in 4 min. utes and 20 minutes respectively, the latter fall being won by the famous toe hold and contrary Nielsen.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
CANAAN VALLEY

Mrs. E. J. Donalds and daughters Misses Mabel and Jessie, MT. and Mrs. D. J. Emmons attended the funeral of Harry Fudge, nephew of Mrs. Donalds in Great Harrington, Sunday afternoon. Harry was we'll known in this place and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family.
 Robert Roger ST., is ill and under the doctors care.
 Mrs. Joseph Deloy is suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism.
 Mrs. E. B. Daggett of Willimantic spent last week at F. H. Langdon's.
 David Roger of Bridgewater spent a few days last week with relatives in this place.
 MT. Johnson of Wipsted, agent for the Homestead, was in this place soli. citing subscribers Tuesday.
 Mr. Whittlesey of Bantam, state dairy inspector, was in this vicinity inspecting dairys Monday and Tuesday stopping over night with F. H. Lang. don.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Miss Alice Kling is visiting her uncle, MT. Carlson at Cornwall Plain.
 A number in this place are suffering with severe colds.
 One prognosticator announces that there are 34 snow storms scheduled for this season. He arrives at this con- clusion through the application of an old-time theory which runs, gro the day of the month on which the first snow fall occurs (which was in this case November 14) add the number of days the moon is old and results will be the number of snow storms for the winter.
 The heaviest snow fall of the season came on Monday and Tuesday every tree and brush was loaded with it's whiteness making a beautiful sight. Saturdays high wind played with it in great shape.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
TACONIC

Thomas Graham, who lives near the village. when driving home from Shef. field, Saturday afternoon was struck ny the train going north at 4:30 p. m. on tIe crossing near the Methodist church in Sheffield. One horse was killed and the other so badly injured it had to be killed. MT. Graham had one are broken and rib cracked. He was taken to Fairview hospital in Great Burlington. The sympathies of the people of Taconic are extended to Mrs Graham and family in their trouble, the hope of all is that MT. Graham will soon be fully recovered from his injuries.
 Nurse Warner returned home Tues. day from nursing little Robert Pichert, who is now almost recovered.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Scoville spent Sunday at Hill House.
 Don't forget movies Friday also be sure to come to Sunday school enter tainment in the school house on SaUur- day evening at o'clock. A good time is guaranteed varied program. Con- tributions for the gift box thankfully recelVeu up Illl tIle 1deG nluule.
 No surgical dressings meeting this week, all day next week.
 Mrs. John O'Hara has returned from New Hartford, after a visit with her daughter.
 Albert Kane is home for few days vacation.
 Day school exercises will be held ou Friday afternoon. From reports it will be a fine treat. Parents show your interest by your attendance.
 If there is any truth in the saying that when the ladies are out there will be lots of rain, all indications point to wet season.
 MT. and Mrs. Pentecost spent a couple of days in Hartford recently.
 Robert and Miss Edith ScoviIle spent two days at their home here.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
WEST CORNWALL

We read in the paper of the hunts. man of Cornwall Hollow. North Cor1. wall also has hunter and trapper who can show that Cornwall still has wild animals one would rather not meet. Miner Ives, last week shot a wild cat weighing 213 pounds.
 Both North and West Cornwall are planning special services for Christmas Sunday.
 Everyone is so busy that only very few attended the grange meeting Mon. day night. although the sleighing was fine.
 On account of the storm Friday there were only ten at the Mission Study Club.
 There will be special collections taken at church and Sunday school, Dec. A, for the orphans of Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
HUNTSVILLE

Mrs. Everett Martin and sister Bessie and two children are spending few days at their home in South Canaan.
 Mrs. Edward Houston visited at her home in South Canaan one day re- gently.
 Tony Passini butchered for Robert Pendleton one day last week.
 Misses Miriam and Lena Bushey wis., ited at their sisters in Lime Rock one day last week.
 Frank Hart butchered ten porkers for MT. McGowan at the Hollenbeck club one day last week.
 The dance to be given at Esket Wilms last Friday evening, will be held Wednesday, of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
ASHLEY FALLS

An announcement of interest to our village was received here Friday that Mrs. Mary B. Parsons was married last Thursday to MT. John Howes of East Chatham. The ceremony was per- formed at the home of her cousin, Mrs. William J. Eschbach in Larchmont. N. Y. MT. and Mrs. Howes arrived home Friday evening and will make their home here for the present.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
Gift Suggestions
For Gentlemen

Bath Robe Slippers Suspenders Hose Supporters Arm Bands Shirt Fur Lined Gloves Sweater Hose Handkerchiefs Necktie Tie Rack Hair Brush Military Brush Manicure Set Collar Box Knife Pocketbook Card Case Book Muffier Box Cigars Suit Case Travelling Bag Cap
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21

Go where you have to go and back again by telephone.-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-22
CLUB WOMEN BY THE THOUSAND
 GATHER IN N. '.
Republican A. p. Leased Wire]


 NEW YORK, May 21.-Several thousand delegates arrived today to attend the convention of the General Federation of Wcmen's clubs which opens here tomorrow It is expected that fully 10000 women representing not only every state in the union but also Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philip pines, Japan and China will attend the sessions.
 Active campaigning in the inter- ests of two candidates for the presi- dency of the organization already has begun.
 Mrs. Samuel B Sheath of Tiffin, ohio, and Mrs. Josiah Evans CoWles of Los Angeles, are the candidates. the former is first vice president of the organization and her rival also has held various offices in the fedora = tion. The delegates have opened headquarters at the same hotel and actively interviewed delegates in be- half of their favorites.
 "Americanization" is expected to he the most important topic discussed al the convention. It has been taken by Mrs. Percy " Pennybacker of Austin Tex, president of the federation for the theme of her address. In connection with the subject the question of mill tary preparedness probably will b' considered also.
 The general session of the fedora ton will be held in main drill hall O the Seventh regiment armory where seats will be provided for approXi mately 5000 persons.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-22

and a child were killed. and twenty persons were wounded.
 Allied aeroplanes pursued the en- emy machines and sueceedd in bring inG down two.
 'Immdiately after the first bom- tardment fifty-three French, British and Belgian aeroplanes flew over the German cantonments at Weyege and Ghistelles, on which 250 shells were dropped
 German aeroplanes today dropped 15 bombs on Belfort, but the material damage was insignificant
 The official statement issued this afternoon says:
 West of the Mouse the Germans continued during the night their at tacks on our positions on Deadman's Hill They were again repulsed but succeeded in occupying one of our first line trenches and stopes west of Deadman's hill"