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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
DEFY GUARD AT ~
 THAMES RIVER BRIDGE.
But Men Ran When He Fired His
 Rifle.

Three middle aged men confronted Private Potts, who is on guard at the Thames river bridge, Monday night and stated that they were going aver the bridge, guard or no guard. Potts attempted to explain his position, but the men would not listen. They were ordered to go back and f1atly refused, whereupon the guardsman emptied the chamber of his rife to attract men stationed at the other side of the bridge so that the trio could be dis persed. The sound of the rife waa enough, however, and Private Potts says that if they are still running at the rate they left the approach to the bridge they must be in Canada by now.
 New Haven road carpenters are building an addition on the present quarters until the men are provided with others. Lieutenant Buckhurst was at the bridge Tuesday afternoon and stated that the railroad officials are going to provide a car already equipped with sleeping and cooking at Saybrook are using a car for guar ters and Lieutenant Luckhurst states that the men are more than pleased Lounging place is also provided in the car. It is planned to remove the car from the rails so that it will not ob- struct traffic on the spur track.
 The sentry boxes were completed Tuesday and put at either end of the bridge. The men have been anxiously awaiting the boxes, as the wind blows with terrific force in that location. center of the floor in order that the men can be protected from the wind, no matter in what direction it is blowing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Decisions Reserved in Scott Cases
Compensation Commissions Donohue Held Hearings on Claims Due to Deutschland Disaster in Long Island Sound-Fourth Hearing Claim of Charles Gates.

represented as in the first case Ed ward Duzant, a brother of the de- ceased and Mrs. Augustine Gumbs. a sister of the deceased, both of New London, testified.
 The third claim heard was that of Mrs. Iva Jacobson of Rhode Island, whose husband, dward O. Johnson was a fireman on the tug and who lost his life in the catastrophe Att torney Hull appeared for the claim ant and the insurers were represent ed as in both preceding cases. Mrs. Jacobson, her son and daughter tes- tified. In all the cases the facts were agreed to and the question to be de- cided by the commissioner is that of the dependents.
 The fourth hearing of the claim of Charles Gates vs. the Berlin Construc- ton Company also took place. The first hearing was held on February 14th, 1916, the second on March 13. 1916 and the third on February 3, 1917. c. l.. Avery represented the in surers. the Massachusetts Bonding 6 Insurance Company and MT. Gates was present with his attorney, Arthur T. Keefe, of New London. Dr. C. c. Gildersleeve testified as to the extent of the claimants injuries. Decision will be rendered shortly by the com missioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
PLANS FOR WAsHiNGToN,s
 BIRTHDAY AT STORES
Competitive Company Drill Will Form
 a Part of the Program.

Plans have been laid for a decidedly brilliant celebration of Washington's s birthday at the Connecticut Agricui- tural college. Upon the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 21, the annual mid year informal will be staged Quite a number of out of town visitors are ex- pected for the occasion and efforts are being made to make this one Of the most complete social events of the year.
 The afternoon of Thursday will be given over to military affairs. Com petitive company drills will form a part of the program: the result will determine which one of the captains shall move up to the rank of major There will also be competition in wall scaling, each company being compelled to get over ten-foct wall in approved army styIe,s the winner being declared on the basis of the company which gets over in the shortest time. Indi- vidua1 drill in the manual of arms will also be given. Arrangements have been made for out of town judges for the event in order that it may run off with absolute impartiality.
 Ample provision has been made for visitors on the campus. Quite a num- Der have signif1ed their intention of going to Storrs on the holiday in order to view the military manoeuvres, which are more complete this year than during previous years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
.CHILD'S TONGUE BECOMES COATED
 IF CONSTIPATED
WHEN CROSS, FEVERIsH AND
 SICK GIVE "cALiFoRNlA SYRUP OF FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative" l" andl nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and boWels so nicely.
 A child simply will not stop playing to empty the bowels, and the result is they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sours, then your little one becomes cross, half sick, feverish, don't eat, sleep or act naturally, breath is bad, system full of cold, has sore threat stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Ldsteu. Motherl See if tongue ig coated, then give teaspoonful of "Calffornia Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours aIl the constipated waste. sour bile and uTdi- gested food passes out of the system. and you have a well, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers give "Californla Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly harmIess; children love it, and it never fails to act on the stomach, liver and bowels.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of "California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly printed on the bottle Be ware of commercials sold here. Get the genuine, made, by "California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
PERSONALS

