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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-06-29
BEREA BEAUTIFUL CONTEST"
Prizes To Be Given At The Big Town
Picnic In 0ctobsr-Age Limit
Seventeen Years.

(Wnlte ana COlOTeuD
4. Best home vegetable garden.
First Prize-$3.OO; Second Prize
500; Third Prize-$iOO.
2. Best display Of climbing vines
grown this year, 500.
3. Best flower bed grown entirely
from seeds, 800. s..,t U'il
4. Best porch decorations, boxes
and permanent vines, 500.
5. Biggest pumpkin, 800. Next
biggest, SOC.
6. Best peck OF potatoes, 800.
a. Best peck Of tomatoes, 500.
8. Heaviest sunflower head.
First Prize-sfOO.
Second Prize450c.
o Best display Of castor beans.
First Prize-$i.OO.
Second Prize-50c.
10. Best essay from boy on BEST
Ways to Help Mother" 500.
Il. Best essay from girl on same
subject, 500.
~. Best backyard floral display.
No age limit. Porch swing.
10. Best white-washed out-build-
ings, any part Of town. No age
limit.
First prize-S2.OO: Second Prize
500; Third Prize-5Oc.
Dat fpapt x,arI IN
70. Best looking pile Of wood, cut
stove length for winter. at least
one cord.
First Prize-s2.OO: Second Prize -
800; Third prize-50c.
IS. Best pair OF darned stockings.
First PRECISION.
Second Prize-Silver thimble.
II. Best darned garment.
First Prize-SiO0.
Second Prize-Silver thimble.
IL. Best patched garment.
First Prize-Si.0O.
Second Prize-Silver thimble.
10. Best homemade loaf Of bread.
First Prize-sf. 90.
Second Prize-5Oc.
20. Best layer cake.
First Prize-$tOO.
Second prize-Set Of cake tins.
81. Best crocheted rag rug, oblong
or round.
First Prize-Book: "Pollyanna."
Second Prize-Book: "Rebecca OF
Sunnybrook Farm"
%. Best Numbered starched white
dress.
First Prize-Si 90.
Second Prize-5Oc.
%. Best handmade corset cover.
First Prize-5Oc.
Second Prize-25c.
81. Best-kept chicken yard an d
coop. No age limit.
First Prize-Metal coop; Second
Prize-si.OO: Third Prize-5Oc
25. Best grass plot between curb and
walk. $3.50.
20. Best back yarn III toWh. No
age limit. $500.
q. Best essay on The Setting and
Care of Fruit Trees" Ten best
assorted fruit trees.
Enter at II. f. Taylor's Office -
Phone 50. From 10 TO ~ a. m; and
to p. m.
Committee:
Mrs. Marsh
Mrs. Cornelius
Mrs. stephens
Mrs. Gabbard
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Lengfellner
Mrs. COddington.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-06-29

A Reasonable Esouss.
Dear Teacher-Kate couldn't come
today. She got wet In the o. m. and
cold In the y. m Ms. Go.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
From the Consular Reports.

Normally Italy exports several hun
dred OF tons Of mushrooms each year.
The United States used thirty-nine
tones in 1914. The peasants gather
them in the mountain districts. where
they grow wild.
Tin is found in Austria in consider
able quantities and, since the war has
changed the world markets, the Aus
TRAN government has advocated the
opening of the old mines.
Fish Gamers of Stravanger. Norway,
are to erect rolling mills to make their
own tin plate.
One OF the great Swedish houses
has issued an elaborate book intended
to promote trade with Russia
Five OF the brewing companies of
Chill have been consolidated into one
great corporation.
BraziPs trade balance last year was
more favorable than in any Of the
previous five years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

working industriously at Red Cross
work for our soldiers. Individually,
each ones work may seem but a drop
In the ocean. but they are showing
that sufficient drops make an ocean.
Why should not each of the %, GOO res
idents of Northampton, and each OF
the 1900 residents of Mount Morgan.
grow one cotton plant. Why SHOULD
not each OF the 600, 900 residents OF
Queensland grow one plant? Their
little CONTRIBUTION could be taken to
the municipal authorities to forward
to Brisbane. The governments adj
vance could be a good addition to our
patriotic funds.
These suggestions are put forward
with the hope that they will be i'm
proved upon, and carried to a success
full issude. under the guidance of those
among us who have many years sue
cessful experience in cotton growing;
but we should move quickly, as seed
planted in September and October
should produce a harvest about the
close Of the next European winter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN
TRADE IN CHINA.
Great Possibilities in Cooperation
With Japanese.

