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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
sANro DOMINGO AND HAITI
Commerce, Resources and Possibilities
 of These Two Republics.

The announcement that the United States government has assumed n1ili- tary control over Santo Domingo and will propose an extension over 1t of a relation similar to that which we now exercise over the adjacent republic of Haiti lends interest to a compilation by the foreign trade department of the National City Bank of New York
 regarding the commerce. resources and possibilities of these two repub- lies, which together occupy the entire l island Of Haiti. lying immediately be-
 aween Cuba and Porto Rico.
 The island of Haiti, as shown by 1 this compilation, has narea Of 2s. 900 square miles, or more than the state l of West Virginia, the republic of San l to Domingo occupying about 16,o00 square miles. and that of Haiti about 10000. The population of the entire island is about 5000, 900, of which San to Domingo has about 60O,0oo and Haiti 2,400.008. Most of the people of | Santo Domingo are of Spanish de- scent and mixed bloods; those of Hai- | ti chiefly negro and mixed bloods. The production of both the political divisions of the island of Haiti is chiefly sugar, cacao, coffee and tobac- | co, though Santo Domingo produces much more sugar for exportation than
 does Haiti whose chief exports are coffee and cacao with limited quanti- ties Of logwood. The imports of the entire island are approximately S20,- l 100000 per annum about equally di- vided between the two republics and about 66 per cent in each case is drawn from the United States. The exports of the island are about ESQ., 0O0, 900 value of which a little more than one-haf is from Haiti. Over one-half of the exports of Santo Do- mingo are to the United States. while less than one-fourth Of those Of Haiti are to the United States. the remain der going. largely to France.
 Both republics have large areas yet available for development. that of San to Domingo being especially promfs- Ins as to its sugar producing poSsf- bilities. while in the case of Haiti there are also considerable mineral resources yet undepeloped, Including l iron, copper and limited quantities of the precious metals.
 The chief imports of both republics are cotton goods, machinery. iron work, sacks for sugar, caoao and cof- fee, flour, meats. rice and miscella- neots merchandise.
 Our own exports to the entire island in the fiscal year 19I6 were $14, ,o00, 900 about equally divided between the two repubiios against $9,000,009 in 1915 and S1p, DOC. 900 in 1914. The imports from the island in 1916 were $16,6ee,- 900 against S11, ,0000e0 in 1913 and less than $5,0eo. .o0o ia 1914 when larger proportion ef the exports were sent to Europe.
 Ths area of the entire island Of Hal. F is about twp-thirds that or the ad- aacent island of Cuba and the popu-
 Iati0n about e5 per cent. greater than
 that Qf Cuba
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
wIILIMANTIc OFFICE, u7 Church St Telephone 210-2.
FORMER U. s. CONSUL DANIELS
 DIES AT DAUGHTERS HOME
Had Represented This Country at
 Sheffield, England, and Sherbrooke, ! Canada--Postmaster Eight Years.

Charles N. Daniels died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. H. c. Hartford, 64 Chaplin street, Southbridge. Mass. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. : Daniels had not been in good health for over a year and death was caused tby heart trouble. The first attack of Eheart trouble proved very serious. but MT. Daniels improved constantly un- ttil last May when the disease again Fbecame serious. From that time until his death he had made his home with his daughter.
 { While acting as U. s. consul at ISherbrooke. Canada, MT. Daniels be- came prominent. He was consulted by Harry Thaw after the latters flight from the New York asylum.
 Mir. Daniels was born in Barre. Or teams county. N. r. in 1S49, the son ipf Nelson Fitch and Alenda Clark EDanieIs. His father died when he
 was eight years of age and his mother lcsme to Columbia. While a resident kof Columbia MT. Daniels attended rschool in this city. later going to col Aege in the middle west. He left school Int the age of sixteen and worked for lthe railroad until 1879 he became a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
WILL-IMANTIC
sookkeeper for a local lumber con

