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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-09
While on Stand Before Com
mittee Hearing He Will
Make No Disclosures.
MUM FOR LAND SAKE
Refuses to Identify the
Leakers Publicly
Means Disaster.

Washington. Jan. p. The leak
investigation seemed f0 make les
first progress toward some deA-
mite point today when Thomas ".
Lawson, after much questioning
and urging. promised that should
the house order ia formal inquiry
hr would disclose the names ii
che cabinet officer. the senator and
Che NeW York broker who. he said
congressman told him. we're enc
gagged iu stock gambling paTuer-
ship and had prUdted through nd-
vance Information aI President
Wilson's peace note.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-09

NJ c m b er of Audit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-09

Assoc iate d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-09

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
SHAY PLANT CLOSED.
County Health Officer Issued Order at
 Hearing in Groton.

At the hearing before County Health Officer Arthur NJ. Brown in ernoon. relative to the C. M. Shtv fertilized plant. which has been Op- erated in the Card barn in Fairview avenue for the past year. and was or dered closed by Borough Health Off, f1cer Dr. F. w Hewes recently. the county health officer affirmed the or der and the plant is to be dismantled at once. c. NJ. Shay appealed from the order of the New London health officer and the finding of Friday swas the result. The hearing opened at 3 o'clock with about 30 interested spor- ators and witnesses in attendance. C. M. Shay was represented by Attorney Charles B. WhittleseY of New Lon don. Dr. J. T. Black. the health com missioner of the state. was present.
 Mr- Brown read the notice which had been served on the company, which was as follows:
 ITO the C. M. Shay Fertilizing Co.,.
 ''You are hereby notified that the business of receiving. storing. sorting and shipp/g hides. fat. bones, ami nal and other refuse matter as con ises located on the westerly side of Fairview avenue. in the borough of Gro4on, has become and rs nuis- ance, injurious to public health in that said premises have become and are, filthy, unsanitary and a breeding place for flies, and the odor there from penetrates for a long distance and is sickening to the inhabitants of tha. neighborhood and the location of said premises. in a thickly settled locality. renders them unfit from a standpoint of public health for the carrying on of the aforesaid business.
 Tt is therefore hereby ordered: That you remove all filth. fat. bones hides. animal and other refuse mat ter from the aforesaid premises and put said premises in cleanly and sanitary condition within 24 hours from the receipt of this o-der and that you forthwith therea Ger cease the business Of receiving, storing and shipping hides, fat, bones, animal and other refuse matter on and from the aforesaid premises"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
FRANK BECKWfTH GETS
 A BROKEN KNEE PAN
Naval Reservist's Motorcycle ColIided
 With Ford Auto.

Frank Beckwith of this city. now a 1 member of the Naval Reserve, was painfully injured Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a Ford automobile driv- en by a local man. The accident oc- cured on a curve near the Norwich Town green. Mir. Beckwith was taken to the Backus hospital by Thomas Smith in an automobile. AL the hos
 pital it was found that Mir. Beckwith
 had suffered a broken kneepan and several cuts and bruises.
 On Friday night a Ford automobile driven by young man from Mont- vile who runs a public service car turned turtle on the Occum road near the Catholic church. Tn the car were two young girls from Taftvillc about of tho machine but not seriously hurt It is reported that the driver of the car received two broken ribs. The ac- cident occurred late in the evening
 A man employed at the Glen Woolen Co. was brought to the Eackus hospi- tai suffering from crushed and lac erated hand. The man in some man ner caught his hand in one of the machines. The wound was dressed by Dr. John W. Callahan.
 Another one of those cases where the merciless automobile driver leaves his victims in the road occurred Fri day, evening when an unknown per son driving large automobile struck the team in which Miss Ethel Champ lin of Gardner lake and Franlllyn Mi ner of East Haddam were riding. MT. Miner was thrown out of the wagon, striking on his head. causing se- were concussion of the brain. Miss Champlin was also thrown out but only received a severe shaking up and a sprained wrist and ankle
 The accident occurred between the Gardner Lake house and the pavil- ion The driver of the automobile did not try to turn out for the carriage but smashed into it After the acci- dent occurred the driver Of the ma chine made haste to get away from the locality. not stopping to learn the amount of dama ce. It was impossi- ble to get the registration number of the car
 MT. Miner was taken to the Backus hospital where he is resting comfort a bfy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
PREACHING OF CROSS
 IS POWER OF GOD.
Rev. E. F. Barrow DwelIs on Timely Subject xt Sunday Evening Service.

