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Evening journal., 1916-07-07
Republicans FIGHT
TO CONTROL SENATE
Caucus Names Committee
With Object of Overcom-
ing Democratic Majority
SEE GREAT CHANCE
TO GET CONTROL

WASHINGTON, July 7.-second
only in importance to the presidential
campaign will be the effort to elect a
Republican majority in the United
States Senate, in the opinion Of Re
publican leaders. Survey of the field
has convinced Republicans that there
is an excellent chance of overturning
the present Democratic majority of ID
In that body and replacing 1t with at
least bare Republican majority. To
that end, the Republican caucus today
appointed Senators Weeks, Smoot,
Curtis, Sterling and Wadsworth as
committee to cooperate with the Re-
publican National Committee. These
Senators will work with the National
Committee, but will devote themselves
entirely to the senatorial contests.
The senate is now composed of Sc
Democrats and 40 Republicans. Thirty
four Senators are to be elected in
November OF this number, Is Of the
present incumbants are Democrats
and 16 are Republicans. Il is neces-
sary, therefore, for the Republicans
in order to gain control TO hold their
present seats and win nine Senator
ships now held by the Democrats
Thirteen Senators are to be chosen
this fall in IL states now represented
by Democrats the the Senate. II the
Republicans can elect nine OF this
number they will dominate the
Senate. They hope TO elect more than
nine. These are the states now
represented in the Senate by Demo-
Gratis whose terms expire next March ;
West Virginia, Nebraska, Indiana
(two) D.. New Jersey, Montana, New
York, Nevada, Ohio, Maine, Maryland
and Missouri In Maine a vacancy
occasioned by the death Of Senator
Burleigh Republican is to be hlled'
and a successor to Johnson, Demo-
crat, chosen.
The hope OF the Republicans for
victory in the II close States is based
upon two conditions. First, the re-
union of the Bull Moose and Republic
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
TO INSTALL OFFICERs.

Next Monday evening will be a big
night at Washington Lodge, No. 1. X.
of p. as the new officers for the ensu-
ing term will be installed by Grand
Chancellor Theodore V. Simpson, as it
has been the custom for several
years for Washington and Alpha
lodges to be installed jointly. Alpha
will be the guest of Washington
lodge that evening and refreshments
and cigars are to be served. The Off
GERS of Washington Lodge, who were
elected are:
James Rogers, c. c.; Robert RoE-
ers. " c.; Harry Price. M. w; VIII
liam Mitchell, NJ. A.; Charles Cum
ningham. p. G.; Ira Brady. /. R.:
representative to grand lodge, Harry
Price.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
FRECKLE=FACE
sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle-face'
to try remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable dealer that II
will not cost you penny unless 1t re-
moves the freckles; while II it does
give tou clear complexion the ex-
pense is trihing.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and few applications should show
YOU how easy Il Is to rid yourself Of
the homely freckles and get a beauti-
ful complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
BE sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine, as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee Of
money back If it fails to remove
freckles.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
WOULD RESTRICT NUMBEH.
OF PILOTS ON RIVER

President John p. Virdin. of the
Pilots Association for the Bay and
River Delaware, has presented to the
Commissioners of Navigation a COM
munication asking that resolution
be adopted to prevent the taking of
any more pilot apprentices at the
present time. He sets forth that a
similar resolution has been adopted
by the Board of Delaware Pilots, and
asserts that pilotage service now con-
sists of 3S pilots and four apprentices
working under the Pennsylvania
laws and AZ pilots and two ap-
prentices under the Delaware laws.
He contends that this number is suf-
iicient for the port at the present
time. The communication was re-
ferred to the Committee on Navigation
nd Pilots.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07

Booker. Oyra Lunt, William Dea-
kyne and James Challenger left this
morning for . down-the-bay fishing
trip.
Mrs. John Platt has been indis-
poesd for several days.
Harry r. Ahern will be a candi-
date for Representative on the Re
publican ticket. He and his friends
claim II is his turn for nomination
and election this time. George NJ
Kern Is candidate for hundred as.
SCISSOR.
Miss Martha Shaw and Miss
Helen Reynolds, Wilmington school
teachers, were the guests OF Post
matser and Mrs. John p. Murphy yes
terday.
The Penlyn club will play the
New Castle baseball club here to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
MORE CITY Street
PAVING UNDER Way SOON

