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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Lester Bill of Meriden is spending the holiday at the Bill cottage, at AL exander's lake.
 Carl Anderson on Mexican Border. His friends here say that Carl An derson, until recently first sergeant of the Thirteenth company, has enlisted in the First Regiment of Connecticut infantry and is now on the Mexican border.
 John A. Marsden of New Britain was a visitor with friends in Danielson Monday.
 Judge W. F. Woodward presided at a session of the town court Monday morning, when two cases were dispos- ed of.
 Harry E. Back. Jr. who is i'll at the Back cottage at AIexander's lake, re- mains in about the same condition as for the past few days. A. E. Ames left Monday to spend the summer in Boston. where he is to connected with book distributing concern.
 At the Beach. and Mrs. Frederick Dubuc High street, are at the Maynard cottage at Oakland beach for the holiday
 MT and Mrs. John c. Phillips enter tained at their home in Wauregan on Monday evening.
  ing the holiday with relatives in Dan ielson.
 Walter Murphy, John Crotty, Fred Dubuc, Herbert Barber and Frederick Gamache motored to Rocky Point, on Sunday.
 Requiem Mass For Father Potvin. A months mind mass of requiem will be sung at St. James church for Rev. Armand Potvin, M. s.
 Luther Filling presented ink stands to the assistants at the public H- brary.
 Letters addressed to Miss Mary Curran, Mrs Joseph Smith. Arthur point and Robinson Shows are un- claimed at the Danielson postoff1ce. Greener-J Jenkins Wedding the 18th. Invitations have been issued for the wedding, on July 14. of Miss Elizabeth Greener and H. D. Jenkins.
 Paquin- ONeilI Marriage.
 Philip N Paquin, 34. and Miss Della N. O'NeilI. 29. were married here on Monday by Justice A. G. Bill. The groom is of Fall River, the bride of Providence.
 Rev. H. N. Brown of the Pentecos- tai church is to conduct the service on Davis park next Sunday afternoon. The annual school outing of the Baptist church is to be held at Rose land park, Woodstock, Thursday.
 Removing Cotton Mill Bell.
 Men began removing the belfry and bell from the mill of the Danielson Cotton company Monday. The bell has been heard almost daily since 1868.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
CLAIMED TO HAVE HAD
 SUICIDE PACT WITH GIRL
Defense Offered by James E. O'Brien
 in Murder Trial in Providence.

Providence, R. T., July 3.--James D. O'Brien, a one-armed factory work CT, was placed on trial today for the alleged murder on May 31, of Miss Beatrice Walter, a fellow shop em- ploye. The shot which killed the young woman, contended by the state to have been fired by O'Brien, could according to testimony of Medical Ex- aminer Griffin, who described the wound to the jury. The parents of Miss Walter both of whom testified, discredited the theory that their daughter had committed suicide.
 O'Brien had stated that the girl killed herself as part of a suicide pact and that he lost his nerve when a bullet struck a belt buckle instead of his heart
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
CORONER BILLS REPORT
 SHOWS 2e SUDDEN DEATHS.
Murders, : Suicides, prownings and Motor Accidents Figure in Quart er's Records.

Coroner Arthur G. Bills record of sudden deaths in Windhan county during the quarter beginning April 1, shows an unusual number due to ac- ctdents and vioIence, the list in this respect being 6lEe most sinister for a like period of years. Murders, sl1i- cides and deaths due to motor veht- ole accidents. as well as to drownings, figure in the report, which is as fol- lows:
 April s 9-Sandy Johnson. 5S, Pom fret. 6eaeh9 due to natural causes. April 6AGeorge SF EEendIey, 50,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
MEXICO CoNsCRIPTING
 SCHooLBoYS FOR ARMY
Giving Them the Alternative of Be-
 ing Shot in Their Homes.

Laredo, Texas, July 3.-According to a passenger from SaItiIlo, the govern or of CoahuiIa is conscripting school boys for army service and they are being impressed with the alternative of being shot in their homes.
 These boys, the passenger said, are being told that if any fighting occurs it will be on American territory, where the loot they can get will amply re- pay them for their patriotism
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Post Office Mems Outing.

The annual outing of the clerks and carriers of the local postoffice force force was held at Columbia Lake, Sun day. A fine chicken dinner was en- joyed by the eighteen men present. Postmaster John O'Rourke was the guest of honor. The trip was made by automobiles. Boating, bathing and fishing were enjoyed in the course of the day
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
New Concrete Mixer.

