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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
St. Mary's Dramatic Club Planning for Another PIay-ViIlage interests Noted Here and There.

MT and Mrs. Henry Peltier of Taft vile, Mrs Rose Moran and Miss Louise PeIetfer of Baltic were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Foun- taine of Naticz and from there they motored to Rocky Point where a shore dinner was enjoyed by all. Miss AgneIla Garaau is spending Q months vacation at Coventry Lake, the guest Of friends.
 Mrs. Peter Varnier.. who has been at the home of her sister the past month, has returned to her home in Pawtucket, R. l. Miss Catherine Rennert, who has been the guest of Postmaster and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, has returned to her home iR Hartford. Joseph SimOneau, who is ill at his home, is improving.
 MT. and Mrs. Job PelOquin attend ed the funeral of Mrs. F. x. Casavant in Jewett City Saturday. Mrs. Casa want was Mrs PeIOqUin's sister
 Mir and Mrs. John Kingsley and friends of PlainfeId were the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Bethel, nak- ing the trip by auto Mrs William Buckley and daughter Mae are at Atlantic City.
 George Renuert of Hartford is the guest of Postmaster and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan
 Miss Bertha Jones was a recent wis itOr at Ocean Beach and Golden Spur.
 Miss. Laura Ridgeway who has been the guest of Mrs. George Bell for the last week, at GrOtOn Long Point, has returned home.
 Miss Mildred Swanson, who has been visiting friends in Providence the past week, has returned home. Rudolph Lambert has purchased a ne wtOuTing car.
 Adam Miller spent Sunday at Gro- ton Long Point. Miss Gertrude Swanson was 9 visi- tor in DanieIs0n Monday. The members of St. Lary's Dra- matic club are planning for a play to take place soon. St. Mary's Dramatic club has given a number of plays and they are conceded to be one of the best dramatic clubs in the state under the supervision of the Rev T. J. Lynch.
 Arthur CoufIIard of Hartford. who has been the guest of his father the past few days, has returned to his work
 Aime Wood, a local fisherman. had great luck the other day. MT Wood caught four black bass, weighing in all about seven pounds and a half. Miss Grace Brown of Worcester,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
OBITUARY.
Owen Chipra an.

Owen Chipman, the young man who was injured by a falling derrick on Monday afternoon, died at St. Joseph s hospital Monday evening. The body was taken in charge by an undertaken and will be shipped to Newfoundland, where he lived. Absalom Chipman, a brother of the young man, was in town Tuesday making the necessary ar engagements. Besides his father, Levy Chipman, the young man is survived by three brothers, Henry, John and AbsalOn, all of Boston, and one sis ter. Molina Sanderson, of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
 Judge Henry H. Hunter, formerly of this city, but now secretary of the Independent Retail Tobacconists' as sociatiOn, was paid a tribute in a re- cent edition of the publication issued by that organization.
 Leo Haggerty of Bridgeport is spending some time in this city.
 Fred J. Williams is out of town on a two weeks vacation trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
PROGRESSIVE CHAIRMAN
 IS TO WORK FOR WILSON
Matthew Hale Announces His Position
 in Presidential Campaign.

acting chairman of the progressive national committee, announced tonight that he will work to re-elect Presi- dent Wilson. He takes this stand, he asserted because more progressive legislation has been put into effect by dent.
 Personally. I shall. of course, sup port the progressive electors in those few states in which they will be placed on the ballot" MT. HaIes statement said. "IlIseWhere I shall do all that ! can to help re-elect President Wilson,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
WiIlimantic Camp Ground

At the last meeting of the Ladies' Improvement Society, held on the yer auda of the president, Mrs. Jason |. Randall reports concerning the for naer Colchester House were read and accented One new member was voted in. The president has again request ed thGt a+ the next meeting the ladies would bring in Q name suitable for their home. the former Colchester House. The names will be voted on and the one selected VIII be by popu- lar choice.
 Surprise at Wigwara Cottage.
 Again a pleasant party at the Wig wan cottage when on Thursday friends of Mrs. Olive Randall rendered her surprise party. A bountiful spread was prepared at six thirty with Mrs. Annie Way presiding at the urn. Guests from out of town were Mrs. s. w. MOrev of DanieIson and Mrs. F. M. James of New London Those from Willimantic were Mrs, Marshal Frost Mrs. A. F. Sumner, Miss Eu- gene Collins Miss Annie Way and Miss Genevieve Royce. Those pres ent were interested in an old colonial type lantern made in the year 1700 The lantern which is quite curiosity was presented lately to Mrs. Randall by friend in Gales Ferry.
 Noted Here and There.
 Herbert Allen has purchased the Robinson cottage on Wesley Circle
 Miss Carrie Baker of Fall River has opened the Baker cottage on Ea- ven avenue. Mir and Mrs. Baker will arrive the first of the week
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Simonds, MT. and Mrs James Quinn and Mrs Jo- seph Morse, of Rockville. Mrs. J. Howard Kieth, Mrs. Harry TrOtter and Mrs. Alice Martin of Manchester werc recent visitors aC the Cleveland cottage.
 Mrs. W. B Bean and daughter NartlIa, of Rockville, have returned to their cottage on Haven avenue.
 Rev. J. E. Hawkins and daughter Mrs. Ida Morrison. of East Greenwich. R. T.. were recent callers on friends in the grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Main Belt Broke in starting.

