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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

New london Concern to be operated
az Branch Factory.

The board of directors of the
Bridgeport Brass Co. at meeting
held in that city Friday afternoon.
voted to take over the control OF the
Standard Brass and Copper CO. OF
New London and operate the plant as
voted to enter into negotiations for
the purchase of city land adjoining
the plant in Division street for the
purpose of erecting large addition
to the present building.
The plant is purchased to increase
the facilities of the company which
has recently been awarded a largs
government contract. It's present floor
space in bridgeport is Inadequate and
no opportunity is afforded for expan-
sion in the locality of the Park city
plant. S
william Fray. who win be retained
as managerS of the New London
branch. was authorized to enter into
negotiations with the city for the pur-
chase of the lot of land south of the
Division street plant and extending to
the WATERFRONT on Shaw's cove. The
land was purchased by the city from
Joseph Hyde and is now used by the
water and sewer department. The
acquiring Of the adjoining land will
facilities and wilt make possible the
immediate erection of a one-story
brick building which will triple the
capacity of the factory.
E Mr. Fray will retain his place as
president of the company until May 4,
when the annual meeting win be
held. Other officers chosen include:
william R. Webster. Bridgeport. sec
rotary and director; @. p. Miller, of
Bridgeport, director and treasurer, Mr..
Fray has been president and mana
ger of the New London plant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
LISBON SCHOOL HAD
AN ANTIQUE EXHIBITION
Sword From the Franco Prussian Wal
One of the Articles Seen.

The schools of the town OF Lisbon
closed Friday for the Easter vacation.
In the Newent district the children
had an antique loan exhibition. Many
quaint and interesting thinks were
brought in by the children. Among
the antiques were cannon used in
the Revolutionary war, a sword from
the Franco-Prussian war. gun, bay
onet, and canteen from the Civil war,
a she'll shot on the Santa Maria In
the Spanish American war, a six-inch
rifle ball. a powder horn. pewter cup,
candle shutters, knee buckles like those
worn by Washington. also silver
spoons made in China out OF Ameri-
can silver dollars. A silver watch
chain from Mexico, an old inlaid
Work-box from France and an EN-
broidered silk shawl from Japan.
A wooden chopping bowl, cut from
a block of wood. made by an Indian
of the Mohican tribe looked almost
as good as new.
The children exhibited their own
work in sewing. also the regular
school work. Songs and poems by
the children and little play, The
Boston Tea Party" by the Third
grade made a pleasing afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Reynolds gave school
talk to the children on gardening and
the value of birds to the farmer, aft
er which each visitor was presented a
souvenir vegetable marker made by
the children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS GET
ELEVEN NEW MEMBERS
Held Initiation at Special Meeting in
the Chamber Of conmerce Building.

At special meeting of Norwich
council, No. 309. u. G. T. in the
Chamber of Commerce building on
Saturday evening eleven out OF ff-
teen applicants were initiated as mem
hers. This brings the membership
mark of the local council up to prac-
tieaIly one hundred. The council ex-
peets to exceed the htlnlred mark. Sat
urday was the last day of the councils
fiscal year and it was reported at the
meeting that the membership has been
inereasedI fifty per cent. during the
year. The council has several pros
pects i'm view at the present time and
expect to Initiate another class at the
meeting oy this coming Saturday ev-
enings Charles S. Peckham, the new
" elected senior councillor. presided
at the meeting
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

TheAopening of the Holy Week SER
vices at st. Mary,s church Sunday
morning took place at 10 o'clock with
the blessing of the palms by Rev. Fa-
Their Kennedy and during the high
mass which, followed they were dis
tributed to the congregation by the
acolyte body. AsAt the early mass Of
fered by the rector. father FItzmau-
rice over 500 commandments were at
the altar comprising the following So
cieties as well as individuals, Ladies'
Auxiliary, Div. Is. Senior and Junior
Holy Name societies and White Cross
Council. K. of c.. Is. THE organiza-
lions made an excelIerft showing UNI
der their leaders. Mrs. Mary L. Sill
ney, Lewis A. Andrews JOHN McNal4
" and Jeremiah A. Desmond and in
the course of the announcements for
the week the pastor congratulated the
communicates on their example of
faith, giving a. short discourse On the
lessons Of the day-Palm Sunday The
excellent music for the mass was un-
der the direction of the Junior Holy
Name society and at the onertory
Nicholas J. Spel1man and Horace Fl
Corning rendered a duet, o Salutaris.
Mr.. Corning sang The Palms. Miss
Lena C.. Boudreau, organist. had
charge of the music for the day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02


