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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
MILLION DOLLAR FUND FOR READING MATTER,
Citizens of Connecticut Appealed to by
 Governor in Behalf of Litr@ry War
 Council

Gov. Marcus H. HolcomD has called 1pon the citizens of Connecticut to aid the national library war council in it's efforts to raise a million dollar fund for the purpose of providing, with the trained assistance of the American Library association, to place collec- tions of well chosen reading matter whereve. the military or naval forces camps oi training stations. The ft flowing statement has been issued by Governor Holconih through the Connections state council of de- fense:
 The secretary of war has appointed national library war council, with Hon. Frank A. Vanderlip as it's chair man, to raise million dollar fund throughout the United States for the purpose of providing a library for our Fms object will appeal to every citizen. Connectie ut has promptly responded to and me- every patriotic demand upon lnonH 1t ana W will thia not fail to generously re, that the contributions of the citizens of this state to this library fund shall be made during the week beginning Sept. 24:h. Subscriptions may be for brarian, Hartford.
 MARCUS H. HoLcoMB,
 Governor.
 '4artecrd. Sept 12sh, 1s11"
 lie ud LlOnd- uOrdFy war council as appointed by Secretary RalSer is com posed oe Frank A. Vanderlip, chair man, Theodore N. Vail. John H. Fin ley, Asa G. Csndler, P. P. Claxton, J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr., Mrs Josiah E. Cowles, James A. F1aherty, E. T, Stotesbury and Harry A Wheeler
 The plan for raising this money was outlined to Governor Hoicomb in the following letter from Chairman Van derlip O: the national library war council:
 "The national commission on train ing camp activities. of which Raymond B. Fosdiok is chairman, aId the war war council whose names appear above, are preparing with the trained assistance of the American association to place collections of we'll chosen reading ms tier wher- ever the forces of the aUr.ted States are assembled in camps or training stations.
 "The necessary books and the money to make :hem available will be secured mainly through existing libraries all over the United sStates, which during the week of Sept. 24th vii, appeal to the friends of books and of soldiers to give at least one million dollars.
 For the sake of those of this coun- trys defenders who are proud to caff your state their home we respectfully urge your excellency to pledge the people of the state to do nc less than their part in this fine undertaking"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
CHARITY WHIST,
Ten Tables in Play at the Home oi
 Mrs. Daniel T. Shea.

A whiet in the chain for charity be- took place Thursday afternoon at teh home of Mrs. DanIeI T. Shea, 201 Broadway, when ten tables were filled
 At bridge, the first prize was won by Mrs John J. Corkery and the sec ond by Mrs. Thomas H. Beekley. At plain whist. first honors went to Mrs. William J. Carney, Mrs. Nelson C. Disco taking the second prize.
 Waters and punch were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
FUN E RAJ
Oliver Rudd.

The funeral of Oliver Rudd, who was accidentally killed by motorcy- cle on Sunday, was held from the un- dertaking parlors of Henry Allen & Son Wednesday afternoon with many relatives and friends in attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. Herbert J. Wyckof. pastor Of the Sec ond Congregational church. Friends of the deceased acted as bearers. The burial took place in the soldiers plot at Yantie cemetery, where a commit tai service was read at the grave by Rev. Mir Wyckoff
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Had Deep Scalp Wound.

An unknown man walked into the Thames Square garage Wednesday af- ternoon and asked one of the men there to look at his head and tell how much of d scratch he had there. Jp- on investigating 1t was found that the man had az deep scalp wound about three inches lonG Dr. Louis T. Cas- sidy was ummoned and dressed the ound, taking several stitches in it. When asked how he happened to be hurt all the man could say was that he jumped. It could not be learned from where or what he 1umped.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Many Automobile Hearings.

Seven reckless driving cases and a speeding case were heard by the state commissioner of motor vehicles in Waterbury Thursday afternoon at 1.S0 o'clock.
 Capitol in Hartford thts afternoen at two o'clock. This hear1AG wtll close the baeeest week whieh the autcHaobile department has had since its orgNn3A. tiou
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
No. Making Knitted Blankets

The statement published this week eornsnV was at work an an order for knitted blankets for the govern mont was incorrect. The only work on which this concern is engaged is the making of cloth for army blan- kets,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
>MAcHrNIsrs UNION
Several Applications for Membership
 Received at Meeting Last Night.

The regular meeting of the Machin- ists union was held Thursday evening iH their rooms on, Main street with 8 aarge number in attendance. The reg
 luar business of the organization was
 transacted. The reports of the .off1 cers were read and accepted. Plans
 for the coming year were discussed
 and committees reported on various
 matters. There were several appli- cations for membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
SOUTH COVENTRY MEN
 ABSENT WITHOUT LRAvE
Putnam Man Is Also Included in the
 List Announced by Col. lsbeli.

A list of enlisted men of the 102nd U. s. Infantry who are absent without leave has been announced by Edward L. IsbelI. Colonel of the 102nd U. s. Infantry commanding: Private Jo- seph A. Taylor. 25 Buck street, Put nam. Connx Private Henry w. Beebe, South Coventry, Conn.,; Private Ar thur Bateman, South Coventry, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14

When the registrars and their as- sistants closed up the business of re- ceiving applications for the year at o'clock on Thursday afternoon they found that 468 men and three women had registered to be made voters. This is k4 more than a similar year two years ago. The comparison by das-
 triets is as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14

Waterbury.-Miss Genevieve Hayes of New York, formerly of this city, has just received a permanent appoint rnent as secretary to the principal of the Julia Richmond High School in New York city. Miss Hayes is also working for degree at New York university.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14

Will Enter Columbia University.
 Louis Shereahevsky and David Sir kin. graduates of the Narwich Free Aca&exny last June. will leave this week for New Yerk where they will eater the freshman elass of Columbia university.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14

Stony creek.-The beautiful memo rial fountain, the building of which has been watched with a great deal or interest this summer. was dedicated Sunday afternoon at 3.36. The feun- tain is bequest from the late Mrs. Kate A. L. ChapiH of Meriden, given in memory of her father. Isaac chaun- cey Lewis. one of Meriden's pioneer manufacturers and founder of the Meriden Britannia company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
John McCaffery . Visitor Here

VU1H "CNAH9Fy VISIIUT PIeT6.
 John McCafYery, & former Norwich boy, who for the past few years has been employed at the Coe Brass Works in Torrinston, spent a few days in this city during the week. Mir. Me- Caffery was taken in Torrington's quota for the National Army. Upon his resignation from the Coe Brass Co. he was presented with $50. The Torrinston Council. K. of C., of which Mir. MeCaffery is president. presented him with K. of c. signet ring. Mr. McCaffery does not know when he will leave for Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
GRAND MAsTERS' DAY
Home to be Held Saturday, Sept. f5 Annual Picnic and Outing at Masoni

Annual Picnic and Outing at Masonic Grand Masters Day is the annual picnic and Outing of the Masonic fra = ternity with the members of the Ord Fer of the Eastern Star and friends at the Masonic Home in Wa1iingford This year it will be held Saturday next, September Is. There will be an opportunity to inspect the grounds and buildings and to eat lunch, before the beginning of the regular program of the day at 12 30. Box lunches will be taken and coffee will be furnished.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Holy Gross Opening.

Local alumni of Holy Cross Nave received notice that the formal open ing of Holy Cross college will take place on next Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Will Enter cannsetieus ooIIsse.

VIII CHS9T OoV5t0oI'VUS O0N39e.
 Among those who will enter Con necticut College for Women this year are the folloGxing: Esther E. Allen Abby c. Gallup, Dorothy Gregson, Az nes B. Leahy and Dorothy Wulf of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14

Mrs Eben Learned of Huntingto place is visiting Mrs. Edson F. Gal Iaudet in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
 See. the New Swan MILITARY FOUNTAIN PEN
 ...at... TheCranstonCo.

The fact that the soldier cannot carry a supply of ink great enhances the value of this new pen, as it carries its own supply of ink in tablet form. We will be glad to show you this pen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Murphy & McGarry
 2O7 Main Street
Liuuor Dealers Met,

The retail liquor dealers of the city met Thursday afternoon with large representation of the merchants pres ent. The reports of the officers were read and accepted and the regular routine of business was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Matilda Allyn of Groton is en tertaining Miss Dorothy Gregson of Norwich.
 Mrs. Edward Childs of New York was in town a few days this week to visit friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-14
Leave for Pittsburgh.

man and Jacob Sacks left Wednesday for Pittsburgh where they will enter the freshman class of Carnegie uni versity. They graduated from the Norwich Free Academy last June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
JoFFRE THE FISHERMAN

The name of Gen. Joffre, comman-
der in chief of the French armies
that withstood the German onslaught
and vanquished them at the Marine,
will live in history forever. There are,
of course, hundreds of other names
associated with men in various fields,
that have been written indelibly in
the annals of world history, but we
look upon them, or the vast majority
of them, with awe. It's different with
Gen. Joffre, for while future genera
tions will follow us in singing hs
praises for the wonderful deed he ac-
complished. we who live today and
know the man, harbor an affection
for him, for we know that while he
is great, he is also very human. This
will appeal particularly to the hun
dreds of thousands of anglers
throughout America, for Gen. Joffre
loves to fish When he retired as
commander in chief of the armies of
France it was said he would go back
to his home in the country, there to
spend his declining years thinking OF
the glory of France while he toyed
with his rod. Up to the present he has
not had very much time to- spare fol
fishing but here's hoping he may soor
be able to do SO to his hearts con
| tent. If anybody ever deserved to dc
what he wanted to do, certainly thai
man is Gen. Joffre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
FIRST CREATION OF BA1soNErs

The 22nd of Mey 1911 was mo-
mentous one in the social history of
England for its was on, this day that
the first baronets were created. The
step is believed to have been taken by
the advice Of the Earl Of Salisbury
to his master King James I, as
means of raising money for his maj
esty's service, the plan being to create
two hundred Baronets. on payment
Of 1000 pounds each. The King is
said to have expressed a fear that
such a stem might offend the great
body of gentry and Salisbury is said
to have replied: flush, Sire, you want
the money; 1t will do you good; the
honor. will do the gentry very little
harm" The first Baronets were to
serve the King in Ulster to build
towns and churches in that Irish pro-
vince and they were therefore per-
mitted to place in their armorial coat
the famous Red Hand of Ulster, for
feited by the O'Nei1s. This hera1dic
device has in many instances given
rise to stories in which it was ae.
counted for in ways not entirely cred
liable to family pride. For example
in a painted window of Aston church
near Birmingham, is the coat of arms
of the Hollis, Baronets of Aston, con
tanning the Red Hand of Ulster, and
the following story is told in this con.
nection. Sir Thomas Holt, about 25(
years ago. murdered his cook in q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

Everyone who has ever received a
thrill in following the adventurous
career of Sherlock Holmes,-and who
has not?-will join today in celebra-
ting the birthday of the. creator of
that famous gentleman, Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, who is today fifty-eight
years old. Sir Arthur nowadays is
not writing detective thrillers but
thrillers of a very different kind, for
his pen is devoted to telling facts
about the war and thus helping Eng
land. It is not generally known that
Sir Arthur is a Scotchman. He was
born in Edinburg on May %. 1859,
His father, Charles Doyle, was an ar
fist of considerable fame, and his
grandfather, John Doyle, was the ia
nous III. b." the caricaturist, whose
works are displayed in the British
Museum. In fact, the entire male sec
ton of the Doyle family has been dis
tinguished in arts and letters, for his
uncle, Henry Doyle was one of the
most noted contributors of illustra-
lions to Punch while another uncle,
Henry Edward Doyle was for many
years director of the National Art
Gallery of Ireland.
1t is curious to note that Sir Arthur
received a great deal of his education
in Germany, where he studied naedi-
cine, AS a youth he had contributed
articles to Chambers Journal. He also
made trip to the Arctic regions on
a whaler, when quite a youth. He re-
ceived his M. D. degree form the uni
versity Of Edinburg and then spent
four sad and miserable months on a
ship. as surgeon, sailing from London
to the West Coast of Africa Then he
settled to practice at southsea and
dispensed medicine and pills for eight
years. Ip the meantime he wrote
many detective stories that gained
1 great popularity among the youth OF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
FOREST MANAGEMENT
FOR THE Gypsy MOTH

