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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
RECRUITS COMING IN
 FOR HOME GUARD
Station Was Opened in the Thayer
 Building Thursday Afternoon.

A total of fourteen men took out enlistment papers in the Norwich Home Guard on Thursday. This number added to the twenty-four who nesday evening makes a total of thir- ty-seven up to nine o'clock last night. The recruiting station was opened in the Thayer building for the first time on Thursday and it will be open daily from to and to from now on. Any man who wishes to join the Home Guard should make application at the recruiting office and he will be ad- mitted if he passes the several re- quirements.
 The men who took out enlistment papers on Thursday follow:
 George c. Benson, A. Ernest Cherry, Eben Learned. Richard Lewis, Ellc- worth F. Baker. W. Russell Baird, Weston c. Pullen. A. w. lilly, Chas Copeland, Chas. A. Levitsky, F. c. LeffingweIl, Fred c. Blanchard.
 Fifty New I,oseion post office em- ployes voted Thursday night to form a company in the Home Guard. It is said to be the first civil service unit in the country to take this action.
 The members of the Pequot Hose company of New London interested in the home guard. and other residents of that section interested in this for drill. Over 40 men answered to the call and were given an hours in struction under the command of Col. E. T. Kirkland
 A total of 62 names have been en- rolled for the Home Guard in Mystic and sent to headquarters. Briscoe K. Burrows held a session at the Hoxie En zine company Wednesday evening. and many more applications for were received.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
NEW LONDON MEETINGS. Annual Reports Must Be Ready for
 Public Before Feb. 1.

The text of an act to amend the charter of the city of New London reads as follows:
 Section 1. Section of the resolu- ton revising the charter of the city of New London, approved June 20, 1905, is amended to read as follows: The annual meeting of said city, for the transaction of all yearly business other than the election of officers, shall be held on the last Monday of Sep tember in each year. Notice of said annual meeting and of the appropria tions recommended to it by the court of common council shall be published at least one week previous to the time Of holding the same. Such publica ton shall be by advertisement in each daily newspaper printed in said city, and by such other methods as may be directed by the court of common council Special meetings of said city may be called and held in such man ner as the ordinances of said city may prescribe The annual reports of the court of common council and of the several officers and heads of depart ments of said city to the court of common council shall be published by the court of common council for gen eral distribution among the electors of said city on or before the first day of February.
 Sec. 2 Section r of said resolution is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: If, at any time, for any cause, any appointive office of said city shall be vacant, such vacancy may be filled with the authority having the power to appoint to such office"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE. The New Act That Pertains Alone to
 the City of New London.

An act before the legislature. pend ing action, provides that whenever any snow, ice or sleet shall not be re- moved from any sidewalk or other public work in the city of New Lon don, in accordance with any ordinance of said city, now existing or hereafter enacted, said city may, by it's highway department, cause such snow, ice or sleet to be removed from any such sidewalk or other public walk, or may cause the same to be made safe from the defects of snow, ice or sleet. All expense incident thereto, as determin- ed by said highway department. shall be a debt due to said city from the owner of the land adjacent to such sidewalk or other public walk and shall be added to the tax bill of the owner of such land next to be made out and rendered by the collector of taxes after such expense shall have been incurred and shall become a part thereof, and such land shah be held gor it's payment in the same manner as for the remainder of said tax bill. This act shall not take effect until ap- proved, by a majority vote, at a meet ing of said city duly warned and held for that purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
IN FIVE MINUTES
 NO SICK STOMACH INDIGESTION, GAS
"PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN" IS THE E QUICKEST AND sUREST
 STOMACH RELIEF.

