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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
GALES FERRY
War Stamp canVsssers. ActiVe-Junier Red cross Summer Seniors Begin Start on Middle Ground Tower.

 The canrassers in the campaign for Inc war aa73ngs stamps began their work Monday in this locality.
 Miss Garo!ine B. Freeman. chairman 1f the yvo61ans committee State Coun- il Of Defense fo- the village. Miss Grace A. Chapman for the Stoddard district 9nd Miss Evelyn Whipple for Long Cove.
 Junior Red Cross.
 Miss Grace A. Chapman was at the schoo, house in the village from two 70 four o'clock Tuesday afternoon to meet the Junior Red Cross children and instruct them in their work.
 R-zppointed Instructor.
 Frs. Lieutenant John R. Perkins of Camp Custer Michigan, who was east a few weeks ago for a visit to his par -nts Nr and Mrs Dudley C. Perkins, 1as bsor reappointeGs aa instructor at tho Officer. Training School and re- sumed his duties at the school last w-,k.
 Sergeant Samuel l.. Lester returned 10 Fort Wright Monday after a brief visit 10 his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Lestgr.e f
 Mrs. D. .. Baicom of Mortclair. N. J.. arrived Tuesday and opened her cot  taSe for the season.
 George T. 1teech of 8Iiddletowr who attended the Army and Navy ban quet at Hotel Griswold Thursday spent Friday and Saturday at the home ot his brother -in-iaw and sister, Mr. ant Mrs. Charles A. Satterlec.
 Carl Lawson of .he Harvard Radio school was at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs. George E. Lawson fol Saturday and Sunday.
 Home For Vacation.
 Miss Evelyn Richards, supervisor o sewing of tho schools of Passaic, N. J. arrived Tuesday at the home of he parents, Mir. and Mrs. Fred E. Rich ards, at Long Cove for the summe Mrs. Lulu Hampstead was a guest a the home of Mir and Mrs. Billings I Avery of Ledyard, Thursday and Fri day.
 r. H. Woodruff of Richmond Hills. I L. spent Sunday at his cottage.
 Start on Tower.
 The Fred r. Ley Construction Co Inc, of Springfield, Mass, began wor last week on the foundation for tn tower to be erected on the middl ground in the river south of the vii lage to carry the transmission wires c the Eastern Connecticut Developmen
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
OBITUARY.
Miss Mary E, ], patterson,


 Miss Mary E. J. Patterson of Hart ford died at her home on May street last Saturday after an illness of sev- eral years. Miss Patterson is sur vived by two sister. Miss Martha and Etta Patterson, and one brother, Charles Patterson. all of Hartford. She has spent several summers in Bolton and made friends Of all she met.
 War Rally.
 A war rally was held in the Bolton hall "wednesday evening. the 26th. The speakers were Miss Theodate Soule of Hartford and Charles E. House of Manchester. Music was provided by the Liberty chorus.
 Mrs. Charles M. Pinney has returned from a weeks visit in Windsor. Mrs. Eleazer Pemeroy and daughters of Windsor were Bolton visitors Sun day.
 A few farmers have started to har- vest the hay crop. It is very light. Mrs. Charles N. Loarnis is in Corn well. the guest of her daughter. Mrs. William F. Stetson.
 Miss Livania c. Fries. who has been living at Mrs. Josephine Summers the past two years. has gone to her sis ter's in Leonard Bridge for the pres ent.
 Miss Gertrude Turney of Coventry Is with Mrs. J. M Sumner
 War Savings Committee.
 The war savings committee is Judge J. White Sumner, Mrs. J. W. Phelps Mrs. C. F. Sumner, Mrs. H. B. De- Wolf Mrs. H. J. Thompson. Rev. F, K. Abbott. F. H. Strong, F D. Finley E. N. Howard, Andrew E. Maneggia and William o. Sanford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
LIBERTY niLL
Flag Raising Set For July 4th. With
 Special Exercises and Dinner.


 Isaah Hale, formerly of Village Hill,. now residing in New Haven, visited his old home last week and called on friends
 William r. Harvey and friend from Norwich are staying for week with MT. Harvey's mother Mrs. Annie L.. Harvey.
 Assisted the Choir.
 MT. and Mrs. George Patton of Will limantic were guests of Mir. and Mrs. John James Sunday and attended church. MT. Patton, who is a. good ten- or, sang with the choir. His voice was much enjoyed.
 Mrs. Daniel French and son, William of Willimantic, are guests of Mrs. 1reRch's mother, Mrs. Emma J. God dard There was large audience at the c. E. meeting Sunday evening which was Tod by the social committee. A number of Exeter people attended.
 Flag Raising.
 There will be flag raising in this place July .4th, with exercises in the church and dinner at the hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

more. It is perhaps too much of job for politician of the Miner cali bre to undertake. And, then again, the democrats would not know just what to do were the party united. They might realize that they are in a politi- cal church. but in the wrong pew, and switch over into the ranks of the grand old party, where harmony usually prevails after bitter political fight, and is not carried to the polls. Yes. so it is said. there are exceptions to all
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
guests of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Ec- oleston of Arctic. R, I.
 ChiIdren's Day.

Children's Day was observed at the Methodist church Sunday morning. The service Natures Hailelujah, was carried out by the Sunday school in very interesting and satisfactory way. The children are doing exceedingly well in their recitations and exercises. The committee was Mrs. W. G. Bur dick, Misses Mabel Burdick and Hil- ma Gustafson: The church was dec orated with ferns, daisies and roses. Four little girls. Olive and Inez Guile. Grace Gardner and Rhoda Brand, took the offering, The little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Shaw, Beatrice Ruth, was baptized by the pastor, Rev. John Thompson.
 The Ladies Aid society meeting is postponed till after the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
RICHMOND

A large crowd was present at the Moore homestead Sunday and had a eIasnbake
 Mrs. Albert Hitler and daughter, Ad- die Ball from Providence, made a visit at her sisters here recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Wesley, MT. and Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

Bryan F. Mahan is known in every hamlet, village, town and city in the state as a shrewd and fighting poli- tician, and what he does not know about the political game is not worth knowing. He has participated in many political fights, has been knocked
 against the ropes in many encounters but never took the count. It was Mahan who knocked out several dem- ocrats who aspired to succeed him as a party leader. and knocked them right into the republican ranks where they became prominent and in at least one Snstance became congressman.
 Mahan was politician when he as a senator, secured the million dollars for the state pier at New London, now being utilized as naval rendezvous. The appropriation was made at the 1913 session of the legislature. There was strong organized effort to recall the appropriation at the 1915 session, but Mahan as 8 politician, not as a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29


 It Is difficult to understand just how Mir. Mahan can give un his life work, or pastime, in order to become strict observer of tine civil service law as postmaster at New London. Other postmasters, have served as members of the town committees, participated in and even presided at party caucuses, and got away with it. Simply be- cause man happens to be postmaster he ought not to be practically dis franchised, and there are many who do not believe he is. If Mir Mahan was not politician he would never have been postmaster nor representative in the legislature, state senator repre- sentative in congress and mayor of his native city. If Mr. Waller had not been politician he would not have
 been a member of the legislature, sec retary of state, governor, and consul | general to London. Some one once said that politicians are born so and not made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

Pearce. John orpen and sister. all of Providence, were callers here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Alonzo Davis and two children of Oak Hill, Conn, were wis itors with Mrs. Davis cousin, Fannie Moore, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
LEDYARD

Owing to the illness of the pastor of the First Baptist church, Ledyard, services were omitted last Sunday. but will be held tomorrow as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
GLASCO
Birthday Celebration Exercises on chlldren's Sunday at Methodist Church.

