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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
UNIFORM RULES FOR l ALL TROLLEY LINES
Adoption Has Been Directed by the Public Utilities Commission.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 25.-Adoption
 by the trolley companies in the state of. set of uniform rules for regula-
 ton of lines was directed by the pub
 lie utilities commission today after a conference with representatives of the companies, called to discuss the sub ject. The rules proposed were not
 made public.
 The conference was the outgrowth of statement made at hearing about six months ago to the effect thaa accidents occurred as result of the difference, in rules of the several com panies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
ROYAL ARcANUM IS,
 99 PER CENT. SOLVENT
Decision Reached by Insurance Com
 missioners of Three States.

Boston, Feb. 25. = The Royal Ar canum Society of Massachusetts, which has been a subject of litigation during the past four years, is declared 99 per cent. solvent by the insurance commissioners fthis state, New York and Connecticut in report issued. to night by Frank H. Hardison, commis sioner of Massachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
Landed in Austrian Harhor.

Amsterdam, Feb. 25.-A, despatch to the Dusseldorferr Zeitung from Berlin says the auxiliary cruiser Wolf landed in the Austrian harbor of Pola (Ad- riatic Seal. The despatch adds that to the North Sea, but always was bar red by the watchfulness of the Brit ish ships e, - sfA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
MEN BORN IN AUSTRIA
 NOT GIVEN COMMISSIONS
But Men Whose Fathers Were Born
 There Are Not Barred.

Washington. Feb. 25.--Representa- Ii Siegel of New York conferred v .N Secretary Baker today regarding fhn war departments attitude in the r.: tier of commissioning men, whose re.hkfs were born in Austria.
 Mfr. Baker explained that such men now are being given commissions Where fitted to be officers and found to be of unquestiened loyalty. Men born in Austria are not given com- missions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
Grand Duke, Committed Suicide.

Amsterdam Feb. 25.-The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg -Streiitz,. whose death was announced yesterday in a despatch from Neu Strelitz. committed suicide, according to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. His body was found in a small lake with a gunshot wound in the breast.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
BUNKER COAL ORDER
 HAS BEEN AMENDED
Not to Be Billed Until It Has Been
 Placed in Foreign Bound Vessels.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The fuel ad- miniEtration announced it had amend ed the bunker coal order of December 13 to provide that no coal shall be bill cd at the special bunker coal price un- til it actually has been placed in for eign bound vessels. The special price allows an additional $1.35 a ton on export and bunker coal.
 Tie amended order interprets "coal for foreign purposes" to mean coal put into any vessel bound for a foreign port.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
WISCONSIN SENATE CONDEMNS LA TOILETTE
A Loyalty Resolution Was Passed by
 ,- -. a Vote of 26 to 5.

l. Madison, Wis, Feb. 25.-A loyalty resolution including an amendment condemning Senator La Toilette for his attitude toward the war. was passed; ;:by the state senate late tonight
 by a vote of 26 to 3. <,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

r. Thornsen, Chicago, a civilian in- structor was seriously inqured and Harold R. Hanley, cadet of Custer S. D. was slightly hurt when the ex- plosion in which they were flying fell about 100 feet at Park Field, near Memphis, Tenn, yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
Cabled ParagrapIy
Ration Cards in [,

London, Feb. 25.-The E p.an of food distribution went effect to- day, and every person. slo desired to make purchases of A 1t, butter, or margarine was required to produce ration card.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

One American was killed and two were wounded in an attack by Mexi- can bandits on an oil boat at Tampico, Saturday. ....
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Charles C. Healey, ex- cnief of police, of Chicago, recently acquitted of charges of conspiracy, has suffered a stroke of paralysis.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Good weather and a clearing of ear congestion brought bituminous coal production almost back to normal in the week ending February 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Fire aboard the American schooner Jane Palmer at a South American port destroyed 2,500 tons of linseed, consigned to American firms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

! The, American embassy has deter mined to remain in Petrograd, pend ing developments
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26
Condensed TeIegrams
Big receipts had a bearish effect yesterday on the Chicago corn market.

CT in distress far out at sea was re- ceived at an, Atlantic port.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Joseph E. Davis, chairman of the federal trade commission. announced that he would resign to enter the sena- torial race in Wisconsin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

The navy's appeal for "EyesH for the watch officers has brought more than 10000 binoculars, spy glasses telescopes, sextants and chronometers
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Victor L. Berger was selected yes terday by the Wisconsin socialist state executive committee as the candidate of that party for United States sen- ator. --~-s e-'~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Announcement was made that Rod man Wanamaker had been appointed special deputy police commissioner of New York, in charge of the Home De- fence League.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Nearly 10000 persons lost their lives as result of the recent earthquake in the Annoy Hinterland, China, ac- cording to the latest reports from Swatow
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Mrs. Simon Jurczak, $ years old, was probably fatally burned at her home in Portland, Conn.,, when her clothing caught fire as she was light ing an oil stove.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Charles H. Wood of Brookline, a prisoner at the state farm at Bridge water, Mass died at the farm hospi- tai, after an altercation' with another inmate in which he received three knife wounds
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

General selections were held through out Spain. yesterday. The liberals appear to have maintained their posi- tion, although -a7EurIete returns have not been rece.vaS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

Charles Carroll, 60 years old. hang. ed himself with his leather belt in a cell at the locup at Wallingford las. night. Earlier in the day he had been ordered committed to the state asylum for the insane at MiddletoWn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

John H. Sioeam was last night ap- pointed by the selectmen superintend- ent of police. of Winsted to succeed the late Stephen C. Wheeler, who held that. office for thirty years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-26

sHonorahte disehargsi from the ser vice of Brigadier Gsnerai Sreaks. a former Ohio national guard officer now Stationed at Camp Sheridan. Ala. was
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19

s. Porter, who has been missionary in Bohemia for 27 years. Mir. Porter took for his text part of the second chapter of the second Timothy, Suffer hardshipS with me as a good soldier of Jesus Christ There was very large attendance of the Bohemian res idents. MT. Porter gave his sermon both in English and Bohemian and it was very interesting.
 The annual communication of Uriel lodge was held last Saturday night at Masonic hall in Merrow. G. w. Frazer was elected Worshipful master; Will liam F. Kirkpatrick, senior warden; D. H. Latimer, junior warden; w. H. Hall, treasurer; B. c. Hallocl, secre- tary; D. c. F'laherty, senior d, Icon: J, R. Edwards, junior deacon: F. Mil Ter, senior steward; William L. Slater, junior steward; c. H. Copeland, chap lain; Leonard Smith, marshal; J. A. Warren, tyler.
 Arthur More, AS, died early Monday morning at the Johnson Memorial hos pital at Stafford Springs as the re- suit of burns received here last Sun day night shortly after 10 o'clock while in bed at his home MT More was badly burned about the face, arms and chest, and his mouth was badly JuIlIeu Ill5-ue 1IOHl 1iIldilIlS lu0 ndIfleS. He had retired for the night and was smoking when he lay down and fire from his pipe ignited the bed clothes. He was burned Wednesday at Willi- mantle. MT. More was born at Eagle vile, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Was':- burn More. He was employed for the past two years as a painter with the ! c. Hall, Jr, Co. He is survived by three brothers, George and Ere es>crica More of Middletown and Frank More of Willimantic
 Rabbit hounds are not in il with l Andy Tomasko of this place. In the l woods some time ago, getting scent of a white hare, he gave chase. In a l few hours he was on his way home with his white hare bagged and alive i Anyone doubting this story can in- vestigate. as the animal is in captivity 1 in the cellar.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
WESTMINSTER

"Go, preach the gospel to every creature" our Lords last command, was the subject of the pastors talk Sunday morning, in which he told of some of the latest news in the mission lands, learned at the great meeting of the American Board in Hartford last week, with its crowded meetings daily from to F, 2 to ,, and 8 to 10, with stereopticon talks, to and to s p. m More than half the audience from all over the United States and from many foreign lands were men, show ing the importance they attached to this gathering.
 The Ladies' Aid society had a good time and success with their affair held last Tuesday.
 The w. c. T. U. met at Mrs Bar stow's last Wednesday. One item was the raising of money toward the fourth Liberty loan bond, for which they pay by the installment plan. Herbert Newton has been promoted to third class storekeeper at the naval base, New London.
 At last accounts Corporal Oscar Ol- sen is again at Fort Hamilton and i hoping to spend the holidays at home 1 having been two days out to sea with 1 the troops recalled by wireless when 1 the armistice was signed : Monday night at the four minute speaking contest of representatives from the schools of Canterbury al 1 Grange hall, Norman Kilpotrick ot Baldwin was awarded the first honor Ruth Rosenweig of Westminster sec ond and Ernest Hansen of Frost third honor The judges were MT. Neadel of Hartford, Mrs. Happy Tracy anC Mrs. Milo Appley.
 The pupils from Raymond and from 1 Nortl: society also deserved mention 1 The decision was based on 50 per cent i for composition and 40 per cent. fol ! delivery.
 Christmas closing exercises at West minister and the other schools will bt
 held Frid ~ afternoon.
 | J. Herbert Lyman has left town tc
 return to his occupation of painter anC paperhanger with his brother in Mid
 dletown.
 Paul E. Nilsen of the work in Fur key, soon to return to active worl
 with the party for repatriation, is t
 speak in the church Sunday morning
 on his experiences. He will have
 some curios of that land and in tn
 evening is to give a stereopticon talk
 There will be two parts to tn Westminster Church Christmas, tha
 of the Sunday program ond the churci school Christmas night.
 Saturday afternoon all have beeI
 invited to bring wreaths, ropes 0
 evergreen, ground pine, and help dec
 crate tho church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
NIANTIC

