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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
DEFENSE COUNCIL
 SEEKS EXEMPTION Wants Civil Service Law Abrocated For It's Members.

The Connecticut State Council of Defense took steps Wednesday after noon for the organization to be taken out of the provisions of the state civil service law when the member voted to request the governor to ex- en3pt the entire organization from tho civil service laws provisions The mem 5crs also voted to ask the sub fcS hours and to inform the secre- tar1- of the council what the hours are as soon as possible. The county committee cha aiPTrcn reported tlaat the town comriittec ch;iiIqnen had been named in every town in the state, but that all of the commit tees were not complete vet hence the personnel of the committees cou'd not he named at this tine
 The council voted to add to the sun-committee a committee to work with and for the aliens. the name and personnel of this committee to bc decided upon later Tiaa county committees were authorized to sc cure offices and secretaries as soon as possible It is believed that vol unteers will be found who will handle the secretarial work for the county committees, devotins few hours the work so that no one shall be compelled to work more than an hour or two each day
 When the statewide organization
 
 ed. steps will be taken to take a census of all organizations in the state doing work connected with the war, the census to be taken under the authorization and supervision of the Connecticut State Council of Defense.
 Or interest to cities and towns in the state was the action taken by the council in regard to the freight sit uauon. The members discussed the proposition that all freight cars should be promptly loaded and unIoaded and a definite step will be taken at once to secure this end. Development will be reported by the committee from time to time. The council also voted to continue it's work in the interests of recruiting.
 Chairman Lucien F. Burpee of the committee on state protection, and chairman of the military emergency board, reported plans for the future us of all Home Guard companies What these plans are will be an- nounced at the proper time by the council. His report was accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
LARGE INCREASE
 IN FRANCHISE TAX Amounts te Ssf7.62f.33 Aeeordinu to Commissioner Corbin.

The franchise tax paid by stock in- surance companies to the state in 1917, amounts to s317621.33. according to figures announced by William H. Cor bin. state tax commissioner an in crease of over s2oe.63e over last " ' This is the second year that stock ia- surance companies have been obliged to pay a franchise tax to the state and at the last session of the gen eraf assembly an attempt was made to have the tax paid on the income rather than the market value of the capital stock. The attempt failed however, and the companies paid their tax on the market value of the capital stock this year.
 According to the tax laws of the ing capital stock incorporated under the laws of the state and doing busi- ness In the state, or before July 15 of each year shall pay to the state treasurer a tax on it's corporate franchise equal to one-half of 1 per cent. on the market value of each share of it's capital stock. If any company shall fail to pay the tax required within a specified time, it shall forfeit to the state twice the amount of the tax
 The Travellers Insurance Co.,, was the heaviest contributor to the state treasury, paying S237 GOO. The Aetna Life Insurance Co., paid $179,- 75o, these being the only two insur- ance companies to pay over 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

knowledge Of me French fanruare. Connecticut co age women fell in en- thusia sticaiIy with the idea. and nov- eral of them gladly volunteered their services. Those who acted WedneHdlv v as teachers were I0r. Esther e. Carey and Miss Margaret B. Foley or che faculty, Miss Josephine D. Button. secretary 10 the president. and Mfgg Charlotte A. Keefe. a student at c0i- .ege. Miss Gretta Keefe, another stu dent. has sisnihed her willingness 10 help and is ready to start at once. tained from New York a set of 100 books Of instruction which will bs used. The beginning in the lesrons has been made with the company do- Ing guard duty at the plant. but ths instruction fs to be extended to tho New London coast artiiiery comparier and ultimately also to the uearhy forts.
 Next Tuesday evening the First Go. Coast artillery. men will have their first lesson at the armory and on We'd nesday evening it will be the turn of the Tenth Co to make their Initial attempt at the French language
 The patriotic spirit shown by ths women of Connecticut college has been particularly pleasing 10 fhe Ship ard Engine people who found the college faculty members and students alike ca ger to render this service which would put the American soidier1 in possession of a workable knowledge of French that would come in very handy across the water.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
LAST CANNING SCHOOL
 OPENS ON JULY 23
instruction 10 Be Given at Connecticut
 Agricultural College.

The last canning school of the year will open at Connecticut Agricultural college July 23. This will be the last weekly school conducted this year and is being planned for the benefit of those who have been unable to attend the earlier sessions. The school open ing July 16 for home economies teach CTS now has enrolled it's full quota of so teachers and registrations have been closed This means by July 20 total of 4so people in the state will have received instruction in the canning and drying of fruits and vegetables. En- rol1ment blanks should be filled out immediately by those desiring to att tend the session opening July 23, since this is the last school of the year and when 1t Is once filled no further op- portunitr will be given.
 The authorities especially call atten- ton to the importance of all visitors arriving on Monday. Late arrivals cause confusion and Reorganization. It has been found necessary to rule that all reservations not taken up by Monday night be forfeited except in case of notification three days previ- Ous.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
CANNING CLUB GIVES LAWN PARTY
Large Attendance Fete Held Home of Mrs John Steiner I Excellent Musical Programme Rendered

by Mrs. George ". Carroll Miss Mar tha Anderson, Miss Theresa Steiner and Mrs. J. J. Desmond.
 The entertainment committee was Miss Mary E. Richards and that foI the card tables, Miss Steiner and Mrs. Frank Farrell. Miss Elizabeth E. Huntington gave admission to the grounds. Mrs. Raymond Sherman and Miss Celette Peck had charge of the cake table. Mrs. G. C.. Hull serv- led punch and the Misses Gladden.. ice cream, assisted by those at the candy table, Miss Dorothy Jones, chairman Misses Margaretta Johnson, May Is- blister, Blanche Potter and Olivia Johnson.
 There was also a table where Miss Louise C. Howe Mrs. NJ. E. Higgins Mrs. J. J. Boyd, Mrs. c. A. Kep- pier, Mrs. Arthur Peale and Miss Mary Higgins solicited membership in the Housewives League, of which the Canning club is a branch, and took signatures to the pledge cards sent out by Herbert C. Hoover O6r all the housewives in the country to pledge their assistance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
MORE MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS
 AT FORT HILL Groton Residents See Flashes Again "Wednesday Evening.

The flashing lights about Fort Hill. Groton were seen again "Wednesday night Electricians say the flashes cannot possibly come from the bridge at Mystic for the light at that spot is not. strong enough and does not work in, the same manner as the flashes at Fort Hill. One prominent electrician of the borough watched the flashes Wednesday night and con- fessed himself. to use his language. ''sti,mped." The flashes are to the southeast of the top of the hill and the light is 2, very powerful one. The suggestion that, they may be from passing automobiles has been offered and refused by those who under stand automobile lights, as they say there are none So powerful in use. If high tension wires were in that locality the flashes might possibly be explained as there are instances where the same effect is produced but there arc no high tension wires there.
 Those who have seen the lights are strong in their opinion that they are conveying a message and if the mys tery is not investigated soon searching parties will take it upon themselves to solve the mystery. Residents of Fort Hill say they know nothing of the lights, but persons living at a dis tance make il q practice to watch for them every night and arc seldom dis appOinted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
COAST GUARDS HAVE
 JOLLY TIME
Parade Streets Then Perform in New
 London Theatre.

The exuberapt spirits of forty five youuE men from the Coast Guard Academy at Fort Trumbun caused a stir at the head of State street. New London. Wednesday evening where they congTegated an1 gave cheers for the city officials and other prominent men. When they left a point near the Library they went to the Y. N. c. A.. Among the sailors were Walter Jones, formerly chairman Of the Y. NJ. C. A. activities at the Academy and Herbert C. Whelcss. a well known baritone singer. The boys sang songs and when ther were leaving gathered in 2 group outside tho building and chcered the officers of the association
 Later they went to 2 theatre where they were given permission to use the stage. It was few minutes after the theatre had closed and the boys had tho stage to themselves. Then they formed in tvos and marched down state street to the New York boat where they sang farewell songs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
A BIG FISHING RECORD.
so1 Salmon in Month-Weisht 5,3es
 Pounds.

Archibald Mitchell is still with Mir. OIds at their Runnymede lodge waters on the Restigouche river. and will not start for home until the new camp has been established, which may take a week longer.
 The total catch of salmon on Runny- mede lodge waters, RestiSouche river. Y. B. from June 7th to Ju.y 1th, 1917. 301 salmon. which weighed 5,65S pounds, average Y 252-301 pounds.
 Selected salmon from 25 pounds up to 3s pounds which was our largest catch We had l 56 fish which. weighed S.112 pounds, average 22 12O-136 pounds. There were four rods most of the time. but sometimes five, and for five days six rods.
 This is the best record ever made on these pools.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
DUTIES OF REeisrRANTs.
Following Steps Should Be Taken ir
 Connection With Draft.

