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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
National
Yesterdays Games

Boston 8, New York FIRST game); New
York S. Boston 3 (second game)
philadelphia 2, Brooklyn / (first game)
Philadelphia 10, Brooklyn 8 (second game)
Pittsburg !. St. Louis first game) ;
Pittsvurg 2 st. Louis Second game)
Chicago 3. Cincinnati (first game); Gin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
National Standing

...... 1ocay's Games
Philadelphia at Boston.
Brooklyn at New York.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
St. Louis at Pittsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
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American
Yesterdays Games

Boston 7. New York (first camel; New
York T. Boston Second game).
Washington 2. Philadelphia (flrst
game); Washington 8, Philadelphia Sec
ond game).
Detroit Z, Cleveland (frst game); De-
troit II, Cleveland 8 Second game).
Chicago 3, st. Louis 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05

Winthrop ......0 0 0 0 0 O 01 Oh
Struck out, by Bates Z. Double plays,
Fuller to Reddington to Wilson. Base
on balls, off Lindstrom /. Umpire,
shevlin. Time. 1.40. Attendance, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
BOSTON

x-Batted for Kelly In 8th.
z-Batted for Reulbach in 9Th.
New York .......... 0 o Is
Boston ............. 10011 o-3
Two-base hits. Mccarthy 2, Perritt
1. Home run. Meanwhile. Stolen base,
Burns. Sacrifice hits. Perritt. Fletcher.
Sacrifice flies. Perritt, Konetchy.
Double plays. Fletcher to Herzog to
Kelly. Fletcher to Herzog to Holke.
Left on bases, New York I, Boston s.
First base on errors, New York 2, Bos-
ton 9. Bases on balls, of Perritt 2.
off Reulbach 4. Hits and earned runs,
off Perritt and / in Z, off Sallee and
0 in 2, off Reulbach II and in g.
Struck out, by Perritt 8, by Sallee l.
by Reulbach 8. Umpires KLEIN and
Emslie. Time 2 hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
American Standing

Todey's Games
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05

Factory output now one million cigars
weekly. Largest selling brand Of 10c.
Cigars in the world. r. G. Sullivan. Mr..
Manchester, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
SUNDAY GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago /, St. Louis 0.
Detroit 5, Cleveland 8.
\ NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati Z. Pittsburg 6.
Chicago 4, st. Louis 2 (first game); Chi
cago 4, st. Louis / (second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
Eastern League Standing
Today's Games

ouayS 1dmeo
Bridgeport at New London.
New Haven at Lawrence.
Lowell at Hartford.
Lynn at Worcester.
Portland at Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston s, New York 3.
Cleveland 5, st. Louis 4.
Detroit 2, CHICAGO /.
Washington Z, Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York. 4. Boston (first game); New
York 8, Boston 5 Second game. darkness)
Pittsburg A. Cincinnati 8 first game);
Cincinnati 7. Pittsburg 2 Second game2
St. Louis Z, Chicago (tirst game); Chi
cago s. ST. Louis Second game).
Philadelphia 4, Brooklyn l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
ORDER oF EAsrERN STAIR.

