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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
SOCIALISTS BELIEVE
 AUTHORITY IS EXCEEDED
Claim Permission Should be Granted
 for Labor Meeting in the Streets.

: At a meeting held Thursday night the Norwich Socialist party passed resolutions placing themselves on record in the belief that the public of hcials are exceeding their authority and are depriving the citizens on their rights when they refuse permission to hold labor meetings on the streets.
 The resolutions are signed by Albert Boardman and George H. Moles and read as follows: The resolutions con- tend that national and state constitu- tions guarantee to the citizens free dom of speech and that such right in the use of the streets and other pub lie meetings is not questioned when republicans, democrats suffragists, Salvation Army use the same For this reason they believe that the pub lie officials are exceeding their author ity and are depriving citizens of their rights when they refuse the same to labor meetings and that it is the duty of the police simply to preserve order and prevent congestion of traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
TO GIVE PRESIDENT
 SYKES A HEARING
Connecticut College Head Will Havs
 "a Chance to Lay Case 6efors Board.

New Haven. Conn, March 22--
 President Fredtrick H. Sykes of the
 Connecticut College for Women, at
 New London. whose resignation re-
 quested last January by the trustees
 of the college. has not yet been
 rendered by him. will be given hear
 ing by a committee of the trustees be- fore any further action Is taken by them. This was announced late to-
 day after a meeting of the board here,
 at which, 1t Is understood, the ad- ministrative affairs of the college were discussed at considerable length, and Dr. Sykes request for a hearing con- sidered.
 Recently in a statement admitting that his resignation had been asked for Dr. Sykes suggested that the trustees hold public hearing at which the entire situation could be gone over. Today the trustees ap- to conduct a hearing Former Gov error Simeon E. Baldwin. and F. D Robbins of New Haven and Judge E. T.. Smith of Hartford. The date for the hearing was not set and it was not stated whether the hearing would be public or private. It is to be held at the convenience of the committed Haven.
 President Sykes was not present at today's meeting. The session last ed nearly three hours. After adjourn : ment it was stated that the meeting was entirely harmonious and that most of the business was of a routine nature.
 It was learned later that the hearing will probably be private and that the trustees will not consider themselves necessarily bound to accept the com- mittee's findings. /
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
0llle Bl1Ilftiia.
Norwich. Friday, March 2a. 1917. :
THE WEATHER.

Conditions. It is warmer over interior districts east of the Missouri river. During Friday night and Saturday rain will extend into the middle At lantic states and New England. It will be warmer Friday in the Atlantic states, and colder Saturday quite gem erally east of the Mississippi river. except in New England. The winds along the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic coasts will be moderate south, becoming fresh. Sat- urday.
 Forecast. Eastern New England: Fair. warmer Friday, rain at night or Saturday. Southern New England: Fair, warm CT Friday: Saturday fair. Northern New Englandf Fair, warm CT Friday; Saturday probably rain.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursdays
 Ther Bar. a. ma 35 36.11 Iz m. ..s....s........... A 30.20 Highest 5s. lowest s5.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Partly cloudy. Thursdays weather: Fair; warmer: nort4erly winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
OPEN N0STRILS! END
 A COLD OR .CATARRH ] How To Get Relief When Head and Nose are Stuffed Up.
AlAAAnAAAAAAA.AANAAAAAA

Count fiftyi- Your cold in head or catarrh disappears. Your c1ogged nos trils will open, the air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more snuiHing, hawking. mucous discharges, dryness or head ache; no struggling for breath at night.
 Get small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist and apply a little of this fragrant antiseptic cream in your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage of the head, soothing and healing the swollen or unframed mucous membrane, giving you instant relief. Head colds and catarrh yield like magic Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable. Relief is sure.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
RELIABLE REMEDY
 RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the re- markabie record maintained by Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, the great kid Eney, liver and bladder remedy.
 It is a physicians prescription. . Swamp-Root Is strengthening E medicine. Dr. Kilmer used it for years in his private practice. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder do the work nature intended they should do. Swamp-Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on it's merit and it will help you. No other remedy can successfully take it's place. s Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. F., for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention the Norwich Daily Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
SALMON RIVER BRIDGE
Legislators Oppose Bill Placing Cost
 On Two Counties.

