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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Y. M. C. A. LEADERS HELD
CONFERENCE IN HARTFORD.
Local Young Men and Officials in At
tendance.

About 200 Y NJ c. A. gymnastic
leaders met at the second annual con-
vention of the state physical depart
ment held at the Hartford Y M. c. A.
Saturday afternoon and evening. Every
Y. NJ. C. A. association in the state
was represented at the gathering. The
associations in Hartford, New Britain,
Stamford, New London. Waterbury
Middletown and Meriden sent repre-
sentatives. The convention opened
with prayer and scripture reading at
2.3O o'clock, followed by addresses and
served at o'clock, and there were
several after dinner speeches.
The program follows:
2.30 p. m.-Opening prayer and
scripture reading. F. A. Stanley. Hart
ford.
2.45 p. m.-Address of welcome.
Curtis Gladding, Hartford.
8 p. m-Address, Worldwide Oppor-
tunities of the Physical Director, DR..
McCurdy, Springfield.
3.45 p. m.-Physica1 Education and
What 1t Means; the Opportunities of
the Committeeman, DR.. R. H w.
Strang, Bridgeport.
Ais p. m.-Persona1 Interviews; the
Unlimited Field for Personal Service,
DR.. B. F. Beardsley, Hartford.
4.45 p. m.-Personal Service by
Committeeman, Charles R. Drum.
p. m.-Address by DIR. George J..
Fisher, New York.
p. m.-Supper.
645 p. m-Opportunities for Real
Christian Leadership, Rev. DR.. E. def.
Mel
7.15 p. m.-Address, DR.. G. J. Fisher.
New York.
SIS D. m.-Gymnasium floor, mass
drill, games and apparatus work.
Among those who attended the con-
ference from this city Saturday were
President J. B. Case, General Secretary
Hill, Physical Director Crosby, Office
Secretary Bruce, Joseph Adams. H. w.
Gallup, Charles c. Treat, Reginald
Ashby, Halsey Gallup, Samuel Wilson,
Sheldon McNickle, Edward SEWN, Will
liam Wyman, E. Jewett and DR..
Bernard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
STATE POLICE RADED
DEL-HoFF HOTEL
Eight Men Arrested and One of the
Proprietors-They Will Appear Be-
fore City Court Today.

Right in the mirst of the driving
rain storm. Sunday morning, shortly
after 1890 o'clock, the state police,
under the direction of Sergeant Robert
Bridgeman, raided the Del-Hoff hotel
and arrested eight men and one of the
proprietors, who was arrested for
selling liquor on Sunday.
The police who have been operating
of late in New London came here by
auto and had little trouble in gaining
admission to the barroom where they
found the men.
At police headquarters the men gave
their names as Michael Shahan, Frank
StockdaIe, Frank B. Ladd, James Per-
ry, Dennis O'Neili, Thomas Doyle,
John Dundgren. William Bowler and
James Higgins. James Hayes, one of
the proprietors, was taken to head
quarters.
ALI the men are out on bonds and
will appear before the city court this
morning. The officers in the raid be-
sides Sergeant Bridgeman were jack
son, Downing, Wheeler and Rudd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
RUN MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
Ten Captains Selected to Lead Cam
paisn-James l.. Case Will Be in
Charge.

Saturday morning the temporary
membership committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce of Norwich, which
comprises Charles w. Pearson, Charles
rotary of the Chamber of Commerce,
met at the office of James L. Case on
Shetucket street and formulated plans
concerning the grand membership
campaign that will be launched in a
day or so by the chamber. At recent
meeting Of the board Of directors
James L. Case, president of the Y. M
c. A, and one who is thoroughly ac-
quainted with the various phases of
work connected with a membership
campaign, was appointed to be captain
general of he~campaign. At Satur-
day mornings meeting, which was held
were selected: Mayor Allyn L. Brown,
Herbert r. Branche, Charles I. Smith,
Robert w. Perkins, Nelson J. Ayling,
Frank H. Smith, Charles ". James,
John NJ. Lee, Thomas H. Beckley and
Charles A. Hagberg.
The captains have all been notified
of their appointments and have all ac-
cepted and will appoint their own
team members. which will consist of
ten.
There will be meeting Of the cap
tainS of the teams this morning, at
which time the names of various peo-
pie will be assigned. The city directory
has been divided into lots of 10, with
80 pages in each lot, and there will be
drawings for the various lots.
Members of the chamber who have
not secured their tickets for the grand
banquet of the Eastern Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce that takes place
in this city had better take the oppor-
tunity soon, was the statement given
out by an official of the Chamber of
Commerce Sunday night, as it has been
learned that the tickets are going rap
idly and there is expected no returns
from tickets sent out of town. This is
the biggest event of the year for the
eastern body, and as this year the
speaking will be exceptionally good.
besides other attractions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Printers to Observe 5Oth Anniversary
Banquet VIII be Held March-Ceorge A. RisIey Reelected
President at Meeting Saturday NightAReports Showed
Union in Good Condition.

