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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
STONINGTON
Course of School Affairs Rough in
 Other Places Than Borough.

That there is turbulence in school matters in other places besides Ston- ington, with principal and school su- perintendent in the centre of the rOp- ed arena, is shown in this correspond ence from Bristol, R. l.:
 Discussion of the differences be- tween Principal Wallace R. Brown and Superintendent. George P. 3Iinard, and other Bristol school officials, Monday night, disclosed that telegraph had been employed in the Colt street school Dr. Howard Church, chair man of the school committee. accused for the purpose of spying on the school committed The principal said he had the telegraph placed in the library solely to assure himself of the conduct of certain pupils before talk ing their department up with their parents.
 The school committee demanded Principal Browns resignation, and voted that the office of principal would be declared vacant unless the resignation is handed to the superin- tendent before next Monday. No for nal charge was brought against the principal. Superintendent NLinard says the principal was without tact instances. Mr. Brown was commend ed as an efficient teacher and capable man.
 MT. Brown told the committee he would not resign; that at this time of year it was unfair to ask him to do so, as he would have difficulty in find ing another position, appointments having all been made for the new school year,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16

There was a good attendance Mon day evening at the suffrage meeting held in Masonic temple and all pres enC enjoyed the talk of the speakers. Miss Katherine Ludington, chairman Of New London county, who spoke here some time ago, was present and her address pleased her audience very much. Mrs. Carlos Stoddard, chair man of New Haven county, and Miss Daphne Selden, county organizer, were also present and talked on the work being done in the state.
 Gifts for Department.
 At the request of Charles P. Will Hams, the B. F. Hoxie Engine com pany's fire truck was taken to his residence on MOntauk avenue Satur- day afternoon and was driven by Luke McI<one to determine if the apparatus could afford protection to his house in case of fire. It was found that a stream could be thrown over his build lngS with ease and with ample force to protect his property. The water was pumped from a pond about 500 feet from the house and delivered at the nozzle with a 200-pound pressure. Mir. Williams is contemplating build ing pier at the pond to he used for the engine in case of fire. To show his app1 eCiatiOn to the fire district and the engine company he presented each with Q check for $50. He is also willing 70 pay half if the district will purchase 500 feet more of hose. The district officials are much pleased with the efficiency of the apparatus and the property owners outside the fire district are very grateful for the assistance given.
 Score Going to Camp Meeting.
 The annual Methodist camp meeting is to be held in Willimantic from Aug. l9 to 28, and about 20 from the local Methodist church are planning to spend a week at the camp ground. Notices were read at the church Sun day, and many good speakers are to be present.
 Personal Mention.
 FIavius Cheney of Schenectady, N. Y., is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Walter T. Fish.
 Mrs. John Clifford and daughter, Mrs. A. R. Maine, of SomerviIIe, Mass, left on Monday for a visit in the prov inces.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. studley of Han over, Mass, are the guests of w G. Park at the Park homestead.
 Miss GOldie HancOx of ATeriden is quite seriously i'll at the Hancox home stead in Cow Hill district, threatened with typhoid fever.
 Miss May Hancox has returned to New Haven after several days stay in town.
 Mrs. Theodore Bailey and daughter of Springfield, Mass, are the guests of Mrs. Sarah Denison.
 Miss Ethel Stevenson of Boston is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles H. Briggs.
 Miss Grace Burlington of Water vile, Mass, is spending few weeks in the village.
 Miss Winona Gasken is visiting in Boston.
 Earl Walbridge is spending a few days in New York state.
 Mrs Daniel Gray, Mrs Ellsworth Gray and daughter, Alice Gray, of North Ston1ngton, were guests on NIon- day of their aunt, Mrs. Grace Stod- dard
 Mrs Henry Kingsley has returned
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brought Q party of 25 guests to Bay side inn recently for a lobster dinner.
 Mrs Emma Spencer and Miss Ade- laide Libby have returned from a visit on Long Island.
 Mrs. A L. Woodwork has returned from Q visit on Fishers Island.
 Harry Voorhees has returned to his home in New York after his vacation here.
 Miss Lida Butcher has returned to her home in Sag HarbOr after a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Edgar Gracey.
 Rev. Curtis Lamb, who is visiting here from Germantown, Pa, will spend a few days this week in Ledyard, com
 E. $. Nichols of New York is here for a few days.
 Dr. and Mrs. H L. Broughton of Scranton, Pa, are here for a short stay.
 Miss Ruth Fitch has returned from a visit to relatives in Worcester. Mass.
 Dr. and Mrs. D. M. AIcQuiuan and Miss Eleanor Blackstone of PhiIadel- phia spent Sunday here.
 George Bell of Baltic is at Groton Long Point.
 pr. Fred Fitch has returned to East Hampton, leaving his family here. MT. and Mrs. w. S. Landers, Mrs. c. Landers, Miss Beta Landers of Meriden have been among the recent guests at Rayside inn. P. H. Offerbach and G. Jensen of Perth Amboy, N. T., have returned l home after a visit here Will Entertain Silver Linkers.
 Mrs. L. F. Peterson will entertain the members of the Silver Link society this afternoon. AIr and Mrs l.. L. Brooks have re- 1 turned to MoOdus after a visit here. Harry Butcher has returned to Long Island after being employed in the Palmer shipyard for time. Mrs. Allen Ash7oey and Mrs. Carrie Darlington have been visiting in New London.
 Mrs. H. c. Parsons and Miss Hil- dreth of Cleveland, O., have been wis iting in the village. Members of Jessamine court, Order of Amaranths, will have a gathering at Westbrook today. Basket lunches will be taken. Several from here will go.
 Miss Nellie WiggIesworth will re-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
Cut Down Your HousewOrk