Did you register on June 5? If you did, 1t is iAcumbent on you to take the following steps for your self in connection with the selec- tive draft:
 Find out the number of the ex-
 Find cut where the headquarters of the exemption board for that district are located.
 Find cut whether you have been given new number by the local board and if so, what the num- ber is.
 Find out. as soon as the draw ing takes place in Washin gton whether your number was drawn.
 Find cut where to present your self if your number was drawn. ir- respective of whether you receive notice by mail or not.
 Present yourself cn the date spe- cihed to the local board. no matter whether you think you are physi- cany fit or not.
 If you are going to claim exemp tion. make your preparations early With Vathu1 the iodal board al Within a seven len days after you are called.
 And remember: IT IS UP TO YOU,
 You are not exempt. no matter who or what you are, until you
 You cannot be exempted or dis charged until you have demanded exemption or discharge.
 You are not exempted automati- ca1ly because you are married, or because of your occupation. ordered to training camp or branded as a deserter unless you see to it. that you comply with all these legal requirements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

Although not quite so largely at tended as if sthe weather had been more favorable, still the lawn party held at the home of Mrs. John Steiner on Church street on Thursday after noon was a success for the Commu- : nity Canning club for whose benefit 1t was given. The grounds were pret- tily decorated with the national colors, with baskets of beautiful flow ers, and the various tables for the sale of candy, cake and ice cream, Mrs. Steiner also generously opened her house for the use of those wishing to play cards Music was furnished between 3 and o'clock by the Man doIin club, Misses Dorothy Gregson, Mary Lester, Mildred Cary, Dorothy Jones, Maria T. Gallup. Christine Gregson, May Isbister and Emily La tham, with Elizabeth Fillmore at the piano.
 Miss Lucille Lord also gave several songs, accompanied by Miss Olive Lin ton. Miss Loretta Higgins had charge of the Rose Guess.
 The general committee in charge was Mrs. Herbert L. Branche, assisted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
| CONN. TOWNS WELL ORGANIZED FOR FOOD CONSERVATION.
Committee Busy at Work on Hoover's l HeuseWives' Pledae.

Practically without exception, the towns of Connecticut are organized for food conservation and home eco monies work. A committee of women in each town has taken over the work of distributing literature upon vari- ous home economies subjects and are also arranging for canning and food conservation demonstrations. This organization makes it possible to bring any question of importance to the at tention of practically every woman in Connecticut within a few days. At present this organization is busy with the campaign to secure signers to the Hoover housewives pledge.
 Up to date the committee of food suppiy of the state council of defense has distributed to the farmers of the state 125 bushels of buckWheat. This means that at least 150 acres of this crop has been added to the grain crop of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
JOHN F. AMBURN INSTALLED
 K OF p OFFICERS.
Norwich District Deputy and Staff
 Officiated at New London.

John r. Auburn, district deputy grand chancellor. and staff of Knights of Pythias from Norwich in stalled the officers of Trumhull lodge. No. AS, Wednesday night at the meet ing in the Union lodge building on Union street. There was also work in the rank of page upon several candi- dates and a social hour with a supper followed the business of the meeting.
 The officers seated for the next six months are: C. C., William Belch- CT: V. C., A. F. Gaudreau: prelate, J. A. Russ: M. Of W. (. NJ. Dunn: Nj. at A. T. A Brady: J. G.. William Nc DougaH: O. G. Peter Van Eakel; K. Of R., Frank P. Sherman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL BASEBALL.
Contest Between Two Teams at Ocean Beach Resulted in Tie After Three Innings.

An interesting feature ir connec- tion with the Sunday School picnics at Ocean Beach on Wednesday was the baseball game between the Broadway Congregational and the Trinity Meth = odist teams Owing to the rain it was impossible to play but thre ein = nings but when the contest was called the score stood ten to te%. The fea- lures were the hitting and runnin g of Rev. ]. H. Newland. who caught for his team, George w. Guard, Ed win Hill and C. ]. Smith. The bat tery for the Broadway team was Ed win Hill and Supt. H. C. Cary, Mir. Cary being at the receiving end
 During the day Q letter from Miss Hannah Ripley in which she ex- pressed her great interest in the Broadway Sunday school was received and read. It brought forth three cheers and 2. word of appreciation was sent back from the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
SCHOLARLY NEW BOOK
 BY eoMAnb '. TAoLAND Harvard tnsaruetor, Sen of Former Norwich Atsidsnt, csiiaboratss in Prsparsfien Of Learnsd Volume.

A new book which is certain to at tract attention is The Nature of Matter and Electricity" by Daniel F. Comstock, s. B. Pt. D. engineer and assistant professor of theoretical physics in the Massachusetts Instf- ute Of Technology. and Leonard Thompson Troland. s. B., A. M.., Ph. D., instructor in Harvard university.
 Prof. Troland is a grandson of the late Archibald Troland, of Greene ville and is the son Of a former Nor wich resident, Edwin Troland, now Of Maiden, Mass. He Is the nephew or John Troland of Norwich.
 Professor Troland writes the preface to the volume, explaining that the book aims to give in broad, schematic form the conception of the structure of the material universe which has developed in the minds of modern stu dents of physical science. The learn ed young author admits writing the entire part of the book; which deals with such big subjects as The UIti- mate Realities, Atoms and Their Be- havior. The Nature of Heat and Al lied Phenomena, The Electron and It's Behavior, Radio-Activity, The Sources of the Modern Theory of Matter, etc. The book has over thirty illustrations.
 The fact that young MT. Troland Is doing such important work as an ed- ucator and author will interest and gratify many friends in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With Veil, Remove

Don't Hide Them With Veil, Remove
 Them With the Othins Preseriptien
 This prescription for the removal of freckles was written by a prominent physician and is usually 50 successful in removing freckies and giving a sold by any druggist under guarantee to refund the money if it fails.
 Don't hide your freckles under a veil; get an ounce of othine and re- move them. Even the first few appli- cations should show a wonderful i'm l. provement some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength othine; it Is this that is sold on the money-back guarantee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
p. P. C. CLUB ENTERTAINED
 BY FRANK A. Q. CtLLY
Pleasant Evening Spent in lnstru-
 mental and Vocal Music.

The members of the P. P. C. club met at the home of Frank 4. D. Ciliy, Thursday evening to celebrate his twenty fourth birthday. The even ing was spent with instrun1 ental and vocal selections among which was a song by John Donahue. Let's All Be Americans Now. During the even ing Mir. Cilly was presented with a small token. The presenta ton was made by c. Leroy Hill in behalf of the club.
 Those present were Theodore Ken nedy, Henry kennerson, Herbert Hill, Harry Hiscox John Donshue and c. Leroy HiIl Music was furnished by Hiscox's orchestra
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
NEW LONDON SOLDIERS WILL
 TAKE LESSONS IN FRENCH. Connecticut College Teachers Have Volunteered Their Services.

Wednesday afternoon at the Brown house in Groton, which is used for barracks for the Second Co. Coast artillery of Bridgeport. the first Of the lessons in French were given 10 the soldier boys who may be ere long somewhere on the front in France"
 Connecticut college women were doing their bit as instructors for the soldier boys and the New London Ship and Engine Co. was furnishing the books needed for the lessons. Another lesson was given Thursday afternoon. and lessons will be given twice a week in tbe future.
 When it was proposed that the New London Ship and Engine Go. would try to see that no soldier in New Lon don should go to France without some
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Claims Approved By Cemrensation
 Commissioner ponohue.

The following compensation agree nent has been approved by Ccmpen- sation Commissioner James J. Dono- hue:
 The Joslin-Lena Company of Paw cAtuck and Geo. W. Rideout of Paw catuck. The employe had his left hand badly cut losing his index finger and injurying his thumb and third finger of the left hand. Compensation is to be paid during the period of dis ability at the rate of $9.75 per week and to be followed by compensation at the rate of $9.75 per week for S8 weeks for loss of index finger. Supplement tai agreement to follow for the loss of thumb and third finger if found necessary to amputate the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
MOLTfNG SEASON IS
 BoTHERINo EGG LAYERS
Leehorns Made Clean Sweep During
 56th Week at Storrs.

J Storrs, Conn, July 13-Tre Leg horns made a clean sweep in the thir- ty-sixth week of the laying contest at Storrs Two Connecticut pens. both entered by Windsweep Farm of Bedding Ridge, got first and second places with yields of 59 and os eggs respectively. A: P. Robinson's pen from Calverton,- N. Y. were third with a production of 57 eggs and F. M. Peas ley's pen from Cheshire Conn, won fourth position with a yield of 54 eggs. All pens together laid 8 total of 3.s66 for the week.
 now moltinS and this means, of course, that the egg production must continue to fall off from this time on to the end of the competition. As a rule hens do not lay and mott simultane- ously for like their owners hens seem to do their very best when they at tempt only one thing at a time. Trap nest records have demonstrated the fact that in general the late layers and late molters are the ones that all SO began first the previous autumn. The hen that lays into the autumn is therefore the hen that lays the most is the best hen to keep. The early quitter is the poorest layer and the poorest breeder.
 Tho three best pens in each of the principal varieties arc as follows:
 Barred Plymouth Rocks. 
 6 Fairfields Poultry Farms,
 Short Falls, N. H. . 1519 1 Merritt NJ Clark Broolfield
 Center, Conn - 1905 Michigan Poultry Farm, Lans-
 ing, Mich. ........ 1251
 White Wyandittes. Is Merrythought Farm, Columbia,
 Conn 1893
 R. T. ..........., 12ss 19 Joseph Moreau, Wallum Lake.
 R. I. .........-......... 121s
 Rhode Island Reds. 47 ANans Hard 10 Beat Reds
 Newport, R. I. . 1422
 Albans. Vt ...-....... 1927 <3 George W. Harris, Westport
 Conn. ........ 1909
 White Leehorns. 7S 4 P. Robinson, Calverton N
 10 ID so Hilltop Poultry Yards, Sui
 field, Conn. . 1449 50 J. o. LeFevrc. New Pa1tz. N.
 !. ............... 1444
 Miscellaneous. s1 Cloves &Sulivan CBuf Wy
 andottes) Hartford, Conn .. 1882 10 HolIiston Hjli P. Farm CWiite
 Rocks) Ho1listou FIi1l Mass 1ee3 54 Obed G. Knight (WTite Or
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT
 NOT VET SELECTED No Date Set Fer Board of Trustees
 Meetinq.

P. Valentine Chappell. chairman of the board of trustees for the Con- necticut College for Women, states that he is waiting to hear from the committee which is to select the new president of the college. Mir. Chap pell stated that he did not know how soon the committee would make a re- port.
 No date has been set for the next meeting of the board of trustees and it will probably not be held until the committee whichSis to select the new president is ready to announce it's choice. Ex.-Gov. Simeon E. Baldwin is chairman of the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
WEDDING.
Trotter-McConachis

Tuesday Mrs. Corinia McCenachie and Mark Trotter were married by Rev. Charles H. Riciletts at the rec tory. The groom was born in New Haven and is employed by Daniel J. Mccormick. The bride was born in Canada and is 8 dressmaker She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Harper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
DIED.

BARBEu-In D this city. July 1e 1917, Mrs. Rose Barber, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph De Barros. Funeral from her late home, No. s1 Mechanic street, Saturday morning at s o'clock. Requiem mass at Sf Patricks church at o'clock BARTOLUCCI-In this city, July II. 1917. Ralph Bartolucci, or 219 South Thames street
 Funeral from his late home Saturday morning. July 14. al o'clock. Re- sduiem mass al St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Jose eph s cemetery.
 COsGROVE-In Boston, July II. 1917. James F. Cos grove of Norwich aged IS years and 10 months Fun eral on arrival Of train from Hos- Vton due at the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad station at 1.55 ?. m. Friday. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Picnic at Park = Trotter- McConachie
 Weddine-Personsis.

Thursday the Ladies, Missionary so- ciety of the Federated church held a basket picnic at the park instead of the usual meeting in the chapel of the church. The ladies left during the forenoon and took their work a.ong After lunch there was short business meeting. the president, Mrs. Elmer 1ulkins, presiding. It was voted to omit the August meeting of the so- ciety. The party returned to Greene vile during the latter part of the af- ternoon