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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
NORWICH MEN HEARD
 EX-PRESIDENT TAFT
Were Present at New England Con- ference on Foreign Y. M. c. A Work.

Representing the local Y. NJ. c. A. at the New England conference on foreign Y. M. c. A work, held at Hartford on Tuesday, were James L. Case, president of the association, General Secretary Edwin Hill, James c. Macpherson, C. Edward Smith, Shepherd B. Palmer and Allyn L. Brown.
 At the banquet in the Hotel Bond in the evening Hon. William Howard Taft, ex-president of the United States, paid the greatest tribute pos sible to the Young Mems Christian Association.
 The speech came at the end of one of the busiest days in the history of the organization, during which secre- taries and business men had put their stamp of approval on the great work which has been conducted and is still being conducted in other lands and for which the vigorous commendation of MT. Taft served as the climax.
 Two hundred and twenty-five secre- taries, business men, members and friends of the organization packed their way inside the banquet hall when the time came for the former president to speak, a number who could not find seats standing at the entrance and from there hearing, as well as they could, the remarks of l MT. Taft and the other speakers. MT. TattS speech was a happy blending of the serious and the hu- | morous. Before opening, he borrowed pair of glasses flor young men" from a member of the audience, say ing that he had left his at the home of MT. Clark, whose guest he was dur ing his stay in Hartford.
 Following President Taft came an address by Fletcher s. Brockman, re- gently national secretary of the Y. M. | c. A. in China, who told of the diff | culties of his early work in that coun- try and wildly pressed upon the minds of his audience the immense hardships encountered by American
 missionaries and Y. M. c. A. workers
 in the first searching of Christian
 doctrines.
 | G. Sherwood Eddy, national secre- tary of the Y. M. c. A., in Asia, com pared material conditions in the east
 with those in the United States, say ing that the Asiatic side of the world was the poor half" He told of the good which might be accomplished by
 the investment of trif1ing amount oi
 money in India.
 Other prominent speakers were alsc
 heard at the conference which in.
 cluded morning, afternoon and even,
 ing sessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Approves Bills.

Governor Holcomb has approved the following bills: County training school for feeble minded for February, $3,- 13733: Connecticut hospital for the February, SS,713.46; inebriate farm for February, $655; Jeffrey O. Phelps, Jr., commissioner on domestic animals, veterinarians bills for February, S246.72.
 The acquisitions of the adjutant gem eral and acting paymaster general on the comptroller for S1,O0O for general expenses and $70O for regimental and company clerks was approved.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
BAPTIST MINISTERS
 THANKED BY WILSON.
President Sends Photographic Letter to Association in Reply to Telegram.

At the meeting of the Baptist min iSterS' conference in MOntyille this week the following autographic letter of appreciation from President Wood row Wilson was read to the members:
 The White House.
 Washington, Feb. 8, 1916. My Dear pr. Slocum:
 May I not thank you and MT. Reed and all for whom you speak for the generous assurance of your telegram of Feb. z, embOdying a resolution passed by the Baptist ministers con- ference of New London and vicinity? am indebted to you and your fellow clergymen for your sympathetic inter est and support
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON. Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D., President
 Baptist Ministers Conference.
 The letter was received in reply to the telegram sent Feb. Ith and pub lished in The Bulletin, assuring him of the interest and support of the Baptist ministers of this section, representing a membership of 6,6OO. The telegram sent President Wilson was as follows:
 While we deplore the necessity which calls for large expenditures for the purposes of armament, we wish to convey to you our recognition of the principle of police protection for nation as well as for city and state and to further recognize the fact that as chief executive of the nation you | can best know the sufficiency of the national police force, and that while proving yourself a peace-loving presi. dent, you have at the same time deem. 1 ed the peace and honor of the country in so great peril, from unprepared' ness, in this time of world wide war as to leave your official residence a a critical time, and travel many thou sands of miles to appeal to your cOun trymen for the support of greater pre- paredness; it is our belief that you appeal should be needed by the ma tion's legislators, and with the assur ance of our support telegraphed you we also mail a copy to the congress man of this district, and to the sena tors of this state.
 The telegram was signed by Rev Joel B. Slocum, D. D., president, an Rev. Charles NJ. Reed, secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Church Improvement Society.

