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Williams news., 1916-01-13
GOOD ROADS
ROADS MUST BE MAINTAINED
No Phase of Public Thoroushfare Problem of More Importance
 Keep Surface We'll Drained.

There is no phase ofEhe road prob lem more important than that of main- tenance: The general impression that there are certain types of roads that are permanent is erroneous. No per manent road has ever been construct ed or ever will be- The only things about a road that may be considered permanent are the grading, culverts and bridges. Roads constructed by the most skillful highway engineers will soon be destroyed by the traffic, frost, rain and wind, unless they are proper ly maintained. But the life of these roads may be prolonged by systematic maintenance. A poor road will not only be improved by proper mainte- nance, but may become better in time than good road without it.
 The first and last commandment in earth road maintenance is ito keep the surface well drained. To insure good drainage the ditches should be kept open, all Instructions removed and a smooth crown maintained. Except for very stony soil, the road machine or scraper may be used very effectively SnOulu be used once or twice year, and the work should be done when the soil is damp, so that it will pack ana bake into hard crust. Wide and shallow side ditches should be maintained, with sufficient fall and capacity to dispose of surface water These ditches can in most cases be con- structed and repaired with a road ma chine.
 All vegetable matter such as sods and weeds should be kept out of the road, as they make a spongy surface which retains moisture. Clods are also objectionable, for they soon turn to dust or mud, and for that reason roads should never be worked when dry or hard. Powders or loose stones are equally objectionable if smooth surface is to be secured
 A split-log drag or some similar de- vice is very useful in maintaining the surface after suitable ditches and crose sections have once been secured. This drag can also be used to advantage on a gravel road as we'll as on an earth road. The principle involved in drag. ging is that clays and most heavy soils will puddle when wet and set very hard when dry. The little attention that the earth road needs must be given promptly and at the proper time if the best results are to be obtained.
 In dragging roads only a small amount of earth is moved, just enough to fill the ruts and depressions with thin layer of plastic clay or earth which packs very hard, so that the next rain, instead of finding ruts, de pressions and clods in which to col lect, runs off, leaving the surface but little affected.
 The drag should be light and should be drawn over the road at an angle of about 45 degrees. The driver should ride on the drag and should not drive
Williams news., 1916-01-13

know it. If had complained he would have denied his actions, inferred that was evil-minded. Heavens, 1 know the breed! Now not a single word of this to anyone. MT. Craig, I fancy, will be the last person to speak of 1t. |"
 You had better put the pin back into your hat," suggested Martha
 "Pah! I had forgotten it." Elsa flung the weapon far into the street.
 Once they turned into Merchant street, both felt the tension relax. Mar tha would have liked to sit down, even on the curb.
 q despise men," she volunteered.
 'I am beginning to believe that few of them are worth a thought. Those who aren't fools are knaves."
 Are you sure of your judgment in regard to this man Warrington? How can you tell that he is any different from that man Craig?"
 He is different, that is all. This afternoon he will come to tea. I shall want you to be with us. Remember, not word of this disgraceful affair" |"
 'Ah, Elsa, I an, afraid; I am more afraid of Warrington than of a man of Craig's type"
 We are always quarreling, Martha; and it doesn't do either of us any good. When you oppose me find that that is the very thing I want to do. You haven't any diplomacy"
 Warrington's appearance that after noon astonished Elsa She had natu- rally expected some change, but scarcely such elegance. He was, with out question, one of the handsomest men she had ever met. He was hand somer than Arthur because he was more manly in type. What a mystery he was! She greeted him cordially, without restraint; but for all that, a little shiver stirred the tendrils of hair at the nape of her neck.
 "The most famous man in Rangoon today" she said, smiling.
 ".So you have read that tommy-rot in the newspaper?"
 They sat on her private balcony, un- der an awning. Rain was threatening Martha laid aside her knitting and did her utmost to give her smile of vel come an air of graciousness.
 "I shouldn't call it tommy-rot," Elsa declared. "It was not chance. It was pluck and foresight. Men who pos
Williams news., 1916-01-13