N"NNANNWNA NIT MNft@ A'AmdAaW VI fNNke
 Cn Wednesday evening the grand nnicors of the Order of Eastern Star made an oficlal visitation to Sachern chapter. Preceding the reveningas work a banquet was served for the Following ladies: Mrs. Dorothea Bal conn, chairmans Mrs. Agnes J. Black nuHMs 4ArH. Mary E. Washburn. Mrs. Emma Breed, Mrs. Grace Chappell, Hrs. Flora J. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Mary N4. %teveuz, Mrs. Annie Rawson, Mrs. Ny4 Bailey Mrs. Jefnie Murray, Miss Llnttia Kramer. Miss Jennie Kendall, M4la@ Weller. The menu served was aa follows. Cold ham, cold tongue, po- tato salad, lettuce and tomato salad, olives, pickles, rolls, coffee ice cream aud calw The tables were finely dec- rruted fJr the banquet.
 it w@a TAB when the regular session Was openbd by Worthy Matron Mrs. Adelaide Cochran and the grand off, leEa present werei Grand matr0n, Mrs. Jennie MaIggrah, Waterbury; assis- taut grand conductress, Mrs. Ada Pa- Hau. Danbury. grand marshal, Mrs. Eleanor Eager, Waterford; grand Adah. AfisB nf Louise Ginand, Bridge norts grand Esther, Miss Elizabeth Dun IhQmaston; grand elector, Mrs. Edith Wilcox, Windsor: grand senti- n4i Paul Chatheld, Seymour.
 " class Of two candidates were
 Ruth chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of Stonington, held a big meet AnM Thursday evening, the occasion being the annual visit of the grand rfIcers. Members of Charity chapter cf Mystic were invited guests of the evening. The supper served was one uf the big features and was much en- loved. Remarks for the good of the order were made by several present and the affair was an unusually suc- reHsKul one. The officials present were Worthy Matron Mrs. MargeFaff, Grnnd Cpnductress Miss Ethel La tham. Associate Grand Conductress AI44 Ada A. Pagan, Grand Chaplain MIra Hattie M. Sticlxler, Grand Ada 1fi1a M. Louise Ginand, Grand Esther Miss Elizabeth Duff, Grand Electra Mrs Tdith 1T. Wilcox, Grand Sentinel Paul Chatfeld, Past Grand Matron AdrH. Bertha L. g. Gallup and Past Grand Patron Frederick Sticlsler.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
ELEVEN GRADUATE AT
 LEDYARo SCHOOL ExERcisEs
Program ExcellentIy Rendered at Led
 yard Church Friday Afternoon.


 The graduating exercises of the Ledyard school were held in the Led yard Congregational church on Fri day afternoon. The pulpit was bank ed with flowers and large American flag was saspended at the back of the pulpit. The church was filled to overfowfng many having to sit in the galleries. The exercises commenced at 2.30 p. ms, with Secretary Samuel E. Holdridge making a short address The following program was carried out:
 District 10, The Builders. Concert, recitation. song, Vacation Days, An na and Gertrude Blatherwick; No. g, The Flag, school; No. 2. The Ele- plant and the Chimpanzee, song; No. B, A Mortifying Mistake, Alice Lange- yin; A Boy's- Pocket. Clarence Se- 2, Laddie. solo, Dorothy Chesbro; No. il, essay, The House Wren, Fife Whipple; No. 3, Juanita, song; il, The Rise of Captain John Smith. Annie Lamb; ?. Sowing and Serving: ?. school; g, History of Unionvilfe school;- Anna Blatherwicl5; ', Bugle Song, Maud Lacombi Il, Old Iron sides, recitation; 2, Dainty Dorothea, solo, Marie Alien: 10, My Speech, Ken neth Buddington; g. How Ledyard Became Town: Amos Avery; 3. She Didn't Think, Hilda Holmberg; The Little Plants, Elizabeth Baldwin; When Mother Is Away, FrankIyn Nye: ', Good Old U. S. A, school; essay, The Pond Lily, Rachael Watrous: 4. song, The Daisies, school; 6, U. s. A. Signal, drill; address, Supervisor G. c. Swift; presentation of diplomas, Chairman Chas. D. Geer; address, c. D. Geer; closing hymn, America, by the audience.
 After the exercises closed the chill dren retired to the rear of the church where athletic sports were indulged iK with Arthur D. Barrett in charee. with the following results: Standing broad jump: first prize, David Geef, first for Juniors, George Geer; running broad, first prize for seniors, Carl Holdridge, first prize for Juniors WiT- liam Gray; running high jump, Will liam Cray; shot put first, Carl Hol- dredge: first Juniors, Clarence Sebas- tian; T5 yard dash, first, Carl Hol- dridge. first Juniors, Alice Langevin In the basement of the church were many exhibits made by the children. They showed a vast amount of work. There were il graduates and nearly all will enter high school in the faIi. l Graduates: Mary Birch, Dorothy Chesbro, Anna Blatherwick, Eafie Whipple, Marie Allen, Barbara Good enough, Maud IIacomb, Amos Avery, Anna Lamb, Mary Cooper and Ra- chael Watreus.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
DEPARTMENT CANNOT GRANT
 PERMISSION ASKED FOR.
Lcbstsrmen Wanted to Set Pots in the
 Waters of the Race.

