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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
WAGE. AWARD AT MARL|N-ROCKWELL'S

Establishment of a basic eight hour day with provision for overtime pay which, however. will not be paid unless the employe puts in a full 4S-hour week, and providing for a basic rate of 32 cents for women workers eight cen years of age and over and basic rate of 42 cents for men twenty one years of age and over are among the points in wage award and settlement just made by the war department at the Marlin Rockwell plants, effective Nov. l.
 After several months of hard work by the local branch of the interna- tional association of machinists there was a meeting of shop committees of all the plants of the Marlin Rockwell corporation at New Haven last Friday afternoon, at which Capt c. E. Fitz- patrick of the army ordnance depart ment was present to hear the claims and grievances of the employees.
 The award has now been announced and Capt. Fitzpatrick is coming here on Wednesday to explain to the ma chinists' meeting the application of the terms of the award.
 The following was the official an- hoUncement made of the award:
 Memorandum of Award.
 By Major B. H. Gitchell, U. s. A., sole arbitrator appointed by the sec- retary of war under date of October 29, 1918. to settle the labor disputes existing in the plant of the Marlin Rockwelll Corporation, Norwich, Conn, which were submitted to the secre- tary of war or his duly authorized rep resentative for adjustment by the Marlin Rockwell Corporation, and by the workers through their duly au- thorized representatives.
 Acting in accordance with such sub mission and after conferences held by representatives of the parties with re- spect to the claims of the employees regarding wages, hours. and conditions of labor, the following decision Is hereby rendered.:
 1. Hours of Labor and Overtime: The regular working time of eacA full week shall consist of 4S hours, divided into six daily periods of eight hours. All time worked in excess of eight hours within any one day, CT 4S hours within any one full week, snail be considered overtime and shall be paid for at the rate of time and half, but any time worked on Sundays or na- tional holidays shall be considered ex- tra time and shall be paid for at the rate of double time. By mutual agree ment between the management and the workers, the daily working sched- ule may be so heightened as to permit of a half-holiday on one day of each week. It is further provided that nc worker shall be entitled to payment for overtime or extra time unless he shall work 4S hours in said full week Cor 40 hours when holiday inter- venes) except in the case of illness accident, misfortune or other just and necessary cause. The employer snal guarantee to each worker who shal be employed on the first day of any week the opportunity to work at leas A hours in such week, or 36 hours where a holiday interyenes, exclusive of overtime and extra time. Exces-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
NORWICH TOWN

Cyphrean Rousseau lately moved his family from Otrobando avenue to the city.
 Harry Allen of Newport Naval Re- serve, spent a few days recently at lis home on Otrobando avenue.
 Miss Ida Thurston of Town street spent Sunday with relatives in Vest erly, R. I.
 c. Armstrong and family are nov ing this week from Otrobando avenue to Maple street.
 Saltaire cottage. at Groton Long Point, has been closed for the season. the last occupants returning to their home in New Jersey the middle of Oc- tcber Mrs. Lottie EdgecomS. the owner of the property, with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Brainerd, spend several weeks there every summer and have entertained many relatives and friends from Norwich ana other rlaces. Mrs. >Brainerd.s sister and Mrs. Edgecemb, niece of Dr. c. H. Lamb of Town street.
 Mrs. Carrie Edgerton of Hartford came Friday for few days visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs.N Orrin NJ Price, of Wightman avenue Miss Rose Durr has returned to her home on Town street, after spendin2 few days with friends ill Brooklyn | Conn. |"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

