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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
AUSTRALIAN TRADE UNToNlsTs
ANTAeoNHzE RECRUITING CARDS
Motion Recently Passed by Melbourne
Trades Council.

Melbourne, Australia, March IA
motion recently passed by the Mel
bourne Trades Hall Council directing
which the Federal Government has
mailed TO every man of military age
resulted in the tar and feathcring by
returned soldiers Of the man who in
troduced the motion.
A number of labor bodies in the
Commonwealth have shown hostility
to the governments seheme for Great
ing the new army on the ground that
II is virtually CONSUMPTION, but the
most pronounced action thus far taken
was that by the Melbourne Trades Hall
Council. A few days aftrward Premi-
er Hughes, who Is himself a unionist.
appeared at meeting OF the Council
while Il was further discussing the re-
cruiting cards. He spoke to the del
egates in plain terms upon their du-
ties as citizens and as British sub
jects, denounced the Council for its
course and advised IL to rescind the
motion as soon as pssible.
He was met, however. by the point
that copies Of the circular containing
the motion had already been sent TO
the various unions and that as the
Council would not meet again until
after the holidays about a month must
elapse before a motion to rescind, of
which due notice must be given. could
be discussed 1t was therefore decided
to defer action for a month.
Meanwhile forty or fifty soldiers en-
tered the office Of Frederick Katz. Sec
rotary of the Clerks Union. who had
introduced the motion directed against
the recruiting cards. and picketed the
| telephones They had with them Il
! can of tar and a quantity Of feathers
and when they had tarred and feath-
cred Katz bundled him into the street
A woman who was in the office and
was mistaken for Mrs. KATE was also
1 tarred-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
SACRED sUDDH6sTRELics
HAVE BEEN UNEARTHI
But There is Vast Field Of Search
Sill Untouched in India.

Delhi. India, March PA number
OF sacred Buddhist relics. including a
bone OF Buddha, have just been un-
earthed at Tsxila. near Rawalpindi,
IN the Punia5.
When Buddha died near Kusinara-
about the year 4S3 3. C, fragments OF
his bones were distributed as relics TO
n large number OF the more important
religious centsrs. a quarter Of a cen
fury ago. knowledge Of these centers
was meagre and no authentic dis
covery of them had been made Since
that time, however. several certain rel
les have been found.
Taxila. long before Alexander the
Great MADE IL a military center, was
one of the hottest and most important
Buddhist sites.
The relics OF Buddha that have been
found there were protected in various
ways, generally being placed in a crys-
tai box placed within a. covered or cleft
bowl upon which the nature OF the
treasure IS described The workman
ship on these cases is very fine There
Is a vast field of search still untouched
in India, but the skilful and energetic
work Of the British Archaeological So
ciety has already cleared I'D many un-
certainties and identified many OF the
| holy places of Buddhism. such as
husinara, the scene Of Buddha's death.
and Rummin-dei, his birthplace. But
/ there still remain hundreds of ancient
/ unopened stupas, or dome shaped earth
shrines. many of which may contain
| priceless material regarding this i'm
pOrtant period The most tantaiizing
/ Of all are five grand stupas" at Khat-
/ mandue, which the government Of Ne
pal Will not allow to be touched, and
/ which very likely will not be opened
for many decades or even centuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Held a Neal Dow Meetina

The regular meeting of the w. c. T.
L. was held at their rooms on Valley
street Friday afternoon. a parlimen-
tary drill was held in charge of Mrs.
\. A. eager. The program for the
day was the life of Neal Dow, the
Maine temperance worker, this being
in charge of Mrs. w. n. Card. Pa
pers were read by different members
on the life and work of Neal Dow. 1t
was voted at the business meeting TO
have a different arrangement at the
next free will offering which will be
held in April. A reader will be Sc
cured and will be in the form of a
song service entitled, The Man Who
Spoiled the Music.
Mrs. eager read a letter from Sena-
tor Mclean in which he stated that
he would do what he could in regard
to a censorship for the moving pic
lures. She also read a letter from
Mrs. z. J. Peckham. a former treas
urer of the union. The meeting closed
with the singing Of A Saloonless Ma
ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
Members of w. c. T. U. Have Flowers
and Cake for Mrs. G. B. McCracken

