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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
NoANK STRIKE LOOKS
 LIKE A FIZZLE,
Only 1a0 Men Are Concerned in the
 Sl1ipyard WaIkout.

Wednesday another quiet day dawn ed on the village of Noank and wit messed what might be called the breaking of the Backbone of the strike at the Palmer shipyard.
 Everything was running in the usual manner Wednesday morning and Supt. Frank Meader does not consider the matter worth calling a strike.
 By actual count it is said there were only 1S0 men concerned in it, having sufficient strength of purpose to re- time. Many of the men went back to work, and as there had been 50 iron workers sent for to fill any vacancy which might exist, it is expected by the officials of the plant that things will run smoothly from now on.
 The strikers tell it differently. They say there were 100 men at their meet ing Tuesday evening and by no means not all boys, as has been claimed. They say there will be a general tie-up at the plant and, as one man expresses 1t, trouble was piling up rapidly for the concern.
 ; Deputy Sheriff James E. F. Brown was on hand Wednesday morning to meet the incoming cars of the Groton and Stonington line, but there was no that the strike will end did the last one, which was under the same man agement, and that no one will remen- Der that there was one by next week.
 About 20 men arrived Wednesday forenoon for work in the Palmer ship yard. not knowing there was a strike. Several turned out to be union men and all refused to turn to. They all attended the meeting of the strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

tion to the proposed act. It reads as follows:
 Petition to the general assembly Of
 the state of Connecticut opposing
 a proposed act prohibiting the use
 of otter travis, or beam traWlE,
 in the waters of Fishers Island
 and Long Island Sound:
 We. the undersigned, respectfully petition the general assembly of the state of Connecticut not to pass or approve any Legislation 6orbidding the use of otter travis or beam travis within the wateTs of Long Island or Fishers Island Sound in the state of Connecticut,
 Said travis have been in use In tho waters of Connecticut for six years or whereabouts and the season of 1916 showed more fish of the kind taken by these travis than were ever known before so that said travis are not di- pninishing the number of said fish.
 Said travis are used in the waters of New York, Rhode Island and Mas sachusetts and to prohibit their use in Connecticut would be an unjust dis crinaination against the fishermen oe this state. Said travis can be used only upon a very small portion of the bottom of tide water. possibly one eighth of the total area.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
bowl BE BALD
Here'a a Coed Way to Stop Losa rf
 Hair and Start New Hair Growth.

Here'a a Good Way to Stop Losa rf
 Hair and Start New Hair Growth.
 If the hair root ia absolutely dead, permanent, badness will be your lot and you might as well cheer up aa to Demoan your fate
 If your hair is falling or thinning out, don't walt another day but so 70 Lee & OaWood Go. and getSa bottle Qf Parisian Sage. the truly efficient hair grower.
 Don't say, HIt's the same old story; I've heard it before" but try a bottle at their risk. They guarantee Pari- sian Sage to grow hair, to stop falling hair, to cure dandruff and stop scalp itch, or money back.
 Parisian Sage contains just the elq- ments needed to properly inviGOrata and nourfsh the hair roots. It's o prime favorite with discriminatiug ladies because it makes the hair soft. bright, and appear twice aS abundant. It ia antiseptic. killing the odora thae are bound to arise from excretions cG the scalp and, as everyone knows, sage is excellent for the hair and scalp.
 Parisian Sage is inexpensive and easily obtainahle Rt drug end toilet counters everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
NEGRO KNIFE MAN
 CENT Tn EAIl
Three Months Sentence Meted Out tt
 Cleveland Poe.

