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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
APPEAL MADE FOR ADDIE BURNS
Senator John H. Bsrnes Mrs Frank A. Mitchell and Oen Appear Before Judiciary Comnittee in Her Behalf-Be- ieve She Has Been Sufficiently Punished-Release Or7- posed by States Attorney Hull

The Judiciary committee gave pub- lie hearing Thursday afternoon in the petition of Addie Burns for release who introduced the petition, spoke briefly in support and said that piIb- lie sentiment favored release under the belief that the woman had been suciently punished for the crime of al- legged rape. Attorney David Fitzger- ald of New Haven told Of the several efforts that had been made to release the women. before the board of par of Mamie Burns. the alleged victim, who was a resident of New Haven. He told of how the girl was taken from New Haven to New London by one of McNulty served two years. One of the jurors who tried the case, which resulted in the sentence of Addie Burns to state prison for not less years, has since died. Eleven of the jurors have signed a petition for lem iency and askin~ for the pardon of Mrs. Burns. She already has served record as a prisoner and would lead a better life if released. Judge Ralph Wheeler, who tried the case, some time after the sentence, had said that the sentence was perhaps too severe. The board of pardons, with many cases before it. could not be expected to give each case sufficient careful considera- tion. Mrs. Burns was now 56 years of age, is penitent. realizes she did some wrong, and it was but fair to give her a chance to retrieve at this time, for even a dog is given a chance. Mrs. Burns was never bad at heart, and the good and charitable work she has done, would not indicate that she was such an awfu1ly bad woman.
 Attorney Charles w. ComstUck stated that the woman had been sufn- ciently punished for the crime, suf- tered more than the requirements or the case So far as he knew. the state attorney was the only person in New London county who opposed the release of Addie Burns. Judge Vince Ter, on calm reflection after the trial, told Attorney John G. Geary, of the judiciary committee, that he would ask the board of pardons to grant her release, and had asked Prosecutor Hull to come and see him in regard to the release, but before the judg acted, be-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
NO GLAD HAND
 FOR MABEL KING.
Torrington's First SeIectman Didn't
 Want Her Around.

The reception accorded to Mrs. Mabel King, formerly of this city, by the officials of Torrington, was any thing but cordiak according to Miss Stella Kline, assistant secretary of the Associated Charities, of New London.
 At the suggestion of Probate Judge Arthur B. Calkins of New London, the King woman was escorted to Torring- ton by Miss Kline last Saturday.
 Upon their arrival in Torrington Miss Kline led her charge to the town hall. where they met First Selectman Newcomb- Mrs. King was introduced but the glad hand was not extended.
 SeIectman NewcoInb suggested that Miss Kline return immediately to New London, and take Mrs. King along with her. He said that the Torrington almshouse had been burned down two years previously-and there was nc place for her.
 After Miss Kline had explained the result of the investigation conducted by the New London officials and the state aid department and place dem phasfs upon the law which prohibits the return of pauper to a city where she does not belong. MT. Newcon1b took a different attitude toward his new charge.
 Miss Kline had but few moments to connect with train returning to New London, and when she took her departure from the office of the se- Iectman he was communicating with the authorities of the Litchfield aims house in the hope of finding a pace for Mrs. King.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
DECIDE NOT TO
 FORM PEACE LEAGUE
Present Time is Not Favorable to
 Such an Organization.

Tn the Chamber of Commerce Wed nesday afternoon a number of local business men and prominent citizens met with Clarence R. Lee, field secre- tary Of the League to Enforce Peace, Connecticut branch, for the purpose of making plans to establish branch in this city. After much discussion ii was decided that the present time was not favorable to the organization of a branch. The object of the league is not to end the present strife, but is to form a league of nations to maintain peace at the close of the present war.
 Those who entered the discussion at Aiken, Principal H. A. Tirrell, Supt. E. J. Graham, John M. Lee. Frank L.. Woodland, Louis M. Crandal1, Charles I. Smith, Robert McNeely, James L.. Case and Field Secretary Lee and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
ABOUT sso,ooo CENSUS
 BLANKS AT HARTFORD.
State Committee of the Opinion Thai Work is Approaching End.

With more than 36O 900 blanks out of an estimated total of 500, 900 already tabulated at state military census headquarters in Hartford, Charles A. Goodwin of the state committee said Thursday the end of the state wide canvass was now in sight. MT. Good win said the cooperation of the in- surance companies was invaluable dur ing the past few days, when the re- turns were received in large numbers from all over the state. Much of the work, he said, was done at the offices of the companies, where the work was done more rapidly on account of the availability of the equipment at the of- fees necessary to do the work.
 The manufacturers are responding promptly to the call of the committed for information concerning their plants @
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

the appointment from the college of his home state, where he received his B. s. degree in '9s, and his masters degree in 1900. The college to which the next term has an enrolment of 5000 students.
 eiee Club Activities.
 At the regular monthly meeting of the Connecticut College Glee club the club voted to have 30 members of the present glee club selected to represent the entire club in recitals and out of town concerts. This change was thought necessary because of the ex- pense of supporting an entire club Of 65 members on every trip which the club takes.
 The results of tryouts for the French play, Le Monde ou r s'enr1uie, were announced on Thursday, The cast of characters is as follows: Bellac, Mary Hester, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Roger de Paul Raymond, Marion Wells, New London; Toulonnier. Alice Horax, MontcIair. N. J.; Le General de Briais, Lillian Shadd, Mineral, Wash; Virot, Dorothy Dart, New London; Francais, Justine Crockett, New Haven; De Saint Reault, Anna Butler, Philadel- phia, Pa; Melchoir de Boines. Maritime Liegey, New Britain; Des Milets, Hell en Hankemyer, Hartford; La Duchess de Reville, Ruth Wolcott, West Hart ford; Madame de London, Anna Cher kaskey, New London; Jeanne Ray mond, Esther Batchelder, Rocky Hill: Lucy Watson, Mabel Torry, Liverpool, Eng; Suzanne de Villiers, Mariesther Dougherty Middletown; La Comtesse de Cirau, Helen Collins, New London; Madame Arriego, Frances Saunders, | Mystic; Madame de Boines. Doris Blaisdell, Fishers Island, N. Y.: Mad Waterbury: Antionette. Ellen Carroll, East Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

for he could consult with Mir. Hull, Judge Wheeler died. Prior to the trial the state attorney offered to accept a plea of guilty and recommended a sen tence Of five years in state prison. This Offer was rejected by a misguided 1e- gal defender, and that period of pun ishment is surely ample to fix the crime.
 Mrs. Frank Mitchell, of Norwich, said she never knew Addie Burns un- til about year ago and had become interested in her case, not from senti- mental reason but for justice to wo- manhood. and believed sufficient pun ishment had been meted for the of fence Mrs. Mitchell said she was fn- terested in the change Of life of Ad- die Burns who had never had bring ing up. but simply came up, without Good home influences. She knew she had done wrong. but she did not have development of the right side of life. She has served nine years in prison. the dignity of the law has been up- held, and she should be given a chance and Mrs. Mitchell said she had faith in the integrity and good purpose of Addie Burns. Mrs. Mitchell presented q petition in favor of the release of Addie Burns bearing the signature of these Norwich ladies: Mrs. Frank Mitchell n Sasa Mir Mrs at John P; Hall % Mrs Geo Geo Charles w. Gale. Mrs. William Birge. Mrs. Faith Leavens, Mrs. Rich ara Graham, Mrs. s: H. Howe. Mrs. Edward Gallup, Mrs. Charles H. Hatch, Mrs. Willis Austin, Mrs. Charles D. Moves, the Gulliver sisters, Mrs. Fratus C1app and Mrs. Ozias Dyer. A telegram was also read from Mrs. George H. Minor of New London In favor Of the petition.
 Senator Neebe, of Meriden, visited Addie Burns in the state prison, on Thursday, and the warden said she was a model prisoner and he believed she had suffered sufficient punish ment. The warden believed upon re- lease she would continue to be a model and moral woman
 State Attorney Hadlai A. Hull stated he considered 1t his duty to appear in opposition to the petition by req and the attempt to blacken the char atcer of the child victim. He told of the story of the crime. the trials and all the details, and strongly opposed the petition
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Ladies' Aid Hold Regular Meeting Canvassing Without Permits-Notes

The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church or Wednesday night in the home of Mrs Charles Meech of Sixth street. The opening service was a patriotic one consisting of the singing of America and the pledging of allegiance to the flag, The house was prettily deco rated in the national colors-
 Tn the absence of the president the vice president, Mrs. Meech, presided Routine business was transacted and improvements for the church were dis cussed.
 A social and musical hour, during which refreshments were served, fol- lowed the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
 OBITUARY.
Mrs. Auausta E. Learned.