Noank lobstermen who signed a De- tition for the privilege of setting pots in the waters of the Race, Long Island sound, have. received the following re- ply from the assistant secretary of war:
 q beg to inform you that the juris- diction of the war department is lirn- tied to the preservation and protection of navigable waters. Under the alr- tnority contained In section 10 of the act of congress approved March 6. 1899. permits are issued for structures. if it is found, after thorough invekiEa- ton, that they will not unresouably interfere with or endanger nayagation.
 These permits do not give any pqi- vate rights or any exclusive ,privaiemes and they do not authortMe any an4ffrv to private property or invasion Of pri- vate rights or any infringement Of federal, state or local laws or regula- ti0ns. nor do they CbviatS the necessa- ty of obtaining state assent to the work authorized. They merely cypress the assent Of the federal government so far as concerns the public r1ants o1 navigation.
 Tt will be seer,s aharsfo9A, tt1At the department ls without audhof4ty fn grant the permission aslned for.
 Very respectfully,
 .sW1LdMAAde 1G f1Rs sGEEEEAAG
 "Assist0ntsS SecEetary Of ;RAaEsaa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
opp FELLoWs.

TfYe first degree in full form wac conferred upon class of six candi- IateD ut fhe regular meeting of She
 4ltet lodge No. 27, I. O. O. E., held n Odd FeIIowF hall, Tuesday evening with Q good number present. The I1rree work was under the direction ,r John J. parsons and in the absence W Noble Grand Robert Donohue, ]. J. nluIaD presided at the business meet nm Tnc committee of arrangements am thn invitation, extended by the New 4nndDm odd Fellows to attend there memorial service which will be held no Lyceum theatre on Sunday fBIe rg. reported that a special car ,An been hired and win leave Franklin sHunme at 6:15 o'clock The com nfftna comprizeB the following: E. F. kImnoy. A A. Guile ana Fl. c. Met mM Besides the transaction o1 the eaUfar bualneaa of the order three
 friicat0ns for membership were re-
 ErG'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Strong Bargain Currents from the Hosiery and Underwear
 Departments

15c BLACK COTTON HOSE for wonen-donble tops and spliced heel........LIvE WIRE PRICE 1ze 25c BLACK MERCER1ZED HosE FOR WOMEN A fine, black, mercerized, seamless hose in beautiful gauge weight. They made with double tops for extra strength
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 1so wonENs FIBRE SILK BOOT HOSE in black white. Seamless with lisle top
 LIVE WIRE PRICE ao s5c FIBRE SILK HosE with double heel. sole, etc, and garter top....... LIVE WIRE PRICE 2Se FIBRE SILK BOOT HOSE in black, gray, navy and tan. LIVE WIRE PRICE s5c,, for $1.oo s1.oo woafENs THREAD SILK HOSE with nsIe top and sole Black. white and colOrs-
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 7so s1.5o SILK HOSE in various weights and colors. Also white Finest silk. ... LIVE WIRE PRICE ese cHLDRENs MEDIUM WEIGHT RIBBED HOSE in black only..........LlvE WIRE PRICE 90 15c MISSES FINE RIBBED HOSE in black, ~ - - SALE PRICE 1zIzo 1se INFANTS SILK LESLIE HOSE in black white or tan.............LvE WIRE PRICE 12c 15o WHITE RIBBED VESTS for women Low neck and sleeveless. LIVE WIRE PRICE 12c 25c SHAPED VESTS for women Common sizes Low neck and short sleeves sleeveless
 LIVE WIRE PRICE iso 25c STRAIGHT RIBBED VESTS for women Low neck and sleeveless-plain fancy trim
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 1se s5c woMENs UNION SUITS
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 2so woMHrps soc THREE- -PTEoE UNION SUITS Low, square neck, sleeveless and tight knee
 LIVE WIRE PRICE aee sL0o SUMMER WEIGHT UNION SUITS for MISSES VESTS AND PACSrs-iow neck vests and lace trimmed pants. Sizes 20 to S4 and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Domestic Department