The Union Paving Company. OF
Schenectady. n. Y. holders of the
city contract for not less than 50,-
600 yards Of city paving this year, is
getting it's equipment here day by
day. Street Commissioner Pierson
said today that he expected the com
pany would be at work in the near
future. The streets this concern will
pave will be designated later from
the lists Of streets to be paved.
The following streets are being
paved by the Street and Sewer De-
partment:
West Nineteenth from Rising Sun
Lane to Tower avenue, Hillside
brick: Riddle avenue. from Park
Drive to its northern extremity. as
phalt macadam. West Second street
from DUPONT street to Union street
asphalt with brick cutters; West
Third street. from Lincoln street tc
Union street, asphalt with brick gut
ters: Scott street. from Fourth Ia
Sixth streets, asphalt with brick gut
ters; Pennsylvania avenue, from the
B. and o. railroad 70 the city line
is being resurfaced.
The Topeka Paving Company. o.
Brooklyn n. Y, is paving Twenty
first street, from Washington to tn,
Boulevard, asphalt with brick gut
ters West Second street, from Mar
ket street TO Washington street
brick; West street, from Twenty
fifth to Twenty-third. asphalt will
brick buffers; Lowering avenue
from Scott street TO Union street, as
phalt with brick cutters.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07

cans. which, upon the basis OF the
returns for 1912. would show a pre-
ponderating Republican vote
Second. the expectation of a coun-
try-wide Republican victory in the
presidential elections. which will
force the normal Republican States
back into the Republican column.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
Girl KILLED ny AUTO.

CHESTER. Pa, July Miss Ruth
Dougherty. IS years old. was struck
by an automobile owned and operated
by Robert w. Grist, OF Peach Bottom,
Pa, in front of her home here yester-
day and died an hour later at the
Chester Hospital She had stepped
from a jitney and in the path OF the
Grist car. Grist surrendered to the
police and was released on his own
rocognlzance 10 appear when wanted
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
TELLS OLE pLATrsRnPG

Joseph d. Hopkins, son of c. Candy
Hopkins. clerk OF the New Castle County
Levy Court. is spending his vacation at
Plottsburg, in the United States Army
training camp there. There are num-
ber of other Wilmington boys there. he
writes, and everything is going along
finely
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
50 up daily. $40 up weekly. American Plar
Clarendon Hotel

Virginia Avenue. Atlantic City, n. J.
Favorite House with Summer and Winter
Guests. Always Open Capacity 800
All modern improvements including eleva-
tor, electric lights. rooms with hot and cold
running water and private baths.
Write for booklet and rates
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS
HOTEL KENTUCKY

Atlantic City, N. ].
WITH FIREPROOF ADDITION.
Kentucky Ave. Near Beach. Capacity. 400
so rooms. with hot and cold running water;
80 with private bath. Telephone and electric
lights in every room. Elevator from street
level. Send for booklet and points Of interest
American Plan Rates. including good meals
50 TO 81 DAILY; $40 TO $3.50 WEEKLY.
N. B. KENNADY, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS
HOTEL RICHMOND

First hotel from Boardwalk, on Kentucky
imgs Private baths All rooms have running
water. many with unobstructed ocean view.
own lighthouses for surf bathing free 20
guests. Elevator. wide porches. excellent
table. Efficient white service Booklet.
NJ. L. JOHNSON. Owner & Prop.
Evening journal., 1916-07-07
NEW CLARIONKsassPsss::ssyy sas s:sy, Ave

First class family hotel. Roome en- suite
with baths Garage attached Bath houses
for the accommodation Of the guests. Open
all year. Booklet s. K BONIFACE.
MONROE HUTCHINS. Prop.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
YANTIC
Crowded Hall and Well Pleased Audi
ence at Annual Christmas Sale and
Entertainment for Benefit Of Grace
Episcopal Church.

