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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Brief Mention,

Mrs. Lyman Loomis and daughter Arelena. left Tuesday for a brief stay in Middletown
 Mrs. Wilbur E. Ravens of Niantic is visiting Miss Jennie Jordan of this city and Mrs Stephen Dunstan of the Willimantfc Camp Ground
 The Connecticut Trust and Safe De- posit company of Hartford was ap- pointed administrator of the estate of the late Anne H. Stillman of this city at hearing before Judge James Twomey Of the willimantic probate court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
WoMAN's AUXILIARY
 HOLDING STATE CONVENTION
About 60 Delegates Present at Opening
 Session Wednesday.

1 The annual state convention of the
 Woman's Auxiliaries of the Y. M. c. A.
 opened in this city at 215 Wednesday
 afternoon. in the gymnasium. About 1 50 delegates were present. 1 The programme for the afternoon session was carried out as announced
 Mrs. Lena r. Robinson of this city ! sang a solo. The following commit tees were appointed for the year: Resolution committee, Mrs. D. M. Dexter. Eastford; Mrs. Charles T. machel 1ans T9rr,ngs1n; Mrs MEs W George Norwich; Mrs. A. B. Boynton. Meri; den: credential committee. Mrs. Geo. Moon. Willimantic: Mrs. M. Stroy, New. Haven: Mrs B.. J: Thompson, by; Mrs. Ella B. Phillips New London; nominating committee, Mrs. G. P. Hasbrouck, Naugatuck: Mrs. Irving E.. Manchester, Winsted; Mrs. Jessie A. Moon. New London; Mrs. c. F. R. Waterbury.
 The delegates were greeted by Mrs. Fred Jordanr chairman of the member ship committee and Mrs. George Moon, The delegates were then given their badges and they were told where to register. The delegates are
 Hartford-Mrs. c. F. R. Jenne. Mrs' Mrs. George M. Cole, Mrs. c. R. Glad ding, Mrs. w J. McConville, Mrs. G. H. Turner and Mrs. l. Barker.
 Meriden-Mrs. J. Ridley, Mrs. B. F. Thompson. Mrs. Adam Orr and Mrs. A. c. Boynton.
 Middletown-Mrs. Frank H. Smith.
 Naugatuck-Mrs.J John Williams and Mrs. G. P. Harbouck.
 New Haven-Mrs. Arthur Dow, Mrs. F. H. Gr1swold, Mrs. A. G. Hotchkfss, Mrs. M. Kedzie. Mrs. I. M. Stacey, Mrs. W. c. FaTrinsworth.
 New London-Mrs. ElIa Phillips. Mrs. Lillian Moss, Mrs. Emerson liar ris. Mrs. Aborn Smith. Mrs. B. L. Sanford, Mrs. W. B. Matthews, Mrs. s. E.. Bettner Mrs. c. Milan, Mrs. Isaac Braggan, Mrs. J. E. Underhil1 and Mrs. Grace Fordham.
 Stamford--Mrs. George Morse, Mrs. O. G. Fessenden, Mrs. s. O. Hendrie, Mrs. E. F. W. Gillepsie.
 Torrington-Mrs. Charles Patchell.
 Waterbury-Mrs. J. W. Potter. Mrs. F. Potter. Mrs. c. w. Coynette.
 Wfllinantic-Mrs.H H. c. Lathop, Mrs. J. Bath, Mrs. J. L. Harroun, Mrs. B. F. Bugbee, Mrs. Fayette Goss. Mrs. J. H. Hurley, Mrs. G. E. Hinman Mrs. R. H. Fenton, Mrs. F. B. Read and Mrs. c. l.. Crane.
 The evening session was held in the gymnasium and was we'll attendtd.
 An illustrated lecture by E. T. Bates, the state secretary of the Connecticut Y. M. c. A. proved very interesting and the stereopticon views added l much to the enjoyment of the audi l once. President Mary E. Woo1ey of address on 'The Lost Moments in the | Christian Woman's Life" Following he address a reception was given to he delegates.
 Thursdays session will commence at ':16 and will close at about noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Had Been Discharged From Norwich
 State Hospital.

