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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26

ford, Bound for the Rock" as the sig nal for an outbreak Of enthusiastic welcome by those present as lively time is always wherever this club is.
 Presiding Master Trcisehmann was in charge of the business meeting with Secretary Dickinson of North Haven and Treasurer Reese of HOusatOnic Valley lodge acting in their respective capacities. The meeting was most suspiciously opened by the initiation of twelve members, who were given @ rOusing welcome by those present. Following the initiation the treasur- CT was kept busy accepting the dues of the brothers and with other minor business matters.
 The dinner followed the meeting end was thoroughly enjoyed by the large number assembled. Short address Grand Master Workman Fahey of Rockville, and Past Grand Master Workman Merrill of New York city,
 who commended the committee for their splendid work in selecting such a pleasant place and expressed the hope that candidates would be enroll ed in the order in the same manner and degree as at the present meet ing. After the dinner the members of the association gathered before the hotel and two pictures of the asso- citation were taken with the associa- 
 lowing this an afternoon and even ing of general publication was spent and the Rock was explored by the visiting brothers must to their amuse- ment and pleasure.
 If the plans recently considered at 1 the last meeting of Wadsworth lodge No. 60, of Hartford, are carried through, something for which the grand lodge officers and others inter | ested in the order have long been 1 looking for will have been done l which should remind the older mem beEs of past glories and should .stin1-
 late and inspire all with desire tc
 get out and work for the order. The 1 plans mentioned call for a class inI-
 tiation of about fifty members ant will be a joint affair with Nathan
 Hale lodge, No. 39, Packville lodge, No 1 66, and Dadsworth No. 60. as the con-
 soltdation lodges to be held in Bis:
 Hall, October 18th, the day preceding the annual session of the Grand Lodge
 A. o. U. w.. which is to be held +
 Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
INFORMAL RECEPTION.
Held By Miss Gertrude Kaminsky in
 Honor of Birthday.

Miss Gertrude Kaminsky of Wash ingtOn street, held an informal recep- ton at her home Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. Piano solos by Miss KaminsI1y and Miss Gladys Austin were very much appreciated.
 Miss Kaminsky received many val Uab1e presents including a sum of money.
 Refreshments were served consist ing of cake, ice cream. fruit, candy and punch.
 Those present were: Miss Eva Sautter, Miss Gladys Austin, Miss Charlotte Fowler, Miss Regina Isbis- Ia, Miss Marion Fowler. Miss Mary Kaminslzv, Richard KaminslIy, Alex Kaminsky, Agnes and Eleanor Kam- insky.
 The guests departed at late hour wishing their young hostess many more such birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
INVITED WoBKMEN,

The recent Past Master Work
 mans Association Outing held at
 Moogling's, Savin Rock. was the most successful since it's organization. The day was an ideal one and this was taken advantage of by all members of the association who could possibly at tend Tn attendance were Grand Mas ter Workman Fahey of Rockville, Past Grand Master Workman Trant of Hartford. G. Herbert Bishop of New Haven and Alphonse Collins, of Hart ford beside members from lodges To- cated in all parts of this state and New York The appearance before the hotel of the Eumbug club from Hartford in a large automobile bearing 9 huge banner with the words, 'The ll.Humhugss Club. 70. ..U. s...W.. ;. Hart.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
womAN,s RELIEF CORPS.

sedgwfcll Woman's Relief corps No. 16, assembled for regular meeting on
 order by the president, Mabel E. George. There was a small attend
 ance. Regular routine business fol- lowed. One candidate was admitted in to the order. General Orders No. 2 were read, telling us that the thirty fourth national convention of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, Aug. 28 to Sep tember ?, 1916. Gertrude B. Tootill, chairman of the executive committee, reported a goodIy sum made at the dinner which they furnished % the veterans of the Eighteenth regiment.
 The meeting closed with the salute to the flag. and singing of America
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
MANCHESTER UNITY

The regular meeting of Loyal Hush
 H. Osgood Lodge, No. 6920, was held was in the chair and business of a routine nature was gone through. Three brothers received the obligation in preparation for the class initia- ton to be held later. Five new names were received and acted upon. A class of 12 received the first or white de- gree 4 committee was chosen to provide an entertainment for the next meeting Sept. when the district off1- cers will attend. The brothers of Sa- maritan lodge were invited to be present. A conlique proposition will be acted upon next meeting and ii will be of interest to everys member to attend t as. it willx be .ofss persona
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
MOOSE.

