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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Thirty-nine Candidates Taok Dagr81
Work Carried Out by White Cross coune in Auditorium Theatre e-D District Deputy John E. Hennen of Jewett City in Chsrse-Easten connesteut Well Represented in Gathering.

thirty nine candidates. The work was under the direction of District Deputy John F. Hennen and his efficient de- Frss .,,ts ssapa; p1x;A ;AssistinS hin, wsrs State den Vincent J. Scully of New Haven and District Deputy William c. Cos telIo of Wiiiimautic.
 The attendance included besides the members Of the local council, repre- sentative knights from practically ev- cry council east of the Connecticut river. Occupying seats on the plat form were the following prominent F7txinanrice, William H. Kennedy and Myfqe P. Calvin of this city, Rev. J. H. 8eifernann of Jewett City. State Flsinfisid. State Advocate J. !. Col 1fns or New London, Grand Knights M. J. Hickey of Monfville, yirtume F. Quinn of Taftvflle and Representative William c. Fox Of New London.
 Following the exemp1ification, State Deputy William j. Cronin addressed the meeting, and was given a most enthusiastic Breetfng. H etold of the great progress that is being made principles of Co1umbianism and pre- dicted that the membership gain would be the largest this year in the history of the state.
 After the adjournment a light lunch was served the visiting knights in the council chamber, Sunlight building.
 White Cross council has been mak- ing notable progress during the past year, this being the second exempH- hcafion of the major degree held with in few months and every indication points to another third degree meet ing before the annual state meeting which will convene in May. The pres ent membership of White Cross Coun- ell in 415 and with the interest that is being manifested by the members that number will be greatly augmented dur ing the present year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

D. R. Kinney of Tanner street was at his cottages on Lords Point, Friday and found them in good condition. A hotel Is being erected on the hill which commands a fine view of the sound, by Captain James s. Sistare, the former proprietor of the Palmer house in Noank.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
G. A. R. Eneampment.

Preliminary arrangements have been made for the national encamp- ment of the Grand Army, which is to be held in Boston from Sunday, Aug. 19, to Saturday, Aug. 25. The general committee is headed by John L. Bates, former governor of Massachusetts who has appointed an executive com mittee and subcommittee National headquarters will be opened at the Hotel Vendome. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels has promised to have a portion of the navy in Boston har- bor, but the international situation may make this impossible.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Bridge au.rds Out of Hospital.

Sergeant VoseI and Corporal Cox stn were discharged from the Me1mor- taf hospital Saturday and will join the guard as the Thames river bridge in a day or two. Both men have fully recovered and state that they feel as we'll as ever. Sergeant Waterbury has been in charge of the men in the ab- sence of vogel and Coxson. and on thsir return will go to the Mystic bridge with a squad of men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
"A Good. oud.Ea.hIon.d Physie."

Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole some physic, thoroughly cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, tone up the liver. For indigestion, gas. or con stipation, no remedy is more highly recommended. William O. E. Bielke, Hancock. Mich, writes: 'T have given Foley Cathartic Tablets a. thorough trial and can honestly recommend them as a mild but sure laxative. They work without gr1ping." Give stout persons a free, light feeling. Lee & O1good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

off their tie with their old time rivals, the Jewett City aggregation. tonight at Danielson. Each team has won two games and it looks like blood this time. Taftville has been strengthened by new player who is said to be one of the fastest basket shooters in the state. Murphy will be back in the lineup along with Belair, Mellor, White, Stanley and Potter. A large crowd will accompany the team and a special car will go to Danielson. The reported lineup for Jewett City will be Blake, Harris, Martin, Daly and Ben jamin. The referee will be Kelley of Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
BIG DAMAGE ACTION
 WITHDRAWN FROM COURT
Suit Against Shore Line Electric Com-
 pany Goes Of the Docket.

