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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

At the annual meeting of Westerly lodge, No. e1s. B. P. O. E.. held In the new Elk lodge rooms on High street, the following officers were elected; Michael cKD;ss DsaSy isadine ssaitae knight; Joseph L. Lenihan. loyal knight; George Dolan, secretary; Frank A. Ahern. featuring knight; John B. Johns. treasurer; William K Higgins. tyler; Elihu H. Chesebro. trustee for three years; August Lar son. R. E.. delegate to grand conven- ton; Max Novogros!zi, alternate.
 Fred s. opis. vice president of the E. II. Opie company, is negotiating for the purchase of the Brown building on High street. the largest and most modern business block in Westerly. The deal for the transfer of the prop erty from the Eevins estafez to MT
 Opic has practically besn sonsunnnat- . few days. Harry Nevtns of Island City, N r.. represents the Nevtns estate. The Brown building is e three story brick structure 70 by 130 occupied by the P. H. Opie company and r.. Tuch on the first floor and IF offices and studio on the second and third floors The Opfe company now occupies 22.ooo square feet of selling space in the building The building was rebuilt. in 1ao4: after being gut ted bv fire and the Opie company has been locate there since that time. MT. onie is contemriating making several changes in the building. among them being the enlargement of the Opie store.
 Drs. John ChampIin- John L. May, Henry L. Johnson and Dr. M. H. Scan- lon have been made members of the medical committee of the Rhode Is- land branch of the National Securi- tv League Inc. Dr. Champlin is the chairman of Westerly physicians, who will have charge of the preparedness work in Westerly. A movement is on foot to organize a constabulary for the protection of property in event of war. Several of these special constable or ganizations are being formed in the cities and larger towns of the state
 The plan is to supplant the consti- tuted authorities with a body of in telligent men who would be willing to serve as snecial constables. if an emergency Arose. Tn the larger towns full compa nies of 133 men have been formed, the organization comprising
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
BRITISH STEAMER MEMNoN
 SUNK BY A SUBMARINE
Three Americans Were Aboard the
 Ship-AiI Were Saved.

Washington, March 15.-The British steamer Memnon. from Dakar, Africa, was sunk without warning March 12 by a submarine, presumably German, according to reports to the state de- partment today from Consul Wash ington atsLiverpool. Three Americans, Matthew Hill, Gainesville, Texas; Charles Edward Woods, 143 Fourth street, Portland: Oregon; and Jacob Simon, 55 Brook street, Staten Island, Six members of the crew were killed by boiler explosion after the torpedo had struck. The vessel sank in ten minutes. Consul Washington said the submarine was submerged but was presumed to be German.
 The Memnon, commanded by Cap tain Briscoe, sailed from New York November 27 for Dakar and other Af- rican ports. She was of 2.042 tons net
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
ILLUMINATE MIXING
 HOUSE BLEW UP
At the Union Metallic Cartridge Go.
 Plant in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, March 15.-One of the automatic rulminate mixing houses at the Union Metallic Cart ridge company plant blew up this morning, spread out when high in the air like an exploding shell, and came down in fragments. Nobody is in the illuminate houses under present conditions, while the mixing is in progress, and nobody was hurt In this explosion. Many window in nearby buildings were broken. Several school children passing the plant at the time were seized by guards and rushed in to guard houses and thus escaped the descending debris
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
BRITISH NOT SURPRISED AT RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
Had Previous Knowledge of Struggle Between Duma and the Reactionary Party.

London, March IS, e:55 p. m.-News of the Russian revolution reached Lon don too late for the evening papers, but it will not be altogether a surprise to the public. The sudden closing down of the Duma and the council of the empire in Petrograd, news of which reached London on Sunday. to- gether with news of food riots in the Russian capital, caused considerable suspicion here.
 The proclamation by the military governor in Petrograd forbidding any street assemblages' and declaring that any disorders would be ruthlessly aI lowed indicated that affairs were graver than was shown by the des- patches allowed by the Russian cen sorshlp. Then came two days of ab solute silence from Petrograd, which extended even to official war bulletins and from the Scandinavian capitals rumors began to circulate that a rev olution was taking place. These re- ports were declared to be groundless, but suspicion remained. .. The struggle between the Duma and the reactionary party in Russia has been known to be proceeding with great bitterness for a long time, and repeated changes in the ministerial ranks showed that matters were far from settled. Little was permitted to appear in the English papers, but from time to time news percolated from different quarters as to how liberal Russia was struggling against pro- German. influence in the persons of Sturmer. Protopopon and other high personages. The assassination of Rasputin also showed to what lengths the struggle was proceeding. The disappearance of this notorious per sonage, however. appeared to leave the German reactionary influences still exceedingly strong in the high places.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
PETERS RESIGNS AS ASSISTANT
 SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
Had Remained in Office at Request of
 Secretary MeAdoo.