turn to her home in Nova Scotia to- morrow after a visit of several months with relatives here
 Postmaster 4. w. Rathbun is suf- fering from an attack of illness. MT. and Mrs. Roland Haynes spent yesterday on Block Island
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to Norwich after a visit with Mrs Hattie Richmond.
 Mrs. Frank Godfrey has returned to Groton after a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Chapman.
 Thomas w Ryley has returned to New Haven after a few days stay in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
Put One Over.

After sCrutinizing his remarks on Peary, there are strong reasons for believing that Representative Hell gesen thinks we put one over on Den mark by throwing in our Arctic dis coveries in the West Indies deaI.- Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
PROBATE MATTERS IN WESTERLY

Protest Against Appointment of Mrs. Mary Doolo Admin tratrix of Husbands Estate-Mrs. Bethena A. Pendle- toms Will Leaves Shares Calvary Baptist Church and Relatives-Automobie smashes Into Vestibule-Labor Day Parade Plans
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
MYSTIC

Many Listen to the Suffrage Workers Efficiency of Motor Apparatus Demonstrated at Charles p. Will liams' Place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
The automobiIe owned hv AIhert W

The automobile owned by Albert w. Fisher slipped from the control of the operator when in Main street, Tues day morning, and smashed into the small vestihuIe at the front entrance to the Leonard house. The vestibuIe was completely wrenched away, and when stopped the automobile was close to a parallel with the building The forward part of the automobile was damaged, the machine put out of com mission and lowed to a garage. No one was bodily injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16

Khaki colored broadcEoth is cut in this quaint shape, which is turned into a military effect by the double capes. The broken belt is stitched to match the rows zigzagging around the knees, much stitching being one of Lthe. hall -naarke of. fall models.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
The Real Causa

Labor Leaders Growing Arrogant says a headline. This being the year that they are coddIed by the politt- Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
Benjamin Utter, member of

the republican state central commit tee, and head of the Westerly branch of the Young Mems Republican club. of Rhode Island. will. with other local members of the club. attend the big outing to be held at Rocky Point, on next Tuesday. The principal speakers will be United States Senators James W. Wadsworth, Jr.. of New York Lawrence Y. Sherman, of Illinois Henry F. Lippitt. of Rhode Island and Governor Beeckman
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16

Oil Of cedar is one of the anti-rnos- Guitc drugs.
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of the balance of the estate. A daugh- ter, Thclma Ella Segar, petitioned for the appointment of her mother as guardian. Both matters continued with order of notice.
 In the estate of Charles B. Coon, Minnie A. Taylor ChampIin released from herself to herself as executor all claims against the estate. Release or dered recorded with the estate.
 The inventory of the estate of Julia F. Gallagher was received and ordered recorded.
 Herbert Greenman, administrator of the estate of Sarah Greenman. made report that no estate could be found for administration.
 Catheryn CottreI having attained the age of 21. filed a release to her guardian, Agnes Clark CottrelI, from all claims and demands of her estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
Score Going to Camp Meeting.

