Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

l Representatives from the White Rocl l and Bradford Textile Workers unior
 attended the annual meeting of tht
 Rhode Island Textile Workers alliance theld Sunday afternoon and evening 1T | Pawtucket. A committee was ap- pointed to attend a private hearing al l the statehouse relative to the bill fol | the abolition of night work for womer
 and girls. The committee was in structed to procure, if possible, a pub- 1 lie hearing at which both sides of the question can be debated. Every organ l ization represented protested against children on night work.
 The special committee reported that the working agreement which has been in effect for the past three years has been renewed for another year. The agreement provides that every textile craft in the state shall assist the mem bers of any local affiliated with the parent body when a strike has been officially declared.
 Oficers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Thomas Lynch president; John Nolan, vice president; George H. Thornton, secretary treas urer; John Kirby, William Stewart, Joseph A. Gray, William Wright, Gus tavus Trembach John H. Powers, Har- ry Veands and William Lee, board of directors.
 From the sale of Red Cross seals In Rhode Island at Christmas time the sum realized was $13,824.9o. Of the total sales, 10 per cent. or $1,3S2.49 is sent to the American Red Cross. Of the remainder, 25 per cent. or $3,110.62 is given to the Rhode Island Anti Tuberculosis association for its gen. eral work throughout the state. The balance is distributed to the nursing and anti-tuberculosis associations in the state. Westerly's proportion is $263.S6, being among the places which support a district nurse and carry on educational work. In towns where there is no district nurse the sum of $191.81 is available for educational work or for the relief of cases of tu- berculosis. Under the general distri- button North Kingstown will receive $S3.57 and South Kingstown $133.72.
 Westerly boys who desire to follow the official footsteps of their distin- guished fellow townsnan (Herbert O. Dump and become an admiral in the United States navy, have the oppor- tunity to compete for entrance to the naval academy Congressman Stiness of the Second district of Rhode Island, which includes Westerly, has been re- quested by he navy department to name a principal and three alternates, under the new law giving members of congress an additional cadet at the Annapolis naval academy.
 According to a story in circulation, backed by the statement that the banns of marriage have been announced, suit in Westerly. and the would-be bride has consulted an attorney to bring suit in damages as balm for her humiliation and broken promises of her betrothed. The man in the case is Anthony Ducas, age 60, and the wom- ic both experienced in matrimony. It is said that preparations were completed for the marriage ceremony, but the man could not be located. It Is evil dent that, after due consideration, he had changed his mind.
 Frank Browning, brother of Mrs. Frederick T. Mitchell, has returned to Westerly after being in the Union hos pital for treatment since Dec. 12 last. He was employed on the barge Warren and when the barge was at anchor in Fall River Browning fell into an open hatchway and dropped into the hold, a distance of IS feet. The accident oc- cured at night and Browning's shouts for help summoned the barge captain, and the injured man was transferred to the hospital. His right hip was broken, his right wrist fractured and his head was cut and lacerated. It was believed he was injured internally and it was not thought he would live. Under careful treatment he made gradual recovery and is now able to get around with the aid of a 'crutch. He believes his recovery will be complete within few weeks.
 Frank O. Barber of Mystic, who con- ducts garage at Watch Hill in the summer season, and who is a member of Westerly lodge of Elks, was taken to Lawrence hospital, New London, on Saturday and underwent an operation for appendicitis on Tuesday. Exalted Ruler William McMullen of New Lon don lodge of Elks was notified by the Westerly lodge and Mr. Barber will receive the very best of treatment and be visited by his brother Elks in New London.
 Judge Dcran, in the supreme court in session at Kingston, Monday morn ing, gave hearing in the divorce case of Louis Walker against Henry Wal ker- Counsel for respondent, Judge Herbert w. Rathbun and John J. Dunn, asked that the allowance of S5 a week be reduced to $1.50, which was objected to by Clarence E. Roche, counsel for Mrs. Walker. The request