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The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Measure Providing ST., 000,0 900
for New Structure Ready
for Wilson's Signature.
RAPID ACTION BY'c0NGRESs
Congressman Charles c. Carlln
Wins Long Figirt-Adamson
Aids Speedy Enactment.

Only the SIGNATURE OF the President
IL now needed to make washable $1,000
oNo for building a magnificent new
Aoueduct bridge In Georsetown. After
several years Of delay Congressman
Charles c. Cariin OF virxfnia has been
rewarded by seeing both houses pass
his bridge bill. and the measure went to
the white House today.
Congressman Carlln. who comes from
Alexandria. and Chairman William C..
Adamson. Of the House Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. are
largely responsible for the speedy en-
actment OF the bill at this session.
Chairman Adamson persuaded the
House that the bill should be given
preferential consideration In lts DISPOSE
ton Of calendar business. and the
measure was given the right Of way
by unanimous consent.
In Hands of President.
When the bill went to the Senate II
was expedited by Senators Swanson and
Martin. The Carlin bill came back to
the House yesterday afternoon with
minor amendments. ana Chairman
Adamson Immediately moved that the
House accept the Senate amendments
and forego the routine OF sending the
bill to conference.
With the acceptance Of the Senate
amendments by the House the bill was
ready for the President. who probably
will sign Il today or tomorrow. Con-
gresham Carlin has been lighting for n
new bridge at Georgetown since the
present structure began to be dan
geTous.
Commission To See Plans.
The principal Senate amendment to
the original House bill was that offered
by Senator Newisnds providing that the
Fine Arts Commission shall examine the
plans for the new bridge.
The bill appropriates 900 to repair
the existing structure so that II may
last until the 81 100000 bridge IL con.
structed. The Secretary OF War 10 Civ
en- Jurisdiction over the bridge and vii
have control OF both its construction
and it's operation. II IL provided thai
the new bridge shall be located AT OF
near" the site OF the present Aqueduc,
bridge. which connects Thirty.sixth ant
n streets. Georgetown. with Rossiyn
va.
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
St. Johns Cadets to
Present Operetta

An operetta by cadets OF st. Johns
College in uniforms OF the army and
navy will be a feature Of the enter
tainment and dance which the alumni
Of the college will give this evening In
the Immaculate Conception Hall
Eighth and N streets northwest The
Thursday night.
Officers Of the st. Johns College
Alumni are ]. Bowden Duryee. presi'
dent; Leo A. Rover. first vice presi'
dent; Edward May. second vice presi.
dent Brother Alfred. treasurer; p
Henry Horning. secretary; entertain.
ment committee-Denis e. Connell
chairman: James T. Ryan. John p
DAILY. Peter J. Hagan. and William j
Curten,
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
LOCAL MENTION.

BEST FooD-LINcoLS CAFE. 40 10Th st.
Teeth Guaranteed to FIT a. Low
rs %. Dr. Vaughan's Dental Ofhce, 3o7 7th
Phone Your Want Ad to The TimsA
Main $3.50.
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Mrs. Champ Clark to
Address Missionaries

Mrs. Champ Clark will make an ad-
dress on the Me OF John Early, the
leper. before the woman's Interde-
nominational Missionary Union At its
final session at st. Paul's Lutheran
Church next Friday atteroon.
Senator Joseph f. Ransdell OF Louisi-
ana, chairman Of the Senate COMMITTEES
on Public Health, has been invited to be
present Senator Ransdell 10 the author
Of q bill that has been reported favor
ably for the establishment Of a national
leprosarium.
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Retail Grocers to
Hear National Head

Frank B. Connolly. president OF the
National Association OF Retail Grocers
OF the United States. II to be the prin-
cipal speaker at a meeting OF the Re-
tail Grocers' Protective Association, at
pas ID street northwest tomorrow even
Ing at o'clock.
As guests OF the associatio for the
evening will be a delegation OF retail
Grocers from Boston who are on their
way &c New Orleans to attend the ma
tionai convention OF retail grocers.
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Postpone Board Meeting.

The meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton, scheduled for this afternoon at
the board rooms in the Franklin School
Building. has been postponed until
Monday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. ac-
cording to announcement by Harry O.
Hine. secretary OF the hoard. The
postponement Is necessitated by the
making OF improvements in the board
room.
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Prizes Given Students
At Gallaudet College

Presentation day exercises are being
held AZ Gaiisudet College this afternoon.
The exercises include the presentation
to students OF prizes for work accom-
Llished during the year. They are be-
Ing held In the chapel on Kendall Green.
A reception will follow e. the home OF
the president of the institution.
Beautiful Spring Flowers
and artistic floral decorations for all
social functions GUIDE, lzit r st--Advt
The Washington times., 1916-05-03
Liberty-Union Review
Seeks 100 New Members

One hundred new members before
July Is the object Of the campaign
started by Liberty Union Review No.
6, Of the woman's Benefit Association
OF the Maccabees.
started a campaign for new members.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
REPRESENTATIVE LONDON
 DEFENDS SOCIALIST
Declares They Would Defend This Country # Attacked by Foreign Foe.

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Every social- ist in the United States would defend this country if attacked by a foreign foe, Representative London, the only socialist in, congress, told the house today in an address against prepared novelty ofea socialist on the floor, the house shouted down attempts to limit London's time and spuFred him on with questions. His declaration that the socialists would fight was greeted with thunderous applause. Represent fatfve O'Shaughnessy of Rhode Island demanded of London what would be the attitude Of the socialists in case the American flag were attacked.
 T desire to say if the people of the United States were attacked every so- ciaiist would fight" London replied.
 What is the distinction between the flag and the people ?" half a dozen rep- resentatives immediately asked in as many different ways, while London smiled and fenced the Equestion.
 saThe people thr6b With life.'' he said, while a flag is an emblem only. Any lunatic from an Insane asylum but 1t Is 3 wastly different thing for an attack to be- made on the people,
 London then was asked if he SUD- ported a socialist pledge against en- iistment. sAs for mesn he answered quickly, ''ff we we're attacked, nothing would prevent me from sacrificing my life"
 'aAre the socialists in foreign coun- tries helping their nations in the pres beck, of NebrasFa.
 Yes" Mir. London replied, "but at the same time they are urging peace negotiations be started
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
FOOD SOURINC IN
 STOMACH CAUSES ! INDIGESTION, GAS
aPAPE.s pAREpsINn ENDS ALL STOMACH nfsTREss IN FIVE

{ wonder what upset your stomach which portion Of the food did the damage-de you? Well. don't bother. ! If your stomach is in revolt; k ssour, gassy and upset, and what you just ate has fermented into stubborn lunips; head dizzy and aches: beloh gases and acids and eructate undi- gested food breath foul: tongue comt- ed-just take little Pape's Diapep- sin and in five minutes you wonder what became of the indigestion and ! distress.
 Millions of men and women today know that ft is needless to have bad stomach. A little Dfapepsin occas- sionaIly keeps this delicate organ reg- ulated and they eat their favorite foods without fear.
 If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebellions :. if your food Is damage dnstead of a s help, remember the quickest, surest, most harmless relief in Pape's Dia- pepsin which costs only fifty cents for q large case at drug stores. It's truly wonderful-it digests food and sets things straight so gently and easily that it is really astonishing. Please, for your sake don't so on and on with a weak, disorder6da stomach. sit,s so unnecessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
BREAKS \ CHID'S COLD'bY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
cLEANsEs THE LITTEE LIVER AND RoWEES AND THEY
 GET WELL QUICK.

when your child sufkers from q cold don't wait: give the little stomach. liver and bowels : gentle. thorough aleaHsine at once. When cross, peev- fsh. Hat1ega pale doesnst sleep, eat or act naturally; # breath is bad, stom- acl5 sour, give Q te@sp6OnfuI of "Gai- ifornia Syrup Of Ffgs.n and in q few hours all the cloeged- up, cunstipated waste, sour bile and undfgested food will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a we'll playful child
 R your child coughs. snufies and has caught cold or is feverish or has sore throat. give Q good dose of @Ca1if0rnin Syrup Of F1gH to erhc- uate the bowels no difference what other treatment is given.
 sick ohildren. needn't be coaxe6 to talSe this harmless fruit laxative z MiIlfena af mothers keep t handy be- cause they know it's action on f3,e efoN5ACit, liver and bowpie Ia prOnnpt and sure They also know little given today saves a sick child tonaDr-
 Ask voul arusaist xsr 5o-cene bot tie Of aCafffornfa Syrup of Eigs,' z which contains directions fo. babies, ehfidfBn OE all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle. Beware Of counferfelts s0ld heae. Get the gen- udYie. male by sca1fsornia Fig syrup GoudDany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
DANIE:I. SON