washin gton, March 15.-Andrew J. Peters, assistant secretary of the treasury, resigned today to resume the practice of law at Boston. In formal statement Secretary McAdoo announced that the assistant secre- tary had remained in office at the sec retary's request until the present time to prevent inconvenience to the de- partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Danbury-Out of a total number of 2.74s Danbury pupils, whose eyes Werb tested by Mrs. Matilda Collins, school nurse, 139 were found ito have defec- tive vision enough so that notices were sent to parents. advising them of the condition of their children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Harwinton-In response to a peti- ton from the teachers in the town of Harwinton. and following the sugges- ton of School Supervisor H. E. Chit tenden, the town school committee voted to increase the pay of all teach CTS in the town $1 week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

RristoI-The first steps toward the organization of company of the Home Guard in this city were taken Wednesday evening when the local re- cruiting officers, Judge William J. Ma lone and Captains Ray K Lins1ey and Hrnest B. Merrill met in Judge Ma lou9s of7hoe to conEder plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
hrs...ura ts ve.e on Prohibition.

Jefrereon City, Mo. March 15.-The Mtssvura house. by vote of s6 to 25 tO4ay concurred with the senate in a reaclu<ion ts subnit a prohibition con tltix1iona1 amendment 10 the voters os Miseowf in November 1918. Gnoer the proposed amendment, state wide prohibition would becoroe effective. Hovcl-bsr 1. 111s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
Westerly's Important Realty Sale
Fred s. Opie Acquire Possession of Brown Building Es' Annual Meeting-Town Going in for Preparedness Auto Owners Offer Machines if Needed for Mobliza- ton of Troops.

the captain. four platoon leaders, IS
 squad leaders and 125 men. A squad
 of eight men is the unit. each platoon
 leader being responsible for four
 squads. By following military lines,
 no one would be responsible for more
 than four men, which Is an especially
 good arrangement if everybody is to be reached quickly over the telephone.
 sistant who would be responsible for
 the other three. By providing two
 automobiles for each squad the ques-
 tions of assembly and mobility would
 be simple.
 In case an organization is formed in Westerly the special police con- stables some 30 in number. would be asked to join the organization with the regular police officers and all receive
 military training.
 information has been received by
 the committee in charge of the evang-
 s. Rees, the evangelist who was to
 come to Westerly March 25. to the eff
 feet that he will be unable to begin
 his meetings on that date. He is
 Bridgeport. Conn, and desires to spend
 more time in that city. He proba ply will commence the meetings in West eriy the first part of April. The South County Rod and Gun club has received a silver loving cup do- mated by Governor R. Livingston Beeckman for the state trap shoot to be held with the local club on June 8 and g.
 Seventy-five automobile owners in Westerly have offered the use of their machines for the mobilization of troops. should war be declared The list of owners in the possession Of Major Arthur N. Nash. 
 Local Laconics. Walter Snyder. a clerk in Nash's news stande on Broad street. is visit ing rela tives in Boston. Dr. Edwin R. Lewis was in Provi- dence Thursday to attend a meeting of the Rhode Island Fish commission. Miss Evelyn Barber of the Shore road has entered the employ of Wal ter $. Price as a stenographer at his office on Broad street. Mrs. Edgar J. Curry. who has been patient at the Parade Street hos pital in Providence has returned to
 her home on High street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
MOTHER SWALLOWED POISON
 AS HER CHILDREN PLAYED
Mrs. Cari G. Beyer of New Britain is
 Not Expected to Live.

