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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

1 does in himself impelled by greater and superior force. IL is original thinking that touches the deeper soul life, S well as the surface consciOtis- ness of a man. We are living in the age of subconscious psychology. We can more clearly determine something of the moral and spiritual mechanism of men. True thinking has much 10 do with the development of person ality. The prodigal did not come 10 himself until he began to think. By profound thinking and decisive action he retraced his steps 10 h!s fathers house and exchanged filthy rags for a pTiuceiy robe. The trouble with most hard thinking. We need also sym metrical thinking. IL is not thinking on familiar things fiat makes A man We need the broader horizon of di- vine thought. Man was created a little lower than the angels. He was endowed with heavenly capacity Of soul, and if he would out use this endowment he would see life g God sees it and would walk on the earth in the majesty of a son whose citizen that we do great and broad thinking If the mind is not centralized upon the true, just. honest, pure. lovely and divine things, it must descend to the low and carnal. In passing sentence some time ago upon some anarchists in Chicago the judge sai1. Thoughts are deeds, and may become crimes" The writer of the text and the judge agree in their conclusion s bout what makes a man. Tt is our thoC ghts which make us, and they give birth to our actions. Civil law and culture help in the problem of making ourselves what we ought to be, but the real solution is yielding to the Supreme Maater of our life, Jesus Christ, who of God is made unto us. wisdom and righteous ness and redemption"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
ROGUE TOURNAMENT
 WILL OPEN TODAY.
Courts in Excellent Condition and
 Lights Are Installed.

The first play in the national roque tournament will take place today at the Rockwell street grounds. Although the tournament will not be officially opened until Tuesday morning, some of the contestants will play several games today Mayor Brown will off, cially open the tournament.
 There will be about the same number of contestants as in years previous and a ninteresting and close tourney is ex- pected. The courts are in excellent condition and the lights for the night playing have been installed
 On Tuesday night a quartette from the Bass Cleff and a special quartette from Greeneville will render a musical program. It is expected that there will be 3, musical program every night during the. tournament
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
DARE GOT TWO
 BOYS IN TROUBLE
Started Engine in pr. Erdman's Car
 on Saturday Night.

As the result of a dare William H. Ryan and Felix Barry will appear in the city court this morning to answer to the charge of breach of peace. The boys in company with two other lads were at the Roof Garden Saturday night and when they came out one of the lads dared Ryan and Barry to start Dr- T. F. Erdman's car which was standing by the curb. The lads entered the car and in some way man. aged to start the motor. Dr. Erdman. hearing his car going, rushed out of 2 nearby store and grabbed one of the boys but the rest got away. Later one of them was arrested and they were locked up over night and Sunday were released on bonds. The other boys will be summoned to appear this SY1Orninp
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
OBITUARY.
Albert L. Potter.

The death of Albert l.. Potter. form erly one of Norwich's inf1uencial cit izens died in La. Jolla- Cal. early on Saturday morning. About a year ago MT. Potter suffered a. shock and was seemingly recovering when about three months ago he went west for his health.
 Albert T.. Potter was bG~n in Vol H1town. August 2. 1858. the son of
 'aleb p. Potter, who was for time own clerk of Norwich and Eliza Stan on Potter. About five years ago Mir. Potter retired from his business in this section and # was taken over by his brother Frank Potter. He was killed in Waterbury on March 21. 21. 1915. aged s years After leaving Norwich Mir. Potter became interested in real estate business in New York, and the lumber business on Long Is- land While in this city he was in terested in banking and other enter prises.
 Mir Potter's first wife was Miss Laura Eloise Brown. daughter of Mir. number of years ago and Mir. Potter married Miss Annie J. Burns of Boston who survives him. There Is son, Reuben P. Potter of this city and two v-ich and Miss Ava Potter. who is in Texas. There are two grandchildren Lloyd Potter and Mildred Potter of this city. children of Mir. and Mrs. Reuben P Potter. There is a half brother. John G. Potter Of Griswo1d.
 Mir. Potter was raised in Somerset lodge. No. 34. A. r and A. M.. June IT, 1891 ard later became a member of all the York and Scottish rite Cegree. He was also a member of Sphinx temple. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Hartford.
 While in this city MT. Potter was prominent in politics and had served
 GE <A zlf. AH- z-.sA A5k~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as she had taken it. with good results. did SO, my weakness dis appeared, I gained in strength, moved into our new home, did all kinds of garden work, shoveled dirt, did build ing and cement work, and raised hum dreds of chickens and ducks. I can- not say enough in praise of Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound and if these facts are useful you may pub fish them for the benefit of other women. Mrs. NJ. o. JOHNSTON, Route D, Box 190, Richmond, Ind
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
DRAFTED MEN MAY
 HAVE NO VOTE
No Provision Made for Taking Vote at
 Cantonments.