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Me-
thodist church served a bean and SAL
ad supper Friday evening to a large
number F. P. Davoll entertained at
a special table, the officers of the Sun
day school.
Another table was reserved for the
members of the w. G. T. U. who came
in body from their meeting to the
supper. This was a surprise party for
Mrs. G. B. McCracken in honor of her
61th birthday. Mrs. McCracken was
presented two dozen carnations. a
large birthday cake with candles oc-
cupied the center of the table. After
the presentation Mrs. McCracken and
twenty ladies sat down to supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25

50inch wide Wide Vale in tan and
navy blue, $3.50 a yard.
3-inch wide Velvet Corduroy for
Spring. coats, navy blue, green and
coral,$1.00 a yard.
S0-inch wide Crepe Chine, suita-
bic for party and street dresses, in
Alice blue, china blue, green, white
and lavender, Soc a yard.
40-inch wide, Better Quality Crepe
DECLINE, in suitable Spring colors,
$3.50 a yard.
We have a good line Of Soc Dress
Goods, in fancy Weaves and plain
colors, also Black and White Checks
and Plaid, we are sure will interest
| you at the price.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Brief Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Larllin. 200
Lewiston avenue, are spending n few
days in Boston.
David Phillip Stevens, recreational
director at the local Young Mems
Christian Association, is visiting
friends at Springfield, Mass, over Sun
day.
The food sale held Friday afternoon
by the Woman's Guild of St PauPs
Episcopal church in the parish house
was well attended, nearly everything
being disposed of.
Charles c. Jones, of the commercial
department of-the state normal school,
will spend the Easter vacation with
his family in Boston. While there he
will visit different schools, among them
| the Normal school at Salem, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
DRESS GOODS SECTION

S6-fnch wide Serges in navy blue,
black, green, brown and white and
black, checks, sec and 75c yard.
42-inch wide Serges, fine and coarse
weaves, sponged and shrunk, navy blue,
brown, black, green and tan, $500 and
$3.50 yard.
36-inch wide White Serges, sec, 75c
and $1.oo yard.
50-inch wide Gabardine, coarse or
fine weaves, navy blue, Alice blue and
gray, 500 and $3.50.
50-inch wide Pop1in Suiting, navy
blue and brown, $3.50 yard.
50-inch wide Whipcord in maroon,
$f.5o-a yard.
50-inch wide Storm Serge, navy blue
and tan, $3.50 yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25

dealers while not having a large sup
ply on hand have sufficient to carry
the people through for the present at
least. There are about $50 tons of
coal in this city and 400 tons on the
way. Large orders for coal are not
filled. not over oue-half ton to a fam
lily has been delivered this month. But
spring seems at hand at last and the
people will not worry about coal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25

partment, with the result that the SER
vice is now handicapped by a shortage
of labor. Ecept in the case Of the
larger cities, mail deliveries have been
cut down TO two a day, while the hours
OF opening Of the pOstofices have been
shortened No decision has yet been
made as to Sunday deliveries. London
has none in peace times. but Liverpool
and many other cities do have a Sun
day morning visit by the postmen.
Women have supplanted men in an
many departments as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
DOMESTIC SECTION
BED LINENS
Full Size Sheets