Mrs. L. M. Reed of Union street is i'll at her home.
 Charles L. Stark has been in New York on a business trip.
 Louis Potter of Norwich was re- cent guest of his mother. Mrs. c. H. Potter. at Old Lyme.
 Thure and Gustave Rydho1m of Rockville have been called to their home in Norwich by the serious illness of their father.
 John vetter, who has been for some months in Sher'broolxe, Canada, is spending few days with his mother, Mrs. Margaret yetter, of Greenevi1le.
 Street Commissioner George E. Eel lows, who has been seriously i'll with grip, which developed neuritis, was able to sit up for brief time Tuesday.
 Mrs. George Maynard Minor of Waterford, vice president-generalf from Connecticut for the National D. A. R., Is visiting the state regent, Mrs. John Lafdlaw Buel, of Litchfe1d.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
DONATED $1oo TOWARDS
 JEWISH RELIEF FUND.
Workinsmen's Circle Cooperating in
 Tag Day Plans for Today.

The Wo-kingmen's circle in cooper ation with the Jewish relief committee held a meeting Tuesday evening with Rabbi Joseph N. Rosenberg in the chair and appointed committees to carry out the tag day work which will be held today Wednesday,.
 The circle donated $100 towards the relief work. The city has been divided into seven districts and the West Side has been divided into three sections.
 The city has been divided as follows: First section, R. Kadish, Mir. Mandell; second district, Max Rankin, Prank Goldblatt; third, I. Rosen and A. Gold blatt; Washington square to Broad way, second district, Mrs. R. Alexan- der. Mrs Elkin Smith; Water, Com merce and Market streets, Morris Sussman. D. Lazarow; Shetucket street and Broadway, Mrs. Charles Gordon. Miss Gussie Seigel; Greene vile. Miss Ida Goldblatt, Miss Bessie Cramer; Broadway to Preston bridge Miss Smith, Miss Helen Goldblatt; Franklin, Chestnut and Bath streets, Max Sirkin, Ezra Hararay.
 The tag committee comprises the following: Mrs. Solomon, Miss Nefritz, Mrs. D. LaZaroff, Mrs. Itkin, Mrs. Abraham Kadish, Miss Dina Kadish. Miss Lahn, Miss Goldberg, Miss Dora Jennes. Miss Sadinsky.
 The Y- M- H. A rooms will be the Headquarters and will be under the charge of Ratbi Joseph N. Rosenberg, Rabbi Max Stamm and M. I. Silver man.
 Those who would like to give may send their donations to Rabbi Joseph N. Rosenberg. 255 West Main street. The committees will be recognized by armbands. The boxes will be of tin, covered with red paper, bearing the in scrIption Tag Day for the Jewish War Sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Compensation Commissioner James J. Donollue has reserved his decision in three of the claims brought against the T. A. Scott Company as a result of the Deutschland disaster in Long Island Sound last November. The hearings were held at the commits sioners office on Monday. The first hearing was on the claim of John c. Dayison and Etta E. Davison parents of Clarence B. Dayison, who was the cook on the nl-fated T. A. Scott. Jr, which was sunk in the collision with the sub-sea merchantmen. c. Hadlaid Hull appeared for the claimants and the Travellers Insurance comapny,, in- surers of the Scott company was rep resented by R c Dickenson, attorney, and J. J. Nagle, adjuster.
 Both claimants, a brother, Chris topher H. Davison and Elmer E. Ken nerson testified. All the facts in the case were agreed to and the only question that remains to be decided is that of the dependantsl
 The second hearing was on the claim of Lander and Mary J. Duzant They are the parents of Eugene Duzant, the deckhand who was drowned when the tug went down. Both reside in the West Indies. Attorney Hull ap- peared for them and the insurer were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
OBITUARY.
Arthur B. Webb.