The annual Methodist camp meeting is to be held in Willimantic from Aug 19 to 28, and about 20 from the local Methodist church are planning to spend a week at the camp ground Notices were read at the church Sun day, and many good speakers are to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
URGENT APPEALFOR
 CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Committeeman Smith Has Started Concerted Cam
 paign for Funds

Alabama democrats will receive more urgent appeal for funds to wage the national campaign.
 E. D. Smith, national committeeman for Alabama, stated yesterday that the finance committee had reported sum slightly in excess of 5000, although $2o,- 600 has been set as the objective figure. In view of the unusual need for campaign funds. concerted campaign for sub- scriptions will be conducted Within a few days the personnel of the committees that will engage in the solicitation of funds will be determined and the move ment will get in full sway.
 "The campaign finance committee re- ports that democrats are responding tar dily to the call for funds" said MT. Smith yesterday. Alabama has agreed to raise S25,000 to contribute to the campaign fund.- but to date sum slightly in excess of 5000 represents the extent of subscrip- tions to the democratic strong box.
 Appeals to the voters have been made broadcast, and I am unshaken in my hope that they will rally to the support of the administratio It IS an acKnow1- edged ract that our opponents VIII nave tremendous amount of money at their disposal, and in consequence the demo- crats will have to be active in an effort to present fully the issues 10 the eiec- torate. Not enough time has transpired to hear from the thousands of recent calls for subscriptions
 We have cheering news. Tammany, the mighty power in New York, Is going to back up the administration. With Murphy and the other leaders in New York working for the triumph of the democratic party in November, 1t has served to put the leaders in a buoyant frame of mind. From other states in the east, news indicates that all is going well and that Wilson will be returned to power.'
 National Committeeman Smith is now busily engaged in naming the members of the campaign fund committees for the various districts in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
BERLIN REPORT

Berlin. September 27.-(By Sayville.) Following is the official account of oper- ations on the Franco Belgian front. Army group of Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria; The battle north of the somme continued with exceedingly severe artil- lery fighting and strenuous infantry en- agreements. The salient corner of Thiep- val was lost. On both sides of Cource- lette the enemy, after repeated failures which cost him large losses, finally gained ground.
 Further east the enemy was repuIsed. The enemy was unable to extend the success of September 25. following the occupation of the village of Gueudecourt. Violent hostile attacks from Les Boeufs and along the front from Morval to a point south of Bouchavesnes. were re- pulsed with heavy losses for the enemy, partly in hand-to-hand fighting.
 South of the Somme French hand grenade attacks near Vermandevillers and Chaulnes failed.
 "On September 25 and 26 six hostile aeroplanes were shot down in aerial en- gagements on the Somme. Another was shot down yesterday in the Champagne" ]"
 Another official statement of today says:
 Army group of Prince Leopold of Ba- varia: The situation is unchanged.
 Army group of Archduke Charles Francis: North of the Carpathians there were no incidents of importance. New engagements in the Ludova sector again ended In failure for the Russians. who suffered severe losses.
 "Rumanian front: Our attack near Her mannstadt Is progressing. Another at- tack was made on Bucharest by Ger man airship and aeroplanes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
AMERICAN EXPORTS
 PASS HALF-BTLLION
 MARK FOR AUGUST
This Unequaled Trade With Foreign Countries and Activity of Domestic Markets is Evidence That Prosperity Has Never Been So Great As at Present Time