The Church Improvement society of the Second Congregational church held well attended meeting Wednesday afternoon, with the president, Mrs. Daniel s. Haviland, in the chair.
 Plans were discussed for a supper and amateur theatricals some time in May. Tea was served by the follow ing committee: Mrs. w. P. Wade, Mrs. left, Mrs. Robert Breckenridge and Miss Anna Craa-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

son; conductor. w. A. Brick; page, w. T. Lane; sentinel. E. N. Lyons; trustees. Henry W. Lang, F. N. Pat rick and J. B. Collins; chaplain, Walter Rogers: delegate to grand council. AL exander Jordan; alternate, c. D. Ting ley.
 The officers were installed by F. N. Farnum of Worcester council. After the business session an interesting ad- dress was made by Installing Officer Farnum. The next grand council is to be held at Hoiyoile
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Ramp KiIIkarc MinstreIs at Yansie.

The Ramp KiIllkare Minstrel troupe went to Yantic on Tuesday evening and gave a performance in the Yantic Engine house for the benefit of Grace Episcopal church. The programme was well presented and was witness ed by a good sized audience. The boys left the city on the 7-15 o'clock Yantic car. and were accompanied by Boys Secretary J. Harold Ely.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
ereenaviIIe Pa.ter Win speak.

At this weeks meeting of the new ly formed High School club at Buckley and the New London Voca- tional school, the speaker will be Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church. Rev. Mir. Ricketts will lead the debate on The Relation of the High School to Life. Major Hadlai A. Hull will speak on The Opportunity of a Lawyer At the close of the meet ing officers vii be elected
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Trolley Fare Hearing Resumed.

The hearing before the public utih- ties commission on the petition of school teachers in Groton for a reduc- ton of the fares on the trolley line Of the Groton and Stonington Street Rail- way company was resumed Wednes- day Charles [. Bailey, a New York engineer, gave testimony in regard to the physical valuation of the road
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
HEILIsEY LEADING AGAIN.
Lewis Displaced as Result of Play in
 West Side Pinoehle.

Hallisey came back in old time form on Wednesday night in the West Side Pinochle club and took first place over Lewis. who went back to second. Baker made nigh score for the even ing. his total being 7.4SO. and second highest score, 7,S0O, was made by J. Jordan.
 Wednesday nights results:
 Baker 7,4SO. J. Jordan 1900, Hallisey 7,26O, Pendleton 7,220, Peckham s,765 Larsen 6,645, Lewis 6.165. Hahn s.1O5 A. Jordan 5.s5O, Bailey 5.7s5, Under wood 5.655. Pettis 5.270.
 The standing to date:
 Hallisey 69.455, Lewis ss, TOO, Pendle- ton 6S,O95, Larsen 66. s45. Underwood 66,445. Baker 66,1e5, Peckham 65.945 A. Jordan 651O0. Bailey 64,715. PettiS 63,79O, Hahn 63,2O5, J. Jordan 63,110.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Church Directory at V M. C. A.

A church directory was placed at the right of the lobby entrance at the Y. M. c. A. on Wednesday by the Fed eration of Churches. The directory comprises a long wall case with glass cover. Inside the case are cards giv- ing names of churches, their pastors and the hoqra of geTYice. -< .-~.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Surprise Party.

A complete surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Lovett on Tuesday evening at their home in Leff1ngwell. During the evening games were played and cornet solos were rendered by William Partridge. Piano selections were rendered by Mrs. Mira Ellis, Alice and Ida Leffingwell. Sandwiches and assorted cakes and cocoa were served by the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS ELECT.
Alexander Jordan Chosen Senior Councillor and Charles s. Peekham Junior Councillor.

At the last meeting of Norwich council. No. 3O9, United Commercial Travellers, held in Pythian hall, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Senior councillor, Alexander Jordan; past councillor, c. D. Tingley: junior councillor, Charles s. Peckham: secre- tary and treasurer. Charles ". Pear-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Identified Stolen Articles.

Attorney Earl Mathewson was fin New London Wednesday identifying some of the articles stolen from the cottage of Misses lIathewson at Gales Ferry. About S15O worth of the loot taken has been recovered
 The Misses Mathewson are wintering a. Pittsfield. Mass. from which place they telephoned Mir. Mathews2n yes- te-day morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Purchased House on Hobart Avenue.