The work of constructing the side walks in front Qf the American Thread houses on the south side of lower Main street is going merriIy on. The Moran Construction company, which has the contract for the city work in this respect has added another and ment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Summer Schedule of Masses.

Low masses will be celebrated Sun days at both St. Mary's and St. Jo- seph's church during July and Au- gust. These will be held at 6:30, 7:30, S:30 and 9:30. There will be no ves- per services at St. Joseph's church dur ing the two months but benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the .9:3O mass. Vespers at 4 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
WILLIMANTIC

American Thread Company will be given at Recreation Park, Thursday evening, July 9th. commencing at 8 o'clock arrangements having been conn pleted between the officials of both organizations to that effect. A similar series of concerts was given last year and greatly appreciated by the towns people The opening concert is sched- uled to last one hour and a half and will be given as formerly. in front of the grand stand of the upper baseball diamond.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Haddam-Sanford Chapman of Had dam Neck has had on exhibition at his home, g. black snake skin that measures seven feet, eight inches without the head. The big fellow was found in the road near his home, and was killed after mighty battle by MT. Chapman's 13 year old son. The boy could hardly drag the monster home. Together with the head the snake, would have measured. well G&oYhr etghtt1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
DAVID LLOYD GEORGES
 SOLUTION OF IRISH QUESTION
Has Been Accepted by National Di- rectory of the United Irish League

Dublin, July 3, via London, 7.15 D.. m.-The national directory of the United Irish League met today with John Redmond presiding and agreed to accept the proposals made by Da- vid Lloyd George for a solution of the Irish question.
 As the directory ts representative of all Ireland, it is not considered neCes- sary to hold a convention of the Unit ed Irish League. There were only two dissenting members in the largest meeting of the directory ever held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Judgment for Plaintiff-AppeaI Taken.

Evidence in the civil suit of William H. Standish of Windham Center against Rood Brothers also of that place was heard before Justice of the the Peace Charles A. Capen in his of
 fee yesterday morning. Damages of
 $50 were claimed by Standish for pas
 turage furnished to the defendants
 cows in 1915. Justice Capen gave
 decision for the plaintiff to recover $2O.
 An appeal to the superior court was
 taken by the counsel for the defendant
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
$40, 100000 BRIDGE ACROSS
 SAN FRANCISCO BAY
War Department Has Ordered Inves-
 tigation of Feasibility of Project.

Washington, July 3.-At the request. of civic organizations of San Francis co, Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda, Calif, the war department has or- dered an investigation of the feasibil- ity of constructing a mammoth $40,- Bay to connect the four cities.
 Army engineers have been appoint ed to make a survey of engineering problems and inquire into the effect the proposed bridge would have on navigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
WEALTHY TEXAS WOMAN
 SUICIDES IN CHICAGO
Miss Jennie Richardson's Marriage
 Had Been Postponed.

Chicago, July 8.-Miss Jennie Rich ardson, 36 years old, formerly of Bos- ton and a member of a wealthy House ton, Texas, family, committed suicide here today by 1eaping from the fifth floor into the rotunda of the federal building. Mrs. A. s. Richardson, her mother who was with her when she leaped over the railing, said Miss Richardson was to have been married to a New Orleans man in June, but that the marriage had been postponed until autumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

RidgefieId-Cyrus A. Cornen. town clerk and judge of probate, has re- signed both offices. The seIectmen accepted the former resignation, ef- fective Tuesday, and Governor Hol- comb accepted the resignation as judge of probate effective July 15. Cornen takes this action because of allegations that he had not correctly administered some funds of St Ste- phen's Episcopal church, although it is understood that this matter is now closed and there will be no action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
DANIELSON

Memorial Mass For Rev. Father Pot- Vin-Mill Bell Being Removed Has Rung Since 18es-LocaI Men Saw Belmont Beach Stolen Boat-Coron- CTS Report For Quarter Shows 29 Sudden Deaths.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Health Officers Report.

