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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
WOMENS REFORMATION BY NEW THEORY
Is Work Laid Down for New State Farm for Women Just
 Opening at East Lyme-C -Connecicuts New Institution to Follow Lines That Have Shown Good Results Else where

son that her development will be bet ter and the growth of normal impulses stronger out in the beautiful fields of East Lyme than behind the bars of Jail, none too clean, where foul minds set the standard in spite of anything the keeprs can do in such restricted, unnatural quarters.
 There will be two matrons in charge of each cottage and the women will do as their sentences will permit Those committed to the farm will not be closely confined, although there is no chance of their escaping without get ting into worse trouble. They will be more or less trusted, however, as that is part of the theory.
 They will be taught sewing, domee- tic science, rug making, knitting and other tasks. It will unduestionably result in better health and better hab- is of all sorts. The useful knowledge and training gained at the school, to- gether with the inspiration of the clean outdoors and the chance to make good, cannot be without good effects The girls will be better housewives and better women when they are dis charged at the discretion of the farm authorities.
 There will be a hospital on the farm  some day, and then it win be possible to bring some of the diseased women there. They are the ones that need first class hospital treatment the most but they must be separated from the others, of course.
 The temporary superintendent nov in charge is Mrs. A. C. Littlefeld, ma. tFon of the state prison. now on leave for the new work until the fall Hel assistant Is Mrs Emma j.. Stiles
 The most important feature of tn state farm at East Lyme, according 1 to Dr. Valeria Parker, who is secre tary on the board of directors. is th, ample opportunity for giving the wo
 men individual care and training, Al
 appropriation of $5o,0oo was made b,
 the legislature for purchasing the sit
 and maistaining the farm until octo
 Der, 1919, and later the board of con
 trol added $20,ooo for the hospita
 The board if directors hopes to i'm
 press the legislature with the need c more money
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

Constructive in moral and physical fibre, rather than destructive, is the mission of the new Connecticut state farm for women which is just being opened at East Lyme.
 Reasonable restraint, and training of the moral and mental perceptions in the right course, is the theory that will be worked out on the 800 acres that the state has purchased for the farm. Not making crime appear ugly 50 much as making the normal, law abiding, productive and serviceable life appear beautiful, is the new meth od Just show the natural beauty of good, and evil will appear ugly enough of itself by contrast. That is the theory and it has worked out so well in other states and other institutions that Connecticut's reformatory will be an institution of that sort rather than one of the old fashioned confning, strait jacket places.
 The farm will receive girls from 16 years to the age of discretion, which is an elastic term permitting the court to commit women of any age ii chooses The minimum age will pYob- ably be raised to IS years later This is the indication at present, anyway
  now. the first cottage being in shape The other cottages will be got into shape as soon as possible, and more women will be committed as circum. stances demand it. Women from ths towns around the cantonments are tht first offenders who will be taken tt the farm, but delinquents from al | over the state may be committed a the courts discretion.
 When equipped with enough build ings, the farm could easily take car, l of 1000 women At present it vii clear the jails and possibly even tn state prison of many of the womel who are thought suited to the expert ment and likely to be benefited by If on the farm. Whether it will cur them all is not the question Tn l jails certainly will not cure them, an many people think that the jail life exceedingly harmful especially to th younger girls who are still in thei formative years. No matter how de prayed woman is, it stands to req
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
ROGUE MEN DUE TO
 ARRIVE THIS WEEK.
Vanguard for Tournament Expected
 to Give Courts a Trial.

In preparation for the national redue tournament which opens on the Rock well street grounds on next Tuesday, Caretaker Murphy has put all the courts, into shape and before the week is out it is expected that some of the players from the eastern cities will give them a tryout
 Secretary Peale has received com munications from nearly all of the veterans and the majority have signi- fled their intention of attending. Ii is expected that there will be as many players as in previous years.
 c. c. King of Chicago has chal- lenged Eddie Clark of Springfield holder Of the first Van Wrinkle medal and this match will be well worth see [ ing.
 The committee in charge of the en- tertainment has not yet secured al the features, but they nave announced that Friday evening will be water melon night.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
DRILL AT ARMoRY
Will Be Held Tonight For Class 4 Men-Provides Preliminary Training.