William E. Wood has bought the g. room house at No. 2s Hobart avenue from P. J. Battersgy, through the agency of John A. Moran Mir. Bat tersby has purchased a bungalow on West Thames street and will make his home there. The house purchased by Mir. Wood is of modern Modern con- struction and has a double garage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
ATHLETES AND BLUE
 sox THE vIcToRs,
Won Over Giants and Red Sox in the
 Handkerchief Relay.

At the weekly meeting of the Ladies' Health and Recreation club on Wed nesday evening the Athletes and Blue Sox were victors over the Giants and Red Sox in the handkerchief relay. The Athletes were given points for extras and the Blue Sox 10 points for extras
 The standing to date:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Reappointed Inspector.

On Tuesday Governor Holcomb re- appointed Thomas F. Heffernan of Harwinton inspector of steam boilers for the Fifth congressional district for three years from March IS, le1s, and aianAd hia. nomEnizsinn-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Rarhers, Union smoker.

The Barbers' union of this city has
 sent out invitations to all the barbers in the city to attend smoker to be held Monday evening at o'clock in Pythian hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Incidents In Society

Miss Hannah AI. CroweIl has return ed from a visit in Philadelphia
 Mrs William F. Converse of New York is the guest of Norwich friends.
 George R. Utley, of Chicago. will ar rive in town this evening for a brief visit with Mir. and Mrs A. T. UtIey, of Lafayette street
 Mir. and Mrs. John c. Averill, who have been in Atlantic City for two weeks. have returned to their home on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Had Charge of sanitarium,

Dr. Thomas H. Mann whose death was noted in Wednesdays Bulletin was in charge of sanitarium on Sachem street while in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
III With Pne,,roon;.

Mrs, Futile of Laurel Hill avenue was taken sick with pneumonia Sat- urday night. She was resting as com day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Transient Arrested.

John Sullivan, transient, was ar rested on Wednesday and locked up at police headquarters on an intoxication charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Timothy Comedy Resting Comforta-
 abIy

Timothy Connolly. who was injured while trying to stop a runaway horse on the morning of February 18th, is resting comfortably at the Baclzus hos pital. The doctors state that he will be able to go to his home in about three weeks if no unforeseen complica- tions set in. It was at first thought that MT. Connelly's back was broken but it was afterwards ascertaIned that it was a bad fracture.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Secretary J. c. orcutt in North Ston.
 inqton.

Secretary John c. Orcutt of the Bos- ton Chamber of Commerce will give public illustrated lecture on the com mercial side of the milk problem in Grange hall, North Stonington, at 8 o'clock Friday evening. Secretary Or cutt is a fine speaker and his subject is one well calculated to interest a rural community.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Watertown.-The Taft school is planning to carry on this year it's summer camp for New Haven boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
MISS M. C. ADLES
7, FACE, SCALP SPECIALIST

HAIRg FACE, SCALP SPECIALIST Hats for Spring are so small that they leave the hair more conspicuous than ever. Have your hair attended to before buying a hat. sec Main Strest-Next to CheIsea Bank,
 Telephone 652-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
- l.. M.
OlNTM ENT
on Diseases of the BLOOD AND STOMACH,

The human skin in its natural healthy state is smooth, clear and at tractive, but when infected with Eczema, Salt RheuIn, Running Sores, Pimples or any itching or painful skin eruption, the natural beauty of the skin is lost, and in addition there is the pain and mortifying annoyance which attaches to the sufferer. This normal healthy state of the skin can be restored by the use of E. L. M. Ointment, '"The Healer of Skin Dis- eases" a purely vegetable prepara- tion which relieves and quickly heals all affections of the skin. Price 25c- all sts.-Advertisement
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

ten days old She wee completely covered with little testers or sores and our physician said itwas caused by . perfumed powder they were using and told them to stop
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

The will of Isaac Edwin Gates. a native of Preston who died in his eigh- ty-fourth year. Feb. A. in New York, was filed Tuesday in the surrogate's court there. He left about $1,0O0,- 900 to his widow, Ellen M H. Gates. MT. Gates is also survived by a daughter, Mrs Archer M Hunting ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

"I am sending you . picture of my little niece, Edith White. When only
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

The Progressive Missionary club of the Central Baptist church met with Mrs. Herbert F. Brown. 125 Laurel Hill avenue, Wednesday afternoon, eight members attending and Mrs. John B. Post presiding. Light refreshments were served following an interestip. missionary meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