The question has arisen whether the drafted men, many of whom are electors, can vote this fall in the town elections. on the first Monday in Oc- tober. Under the existing laws. there is no provision for taking the vote of the men in their cantonments, where many will be by election time, and they would undoubtedly not be allow
 ed to return home to. vote, for if this was allowed, the camps where Con necticut men will be would lack large number of men for one day at least.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Norwich PeonIe Aftend-

Attendance at the art exhibit in Mystaic continues good and there is no doubt that the total this year will greatly exceed that of last and that the average attendance for each day will be larger, too. There have been quite a few visitors from out of town parties going by automobile from Nor wich, Providence, Lyme, Narragansett Pier etc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
ORIGINAL THINKING TEACHES
 DEEPER SOUL LIFE.
Rev. E. F. Barrows Delivers Elevatine Discourse on What Makes a Man.

Rev. Edward F. Borrow preaching at Mckinley avenue A. NJ. E. Zion text the words found in Prov. 2s z. AS he thinketh in his heart, so Is he" The subject Rev. Mir. Barrow drew from the text was What Makes a Man
 He. said in part that it was not ex- ternal appearance, material possession, social standing or what another man thought about his fellow which made him a man, but it was what a man
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
WILLIAM HALL FELL
 FROM HAY WAGON.
Stake Tore Into Arm Pit, Necessitatins
 Physicians Services.

William Hall, employed at the Spicer farm on Scott Hill met with a pain ful accident Saturday when he feu from a load of hay and caught him self on one of the wagon stakes. MT. Hall struck on his side, the stake tear ing into the flesh and into his arm pit, where he hung until he could be re- moved. Dr. Louis T. Cassidy was called and cared for the wounded man
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

rom my age that when goin g up stairs 1 had to go very slowly with my hands on the steps, then sit down at the top to rest. The doctor said he thought I should have an operation, and my frie nds thought I would not live to move into our new house. My
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Oruanized Football Team.

It has been decided that the Greene vile Tigers will organize a football team this year and Edward Mcintyre has been elected manager. The aver age weight of the team will be about 150 pounds and they expect to beat all teams of their weight in the state. They will begin practicing Sept. 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
A. o. H. Meets.

Sunday the Taftville division. A. O.. H.. held their regular meeting with nearly full attendance. Routine bus mess was transa cted. The reports of the financial and recording secretaries were read and accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
St. Nicholas Brotherhood Holds .Regu- lar Meeting-GreeneViIe Tigers Or sanize Football Team-Personais and Notes.

Sunday the St. Nicholas Brotherhood held their regular meeting in Church hall The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. Routine business was transacted and the meeting adjourned in the usual form. There was a large attendance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
At Oakland Beach

Misses Annie Frohmander, Emma Frohmander. Sophie Krode1, Loretta Blais, Nellie Day, Annie Day, Winnie Day and Irene Day left Saturday for weeks stay at Oakland Beach The party IS chaperoned by Mrs. John Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
BOY SCOUTS LEAVE
 FOR PINE GROVE. Troop No. to Pass Ten Days in
 Camp.

Troop No. :. Boy Scouts of America. left SunCsy for a ten day g camp at Pine Grove. near Mantle. The trip the party of ten leaving the Chelsea Boat club float at o'clock The camp will be ir charge of Patrol Leaders J Sears. R. Markon and A. Kadish Pa trol Leader Sears will do the cooking for the camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Violated Vehicle Law.

Marcus L.. Trail of Groton was ar rested by Patrolman Nagle at State and Bank streets. New London. about 11.30 Saturday morning for the vio- lation of a traffic signal. He was taken to the police station and allow ed to go under his promise to appear in court Monday morning.
 .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Adolphus Benoit, Alec Reeves and George Myer attended the outing of the Metropolitan Insurance company's agents at Wildwood park Saturday. There were agents from all over the state in attendance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Saturday evening the local chapter of the Camp Fire Girls of America returned from two weeks camp in New Hampshire. There were ten young ladies in the party besides the pastor of the church. Rev Arthur Var ley They all reported that the camp, which was near Canterbury, was ideal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

More than one week end autoist passing through the village expressed his appreciation of the new road on Central avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Quaker Hill Man Wounded.