sive overtime shall not be exacted or permitted; and, in order that the same may be kept within reasonable limits, it is hereby decreed that where, in any one day. more than two hours overtime in excess of eight hours IS required, then, for that day, overtime shall be paid without regard to wneth- CT or not the worker shall, during that week, have worked the weekly sched- ule provided for.
 2. Wages: The basic hourly rates, exclusive of bonus, shall be increased five cents an hour, provided. however, that all day rates for women workers eighteen years of age and over, in cluding such increases, which snan be less than 32 cents per hour, shall be fixed at 32 cents. and all day rates for men twenty one years of age and over, including such increase, which shall be less than 42 cents per hour, shall be fixed at 42 cents.
 Ten per cent. extra shall be paid to those working on night shifts, in lieu of time and one-half now being paid.
 Overtime for piece workers shallS be computed at one and one-half times the average hourly earnings for the total number of hours worked, com puted at the end of each pay period.
 3. Principles Governing Settlement: The principles of the War Labor Con- ference Board, transmitted with the proclamation of the president on April s, 1918. shall govern the relations be- tween employers and employees.
 4. Effective date of Awards: This decision as to wages. hours, and con- ditions of labor shall take effect as of November 1. 1918. and shall con- tinue for the period of the present war and six months thereafter.
 5. Future Increases in Wages: Whenever it shall appear from official government investigations that the cost of living in or about Norwich has increased ten per cent or more, the secretary of war will consider and act upon an application for the reconsid- eration of the award made herein in- solar as it affects wage rates. On such readjustment, the full amount of the increase in the cost of living shall be allowed to those workers whose wages afford but a small mar gin over the amount necessary for the maintenance of their economic eff oiency until such time as the govern rnent shall have announced the neces- sity for a reduction in standards by all persons to meet the exigencfes O the war. Such reconsideration shal not be applied for until arzer si1 months have elapsed from the date 0 this award or the date of such re considera tion without the prior ap proval of the secretary of war. $. Application of Award: Captain C. E. Fitzpatrick. is hereby appointet representative of the undersigned il
 the execution and application of thi 1 award. No appeal shall be made iron 1 his decisions except in matters involv | ing interpretation of this award, il which case they shall be referred fo 1 final determination to the undersigned B. H. GITCHEiL, | Major, U. s. A. Sole Arbitrator Appointed by the Sec retary of War.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

cffo. ts of Jsmes G. Hammond, secre tary> of the Few London Chamber of Commerce. The schedule is as fol- lows:
 Leaving Westerly, sos 9. m., Ston- ington 6.15, Mystic 6.22, West Mystic 6.26, Noank G.31, Midway 64S, Groton 6.54, New London TOO.
 There has been a great demand through all this section for this ser vice-hundreds of employees are com pelled to lose time through the made quate trolley service. This will ma tcrially benefit the manufacturing and industrial interests in this southern part of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
THIRTEEN ARRESTS MADE
 OVER THE WEEKEND

The weekend was quite in police circles thirteen arrests being made most of which were for intoxication and the rest for breach of the peace. Those arrested for intoxication were Michael Lock, Norwich; James Lyn- doot, Somerworth, Mass; Michael Ryan, Plainfeld; Abraham Bitgood, Woluntown; John J. Dyson, Central Village: Albert Larkie, Norwich; Ed ward Charon, Central Village; Joseph Phalen, Taftville.
 Those arrested for breach of the Eeace were Martin McGlone, Norwich: Koustandi, Krobinski, Norwich, and William Woodman, SomervilIe.
 Benjamin Simpson of South Nor walk was arrested for intoxicatlon but was in such a state that he was taken to the Norwich State Hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
BEAN HILL ELKS
 WIN AT BOWLING

An interesting bowling match took place at the Elks alleys last Saturday night between the third ward repre- scented by Fred Hutchinson, James Furdon and Jack Heath against the brothers from Bean Hill represented by John Lyons. Jack Combies and James Heating. The games were very close and exciting with the boys from Bean Hill winning the third and de- ciding game by the small margin of two teams will meet again in the near future as the boy on the alleys IS Kept very busy these nights with practice strings. The bowling tournament is soon to start and the names are be- ing filed rapidly showing the interest the members have in the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
DIED