If the weather proved favorable to- day, County Agent F. c. Warner was to give an apple pruning demonstra- tion on the farm of Rev. B. J. Ayres of Franklin, but this will be postponed, because of the deep snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Rev. F. W. Coleman's etching of the West Side Bridge. Norwich, has been accepted by the jury for the Interna- tional Exhibition of Etchings held in Chicago this month, under the auspices of the Chicago Society of Etchers, a double honor for Norwich.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
BOSTON next
on TICE .SkEO
Red SOx Not As Formidable
AS In 1915; Are Beating
Few Teams

BOSTON, May 22.-The two favor.
ties in the American league pennant
race-according to the preseason
speculation-will clash today here
in the first game OF four-joust
series. and will battle for a place
In the first division and possibly an
average that exceeds 100. Detroit
can attain that dizzy eminence by
taking four games straight. feat
that would dump the Red Sox into
the depths adorned by the Athletics
and the Browns.
Detroit didn't capture series
fr, IN the Red Sox last year. The
bean garglers are not nearly so dan
gerous this spring. however. The
club Is as far from hitting its true
stride as the rest Of the favorites.
Only Dutch Leonard has come
through with the classy fiHging that
featured the winning OF the world
championship year ago, and the
Boston attack suffers severely from
the absence OF Speaker.
The Red Sox have played all the
clubs In the American league except
Detroit and has really defeated but
one OF them. although they are cred
tied with a clean sweep over Chica-
| go. That doesn't count. however, as
rain prevented all but one game with
| the White Sox. Early In the season,
| Boston won five OF seven games
froEl Philadelphia. The rest OF the
league mauled the Carriganeers ua-
mercifully. For instance, Washing
ton won five OF seven games frcm
Boston, New York took four OF sew.
en- games. ST. Louis captured Two
of three games, and Cleveland took
two Of four. Washington Ia the cluo
that didn't win game a. Boston all
last season.
Manager Jennings wants TO pitch
Dauss against the Red Sox in tv>
games this series. For a couple OF
years Dauss was invincible when
facing Boston. Last season he
pitched some excellent games. and
likewise some horrible ones, against
the Hose. II is usually possible TO
determine which il will be by the
time the first inning has been play
ed. Coveleskie was as successful as
any Tiger against Boston last year
and is sure 10 be started tomorrow
or Wednesday. He still needs lit
tie rest from mis- l6-inning romp Fri
day.
All sorts OF rumors are prevailing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22

Todsy's Games.
Detroit at Boston.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Washington.
ST. Louis at New York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
Smith and Murray Are
Expected to Shine in
intercollegiate

ANN ARBoR. Mich. May a.
Michigan fans had parading before
them Saturday, several OF the men
who will make the eastern intercol-
legiate success this year. These
men. two Leland Stanford and three
Michigan track members. are among
the best In their respective events.
and are out TO make a few records
Saturday. Smith. Of the Wolver.
ines. and Murray. Of the far western
ers. stand out above the rest.
The former is a foregone conclu-
sion as winner in the dishes. as he
now is going as fast as he did last
season when he won both the 100
and 220 His time OF 10 seconds In
the shorter dash is not his best, but
several OF the watches Saturday
caught him in As, while In the
longer race. he was timed by sew
eral in l.5 OF a second only slower
than Craig's world record time. With
such conditions as existed Satur-
day. he ought TO make wonder.
fully showing.
Mprray. OF Leland Stanford. Is a
wonder He took third In the 100
yard dash and in the shotput. sec
ond in the 220 and In the high
Jump, ran on the mile relay team
and won the high hurdles. tieing the
Ferry field record Of Is 2-5. He
scored 10 points, and might have
had more had he not fallen after
the 100. and torn the skin on his
right shoulder and side. Murray
should win the high hurdles Satur-
day.
House ,alos OF Leland Stanford,
looks like the best bet in the low
hurdles. for he clipped a fifth OF a
second of of Jimmie" Craig's rec.
ord and that is nearly as fast as
the low hurdles have ever been
run. Sisson came within a half
inch OF the Ferry field broad jump
mark and should place easily in the
intercollegiates.
For Michigan, Ufer and Carroll
are due for points. though neither
is expected 10 win his event. Car
roll met his match in Wilson, OF
Stanford, who will be in at the fin-
ish in the mile. but Eddie" made
the distance in 4:21, the best time
he has ever done. and such time as
will make a third at least in the big
races.
Ufer came through In fine style.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
The Mangled Dope