An opportunity is being given to the drafted men in Class IA to receive preliminary military training before going to the cantonments. The men both 1917 and 1918 registrants are requested to attend drill at the State Arinory this (Tuesday) evening at s o'clock The men will be addressed on Americanism and the policy of talk ing out government insurance and making allotments. They will also be instructed in the manuel arms ahd other military work which will prac- tica11y fit them for non- commissioned officers when they arrive at the army camps.
 The local board y to appoint a board of instruction whose duty it will be to instruct the dESfted men along mili- tary lines. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William L. Nichols.


 Louise L. (Loomis), widow of Will liam L. Nichols, died Sunday afternoon at tn ehome of her daughter, Mrs Grace L. Bronson, 46 Charming street, Worcester. She was a native of Nor; wich, Conn, and was in her S1st year. She was the daughter of George W. and Anna B. (Webb) Loomis, who were also natives of Norwich
 She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Bronson of Worcester, Mrs. Charles E. Wells of Springfield, Mass, and Mrs. Louise Lyall of Waterbury, Conn. also one sister, Mrs Alice B. Howard of Springfield, and two brothers, George W. Loomis of Dallas, Tex. and Edgar W. Loomis of Orange, N. J. Her grandchildren are Harold M. Ly- all of Waterbury. Marion N. Wells of Springfield and Donald M. Bronson of Worcester. She is sufvived also by a great granddaughter, Catherine L. Lyall of Waterbury. Although well known in Springfield, she had many friends in Norwich.
 Burial will be in Norwich.
 Mrs. John Cardoza.
 Mrs. Mary Louise Cardoza, wife of John Cardoza, died at her home. 26 North street, New London, Sunday
  was 5S years of age and leaves be- sides her husband. three sons, Frank Smith of New Bedford, Mass. Charles Smith of New London and John Cardoza, Jr.. of Bridgeport; also three daughters, Mrs. NJ J. Martin and Miss Anna Cardoza of New Lon- don, and Mrs. Fred Wiley of New Haven. Three brothers, John and AL exander Jordan of Norwich and Jo- seph Jordan of New London also sur yive.
 Mrs. Albert 0. stoddard.
 Mrs. Eliza R. Stoddard. wife. of A. | bert, o. Stoddard, died at her home in Waterford Monday morning. aged T years. She had been i'll for long 1 time. Mrs. Stoddard leaves hus- band and son. She was born in Wa terford where her exemplary life was spent.
 Mrs. Nelson A. Lyon.
 MI. Ann Sheffield Lyon, wife of the 1 late Nelson A. IIyon, died at her home at Washington. D. C., on Friday, Aug. ust g. She was the older sister o the late W. w. Sheffield Of New Lon. don. When a young girl she taugh school in Groton
 She later married Nelson A. LyoI of Jewett City who served throughou the Civil War in the 21st Co. Conn Volunteers. After his death in Nor folk, Va, she lived with her sister Mrs. Erastus Gallup of Groton, an, later with her son. the late Dr. W. A Lyon, in Boston, Mass
 For over 25 years she had reside, in Washington. D. C.. where she ha a large circle of friends For man, years she served as chaplain of Burn side Post W. R. c,
 She was over S5 years old. but re tained mental vigor to the last year of her life and was keenly intereste in the current events of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

7 The British are finding their hard !
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Chased as peserssr.

Victor Gilbert Williams of Water ford has been classed by the United States naval authorities as dessrter. United States Deputy Marshal A. H, Lanphere- of Waterford received no- tice to this effect Monday morning and has already started a search for the young man.
 Williams was stationed on the U. s. $. Besoeki, now in port somewhere along the Atlantic. He was given a leave of absence but took greater ad- vantage and never returned to the boat. How long time he has been away. is not, Known.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
FUNERALS.
Edward Laskowski.


 The funeral of Edward Leskowski was held from his late home at Nor wich Town at 2 o'clock Monday after noon with a large number of relatives and friends attending. There were many beautiful flowers arranged about the casket. Rev. Peter F. Werth. the pastor of the German Lutheran church, of1ciated. The bearers were fonr brothers. sJohn Otto. George and Carl Leskowski. Burial was in Yantic cerp- etery. Undertaken c. A. Gager. Jr.. had charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 Mrs. William D. RisIey.
 The funeral of Mrs. William D. Risley was held Monday morning at 9.30 at her late home, No 305 Garden street, Hartford. Rev. John H. Jack son, rector of St. Andrews church oficiated. The body was conveyed from Hartford to this city bS auto mobile cortege and burial took place in the family lot in Yantic cemetery Rev. J. E1dred Brown conducted a committal service at the grave. Many relatives and friends were present a1 the services at the cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Philip T. Welles spent the weekend at Siasconset, Nantucket
 MT. and Mrs. Clark A. Browning of Toledo, O., are visiting in Norwich
 The Sewing club met Monday after noon with Mrs. Charles c. Smith of Laurel Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. William E. Perry of New York City. are at their sons home on Broad street.
 Mrs. Louis L. Blackstone and Miss Katherine Isbister are at Nantucket for the remainder of the season.
 Miss Louise B. Meeeh is in North Scituate, Mass, the guest of Miss Nellie Day. formerly of Norwich.
 Mrs. Frederic s. Camp, Mrs. Charles L. Richards. Mrs. Edward D. Fuller and Miss Ella M Norton are at An trim, N. H., making the trip in Mrs. Camps car.
 Charles Paddock Johnson. an in- structor in a school of aviation, has returned to Princeton, after visit of several days at his home on Wash iugton street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
HAVE YOU HEARD
 THAT POLICE GONG?
Gives Loud Acclaim For Joy Rides for
 Doers of Evil.

Ding, Ding; Clang, Clang Fire :? No, police patrol. Norwich's police pa trol has just been riGged out with brand new big gong Of the most i'm proved type and no longer does it stealthly steal upon an unsuspecting but comes with all the noise and splen- dor of a circus parade, giving warn ing that someone is to have an auto ride for which they will pay Judge Barnes in tho morning.
 Officer Patrick Murphy who drives the car of gloom is well plea sed with the new gong and on Monday evening explained the merits of the new ar engagement, speaking in high terms of #
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
WALkour AT rAFTvIlLE.
Five Hundred Ponemah Mill Employees Say They Will Work Only Under oVerseer Ednnundson.

Nearly five hundred employees of the Ponemah mills left their work Mon day morning and walked out of the mill, stating that they would work under no one but Alfred Edmundson, who is overseer at the mill Mr Ed mundson resigned his position at the mill on Saturday and when the em- ployes saw another man over them they quit, as MT. Edmundson has been popular overseer. It is understood that Mir. Edmundson's. resignation was due to some disagreement with the officials of the concern. The en- ployes refuse to return to work under the new engagement.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
NOT NEW LONDON
 MAN REPORTED KILLED Is His Cousin From New Jersey-Has Same Name.

The casualty reports Monday morn ing gave the name of aKeista Piaski of III Johnson street. New London, as being killed. Inquiry at the office of the Ninth Draft board elicited the in formation that this man was not en- listed in New London, but that he en- listed in Jersey City. his home. The New London board did, however, en- list a>man by the same name from Potter street. New London. This man and the New Jersey man are cousins, and bear identical names. Two cous- ins of the local men were in the of flee of the draft board at New Lon don on Monday. and the clerk of the board said that it has been definitely established that it is the New Jersey and not the Connecticut man who has been killed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
WAITING CALL TO
 YEoMANETTE SERVICE.
Miss Edna Phillips Given Fountain Pen by Marlin Rockwell Associates.

Miss Edna Phillips, who has had charge of the comptometer depart ment of the Marlin Rockwell plant, has resigned. her resignation taking effect Friday night.
 Before leaving Friday, Miss Phil lips was presented handsome gold fountain pen by the employees in her room.
 Miss Phillips mas enlisted as a yeo- manette and is now waiting call to go into the U. $, naval reserves,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
RoIsheviki Goxefnment shakeu
Morn -Aireraft pestroyed.

London, Aug. 12.-An official con- munication dealing with aviation, ie- sued tonight, says that twertJ-nine hostile machines were destroyed in air fighting during yesterday and 24 oth- CTS were driven down out of control. Four hostile balloons were shot down in flames. Five British machines are missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Germans Failed Aaain.
ALLIES ON HIGH GROUND
 FIRING INTO THE GERMANS
Believed That Massif. of Lassigny i
 Wrested From Enemy.