Daniel Kenyon spent Sunday with his family in Wiliimantie.
 Charles Mitchell has closed his la hors at Dayon's store and is working in the mill.
 Celebrated Birthday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Dumas recently entertained friends and relatives in celebration of the twenty first birth- day of 5dr. Dumas
 Mir. Rudolph and others of the fam fly entertained recently by Mrs. Geo. Boardman, were residents of this town several years ago and lived where T. H. Eccieston now lives.
 Mr. and Mrs. Pechie were recent
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

Senator Alton T. Minor, who was elected a member of the state central committee at the democratic conven- tion in Hartford is evidently satisfied with that political honor. He had been mentioned and with favor for the nom nation of lieutenant governor, and he might have had the nomination hands down had he not declared on the eve of the convention that he did not want the nomination, the empty honor Of being a candidate with a very re- mote chance of election, as Governor Holcomb is sure to carry the rest of the republican ticket well beyond the winning point Mr. Miner has also been frequently mentioned as a can- dldate for state senator and for mayor of New London. If he is not in the running, 1t would be well for him to make public announcement right now. His withdrawal would be welcomed by the liquor interests in New London who, in the event of Mir. Miners nom nation would probably plunge the po- litical knife to the hilt in order to defeat his election. He has had considerable experience in the man agement of city affairs and has had experience in the state senate, but this is not democratic year in New Lon- don or Connecticut. Mir. Miner has not given his reasons for not wanting the nomination for lieutenant govern or. He don't have to.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

Perhaps MT. Miner stepped aside from place on the state ticket to make way for his senatorial friend, Charles s. Avery, of Norwich, who re- eeived the nomination for state treas urer. It is almost time that New London democrats got their feet out of the trough and gave their Norwich brethren a show in the political play, especially when the game begins and ends with the nomination. It is grati- flying to the democrats to have a New London county man on the ticket, aa it is not of freqaent occurrence at dem- ocratic conventions. Once upon a time Mayor Jeremiah J. Desmond, of Nor Wich, who nominated Mir. Avery for state treasurer, received the nonnina- tion of secretary of state at New Ha- ven convention. Several years prior Bryan r. Mahan received nomination for the same office. Of course, both were defeated when election day came around.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

With Mahan out of politics, with Farrell out of politics, too, and with Miner as the official head of the dem ocratic party locally. there will be dis appointment among the great unwash- ed, as democrats were once termed as there are no political scraps in sight. The heads of the warning factions are supposed to be out of the game, the one voluntarily and the other by a superior force. If the Kilkenny plan of democratic politics is to be aban- doned it will be necessary for Mir Mi : ner, of the state central committee, to draw his personal political sled and cease to be an aspirant for any poli- tical office that comes within the ju- risdiction of the state central com n1ittee Mr. Miner is surely an hon. est man, but his honesty would be lia- ble to be questioned were he to have direct charge of political campaign in which he was personally interested as a candidate for office. Therefore. i. is repeated he ought to make it known publicly, whether he intends to be a candidate for state senator. or mayor of New London, or both.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

Mir. Miner has always trained in the Mahan political camp. With Mir. Ma han out of politics, and Mra Miner in command, it is up to him to harmon ize or continue the faetionai fights that have characterized New London democracy for the past forty years and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
NEW LONDON'S POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Biggest Surprise City Has Received in Long Time is An nouncement That Postmaster Mahan is Out of Politics His Lifelong Pastime in Which He Has Played a Great Garne--Almshouse is Now on Paying Basis.

senator, entered the arena and, after a stubborn contest, caused the defeat of the opposition, and the state pier is now located at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

So after more than forty years of continuous political campaigning Bryan F. Mahan has retired from ac- tive political work. He who had the nerve in the earlier days of his poli- tical life to demand in democratic caucus that Thomas M. Waller, then the acknowledged leader of the party, "Sit Down." Mahan bucked horns with MT. Waller many many ykafs ago. Since then the two distinguished politicians have had their occasional fights and love feaEts, all depending upon the political atmosphere at the time. Both gentlemen are in a differ ent class of politics, Mahan being the most adept in persistency and or ganiZation to gain the political point involved. Waller's magnetism was often overcome by Mahan's power of organizing. and vice versa If they had always pulled together, none of the outside could beat them in the game Of politics. but they never drilled together long enough at any one period to be of party benefit. As 8 rule a Waller Mahan scEap meant party de- feat, and was always hailed with de- light by the leaders of the republican party, in city or in state affairs. Governor Waller made his mark in state and national politics and so did Mahan and they happen to be the only New London democrats who are hardly known outside of their own ballywick.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
WELLINGTON
Frank Holub Heme From France Barn Danee-Raptist Roll caIl-Pre. lessor Enc in Town.
Returns From France.