FULL SIZE sH1ETs worth ssc each
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 7so FULL SIZE SHEETS worth s11O each--
 LIVE WIRE PRICE sso FU1G.-BI11ADCEED sHAMED sEEETs-72 by 90 inches LIVE WIRE PRICE 42e FUIL-BLEAcHED PILLOW CASES in two sizes. 42 by ss and 4s by ss. Value 200 each
 LIVE WIRE PRICE leo sLss CROCHET oUMrs... LIVE WIRE PRICE sss sa.so CROCHET QUILTS, .LivE WIRE PRICE stss sAOO SATIN ounrs-nxsra utse and hemrnsd finish. .-..--..-...----....--.LlvE WIRE PRICE sasu ssso SATIN QUILTS with fringe Full size with cut corners. LIVE WIRE PRICE $429
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Live Wire Messages from the COIored Wash Goods
 Department Remnants of Wash Goods-An Kinds Various Lengths and All Weaves
 at Half Price

Sc sHIRTTNGs and CA1ICo-standard goods in light and dark colorings. LIVE WIRE PRICE 6Lsc STANDARD APRON cINdHAMs-
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 7e 12kc PERCALEs of the best grade. A yard wide
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 1oHso 121kc DRESS GrNGHAMS pIaids, stripes, checks and solid colors. LIVE WIRE PRICE loo 2sc SPORT STRIPE sH1RrTrVGs1 inches wide...... .... ..........LIVE WIRE PRICE 1so 6sc DRESS LINENS in ell the best colors A yard wide. e...................LlvE WIRE PRICE $50 1sc FANCY cREPEs and vouE1ss and 20 inches wide in awning stripes and floral designs
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 12Lae FLORAL. and EMBROIDERED vomas in 25c and 2sc qualities. A yard wide
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 1sO NOVELTY WASH GOODS in a big variety of weaves patterns and colorings. Values from s3c to ssc yard ............: LIVE WIRE PRICE 2se
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
soNs oF AMERlcAN REVOLUTION

About fifty members attended the annual meeting of the Connecticut gOci1ty of the Sons of the American Revolution in Hartford, Wednesday, President Wilson H. Lee of New TIa- wnn. presided. A membership of 1,063 and deaths numbering 20 were report cd. New members admitted during tho year were ex President w. H. Taft and his brother, Horace D. Taft,
 Secretary c. ad. c. stone reported that rhe winners in the society essay contest for high school children were tna Granddaughter of a German im- migrant and a Russian girl
 Ireasurpr II. c. Sherwood of Bridge porn reported s1,463 on hand and $60O given for Belgian relief.
 At the meeting cf the board of managers Arthur gl KimTball of Wa tarbury reported for the Valley Forge AAefnorial comr1ittee saying the money far the Connecticut boy in the colonial cinl4tcr had been secured. A com wIitce was apointed to confer with other patriotic societies in the state fu select an inscription.
 Markers for the graves of Elitah Mnicomb and Captain Benjamin Dib- nie, revoiudonary soldiers of dranby Wcro ordered.
 rhesa officers were elected. Presi- Gent. c. IT. Wickham, Manchester vl1a prosident, c. F. Burgess, New
 iayens secretary, Q. O. Stone, Hart fqrds treasurer, Henry c. Sherwood, hfiagep0rt: registrar, Frederick Bost- mick. New Havens historian, F. B. gaE. Hartford; chaplain, Rev. Dr. w. Dc'css Love, Hartford; neorologist, Levrrett Belknap. Hartford; auditors, Frederick W. Hall, and s. F. Boards Dew, Bridgeport: delegate at large to rational convention, Dr. c. J. c. F. WMllams, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Sparkling Values in Notions
 and Small Wares