Washington, D. C. May 22.-Fu9est
management has been found by spec
ialists in the U. s. Department of Ag-
riculture to be an important means of
minimizing loss from the gypsy moth.
This insect does much more damage
to certain kinds of trees than to 9TH
ers. There are, for example, ten spe-
cies of oak which occur IN the region
most liable to serious sinfestation with
the gypsy moth, and the removal of
these trees from poor sites where the
soil is thin or sandy would eliminate
large amount of gypsy moth food
and at the same time make room for
faster growing species, which would
both be more valuable and free from
moth attack. Conifers, with the ex-
ception of larch, are immune from
serious damage by the gypsy moth
when grown in pure stands. Many
of the sites now occupied by oak
could be devoted with much greater
advantage to this group.
In a new publication of the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, Bulletin
i No. 4S4, 1t is suggested that town for
ests would be useful means of pro-
viding opportunities for testing on an
adequate scale measures that have
been suggested for the control of the
gypsy moth. pest. Individuals can do
comparatively little in this direction
{; because their efforts may be nullified
by the, indifference of neighbors on
whose property the moths are allow
ed to feed undisturbed. In addition
to their value in the control of the
gypsy moth, town forests would
doubtless serve other useful pur-
poses.
For woodlot owners who wish to
improve their woods and at the same
time to do their utmost to protect
their property and their neighbors'
from the ravages of the gypsy moth,
the bulletin contains the following
suggestions:
Cut all trees of low commercial
value when they in any way inter.
fere with the growth and develop.
ment of trees which are less liable
! to gypsy moth attack.
Cut as soon as possible all trees
which have begun to die. Dying trees
very often are breeding places fol
Injurious insects other than the gypsy
moth,
! Cut no thrifty tree solely on the
4 ground that it may be attacked by
! insects, excepting in rare cases. Many
defoliated trees have fully recovered
! Cut no thrifty tree that is not in.
terfering with the growth of a more
valuable one, unless it can be replac-
ed by something better.
Confine all hardwood growth, as
far as possible, to the best available
Soils
i Encourage the growth of conifers
on all sites not well adapted to hard.
wood growth.
i Keep all woodland so completely
stocked with trees that gypsy motf
! food in the shape of underground will
be shaCed ont.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
A PAT OF BUTTER
"Many a MicLle Makes a Muckle..

One pat or serving of butter is
little thing-there are about "a of
them in a pound.
In many households the butter left
on the plates probably would equal
one pat or one-quarter of an ounce
daily-scraped off into the garbage
pail or washed off in the dish pan.
But if every one of our 10000, 900
households should waste one-quarter
of an ounce of butter daily, on the
avearge, it would mean 312,500
pounds year.
To make this butter would take
265,261,56Q gallons of milk-or the
produce of over half a million cows.
But, butter isn't eaten or wasted In
every home. some one objects. Very
well. Say only in 100 homes wastes
even pat of butter day-over L.
600, coo pounds wasted. Still intoler-
able when butter is SO valuable a
food and every bit of butter left on
a plate is so useful in cookery.
The. u. S. Department of Agricu1-
ture, Washington, D. c., or your State
Agricultural college will tell YOU how
to use every bit of butter in cookery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
CONFLICTING RIGHTS

It's human nature to be Jealous
about ones own rights and very In
different to those of anyone else- The
relations between the automobile
drivers and the travelling public are
one of these adjustments where
there is needless friction Both
classes have certain legal righs, and
a certain standing founded on com
mon courtesy.
The pedestrian is the weaker par
ty and entitled to an extra-legaI con-
sideration therefrom. The car is a
heavy weight propelled by an engine
powerful enough to turn the wheels
of mill, and it is capable of doing
infinite damage. The driver has no
right to assume that everyone is go
ing to exercise perfect care all the
time.
Many people are deaf or near
sighted. Children are by nature
needless. They will run out from
behind standing vehicles and cross
| streets unexpectedly. AS we need our
children more than we need automo-
biles, the automobiles must figure on
their careless ways. Also older peo-
| pie are often absent minded The
motorist ought to be going SO solw-
| ly through a business street that he
can step II people do unexpected
| things.
The pedestrian should realize that
a motor car is big and rather I'M
wieldy apparatus. The pedestrian
can stop instantaneously, but it may
take several yards to check the car
1t is much easier for the person to
stop and not try to dodge in front
than for the motorist to- apply
brakes, throw out clutch, and then
after the person has passed to &C
through the changes of gear neces-
sary to recover his speed.
| AS more people ride in cars, the
view point of both sides gets to be
better understood, and friction ought
to grow less. Unfortunately there is g
certain minority of automobile driv-
ers. who seem absolutely Indifferent
not merely to considerations of cour.
t06vy but to public safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22
STEPNEY

