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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Sale OF Floor sample sewing machines
at Fits.
Monday and Tuesday, children's hats,
Use, to close out at 3Sc each, Mrs. Shep-
ard Co, Inc.
Mrs. +. Venetti and little child have
arrived in the city from Charlestown,
n. H., to join Mr. Venetti, who has been
employed here for several weeks.
DR.. Jesse X Marden, medical mis-
sionary in Turkey, gave an interesting
talk at the Congregational church yes
terday morning, describing the conditions
which the war has brought about in that
country. DR.. Marden was well fitted to
speak comprehensively concerning the
mission work as he has been for many
years engaged in the medical branch
there and his father before him was a
missionary in Turkey. Previous to the
address by DR.. Marden, the pastor, Rev.
J. W. Barnett, made strong appeal for
subscriptions to the liberty loan bond
and for additions to the Red Cross forces.
Action recently taken by the Barre
branch OF the Granite Cutters lnterna-
tional association was told as follows in
the news columns of the Burlington Daily
News Saturday: "A letter has been re-
ceived by Martin s. Villas from Henry
Alexander, president, and Joseph d. VIII,
secretary OF the Barre branch Of the G.
C. |. A., in which they write as follows;
by unanimous vote of the Barre branch
of the G. c. |. A. we are instructed TO
convey the appreciation and thanks OF
that body for courtesies extended our
legislative committee and for your con-
sistent stand for the rights of labor, or
gained and otherwise, during the late
general assembly,"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
C. L. U. COMMITTEES
Named By the President, Alexander Iron
side.

SluC.
AT a regular meeting of the Central
Labor union OF Barre and vicinity, held
in the new organization hall in the
Worthen block, the president, Alexander
Ironside, announced the following COM
mittee appointments:
Credentials-Angus Mcdonald of the
granite cutters, John Donald of the paw
ing cutters, Garrett Roberts of the
plumbers, Asa Tyrrell of the polishers,
and James Barclay of the bakers.
Label and unionizing Cyrus r. Hall of
the carpenters, Alex Moir of the granite
cutters, w. O. Averill OF the painters,
for Barre Arthur Rouse of the steam
engineers and George Nevins of the paw
ing cutters, for Graniteville and East
Barre.
Organizing Wesley Hoffman of the
cigar makers, William Halvosa of the
plumbers, for Barre; John McAulay OF
the quarry workers and +. G. Tucker of
the granite cutters, for Graniteville and
East Barre.
Educa tional-E. L. House of the bar
bers, George Ross of the bakers, c. j.
Pillsbury of the typographical union,
Carl johnson of the polishers and A. j.
Young of the tool sharpeners.
Press-The president, Alex Ironside,
and the secretary, Angus Mcdonald.
Resolutions--John King of the quarry
workers, J. J. Mcmahon of the machin
lists, Angus Mcdonald of the granite cut
tiers, A. Nj. Rossi of the musicians and
William Mcdonald of the typographical
union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28

treasurer, Miss Ada Robinson; organist,
Miss Addie 4. kimball
Mrs. c. II. Robinson and daughter were
in Montpelier last week.
Charles Patterson was in Montpelier
Saturday, returning in his new automo-
bile.
Some II or IA women gathered at the
home of Mrs. 0rrin Kimball last Satur-
day afternoon to sew on Red Cross work.
Gerry Kimball took number of the Ia
dies from the village up there by auto.
Mrs. John Coburn has been quite i'll
the past week. Her daughter, Mrs, Lila
Brusa, from Montpelier, has been caring
for her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28

We showing unusually large line of thin Sum-
Dresses which you will need and enjoy. You will
be surprised to how nice style and how good quality
you can get this from S39S $3.50 These Dress
values you viii find in quality of unusual neness mostly in
Plain and Colored Vole We bought these Dresses early
The cloths bought before the advance prices and
giving you the benefit of our buy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
G. c. L A. Regular Meeting.

A regular meeting Of the Barre branch
Of the G. C. /. A. Of A.. viii be held in
the opera house on Monday evening.
May p. At O'Clock.
Una ruinione regolare dell Unione deg
Il Scalpellini branch di Barrel avrs'
Iougo neela opera house on Monday even
ing. Nay . 81 O'Clock.
J. d. VII, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
GRANITEvILLE.