About o'clock Tuesday afternoon Arthur B. Webb died at his home, No. of about a month with the grip. His illness took a critical turn Tuesday morning and death followed a few hours later.
 Arthur Backus Webb was born in this city on June g, 1867. the son of Charles Webb and Jane Backus Webb. He was educated in the public schools here and the Norwich Free Academy. MT. Webb entered the brokerage bus mess, having worked in Boston and other places and for a number of years he has had an office in this city.
 MT. Webb leaves a sister, Miss Ma bel S. Webb.
 MT. Webb was very widely known as a man of amiable disposition. He had a large number of warm friends who will learn Of his death with deep regret.
 John s. Smith.
 John s. Smith, aged 65, nearly 40 years engaged in the express business in New London, died in the Memorial hospital at noon Monday after a very brief illness from congestion of the lungs. He had been i'll but few hours and was admitted to the hospital Monday morning.
 Mrs. James w. Reed.
 Madame W. L. Reed, wife of James W. Reed, died at her home, IT Main street, New London. Tuesday afternoon after suffering from a lingering illness. Madame Reed was born just outside of Boston 59 years ago and moved to New London about 20 years ago. Mrs. Reed was married at Putnam 45 years ago. She was member of the Second Con- gregational church and the Woman's Relief corps of New London Mrs. Reed possessed genial disposition and had wide circle of friends who will learn with regret of her death.
 Gardner Wood Sweet
 Gardner Wood Sweet died at his home in Wakefield, R. l., on Sunday afternoon in his 85th year. after short illness. He was the son of John and Mary (Wood) Sweet. and was born in Coventry, R. l.. January 27, 1892. His wife. before her marriage was Miss Olive Harvey. Burial will be in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
WILL LECTURE ON
 sEAMANsHIP AND ANNEXATION
Charles F. Chapman Coming Here on
 invitation of Chelsea Boat Club.

An attractive and interesting event to members of the Chelsea Boat club and all others who wish to attend will be held Friday evening at Commodore Houghton's studio. when Charles F. Chapman, editor of Motor Boating, and former active Chelsea Boat club member, will give an illustrated lec- ture on Seamanship, Navigation and the Handling of Small Boats.
 Charles F. Chapman is brother to sons of the late Charles B. Chapman. He was Norwich boy and grad uate of the N. F. A. He is recognized as an authority on motor boats and boating and has been in several deep sea motor boat races.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
CLOSING NIGHT OF
 THE CHARITY BAZAAR
Olympic Hall Crowded From Early
 Evening Until Closing Time.

Tuesday evening, the final night of the Charity Bazaar which was con ducted under the auspices of the Cath o1ic Woman's club. was the banner night. The saying. Last is best of all the game proved It's worth Tuesday night so the ladies reported large sales and the crowd was larger than the preceding night. The hall was packed from early evening until closing time and from every corner came the words
 The entertainment provided was of the best and reflects credit on the en- tertainment committee as well as those who performed.
 The program follows: Cornet solo, Miss Woods: Baby Elephants, John O'Nei1. William Guinan, Thomas Au- brey, Joseph Jackson. Thomas Dingi- van; HIberntan dancers, Miss Nora Connolly and Miss Elizabeth Barry; sketch, Bran-New Restaurant--char- acters: Herman SpiegaI, proprietor, Joseph Prunier; Rufe Wilson. Thomas Connolly: Amanda Johnson. Miss Lor- Miss Viola Seymour, Miss Anna Alc- Garry, Miss Agnes Leahy, Miss May Ansell. Mathew Byrne. Harold slat- tery, Nicholas Spellman and John Sullivan. The sketch. besides being tinged with humorous jokes on local people, proved an excellent musical number. The following songs were sung: By the Sad Luana Shore, Miss pany; Someone More Lonesome, duet, Miss Anna McGarry and Miss Agnes Leahy; Memories. entire company; She Is Far From Land, John Sullivan; Virginia, entire company.
 The orchestra which comprised Hen ry La Fountaine, piano; Adolph Hein- rich, clarinet; John Perkins. cornet; ard II4fra arf- xrf0 fI1A following musical program during the evening:
 Greeting to Bangor. R; B. Hall Golden Sceptre, overture, Schleppegrell Shades of Night, Fredland Garden of Roses, Brooks w. M. B. March, Hall Popular Selections.
 The stage furniture was loaned by the Wauregan house and the piano by Plaut- -Cadden Co. The decorations at the candy table were furnished by Morgan Cronin of the Boston Store. James Eagan acted as stage manager.
 In the afternoon the school children of St. Patrick's school attended the bazaar and each child was presented a box of candy and a lollypop by the members of the Catholic Woman's club.
 The program follows: Recitation, Keeping His Word, Master John Mur- phy; song, Sweet and Low; Little Mattresses, Junori Misses, c. Farrell, F. Fenton, M. Shugrue. E. Huntley, c. L. Burns. M. Carroll. B. Burns, G. Cornell, M. Gibson, R. La Reviere, A. Drisco1, D. Shannon, J. Antinori, c. M. Sullivan, l.. LaVerge, D. Del Carlo, M. Desmond, J. Donegan, L. Sullivan. V. Cary, G. Blanchett, M. Keenan,; song, Under the Old Um- brella, Misses E. Lefieur and l.. Val recitation, Papa's Letter. Cora Disco: Solo, Pc a Letter from Papa Today, Thelma C1ish; The Baby Ele- phant, Thomas Aubrey Joseph Jack son, William Guinan, J. O'Neil, Thos. pianists, Misses F. Berry and R. Allyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
POST OFFICE HOURS
 FOR WAsHINGToN,s BIRTHDAY
Carriers to Make Only One Delivery
 on Thursday.