The f1ftieth anniversary of the Nor
witch Typographical Union, No. 100,
will be fittingly observed in the early
part of March when the printers will
hold a banquet at the Wauregan
house.
The union was organized on March
3, 1867, and has now 81 members.
Three of the charter members are still
alive and they are Homer Bliss of
Plainfield, Ambrose Higgins of Jew
EFT City and Mr.. Emsbury of Boston.
The annual reports, which were read
very gratifying, showing that the or
ganization is in a good sound financial
condition and has just passed most
successful year. During the past year
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
JACOB DE HAAS ADDRESSED
YOUNG MEMS HEBREW ASSN
Spoke on Relief Work-NaturaIizati
Meeting Will be Held.

At the regular meeting of the Young
Mems Hebrew Association held in
their rooms, $21 was collected for the
benefit of the Jewish War Sufferers.
The meeting was called to order by
President Benjamin Weinstein.
Jacob De Haas, editor of the Jew
ish Advocator of Boston, spoke along
the lines of relief work which proved
to be very interesting.
1t was announced that a naturaliza-
ton and citizenship meeting would be
held next week Friday night under the
auspices of teh society when Mayor
Brown, Superintendent of Schools Ora
ham, Benjamin Evarts, director Of the
immigration and citizenship depart
ment of the Y. NJ. H. A. will be the
speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

10 especially illustrated by the mag.
nifeent system Of Jurisprudence which
Noses Instituted and which became
the basis OF the wheie structure Of
modern. undergraduates. Oyer and
above the FtGtd eHaatmeHts which
Noses introduced Tor the physical
moral, social aHd spiritual good Of the
people, they caught again aHd again,
the vision Of his subliHeiy, uHseiAsh
purpose and they responded, Mean
while, Moses himself endured as see-
iag Him whe I'D invisible.
Il is weFth while Ia cur day TO fol-
low the hghsst authority and spiritual
Ideals, That authority il Jesus
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
3. G. M. TELEeRAPHERs
VOTE TO QUIT WORK
Unless Their Demands For a Wage
Increase is Granted.

Boston, AIN. 14.-Union telegraphers
employed by the Boston and Main ril-
road voted tonight to quit work I'M
less their demands for a wage advance
and q new working schedule were
granted at once or unless an immedl-
ate conference on the demands were
accorded by the railroad management.
Because of the fact that the road is
In the hands of O receiver the regolu-
lions adopted avoided use of the word
strike" but instructed the general
committee OF the division branch OF
the Order of Railroad TeieEraphers TO
mako the noceasary arrangements Tor
officials said that IL satisfaction were
not obtained the mon were prepared to
leave thoir positions as individuals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
fine Fur RHEUMAT ISM!
Mustero1e Loosens Up Those Stiff
Ioints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus
ierole once you experience the glad 70
ief it gives.
Get a jar at once from the neares
rug store. It is a clean, white ointment
made with the oil of mustard. Bettel
han a mustard plaster and does no
lister. Brings ease and comfort Will
is being rubbed oni
Mustero1e is recommended by man
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars ar
used annually for bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu'
natism, 1umbago, pains and aches of Thu
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles
bruises, cfilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest 1t often prevents pneumonia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

death, Tyler Roath.
At the annual election of officers the
following were elected: President.
George A. Risley; vice president John
TranSla; secretary, George B. Neibert;
treasurer, Frank B. Wilson; standing
committee, George A. Risley, William
G. Amburn, Perry H. Corning; audit
ing committee, Peter Flynn. William
F. Metzger. William M. Savage; SER
geant at arms, Peter Flynn; label
committee, James Burdick, William r.
Metzger, Frank Wilson
The delegates to the Central Labor
Union will be selected at the next reg
ular meeting.
The officers were installed by Eu-
gene T. Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

where she was born, up to ~ years
ago, when she moved to Pawtucket.
She was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Miner. Surviving are two
stepdaughters, Mrs. Frank D. Davis of
this city and Mrs. Bertha Bishop of
Sterling. There is also a brother, Cal
vim, Miner, of Greeneville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingraham were well
known here. Mrs. Ingraham was a
member of the First Baptist church
and OF Sedgwicll Womans Relief corps
Mr.. Ingraham died shortly after NOV
ing to Pawtucket.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
REPAIRS AT LIGHT PLANT.
New Feeders and Switchboard In
stalled.