On Sunday evening Rev. E. F. Bar row of the Mckinley avenue A. M. E. Zion church preached from the text The preaching of the cross is to them sus who are being saved it is the power of God" I. Cor. IS.
 Rev. MT. Barrow chose for his theme The Cross as Foolishness and said in part:
 St. Paul writing to the Corinthian church states the Greek conception of the cross against the Christian. Let us bear in miro that the Greek repre- seEted culture, refinement, calculation the most subtle reasoning. Everything that could not harmonize with their cold, passionless, hypercritical calcu- lations was pronounced foolishness. Therefore the preaching of the cross to them was foolishness. But the 'foolishness of God is wiser than men The sacrifice of the most glori- ous Being in the universe. the inflic- tion of the keenest sorrow on the most lovely of all hearts. is the divinest folly. But we love and adore it's Au- thor. Rob the cross of this and you have despoiled it. But the crdss of Christ is the highest wisdom ever con- celved Here we encounter the great est paradise. The cross of Christ is glorious because it can only be ex- plained by love. Oh, that this con- strainins love might prevail in our homes, our churches and in the entire republic! This constraining love is the best motive for Christian service No other will prove efficient or effec- tive. It sustains us and lifts us above all discoura cement, disaster and ap- parent defeat. The constraining love of the Christ gives when rejected, urges when it is sure to te denied. 1t continues even if death is to be the end: Get your motive from the cross of Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
HAVE FIVE DAYS TO
 REGISTER BIRTHS
New Law Must Now Be Followed by
 Physicians and Midwives.

Many physicians and midwives are not yet aware that the new law regarding the registration of births in the own clerks office Is now in effect. Heretofore the law has been that births must be recorded in the town clerks office before the seventh day of the month after the child was born. The new law requires that certificat tes must be filed within five days after the child is born.
 Provision is made for a fine of not more than $10 for each viola ton of the new law. but this provi- sion will not be enforced, proba bly,, the new law.
 Under the old law only doctors. midwiveS and parents could file birth certificates. Now, however, anyone who attends a mother at childbirth whether or not he Or she is a doctor or midwife registered under the laws of the state of Connecticut. can file ent when a child is born. then the reighbor can file the certificate as well physician midwife. Blanks for making out birth returns are furnished by the town clerk free of charge and anyone who wishes to make returns can get the blank forms by calling at his office in .,.e munic- ipal building.
 With the new law in effect. 1t is ex- pected that birth returns will be more complete than they have been in the past In many cases in the past births have been left unrecOrded because a mother was unattended t childbirth and didn't know she could file the cer- tificate herself It is essential that every birth be recorded, for in most cases it will be to the child's benefit in future years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Commercial Travellers Annual 0uting
 Norwich Teams Carried Of Honors Majority of Events Programme at Richards Grove-Baseban Game Re- suits in Overwhelming Defeat for New London Tossers.

Norwich Council, No. 309, U. c. T., held their annual outing at Richard s Grove, Sunday. The day was an ideal one for the outing and about fifty knights of the suit case from this city and New London participated in the days athletic events and enjoyed the excellent bake. The start was made from this city about g o'clock and the commercial travellers made the trip to the grove by trolley and auto arriving g there shortly before ten o'clock At noon chowder was served under the trees and then the athletic programme occupied the greater part of the aft ernoon.
 The base ball game between the Norwich team and the New London team proved one of the big events of the day as the Norwich boys over whelmed the boys from down the river, defeating them by the score of 21 to 1.
 Through this victory Norwich gets possession of the loving cup, the much coveted trophy which has been in the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
REV. PETER C. WRIGHT
 AT CENTRAL BAPTIST.
Former Norwich Pastor Says World is Becoming More ond More Warlike.