Ths winds along the north Atlantic
east; middle Atlantic fresh and strong
south shifting to northwest Monday
night.
High pressure prevails on the At
Rains have fallen il New england
ana New York The temper4ture Is
unseasonably high In the middle At
lantic states.
The indications are that the swea-
Their win be unsettled with general
rains Monday. followed by generally
fair weather on Tuesday in the states
east of the mississippi river
er Monday night and Tuesday IN the
Atlantic states except northern New
England.
d Northern New England Rain and
Southern New England: Showers on
Monday. warmer in east; Tuesday
Eastern New York: Rain ana cooler
Monday; Tuesday partly overcast.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records. reported from
SeYin's pharmacy. show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Saturday and SUNDAY:
Saturday Their. Bar.
a. m. SO soI2
II m. -...-.A. 90 so.d2
Highest So. lowest SO.
Sunday
a. m. !. ...... e ss. s7
II m .-....... % SS-S-
6 p. m. OF z9.9I
Highest n. lowest A..
Comparisons
Predictions for Saturday: Fair and
warmer.
Predictions for Sunday: Rain. cool
er.
Sundays weather: Early morning
rain, followed by fair. warmer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Motor Gueata From prnrl-l.n..-

A motor party from Providence
guests of DIR. John MOrrlssey In his
Packard car visited Norwich Sunday
afternoon, calling on Mr.. and 1lr8. Jo-
seph Il. Tanning, OF Lincoln avenue
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Muilin. %
Warren street. In the party with Or.
Morrlssey were Misses Emma o.. ana
Eva L Tanning. Miss Eleanor Fan
ming, Miss Angela Collins and Frank
Tanning.
Paul Tanning, of Lincoln avenue, q
Free Academy student, accompanied
them on their return trip to Provl-
dence Sunday evening. for a vacation
visit
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
conn,anfinut Patenta.

The list of patents issued by the
United States patent Office to citizens
OF Connecticut, as contained. In the
Oh1ciaf Gazette. dated Tuesday, March
81. 1917, is as follows: Arthur W. Ba-
ker, Danbnry. outlet box; Michael j.
Flynn. Hartford, assembling frame for
machines; Celeytin Guilmart, Goshen,
spring wheel; Townson Hand, New
Haven, expansion bolt; Ellsworth A.
Hawthorne, Bridgeport, vehicle lamp;
Thomas c. johnson. New Haven, rear
sight for bolt action shoulder arms;
Arthur II. Merrill, Hartford, combined
match box holder and cigar tip cutter;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

BY MRS. Len1ngweiI and M3zs
Alice Bishop and cornet solo by Mr..
jackson. Solos were giveu by Rev. Il
O.. Gates A poem was also read by
Mr.. Gates, especially fitting to the
occasion causing much merriment.
The gifts included cut glass and siI-
verA.afids also $4I in silver. A purse OF
80 si1vek dollars wars presented by the
Rev Mr. Gates in behalf OF Lefdngwell
friends and Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis re-
tpondeA graciousIy
81 CONGRATULATIONS were received by
long distances telephone from Mrs. a.
III Hall and family of Philadelphia,
also from Norwich friends.
b After delightfuf evening the guests
depafted. hoping it might be their
pleaj1re to attend Mr.. and Mrs Ellis
GOLDEN wedding anniversary twenty
I'VE years hence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
DIED.

PREsTON-In Norwich. April 4, 1917,
Daniel Preston, in the I'D year OF his
age. ~
Funeral services will be held at his
ssT late residence, 312 Main street Tues
day afternoon at $50 o'clock
RAYMOND-In this city. April 4. 1917
Alice Raymond, wife OF Moses Ray
mond, of 10 Second street
CHAPPELI---Jn Ghicopee, Mass. March
3O 1917, Mary Linen, widow of Ed
ward r., C,happeM aged 81 years, for
Y merly of Coventry.
LUCE-In this city, April I. 1917, John
Clarence Luce aged 49 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter. f-
|CRARY-In, Preston. March 30. 1917
q. William Craryss aged 60 years.
Funeral from his late home Monday al
p. m. ,t5M
JoHNSoN-In Uncasville, March 30,
Funeral services will be held at his
late residence Monday, April 2, at
$50 p. m. Relatives and friends in
vited to attend.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