Full. Size Scanned Shoes, bleached,
Soc and Csc each.
Full Size Scanned Sheets, unbleached
Special Soc each.
Seamless Sheets, size S1x9o, bleach
ed, 75c. each.
Seamless Sheets, better quality,
s1xs0, bleached, 90o each.
Best Quality Seamless Sheets,
b1eached, size S1x90, esc each.
Best Quality Seamless Sheets,
bleached, size 81x99, $1.o8 each.
Best Quality Sheets. seamless,
bleached, size 81x108, $1.15.
- Pillow
42xss Pillow Cases, 121sc, 100, PIC
and Csc.
4Pxas Pillow Cases, 1879, 17c, PIC
45x381s Pillow Cases, 2ac.
50x381s Fruit-of-the-Loorn Pillow
Cases, henmed, 3oc.
Full Size Hemmed Crochet Bed
spreads, 500, $3.50, $1.75 and $500.
Extra Size Hemmed Crochet Bed
spreads $3.50.
Fun Size Hemmed Satin Bedspreads,
$2.75, $500, $3.50, $500, $500 and $500.
Badspreads for half and three-quar-
ter Beds, henmed, $1.25 and $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
GOLDEN WEDDING
MIR. and Mrs. AIvord D. chappeII to
Note Anniversary Tomorrow.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvord D. Chappen will
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage at their home on the
Windham Road Sunday. No formal
invitations have been sent out, but
neighbors and friends will be received
Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Worcester Prisoner Given Chance to
Beat IL,

In the police court Friday morning
James Murphy was charged with in
toxication, to which he pleaded guilty
He was found wandering about the
streets at 100 a. m, and was arrested.
He gave his home as Worcester, but
said that he had been working in East
Hampton. He was arrested and lock-
ed up about a year ago as a suspicious
person. He was given until noon Fri
day to leave town and if found here
after that time he would be sent to
Jail for thirty days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Recognized Villain in Movie Picture.

In the moving picture, =Neptune's
Daughter, which was shown at one
Of the local picture houses Friday,
friends were pleased TO watch the
work of Ernest Outerbridge, who takes
the part Of one of the villains. Mr..
Outerbridge is a druggist of Hamilton
Bermuda, and when the picture was
made in that place Mr.. Outerbfidge
was engaged by the company. When
in this country last he spent several
days in Willimantic visiting friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
romorrow's Services at Baptist Church

AT the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing the pastor, Rev. w. f. Rowley, will
take for his subject, Does God Really
Care? In the evening the subject will
be. The Prayer That Never Grows Old.
During the Sunday school period the
pastor will give an illustrated talk on
The Springtime of Life These talks
are given monthly and are found very
helpful to the young people.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
OBITUARY..
Miss Mary MeOuade.

Miss Mary McQuade, So, died Thurs
day evening in Mansfield where she
had been for five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
JEWETT CITY
Injury at Fire-AshIand Mill Loss
Nearly S1o,ooo-cat's Bite Causes
Blood Poisonins-5ia Water Wheel
Comes by Express.

Rev Samuel Thatcher's Sunday
morning subject at the Methodist
church is Gods Care. In the evening
it is Ebenezer.
Rev. ]. \. SpideI's morning topic
at the Baptist church is A Blind Mans
Vision. Some Pictures of Jesus is the
evening topic.
At the Congregational church Sun
day morning, Rev. Albert Donnell's
subject is What Men Live BY. Mrs. r.
H Howard will lead the Christian En-
deavor meeting in the evening, the
sionaries. The pastor will speak on
| Home Missions I'm Connecticut
Rev. F. Johns Bohannan Of st. An
| drew's church, Greeneville, will con-
duct an Episcopal service in Slater
Library hall on Sunday afternoon.
Bible Class Has Social.
The Young Mems Bible class of the
Baptist Sunday school held a social
| in the church vestry Thursday even
| ing. An address was given by Rev.
j. A Spidell on Promotion and there
were talks by Deacon J. z. Phillips
| Supt. y. NJ. Brown, r. W. Dearnley
and Francis Campbell. The Sunday
school orchestra played and supper
was served. The committee was A.
NJ. Clarke, G. III. Prior and Francis
Campbell.
Cats Bite Causes Trouble.
Joseph Labonte has been suffering
with blood poison in his hand. caused
by being bitten by a cat.
The house owned by Mrs. L. A. Pan
ton is to be occupied by Charles z
Schools closed Friday for one week
vacation.
Injured at Ashland Mill Fire.
Pearl Morgan was injured at the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
FUN ERlAL
Edwin =. Case.