London, Aug. -12-The massif of I-assigny, three miles northeast of Gury, in Picardy. was expected to be in the possession of the allies by nightfa1l, according to military opinion today based on the latest news from the front It was stated that the al- lies virtually were on the crest of the high ground and firing into the Ger mans from the rear
 It has been ascertained that there is one Austrian division on the west ern front but it has not yet been brought into action.
 Some Hard Fighting. The British are finding their hard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

At the request of the Holy Name society. a months mind requiem high mass for John J, Sullivan was sung in St. Patrick's church Monday at s o'clock by Rev. J. H. Broderick.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
PAIN AFTER EATING
 The T0rtures of Dyspepsia Corrected by HFTdt-a-thes"

ST. MARTINS
 s'For two years, suffered tortures from Se0eye Dyspepsia. I had constant pains after eating; pains down the sides and back and horrible bitter stuff often came up inmy mouth. I tried doctors, butthey did not help me. But as soon as I started taking Frxit-G-ts0es tor Frnit Livey 7a6lets) I began to improve and this medicine, made of fruit juices, relieved me when everything else failed"
 MRS. HUDSON MARSHBANK.
 5Oc. a box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size 25c. At.dealers or, from FRUIT.A-TIYES ! Limited, OGDENsBURG, N. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
swANsoN's THIRD WOUND
New London Man Was Buried Alive
 This Time by Big Shell.

Frederick A. Swanson, the first draftee to leave New London to enter the National army. has been wounded for the third time. In letter to F. Fl. Brakes of Faire Harbor place, he tells how a large shell burst near him and how he was buried alive. He writes, Fritz sent over a big tin can and buried me alive. My comrades who saw the accident dug me out" :" He also stated that he was in the hospital two weeks and that he is now a member of the One Hundred and Second regiment band.
 The accident occurred while they were proceeding on a march to take up positions on the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
FOR U. s. COURT.
George MeAleer Bound Over by U, &
 Commissioner Mathe~son.

George McAleer of Boston, who was arrested here last week on a boot logging charge and confessed to his part, although the sailor to whom he gave the liquor e1uded the police and took the bottle with him, has been presented before U. s. Commissioner Earl E. Matfewson and has been bound over to the next session of the U. S. district court in September.
 Tn default of the bond, which was placed at $500, he was taken to tic jail at New London by U. s. Deputy Marshal A. L. Lamphere.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
FOR EMPLOYMENT BOARD.
F. R. Branehe and Jerry AngeIl Ars
 Two Names Endorsed.

Manufa cturers of the city gave ap- preval at a recent meeting to en- dorsing the name of Herbert R, Branche for a place on the Norwich federal board as the representative of the employing interests. The Central Labor union has already endorsed the name of Jerry AngeIl as the repre- sentative of the labor interests on this board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
FLAGS DECORATE
 POLICE STATION DESK
Charles w. Do3 Was Donor of State
 Flag on Monday Eveninq. s

Two pretty flags, one the Stars and Stripes and the other the state flag of Connecticut now wave above the desk at police headquarters The state flag was presented to Capt. D. J. Twomey on Monday night by Charles ", Dow of Broadway, and makes a nice balance for the American flag that had previously hung at the desk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Three For soeciai Train;no.

John $. Bennett, William G. Froh- mander and William Skelley, who have volunteered for military service, giv- ing in their names in the latter part Of July are to go to Newton, Mass, on Thursday and will have special tzainfzg there
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
SEVEN LIMITED SERVICE
 MEN CALLED FOR
To Go to Camp Upton from Norwich . on Aug. 30.

The local draft board has received another call for limited service men to go into training at Camp Upton on Aug. 30. Norwich's quota under this call is seven men and the draft board is how awaiting volunteers for this call, which is an excellent opportunity for the limited men to get into the service of the country. If the re- quired number do not volunteer, the board will be forced to draft enough men to fill the quota.
 Other quotas for nearby towns are: New London 5. Groton S, Putnam 4, WilIimantic 3. Rockville 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
GOOD AMERICAN SHOOTING A
 KETP ENEMY FROM FIsMETTE
AssauItins Troops Retired, Leaving a
 Fresh SprinkIing of Dead.

With the American Army on the Vesle Front, Aug. 12.-(Reuter). The Germans are smelling the vesle front spasfnodically,- their heavy guns ap- parently being concentrated in turn on certain targets. St Thiaut, Mont No- tre Dame and Fishes have been chief ly chosen.
 Germans Failed Again.
 A real attempt to feel out the allied strength has taken the form of an at- tack at Fismette. little village north west of Fismes. This, however, was a failure as the American shooting was so good that not a single man was able to enter the village and the as saulting troops retired, leaving a fresh sprinkling of dead on the battlefield which already has been fatal to so many Germans.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
AUGUST RAINFALL
 IS STARTING WELL.
Three Storms Give 2.72 Lnehes-On
 Sunday There Was .83 of an Inch.

The rainstorms this month have given the city a total rainfall so far of 2.72 inches as measured by the water department, The rainfall on Sunday from 1215 a. m. to 1 p. m. was .S3 of an inch
 The first rain of the month came on Aug. 3, when there was a light fall for three hours from, to in the morn ing. which gave .43 of an inch. and this was followed by the heavy storm of last Friday, the 9th, when 146 inches of rain fell in the two hours from 2.30- to 4.50 in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Allied consuIs Released.

London, Aug. 12.-Confrnation has been received from Stockholm by the foreign office of the release of Robert H. B. Lockhart. acting consul general there who had been arrested by the Bolsheviki.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Charles Slosberg & SON GRAIN AND FEEDs WEST SIDE
 .

est fighting in the distacfS ctos9 around Chaulnes where the Ger1nans are making desperate effort to keep the allies back in order to retain the use of the important lateral raitwaya and highways out of Chaulnes. AHie6 artillery and aircraft are doing thAir utmost to make use of these .coEnnna-s nications unpleasant for the Germans
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
BOY SCOUTS ARE
 TALKING OF CAMP.
Several Troops Have aftvile
 Boys to Gardner Lake.

The principal topic discussed in Boy Scout circles is camping. and many of the local boys are preparing to attend various Boy Scout camps during the next few weeks.
 c. A. Passmore, who is prominent in Boy Scout circles, is to conduct a camp at Lake Beswick, at Durham, Ct. and number of boys from Troop .. intend to attend this camp.
 Scoutrnaster Victor Davis of the Taftville troops is to conduct a camp at Gardner Lake during the last week in August, and a large number will attend this camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
LEAVING FORT TRUMsuLL
Capt. F. C. Billiard, Coast Guard Acad. emy cemmandant, Ordered Overseas,

Captain F. c. Billiard, commandant at the U. S. Coast Guard academy at Fort Trumbull at New London has received orders from Washington and will leave within the next ten days for overseas.
 During Captain Billiards absence. Lieut. F G. Crapster, who has been a member of the official staff at the c. c. school for several years, will be in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
coiiins-Laklonde.
Sent Body to Derby.

On Monday morning Undertaken Ga
 ger sent the body of John Rastery. 70, who died in Preston on Saturday, to Derby, Conn, on the 8 o'clock train for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
Passes State Examination.

Fred W. Booth who recently passed his. state examination as a moving picture operator has been engaged by the Audnezaua 7theatre as operator.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13
WEDDINGS.
Devarmo-Belueia.

At St. Patrick's church Monday mroning at o'clock Michael Devarfno of this city was united in marriage with Miss Frances Belucia, also of this city, by Rev. Peter J. Cuny. The couple were attended by Louis Ben talo as best man and Miss Katherine Catalela as bridesmaid. The couple left for a short wedding tour after the ceremony.
 coilins-LahIonde.
 The marriage of Laurence Collins and Miss F1orina Bablonde took place at the rectory of St, Patrick's church Monday morning at o'clock. Rev. J. Fl. Frederick performed the cere- nony. The couple were attended by William Connors and Miss Aldea Parent.
 Mir Collins is the son of Edward D Collins of 2s Union street and Is em ployed as a clerk in one of the local firms. His bride is a native of Willi- mantle, a popular young woman, wei known among large circle Of friends in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

THERE is no adYertisang medium in onetcrn Cannecft1zt equal to The Bui- -Asn Eex 6EsNEens srssusts-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

Every Wednesday afternoon there is q free clinic for babies at No. g Washington street, the United Work CTS house, many mothers bringing their children who need medical at tention.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

The children of the. Drawbridge school are doing their bit through out vacation and have collected and brought to the Woman's League room in the Thayer building two rolls of tinfoil.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

Dog day weather this year appears to be particularly hard on milk deal CTS. who are receiving many com plaints from restaurants and families that milk sours quickly, even when kept on ice
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

Nearly s70OO.o00 has been pledged toward. S25. 900 worth of war 5sav-s ings stamps which the National Coun- cil of Travelling Statesmen has at tempted to sell during the week of Aug. 22-29.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-13

Norwich friends learn that Dr. Her, bert M Bishop. former successful physician here. is not in good health. Dr. Bishop has a large practice in Los Angeles, where he has erected a beautiful residence.