The case brought against the Shore Line Electric company by Agnes Floyd of New London has been withdrawn without costs, the notice of the with drawa1 being filed Friday with the clerk of the superior court. The ac- ton was brought as the result of in juries received by the plaintiff while alighting from a car in New London Aug II, 1916. The car started sud- denly as she was alighting and she was thrown to the pavement. She claimed damages of $10,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

When J. A. Desmond, grand knight of White Cross Council. No. 13, Knights of Columbus. turned over the meeting Sunday afternoon to District Deputy John F. Hennon of Jewett City, that official took charge of ono of the largest gatherings of knights that ever assembled at a degree meet ing in Norwich.
 The meeting which was held in the Auditorium theatre, was for the pur- pose of exemplifying the third or ma jor degree of the order on a class of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
WILL SPEAK AT SPIRITUAL ACADEMY
May Pepper Vanderbilt Recovered From Injuries Received in Auto Ae- cident.

The trustees of the First Spiritual Union of this city. received word on Friday from the noted Brooklyn psychic May Pepper Vanderbilt, that she had so far recovered from in iuries in her recent automobile acci- dent as to be able to commence f1ll- ing her Sunday engagements.
 Mrs Vanderbilt will occupy the platoform at the Spiritual Academy on Park street next Sunday, and will give messages morning and evening.
 The speaker at the Academy yes- terday was Mrs. A. J. Conyers who gave interesting discourses upon the subjects Spiritual Phenomena the foundation of Religious Doctrines" and False Ideals" and followed each discourse with psychic readings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Tiernex Ready for Mechanics.

Michael Tierney of the Red Sox wishes to state that his team will be ready when Manager Brierly will live up to his agreements in arranging a match. Manager Tierney states that Brierly says that he would ring in two new men when he agreed to play. Tderney did not ask to pick Brierly's s team, but only wanted him to keep the same men that he had been play ing all through the season. Now if he will live up to his agreement the Red Sox will meet him any time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Underwent Operation.

Paul F. Gadle. senior at the eUni- Versity of Vermont College of Medi- cine. was operated upon Friday morn ing for appendicitis by Dr. Tinkhan. professor of surgery, the operation taking place at the Mary Fletcher hos pitai MT. Gadle is getting along splendidly and will soon be able to re- sume his studies. Attending the op- sration were Lopland K. Markof and Alec Rabinovitch of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Edward Collins Gets Commission.

Edward T. Collins, son of Christo- pher J. Collins, of the New London force of letter carriers has passed ex- aminations and been given 8 commits sion as second lieutenant in the en- gineer reserve corps of the United States army. Robert W. Chaffee took similar examinations and has been awarded a commission of captain in the same service. MT. Chaffee is now assistant United States engineer sta tioned at the New London post office building.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
WILL HOLD LADIES'
 NIGHT THIS EVENING
White Cross Council Plans Literary
 and Musical Programme.

White Cross Council, No 13, Knights of Columbus. will hold a ladies' night in the council rooms this (Monday) evening, for the members and lady friends of the council. A programme which will include literary exercises and music, has been arranged and it is expected that 1t will be an enjoy able occasion for all who attend
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Self Restraint Topic Of Rev. A. w.
 Burdon,s Sermon.

At the Federated church both morning and evening there was a good attendance. considering the. weather. The pastor preached a most interest ing and instructive sermon at the morning service. At the evening ser vice Self Restraint was@the topic. and Key. MT. Burdon brought out some very interesting facts during his d1s- course. A song service preceded. the evening sermon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Rev S. H. Howe. pastor of Park church was at the Sunday afternoon service at the Sheltering Arms. In charge of the singing was Miss Esther Pullen, assisted by Miss Hazel F1etch- CT, and Miss Margaret Battles, with Miss Beatrice Eastwood at the piano. Comforting selections of scripture were read and an address given from the texts, He shall sit as a refner of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
sewsd for Red crosa.

Instead of the regular Thursday af- ternoon club last week the ladies met st the Uncasville church for an all day sewing on Red Cross materials. There were 19 present and a great deal of work was accomplished At noon a lunch was served and a. short business session was held during the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

A large nnrnber of friends pleasant iy surprised James F. Fraser at the home of his parents on Hamilton ave- nue Saturday evening. About 40 guests were present. Violin, piano and vocal solos were pleasingly rendered and much enjoyed. Lunch was daintily served by Miss Alice Fraser. The party broke up at a late hour, voting Mir. Fraser an excellent host Guests were present from New London, Jew cit City, WilMmantic, Montville, Yer sailles, Norwich and Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
AN EXPERT ON COLDS

Comparatively few people realize that a cold is signal of physical weakness.
 To treat a cold with weakening physics, alcoholic syrups or drugsed pills, may smotherthe cold but they also reduce the bodypowers still furtherand invite more serious sickness.
 Scott's Emulsion has always been an expert on colds, because itlpeculiarly enriches the blood, quickly tones upthe forces and strengthens both throat and chest. Try Scott's. Refuse Substitutes. Scott & Bowne. Bioomfeid, NJ. le-27
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
>To Plan for State Parade.

County Organizer James A. McDon- committee on Tferney cadets of the Catholic Total Abstinence union of Connecticut, attended a meeting at New Haven, Sunday, to perfect ar- engagements for the state parade and field day at Torrington in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Straw Ride to scotIand.

A large number of local young peo- pie enjoyed straw ride to the Scot land Road hall Saturday evening, where an old-fashioned dance was held.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
. MARRIED.
CARIIEG-

CARLING-CROOKER--In New Lon- March 2. 1917, by Rev. J. Romeyn garet E. Crooker, both of New Lon don.
 March 2. 1917. Harold Parker and Miss Ruth Champion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Mir. and Mrs William Bottomley and little son of East Town street left Sat urday to spend a week in Danielson, with MT. Bottomley's parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Mrs. Sarah Hull has returned to her home on West Town street, after two months absence spent with relatives in Meriden and Springfield. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Water Board Met.

The water board held a regular meeting in the water superintendent's office in the court house on Friday ev- ening. Only routine business was tra auSacfed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Mir. and Mrs. Tyler Winchester of WiIlimantic were week end guests of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Winchester of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Enos Gray. Jr.. of Ledyard visited his brother. pr. N. c. Gray of Bon nie- Brier- Bush, Vergason Hill, last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Rev. Charles H. Ricketts Of the Greeneville Congregational church preached at the Hanover Congrega- tonal church Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Hector Gauca1er of New London was week end visitor at his home on Providence street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Personals.

William Miller has returned to New London after spending the week end at his home here
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
RsrsonaIa and Notes.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- greRational church meets this week with Mrs. Charles Meech of Sixth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

James Lynch from WiIlimantic was at his home on East Town street over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
Local oJttinas

try yard at J. P .1untington's on Har- land road and killed six or seven hens
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Howard Dunse spent the week end with friends in Attawaugan, making the trip by automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Miss Dorothy F. DeWolfe of Nev London spent the week end visiting Miss Lillian A. Karkutt of 113 Fourtl street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
NORWICH TOWN

Rev. Dr.. s. H. Howe and Singers From Park Chuch. Hearken Household at Sheitering Arms-Death of Mrs. John J. FoIey-Danos at Scotland Road Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
EnioYabIe Dance.

Saturday evening at Scotland Road hall, a dance was given by the Social club. Music for the twenty numbers and encores was by Greenman's or chestra with Prof E. L. Tinkham of Hanover as prompter. Refreshments were served by the supper committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Predictions for Saturday: Rain or snow.
 Saturdays weather: Cloudy.
 Predictions for Sunday: Rain or snow. sundays wether: Snow. northeast. wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

Pleasant Surprise Party for James F: Fraser-Hey. A. ". Bureon Speaks at Federated church-Personais and Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
TAFTVILLE

At the TaftviIie Congregational Church Rev. Arthur variey Delivers Second Lsnten Address-Ta aftviIIe to Play Last Game of Season-Straw Ride to observation-disclosures.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
GREENEVHIE

Six hours after high water 1t fe low tide. which is followed by hood tide. e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

KELLEY-In Norwich, March 2, 1917. a son. Donald Francis, to MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Kelley of 35 Rogers avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
0]lle Bl1IlRtin.
THE WEATHER.
conditions
,rssioh. Mond.y. M.rch 5, 1s1z.