Funeral services for Edwin F. Ca ge
were held at the home of w. Z. Stet-
son at Andover Friday morning at II
o'clock. Rev. John ]. IociIett officiated
Burial was in the North Coventry GEM
etary. Funeral Director Jay VI. Shop
ard was in charge of arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Winter Term Closes.

The winter term of the public schools
of Willimantic closed with the ses-
sions Friday afternoon. The schools
will open for the Spring term Tues
day morning, April f.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
TAKING Little Notice Now.

Mr. Bryan will not allow anybody
to drag him into a discussion Of the
presidential situation at this time"
rr'At this time Later he will not have
70 be dragged ittsburgh Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Could Win in a Walk.

Mr.. Ford will progress much fur
Their as a candidate for president on a
platform of cheaper gasoline than on
peace platform.-New York Evening
Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
THE H. C. MURRAY co,
should spread the News,

Victor Murdick says the war will
be ended by November. Why doesn't
Vic also tell us who will be the win
per? There is no sense in keeping it
10 Misunderstanding Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25

Ivory Pyra1in Mirrors, beveled glass,
$500 and $3.50 each.
Ivory Pyralin Hair Brush, good
quality bristles, different shape hand
les, 500, $3.50, $3.50 and $500 each.
Ivory Pyra1in Hair Combs, with both
fine. sor large teeth, Csc, 800 and 69c
each.
Ivory 4Pyralin Nail Buffet, with case,
Soc and sec.
Ivory, Pyralin Nail Polish Boxes, 25c
each.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Big Water Wheel by Express.
NOANK
New Lobster Law a Hardship-Third
Cottage for Mrs. Bates at Grotor
Long Point.

The bill recently passed by the SEN
ate in New York state forbidding any
one not a resident from having fish,
game or quadrupeds in their possession
is death blow to the lobster industry
OF this village and the vicinity. There
are dozens of men who thus have the
means OF livelihood taken from them
and at time of year when they have
just made large OUTLAWS Of money and
time in their Quitting for the work.
Many will be obliged to give up their
homes here and go to New York state
to live, eS there is no other occupation
they can follow.
Village Varieties.
Mrs. Charles I. Libby entertained the
sewing society of Charity chapter at
her home yesterday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Dunnack OF the Methodist
church will speak Sunday evening on
The Worst Man in Noank.
The third cottage of Mrs. W. z.
Bates on Groton Long Point is nearly
completed.
Miss Helen Main and Miss HiIda
Wilbur have returned from Mortified
school for the Easter vacation.
Mrs. John Daboll is visiting rela-
lives in weehauken, y. ].
Miss Mary GIllogley OF Groton is to
be clerk this summer in the store OF
NJ. w. Rathbun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Village Varieties.
Victim Of ereen-exed Men.ter.

Some Of Bryan's actions rather
plainly indicate a jealous streak. An
other has the presidency, which he
thinks he ought to have himself
Philadelphia Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
K. of C. Easter Ball.

The entertainment committee of San
Jose Council, No. Ii, knights of Co
lumbus, is arranging for the annual
Easter Monday ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
BRITISH MAIL DELIVERIES
CUT TO TWO A DAY
Over $1,000 Postoffiee Employees Have
Enlisted in the Army.

London, Feb. 24.-Over $4,000 post
office employees have enlisted in the
army, states a high official in the de-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
MoseIeY-Stanton.

