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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
Establish Vocational Training School
Directors of Chamber of Pass Resolution in Favor of Such an Institution for Norwich Committee Alp pointed Study Industrial Conditions Here and Visit Model Schools in Active Operation- Permanent Mem bership Committee Appointed

At meeting of the directors of the local chamber of commerce in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Mon- day night a resolution was passed fa- voring the establishment of voca- an1 siona ,,thr;1 5raInlng school sch for this city committee of three to make a study of industrial conditions in Norwich, visit at least three model vocational training schools in actual operation and report at an open meeting of the chamber to be held in April. The committee appointed for this purpose comprises Rev. Joseph H. Selden, Rob- ert McNeely and Frank H. Smith.
 The resolution on vocational train ing follows:
 Whereas: Both houses of congress of the United States have passed what is known as the Smith h-Hughes voca- tional education bill and
 Whereas: The United States Cham Der of Commerce has gone on record by an overwhelming majority in fa- vor of federal aid for vocational edu-
 Whereas: There is in Norwich be- cause of our industrial environment a deep interest in and an ever in creasing demand for vocational edu- cation from the youth of our town and
 Whereas: Our civic associations in the past have gone on record as fa- voring this form of education and
 w uoTCstS. SOLlIIlOh ScHSO that we should train our future work CTS, now, therefore be it.
 Resolved: That the board Of direc- tors of the chamber of commerce of Norwich, Conn.,. Inc, do favor the es- tabliShing of a vocational training school in Norwich for the purpose of giving to the youth of our town the opportunity to pursue a line of study along the pathway of natural thought and activity. and be it
 Resolved: That it be the sense of this meeting that a special committee consisting of three members of the chamber be appointed by the presi- dent, not members of the board, as a special committee. for the following purpose.
 The duties of the committee are de- fined as follows: It shall be the duty of the committee to make a study of industrial conditions in Norwich with a view of establishing a vocational school in Norwich. suitable to the needs of Norwich.
 It shall be the duty of the committee to visit at least three model vocational schools now in active operation, such schools to be determined by the com fnittee getting in touch with state school boards in Connecticut, Massa- chusetts, and Rhode Island.
 That the committee have access to and the use of the rooms of the cham Der of commerce and the services of the secretary and the stenographer at any and all times.
 That the sum of S100 be set aside for the purpose of defraying the nec-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
OBITUARY.
Michae. KiIrow.

At 7.15 Monday morning Michael Kilrow died at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Thomas J. McVeigh on Val ley street, after an illness of about month.
 Michael Kilrow had spent the great CT part of his life in this city. Many years ago he was employed by the late George F. Bard and later entered the plumbing business for himself. Twelve years ago he sold his business and went to New Britain whree he remain he was employed by the Russell Irwin Co. He returned and was employed
 at the Aspinook Co.,. at Jewett City.
 vieb M Bridst iiEoW G onited aiea Eame years ago. MT. Kilrow is survived by one son and a daughter. Thomas F. Kilrow of New Britain and Mrs. Thomas J. McVeigh of this city. MT. Kilrow was well known in this city and was a member of the Catho- | lie Benevolent Legion. No. 15O. David Patton.
 David Patton of Norwich was taken | ill in Brstol Saturday evening with
 pneumonia His condition was so se-
 rious that he was removed to the New Britain hospital Sunday morning. ! He had been i'll since Wednesday, but | thought that he would recover and return to his home in a, few days. In- stead the chill developed into pneu-
 monia from which he died Sunday night.
 He was the son of the late MT. and Mrs. David Patton and was formerly a telephone Hneman. He is survived l by brother, William H. Patton, of Waterbury and three sisters, Miss Emma Patton, Mrs. John Carroll and Miss Elizabeth M. Patton, of Nor wich.
 MT. Patton had many friends es- pecially among the young men in town and was well liked for his agreeable disposition. His death came as a great shock to his rela- | tives and acquaintances.
 Mrs. William J. Hunter. l After an illness of about 12 weeks, l Mary w. Church, wife of William J. | Hunter, died at her home in Mohegan l Sunday morning at 1L30. She was born in New London Nov. IT, 1863, the daughter of the late Henry Wilgenson | and Victoria Beane. She was united | in marriage with William Hunter in l Norwich. MT. Hunter survives with
 one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Davis, of Mystic, an adopted daughter, Mrs.
 Amos Reed, of Mohegan, also two | grandchildren, Raymond Davis and | Erwin Reed. Mrs. Hunter braved her l long illness with much fortitude. She
 had a gentle and loving disposition and
 her loss will be sincerely mourned by | all who knew her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
GRACE CIRCLE ENTERTAINED
 BAckUS HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Finely Rendered Programme Carried
 Out Sunday Afternoon.

