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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Mrs. Leon Levy and family of the
Bronx. N. Y, spent the week end at
Rosendale.
A chimney fire at John Soderbuy's
Sunday afternoon soon was extin-
guished with the help of his near
neighbors.
Interesting Sermon
Rev J. Roberts of Hartford gave a.
very interesting address Sunday ev-
ening describing his escape from the
Boxers in China. There was a good
attendance at both morning and even
ing services
visiting her sister. Miss A. Baker.
Three farms in Westminster have
been sold recently.
Garden Club Met.
The Garden club held a meeting on
Saturday afternoon. Few members
were present owing to the storm so no
business was transacted.
Rev. J. Roberts during his visit here
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Barstow.
Frank LinnelPs spirited horse sud
denly took fright at a passing auto on
Wednesday afternoon and ran away.
No one was in the wagon and the
horse was caught before any damage
was done.
Miss Helen Koch mas returned home
after. a lengthy visit to New Rochelle,
NJ Y.
Mrs. w. Nash of Stamford is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. William Davis.
Frank Linnell spent Tuesday in
Norwich.
Henry Roth recently purchased the
Charles Allen farm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Newton OF
New London and Mr. and Mrs. CIar-
ence Newton of Illinois were guests
last week Of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Clark.
Hart Gom has moved from his farm
TO his new home at Canterbury Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.. Douglas Of Nor
WITCH called on T. J. Barber Sunday.
Their son returned home with them.
John c. Phillips and George Baker or
Wauregan were in this vicinity fishing
Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
EAST WOODSTOCK
Officers Elected at Meeting of Mis-
sionary Society-concert at Com.
nnunity Clubs Meeting.

missionary meeting was held
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs
Mathew Dartt in Quinebaug. twenty
seve- being present. An interesting
program sfas in charge of the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Turner, assisted by several
ladies. The election of officers result
ed as follows: President, Mrs. A G
Morse; vice president, Mrs. Ldnde-
man; secretary and treasure Mrs
Everett May. A social hour followed.
The Community Club meeting was
largely attended Wednesday evening
A concert by entertainers from Web
ster under the direction of D. NJ
Cousin was greatly enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

by an address from Principal Hitch q
cock of New London who spoke on No-
cational Training.
DR. and Mrs. Joseph Clark Hoppiu
were in Pomfret Tuesday.
A. T. Grosvenor and +. r. Brown
motored to Worcester Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
WOODSTOCK
Benevolent Society Hears Putnam
Speakers-Basket Social.

Miss Susa Hinrichs arrived in town
Wednesday to open Cloverlea for the
summer.
The Maplecrest division Of the La
dies Benevolent Society met Wednes-
day afternoon with Miss Mary Les
ter. Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Brown of
Putnam were present and spoke
A basket social was held at the
chapel Friday evening
Miss Nellie Chandler and Mrs. Mar
Gus Wood are in town for the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. HUE and e. G.
Williamson were weekend guests of
William NJ. Gallup.
Walter Lindeman Of Sherburne,
Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lindeman were in Worcester, Sun
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
STERLING

Mrs. George Carr recently spent a
few days with relatives in Providence.
Alexander ellis, who has been Wis
ting relatives in Hartford for several
weeks, has returned to his home.
Mrs Walter Lobdel1 of New Britain
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Anderson.
Mrs. o. G. Chase spent Thursday of
last week with friends in Putnam.
George Babcock is Ill with tonsilitis.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
NORTH STERLING

The Williams and Croweil Color CO.
are rushing business with plenty Of
orders ahead. More men are being EN-
ployed every week
George c. Spooner was in Norwich.
Sunday.
Everett Swan of Providence has
been visiting at his home here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
NORTH WINDHAM

Miss Eta Royce of Willimantic
visited relatives here Sunday.
There was a large attendance at
Fred Backus auction.
George Lincoln is reported i'll.
L. M. Harrison has new truck
automobile.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
CLARK's CORNERS

( Miss Alice Stone visited friends IN
DanieIson Saturday.
Mrs. Rose Palmer of WiHimantie r.
visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Andrew
Darling.
James Oliver, who has been employ -
ed at New London Weighing the mail
is at his parents home here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
POMFRET CENTER
Funeral of Miss Annie &. Baxter
Principal Hitchcock Addresses the
Grange.