The home of Mr.. and Mrs ChaSaes
Il Ellis OF East Great Plain WAS the
scene Of 4 delightful gathering whoa
relatives and friends met Saturday to
celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary. There were about 100 IN
attendance. Guests came from Nor
witch Town, Bozrah, Wi1limantic, New
LonEzon and Scotland.
The house was prettily decorated
evening luncheon was served. Al
feature OF the lunch was the wedding
cake, attrartiyely decorated. the work
of Mrs. William Risley,
The luncheon was also under her
Efficient management Those assisting
in serving were Mrs. Losett, Mrs. Par-
fridge, Alice, Ida and Ella Leh1ngweH
andAtlle Misses Beard.
There were selections on the piano
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
DOZEN MORE RECRUITS
FOR HOME GUARD
Enlisted Men, Are Ordered to Repors
At Armory Tuesday Night.

oversa dozen more men enlisted in
the Norwich Home Guard on Satur-
day at the recrniting office in the
Thayer building.
The latest list follows:
Henry H. Pettis,, Arthur III. burr,
Fred e. Robinson. Rev.Js w. Areson.
Edward C. Underwood. William r.
Street, Robert NJ. Thayer. John z. E.
Byrnes, Lewis p. Vincent. Herbert. ].
Lapre, Joseph D. Pfeiffer. James NJ.
Grant and Victor y. Payment.
The enlisted men have been ordered
to report at the armory on Tuesday
evening when the companies viii be
organized and officers zappointed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL NIGHT
AT CENTRAL BAPTIST
One Hundred and FIFTY Eight Yeuns
People Heard Address by Rev. chas.
L. White, .. ID.

Sunday School night was observed
at the Central Baptist church last ev-
ening when the members Of the SCHOOL
were addressed by. Rev. Charles l..
White. ID. D. DIR. Whites address was
especially appropriate for the occa-
sion as his topic will apply especially
to the work OF this important branch
of the work OF the church. His topic
was The Sunday Schools Present OPP
portunity for Service. One hun
bred and fifty-eigflt members of the
school were present.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Holy Week at Sc Andrews.

& Holy Week will be observed in St.
ANDREWS church with the following
services. On Thursday holy commune
Ion; Good Friday, morning prayer and
litany in the morning with evening
prayer and sermon by Rev. l.. C. Sher-
busne of PoquetanEck. On Easter
Saturday there will be a baptismal
service in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

Rev. Arthur Marley Delivers Sixth
Lenten sernon-PaIms Distributed
at Sacred Heart chureh-PersonaIs
and Notes.

At the Taftyil1e congregational
church Sunday morning Rev. Arthur
,yar5ey delivered the sixth sermon on
The Church. his subject being How It
May Triumph. In the evening the
pastor delivered the sixth address on
the Penetential Psalms, Psalm 100.
There was special music under the di-
rectfQn eff Mr.. Paisley's class. There
was b large attendance at both the
services.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
St. Mary's Parish items.

The Lenten services at st. Mary,s
for Holy Week will continue for the
first three days at the parish mass.
The extra services commences Thurs
day with the high mass, followed by
the procession of the children escort
ing the blessed sacrament to the side
altar On this day one of the priests
will go to Hartford to receive from
the hands Of Bishsp John j. Milan the
sacred oils blessed on that day for use
during the year. On Friday and SaS-
urday there will be masses in keeping
with the days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
DAY Weavere
Palm sunday observations.

Sunday being Palm Sunday palms
were distributed at high mass to a
large number of members of the Sa-
cred Heart church in the morning.
Miss Doris Author sang Ave Maria
and :Amar Teller. Jr., and Hugh Kim
der sang The Palms at high mass. In
the evening Rev. J. J.. McCabe of
sJewett City delivered a sermon on The
Passion of Our Lord. i5ss -
Beginning Thursday morning there
will be services held at the Sacred
Heart church every morning until
Easter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Dawson Guns for chasers.

The General Ordinances Co. of Derby
Is building $500 aeroplane guns for
the United States government. Greg
Dry C. Dawson, vice president of the
New London Ship and Engine Co.
holds the controlling interests in the
ordnance company and is the inventor
of the Dawson aeroplane gun. It is
the only non-recoil gum In the world
The government was planning, it is
stated, uneficially, to place them on
claasers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

day at Mohegan Park and all recruits
should report to Manager Carey be-
to hear from teams in Westerly. Jew
EFT City, New London and Taftvi1le.
All challenges should be sent to Man
ager Carey, Fifth street or to The
BlJIIetfn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Called OUT FOR
SMALL ROOF BLAZE
Flames Extinsuished With Chemical
Line From Auior Pumper.