Dictator George H. 4Ioles presided at the regular meeting of Norwich lodge at the Moose home Friday evening. It was voted to go to the Willimantic car nivaI next Thursday evening, which is to be Norwich night, in honor of the
 visitors from this city. Past Dictator Joseph 4. George, chairman of the cIambake and outing, reported that the event had been e great success OccOrd- ing to the verdict of all the members. The matter of reopening the charter was discussed, but no decision was reached. Chairman George of the building committee reported progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
%G s@gg1s0

Our Complete Lime of $1,5O Shirts In the dollar and a haIf Shirts we carry such we'll known makes as "YorIe", "Coriss Coon" and "Ir1- peria'-and ali these will sell during this August Sale for only $119. Every shrt represents the high est grade material and workmanship.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26

AIASA
 The biennial convention of the An etent Order of Etbernlhns which closed at Afiddietown adjourned on place two years hence will be selected by the state beard, made Up of the four officers and the state chaplain. Officers elected were; President. John F. Leeney Of New Britain; vice pEes1- dent dent. Andrew W, S conaiff, 2 s. 9f ,13. Dan os New Haven for his sixth term; treas- urer, Major H. T. Lyons of Hartford, for his eighth term The convention recommended to Bishop Milan the name of Father F1anuary of Hazard vile for state chaplain.
 Many resolutions were adopted, some of them at length. Tn one allegiance Is reaffirned to the Pope, the Cafho- lie Church. the bishop and the clergy and to Ireland as the Mother coun- try. In part of the Resolutions say: We unreserved1y condemn amy att nation CIreland) and we commit our selves at all times to the demand that 1t must receive from the governments of the world the place earned by long martyrdom to an ideal that has never been relinquished by a majority of her sons.
 As to the execution of Roger Case ment and his associates the resolu- ton condemns 1t, saying: "We have beheId the savagery pursued against the truest patriots who have ever shed blood in the name of liberty, with un- speakable loathing. We denounce the wholesale butchery which, forgetful of every human sentiment, uumindful Of every lawful convention and needless of objections from every civilized na- tion done to a tortured end the little band of heroes who loved Erin, to the daa and TyboEe only crime was that undying affection. In special way we dsnounce the indefensib1e ex- ecution of that knight without fear and without reproach-Roger Case ment." that for what he offered-tfe sacrifice Of his llfe-we resolve must be the object of our prayers and our activity till the land for which he died is as he would have Erin free among the nations his spIr- it will not rest content until his soul which we now beseech may be with his God.''
 Another resolution pledges the order to the work of freeing Ireland, and re- asserts loyalty to the United States Regarding President Wilson the reso- lution said in part: ITO President Woodrow Wilson, and to all the rulers to whom we owe allegiance we tender submission and loyalty, and express a feeling of gratitude for the efforts made to retain our nation unCOnpi- cated with the disSenSiOnS which d1- vide other people, and we prOffer our aid in every legitimate way to secure second the efforts of those who gov ern us. to secure a continuance o1 peace and prosperity to our country .'
 The treasurer's report to the con- yention of the Hibernians showed that S5O.47O had been paid Out in benefits during the mast fourteen years.
 The Ladies auxiliary elected these officers:
 Presidents, Mrs. Alice R. Mooney Waterbury; vice president. Mrs. Mar garet Murnane, Portland; secretary Miss B. Lester, Bridgeport; treasurer Mrs. Catherine g. Foley, New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
LEBANON MAN ELECTED
 BY STARK FAMILY
William Geer Chosen First Vice Pres ident at Annual Meeting of Assooia- tion.

Twenty-nine members of the Stark Family association held their annual reunion at Ocean beach Wednesday, 4 ga1ow where M. J. Stark of FTadlyrne acted as toastrnaster, and 9 business session followed tOnfcers elected were: President, s1dareau Stark, Had lyme; first vice president, William Geer, T4ebanorls second vlca president, Sidney l1. Ack1ey. NDoodUs; treasurer, Edwin Newbury, East Haddam: secre- tarX, Miss N. Fanny Clark, New Lon don; historian, ChariessR. Stark, Prov idence,
 The 'historian's report and much in- teresting genealogical matter which has accumulated during the year, were read. Wilfred J. Stark of Salt, Lake City, .Utah, who is travelling in the east. was present.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26

benefit to each one to do so. Several of the brothers were interested in the forthcoming grand lodge meeting to be held in Newark, N. J., Sept. 5-6, several signifying their intention to attend the meeting. The meeting was brought to a close in the usual man
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
ODD FELLOWS,