Anthony Anaes Remembered on eoth 5irthday Willis Turner. under 21, h Jail- William Helt Fined For spitsins tn car--H. 8. Baseball Schedule eompletsd-peper of sil- ver Trophy Cup is William E. La. bells, q DAyviIls.
 Mrs. A. II. Huntington is to havs the her home for a meeting this afternoon. Miss Ella Sidney Is visiting in Bos- ton this week.
 Start For Bsrmudh.
 Judge and Mrs. A. e. Bill left on Tuesday evening, en route for Bermu- da. They are to return about Febru- Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Richards. married Monday, are visiting here from Granlteville, Mass.
 Going to Willimartie.
 Dr.. J. s. Chagnon is to close his of flee In the Phoenix building at the Henry A. Daniels Of Lowell was q visitor with friends in Danieisoll on Lester Bii of chicopee. Mass. has been visitor at his home here.
 lea siarvsstins at EimviIls.
 William EayIes and James Kent have been harvesting excellent and heavy ice at ElmvIIle.
 Transferred to southbridge.
 Edward Brennan. formerly manager of a store at Dayville, was visitor here Tuesday. Mir Brennan has been manager of a grocery store at Brock ton, but is to be transferred to South bridge. where he will have charge of another store for the same concern.
 Remembered on 9oth Birthday.
 On his ninetieth birthday Tuesday, Anthony ATiaes was remembered by many friends, who sent post cards and flowers. During the afternoon he re- ceiyed a number Of callers at his home on Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
UNDER 2f, IN JAIL. Willis Turner ,of DayvfIle, Started Early iT Career of Crime.

Willis Turner not yet 21, has been sent to Brooklyn jail to serve 30 days for having been intoxicated. Turner. whose home is in Dayvi1le, is a pro- batiorcr under Jurisdiction of the su : perior court. He was involved about q year ago, with a companion. in the theft at Dayville. of suit case cori- tainfng considerable sum of money. Last fall he was brought into the stl- perior court at Putnam to answer to charge of having violated his profa- saved birn. from puniS Shment. He was given another chance Nlpon his prom ise to do better.
 Guests at Parsonage.
 Tuesday evening Rev. and Mrs W. of the Baptist church and their wives at the Baptist parsonage The officers include the deacons, trustees, clerk, treasurer and members Of the finance committee. Miss crissnnan to Speak at Baptisa
 Church.
 Miss Florence Crissn1an of Boston is to speak at services at the Bap- tist church this evening that are to take the place of the regular Thurs day evening prayer meeting. It is ex- pectcd that representatives of mum Der of ether churches in towns in this vicinity will be present. Announce- n1ent has been made that, under the auspices of the Crusaders, Mir Dan ner of Boston, secretary of the Society I4eper Mission work is to speak hert February Il. and will tell of the work among the iepers the world over oi various denominations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
WANTS HIS OLD PLACE.
souvenir Taylor Would Be Assistant Superintendent of capitoi-Salary S1,6e0 a Year.

The death last week of Beaumont H. Johnson has awakened several gentlemen to the fact that the berth of assistant superintendent of the cap itol is vacant,
 Two Hartford men are said to be out for the job, They are William H. Taylor. who held the place q few years ago and was one of the most popular capitol officials of hia time. Taylor Is known all over the state. He was nicknamed Souvenir Taylor few years ago, For Years Taylor has appeared at every republican gathering with some kind of sou venfr. He is good natured and affable, and would undoubtedly make capable assistant superintendent.
 His opponent is former Alderman Bernard Burns, It is believed at the capital city that the comptroller will eventually name Taylor for the job,
 A, H, Hammer of Wethefsfeid is said to also be in the race for the assistant BupeFtntendency of the capitol, 1t has long been thought that 1t was policy to have the assistant superintendent of the hall of legislation live in Hart ford proper. Tho superintendent re-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE co.
Holds Annual Eleetien--Reeorts
 Splendid Business Year.