and Small Wares w1IL1MANTDc MACHINE THREAD in white and black. SALE PRICE spooIs for 24e 5c WHITE FASTING rHREAr--
 GALE PRICE fer 1Oo LINEN FINISH THREAD in black or white--
 SALE PRICE for Bo BLACK SEWING srK-1ettsr -As 1oO-yard spools. ...........,ss.,......SALE PRICE Be EAGLE PfNs-an brass--on papers
 LIVE WIRE PRICE so COMMON PINS on paperA 400 count
 LIVE WIRE PRICE for 50 DEFENDER SAFETY PINS of medium size. Full niekled.......... SALE PRICE papers for Dc JApANaED WIRE HAIR PINS in papers
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 10 GIANT WIRE HAIR PINS in papers
 LIVE WIRE PRICE for So HAIR pN cABrNrrs--assortsd invisible pins
 LIVE WIRE PRICE Sc HATR PIN CABINETS with regular and invisi- ble pins. LIVE WIRE PRICE 4e 1oc HAIR PIN CABINETS pins
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 7o 300 WIRE HAIR PINS in bon. All lengths and styles. s.....................,.LNE WIRE PRICE 1Oo sc BRASS HOOK AND EYES in black or silver A sizes-2 card~LlvE WIRE PRICE ss WHITE TwmdEp TAPES yards---4 widths
 LIVE WIRE PRICE for So So wmTE Twn1ED rAPE-lO yards-H to inch widths. LIVE WIFE PRICE Sc wEnTE TwnLED TARD-aO yards-K to inch. ncn..........................L WIRE PRICE 30 1oe WHITE Twu1lnD TAPw-s4 yards--
 LIVE WIRE PRICE se BIAS SEAM rAPE-12 yards-Favorite Brand 5 widths. hs..............s...... LIVE WIRE PRICE 50 1oc LADY DAINTY LrscEErE TAPE in pink. blue and white-io yards.. LIVE WIRE PRICE 90 Sc TAPE AEEAsuRDs-so INCH
 LIVE WIRE PRICE Sc CORSET LAcEs-s yard fiat laees or tubular
 LIVE WIRE PHicE 4o SILK SHOE I4ACEs-so inch--value 15c-
 LIVE WIRE PRICE i2s 1oc pouBrE NA1EsooK DRESS SHIELDS. sizes 2.s and f.. LIVE WIRE PRICE for 25e KID aAR cUR1mRs ln 4K-5 and inch lengths. WIRE PRICE 1oo woMErPs sEw-oN Hosr sUpPoRTERs-
 LIVE WIRE PRICE 1Oo czn.DRrNs HOSE SUPPORTERS with rubber button clasp. Black or white. Five sizes LIVE WIRE PRICE 1Oo -, = LIVE MRE PRICE aO NucKm4-PrAATrD, SKIRT 6ARKER with square holder with chalk complete LIVE WIRE PRICE ese COMBINATION SPOOL zorDER-NIckel-plased holds spoolss sewing clasp and pin cushion LIVE WIRE PRICE 2oo 1oc COAT AND PANTS OR SKIRT HANGER LIVE WIRE PRICE for iso sHon TREEs-Vood toe with steel sprlns shank. LIVE WIRE PRICE 90 ShinoIa-3-in-l and WhittsmOre's
 Shoe Polishes 1Oe sins. LIVE WIRE PRICE 30 a5c size LIVE WIRE PRICE 21o 25c sc1ssoRs-pocket sruSroiasry ana pointed styles....... WIRE PRICE 1ss 1oc sTA-pur COMMON prrss--wfli not slip LIVE WaRE PRICE sc
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Laees and EmbrOideries at snappy
 Live Wire Prices

25c vETLINGs in black and colors. Some plain and dotted or with fancy borders
 LIVE WIRE PRICE f5e sIoo CHIFFON AUTO WELLS in all the desira- b1e colors. ors..,.................lvE WIRE PRICE sse Sc EAHBRoIDEF1Ess- s-edges suitable for children's dresses etc. LIVE WIRE PRICE Sc EnrBRoDERED EDGES worth 1Sc and-1sc A yard. ........................LivE WIRE PRICE 1oe EMBROIDERED BANDS always sold for EOc and 75c a yard. LIVE WIRE PRfcE 20 asc EMBROIDERED BAr1sTE FI.oUNcnSc. n inches wide. LIVE WIRE PRICE 7ss 7sc EMBROIDERED oRaANDm ruoUNc1Ne 27-ineh. LIVE WIRE PRICE 5oc s15o EMBROIDERED vomz EuoUNcrNc, 4s inches wide. WIRE PRICE sf2s @-ncH EMBROIDERED EIouNcRNG, slightly soilsd and unused. worth s1as to s1.5O.
 LIVE WIRE PRICE ssc All Remnants at Live Wire Prices
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
Local odd Fellows VIII rEsnd Menorial Service in New London sunday Easrbert Wiley Rssisns as Treasurer of Norwich cOncIave, No. 424, | o. H., and ArehOn Disco is Appointed to Succeed Him.