sess those two attributes get about everything worth having"
 There are exceptions" studying the ferrule of his cane.
 ''Is there really anything you want now and can't have?"
 Martha looked at her charge in dread and wonder.
 There is the moon," he answered. T have always wanted that. But there it hangs, just as far out of reach as ever."
 Elsa's curiosity today was keenly alive. She wanted to ask a thousand questions, but the ease with which the man wore his new clothes, used his voice and eyes and hands, convinced her more than ever that the subtlest questions she might devise would not stir him into any confession. That he had once been gentleman of her own class, and more, something of an ex- quisite, there remained no doubt in her mind: What had he done? What in the world had he done?
 On his part he regretted the pres ence of Martha; for, so strongly had this girl worked upon his imagination that he had called with the deliberate intention of telling her everything. But he could not open the gates of his heart before a third person. one he in- tuitively knew was antagonistic.
 Conversation went afield; pictures and music and the polished capitals of the world; the latest books and plays. The information in regard to these Elsa supplied him. They discussed also the problems of the day as frank ly as if they had been in an occidental drawing-room. Martha's tea was bit ter. She liked Arthur, who was al. ways charming, who never surprised or astonished anybody, or shocked them with unexpected phases of char Warrington, Arthur seemed to recede And when the time came for the guest to take his leave, Martha regretted to find that the major part of her antag- onism was gone.
 T wish to thank you, Miss Chet- wood, for your kindness to a very lone ly man. It isn't probable that l shall see you again. I sail next Thursday for Singapore" He reached into a pocket. q wonder if you would con- slider it an impertinence if I offered you this old trinket?" He held out the mandarin's ring. What beautyl" she exclaimed.
Williams news., 1916-01-13
His Liberal System.

Yes. l give my boy regular sum for spending money. I find it's the best way"
 How much?"
 Fifty cents a week It seems plenty, doesn't it? He's sixteen"
 Why. yes, l suppose it's plenty. You give it to him every Monday, do you?"
 No. l deposit it for him every Sat. urday. Plain Dealer.
Williams news., 1916-01-13
King Road Drag.

faster than a walk. One round trip, each trip staddling wheel track, is usually sufficient to fill the ruts and smooth the surface. If necessary the road should be dragged after every bad spell of weather, when the soil is in proper condition to puddle well and still not adhere to the drag. If the road is very bad it may be dragged when very wet and again when it be- gins to dry out.
Williams news., 1916-01-13
Crown of Earth Road.

The slope or crown of an earth road should be about one inch to the foot. If the crown becomes too high it may be reduced by dragging toward the ditch instead of from it. If the drag cuts too much, shorten the hitch and change your position on the drag. If it is necessary to protect the face of the drag with strip of iron, it should be placed flush with the edge of the drag and not projecting. A cutting edge should be avoided, as the main object in dragging is to smear the damp soil into position.
Williams news., 1916-01-13
SYNOPSIS.
HgE 4OSR5zzE702LLL OOHNTY

Warrington, an American adventurer, and James, his servant with a caged par rot, the trio known up and down the IT, rawaddy as Parrot & Co.,, are bound for Elsa Chetwood rich American girl tour ist, sees Warrington and asks the purser to introduce her. He tells her that War rington has beaten syndicate and sold puts Rajah, the parrot, through his tricks for Elsa and they pass two golden days together on the river. Martha, Elsa's companion, warns her that there Is gos- sip. In Rangoon Warrington banks his draft, pays old debts, and overhears and lnterferes in a row over cards.
Williams news., 1916-01-13

When young man is sure he can't live without certain girl he ought to marry her and discover his mis- take.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
PLAINFIELD
Prospective Candidates of Three Local Parties-Meetine of Benevolent Club British American Fund Now To- taIs Over $519.

The chief topic of discussion-town politics-is again in full swing. With the tickets of the three parties, re- publican, democratic and peoples, practically selected, the outcome of the various candidates is at present causing some of the politicians of this renowned political community to ex- press their opinions as to the poSsi- bilitieS of the various office seekers. It is the general idea here that John c. Gallup and Marcel Jctte, republicans, will be reelected first and second se Iectmen, respectively, while James German, democrat, is expected to be the next third seleCtman of the town. D. Barnier, also on the democratic ticket, is regarded by many as a for nidable candidate. Frank BOdo and A. $. Kennedy are the candidates on the peoples ticket.
 Republicans of the town are looking forward to another big victory and hope to put their entire ticket through. The democrats, too, are expecting big things at the coming election, while the newly organized peoples party nj tends to back it's ticket with many supporters.
 Benefit Club Meets.
 The Benefit club of the Congrega< ional church held a meeting in the
 
