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Evening star., 1916-10-08
vs. CARS EXPECTED
ONBO0STER TRIP
More Than 800 Merchants to
Be Members of Delegation
on Maryland Visit.
LIVE PROGRAM PREPARED
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

With twenty entries now on file, the
merchants of the National Capital are
making active preparations for the an
nual automobile booster trip of the
Retail Merchants Association to
day. October II.
1t is expected that by this time next
week fully seventy-five cars Will be
entered for this big trade-boosting
trip, which is the second annual one
with motor cars The trip is being
made for the purpose of demonstrating
to the people of southern Maryland
that the National Capital is the Iogi-
cal and economical buying point. In
addition to the cars entered, it is prob
able that more than 300 business men
will participate in the trip.
Start From Star Building.
The start will be made from The
Star building promptly at o'clock on
the morning scheduled, the itinerary
taking the boosters" through a large
number of small hamlets before their
destination is reached. The itinerary
and stops to be made will include Clin-
ton, T. B., Brandywine. Waldorf, Bry-
antown. Hughesville. Charlotte Hall,
Mechanicsville, Morganza and then
Leonardtown. Stops at these towns
will be brief and printed matter and
souvenirs are to be distributed. a ten
piece band will be on hand to serenade
the residents in the various towns
where stops are made. and in the even
ing concert will be given after din
ner at Leonardtown.
The noon-day stop will be at Hughes
vile for luncheon from 12:45 to 2:30
o'clock. Supper will be served at Z
o'clock. After the band concert the
cars will be dispersed and those par
ticipating may return when they desire
to their homes. The total mileage for
the days run will be approximately
120 miles, all of which is over ex-
cellent macadam and concrete high
ways.
Evening star., 1916-10-08
Capitals Motor Representation.

SaP1Ia4 . AhOIOl 1ACp1 SSSlltdtlOu
1t is expected that all of the auto
mobile houses in Washington will b.
represented in the cavalcade of motor
cars. particularly in view of the fac
that this section of Maryland with it:
wonderful crops this year is just brim
full of prospects in the automobile run
Announcement is made that any mer.
chant who has not a car and who de-
sires to make the trip will be supplied
with accommodations in one of the
dealers cars The cost will be SIS pei
person for the trip. This includes all
Of the days expenses. The boosters
will carry their own band and COM
missary wagon with supplies, all OF
which will be in addition to the ia
cilities that will be afforded at Hughes
Vile for luncheon and at Leonardtown
for dinner in the evening.
Realizing the great benefits to the
city and particularly the interests OF
those who take part, the Y. NJ. c. A
has entered a car for the run and al
each of the stops Clifford L. johnson
director of service, and other officers
will take particular pains to apprise
the Inhabitants of southern Maryland
OF the advantages of connection with
Big Time at Days End.
There will be a big time" at St
Mary's Hotel in Leonardtown at The
days end. The dinner will take the
form of banquet and there will be
an excellent opportunity for the busi-
ness men to get in touch with the citi.
Zenshfp, not only at Leonardtown
which has a population of 1000. bu,
of farmers and planters from the sur.
rounding territory who will be at the
county seat for the coming of the
boosters.
1t Is announced that all those desir.
ing to take part should send theil
checks to the office of the Retail Mer.
chants Association, 403 Star building
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
RAIN soAKs CAMP
 AT FISHERS ISLAND. Students Find Weather Coalitions at Fort Wright Far From Comforta- bIe.

The Rhode Island and Connecticut state students. now in camp at Fort Wright on Fishers Island. think they will be ready for service in the Alps if need be. They have nearly frozen in their tents in the raw weather of the past few days and feel fitted for 8 Polar expedition if called upon.
 The experience will do them no harm, think the officers in charge of the camp. as real soldiers have to face all kinds of weather and many. trying conditions. But it is anything but May weather that the Kingston and Storrs boys are experiencing and they shiver nights in the range of the stiff wind that sweeps off the sound and goes ratt1ing over the island.
 Wednesday night was an especially breezy night over on Fishers Island. A high wind was rampant and the none too sta1wart tents shook in the grip of the heavy gusts.
 The heavy rain of Wednesday morn ing gave the camp a thorough wet ting down and left everyone feeling generally uncomfortable But despite ing the novelty of camp duty. They revel in the sensation of beoing a reg ular soldier for a few days at least, following a regular daily camp routine and af1liating with the regulars to whom it is not exactly a novelty, since it is their life 365 days a year.
 The 400 young men are being given some valuable, practical training un- der the watchful eye of the trained regular army officers. Every day they turn off a lot of real work and are bound to return to their books next week greatly benefited.
 The students are divided into two cadet batta1ions each school, Con- necticut Agricultural and Rhode Is- land State. having it's cadet battalion with full complement of officers. The open air life has whetted the capacities of the schoolboy soldiery. School boys usually carry strong ap- petites anyway, but they have been augmented by the exercise in the open and the battalion cooks are not com- plaining of any food excess.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
& McCarry
 2O7 MAIN STREET
TELLS OF BOOKER
 WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
Over $soo,ooo Has Been Raised to
 Continue Work at Tuskeaee.
We advertise ezactIy
 as t is