The main belt that drives the shaft ing on the four floors of the Windham Silk company broke Tuesday morning just as the power was turned on The breaking of the belt did not cause any damage, but put one part of the mill out of commission. The belt, which was first put in service in 1887. was 113 feet long and 14 inches wide. An expert from the Norwich Belt com paly repaired the belt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
SIGNS ON HIGHWAYS
 BAR OUT VISITING CHILDREN.
Precautionary Measures Adopted Dion Child ParaIyzed in Right Arm.

Health Officer pr. c. A. Jenkins stated Tuesday afternoon that he had had no new cases of infantile paralysis reported to him. He is not interfering g in any way with the doctor that is at tending the case that is in the Dion family on Lebanon avenue.
 Dr. J. Arthur Girouard, who is at tending the case, stated Tuesday af- ternocn that the little girl remained the same as on Monday, having only the right arm affected by the paralysis. The father of the child has been for bidden to enter the house, and the people in the house have been forbid den to go out.
 The town of Windham has as a, pre- cautionary measure ordered the placing of signs on all the highways leading into the town to the effect that chil- dren under the age of 16 are not all
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Front Axle of Auto Broke.

Clarence F-oss of NIiddlatown sus- tained an injury to his ankle Monday afternoon when the front axle of the Ford car in which he was riding broke and he jumped from the car. The ac- cident happened on Storrs Hill as MT. FOss was on his way to Storrs college. He was taken to the home of Judge StOrrs and later that night he took the train to his home in AIiddIetown.
 lTr. and Mrs. J. c. Randall are en- tertaining their grandchildren, Miss Marion and Harold Randall, of Rocky Ford Col
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Delivery Car Drfvfna Reported,

Chief F. 1T. Richmond has received @ complaint about the way the deliv- cry cars are being driven in the resi- dentiaI part of the city. This com plaint is not the first one received by the authorities on this same subject, as the matter has attracted the atton- ton of a great many people in those parts of the ciIv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Final Account NWas Filed

The final administration account of the Sarah s. Spellnan estate was filed by 4. D. SpeIlman, administrator of the estate, on Tuesday morning. There will be a hearing on Aug. II.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

ing it into the South Windham car barn. This threw the schedule of the cars out of order to some extent but this was overcome during the evening. The car will be taken to Norwich sometime later.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Fell Down Cellar Stairs.

Miss NIaude Afford met with a pain ful accident Monday afternoon by fall ing down the cellar stairs of her home on Lebanon avenue. The fall was only a short distance, but she disIOcated her ankle and was taken to St. Jo- seph's hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

Mass, is the guest of Miss Rena B. Smith.
 Miss Loretta Dube of Fall River is the suset of Mrs. Catherine JOubert.
 Miss AthoI Cullen is spending a few weeks vacation at GrOtOn Long Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Jitney Driver Knocks Down Man.

Monday night a jitnev owned and driven by T.. P. Cowl ran into Q man named MartinO on Main street near Railroad street. The man who is ern- D owed as a track walker was not in jured to any extent. the fender the only thing that hit him. Martino in formed the police of the accident but Prosecuting Attorney took no action after hearing both sides of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Trolley Car Out of Commission.

The 3:45 car out of Willimantic had the lightning go through it's motors at three different places Tuesday aft ernOOn the last flash putting the car out of commission, necessitating tow
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
Rural Carrier Does Bfa Business.

r. p. Lyman. rural mail carrier for Columbia reports that last months mail was the heaviest ne carriedA since tho route was started about foGrteen years ago: 3.463 pounds was the total weight of the mail matter that he car Tied and was made up of 13.945 pieces
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

l was taken in the very midst of recent l fighting around Verdun, where the 1 French are reported to have made
 further advances in furious attacks on the German lines
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
What Is Going On Toniaht.