fine of s10 and costs and a three
 months jail sentence was meted out to Cleveland Poe, the negro who on the night of Jan. 24 was accused of stabbing Thomas McSwane. another negro, in the saloon of Stephen Law
 Attorney John J. Lawless represent ed Poe and waived the reading of the complaint and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of breach of the peace, which had been substituted for the charge of assault with intent to kill, originally placed against Poe.
 Acting Prosecuting Attorney Clay ton B. Smith told the court that thorough investigation of the case had any intent, such as was first charged.
 It was brought out in the course of the hearing that Poe had entered the saloon and while drinking several ne- groes took possession of a bundle which he carried and concealed it from him as 8 joke. Repeated demands on his part for it's return resulted in the McSwane in the back of the head.
 Immediately afterward Poe disap- peared from the barroom and McSwane was assisted to the office of Dr. Jo- seph M. Clancy in Main street. Mean while Patrolman O'Donnell learned of the affray and was detailed to arrest Poe. In company with Patrolman Ma gle he went to Midway where they found Poe asleep in a bunk.
 It was brought out during the court hearing that Poe. who at first said he was set upon by gang after he had entered the saloon and robbed of $4 in money, denied the allegation when interviewed by the acting pros ecuting attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
SOLDIERS OF FRANCE
 ARRESTED IN UNIFORM
Police Thought They Were Violating
 Neutrality Lave of Country.

Four soldiers. who declared they were en route from the Somme front in France to their homes in St. Pierre, South Newfoundland, all of whom were detained by the New London po- lice after they went ashore from the New York boat in New London early Wednesday, morning. pending an in- cases.
 Sergt. Benjamin Beebe and Patrol man Walter Rehp escorted the soa- diersN to police headquarters Tn fne neutrality laws of this country.
 Later the police authorities com. municated with the officials at Fort Trumbull and at the submarine base to ascertain whether or not the SOL diers were violators of the law. These officials are said to have expressed the opinion that the men had been passed on by the proper authorities in New York and that it would be wise to let them proceed. Acting on this advice left town the 3.30 train bound for Boston from whence they will contin- ue to Halifax and St. Pierre.
 The four men furnished the names of Sergt. Charles Ponce, Privates AF- due, Gilbert and Briand of the Thir- ty-Third Co.,, Colonial infantry. Ser geant Gilbert, the only one of the quartet, who conversed In English, LOlO IIie pOllCoaIHcy Hdo OCCh 25-day fourlough that they might visit their families. The fuFlough aI- lows them 25 days from the time they arrived in New York.
 They arrived in New York Tuesday morning aboard the steamer Rocham- beau and had expected to connect with a steamer that would carry them to the island of St. Pierre. but leaFned upon their arrival that the boat had departed one week previous.
 Upon the advice of the Frnch consul at New York, they took pas sage aboard the steamer Chester w, Chapin for New London and planned to continue to Boston by train.
 They have seen 28 months service in the trenches on the Somme and Ar gonne sectors. Private Gilbert was the only member of the party who has been wounded during that period. Part of a bursting shell penetrated his right leg which now causes him to limp.
 During their temporary detention in New London the men were greatly disturbed by fear they would not be permitted to proceed to their homes but gloom turned to joy when they were informed that they would be al- lowed to continue on their journey on the 3.30 train.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
WORkMEN MAKE DEMAND
 FOR WAGE INCREASE
Masons in New London Want $5,5o
 For Eight Hours Work.

Paper hangers, painters, masons and carpenters of New London have all made demands for increases of wages. The unions of these various crafts the increase and all have placed re- quests before the master craftsmen. The increase in the cost of living and the fnadquacy of the present wage scale are given as the reasons for the demands.
 The painters and paper hangers are now receiving a minimum wage of S3 day for eight rous at the rate of 37 1-2 cents an hour. Their demand is for 45 cents an hour for painters and 48 cents an hour for paper hang CTS A hours to constitute a week. They further ask that time and half the hours of and 10 p. m, and double time from 10 p. m. to 2 a. m. and holidays. Men acting as foremen of any job shall be paid 25 cents a day additional and that the contractors shall pay all transportation charges to and from jobs.
 The painters and paper hangers ask for an answer on or before March 31 and the New London union declares that should there be a desire on the part of the contractors to meet a com mittee to discuss the matter, they will cheertully appoint a committee for a conference.
 The carpenters who are now receiv- for 60 cents an hour to become ef- fective April l. The demand for an increase was voted at a meeting of the carpenters union a day or two ago and the referendum vote showed that 90 per cent of the members were in favor of asking for the in crease. In accordance with an agree ment between the carpenters and con- tractors reached last May contractors are to be given 90 days notice of the demand. It is understood that the carpenters are willing to complete any contract which a builder may have taken under the present scale of wages.
 The demand of the masons is for an increase of $1 a day. They are now getting S4.50 a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
FISHERMEN ARE WORKING AGAINST RESTRICTIVE LAWS.
Otter Trawiing Legislation Discussed
 at Special Meeting.