Frank P. Chisholm, northern flnan- cial secretary of the Tuskegee Insti- ute, addressed a large audience in T. A. B. hall on Thursday evening in the interest of the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. The fund is to be used to continue the late MT. Wash ington's work at Tuskegee Institute and is not for the purpose of building a monument in his memory as is gen. orally supposed. It is hoped to raise a total of two millions and of this sum it is expected that the colored people of this country will raise s250, 1000. To date the colored people have raised $16,000 and the white people have raised $500, 900.
 The opening of the meeting Thurs day night was delayed about an hour owing to the late arrival of the speak, CT. The program rendered was as fol- lows:
 Opening chorus, America; reading, Mrs. Fannie Thompson; duet, Mrs. A. F. Drury and Mrs. Maud Epps: solo Miss Marius Coblyn; instrumental duet. Mrs. Maud Epps and Miss Bessie Riddle: solo, Mrs. Albert Butler; reel tation, Mrs. Lydia King; solo, Prof Geary; address, Frank A Chosholrn.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements for the meeting consisted of Mrs. Louise Hall, Mrs. A. F. Dru- ry, and Miss Idella Scott, members o1 the local Booker T. Washington club
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
STUDENTS PLAN BUS
 RIDE AND SOCIAL.
Date Has Been Set and Committees
 Have Been Apointed.

A meeting of the students of the Norwich Commercial school was held on Thursday to consider the advisa- bility of having a school bus ride, social and dance. It was decided to go to Ocean Beach next week. The school has extended an invitation to former students. The buses will leave at 7.30, and one of the buses win leave the beach in time to get those back to Franklin square who have to catch the 10.30 car, and the other buses will return later.
 The following committees have been appointed:
 han, Martha Langevin, Bessie Me- Weigh. Lois Kinney, Viola Lewis, Eve lyn Leary. Agnes Dougherty, Nancy Colberg, Julia Donovan, Emily Robish, Frank Murtha, Gladys Francis, Mary Walz, V. Tucker, Julia Sayles, Ellen Jouret, Beatrice Gaudette, Viola Grover and Irene HaVey
 Night school committee-AIiss NJ. A Sullivan, Anna M. Foley, Joseph Ad- ans, Carl Bowers, George Cooke, Lena Dufner, Josephine Sabourin, Jacob F'riedberg, Annie R. Hyman, Henry Jennes, Alice Kilroy, Elmer Mckenzie James Petace, James Riordan, John Twohig. Margaret Tigue. J. Tomlinson MaBell Hopkins, A. Pippin, Ray Gill more, Margaret O'Brien, Annie McCar- thy and Helen Willard
 Special conmittee-Mr. and Mrs L M. Cnandall. J. NFcCrohan, James Me Cormick, Earl Papaneau, Jolln Lee Tyler Rogers, Arthur Warwick, Nei Driscoll Elsie Seddon, Joseph AIcAIa. hon, Alice Revell, Jennie McSheffery
 John Hubbard, R. Gordon, T. Pfeiffer |. Mathews, Lena Laughtenback, Mar. ] earet Tigue, Mary Harris and Ma. Bushnell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
PROGRAMME FOR HOME ECONOMICS ANNUAL MEETING, Spring Meeting Will Be Held at. New
 London Saturday.