Willimantic Lodge, No. 1440, L. O. o. M, Pleasant Street
 Windham Encampnent No. 10, l. o. O. F., S0T Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

ELMER G. BITGOOD SAYS
 HE'S NOT IN THE RING,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

Japan's gold holdings now amount to S254,235. eco. The bulk of this amount is kept abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
ELECTED PRESIDENT
 OF THE GAELIC LEAGUE,
Prof. John MacNeaI, Sim Finner, Now
 Serving Life Sentence.

London, Aug. 2.-Prof. John Mac Neal, president of the Sim Finn vol unteers, who is serving a life sentence for his participation in the recent up rising in Dublin, was today elected president Of the Gaelic league, says an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Dublin. Professor MacNeaI succeeds Dr. Douglas Hyde, who has been pres ident of the league since it's formation in 1893.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
PLATNFIELD

Paintero Drop 40 Feet When Stag ing Rope ie Let Go Through Mis- Eake-Edward Baker's Wrist Broken Lightning Struck Father keefe's Home, but Rain Quenohed the Blaze -EIn1er sitaood Makes Reply.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

Has Not Deposited $125, But Ready to Give Points to the Strongest Of Them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
British American ReIieT Fund Crow
Odd Fellows PIannfrn Bake.

~NN I-sIIUVVs TIaFIFINg IaNs, Court PlainfeId, I. O. O. F., is plan hing to hold a clambake on Aug. 2C on the James AIuldoOn farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09

The following is what Elmer G. Bit good says in regard to the weight lift
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-09
BALTIC

P1ainfeld, Ct, Aug. Sth, 1916.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
ALL BIG INDUSTRIAL LEAD
ERs IN GERMANY FAVOR SUB
MARINE WARFARE.
GERMANY MUST WIN
Supporters of Won Tirpitx Bciicvc
That They Will Eventually Win
Over Chancellor Won Beth
mnnn-Holwegg.
by Karl w. Ackc,man.

DUSSELDORF. Germany. Oct. 13.
Nearly every big industrial lead
er In the Pine Valley industrial CEN
ter. which Is Germany's Pittsburgh,
favors ruthless submarine warfare
regardless OF the United States.
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hol-
wegg faces the opposition of the In
dustrial interests, both in the Rhine
and Westfalian provinces. hotbeds
of Won Tirpitzism.
These interests. it is believed. may
not convince the government now
but they hope to win later. They
center their hopes in winning Field
Marshal Won Hindenberg over to
their side.
THE war must be fought to o
finish. said the Westfaelische Zei-
tung. which fairly represents the sem
timent or the district in this respect
Either England or Germany must
win. and ii Is the intention here on
the Rhine to fight until Germany
wins"
The representatives of the steel
trust and other millionaires in this
industrial country declare unreser-
sedly that Germany will not make
peace undl England seeks terms.
The Rhineland press. referring TO
Loyd-George's statement to the Uni
ted Press that the allies must carry
the war to knockout" holds that
this statement justifies the conten-
tion OF Germany that she must use
every weapon possible against Eng
land
The activities of the submarine
U-53 have increased the possibilities
OF unlimited submarine warfare.
August Thyssen, Germany's Carne-
gle. said in an interview, comment
ing on Englands great sea power,
that it might be necessary to oper-
ate submarines on the Canadian and
American coasts to overcome this
advantage.
1T must be. ! imagine, unfortu-
nate for the United States but IL
must be remembered that We are at
war with Canada and this Is one
of the means 10 end the war" said
Thyssen Eve can't always make
the war as America wants it,
DO you think Germany wants
war with America" he was asked.
Never" YVES the emphatic re-
sponge. First, because we have en-
emies enough and second. because in
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
ALLIES CLAIM RIGHT
TO CENSOR j. S. MAIL