Frost Thursday night killed potatoes, corn, beans and other vegetables, es- pecially on low lands.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

 of the opposition. and the state pier is now located at New London.
 With all his political faults, and politicians have, faults, he did more for New London in the way of public improvement than any other man. and that is going some, even if some Of his political enemies do assert, that 1t was all a part of his political game. Be that as it may, 1t was Mahan who made possible the good sidewalks, it was Mahan who is responsible for the. municipal pier, for the cutting down section. It was he who converted the old Rogers ice pond into nice resi- dential section. To enunnerate the many improvement and progressive ness of New London would not be com plete without giving some credit to Bryan F. Mahan. There never was a politician worthy the name who was without political enemies in his own party, and, surely Mahan cannot be excepted. If Mahan is really out of politics it would be just as well for some aspiring politicians to draw their political sleds. Mahan out of politics! Wait and see.
  alleged politician would circulate a story to the effect that Mahan had been forced out of the political game by reason of lack of political strength. That he had weakened and taken to the woods? Of course his time of life and home conditions it would be better for him to be postmaster than poli- tician. But, gentle reader, do you know Bryan r. Mahan He is not a quitter. Do you remember the remark of the late Samuel Fessenden as to the Lords regard for a quitter? But Mahan says he is out of politics. ] He certainly has earned retirement. It would perhaps be we'll to Jet him re- tire in peace. He retires at a time when he is on top in local politics. Thomas E. Donohue, the superin. tendent of the aInshouse, is the most | efficient head ever of that institution 1 and for the first time in it's history il 1 is on paying basis, according to a statement in the public print this week. Besides, Superintendent Dono- ] hue has rid the institution of cases that belonged to state institutions anc l has reduced the resident population from sixty to thirty persons. and vii 1 soon get rid of two blind persons, ac- cording to the statement and place them where they can be taught to dC something to relieve their monoton, and make their lives at least partially worth the living. MT Donohue was { former pupil in politics of Bryan F Mahan, but when he became unruly ht was banished from the democratic school, and enrolled in the republican ], party, where he worked some in thu political lines with which he was ia miliar. He was elected a republican alderman, and before he went to tn almshouser he served as school enum orator, also sealer of weights ant measures, and other odd political jobs i He has much natural ability, push an, perseverance, is efficient and compe tent, and after all. that's the reasoi 1 why he has made good on the righ side of politics. He surely is makin
 good as superintendent of the aims house and the unfortunate snmate i were never so satisfactorily treated
 Mir. Donohue is intensely intereste
 in the inmates and they appreciat
 what he does for their comfort.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29

It was demonstrated in the recent ward eaueuses and city convention that those who were against Farrell were termed as Mahanites perhaps for the want of some other name. That may have been the reason why the political bouts were termed Mahan- Farrell contests. in which the Mahan ties won out. It was competent lead- ership, with republicans united that gave the city an occasional democratic victory. Now the party locally is groping in the dark and in diversified direction seeking for a Moses. Alas, poor Democracy, political democracy, politisal Democracy, so far as New Dondon is concerned. After all, what does it profit he who wins in the poli- tical game when the emoluments go to others It is about time that earnest and honest working democrats took a tumble and ceased indulging in politi- cal scraps for the. benefits of in-
 iividua1s rather than party.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
fsnsotal to The Bulletin. )

Bryan F. Mahan. the efficient post master at New London Is out of poli- ties: with apology to Mir. Sullivan, of Pinafore fame, For he himself hath said 1t, which is greatly to his credit, for he was a politician, for he was a politician" With the Honorable Thomas M. Waller also out of active politics the tried and true democrats are without leader and the democrats are crying in the wilderness. MT. Mahan comes right out in public print and states that he has been out of poll itic since he became postmaster, and that when William Farrell succeeded him as state central committeeman it was a one-sided victory, as Mir. Mahan made no fight in opposition. There are some on the inside game of poli- tics who know this to be true. It is also known that with Mahan in open opposition to Farrell, the latter would not have a Chinamans chance of winning a single point in the game of politics. Farrell, like Mahan, is a federal office holder, and 1t is up to him to say whether or not he considers himself as a politician with aspiration to become a leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-29
Junior Red Cross.