 Samuel Butterworth preceding. The meeting was well attended and a pleasant programme was provided. Following the presentation of the evenings entertainment, refreshments were served.
 Total Fund $51e.37.
 The report of the local branch of the British American war relief fund for last week is as follows: Amount prey;- ously acknowledged, $500.47: collection, Sept 9th. $f9.40; total, $519.S7. Treas urer Ieck Tetlow has sent a check for $35 :o New York headquarters, which brings the total sent by this branch since it's organization, a short time ago, to $510. The collectors for Satur- day. the 18th, are Zeck Tetlow and Fred <ershaw for the old village and J. Smith for the new village. Any one contributing to this fund, write to w. F. Oldham, honorary secretary, Plainfteld, Conn.,, P. o. Box 321.
 Confirmation Next Saturday.
 The Rt. Rev. Bishop John Joseph
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
JAPAN PASSED THROUGH
 UNUSUAL POLITICAL CRISIS
Which Threatened to Bring About a
 Change of Ministry.

Tokio, Sept. 12.-Japan has just passed through an unusual political crisis which threatened to bring about a change of ministry and yet resulted in nothing. The curious situation arose after repeated utterances of Premier Okuna that he intended to withdraw from political life, utteranc- es which were followed by the insistent report that the premier actually placed his resignation in the hands of the Emperor conditional on his capability of finding a suitable successor.
 At once the political forces of the Japanese Empire were set in motion. Two candidates at once appeared in prominence. They were Marshal Tar aUchi, the goVernOr-ge general of Korea and Viscount Kato, ex-minister of foreign affairs and leader of the Dosh- ikai party, the pricipal of the political units which make up the government majority in the House of Representa- tives. Terauchi was conceived to be the candidate of the bureaucratic ele- ment of Japan which is constantly striving for official, political power; Kato was the representative of the constitutional forces who are tena- ciously struggling for the rigid main tenance and even development, of a regime where the constitutional major ity and not the forces of clan and bu- reaucracy shall have the guiding voice in the affairs of the nation.
 After Premier Okuma's notice to the Emperor, which public opinion accepts as an aCtuality, Marshal Terauchi was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
COLCHESTER
Republicans and Democrats Nominate Town Tickets-LocaI People Attend Berlin Fair.

A fair sized crowd of republican voters of the town met in caucus in Grange hall Monday evening at 7 o. clock to nominate for the town off, s. P. Willard was chosen moderator and Chas. L. Strong as clerk. The following were nominated: Assessor for three years, Samuel Gellert; board of relief for three years, Daniel w. Williams; agent town deposit fund, Edward T. Bunyan; selectmen, Samuel H. Kellogg, Stephen D. Brainerd; au- ditor, H. P. Buell.; grand jurors, Elias Glanbinger, Myron R. Abell, George R. Aben, George T. Loomis, Edward T. Peck; collector of taxes, Myron R. Abell; constables, Clayton G. Miller, Samuel Gilbert, Harris Brainerd, Frank E. Adams; registrar of vot- CTS, Daniel T. Williams; acting school visitor. Henry A. Blake.
 The town committee was instructed to fill any vacancies that may oc- cur. The meeting then adjourned.
 Democratic Caucus.
 The democratic voters of the town met in caucus Monday evening at 8 o'clock to nominate for the town of- fees for the coming election: Moder- tor, Clark. The following were nomi- mated: Assessor for three years. Geo. Kramer; board of relief years, Leon Broder: agent town deposit fund, B. T. Bunyan; selectmen, Samuel Me- Donald, Guy B. Clark auditor, John F. Slater; grand jurors, H. o. Sirrell, George Kramer, Charles L. Smaller, Charles F. Brown; collector of taxes, John J. Shea: constables, Roy L.. Clark. Emil Connuette, w. B. Glea- son, Charles H. Strong; registrar of voters, John J. Shea; acting school visitor, John F. Slater.
 Borough Brevities.
 Earle Holmes, Mrs. Frank Holmes, Miss Ruth Snow, Fred Holmes and Arthur Milhan were Sunday visitors at arragansett Pier, making the trip by aUtOm obile.
 Rev. Father Sullivan was Hart ford visitor Tuesday.
 Frederick o. Brown of Lebanon was a Colchester visitor Monday. A number from town went to Ber- lin Tuesday to attend the state fair Frank A. Case of Norwich was the guest of his family on Lebanon avenue Monday.
 Timothy O'Conneu of East Haddam was the guest of William Johnson on Monday.
 c. r. Wyllis of Norwich was in town | Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