peace times America is most friend
" aud We want 90 continue on friend
ly terms with tho tnitcd states. The
world interests of both countries
win develop through peace. ! DO
not believe an economic war viii fol-
low the present war. We want
peace because we want to develop In
iustrial peace. not war. A few. who
because they mcnufacture ammuni-
tion. want long war, but they do
not speak for Germany because we
do not intend to live after the war
by the manufacture OF ammunition, "
Thyssen "a an intimate friend OF
the kaiser. Before the war he often
met Judge Gary OFT United States
Steel corporation, and his non Fritz
studied the Industrial question In
the Pittsburgh steel and other steel
companies.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
-FOUR STATES WANT
FORMER TEXAS BANKER
MAN ARRESTED FOR PASSING
BAD CHECKS WANTED IN
NORTHWESTERN STATES.
In Three States He Is Wanted on
Charges of Forgery-Has An
Unfinished Sentence
From Texas.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 13.-Four
states are today seeking the custo-
dy of d. M. Delmas. confessed for
ger and bank wrecker, who was ar
rested here Wednesday as he and a
girl companion were preparing to
leave the city after passing bad
checks.
Texas authorities want Delmas SO
he can finish an unexpired prison
term for. wreeking bank at San
Angelo. Oregon, Washington and
California all want him for forgery
Local authorities plan to try Del
mas here and then send him to the
northwest states to be tried. From
there he could be sent to Texas af-
ter finishing his sentences.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
ASHLEY AND M'TEE
N CRITICAL CONDITION.

M'KINNEY, Texas. Oct. i3.--J. w,
Ashley and Elias McTee, wounded
here Thursday afternoon In the
Collin County National Bank, when
Harold Ashley was also wounded,
we're In a critical condition this
morning. j. w. Ashley, who Is
cashier of the bank, was wounded
four times. McTee received one
wound. the ball entering the back and
lodging in the ldft lung. Harold Ash
ley's wound Is superficial flesh in
Jury. and he IL not confined to his
bed. The gravest fear Is felt for the
&C ndition OF j. w. Ashley and Mr..
McTee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13

THE ITALIAN DRIVE ON
THE lSONzO HAS FAILED

BERLIN, Oct. 1s.-The Italian
drive ON the Isonxo, launched for the
purpose of relieving the pressure ON
the Rumanians, has utterly failed
In It's purpose. said u Vienna dis
patch today. The Austrians have
blocked the attempted Italian AS
sault without sunmoning additional
regiments from any other front. II
was stated.
General Cardona failed to make
any important gains. though he was
ted ammunition lavishly In the eight
days bonlbardment that preceticsl the
assault.
british and Serbian attacks In
Macedonia, made probably for the
purpose Of drawing off the Bulgarian
troops from the Rnnsanian frun4.
met similar fate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
THE STRIKERS
IN UGLY MOOD
THE POLICE AND SPECIAL DEP
UTIES AT BAYONNE READY
FOR ANYTHING TO-DAY.
DEATH LIST CROWS
Three Persons Have Been Killed In
the RiOting at the Oil Town.
Citizens and Police Try to
Quell the Rioting.

BAYONNE. N. j., Oct. 13.--Police
and citizens tried to quell the oil
mems strike without calling out the
militia. fearing that Friday, the 18th,
might be bloody Friday"
The growing list of casualties in
cluding another death made 1t un-
certain that this would be accom-
plished. The strikers are in an ugly
mood while the police and special
deputies are ready for anything.
The body of an unidentified man,
believed to be a Slav, was found
early today with bullet wound in
the head. This Is the third person
killed. An investigation led to the
belief that he was laborer of the
Central Chemical company.
A saloon keeper reported that the
dead man came into his place about
midnight and called for a drink. He
heard a shot soon afterward and saw
ten men running away directly af-
teFward.
The police early today drove off
strikers approaching the Tidewater
Oil compaRy's plant and the Stan
dard Oil company building.
Several arrests were made over
night for looting and minor dis
turbances.
The authorities plan raid
through the strike zone today in an
effort to round up arms hidden in
the houses of laborers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
BRIT DEsIR0YERs NAY
Be PATR0lL|NG COAST
PILOT OF STEAMER HESIERUS
REPORTS OCEAN SCOUTS
OFF THE COAST.
Believed They VIII he Used As Es-
cort for Allied Steamers Leav-
ing American Ports With
War Cargoes.

BOSTON. Oct. 13.--The pilot OF
the Russian steamship Hesperus
which locked here today. reports
that fast British destroyer was
running at top speed across the
mouth Of Masaaehnseit bay 81! aas
yesterday. making the course OF Cape
May to Cape Ann, Just outside the
three-mile limh Other boats OF sim
liar type were reported by the pilot
who brought the ship to Boston to-
day.
The British ambassador at Wash
ington sent word to the British con-
sui general that steamers ready for
sea might proceed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
TEUTONS WITHDRAW HEAVY
GUNS BEHIND THEIR Line