Mrs. Augusta E. Learned, the wid- ow of Addison Learned, passed away at the home of her son, Charles Learned in Bennington, Vt, on We'd nesday. Mrs. Learned was an invalid, having never really recovered from a shock suffered three years ago. She resided in Lisbon at one time. She is survived by three sons. Herbert A., of Norwich, Charles P. of Bennington, and Herman E. of Lisbon: one daugh- ter, Miss Gussie Learned or Lisbon; |; two brothers, Daniel Pre@ton of Nor wich and Edward E. Preston Of Lis bon. Mrs. Learned. of excellent char acter and was highly respected by all her friends. Her death is mourned by relatives and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
w. H. KINGSLEY LEAVES
 FALLS COMPANIES EMPLOY
Presented Gifts Thursday by Help in
 Weaving Department.

William H. Kingsley, overseer of weaving at the Falls mill for the last two years, has resigned. MT. Kings ley is well liked by the company and the help. and all are sorry to have him leave.
 Thursday morning the help in the weaving department presented M. Kingsley a beautiful travelling bag, a solid gold watch chain and charm and box of cigars. Simon Mikutel made the presentation speech and MT. Kingsley responded, thanking his many friends for the kindness shown rhim. MT. Kingsley will take a much needed rest of three or four weeks. He will then go to large mill in Massa- chusetts. All wish him the best suc- cess in his new field of labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
eoooTEn e1NDEAM CHORUS
 AnLp BIG REHEARsAL.
Youth sf Norwich prsparinu Program
 for saturday Nights Service

If anyone doubts that enthusiasm is running high in the West Side evan eeldstic campaign held at the First Baptist church he ought to have been present at the rehearsal yesterday af- ternoon with the boys and girls be- tween the hEes of and IS who make up the Booster Sunbeam chorus. With vsrve and pep they entered Into the on Saturday night q program of songs, stunts and yeIfs will be given by these that will have exceptional merit. Great interest is being aroused regarding and there Is evry indication now that capacity crowd will fill the audito- rium and that folks must come early to get q seat. The conmittee in charge wants 1t distinctly understood that no admission Is charged and that every seat is free and that the Norwich pub- lie is most cordially invited to come and enjoy this program. Evangelist Linden request4 very earnestly that parents and leaders in child life should courage the boys and girls in. this first song effort.
 The meeting last night boosted this campaign another rung in the ladder and gave it another lift to success. Night after night new faces are seen and the old faces are constantly re- turning, so that accumulative audi ences are the result. Evangelist Lin- den IS Surely winning ms way In the clear and concise expositions of truth that he is giving regarding the mean ing of the Christian life. In his ser mon last night he showed very clearly and very plainly that the Christian life was a real experience; that it was as real a life as i stl1c physical life, and that no person need fear entering upon it and assuming it's responsibilities His subject was Twice Born Men and Women In this he showed what a person really becomes after a repent ance of sin, which repentance he ex- plained a few nights ago as being a changed mind.
 The sermon tonight will be of great interest to all in the fact that the evangelist will show very clearly that a person who becomes Christian en- ters a kingdom over which a king rules. The subject of the sermon will be Stagnation or Victory, Which? This is sermon full of fire and get-there and brings out the best there is in a speaker. Many should avail them selves of the opportunity of hearing this sermon.
 The women of the church are doing a fine work in getting out their invita- tions to all the women of Norwich for the meeting for women and girls only on next Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church at 3 o'clock. They have sent invitations to all the pastors asking them to announce this meeting to their women from their puIpits on Sunday morning and urge upon the women to come. Every home will be visited on the West Side and a per- sonal invitation will be extended to al the women and giris to come. Evan ge1ist Linden has 8 vital message t6 women on Sunday afternoon under the woman in Norwich should plan to at tend this meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Married 52 Years.