A special meeting of the Fishermen's Protective association was held Tues day evening in Noank in the rooms in the town hall Owing to matters of great interest to fishermen throughout the state, there was an unusually large attendance, special committees from South Glastonbury, Lyme Saybrook Mantle. New London. Mystic and Stonington attending. The meeting was called to order by the president, stephen J. Austin, at 7.sO, J. $. La tham acting as secretary.
 The meeting was called to discuss the proposed bill to prohibit otter trawling in Connecticut waters. A let containing a copy of the measure also showed up new lobster bill intro duced by Senator Whitney making a close season for female Holsters (not practically prohibits all fishing for Holsters.
 The otter trawling question was first taken up and it was unanimously voted to oppose the bill
 Capt. A. F. Taylor of South Glaston- bury, fresh water fisherman Cap tains c. D. Clark, M. R. Darrow and E. Watrous, trap fishermen of Niantic, made vigorous speeches in favor of op- ential aid.
 A special committee composed of Asa Clarke, chairman, Erastus Wilbur. Frank Thompson, George Wilcox and Robert Holiday was appointed to act in opposition to the bill.
 It was also voted to oppose the lob ster bill and to appoint a special com mittee to act in that manner. This was made up of John Daboll, chair man, Sidney Wilcox. James P Brown, William Holiday and Fred Budding ton.
 Arrangements were also made to Cooperate with Connecticut river shad fishermen in opposition to several pro- posed bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
FUN ERALS.
David L. Patton.

Relatives and friends. attended the funeral of David L. Pattton which was held from the funeral parlors of Cum nings and Ring, Wednesday morning f1ciated at services held in St. Patrich's s church. At the close of the mass Mrs. F. L. Farrell rendered two hymns. The bearers were Dr. John M. King. Chas. Frank H. Clendenin. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery.
 Michael Kiirow.
 The funeral of Michael Ki1row was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. McVeigh of Valley street, Wednesday morning. Rev. William H. Kennedy officiated at ser vices held at St. Mary's church. Face to Face and Nearer, My God to Thee were rendered at the close of the mass by Mrs. Timothy Donovan. Miss Lena c. Boudreau presided at the or gan. The bearers were M. V. Murphy. James Duggan. Joseph P. Monaher and Andrew Denef of the Catholic Benev- olent Legion and Nicholas Walsh and Jeremiah Donovan. Burial took place Cummings and Ring were in charge of the funrea1 arrangements.
 Mrs. William j. Hunter.
 The funeral of Mrs. William J. Hun ter was held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon from her late home in Mo negan with many relatives and friends in attendance. Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, off1ciated and the bearers were Fred Marion, Emery Locke, Henry Dolbeare. and Edwin Tobey. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial took place in Maplewood cemetery, where a committal service was con ducted by Rev. MT. Brown. Under takers Church and Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Mary O'Mara.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary O'Mara was held Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church, Groton, requiem high mass being celebrated by Rev. Will liam A. Fitzgerald. The bearers were Charles Holton, Daniel Deviney, Mi chael O'Neill, Dennis Murphy and Patrick Murphy. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, the ferryboat having to make two trips to carry the funeral party across the river, burial being in St. Mary's ceme- tery New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
NEW LoNDoN's GRAND
 LIST SHOWS GAIN
Is Three Millions Greater This Year
 Than Last.