The annual meeting of the Putnam Foundry and Machine company was -heid at their ofI1ce at the plant Tues day afternoon. with about 25 of the Edward Mulian called the meeting to order and presided over 1t
 The stockholders elected the follow ing directors for the ensuing year, the board being practically the same as during 1915. Edward Mullan, George H. sampson, L. ID. Smith, Samuel Rey- holds. D. w. Cunningham, B. A. Smith, c. Harold Gilpatric.
 At subsequent meeting Of the di- doctors the following officers were elected President, Edward MuIian: vice president. George M. Sampson; secretary and treasurer, G. Harold Gill; patric; general manager. D. A. Smith The past year has been the very best in the company's history, it was stated by one of the officers after the meeting. Business has been good and the plant, which makes one of the fin- est heaters in the country. has been busy. At Tuesdays meeting a pre- ferred stock dividend was declared The outlook for the copapany during 1916 is for splendid business. The in- dustry Is one of the very valuable ones of the city and the reputation of the nam wherever they are installed.
 High seheoI interests. The Putnam high girls had the ta- bies turned on them last Friday when they met defeat by the overwhelming score of 31-2 at the hands of the Windham high girls. The Thread City girls did not allow a Putnam player to cage a single basket from the floor, only points being on fouls shot by Gladys Gagre
 Putnam high boys team easily dis posed of Woodstock last Friday Last Wednesday the team was defeated = Ubzridge 22-21
 Tonight Wednesday, the Willimlns tic Basketball team plays at the school with the locals.
 This week Friday, Plafnfleid is here for a league game.
 The honor list for November and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
BASEBALL SCHEDULE
 COMPLETED. Fer lNorthern Section Teams Of H. s. Lehsae-Tropfy cup ofFsrsd By William E. labeIle.

Coach Paul N. Ewafleld of the athletic teams og RiIling1y High school announced Tuesday that the schedule for the Northern section teams fri the High School Baseball league has been completed, the season opening April i9. The teams in the Northsrn sec ton gre KiInngIy, Putnam. Windflam Of WIllimanti&, Bartlett Of Webster and S6uthbridee, three Connecticut and two Massachusetts teams. The teams in the Southern section ara Norwich Free Academy, Stoninston and Westerly High schools.
 At this time t may also be aurounc- cd that tlfe beautiful silver trophy cup offered to the team winning the cham pionafiip of the Northern aacti0n is to be presented by William E. IabeIie, the well known resident of Dayville. and who has business interests both ia that place and In D4nielsou Mfr. Lsaheife fs a hM@abala enthusaM@e and he is go interested in tho school teams and the institutions Chat they repre- sent as to make him feel that he would IilSs to do something nice for the boys and at the same time boom the great est game that eyer was.
 The cup will Do ofEered without strfnes Of any kind excepting that 6
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
|DRNIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Extension School at South Woodstock
 Postponed- Nisitina Nurse Favored
 Annual Meeting Foundry and Ma
 chine -chan1ber of con1-
 meree lnterests--Scuvenir Tayicr
 After Place in Capitol Again.
 Mrs. Helen Wiley left Tuesday for q visit in Boston and Portland.
 James Carroll of Hartford was a visitor with friends in Putnam Tues-
 Extension sehosl Postponed.
 Leonard H. Heaiey of North Wood stock stated while in this city Tues day afternoon that the extension school sessions planned to be held In Woodstock this week have been post poned owing to the quarantine in force at the state college.
 Few City Court cases.
 Judge Fuller Of the city court has not been overworked with court bus mess since resuming his office. Since the first of the year there have been
 Dfnsd at Rsetery.
 Rev. Charles F. Bedard entertained the collectors of St. Mary's parish with dinner at the rectory. as is his custom each winter since he has been in Putnam.
 A number of the physicians in Put nam and vicinity have been numbered among those who have suffered from grip or the other troubles so common to humanity at this time.
 There is a feeling of resentment among influential citizens of Putnam against ii1sinuatioTls, appearing in pub- lished form against the hospital, an institution that this section of the county could not spare.
 Interest in Building and Loan Associa-
 tion.
 The effort to stir up interest in the promotion of the proposed Building and Loan association seems to be meeting with success and it is ex- of citizens will be out for the first committee meeting.
 Chamber of Commerce Willing to Help
 Hammond. Knowlten & Co. have turned over to the local chamber of commerce letter received from the Manufacturers Association of Con- necttcut to which they belong, regard ing freight congestion. The state body finds that since the embargo was placed there has been no improvement, but that the average time now taken to release cars is eight days, as com pared to less than three in normal times. Prompt unloading is urged. The local chamber has announced that 1t will be glad to hear from It's mem bers or other Putnam men if there Is any way in which the organization can serve. them in this matter.
 A Wishing Nurse Advocated.
 The Putnam chamber of commerce has received letter from one who thinks that Putnam needs visiting nurse. who could be called in to help In cases where the services of grad uate nurse would be useful. but are not required for constant use. Those who are able to pay, can do so on Q rate by the hour. Those who cannot afford it, can be supplied this great advantage moro econonicaily so, The officers of the civic body will probably take this matter up at the meeting of the directors Friday evening. They. have stated that they would be glad to hear by letter, or by telephone message at the office, from anyone who has an opinion to express
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19
December follows:

December follows:
 First Division, 90 to 100 Per Cent.
 Seniors-G Gladys Bard, Anna Furlong. Juniors. Ruth Child, Alice Devine, Hazel Perry.
 Eighth grade: John Hogan and Ha-
 Second Division. s5 to 90 Per Cent. Seniors: Geraldine Beard. Maud Car Helen Devine. Alice Maloney, Carrie Pratt, Constance Russell, Malcolm Wiley, Gladys Gagne.
 Juniors. Arthur Andrews. Ada Bos- worth. Marion Carpenter, Florence Gilbert, Kathleen McCauley, Byron
 Sophomores: Lorena Gallant,
 Freshmen: Ruth Bartlett, Dorothy Beard. Mary Carpenter, Helen Clifford, Alice Holmes, Beatrice Morton, Gladys
 Eighth grade, Stanton Ballard, Roy Robare. Louis Rodinsky, Thomas Richmond. Wilbour I.ewn,
 Third Division. 80 to e5 Per Cent,
 Seniors: Allen Averill. Kenneth Bal lard. Gould Beard, Doris Carver Hen " Farley. Ivagene Fuller. Bertha Walsh. Bertha Plessis. George Maher, Catherine Russell,
 Juniors, Edith Baker Alma Harrf- son. Hazel Johnson. Louis Lavine, Pauline Lucier. Percy Richardson, M8ry hyana Mltdfe0 TOffeys
 Sophomoress Margaret RattleP. Eiea- nor Carpenter. Pauline Chapdeiaine, Edith Cullen Themas Howarth. Ray mond Johnson, Elizabeth Ransom, Jamea Scott. Mary Kelley.
 Freshmen, Anna Arnold. Dorcas Bartlett Helen Carver Marjorie Col- lins. Hazel Convefse, Ernestine Davis, Lyon. Lucy Pickett, Ralph Pierce. Irene Renshaws B, Shippee. Estelle Suites, Martha WaI1ander. Margaret Wright. Hazel Storm. Elsie Lewis, Peases Florence Smith, Albert Far- rows, Harold Brown, James W0odson,
 There Is an increase of about 20 students on the honor list for Novern- Der and December over that of Seps tembcr and October,
 Report from Second Bargain Day,
 The chamber of commerce directors met Friday evening, when the main loan association. Mahlon Fl, Geissler chairman of the committee. presented written report from Richard Cor man. A. D. Lown and himself and sup plsmented 1t orally.
 Judge Gefssler had made a thorough study of the subject and was able fc explain all important details. His committee were agreed that Putnam needs such an association, and needs | tt now. They found that the Bridge. port Savings and Loan association founded in 1888. was a good pattern The report was accepted and the committee instructed to push the pro- teet. A vote of thanks was given then for their good work to this point. Omer J. Miiot, chairman of the Mer. chants, committed, made written re- port on the second bargain day, Hay Ing 6 surplus on hand Of SS811, the committee rebated this pro rata tC the retailers who had joined in the effort. This amounted to over 2i pel cent. of the bin to each man. A committee of two was appointed to draw up resolutions on the deatf of M. R. Joy. a member of the cham Der,
 The increased freight rates to south. eastern points were briefly discussed and laid over to the next meeting January 21st.
 St. Phillips Church Notes. The meeting of the Weman's aux. tliary postponed from last week. vii be held Thursday afternoon in ths Guild room. The same evening tho choir will rehearse at F. F. Russell's Tuesday. January 25th. the Feast oi the Conversion of St. Paul the holy communion will be celebrated at { a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-19

condition may be imposed that it must be won at least two years to make ii the permanent property of any school.
 Tile trophy cup win be handsome ona and will be known as the LabeIle trophy. ft will be sent from town to town during the playing season Sd thar all interested players and per- suns may have an opportunity to see 1t on exhibition. League offfciaIs If1 tiiis section are delighted over Mir. La helle's offer and will frame suitable resolutions in relation to the gift.
 It was given out Tuesday that in addition to the league games Killing lsss baseball team win meet q number of fA4t teams during the playing seq son. Negotiations for games are now underway with Providence Technical High school. Moses Brown, Trinity Freshmen, Worcester Classical Hirh school and others. including Pomfret.
 Kiliingly will probably have spien did team thig summer. having lost only two nen from the fast orrauiza- : ton that represented the school last year.
 The standing to date in the oufne : baug Valley InterschoIastfc Basket ball league is as follows: