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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
SUSPICIOUS FACTS REPORTED
PatroIman Recalls Conditions Bearing
 on Burglary of Seder Store.

When asked Tuesday afternoon to verify a story that Night Patrolman Regis Bouth1lette had reported to him having noticed a suspicious circum- stance at Seders store a week ago Saturday night, Captain Joseph Ryan said OfhcerS Bouthilette had later re- ported to him that a week ago Sat urday night whlIe passing Seder's store he (Bouthilette) happened to mo- tice the position of one of the figures in the store. Some time later, after midnight, he again looked in the win dow, according to his report to the captain, and noted that the position ot the figure had changed.
 The captain said that Officer Bou- thilette had reported that thlS fact had aroused his suspicious and that he had gone to the rear Of the building in which the Seder store is located, but found nothing unusual there, the place being dark and quiet. No further in VeStIgation was made at the time. The next morning discovery was made that the store had been robbed during the night.
 It now appears certain that the breaks regularly being made here may be charged without mistake to the same gang that operated here two or three years ago, some of this gang after wards being rounded up in Worcester county and sentenced to serve time in Massachusetts.
 A notorious member of this gang has been seen lettering about Putnam re- gently.
 Last Saturday night two suspicious looking men were seen by Officer Den ming and he followed the men, who lodged into Richmond street. The officer followed, but the men disap peared as if the ground had swallowed them up. He reported the matter, an- ticipating another break, which later occurred at the Seder store.
 Heard Address by Miss Tebbutt.
 At the rooms of the chamber of commerce Tuesday evening there was a meeting of members of the town school committee and of representa- tives of manufacturing interests here to listen to an address by Miss M. c. Tebbutt, in charge of the health sur Vey relative to the deSirability of making some arrangement for the maintenance of a community nurse in Putnam.
 Following this conference it is be- lieved that some plan will be worked out for financing the plan of having nurse here.
 Parking Space Offered.
 J. F. Carpenter has made the gen erous offer of privilege of using the open lot at the corner of South Main and Bridge, street as parking space for automobiles. This offer has been made to a city official and the at tention of Mayor J. J. McGarry has been directed to 1t. If the offer is ac- cepted, the parking space will be free to those who wish to use it. The lot is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING
 AN OFFICER OF U. S. A.
pr. Won David Had Made Recruiting
 Speeches in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Conn, May 29.-Dr. Von David, reported under arrest rash ington, D. C., for impersonating an officer of the United States army, yis- ited this city recently and made Sew eral speeches in the interests of re- cruiting. He made an address before the Rotary Club at a dinner. He was not permitted to speak in one of the local theaters and protested vigorous ly, threatening to send a full report ment. It was reported here today that the doctor, who was introduced here as Captain Won David, was fl- nancia1ly embarrassed and to relieve that embarrassment sold an Iron Cross" to a local military officer for s2. The cross, he said, had been picked up by him in the trenches in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
OBITUARY.
Edith May Rirharia

The death of Edith May Birbarie oc- cured at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ellas tBirbarte, Tuesday morning af- ter a long illness Miss Birbarie was born in this city in 1900 the daughter of Elias and Jennie Birbarie She was graduated from the Natchaug school in 1914 and was in the sophomore class Of the high school. She was a mem per Of the Congregational church and member of the Girl Pioneers of that church. She leaves, besides her moth CT, four sisters Mrs. Lillian A. Had dad of this city, Mrs. George Barbery Of Branford and Misses Elsie and Nlola Blrbarie. and a brother, Fred erick H., of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
KHAKI ARM BAND
Suggested for Those Who Register PromPty-Would be a Mark of Dis tinction.