There was a joint meeting of the senators and representatives of New London and Middlesex counties Thurs day afternoon, called for consideration of the bill reported favorably by the committee on roads, rivers and bridges, which would place the cost of maintenance of the bridge over the Salmon river, connecting Colchester and East Hampton, upon the two coun- ties, and not upon the two towns, as prevails at present. There were twen- ty-six members at the meeting and the matter was thoroughly discussed. By a vote of 26 to the meeting declared oposition to the bill and 1t will be op- posed in the house and senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
THREE COURT GASES SETTLED
Action Brought Against Central Vermont Road by Wm B Walker Goes of Docket-Hanis-D Donovan Case Con tinued Until Next Tuesday.

The case of Samuel SussmAn of Norwich aeainsf the Shore Line Elec- trio Railway Co. for $5,0o0 damages for personal injuries and damage to a wagon as the result of being struck by a work car of the defendant com pany in November. 1915. was also set- tied.
 The case Of Joseph D. Harris against John Donovan of Norwich for $3.600 was continued until next Tuesday. The case is for criminal prosecution and is allied with the islander suits of John F. Crauey and Willard Church against the same defendant. The Cr1ney suit was tried and a verdict rendered for the plaintiff from which an appeal was taken and the other two cases are pending.
 The case of Michael J. Hickey against Mrs. Francis Miller of New London arising out of a nautomobile accident and the case of the Colchest- CT Farm Produce Co. and Goldstein ct al. were continued until next Tuesday. The case of Leslie B. Totten against the town of Preston went off the list.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
THE EvANeELisTIc CAMPAIGN
No Satisfaction in Life Unless h is
 Lived With . Vengeance.

An appreciative audience listened to Evangelist John NJ. Linden's sermon at the First Baptist church Thursday night on the subject. A Cipher Minus the Rim. He used the text found in Acts 26:2s: Almost thou persuadest me to. be a Christian He showed very plainly that a man that is almost something was as good as nothing. that he was still on the fence and thus nowhere and that if he stayed in
 the almost situation that he was dead sure to be a loser in the game of life. He showed also how all along the highway of time were strewn the wrecks of those who were unwilling to come out of the almost and be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
f4krs, sEvERE OR DRessY.
 All Good and in Brick Demand Crown Trimming PopuIar-Exampiss of Modist Sport Hats-A Made Model That Was NoticsabIy Smart.

Modal That Was NcticeabIy Smart. the reference to children's hats of the season was made to read "cut" instead of cute, quite changing the meaning of what was said about the little folks charming lids.
 tendency to trim high upon the crown
 An example of this mode was black lisere sailor. with satin facing in black, and for trimming coronet of burnt orange wheat on the crown, with finish of jet cabouchons.
 A stunning violet Continental shape was caught back with flowers in shades of blue and bronze: . mustard tint. . Chin Chin sailor. it's edge of straw braid. A handsome or nament of jet was at the right side.
 A fetching little model was a made hat in black and rose satins it's brim run with gold thread.
 The vogue of sport hats grows stronger as the season advances.
 One swagser example was in gray hemp. with brim edeing of Roman e Another sport model in Kelly green had d facing Of effective braid and was a particularly stylish shape.
 Kelly green was noticed again in . white Milan tricorne shape. with fac fngs of the green, and trimming oi jaunty white Mercury wings.
 Another modish model was me- dium sailor in putty tinted chip. sim- ply adorned with motifs of red and green velvet and black straw.
 Tailored hats, dressy hats, the new est ideas for mourning or semi mourning, beach and riding hats ev- erything is to be found just now.
 And this is . reminder that the stocks will not be fuller at any time this season than they are today, and that the hints of The Bulietin's ad- vsrtisers as to where to find the new. est and best are worth inprovina
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
WfTHDRAW DAMAGE SUITS
 WHICH ToTALEp $1s,ooo.
Actions Brought Against Anthony Squadrito Go Off Superior Court Docket.