The report of pr. Charles A. Jen- kins acting City Health Officer for the month past shows a total of 25 con tagious diseases reported to him as follows: Measeles 14; WhoOping cough s; snarlet fever 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Wins1ad--f7lnGis F4akes and Miss Anna Rsgtley, fornAer librarian at tthe Gilbert school, were married Thurs day at the Messenger residence on 4NIr. flakes is superintendent of the Carter9 & GFEakesE M actfi1e~ cor9pany. ;s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
BALTIC
Damage Done by HaiIstones During Mondays Shower-ReVoIVer Once Owned by Fenian Leader Presented Oliver Portelance.

One of the heaviest rain and hail. storms accompanied by peals of thun- der and flashes of lightning, visited this section about 2.45 Monday after noon. The storm came from a north erly direction. Branches of trees were blown to the ground and win dOws that were not shielded by screens were broken by hailstones. Some of these stones measures three-quarters of an inch in diameter. The streets were flooded, and considerable dam age was done to different crops and to flowers.
 Main Belt Breaks.
 The Baltic Mills company closed the mill at 2.15, Monday afternoon, ow ing 10 the breaking of the main belt which drives the main shaft. The mill will resume operations after In dependence Day, it is expected.
 The Shetucket WOrsted Mills closed Monday evening to observe July 4.
 Timothy Sullivan and Miss Irene Sullivan of Hartford are enjoying two weeks vacation with AIr and Mrs. Thomas J. Sullivan.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph LavaIlie and son Leo are are spending vacation in Worcester, Webster and South bridge.
 Postoffioe Hours Today.
 Postmaster Thomas Sullivan has posted the following hours for July {: 8 to Il, 3 to 4, and to 2.
 G. A. Cote and family are spend- ing the summer at their bungalow, Toties NuOties in the Franklin Hills
 The local stores will close all day today, to observe Independence Day.
 I. L. Buteau and family motored to Ocean Beach Sunday to spend the day.
 Andrew Smith, and w. McKeag spent Sunday with local friends.
 Gift of James Stevens Revolver.
 Oliver PorteIance is showing friends a revolver of 44-caIiber of English manufacture. The weapon was pur- chased in Dublin, Ireland, by a friend who recently returned from a trip abroad, and presented the revolver to MT. POrtelance. At one time it was in the DC secession of James Stevens, the great Fenian leader. Experts who have examined it pronounce it valua- ble. It has a solid ivory handle It was purchased in Parliament street. Dublin. MT. Portelance greatly appre- Ciates his gift.
 Personals.
 Trolley. traffic was delayed Monday afternoon, owing to a car fuse burn ing out at the switch at the Academy
 Mrs. Joseph Bedard of Danielson is spending several days with her sister, Miss Josephine St. Onge.
 Mir and Mrs. Leroy Bennett of Moo sup were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. George St. Onge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Labor Pay Roll.

The city labor pay roll for the week past is as follows; Police department IS15L32; street department $30912; lsideWalks $66.25; oiling streets S3S.S6; Iconstructing sewers S1S2.9O; maintain ling sewers 519.50; waterworks S96.52. tTotal S6S27
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
iapasese Annbassaaersa4svfr4es

Washington. July Ss-The AJapanese ambassador. who leaves in a few, days for his new post in London, and Bar oness Chjnda, rsid a farewell visit to the White House today. They were received by President and Mrs. Will son
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Painting Bids.

Bids for the painting of the outside of the buildings at the pumping sta tion are to be received at the office of the Corporation Counsel Thomas J. Kelly
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Progress in Tax Collecting.

City Tax Collector Arthur c. Raci- cot nas collected about $65,OO0 of the $71,O0Q to be turned into the city Cof- fers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Thread Company vs. Manchester To-

The American Thread company base ball team will play a Manchester team two games in this city Independence Day Babe" Adams of the locals, who twiTled Saturday against the BloOmer Girls, is slated to pitch both games.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Saw Belmont Beach Stolen Boat.

JaiIer Albert s. Fields and Charles 4. Tillinghast were at Quonochontaug Friday and witnessed the bleaching of the motor boat that was stolen at Somerset, Mass, by Arthur Belmont The arrest of Belmont may be credited in no small degree to the initiative of the local men, who were quick to sense that Belmont was not rightful- ly in possession of the craft.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
cofno to New Bedford,

John sITolden and family 4are leaving aYooSegI3 today for New Bedford, Mass, nFTsre,;@ Mr. Holden has obtained ern- r,IF4vxy? eaYt irlzOnc ofathe mills.
 .rG1o14sas- GGTorrissewsand MT. sand Mrs. William $ TFassett are visiting at the to1y!esE CSes fifEe Misses Daley.
 yF7e. .ro9SzEof zEfr. rAfogUite. who rpur- cFfase6a atI4e : zEf.s Miner property, were -rnoveE Eyfs Gi ouday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
FUN NERAL.
Thomas Whittakar.