Sunday afternoon the patients at the Backus hospital were entertained by Grace Circle, Kings Daughters. The following programme was carried out: .Piano solo, Chanson Tristie, Miss Olive Riley; violin solo. Soaring. Miss Eli zabeth Lane, accompanied by Miss Ri- ley; vocal solo, Thy Sentinel and I, Horace Corning. Miss Elizabeth SulIi- van accompanying; violin solo, Miss Lane, accompanied by Miss Riley; vo- cal solo, Armorers, Horace Corning, accompanied by Miss Sullivan: duet, Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet, Miss Lane and Miss Riley; piano solo, WhimS and Why, Miss Riley.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

essary expense incident to above pro- ject.
 To make such report N this body at the first open meeting to be held in April 1917. also such recommendation as may appear to them to be for the educational interest and advancement of the public schools of the town of Norwich.
 Permanent Membership Committee The following were appointed a per- manent membership committee: John M- Lee, chairman, James L.. Case. Thos. H. Beckley. Chas. I. Smith, Arthur l.. Peale, l.. M. Crandall, Chas. A. Hagberg, Louis F'ountaine, Harry Stebbins, s. J. Kehoe. H. Sears, c. w. Pearson, Archa W. Colt. Myron B. Prentice, Clinton E. Lane, Andrew B. Asbury, John F. Craney. Abner Schwartz.
 The question of forming bureaus
 was taken up and it was decided to dustrial, transportation and civic bu- reaus.
 It was also voted to take over the shares of the Norwich Building and Loan Association which were carried by the old chamber of commerce. The secretary gave brief report on the meeting of. the state chamber
 of commerce in Hartford on January The secretary read a communication from County Farm Bureau Manager F. c. Warner in which the chamber was invited to elect one of their direc- tors as a director at large on the board of directors of the New London County Improvement League The di- rectors selected William H. Oat as the director at large.
 Another communication received from the county farm bureau mana ger was read by the secretary. It urged the chamber to give it's support to a movement which has been started to bring the next state corn fair to Norwich in connection with the coun- ty corn fair. It was voted to support the movement
 A resolution was passed approving Mayor Allyn L. Browns action on the proposed reduction of insurance rates in this city.
 The secretary read a communication from A. H. Andrews. secretary of the state chamber of commerce, announc- ing the appointment of Charles V. James as a director of the state body. Executive Committee Meetin~. At the close of the directors meet ing the executive committee held a meeting. A number of routine bills were ordered paid and it was voted that the secretary, H. R. Branche join l the New England Association of Com mercial Executives and he was au- thorized to attend the next meetin- of the association to be held at Manches- ter, N. H., on February 18th. It was voted to engage Miss Cor rinne Johnson as permanent secretary for the chamber.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
LEBANON MAN WAS
 CHARGED WITH SNARlNG
Roger Foote Was Fined $25 and Costs
 by Justice BIakesIee.

before Justice of Peace J. B. Blakes- lee on Monday charged with snaring. MT. Foote was fined $25 and costs and his bill amounted to $4S.92.
 Complaints had been made that sev- eral dogs were caught in snares so game warden c. S. Briggs had been on the look out.
 On Sunday MT. Foote went out into the woods with an axe and chopped several pieces of wood and then at tended to his snares. Game Warden Blfggs tracked Foote and brought aboE his prosecution.
 The snares used were made of four strands of copper wire and set about 8 to 10 inches above the ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
ELKs LADIES' NIGHT.
Old Time Favorites Will Appear on the
 Dance Programme.