pookl1eeper for a local lumber con- cern.
 In 1889 he received the appoinament
 as postmaster of Willimantic under
 Harrison. For periodAof eight years
 he hefd this office after which he en- tered the employ of a lumber firm.
 In 1897 he was elected judge of pro-
 bate, an office he held for eight years. From this time until 1898 he became
 active in the politicda affairs of the town. serving as treasurer of Willi-
 mantle, treasurer of the water fund,
 burgess of the borough and chief of
 the fire department. In 1898 he was chairman of the republican town cc1n- mittee and a member of the state cen-
 tral committee. He was a prominent Mason and was active in the militia.
 Senator OrvilIe Pratt secured the appointment of Mir. Daniels as United States consul to Sheffield, England, in 1903. After serving nine years at this post he was advanced to consul at Sherbrooke, Canada. which office he held until few months previous to his death.
 MT. Daniels was @ widower. his wife. Miss Susie B. H. Little of Columbia, whom he married in 1877. having died about three years ago. Mr. Daniels is survived by a son. Nelson A. Dam iels of this city. one daughter, Mrs. Grace Hartford of Southbrfdge, two sisters Mrs. Mary Perkins of New York, Miss Marie Daniels of New Brit ain, and @ brother, Norman Daniels, also of New Britain.
 Mrs. Nersa L. Lee. Mrs. Nersa l.. Lee died at her home, in Coventry about 5 o'clock Monday morning, after short illness with grip. She was born in Coventry in 1S44, the daughter of Venas and Hen-
 rietta Dunham Loomis. Besides her husband she is survived by two
 daughters and two sons. One son, Dr. Charles w. Lee. Jr.. resides in New
 Britain.
 Capt. John G. McFarIand. The death of Captain John G. Mo-
 Farlane occurred at his home in At woodville late Saturday night. He was
 born in Scotland in 1880, the son of
 John Stewart and Ann (McArthur) McFarlane. When a young man he
 came to- this country and settled in
 Mansfield where he became interested
 in the silk business. He is survived
 by one son. Frank of Providence, two
 daughters, Mrs. O. G. Hanks of Hanks
 Hill, Mrs. Joseph Clercy of Patterson,
 N. J. and a brother Joseph McFar-
 lane of Mansfield Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

The public schools in the town of Plainfield will close Friday TOT one week vacation.
 A large number of local boys and girls were skating Sunday and Mon- day on the Union dam. The ice is a little over two inches thick and many fear the young people are taking a great chance in going on the ponds before thicker ice is made. Spoke at Methodist Church
 At the Sunday morning service al the M. E. church Miss Josephine S. Eiske, the superintendent of the Prov idence Deaconess' Home, gave a very interesting talk to a good sized au- dience. She spoke on the needs of her work.
 Wages Advance.
 It was reported last week that a ten per cent. advancement in wages in Cransla's mill will soon go into ef- feet
 The high school drama, Polly in Politics, comes off this week Wednes- day.
 Unclaimed letters at Moosup post office for the week ending Dec. IS are addressed to Mrs. Garz Gutter, Emma Guirie, Oyide Desfossis.
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 Amos Gamache. @ carpenter in the employ of the Iawton Mills company, met with painful accident while at work in the machine shop of that plant Monday morning. MT. Gemache was blaming off a board and his hand struck the teeth of the planer and the tips of the first. second and third fingers of his left hand were cut off His wounds were given first aid by the machine shop force. and he was later sent to the office of Dr. Arthur A. Chase where his fingers were dress ed.
 1t was thought at first that MT. Ga- mache would lose his fingers at the first joints but after an examination it was decided that it was unnecessary to amputate them.
 Skated at Norwich.
 James Connors. a Plainfield young man, thrilled crowd at the Olympic hall, Norwich, Saturday night, by his feAts on roller skates: MT. Connors and Joseph Fitzgerald, of Westerly, considered to be one of the best roller skaters in that section, were granted the floor the other skaters witnessing the exhibition. In the opinion of all the pair were about evenly matched.
 MT. Connors has performed on roll CT skates on numerous occasions in Plainf1eld and is by far the best skater seen on local floor.
 To Play TourtelIotse.
 The Plainfeld High school basket ball team. members of the Quins0aItg Valley League, will play their first home game Friday evening. when they meet the Tourtellotte M. H. s. team.
 Although the local boys have drop ped the first two games to Killfngly and Bartlett High they are confident of winning Fridays game.
 Coach Collins will probably start the game with the following lineup: center, Burby and Burke. guards.
 Local Interests
 Preparations are under way fof Christmas trees in the various grades at the Plainfield Grammar school. Pu- pills are also preparing for entertain ments to take place the Friday before Christmas. pr. Gauthier, who died at his home i'll Putnam yesterday. has relatives re. siding in this place. Ralph Chaput has been appointed agent for this district by an insurance company, succeeding Napoleon Coy. cite.
 Members of the senior class of the Plainfleld High school are holding fl. nal rehearsals preparatory to the pre-. sentation of their school play. Polly in Politics.
 Local people are enjoying the snow as sleighing is fair. A number of the youngsters have been skating or Evans pond the last three days bu the wiser boys are saying. Safety | First"
 John Hargraves and sons, Frank and Thomas, spent Saturday in Prov, idence.
 Miss Ella Mette spent the week -ent with Norwich relatives. Miss Blanche La F1eur was a Moo. sup visitor over the weekend. Alvin Belval of Baltic spent Sunda, here with his parents. John Newton and MViH Brnaford landed ten rabbits yesterday while tht | result sof the John Bradford, Christo. pher Krauss. Rev. Arthur Barwick ex. petition has not been reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