The electric current was shut off in
this city Sunday morning between s
to 1890 o'clock while improvements
were being made at the power house.
A new set of feeders, No. o. to ac-
conmodate the Hopkins & Allen COM
pany's circuit, were installed. The old
feeders were No. 6. Also q new SWITCH
board was set in place, which al
though it Is not larger than the old one
will take care Of the Hopkins & Allen
company's circuit, which is an inde-
pendent one. Many local residents who
were unaware OF the fact that the
power was going to be shut of, and
who are in the habit OF rising early,
had to search around for candles, etc.
Several churches where the church or
gan is run by electric power were
without music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
CADETS WILL HOLD
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
Committee Appointed to Make Neces-
sary Arrangements.

There was a good attendance at the
regular meeting of Tierney cadets held
Sunday afternoon in T. A. B. hall with
President Raymond Fitzgerald in the
chair. Plans were made for the first
anniversary of the organization, which
will be held on the first Sunday in
February. The committee of arrange
ments appointed follows: Albert
Clarke, William Comerfry, William
O'Brien, Raymond Fitzgerald, John
Bowen and John Callahan. The cadets
will extend invitations to other cadets
in the county.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
OFFICERS INSTALLED
At Regular Meeting of !. o. 3. A. Held
Sunday Afternoon-$5o Contributed
TO Relief Fund.

At the regular meeting of Indepen-
dent Norwich lodge, No. 800, l. o. B.
A, President A. Shanlker presiding, the
regular bi7iness was transacted and
the following officers installed by Dav-
Id Shereshevesky: President, S. w.
Wiener; vice president, Max Sirkin;
secretary, D. Goler; treasurer, I. Hy-
man; trustee, M. Botwick; outside
guard, Wolf Blinderman.
At the special meeting held follow
ing the regular session it was voted
to give $50 to the fund for Jewish
war sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
BUCKET BRIGADE SAVED
LEDYARD HOUSE.
Fire Discovered in Isaac Chapman's
Home-ConsiderabIe Damage Done.

About 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon
fire broke out in the second story Of
the house of Isaac Chapman in Led
yard, and before it could be extinguish-
ed had done considerable damage. The
fire was caused by a defective CHM
neighbors were summoned and formed
a bucket brigade. The fire scorched
the rafters in the roof and burned
hole ins the peak. The water also did
considerable damage. The loss is small
and is covered by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Compensation Awards.

Anton Santiago Of TaIman street,
WHO was injured while in the employ
0 1.-THE Connecticut Engineering COM
papy, has been awarded a. sum of
s166.09 compensation by Commission
er Donohue.
Joseph Bray of Central avenue has
been awarded compensation at the rate
OF S. per week. He was employed by
Shetucket company,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
REV. r. p. MoRRISsEY READ
HIS ANNUAL REPORT.
Excellent Work Carried on by Glasgo
Church During Past Year.

At the 1880 mass at st. Anne's
church. Glasgor Sunday, the pastor
Rev. r. P. Morrissey, read his annual
report for the past year, which is the
best ever read at the church. The re-
port showed excellent work carried on
by the pastor and the congregation.
The annual census showed a nxmber
of deaths.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
NORTH SToNINGTON
COMPANY INCORPORATES
Laurel Glen Line Company Has Capt.
tai Stock of $4,000.

In the office of the secretary of state
the Laurel Glen Line Co, Inc. of North
Stonington, has filed a certificate of
incorporation to manufacture and deal
in textile goods. Capital stock, $685.
600, divided into $50 shares of 500
each. Commence business with $4,000.
Incorporators: Charles P. Eccleston,
Ralph NJ. Briggs, John S. Burdick,
Frank L. Powell, all of Ashaway, r. L.
For making additional shares: Glen
garry Mills, Inc, Sprague, Conn, 5000,
800 par, making outstanding stock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
James Curtis Presented With a Charm

James Curtis who left the employ
of the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co, on
Saturday, was presented with a Ma
sonic ring and charm by many OF his
friends. e. L. Maynard made the pre-
sentation expressing the regret OF the
friends in losing Mr.. Curtis and wish
ed him success in his new field. Mr..
Curtis in a speech of acceptance,
thanked his friends for the good will
shown him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Leak in Water Main.