compared with June. the record month. It is greater than the total for any pre- vious August, however The exports for the year ended with August totaled A,- 750,0OO0oo. and the imports s2,sO sOO,oOO.o 900. both totals being far in advance of those for similar period in any previous year.
 "of the August imports. es.5 per cent entered free of duty. compared with 67.5 per cent in August. 1915.
 THE TRADE BALANCE
 The favorable trade balance for Au- but was s31l, 600, ,OOO,00O comparing with an export balance of s11s,0o0,0o0 in Au- gust, 1915, and an import balance of $19.- 0O0,00O in August, 1914. For the F months to August 31, 1916, the export balance was s2, 465, ,Ooo,Ooo. as against sl,SsS. .oOO,Ooo in the preceding year and ss74,0O0,O0O two years ago.
 The net inward gold movement for the month of August was s290o0.o 900 and for the year $40, coo 100000, a record total Last year the net inward gold movement was $146 100000 and two years ago, net outward movement of $95, 900 900. Gold imports in August were s41, ,23S716. com pared with $61, ,641, ,191 in August, 1915, and S3,045, ,219 in August, 1914 Gold exports in August were $11 .7s0.29, against SLIPS. 42S in August, 1915, and SIS. 125,6l7 in August, 1914. The years gold imports were $51S,- 451 ,553, as against S244,035, $50 last year and $59, ,312, BPS two years ago; while gold exports m 1916 were $108, 104, ,549, compared with s97,749,270 last year and s153, ,9S4 ,944 for the 12 months ending with August 1914"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Rr HuGH W. RoRERrs

By HUH w. ttObEhIS
 Washington, September 27-(SpeciaI) American exports for August amounted to s51O,O 900.
 This figure has never been equaled- other country on the globe. It is $35,- OOO, ,OOO greater than the previous high record, and S45.0OO. .OOO greater than the June total.
 In regard to the foregoing statement of the department of commerce and rela- tive to present American prosperity, the Washington Post. editorially, says:
 with the public buying railroad and industrial stock at a furious rate, with United States Steel common at the unprecedented price of 120, with Europe closing an order for one- fourth of all the copper produced in the United States this year, with ex- ports for August running over SO0- O0O,000, with a shortage of freight cars in the east and west and south, the prosperity of the country was never so great"
 STATEMENT IN DETAIL The department of commerce, after is- suing the statement that the exports of this country had reached and passed the half billion month" basis, contin- ues:
 Imports, on the other hand, showed a decrease for August, the total being S199, 247,s91. This is a decline of s47OOO.ooo as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Bold Robbery

One of the boldest robb cries in several months occurred at 4:s0 o'clock yester- day morning in the grocery store of Louis Isenberg, 1130 Fifth avenue, north, when two negro men entered the store to purchase some meat, and while Mir. Isenberg was cutting the meat, one of the negroes threw revolver on him and the other one robbed the cash register of $14.60.
 The police department was notified of the robbery and Officers Crump and Brown were sent to investigate. A good description of the negroes was secured by the officers, but at an early hour this morning no arrests had been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
In the Same Boat

From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph T ask you 10 pay me this bill." said tailor to a waggish debtor.
 Do you owe anybody anything?" asked the wag
 No, sir" replied the tailor.
 Then you can afford to wait" And off he walked.
 day or two afterward the tailor called again. Our wag was not at his wits end, so. turning to his creditor, he said.
 Are you in debt to anybody"
 Yes, sir, I am sorry to say I am.'
 well, why don't you pay?
 T haven't got the money" replied the tailor, with a woebegone countenance.
 That's just my case. my dear sir. I am glad to perceive that you can appre- ciate my position. I always respect your judgment, sir. Give me your hand, sir"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28

terials and finished products were all involved in the upward trend, though fuel. lighting. lumber and building ma terials, and house furnishing goods showed a slight decline under the level of 1914 Articles showing an increase of more than 20 per cent were native steer hides. rye. wheat, medium fleece wool. worsted yarns. ingot copper copper wire, quicksilver sheet zinc and spelter. Some of the articles which decreased In price were hogs. hops. cotton fiannels and raw silks.
 The percentage of decreases were small while increases of more than 20 per cent included beans, rye, flour. wheat flour. oranges, raw sugar and zinc oxide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Yes, There's a Lot of It! From Golfers.