Shetuclzet lodge, No. 27, worked, the third degree in full form at it's stat ed meeting in Odd Fellows hall or Tuesday evening and at the couclu.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26

sion of the ceremonies refreshments were served by the entertainment com mittee. There was a good attend aQCe,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26

A number of citySboarders will 7eavs suburban farms today. thesTast SatET- 5 dayAirtz August
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-26
LODGE NOTES

tatbernians Eiset Officers, at Middle town csnvantisn-soo Elks at Plant Eiel5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22

pie were frowned upon in England.
bui I'm Paris literary people were in
the favor Of the reigning powers and
literature was having a renaissance.
Bacon went % Paris in his early
youth and spent several years in this
atmosphere.
THE court takes judicial notice Of
historical facts and facts we'll known.
and finds that there has been for so
years controversy over the author
ship OF certain works which were
published shortly after the death Of
Shakespeare and attributed 10 Shake
speare; that the question always has
been an open questlcn among
scholars Of equal authority and
standing in the world OF letters.
literature and knowledge as TO the
authorship Of the above mentioned
works. and that a vast bibliography.
estimated by those who are in a
position u know at 10000 volumes,
has been written in discussion OF
the vexed question.
Had OSvn Cipher.
The court further finds that by
the published and acknowledged
works Of Francis Bacon there is
given a cipher which Bacon devised
in his early youth when in Paris.
called the Biiateral cipher; that the
witness. Elizabeth Wells Gallup. has
applied that cipher, according 10 the
directions left by Francis Bacon, and
has found that the name and charac-
ter Of Shakespeare we're used as a
mask by Francis Bacon 10 publish
philosophical facts, stories and state
ments contributing 70 the literary
renaissance in English which has
been the glory of the world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
Orders Issued
To Put Ships
In GoodShape

WASHINGTON. April 22.-Orders
10 speed up repair and overhauling
work on vessels of the Atlantic f1eet
of the various navy yards by Sec'y
Daniels. In case Of labor shortage
the commandments are instructed TO
expedite the work by employing the
ships personnel
The move was explained as a pre-
paredness test, the execution of
which would illustrate how quickly
the vessels could be restored to nor
NAL condition after their strenuous
winter operations and placed in
readiness for the battle practices and
maneuvers beginning May 20.
Asst. Sec'y Roosevelt has been in
conference with officials Of the New
York yard. attempting to arrange for
the employment Of a sufficient force
Of mechanics and other skilled men
to operate that plant on a night and
day schedule.
Sec'y Daniels said the officials were
experiencing great difficulty in Sc
curing laborers at government wages
and also by delay in delivery of ma
terials ordered for repair work and
construction of the vessels now be-
ing built. offers Of better pay and
advantages of extra work at double
time. ne said. were attracting the
workmen 10 private employ and Gre
ating the scarcity of labor IN the
yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
WILSON GIVEN
HIGH P RAISES
illinois Convention Endorses
President and Sullivan is
Chosen Chief Delegate.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. April 2Zs-
Resolut ons endorsing Pres't Wilson
and the administration Of Gov.
Dunno were adopted Friday by the
democratic state convention with but
one dissenting vote.
Roger Sullivan was elected chair
man OF the Illinois delegates 20 the
democratic national convention at
81. Louis at a meeting Of the dele
gates held here before the conven-
ton assem- bled-
COY. Durne addressed the conven-
ton and told what has been done IN
illinois during the last four years.
he WIS followed By Congressman
Eliza williams Of Quincy. who earlier
In the day had announced his candi-
dacy for governor.
The convention cheered Congress
man williams when he said that nov
American soldiers are in Mexico they
should remain there until peace and
order are restored.
There was no denying the shouts
or me Cook county delegation for
Roger, Roger" and Chairman
I.ucey summoned the democratic
leader 20 the rostrum and intro
duced him as the man who, more
than anyone else. had woodrow VIII
son nominated at Baltimore"
Mr.. Sullivan praised the presi
dents course in international affairs
and urged his supporters 20 begin
Immediately 20 work for the re-
election OF Woodrow Wilson"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
Judge Rules Bacon Wrote
All Shakespearian Works

