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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
THE WEATHE R.


 The weather has beenf generally fair and cold in all parts of the country east of the Rocky Mountains, although region and also in east Colorado and Wyoming. The depression of the tenn perature below the seasonal average is unusual for December. Over a wide belt of territory extending from the piains states the temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees below the sea- sanai average. Temperature will be- gin to rise, Wednesday in the Ohio valley. Tennessee and the east Gulf states. No material change is antici- Eated in Atlantic coast districts be- fore Thursday. Southern New England: Fair, con- tipued cold Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Observations iu Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevsn's pharMacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther Bar. a. m- io SS.oo l2 m zz aS.S4 Highest 26. lowest IS.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Monday: Partly cloudy. continued cold. Mondays weather: Snow in early morning, followed by fair and cold west wind
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Civilian War Activities.

Official of the federal government have been requested by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb to make use of the organization of the Connecticut State Council of Defense to the full est extent in carrying on civilian war activities in this state. '"The writer desires" the governors letter says, "in case of any new activity or at tempt to organize public sentiment is thought to be desirable in Connecticut by your department that you will, be- fore commencing the same, con1mu- nfcate with him or with the state council of defense here"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Stanley MuI<in EnIists in Aviation Oorps-Two Funerals Monday - Personals.

Stanley MuIkin, son of MT. and Mrs. Elmer R. Mulkin of SIS North Main street arrived at his home Sunday night from the General Electric com pany,s plant in Schenectady where he has been employed. MT. MuIkin will leave Wednesday for Albany and from there he will go to San Antonio as a member of the U. S. Aviation Corps Mir. MuIkin enlisted as a draughts- man which gives him the rank of a non-commissioned officer He has hopes of seeing service in France with in a short time.
 < Mir. Mulkin is a graduate of N F. A. class of '16 and was prominent in athletics while at the Academy. He played on both the baseball and foot ball team and was captain of the first N. F. A. track team. On leaving the Academy he accepted a position with tEe General Electric company in whose enploy he was when he enlisted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Asked to Loan Glasses.

Since issuing a call. about week ago, for eyeglasses, binoculars and and other warships in hunting Ger man submarines, the United States navy department has decided that these glasses which it first asked as gifts from individual Americans, shall be considered merely loans, returna- ble to the donors when the war is over, provided. of course. they have not meanwhile been destroyed or lost
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
OIympics.
Party for Edward .siarist.

Saturday evening Edward Sigrist was tendered a pleasant surprise par ty at his home in the village by about thirty of his friends. The evening was passed in games and music and utmost. Mir Sigrist was presented with gold watch chain, William o. Bfien making the presentation speech. There were novel refreshulents served by the host The party broke up at 2 late hour, all voting MT. Sigrist aa ideal host.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
DIED,

islz Allied Annf%ay se Eeryy aged 7a Dse ssars $ SULLIVAN-In New London. Dec. 9, 1917, Mary Ellen, wife of John J. Sullivan of No. 2 Central avenue. WEATHERHEAD@In Putnam, Dec. 3, 1917, James Frank Weatherhead, aged "A years.
 KENNEY-In Mechanicsvilie, Dec. 4. 1917, Miss Elizabeth kenney, aged 54 years.
 CHAMBHRLAIN-Jn West woodstock, Dec. 4, 1917, Mrs. Mary S. Chamber lain. aged b3 years. LEAcH-In Mystic, Dec. $. 1917, Miss Harriett Leach. in her SSth year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
DEcEMsER MEETING OF
 THE HOME CHAPTER Six New Members Admitted and Rou- tine Business Transacted,

The December meeting of Home Chapter, Kings Daughters, held Mon day afternoon at the Johnson Home called together eighty members of the chapter. Routine business was in or- de4 Six new members were admit ted. The ladies sewed :, or knitted. There were pleasing piano selections by Mrs. William Whitted and Mrs. Charles Standish and solos by Mrs. Louis O. Potter. ~Chrtstrnas fancy work was on sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Back From Trenches.

< Harold Buckley, former Taftyi1le boy, who has been in the trenches on the West Front for the past two years is spending a few days in the village.
 MT. Buckley who is g. member of one of the Canadian regiirents has been wounded although not seriously enough to prevent him continuing in active service. With a companion named Campbell, he5 Ieft the village little over two years ago and enlisted in the army. Campbell was captured by the Boches soon after the regiment had reached the firing line. The regiment which entered the trenches I175 strong, came out with Q bare 275 members. Mir Buckley while enjoying his stay in the village is eager to get back and get another chance at the Huns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

esting speaker and We Know all who come will feel we'll repaid. Everyone men and women, are invited to this evening service
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
'TAFTV1ILE
K. of c. Holds Regular Meeting Sacred Heart Boy Scouts Make Good Showing at Rally.