Ottawa Aug. 1e.-The name of A Austin. Quaker Hill, Conn. was men toned as wounded on the Canadian list tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Several of the local boys who are in the naval reserve were at their homes in the village over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Richard Filling left Saturday for { two weeks stay in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Thomas Aubrey of Norwich spent Saturday with friends in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
CLIMBED STAIRS
 ON HER HANDS
Zoo III to Walk Upright. Operation Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
 Pinkham's 5 Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and does manual labor. Read her story:
 Richmond, Ind.-"For two years I was so sick and weak with troubles
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
while

two terms as an alderman while Charles F. Thayer was mayor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Home from Forf

Ernest Bernier, Frank Gley. Cor neilus Hoelk and Lucien Bazinet of the Fifth company were in the village
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Ul1f.B1tIlRtftl-
Norwich, Monday, Aug. 20, 1917.
THE. WEATHER.
Conditions.

l With rising pressure over the west | ern Atlantic and low pressure over the ! upper lake region and in the lower l Mississippi valley, the tendency tow ards showers in Atlantic coast dis tricts has increased. Monday will be generally fair in At | Iantic coast districts north of the Caroinas: rain, however, is indicated shower area will spread into the mid l d1e Atlantic and New England states by Tuesday.
 Important temperature changes are The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate southwest; middle Atlantic coast. moderate south.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England Partly cloudy Monday, warmer in interior; Tuesday probably showers.
 Eastern New York: Generally fair Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy, prob ably showers in interior.
 Southern New England: Fair Mon day and probably Tuesday.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday:
 Saturday, Ther. Bar. a. m. m................... 64 29.92 1Z m. ................... I9 29.92 Highest s2, lowest 62.
 Sunday Ther Bar. a. m. 62 3OOS 2m. ......... S4 3O.09 6 D. m. 76 30.O9 Highest S6, lowest 5S.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Fair
 Saturdays weather: Heavy shower in the morning: clearing weather be- fore noon.
 Predictions for Sunday: Fair.
 Sundays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
At Insurance Aqents' outino.

Sunday on a A hour 1eave of absenc from the fort.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Personals and Notes. William Stanley has accepted a po- sition with the Texas Oil company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Albert LaFleur is spending a week in Fall River, New Bedford, Providence and PaWtucket.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Mrs. Fred Smith and son Ronald have returned from a short stay at Revere Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Miss Ethel Stubbs of New Bedford is visiting her aunt, Miss Louise Stubbs, on North street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
TAFTVILLE

Camp Fire Girls Return from New
 Hampshire Camp = Mather-Chase Weddine-SoIdiers from Fifth Com pany on Leave-PersonaIs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

VI lllam Gley 44,eo returned after spending his vacation at Revere Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
 RURGUlERES MOORE In New London, Aug. IS, 1917. by Rev. Will liam C. Fitzsimons, Ernest A. Bur guieres and Miss Isa bella Moore both O. New Orleans, Ld. MATH ASE-In Taftville, Aug IS, 1917, by Rev. Arthur Varley, William Mather and Miss Elsie May Chase, both of Taftville. TREADwAY-TURN Ia nca ster. Mass. Aug. 1I, 1917, by Rev Charles A Place, Lieut.. Wolcntt West Tread way of Meriden Conn. and Miss Hazel M. Turner of Lancaster
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
DIED

POT"TER-In Ia Jolla. Cal. Aug is 1917. Albert l.. Potter. formerly of Norwich. aged 59 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
BORN.