The New York Times published the other day an account of an interview with his excellency, John Bonzano, titu- lar bishop of Mitilene and apostolic dele gate to the United States. The inter- viewer finally asked the apostolic dele gate to tell something of his opinion of modern American literature as he had observed it during his stay of four years in this country. The learned father looked carefully down Madison avenue for moment and then gave his verdict:
 "Of modern American literature, I would say that I am convinced that 1t is plentiful"
 It might well be added that one trouble with our present day writing is that very few of those busied therein can ex- press themselves with the clearness, re- straint and force of that sentence!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Attractive Exhibit

Jefferson county will be we'll represent ed in its exhibit at the Alabama State Fair. The directors of the Chamber of Commerce appropriated s25O yesterday morning to be spent on making this one of the most attractive exhibits in the building. The Jefferson county booth has always ranked among the best at the fair. and the committee says it will ex- ceed any previous year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
COUNTY LAUNCHES
 NEW POWER FERRY

Taylor's Ferry now has a new power ferry boat, as it was successfully launched yesterday afternoon without formal cere- monies by County Engineer George H. Clark, Superintendent of Public Works w. H. Pattie and their assistants. It is the first power boat to be used for this purpose at any of the ferries about Jef- ferson county.
 The new power ferry boat was taken to Taylor's Ferry in wagons. It is IS feet long, with a beam of five feet and will be powered with heavy oil-burning engine. It will be used to push the heavy ferry barge across the Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Glass Arrested

Ben Glass was arrested at g o'clock last night by Officers McGill and Patton on a charge of violating the prohibition law. When Glass was arrested he had in his possession two suitcases of whisky. The arrest was made at the Terminal sta tion when Glass alighted from train from Chattanooga. This is the largest amount of whisky captured by the police in several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Lizzie Couch

Mrs. Lizzie Couch. aged 61 years, died at g o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, BPS South Twenty-sixth street. Funeral services will be conduct ed from the residence at o'clock this afternoon, and interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George H. Bender and one son, Sergeant H. F. Couch, U. s. A. Lige Loy will have charge of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Frances Hardy

Funeral services over the remains of Frances Hardy. the 1-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Hardy, who died Tuesday morning at the family residence, S9O3 Fifth avenue. north, Avondale. were held from the residence at o'clock yes terday afternoon. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Woodin was in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28

captured 25o prisoners. including six officers. We also took eight machine guns.
 We appreciabiy extended our progress to the east and southeast of Rancourt and penetrated the St. Pierre vaast wood.
 "On the remainder of the front there was nothing of importance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
w. E. Shivers

The funeral services of w. B. Shivers. aged 40, who died at his late residence. near Gate City. Tuesday morning at a O clock, were held from McIlwane church at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Inter- ment followed in McIlwane cemetery. He is survived by four sisters. The S. w. Woodin Undertaking company was in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Harry E. Williams

Funeral services over the remains of Harry Estes Williams, aged 34 years, who died in Asheville. N. C., on Septem- Der B, were held from the private chapel of the Johns Under Taking company at 1O:SO o'clock yesterday morning. Inter- ment was made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
ADDITIONAL GAINS MADE BY BRITISH
 NORTH OF PLIERS
 AND AT THIEPVAL
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 munication issued shortly after mid night.
 The communication says:
 Excellent progress was made today Wednesday, on the battle front. North of Flers our troops carried further enemy trenches on front of 2000 yards and are now level with the east side of Faucourt LAbbaye.
 There has been fierce fighting northeast of Thiepval. in the course of which our troops stormed and now hold an enemy work known as the Stuff redoubt, on the main ridge, 2000 yards northeast of the village.
 More than 1900 rifles, four f1ammen- werfers and many thousand rounds of artillery ammunition and grenades were taken in Combles, where our allies also made large captures of ma- terial.
 '"The prisoners taken in the last two days fighting bring the total for the operations of the last fortnight to 10000.
 Two enemy aeroplanes and two kite balloons were destroyed yesterday. Two of our machines are missing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Bowie Speaks in Mobile

Sydney J. Bowie made two speeches in Mobile yesterday in behalf of the edu- cational amendment, upon which the vo- ters will ballot in November He went to Mobile at the request of a. civic com mittee which is anxious to have Mobile county vote in favor of the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-28
Thelma Fox

Thelma Fox, the S-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester FOX, died early yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 3M Louise avenue, Graymont, after an illness of several weeks. Funeral ar arrangements will be announced later by the Johns Undertaking company