The auto pumper was called out by
telephone at 11.35 o'clock Sunday
night for a fire on the roof of the
house at No. rs Slater avenue, occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Royal G. Holmes
The flames were quickly extinguished
with chemical. the large tank on the
pumper being called into service. The
FIRE originated around the chimney
This is the first call this month for
the department.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

Laurence Morse, SheItons electric biz
cycle lamp; George R. Nettleton. New
Haven, buckle; Alexander FludoWali.
Waterbury, mail box; Joseph Sachc.
Hartford plug and socket -cOnnector-
Earl Sexton, Hartford, hotbed Gprinlcler
system.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

when the fell destroyer Death en-
tered our home and took from us a
beloved and devoted wife, daughter
and sister our sGrieT was made more
bearalbie by the many acts OF kindness
Shown to us by relatives and friends,
and Especially for the beautiful floral
offerings. These acts OF kindness shall
alWaRss be cherf shed 'sEs
81 fSigned9 ~ f7-s slf f
ALBERT G. DEGE, IL ..sIs.s
par! arp g a NE 6 s,, M y =nscoeNoR
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Census Returns From $3.50.

The military census as far as New
London is concerned has been COM
pleted. Friday night Tax Collector
Charles q. Douglas. who has had
of the blanks to the military census
bureau at SHartford Returns from g.
$50 men were sent altogether from
New Londbn. Mr.. Douglas said that
there were some. however, who did
not I'LL out the blanks. but the mum !
Der is by no means great
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
sevantsen caIIn In MarcIl.

The fire department received a total
Of seventeen calls during the month o.
March. Three of them were bell
alarms and the remaining fifteen were
telephone calls.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Tim. Extanded in NoanI< Action.

Judge Harlan B. Howe of the United
States district court has extended for
two weeks the time in which the own
ers of the new four-masted. schooner,
Madelyn Shirley Lord. of Noank, may
fife their answer to the $3.50, 600 libel
action brought by the Equitable Nayi-
CATION company because the owners
refused to carry out a charter for q
trip to Sweden. ssa.s
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Attended Scotland Dance.

A number of voting people from the
village attended the dance at the Scot
land Road hall Saturday evening. One
party went in a large touring car and
got stuck in the mud. being forced to
return to Toftville on foot.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Day Wea.ers Win Two.

/ The Day Weavers won two games
from the Might Weavers in their
match at tile aetna alleys Saturday
afternoon. H. G1ey took the honors
with 104 for high single and 268 for
high total. The scores:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
cAHD or THANKS

4. We wish to, extend our sincere
thanks to all our relatives, neighbors
and friends for their many acts of
Kindness during the recent illness and
death of our beloved wife and mother,
and for; the beautiful floral remem-
= o s1ip f. M'vMGH AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

DRURY-BAxER--In Jewett City,
March 81, 1917. by Rev. Albert Dom
nell, Francis Medbury and Miss Wto-
let Baker. - -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

Hector Gauthier of New London
spent the weekend at his; home on
Providence street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

l William Miller has returned to New
London after spending the week end
at his home. here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

Many members OF the Taftvi1le Ca
noe club were out on the river in their
crafts on Sunday. a.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