Saturday the spring meeting of the Connecticut, Home Economies associa- ton will be held in the auditorium of the New London Vocational school. The Connecticut association is afiliat- ed with the American Home Econom- :cs association.
 The programme for the meeting is: 9.3G to 10.30, inspectional of vocational school: 10.30 to 12, business meeting >i2 to 2, box Luncheon at Ocean Beach
 2to 4, inspection of Connecticut Col lege for Women.
 Hartford, New Haven. Bridgeport Stamford, Storrs, South Manchester Midd1etown. Meriden and Willimantic will be represented at the meeting.
 The officers of the association are: President, Maude E. Hayes, Connecti. cut Agricultural college; vice presis dent, Mary B. Andrews, New Haven; secretary, Emile B. Haslam, Stamford corresponding secretary treasurer Florence B. Chapin, Hartford; repre- sentative councillor, Kathryn H. Root Stamford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
PER.So So.NAI.S


 James Service Jr- of South vVzll- ingtcns was In Norwich Tuesday on business.
 John 71olland, of Norwich, was a. re- cent visitor in East Hampton, on businessT
 Sidney Morral of Norwich is visit ing MT. and Mrs. B. P. Cooley, Of Sta1- ford Springs.
 Miss Mary D. Gray of Golden street attended a social and dance at Volun- town. Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Leila Brown and Miss Ruth Cone of Jewett City attended the Merchants Week carnival Saturday Mrs. Herman Scarborough and son Hermon, Mrs. Eugene Knight and Mrs. Hosea Greene and sons of Dayville, have been spending several days in Norwich.
 Mrs. Appleton Maine or Preston and Mrs. Charles D. Babcock Of Jewett City have been recent callers on their niece. Mrs. Lyle c. Gray, of North Stonington.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clifford Casweu and daughter, Luc1le Mae, have returned to their home, after a visit in North Stonington, with MT. CasweH's par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Charles B. CasWel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

The large audiences at the Davis theatre on Thursday afternoon and evening were well pleased with the fine bill of Keith vaudeville and Tri- angle moving pictures. Heading the who were seen in a big novelty hit. The company carries all it's scenery and tho stage settings are very appropriate to the act. Another act that drew a good deal of attention was that of the Tt1ree Tyres, who appeared in sing ing, instrumental and comedy act that got a big hand. The last act was pre- scented by Kate Rooney and her com pany of comedians.
 The ATyran, five part Triangle film, was the feature picture. This was a story of the west and the cast included a number of the famous western players. His Bread and But- ter, a two reel Keystone film, was the comedy picture.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
Incidents In Society

Miss Mary R. Gibbs has been the guest of friends on an automobile trip from New York to Providence.
 The Mayhower society will be en- tertained Thursday, May 18th by Miss Nelson D. Robinson, of Norwich Town.
 Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell has return ed from Indianapolis, where she rep resented the state at the National Charities convention.
 Miss Alice Linn, who has been spending two weeks with her uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith, of Broad street, returns to Sussex, N. J. tomorrow.
 MT. and Mrs Norman Kimball and Mrs. Frank L. Kimban leave town Fri Pittsfeld. While in Albany they well be guests at the Ten Eyck.
 Master A. Frisbie Mitchell, son of Mfr. and Mrs. Archibald Mitchell, Jr entertained fourteen little friends Wednesday afternoon on his sixth birthday. The children were greatly play, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs being read by Mrs. Edwin W. Higgins. At supper, the table decora.- lions, were yellow and white daffodils concealing Jack Horner pie. The guests were, Blackstone and Dunstan Perkins, Beatrice Learned, Janet Blackstone, Catherine Bunnell, De- Tirrel1, Grosyenor and Larned Ely. Virginia Smith, Donald Gilbert, Alice Higgins, Samuel BiEelow and Marion Mitch9s sNa.za-s------4
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19