The ducking season is on but ducks are season. Hunters are numerous, but the game isn't. William Smith has caught about 1S ducks so far this winter
 William Fallows, who has been en- ployed by F. A. Beckwith for some years. has given up work there.
 Monroe Blake has returned to New London after a visit to the grove.
 Mir. Beardow made a good catch of fatfish Monday from the Mantle river.
 Morris Wilson is wiring the Hilliar store, which will be opened shortly by a New London firm. Bernard Ray has returned to Camp Upton, L. l., after a fuBlough in the village with his family. An aeroplane flew over the grove Monday afternoon, going to the west. Raymond c. Beckwith, caretaker of the state camp ground, has posted a notice on the property in regard to the dumping of rubbish. ! MT. Smith and family have moved from the c. W. Hawkes. cottage in Broadway to the Mantle. house. MT.
 Smith is working at the Groton Iron | works.
 Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Warner have gone south for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
YANTIC

Frederick Burdick of Bean Hill, who has been employed at Rockclyffe farm for the past six months, has left the employ of Samuel Kaplan and has been succeeded by Harry Way
 Several departments Of the Admore mill are closed to make necessary re- pairs and changes.
 MT and Mrs. Edward Smith and Miss Lila Smith are spending the hol- idays in New York
 Edward Fletcher has returned to his home in Pittsfield Mass, after a stay of few months here. Walter Burdick has purchased q touring car.
 Tine fous handsome foxes Qaged. ig Edward Wheeler's yard for the past year or more, and owned by c. " Pendleton of Norwich, were chloro- formed by MT. Pend1eton last week and their hides sold for $60. The anil mals were very attractive and the miniature menagerie will be missed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
WOODSTOCK

MT and Mrs. F. R. Hall leave town this week to spend the remainder of the winter with their children in Bridgeport Philadelphia and An chorage, Ky.
 Miss Mary Perley is visiting in Springfield, Mass
 The Christmas tree exercises of the Congregational church are to take place Tuesday evening, Christmas eye.
 Miss Doris Ellis, teacher Of music in the public schools has resigned on account e i'll health.
 At the annual meeting of the Wood : stock Agricultural Society all the off, cers were reelected: George N[ Sampson, president: Henry H. Dav- export, vice president; Leonard II. Healey, secretary; William M. Gallup, corrA5ponding secretary; Belancthon Riddick, treasurer: H. T. Child, F. R. Rollins, W. C. Child, auditors.
 The annual meeting of the Wood stock Theft Detecting society. an or sanitation dating back to 179S, is to be held this year in Society hall, North Woodstock, the last Tuesday in the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
OLDMYSTIC

MT. and Mrs. Edward Policy and children, Bertha and Betty Policy,
 have returned to their home in Wal than, Mass. after lengthy stay at the home of Mrs PoIley's parents, MT. and Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman. Mrs. Edmund H. Lamb has returned
 home after spending a. few weeks at Lawrence hospital, New London, for treatment.
 Miss Anna Thompson is i'll with the influenza at the home of her uncle, Arthur Daboll.
 ! An auction of the household effects of William and Fannie Clark was held Saturday afternoon, Dec. IA. The ad- ministrator is Judge Frank Hinckley of Mystic.
 The First Groton Baptist church has extended a call to Rev. William Oak ley of Bridgeport. The call was ac- cepted by Rev. MT Oakley, who will begin his new pastorate Jan. l, 1919. The church has been over a year without a settled pastor.
 The Baptist Ladies' Aid society met Wednesday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. William D. Beck with. The Epworth league of the Meth odist church met Tuesday evening in l the parish house.
 1 Old Mystic friends are interested in the marriage of Merle J. Chandler. son
 of Rev. A. J. Chandler, as he lived ] in this village when a boy, his fatl A' i being pastor of the local Bapt /; 1 church His bride was Miss Helen 1 Hinsley Bridgeman of Millstone, and the marriage took place Dec. 6. The
 ceremony was performed by the l groom's father
 Lawrence Williams of Quoquetaug l Hill is i'll with influenza
 The children of MT. and Mrs. Joseph
 Austin of Riverside farm have influ- enza.
 l Miss Lillfe P. Chipman is slowly
 convalescing from serious illness at | the home of her twin brother Rev. Dr W. P. Chipman, in Talcottville.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
EAST KILLINCLY