Samuel H. Moseley and Miss Lillian
Stanton were married Thursday night
Mr.. Moseley is an upholsterer for the
]. c. Lincoln Furniture company in
this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Boy Scouts Meet,

The regular meeting of the Boy
Scouts was held in the church house
of the Congregational church Friday
evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Silk Dresses

4 Silk Poplin Dresses, in rose, null
berry, navy blue, green, wisteria, peach
and black, with collar of lace or white
silk with cuffs to match.
Soft Taffeta Dresses, in navy blue,
plain or fancy cuffs and collar, $1,000
and $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
TOILET ARTICLES OF IVORY PYRALIN

Ivory Pyra1in Hair Receivers, diff
ferent styles, CSC and $1.o0.
Ivory Puff Boxes, different sizes, Csc,
Soc and $1.o0.
Ivory Pyralin Oval Trays, size 3x5-
| inch, 25c.
Ivory. Pyralin Trays, size Axe, 35e.
Ivory Pyralin Trays, size 5x9, 69c.
Ivory. Pyralin Trays, size 9x12, $3.50.
Ivory. Pyralin Shoe Horns, 25c.
Children's Ivory Pyralin Hair
Brushes, SOC.
Children's Ivory Pyralin Sets of
Comb and Brush, SOC.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Embargo is Justified.

Brftain's embargo on typewriters is
justified. The connection between type
writing machines and decisive victor
lies is cloSe.-New York Evening
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
NEW SPRING DRESSES
Serge Dresses

Serge Dresses, in good blue, green,
brown and black, with collar and cuffs
Of lace and Roman striped silk, others
with plain cuffs and collar trimmings
of fancy buttons and piping, $3.50 and
$1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
NEW SPRING WAISTS


pett cors shades for Spring in the lot
to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Coal Enough to Get BY.

Although a shortage of coal is
threatening other places in the state.
Willimantic has not suffered yet. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
WHLIMANTIC
NAToHAue PUPILS ENTERTAIN.
Give Concert Friday Afternoon For
Pleasure of Their Parents and
Friends of the School.

The pupils of the Natchaug school
gave a very pleasing concert Friday
afternoon in the assembly room of the
school. There was a large ATTENDANCE
Of parents and, friends who enjoyed
every number of the program. The
concert was under the direction OF G.
H. Caswell, supervisor of music, with
Mrs. Caswell at the piano. The work
Of the children was excellent and gave
evidence of careful and conscientious
training in the class room. The first
grade gave an exhibition of sight read
ing which. was warmly apqlauded,
singing unfamiliar matter at sight. The
orchestra played a number OF selec-
though shy one player, George Stanton,
cornet, who came down with German
measles Thursday night. The menu
bers of the orchestra are: First vio-
Inns, Harry. Rosin, Reuben GIqsllin;
second Violins, Allyn Rose, Lyman
Chaser, a. Nelson; cOrnet, George
Stanton; drums, Leon Taylor, Mrs.
Caswell piano. Mrs. CasweH read two
selections which amused the children.
The program follows: Song Of the
inclusive; sight reading by first grade;
song, The Swing, grades ,, 3. 4 and 5;
readings, The Duel; The Night Wind,
Mrs. Caswell; sight reading, grade 4;
concert recitation, All Songs Beautiful,
Alexander; costume songs, Waiting to
Grow. Aiken, PeelS-a-boo, Parker;
concert recitation, grades 8 and 4;
action song, Dairy Maids, Old English,
grades and 4; America with orches-
tra).
Part 2.
March of the Frost King, Schiefe-
bein, selection, The Mason Grand;
march, Wheeler, orchestra: Glory to
God in Nature, chorus, Beethoven;
Tenting, Nanny, grades and s.;
Woodland, Wheeler, orchestra; Mass
Dear, Johnston, grades 3, and z;
song, Girls of grade and 6, Romance,
| Mozart: Swing Song. Lohr, grades )
and 6; Flow Gently Sweet Alton, cho-
rus; Songs of the South, orchestra
America, chorus and orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
MILL FIRE LOSS
Estimated at Upwards of $1,000
Covered by Insurance.