The ladies' aid society Of the Presby-
terrain church and the Hospital Aid as
ISOLATION will meet on Thursday after
noon with Mrs. A. y. Roach to sew for
the hospital. All members Of both So
cieties are invited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-28
GRANITEVILLE

VIII have full line of white hats at
store, upper Graniteville, Tues
day, MAY 20. Mrs. A. NJ. Carroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.
Sfoninstsn Man is Granted Patent oI
 Signature Handling Machine.

List Of patents issued by the U. S. patent office to citizens of Connecticut
 as contained in the Official Gazette
 dated Tuesday, Dec. 4. 1917: Howard NJ Barber, Stonfngfon, sig
 neture handling machine. Frederick l.. Benson, Plainyfle, pan el board construction.
 Samuel s. Diamond. Bridgeport, cor ] set.
 Elias | Goldberg, Bridgeport, arti- Gilbert W. Goodrich. Bridgeport. pull switch indicator.
 Ellsworth A. Hawthorne. Bridgeport iamp.
 Frank F. Hemming, New Haven pocket knife.
 George l.. Mason, Warehouse Point
 truck.
 William S. oBrien, Bridgeport, au-
 tcnatic stopping and releasing mech
 anisn for phonogra phs. Willy Schneider, producing designs upon pile fabrics.
 Albert c. Schulz Bridgeport. iiiumi
 mating device for vehicles.
 John J. Shea, Hartford, separating
 device for rubber mills.
 Evan J. Shfpman,, New Haven, pad
 lock.
 Fred Smith. Stamford, decarbonizine
 and priming device. Elmer B.. Stone, New Britain, cleo
 tropiatink apparatus.
 Frank J. Sprague, sharon, electric
 detector circuit
 Adolpi Rosner, Bridgeport, wind James. D. Roth, Waterbury, curtain fastener. John F. Caranaugh. Meriden, dis f-ibntor arm.
 John F.-Cavanaugh, Meriden. switch
 Thomas J. Conk1in, Meriden, coffee
 mill ,.--.-- -.s-..-.s....--.
 George B. Thomas. Bridgeport, at tachment plug.
 Miss Fuller Accompanied. Through an error, the accompanies for the Norwich Music association wa given as Miss Louise Howe instead of Miss Louise Fuller
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
THRIFT STAMP CONTESTS
 FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Parents to Be Encouraged to Make
 Initial Purchase For Children.

School children in every city, town and village in Connecticut are learn ing about America's war savings movement through their numerous purchases of thrift stamps and war savings certificates. Thousands of pupils have already been made to un derstand that the purchase of thrift stamp will make it possible for them to have an active participation in the successful prosecution of the war. Howell Cheney, director for Connecti- cut, expects that the children will re- spond at once to the patriotic appeals soon to ba made by their teachers and others. An effort is now under way whereby the parents will be instruct ed in the details of the thrift move ment so that they. too, can assist, not only by telling the young people the details, but also by means of their own purchase of thrift stamps and of war savings certificates.
 It is probable that contests, will soon S2 started in the schools throug ghout the state between the pupils of the different grades. By means of this method Mir. Cheney hopes to greatly stimulate the sale of stamps. Need the part of the children will also be taught. Teachers have been inform ed that the war savings movement in wolves practical demonstration of the ideas of thrift and saving which they have been trying 70 impress up-
 
 been found that the pupils of the for eign classes of the larger cities are just as anxious to secure the stamps as those of American parentage.
 Mir Cheney says fhat parents will be encouraged to uc~le- the initial 25 cents outlay necessary for the pur- chase of the first stamp and it's ac- companying thrift card. The chil- dren Eili then be given every possible opportunity to add to the number of stamps which they may chtain Many of the boys are planning to do extra work in order to obtain the funds nec- essary to tuy thrift stamps. Others will give up; candy and ether luxuries to which they have been accustomed l The girls as well as the boys will have plenty of opportunity to perform small tasks so that they may fill their thrift l cards with the sixteen stamps which are necessary fpr the purchase of 3 war savings certificate, secure the 5; was savings certificate, and then start new thrift cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19