CHICAGO. April %. - Francis
Bacon used the name Of William
Shakespeare as a disguise and was
the author OF All the PLAYS and verse
attributed 10 Shakespeare. according
20 a decision rendered in an injunc-
ton suit in the circuit court here
Friday by Judge Richard s Tuthill
An injunction issued on the petition
n William y. Selig motion picture
manufacturer. 10 restrain George
Fabyan and others from publishing
books in support Of the Baconian
theory was dissolved Judge Tut
hill in his decision said:
That William Shakespeare was
born April %. 1864: that he went "a
London about 1886 or 1897. that for
a time thereafter ne made his liv-
ing working for Burbage: that he
later became an actor in Burbage' s
theater and in travelling theatrical
companies; that he retired about
1903 or 1910 - live I'm Stratford-on-
Avon. where he engaged in business
20 the time OF his death on April %
1915 and that Shakespeare was not
an educated man. are allegations
which the court finds true.
Bacon Educated.
The court further finds that
Francis Bacon was born Jan. %
$50; that he was educated not only
in English but in French Latin
Italian and German and had a gen
eral education equal 10 or superior
10 any one Of his age; that he was
the compiler OF a book OF 1850
axioms and phrases selected from
the greatest authors and books OF al
time; that in his youth literary peo-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
WOMAN IS
SENTENCED TO JAIL
EntiCed Young Men to Room
ing HOuSe-GetS Six
Month Term.
News Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKaART. Ind, April 22.-Ger-
trude Isabelle Beck, who was ar
rested last Saturday night in com
pany with a young man at a room
ing house at 1O7 Pacific St. was SEN
fenced by Judge Lee 10 six months
i'm the correctional department Of the
woman's prison at indianapolis.
The evidence showed that the
woman has been in the habit of
enticing young men especially, and
for this reason Police Matron Fay
and Deputy Prosecutor Conley urged
that she be sent out of the city for
a time at least 1t was testified that
the man. aged p, who was arrested
with her has been supporting her
Her husband secured divorce Dec
10. last.
The woman sat without a tremoT
or a blush through all the presenta-
ton of testimony as TO her sullied
character The mother Of the young
man was in court. and became hys-
terical when, at the conclusion Of the
evidence. the judge ordered both de-
PENDANTS taken back" Ito the cells
She is subject 70 heart trouble Her
condition. more than sympathy fol
the young man. caused the Judge &c
change his mind and order the young
man released.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
MAKE FIRST GASOLINE
UNDER u. S. PATENTS
Officials Say Government VIII Per
NIT Use OF System by
Any Concern.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Ajril 22-Com-
mercial manufacture Of gasoline. IN
der the Ritman patents owned BY
the government was begun today
Experts OF the bureau Of mines have
demonstrated that this system will
produce four or FIVE times as much
gasoline as Will the present method
Of distillation. An oil company i'm
Pittsburgh has been given the right
10 Try out the system under CONNER
cial conditions.
Rep. Foster Of Illinois. chairman
Of the house mines and mining COM
mittee. is preparing a resolution to
be introduced in the house TO pro-
tect the government patents.
Bureau Of mines officials said to-
day that the government is prepared
to permit the use Of the system by
any reputable oil concern. They de-
clared that its adoption Is essential.
as il will increase the present gaso-
line supply available from every
source estimated to last q years, to
a supply TO last about 100 years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
WILSON IN LEAD.

HELENA. Mont. April 22.-Scat-
tered returns received early tonight
from today's presidential primary
showed that Pres't Wilson pOlled
more votes than all OF his republic
an opponents together. Col. Roose-
velt's name was written on the bal
lots by about one-fourth Of the re-
publican voters.
sen. A b. Cummins polled three
20 one over Col. Roosevelt in IL
precincts. The other republican
candidate. Edward Randolph Woods
Of New Jersey. received but a few
o1es This was Montana's first presi-
dental preferential primary and the
nrst time that women voted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
DINEEN LOSES GRIP

PEORIA. H., April 22-COntrol
of the republican party organization
ina Illinois was wrested from forme
Gov Charles :. Deneen Of Chicago
here today by a new formed com
bination which includes as its lead
ers Sen. Lawrence Y. Sherman
Frank O. Lowden and Mayor Will
liam r. Thompson Of Chicago.
The convention endorsed Sher-
man for president. named % presi-
Dental electors and then adjourned
20 convene in Peoria Sept. 10 wher
the delegates viii conclGde their
business by nominating three uni
Nersity trustees and adopting a party
platform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
CUNnuNs IN LEAD.

