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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
TRADE BODY REQUESTS
DELAY IN STRIKE LAWS

A telegram was received by the Board
OF Trade Yesterday from the Chicago as
soclaaon or commerce urging the local
chamber TO tnoorse a resolution sent TO
the President and Congress. calling mo,
them to defer any legislative action in
reference TO the threatened railroad strike
until more time could be given for con-
sideration.
They stated that Congress has not vet.
In their opinion had suricient time to
consider the situation from all its angles
and that the questions involved are OF
such serious nature that more time
should be granted before any laws are
passed.
They are trying to hs~s the stk. date
postponed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02

Switzerland, in proportion to its popu-
lation. spends more on poor relief than
does any other country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
MAY FIX GAS PRICE
BELOW 75-CENT RATE

While the District appropriation bill
signed by the President yesterday fixed
the 70 cent rate for gas consumers in
the city, there Is nothing in the meas
ure which will prevent the Public Utili-
ties Commission from making an even
greater reduction should its investiga-
tons warrant II.
The commission is at present making
an estimate Of the physical valuation -
the gas properties with view to de-
termining what rate shall be charged by
the company for its product
The provision in the District appropria-
ton bill provides that nothing herein
contained shall be construed as limiting
or taking away any of the powers now
vested by law in the Public Utilities Com
mission Of the District OF Columbia
The new rate fixed by Congress goes
into effect October 1.
Much Of Persia Il now entirely depend
ent upon Russian for its foreign goods.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
STRIKE SCARE ASSISTS
CUPID'S OPERATIONS

Cupid's batting average took a jump
In Washington yesterday when Col. Knoll,
who is the legal representative of the lit
tie Love God in this city. passed out the
papers for twenty-five weddings. Eigh-
teen Of these were for white couples and
the percentage in this respect was also
above the average.
Several were for out-of-town folk who
probably hurried the event because Of the
impending strike order and It 10 likely
that the Washington couples wanted to
get somewhere on their honeymoon IN
case the strike was not called eff.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
HOMESTEAD LAWS RULE
GOVERNMENT FOREST

Upon the recommendations of Secre-
tartes Lane and Houston, the President
has signed a proclamation excluding
about 1880 acres from the Angeles Ma
tional Forest, California. or this area
about 5000 acres will be open to settle
ment in advance OF entry.
These lands will be subject TO .ettIe-
ment only under the homestead laws from
o'clock a. m. October ., until and in
GLIDING November p. 1916, and thereafter
TO disposition under any public land law
applicable thereto.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
LAFAYETTE BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION PLANNED

A committee meeting Of the Society of
Gen. Lafayette was held at the Hotel
Lafayette last night to arrange for the
celebration of the I5sth anniversary of
the birth of Gen. Lafayette.
The celebration will be held Wednes-
day. September s, at the same location.
the large ballroom having been donated
by the hotel management for the ooos-
sion. All patriotic societies of the Capa-
tai have been invited to attend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
LOST IN GULF
STORM, OFFICIALS FEAR

Distress signals from an unknown vessel
in the Caribbean Sea were relayed to the
Arlington wireless station here late yes
terday. with indications that the vessel
has sunk.
Her distress signals were heard early
yesterday by vessels within $50 miles of
Cristobsl, Panama. but shortly thereafter
her wireless ceased working.
All vessels in southern waters were
warned by the Arlington wireless to look
out for the distressed ship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
TALoMo DAM WORK BEGINS.

Manila, Sept. Filipino stone mason.
from Manila have just started work on
the main dam ecross the Tslorno River
for the Ohio Development Compsnys e1-
tensive irrigation system.
This is japanese concern and has
what is undoubtedly the finest prfvsts
irrigation system IN the Philippines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02

Midnight, 81; a. m. IS; I u m. g.; m. IS
a. m, 90; 10 a. m. ~; L noon. IS; 2 p m, 50:
p. m. 81; p. m, IS; p. m. rs; 10 D. m a.
Highest, 80; lowest 6.
Relative humidity-s a. m. 90; 2 p. m. e;
p. M. s.. Rainfall 70 p. m. to p. M o.
Temperature same date last yesr-Highest, Il
lowest s.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02

Much Of Persia Is now entirely depend.
ent upon Russian for its foreign goods
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-02
LOCAL MENTION.