Sunday afternoon the sa Ponemah council, K of C., held their regular Routine business was transacted and the reports of the secretary and treas uref wers read and accepted. The report of the dance committee was read and showed that a. good gum had been realized from the dance which was held in conjunction with St Ve- ronica's T. A. society. The report of the committee on the War Work Fund campaign was read but nothing defin-
 ite could be stated by them as the campaign does not end until this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
MARRIED

COBB-CARPENTER Lisbon (New- ent). Dec 8, 1917. by Rev. W. J. Key
 holds, Rowland Cobb of Columbia and Miss Nellie Carpenter of Lisbon. FA u.CHER-In New London, Dec. 8. 1917, by Rev. J. Roneyn Danforth. Benjamin N. Farley of New London and Hazel J. Pitcher of Waterbury. GIBSON-RANDALL- Putnam, Dec.
 6. 1917. by Rev. George D. Stanley,
 George E. Gibson and Leutner Ran
 dall. both of East Putnam. |COURCHAINE - BIBEAUIT-In Put
 nam, Dec. 3, 1917, by Rev. c. F. r Bedard, Alphonse Courchaine of Central Village and Angelic Bibeault
 of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Win Aftend.nee contest

| Ssturday afternoon at the Boy Scout rally held at the Aru,ory ia
 Norwich the troop at the Sacred Rsaxt church was awarded the prize for hav-
 ing the best atfendaDce. Nearly the entire number enrolled in the troop
 were on hand. Troop. No. 10 sent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

|s Clifford Norman. who is on min laying duty. has returned to lsis sh
 after'a brief furioush which he spe
 in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

ard Thomas Barry, army; Frank Leonard, army; Edward Peavey, navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Bear Cats Smash Record.

In a recent game in Mill League No. l. the Bear Cats broke the team single record when they rolled 564. D. ScOras.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after htgh water it is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Brief .MeutIev,.

< Arthur Davignon of the 04Eh Cn, is spending a few days at his home In
 the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

Local bowling fans ara interested in the match between the City F1ve of wf1iimantic and tho local team which is to be rolled here this week. !.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

Archie Mo1leur has rptaf4ed to tl, U, s. S. North Carolina after spend ling the weekend at his homo fn th village. ---f
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

Miss Marguerite Sliny of the Wilh, mantle Training school for nurses spent Sunday at her home on Nortt Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Personals.

George A. Cass has accepted a DO sition with the Shore Line F1ectri railway.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

/ Clifford C0rmier has returned 10 Aaa station after spending Sunday A& hts home in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
Now Stop Piles
Send Today for Free Trial of Pyramid Pile Treatment and Find Real
 Happiness.

If you suffer SO bad you can't wait for the free trial get a 60 cent box of Pyra- mid Pile Treatment at the nearest drug
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
BORN

TILLINGHAST-In Westerly, R. c l., Dec g, 1917. son to MT. and Mrs. Everett B. Tillinghast.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11

Sun. Moon and Tides.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
DIG COMPANIEs CMARTERED.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. May 2S - Charters
filed today were:
Ralph r. Weeks Corporation. 49,
100000 capitalization. TO issue bonds.
shares OF stock. etc. Herbert y. Lat
ter. Henry NJ. Robinson and Clement
NJ. Egner. Wilmington. Del. incor-
pOrators.
Cuban Products Corporation. So
100000 capital. TO conduct, maintain
and operate railroads. etc. William T..
OKeofe, George G. Stelgler and r. Il.
Wright. Wilmington, Del, incorpora-
tors.
Residium oil and Burner Company.
81 600 600 capital. to buy. sell and deal
IN instruments and devices to burn
and facilitate combustion Of oils. Her
bert f. Latter. Henry NJ Robinson,
Clement NJ Egner, Wilmington, Del,
incorporators.
Increase In capital stock OF Booth
Fisheries Company of Chicago, from
$50. 900, 600 TO $50 600 900
Increase In capital stock OF Mark
Manufacturing Company OF Chicago
from Sl0.OOO.OOO to S25,0O0,000.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
ASKS DAMAGES AFTER
FATAL auto Smash
Reed vs.. ShallcrosS Case is
Called for Trial in
Superior Court
MRS. REED DIES
AFTER INJURIES

Trial i'm the suit for $4,000 damages
brought by Willard $. Reed. admins
traitor of his wife. Mary c. Reed,
against Elias NJ. Shallcross for injur-
les sustained by Mrs. Reed was be-
gun in Superior Court today before
Judges Rice and Heisel and a jury
The suit was for injuries alleged TO
have been received by Mrs. Reed on
April %. 1915, by being struck by an
automobile driven by Ralph Shall
cross, a brother of the defendant and
employed by him in his garage at
Middletown.
l.. Irving Handy representing the
plaintiff. stated IN his opening to the
Jury that the case was brought by
Mrs. Reed originally, but that upon
her death her husband continued &c as
administrator of the estate. William
S. Hilles is representing the defendant.
Mr.. Reed testified that while on an
automobile trip on the day in cues.
ton, he drew up on the right side of
the State Road near Middletown TO
make repairs TO his car. and while
Mrs. Reed was standing with one
foot resting on the running board of
his automobile, the ShallcrOss car
came along running at a high rate of
speed and struck her. inficting injur
les from which she suffered for over
year, finally dying.
Claims for damages were based on
the following counts i'm the declCra
ton; that the driver of the automo
bile should have turned to the right;
that he was driving at an unnecessar
! fly high rate OF speed; that he should
have stopped OF slackened speed upor
approaching the other car. and that
he should have sounded his horn upon
/ drawing near the car.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
German Night Attacks
Near Cheresy Are RepuIsed

fee. The spectre OF Germany close
at hand striving TO wrest Russia's
newly found freedom from her people
was being invoked all over the coun-
try to reawaken the fires Of patriot
ism and back up the demand for Wig
orous pushing Of the war
Failure to advance against the
Germans means losing the fruits Of
our revolution. declared Assistant
Minister OF War Yakubovitz in a
speech today to the peasants congress
which was typical OF scores OF others
made by government officials In vari-
Gus cities today.
Germany has removed many of
her troops and her guns TO the west
front" he continued. "lf she can
possibly crush the allies there, Ger
many will next turn to US.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
Attractions at the Theatres

at Shellpot and Brandywine Springs
Parks. both OF which arc under the
management Of the Henry and Young
Amusement Company. The day will
mark the opening OF .Brandywine
Springs Park and those who go 90 tho
popular resort will see a park that
has been greatly improved and ems
larged. Included among the new at
fractions al the Springs IS new
SO 900 whip. VIII ch is tho latest rid
ing device. and new airship ride.
There is also new restaurant and
there are number Of new conces-
sions. The theatre has been remodel
ed. Manager James T. Henry Is now
arranging for the music at the park.
Though Shellp0t Park has been
open since May r. Il will have a spec
C. al program on Memorial Day. After
that da'e there viii be music each
day. On that day also tho Family
Theatre will open for the season and
Manager Henry has secured vaude-
willie bill of more than usual merit
for the opening
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
BY LOWELL MELLETT

United Press stan Correspondent
LONDON MAY est may depend
on America whether there will be nu-
morous repetitions OF Fridays aerial
demonstrations OF women. children and
non-combatants in English villages by
German airmcl The frank hope That
the United States win soon send a
large number of aoroplanes 20 Eng
land 10 fight German marauders was
expressed here today
Although Fridays air raid was
popularity considered mere women
and baby killing expedition IL is real
lied by officials that there was a.
distinct military purpose behind IT,
l The German scheme Is undoubtedly
aimed az keeping as many aeroplanes
as possible ar home FOR defense Of
England thus weakening the British
air strength az the front
u was emphatically made known
today that the British authorities do
not propose to permit any lessening
OF this var strength. England has
achieved supremacy of the mr. on the
west front and intends TO keep a.
! however. regretable may be the con-
! sequences through INADEQUATE protec-
| ton of the civil population at home
! England will defend her towns a.
/ much as possible with the present
means az her risposal az home with
out depicting the front.
In the meantime the frank hope q
voiced in several quarters tina
American air achievements will b.
here soon.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
SOLDIER IS DROWNED
IN c. & D. Canal

While swimming i'm the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal al Delaware
City. last evening Private George IL.
Markley, OF the Coast Artillery. sta
toned at Fort DUPONT. was drowned.
A diligent search is being made TO-
his body
Markley. with two companions, was
swimming i'm the canal. lie swan
across the canal twice and was en-
deavoring to swim its width a third
time when he went down and failed to
appear.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
S1S.6l9 FOR Y.A.C.A.
WAR works FUND
Committees Appeal to Public
TO Close Amount by
June l
EVERY DOLLAR
FOR THE SOLDIERS

After an adjournment since Friday
noon, the local committees working in
the camapign for Dclaware's apportion-
ment of S2j,O 900 for Y. NJ G. a. war
work, met today and reported subscrip-
tons amounting TO s5,437, making a
total of sls.6l0 towards the S25 600
needed
The committees realize that it will
be a physical impossibility within the
time limit for them 10 reach everyone in
the city who undoubtedly would give to
the fund if they We're asked and the
public spirited citizens who are inter
osted in the moral welfare OF the young
men OF the United States army and
navy are urged to send their contribu-
ton 10 the y NJ. G. \. at once.
II is also noted that the local y VI
{. a. is paying ont OF its own treasury
an expense connected with the campaign
for raising Delaware's apportionment "a
that every dollar given viii be sent Ia
the front TO serve the soldier boys who
are serving the country.
Reports of the committees submitted
at the luncheon today follow:
Committee No. I. George A. Ell
lott, chairman.-Nine subscriptions;
amount. S2945.
Committee No. .. Ohio Rowland
chairman - Fourteen subscriptions ;
amount, S145.
Committee No. 3. Henry B. Thomp-
son. chairman-SiX subscriptions;
amount. $3.50
Committee No 4. Henry NJ Candy
chairman Fourteen subscriptions
amount. sos.
Committee No .. w. J. McCorkin-
dale. chairman-Th subscriptions
amount. $3.50.
Committee No 6. John s. Mullin
IT.. chairman-Four subscriptions
amount. S35.
Committee 40. Z. Charles W. Bush
chairman - Nine Subscriptions
amount. s1G5.
Membership committee W. J. Deph-
er. chairman-SiXiy- fubscrip-
tions. amount 1902
Totals subscriptions for today. l23.
Total amount for today. S5431.
Grand total subscriptions TO date
524.
Grand total amount to date. S1S,619
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
LOOKS like real
Time" FOR The CEDARS

Members of Brandywine Forest,
Tall Cedars of Lebanon, living in this
city. received the following notice in
their mails today. which Is consid-
cred he most unique method ever
adopted by the order in advertising
any social function. The members
have arranged for a Ladies Night
celebration at the New Century Club
tomorrow evening. when an amateur
minstrel show will be given. The let
ter sent out by Candy c. Mammele,
Grand Tall Cedar, reads as follows:
karneys pint, y. G..
sattaday, Mae 10, 1917.
Cambee C.. mamley. Grand tall seeder.
deer mr. mamley-i take My penn
i'm hand too rite yew that / wuz at the
Ladies mite IN febuery twentyaie. And
had a darn good time butt gosh that
Sho must a set the forrest bak sum
Mummy. now mr. mamley talk My adj
Wis And dent waist no moor Mummy
on them air loren opry singers And
snaik Chambers without no close on.
wy rit i'm our own forrest We got
people wat can Act wy don't yew hav
a Ministerial Sho sum tyne. Billey
Baw hoo works the DUPONT Co Is a
crakerjak end man he wuz in a she
we had i'm pensgrOve at Their far I'm
CINE house and wuz a big hit another
thing mr.. mamley wy can't The mem
hers & there wives cum two; thees
hear Ladies mites width there evry day
close on instead Off The men having
10 where expensive open face front
close and the Wimmen ditto both from
and back. plees let Me no wat yew
think oof My sergestshuns and
oblidge. Yewrs fraturnelly.
Williyum Deking, Jr.
Dress AS warm weather is predict
cd. shrtwaists will be in order. the
ladies' style being governed by the
original letter; the men as they see
it,. white flannel trousers accepted
paiamas barred. Goats can be remoY-
ed after the opening chorus.
Governing rules OF order Members
OF cast remaining on the stage will
be given all the protection personal
and body afforded by the Supreme
Forest
You will not be permitted TO re-
tire while the one-armed men pass
the baskets for the (silver Offering
To avoid confusion and Cmbarrass
ment kindly follow the songs and
jokes. thereby applauding, laughin1
or crying az the proper time.
Personal remarks-Cat calls-Stamp
ing on floor and iainting positivel,
prohibited.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Every lover OF the photoplay should
take advantage OF the big double fca-
ture attraction az the Majestic, for
three days. beginning today. The
dramatic feature is a presentation OF
Pauline Frederick i'm Her Better
Self. while Fatty Arbuckle the
plump comedian is the big scream in
his second Paramount comedy. "A
Reckless Romeo Pauline Frederick,
the screens great emotional actress.
has temporarily forsaken her custom
airy heavy" roles ana in her latest
Paramount picture. Her Better Self,
is seen as a young society butterfly, i'm
love with a very serious young doctor.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
nv JOHN II. HEARLEY

United Press stan Correspondent.
ROME. May 2S.-Austria Is mass ng
every man Of her reserves for a last
desperate defense OF Trieste. Mean
while her troops on the left wing are
gradually giving way before the ire
sistible Italian advance.
Estimates from the front today put
the total Austrian losses in dead
wounded and missing since May IA.
when the Italian offensive started. at
go 000 mon.
The eemy is lighting bravely under
decimating fire and terrific smashea
from General Cadorna's infantrymen.
According 10 word from the Carso
line today. all Austrian reserves are
being concentrated close to Trieste
and the civil evacuation OF the city
has been ordered. All supplies are
being hurriedly transported to inland
cities
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
CONTINrETHEST CASES.