New London's new grand list of tax able property shows an increase of $3, ,093, ,1S7 over that of one year ago. The report was filed Wednesday after noon- The total valuation Of New London property for taxable purposes in the new list is placed at s25, SIS. The previous grand list showed a to- tai valuation of $22, ,411,12
 Evidently a considerable number of taxpayers failed to hand in their lists this year for the 10 per cent. penalty has been increased from s129.36 to $210, ,26s.
 The valuation of land has been in- creased from $1 ,510 to $1,965, ,765 and of houses from 11,047, 1925 to $11,- 525, ,821.
 Store valuations have been in creased from $4.346. .090 to s5, 196, ,S55.
 The increasing popularity of motor vehicles is shown by the fact that au- tomobiles are taxed at $437. 100, while last year they WI Iistd at $2SS, 1875.
 There has been falling off in the number of carriages and wagons own ed, the assessment under that head this year being s45,235 against a56, TO. The valuation of horses and mules has fallen to SAT, 1855 from $49,709.
 In the valuation of vessels and com merce there has been an increase from $1,787,248 to $2,469,059.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
B NATURAL CLUB.
Miss Marguerite WuIf Was Hostess at
 This Weeks Meeting.

The B Natural club was entertained by it's president. Miss Marguerite Wulf, Tuesday afternoon at her home on Laurel Hill avenue. Miss Wulf pre- sided at the business meeting which preceded the we'll rendered program. The accompanies for the several num- bers were Miss F1orine Scofield and Miss Olive Riley. The program, each number of which received an enthusi- astic recognition, was as follows: Vocal solo, With a Painted Ribbon, Beetho- ven, Just in the Hush Before the Dawn, Branscombe. Mrs. William F. Bailey; vocal solo, Alteration, Dedica- ton, Mrs. Leonard Prentice; violin solo, Ave Maria. Bach -Gounod, Melo- dy, Ole BulL Miss Elizabeth Lane; vocal solo, Who Knows, Bull, Loves Way, Brown, Mrs. Albert J. Bailey; piano solo, transcription from Parsifai, Mrs. Charles D. Geer. Greatly enjoyed was the closing number, reading upon musical current events. Dainty re- treatments served by the hostess closed a most interesting meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
TRAWLERS WILL SEND
 PETITION TO LEGISLATURE
Fishermen Are Up in Arms Over Pro-
 posed Legislation.

The men of Connecticut who earn their livelihood by fishing are up in arms over legislation which the state fish and game commission is endeav- bring to put through at this session of the general assembly. They con tend that the arguments advanced in support of the proposed measures are not based on fact and that not only will a rank injustice be done the fish ermen but that hardship will be in f1icted upon the people of the state generally, who under the present stat utes are enabled to purchase sea food at a price which would not be possi- ble if the new regulations were to be put in force.
 A largely signed petition will be presented to the assembly in opposi-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
James P. O'DonneIl Doing Service in
 British Ambulance Corps.


 James P. O'Donnell of New London, formerly switchman at the Midway yards of the New Haven road. who disappeared mysteriously from New London about year ago, has been heard fSom in England O'DonneH is enlisted in the ambulance corps of the British army and is at present in En- gland recovering from shell shocks or concussionS from bursting shells on the battle front in France.
 This information is contained in a letter to H. E. Levitt, secretary of Thames River lodge. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with which O'Don- nell was affiliated. The letter came as a surprise to MT. Levitt as ODonnen had been completely lost sight of dur ing the past year and nothing had been heard or seen of him since his disappearance.
 The information contained in the letter is meagre as it had been cen sored and merely stated that he was in England recovering from injuries. O'Donnell has been in the ambulance corps several months and has been in France where his nerves were so se- verely shocked that he was compelled to take leave of absence. He is now almost fully recovered and expects to return to the front for active service in a few days.
 O'Donnell has a wife and family living in the Johnston block in Main street and while he has not written directly to Mrs. O'Donnell he inauires after his wife and family. Mir Levitt gave Mrs. ODonneI the letter from her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
PRICE ADVANCED ON
 ENVELOPES AND WRAPPERS
Postmaster Murphy Notified Wednes-
 day Afternoon of Increase

Postmaster Murphy received late Wednesday afternoon an order ad- vancing the price on all envelopes and wrappers, the advance ranges from B cents on the number size to 66 cents on the number g, following is the new prices on the special request en- velopes, per thousand: Number 2, s21.44; Number 8, s2152: Number 4. s21.60; Number $21.6O;. No. ', $22.32; Number 8. s22.56; Number g. s22.s2; Number 10, $2LSS; Number II, s2164: Number 13. S21.74: Number IA, $21.70.
 The prices on the imprinted is ad- vanced in about the same ratio as for the special request printed. The department also state that they are preparing improvements in stamped envelopes, of which notice will soon be given.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
MYSTIC CASE IS
 STILL ON TRIAL
Many Witnesses Testify in Action at
 Wednesdays Session of Court.