John Lensky pleaded guilty to a charge of insoxication in the city court Wednesday morning. The man acted queerly and said that he had just been dismissed nrom a hospital, so his case was continued until Thursday.
 Chief KiIlourey got into communi- cation with the state hospital, Nor wich. and found that the man had just been discharged from the hospi- tai Tuesday after being a patient there for six months
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
WILL BE RE-ExAMINED-
 NEW MINIMUM WEIGHT RULES
Twelve Men Among Abou. Fifty Re- iected Ordered to Take Test Ccto- Der 15

Twelve men will be reexamined in this district because of new regula- tions in regard to the minimum weight in the selective draft rules. There are about fifty men who were rejected be- cause of failing to pass this require 1nent, but many of them would be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Decorations for Convention.

> The r. M. c. A. reading room was decorated for the convention at the Y. M C. A. Wednesday and today. The big table has been taken out of the reading room and two Or three smaIl ta ables placed along the walls Au- tumn foliage and flowers were about the room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Chimney Fire.

Engine Go. No. 1 answered its sec- ond still alarm Wednesday morning g was a bad chimney fire in the house on the corner of Clark and Union streets owned by Micha el Hickey The blaze was extinguis1ne6 with chemi- calls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Married Here-

CTS. both well known in this city, were married by Rev. J. J. Papillon at St. Mary's church. Monday morning They left for a honeymoon, part of which will be spent in Plainf1e1d.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Home Guard Going to New London

The Wi11imantic Home Guard will take part in the Home Guard cele bration to be held in New London on Sunday. The local company. which is composed of about sixty men, will make the trip in auto trucks, leaving this city about 9.15.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

New Members Admitted
 A regular meeting of the board of directors and membership committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Did Not Claim Exemption.

F Winfield Jacobs was reexamined On Wednesday morning for the National Army and passed. He did not claim exemption and asked that he be soon sent into training.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

or. oNeiI Going to Georgia.
 Dr. Owen O'Neil will leave soon for Fort Oglethorpe. where he has been ordered to report since he has re- ceived a commission in the Officers Reserve Corps as first lieutenant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
Prevent Deputies From
Duplicating Offices

Paris, Oct. 25-(Correspondenc Of
American Press Association) - To
prevent members of parliament from
holding any other public Office, elect
i've or nominative, or from participa-
ton in business dealings with gov
ernmental departments, bill has just
been introduced into the Chamber of
Deputies. This bill is supposed to
have been provoked by recent revela-
lions and rumors regarding the par
ticipation by members Of parliament
in business transactions with different
branches of the French government,
neutrals, and, it is asserted, even with
Germany.
At present the same person may be
at the same time a deputy or senator
minister; mayor of town and a
member of, the general council Of his
department. There Is nothing which
prevents him from engaging in bust.
ness enterprises with the state, de-
partment or communal administra-
tons. This bill is intended to pre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
SAINT MARKS
PROTECTED BY
HEAVY ARMOR
Venetians Take Measures to
Save Famous Cathedral
From Damage.

Venice, Oct 25-(Corresponden
for the protection of
Saint Marks, the most famous monu.
ment of Venice. from the enemy's
bombs have now being completed.
The face and sides of the cathedral
are protected from rushes of air that
sand in place Of scaffolding which is
lined with asbestos as protection
against incendiary bombs such as the
one that fell a year ago within a few
yards of the main entrance.
The mosiacs, both inside and out,
arep rejected from rushes of air that
might result from explosions by can
vas stretched beneath them which
would serve also to catch all the
fragments that might fall and pre-
serve them for restoration.
All precious objects and works OF
art that could be removed, incluc ing
in the treasury of the ,ba1slica which
in the treasury Of the balsiica which
has been transformed into a strong
room, stoutly armored. Those in the
interior that could not be removed
have been, covered with mattresses
stuffed with seaweed around which
are piled buttresses of sand bags
The high altar beneath which Saint
Mark is buried and the tomb of An
drea Dando1o have been protected in
this way. The domes of Saint Mark
have received thick coating OF
liquid cement which, hardening, con-
stitutes an armor, while the wooden
portions have been treated with a non
inflammab1e liquid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25