Judge and Mrs. Jerome s. Anderson observed on Wednesday the fifty-sec- ond anniversary of their wedding at Stonington. They did not make any special celebration of the event. but received during the day numerous messages of reorganization and good wishes and visits from many of their friends and relatives in the borough and vicinity. For length of years and happiness theirs is a record not sur passed in this state. Both Judge and Mrs. Anderson are enjoying good health with the prospect of many more years of happiness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP CATARRH Tells How To Open Clogged Nos. trils and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in a few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh will be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The and you can breathe freely. No more dullness, headache: no hawking, snuf1ing, mucous discharges or drs'- ness; no struggling for breath at night. -
 Tel1 your druggist you want a small
 bottle of E1y's Cream. Balm. Apply a
 little of this fragrant. antiseptic cream
 in your nostrils, let 1t penetrate through every air passage of the head: ::
 soothe and heal the swollen unframed
 mucous membrane. and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and ca
 tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stun ed-up and miserable. s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
LOCAL CHAPTER OBSERVED
 ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Pretty Masquerade Held Last Evening
 in West Main Street Hall.

The first anniversary of the Nor wich Chapter of Hadesseh and the fifth anniversary of the order itself. were observed at the hall on West Main street on Thursday evening when a delightful masquerade dance and social was held. There were all sorts of costumes in evidence and it was a difficult matter for the judges to de- eide the prize winners. There were policemen, Bowery toughs, colored "gem'lin'' and ladies. Columbia, Statue of Liberty. tramps, the medical unit. The High Cost of Living. Ca pretty rated with onions) and many others too numerous to mention.
 The prizes went as follows:
 First-Miss Fannie Slosberg and Abraham Levine. colored couple, sil-
 Second-Miss Rose Goldberg, col ored girl, and Herman Bruckner, Chinaman. Miss Goldberg's prize was a hair receiver. .
 Third-A. M Pasnik, tramp, jew elry case.
 Fourth-Miss Mary Stamm, medical unit. pin cushion.
 The Academic orchestra provided the music for the dancing which last ed until a late hour. Refreshments were served during the intermission.
 The committee in charge comprised Mrs Nellzin Smith, chairman, Mrs. c. M. Gordon, Mrs. R. Alexander, Mrs. c. Beckenstein. Mrs. M. :. Rosenberg and Miss Dora SIosberg. ; -s The officers of the Norwich Chapter are as follows: President, Mrs. Her man Alofsin, End: vice president, Mrs. Rosenberg: secretary, Miss Minnie Greenberger; assistant secretary, Miss Annie Rubin; treasurer, Miss Sadie Goldberg. H. Schwartzburg was door keeper.
 Thursday evening was the anniver- sary of the Feast of Purim. The mas querade was an invitation affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

Norfolk.-Numerous complaints are being made relative to the condition of travel between Norfolk and Win sted. In many places the snow is so deep that two automobiles cannot pass and suggestions are being made that the towns of Norfolk and Winchester take steps to open the road proper ty and put it in condition for travel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
canvassina Without Permit.

Failure to show certificates caused Policeman Casey to stop two ,colored ladies' wearing the large blue ribbon of some charitable institute, from their wor kof canvassing Greeneville for contributions. When first asked to show their permits they produced one signed by ex-Mayor which was void, having been issred last year. Confusion and irritation was clearly shown in their expression must stop their work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Was Summer Visitor at Niantis

Miss Ruth Cruger. the 1S-year-old Camp Fire girl, who disappeared from her home in New York Feb. 13, and from whom nothing has been heard since. has been a summer visitor at Pine Grove. Mantle. for several sea- sons. Mss Cruger has visited Pine Grove with her father and mother and
 sisters for three or four weeks each
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

New drivers at fu- nera1s are now receiving seventy Eve cents for the job instead of 90 cents. When the hack owners raised their charge from three to four dollars the drivers asked for more pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn, Feb. 5. 1917. The Board of Directors. of the Bank have this day declared a dividend for the current six months at the rate of four per cent. per annurn. payable on and after the fifteenth of March.
 FRANK HAMPSTEAD.
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS. Two More Are Filed With the Clerk oI
 the Superior Court.