You don't know what upset your stomach-which portion of the food did the damage-do you? Well don't bother. If your stomach is in a. re- volt; if sick, gassy and upset, and what you just ate has fermented and turned sour; head dizzy and aches; beIch gases and acids and eructate undigested food; breath foul, tongue coated-just take a little Pape's Dia- pepsin to neutralize acidity and in five minutes you wonder what became of the indigestion and distress.
 Millions of men and women today know that it is needless to have dys- pepsia- A little Diapepsin occasion ally keeps the stomach sweetened, and they eat their favorite foods without fear.
 If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebellion; if your food is a damage instead of a. help, remember the quickest. surest, most harmless antacid is Pape's Dia- pepsin which costs only fifty cents for a large case at drug stores. ;s1t's truly wonderful-it stops. food souring and sets things straight, so gently and easily that it is really astonishing. Your stomach will digest your meals if you keep acids neutralized.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
LOOK AT CHILD'S
 TONGUE IF SICK
 CROSS, ,FEvERlSH
WHEN coNsTiPATED OR BILIOUS GIVE "cALIFoRNIA SYRUP
 OF FtGS.v

Look at the tongue mother. If coat ed, it is a, sure sign that your little one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peeVish, cross. listless, pale. doesn't sleeps doesn't eat or act nat urally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath badss has stomach ache, sore throat. diarrhoea, full of cold, give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the foul. constipated waste, undigeSted food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without gripping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative:" they love it's delicious taste, and it al- ways makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Ffge" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FUN ERAI.
Mrs. Henry B. Latham.

The funeral of Eunice H. Hewitt wife of Henry E. Latham. took place Thursday morning. at II o'clock from her home on the Plain Hill road. There was a large number of relatives and friends in attendance including rela- tives from Preston City, Griswold and Westerly. The many beautiful flowers showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. Luther Nj. keneston. pastor of the Preston City Congregational church off1ciated and J. Kellogg Hall of Pres ton City rendered two hymns. The bearers were Albert D. Crary, J. O. Crary, Arthur V. Shedd and Herman Davis, all of Preston City. Burial was in the Preston City cemetery where Rev. Mir. Keneston read a com initial service.
 Undertakers Church and Allen were in charge of the funeral arrange mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
NORWICH GUESTS PRESENT. Helped Miss Agnes Atwood Celebrate
 Anniversary of Her Birth.

Mir. and Mrs. H. W. Atwood en- tertained at a birthday party in honor of ther daughter. Agnes, on Tuesday evening at their home in Montville. Covers were laid for 12. A feature of the table was a birthday cake with the proper number of lighted candles. Miss Atwood was the recipient of many handsome gifts. A very pleas ant evening was spent with vocal and instrumental selections and selec- tions on the Victrola.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Paul >Glasbrenner, MT. and Mrs. Le- Roy P. Johnson of Norwich. the Misses Pauline A. Glasbrenner, Jen- nie c. Glasbrenner. Alice H. Glass brenner, Jeanette Home. Susan Home. MT. and Mrs. H. ". Atwood and Fa Fl B. Atwood, all of MontviIle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
OBITUARY.
John L. Hawkey.

John L. Hawkey of Sea Girt, N. J., a native of this city. died recently
 Mir. Hawkey was the son of the late John and Catherine Hawkey He was employed for a number of years by ship. He was transferred a few years ago to the Sea Girt lighthouse Mir
 Hawkey is survived by his wife who was Viola Tinker of this city, and a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Take Deposition in Suit.

Attorneys Benjamin F. Hewitt and Tracy Waller leave Saturday)for Bur lington, Vt. to take the deposition Of the plaintiff in the case of Philip H. Raymond against Annie Duboll which is to be tried in the superior court in New London Tuesday morning. The suit is for $2.000 and comes out of a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FIFTEEN NEW MEMBERS
 FOR CENTRAL BAPTIST
Ten Will Be Received Into the Church
 by Baptism.

The lecture room of the Central Baptist church was filled Thursday evening when the mid week service was held. Fifteen new members were voted iT- ten of which will be re- ceiVed by baptism. This (Friday) evening of the congregation will as semble at the church at [ o'clock to march in a body to the First Baptist church where they have accepted an invitation to hear Evangelist John M Linden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Decem Club Has Lead.

The second contest of the 800 point pool tournament between the Decem club and the Montville Athletic club was played on the Decem clubs table Tuesday. evening and resulted in a lead for the Decem boys B points, the total for both games. Decem club, 239, Montville A. C.. 206. Tuesday nights playing was to have been at the Athletic club. but owing to the delay of the power company connect ing the lights. thev adjourned to the Decem club F. P. Richards of the Decem club team made some very diff fcult shots. Fred Dervin refereed the contest and Walter Burgess was SCOT keeper. Refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

5Ioon1fTeId.-Eighty members of the Connecticut Milk Producers associa- tion held a meeting Frinay night in the town hall of Bloomfield. Thomas Holt, president of the organization, told how the milk producers in surrounding towns secured better rfces for their milk during the past mCnth. He spoke of the Farmers Dairy association Or- ganized recently in Bridgeport and the stations to which dealers may send their surplus milk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
MAcHiNlSTS ELECT DELEGATE
 TO HARTFORD CONVENTION
Joseph kucher is Chosen at Business
 Meeting in Eagles Hall.

Fifteen were initiated at regular meeting of Machinists Union No. "A held Thursday evening in Eagles hall Besides the routine business a num- Der of applications for membership were received. Joseph kucher was elected delegate to the Hartford con- vention- There was a large attend ance at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
IMMEDIATE ORGANIZATION
 OF AN AUTOMOBILE CORPS
Under Direction of Veterans of First
 Corps Cadets, Boston.

Boston, March e2.-Plans for the organization of an automO- bile corps. under the direction Of the Veterans Association of the First Corps Cadets and comprising former members of that organization. were approved by the committee on pub- lie safety today. The squadron will consist of 425 officers and men and 115 automobiles. Each car will carry four men. tents and all necessary equipment for hasty mobilization at any point within the state
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Reeruitina Officers Busy.

New York, March 22.-A request that six more officers be detailed for enrolment work at the recruiting of ices Of the naval reserve in this city was made today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
on Anniversary.
Declared Dividend of s-4 Per Cen.

Thursday the board of directors of the United States Finishing company declared a quarterly dividend of 1 3-4 per cent to the preferred stockhoid- CTS, payable April Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
AUTO TRUCK CRASHED
 INTO ELECTRIC GAR
Steering Gear Went Wrong and the Driver Lost Control of Machine.

An auto truck owned by the Admore Woolen mill crashed into a trolley car near the Yantic crossing about 5 o. clock Thursday afternoon when the steering apparatus became Ioosened The front end of the trolley car was stove in and the automobile was badly damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

collision between a motorcycle owned
 by the plaintiff and an automobile of the defendant. in West Mystic, June
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Home Guard recruiting office open daily from 3 to 5 and to g p. m. Now Is the time to enliSt.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The New Haven auto show has at tracted several visitors from Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The weekly bulletin issued by the Connecticut Agricultural College is of special interest to fruit growers, far mers and housewives as it deals with spring pruning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Edward J. Graham of Washing ton street returned Wednesday from Albany, N. Y., whGre she spent ten days with her mother, Mrs. -5eeber.
 The Misses Rudd of Woodside are returning this week from Binghamton, !, N. r., where they spent few weeks with their sisters, Mrs. Allen North and Mrs. Richards.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Roy Perkins of Groton took the first load of lobster pots out into the sound Thursday morning. Only the most venturesome dare to take gear out al this season
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Rev. J. Eldred Brown of Trinity Episcopal church of Norwich is to de- liver the Lenten address at Bishop Seabury Memorial church, Groton, on March 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Thursday evening the subject O Rev Edward s. Worcester at Broad meeting was On the Threshold of Dis cipleship (prayer for young people)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

on the new s, GOO parish house of the Hanover Congregational church. over half the amount having been pledged. The plans are being prepared by Nor wich architects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Maxwell place, which has been ownej by Natalnio Pic, has been bought by Ernesto Lazzarone and Angelo Vercel- Ii. who are from Blythe. Cal, in Ghe cotton belt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

At Hartford Tuesday Compensation Commissioners James J. Donahue of Norwich made two awards in hear ingS on Hartford compensation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Additions to the state w. c. T. U. contributions acknowledged in the White Ribbon Banner include a yard of dimes from Shelton, S4.50 and dimes from Pawcatuck union, $1.5O. A total of SS1.60 has been received in this way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