New Britain, Conn.,. March 15.-Mrs. Carl G. Beyer, mother of seven chil- dren, swallowed a quantity of poison at her home here this afternoon and is not expected to live. Some of the children were playing about the room when she drained a vial containing the poison. No reason is known for her act.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Torrington.-The new school build Prospect and Church streets will be known as the Wetmore school in ion- or of tho late Lauren Wetuorc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Old Lyme-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chadwick and daughter, Barbara, have gone to New Haven. They will leave in a few days for North Caro- lina. where they expect to make a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Southineton The Southington Building and Loan Association has declared it's regular dividend of 3-4 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
BEACH PATROL HAS eEaR
 ESTABLISHED AT GALVESTON
Under Direction of the oea-s e~-ree
 Covers Entire n Hs1ra

Galveston, Texas, March 15-Ender direction of the coast servio~ a sA- hour beach patrol has been e<sta bIi ahed here. Officials would not deny thaa the patrol had been established be- cause of persistent rumors of a Ger man naval base somewhere on rta Gulf of Mexico
 England has 2e railway tunnass xnAt are mile or more in length.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

Seventy five automobile owners in Westerly have offered the use of their machines for the mobilization of troops. should war be declared. The list of owners in the possession of Major Arthur N. Nash.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16

The South County Rod and Gun club has received a silver loving cup do- mated by Governor R. Livingston Beeckman for the state trap shoot to be held with the local club on June and 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.
Stonington Man Has Perfected Two
 Useful Devices.

The list of patents issued by the U. S. patent office to citizens of Con necticut as contained in the Official Gazette dated Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1917, $ as follows:
 Edward B. Allen, Bridgeport, sewing machine; Nils H. Anderson. Bridge hort. paper control for typewriting ma chimes: Howard NJ. Barber, Stoning- ron. crossing mechanism for sheet col lecring and folding machines and static electricity dissipator for paper debs or sheets: Lucien J. Baribau1t. New Haven. rotary cutter mach1nes' Andrew Berg, Bridgeport, wire chain link forming mechanism; Frederick F.. Carlson. New Britain, vacuum 1nsulat- eG vessel: Alvin VI. Craig. New Haven, treating metals and alloys Of metal; Norman w CuInmins, Bridgeport pro- ducing hollow set screws; jozef par moaIsI1i. Middlefield, defensive imple- ment; Charles N. Frauham. Walling- ford. bearing for automobile hubs: Louis A. Ga1dirg. New Milford. and J H. Sullivan. Newport, R. l.. train stop apparatus; George c. Going, Mid GIetown typewriting machtne; Gerald W. Hart, West Hartford, switch; Nor rx1an R. Hurd, New Britain, lock and latch mechanism; Joseph Merrow, Hartford. sewing machine;' Thomas J. OrBrien Meriden. locking devtce Tor automobiles and similar vehicles; An drew l.. Riker. Fairfield, anti sIsiddihg device: Henry G. Voight, New Britain, lock: Martin D. Watreus. Ansonia. ma ci,ir1e for tipping garment stays
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
EXEMPTION DENIED
 HOLLAND COUNTY MEN.
Six Filled Claims on Grounds of Con-
 seientious Objection.

Six petitions for exemption rom military service because of -conscien- tjous objections to bearing arms, filed by three pairs of brothers from Toll and county, were denied by the dis tfict board in Hartford and i've or the men have been certified for non -mili- tary service in the national army. The sixth was exempted on another clSin1. that of being engaged in agricultural production.
 The names as announced yesterday of those who will be sent to Aver with the understanding that they will not be obliged to participate actually III military operations against the energy are John and Fred LugenhoIf Of Ei- Iineton. Carl and William Schneider ot Rockville and Charles B. Lang or Vernon Center, Rockville. Nathan Lang is the brother who was refused ex- emption because of anti-war scruples but succeeded on an industrial plea.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
RAILROAD CAR ABLAZE
 AT sTRAWBoARD PLANT.
Alarm from Box 12 for Fire in Paper
 Stock.

Fire of unknown origin destroyed ce1load of paper stock at the Ameri- can Strawboard company's plant at Thamesvllle about S.30 o'clock Friday n:ght At S25 o'clock a telephone mes sage was received at the Central fire station asking assistance. The auto bumper and West Side chemical r'H- sronded to the call and had hardly left the stations when someone puI-~.. in box 12. corner West Thames and Shipping streets. The bell called out tIc aerial truck from the Central sta ton.
 The burning railroad car was stand ing on a spur track in the strawboard company's yard and in close proximity to the large storehouse. One end or the car wa si nflames when the ire men arrived, but with the assistance of men in the employ of the straw board company who had laid a line Of hose owned by the company, the hre was confined 70 the car. Much Of the burning paper stock had to be pulled from the car, as it was difficult to reach the seat of the blaze. The rail- read car was quite extensively dam aged by the flames. The recall was sounded shortly after the box had been pulled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
THOUSANDS WORKING IN CAMPAIGN
Explaining Food Pledge Movement to Housewives Throughout County-Those Who Refuse to Sign Are Pro-German-Norwich Expected to Net 4,50O Pledges.