Miss Annie E. Baxter, a life long
resident of Ponfret. died at her home
Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock. Miss
Baxter had lived alone for many years
since the death of her parents. Miss
Baxter was known for her literary
tastes and for many years wrote for
some of the leading papers. The flu
neral was held Thursday, at II O'Clock
and was conducted by Rev. Frank Full
Ter.
Addressed Grange.
Wolf Den grange members were
richly entertained Wednesday evening
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
HAMPTON

Pastor to Speak Tomorrow on Topic
of Food Conservation.
In accord with the request of the
Connecticut committee of food supply
to the pastors OF the state, next Sun
day. the pastor of Hampton Congre
gational church will speak on the
subject Of Food Conservation Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

China's new mines are exporting
about five tons of tungsten each
month to Japan at about $500 a ton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Chimney Fire-Rev. J. Roberts De-
scribes Experiences During Boxer
Uprisins-SaIe of the Charles Allen
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
New London County
UNCkSvnLE

About $40 Melted at Musieaie-5oys
cerPets in Making Bird Houses
May Basket Surprises-Ladies' Aid
Society 60 Take Up Red Gross Work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

ing division One and Miss Norma AL
loway and Miss Vera Temple direct
ing division Three Tuesday was
chosen as the regular meeting night,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

Sixty members of the girls Nation
al Honor Guard met IN the club room
of the Library last evening to COM
plete the organization of the Pendle-
ton chapter. The reports of the va
rious committees were heard and a
new committee to formulate rules
was appointed. including Miss Edith
Johnson. Miss Ardis Callison and Miss
Madeline Burgess Captains of the
corps were also named. Miss Edna
Zimmerman and Miss Doris Fee head
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

Henry w. Collins. local grammar.
c. r. Nelson. assistant state manager
of the Equitable Life, and e ].
Burke. well known wool buyer. Left
on No. II today for Portland on bus
mess
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

future Following the election a
clever and delightful St. Patrick's
DAY program was presented. includ-
ing an instrumental solo by Miss Ger.
trude Mcconnell; a vocal solo by Miss
Alma Scheer; violin solo by Miss
Edna Sailing. accompanied by Miss
Thelma Sailing; a vocal solo by Miss
Laura Cahin: a reading by Miss
Fleta Hall; a vocal solo by George
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

board OF directors or the new road
organization. is up for the day
]. NJ. Montgomery. Umatilia coun-
ty representative of the Pacific Coast
Elevator Co., win go down to Port
land tonight on business mission
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

Phelps and a comic dialogue in cos
tune. "A Wake in ireland" by Dan
o'Donnell and Du vergne Livermore.
The evening was concluded with n
delicious banquet. the tables being
most attractive in pretty decorations
characteristic of st. Parick's Day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

Frank L Robinson. trombone
player in the Elks band, left last
night for Pendleton 70 spend a few
iays.--Isa Grande Observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

Pendleton Circle SCI, Women Of
Woodcraft, met last evening to elect
delegates and alternates to the dis
'trict convention of the order which
will be held in La Grande in the near
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

The Research club win meet to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs. Ray
Tnond snyder as hostess at the home
Of Rev. and Mrs j. f, Snyder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21