The local post office will be open rom z a. m. to 12 rn., on Washington's birthday. The money order. postal savings and carriers windows will be closed all day. The morning delivery will be the only one made by city car riers, and will include collection from the street letter boxes. a collec- ton will be made at D. m. from the same boxes as collected on Sundays Outgoing mails will close as usual the last mail closing for New York and Boston at 9.15 D.. m.
 Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston Stations-Hours same as at the main office. Stations 1, 2, 8, 4. 5, 6, F and no money order business will be transacted No deliveries will be made by the rural carriers. but pat rons receiving mail from the main of flee may call between and 10 a. m. One full delivery will be made by the parcels post carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
ELks' DAN@.
Successful Event Carried Out Tuesday
 Night by Local Lodge.

One of the most successful dances ever held at the Elks' home on Main street, was given Tuesday night under the auspices of ths Bos1on Convention club of the local EIks.
 In attendance there were about 100 couple On the dance programme were all the latest dances with excellent music furnished by Swahn's orches- tra of four pieces. During intermis- sion the ladies were afforded an op- portunity to play pool and bowl and some record contests were reported.
 An excellent luncheon, prepared by Chef Thomas F. Craney. was served and through the courtesy of the EIks the night force at The Bulletin tried out Chef Craney's luncheon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
West side PinoehIe cIuh.

The lead in the West Side PinochIe club contest is again held by Hahn this week. The scores made Monday night follow:
 Lewis 7425. Reeves 1855. HalIisey T. 0T5, Riley 6765. Hahn 66s5, Pettis G. 455, J. Jordan 5645. Peckham 4540, Un- derwood 41S0.
 Hahn 5o,300. Lewis 4s.43o. J. Jordan 47,945, Bailey 41.255. A. Jordon 46,- 9o5. Larsen 45.s15. Reeves 4s,040, HalIisey 45.S15. Pendleton 450S Peekham 40, ,525.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
FIVE HUNDRED MORE
 DOGS IN THE STATE.
Over 71,ooo Tass Are Being Distributed
 This Year.

According to figures in the office of Jeffrey O. Phelps, commissioner on domestic animals. there are over 500 more dogs in the state of Connecticut this year than there were last year, despite the number killed because Of the epidemic of rabies that spread through many towns in the state, and which has not yet reached it's climax Tags to owners of dogs are being dis tributed throughout the state and Ill., 514 of these have been ordered this year. The commissioner receives five cents for each tag. making a total of $3.S50 that the state gets from the dogs outside the kennels
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
FUN ERAL
Michael powninu.

The funeral of Michael Downing, who died on Feb. IT. was held from his late home on North Cliff street on Tuesday morning with relatives and friends attending. Rev. Myles P. Gal win off1ciated at services held in St Patrick's church and at the close of the mass two hymns were rendered by Mrs. F. L. Terrell. The bearers were Andrew Sullivan, Michael and Daniel Dennis, John Mcdonald and Thomas Lord. Burial took place in the Cath olic cemetery. Undertaken Hourigan was in charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 MT. Downing was born 50 years ago in Ireland and came to this city in 1885. He married Mary Brown in this city on Jan. p. 1885 She survives with one son, James Downing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
sUFFRAGAN BISHOP
 AcHEsoN,S APPOINTMENTS.
include Several of Interest to Parishes
 in This Vicinity.

