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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
IMP MPRoVEMENTs COMPLETED
 AT LOCAL PosToFFlcE New Mail Shute and Parcel Post Room Greatly Increase Working Fa- eiIities.

A number of changes made at the local post ofiice during the past few facilities at the. ofiice. These changes include the construction of a graded entrance to the basement to be used In connection with the parcel post matter. new partitions. screens. shelv- ing. counters and a new mail shute for the parcel post leading from the main floor to the basement. There has also been constructed a mezzanine
 floor at the southwest end of the main omce and a dormer on the roof. Tho new mall shute Is one of the most important Improvements This
 sends the parcel post matter into the
 newly constructed room in, the base
 mept. This new room is at the north
 end and within feet feet of the side driveway. The grade entrance con
 structed Allows the mail wagon to
 back right up to the building and the
 parcel post matter is carried up two or three steps a4ld placed in the wa gon. Formerly the mail had to be carted from the old room. across the
 basement and out the rear entrance
 way The improvement not only saves time but greatly lfghtens the work of the clerks. The shute Is of large size and of solid construction. Doors have been eonstructed over the shute where 1t comes up through the floor in the main off1ce and these doors may be shut down when the shute is not in use so as to prevent a draft flowing up through from the base ment.
 The new swing room which takes the place of the old rest room in. the basement is much better lighted and we'll aired. The old lockers have been taken out of the basement and have been repainted. They will be placed in the new room constructed over the mezzanine roof the main floor Steps lead from the main office to the new rest room
 Another improvement contemplated by Postmaster J. P. Murphy will be made in connection with the mail windows. When raised they are now held in position by a catch The catches often break and are very in convenient Postmaster Murphy in tends to have these windows fitted withe window cord so that they may be easily raised to any desired height
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
TO TRAIN VOLUNTEER
 RED CROSS WORKERS.
They VIII Be Used for Home Service
 During the War.
Especial. to The Bulletin.)

Especial to The Bulletin)
 Washington, Sept. 6.-As the first
 step in plan to train volunteer Red Cross workers for home service during the war, the department of civilian re- lief of the American Red Cross is hold
 ing 8 conference of home service di- rectQrs.
 While the government will assume the care of dependent families of sol diers, there will be needs for other than material aid which the Red Cross plans to provide. It will be able to place at the disposal of families medi- cal and legal aid. together with advice and suggestion on those affairs which ordinarily are settled by the husband In his absence the Red Gross will act as an elder brother to his family. This is called home service.
 Following the Washington confer ence. institutes to train volunteers in home service will be established throughout the country Courses of instruction will last six weeks and in clude lectures and practical field work Membership in Institutes will be linn ited to 25 in order to assure adequate personal attention to each pupil
 The institutes will be in charge of special directors appointed by the Red Cross and will be run in connection with colleges or schools in the various cities In charge of these institutes, ". Frank Persons, director general of civilian relief, has appointed Dr. Thomas J. Riley, general secretary of the Brooklyn bureau of charities and Porter R. Lee of the New York School of Philanthropy.
 Courses of instruction for home ser vice workers will be held :n practically every large city in the country. Ex- tension courses will be given for smaller cities and towns.
 Because of the growing misuse of the Red Cross emblem commercially, the Red Cross has just issued a new warning to those who may be vio- .ating the law regarding it. While much of this misuse Of the emblem is and through excessive zeal, ths National Red Cross can no longer acquiesce in these violations many of which have been and are of a serious nature.
 Under the statute, the Red Cross emblem can only be used by authority. It cannot be used in the manufacture or sale of Red Cross buttons or pins except upon such authorization. Many novelty mAnufa curing houses and stores, taking advantage of the great increase of popular interest in the Red Cross. as. wel{ as the growth in mem to nearly four millions, have put on sale large quantities of Red Crass pins, postcards and devices An covers of patriotic songs and popular 1 magazines.
 1t is the feeling of Red Cross off, l ,ials that the Red Cross en bIem should l De regarded much as the flag is re- | ,arded. Under the law amt the Geneva 1 international agreement, the emblem is ] 'et apart for the work of relief and | mercy. It should not be used in any way to detract from that high office.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Transfers to Central Falls,

David J. Twohig of 437 Main street has resigned his position with the Re- liance Yarn company here, as he has accepted a. position with the same company at Central Falls, R. I. He has been employed by the company as boss. spinner nd carder for 15 years. He Is we'll known ad has made many friends during his stay here. His fellow em- ployes presented him a suit case as a farewell gift. He leaves for his new position with the best wishes of his friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
BATE REMEDY roh CHILDREN.