taken as whole constituting a Sc
ries Of lessons In home economies
There is no threat of privation,"
said. the Food Administrator in a
statement formally announcing food
Pledge Week. We wish only that
our people should Jeat plenty. but
wisely and without waste. Wisdom
In eating is to make possible such
adjustments in our food consumption,
shipping and war necessities as will
allow us to fulfill our duty in exports
to our allies. BY elimination of waste
we serve ourselves economically and
morally.
This is a duty of necessity. hui
nanity and honor. AS a free people
we have elected TO discharge this
duty, not under autocratic decree, but
without other restraint than the guild
ance OF individual conscience. Upon
the success of this unprecedented adj
venture in democracy will largely
stake the issue of the war.
The problem of America, as the
Food Administrator sees it, is to feed
our allies this winter by sending
them as much food as we can OF the
most concentrated nutritive value In
the least shipping space. These foods
are wheat, beef, pork, dairy products
and sugar. This Is to be accom-
plshed, the housewives Will be told.
I by eating less Of these and more OF
other foods of which we have an
abundance, and by wasting less Of all
foods.
There Is a superabundance of veg
etables especially potatoes. but they
cannot be shipped to our allies be-
cause they require from four to ten
times the tonnage of more concen-
trated foods, and the saving Of ocean
Tonnage is one of the vital problems
of the war. The Food tAdIninistra-
ton. therefore, urges the liberal use
lof vegetables, and Of fruit, poultry
fish and other sea foods, with a larger
use OF corn meal for the purpose o.
saving wheat. AS these foods are
hea1thful and relatively low in price
| 1t points out, the American people
are not asked to endure privation, bu'
merely to change their eating habits
and to avoid waste.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
.KERENSkY CALLS
FOR RETURN OF
FIGHTING SPIRIT

Petrograd, Oct 24-The newspapers
say that Premier Kerensky probably
will relinquish the post of commander
in chief Of the Russian armies to
Gen. Boukhonin at the end of the
week.
In an emotional address to the pre-
Andnary parliament yesterday Pre-
mier Kerensky appealed to the dele
gates to endeavor to arouse in the
people the same sense of ividual
|. responsibility at the front and in the
rear that carried the Russians to vic
tory for tirDe in the post-revolu-
tionary offensive ,early in July. The
premier depfored the present demon
aHzation of the army.
IF only we could redndle those
July days in the heart of each man, .
he said, we should have peace by
Christmas-an honorable peace for
free Russia, with the war fought to
an honorable end
The permier talked for an hour,
running the gamut Of emotions from
despair to hope. He was applauded
on all sides.
I'VE are not fighting for political
ends, but for the very existence OF
Russia" he declared. THE army in
the trenches seems to have lost the
sense Of duty and honor, although al
| some places it is Hlled with new
spirit. The batteries on Oesel Island
gave up without struggle, while the
little Dago Island forces fought
| bravely.'
M. Kerensky defended the govern.
ment against charges made by M
! Markovitz., radical. who limited al
monarchial plots. He said the Korn-
iloff revolt was not monarchical, but
9. mere attempt lat a dictatorship, as
! also was the befsheviki revolt of July
Peace has been postponed by the
disintegration Of the army by forces
which are continuing the work of the
| old regime" he said
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
England Is Ready To
Make Boots and Shoes

Northampton, England, Oct. z5-
Correspondence of American Press
Association) -Arrangements are now
complete for turning out every week
100000 pairs of standard boots made
Of leather. as soon as the government
gives the word for the work to be
started.
There will be three grades of mems
boots at prices ranging between $3.50
and $2.95. Women's shoes will cost
them from $1.ss upwards and boots
from $3.50 up.
1t is expected that children's boots
will be turned out in greatest quafl-
tity at first owing to the shortage
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
NAME COAL COMMITTEE.

Hartford. Oct. 24-rThomas W. Rus
sell, federal food administrator for
Connecticut and chairman of the Goa
committee of the Connecticut state
council of defense has appointed the
following members of local Goa
committee:
For Bristo1-E. R. Burwell, chair
man; Alexander Harper, w. L
Crouch.
For NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. T. Roden-
bach, chairman; Charles T. McCar-
thy, John J. German.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
THE CHEQUERS"
GIVEN AS A HOME
FOR MINISTERS
Col. Lee Leaves Historic
Mansion as Residence for
British Premiers.

London, Oct. 25-(Corresponden
Colonel Sir Arthur Hamilton Lee.
who married Miss Ruth Moore.
daughter of j. G. Moore of New York,
in giving his country seat THE
Chequers." to the nation as a resi-
dence for British Prime Ministers,
makes it a condition that he and
Lady Lee may if they desire remain
in Occupation as tenants of the trus-
tees as long as they shall live.
THE Chequers'' estate covers 1900
acres, is the Nreputed birthplace OF
Caractacus, in the year 1, and has
records dating back to the reign Of
Henry the Second, when it was the
residence of Elias de Scararrio, Chan
cellor of the Exchequer. The house
is Tudor in origin and design, was
largely built in 1865 and restored in
900. Sir. Arthur in his bequest asks
that no alteration or addition be
made to the principal features of the
house, as he wishes to protect it
against such outrages as were in
fiicted on it by the late Georgian
Goths and Vandals.''
In a memorandum outlining the
conditions of the trust which is being
created under the Prime Minister.
Sir Arthur says that the scheme 10
not a mere whirn. but carefully con-
! sidered policy based on a long expert.
ence of political life and official con-
ditions, and of the beneficial effect
| that the climate. and atmosphere at
1.-THE Chequers'' Invariably exercise
on Woodworking men of affairs.
He has foreseen that it is impossi-
| BILE to forestaH from what classes or
conditions of life the future wielders
| of power in this country will be
| drawn. They may be men of wealth
and famous descent, they may belong
to the world of trade, or they may
| spring from the ranks of manual
/ toilers. He believes that to the city,
bred man. periodic contact with rural
/ life would help him to preserve a just
sense of proportion between the
claims Of town and country, while to
the revolutionary, the antiquity and
calm tenacity. of the place would ex-
ercise check upon too hasty up
heavals. Sir Arthur also lays down
the maxim, 1.-The better the health OF
our rulers the more sanely they rule
1 In order to preserve the trust in
! perpetuity. steps have been taken ia
! constitute board Of ex-officio trus.
tees with the Prime Minister at the
head.
"Chequers'' is situated on Coombs
Fill, the highest point Of the Chill.
| terms, is 38 miles by road from Hyde
Park Corner and is about one hours
| rail journey from London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
FERGUSON SUIT
is WITHDRAWN

The $4,000 suit brought by James
Ferguson Of New Haven against Dur
kin & Laas, contractors for the High
school was withdrawn from docket
of the superior court yesterday, ac-
cording to notice received by Clerk
Haviland. Ferguson claimed he en-
tered into the contract January %
1914. There was q balance of S.
242-08 for sand carried previous to the
time Richard H. Murphy received
power of attorney from the contract.
ors to pay bills. Ferguson said there
was a balance Of $4,074.64 due after
Murphy took charge but Murphy de
clared he had paid Ferguson in full
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
RUSSELL ESTATE

Inventory of the estate of Betsey
Anna Russell, who left one-hah of a
cemetery plot in Vermont to her
nephew, F. H. Cate and the rest of
her estate, amounting to sS.S03.1s, to
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Hine
was filed in the Probate Court today
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25

The Canton Steel. Co., of Cincinnati,
was acquired by the Hydraulic Press
ed Steel Co., at a price said to be ST.
100000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25

Bird w. Housum, Cleveland mer-
chandise broker, has Joined the staff
of the distribution division of the Fed
eral Food Administration. He will
keep in touch with merchandise brok-
ORG & - ; .-si
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25

vent cumulative office holding. ex
cepting that deputies and senator's
may still become ministers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21
0LD SHOES ACCEPTABLE
 IN PART PAYMENT BEET
Obligation of American People b France and Belgium May Partly be Discharged
 with Shoes.

Pine Bluff people, consider this
 Suppose, thru no fault of your own, you were so poor that You could not procure shoes for yourself, your wife or aged mother, your children, and that you are your loved ones had been compelled to walk last week thru the snow without shoes of any kind. Consider yourself in serious plight, would you not?
 That's the condition of refugees Iii France and Belgium today. Only, in- stead of having just a few days of intense cold, they'll suffer for sev> eral months.
 That these people are destitute is not their fault-they are, or were, energetic thrifty souls-neither seek ing nor accepting charity. But they were and are liberty-loving, honor able people. Rather than purchase peace at the cost of your horror and liberty, the Belgians and French elected to battle the prussian hordes. Because of this they suffer
 Americans, especially those who have never known aught but the free life enjoyed under the Stars and Stripes, owe the Belgians and French a debt of gratitude But for the check administered the Prussians, we might even now, be suffering the horrible experiences of which have been the lot Of all conquered by the Teutonic forces.
 It is, in measure to pay part of this debt-to do what can be done to relieve suffering among the refu- gees that old shoes are being collect ed, repaired and sent to France and Belgium, for distribution by the Red Cross
 Pine Bluff will be given opportuni- ty to aid in this work next Wednes. day, when the Rotarians vii, make house to house canvass, collecting worn shoes. Everyone is expected to help, because it is good cause, and because the shoes soughtly probably are of no use to the present owners
 Ministers of all churches. of the city will announce the collection to their congregations on Sunday, and request the people to place tue shoes they desire to give away on the front porch Wednesday morning.
 "We expect to collect at least ten thousand pairs,' said Maj w. J. Parkes, chairman of the Rotary clubs committee, last night. "Wss are meeting with great cooperation. MT. A. Homer Jordan, minister of the Christian church, and secretary of the Pastors association, Las volun teered to convey our request to the ministers of all congregations. We appreciate such aid. Mir. Allen will make announcement at the High school today, and ask for volunteers to go with the Rotarians in motor cars to collect shoes. We expect hearty response from the boys."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21
TRADE 1 COMMISSION
 AIRS AFFAIRS 0F
 R|G MEAT PACKERS
Msnv Sensational Disclo- sures of High Finance
 Made in Investigation.