Two suits, asking combined dam- ages of $13,000, were withdrawn from the superior court docket on Thursday Both actions were brought against Anthony Squadrito of Stonington and were the result of an automobile &C., cident on the Noank road on Oct. IT, 1S15
 One action was brought by Susan McWilliams of Stonington, who claim ed $S.o00 damages. She was riding in an automobile owned and driven by jured when the defendants auto col lided with them. Ralph Crurnb brought the other action and claimed $5,000. The first suit mentioned was settled for $510.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
N. FLA. NOTES.
Boys, Glee Club to Hold Concert at ]. Sanatorium-Plans for Interfrater- nifty Dance.

The Boys Glee club had its final rehearsal before the concert at the tuberculosis sanatorium Friday night Thursday afternoon. The club is com ing along finely under the leadership of R. V. Congdon.
 It has been decided to hold the in- terfraternity dance Friday, April 2otf1. Committees have been appointed from the four Greek letter fraternities and they have had a meeting and selected this date. 1t is planned to make this an annual event.
 The March issue of the Academy Journal was issued Thursday. It is very interesting, as usual Harwood B. .Dolbeare is editor -in- chief and de- serves much praise for his good work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
voNuNTEER TELEeRAPHERs.
For First Connections Field Com. pany Corps.

William Young of 3s Hickory street who is- member of the First Con- necticut Field Company Signal troop (radio), c. N. G.. would like the names of young men of military age who would answer the call: for vol- Hnteer wireless telegraphers Qnter- national and Morse code) to send in their names to him and he will for ward them to the commanding of f1cer Of the company. Any who send their names should answer the fol- lowing questions:
 Name, address, age, color, place of birth, date of birth. height, weight and experience. Mir. Young would like at least 20 or 9 operators inn u1ediately
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
TO SET ASIDE VERDICT. Motion Filed Thursday in Fuchs Kern
 Case.

The jury which has been trying sthe case of Isaac Fuchs. ct al. against Harry Kern of Norwich to recover possession of household furniture fin the superior court in New LondoT: brought in a verdict for the defendant shortly after 4 o'clock Wednesday aft ernoon The verdict was reached a few minutes after the ca< went to the jury.
 A motion to set aside the verdict was filed Thursday in the superior couSt office in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
First Praetice fer Team.

the small boys playing baseball and spinning tops.s The boys Of the Greeneville Grammar school have been getting a little practice for their baseball team this coming season. Real practice has not started yet but will be in full swing by the openins of the spring term. Greeneville ex- poets to have . winning team this season
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Tierney Denies Statement.

To correct an error for the benefit of Manager Brierly of the Mechanics. M. J. Tierney, the Red Sox leader, states that he made no statement that the Red Sox had won Is straight games from the Mechanics. What he did say was that the team had won Is games, including matches with other teams. The Red Sox record follows: With the Mechanics, won z, lost 2 :, Painters, won 6, lost O: Paper Hang CTS. won 3, lost o; Green Sox, won and lost 2. making a total of r games won and 4 games lost up to date.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Lenten Services at St. Andrews

The Lenten services at St. Andrews church this (Friday) evening will be evening prayer and sermon. Rev. J Episcopal church will deliver the ser mon. There will be special music by the mems choir
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Two Reports on Games Commission.

Two Reports on Games Commission.
 It is believed that the committee on fish and game will bring in two re- ports, a majority and minority, upon the bill of Representative Fitzhenry which would abolish the fish and game commission and create in it's stead a single-headed commission. Fish and game loverS throughout the state are working hard to persuade the commit tee to report unfavorably upon the measure. They believe that the pres ent system works out we'll enough
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Home From the War.