A communication received here by the Business Mems association from the offices of the United States Cham Der of Commerce at Washington sug- gests that a badge of honor be adopt ed for those who register next Tues day for military service Such a badge. it is sugs ested, be in the form of an arm band, of khaki cloth and three inches in width. It would be considered a mark of honor and dis tinction.
 It is advised that while khaki col ored cloth be used for making the arm bands, none of the olive drab uniform cloth wanted by~ the government or the khaki colored tent cloth be cut up for such purpose.
 It is felt that if such arm bands are to be made for the men who register in Killingly the work of making the some organization, the Red Cross chapter mem bers or members of sew ing societies. or both.
 Have Joined Red Cross.
 Announcement was made Tuesday of these names added to the Red Cross chapter membership: Leonadis Berris. Neclas BarriS, Alexis Kersaris, John Oates, Nellie Gleason, Mrs. W. w. Nc Ewen, Mrs. George Saunders. Mrs. l.. J. Fournier, Mrs. Joseph Gareau, Mrs. Hattie Bailey, William Yawr, Quincy r. IONo, VATS. AOd smith, Hiram w ar ren, Almond Paine, Dr. Charles Hill Henry Hill, Mrs. John Lewis, Louis Woisard, Miss Elsie Ray, Mrs J. E. Potter, MT. and Mrs. E. R. Belshaw, Miss Ada Bousquet, Miss Evaf Caf- fery Miss Myrtle Chase, Zida Young, son, Charles Mason, Charres Adams, pr. Robert Beacon, Thomas Lewis, Mrs. Byron Carroll, George Moran, John Hart. Mrs. Walter Wood, Mrs T,yIi
 The membership has now passed the 500 mark.
 Children to Dance for Red Cross Ben
 eft.
 Pupils of Miss Corinne Paine's dancing class are to dance in a Chil- dren's Holiday festival on the lawn at the estate of Timothy E. Hopkins for the benefit of the DanieIson chap ter of the American Red Cross. The little story prepared by Miss Frances Danielson. The children are show ing unusual interest in this oppor- tunity to do their bit for the coun- try in this time of war and are can wasting carefully in conducting the sale of tickets that will bring the fund which will go exclusively to Red Cross work.
 Liberty Loan Literature Received.
 In the campaign of the central Lib erty loan committee of Killingly to stir up interest in the monster sub scription for the support of the gov ernments aims in the war, thousands of circulars were distributed in Dan ielson Tuesday. These circulars set forth what the bonds are and what they are for; that they represent the best security in the world and are dividend paying investments. Chair man A. A. Tillinghast of the central committee was planning Tuesday for a meeting of the committees to map out details of work for the various sub committees that are expected to be hard at work next week getting sub- scriptions throughout this town, and it is believed that a great many thousands of dollars will be obtained
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
READY FOR ENROLMENT
SeIectnan John A. Gilbert Has Reg istration Board Organized and Sworn In-Five interpreters Se- cured.

First Selectman John A. Gilbert said Tuesday afternoon that Killingly's or ganization for making the military enrolment June is organized, sworn in and ready for business. MT. Gill; bert also has prepared some large pos ters, which are now distributed throughout the town, calling attention to the law relative to registering, all of these, single and married men, cit
 iZens and aliens who have attained their 21st birthday and have not at tained their 31st birthday. In addi- tion he has had printed 1000 circu- lars giving instructions as to how to answer questions to be asked and showing a specimen form of the cards that are to be filled out. The main drive now is to get in touch with ev- eryone who is liable to register next Tuesday. Those who do not register on or before that day will be subject
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
COLCHESTER
First Registration Card Received From Nebraska-Pythians Gain Ten Menbers-Hebrew Dramatic Clubs Social.

The first registration card received by Town Clerk Condren is from Paul Clifford of Lincoln, Neb. The board is making all preparations for registra- tion day and the registrars to do the work have been appointed. There are about one hundred in the town who are to register.
 George Gilmore, who is working in Westchester is at his home on Nor wich avenue for a few days vacation. F. H. Bartlett of New Haven was Colchester caller Tuesday.
 Mrs. Emma Stebbins, who has been spending the winter with relatives in Williamsburg, Mass, has returned to her home on Linwood avenue.
 Three Ranks Conferred.
 special meeting of Oliver Wood castle hall Tuesday evening. The three ranks were conferred on one candidate and the rank of page was conferred on two. The lodge has been sustling since January 1 ana a gain of 10 members is the result.
 For War Sufferers Benefit.
 There was a small attendance at the entertainment in Grange hall on Monday evening on account of the storm. It was given by the Hebrew Dramatic club and consisted Of vocal After the show dancing was enjoyed The proceeds are for the war suffer CTS.
 Borough Briefs.
 Colchester Grange held a meeting in Grange hall Tuesday evening.
 Frank Sherman is in Norwich this week attending court as juror.
 Louis E5. Baldwin of Middletown was calling on friends here Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
HOW MEMORIAL DAY
 WILL BE OBSERVED
Decoration of Graves in the Morning Flag Raising at St. Mary's' School Following Lunch.

