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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
CONDUCTORS 60 BACK TO WORK
Shore Line Trolley Was Crippled in New London Satru- day-Company Agrees to Investigate Complaints Against Rooke Resster-Men Resumed Work Sunday Mornng-Impartial Committee Will Observe Workings Y of Register.

night, the cars were run as usual and none of the conductors joined the movement initiated by the New Lon don men.
 In New London on Saturday the car crews reported as usual in the morn ing for duty. but when the announce ment was made by Traffic Manager Cain that the company absolutely re- fused to remove the hand registers, the conductors announced that they would not operate the cars and the motormen refused to go to work in sympathy with the fare collectors. It was then that the company started to operate cars as best 1t could from among it's inspectors and clerical force of employees in New London and in Norwich.
 The service was maintained, though not on schedule, from a. m. to D. n1., when the crews who had worked all day had to be withdrawn, to avoid clashing with state law as to limit o1 hours of employment. No 1ocal New London cars were run in the evening During the day also no attempt haG been made to operate the Jefferson avenue line.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
CHANGERS HAD GOOD
 TIME AT PICNIC
New London County and Seaview Po-
 n1onas at Golden Spur.

Members of New London County and Sea View Pomona granges had 3 joint meeting and picnic Friday at the Golden Spur. Many beside the granges attended and all had an en- jovable time.
 The forenoon was spent in renew ing friendships and getting acquaint- ed and at 12 o'clock all sat down to a basket lunch, tables having been set about the outside of the dancing pavilion. Following the lunch all as- sembled in the dancing space where a program consisting of readings speeches and musical numbers inelud ing patriotic songs was enjoyed The speakers were State Master Blakeman State Chaplain Hoyt. Past Master Charles Davis, MT. Martin, four min ute speaker. and National Lecturer Kitcham of Michigan. the latter par tieularly strong speaker who held the close attention of his audience during his entire speech.
 The athletic contests which it wal intended to hold had to be called of on account of the rain. Most of tht visiting officers went from the Spu1 to Storrs, where a lecturers confer. ence was held Saturday ahG Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
oRGANTSTs' CONVENTION IN
 PORTLAND THIS YEAR
Wars Effects Are Seen on the Pro-
 eramme-Meeting inspiring.
Especial to the Bulletin)

P0rtlanQ, Me-, Aug. J. 19lS.
 The National Association of Organ ists, which for three years previous to this, has held the Annual Conventions in Springfield, this year is holding the Convention at Portland, Me. Arthur Scott Brook, the President, being un- able to be here this year, Vice -Presi- dent Frederick Schliedeo of New York is presiding at the session. Some of those who have been seen at former conventions are not here, but have sent lettero expressing this regret and wish ing all success to the work. One of the great attractions, is the fact @at the first President of the N. A. 70. Mir. Will c. Mcfarland Municipal Or ganist of this city has given some fine recitals on the Kotschmar Mem orial Organ. One of the selections which he played was his Storm Fanta- sia in which the thunder and rain were very realistic. He, in connection with the Music Commission of Portland has made the members most welcome, pro- viding for a sail among the Islands of Caseo Bay, which, however, could not be taken on account of fog and giv- ing us banquet at the Falmouth Hotel last night, after a most wonderful re- cital by William Bench of Boston, Mass who was assisted by the Portland Mems Singing Society MT. Marian land, conductor.
 The war coIors the program. to some extent as was made evident Wednes- day afternoon when a conference was presided oyer by Herbert Stanley Sommond, song leader N. Y. Cost Ar tillery the subject: Music for the Army and Navy.
 An. interesting paper on Band ataS TITo rich. Boston, Mass. in which he said that the band of the Army were being improved, by raising the number from 2S men to IS. also by providing better marches and so forth.
 A paper on Camp Songs was very inspiringly illustrated by J. P Marshall of Boston.
 Wednesday evening, Mir. Reynolds l. Mccall gave a very interesting lecture on The PoiIu and His Music" This was illustrated with some fine slides pictures which he had taken while en- gagged in Y. M. c. A. work in France last winter.
 This morning Mir Rollo F. Maitland Of Philadelphia, will play the organ for filTE at the Strand theatre. The Convention closes tonight with a recital by Henry S., Fry. representa- tive of the American Organ Players Club of Philadelphia. It seems to be the feeling that the meeting is fully up to former ones in helpfuness tC l those who are erganists and in fact to other musicians, as well The same spirit of comradship and good cheer prevails, and the inspiration this pro. vided, ought to be great factor in tht | future work of those who are so privi ! ledged as to have been present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

to the hearst home at 137 Riverside Drive, on one or more occasions, while others included those by the door man, superintendent and elevator boy at the apartment house.
 MT. Hearst Makes Denial.
 Mr Hearst late tonight issued q statement in which he reciared that "the intimation that Count Von Bern storff and Bolo Pasha met at my house is a characteristic Justification" by MT Lewis He declared that "the obvious object has been to endeavor to weaken the effect of my opposition to the liquor interests and the corrupt financia Interests" which he asserted Mr Lewis represents in the present gubernatorial campaign.
 T do not recall ever having met Won Bernstorff at my house. and think that the only time he called there was at afternoon tea, when was away.
 But all Of this occurred before the entrance of the United States into the war, and I had perfect right to meet l the German ambassador, or any other ambassador. There was no secrecy about any of this matter, as MT | Lewis own affidavits prove"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
BABY SPECIAL IS TO
 START ON FOUR
Will Carry Child Conservation Cam paisn Into Smaller Connecticut Com munities.