Zancix can be engaged for st-honss
or any social gathering. For terms
call Zancig Studio, so4 14th ST. ". W.
Latest fad, Crystal Gazing Seance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
EASTERN CONNECIlCuI AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND

During tlie evening Mir. Sheldon was presented a pair of gold cuff links. usac Tor dancing was furnished by Joseph Hickey and Joseph Colombo
 To Have Another s6ciat.
 The country club held a meeting Monday night The Committed in charge read q report of the social and dance held Friday night. Upon find- Ing It 70 much or a success ; 1t was voted to hold another soon and a com nifttee for that was appointed, Ed mold Killeen, Lewis Peters, Joseph I51ckey Lewis La Bounty, Austin Matthews.
 The tenement houses owned by the UncasvliIe Manufacturing Co. have been wired for lighting by electrfcity.
 The orchestra recently organized at the Methodist church was much ap- preciated by those who listened to the music Sunday.
 K. of c. Ladies' Night.
 Pequot Council Knight Of Columbus. ladies, night was held Friday eve- ming. he affalr was in Hfckeyss hall. A pleasing program of vocal and in ing was D feature of the eveninr. Sssri l At dnterzniSsi0n refr reshmerits were served. A special meeting for Thurs- day. Jan. 27,. has been appointed for the pufpUge Of confefrang the second degree upon a class of candidates.
 Gale Damaged charct.
 Mprin & St. Germaire have cosn- raaenred putting St Johns Roman Catholic church in good repair Dur Ing Inc EalA about three weeks aao a portion of the ceiling was {estrovad and fen. The part Of the ceiling that remained has been torn down. and a new one will be put on bsides other minor repaira.
 Mrs Sarah Wilbur is eerfousav m with pneumoi1aa
 Arthur BiEhard who is employed in Mystic spent the week -erd with HraRAds heF@
 AEr. and Mrs Michael T. Hickey en- tartained Sunday. John Congdon of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
CHESTERFIELD

Charles Tinker of New London was a caller here the first of the week
 Miss Julia Sullivan spent the week end at her home in New London.
 J. E. Powers filled his ice house with ten inch ice Monday.
 John Sharpe of East Lyme was a caller on J. E. Powers the first of the week.
 Miller & Kapian filled their fee houses he middle of the week
 Mrs. Emily Benjamin of New Ha- ven called on her mother, Mrs. G. 1. Holmes. last week.
 Misses Lula and Mildred Powers are i'll with grip at their home.
 Dr. F. E. Wilson and Frederick Cranda1l of Montville were callers in this vicinity Tuesday.
 Supervisor Caslon E. Wheeler vfSft- ed schools here Wednesday. -
 Matt A. Tinker is putting ID his winter store of ice as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

was a part of the verse of Luke 1s-s. When the Son Of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth.
 Addressed C. E. Meeting.
 Miss Ellie Christie gave very i'm terestinE address at the Christian En- deavor meeting in the evening. Her subject was her experiences as a teacher in the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston, where she has been for the past six years.
 owIs' Nest.
 The fraternai order of Owls is to be organized In town. About 50 names have already been received. quite a number frofim this end of the town will belong to organization.
 PoIIywoss in January.
 Farmers have been rushing the ice harvest this week. While getting ice one day, one man noted number of pollywogs that came to the surface Of the pond, but this queer incident did not quite equal one on the 20th of January quite a number of years ago when peep frogs were actually heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
NORTH FRANKLIN
Miss Rsna Race Entsrtains on Birth
 day Of Her Grandniother.

Charles Doris of Middletown was a. guest Wednesday at J. W. F'rinkss. Mrs. Hazel Moore, of Passaic, N. J., was a guest Saturday Of Mrs. Lucius Browning and Sunday Of Miss Rena Race.
 Miss Celia White Is caring for Mrs. Phoebe Irish of Lebanon.
 Party on Grandmotfer's Birthday. Miss Rena, Race entertained a num- Der of friends Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18th, 1t being the, birthday Of her grandmother, Mrs. H. M Race. Arter a pleasant afternoon a course supper was served by Mrs. Race. Then the birthday cake was cut by Mrs. H. M. Race. Everything was most pleasant iy arranged and 1t was very en- joyab4e affair. Mrs. Race received rilafiy post cards. letters and tokens of re- membrance.
 MT. and Mrs. Bert Ward and Mrs. Byron White were Norwich visitors Tuesday.
 Mrs. James RandaH of Gdshen spent Friday with Mrs. Reuben Manning.
 At Bozrat Installation. MT. and Mrs. F. A. Rockwood. Mrs. Fred Race, Miss Florence Hoffman. Miss Anita. Holton, Milton and Albert Beckwith. c. H. Lathrop and Kenneth Armstrong attended the Installation at Bozrah grange Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
FITcHvnLE
Farewell Reception and Purse of Gold For Rev. c. Elmer Lamphere-Ae- eepts New Jersey Call.