Wednesday. afternoon and evening
the Yantic Fire Engine hall was gayly
decorated and was thronged with viii
| layers and friends of Grace church
who aided in making the annual
Christmas sale and entertainment a
success
There were artjs.ically fashioned
booths of spruce and evergreen trees,
where ice cream was sold. The cake
and tea table was decorated with
Christmas gariands The candy table
held a miniature Christmas tree; the
apron table was decorated with beau
tiff; yellow chrysanthemums. while
the fancy work table had potted plants
to attract buyers.
The following had charge of the
| tables:
Ice cream-Mr. and Mrs. c. z. Car
penter, Mr. and Mrs. e. Allen Bid
well, Mrs. William Counterman anG
| Miss Olive Bishop.
Apron-Mrs Walter Hitchcon. Mrs
w Kempton. Mrs. II. Holt and Mrs.
Charles Brown.
Fancy WORKINGS. H. H. Farnum.
Mrs. Howard Bishop, Mrs. Myron Ladd
AMI Miss Louise Gardner.
Candy-Miss H. Huntington. Miss
Jessie Hitcheon, Miss Jennie Hitcheon
and Miss Lucy Bishop.
Cake-Mrs. c. P. Vanderwaart, Mrs.
C. D. SEWN, Mrs. J. c. Aver and Mrs
H. ]. Gibbs.
Grab bag-Mrs. John Kilroy, Mrs.
Mary Laid and Miss Venie Bogue
At o'clock an entertainment began
Under the direction Of Mrs. Albert j.
| Bailey and much amusement was af-
forded. The program follows: Address
| of welcome, George Browning; solo,
nv. Little Gray Home in the West,
encore. The Sunshine of Your Smile,
, Miss Elaine Hitcheon. accompanied by
Mrs Ernest Billiard; playlet. The
Amateur DreSsmaker, q breezy farce,
| with the following cast:
Mr.. DaveIton 49,. Frederick Kingsley
Mrs. Davelton. $50. Miss Venie Bosue
Mr.. Ploble. .......... Charles Bentley
Mrs Phoble, $50. Miss Lois Manning
| Maggie Mrs. Ellis Bentley
DR.. Davis. -.........- Fred Manning
Each part was well taken and caused
| much mirth.
Solo, A Perfect Day, Walter Fitch
con, accompanied by Mrs. Albert J.
Bailey: piano selections, Mrs. Ernest
e Billiard. soio..'T Hear You Calling
: s * d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

partment is considered in excellent
condition.
Alderman AIullan reported that the
IRE department has d balance of about
$1,000.
The alderman discussed the matter
Of revising the city charter and ordin-
ances, then voting to authorize the
clerk to have 80 to 100 copies printed.
The matter of revision was referred to
the committee on ordinances
At Savings Bank Association Meeting
Daniel J. Byrne and Chester E. Child
attended the annual meeting and ban
quet of the Savings Bank Association
Of Connecticut. held Thursday at the
Hartford club, in Hartford.
Heard WiIIimantic Speakers.
About 35 men gathered Wednesday
evening in the banquet room of the
congregational church and after sup
per had been served. listened with in
terest to Rev. V. W. Cooke and the
Messrs. Shepard and Elliott of Wilt
mantle who told of the success of the
free system and the Every Member
Canvass in the Congregational church
of Willimantic. THE Congregational
church of this city a few weeks ago
voted to adopt the free pew system
commencing January list and to make
an Every Member Canvass in Decem-
Der Arrangements are being made to
make the canvass next Sunday after
noon between two and six O'Clock. AL
ready Is men have signified their in
tention to help make the convass and
others are expected to volunteer be-
fore the close of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

below sea level were elected above it.
Barnacles which had lived in ocean
water We're found Al feet above the
sea.
In addition to making an exhaustive
study of the movements of the land
which took place in the 9akutat Bay
region and of the effects of the earth
quake on the many glaciers Of the
region, the writer's amasse'l a great
fund of informa ton in regard to the
intensity of the quake throughout the
whole AGRA within which it was sensi-
bic and recorded the testimony of
many witnesses. The shocr. was felt
at distances Of $40 aud 1,209 miles in
opposite directions from Yakutat Bay,
and the area of the region over which
the tremblings We're felt is more than
100000 square miles This gives the
Yakutat Bay earthquake a place
among the very greatest earthquakes
of historic times. Previous = great
shocks, without exception, resulted in
heavy loss of life, the number of per-
sons killed reaching in one of them
the enormous total Of over $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE.
To Begin at ST. Mary's Church With
Five O'clock Mass Today.