Two more compensation agreements have been filed with the clerk of the superior court as follows:
 New London Marine Iron works and Irving N Williams of 3S1 Huntington street, burned right foot with molten metal Jan. Il, $10 weekly
 New London Marine Iron works and Joseph J. Silva of Crystal avenue. in- jury to wrist Jan. 26, s6.75 weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
corner.tone cIuh Msets.

to have another minstrel show this year similar to last years successful black-face farce. The first rehearsal was held Thursday night after a,reg- ular business meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
New Bowling League.

A new bowling league known as Mill League No. 2 has been formed. The first game will be played Satur- day. The teams entered are the Smashpieces, Mechanics, Paper Hang CTS and the Mighty Elves. Prizes will be given for individual high single and high three and for high team to- Ia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
TAFTYiLLE
Sleigh Ride to Jewett City-Bowline
 League Orsanized-Notes.

A party of young people of Taftville Wednesday evening. The weather was neither 100 cold nor too warm, thus making it an ideal night. The party stopped for lunch in ewett City and returned to Taftville late in the even ing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL 60.

year, occupying the Alden cottage. Season before last the Cruger family spent the entire summer there.
 The missing girl was well liked by the summer residents at the grove being quiet and unassuming fin her manners
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Wires Crossed.

A short circuit on the telephone line on Central avenue caused quite a display of fire on Thursday morning and required the attention or a po- liceman to keep persons out of the
 danger zone,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
DIED.

DIED- M,NAMARA-Iu this city, Mlrch 2. 1917, C. Michael McNamara of 18 Hickory street.
 Saturday morning, March 10, at o'clock. Mass of requiem in Gt Patricks church at 9 o'clock Inter ment in St. Mary's cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. ROYLE-In ClariI's Falls. March q, 1917, Joseph Royle, aged 8z years. AGILLER-In Hartford, March e. 1917. native of Brooklyn, Conn. LEAHNED-In Bennington. Vt, March 2. 1917, Augusta D. Learned Of Aa1- bon.
 Funeral from her late home in IAshon Sunday. March H. at 2 o'clock. LUcN-In this city, March 8. 1911 Mary DriscoI, widow of Daniel Lucy. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Fell on ley Sidewalk.

While on the way to worv Thurs day morning Henry Perrin, employe ed at Simpsons Lunch room, West Side. fell on Boswell avenue striking the back of his head rendering him un- conscious. He was carried home by two passersby.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

On Friday evening there will be what promises to be an exciting pool match between Gauthier's team and the Hill Tops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

Mrs. Archibald Gilchrist of Greene vile returned yesterday after an ex- tended visit with her mother of Brook IYn. N Y
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Notes,

The bell rang at S.15 a. m. and at 1 p. m.s thereby telling the lower grade children that there was no school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

At the meeting of North Stonington grange tonight the lecturers hour will be occupied by Professor Slate of the Connecticut Agricultural college, who will speak on Small Grains on Con- necticut Farms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Notes.

Samuel Armitage has of late return ed from an extended visit in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

 de Atlantic coasts will be rresh fest.
 Conditions.
 The disturbance that was over low CT Lake Michigan "Wednesday night has moved to the St. Lawrence val ley and caused general sf1oWS from the lake region eastward and rains in the middle Atlantic states. Temperatures are slightly above the seasonal ave With the exception of local snows Friday in New England. fair weather will prevail Friday and Saturday east of the Mississippi river and on Sun ture changes will not be of import ance.
 Southern New England: Fair, slightly colder Friday; Saturday and Sunday fair.
 Eastern New york: Partly cloudy on Friday, slightly colder; Saturday and Sunday lair.
 Northern New England: Local srows Friday. slightly colder in New Hampsiire and Vermont; fair Satur- day and probably Sunday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevifi's pl1arfnaey, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday: F m. .................--- 4 ss-ss 6 D. m. Az ZS.S4 High A. lowest ss.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: In- creasing cloudiness and warmer. Wednesdays weather: Rain and warmer, clearing in evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Sum. Moon nnd Tfdes
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which is follo wed by f1ood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
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WEST-In Ashaway, R. T.. March O.
 1917. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Loula
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

Mexico has 15.ooo miles of railway.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

;rspe, assorted pa4tsrnS-theso aro price a yard 12Lze.
 Novelty White Goods for slirt- ing, in cords, Basket Weave, Checks, Etc, both domestic and foreign makes, all excellent values -at seo, soc, Sss, 7so and sso a yard.