Funeral services for Thomas Whit taler, 71. who died at Willtamsville, were conducted at that place Monday afternoon by Rev. James H. George, Jr., pastor of St. Alban's church. burial was in the High Street ceme- tery at DayvilIe. Louis D. Kenne- dy was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
COLCHESTER

Borough Team to Play Meodus To- day-Distrfct Superintendent soriv- ener Meets Wi&E1 Methodist Church Trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
MOOSUP
Jewett City Team Coming for Return Game-HoIden Family Moving to New Bedford.

The Moosup and Wauregan baseball teams were to have played on the Car pet grounds Saturday afternoon. The feet. as they did not show up.
 The QIoCsup ball team went to Jew cit City Sunday afternoon and were defsate6 by a large score. Jewett City plays 9 return game on the Carpet grounds today. The tfoosup team will have q better lineup, so two heavy e-ar-es ra.-e. aEneCted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
oneninn Band Concert ThursdaY.

The first in a series of ten band con- certs by the Willimantic American band under the auspices of the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

What Is Going On Tonight St. Jean Baptist Society, St. Mary's Hall.
 Francis S. Long Post. No. 30, Me morial Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Sound carries best southeast of O storm center.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Gas Stove Fire.

Sunday afternoon gas stove caused a fire in the restaurant in the Evans block. Smoke was noticed issuing from the place by Chief Michael J. Grimshaw, who went to the rear and forced an entrance by smashing through a door. He extinguished the fire before any material damage was done.
 Welcomed the Holiday.
 Sales of fireworks in Danielson up to Monday were reported as not ex- ceptionally heavy. There was a good demand for blank cartridges, aud tor pedoes, however, and many of those who bought them got busy along amout midnight, giving the usual noisy welcome to the Fourth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Lester Bill of Meriden is spendin! the holiday at the Bill cottage, at Al exander's lake.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Washington College of Law Notes.

The class OF 1915 has fornd a DEBATING
society with Otto B. Roepke. president:
Miss Nellie II. Crock. vice president.
Miss c. Larimore keciey, secretary. and
George II. Foster, treasurer. The FIRST
debate was on the question. "Resolved
that the by-products OF war are Of
greater value 20 humanity than the Nv
products OF peace" Frank J sloan
and Ecko ID. Rupert Were for N.
affirmative and J. X. sheppard, W A
Kiefer, and A. s sherman for the mega
tive. The decision was for the ar.rTns-
tive. TheNsociety debates every SATURDAY
evening.
A Glee Club has been orgsnixra IN
the collese with William II. Nolsht. OF
the junior class, a. leader and Prof
bagley as accompanies The Eift OF a
piano by Miss Adele sts~srt, Of IN.
class OF 1914 Is greatly Appreciated by
the musicaIly iDclined students.
Mrs. Nsnette b. PAul recently BEGAN
her class at the college IN Parliamentary
Law and Prof, Crsighiu has started with
the juniors. his class on thx preparation
Iof cases These classes are on SATURDAY
niShtA
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
Speaking in Billions,

A billion units are believed to be beyond the
capacity OF any human mind to grasp But we
are becoming accustomed to speaking of money
In terms of the billion, with billion-dolIar Con-
crosses. exports of billion and the nmensity of
war finance.
French newspaper, the better to impress its
readers with the magnitude of the "loan of vic
tory. exceeding I4,ooo,ooo.ooo francs-in our
money $2,Soo ooo. .ooo-reminds them that "only
I,ooz ~ 600 minutes have elapsed since the death
OF Christ" That is certainly striking allusion,
Even counted in our money, the aggregate of dol
lars poured out of the woolen stocking Of France
is more than twice the number of minutes In the
centuries since the dawn of the Christian era.
The imperial German treasurer has stated that
the war debt for his country amounts already to
$io ooo,oooooo, and is being added to at the rate
OF $25o ooo,o 900 month And with all the belliQcr-
ents the debt is piling up SO that it is counted in
billions, while billion itself cannot be counted or
scarcely OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Journal
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