The members of Francis g. Long from the Sons of Veterans and Span ish War Veterans will meet at the town building at o'clock this morning, From the town building the delega- tfons will go to the cemeteries on the outskirts of the city and decorate the soldiers graves. Automobiles will take the veterans to these cemeteries After this work has been accomplished the party will return to the town build ing, where atunch will be served After the lunch the afternoon exercises will be held
 The parade win tQrm on High street. at o'clock From there rhs parade will go to St Maryfs scAool where rag raising exercises will cs hsld- The program for these exercises iS as fol- lows
 Dedication os tns United States flag by Rev c '. Lsmssux, elevation of the flag by A. !. Nar-lnesG president of the ccmrGicres. and r. L. Clark. commands of A. c .ro1sr camp. No :. U. s. w. VI song SN school children Star SpanEis6 Banner. raCSEc ey hand: recitation by scAsoz chxi&-sa. Gall 10 the ColorS. frrHc6scccrs- remarks by Rev. C. ]. Ls-nseux. presenting Mayor D. P Dunn who VII Sslivs- a short dren: drill by Sc NsrN'S cadets, 24 boys under command cS HsnrS Dumas. captain of G6r6s \2pclscns SorS. America, by school children address by Rev. L. O. RererOSs Of Tafrvills: song by school children Flag Of the Free; closing remarks by Capt. Frank P Fenton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
ITALIAN MISSION TO VISIT
 SOUTH AND MIDDLE WEST
Will Leave Washington Next Monday, l
 Going First to Atlanta.

Washington, May 29.-The Prince of Udine and other members of the Italian war mission will leave Wash ington next Monday. June A. on a trip through the south and middle west, going first to Atlanta.
 Following is the itinerary announc- ed today by the state department:
 Leave Washington Monday. June l.; Atlanta June 5; Birmingham June g. New Orleans June 6: Memphis June T. St. Louis June s: Burlington, Iowa June 8; Chicago June g; Pittsburgh June II; Harrisburg June 12; New to Washington. after the visit in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Relief Corps and Daughters of vvt-

Relief Corps and Daughters of vvt- erans.
 Recovers From injury.
 Miss Hattie Gabriel, who severely mill on March 22 is improving and expects to go to her work at the mill Monday, June f.
 Will Move to Keene.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson have purchased farm near Keene. N. H.. and expect to move there soon.
 Social and Personal Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur B0vlan are in Boston to attend the wedding of Mrs. Boy1an's brother, Merrick Stark.
 Mrs. J. Alden Rathbun has as her guests for the week her daughter, Mrs Fanny Saunders, Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Saunders Miss Helen Oswald and Stuart Saunders of westfield, N. J. They made the trip by automobile.
 Stuart Saunders has enlisted in the Naval Reserves.
 s. J. Fletcher of New York who is spending part of the summer at Ce- dar Crest, has enlisted in the engi- neer corps of the army.
 Carl Bradley, who is in the aviation branch of the army at Fort Slocum, where he will continue drilling in the aviation corps.
 Mrs. George c. Lane and son Rob ert are visiting in Norwich. MT and Mrs. Arthur Perry and daughter. Miss Edith Perry, of Brook lyn, N. Y, are at Barnstable cottage, Willow Point, for the summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Collins of New London are spending a few days with their son, Frank Collins and family.
 Miss .Teannette Marshall has return ed to Providence after a visit with Miss Gladys Wilcox in Quiambaug-
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry B. Moves are entertaining MT. and Mrs. George Neidlinger, MT. and Mrs Frank Hall and two children of East Orange, N. ].
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
RECRUITING FIGURES
 ARE DISAPPOINTING
Give Proof That Volunteer System
 Would Not Meet Emergency.

Washington, May 2e.-War depart ment officials are pointing to the daily recruiting figures as proof anew that the volunteer system again has broken down in time of national emergency.
 Yesterdays regular army recruiting brought in 2,237 men, making a total of S7.51S since April 1.
 Despite the fact that the nation is at war and American regulars are under orders for the fighting front in France. less than 200, 900 men have enlisted since April I in the regulars and national guard.
 The most striking fact in connec- tion with the recruiting rate for the regulars, officers say, is that even the announcement that General Pershing would lead a division to France with out delay, failed utterly to stimulate enlistment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
PUTNAM
Liberty Loan Committee Oreanized-- Suspicious Facts Relating to Seder BursIary-Proffer of Parking Space -Postrnaster Gilman Seeks Addi- tienaI Spaee-OPenine Ball Game With Southbridge Team Today.