Dr. Gordon I. Hislop, surgeon on a British transport. is visiting his moth CT, Mrs. Annie Hislop, at her 1om. in Vauxhall street. New London. pr Hislop holds a commission of first lieutenant in the British navy. He will remain until the first of next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Aviator Sullivan Back From Palm
 Beach.

William F Sullivan, aviator, has re- turned to New London from Palm Beach where he has been flying for the past three weeks. The aviator be . gan Thursday setting up his machines at the submarine base and when fin- ished vii; fly to New Haven where he will remain with his employer. Trubec
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
TAFTVILLE
British American Relief Fund Commit tee Meets-MiIi League Bowling Examinations at Grammar School Notes.

The executive committee of the British American relief fund held a well attended meeting Thursday even ing in the rooms of the Taftville Social club. The chairman, Thomas Addi- son, presided. The reports were read and accepted, showing the sum of $135 having been sent to headquarters in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The setting up of the machine will take about five days. The plans might be changed in the event of war as the flying boats are enrolled in the re- serve corps. 4s-zs-.t
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Attended Recention.

Troops, Boy Scouts of the Congrega- tiona1. church and Troop Of St. An drew's church attended the Boy Scouts third annual reception at the Y. M Ie A. Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Torrington.-The Torrington police made a total of sos arrests during the fiscal year just ended. according to the records at the borough clerks ofdce. This is an increase of lS7 as compared with the preceding year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Notes.

William Jervis spent Thursday as the guest of friends in Plainfleid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Examinatiens start.

The examinations for the winter term are in progress at the Wequon- noe school. School closes for the Easter vacation on Friday. March 30, and reopens on April s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The Euphemian circle of the Kings Daughters will meet this evening at the home of Miss Letitia Kramer on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The winter term Of the Greeneville Grammar school is nearly finished and examinations have begun The school term ends March 80 for the Easter recess of one week and reopens Mon day, April 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Miss Frida Krumbholtz of 0ccum Is the guest of relatives in Providence for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

William McGarigle of this place has accepted a position with Palmer Bros. In New London at their garage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Hu.tJer. set New Record.

In the Mill league the Hustlers broke two records Wednesday night when they rolled 534 for high single and 1427 for high three string total. The scores follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
sun. Moon snd rsdes
GREENEVHLE

Examinations Begin at Grammar Sehooi-Lenten Services at St. An dre~1s-5oy Scouts Attend Recep- tion-Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
BORN.

DUNN-In Westerly. R. T.. March 1s, 1917. daughter to Mfr. and Mrs. John J. Dunn. WEsT-In Stonington (Pawcatuclr1, March 14s 1917. daughter Jane Graham, to MT. and Mrs. Jabe1 West.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

New Court Docket. Clerk George E. Parsons has just issued a new superior court docket.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Wllliam Shaw and Jar

William Shaw and James Rutherford were visitors in Jewett City Thursday afternoon, making the trip by motor cycle. On the return trip they met
 with slight accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
DIED.

BoWEN--In New York city, March z0 1917, Mary c. Bowen. mother Of Mra don.
 TREADWELI-In Norwich March a, 1917, Mrs. Jane A. TreadWel. Notice of funeral hereafter. MORGAN-In GrisWold, March @. 1917. Mrs. Daniel Morgan. aged 58 years.
 Funeral services will be held at her late home on Saturday at 1 o'clock Burial in Pachaug cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
MARRIED,

GALLUP-TANNER- BkonlE. March 20, 1917, by Rev. Arthur Berwick of Phebe Tanner.
 JANES-PLACE-In DanielSon, March IT, 1917, by Rev. D. A. Legg, Fred erick R. James of DayVille and Miss Nellie M. Place of Eimviiie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
YEAR 1916 IMPORTANT
ONE IN THE HISTORY
OF NATIONAL CAPITAL

CONTINUED from Tenth Page,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
MOTORING.