Toxic. March s.-American finan-
ciers and business men have given
their informal pledge to pursue trade
in China in a spirit OF friendlIness
towards the japanese and. wherever
possible. in cooperation with the Jap
anese. according to Baron Eiichi Shi-
busawa, the rs year old fnancier who
returned in January from a tour Of
the United States. On his arrival
home he was met by several members
of the cabinet, to whom he reported
most favorably on conditions in Amer
lea, as they affect Japan He was I'M
pressed remarkably with the hospitan-
ty that had been shown him In the
United States.
America" he said, is now at one OF
the most important turning points OF
her history. Hitherto she has been
self conferred and self contented, po-
htically, economically and financially.
but now in consequence OF the war she
has been brought suddenly to realize
that circumstances place her in the
very forefront OF the worlds financial
and commercial powers, and she seems
determined to utilize TO the fullest ex-
tent the opportunities thus presented.
81 took every opportunity" he con-
tinued, of impressing upon my Amer
lean friends the desirability and also
the practicability Of a general under
standing and, IL possible. corporation
between American and Japanese capi-
talists in developing the resources Of
China Such, / pointed out, would be
conducive to the interests Of China. In
the first place, and then to the inter-
ests of both Japan and the United
States. Otherwise Americas increased
activities in the Chinese market might
possibly lead to hostile competition.
mutual distrust, and bitter animosity,
which might be mutually disastrous ]
was gratiaed to learn that my views
on these matters were fully shared by
American nnanciers and business men.
who showed themselves perfectly WILL
ing TO conduct operations in China In
generous spirit OF friendliness tow
ards the Japanese and. wherever pos
sible, in cooperation with US"
Baron Shibusawa said he found AL
sections of the United States animated
by sentiments OF warm friendship tow
ard Japan Especially was he pleased
to see the situation in California
greatly improved. The anti-Japanese
feeling there has subsidized, owing tc
the favorable impression created BY
japanese participation IN the exposi-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
GROWING COTTON IN
AUSTRALIA FOR BRITAIN
Scheme is to Have Each Individual
Grow One Cotton Plant.

Brisbane Australia, March 1s.-
Cotton growing in Australia to help
Britain and her allies was decided up
on recently at a public meeting held
at Mount Morgan in Northern Queens
land.
1t is recalled that toward the close
of the Civil war in the United States,
Queensland took to cotton culture to
meet the English demand which was
enormous and had been greatly in
creased by the impOverishment of the
south; and in 1871 the cotton exports
from Australia amounted to $500, 900
pounds. When cotton growing recov-
cred in the United States, that country
produced it in huge quantities and, in
order to dispose of it, sold it at such
low figures that the Queensland grow
ers could not compete with profit at
the American price, and the industry
finally languished. The present cot
ton growing campaign owes itself to
an article written for a Northampton
newspaper by G. Stephen Hart, F. r.
S. In the course of this Mr.. Hart
said:
To-day the government guarantees
to advance three cents per pound on
raw cotton, to gin it, export 1t, and
sell it, and give any further profit OBJ
| tanned to the producer.
The individual farmer is not yet
convinced that he could grow cotton
at profit, but now there is a national
| reason why he should try. Now. 1T is
| no eXaggeration tao say that the ex-
| istence of the empire is largely de-
| pendent on the available supply OF
| cotton, for no cotton, no shells has
| become an accepted maxiom. II ever
Australia could be invaded or cut off
| from other lands by ocean raids we
might realize to our cost No cotton
| in Australia, no shelln in Australia
| For ten million soldiers one pound
| OF cotton per man would mean about
$500 tons. I do not know how many
| pounds of high explosives made from
cotton, each soldier on the average
muses. none year. but as a guide II
| may be taken that one pound of cor
| dite is required for about $50 rife
| cartridges. and 500 pounds of cotton
makes one charge for one 15-inch shell
for the Queen Elizabeth. That Illus
| trious chemical savant, Sir William
| Ramsay, has with others, been assert
| ing again and again that no cotton
| means no shells, and has at last pre-
vailed upon the allies to declare cot
| ton contraband of war. Cannot we
| too, learn the lesson that no cotton
| means no shells. and that unless we
| have cotton in Australia We are de-
fenseless? Shall we grow it or i'm
port it? Or shall we sit down without
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
PL.AINFIELD
Oliver Blanchette and MIR. and Mrs.
William AlIard Leave for Canada
Joseph MaIoney's Sister Dead.