Tn the police court Monday morn Ing three prisoners were up, all on the charge of intoxacation and one having the charges of resistance and bFeaclf Of peace in addition to the in
 toxication charge against him. As
 the proceedings of the court were un-
 der way a stir was set up in the spec
 tatof,sf gallery and upon investiga-
 tion it was found that the trouble was started by Ame1ee Courtenarcne who
 was under the influence of liquor. He
 was placed under arrest and locked
 up.
 David Barry, arrested Saturday night very much under the influence
 of liquor, entered plea of guilty
 and was fined $1 and costs. which he paid. A Henry Blair. next to faee 6e court, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of intoxicatfon. and was fined $1 and costs which he paid. He was appre-
 hended Saturday night after he had been told to move along and had re- fused.
 Martin Walak had the charges of tnfoxicatior1. resistance and breach of peace to answer to. The accused had nothing to say for himself in court other than to plead guilty. He was fined $1 and costs for intoxicatiou and sentenced to thirty days in jail on each Of the other counts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Main Street Open to Traffic.

The merchants on Main street, be- tween Lincoln Square and the railrc-as crossing, were made glad Monday morning when the ropes that have been stretched across Main street in front of the ruins of the Jordan build ing were pulled in enough to allow traffic down the street. The merchants On this part of the street had found some difficulty in getting their goods to their places. of business as they had to be carted nearly a block out of the way
 The work of raziug the front wall of the Jordan building is going on with great rapidity and if good wea- ther holds on for a few days more this part of the work will be done. Af- ter this wall has been razed the work of clearing out the foundation will
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
KILLED MONDAY NIGHT.
Alexander oIeenick Met His Death -s While at Work in the Mill.

Late Monday night it was learned that Alexander O1ejnik, ar ernploye of the Hop River Paper company. had lost his life while at work in the mill. The mans apron became caught in the machinery around which he was work Ing pulling him to the ceiling where he was whirled about on a pulley until the machinery was stopped. His body was taken down a rnangIed mass as the result of striking the ceiling as he was whir1ed about on the pulley.
 Little is Known of the man other than he was married but had no clli1- dren. He had worked for the paper concern for about four years. Olijick Is about thirty years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

to do all necessary repairing and work In connection herewith in accordance with the requirements and recommend ations of the New England Insurance Exchange and that the common coun- cn be and hereby is authorized to make the requisite appropriations for such installing, wiring and work and pay the amount thereof not to exceed said sum of - thousand dollars.
 M. F. Lincoln made a motion that action be taken on the second resolu- ton, which should be adopted as read, was carried.
 George F. Taylor, member of the committee appointed at the annual city meeting to negotiate matters per taining to the fire department, then spoke on the work the committee had done and to what use the money, if ap- propriated, would be raid. He ex- plained the old boxes and wiring COW in the city stating that it was the Intention of the committee to put in five new boxes and to do a great deal of rewriting. A small fire proof struc- lure Is necessary to take care of the batteries and, it was thought by the committee that a small fire proof building 14v16 should be built in the rear of the Bank Street engine house In closing MT. Taylor stated that the blank space III the second resolution should be filled in so as to read ss.- 900. Upon a motion by M. E. Lincoln It was voted that S7,000 should be ap- propriated for this purpose of install Ing an improved fire alarm system.
 A discussion as to the advisabi1ity of taking action on the appropriation for motoroizing the fire department before the committee have made a full report was then entered into.
 City Attorney E. Frank Bugbee stat ed that he thought action should be deferred on this motion until the next meeting which is to be held the 27tt of this month. After much discussion It was decided that no action should be taken at this meeting. P. J. Dana hy made a motion that this meeine should be adjourned until the evening of the 27th, so that all would have a chance to attend. This motion was carried which will make two city meet tngs on that day. The meeting for the report Of the committee that is Investigating the matters will be held at two o'clock in the afternoon and Monday evenfn's- meeting is continued l until eight o'clock in the evening. The meeting adjourned at s.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