Conditions The Gulf disturbance began to move northeastward Saturday night with in- creasing intensity and Sunday it was central over extreme west North Car. olina. Snow continued from the Ohio valley northsastward in southern New England and rains and snow in the middle and south Atlantic states In portions of eastern New York and in southern New England the snowfall There win be snow Monday from the Ohio valley northeastward through New England. snow or rain in the middle Atlantic states followed by Tit win be Somewhat colder Mon day night in New England and the middle Atlantic states. Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic cocst from Jacksonville to The winds along the north and mid dle Atlantic coasts will be strong northeast
 Eastern .ew York: Snow Monday. < Southern New England: Snow Mon- day: Tuesday clearing, colder.
 Northern New England: Snow Mon- day; Tuesday probably fair and cold CT except snow in east Maine
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday: Saturday
 Ther. Bar. a m, ....... sS2 30.40 F m. oS oV.So D. m. .sS36 oV.0S High 4e. lowest S2.
 Sunday
 Ther Bar. a. m. ...xa........ 55 30.z5 z ri' 3S sda7 Highest 40. lokest 3s.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Rain or
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

The second of the Lenten sermons, The Church, Her Fellowship, was preached Sunday morning at the Taft vile Congregational church to<a large congregation by the pastor, Rev Ar thur var1ey. The Penitential Psalms, Psalm 32, was the topic of Rev. MT. Varley's LeJlten address at the even ing service. The music was under the direction of the Ladies' Benevolent eociety.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn. Feb. 5. 1917. The Board of Directors of the Bank nave this day declared a dividend for ihe current six months at. the rate of tour per cent, per annunn,N payable on md after the fifteenth of March. s- 7' FRANK HAMPSTEAD,
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05
BORN.

Dogs Kill Poultry. Friday night dogs entered the pou1-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-05

To Play at DanisIsen. The Taftville basketball team play
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-13

Unpaid telephone bills for the month
oi December are past due II not paid
by S D. m. OF the 18th. se>ice will be
discontinued Pioneer Tel. < Tel. Co.
ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-13
Morc Attention Urged,

ap,lu Waite. who &, IN the pmr
lrwW1rrs apartment at Camp Rowl'
Nuu Nulh lr,a,, reported the o.
,wau,c ro the Chamber ut Commerce,
and today tine example OF the dunou
Snllrrr, VA, cited a, an example of
what Oklahoma crA. must overcome h
paNut uorr attention lo the uniformed
guest, within #, gate
MNrn Than hOO officer. and enlisted
men irom hort Sill AND Camp Dom.
rhlu ,prut SUNDAY here The officers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-13

ing Of the county council Of defense
Wednesday night wheu further plans
will be made TO rid the city Of loaiers
and provide reiicl from the present Ia.
bor situation from which the agricul.
tural community and industries are SUI.
lrring.
In police court yesterday Mayor " So.
and turned two negroes, who had bccn
arrested ior ,agrmcy tp a large tm
ployer ot labor whn promised to pu
them to work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-28
Anecdotes of the Famous

Here Is a good story from that
much-talked-of book, Memories of
Sixty Years." by Lord Warwick.
This Earl was one day out on
maneuverG with his regiment, the
Warwickshire YoemAnry. and, while
thinking out his next tactical move.
he was approached by a dirty and
bloated old man, whose dress
Cwrites the Author) was very
sketchy and whose whole appear
ance suggested anything but
chronic sobriety.
Il knows you, m'Lord." he began.
but you doesn't know me-
no. Who the devil are your I
replied tArtIy, for my train OF
thought had run OF the lines.
I'm the baby you was vAocinAtsd
from" declared the dirty man SOL
EMMY.
Subsequent Inquiries" adds the
Earl. showed that the old chaps
claim was we'll founded. He must
have had a good memory. for We
were both between fifty and sixty.
can only hope that in those evil
times OF Rrm-to-arm vaccination he
was q little cleaner than when he
introduced himself TO me-"
There are. of course. Jokes and
Jokes, especially practical ones, as
Miss Maud Allan, the famous
dancer, found to her cost when Civ
ing special performance OF
SalomS at Budpest some time be-
fore the war.
As she approached the delIrious
climax OF the dance. whore Saloms
kisses the severed head Of John
the Baptist, she suddenly realised
taht she was holding the actual
head Of a dead man.
She managed to go through the
few remaining movements until the
fall OF the curtain. Then she col
lapsed.
Inquiries ELECTED that a certain
Count Ziechy, q great Hungarian
nobleman. had substituted the head
OF a recently executed criminal for
the papier maohs head usually used
in the dance.
1T was" adds Miss Allan dryiy
in telling tho story, THE Counts
idea Of a practical Joke"
hRjor-GeneraI ]. n. Stewart,
commanding the forces at Alden,
tells an amusing ansodote concern
ing the arrival of q new draft from
England at that not altogether de-
sirAbls station.
The draft in question was made
Up mostly Of quite young soldiers
from one of the southern shIres. and
the lads. fresh from their own green
n'isA viewed the arGS GHd dusty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-28