Mrs. Eba Huntington of Norwich has been visiting her son, Eba Huntington, of Central Village.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry J. Bailey and daughter of Colchester recently made few days visit in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. H. P. Benjamin of this city are visiting MT. and Mrs. Frank Wellington in Baker. Ore, before, con- tinuing their trip further west.
 Kelsie NJ Fillmore, son of Mr and Mrs. James H. Fillmore of g Spring street, left Wednesday for Newport R. l.. where he has enlisted as an electrician
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob vetter of Platt avenue are displaying a service flag with two stars their two sons, A. liar " Yetter and Albert sM. Vetter, having enlisted in the naval reserves.
 Mrs. Henry E. Robbins of Fort Point left Tuesday for Orange City, Fla, where she win spend the winter with Mf. and Mrs. John Baton of Wauregan and Mir. and Mrs. Mathew son, also of Wauregan.
 George KapIan of this city has suc- eessfuHy comp1eted an elementary course practipe&ies and obtained a di- piorzaa from the Chicago School of Practipodies. His rating in the final examination was-s5 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
ITCHING IRRITATION
 EASILY CURED

When you suffer with any skin trou- bic, even though the itching seems un- bearable, do not think that it is neces- sary to use some disgusting, greasy ointment Try Hokara, a pure and simple cream, that is guaranteed to contain no grease or acids and which is so cleanly that it does not soil the linen.
 Its power to instantly relieve any irritation of the skin and make it soft, white and beautiful is almost miraculous
 Not only do minor skin troubles like pimples. blackheads, acne, bar ber's itch, etc, quickly disappear, but the worst ulcers or cases of salt rheum or eczema are cleansed and healed by this wonderful skin food.
 In order that any one may try Hol<ara at small expense, Lee & Os- good Go. are selling a liberal sized jar at 35c, and in addition guarantee to refund the money if the treatment does not do all that is claimed for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY | INFO WAR PREPARATIONS
Will Include Clothing, Cantonment
 Building, Food and Transportation.


 Washington, Dec. 1s.-The congress sionai inquiry into: army war prepara- tions broadened today with the senate military committees decision to hear private manufacturers of ordnance and ammunition tomorrow and to deive into the clothing, cantonment building. food and transportation sys- tems Friday by Examining Major General Sharpe, quartermaster gen. eral.
 From Representative Mccormick. of Illinois. who recently visited the Eu- ropean battle front, the committee heard statements in executive session today tending to contradict testimony of Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance, regarding adequacy of Gen eral Pershing's equipment, especially heavy artillery. MT. Mccormick said neither the British nor the French had enough artillery and that they were supplying Pershing only because the Americans were still worse off
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
MEXICAN ENVOY LEAVES
 WITHOUT FAREWELLS
Said to Have Been Offended Becauss Lansing Did Not Tate Initiative.

Washington, Dec. 18-Luis Cabre- ra, special envoy of the Mexican gov ernment sent here tos seek modified tion Of restriction upon American ex- ports to Mexico has departed for Buenos Aires without troubling him self with the fornalty of goodbyes to the state department He goes to attend the so-called neutrality confer enca in the Argentine capital
 Mir. Cabrera sailed fast Saturday but it did not become generally known until oday, when Amba ssador Fletch- CT arrived from Mexico City to partici-
 pate in the conferences which the
 Mexican envoy came here to hold. The failure of Secretary Lansing to take the initiative in begipnin" the negotiations is understood to have of tended Cabrera, who is said to have resented he idea of having to deal di- rectly with the War Trade Board which controls tho export situation. Cabrera's trip to Buenos Aires, at tracts peculiar interest just at this tirne when German propa gandists are doing their utmost to hold Argentine in line as a neutral and to spread an tagonism against the United States 1 in Latin America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19