An organization of Liberty loan committee was announced nere Tues day. As cashier of the F1rsI National bank, the federal reserve bank here, G. harold Gflpatrfc has been chosen as chairman and the personnel of rne committee, representing manufactur- ing, banking, industrial, commercial Daniel j. Byrne, George l.. Fadgett, John G. Johnson, A. D. Lown, kIch- ard German, George 5. Bradley. Silas M. Wheelock, Arthur $. Macdonald, Alexander Gilman, Joseph hapalme, w. E. Richardson, Byron D. Bug1bee, Omer J. Milot, Isaac Champeau, W. J. Bartlett, John A Dady, Mayor j. j.. McGarry, l. B. Kent.
 This committee already has started the work that it has set out to ac- compiish-getting a very liberal list Of subscriptions in this city Tor the gov ernmenuS great war loan.
 Manufacturing concerns and banks already have sIgnified their intention to arrange a method under which per- sons who so desire may have an op- portunity to buy a bond on the install ment plan. It was said Tuesday after noon that some of the manufacturing concerns will take blocks or the bonds and resell them to their employees, they to pay so much week for them until the amount subscribed for is paid.
 It was also announced that pastors of churches will speak of the loan at services next Sunday. Rev. Charles F. Bedard will call a mass meeting of French speaking members Of St. Mary's parish TOT next Sunday even ing and at that time will go over the bond situation with the hundreds who are expected to attend, explaining all about the loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
BILL FOR APPROPRIATIONS
 FOR REGULAR ARMY Was Introduced in Congress Yester- day-It Aggregates $273, ,oo0, ,ooo

Washington, May 2e.-In response to Secretary Bakers appeal to have appropriations of the regular army bill, aggregating s273,00O,0 900. made immediately available, resolutions were introduced today in congress for that purpose.
 Secretary Baker said the treasury balance for army pay is barely suff1- cient to carry the army until the end of May" and that contractors fur nishing clothing and equipage for the new army forces are pressing for pay ment of bills totaIling 18,OOO 900 with further bills immediately in sight
 Default of the government at this juncture spells disaster" said Secre- tary Baker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

to a penalty providing Imprisonment for one year:
 The military registration board for Killingly as sworn in for duty Is as follows:
 Registrars for District No. IF. D. Kenworthy, Ebert L. Darbie, Fred Cunneen, A P. Woodward, Mike Smo- la 0nterpreterl, Louis A. Woisard preter), Louis A. Woisard. James R. Walsh. Harrold F. Glendelning, Thomas c. Jessus, Paul Flora Gnter- preter), Geo. F. Berris Gnterpreter), Frank T. Preston.
 Registrars for District No. 2-Frank l.. Bennett, Elmer c. Wood, William Omsbee, Benjamin s. Cogswell, John F. Holley, Charles A. Downs, Bolick Pike (interpreter).
 Registrars for District No. 3-James E. Smith. James F. Aldrich, Alcott D. Saylee.
 Newsy Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph c. Young are spending the holiday at Oakland beach
 Rev. J. c. Mathieu pastor of the Sacred Heart church at wauregan. was reported Tuesday as being Ill.
 There was heavy pre-holiday traffic on the afternoon and evening trains Tuesday.
 Bone Dry Next Year.
 This is the last Memorial day that saloons In COnnectlcut Will De open. The new law closing them on Me moriaI day becomes effective in 1918.
 Many attended a social dance held at the state armory Tuesday even ing.
 Defeated League Leaders.
 Killingly's baseball team, which has not been showing particularly strong this season. at least has the honor Of having defeated the league leaders, Southbridge High, by score of to 4. Killingly Is tied with the Wind ham High school team for third place in the league race. Bartlett High of Webster Is in second place, Putnam High school in last place.
 Cannot Cross Border.
 Young men of the ages required to register for military service Tuesday next cannot leave the United States for visits in Canada this summer, without special permission of military authoritiAs if was announced Tues dav-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
FUNERAL
Mrs. RosaIie Menard.

At the Sacred Heart church in Wauregan Tuesday morning Rev. Jo- seph E. Mccarthy of Moosup was eel ebrant of a requiem high mass at the funeral services for Mrs. Rosalie Me nard. The service was attended by many relatives and friends. The bearers were Docithe iMenard. Joseph Menard Charles Menard, Saleim Me nard, Xavier Lague and Alexander Lebeau. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery Louis E. Kennedy was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Borough Briefs
BALTIC
tucket and Baltic Mills Close for the Holiday.