the New London county farm bureau. Members of the corn clubs may obtain full particulars from either the county agent, F. c. Warner or the secretary of the fair association, w. W. Beck
 ..As inc child is father to the man" i" so the youthful member of the boys corn club is the father of a farmer who will help to solve the food prob- lems of future generations.
 The story of Willard MadIey of Leb- anon. who won this boys corn club prize at last years fair, will prove in- teresting reading to the boys of the county and their parents.
 enrolled as a club member be- cause l wanted to grow a crop my self to see what could do and also to see if could grow a larger crop my father and at a larger profit. The object of the Corn club is to keep the boys on the farm, and to grow a crop so the city will not lure so many away from the farm.
 I selected my seed corn with great care from my one-half acre Of prize corn last year. did not test before planting as recommended, but every seed germinated. I drew out 12 two- horse loads of manure in April and the first week in May I pIowed eight inches deep for corn, then disc-har- rowed it four times and the land was in fine shape and ready to plant. | IuC4 Io4 LI6 EOMS tuIGC GE6I dUdTt both ways after which I planted by corn two inches deep, May 25.
 Just one week after planting it be- gan to come up and had a fine stand, four to five stalks in a hill. ran the weeder over it once just as 1t showed itself above the ground When it was about three inches high began to cultivate and l cultivated | it four times during the cultivation period. The first two cultivations cultivated deep and close to the corn four days apart, then hood it over low twice more one week apart ther the corn was too large to cultivate. l When it was just caring out we had a big wind storm that laid my corr flat, and of course set it back 9 greaf deal and damaged the yield to a cer.
 tain extent.
 After a time it strengthened up bu never as tall and as straight as be fore. After the milk was out I GU and shocked it, putting 56 hills into ; shock After it had dried enough
 began husking, bagging it as I wen along. Then I hauled it and put 1t il
 the crib. then drew my fodder am
 stalked it.
 After the corn had been cribbe,
 about five weeks R. A. Storrs, m,
 agricultural teacher, came and weigh ed it before a witness. found tha after I had paid $5 for the use of m,
 acre, g for 12 two-horse loads of sta
 ble manure and working myself alone , ten hours at 10 cents an hour an nine days at nine hours day fo myself and team at 10 cents an hou
 apiece for each horse and myself, . had 299 baskets of corn or 657 bush els, of which 10 bushels was save
 for seed, at $2 bushel and 55 bush els of common corn at S1 a bushel. I exhibited 10 ears at the New Lon don county fair, not to compete for
 prize, as there was none offered bu to show what the club was doing.
 also exhibited 10 ears at the Norwic grange fair and won third prize C s2.
 ! My fodder on my acre was wort , $15. The actual cost of growing m
 crop was $5430
 What I got off my acre was, viz: ] ] en
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
Reaeh Platform In Bad Condition.

The condition of the board walk or platform a1 Ocean Beach extending from the car station in front of P. J. Cliffordss cafe and thence turning at right angles into Bentley avenue for a short distance. is such as to warrant instant attention from the owner, which is understood to be the Shore Line Electric company, says the New London Day. The highway depart ment and the park commissioners dis claim any Jurisdiction in the matter Not only is the walk in a condition of decay that renders serious accident to pedestrians imminent at any moment, but it has been repafredA in spots in a manner to make injury even more probable.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
ELks sAw MAN
GROW AT WILL.
Prof. s. L. simonsen Gave Anatomi- cal Demonstration That Astonishsd Audience.

Prof S. L. simonsen of New Haven, known throughout the country as the man who grows. gave wonderful ex- intuition of anatomical feats, forty in all. at the Ellxs' home. Thursday ev- ening, following the regular session of the lodge. Prof. Simonsen stands ready to challange any one in the world to duplicate any three of his forty anatomical feats. The profes- sor showed that he has perfect control of the muscles of his body and by his peculiar gift can grow or shorten his height, or reach at will.
 He is 24 years of age and has dur ing the past three years deyelopea these 40 feats. He has appeared be- fore all the leading medical colleges in the United States and Canada, r. M. O. As. Athletic clubs and at Battle Creek, Michigan, where an ex-ray pie- tvre was taken. He has also perform ed before the Mayo Brothers. Roches- ter's noted doctors.
 His stretching and shortening feats reminds one of an angle worm. His stretching feats consist of, height, s 1-2 inches, both arms IS inches, reach 16 Inches, leg 14 inches, neck inches, all from normal height; in expansion he increases from normal, his chest 10 Ia inches. neck 5 1-2 inches and in the chest expansion he does not take any air in: shortening from nor- nal, 3 inches, leg inches. waist ii inches. He dislccates his shoulders wrists, spine. neck hips. knees and ankles
 To demonstrate his neck power Prof Simonsen lifted Otto Ernst who weighs s25 pounds, without using hi: hands. He broke straps and chains that were tied about his chest. One of his feats was the transfer. ing of blood out of his left arm and bringing # back in five seconds. eThe professors height is 5 feet inches and he weighs about A pounds
 Wednesday night he appeared a New London at the St. Johns bazaar and only recently he gave numerous exhibitions in Providence.
 At the session of the lodge Thurs ] day evening, three candidates werI voted upon and Exalted Ruler J. . Connefly introduced Prof. Simonse1
 who performed in the rathscellar.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
PHILATHEA GLASS GAVE
 MEMBER FAREWELL PARTY.