summoned to Tokio ana there ensued a number of conferences between the genro, Premier Okuma and Marshal Terauchi. It is affirmed that the Premier submitted certain conditions to Marshal Terauchi which were to be accepted if Premier Okuma was to transfer the government to his care. Chief among these was the condition that a Terauchi government must fol- low the same lines of policy as those of the present ministry Up to now the negotiations have had no result. The general opinion is that they have failed, first, because Marshal Terauchi has no important political support in the Diet, and, secondly, because the governor of Korea found it difficult to bind himself to conditions as to policy.
 Suddenly, after long negotiations, pr. Takata, the minister of education, made a statement that as Premier Okuma could find no suitable success sor he had decided to remain at his post. The impression exists that Premier Okuma's friends urged him insistently to remain in office and that members of his cabinet were among those to recommend this decision.
 The announcement by Dr. Takata created a lively discussion in the press and was followed by meeting of the Seiyukai opposition party which con- demned the stand taken by the pre- nnier. Resolutions were adopted charg- ing the premier with improperly sub nitting a conditional resignation and of interfering with the power of choosing Q. successor which the Seiyu- kai declared rested solely with the Elm peror. The resolution accused the premier of contravening the principles of the constitution. In a speech, Mr.
 K. Hara, the leader of the party, said: In withdrawing his intended resigna- ton Marquis Okuma may almost be charged with having deceived the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Republican Caucus Held Monday Ev- enins-Ticket Nominated by the Democrats.

At the republican caucus held in the borough hall Monday evening the fol- lowing nominations were made for town officers: Assessor John M. Larned; board of relief, F. L. Upham; selectmen, ". R. Preble, Enos E. Pen ny; auditor, H. R. Wlghtman: collec- tor. Harry B. Burwell; constables, s. H. Bradway, I. V. Reynolds, Thomas J. Hayee, H. A. Bosworth; regis trars, First district, John G. Wight man; second, district, George Biswick school committee, one year. R. w. Smith; three years, Richard w. El- lis.
 Democratic Ticket.
 At the democratic caucus held on the same evening nominations were made as follows: Assessor, H. o. But terfeld; board of relief, Arthur Adams; i; selectmen, Francis M. Barrett, George H. Lord; auditor, Arthur J. Mel bourne; collector. Patrick J. Murray; constables, H. R. Gillingham, Phileas Taylor, T. J. Mullins, H. M. Grundy; registrars, First district, Arthur H. Adams; Second district, Patrick J. Murry; school committee, Charles B. Pinney.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
wILLrAIANTTC OFFICE, 0y Church St. Telephone 21O-2.
WEDDING
Hiokey--Dion

At s.fd o'clock Tuesday morning Miss Alma Dion and George Hickey. both of this city, were united in mar r1age at St. Mary's church by Rev. J Q. Papillon. Rev. T. E. Bannon and Arthur Raurhier, assisted in the nup- tal high mass.
 1 Following the ceremony which was attended by many friends and rela- sives. breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mira H. Dion of 36 Ash street. Mem bers of both families and relatives at- landed the breakfast and reception.
 After wedding trip Hr. and Mrs. HoiSay win reside in this city. l.. Marceau.-Lussier
 At St. Mary'e church Tuesday morn ing, Miss Bernadette Lussier and Louis Marceau of this city were united in marriage by Rev. J. V. E. Belanger of Baltic. After a short wedding trip the young couple will make their home in this city with the parents of the bride. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lussier of 1927 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
JEWETT CITY
Mrs. George Bryant Finds Fourth Pocketbook Preachers Meeting Held Tuesday.