To further the work of the Red Cross. a chain of bridge parties is tc be started by sixteen ladies prominent in Norwich society, beginning neX; week. A similar movement was inau- gurated in New York society Wed neSday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

A transfer of the Ashford property of Mrs. P. J. Cassidy. of Norwich has been made to John Fitts./ MT Pitts has occupied the house during the past winter and has purchased il with the intention of making it his permanent home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Mentioned among relatives who at tended the funeral of Mrs. Robert Hines, in Wiilinantic. Wednesday, were Dennis Hines and daughter, Miss Renelda Hines, of Baltic and Mrs. Os- car Christensen, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Experiences in Washington was the subject of a talk given at the New London Elks club Thursday night by Congressman Richard P. Freeman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-08
in UNITY
ON ALL SUBJECTS

ROME, via Paris. Jan. {. 80 y. NJ
The conference between members of the
Entente allied governments was brought
10 close this afternoon after n sec
nnd meeting. II is announced that the
conference established once again the
complete unity of views Of the Entente
allies OH the various questions down for
discussion and that the statesmen pres
emf will leave Rome with Il strong reso-
tuition 10 introduce greater co-ordina-
ton in their efforts for the successful
issue Of the war.
At luncheon given by Premier 30
zeli In honor Of tn" ministers present.
cordial speeches were delivered. in
which the Italian and French premiers
expressed absolute confidence IN the
victory Of the Entente allied powers
ON leaving the guests were the OBJ
jeciS Of an enthusiastic ovation, NJ.
43riand. the French premier, and David
LloydGeorGe. tho British prime minis
ter being cheered again and again.
Prior 10 the luncheon General I.yau-
tey, tho French minister Of war, in the
name Of the French government pinned
tho French war cross on the breasts OF
Lieutenant General Count Cadora, the
italian chief Of staff: General Morrone.
Italian minister Of war, and Admiral
Corsi. the Italian minister Of marine.
The decoration Of tho Italians was
greeted with applause.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-08
M|NARD CATCHES GIRL,
THANKS TO BERNIE"
Prominent Attorney Artists Police
Officer Recapture Prisoner VINO
Escaped in unique manner.

Clutching a young woman with one
hand and a woinan's coat in the other.
Roundsman Ed Minard last night rushed
down the steps into the lookup. turned
the woman over to the lookup keeper
and raced out to the street giving chase
to a second young woman whose pump
form only n minute before had been
warmly clad in the coat which the ON
Ger carried. -,,-,,
street. Minard saw her turn up -FOUR
teenth street and again go north on
Eofr Run as fast as he could he could
NOT overtake the girl, and she was
nearly to Twelfth street when she dis
appeared into O private alley.
Minard was In q Quandary FOR rev
seconds, for he could not guard both
ends of the alley-but lucky solution
Attorney Bernie" Hadlan. whose chief
occupation Is getting alleged criminals
out Of trouble, happened along Ber-
MES proportions were just about suff-
cicnt To close up the entrance to the
place, and without any explanation MI
nard commanded him TO block the alley
then dired behind building TO hunt
the runaway He found her crouched In
the dark against wall and hauled her
ont, while the astontshed attorney pom
dered what sort of proceeding ne was
taking part in.
Returning to the street, Officer MI
uard thanked Mr.. Handlan and Informed
him that the young prisoner with q fe-
male ompanion had been arrested Tor
suspicious conduct, and that one or
them, upon ascending the city building
steps had Skinned" out OF her coat
and ran from him.
Both of the women are In the lookup.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-08
Agricultural Build
ing and Girls
Dormitory
West Virginia
University
Morgantown, W. Va
Notice to
Contractors