The blind chaplain of the House of Represent
itives is quoted as saying in an address 10 a
G. A. R. post: "This is the greatest country the
sun ever shown on, but am a little bit ashamed
0f the country today. When our forefathers
founded this government they founded it for the
people. government is to protect the people.
But what we doing todaya Men taken from
train and murdered Men. women and children
floating on the high seas. murderedl Where are
hundred million American citizens, Are we
going to stand for thata" In his prayer for guild
inee in the House OF Representatives at the OPEN
ng OF each session the chaplain must of course
De nonpartisan and strictly neutral. but it would
,ot be surprising il some of the pachsts are moved
10 demand censor for his exhortations after this.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

Though the southern politicians
talked only of constitutional rights.
and seemed to fight only for the ex-
tension of slavery. southern merchants
held conventions to plan railways to
the Pacific and debated measures for
linking their trade with the expanding
West.
Their thoughts ran eagerly and with
certain enthusiasm upon the great
future of the nation. in which they
wished 20 take their part Their plans
were made upon the scale, of the con-
tinent; they spoke in the spirit OF the
new age. and sought their right role
ip the general development.
And yet there was in all that they
said and urged an unmistakable note
also Of apprehension.
They wished to take part. and yet
began to fear that they could not.
They spoke of the nation. and of
their duty and their opportunity in f.:
but the nation of their thought was
not nation which could easily be
united in joint efforts of business.
II was a nation sectionalized and di-
vided by social and economic contrasts
too gross and obvious to be overlook
ed; a nation whose several regions
showed interests diverse and separate,
hardly to be reconciled.
This they saw. some vaguely. some
with painful clearness, and a deep un-
easiness grew upon them more and
more from year to year.
The spirit and the power of the time
were turned against them.
And the issues which made their
place apart fact. not of speculation
but of certainty. were nightly hast
ened w every force afoot in the life
of the country as IT grew.
1t became evident almost at once
that Congress could not avoid or even
postpone its choice with regard to
slavery in the new territories seized
from Mexico.
The very month the treaty of Quad
eloupe Hidalgo was signed February.
lS4s) rich deposits OF gold were dis
covered in California; and before the
politicians at Washington were ready
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17

1 II had filled with an aggressive pop
ulatIon which was making ready TO
demand its admission into the Union
as a State.
eighty thousand settlers had made
their way thither. eager for treasure.
Some had struggled across the In
terminable plains and over the mighty
ridges of the Rockies: some had taken
ship and gone the long way round
about Cape Horn: some had crossed
! the isthmus of Central America and
made their way in such craft as Of
fered up the Pacific Coast
The plains were ere long strewn
! with the bleaching bones of men and
away upon theincautious. eager voy-
age: but the quest did not cease or
slacken.
Thousands reached the farswey
goal, found the golden fleece. and set
themselves to build a State.
1t was evident enough that, with
such things happening, Congress could
not put action of.
The new President, too. forced the
matter most uncomfortably.
General Taylor had no sooner be-
come President than he acted upon the
situation in the West with a soldiers
practical, businesslike candor and d.
rectness.
He advised the settlers in California
and New Mexico to frame state con-
stitutions and apply at once for sd-
mission to the Union with institutions
OF their own choosing; and the Cali
fornians acted upon his advice SO
promptly that by the time Congress
met they had erected a complete gov
eminent. and he had ordered General
Riley. the provisional military COVER
nor Of the territory. to withdraw.
When the houses assembled the
frank soldier President advised them
TO admit the new State at once. and
to postpone action with regard to New
Mexico until II also should have com
pleted it's preparations for admission.
then in progress.
Tomorrow: A Bundle of Measures.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
MARRIED IN BASEMENT.
Virginia Couple Find Minister In
store and We'd in Rush

Ignoring place. and seeking only. in
rush, minister and the bonds OF
legality. Henry g. Alley and Mis-
Frances y. Hin, both OF Richmond. were
married by Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
pastor OF Bethany Baptist Church. in a
basement Of an r street store Saturday
afternoon.
After searching vsinly sIl over the CITY.
ana with only twenty-five minutes in
which 10 catch train home the couple
finally found the minister in the store
Explanations were Eivrn bresthlcssl,..
and, with the consent OF the proprietor
the minister consented to conduct the
ceremony in the basement II was then
go O'Clock. At sos. the happy young
couIdo departed for the South from the
Union Station.