EARsON-In Hartford Aug IT. 1917. son, Gilbert Bailey. to Mr and Mrs John Pearson tHelen Bentley Of Mystic).
Evening journal., 1917-09-20
Mis- mENsEN HnME-

Miss Mary Hensen, Of this city. who
was recently injured in an automobile
accident at Elwyn Hill, Pa, has re-
turned from the hospital to her home
In this city.
Evening journal., 1917-09-20

Because silent men are builders-they
are powerful Want Ad readers and
users.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-09-20

This striking silhouette from Paris
shows the trend OF the very latest
design for dresses OF every material.
In one way or another, the gown
is plated, draped or hung to make
the waist line. hip line and bust line
all Of the same circumference. The
idea is medievsl-but quite becoming
the lines Of the female figure in any
country.
The exquisite creation which was
photographed in Paris especially for
THE EVENING JOURNAL las re-
markable elongated collar of Paisley
wolfe And the hat is trimmed 70
match, just as a good hat should
be.
Evening journal., 1917-09-20
Inside Story of All
American Aviation Engine

up-to-date by these 81 British and &c
French builders, weld them into SIM
gle engine, concentrate on 10, and I'M
prove 10. And we have got 10 hurry
lie left the table on the jump ana
went TO see Alvan Macauley, president
Of his company. 10 looked right TO Ma
cauley. but he is older and more con-
sentative. He urged a long-dlstance
conversation with Howard Coffin OF
the Aircraft Production Board; but
there was only half an hour TO catch
the Washington train and Vincent
wouldn't wait.
AS soon as he reached Washington he
conferred with CONN, Deeds and Wal
dron OF the Aircraft Board and soon
had them with him. They told him 70
go to II, and offered help. Deeds sug-
gested he meet E. ]. Hall, Of the Hall
Scott Motor Co., who had Just lei
Washington after conference witt
| the Aircraft Board In which he hat
demonstrated his great technica
knowledge Vincent caught Hall, whom
he had never met. at Cleveland, an'
thus was formed the Vincent-Hall com
bnatlon which worked out the All
American motor.
Meantime Mai. souther, OF the sig
nal corps, with the aid OF British am
French aviation experts. rounded M
all available information on forelg
= engines.
With this Vincent and Hall locke
themselves into hotel suite. They du
through all the foreign engine models
b French, English, Italian and German
picking out part by part the best de
/ signs-Mercedes best here, Rolls-Royc
( there, Hlspano-Sulza for this, Capror
70 for that. But through all ran the an
1 derllng cOnvlctlon-"The Lorain Die
% rich type Just developed in Franco
the coming motor" so 1t was settle
- on as the basis.
e BY May 81. just four days after III
I idea came 20 Vincent, their tweni!
n hour-a-day work resulted IN a tent
. tive report for the Aircraft Board en-
S bodying sketches. That night they mi
army and navy officers and the Al
d craft Board in Gen. Squire's onlc
- where they were told 20 go ahead vii
G working drawings They wired Detro
for two good layout men, who arrive
D. Friday, June 4. and with Hall and Vii
= cent worked straight on through uni
d Monday afternoon-6s HOURS ON
q STRETCH
d On June 4 they were back before q
Evening journal., 1917-09-20
COUNTY ". C.. 7. U. TO
Be ACTIVE. IN DRY FIGHT

Members Of the New Castle County
w. C. T. u. met at Temperance head
quarters, No. i0ii Washington street.
on Monday evening, and discussed plans
for cooperating in the dry campaign.
A permanent organization to be known
as the Central Cooperating Campaign
Committee" and TO cover the period OF
the campaign was effected and the fol-
lowing officers elected Chairman, Mrs
s. l.. Foster; secretary, Miss Reba
Smith; treasurer, Miss Essie Dempsey
Meetings Will be held every Monday
night.
Il was decided TO hold a woman s
rally sometime within the near future
and a. committee was appointed 10 ar
range for such. II is likely that Mrs
Rudd T. Neel, OF Huntington, w. Va.
a prominent temperance speaker, viii
address that meeting. About 70 women
representing practically all the Protes
tant churches in this city as well as n
New Castle, Newport, Red Clay Creei
and st. Georges attended the organic
alton meeting on Monday evening"
Evening journal., 1917-09-20
BY BASIL NJ. MANLY.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Tha story
can now be told OF how the All-Amer-
lean Aviation Engine, TO carry Uncle
Sans battleplane fleet over the Ger
man lines, came TO be built.
The Secretary OF War has confirmed
THE EVENING JOURNALS exclusive
account Of the engines wonderful per-
formances, and this automatically re-
leases the story Of how the engine was
concelved-a story l have had simmer
ing under the censorship lid more than
six weeks.
Il Is great story OF American
genius, audaclty and perseverance,
with a touch OF the workings OF fat0
that stirs Imagination.
Fate played its part when a chance
view Of a headline started the whole
train Of events which gave the United
States the worlds greatest engine.
| May 26 the French and British COM
| missions at Detroit visited among other
centers OF interest the Packard Auto
mobile Co. The aviation experts under
the guidance OF J. G. Vincent, Packard
vice president, inspected the Packard
aircraft engine on which Developments
work had been done under Vincent
They were pleased, but said, IT'S toe
heavy"
At dinner Vincent discussed tho air
plane situation with tho commission
experts until the small hours, wheI
all were wearled.
But Vincent could not sleep. End
lessly through his mind ran chain o
thoughts-"the war must DO won II
the air-Amerlca must turn tho tricl
-alrplanes are no good without first
class engines-nobody in the Unite
states can build a real lighting en-
glne."
The next day Vincent arose heavy
eyed and depressed. AZ breakfast h
listlessly thumbed the latest copy q
an automobile trade journal, whe
suddenly a headline caught his eye
"Thlrty-seven kinds OF aircraft engine
IN England, forty-slx In France"
In a flash he saw why England an
France were failing 20 surpass Gel
many In airplane output, and the I'm
the United states must follow.
Suppose" he thought, IAN automC
bile company was building 81 or
g types Of engines. what chance woul
. 10 have. 10 wouldn't last a month W
must get at the. best features produce
Evening journal., 1917-09-20