A water main on lower broadway
sprung a leak Sunda and was repaired
by the department men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
FUN ERAL.
Edwin OIdHeId.

Many relatives and friends were in
attendance at the funeral Of Edwin
Oldfeld which was held from his late
home, 535 Main street, Saturday af-
ternoon. There were many present
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

Mrs. John P. Huntington, OF Nor
witch attended a tea given by Mrs. al
mon F. Bowen at her home at SO
Church street, New London, Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell was a mem
Der of a box party at Parsons thea
tire, Hartford, Friday evening, to hear
DIR. Katherine Bement Davis or Bed
ford, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic w. Cary have
left town to pass several weeks in
Summit, ". J., and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

A waterfall in Norway will be har-
messed and made to provide 125,000-
horsepower for smelling and refining
zinc ore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Incidents In Society

Miss Lottie S. Squire is spending a
few days in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Austin of Wash
ington street spent part of last week
in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
Large Number Saw "creation" at Da

Davis theatre was packed Sunday
night when the second of the serial
photodrama on Creation. was shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15
EAGLES, NOTICE!

Installation of Officers this evening
by State Officers. Anniversary smoker
after meeting.
All members requested to be present.
VICTOR PAYMENT, President.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

Portland, Ore, IL to have q new
sh1pbutldings plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

At meeting of the board of man
ayers of the Central Baptist church
last week, it was unanimously voted
to extend to Raymond Grant the ap-
probation of the board for the vaIua-
BILE chart of the new seating in the
auditorium efficiently and gratuitous-
ly prepared by him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

The cheering news comes to sill
manufacturers in Connecticut thai
silks are being used by New Yorl
dress manufacturers almost to the ut
ter exclusion of cottons in Sprins
models, this being especially true In
the case Of the higher priced goods
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-15

The American Red Cross has receiv-
ed an appeal for reading matter for
the American troops now on duty on
the Texas border and in Mexico,
through Colonel J. r. Kean, Medical
corps, u. S. A. as director general Of
the department Of military relief of
the Red Cross.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09

let you know l am still alive and
have not forgotten Dear Old Lin
coin County"
Received a card from Angelo
Clark and Art Hoight and was very
glad to hear from them.
We are all we'll and happy and it
will soon be pay day for US now. OF
course that will mean a few trips to
Tacoma and Seattle for US.
The Lincoln county soldiers were
we'll remembered by the citizens
and merchants of Caliente and We
all thank them very much for the
large box of cigars, cigarette papers
tobacco, candy and gum. We thank
Judge Palmer for his good cake
which we enjoyed so we'll that we fee
as though another piece would &C
good right now So don't forget us
Judge.
Yours respectfully,
ARCHIE.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
PLEASED WITH WORK
OF PiOCKE SCHOOLS

Miss Adelaide l.. Phillips, in charge
of the extension work for southern
Nevada for the University of Nevada,
visited the Phoebe schools last We'd
nesday and gave an interesting talk
before the domestic science class of
the school.
Miss Phillips was much pleased
with the progress being made with
the club work by Miss Norton, the
teacher i'll charge, and expressed heI
surprise as we'll as delight to find the
Phoebe school starting out with such
good equipment, which she said. was
much better than that provided il
the Las Vegas grade school.
Miss Phillips hopes to return tC
Phoebe again in the near future e
talk with and assist the domestic sci
ence girls
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
Soldier Friend Writes
Letter To Cd|icnte Girl

we take up the semaphore signal
system; this consists of certain
position of the arms for each letter
of the alphabet. This is used in
transmitting messages, or orders. on
the firing line. The reason Of course
being that it would be impossible
to use the voice on account OF the
noise of the guns. After this period
we are drilled until 4:30, when we
are dismissed and given one hour to
bathe and prepare for dinner, which
is served at five O'Clock Our lights
go out at nine, though we are not
required to be in bed until eleven.
Twelve men are picked each day
to do the work in the kitchen and
dining room; they are called kitch-
en- police, which | suppose is d pol
ite way of saying dishwasher, or
waiter. Everybody must serve tier
turn, but there are $50 men to each
mess hall so you see your turn does
not come very often. l don't mild
it at all It's new experience and
rather interesting to me.
Each regiment, which is 1,0OC
men; have Y. M. c, A. building
where writing material is furnished
the boys and entertainment is giver
in the evening. We had quite trea
sometime ago-heard Alma Gluck
the famous singer. | think she il
considered to be the worlds creates
and sweetest singer have ever hear(
She sang on platform in the opel
air and could be plaoinly heard "a
a distance OF 200 yards
Hoping | will hear from you soon
am,
Your friend.
JOHN.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
Special to the Record