Henry Garden returned to his work
in the slasher room of the Lawton
Mills corporation after a few weeks
absence due to burns received while
at his work
The warm weather of yesterday left
the ground in a very poor condition.
The, streets here were similar to
brooks, as the cutters were overflow
ing. It was necessary to keep a man
cleaning out the sewers in order to
give the water a free passage. The
warm spell of yesterday ended the fine
sleighing.
There has been talk here Of the or
ganizing of the A. o. H. for Plainfield.
1t is not certain. however. if a Plain
field branch of the Order of Hiberni-
ans will be able to be organized.
Pierre F'ournier has entered the ma
chine shop of the Lawton Mills COR
poratton.
Leave for Canada.
oliver Blanchette and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Allard left Monday for Can
ada. Mr.. Blanchette will meet Joseph
and Michael Leny; who were formerly
of Plainfield, at Montreal, whence the
trio will proceed to the western sec
ton of Canada, where they will take
up agricultural work.
The Plainf1eld Dramatic company is
planning to put on a play for the bene-
fit of st. Johns church.
Louis Stearns has received the lum-
Der for his new house which is to be
built opposite the Standard Roller Cow
erihg company. He will start work on
the new house as soon as the weather
permits.
Stephen Wood and Arthur Dayon
were in New London yesterday.
Valmore Guertin, Henry Roberts,
Frank Vandale and Walter Clark were
in Danielson last evening attending the
militia drill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxine Lavigne have
returned to Plainf1eld after a stay at
Williansvilie.
Mrs. Richard Highan has returned
her her home IN Fall River, Mass, af-
ter a visit Mt tina homes of her dauRh-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Local Laconics,


Cute little pots of shamrocks are
reminders of the near approach of ST
Patricks day.
The Camp Fire Girls will hold a
union ceremonial in the Memorial and
Library building this evening.
Walter Fiddes and Mary E. Hender-
son of Hopkinton were married Sat-
urday evening at the parsonage of the
Congregational church by Rev. Fred
erick A. Macdonald.
Three big oil companies are repre-
sented tn Westerly and all charge the
same price for gasoline, benzine and
kerosene. Competition is the life of
trade" is fading as a truism.
The druggists of Westerly are ar
ranging for a uniform scale of prices
on drugs and medicines, made neces-
sary by the f1uctuation of wholesale
prices due to the troublesome times
abroad.
The Life and Times of John Knox
was the subject of an interesting paper
read by Rev. Frederick A Macdonald
at the March meeting of the Westerly
Ministerial association held in the Me.
mortal and Library building on Mon
day. After a thorough discussion OF
the subject, Rev. Macdonald was give1
a unanimous vote of thanks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

it till we see if anybody comesh our
way?
"A number of filters are to be used
in Queensland to make shells. A
single lathe capable of making 90
shells a day is gladly accepted. So
would a contribution of 1000 tons, or
even 100 tons of cotton. From world
statistics Is may be taken that five
acres of cotton plants yield one ton
of cotton. The yield from perennial
cotton where unaffected by frost. is as
high as five pound of bolls or two and
a half pounds of lint. As the pick
ing necessitates considerable labor, it
would seem better for many to grow
small areas Of up to. say, five acres
each, rather than for individuals TO
attempt large plantations.
I'VE have all over Australia women
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
MYSTIC
William L. Main to Erect Three story
EIoek-Young Men Organize a Rifle
Club.