MLAREN-In Norwich. Nov. 1, 1918. Mary D. McNamara. wife of William G. McLaren.
 Funeral from the home of her father Peter McNamara. 152 Broadway, this (Monday) morning at S3O Reuuiem mass at St Patrick's church at g o'clock. Burial in St. Joseph's ceme tery.
 FA1LIyEY-In Fitchville. Nov ?, 1918, Mary A.. daughter of Cornelius and Johanna Falvey, aged 75 years. tuneral from Shea & Burke's parlors Tuesday at 8.30. Requiem mass in St Patrick's church at o'clock DoLAN-Tn. New London. Nov. 1. 1s1s. Thomas Dolan. aged 29 wears. ENRIGHT-In Preston, Nov. 1, 1918. Agnes, widow of Dennis Enright. DAY-In Groton. Nov. 1. 1918. Marie Agile, wife of William Day, aged S1 years.
 CONwAY-In Westerly. R. l.. Oct. s1, 1918. William c. Conway. WEBSTER-In Westerly. R. T., Oct, 31. 1918 William G. Webster, son of Peter and Lavina Frye Webster, aged 16 years. ALLEN-In Norwich, Nov 1, 1918, Julia A; Chappen, wife of William Smith Funeral services will be held at her late home, 26 Main street, Monday, Nov. 4, at 2.30 D. m Burial in Ma plewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP CATARRH Tells How To Open cIossed Nos- trils and End Head-colds

You feel fine in few moments. Your cold Tn head or cataTrh will be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness, headache: no hawking, snuffiing, mucous dis charges or dryness; no struggling for breath at night.
 Tell your druggist you want a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a little of this fragrant, anti septic cream in your nostrils. let it penetrate drought every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen, infamed mucous membrane, and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and ca tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
sPRAGUE sUFFRAGISTs
 HOPE PARK WILL WIN

Miss Fidelis c. Donahue and Mrs. Charles Barnes have interviewed the candidates for the legislature from the town of Sprague. William G. Park. republican, declared himself in favor of woman suffrage and promised, if elected, to support the federal suffrage amendment. Raymond Jodoin, demo- crat, on the other hand, while recog- nizing that his party is pledged to work for ratification of the suffrage amendment, declined to state his views Therefore. the suffragists of Sprague are hoping for the election of MT. Park
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
INSTANTLY KILLED AT
 NORWICH WOODEN MILL

Louis Ravens. a picker tender at the Norwich Woolen company mill. was instantly killed on Saturday morning when the picker which he was working clogged And the belt of the machine forced it to topple over cnto MT. Ravens whose head struck the cement and was crushed. A de- fective strinkler let down water onto the wool in the picker which c1ogged the machine.
 Acting Medical Examiner N. B. Lewis was summoned and gave Un- dertakers Cummings & Ring permis- sion to remove the body.
 Ravens had been at work in the mill for about nine months. He leaves a sister in New London and an uncle in Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
Will Send Enqraved Memorials.

Engraved memorials, expressing 'the profound gratitude of the state of Connecticut for the supreme sacrifice for country and mankind" of all con necticut officers and enlisted men who die in the federal service, will be sent immediately by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to the next of kin of the men who make the supreme sacrifice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
SPRINKLER SYSTEM FILLED
 CELLAR WITH WATER

About twenty minutes before mid night on Saturday the West Side Fire company was called on to shut off the water from leaky sprinkler system in the cellar of the American Waste and Metal Co.,. at 21O West Main street The water was nearly fou, feet deep in the cellar into which the ffremen had to wade in order to get at the leaky point.
 Policeman Myron Morgan discovered the trouble from stream of water running out from the building and over the pavement.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
METHODIST PASTOR RIs
 DELAYED IN COMING

Rev. E. A. Legg. who was to have begun his pastorate here at Trinity Methodist church on Sunday had to postpone his coming as his youngest child was taken with the chickenpox on the day they were to move here from Waterville, Me. He hopes to be here for the services next Sunday.
 District Superintendent G. G. Scriv ener preached at the church on Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
Ot1e RnllRtffl.
Norwich, Monday, Nov. 4, 1918.
THE WEATHER.