Special 10 the RECORD
CAMP LEWIS, Wn.-Late after
noon is not the end of the day at
Camp Lewis. The thousands of work.
men on tn buildings knock Off
dinner bucket special" rattle
homeward; the parade ground Is
left deserted as bugles call the awk-
ward squads to mess, and visitors
crowd the outgoing busses.
Soon down the long lines of bar
racks, the lights flash up. The strains
OF music from scores Of monographs
follow the clatter of knives and forks.
groups of soldiers walk through the
gravel in darkness, laughing or talk
ing quietly, or crowd around the re-
ceiving shed to watch the new arriv-
ais.
Later still, the crowd melts away
again. the lights in the barracks &C
out; the silence and darkness of the
prairies steal up and cover the camp
But still the receiving shed glows
The trains which are bringing the
men to form a part of the future
great American army come at al
hours of the day and night, and a
whatever time they come the camp il
ready to receive them.
The officers in charge of the re
ceiving shed work in three shifts o
eight hours each, and they checl
and record the newcomers as care
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
PANACA MAN CALLED TO
COLORS AFTER EXEMPTION

The district exemption board re-
opened the case of James A Wads-
worth of Panaca, who was exempt
ed on agricultural grounds, and his
name was certified back to the local
beard late last Thursday evening by
wire so that he might leave with
the Lincoln county contingent which
left for American Lake on Friday the
end. inst.
I he certification of the Panaca man
relieved Andrew Zumbella, who re-
turned to his position at the Geyser
ranch Another disappointed man was
l.. G. Fourier, who came from Los
Angeles only to find that he could
not quite cut in as an alternate, Mr.
! Fourier has accepted position in
the Hodges-Cook store where he ex.
poets to remain until the next call
Andrew Zumbella and Joe Clark
of Caliente, were the alternates.
The boys who went to American
Lake were given a rousing farewell
reception by local citizens, in which
the pupils of the Phoebe schools par
tiCipated.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
Day and NIGHT Shifts
Work at Camp Lewis

fully at two o'clock in the morning
as at two O'Clock in the afternoon.
In the intervals between arrivals
they huddle around bonfires or nod
or yawn, or talk in disconnected
sentences of Camp Lewis part in the
the country's big job.
Systems working all right" said
an overcoated officer, to nobody in
particular.
Kind of hard to handle so many
men without making them feel like
sheep. | believe this is as near as
we can come to it,"
His neighbor lit a cigarette with
flaming chunk of wood. After a
silence
Yep"
THAT was good looking bunch
that came in last night" observed
one of the clerks.
Wonder what the Kaiser thinks
when his spies tell him what's goln4
on in sixteen different places in tie
United States, Ell?
] We'll, I'll be glad when they're
all in." said a sleepy youngster witt
pistol on his hip.
'Is that another train"
1t was-and through the darkness
stumbled anothe column of blinking
boys to the receiving shed-THF
GATEWAY OF THE ARMY OF
DEOCRACY, THAT is OPEN TWEEN
TY-FOUR HOURS IN THE DAY.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
Commissioners Fix
This Years Tax Lew

The board Of county commissioners
at its meeting last Monday, fixed the
tax levy for this year and County
Treasurer Chas. Culverwell has been
busy this week sending out notices
and preparing to receive remittances
from the various taxpayers.
The rate is some higher than last
year owing to the necessity of raising
funds to pay off the first installment
OF the old Lincoln county bonds
which are about to mature; also to
meet the requirements of the new
county road and bridge bond issue.
The state tax levy, as fixed by the
legislature, is .6205 cents, and the
general county levy is $l.l6, MAX
ing a total of $1.7S35, based on the
following:
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-09
X mas Boxes
For Our BOYS
In France

The Phoebe Chapter of the Am
erican Red Cross met at the sewing
room on yesterday afternoon and pre-
pared ten Christmas boxes to be sent
to the soldier boys in France.
Each box contained tobacco. candy
cake, writing tablet, a package OF
envelopes lead pencil, safety pins,
chewing gum and cigarette papers.
Miss Phillips, of the extension di,
vision Of the University of Nevada
gave an interesting talk to the lad
les on Red Cross work and home
economics for the school and home
Miss Phillips expects to visit Pioch,
again sometime in December.