The fire at Ashland mill Thursday
night started in the twist room, prob
ably from some foreign substance in
the cotton. 1t worked it's way up to
the picker room. where it was discov-
cred about half-past six. For some
time the employees tried to eXtinguish
the blaze, but finally called for help
from the firemen. Three streams of
water were played on the flames. The
picker room was completely Quilted,
and seventy-five bales of cotton de-
stroyed.
The mill has been working nights,
but was shut down Thursday night
The carding room did not run Friday
and half the mill will be silent today
a double force Of men is working
and il is expected that the mill will
be in running order Monday
Two streams of water were kept on
the cotton all night. The damage is
estimated to be between five and ter
thousand dollars, and is covered by
Insurance
Big Water Wheel by Express.
Probably the largest single express
consignment ever received in the his.
tory of the local office arrived here
Friday on the 4.19 p. m. train. L
was a complete water wheel consigned
so. 1t came in a special car by ex,
press from Pennsylvania, being sen
this way on account of the freight EN-,
barge. The car was left on the grain,
store spur.
Miss Georsette Comeau is spendin,
| the weekend with Miss Pearl Rock
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25

Bolivia's chief exports are tin and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Staples Branch Engagement Ar
nounced-

The Saturday Evening Whist club
met at the home of Robert o. Branch
at los Prospect street, Thursday even
ing. During the evening the engage
ment of Mr.. Branch to Miss Clara Sta
pies of the Normal school faculty was
announced
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
BEDSPREADS
Sheets For Half and
Three-quarter Beds

Seamless Sheets, size 54x9O, 7oc
each.
Seamless Sheets, size 54xss. 75o
Seamless Sheets, size eaxso, s5c
each.
Seamless Sheets, size 6sxss, soc
each.
Seamless Sheets, size 72xso, COO
each.
Seamless Sheets, size 72xss, CSC
each.
Seamless Sheets, size 72x1os, $1.05
each.
Cases
45x36 scalloped Pillow Cases, rs
each.
42x36 Hemstttched Pillow Gases, 25c.
45x36 Hemstitched Pillow Cases, 27c.
45x3S55 Best Hemstitched Pillow
Cases, SIC.
50x3S15 Fruit-of- the-Loom Pillow
Cases, hemstitched, SIC.
Fringed Bedspreads for half and
| three-quarter beds, $3.50.
Full Size Fringed Bedspreads, 81 80
$3.50 and $3-75.
Scalloped Cut Corner Bedspreads
$3.25 and $500.
Ripple Striped Dinity Bedspreads
full size, $1.eS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-25
Cats Bite Causes Trouble.

Injured at Ashland Mill Fire.
Pearl Morgan was injured at the
The Denver star., 1916-04-08
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Corner Twenty-fourth and California
Streats. Rev. p. J. Price, Pastor,
3O12 Marion Street.

Sunday School lesson, "Aeneas and
Dorcas" Acts 9:32-43. w. A. Moore.
Supt. NJ Peoples. Asst. Supt.
B. Y. P. U. topic. Biblical-The
Word a Hammer. Jas. Austin, Pres.
Sunday was record breaker. The
state mission work was a treat Sun
day afternoon. Rev. D. E. Over
preached an able sermon. The con-
tribution amounted to $16.17. Words
cannot express our gratitude to Sis
ter L. Turner and Sister Lillian
Moore for their timely efforts and in
terest taken for state missions. Many
were left standing Sunday night. We
hope to be in better position to seat
our friends in the near future.
We are expecting good things May
l 14th, 1916, and great things for We'd
nesday before fourth Lords day in
June, 1916.
The Queen of Sheba was an excel
lent program rendered by the Excel
sior Dramatic Club last Thursday
night. Keep in mind the program for
April 9th, The Quiet Family, in the
interest of the new church. The pas
tor will preach Sunday night. What
think We of Christ and whose son is
He?
There will be piano playing con-
test at Central Baptist church May
18th. Keep in mind that no ragtime
will be tolerated.