Mrs. ". Adelbert 1fIiier is very i'll with pneumonia
 Several from here attended the Red Cross entertainment at Danielson on Friday evening
 Dana Shippee has purchased the Mrs. Harriet Barstow house
 Mrs. Lucy Ann Fairman is serious ly ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alcott D. Sayles. @
 Harry Smith returned home Satur- day from Camp Devens. s.sEs-g
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
bury; James F. Gamble, Newport, R. I.

bury; James F. Canole, Newport, R. I. Wounded Degree Undetermined).
 Sergeant Charles A. Robbins, South Manchester.
 Corporal Danial B. Col, Hartford.
 Wagoner John F. Johnson, New Britain.
 Privates-Hyman Epstein, Bridge port; Giuseppe Ciaglia, Brantord Victor Anthony Derry, Providence R. l.; Hclmer A. Freaburg, Auburn R. l.; Anthony Goranta, New Britain Maik Loyko, Bridgeport.
 Wounded Slightly.
 Lieutenant James B. CottrcIl, New port, k. I.
 Corporal Gillie Cassel, North Haven.
 Privates - Vincent Falcone, Hart. ford; Edward T. Mulyey, Providence k. l.; Salvatore Abbadessa, New Hay. en; Adrian Duquette, .GrosvenordaIe; G. Houiesen, Slatersville, R. l.; Johr T. Piercey, Naugatuck; Joseph Al bonisio, Stamford; Albert A. Camp bell, Providence. R. L; Harry F Swee Hartford John Basilico Groton; Joseph P. Collins, Paw. tucket, R. l.; Vasillios Hassiotis Landsdale, R. l.; Charles H. Boorom Providence, R. l.; John J. Byrnes Waterbury.
 Missing in Action.
 Privates = John Buda, Worcester Mass; Morris Katz, Providence, R. I. John Calvin MuIford, New London Lewis L. Munson, Providence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
BOLTON

Miss Lima NJ. Bidwell has returned to Silver Lane after week spent at Charles N. Loomis'
 Mrs. Frank Reig has returned from visit with her mother in Wilmington before her mother moves to New Hampshire.
 Miss Annie NJ Alvord is in South Manchester fer a few. days.
 Luther Skinner of. Vernon, master of East Central Pomona granya NJ. 3, is to install the officers of Bolton grange, No. 47, Friday evening, Dec. 27th.
 The South school, which has Hen closed some time on accoun' of tne illness of lie teacher Miss Elizabeth NJ. Daly, reopened Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
NORTH WINDHAM

Claude Fr:nk is at his home here, having been honorably discharged from the navy.
 Mrs. Florence Prue oe Providence visited over Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. c. w. Frink
 MT. and Mrs. Will Potter are i'll with influenza.
 E. H. Hall is making repairs on the boarding house.
 Edward Larrow has purchased a wood saving outfit.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
BOLTON NOTCH

Clarence Daily of Waterbury wis tied his grandmother, Mrs. Loren Maine, Sunday
 Pearl O'Co:slors was in town Fri day and sold her goods. She went to Putnam.
 John Morris from Rhode Island vis- tied at Dr. M. NJ. Maines over Sun day
 Mrs. Carl Cooley of Hartford is wis iting her sister, Mrs. L. S. Maine.
 Mrs. T. N. Skinner and Mrs. A. N. Skinner were Hartford visitors Mon day.
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. Meloney and sons, Harry and Russell, of Hartford, were callers in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Fuller was a Manchester visi- tor Friday.
 Hattie Howe was in Willimantic on Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
VII LSONVILLE

John Stanicaki, '24, who was in Worcester at St. Vincents hospital, ill with pneumonia, died Saturday. He was the second one in tie family to die. Burial was in Webster.
 Clarence Theroux is at home for a few days, his nephew being i'll with grip for the third time this winter.
 Miss Christine Ryan has gone to work in Webster.
 S. Adams. who continues ill., has q nurse from WorceStar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
NORTH STERLING