Every parent is, or should be, careful in Riving meif-fnA to children. ChAs. Baker Brownsville. Tex, writes: For some years part I have used Foley's Honey and Tar and have found 1t Aspe- ciaIly efficient for bad coughs of my cheldren. always rocommend it to my friends q safe remedy for childrep! would not think of using any other kind of cough medicine. as 1t h certain to bring quick and lAstilg reliaf" It
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
FUNE RAJ.
Geerqe Lebarra.

The funeral of George Lebarre was held Thursday morning from the Sa- cred Heart church with Rev Philip Massicot officiating. There was a very large attendance of relatives and friends. some being present from HoI- yoke. Montreal, Hartford P1ainf1e1d and Jewett City. The bearers were Al bert. Jr.. Alfred and Napoleon La barre and Matfiies Lavigne. Undertaken George G. Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
OTHER SCHOOL NEEDS
School Hanh<erchiefs

Children's White ~HemstiEched Handkerchiefs-at 3kc each, for 10c.
 Children's. White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs-at sc each, 6 for 25c
 Children's Golored Border Hem stitched Handkerchiefs-at sc each, 6 for 25c.
 ChiIdren's Colored Border Hem stitched Handkerchiefs-at Sc each, 6 for 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Waste Paper Collections te Be Rssum- ed This Morring-Earge Amount of Paper Expected-Resuiar Prayer Meetings at Federated Church..

Toa1ay the collection of waste paper by agents of the National League for Woman's Service will be resumed aft CT being stopped during the month of August. It is expected that the col lection today will be one of the larg- est yet secured as there is the accum- uiation of the month of August The proceeds of the sale of the paper are used to purchase wool which is used in knitting articles for the soldiers and sailors. -s.rs- atA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

cial assistance to persons of intergrity. The incorporators are Frederick w. Mercer, Frank V. Chappell, w. Kyle Sheffield, P. Leroy Harwood and John c. Geary, all of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
SCHOOLS WILL BE
 ~REAOY FOR OPENING
Community Canning Club to Conclude its Season Today at the Broadway Grammar School.
Superintendent Edwar

! School Superintendent Edward J. Graham said on Thursday afternoon that the local schools will all be ready for the opening of the fall term on next Monday morning. The Com munfty Canning club which has been meeting in Broadway Grammar school will conclude it's season today (Fr1-
 day.) The canning club work has been very successful and the results
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Hairbow Ribbons

Plain Taffeta Ribbon, 31z inches wide. black, white and colors- price a yard 15, Moire Tafeta Ribbon. 3h inches wide, black, white and colors-price yard ............. 15c Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 41 inches wide, black, white and colors-price a yard- ......!. 19c Brilliant Tafeta Ribbon, 5h inches wide, black, white and colorsEprice a yard. .......... .25c Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 5M inches wide. black. white and colors-price yard. i......... 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

quated, i'd not suited to the needs of the town. Dr. Down and Secre- tary Charles P. Kellogg of Water- bury, reported on a visit to the Windham County jail. Plans for the new children's work supervision which will start October l weer dis CuSsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
TAFTvlILE
Summer, Vacation For School. Children Ends-Funerai of George Labarre- Personals,

Vacation for the school cbiIrren of the village is over The Parochia1 schools opened Wednesday and the Weduonnoc school will hold it's first session Monday. The local students at the Academy have a few more days of grace as that institution does not resume recitations until next Wed rfescay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

Miss Monica Donovan states that the account of the birthday party which appeared in Saturdays Bulletin is erroneous and that there was no party held at her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
For a Corn feeling
 Picnic, Use ''Gets 1t"

Pain Easss at Once, Corn Just Dies! Do your corn n-riddinE easily. with a the ''Gets-It" way-the only way
 your corn or callous comes off com plete as though 1t were glad to get off,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express heartfelt gra titude to the-many friends and illness and death of our beloved mother. and our sincere thanks for the many beautiful flowers THE CHILDREN OF MRS. A. P. YEo-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

Miss Anne E. Kane, who has beer the guest of relatives the past two weeks. has retuEned to her home in Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Certificate of Ineorporation.

A certificate Of Incorporation of the New London Morris Plan Com pany of New London. was recorded with the, secretAry. The business of the nrm is to extend credit and finan-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Regular Prayer Meetina.

Thursday evening the regular pray CT meeting was held at the Federated church on Central avenue. Rev. Ar thur W. Burdon lead the meeting and there was a good attendance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
BOYS SCHOOL APPAREL

In Boys Clothing Department ready to help parents in out6ttng their Boys for School We show coinplete lines of Boys Clothing Suits and Trousers Boys Bouses Caps, Hats, Underwasts, Etc. We invite
 inspection.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

lveryton.-Mrs. Frank Wennerstrom has announced the enlargement of her daughter, Miss Ebba Sandberg to Ar thur E. Evans. of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
BORN.

DOLAN-In Westerly. R. l.. Sept. 5, 1a11 twins. a son and daughter. to MT. and Mrs. William Do.an. MURRAY-In Westerly R. l.. Sept. 4. 1917, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Murray.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

Lawrence Burnstrom of New Hayer is spending a few days with relative. in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

. Richard Nelson has resigned his poe sftfon as head clerk in the drug store Of Pitcher and Service and will enter the Academy next week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Pefsonah.

Edmund CoughIfn has returned aft CT spending a few days with friends in South bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
MARRIED.

WILSON -TYNDALL-At Hamburg. Sept. 1, 1917, by Rev. r. Purvis of Hadlyne, Robert Wilson of Jewett City and Miss LiZie Tyndau of Ham, burg. .'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
GIRLS DRESSES FOR SCHOOL WEAR

Girls Gnsham Dresses for school sizes 14 years in
 wide range of smart models and attractive patterns. All Chens Dresses noted for excellence of materials and superiority of workmanship Prices 9Sc $1.5O $1 .98, $2.5O and up to $598.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Psrson.Ie and Not..

Mrs. Gustave Hedier arrA-son. Cur tis are spending the rest Of the week in F'itchvi1le.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07

"Gets-It" has cured more corns than all other remedfes comtdned It's as sure as tne sunrise, ana eS sete as e chancs with your feet you can't af- ford to experiment. with unknown mix lures whom you know "Gets-It" never fails
 .aatsIIt" will remove any corn or calous. Wear those new, aty1iEh shoes or pumps if you want togo ahead and dance. Den1and "Qets-xt'-throw sub stitutes back on the ceunttr! 25c is it will be sent direct by E. Lawrence q Co, Chicago; H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
School Hosiery

Boys Black Ribbed Hosiery, sizes 6. to IO-price a pair.... 15c Girls Black Ribbed Hosiery,
 sizes to 91a-price a pair: 15e Children's Black Ribbed Hos iery. sizes 6 to sh-price a pair 1ee Childrens Black Ribbed Hos iery, sizes to 91z = price a pair 25c Black Ribbed Hosiery for boys and girls-price a pair. ....... 29c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Di E D.