The local transportation and fuel
 situations were thoroughly discussed
 at a meeting of the manufacturers
 and business man of Norwich held in
 the Chamber of Commerce rooms on
 Tuesday evening under the auspices
 of the Manufacturers Bureau. Many of the manufacturers explained their
 situation in regard to fuel and the
 means of getting it delivered. The
 policy Of keeping the Thames river
 channel open during the winter
 months was discussed and a commit
 tee is to be appointed to investigate conditions and to find a means of keeping it open.
 The meeting was called to order by c. W. Perkins, president of the Man of the last meeting were read. Mir. Perkins then called on Frederick V. R. knouse. agent of the Norwich and New York Propeller Co.,, to express river channel open for navigation. Mir. knouse's Views. Mfr. Knouse stated that the pros poets of keeping the channel open were good if only moderate weather prevailed. The steamer Chelsea by running every other day would keep the river open if severe oeld weather became so that the river could not be broken the Chelsea freight for Norwich was brought from New Lon con by auto truck as was done on Tuesday. He, when asked. said that ke thought it would cost about &28 or $25 per hour to hire a tug to break the ice.
 Mayor Brown was called upon for an opinion but stated that he had no solution of the matter and that he thought it a matter that concerned the people of the town and that if anything could be done we should do l it.
 c. James Isbister, agent for the N. T., N. H. & H. R. R., stated that if the river was open as far as Allyn's Point his company could take care of l all the coal that was needed and could be brought to Norwich. He said that the trouble was in getting the coal He said that he thought it would cost about $500 or $i30 per day to keep the channel open. Stephen J. Kehoe and R. w. Per I kins told the meeting of boats which they thought might be hired to keep the river open. Willis Austin. treasurer Of the Ed ward Chappell Co, said that if coal to get it to Norwich. He told of the difficulty in getting a barge up the river even if tffe Chelsea did naalxez 9 path
 Overland Transportation. First Selectman C.. K. Bailey told
 of the work done by committee rep | resenting the government that was getting line on the automobiles. that might be used for transportation and said that if coal could be unloaded at New London it might be possible to cart it overland to Norwich Others spoke on the plan of keeping 2 the channel open and said that with the running of the Chelsea freight of general merchan ndise could be brought to the city.
 R.. W. Perkins then made a motion that a committee be appointed to in- vestigate the conditions surrounding the matter of keeping the channel open. The motion was carried and the chairman stated that he wou' d appoint the committee at later date. The local fuel sitHa ton was IA T taken up and many of the manufac- turers and representatives of conpa- nies using large amounts of coal were called upon to give their views on this serious situation that faces Norwich. Shore Line Nearly Out. R " Perkins stated that the Shore
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
CONGRESS BUSY ON
 THE RAILROAD SITUATION
Senate to investigate Recommends tions for Government Operation.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Congress got busy on the railroad situation today despite the fact that administration spokesmen gavce indications that President Wilson will present his plans after the holiday recess
 Although 1t voted down Senator Bo- rah's- proposal to forego the holiday and work on the problem. the senate quickly adopted a resolution by Sen ator Cummins providing an investiga- tion of the Interstate Commerce Com missions recent recommendations for government operation unless congress wishes to assist the roads by permit ting their practical unif1cation and giving financial assistance
 Senator Newlands, the administra- ton spokesman on railroad affairs, did not object and the investigation will .get under way before congress reassembled on January B.
 At the same time Senator Sterling of South Dakota Introduced a reso- Iution for appointment by the. presi- dent of a general freight traffic di- rector to coordinate transportation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
A RED CROSS CHRISTMAS. Sum of S4e7 Reeeived Monday as Re
 sui* of Fifst Days EHor&s

The American people know the Red Cross, they believe in it, and they welcome the opportunity presented by the Christmas membership campaign of eniisting in this great army Of mercy. .t'
 The reports of. the opening day of this nation wide campaign show the readiness of our people in every part of the country to respond to the call.
 Norwich will not fall behind in this great patriotic movement
 On Monday the very efficient com nnittee in charge of the enrolment booths. Robert MeNeeley, chairman, distributed the booths. 50 in number, in their location in every quarter of flae city By the middle ef the afternoon many Of the booths were in place, n1embeS- of the Norwich chapter were in att tendaace, and the work of enro1lment was begun. Before nightfaH hundreds of signatures were received. The sum of s4s7 was received, nearly all from membership fees.
 On Tuesday the campaign was in full operation and the committee in charge of this work was encouraged Gtives in the various booths of the en- thusiastic response from men and women of every class in the communi- t. Those who are of foreign birth do not fail behind the native born in loyal devotion to the Red Cross. The committee in charge of the cam paien in New York city are publishing an honor roll on which are inscribed the names of business houses and manufacturing establishments all of whose ssnpaoyes have enlisted! ~ Let US have an honor roll in Nor wieh! The committee will be glad to give a place of honor to any society or business house all of whose mem = bers have identified themselves with this great cause.
 We appeal to every patriotic man and woman in Norwich to enlist today inv the Red Cross army.
 JOSEPH H. SETDEN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19