grasp statistics ana declare Una.
luninary OF the baseball constellation Is gong
mangled places Unless one Is
the big majority OF American league
all be withheld VI the
ths osse select
Jacksu around 55 and Eddie Collins Is sun
u o he still worse on
1870 1915 Cobb Eddie Collins Sno
lan Chapman Moeler Murphy Pratt and John Collins OF
Cobb the ten leading the lists OF
Leading Of 1915 Cobb Collins Speaker
Fourier Shoton Murphy Bush and Hooper ot TINS
there this spring The boys
aside this spring by lads
OF
the
situation merely temporary and
y - days will md class perched where 1t belongs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
Stars of Ann Arbor Meet
Should Twinkle at Classic

and although Meredith. Overton and
several others can better mis- time
OF 1856 10. he should be good for a
fourth place at least. The Michigan
fans are counting on him to make
even better time. and he will doubt
less do better than this. Several
watches caught him in 1; So fiat Sat
urday.
Altogether, aSturday's was the
most wonderful track meet which
Michigan has had In several years
The westerners were greatly handi'
capped by a scarcity OF men. but
even the one-sidedness Of the II TO
so score. did not make II uninter-
esting. for the mile. half-mile. low
hurdles and mile relay records fell
by the boards. while the high
hurdle mark was tied for the first
time since 1907.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
GIANTS Are THE
SENSATl0NN NOW
McGraw's Speeding Clan Only
Three Games Behind
League Leaders

NEW YORK. May 22.-Two weeks
ago the Giants left their native
strand in last place In the National
league about eight full games be-
hind the next above-they had lost
Is and won two. Today It's even
Steven. &c won. Is lost. and the team
Is only three games behind the
league leaders and Is showing no
signs Of let up. In their game yes
terday--tneir eleventh straight win
they fell on KnetZnr, Dale ami
Moleley, OF Cincinnati. for IL hits
and IL iurs.
The way the team is batting tells
the story.
In the weeks play they have
jumped 10 second place in team bat
ting and ell OF the individual stars
are twinkling. or the FIRST II slug
gers In the batting column. six are
McGraw's men. The pitchers are
going good and the team has a con-
fidence none can shake. Nc matter
what happens in the way of upsets
the Giants viii know they can come
back
The play in the National since
Wednesday has made several
changes in the club standings Brook.
Ign today holds the lead by one
half game from Philadelphia,
Moran's men having nosed the Bos-
tonians out of second place. The
Cubs. in fourth place Thursday. are
now Lending the second division.
with ST. Louis, fifth on Thursday,
down in seventh. aud the once
mighty Pirates last
In the american, tveland con-
tinues TO hold the lead, staying just
half a notch above the Senators.
Hits when hits are needed and not
continuous heavy smuggling is doing
the business for the Indians. They
are fourth In club batting. Detroit,
Washington and New York leading
them in the order named.
The relative position of the teams
In Ban Joknsons outfit has not
been changed by the games OF
Thursday. Friday. Saturday and yes
terday. The ST. Louis Browns. tail
enders, are within eight games OF
the leaders OF the league and within
game of the Tigers, leading the
second division.
The averages show Iris Speaker
still the real batting leader of the
American. with .,379. And Fitzpat
rick, Of Boston. the National leader
with an average Of .43s for ID times
at bat In 10 games.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-22
PITCHED BALL
KILLS PLAYER
George White Fatally Injured
In Sand Lot Game At
Atkinson Field

The first baseball fatality OF the
year in Michigan. happened Sunday
when George White. age %, OF No.
2s3 Holden ave. Detroit. died after
being hit by pitched ball. White
was playing in a game at Atkinson
field. Devereaux-st. and Junction
ave. in which the married and
single men Of the Michigan Lubri-
Gator Co. were rivals. White.
though married, was playing with
the single men. He was the first
man to bat. and the fourth ball
pitched, hit him below the heart.
He took his base, but collapsed
within a few minutes. He died al.
most Immediately. John Schulz, OF
No. sos Chene-st., was the pitcher
who threw the fatal ball. II was
not swiftly thrown, and Schulz was
exonerated.