The committee having charge of the arrangements for the ladies' night at the Ellks' home this evening have se- cured the services of Harder's Ideal Mandolin Club which will render a pleasing program of music.
 After the final concert number the famous Scotland Road orchestra will furnish the music for a program of the old time favorites and the old familiar strains of money musk, Virginia reel During the evening the bowling alleys pool and billiard tables will be turned over to the ladies. Thess social. gath erings have proved a great success friends of the lodge members.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
SMALL BLAZE GAVE
 FIREMEN HARD FIGHT
Child Dropped Match in Closet While
 Locking for Clothes.

The fire department responded to a telephone call Monday evening shortly after eight o'clock for fire in the tenement at No. 12 Hill street
 The fire started when child looking for candy in a clothes press lighted a match. Evidently spark from the match dropped unnoticed, smoldered and then developed into fire. The oc- cupants of the tenement had gone out to the theatre when the fire was dis covered The pleople in the next ten ement detected the fire by the smell of smoke. The fire crept outside the clothes press and did considerable dam age to the room. The flames gave the ffremen a fight of over an hours dura- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
Stamp Redemption Claims

Internal Revenue Collector James J. Walsh has sent out circular letter in reply to complaints received con- corning delay in redeeming revenue stamps. Although some of the claims have been in for two months or more, he says that the work is being pushed forward as fast as possible and that all will be paid. Claims will be con- sidered in the order Of their receipt and no definite date can be set in any individual case when refund will be made "The claimant should be sat, isfied with the information that the redemption will be made as soon as possible" concludes the letter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
Miss whittIesey to Wed.

The wedding of Miss Eloise Whit tlesey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George whttlesey, of Nathan Hale street, New London, and Lieut.. Lloyd " Kielhoru. United States Coast Guard service twill take place Satur- day evening at o'clock at the resi- dence of the parents of the bride-elect. Only the immediate family will be present The ceremony will be per- formed by Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth of the First Church of Christ. George c. Whittlesey and Miss Mary Whit tlesey, brother and sister of the bride, will act as attendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
NARROWLY ESCAPED INJURY
 ON FRANKLIN STREET
Driver Slipped Underneath Wagon
 When Reins Became Tangled.

Monday night shortly after o'clock a man narrowly escaped serious in jury on lower Franklin street, when he slipped underneath a horse and wagon, but managed to pull himself out just as a pedestrian stopped the horse.
 The driver had just got out of his wagon at the corner of Bath street to repair a portion of the harness when the horse started all of a sudden The reins became entangled about the drivers leg and he slipped.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
V. M. C. A. Notes.

At the boys hour that will be held at the Y. M. c. A. on Wednesday af- ternoon James L. Case, president Of the association. will give a short address, and there will be two reels of moving pictures. One picture will be on the life of Daniel Boon and the other on athletics in France
 Parents night will be observed in the gymnasium, when exhibitions will be given by the junior, employed boys and the Academy boys classes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
New Members for Carpenters.

Four new members were admitted at a regular meeting of Carpenters union, No. 137, held Monday night in Carpenters hall. There was good at- tendance and the regular routine busi- ness was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
candlemas Day Friday.

Friday, the Feast of the Prifcation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Can dIemas day as it is popuIarly called, is observed in the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. In the Catholic churches, candles will be blessed and distributed and, on Saturday, St Blase's day, the ceremony of blessing threats will be observed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
Incidents In Society

MT. and Mrs. George w. Carroll en- tertained at dinner Saturday evening
 Mrs. George S. Watts has left for New York and is to go to Lake City, Orange City and St. Petersburg, Fla, to pass the remainder of the winter
 Miss Johnson of Boston and Miss Henrietta E. Bidweil, who have been spending several weeks in the south, are in Los Angeles, to remain for the next few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

The recently elected officers of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Temperance society of New London were installed at it's meeting n Temperance hall Sun- day evening. County Director William McGuinness of Norwich was the in- stalling officer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
Chimney Fire.