 Entertained at Halle Club Rooms in Honor of Miss Maisie Rider. The Philathea class of Broadway Sunday school gave a farewell spread for Miss NIaisie Rider in the Halle club rooms this week. Twelve mem bers of the class were present and the table was decorated with lilacs and apple blossoms. The menu was as fol- lows:
 Grapefruit Cocktail
 Escalloped Potatoes.
 Beef Loaf. Veal Loaf
 Rolls. Butter
 Pickles. Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream.
 Cake. Coffee. At the close of the spread. toastS were given as follows: To Maisie, Mrs Dawley, to which Miss Rider responded in graceful manner; To the Officers, Miss Wilson; Our Teacher, Mrs Lewis. In behalf of the class, Miss Irene H. Wells, the president, presented Miss Rider a gold friendship pin, hidden in basket of lilacs. An impromptu con- cert closed the evening.
 The committee in charge of fine ar arrangements comprised Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Miss Mary De Celles and Miss Irene Wells.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
Mrs. Georoe w. Rouse.
AT. THE AUDITORIUM
VaudeviIIe and Moving Pictures

picture of the scenes where the Eu- ropean conflict is raging, drew large houses at the Auditorium Thursday. Lewis Gabel explained the pictures as they were shown. MT. Gabel who served in one of the Canadian contin- gents, was seriously wounded. The picture showed vivid scenes along the firing lines, the trenches, armored cars and also showed the big guns in use. The Massacre, a thrilling western dra- ma, completed the program.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
HARRY BROWN BADLY
 INJURED AT MIDDGEToWN
Former Norwich Man damned His Right Hand While Running Press.

Harry Brown, formerly of this city, but now of Middletown, was badly in tured while engaged at work last Tuesday. MT. Brown is employed by the Ono company of Middletown and was running a press when he damned his right hand up to the wrist. The physicians who attended him were able to save the little finger and the thumb.
 MT. Brown is in the Middlesex hos pital. He was at one time employed by The Bulletin having learned the printers trade here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
K. OF c. OUTING CLUB
 HAS LEASED COTTAGE.
Members Will Have Use of the Elborn
 From June to October.

The Knights of Columbus Outing club has leased the EIborn cottage at Pleasant View owned by Mir. Wunder- hch of this city. from June 1 to OcE l. The officers of the club are plan ing to have a social session the night before the Fourth of July. The officers of the club are the following: Pres ident, J. J. Desmond; secretary. John II. Cunningham.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
WILL MEET IN
 CONFERENCE TONIGHT
Committee in Charge of Petition Fa- voring Consolidation of Civic Bodies
 to Meet Chamber Directors.

At the invitation of the directors of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce the committee having in charge the circulation of the patitions favoring the amalgama<ion Of the two local civic bodies will meet with the directors at their meeting tonight. The petition has been in circulation for several signatures on it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
MOSQUITO EXPERT VISITS
 PONDS AND sWAMPs.
p. L. Rutteriek Win Establish Cost of Extermination of Pest in This City.

P. L. Butterick, of New Haven, ex- pert on the exterminatfon of mosqui- swamps in the city, Thursday He was accompanied by Henry Davis. MT. Butterick will estimate the cost of remedying the situation and the prop CT methods to be carried out and will notify City Health Officer pr. Edward J. Brophy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
Have Passed Examinations.

The following members of the Third and Fifth companies have successful ly passed examinations which were held before the examining board for first and second gunners: Third Co.,, Sergeant IT. F. B1rdiclk, Private Geo. Fl. Burke, Private E. Fl. Street: Fifth Go, Private John J. Wagner, Private Roscoe Bentley, wh odied only recent ly, Private Wilfred J. Tebo, second class, and Albert J. Turner, second class, fl -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
THIRD co. WILL
HOLD FIELD DAY
Annual Event Will Take Place on
 Preston Rrange Next Week.

The Third Co. will hold It's annual field day on Monday and Tuesday. May 22 and 23 at the Preston rifle range.
 This year they will go two days. which gives them more time, as in former years they had but one day. ing Sergeant Britten of New London inspected the work of the evening which was infantry drill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
CHELSEA BOAT CLUB
 WILL OPEN LODGE
Three New Members Were Voted in
 at Last Meeting.

The Chelsea Boat club will open their lodge at Scotch Cap on the Thames this coming Sunday for the summer season. At the last meeting of the club three new members were voted in and the prospects of very successful season are bright. The of- ficers of the club are as follows: Com modore Julian L. Williams vice com modore, Frank D. Sevin; rear commo- dore, Dr. Frank Holmes: treasurer, Walter Buckingham, and secretary, Don Houghton
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-19
Autos Collide on Main Street.

noon l.. F. Harris 8autotruck, coming cut of Fery street on to Main street, met in collision with a limousine. As the two machines were going at a very slow rate of speed, no damage, excep9 the emashing of the headlights of tI1e autotruck, was done.