Work was begun Monday by Will
liam L. Main and a force of men to
cut down the trees in front of his
property on East Mystic avenue,
where he is to erect a three-story
stucco block, so feet by 40 feet. One
half of the lower floor is to be used
for the Mystic post office and tie
other half to put into stores. the two
upper stories are to be used for Of
fees, with heat and all modern i'm
proVements. The work is to be done
at once. The restaurant run by c.
E. Donath will be placed on Cottrcll
street while the new building is being
completed. This building will make
decided improvement in the main
street. The barn in the rear is to be
vacated by A. G. Brownell and is ID
be used by John F. Noyes as a garage.
Mr.. Noyes is also to have his garage
office in the building where the post
Office is located at present. With the
appearance of the new building to be
erected by the Odd Fellows which is
to be credit to the village, this part
of the town will take on a business
like look. The watering fountain
which is now in front of the restau-
rant is to be moved probably on Cot
trell street or to some more conven-
lent place than where it is at present
Rifle Club Organized.
Over thirty young men who were
interested in starting a rifle CLUB
met in the store of Samuel Givern &
Co.. on Saturday evening for the pur-
pose of starting an organization. After
some discussion and the matter ex-
planned the following officers were
elected: President, Charles c. Dodge;
vice president, Harry MacNutt; sec
rotary, Orrin Lamb; treasurer, DR..
Rhodes Burrows; member of executive
committee, Orrin H. Sanford. Thirty
seven were taken in as charter mem
bers.
The building belonging to the Cot
trell Lumber Co. has been secured for
an inside range and will be fixed up
ready for use it is hoped in about
two weeks. The one to be used is just
across from the lumber yard and the
back end is to be reinforced by steel.
Later on an outside range will be
used. On the inside range a 22-caH-
bre rifles will be used.
The shooting galleries are to be used
for members only who will have to
furnish their own rifles and also am
munition. The meeting are to be held
Saturday afternoons and evenings.
Short Paragraphs.
This (Tuesdap) morning at St. Pat
rick's Catholic church an anniversary
requiem high mass will be sung for
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

William II. Foley. Rev. M. P. Hart
will be the celebrant.
Miss Edna Dennison of Maynard,
Mass, is the guest of Miss Eliza Den
iSon.
Miss Louise Paige is visiting in
Guilford
George Wallace has returned from a
visit in Camden, n. J.
Robert Bradley has returned from a
visit in Westfield, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan
are at home from a few weeks stay
in Florida.
Miss Sarah Macdonald, who is a
member of the nurses training class
in a hospital in New York, is at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Macdonald for a few weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
FNuD FOR HOME FOR
IRISH BENEDIcTINE NUNS
Who Fled from YPres and Are Now
Refugees in London.

Dublin. March 13.-John Redmond and
Barry O'Brien. the historian. have is
sued an appeal to the IRISH people for
a fund Of $4,000 with which to estab-
lish a home for the Irish Benedictine
nuns Of Ypres. who since the German
invasion Of Belgium have been refu-
gees in London. A house suitable for
a convent has been found in the coun-
ty Of Wexford, Ireland. and II the nee
essary funds are obtained the nuns
will be Transferred to that place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
MORE RHEUMATISM
! THAN EVER BEFORE

clereymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me-
chanics and Merchants Stricken.
Our old friend Rheumatic is having
his inning this year, and few words
of caution from one who knows all
about it may not be aniss.
Wear rubbers in damp weather;
keep your feet dry; drink plenty of
Lemonade, and avoid strong alcoholic
drinks.
If rheumatism gets you, Or sciatica,
and you have sharp twinges, gnaWing
pain or swollen joints or muscles, you
can get rid of all agony in just a few
days by taking onehalf teaspoonful of
Rheuma once a day.
All druggists know about Rheun1a;
It is harmless, yet powerful; cheap,
yet sure, and 50-cent bottle will last
q long time. Ask Lee and Osgood Co.
or any druggist
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

ton Some people were inclined to
fear q revival OF the anti-Japanese az-
itation after the close Of the exposi-
ton, but his observation was that
there is no likelihood Of such an oc-
currence in the near future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
AMOS BUNNELL SUICIDE;
DESPoNDENcY THE CAUSE
Pulled String With His Feet That
Caused Discharge of Gun.

Mystic, Conn, March Tablespoon
dency due to i'll health is believed to
have caused Amos Bunnell, aged 81, a
gardener, to commit suicide near here
late today. He attached a string to
the triggers Of a double barrelled shot
gun, placed the. muzzle close to his
breast and pulled the string with his
foot. He is survived by nine children
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

St. Patrick's day will be observed in
Westerly by a special programme next
Friday evening in Hibernian hall. Rev.
John ]. Fitzgerald, pastor of ST. Mi
chaers church, will preside. The vocal
music will be rendered by the combined
choirs of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception and st. Michaers church
The programme follows:
Opening chorus, Come Back to Erin,
chorus: dances by II Irish lassies, with
songs by Misses Clara Handel and
Helen McGrath; solo, A Little Bit of
Heaven, Kenyon A. Doyle; address,
Rev. Laurence Kelledy, pastor of the
Church Of Immaculate Conception;
solo, Where the Shannon Bells Are
Ringing, Miss Alice MCGOWAN of Ston-
ington; address, Rev. John Lyddy, as
sistant at St. Michael's; solo, Kathleen
Mavourneen, Miss Sophia Caravan;
solo. When Dream of Old Erin, Miss
Josephine I.eahy of Stonington; solo,
Irish Lullaby, Miss Teresa Mcmahon;
closing chorus, Star Spangled Banner
Mrs. Thomas L. Murray, accompanist.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. a certain relief for feyerish-
ness. headache. bad stomach. teething
disorders. move and regulate the bow
els ana Destroy worms They break I'D
colds in "a hours. They are so pleas
ant to the taste children like them.
over 10000 testimonials Used by
mothers for IS years They never fail
Sold by all druggists. Csc. Sample
mailed free. Address Mother Gray Co.
lie Roy. y. Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
New Coats