George Brown. Negro was held
under $500 bail THU morning for a
further hearing on Friday in NUM-
cipal Court on a charge OF the
larceny Of SO from John NJ sh.niski,
on Saturday.
Albert y. Spry who IS charge with
driving eff q team belonging to Joseph
c. Simpson. without the consent OF
the owner, was held for a hearing. to-
morrow morning.
The case Of Priscilla Smith.
Negress, charged with assault and
battery upon Mary Myers. an aged
Negress, also was continued until
Fridav
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
CHARGE PATENT INFRINGEMENT.

City Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings
on Saturday fled an answer in the
United States District Court in the
case of Ira II. Jewell, of Chicago III.
vs.. the Mayor and Council Of VIII
mington. Jewell is represented by
Bradley Williams and See OF Chi
cago. who alleges that the filter sys-
TEN in use here is an in infringe
men'
The reply filed on Saturday denies
THU allegation. The firm that in
stalled the plant here is under com
tract with the city 10 protect it In
such suits.
1t Is understood that the COM
plalnant has similar suits pending IN
s'Xtv-6Vo e. ties
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
WILSON Names sims
TODAY vice ADMIRAL
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-Rcar Ad.
miral Sims, commanding the American
fleet of destroyers, cooperating with the
Allied feet, was today formally named
yicc-admiral by President Wilson.
no Admiral Sims. the United states
owes the fact that American gunners are
among the best shots in the world.
After a study of British methods of
naval gunnery in 1902. Sims introduced
their system into the American navy
Within a few years the efficiency and
percentage Of hits of the gunncrs bad in.
creased enormously.
Before the Spanish-American wal
Sims WAS naval attachc at Paris ant
was intusted with the responsibility o
buying ships and supplies for the navy
In 1900 he was sent to the Asiati'
station. While on this tour Of dus
he studied closely the British nava
methods OF gunnery.
/ Wee Admiral William Sims wa'
born in Port Hope Canada. He is 5
years OF age.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
AcCInENTs OF THE NY.

Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital we're;
Charles Schapatkrc. leg bruised.
Harry FOX. foreign substance in
eye
Russell Arcangol, old wound
dressed.
William kels. car trouble.
William Hanna. bruised leg.
Nicholas Bostic. leg bruised.
Allen MumfOrd, old wound dressed.
Among those treated az the Homeo-
pathic Hospital were:
Ralph Bennett. hit in the face with
a hammer.
Harry Miller, confused rib.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
AT THE QUEEN.

Virginia Pearson. one OF the big favor
tie stars. opens the weeks program at
the Queen Theatre today and tomorrow
in one OF her best plays, "Sister Against
Sister" She is surrounded by an all
star cast. including Irving Cummings
Walter Law, Maud Hill and the famous
Ice children. Jane and katherine. Ia
"Sister Against Sister" Virginia Pear.
son plays dual role. I'm performing tho
parts OF katherine and Anne, sisters
Virginia Pearson accomplishrs a diff
cult feat, and shows her wonderful YER
satility. The characters are 30 strong
ly opposed. Director james Vincent said
that under normal conditions. actresses
OF different tcmpcraments would be es
scntial to play them.
Evening journal., 1917-05-28
II MORE Americans
killed IN BATTLE
BY The United Press.

OTTAWA, May 2S.-The weekend
casualty lists carry the names of
eleven Americans including Major A.
i. McHugh of Minneapolis, who was
killed in action The others listed
are: Killed in action-Sergeaat r..
J. Curtis. Pioneer Oregon.
Wounded--Lieutenant W. T. Hamil-
ton. California; Private G. =. Reeves
Eagle Rock. California; Private g. r..
Prout. Lancaster. y. H.; Private j. A.
Nyland Drummond, Mich; Private y.
D. Graft, Spirit Wood. ~ D.; Driver
C. A. Way. New York; Private G.. C..
Currior. Los Angeles. California /;
Private G. Budar. Hotton. Maine
Seriously ill-Private b. o. Clark
Ashby, Mimi