Rev. G. Elmer Lamphere. who re- gently resigned as pastor of the Fitch vile Baptist church was given a re- ception in Palmer hall last week, at which were scores of his friends as we'll as members Of his congregation to bid the pastor farewell During the evening a purse of gold was pre- scented him. MT. Lamphere has been located in Fitchviiie for the past three years. coming here soon after his graduation from a Boston seminary, this being his first pastorage- He recently handed his resignation to the officers Of the Baptist church to &C., cept a call from church in Rio Grande. N. J., where he has much larger field to work in. while here both he and Mrs. Lamphere made many friends. who regret their departure, but wish them happiness and prosper ity in their new home.
 Notes.
 Rev. J.. w. Payne of Jewett City will occupy the pulpit in the Bap- tist church at morning and evening services Sunday
 The New London Dairy Go. and w. W. Benf1y began harvesting their ice crops this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
LEONARD BRIDGE
Start to Settle Miss Dutton's Estate
 Dogs Injure Flock.

William Perl has returned from . visit with relatives in New York city.
 There was no church service at Exeter Sunday.
 Settling Miss Dutton's Estate.
 Judge Albert G. Kneelaud sntertafn- ed Judge M. A. Shumway and Lawyer w. H. Shields of Norwich, Attorney w. A. King of Wtilimantic and ssv- eral others Friday, in the interests of Miss Mary H. Dutton's estate.
 Orando Lombard suffered a shock this week.
 David Walsh was at Chestnut Hfl. Monday.
 George A. MiIls has been i'll with 1umbago.
 Farmers in this vicinity are busy harvesting ice. The ice ranges from ten to twelve inches in thickness and is of excellent quality.
 Dogs Wrong Sheep.
 Two dogs got into Eddie Stiles flcck of sheep last week and did con siderable damage. The dogs belong ed to NIT. Vaiinsky and Sdr. Motyka, Frank Adams of Westchester was e local caller Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
New london County
UNCfsS sSVILEE
Thames Lodge Install ation <nish4s Of c6Iumbus Hold Ladies Night Z Country club's Social Activities.

At the irastaiiation of Thames lodge, II 70. Q. F. the officers installed were Warden. Frank E sawer. chaplain, Turner I4oprnis .Tlgi1t suppoTtsr sisfss sapp5Ftsr M ter vice sfand sai HsaFy ssi1 WAilens left supporter vice grand, Ernest T. Jphngen. inside guardian, Andrew F. Johnson. The following werb announced &s comm ittees assf ffae various branches; sick visiting, Un- cagville section. Dr. Morton IT, Fox; Palmert0Wn Fred ,. Hope. Muntvglle Center, Dan D. Home and Daniel A, JuMnHons Ehe%tafAefd Matt A Tan- ker: reIiefs. PaAt Gsraids Robert Pa. ton, Fred Derwen and Fred Sheldon.
 Filling Ice Houees,
 The M Rpbsrtson co, atartea from their pond near their Bank mil. Palmer Brothers have nearly tliled their house with 10 inch zcs
 Eugene Chapman pf Sirssbury has been spending a few days with friends.
 Rennodeling BaIlainn
 George ". Dart has purchased the building owned by Mrs. w. B. Wai- Ss csaF ., @ sstats .s;s. aIea feE1ns5lx aas for der Inc contractor Ferry. at work rannodeiins klae hnlIdinR. He win have Il large add lion built at the west end and q wide porch aeloss the front. When finished Will accon-
 Theoa0re Eralg hlR recovered from tonaaiftih and has resumed Mfs AHgIeB fin the c. M Richardson Co.'s b0E shop.
 Tf1e Good Cheer Sunshine Society was entertained Thursday Afterno0n at the home of Mrs John J. Lawless. The afternoon was devoted 10 sewing on garments which have been prevf- 0us1y prepared. Mrs. AlEustus C. Etearns the socfctyss president was given power tol appoint a committee to arrange for the enter EfAiH iHEhent which
 Mrs John Bo2harn entertained the members 0f the Ladies, Aid Sociefy m her home at Haa1ghtnn, Wednesday, afternoon. AZ daIaHa sMas hald dsl npkef aaifl
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
LEBANON
Young Friends Give George Hewitt
 Surprise Party-Entire Family III
 with Grip.