Mrs. Anna Gilbert and Miss Eliza
beth Gilbert are spending this week
in Ansonia at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Smith.
Raymond Latham has given up his
position in Bridgeport and will re-
main at home for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb, Miss
Beatrice Plumb of Nichols and Mrs.
Harry Morgan were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Hayes.
Little Miss Janet Smith is the latest
victim of the measles.
Mr.. David Parmley who was re-
Gently the victim of an accident, is
now gaining nicely but is still con-
fined to his bed. DR.. Gale is in at
tendance.
Mrs. William c. Nichols has been
i'll for few days past. She is under
the care of DR.. George Smith
The Stepney fire department will
give an entertainment in the Monroe
town hall on Tuesday evening. This
entertainment will be musical given
by Bridgeport talent Later, dane
ing will be enjoyed. The proceeds will
be used to increase the building
fund.
Mr.. and Mrs William Kruger en-
tertained guests who motored from
Bridgeport on Sunday.
Misses Ella Boyer and Marjorie
Corners were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Boyer in Sherman
Harmony grange will hold a meet
| ing in the grange hall on Thursday
| evening when the following program
will be presented. Musical pro-
! gram in charge Of A. D. Jacot. Orig
| inal story, Illustrated lecture ir
charge of Charles Lacey, Minnie Lacey
and Alex Sinclair.
| Mrs Arthur j. Hull entertained a.
her home on last Thursday under tn,
| auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the NJ
E. church. Among the guests pres
emit were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Hinok
1 ley, Mr.. and Mrs. George Clingan, MI
and Mrs. Harry Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs
| Howard Edwards and children. MI
and Mrs. Charles Nichols, Mr.. an,
Mrs. Melon Hawley. Mr.. and Mrs Ed
wards Beardsley and family, Mrs
Wilbur French. Mrs. Perry Hubbel
Mrs Edward Booth, Mrs. Eugen
.Northrop. Rev. and Mrs. George Pow
/ ell, Mrs. Daniel Edwards, Mrs. Dwigh
Sharpe, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Ellie
Peck, Mrs. Elliot Brokon, Mrs Zal
mon Purdy, Mrs. Anna Gilbert, Mr..
L. v. Slade, Misses Eliza beth Gilber1
Ella Boyer, Carolyn Garlick, Mar
4 jorie Corners, Mrs. John Crowle,
1 George Lyon, Clayton Hawley, Per
kins Nichols, George Knapp.
Hillcrest cottage is looking yer
attractive with a fresh coat of pain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22

1t was announced in London that
Commander Edward R. G. r. Evans
of the British navy, who was second
in command of the Scott antarctic ex-
petition and was in charge of the
British destroyer Broke when she,
with another British destroyer, de-
feated six German destroyers off Dow
er on the night of April 20, had been
assigned to advisory duty with the
American destroyer squadron in Brit
ish waters. He will remain in COM
plete touch with Admiral William IS.
Sims, the senior American officer, CIV
ing him practical advice, on all mat
ters concerning strategy, technique
and the latest methods of submarine
warfare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-22

England and America and gradually
won for him millions of adult read
ers. Then came the 'tStudy in Scar
let" in which Sherlock Holmes was
introduced and. Sir Arthur's fame and
fortune were established. Sir Arthur
is a man of wide sympathies and be-
fore the war absorbed his entire in
terest, was an ardent worker in many
reform movements He is considered
radical in his political as well as his
social views and yet is tolerant and
liberal. He received his knighthood
about fifteen years ago. He has all
ways taken a prominent part in the
fight for Irish Home Rule and sup
ported the cause with money, voice
and pen.