IUfeTnatI0U1I News ServiCe
OMAHA. Neb., April 22-Com-
plete returns from 81 counties out
of % in the state gave Sen. Albert
b. Cummins OF Iowa slight lead
over Henry Ford of Detroit for the
republican presidential nomination
at the Nebraska preferential prI-
maries held last Tuesday. William
j. Bryan has been defeated for dele
gate at large To- the democratic ma
tional convention. latest returns in
diCate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22

About $50 was taken from the cash
registers by a burglar who entered
Joe Eash's lunch room and pool hall
at 124 s. Main ST. That the place
had been entered was discovered by
Officer Williams. who found the rear
door unlocked. He notified Mr. Fash.
whose Investigations showed the
burglary.
The thief entered the basement
through a coal hole in the rear OF
the store. got into the upstairs room
by unlocking ne cellar door. and
then carried two cash registers 70
the basement. where they were riied
He then left the place through the
rear door.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22

Disregsrding the opportunities Of
the parents of Mrs. Laura Sparkln
that the Jail sentence Of so days. i'm
posed on her by a jury in the city
court for immortality. be suspended.
Judge Lee told Chief Riblet 10 notify
Sheriff Thomas 10 come and get her.
Pros jay said he doubted the au-
thority Of the Judge 20 suspend a
sentence imposed by a jury. anyway.
III the court would do so. even were
there no question OF authority. IL
would furnish bad precedent" said
the prosecutor. 'Juries would think.
II they did not say. What's the use
10 impose sentences as they will be
overturned anyway and IL would
be difficult 10 get a conviction"
Mrs. Sparkln. when arraigned.
had refused 70 submit her case 20
the Judge and retained Atry. Hosack
and demanded jury trial. Her sen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
SEES GRANDDAUGHTER
President anu Mrs. Wilson Go 20
Philadelphia Friday.

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, April 22-Pres't
Wilson paid a brief visit 10 Phila-
delphia Friday to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre. and his
youngest granddaughter, Eleanor
Arson Sayre. who was born there
last month. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson. They remained in
Philadelphia less than two hours.
and returned here at night. planning
10 spend Easter in Washington.
The president was given a great
ovation i'm Philadelphia. although
nothing was known Of his coming
until a few hours in advance. a
crowd OF several thousand people
was at the Broad st. station both
when he arrived and when he left,
and cheered him enthusiastically He
also was applauded as he passed
through the streets.
Treat your oats for smut See the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
C0MRADE SLABS VETERAN
IN OLD SOLDIERS HOME
David Burns. "a, Said to- Have Kill
ed Thomas Tuft While
Intoxicated.

International News Service:
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. April p.
David Burns. "a years old. an in
mate of the Soldiers home here, was
in Jail today charged with the muir
der last night of Thomas Tuft, p
years old. a comrade at the home
While religious exercises were in
progress at the home and the old
soldiers were singing Nearer My
God to Thee" the two veterans be-
came involved in a quarrel and be-
fore anybody knew what was going
on. Burns had stabbed Tuft several
times. Both were said to be under
the influence of liquor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-22
HAY, STRAW AND FEED.

Corrected Daily by the Wesley Miller
Flour and Feed Co, 420 ;. Michigan ST.
HAY-Paying $500 TO S14.O0; selling
S15 90 to $500.
STRAW-Paying 500; selling $500
per ton or zoe per bale.
CORN-Paying 65c per bu.; selling 30
6.S0c per Blu.
OATS-Paying Toe per bu.; selling %
Q55c per bu.
CLOVER SEED-Paying 50 90 to sill 90 (;
selling Sl1OO 20 $500 per bU.
TIMOTHY SEED-Paying S3.65; sell
ing S4O per bu.
ALFALFA SEED (MOntana grown
Selling Si4OO per bu.
SEED CORN Selling $50 shelled !;
$500 on the ear.
SEED OATS Selling 15c per bu.
COWPEAS-Selling $500 per bu.
SOY BEANS Selling 500 per bu.
SCRATCH FEED-Selling S1.g0 per cwt.
CHICK FEED-Selling s.. 90 per cwt.