 Mrs. Vincent Bannister. nurse at the Norwich State hospital. spent a day recently with her parents, Mir. and Mrs Joseph Blakeslee.
 Charles H. Abeil of New Britain was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Alma Manning of North Frank lin visited her grandmoth Mrs. Hat tie S Robinson, over Sunday.
 Miss Beatrice Blakeslee, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biakes1ee, is i'll with malaria
 Whole Family IIl.
 Mrs. E. A. Hoxie has been at Mrs. 0. M. Geerss this week, caring for the whole family, who have been i'll with grip. Mrs Geer and Mrs. H. M. Peck have been quite sick.
 Surprise Party.
 Between 30 and 40 young people gave George Hewitt a surprise party at his home on Town street hast Fri day evening. Games and music were enjoyed. Refreshments were served Many farmers have been busy this past week filling their icehouses. The steady cold weather has made clear thick ice.
 Mr., and Mrs Frederick N. Taylor were in Scotland one day recently. William Totten of Long Island is visiting his son. William Totten. Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
Who is Going and Coming Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three connsiss

Thursday evening by the, yoiing men Mystc by the Giinax G. About twenty couples were in attendance Rheaume's orchestra furnished music \ Country. club's Social.
 The Country club gave its second social and dance in Hiekeg's hall Fri- day evening. Hickey orchestra fur nished HauSic for program of tMen- ty dances. During infernaissfon the clubs quartet sang several selections. The success of the evening was due lao the comnaittss in charge. Henry ttheEvs, Els lciark, Ts5nias Tncksy. Lewis La Bounty. Dudley Neff and
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence wood Of re- 1sdo ghsa were n toNia.to attend ths N. Ehappe1l.
 First or Chain Teas.
 The members of the Horne Mission afy society have davised plan for r4ising monty bFi holding a series of 3teTnoon teas. Each member is to give a tea with ten Es1eets in attend- aIlce, each guest paying ten cents, thus each member of the aociety win raise the series Mhs given at tho home of Mrs. Ray WDodnansee
 Frank Miner WatehInan mt the c. M. Roberfson Goa R1clsiAIad nfA. has been aonfned to his home by ilineas.
 Truner Kayes ID confined to faiS hc1nA hv Illness during hia ahs a1lca hls placs ia befng taken by Harold cornet
 clhoitss Anniversary
 After a ref fearsa8 at the church sat- nrday evening, the Methodist choir went fo the pArapuMge whera they were EsEests Of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Tdehetts, in observance or tne. firsti RpRiveraREy pf the choir. uiemsaTfk and @ocsAi time was spent with re- Treatments served by Mrs. Tibbetts.
 safpsfss Vfsit.
 no friends of Nathan Sheldon e,Ave him surprise Saturday evening. Mrs, RheldDn being preEfoHafy informed oR tho Affairs prepared q nna baked bean Supper for the gAests The eveni1a@ was spAfit playing games ana with music and danei rg. Those preserif Were Miss Laura Coi0rnbs, Miss Ifl-l AaHr Gayrett Miss Rpsanna Gavetf. Mrs. Harold Dion, A4iss Carrie Sfrno-3 son, 4las Gladys rltn1 aEr. ana. 1rB. Michael Bowman, William Cur Ter Frank Neff, Medos Lauaignan. El- aaaAT Garrett Archibald Strickland.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
cAMPBELL's MILLS
Friends Send Kindly Messages to In
 jured Harold Burke.

Mrs George Tanner is spending a few days at Pachaug with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Harry Holmes. e.
 Mrs. Sarah; Green is visiting in Nor wich at the home of her son, George Green, who is seriously i'll.
 Sifas L. Barber is having the ties hewn on his woodlot south of Beach
 George A. Tanner is serving as juror in Norwich.
 Thomas Brown is drawing logs for Earl Davis.
 injured Man Remembered.
 Harold Burke received a post card shower Jan. 14 from members of Ekohk grange. His broken leg will make it necessary for him to lie in bed two more weeks, 1t is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

friends in Norwich, returning home by way of Jewett City and spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. 6. Bur dick.
 Services Omitted.
 Rev. John Thompson held no after noon service at Vo1untown last Sun day, so many of the congregation who usually attend being i'll with grip and hard colds.
 Mrs. Harrfett Palmer has returned home from caring for Mrs. Sterry Pierce, who has been ill with pneu- monia.
 Clarence Luther is attending the Business college in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
SsI..A.s!ese1
aHFha1Ih1aal - 

Ladies' Aid eDrlety Entertained-
 Plenty of loo for Next Season.
 The dses' Aid society was p1eas- aIltly sflkertaIfte by Mrs. Frank Ec- cleston last Wednesday aftrtnoon. $ "A. Q. Bprdfck acting school vis- lEqr. visited tho eighth district last Wednesday.
 Henry Benianain is if with grip. sz R. Fl. Young filled his icehouse WedneAday with nine-inoh ice and Aterr8 Kinney filled his Monday, By ron Sheldon helping him.
 ~. Bln Was week end guest of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
LAUREL GLEN