Miss Grace A. Chapman was at the schoo, house in the village from two 70 four o'clock Tuesday afternoon to meet the Junior Red Cross children arl in.trllct I,1cra fr their Mnrii.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-03
STEEL HELMET BLOW
 FOILS HUN GATORS

LONDON,-Many remarkable stor- ies Of the pluck and resource Of non- commissioned officers and men are re- corded in a special London Gazette oi Distinguished Conduct medal awards which was issued the other day.
 The manner in which Sergeant G. H Polington, M NJ, of the Norfolk regiment freed himself from his Ger man captors is Illustrative of the many uses of the "tin hat" He was in command Of the same post when a large raiding party of the enemy pen etrated our front line and fired into the r~st from the rear with a machine gun lie immediately led some of his men 1 communication trench, where Q hand-to-hand struggle ensued d. which he was knocked down ar ~agged halfway across "No Ma and by the enemy. He then D. 5T his steel helmet, hit his two C. in the face with it, and made Jc escape. Thanks to his initi- atiye 70 enemy was prevented from capturing the post
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-03
]. E. CHILBERG
 LEAVES FOR MINE
 AT KAShAN TODAY

J. E. Chilberg, Of the Scandinavian American bank in Seattle. and presi- dent of the Miners & Merchants Bank of ketcaikan, was an arrival from the south yesterday. and life early this morning for Kasaan 10 pay visit 10 his mine at Salt Chuck, formerly the Goodro property.
 According to the report made in 1916 by Theodore Chapln on mining developments in the Ketchikan and Wrangel districts. this property car ries ore bodies in gabbro, and the ore minerals are essentially bornite and chalcocite with lesser amounts of other copper sulphides. The ore also carries considerable gold and traces of platinum and palladium.
 Last winter a concentrator was in- stalled and considerable ore has been shipped this summer from the proper r.. Mir. Chilbarg paid his first visit 70 the property since the installation Of the concentrator, early this spring.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-03
CHAS. \. SOLzER STARTS HIS
 CAMPAIGN
Will Make Trip as Far As Anchorage Before The
 Election if Possible

Chas. A. Sulzer, Delegate for Alas ka, arrived yesterday from Washing ton, D. C., having made a record trip from the capital in seven days. Mrs. Sulzer and son Bill" have remained in Washington, in order that the Dele gates son may continue his schooling without interruption.
 Mr Sulzer will open up his cam Daign for Delegateship in Ketchikan tomorrow evening at D. m. at Red Men Hall, when he will address the people Of the district on his position past work, aims, and future pros poets in Washington, as representa- tive of the Alaskan people and hopes to try to vindicate himself against the malicious reports spread by his oppon- ent, Wickersham.
 One of the biggest fabrications was the report spread that Wickersham had been seated already in the House of Representatives, MT. Sulzer said, while as a matter of fact, nothing has been done whatever by the Commit tee. No contests have been settled for sometime, only two out of six hay ing been taken up at all.
 q am much pleased with having had a decision on the Homestead law in regard to the S0-rod strip section, which was proving such a handicap, 10 the settlers in the interior and hold ing back the coutnry.' MT Sulzer said" and the most important thing now for the territory to do is to pro- duce gold The Government is very anxious to have as large a production as possible The gold miners of course are having a hard pull as yet, because of the fact that they are get ting no more for the gold, while the cost of production is increasing all the time. The only thing we have not got yet and which we hope to get to help stimulate the production is premium or bonus on gold. We are. working on this now and hope to have something done soon. The Interior country is being depopulated largely on this account Mining does not pay under the existing conditions, but this will be all remedied by the bonus law" Mr Sulzer concluded.
 Mr. Sulzer will leave here Thurs day for flying trip to visit his home at Sulzer and will then go north on his campaign trip, visiting all the towns along the coast as far north as Anchorage during the two months before election and says that while he Is in Ketchikan at least, he knows he Is In the hands of his friends.