ing division One and Miss Norma AL
loway and Miss Vera Temple direct
ing division Three. Tuesday was
chosen as the regular meeting night
Yesterday 90 women responded to
the first call for work issued by the
Umatilla chapter, Red Cross society,
the meeting being at the county Ii
brary. Surgical dressings are now
being made. In explanation of the
work taken up here "A local leader in
the move said: 1T is rather a stat
gering thought 10 realize what the
future of these gauze dressings will
be, yet they are the true symbols of
the industry and mercy of the men
and women who are trying to stop
some of the great wounds of life. The
Red Cross the official relief organi-
zation of the United States may not
be able to prevent war or civilian dis
aster but it lessons some of the pain
and sufferings. 1t is the duty of
every American citizen to ally him.
self with the Red Cross and help to
make the American Red Cross the
most efficient and most widely use
/ ful humanitarian agency in the
world" The public is cordially invit-
ed to attend the meetings.
Mrs. Ella Reager, who for seven
years has been record keeper of the
Lady Maccabees, and during that
time has missed but two meetings,
was presented with a handsome Lady
! Maccabee pin yesterday in apprecia-
ton of her splendid services and un-
tiring devotion to the lodge. The
presentation came as a complete sur
prise to Mrs. Reager, the meeting be-
ing held in Eagle Woodman hall.
Later. the members initiated large
class and then adjourned to the Del
ia for a luncheon in honor of Mrs.
Reager, the new members and Mrs.
Mona Rogers, who has served as
the efficient chairman of several COM
mittees. A thoroughly delightful
time was enjoyed.
The w. c. T. U. tomorrow after
noon and evening at the club room of
the library have arranged the follow
ing program for the state and ma
tional organizer ana lecturer. Mrs
Lottie Harmon: A vocal solo. Miss
Esther South, accompanied by Miss
Olga Norgren, vocal duet, Miss
1tcNtHbtT anu A "a
Fendall. At 1880 O'Clock public
lecture on the subject of "Balriotism"
will be given. Decorations will be in
the national colors. Walter Rose
will sing a patriotic selection.
Mack Smith of Helix is a Pendleton
visitor today.
w. C. Harding of walla walla. is
at the Pendleton.
Carl Gilbert of Echo came up on
the motor this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Compton of
Umatilla are visitors in, the city to-
day.
Charles 4slomberg or the Peoples
Warehouse. has gone to Portland up
on a business trip.
Col. ]. H Raley arrived home this
morning from Portland where he had
been on legal business
Cyril G. Brownell. prominent Una
tilIa resident and a member OF the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-21
THE White
RAVEN

A Superfeature Stretching from the Honk-
atonk Dance Hall of Alaska to the Bright
Lights of Broadway
The day book., 1917-04-21
"WET" TAKES WET PLUNGE

"WET" TAKES WET PLUNGE .
Mike Curran, so, 341O W. 18th,
Jumped in river from Wells st. bridge.
Three policemen fshed him out. Told
them he was respondent because he
murdered wife at 313 2Wabash av.
Story found to be fake. Believed suf-
fering from alcoholism. HoquOis
hospital
The day book., 1917-04-21

Hundreds of them have seen car
loads of good vegetables allowed to
rot on a siding because if they we're
allowed to come into the market
they would bring prices down and
the merchants would lose.
What becomes of the enormous
margin between the prices the farm
ers get and the people Of the city pay
will probably be shown if the union
men spill the beans" on their boss
es. And this is what they are said to
be ready to do.
One member of the union put it
like this:
There is no doubt that the COM
mission men are manipulating the
market and we can prove it. They
cOnspire to keep prices up and that
is a violation of federal law punish
able by a penitentiaTy sentence. l
can show where they have dumped
tons and tons of good food on scrap
heaps and burned it to keep it off the
market.
IF the stuff were allowed to come
in OFFICES WOulu uAOp anu AAACA SAAeAAA -
would have to sell stocks they bought
at higher rates under the new and
lower scale. To keep this from hap
pening they destroy the surplus or
lust let it rot in the cars.
I'VE have a sample of their manip-
ulation today. Texas onions were
shipped here in express cars for the
first time in the history of the South
Water street markets because it
would pay more than the difference
between express and freight rates to
get the onions on the market before
the big local supply natures and the
prices fall
There are hundreds Of local truck
farmers and Michigan fruit Taisers
who will be glad to come forward and
tell Of the dirty deals they have been
handed by the gang Of highly-organF
The day book., 1917-04-21
al competition

"There is TO real competition
among the merchants.
Tons and tons of potatoes have
been boarded by the South Water
street merchants since the govern
ment reports first indicated there
would be a shortage in tubers. Their
game is without a chance Of loss.
"They just bought every potato
they could lay their hands on and
stored them safely away until the
price approached its highest level;
then they quietly unlOaded at fancy
prices. Their profits were enor-
NOUS"
The Chicago Board of Trade is
body of food spectators destined to
feel the hand Of the government
within a short time.
Federal officials are in conference
today in Washington discussing the
advisability of placing certain price
on all grain to stop speculation,
which yesterday sent the price soar
ing to formerly unknown heights.
Even grain merchants Of the more
conservative sort are in favor of the
curb because the terrific increases in
/ the selling price Of grain during the
past week has aroused a strong pub
lie sentiment against the Board Of
Trade.
Prices yesterday were historic. Po-
tatoes cost $1.1O a peck in retail
stores. Eggs we're close to AZ cents
to the consumer. The small buyer
paid S13.25 a barrel for flour. Butter
ranged from 48 to So cents a pound.
Sugar sold at 9 and 10 cents a pound.
Tomatoes were scare at Is cents a
pound and strawberries went for Is
cents a pint
-O-O
Evening star., 1917-09-18
Marines Guard Plant
of Union Iron Works
During Coast Strike