DOLAN--In Westerly, R. l.. infant son
 twin) of Mst and Mrs. William Dolan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
Knit Underwaists

The Acorn" Knit Underwaists for boys and girls. all sizes The Nazareth" Knit Under waists for boys and girls, all sizes - at. The "E. E." Knit Underwaists for boys and girls, all sizes-at
 (Hosiery DepartmenD
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-07
CREENEVILL.E

Six hours after high water It n low tide. which Is followed by flood tide
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
FRANCIS MAKES DENIAL

LONDON. Dec 26--David- R Fran cis. the Aemrican ambassador to Rus sia issued on Tuesday a firm rebut- tai of the charges made against the American mebassy by the BOsheviki He declared according to a Petrograd disptach to the Times. that he and his staff never interfered with internal affairs iI Russia, nor aided General Kaledines or any ither faction
 The ambassador published letters showing that the funds employed in the transfer of automobiles were drawn for the Red Cross and not for the embassy, and that the automobiles were removed for the purpose of pre- venting their falling into the hands of the Germans in the event of ? further invasion os Russia.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
HAS RETURNED

Mrs w H Brophy has returned from the coast. where she visited her son, Frank, who is a lieutenant in the new national army, at Camp Lewis. American Lake, Washington. She stated that during the three weeks she was there. the sun shone but once The soldiers are drilling In the rain and in mud and water al most knee deep. but their morale IS good and none are kicking. They are a husky. healthy bunch and the work even under such conditions. is doing them good They feel that they might as well learn to endure such condi- tions here now and they will be bet ter perpared to withstand the stormy weather in France when they get there Lieut. Frank Brophy. who is in the artillery. says that his battery is the best in the whole American army
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
IF YOU
 HAVE SOMETHING
 TO SELL LET JACK KNOW
 He Will Sell It For You

Jack Ashforth. the Rhode Island Jew. who keeps Jacks Place by the side of the road on the way from Hereford to the Huachuca Mountains.
 On the first and third Fri day of each month Jack will have a sale at his place of about every article under the sun. Many people will be there to buy. Every one knows Jack is on the square.
 So if you have something you want badly to get rid of for a cash consideration. bring 1t to Jacks place and set your lowest price on 1t.
 Only a small commission upon sale of goods.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
The Order.

Now therefore. I. Woodrow Wilson. president Of the United States. under and by virtue of the powers vested
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27

owners thereof of any part of the rail road systems or rail and water sys- tens. possession and control of which are hereby assumed.
 ownership Protected
 "The director shall as soon as may be after having assumed such posses sion and control enter upon negotia- tions with the several companies look ing to agreements for just and req sonable compensation for the posses sion. use and control of their respec- tive properties on the basis of an an nual guaranteed compensation. above accruing depreciation and the main tenanee of their properties. eQuiva- lent, as nearly as may be. to the aver age of the net oprating income there of for the threeyear period ending June SO. 1s17-the results of such ne gotiations to be reported to me for such action as may be appropriate and lawful
 But nothing herein contained. ex- pressed or implied. or hereafter done or suffered hereunder. shall be deem ed in any way to impair the rights of the stockholders. bondholders. creditors or in the profits thereof. to receive just and adequate compensa- tions for the use and control and op- eration of their property hereby as- sumed-
 Regular dividends hitherto declar- ed. and maturing interest upon bonds. debentures and other obligations. may be paid in due course; and such reg ular dividends and interest may con tinue to be paid until and unless the said director shall from time to time otherwise by general or special or ders determine; and subject to thu approval of the director. the various carriers may agree upon and arrange for the renewal and extension of ma turing obligations.
 Except with the prior written as sent of said director. no attachment by mesne process or on execution shall be levied on or against any of the property used by any of the said transportation systems in the conduct of their business as common carriers; but suits may be brought by and against said carriers and judgments rendered as hitherto until and except so far as said director may. by gen eral or special orders. otherwise de termine.
 From and after 12 o'clock on said 2Sth day of December. 1917. all transportation systems included in this order and proclamation shall con clusively be deemed within the pos session and control of said director without further act or notice. But for the purpose of accounting. said pos session and control shall date from l2 o'clock midnight on December Sl. 1877.
 "In witness whereof. have hereun- to set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
 Done by the president through Newton D. Baker secretary of var. in the District of Columbia. this 2sth day of December. in the year of Our Lord enc thousand nine hundred and seventeen. and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and fortysecond
 WOODROW WILSON.
 NEWTON D. BAKER,
 Secretary of War.
 By the President.
 ROBERT LANSING.
 Secretary of State"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27

owners thereof of any part of the rail road systems or rail and water sys- tens. possession and control of which are hereby assumed.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
Additional City Briefs
INQUEST HELD

The inquest over the body of the late Dan Maher was held yesterday af- ternoOn before Judge Winters al Lowell The jury brought in a verdict that the deceased came to his deatn from theeffects of a fall on the pave ment, which fractured his skull and that said fall was caused by blow struck the deceased by Carl stone. It was stated that Maher was not of a beIligerent disposition. Stone. who has been charged with manslaughter, will be given a preliminary examina-
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
WILSON COMMANDERS ALI RAIL LINES IN THE UNITED STATES: KADOO IS
 MADE DIRECTOR GENERAL BY EXECUTIVE

complished, but no zeal or ability could overcome insuperable obstacles and I have deemed it my duty to rec ognize that fact in all candor now that it is demonstrated, and to use without reserve the great authority re posed in me. A great national neces- sity dictates the action and l was therefore not at liberty ro abstain from it
 CSigned) WOODROW WILSON"
 Wilson's Proclamation
 Following is the presidents pro clamation:
 By the president of the United States of America
 "A proclamation:
 Whereas the congress of the Unit ed States. in the exercise of the con stitutional authority vested in them, by joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives. bearing date April 6. 1917. resolved:
 That the state of war between the United States and the imperial Ger man government which has thus been thrust upon the United States is here by formally declared; and that the president be and he is hereby author ized and directed 10 employ the en- tire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the imperial German govern ment; and to bring the conflict to successful termination. all of the re- sources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the Unit ed States
 And by joint resolution bearing ..ate of December :. 1917. resolved:
 That a state of war is hereby declared to exist be1ween the United States of America and the imperial and royal Austro- Hungarian govern ment: and that the president be and he is hereby, authorized and directed 10 employ the entire naval and milit- sry forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the imperial and royal Austro-Hungarian govern ment: and to bring the conflict to successful termination all the re- sources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the United States
 And whereas it is provided by sec ton one of the act approved August 2s 1916. entitled An act making ap- propriations for the support os the army for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1917, and other purposes. as fol lows:
 Power of President
 The president. in time of war. Is empowered. through the secretary of war. to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transportation. or any part thereof. and to utilize the same. to the ex- clusion as far as may be necessary. of all other traffic thereon. for the transfer or transportation of troops. war material and equipment or Tor such other purposes connected with the emergency as may be needful or desirable
 And whereas. it has now become necessary in the national defense to take possession and assume control of certain systems of transportation and to utilize the same, to the exclusion as far as may be necessary of other than war traffic thereon. for the transportation of troops. war material and equipment therefor and other needful and desirable purposes. con nected with the prosecution of the war:
 The Order.
 Now therefore. I. Woodrow Wilson. president Of the United States. under and by virtue of the powers vested
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PATIENCE SAID NECESSARY FOR
 FUTURE DEALING

Continued From Page oneO
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READY 10 COOPERATE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. ss.-~Raii- road men are ready to do their duty under any plan or policy that may be determined upon to achieve the purposes of the nation in this time of wal" William Sproule. president
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
THROUGH wIrH coNTRAsANo.

THROUGH WITH coNTRA5ANo.
 Deputy Sheriff Percy Bowden. and the Yellow Perir' were in the city yesterday on their way to Tombstone. The Yellow Peril was full of whiskey but Percy had all the appearances of being sober and he did not finger long in the district as there were too many longing glanees cast at the cases in the rear and he is a strong believer in safety first and he beat it. The whiskey was some that was recently taken away from some of the naughty citizens of Douglas and the mention of which fact the Dou- sias Dispatch dislikes.
 REVIEW WANT fnS Er,a aESlfl TS
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27
NEW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED.

SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. 26.-NichOl- as BoglOiavensky. Russian consul at Seattle. announced today he had re eeived a cable sent by way of India telling of the establishment of a new Russian government at VOronege. the capital of a province of the same name between Moscow and ROstov on the AzovSea
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-27

of the Southern Pacific company. said here tonight in commenting on Presi- dent Wilson's announcement