At the Central Baptist church Sun day evening Rev. P. c. Wright sup piled the pulpit and spoks upon the
 theme: Battling the Giants. Rev. struggle seems to be the progromme of the world today, not only is this evident across the water but even here in our own country is struggle go- ing on. People are becoming more and more warlike as the days go on. with only now and then plea for preparedness but now this hos chang ed and people see that this country must take it's stand on the side of justice. Everyone, young and old alike must help to perserve the spirit The struggle is the spirit of the times. Democracy is in the leod and it must always be in that position, no matter who tries to overthrow it. There are gigantic struggles going on in this country today, for instance. take the liquor traffic. Mormonism. the strug gle between capitol and labor, all are trying for the power to rule. Some day there will be a division satisfac- tory to all in the incomes of the lab bring men and this division will only come through a gigantic struggle.
 Across the sea the struggle is more morked and is very bitterl but in all the time this great war has been go- ing on not great deal has changed hands. But after all this titantic struggle whether the Divine Right of Kings shall hold sway or the Right of People to live in happiness shall rule this world
 In closing Rev MT. Wright entered the plea for the people to support the Army and Navy in every way pos sible. so that Democracy might live on forever
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
OBITUARY.
Miss Cynthia Abbie Swan.

The deat! of Miss Cynthia Abbie Swan occurred at the home of her sis ter. Mrs. Richard Dewitt Perry in Elyrfa, O.. Friday, following an ill., ness of five months.
 Miss Swan was one of the II chi1- dren of Coddington Swan and Susan Williams Swan and was born in Mont vile. She studied 10 be a teacher in the State Normal school in New Brit ain and taught in district schools in HolyolIe and other. places. Later for three years she studied in Germany and France. Afterwards Miss Swan filed good positions French and German teacher in this country. and when her health failed she was filling an important position in Philadelphia.
 She is survived by the fol- Swan of the A. c. Swan company of this city. Merton O. Swan. who resides on farm on the Salem turnpike. Mrs. Frank Auston of Palmertown. Mrs. Harold o. White of Jacksonville. H.. Mrs. Charles Hewitt of CogeswelIs. South Dakota. and Mrs. Richard De Witt Perry of Elyria. Ohio
 The body Of Miss Swan arrived in this city Sunday morning on the 9.02 train. Burial was in the family plot in the West Plain cemetery where Rev. F. s. Worcester read a commit tai service at the grave. There was a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. Friends acted as bearers.
 Undertaken Cager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BRINGS $5,ooo SUIT
 AGAINST SHORE LINE
Daniel r. Newman Was Thrown from
 Trolley Car in July.

Daniel T. Newman of New London, who was injured by being thrown from trolley car on the Washington street line in New London in July, Fn s brought suit for 5000 against the Shore Line Electric company.
 It is claimed that the accident hap pened at noontime when MT. Newma n was going home. The trolley in turn ing the corner of Truman and Black hall streets took sharp swing and threw MT. Newman to the ground. The car was crowded and It was neces- sary to carry passengers in the vesti- bule, where MT. Newman was stand ing before the accident happened.
 The papers were served Friday by Sheriff Manuel J. Martin and are re- turnable to the superior court of New London county on the first Tuesday of September.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

hands of the New London team since the outing last year when they put one over on the Norwich team. If the Norwich team wins the game next year they will retain permanent possession of the trophy.
 Norwich won the potato race the tug of war contest, the fat mans race and the relay race, while New London managed by dint of hard work and more or less luck to carry off the hon. DTS in the three-legged race. The fat mans lace was the feature attraction in the race line. This was run be- tween J. B. Collins of New London, who it is said had been practicing for the event for the fast three months, and Charles W. Pearson of this city. MT. Pearson made clean getaway and kicked up such a dust that Collins who was following along in the rear couldn't see the finish line
 The return trip was made very shortly after the bake had been serv- ed the commercial travellers arriving back in Norwich about o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
GERALD BRASIL
 TAKES SECOND PLACE
Norwich Boy Made Unusually Fine Showing in National Roque Tourna- n1ei1t