tHE VEAL HEh.
 Pressure continues high over At lantic coast disticts. A cyclonic de- pression of little intensity now central over Michigan will move eastward in the next 4S hours and give showers over the lower lakes and thence east ward to the New England coast. Fair weather is indicated for Tuesday in virtually all parts of the Washington forecast district.
 The temperature will rise Monday in eastern districts and there will be little change from existing conditions on Tuesday.
 The winds along the north and mid dle Atlantic will be moderate south east to south: fair.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Partly cloudy and warmer Monday; Tuesday fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from The Bulletin's observations, show the changes in temperature and the baro- metric changes Saturday and Sunday: Saturday Ther. Bar. d. m' ''''''............. 40 30.10 iz m' '.'.'.'''..'.. 50 30.10 p. m. m....,............. 46 S0.20 Highest 0U, lowest 40.
 Sunday Ther. Bar. : a. m................ 3S 3020 12 m. ................... 4S 30.20 6 p. m.............. A 3o2O Highest 4S, lowest 36.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Fair. Saturdays weather: Fair.
 Predictions for Sunday; Fair and continued cool.
 Sundays weather: As predicted
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
President Marshall Was Cues. uers

President Benjamin T. Marshall of Connecticut college was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John C. Averin of Broad way while in this city on Sunday to speak at the United War Work cam raign rally. MT. AverilI took Presi- dent Marshall back to the college in his automobile after the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation to all our friends and neighbors fe their kindness and sympathy durin, the sickness and death of our be1ovel wife and sister; also to those who sen flowers.
 JAMES MCOY,
 MARGARET WAKEFIELD. - Jewett City, Nov. 1, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
JOHN PALMER POST HAS
 WON PRON OTION

John Palmer Post of this city, who has been a second lieutenant stationed at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, has been promoted to first lieutenant, and 1t is expected that he will be home on a furlough about the tenth Of this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
CARD OF THANKS.

thank friends and neighbors for the many acts and words of sympathy and kindness, following the death of their beloved son. Sergeant Ernest J. Bossey.
 Norwich. Nov. 3, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
TIE PoRTEoUs & MITCHELL Co.
SOFT COAL ON FIRE
 AT RADIATOR co. PLANT

Soft coal on fire probably from
 spontaneous combustion called the
 West Side company to the Richmond Radiator Co. plant on Thames street. at $40 on Saturday night and 1t was. 11.05 before they left the further fight ing of the fire and watching the coal, pile to three men provided by the Ra-. diator company. 4
 The flames had also reached some
 of the partitions by the time the fre7ns men were called and they laid in a line of hose to pour water on the blaze. Deputy Chief c. J. Connell1 with Driver Walter Huntiey also re-
 sponded to the call
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
BORN

LORD-In Raleigh. N. C.. Nov ?. 1918, daughter, Helena Preston, to Capt. and Mrs Franklyn Thacher Lord of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
specfaI Workmen's Train,

On Monday morning. cvAmber 4th, will be established the second special workmen's train in this district. This service has been secured through the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
Force of Habit.

EXP. c. X53110 (just hack from pat trop-I saw this 'ere pc son loiterlna
 about under suspicious circumstancea. and with weapons hindicating that d. contemplated committing a felony-sd I runs i'm in, yer worship Passing Show. H
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
MARRlEn

COOK -MARCHAND-In Old Mystic Oct S1. 1918, by Rev. Fred B. Ster- ling, Wallace Cook and Miss Mary Marchand, both of Old Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

Sun, Moon and Tides
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
Native of Capital.

Du Bois is twenty-five years Old and
a native OF Washington. He relates
that he saw some OF the officers from
the old Third Regiment, u. &. y. q.
They were Captains Chase. Adams,
and Earnshaw. lie also saw Sergeant
wathen, once OF Company II, High
School cadets, o. which organization
Du Pots was a member.
Evidently light wines and beer con-
tinue their Galllc popularity, for he
relates:
u have been on tho water wagon
since 1 landed here, but fOr a few eN-
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
EQUITABLE LIES REPORT
SHOWS new PROGRESS

The annual statement Of the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society OF the
United States gives evidence OF the
company's continued progress.
Increases are shown in new insur-
ance, outstanding insurance, assets
and income. The interest rate for the
year increased and the mortality rate
decreased.
The payments to policyholders in
1917 aggregated S62.s31,172, making
total since organization Of Sl.l62,-
$50, OIL. The insurance on the COM
pany's books now amounts to sl.1o4,-
SOS. eos. an Increase for the year OF
Sl4T,T7e,327. The new insurance paiu
for totaIed S251 ,344. 652, covering $780,
900 lives. OF 6.I92 domestic death
claims paid during the. year. over es
per cent were settled Within one day
after receipt OF the proofs OF death.
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
NAON TORETURN
AS ARGENTINA'S
ENVOY TO j. S.