of HTSo ringers
 
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick I. Racine observed the seventeenth anniversary of their marriage at their home on Railroad avenue Monday evening, when relatives and friends were pres ent from s1fatapedia. Canada; Stone villes Mass, Dayville, Dauieison, Moo- sup and Pfainfeld, Conn.
 MT. and Mrs. Racine were warmly congratulated on attaining the ami versary. After brief addresses, sup per was served. followed by a social evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Racine (Hermenise Roy) were united in marriage in St. Johns church, Danieison, December IS, 1899. by Rev. Father Guinett. Fol- lowing their marriage. they resided in Dayville. Later they moved to West eriy, R. l.. where Mfr. Racine was ap- pointed perinfendent of the Pruden- tial Life Insurance company. Coming to Piainfeld nine years ago, Mir Ra= cine started in business for hitpself conducting a periodieaf store In which he has been remarkably successful
 An incident connected with MSn- days anniversary was the meeting of three sisters for the first time after a separation of S6 years: Mrs. Nape- leon Moreau and Mrs. Fideie PitFe af St, Alexis, Matapedia, Canada, gfeftea their sister. Mrs. Theophile RaSine of Dayville, mother of Frederick Racine, foE tha first time in az sssss = Sis
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Brief Mention,

Walter F. Lester of Norwich was in Willimantic on business Monday.
 T. F. Cunningham of this city was in Boston on business trip Monday
 In spite of the slippery walking in g number Of places about the city many were out Monday doing Christ mas shopping.
 A. L. Mills and family of Hampton will reside in this city during the winter. MT. Mills has secured d house on Lincoln avenue.
 Many men in the employ of the city were busily engaged in clearing out the gutters on all the city streets on Monday in anticipation of rain or thaw.
 The city labor payroll for the past week totaled $547.63: It was divided as follows: Water department, $141.- 08; police department, $1f3.45; street department, $19495j police department special, s5.s0; maintaining sewers. s22 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
skatina at Recreation Park.

It was announced Monday that the skating pond at Recreation park would be officially opened in the ev- ening. As the result about two hun dred enjoyed the skating there last evening, as the snow had been cleared away and lights put about the pond to make this outdoor sport more en- joyable. Although the pond was not officially opened until last evening a number of people were skating there Sunday evening in spite of the fact that there was some snow on the sur face.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Broken Wire Causes Bell Alarm,

People were startled by the ring ing Of the fire alarm at 4.40 o'clock Monday morning, thinking ii was an- other fire. Chief Foley started an in- vestigation and found the trouble to be a broken wire on one of the cir cults on Ash street. The break was immediately repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Community Christmas Tree.

The American Thread company is planning on giving the people of Will limantic a, chance to participate in the festivities connected with a nu- nicipal Christmas tree. The tree and decorations will be furnished by the thread company and the tree will be stationed in front of the girls board ing house on Main street. The exer- eises for which a committee has been appanteds will be held Sunday even ing Sat elkclocIS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
FUN E RAJ.
Thomas Perry Easterbrook.

Thomas Perry Easterbrook.
 The funeral of Theodore Perry Eas- terbrook was held from the home of his parents at 64 Turner street, Mon- day afternoon at 2 o'clock. r:ev. Rob ert s. Moore offciated at the services Burial was in the Willtmantic ceme
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
MOOSUP

Skating on Thin Iee-Providence su- perintendent Tells of Needs of Dea. coness' Home-Wage Advance An nounced at Cranska Mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
JEWETT CITY
Big Star for Community Christmas Tree completed-stiI Alarm for Chimney Fire on Souie Street.