New designs that will be liked in
stantly are shown in a variety OF
charming fabrics Before selecting a
Spring Coat this collection should be
carefully looked at
$3.50 to $3.50
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Sister Dead.

Joseph Maloney of this place received
word of the death OF his sister, which
occurred yesterday afternoon at St.
Joseph's hospital, Providence, r. /, af-
ter an operation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

Unclaimed letters at the postoffice
for the week ending March 4 are adj
dressed to Mr.. and Mrs. H Carter and
Mrs. Kenyon.
A number of local people were in
Norwich last evening attending the
auto show.
Lee Norman was in Jewett City yes
terday.
officials of the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford railroad passed
through PlainfieId in their private car
Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14

Chief Engineer Samuel G. CottreII
of the Westerly fire department has re-
ceived from r. G.. Roth, secretary Of
the National Fire Elimination associa-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Latest Skirts

Fullness and more fuIlness Is the
Spring note in Skirts. This is develop
ed in various smart models, all of
which we now displayed in every want
ed fabric and size.
S3.75 to $500
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Mail Unclaimed.

tiers, Mrs John Krauss and Mrs. James
Mari
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
SUPERIOR COURT AT WESTERLY
Alienation Suit Goes Over for PresenMotion Expunge
! Denied in SANDER Case-Red Men Visit New London
Patriotic Entertainment Planned for ST. Patrcks Night

ton, under Chicago date, this com
municatiOn:
Dear Sir: Our work is fire elimina-
ton. At present the defective flue evil
has our attention. During the past two
years oud engineers have secured the
country on this matter, and learned
much, which has been tested out at the
fire underwriters laboratories. You,
in your position, know more perhaps
than anyone else in your community
about the cause Of fire hazards. Our
Mr.. George Gabriel, in charge of this
work, will visit Westerly and call upon
you. Any courtesy you may extend
Mr. Gabriel which will facilitate the
work of fire elimination will be appre-
ciated."
Alfred r. champiin of Westerly has
promise of becoming an artist of real
merit, as evidenced by IL pen and ink
drawings of marine architecture which
are now on exhibition at the Westerly
public library. The subjects are:
Steamship Philadelphia, formerly City
of Paris; the United States Ship Ore
gon; American liner st. Paul; steam
yacht Electra; auxiliary yacht Carne-
gle; the White Star liner Titanic;
United States Ship Constellation;
Cunard liner Aquitania;, concerted
Pennsylvania; the Canadian Pacific
liner Empress of Ireland, and the
Cunard liner Lusitania.
Two months ago Charles J. Butler
made complaint to the Westerly town
council in regard to the filling in of the
Pawcatuck river through public
drain that interfered with his wharf
privileges. but the council was not dis
posed to direct dredging, claiming that
the town was not responsible for the
filling in at the mouth of the drain.
Then, through Senator Lippitt, Mr..
Butler took the matter up with the
department of commerce. Mr.. Butler
has received notice that Inspector
Gates will be in Westerly next We'd
nesday to investigate conditions and
report in regard to the filling in of the
river, and recommend the remedy. Mr..
Butler has invited all those interested
in river traffic to meet Mr.. Gates at the
Colonial club next Wednesday after
noon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Fetching Waists

In the Blouses for Spring the limit
OF loneliness seems to have been at
tanned. They abound with friIls and
tucks and trimmings that will partic-
ularly appeal to women and misses
who appreciate dressy effects.
S1.e5 to $3.50
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
Spring Suits
ARE MOST ATTRACTIVE

Captivating original silhouettes with
coats that flare bit and even wider and short
er Skirts than have heretofore been seen
or introduced for Spring. In models and
fabrics there is so much choice that ones only
difficulty will be matter ofselection.
$500 to $500