The trial of the case of Jennie Wolfe of Mystic against Johnson, ct al., is nearing completion in the superior court. When court came in on We'd nesday morning the plaintiff complet- ed her testimony and was followed by Addie B. Brown, Anna Lathrop and Celia E. Whiting and Loren F. Da- boil. Edward B. Bucklyn, testifying for the defense, explained a plan he had made of the premises and others who testified were Charles H. Latham, Louis M. Allyn, W. Henry Gray, Geo. J. Heydecker, Albert w. Butler, Wal ter D. Sheehan, Rhodes Burrows, Charles E. Congdon. Isaac l.. Mathew son, Eugene B. Seamons, Manly Gracy, Pleasant B. Braxton and George D. Johnson and Percy H. Morgan. the latter two being the defendants.
 After the defense rested the plain tiff was called in rebuttal and was on the stand when court went out for the day to come in at 10 o'clock this morning. Several photographs were introduced as exhibits in the case.
 The trouble arose over a dispute about a right of way. The plaintiff seeks $2, 900 damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST
 AT SLATER HALL,
Large Audience Present at Annual
 Event Wednesday Evening.


 The Newton Perkins prize speaking contest, an annual event at the Nor wich Free Academy, took place We'd nesday evening at Slater hall before a very large audience The program follows: Marche aux F1ambeaux, Clark Le Secret, Gautier Spanish Dance, Moszko1sky The Academy Orchestra In Defense of John Cook, Voorhees,
 Abraham Levin, IT. The Future American, Anonymous
 Francesca CoveIlo, '19. The Soul of the Violin.
 Margaret Merrill
 Benjamin Gitlman, 1T. On Capital Punishment, Victor Hugo Harold Thompson Slattery, TT. The Pentecost of Calamity,
 Arthur Brewer Norton. '1s.. Discipline, Anonymous Clinton Story Jones, '1s An Appeal for Dreyfus, Emile Zola Charles William Solomon. P18. A Defense of Massachusetts,
 A. Burlingame Samuel Archie Holdridge, TT. The decision of the judges will be announced today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
 MISS GRACE BUSCH
Friends Gather Unexpeetdiy at Her
 Home on Main Street.

A number of friends of Miss Grace Busch pleasantly surprised her at her home, No. 365 Main street Tuesday evening. Miss Busch was taken with complete surprise but proved an en- tertaining hostess.
 The evening was spent in games and music, including selections on the victrola. s Delightful refreshments were served. Those present were Misses Edna Bronson, Josephine Keiss, Katherine Houlihan, Helen Mcintyre. Rose McNamara, Loretta Blair, Sadie Earl, Marion Thorpe, Catherine Law renee, Annie Day. Annie Lynch and John Gray, Louis Cooke. Walter Tay- Tor, Joh Casey, William Sharvin. Ed mund Kaphan, Howard Thorpe, Frank Lawrence, J. Whittiesey. Edward Nor ris and Charles Langlais.
 The merry gathering broke up at a late hour after spending . most en- toyable evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
MANY PERSONAL TAX DELINQUENTS
Total of 107 Names Appear Police Botter for Month of January-Arrests for Month Numbered 234HOne Bell Alarm and Nine Telephone Calls for Fire Depart ment.

A total of 1o7 personal tax delin- quents were brought before the city court during the month of January to give their reasons for not complying with the law These 107 delinquents were nearly one-half of the total num- Der of arrests made by the police for the month. The total number of ar rests for January was 234. The arrests were divided as follows:
 Personal tax delinquents 187, intoxi- cation 39, breach of the peace A, theft g., violating the liquor law IS, non- support 3, being incorrigibIe 3, false pretenses 1, keeping lodging house without license 1, keeping . dfsor- derly house 1. runaway girl 1. allow ing minor to loiter in pool room l, keeping gambling house 1, frequenting