Mrs. Rebecca Crowell remains about the same Miss Mary Sweet, a gradu- ate nurse. of Norwich is attending her. Some are gathering evergreen for Christmas.
 Miss Myrtle Griffith is visiting Mrs. William Young in Baltic
 The Titus school is closed for want of pupils, as they are being carried to Sterling school
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19

of @ Taunton were guests at z, D. Whit Miss Anna A. Battey is away for the winter. Ec
 Vincent Hawkins has finished work at Greene.
 The Ladies' Aid society mat at Mrs. R. c. Marriotts Wednesday.
 Frank Hazard was in, Providence Thursday.
 Mrs. Lee Remington and two sons attended the Wedding of Dennis Rich mond and Edith Barber at CampbelTs S Mills Wednesday.
 Miss Dorothy Doolan of White Plains, N. r., is visiting relatives here
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
SOUTH WELLINGTON

There will be meeting of the ". .. T. U. at the home of Mrs. w. H. Hall Saturday at 3 o'clolk.
 Miss Cora Devereaux visited friends at Northfield the past week.
 Cornell Green, Jr., has been dis charged from service at Camp Devens and is now at home.
 Rev. Sherwood Soule, secretary of the Congregational state board will praech here next Sunday. Sunday school is at 3 D. m, and preaching service at 1 p. m.
 The memorial service held here last Sunday for Sergt. Henry Toberman who died from wounds received on the battlefield, was conducted by Rev. J
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
PHOENIXyILLE

Mrs. Frank. Sherman is in Pomfret caring for Mrs. Charles Wilson.
 Mrs. H. c. Joslyn returned Monday from South Brewster, Mass.
 Lieutenant Latham is at his home here for the holidays.
 Guests at R. G. Clemens Sunday in- cluded Private Childs and Robert Col bur nof Camp Devens.
 A number from the village attended the oyster supper given at the chapel by Representatives Charles Clark and J. M. TatemX
 Local pupils of Putnam High school
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
CINCINNATI GAR CO.
 ACCEPTS WAGE AWARD

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Representa- tives of city and suburban street car companies at Cincinnati agreed today to accept a recent award of the Ma
 tionaI War Labor Board @xing a min mum wage scale of 4S cents for plat form men, but at their request, the board will review that portion of the award increasing the wages of other employees. Examiners of the board y-ill hold hearings at Cincinnati early ..i January.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
MOHEGAN
E. H. Fielding is i'll with a (

E. H. Fielding is i'll with coid.
 MT. Sturgis of New London called on friends here Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Strickland and chil- dren of New London were guests of NIr and Mrs. John Quidgeon Thurs day. sN ~
 The children are rehearsing their Christmas pieces.
 MT and Mrs Albert Fielding of New London called on friends here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
NENETTE AND RINTINTIN RIBBONS
APRONS FOR GIFTS
Always Useful and Always Needed By Every Woman

Always Useful and Always Needed By Every Woman There good quality the kind the completely the Aprons grandma pies the which Aprons plain fused to bibs-mos as kinds Aprons there interesting They nske dandy gifts
 59c to $2.5O
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
HARTFORD MUNITIONS PLANTS
 ARE 10 DISCHARGE 1850 MEN

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1S.--About l. 300 men employed by the Colts Pat ent Fire Arms Manufacturing Com pany, and 25O by the Pratt & Whit ney Company, today, received notice cf discharge, to take effect shortly. Cancellation of government contracts are reason given.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
are at the:r homes as the school ii

are at the:r homes as the school is closed on account of influenza.
 Among Willimantic visitors Satur- day were Mrs. Ida Converse, Mrs. An na Reede. Mrs. Henry Bosworth and Mrs. R. c. Clemens, Charles Tripp, Oliver Bowen, Milton Frost, Walter Frost, Arthur Green. Miss Sybil Con- verse, Miss Lola Ethridge, Miss Pan- sy Neff and Mrs. Mae Ethridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19

The king of Spain possesses an odd collection of relics connected. with at- tempts on his life A reminder Of the very first attempt on his fife is the .teat of a feeding bose'a, with which an attempt was made to poison him when he was only eight months. old,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19

A striking illustration of the ad- vance in the value Of pearls was af- fcrded at a recent auction sale in London. A necklace of 52 pearls which was bought in 1863 at q London jew eler's fog $550 was sold for $T,J00
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
STRIPE TAFFETAS $2.OO to $2.5O a Yard

For Dresses and Separate Skirts taffeta is hard to beat. Give the wife enough to make a dress or skirt. We will be glad to help you select it.
 REMNANTS OF SILKS AND
 VELVETS FOR FANCY WORK NOTE:-We will place all pattern lengths in pretty holiday boxes if desired.