There was an increase Of several thou
sand automobiles in the District Of Co
lumbia during the past year. Maj. Ray
mond W. Pullman. superintendent Of po-
lice. was unusually active in the safety
first" movement throughout the year. and
carried on an educational campaign which
proved successful. While there were nu-
merous motor accidents in which pedes-
TRANS were injured, the number was less
than In previous years, despite the in
crease in the number Of vehicles.
The new automobile law for Maryland
went into effect July /. the rate for
licenses being at the rate Of so cents per
horsepower. c. E. Beane was appointed
deputy commissioner Of motor vehicles.
with headquarters in this city. for a term
OF two years. The Professional Chauf-
feurs' Association was organized dur
ing the year. The District Of Co.
iumbia club of the American Auto
mobile Association received a number
OF new members during the year. over
i,ooO now being on the membership roll.
ID. Bradley Gish. local motorist, carried
on all honors during the past year from
the standpoint of automobile records.
Motor races were held at Benning
track Thanksgiving day and Labor day.
Increased equipment for handling traf-
fc was put into operation, including twen-
ty-hve semaphores at various crossings in
the business section Of the city. The
street crossing policemen were put under
the supervision of the local police de-
partment as the result Of an act Of Con-
gress. The formation of a Temporary
trafnc squad was announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
WEATHER.

The weather during the year just
closing was remarkable for the fact
that no zero temperatures occurred
and also for the reason that the average
+, temperature was three degrees higher
| than the average for the last forty -siS
years. The lowest temperature recorded
was s degrees above zero, on February
Is. and the highest was 81 degrees. on
August %. The average for the yea.
was ST.. as compared with the average
for forty-six years. SAT-.
The annual precipitation was 1927
| inches. or 5.23 inches less than the
normal which is 1880. All months OF
| the year except June. July emo Decem-
| Der showed a marked deficiency in
/ precipitation.
| The first killing frost of the autumn
occurred November 4. and the last snow
of last spring fell April 9. while this
| winters first snow occurred Novembe'
rs. The years total snowfall was %
inches. of which S.5 inches fell during
| December.
| The heaviest precipitation in anH
twenty -four hour period was 2.21 inches
fell July "a and IS. August and
September IS.
During the year there were forty-one
thunderstorms: hail fell on three oc-
casions: fifteen DAYS were marked DIV
dense fogs. and there were two aurora
displays. fifty-four solar halos and
eleven lunar haIos during the year. The
miles an hour August 26.s There were
1S2 clear days. 1917 partly cloudy days
127 cloudy days, and 1875 days with rain
or snow during the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
POTOMAC PROJECTS N
NEW RIVERS MEASURE
Bill Is to Carry $50, 900, 600, With
Only SO, 00o, 600 for New Work,
Plans Now Indicate.

Two hundred thousand dollars, for
continuing improvement Of the Poto-
mac river. and several hundred thou
sand more for " ork on streams tribu-
tary to the lower Potomac ard Chesa-
peake bay are contained in the rivers
and harbors appropriation bill. which
will be started by the House committee
on rivers and harbors this week.
The plans now indicate a bill carrying
$39. 100000. of which $4,000. 900 is for
new projects and the balance for con-
tinuing work already started.
The committee has before 1t new prof.
ects which have been favorably re-
ported upon by the army engineers call
ing for an outlay Of $135. OUO. 900. or an
initial appropriation of 2s,615,OOO.
From the list Chairman Sparkman has
selected those which he believes to be
the most urgent The new projects most
vigorously pressed before the committee
include:
New York harbor. where $13.o00.0oo Is
sought for East river and He'll Gate.
with an initial $500, 900: Chesapeake and
Delaware canal, Total cost, $4,000. 900, or
purchase and development: Savannah
Norwalk, Conn, $500, 900: Norfolk. Va.
harbor. $1,114,000; Tampa. SLABS. 0U0: Mo-
bile, 100000; Sandusky, Lorain and
Ashtabula, Ohio, harbors, respectively,
$2S2.000. $4,000 and $4,000; Green Bay
harbor. Wis, $4,000; Los Angeles,
1925, 900; Kalihi harbor, Hawaii, part of
Honolulu. s439.0o0.