ga "A
tbs :; $500, 81 ,,,,t,,
-.
b :, -
~. s,, 49, :. "a 80 - sS5,,si
Il a1sftstas In III uv.,r IL n shss,if
- sti,e ~. -, A,,list 1890 IA, f,fsf1
: 81 oas
49, ~. =. q Z, 80
- ~ - =
reaarvs reservoSr of ,,ssiSsrssi ser ser
49, - AZ ~ :
NE q ane srnesa senee a we wora
anss viii, and s,si,isst ~ 9he cosai
s1rs, ~ 4,s n, MI e, ~ ~, Il
NOT ba r,aflitarv and svvoufd he wholly
voluntary until made. when made
answer to q cali to enlist for reiryiiiiar
fieIa service III aocordance with the
Di1ii. the state on its mart arreeinga
f1aat those enrolled would not he SUBJ
called cali for rnilffarv Sc service exc s IN
accordanae with the plant IocaI 7tri-
bunais would be established to PASS on
questions arising under the plan,
would be a great stimulation Of loyal
/ ty and the finest kind or counter -ac-s
ton to the nacIlfnations or the paid
agencies or foreign powers. The or
binary citizen fears militia ristn. but
In the same position as himself is yet.
willing to piace his person al the SER
vice Of his state and country IL after
q great carnpaie1a OF this kind the OBJ
ject Of universal service is not at
tanned or liz the sudden commencement
Of war VIII not permit the Immediate
creation 81 aciyflian reserve then we.
stilT urge upon your Exceileiicy the
station. OF adoptiig the plan withont
| a CIVILIAN reserve. in this case the
whole state to be treated as a civilian
reserve end the plan can still be- put
into effect
The first step OF the actual r,lan isa
to exempt from frnu1edfate fieid SER
vice All men who are essential to In
dustries necessary for war This class
Should be carefully defined and should
be limited to such Industries as are
necessary. and only such men should
he .exer1pted a are essantiaL Never
theless the enlistment for field SER
L vice should be spread as widely as
possibie 80 that no locality win be-
drained except in proportion to It's
capacity.s This ffrst exemption would
he called the Indiistrial Army and the
/ men enlisted in it would receive a dis
tinctive badge and would stand on an
equal plane with the lighting forces
but they would he Subject to definite
rules and ree1lIations which would to
some extent limit their personal lib
erty. In order to receive the dement's
Of fffs system the employer would al
| so have to enlist In the Industrial
ARM ana would he subject Il, Ger
tafr re snrsfIe ,r,Iers TsrT1, i,Ss,,s,.
sr;sr oroanfza ffa,, tj1,,s e,5Iisfed vrn,1jd
10 ,,rn.ertad 81 I'm . ! ;Ys h,,aiy,e1s
go necessayv fors mar -, :.
Eavfnr created tbe Indi,atriaf ARMY
fl, ,.e,,,e infier ~ fise ,,I,rra Mil,
tis wa,,id Ea dtv,ided mt, .Is ~Sos = !
s ~ me.1u '' y "s
III r.s.f Al, <r1,,, 3 .x,,.4..,, o..
49, - - ,sei,,;,o
who have no dependents.
-
ssVss., =. ~ ~ s.aey.a;s,.
70 IN. .Aoul yaort uAiv s
VINO nape no ue III LEI. a. -.
al =, 49, -
, 10y .loas sx.ss o - "iao
naEe no o ~ p -.
salI1 49,. AL 11ea ,. 10
tWenty -Iour ysars 81 ago inclusive
wT F3tth s "a &c! An Sron, tvantv-4ve to
thirty-four years or age VINO have de-
pendents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

- sOvila5 Beauregard of Three Rivers,
Canada, is the guest of relatives on
Hunters avenue for a few days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

GRAFTON ana throuhg you for the con-
sfderation of the people OF the state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

8 L. r. Savage of Hunters avenue spen
the week lend with friends in Prov1
dence, r. I.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

Many Organizations Receive Conn
munion at ST. Mary's-Stereontfeo
Leeture-Hoiy Week at st. Andrews
fehur~h
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Personals and Notes

Miss Mabel Savage was the guest
of friends in Mystic over the week
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
Stars challenue

The Greeneville Stars will hold the
first practice of the season next Sum
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02
GREENEVILL.E

Six hours after high water Il u Low
vide which il followed by Hood tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-02

ia, the governor may call from the
unorganized militia such portion as he
militia are those abie-bodied men be-
tween Is and As who are not actually
enrolled in the National guard or It's
reserves. In case sufficient men are
may resort to draft. This new law
opens up great possibilities for a. real
solution OF the problem. Some minor
amendments may be- required but the
general assembly is In session and the
Your assistants believe in "universal
SERVICE but they realize that the
temper of. ourspeople has never. yet
permitted compulsory universal SER
vice in the first instance and therefore
must besa voluntary, patriotic decision.
After that Is made, the whole state is
marshaled before the authorities in an
orderly and. scientific manner. The
plan viii. obviate the necessity for
draft except among class whose duty
is evident and immediate. On the other
hand, a. real assurance is given to men
who are more needed at home. There
is no chance TO 1t, each man knows at
the commencement that he will be
called only when his class is called and
his class viii be called when, and only
when. the plain sexiEencys Of war re-
quires.
Your assistants recommend that the
plan be put into effect by creating an
organization purely civil IN its char
acter, combining representative men
In all walks of life and in every line Of
epdeayor the organization to consist
Of central body directly responsi-
BILE to your Exceliency with branches
In every town sof the state respons7-
bIe.-- to- the Inayor Or sfirst seiectn1an
of each town who in turn would be re-
sponsible directly to. the governor. The
local #organfzafions woU1d Include an
active commit ten whose aims would be