German in their attitude and in some of the larger cities those names are being published on a dishonor roll and in some cases they are being watched. New sLondon county has pledged to get at least 15.0o0 signers. Of this total New London is supposed to get 4.o00 and Norwich 4,400. The other towns have been given a quota according to their population. The town of Bozrah is the first to have completed the number of signers re- quired, 50 being their quota, and they have brought the total up to 154.
 As people ride through the towns and country they look at every house for the pledge card that is displayed in the window just as they looked for the American flag a short time ago in the front of every house as a sign of an American patriot.
 The rurllor that has gone about that government officials will call upon those households that have signed the cards and take any of the canned food over and above a certain amount is entirely false, no one need have any fear that anything of this sort will happen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
ACTIVITY
 AT SUBMARINE BASE
4 Million Dollars to Be Expended by
 the Government.

The work being undertaken by the government at the navy yard sub marine base will cost nearly million dollars, the amount of the contract being around ssSoO, 900, and there will be more money expended later on.
 Congress made an appropriation or S ,25000o for the purpose of develop ing this base. and recently Senator Brandegee succeeded in obtaining an additional appropriation of $9o,0e0 for the purchase of the Shay property, giving the government additional land about the base.
 Work has already been started on the new buildings by the R. H. Ar hold company, these buildings to in cjade barracks, machine shop, officers quarters, storehouses and ordnance Buildings. The buildings will be of brick and wood construction and. will be heated by steam.
 Bids have been received for the proposed power house and machine shop at the base. Bigelow & Nichols of 45 East 42d street, New York, were the lowest bidders. and the cost of this building will be in the neighbor- ood of $200. .000 r. R. Harris, chief Of the bureau of yards and docks, navy department Washington. is in charge Cf this proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

the best time, says statement to ex- press shippers in Norwich, issued by the Adams and American Express companies.
 It is felt that if shippers will CO., operate by forwarding their express shipments a little earlier in the day, 1t will greatly relieve the present con gestion with it's unavoidable delays; thereby making the express service very much more satisfactory to all.
 After most mature deliberation and after taking into account all the ex- isting difficulties, the express compan- les have decided that it Is an absolute necessity, from an operating stand point as we'll as in the best interests of express patrons, whether shippers or receivers. to cease vehicle pick up of business in Norwich at D. n1., which will ensure one hours addi- tional time in which to handle the business prior to the departure or the evening trains. This action is taken in no arbitrary spirit, but as an i'm
 perative change forced upon the ex-
 press companies by the prevailing con-
 ditions.
 No change will be made in the hours of receiving emergency shipments at the offices of the companies, which will be kept open until 6 p. m. As the situation referred to is acute it is proposed to make the change In the closing hour for the pickup ser vice effective November ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
LAWYER FORCED TO KISS
 THE AMERICAN FLAG
Because He Asserted Germany Was
 Justified in invasion of Belgium.

Wei1sboro. Pa. Nov. 2.-Assertions that Germany was justified in her in = vasion of Belgium caused crewd Of several hundred men gathered to honor drafted men today to attack W NJ Kehler local lawyer, and force him to kiss an American flag The lawyer then took refuge in his cffice whiie tho crowd marched to the station where Sl Tiosa county men left for camp.
 The remarks were made by Mir. Kehlar svli.e drafted men were Feeeiv- ing comfort Kits. KeI1ier was roughly handled teforc breaking away.
 After the crowd returned from the station several gram went to Mir. ISehIor's office and attempted to break in. Judge $. r. Channel counsosad them to rer4aain quiet and they dfs- rei,seG latsr MT. Kehfer left town with his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

The week of Oct. 2S to Nov. was the week set aside by the food ad- I7ainistrators at Washington in which every householder was to bs givei. special opportunity of signing the Food Pledge Card.. Thousands of can vassers have been at work in New London county giving their time and energy to this campaign, going from house to house and explaining to the Housewives what the object of this movement is. The government de- sires a voluntary pledge from the wo- men and all persons handling food in large quantities to do all that they can to save wheat. meat, sugar and animal fats. No one is expected to do without anyone of these commodities entirely but it is hoped that by each household making the effort to save a little of these foods each week that the total will amount to such quantity that it will not be necessary to place the American people on the ticket system as they have in many of the foreign countries, It is thought by many, that after the pledge card has been explained to people and yet they refuse to sign, that such people ere
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
teEAERAL1 LIAM MELLoWEs
 RELEASED FROM ToMeS
Was Recently Arrested on Charge of ,esnSpifaey to Defraed Government.