tence of a number OF well-marked
types Of finger ridges, such as
arches, loops, whorls and composites,
in addition to many sub-classes'
which enable an expert to run down
an individual print very quickly
while a little practice renders the
comparison Of lines both sure and
easy.
In truth a mans finger prints are
as recoEnizable as his face, but IN
like the features of the face, they
are absolutely unalterable by age.
remaining the same during the en-
tire life, and being proof against
any attempt at falsification, since
scars and malformations do not
render them unacceptable
Considering the fact that the
Identifying quality OF hngerprints
was known in remote antiquity, Il
seems very remarkable that only in
recent times has IL been scienti-
acaIly recognized and established
In Eastern lands. in ancient times,
the signature, or sign-manual, OF q
king was given by impressing his
thumb upon wax, or some other
plastic substance. Yet II was not
until the early half OF the nine
teenth century that the Importance
of the subject was urged upon the
attention Of scientific men. and not
until the twentieth century was at
the door that widespread interest.
having practical results. was
aroused.
Now in all the great cities OF the
civilized world the police have
records OF the hnEerprints of known
criminals. and the use OF the system
for Identification, outside the bor-
derG OF crime. is spreading.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-28
By Garrett P. Serviss.

NDER the new system Of per
sonAI Identification now
being introduced into the
United States Navy there should be
few cases hereafter Of the burial of
unidentified dead" and thus one Of
the haunting terrors faced by rela-
tIves at home will be almost COM
pleteIy eliminated
The system In the invention Of
Mr.. J. H Taylor, of the identinca-
ton section Of the Bureau of Navi-
CATION, and it Is based on finger
prints. Every man and OFFICER in
the navy IL TO wear a little metal
tag bearing on one side the print
Of his right index finger, and on the
other his name, date OF enlistment,
day and year of birth, rank. etc.
Perhaps the chief Importance of
the new system Is that II renders
substitution of marks impossible. A
mere name mark might get intC
wrong hands
The new Identification tags. many
OF which have already been dIstrib-
uted. are made Of monel metal. an
alloy containing copper and nickel,
which is both UncorrOdible by sea
water and infusibls except at a
temperature of more than $500 de-
Erees. The tags are slightly oval
In outline. and an inch-and-a-half
in greatest length. A braided wire
Of monel metal, passing through a
hole in one end OF the tag and COW
cred with cotton to prevent abra-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-28

ston, goes round the neck OF the
wearer.
The process Of obtaining the
finger print on the metal IL both
simple and Interesting. The ball OF
the finger IL smeared with a thin
aim of printers ink from q pre-
pared plate and Is then pressed
upon the nat surface OF the tag.
While the impression IL yet fresh
IT is sprinkled over with powdered
asphaltum, which adheres to the
nne lines Of ink. but not TO the dry
metal The tag II next heated with
an alcohol flame until the as
phaltum meltS, and the result is
lines" which reproduce ineradI-
cably. the smallest details OF the
print
The final step Is TO etch the sur
face of the tag with nitric acid,
leaving the lines standing out in
sharp relief. The other markings
dates, are produced in the same
manner.
The basis Of the system is the
classified collection Of finger print
records possessed by the Identifcs-
ton Section of the Bureau of Navi-
cation. All enlisted men in the
Navy have had their finger prints
taken for these records since 1907,
and the finger prints OF all officers
are now being procured.
Some 100000 prints are on file.
and It might seem that among such
q multitude Identification of an in
dividual would be very difficult and
would require much time. in fact.
however. the labor OF Identification
is enormously reduced by the exis-