Latest appointments of the suffragan bishop, E. Campion Acheson, include the following of local interest: March 15,' Thursday. Norwich; March Is, Friday, St James, Poquetanuck, af- ternoon, Grace, Yantfc, evening: March IS, Sunday, Norwich, three churches: March 22, Thursday, Norwich; March 2e, Thursday, Norwich; April 4. 5, G., St. James, New London; April 15, Sunday, St. James, New London, morning, Grace, Noank, afternoon, Seabury, evening: April IT, Tuesday, Connecticut college, morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
INTER-PArRoL CONTEST
Will Include First Aid Work, Morse
 and Semaphore Signalling.

Troop No. 3, Boy Scouts. are p1an- ming to hold an inter-patroI contest, which will take in first aid work Morse and semaphore signal work and general scout efficiency. The contests will start March and will end May 2e. At a meeting held Tuesday night in the Y. M. c. A. the boys joined in celebrating the 18th birthday of the assistant and Acting Scout Master Charles R. Locke. Refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Mic. BacheIer Presen4.

A former Norwich art student, Miss Frances H. Bacheler, head of the art department of the Hartford public high school. read a paper on Exhibitions be- fore the Connecticut Arts association at it's meeting in New Haven Satuf- day. Later in the session Miss Bach eler was elected president of the asso- citation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
NORWICH COUNCILLOR
Attended Annual Meeting at Nit. HoI- yoke CoIiege-Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn at South Hadley.

Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn of Norwich, councillor for eastern Connecticut, has returned from attending the annual meeting of the graduate council of Mt. Ho1yoke college, held at South Had ley, Mass, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and IT.
 Each member of the council was a guest of the college from before lun- ct1eon on Friday until Saturday after noon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
ARRANGEMENT COMPLETED
 FOR SALESMANsHIP COURSE
Recently Organized Class Held Meet
 ing at the Y. M. C. A.

The salesnanship class at the '. M. c. A. met Tuesday evening and com- pleted arrangements for a regular course in salesmanship and business efficiency, formulated by the National Association of Y. M. A. Secretar- ies. Books have been ordered for the pupils who contemplate taking the course which will number 20 lessons. The course takes up thoroughly all forms of merchandising. L. M. Gran dall is the teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Norwich Medical Society.

The Norwich Medical society held it's regular monthly meeting at the Backus hospital Monday evening. President E. H. Linnell presided There were about dozen members present who enjoyed the paper delivered by Dr. William T. Drisco11 on Obstetrics after which there was a discussion and a dainty lunch served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
New London Man Rankrupt.

William Maynard of New London filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court at Hartford Mon day and made oath he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. He cca- ducted a garage. He has liabilities of $562.66. His assets consist of book ac- counts listed at $682.79.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Building for South Lyme Church.

buIidIhg TOT SouSh Eys7s Ohufch.
 A project is on foot to erect a small building at South Lyme to serve as a social center for the church and com munity. Rev. MT. Goldie is strongly in favor of the movement and it has been cordially endorsed by the archdeacon. Rev. Walter H. Evans is acting as To- cum tenens at St. AIban's, Danielson.-- Connecticut Churchman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Winsted.-Until Friday. by reason of snow blockades near Crystal lake, it was necessary for residents of Win chester coming to Winsted to drive across thA Ia1<A an tha icA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

5ridseport,-Bridgep has been chosen as the city where the school girls conference is to be held March 2 to 5. The conference is under the auspices of the student department Of the northeast field committee of the Y. ". c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
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 and Old
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Manuf.eturina Property Increass..

A comparison of the principal items of taxable property in the New London grand list as reported by the assessors between the years 1915 and 1916 shows an apparent loss of $3so, 700, but this is overcome by addition Of S3e6,16o ing operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
smaIIpox m State.

Three new cases of smallpox were reported to the state board of health Monday, two being put on the rec ords from Waterbury and one from Old Lyme. Although the official total was not given out by the health depart cases of the disease in Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

NorfoiI-AFrs. James IF. Gould and Mrs. Horace J. Morse, both summer residents of Norfolk, died during the mast uaek in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Twenty Dollars . Ton for Newspapers.
 Quotations on waste paper given out by the American Strawboard company in ThamesviIle follow: once waste, SIS a ton; newspapers. $20 q ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

ach trouble. But the Tablets are just as good for little folks as for their elders. Little children who are pale. thin and have no appetite should use the Tablets after eating and derive great benefit from them.
 Full sized boxes are sold by all druggists for 50 cents, and no parent should neglect the use of this safe remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles if the child is ailing in any way. Mall coupon for trial
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Ilfehfieid-Beginni Tuesday, all dogs in Litchfield must be muzzled