The first mass of the golden ami
Fersary observance of the establish
ment of St. Mary's parish was cele-
brated at o'clock this morning, Rev
Adrian Dykeman being the celebrant.
At nine O'Clock comes the pontifical
high mass. There is no doubt that
the church will be crowded at this
service.
Nine Arrests in November.
The police report for November
shows that there were only arrests.
Og this number two were sent to jail.
ElectrC lights were reported out a
total of III hours. Two stores were
found open.
The Bulletins Dispatch Brought News.
There was SPECIAL interest in this
section in the resignation of Rear Ad-
miral Casper f. Goodrich, Z. S. N, re-
tired, as member of the state fish
and game commission and in the an
nouncement that he is to go to Cali
fornia.
Arranged Church Decorations.
John B. Daigle. James Caffery. Al
eXander Gilman. Fred Gilman, Joseph
J. Dupre arranged the fine decoration
that adorn the interior and exterior of
St Mary's church today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
Highway Department Has Balance

days of this week the number Of or
derS issued was nearly double the nor
mai, and further increase is looked
for as the holiday approaches.
The usual admonitionS as to wrap
ping parcels stoutly and marking them
carefully is being given this year by
the postoffice department. Needing of
the advice to be careful relative to
shipping packages will almost insure
arrival in good condition at the point
of destination.
Notice-By vote of Local No 623,
Union Carpenters, this district, their
wages will not be less than forty five
cents an hour after March L, 1917.
Joseph Halle, president.-adv.
Hurrying Mill Addition.
Contractors who are doing work at
the Connecticut mills are exercising
every effort to finish the big new ad-
dition that has been built to connect
the mills. The addition has been roof
g dand numbers of craftsmen are now
engaged with the interior finish. The
new machinery that is to be placed ir
position at the mill as quickly as re-
ceived will equip the plant fer o con-
siderable increase in its weekly pro-
duction.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

Me- encore, Sing Me to Sleep. Miss
Elaine Hitcheon; duet, On the Wings
of Night. Mrs Ernest Bullard and Mrs.
Albert j. Bailey.
Miss Elaine Hitcheon charmed the
audience by her singing, ard ell the
numbers were favora3ly received.
After the entertainment the cakes
ami various other articles were auc-
toned by Clarence G. Carpenter. Later
there was dancing. music for which
was furnished by Mrs. n A. Bolande-
RAYMOND V. Congdon was in charge, of
the ticket office. All who were con-
nec:ed with the affair were gratified
with the results.
Their next attempt to please me
villagers will be with an oldtime
chicken pic supper.
Personal Items.
Louis WILDER is spending some time
In Norwich with his mother.
DR.. Fl. H. Howe was called 30
Springfield, VT. Wednesday night by
the illness Of his mother.
Supervisors +. W. C1app and Potter
of Willimantic were local visitors
Thursday.
Tyler Ladd. who has been spending
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
GREAT ALASKAN EARTHQUAKE.
Account of One of Ten Greatest Earth
quakes at YaI<utat Bay, Alaska.

Uncle Sam has for sale copies of a
report by the United States Geological
Survey, Of the Department of the In
terror, on one of the ten greatest earth
quakes of historic times-that in the
Yakutat Bay region of Alaska.
The Yakutat Bay earthquake oc-
Cured on September 8, 1899, and was
followed during the next three weeks
by many less violent shocks. The
area of greatest intensity lay along
the tanks Of the st, Elias Range, in
q region of high mountains and superb
glaciers, and the movement was ac-
companied by enormous avalanches
and rock slides. This was a vivid
demonstration that the growth of
mountains is still in progress. At
Bome places in the region the land
eubsided and forests were submerged.
At most places, however, tie land rose,
hnd many points which before had lain
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS.
70 Be Investigated Before Action i:
Taken on Fire Truck Appropriation.


An investigation as to the needs of
the lire department and its ability,
With its present appar atus to give ad-
equate protection to the property of
the city and reviet of the city's fl
hances to determine whether such an
expense is warranted at this time will
pfecede action on the petition of 100
citizens to the common council for ac-
ton leading to an appropriated not to
exceed $500 for the purchase of an
other automobile fire truck Action for
the purchase of another automobile
truck was taken a few days ago fol-
lowing discussion as to the city's
need of one by officials of the cham
Der of commerce
When the petition came before the
common council, Alderman George l..
Padgett said that he was in favor of
adequate fire protection, but he be-
lieved that the needs of the depart
ment should first be investigated and
also information secured as to the city
being in a financial condition at this
time to warrant such an expenditure.
Upon his motion the matter was re-
ferred to the fire committee of the
common council and a special commit
tee, these to investigate as suggested.
This joint committee is TO have the
power to call the citizens together for
a discussion of the matter, if it deems
sIIch action advisable, and a report on
January meeting of the council. if pos
sible. Mayor McGarry named Alder
men Palbe, Padgott and Marcy mem
bers of the finance committee. in ac-
cordance with the resolution.
Reappoin.ed Water Commissioner.
At the same session of the common
Council Mayor J. ]. McGarry named
G. Harold fitzpatrick to succeed him
self as a member of the board of wa
ter commissioners. Mr.. Gilpatrios
present term expires next month.
A restraining order forbidding the
city FROM paving any money to the re-
| ceiver of the PiersQn Engineering COM
pany was filed. This concern, which
| did street Improvement work here, is
held to owe the city about 500.
Property abutters on Ravine street
petitioned for street lights, the petit
| ton being referred to committee.
Highway Department Has Balance.
Chairman Davis complimented the
| highway department for its good work
and declared he was much pleased
This department has a balance of $500
sufficient, it is blieved, to carry il
| through the year and meet the prob
| able cost of snow removal. The de-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