DR.. Romulo $. Naon. Argentine am
bassador 20 the United States. who re-
Gently rendered his resignation and
returned to Buenos Aires. will return
TO Washington early in March TO re-
sumo his post. dispatches today said
After conferences with the foreign
minister, 1t is stated that DR.. Naon
conferred with President Irigoysn and
agreed TO return.
Data Of great importance to ArEen-
tina were taken To Buenos Aires bv
DR.. Naon. II is reported that tho
agricultural exhibit OF Argentina here
will be greatly enlarged as a result;
Of certain recommendations the am
bassador has made.
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
35ARE POISONED
BY CORN BEEF DIET
At NORFOLK CAMP

Thirty-fivc men OF the Norfolk,
Va, naval station became suddenly
i'll yesterday after eating corn beef
hash. said a telephone message today
from Capt. Dayton. in command, TO
Secretary Of Navy Daniels.
The case was not one OF either
ptomaine poisoning or ground glass.
Dayton reported. Most Of the men,
lie believed, were back on duty today.
but ne IS checking up and will re-
port later. The m"u we're treated
at the station hospital
DaytUu.s mcssaE" WAS tie result Of
alarming reports OF a wIdcs prrs d
poison plot at the training station,
coupled with story that ut least
one man had died en- roue to the
hospital.
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
D. c. WAR BUILDING
BILL EXPECTED TO
coast" INSENATE

What Congress Is to do for the hia-
trict in respect to temporary oGies
buildings, urgently needed for the
purposes OF the General Governmtat,
Is now up TO the Senate.
The urgent deficiency bill. eArryizE
a total OF Si,lO7 .22o, 900. passed tfa
House without a record vote. and =
day reached the Senate and was re-
fsrred to the Appropriations Commit
tee. II involves the question OF al
lowing upward OF 100000 for tenn
porary office buildings here.
1t is expected the Senate will make
short work OF the bill. and that ample
provision for temporary office build
ings will be made.
Discussion OF TIE bill in the House
developed some Illuminating facts and
interesting ideas.
Chairman Sherley OF the Appro-
priatlons Committee. predicted a
steady expansion OF Washington anu
a tremendous increase in the number
OF public buildings required TO meet
the needs OF the Government in the
future. He limited strongly, too. that
the so-called temporary buildings
would be in use for long period.
Every financial agency and every
agency OF greed in the District OF
Columbia" he said. "will want these
temporary structures torn down as
soon as the war Is over" said Mr..
Sherley. "But we must so plan that we
shall not be at the mercy OF private
owners
Congressman Cooper wanted to
know 10 the new Washington Hotel.
near the Treasury. was to be COM
Wandered by the Government. and
Mr. Sherley said he was not informed.
The Washington times., 1918-02-19
new YORK MAN OUT
OF nth WAR PRISON

THE HAGUE. Feb. 19.-Lieut.
Henry Grayson Martin, OF New York.
has arrived here with the latest party
Of British officers released from Ger
man bondage to enjoy the hospitality
OF Holland.
As a civilian. he volunteered with
tie British army on August, ), 1914.
and Joined the intelligence corps. He
was appointed to the stan in France,
and was captured by the Germans
near Ypres, on October 10 of that
year. Since then he has been in
The Washington times., 1918-02-19

ceptionG when it has been necessary
to drink lightly to keep from insult
ing some one"
Even just behind the battle front
things grow peaceful once in
while.
DOesn't Look Like War.
1T has been beautiful here for the
last day or two" says Lieutenant Du
Bots, land you would never know
there was a war IL il were not for the
occasional regiments here OF ESench
troops going to and from the front
Then often at night and sometimes
during the day We can hear the low
rumbling OF guns on the front, which
sounds much like the rumbling OF
the thunder during a summer storm.
THE men are all working to beat
the band, and are as enthusiastic as
can be over everything which can
help them TO be better fit to beat the
Hun
None OF the letters bear stamps,
"officcrs' mail" being written in the
upper right-hand corner.