Mr- coombs has retarned to his home in Massachusetts after spending several weeks with his aaugftsr. Mrs, Marble
 George Edwards of Ashaway xis- tied his sister, Mrs. Marta Partoxv. Monday.
 Attaway Main has gone to Proxf- dence to work.
 Mir. Vilet is III.
 Waiter Main and his sisfer Alics were in Alton. R. T.. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

Mrs. Cooper had a bad fall recently and was taken to Norwich to be under the care of a physician
 Mrs. Elmer Abel. Gladys Abel and Leon Abel are quite i'll with grip.
 Charles S. Ray substituted for P. 2. O'Connor on Route {, Carrier OCon- nor being ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

nual meeting last week Thursday in the Colt chapel and elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Mrs. F. A. Geer; vice presidents, Mrs. F. s. Child and Mrs. George Geer; secretary. Mrs. James Crary; treasurer. Miss Bessie Burton; chairman of directresses, Miss Bessie Burton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
GARDNER LAKE
Mrs. Julia Cooper Tn Norwich Suffer
 ing from Effects of Fall.

Mrs. Ella ChampIin and Miss Emma Johnson are i'll with grip.
 Sydney Dolbeare is serving on the jury in Norwich.
 Elmer Abel Jr. shot a large fox last week near his home at the north end of the lake
 Mrs. Julia Cooper is with her daugh- ter, Mrs Sarah Button, in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
GRIsWoLD
Eadiss' Aid Society Holds Annual
 Meeting.

Samuel c. Norman, who has been i'll with the grip, is able to be about the house.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor Campbell are also recovering from grip.
 T. Fred Edmond was a caller on friends in Montviiie last Saturday.
 The week night prayer meeting was held with Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Mont g0mery this week.
 The Lkaies' Aid society held its an-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
GOSHEN IIEII::.rI
Supper and sociai-Dauqhter of Min ister Reads Fathers sermon-Fifty to Join Order of owfs.


 The Ladies Aid society heId d sup- per and social in the church lecture room Friday evening.
 Daughter Reads Father'a Sermon.
 Rev. John H. Knott preached in South Coventry again Sunday. Rev. George w. Christie was to have preached here as a supply Ennf7Ay. but being i'll with grip, he sent lfas lHaupME ter. Miss Effie Christie She read her fathers sermon, which nc was tc have delivered very acceptahly. The text
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

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The Washington times., 1916-03-02
Navy Department Will
Help Amateur Aviators

To give impetus TO the organization
OF aviation sections in the naval militia
the Navy Department decided to allow
Easolene. oil, hangers, and repairs from
Federal funds.
The offer Is made in a letter from
Secretary Daniels to Commander Fred
eric b. Bassett. jr.. head OF the d.
vision Of naval militia affairs of the
Navy Department.
Secretary Daniels cut an estimate on
forty-six aeroplanes for the naval
militia from the estimates of Capt.
Mark Bristol. The new decision to fur
nish repairs and supplies for craft loan
pected to develop the aviation section
Of the naval militia. II Is expected the
War Department will make a similar
offer to aid the aviation section OF the
national guard.
The Washington times., 1916-03-02

to be a motion picture director he
intends to sec that some OF the
money IL used for that purpose.
Dewolf Hopper Is feeling down
cast. Many mean things have been
said about him ~ envious actors
who cannot get jobs with the mo
ton picture comedy producers. he
declares. So many mean things that
he has hardened himself to them.
Eut new blow has fallen. He
happened to glance Mt the license
tag OF his motor car day or two
aGc and almost tainted. The num-
ber was 109030! Never did Hopper.
the scion OF n Knickerbocker family.
the irheritor OF wealth which ne
used 10 break into the theatrical
business, think he would fall 80
low.
''It has came-the "a being sound
ed particularly harsh and raucous."
declares Mr.. Hopper. II have play
ed many parts In many sorts OF
theaters. but never before id
cavort around with such plain
and unmistakeable l0-c0-30 sign at
tached TO me-" G. NJ.
The Washington times., 1916-03-02
Each of Boy Scouts To Be
Humane Society Member

4 plan whereby the Boy Scouts In
Washington are TO cooperate with the
Washington Humane Society has been
perfected.
Each member Of the Boy Scouts is to
become a member Of the humane So
ciety. and will be furnished with a
badge OF iden, hcation. A pledge of
kindness to a dumb animals will be
the only obi ,tion placed upon the
scouts.
w. l.. Hu hins. president OF the
Washington Humane Society,", believes
that much good will result from the
arrangement.