By defeating c. NJ Williams of Washington, D. c, on Saturday morn ing. the last day of the Beth annual tournament of the National Roque As sociation of America, Gerald Bra ssii of this city took second place in the first division. Brassill made an unusually fine showing this year considering his age. He not only took second place in the first division, but successfully defended the Adams Mallet from George Huot of Chicopee Falls, Mass Brassill won the mallet at last years tournament and will hold it for an other year. The first place in the first division is held by J. c. Kirk of Philadelphia who. as already an nounced, is the national champion for the coming year.
 But few games were played at the courts on Saturday. This was due to the fact that the majority of the games
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
CAME FROM BRocKToN
 BY AUTO T
Over a Score of Massachusetts Peo- pie Spent Week end in This City.

Twenty -four Brockton people spent the weekend in Norwich, coming here by auto truck and registering at the Wauregan House. This is the second time that a Brockton auto truck party have favored Norwich with a visit. They made the trip from the shoe city via Providence. Plain field and Tafts. arriving in this city late in the. afternoon. On their truck was a large sign. From the City of Workers and Winners to the Rose of New England. The evening was pass ed in sightseeing about the city. The party made the return trip Sunday, leaving here abont 8 o'clock Sunday morning.
 In the party which was in charge of MT. and Mrs. g. J. Wade. were the following: Florence Beale. Mrs. Rhena Cornell. Mrs. Samuel Chase. Mir. and Mrs. Carter, Mrs. B. Carrint. Mrs. Anna Weeks. Mrs. Sarah Allen. Mrs. Harriet Malay. Grace Littlefeld. An nie Woodbridge, Mrs. Elizabeth Boules, Mrs. Lizzie Hawes. Mrs. Caroline Nickerson, Mrs. Margaret Shell, Mir. and Mrs. William Holmes, MT aud Mrs. Albert Mathewson. Mir. and Mrs. James Cotes and Boyce Dwyer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
COMMITTED SUICIDE
 BY EATING ARSENIC.
Despondency Given as Cause for His
 Act.

Joseph Zimmerman. 41, employed as a cigarmaker by local ma nufacturer, committed suicide Friday evening by eating arsenic on a slice oI bread. He died about 7.30 o'clock. Dr. C.. C. GildersIeeVe. medical examiner was called and viewed the body and per formed an autopsy, which resulted in the finding of the poison. Coroner Brown was notified of the finding. Zimmerman is survived by a wife and two children. pondency is given as the motive for his act.
 The funeral was held at 12 o'clock Sunday roon. Friends acted as bear CTS and burial was in the cemetery at Brewster's Neck.
 Undertakers Church & Alien had charge Jf the arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

had been played off before ten o'clock Saturday night.
 The week was a rather poor one for the tournament, in fact it was the poorest for roque that the players have experienced in some years back. It rained practically every afternon and evening and two of the worst cleo trical storms of the year occurred durin gthe evening hours of play on Tuesday and Friday.
 Philadelphia took most of the roque honors this year. The club in that city not only has on it's roll the na- tional champion but the national pres ident, w c. Rodman, and first man in the second division, Rev. c. R. Zart- man. Most of the players had left town Sunday night, several of them having left late Saturday. The 1918 tournament will be played in this city next August.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Returns from Vacation.

c. F1aherty has returned to Mont vile from a vacation spent in Albany. Lake George and the Berkshires. 4 very interesting sight Mr FIahertv saw in his travels was 57 Dutch cargo steamers all loaded, anchored in the Hudson river. These boats are held up by the U. s. embargo against all goods intended for Holland, as much imports to the latter are supposed to be for German use. The boats are guarded by a destroyer and two bat tleships and one of the latter has on board a hydropIane and aeroplane
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

proved and I am now the mother of a fine baby girl and do all my own house work. "-Mrs. ALLrA B. TiMMoFs, ZIG Almond St., Poplar Bluff, Mo.
 In many other homes. once childless, there are now children because of the fact that Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound makes women normal, healthy and strong
 Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi- cine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for Advice-it will be confidential and helpful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
DIVORCE CASES FOR
 THE SUPERIOR COURT
George A. Paquin Claims His Wife
 Left Him Nearly Four Years Ago