Sealed bids will be received by me
State Board Of Control until noon OF ~"
day OF February. 1911. at us IS, o1, nre
and furnishing all materials necessary
10 complete the buildings descrloea, pc
low according to plans ana speech lea
lions prepared by Paul \. DaN H. IT,
Architect. 1913 SAMSON Street ih'iA-
ono Agricultural Building, IS feet
Inches wide by 1873 feet long. lhree
stories and basement. with slate roo,
Including the heating. plumnine hn AN
electrical work. Ground lio"n %, sncond
first floor reinforced concrete. secona
and third floors Of wood joist construc,,
tlon Brick walls with terra cotta anu
limestone trimmings. 10 ,.
One Girls Dormitory BulldlhE' AZ Ieet
inches wide by 200 feet inches long,
with ono porch ~ feet II inches wide
bv 66 feet n inch long; three stories
nd ba sement. with slate and compost
ton roof. Including the heating. plumb
ing and sewerage, and electrical %oIh'
second and third floors Of reln1orceo
concrete. Brick walls with terra cotta
and limestone trimmings.
General Contractors can secure plans
and specifications by ADDRESSING INC
charleston. " Va, accompanying their
request with check OF $1,000, same TO De
refunded only when bid Is received ac.
cnrupanied by Proposal Bona az Iequtieo
i'm the specifications. otherwise cheek 10
he retained.
Sub-Contractors can secure plans ano
specifications by deposit OF Two i've
dollar checks. one OF which will be re-
funded on return Of plans and spectn-
cations
dressed to the State Board OF Control,
Charleston. W. Va, and marked IN 2
conspicuous place on the envelope: BIC
on West Virginia University Buildings
: Public opening OF bids Will be held AZ
office Of the State Board Of Control at
200 D. m. the 18th day OF February. lSlI
Immediately after contract Is awarded
the successful bidder will be required
to execute proper contract with guar
anty company bond in penalty equal to
one-half the amount Of the contract
price, said bond to be conditioned for
the construction and completion OF tbs
work as set forth in plans and specifl,
cations, free Of all claims for labor ana
material, both Of said buildings to De
completed not later than July !, 1919:
All bids must be made on forms fileo
with the Specifications. The right 10
reserved to reject any and all Dds
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL.
]. S. LAKIE, President
ia-I-s Charleston, W. Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-08
ABOLITION OF CASTE
AS RESULT OF WAR

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.--ncmorrattza-
iiun. abolition If caste feeling in the
army and a better understanding be-
tween people and officials VIII nc among
,hc ZIMMERMAN, changes which the great
war will bring Ia Germany, in the opin-
Ion Of Professor Kun" Francke "t ti"r-
ward University. who spoke here TO-
night.
Professor Frnncke seid he expected
q Limitation Of class privileges with
broader suffrag" for the legislation or
the individual German states. redistri-
button Of the electoral districts for the
Rcirhstag in conformity Win me
growth Of cities. admission Of Social
lists to n seat in the government.
movement for a dis"stablishment OF the
church. capitalization Of the secondary
schools, Increased activities in social
welfare legislation. enlargement Of the
public responsibilities and public rights
of women and q frightening OF the
idoalistic tendency in literature and art.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-08
FINANCIAL
ADAMS0N BILL
CONTINUED from First page.)


mood. spent today here going over the
siruartOn. tte declined tonight 20
make any comment on the new Adam
son bill or any phase Of the problem.
He will leave tomorrow for Boston ami
probably attend the meeting Of the
brotherhood heads in Chicago on
Thursday where the general situation
Will be gone into in conference.
Arguments in the Supreme Court
will begin tomorrow afternoon. Briefs
have been prepared BY both the De.
partmcnt of Justice, which will defend
the law and the railroads for filing
preliminary to the arguments, which
will probably be concluded late Tues
day.
Pending the courts decision. which
is expected within few weeks, all lit
igation regarding the law is suspended
by formal stipulation % railroad and
government counsel. The railroad
brotherhoods will nor be represented
in the court proceedings. but Presl'
dent Stone OF the Engineers Brother
hood plans TO be a spectator.
Solictlor-G Davis. according to
present plans. will open the arguments
tomorrow. He will be followed by the
railroads counsel The hearing will be-
gin Immediately after the announce
ment BY the court Of many opinions
and orders following lis holiday re-
ross