washington, Dec. 20.-From the se- ,,,s;on of corporation records, the cl'o,l e1ssral trade commission today rdew lsu. lpsnaational disclosures of high fl. senc sen dummy officers, and sham trus- nan lsss in it's efforts to determine the M MVs,norship of the Chicago stock yards owl' Osd tho terminal railroad facilities 2. s inc big packing plants. The esta- s,,shment 2, @ of the ownership of the oomsnership of the stock yard is only .sa '" first of the tasks, it plans to con- .;nua .rH to it's investigation into every s sn.nch of the country's meat supply ~ ond the alleged control of the meat snn sood of 1OO,0OO,O00 by five principal .vSm rrorns of packers. The commissions s senorts will be made the basis of lsaislation be enacted to remedy the si3,aaion Gi fourU necessary. and ,arv evidence of law breaking will be nmy tn,ned over to the department of justice. It has been stated that snneriors will not be issued for rep raahntatives of the packers step which might give them immunity in any subsequent prosecution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21
NEGRO FOUND DEAD
 AT UNION STATIOM

An unidentified negro man, about 95 years of age, was found lying in the smoking room of the union sta tion. I dead, this morning about 1 o'clock by Night Chief of Police J. H. King. porter at the, station, who thought that the dead man was intoxicated, and telephoned police headquarters, asking for his removal. When Chief King arrived the negro was dead and had apparently been lifeless for about an hour, No marks of violence could be found on the body, which was re- moved to the undertaking establish nleent of Ralph Robinson & Son. It is thought that the man died from heart failure and an inquest will be held this morning.
 The names "Virgil Winston" and .Fred Cary" were found upon the ne- gro's person, but no letters or regis tration card could be found.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21

When the clarion call of the ReG Cross goes out for bandages and still more bandages, for supplies of all sorts for the sick and injured, time and labor saving ways get clear track over everything else.
 First aid to the sick room is this modern marvel of ingenuity-the cleo, tric cloth cutter. It is concentrated "chain lightning" The operator sim ply points it at a pile of woolens' gauge or linen and says, "Sick 'em! Silently, swiftly. surely, the shining blade eats its way through great thicknesses fors all the world like g hot knife going through melted butter.
 Figure out the economy in time and trouble saved when you realize that each one of these cutters in the hands of Sister of Mercy displaces scores of tired but plucky scissor workers!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21
Cause Surprise.

Buenos Aires, Dec 2O.-The Argen- tine government today published 57 of the 400 or more dispatches exchanged between Count Luxburg, the former German minister at BuenOs Aires, and the Berlin government, explaining that only these have so far been re- ceived from the legation at Washing ton. The nature of the dispatches has caused surprise and pessimism, de spite an official note accompanying them declaring that the telegrams contained untruths. The text of the dispatches, however are much com mented upon because many of Von Luxburg's affirmations coincide with known facts and events.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-21

American soldiers, writing from the fighting front in France, fire quently mention the difficulty the experience in obtaining tobacco, es- pecially good American tobacco. From these letters, it seems almost impossible to buy American tobacco lover there" when it is purchasable, the soldiers are compelled to pay a franc-about 19 cents-for a sack of Durham selling for ) cents here.
 It is to relieve this situation, and provide the soldier boys with tobac- co, that The Graphic's Soldiers in France Tobacco Fund" was started. The response has been generous, but still more is needed. Because our boys are going to be "ove-l there" a long time. Twenty-Five cents con- tributed to The Graphic's fund will provide soldier with tobacco that would cost about $2 in France. In other words, quarter contributed to The Graphic's fund not only will make certain that a soldier receives