The auto bumper was called to No. 140 Cliff street at 4.36 o'clock Monday afternoon to extinguish a chimney fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

Children find fairly good coasting on some spf the smaller hills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30
APPLES, ORANGES, FIGS AND PRUNES Are The Four Fruits Used in
 Making Fruit-a-Hv0s

~sFRUIT-A-TIvES" is the only medicine in the world that is made from the juices of fresh ripe fruits Thus, it is manifestly unfair to say, "E won't take Fruit-a-tives because have tried other remedies and they did me no good". On the other hand, the fact that s'Fruit-a-tives'' is estisS!1 di6svegf from any oksey pyeparatiOs iH the zUOyid, is just why you should give it a fair trial, in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. "Fruit-a- tives'', i, oomPosed ofIkhe aetsve fyiRcipk cffyHit and H1e greatest ney5e kOsfe eoe, discoveysd. 50c. a box, 6 for &2.6o, trial size, 25c. Atall dealers or sent by Fruit a-tiycs Limited, Ogdensburg, MY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus mess before the. public there Is no Tertisin< columns Of The Bulletin :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

Nine of the big pigs at the Nor wich Almshouse have been killed dur ing the season, under direction of Supt. James B. Chapman. Four more fat ones remain. to be butchered as needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

Mentioned among smart set folk at society affairs at Tuxedo are MT. and Mrs. Amos Getting Schermerhoer7l Georgia Williams. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Williams, of Ston- ington.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

The next quarterly meeting of the Graduate Nurses Association of Con- necticut, to be held at the Elks' home, Waterbury, Wednesday, Feb. z, is an open meeting and nurses here who are not members of the association as well as the members. are receiving invita- tfonS to be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

Announcement was made in Connec- ticut Lutheran churches Sunday tha the King of Sweden has commissioned Bishop Lonegren of Hernosand to wis it the Lutheran church in America this year. The bishop comes chiefly to at- tend a great Swedish reformation ser vice at Rock Island next June.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

Sunday in St. Patriclss church pray CTS were asked for the repose of the soul of John B. Leahy, long a resi- dent of Norwich. who died last week at the home of his son in Broadbrooz, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-30

At the Robert Palmer & Son Ship building and Marine Railways Co. plant, Noank. on and after the first of February 8 1-2 hours will constitute a working day instead of the present nine hour schedule. The days work will begin at 7.15 a. m. with an hours incoming, work ending at 4.30 p. m.
The sun., 1917-09-27
GERMANS OFFER
T0QUIT BELGIUM
Series Of Conditions Includes
Separation Of Flanders and
Walloon Districts.

LoNpoN, Sept. 2s.-0ermany's willing
ness to evacuate Belgium 10 based upon
series of conditions that have been
outlined only in general terms In q
supplementary note to the Vatican in
reply to the Pope's peace proposals.
ment made public to-day In a despatch
from Berne to the Wireless Press, these
terms include Right Of Germany to de-
velop her economic enterprises freely in
Belgium. especially in Antwerp: Ger
many to contribute a share Of the COM
pensation to be paid Belgium for war
damages: q Belgian guarantee to lex.
clude any such menace as that which
threatened Germany in 1914" and ar
undertaking by Belgium to maintain ad.
ministrative separation OF the Flanders
and walloon districts
The proposal In regard to Belgium
was In the form Of a verbal communi
cation made by Foreign Secretar,
Kuehlmann to the Papal Nuncio a,
Munich
A semi-official communication in the
German press In explanation OF thu
new German proposal says the Govern
ment Intentionally avoided stating NOR,
clearly the conditions thus outlined
These conditions are said to- be com
patible with the dignity of Belgium
Germany avoided mentioning the ques
tion of the throne. because this was I
Belgian domestic matter.
Germany. the communication says
will agree to any government In Bel
gium which accepts the conditions se
forth. The principal question is hov
the guarantees enumerated can b.
formulated.
Belgium must undertake to maintaiI
administrative separation Of the Elan
ders and Walloon districts, introduces
by Germany. the verbal note says. be
cause this separation corresponds to tn
wishes of q majority Of the Belgial
people and because Germany desire
such separation on account Of racia
, sympathy.
The sun., 1917-09-27
AIR HERO FACED
10 FOES ALONE
Flock Of Warplanes Dropped
Guynemer in Last Gal
liant Fight.