Mrs. George Bryant has the luck to find pocketbooks, as she has found four at various times. In every case excepting the last, she also found the owner. The last one to come to her notice, meaning the pocketbook, was far the owner has not been found.
 On Vacation Trip.
 Leslie Hyde, one of the Aspinook of a week in Brooklyn, N. Y. visiting relatives.
 Mrs. William Carroll of Apponaug, R. L. is a guest at MT. and Mrs. James Blair's.
 Leave for Virginia.
 A. M. Clarke and his son Fred c. Clarke, leave on Thursday for Staun- ton, Virginia, where the latter is to enter the Staunton Military Academy.
 Dr. J. H. Mclaughlin Is recover ing from an attack of acute indiges- tion.
 year in the West Middle school, Hart ford, On account of the infantile par alysis the school will not open until late usual.
 Preachers Meeting.
 The Danielson and vicinity preach CTS meeting was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Thatcher Tues day. The address in the morning was given by Rev. J. w. Payne of Jewett City. The subject was Jehovah the Promise of Jesus. Dinner was served at noon by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Robert Robertson, Mrs. w. c. Jeffers, Mrs. l.. D. Howe and Mrs. Minnie Carpenter. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. William J. Smith of North Grosvenordale, Rev. and Mrs. George D. Stanley of Putnam, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Legg of Danielson, Rev. J. B. Aldrich of Attawaugan, Rev. F. NJ. Anthony, Rev. J. w. Payne and Mrs. Annie Soule of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Morality and inc nrfncin1es

Throne. Morality and the principles of right politics demand that the cab met be visited with severe retribution. The patriotism of the country and it's spirit of loyalty to the Throne make it intolerable for Marquis Okuna to re- main longer in power"
 Friends of the premier and the cab inet have risen to their support and maintain tho i' ---0~ legitimate for the Premier to retract his resignation if he could no. I..., ~ .. |, -,lDle successor. They point out that precendent exists for one premier handing over the gov ernment to a successor chosen by him. self. They point to the case of the transfer of power from the late Prince Katsura to Count Yamamoto three years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
New Physical Training Instructor.

Upon the recommendation of Swim ming Instructor P. s. Graham, now at the local Y. M. c. A., H. E. Brown, an undergraduate of Springfield Training School has been engaged to instruct the physical department for the com ing year The local association is fortunate in obtaining a good man for the position this year as a member of the physical doctors of this part of the country have gone to New York where a law has been passed making physical training in the schools a ne- cessity. MT. Brown is expected to ar rive in town next Monday at which time the present instructor is to leave for Springfield to complete his train ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Brief Mention.

w R. Bullard of Norwich was in town on business Tuesday.
 Dr. Frank yO'Loughlin is spending some time in this city, the guest of friends.
 w. H. Nickerson and Dr. William Driscoll were in town on business Tuesday.
 Francis Chicoine of Broad street leaves this afternoon for Montreal, where he will continue his studies for the priesthood.
 Miss L. A. Gazzan of Jackson street leaves Thursday for Torrington where she has been elected head of the com mercial department of the TOrringtOn High school. Miss Gazzan graduated from the local normal school in the class of 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
If you want plenty of stay there strength and endurance and health and muscles like rnine.' ''
 Ordinary Nuxated Iron will often increase strength and endurance of the delicate nervous folks 200 per cent in two weeks time.

b3 a,1a Sds; SSgs5 in we" Sath hnq sSl. pioycd to make a thorough investigation into the nganee Gn of Jess % willard and the marvellous value of nuxated iron as strength builder.
 New York-Upon being interviewed at his apartment in the Colonial hotel, MT. Willard said: Yes. have a chem ferent foods and products as to their power to produce great strength and endurance, both of which are so neces- rnendatton I have often taken nuxated iron and I have particularly advocated the free use, of iron by all those who tai power. Without it I ann sure that would never have been able to whip as I did, aud while training for my bout with Frank Moran I regularly took nuxated iron and 1 am certain my winning so easily" Continuing, pr. Sauer said: "Nfr Willard's case is only one of hundreds which could cite from proves coi1ciusively the astonishing power of nuxated iron to restore ,e11 ength tn a and d vitality Syen yen: in most was nearly, half a. century old. and examination ' for fife iiii insurance nc o. I was astonished to find him with the blood pressure of 8 boy of 20 and as fun of man; in fact, n young man he really was notwithstanding his age. The se- cret he said was taking iron-nuNated iron had filled him with renewed life. worn and nearly all in. Now at 50 a miracle of vitality and his face beam have said a hundred times over iron is the greatest of all strength builders. Il people would only throw away patens medicines and nauseous concoctions and take simple nuxated iron, I am convinceds that the lives eof thousands of persons might gbe saved swho now