' New Fork, Nov 2-"Ceneral'' Liam kfeiIe xes.. 3 Sim Feiner leader. said te have commanded a force of T60 men in the Irish rebellion of 1918, and re- Cantiy arrested here on a charge of eznspiracy to defraud the government, p,ss fefeased from the Tombs prison tfziay on $7,EeS bail.
 s-Neiid~es, Eilo is being held for the gyafd jury is accused or having rep Msented Himself as ar American citi- zen sfl an effort to obtain seanan's 5 seftificate under the name of Patrick BdnneIivh
 GosSeiaent with the arrest Dr.. Pat ssck McCartoa< another Sim Feiner Ieauer, and alleged associats of ~.el- toNes. was taken from a stea mshil, at HafifAt hy the British. McCar-on. feaeraf agents assert was trying to BISkes Eiss way back to Ireland with the Rstent of fou1ert.ng another reyolu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
APPOINTMENT OF COUNT
 VON HERTLING IS CONCEDED. Berlin Papers Anticirate His Accept
 ance of Chaneefiorsttip.

Berlin. Nov. 2, via London.-The Berlin newspapers. without exception. Cencede the appointment Of Count Won HertNng as German imperial
 cEancallor and anticipate his accept st-'ce of the post. It is stated that King Ludwig of Bavaria. in response to Emperor Williams request has re- leased Count Von Hertling from the Jest of prime minister of Bavaria and thus removed the last.--Srnlsl hindranee to his appoint.1l6 Tt to she chancellor ship.
 The Ge-mania says that Won Hert- ing will return to Munich within a few days for the purpose Of terminat- ing the tentire of his ofiice there and will be back in Berlin by the middle Of the month, when. it is expected, the 1eichstaB will reconvene In advance of the date originally set. The new chancellor, it is presumed. will then develop his program in response to aIi interpolation and receive a vote of Confidence from the ma jorfty parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
SOCIAL AT
 UNIvERSALIST CHURCH.
Young Peoples Christian Union Pass ed Delightful Evening in the Parlors.

The Young Peoples Christian union Of the Church Of the Good Shepherd held their annual Halloween social in tke church pariors Friday evening with nearly a hundred members pres ont The Sunday school room vas prettiIy decorated in colors appropri- ate to Halloween. The feature of the decorations was the witch's tent which was set on the stage with two hres about it. Over the embers hung a kettle and coffee pot
 The young people spent the evening with Halloween games and music. Refreshments of apples, doughnuts and popcorn were served by the following committee wno had the social in charge: Mrs J. Oliver Armstrong, Miss Hattie Fowler, Day Fillmore and C. w. Parsons.
 Miss Georgia Fillmore made a charming fortune teller and was cer- tainIy a busy person during the even irg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03
MISS DOROTHY GREGsoN
 CLASS PRESIDENT.
Norwich Girl Honored by Connecticut
 College Freshmen.
(special to The Bulletin.)

Especial to The BuIletln.)
 New London, Nov. 2.-At a meeting of the freshman class of Connecticut College for Women called for the pur- pose of organization this afternoon Miss Dorothy Gregson of Norwich was elected president of the class; Miss Laura Batchelder Of Rocky Hill, vice president, and Miss Dorothy Wulf Of Norwich, section leader of the hociSy schedule and players for the year;
 At a meeting of the sophomore class 1t was voted to hold an entertainment fol. the freshr1fan class on the 17th of November, week from Saturday G, ening. In accordance with a vote ot the class, Dr. Marshall. the presl- cent of the college was elected an hon. ofary member of the class of 1920.
 At the regular monthly meeting Of the class of 1919 Miss Louise Howe Of Norwich, Q trustee of the college, vas alectad honorar. member of the class.