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. September IS.
Two companies Of United States ma
rines were on guard duty here today at
the plant Of the Union iron works,
largest Of the concerns involved in the
strike Of approximately $4,000 mechan-
les aflliated with the San Francisco
Iron Trades Council. The walkout of
the workmen followed failure of the
employers to reach a settlement of the
differences growing out of the de-
mande of the men for an increase of so
per cent in wages.
sible disorders the federal authorities
also issued orders that all saloons
within a half mile of the plant be
closed.
The strike. which has tied up govern
ment shipbuilding contracts amount
ing to $150.000,000. also has affected
the can manufacturers, whose output
Is vital to the governments food con-
servatton program.
In an effort to prevent a possible re-
currence of minor rioting which
marked the first dav of the strike.
Chief of Police d. A. White announced
that ninety automobiles. each carry
ing two policemen. would be used today
to patrol the lines of the United rail-
roads. 1t was along the lines of this
company, approximately 1850 of whose
conductors and motormen are on strike
to enforce the demands for recogni-
tion OF their union, increased wages
and shorter hours. that most of the
violence occurred yesterday.
A strike of all union freight handlers
employed in the coast division of the
Southern Pacific railroad will be called
at noon today unless company officials
here grant an audience to representa-
tives Of the recently formed union, ac-
cording to a statement by Gordon A.
Page as organizer. The workers de-
mand a Is per cent increase in wages
and the reinstatement of seven men al
legged to have been discharged for their
efforts in forming the union
Evening star., 1917-09-18
FREIGHT CLERKS END
STRIKE ON THE S. A. |.
Concessions Granted on Wage Cues
ton and on Pay for Working
Overtime and on Sundays.

RICHMOND. Va, September 1S.-The
Seaboard Air Line railway freight
clerks tsrike is ended. Following an
all-day conference yesterday in Nor
folk. between w. l.. Sedden, vice presi-
dent of the railway; J. ]. Forester.
president of the Brotherhood of Rail
way Freight Clerks, and G. NJ Nc
Wade. representing the United States
Department of Labor, an agreement
was reached. whereby the men We're to
return to work this morning. with the
understanding that Mr.. McWade would
draw up a contract which would be ac-
cepted by the railroad and the clerks
The twenty-eight striking clerks at
Richmond returned to work this morn
ing, also those at Jacksonville, Tampa
Raleigh, Hamlet, Savannah, Americus
and Cordele.
Under the pending agreement the
railroad will grant concessions on sew
eral points, principally the wage ques-
tion also to men working late al
The strike reached Richmond a week
ago yesterday, after it had been in
force for about ten days at Raleigh and
other points farther south. About sew
en- weeks ago there was a strike here
which lasted one day, but the matter
was temporarily patched up.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
TWO ALLEGED SLACKERS
ARE PLACED UNDER BONDS
Peter collivas and John Cseplo,
Washingtonians, Accused OF Re-
fusing to Register for Army.

Two Washington residents suspected
of being "slackers" are in the custody
of the police and were Investigated to-
day by Assistant United States Attor-
new Arth. Peter Collivas, a Greek,
twenty-nine years old. admits his age
and is said to have refused to register
even after advised to do so by his en-
ployer. John Cseplo. alias Chaplo. a
Hungarian waiter, claims he will not
reach his majority until next month.
The police say Cseplo will be twenty
four years old October 10.
Mr.. Arth caused informations to be
laid against both men in the Police
court and bond for each was fixed at
$4,000
According to the Information received
by the Assistant United States attor-
ney, Colligas was born in Sparta.
twenty-nine years ago. He is employed
northwest, and. although warned. fail
ed to register for the National Army.
Cseplo told Mr.. Arth that he was born
in Kapovar. Hungary. October 10. 1886.
and says he had two brothers in the
war, one. a Hungarian officer, being
killed. He is married and has one
child. The police assert that when
Cseplo was married at Philadelphia,
October 19, 1915, he gave the date Of
his birth as October 10. 1893.
This marriage record and the records
of Ellis Island. where Cseplo landed
Nav 26, 1912, will be secured by the
government before a decision is reach
ed as to the age of the accused.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
HOLLANDS QUEEN ASKS
COOPERATION OF PEOPLE
Prospects for Winter Unsatisfactory.
Difficult to Secure Neces-
saries of Life.