Cheshire-As result Of a vote
passed at the last meeting Of the
board of directors of the Connecticut
State Reformatory at Cheshire the in=
mates from now on will have to do
without the tobacco which for soma
time they had been allowed the use
Of at specified times. It was decided
by the directors that the use of to-
bacco, as it worked out. was not good
for the boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
NEW CHICKERING HOTEL
j. H. Lucey, Prop, Putnam. Conn.
Special Dinners
WEDNESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS
Soup, ried Chicken, Maryland style,
Boiled Or Mashed Potatoes: Fresh AS
paragus on Toast: Tea, Coffee OF Milk
choice of Pie--50c.
THURSDAYS
Old-fashioned New England Boiled
toes, Green Peas Spinach or Cabbag e
Tea. Coffee or Milk; choice of Pie-40c
FRIDAYS
Chowder. Plain Lobster. fresh boiled
French Fried Potatoes. Peas, Aspara.
gus Tips. Tea or Coffee; choice of Pie
SOC.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

Papers Incorporating the Bowditch
Dye Works. Inc. Re filed. Thursday
with the secretar of the state al
Hartford. The new company is to
operate the Houghton mill at East
putnam. The capital stock of the
Bowditch company is $50, 900 and the
incorporators are Dexter Elliott of
Thompson, George A. Vaughn of
thompson: Benjamin Linesey, Jr., of
Wauregan and Fred Ashton, Gloces-
ter. r. l.
The new concern Is authorized to en-
gage in the dyeing of cotton, waste,
wool, rags. raw stock and yarns, in
carbonizing wool, noils, rags and waste
and to deal in dye stuffs.
The plant that is to be taken over
by the new corporation has been used
FOR many years for mill purposes,
wooden and cotton manufacturing OPP
erations having gone on there for
years. The real estate has not as yet
been conveyed, gut it will be soon
The members of the corporation are
experienced as concerns textile work
and dyeing and are in position to es-
tabished going industry in the eastern
section of the town
The plant was operated for years
by the Chaffee Brothers of Oxford,
Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

several weeks at the farm of Felix
Garceau on Blue Hill. has returned to
his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

The Yakutat Bay shock was FORUM
ateIy free from fatalities because tie
region in which it occurred is sparse1y
settled.
This report-'"The Earthquakes at
Yakutat Bay, Alaska, in September,
1899"-is illustrated with naiftone
views, showing the effects Of the
earthquake. and with maps of the re-
gion and seismogralns of the shock as
recorded at places as far distant as
Batavia, Java; Cape Town, South At
dfca, and Cantania, Italy. The report
may be obtained from the superin-
tendent of documents. Washington, D
c., at cost of 60 cents in paper and
Is cents in cloth binding.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

One Paris motion picture plant pro-
duces an average of 3,00G,0 900 feet of
films weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
PUTNAM

6owditch Dye Works, Inc, to Operate
East Putnam MilI-comnon Council
viii Investigate Fire Departments
Observation-Disclosures Speakers Ad-
dress Men Of Congregational Church
Golden Jubilee of ST. Mary's Par
ish Begins.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08

County Commissioners to Consider
Dageniss' Lieense--LocaI Carpenters
Getting 45c-Harry A. chippcndale's
Exploits Recalled-Reeruits Needed
Officers of Moriah Lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
Another Tie-Up.

The Mexican protocol was tiled with
red and green ribbon and sealed" and
now we shall see what Villas tieup is
observation-disclosures Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-08
Dirt Dressino SCOTS Road.

In the eastern section of the town
east OF South Killingly, motorists find
that an attempt to improve the road
by adding covering of soft dirt has
defeated the end aimed at. Heavy
traffic has cut such deep ruts that ii
is barely possible for touring car to
get through