Rev. C. H Ricketts, chairman of the
 local Red Cross drive committee has
 received the following telegram from
 the Bankers Trust Co.,:
 Bridgeport, Conn,
 Dec. 1S 1917.
 Rev. Charles H. Ricketts. Chairman of
 Red Cross Membership Camps, Nor
 wich, Conn.
 It gives us great pleasure to state
 that there has been deposited with us
 securities of par value of $!O5'o0o' and producing a present actual income in excess Of $7.oo0. The income from these securities (when received) is to be use1 by us in so far as may be necessary to provide a fund out of which to pay $500 per month during the continuance of the present war to that chapter of the American Red Cross in the state Of Connecticut, which in the judgment of a committee of three representative citizens of that state to be appointed by Charles A. Sabin, president of the Guaranty Trust Co. of New York and chairman Of the Christmas membership cam paign committee of the Atlantic di- vision shall make the best showing during the present Christmas mem bersilip drive in the event of any un- l forseen deficiency in the income de- rived from those securities the own CT thereof pledged himself to pay in | to us such amounts as may be neces- | sary to make up the required monthly payments and as a further safeguard l authorizes us to use such of the pro- | ceeds of the principal of the securities 1 deposited as might be necessary for | this purpose. We are advised that | the competitive prize herein referred 1 to will be awarded bv the committee | as soon as possible after the close of | the campaign
 1 Bankers Trust Co.,,
 1 By H. F. Wilson, Jr.. Vice President. | Rev. Mr. Ricketts states that this | telegram means that it is possible for ] the local chapter of the Red Cross to ! realize $6090 a year as long as the war l lasts, pro fi6ed we win the prize. The 1 prize consists in making the best show | ing, not the greatest nt-nnber of mem | bers in the aggregate, but the 1arg l est percentage of increase in member | ship and personal gifts.
 l In view of this remarkable offer l ask for the enrolment of Norwich. 1 Let everybody get busy: See to it that you yourself enroll at the nearest | booth, Let all ministers encourage 1 their people to join this mighty army. Let all tfraternal and benevolent or ganization5 lift high the banner of the
 Red Cross. As I believe in prac- ticing what I preach, during this week the six members of my family will be enrolled in this membership. Will | every other father within the limits of this chapter do the same?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
IMPORTATION OF CHINESE
 LABORERS DURING WAR
Recommended by California State
 Committee on Farm Labor.

Sacramento, Calif.. Dec. 1s.-Impor- tation Of Chinese laborers during the Vi ar was recommended in the. report of the California state committee on report declares that Chinese are best fitted for farm labor and that ''in the present crisis the importation of la bor of Oriental or other nationalities" is demanded.
 The committee also pointed out that it's recent survey had disclosed that "rhe efficiency of farm labor is great ly reduced by tre existence of saloons, and the great numbers of able bodied men would be released to useful pro- ductive industry if the saloons were oboiished For these two reasons, and wholly aside from the moral issues in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
WEDDING.
GuiIe-Fiteh.

Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Lewis H. Guile of New London and Miss Edith Myrtle Fitch of Preston City were married at the parsonage of the Preston City Baptist church by the pastor, Rev F. W. Tholen. ,ssae at- tendants were MT. and Mrs. Frank w. Fitch Of 24 Hedge avenue. Norwich, MT. FHtch being the brides brother.
 Only, members of the family were present at the ceremony and at the wedding supper served at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Frank F. Fitch. The bride wore a travelling suit of blue, with hat to match.
 Mir. and Mrs Guile left on the 7.1o train for a trip to Providence, Boston and, Worcester
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
JOHNSON WILL HEARING CONTINUES ON TUESDAY
Witnesses Tell of Psesiaeities. ef pr.
 William JoiInsen.

. The trial of the pr. Johnson will case was continued at the opening of the superior court at 10 o'clock Tues- day morning. Clarence H. Fease told of the doctor driving Hp to his place and asking the way heme- Jaaeg B. Ltathrop, Elijah A. Abel and William o. Gardner told of the PecuIiarfties of the doctor and the Last named told of talking with him when he acted aa if he had been taking dope. Charles Stanton, former resident of Bozrah. now of Mystic. told about the qneer actions of Dr. Johnson as health of- ficer and also told of calling ct the Johnson home and finding the doctor eating his dinner from the top of the After the recess fer lanch,s Michael Lynch, William c. Thomas, .Jchn AL len and A. L. Avery told of the queer manner. in which the doctor had acted at time. c. K. Butts took the stand and told of the power Of attorney of e. ". Comstock being deposited in his bank. He had two receipts for s400 each from the late Dr. Johnson Mir. Butts was on the stand when the court adjourned.