THE HAGUE, September 1s.-In the
speech from the trone. read by the pre-
mier, at the opening of the states gen.
eral this afternoon Queen wilhelmina
made an appeal for the cooperation of
the people, without distinction of class,
'in order to maintain ourselves amid
the growing distress of the nations.~
The prospects for the winter, said the
speech, were not very satisfactory. I'VE
continue to be obliged, amid fiercely
contending enemies. to hold ourselves
ready to ward off possible transgres-
sions." 1t continued. 1T becomes con-
tinually more difficult to supply our
people with the necessaries of life and
the raw material for our industries
Measures will shortly be placed before
you for the purpose of providing for
the most urgent needs
The speech points out that traffic be.
tween Holland and her colonies is be-
ing hampered in increasing measure
while the lack of tonnage prevents i'm
portations in adequate degree.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
BODY Of A. R. CONKL|NC
FOUND IN YARD OF HOME
Lawyer. Geologist and Author
Either Jumped or Fell From
Fourth Floor.
Hy The Associated Press.

gy the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September 1s.-The
dead body of Alfred r.. Conking. law
yer, geologist and author. was found
in the courtyard of his East 10th
street home early today. He either
fell or jumped from the fourth floor
during the night. The police reported
his death as suicide
Mr. Conkling. who was sixty-seven
years old, had been for three years
separated from his wife, according to
his relatives here. and estranged from
his three daughters, circumstances
over which it was said he had been
brooding.
He was to have appeared be1ore
referee on Thursday for examination
as to the charges made by two of his
daughters. Muriel and Olga. that he
had mishandled funds in his charge
as guardian and trustee.
The Misses Conkling recently IN
berited about S50O.O00 from relatives
and their father had been appointed
guardian and trustee by the surrogate $
court. The daughters had applied FOR
his removal They alleged he had
Grossly oyercharged the estate in GER
tain matters one being trip to Homo
IuIiI undertaken by the daughters with
their father as their companion Mr.
Conkling denied the allegations ana
the referee was to hear testimony on
both sides. c..;sa
A graduate of sheffield seisnt3fie SCENT c
School at Yale Mr.. ?n; SGnk.'hg suinea attara
reputation as a pubilclSt on matters
dealing with city government and with
geology AS young man he crossed
the american plains thrice on geo
InaicaI SURVEYS for the United States
Government and travelled extensively
. in Egypt. :. ,,o 1-ni+sd
states" Life and Letters of Roscoe
Conkiing," Handbook for Voters ana ana
Guide to Mexico" were some e.. OF tne ne
works from his pen. in addition to
numerous articles on geology.
."The Life and Letters of Roscoe
conkling" was written from an inti-
mate association with the statesman.
who was his uncle
Mrs, Conkling. who was the daush.
ter sof Eastman Johnson. the portrait
nainter, is in San Francisco, with her
daughter, Vivian
Evening star., 1917-09-18
IN MOVEMENT TO COMBAT
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
Delegates Representing Producers
and Consumers Open Conference
Today in st. Paul.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, September 1s.-A
movement to combat the high cost of
living was inaugurated here today.
when several thousand delegates, rep
resenting, it is said, approximately
100000 members of the industrial and
agricultural organizations, met in the
st. Paul Auditorium for the first session
of the Producers and Consumers Con-
ference.
The conference, which will cover a
period of three days, was called by the
National Non-partisan League. 1t is
the first attempt of the league to foster
a meeting of more than statewide i'm
portance, the organization heretofore
contenting itself with sectional gath
erings, principally in North Dakota.
The purposes of the st. Paul meeting,
as explained by A. C. Townley, presi-
dent of the league, are to urge further
price regulation, to eliminate profiteer-
ing, to place heavy war taxes on wealth
and probably to urge government own
ership of natural monopolies, transpor-
tation systems. -four mills and farm
machinery manufa curing.
Among the speakers on the program
are United States Senators La Toilette
Gronna and Borah.