Uncas lodge No. II, | o. O. E. work. ed the inia1ory degree on a class of candidates at their regular meeting in odd Fellows hall on Monday even. ing. The lodge has accepted the in- vitation to join the New London lodge evening and will leave the city by spe- cial car ct dt15 o'ciDck.
 FiEPTASoPFs.
 The regular meeting of Norwich conciave, No. 424. l. o. H.. was held in Eagles hall Monday evening with Archon William Disco presiding. Treasurer Herbert Wiley rendered his resignation and Archon Disco was ap- pointed to i'll the vacancy. until the end of the lodge year. The officers were much encouraged at the attend ance an dintefest that the members took in tho meeting.
 {. 40. U. w.
 Stonington lodge, No. 30, of Ston- ington, received a visit from Grand Muster Workman FRhey at it's last meeting. Brother Fahey made stir ring address and conferred the prize for having obtained the second larg- est number of members during the three past months known as sHThe Currier Gallagher Manths," upon dis trict deputy, Joseph John Teller. Aft CT the meeting an entertainment which proved very pleasing and in- teresting and run off and refresh ments were served making the even- ing enjoyable to the large number in attendance.
 r. A. B.
 All Is reported in readiness for the state I,arade and field day of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Connecticut, which takes place in Ansonia today. Because of the dec- orations particularly along Main street, great interest has been aroused. many claiming that never before has that section of the city locked so well. While busily engaged with tho carnival the members of the Young Mems society are finding time to make tEe visit of the state temper ance workers a memorable one, and tlIe people of Ansonia are showing great assistance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

Scientists declare that enere are 12O.O0O.O00 fish in each square mile of the ocean.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
EAaLEe.

Representing the twenty three anflas In the state sixty delegates held the tenth annual state aerde eess41n, Fraternaz Order of Eagles, in Hartford
 The ceremonial opening was pre- 1acnd by an address of welcome by Mayor Prank A. Hagarty, who com mAndod the aims and principles of ihe order end extended cordial welcome to the visitors. State Pres ident Thomas F. Al1orn of New Ha- yen responded to the address.
 F1afe Secretary William 1T. Moher of Waterbury. city clerk of that place, reported membership of 10000 which Included an increase of more than 1000 for the past year.
 State Treasurer John SleIoy of Hrtstoi. reported an excellent finan- ciai condition.
 Other routine business occupied tne une until 1 o'clock when a recess was Fnhen for dinner.
 The. bslsiness at the afternoon ses- SIn included the election of ofIi- crre. Charter Oak aerie will enter fain the state officers and delegates nt a banquet at o'clock.
 "A cia@s of sixteen candidates was Initiated by Charter Oak aerie, Tues day evening. The degree team of 1orrineton rendered Ule work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Graduated From Georgetown LaM
 School,

Among the graduates Of the George town Law school of Washington D. son of Mfr. and Ars. Jannea Cunwag~of Main street, this city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-08-25
THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
INCREASES IN SOUTH

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-
Eight hundred and twenty-seven
textile plants, carrying 9,8o5, 248
spindles and 2l4,467 looms, in OPP
Grafton on the lines OF the South
ern Railway, Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, Georgia Southern and
Florida Railway and associated
lines-that is the record present
ed in textile directory for 1916
just issued in booklet form'by the
industrial and agricultural depart
ment of these roads to show the
rapid growth of the textile indus
try in the South and its possibili-
ties for future development.
The directory shows total of
635 cotton mills, 152 knitting
mills, 80 wooden mills and Z silk
Mile with eleven new textile
plants under construction at the
time the information was cor1pil-
ed. The knitting mills have 23,-
$40 knitting machines and 2,635
sewing machines. The names
and location of the different
plants, with information as to
equipment, power used and char
acter of product, are given.
According to the most recent
statement of, the United States
census bureau there are 1926
l48 cotton spindles in the cotton
growing states. Of the spindles
shown tributary to Southern
Railway lines, $4,000 are in In
diana and Missouri, while all the
rest are located in the Southern
states. These mills with addi-
tions since made to the equip
ment of established plants, make
the total number of cotton spind-
les in the South on the Southern
Railway 100000 or fve-sev-
enths of all the spindles in the
cotton growing. states and almost
one-third of all the cotton spind-
les in the United States.