PARIS. Sept. 2s.-Capt. George Guy
nemer. the most notable figure in avia-
ton produced by the war and now off,
cially reported as missing. went down in
an exploit so daring that 1t is certain
to add lastingly to his fame. According
to a comrades story, Guynemer single
handed attacked five German machines
Of the Albatross type. In addition to
the foe Immediately to hand there we're
two score German craft high UP on pa
troll duty. and these also attacked the
Frenchman. Several Belgian machines
attempted a diversion, but were too far
away to be Of service.
Guynemer is believed to have been
wounded, as his machine dipped gently
and did not seem entirely out Of control.
1t was not on hre.
Guynemer, who was but 20 years old.
In addition to being one Of the most
youthful Captains in the French army,
had won the Cross Of the Legion OF
Honor and many other decorations. He
had an Official credit of having destroyed
fifty-three German planes and at least
twenty -fve more enemy craft, uncounted
were set down as his victims. All told
he Is held to have accounted for more
than eighty pilots. observers and gun
ners. High French officials repeatedly
had urged him to retire from active
fighting and place his experience at the
command Of the air administration. but
he refused.
The sun., 1917-09-27
AIRPLANES SPEEDED.
New Board VIII Eliminate Con.
fusion in U. =. Pr0gra m me.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.--Greater speed
and an elimination of some OF the con-
fusion and conflict Of authority that has
hampered somewhat the execution OF the
aircraft programme Is assured as a re-
suit of the acceptance to-day by the Sem
ate of the amendments to the Sheppard
Hubert bill passed by the House No
conference will be necessary and the bill
now goes to the President.
Under the terms Of the measure the
aircraft production board. heretofore an
executive creation by designation of the
President as a part OF the war machine,
receives the sanction of Congress. The
board hereafter will consist Of nine men,
bers. three Of whom shall be naval Of
ficers. three army officers and three
civilians. 1t Is set forth in the enact
ment that one Of the three naval officers
shall he the chief naval constructor OF
the navy and one of the three army Of
ficers shall be the chief signal officer
of that service,
A step in the speeding up programme
was taken in calling meeting next week
of representatives of all the interests
now concerned in turning out the thou.
sands Of airplanes called for The pur,
pose Is TO place definitely into effect the
series OF standards for airplane part,
which the board has worked out through
the help OF the Society of Automotivt
Engineers.
The sun., 1917-09-27
TO FIGHT PAN-GERMANS.
Social Democratic Party Issues
Gall for support.

BERLIN. Sept. IS (delayed) The PAN
German activities which have been
launched on q big national scale are ex-
pected to find an echo In the plenary ses-
sions OF the Reichstag. The central gov
erning board of the Social Democratic
party has issued a plain spoken call,
summoning the opponents Of the reac-
tionaries to joint action.
The declaration proceeds to establish
the identity Of the various DISCUSSES
adopted by the Pan-German agencies. 1t
asserts the combination Is made up Of
industrialists and the landed interests.
demand for annexations. indemnities and
the granting of such a separate peace to
each enemy as the conditions warrant.
The call concludes with the declaration
that the realization OF the Pan-German
programme would mean the suicide of
European culture and civilization. for
after such a collapse, II Is pointed out,
the reconstruction of Europe could not
| be accomplished for a century
The Pan-German organization, osten-
sibly founded to rejuvenate national
patriotism, supplies but further evidence
, OF the desperation with which the re-
dictionary forces are exerting themselves
to halt the spread Of sentiment In favor
Of a. peace by understanding and COM
promise and also to block the progress
OF the movement toward characterization
| Parliamentary circles are curious al
to the future Of the National Liberal
marty since It's adoption last Sunday In
a general session Of a resolution out
lining the attitude Of the party In re-
gard to current foreign and domestic
| Continued on Second Pu0e