George A. Paquin of New London has filed action for divorce against Edna Ferguson Paquin of parts un- known. The couple were married on June 26. 1912, and he claims his wife left him Oct. ?. 1913. The couple have no children.
 On grounds of a statutory offense- Ethe! Paige Bridges of New London has filed papers in a divorce suit against Ebert L. Bridges of Gaffney s. C. Their wedding took place July 26, 1915.
 Ruth Hackett Pfeiffer of New Lon don brings a divorce action against William R. Pfeifer of Westerly. R. ] The couple were married July 17 1912, but have been separated since March 1. 1913. The wife asks GUS tody of her two children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Fined s2oo For Sunday Selling.

Salvatore Macrina. tke bartender of the Craftman's club, New London, who was arrested on the charge of selling intoxicating liquors on Sunday of last week, was presented in police court in New London Saturday. He pleaded not guilty, but the states evidence showed that the man had sold liquor on Sunday. He was fined s200 by Judge Colt. An appeal was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 AMOS A. BROWNING
Prominent Norwich Man Died at Oak
 Bluffs, Sunday Morning.

The news of the death of one of NorWichs most prominent citizens, Amos A. Browning. came as a great shock to the community Sunday morn ing. The death of MT. Browning oc- cured Sunday morning at Oak Bluffs, Mass, where he was spending his va cation with his family as a result of acute indigestion. The. sad news was announced from the pulpits of several of the local churches and at the ev- ening service of the Central Baptist church Rev. Peter c. Wright paid a.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Captain Wilson Leaves.

Captain J. E. Wilson, who has been tationed a. New London for several months. has been ordered to Chatta- looga, Tenn, for duty. Captain Will on, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, left or his new post Friday.
 Captain Wilson was chief aide to favor Rogers as marshal of the fourth of July parade, having com Eete charge of the details. -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Through the generosity of a former resident of Montville, L. E. Jennings
 the manual training department of the new Palmer Memorial school has been equipped with a complete set of tools to be used in the earpentering department During MT. Jennings stay in this town he gained many friends, especially among the younger people, taking an active interest in all town affairs. ----------- -----------
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
MOTHERHOOD
 W0MAN'S JOY
Suggestions to Childless
 Women.

Among the virtues of Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound is the ability to correct sterility in the cases of many women. This fact is well established as evidenced by the following letter and hundreds of others we have published in these colurns.
 Poplar Bluff, Mo. want other women to know what . blessing Lydia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
At Pleasant View.

Among the Norwich visitors at Pleasant View on Sunday were Felix Callahan, Jr., John Harrington, Walter Hynds, Charles Reardon, Julius Tut tie, Lionel Ethier, Sigmonf Siegel James Mccormick, Chester Bell and Albert Gebrath.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Odd Fellows Plan Celebration.

The members of Thames lodge, No Q, L O. O. F.. MontvilIe, are planning have a big celebration on their lrst meeting night when they enter heir new quarters in the new Palmer demorial school building. They ex- ,ect 10 be in their new rooms in bout a month 4 large safe has been turchzsed and has been delivered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
M|-O-AA QUICKLY
 ENDS INDIGESTION

Do not continue to suffer with heart burn dizziness, after dinner distress. headache, biliousness, pain in the bowels sour and gassy stomach. Get relief once-buy tOddY--a soc box of Mi o-na Tablets. They quickly and surely end indigestion and stoTeSS distress or money refunded. Lee X Gsgood Go. ca n supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

E. Pinkham s V ege- table. Compound has been to me. We had always wanted a baby in our home but 1 was in poor health and not able to do my work. My mother and h us- band both urged me to try Lydia E. Pink : h a m s Vegetable Compound. I did u4 ,,av Lxw1%L sv-n