Sig Sautelle's circus landed in town Sunday morning at o'clock and the canvassmen pitched their tents on Logan's lot in the eastern section of the town. The afternoon and even- ing performances booked to be given Monday were called off on account of rain A few people from surround ing towns were in town early in the evening to see the animals, but wea- ther conditions would not permit the troupe to carry out their programme. The circus paraphernalia was gotten together and put aboard large trucks and started overland for some other town
 Baltic people have rehlled urns with plants and placed flowers on the graves of loved ones in St. Mary's cemetery.
 The Baltic post office will be open ed today (Memorial Day) from 8 to II: to and to '.
 The continuous rain has discour- aged number of home gardeners in Baltic who are patiently awaiting the appearance of the sun.
 Holiday for Employees.
 The Baltic Mills company and the Shetucket Worsted Mills will close their factories today (MemoriaI Day) and will resume operations Thursday morning
 The members of the Baltic French Dramatic club are rehearsing a dra- ma.
 On Holiday Week Trips.
 Miss Josie Brennan is spending sev- eral days with friends in Stafford Springs.
 John C1abby is spending the holi- day at his home in Providence.
 John Kelley Is in Boston over the holiday.
 F. A. Swanson was a recent guest of friends in North Grosvenorda1e.
 Del Martin was a Hartford visitor Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
MYSTIC
General Observance of the Holiday Organizations to Parade-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson Buy Farm in New Hampshire-GeneraI News.

Memorial Day will be a holiday in the village; the shops and mills will close for the day and the stores will open for only a few hours. The banks will close for the day. The post office will be open from until 10.30 a. m and from 5.30 to 6.30 D. m. The city carriers will make only one delivery and the R. F. D. carriers will not go out.
 Today's Programme.
 In the morning delegations of La tham Camp will visit the outlying cemeteries and place wreaths and flowers on the soldiers graves, at 1. 30 o'clock the line will be formed. at the c. A. R. hall on Pearl street and with Williams Post, G. A. R., A. c. Latham Camp, Sons of Veterans Williams Woman's Relief Corps and Phebe Packer Rathbun tent, Daughters of Veterans, with Company A and Com pany D of Mystic Home Guard, Mys- tic Troop of Boy Scouts in uniform and Tierney Cadets, headed by Ston- ington band, will march to the bridge where flowers will be strewn in mem ory of the sailors; thence to the mon un1ent where exercises will be held Then they will proceed to Elm Grove cemetery for patriotic exercises The graves of the soldiers resting there will be decorated. They will return to the 6. A. R. hall where a lunch will be served by the members of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
TOTAL OF EXPORT TRADE
 FOR YEAR EXCEEDS 5000, ,ooo, 900 For the Year Ending With April, 1916,
 It Was Less Than $4,oo0, ,0oo, 900.

Washington. May 2e.-The country's climbing export trade reached a year ly total of more than S6, 6,00, ,0o0, 900 dur ing the twelve months ending with April, another new record. For the year ending with April, 1916. the total was less than $4,oo0, 0o0, 900 and for the year before that only about $2,- 500,0OO.O00.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
POLISH STATE COUNCIL
 HAS DECIDED TO SUSPEND
As Protest Against Hostile Policies
 of German Authorities.

Geneva, via Paris. May 2a. 800 p m.--The Polish state council haa de- cided to suspend it's official functions as a protest against the hostile nou- cies of the German authorities toward Polish national aspirations. aCcordl1r 10 a communication from Wargnw nr the Polish agency at Lausanne. Two well known Polish deputies have been arrested. says the despatch. and Che Germans seem by their severity to ne driving the Poles into the arms of Russia"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
CONFERENCES OF BRITISH
 AND FRENCH DIPLOMATS
Resulted in a Complete Agreement on
 All Measures Considered.

London, May 29, 8.30 D. mt was officially announced today that Pre- mier Ribot of France, Jules Cambon, the French ambassador to Great Brit ain; Professor Paul Painleve, the French minister of war; General Foch and their military and diplomatic ad- visors yesterday, held a series of con ferences with the British war cabi- net on important matters affecting the two countries. It is announced that a complete agreement was reached on all points and that the French rep resentatives returned to France yes terday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Addresses on Y. Nj. c. A. Camp Work

A large number heard the very in teresting talks by J. J. McKim of New Haven and s. S. F'enn of New York in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main street Tuesday evening. Both men spoke on the Y. M C. A. in war and the talks were very instructive. The local Y. M. c. A. will have a cam paign to raise money toward the fund for the Y. NJ. c. A. work in the army camps of the country. The local com mittee will have the whole of Windham county to go through and it is hoped that a good sum will be raised