The star which will illuminate the Community Christmas tree Is com pleted. It is 31 inches high and has five points. It is made of galvanized iron and will have 50 electric lights, 25 on each side. The tree will be put In place in a day or two, and wired up. ready for the illumination.
 RehearsaIs Going On.
 Rehearsals are being held and there will be great demand for singers for the various Christmas celebrations, which will include the community tree celebration Christmas day, the Christ mas eve carols, and the churches will have trees and concerts as well as special Sunday music. At the com naunity tree there will be several members of Tubbs' band of Norwich.
 Chimney Firs.
 A still alarm at 4.45 Monday after noon resulted in four chemicals be- ing used by the AEemen at a chimney fire in the AucIaira block on Soule street. This is not the first norg ttis second, nor the third lime this chfru- hey has been aHre.
 Ghristmas plants, ferns and wreaths for sale all this week. Rtoux block. Whiting, aorist.--adv.
 Nearly to Zero.
 Sunday night was the eoldest yet, At six 1,cspck MpndaE morning tksr- aeInstsE rsaa.aEs Esrs TSsettsd as
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
City Court Cases.

tery, under the direction of underta. ker Hiram N. Tenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Monday did the mercury rise abov freezing.
 General News,

Mrs. Harry Davis had charge of the reading room at the Slater Library Sunday afternoon. There were 30 wis., itors.
 Donald c. Bliss of Springfield is at home with his parents, MT. and Mrs B. c. Bliss, of East Main street, for a few days vacation. Miss Florence Clough of Worcester, Mass. was a guest at the Bliss home Sunday.
 Earl Hamilton of Hartford has been the recent guest of Mir. and Mrs. John McTLaan
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
PLAINFIELD

Mir. and Mrs. Frederick |. Racine Gel ebrats 17th Anniversary of Marriage Three Sisters Meet, After as Tears-Ames Gamache Loses Tips of Three Fingers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

iness bofore the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- vertistng columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

Only One NBRoMO QUININE."
 To get the genuine. call for full name for Signature of D. W. GROVE. Cures ! a Cold in One Day. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Loses Tips of Fingers.

adding to the joy of the anniversary celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
Nearly to Zero.

Sunday night was the coldest yet, At six a,cspck MpndaE morning thsr= mpzneter readings were rsRorted as jaT as fhTsa ahdFe zsgo: Al ne tirns
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
BOYS GARNER PROFITS
MANY PEITS FALL TO LOT OF
YOUNG TRAPPERS IN THIS
VICINITY.

Boys and men who are devoting all
or a part of their time TO trapping
report that they have had good sue
cess in capturing %muskrats. but that
mink seemed to have left the country.
A number of skunk pelts have fallen
to the lot of the trappers.
w. r. Stearns, local fur buyer,
made his. first. buying trip into the
country today. Mr.. Stearns said that
while muskrat pelts are plentiful, the
pelts are running a trifle smaller
than usual. For good big skins %
cents is offered here, an increase over
the price last year of about 4 cents.
One party of school boys who make
their headquarters in a cottage at
Lake Madison. and who trap at the
lake every saturday and Sunday
morning, report that the skins they
have obtained will. when sold. bring
them an average compensation of
about $3.50 for every day they have
been at the lake. Some OF the young
sters attend to as many as two dozen
traps each.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-02
DIES AT YANKTON
JOHN FERGUSON, FORMERLY
LAKE COUNTY BUSINESS MAN,
TO BE BURIED HERE.

Thought here 10 have suffered a
paralytic stroke, John Ferguson, aged
SO years, for a number of years a
general merchant at Ramona. died
last night at the state hospital at
Yankton, according to advice re-
ceived by Madison relatives. ID. Cur
RE, uncle of the man, and Duncan
Ferguson, a cousin, left on a morning
train to bring the remains here for
burial.
Mr.. Ferguson for a number of
years was a prominent business man
of the county. About nine years ago
he moved. with his family. to a farm
in Stanley county, west of the Mis-
souri, river. He entered the state
hospital last July. AT about the
same time Mrs. Ferguson and her
four daughters moved to Madison.
They reside on West Seventh street.
The members of the family who sur
vive are Mrs. Lola Ferguson, the
widow, daughters, Elizabeth. Fay.
Mabel and Harriet.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.