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
NORTH OF THE sOMNE, Oct. IL.
The Germans have Withdrawn
their heavy guns from one and half
to five miles behind their lines ON
the Somme front, Anglo-French avia-
tors discovered in recent flights.
The withdrawal was ordered Z"
save the pieces from capture. In
recent dashes Of allied infantry In
to the German lines many heavy
guns were takcn before the Germans
had an opportunity 10 withdraw
them. The Germans now have 2,fO0
guns opposing the French and Brit
ish on thirty-miie front as COM
pared to $500 guns they used In
the attack ON Verdun. OF this num-
her. 900 oppose the French south of
the sonme and $50 oppose the
French north of the Somme. The
British are opposed by $50 pieces.
Since tho allied offensive began
more than 800 German guns have
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
MAKE SUDDEN
DASH To SEA
an STATES DESTROYERS
o,pT FROM NEWPORT
az SECRET MISSION.
HUNTING SUB BASE
...sd That Belligerent Nations
10 Maintaining Secret Subma-
.,,o Rases on the Atlan-
tic Coast.

u,sHINGTON, Oct. 13. - Suspi-
!. ,hst belligerent nations might
!. m.;ptajuing naval bases on the
,tl.ntic coast Of this country caused
a. s.d,eu dash to sea Of United
s,,,s destroyers from Newport yes
rdsg, secretary Daniels declared
tdsy.
,amirsl Mayo. commanding the
,,l,utic fleet. ordered the ships out
,s,tsrlay. They will scour the coast
!. isr north as Eastport. Maine,
war the Canadian border, in search
d possible submarine bases or wire-
lsss stations.
We have no reason to believe
ast any belligerent is maintaining a
n,sl base on this Shore" Daniels
aid. aDuing last year when there
md been reports of even a POSSIBLE
III Of q belligerent maintaining a
r,sl base ON this side we sent out
detpycrs to search for it."
Since the arrival OF the submarine
Flw Daniels said, there have been
nauy reports, particularly in the
vwspapers, that some belligerent
us maintaining naval base here.
Daniels has received many letters
suggesting such possibility,
The order for the sudden dash of
The destroyers yesterday was made
on ADMIRAL Mayo's initiative. While
tic department. has no information
On this point the sudden departure
Of the warships gave rise to report
hat Newport naval officials had
been tipped off to the location OF
inava base.
The possible base or bases are not
believed to De ON land but instead j,
EcordiDg to official tips here, the
shaarines may be supplied by ship
masters from Canada, Spain of the
United States, while non-sinkable
taits with oil barrels attached may
floted out to sea. According to
as here these supplies may he sent
Il Germsn submarines.
ose official guar,ledly admitted
@ belief that more submarine raids
VII be made next month.
Also, II is said, agents Of the
treasury and justice departments
w cooperating in the search. The
pstiee department will be concerned
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
make REPLY
TO PROTEST
STATE DEPARTMENT. OFFICIALS
ARE STUDYING REPLIES ~
FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
.ACI IS Justified
Claim the Right 20 Seize United
states Mall aud Postal Orders
Destined 70 Enopiy Countries.
Right Of Censorship.

WASHINGTON, October 70. -
state department officials are stutiy-
ing In detail the French and British
replies 20 the American protest made
more than four months ago against
certain features Of the allied mail
censorship.
The notes were written in French
and delivered to the state department.
late yesterday.
Arrangements are being made fnr
their simultaneous publication IN tho
near future by tht French, Dsitish
und American governments.
Though neither the department.
officials nos. allied diplomatic wUuItl
discuss the Contents OF the reply Il
was learned on good authority that
the two governments taking isssac
with the American contention s'claim
that they have right to ce0a0r
mail" and that they arc justifiesi In
Forcing neutral ships into Rritisla
ports to censor mail; that they hnvo
4 right to seize United states nsat1
ard postal money orders for enemy
destination; that .becausc MI the
beIligcrcnts did not ratify The Hague
convention that provision affecting
censorship Of mall II not In force.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-13
WIDE SPREAD ELECTION
FRAUDS UNDER INQUIRY

"ashlNGTON, Oct. 13.-Charges
aioe spread election fraud con-
raAe'es in Cincinnati, Columbus
~ 'ieveland, Ohio, Detroit and
"'sf Michigan cities, several Indi-
= cites including Terie Haute and
Sa.lanapolis, and in PENNSYLVANIA.
wv Virginia and Colorado are un.
h'estigation today by the ius-
ae department..
:. Impairment hopes to dispose
~ 'he cases before the Noyem-
" election
ry' Illegal registrations, col.
ana proposed illegal vot-
!" The November election are in
~ IN the investigation. The de.
a' has been informed that il
~, To take voters from one
- another in November to use
'he election. The charges
A., s'o"d to he admitted on
a. 49, authority. In many cases the
! 81 hare been made by voters
ms and citizens associations.
e'eefion fraud cases in Den.