joint Army-Navy-Aircraft Board con-
ference, and this time they got their
final orders: "Go 20 it-bulld 40 sam
pie engines In the Shortest possible
time" The flrst engine was promised
within seven weeks.
How the Packard Co. was persuaded
TO give up its ambition OF making the
Packard aviation engine as famous in
the United states as the Mercedes is
/ In Germany, and concentrate or the
/ All-Amcrican motor which will bear
no makers name: how the wooden
model was finished IN Just three and
4 half days; how some 20 manufactur-
ers were practically commandeered TO
rush the parts OF engine, how 40 Of the
greatest engine experts were brought
into conference 70 perfect the stand
ardization; how craftsmen and me
chanics volunteered 90 work night and
day, Sundays and holidays; how a pug
b nacious Packard traflc manager rode
in the baggage car 10 Washington apC
brought II through In 20 hours by
b smashing railroad rules-all these are
q vitality interesting stories.
u BUT THE BIG STORY IS THAT or
! JULY 3. JUST FOUR WEEKS AFTEI
y THE ORDER go AHEADw TIL
u FINISHED ENGINE WAS AT THE BIZ
! REAU OF STANDARDS IN WASHING
= TON READY FOR ITS FIRST TESTS.
Evening journal., 1917-09-20
FIRST Liberty BOND
Distribution soon
Almost 9, OOO,O Pieces Are
Ready, But People Are
Asked TO Delay
NEW LOAN IS
BEING ARRANGED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The treas
ury department has announced that
deliveries OF the nrst Liberty Loan
bonds will commence on September 26.
At that time the printing OF The bonds
will be far enough advanced to per-
NIT prompt deliveries.
The department, however, urges that
wherever the delivery Of the bonds Is
not necessary no demand be made for
them until after Congress has acted
on the second Liberty Loan. II high
er rate Of interest or further exemp-
ton privileges are decided for the sec
ond loan, new bonds will have to be
made and distributed for the first is
sue, as they are exchangeable for any
future issue at better terms.
Eight million seven hundred thou
sand pieces Of printed matter VIII be
necessary to complete deliveries on the
first issue. OF this number, more than
100000 are for coupon bonds OF $50
and 500 denomination, showing the
wide distribution Of the flrst loan.
The bonds Will be distributed through
the federal reserve banks on presen-
tation Of the full-pald interim" certl-
fcates showing that the bonds have
been paid for.
Banks and large employers who have
purchased bonds for customers anC
employees on a time payment plan are
urged 10 ask delivery Of bonds onl!
wnen needed, 10 get them IN registered
form when possible and In denomina
tons as large as convenient. All ar
ureed to withhold demand for the bond
II possible until after the terms Of tn
second loan are decided upon.
Persons who have purchased bond
through other than federal reserv
banks are advised 10 look to their owl
banks for the arrangement Of deliveries
The treasury department announce
that no charge Will be made for IN
exchange Of large for small denomina
ton bonds, for the exchange OF regis
tered for coupon bonds or for tn
transfer OF registered bonds until Jun
80, 1918
The department assigns as the reaso
for the delay I'm issuing the bonds tn
unexpectedly large demand for coupe
bonds Of small denomination.