Many towns in this state will be visited between now and the time snow flies by the Children's Year Campaign being conducted by the Child Welfare Department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. This campaign is in progress all over the country, under the direction of state councils of de- fense. with the object of conserving child life as war measure.
 The Connecticut Baby Special" con- sists of an automobile truck fully equipped to carry on the weighing and measuring features of the Child Vel fare Campaign. This work has gone forward in the larger towns and cities and the "Connectieut Baby Special
 will take it into the smaller communi- ties. Miss Hennessey of the Hartford
 Visiting Nurses Association, a graduate
 nurse. will go with the truck and be ir
 charge of the weighing and measuring in the towns visited. The truck will be driven by Mrs. J. B. Wilbur, Jr., 0. Hartford, member of the Connection State Motor Corps.
 The Connecticut Baby SpectaTAs' visits to communities of the state vii start on August 21 at East Haddam Towns in Middlesex county will be tn, first to be visited, after which the trucl will go into other counties The Con l necticut Baby SpeciaT' will remain il 1 communities from one to three day and. the equipment carried for measur ing children will be set up in school or halls so that parents may briny l children under six years for the at
 tention required by the plan of tn | campaign.
 | In addition to the other material t
 be carried there will be set of poster | on Child Welfare Work and a set o 1 50 lantern slides, which will be show
 where there is proper equipment for il
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Shore Line trolley conductors in New London went back to work on the cars there on Sunday morning after day of idleness on Saturday, when they refused to work with the Rooke hand registers. As the result of several conferences on Saturday between the representatives of the conductors and the trolley officials, the men agreed to return to work the next day, still using the Rooke registefs, while the company has agreed to in vestigate any complaints which the conductors may make against the registers.
 It is understood that an impartial committee is to watch and pass upon the operation of the registers in actu- al service and that each side will abide by the decision of the commit tee.
 The New. London local lines were the only ones that were affected by the agreement that the conductors had made with each other not to work ii the company did not withdraw the Rooke register. On the Norwich lines officials of the. company said last
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
WILL GIVE RATING
 TO POWER PLANTS
On Coal Saving PIan-Questionnarie
 Sent Out in Connecticut.

To insure the most efficient econ omy in the use of coal by Connecti- cut power plants, ". R. c. Corson. administrative engineer of the United States fuel administration in this state has begun to put in operation a scheme of rating and classifying the plants by questionnaire system as approved by the federal fuel heads He has sent out letters to all Connecticut power plant owners, explaining the federal plan, stating that he has been ap- pointed administrator of the work and asking cooperation in carrying it out.
 Three of the questionnaries have been sent to each plant owner, one of which the owner is requested to fill out, attest, and return to the ad- ministrator's office by August 24. The questionnaire. with it's information complete is to constitute a report on the present condition of the plant; and the degree of compliance with the re- ommendations-for the saving of fuel which it indicates will form basis for the rating of the plant in one of five classes and for the apportionment of coal by the fuel administrator in the case of shortage.
 
 Each owner is requested to hold the second copy of his questionnaire until the visit of a federal fuel inspector who, with the owner or his engineer, will fill out the answers, sign with the owner take up the copy and forward it to the administrators office If the boilers of the plant are insured the insurance comDany's inspector will be authorized and instructed to perform this service
 This second. copy of the question naire will inform the administrative office of the condition of the plant as it appears to the inspector The plant will then be reclassif1ed on lhe basis of the inspectors report. The plant owner will be notified of his rating and classification after the receipt of each report at the administrators office Pending the receipt of report, the plant will. automatically fall into class 5.
 Form Basis for Rating.
 Each questionnaire contains a grouI of questions to form a basis for the rating of the plant. The questions against which rating values are Tanned cover the matters of fuel, water, ail supply, heating surfaces, boiler ant furnace setting, insulation, engine room and heating systems, and super vision. Other questions to be answered l for general information, not to be useC l for rating the plant relate to boilers l records and engine equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
LOSES HER MONEY
 AND LIBERTY BONDS,
Poor Woman of the City is Out $4so
 and Two $50 Bonds.

A poor woman of the city, to whom the accident means much, lost on Sat urday $4S0 in bills and two $50 Lib erty bonds. while she was doing some shopping, or on the way down town, as she missed the money when she reached Washington square on her way home.
 She had the bills and bonds in a black leather pocketbook which she was carrying inside her waist, as she had no way of leaving the money in safety at home. After visiting sev- eral stores along Main street, she started to return home and then dis covered her loss. In some way that she cannot explain the pocketbook had slipped out of her waist and was gone
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Seaside rubereuIosis Home Delayed,

Little did we think that in these
 tuberculosis would be treated as the lepers of old. Owing to the protests
 of certain people living in the vicinity
 of the site selected by the tuberculosis
 commission for seaside home it will
 be impossible to open the institution
 this summer. Many unfortunate chil- dren will be deprived of the health giving salt air which is so beneficial for this form of tuberculosis. One hundred chtlSren with bone tubercu- losis would not endanger the health of any summer resort nearly as much
 as would the presence of one uncon- trolled child with whooping cough, says the Connecticut Health Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Birth Registration.

A recent investigation of the birth registration in Connecticut by the fed eral census bureau shows that a little over 90 per cent of the births occur ring in this state are recorded. This means that 4,000 children have not had their births recorded owing to the earelessness of parents or the negii- gence of physicians. Energetic meas ures will be taken in the future to secure a more complete birth regis tration, says the Connecticut Health Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Navy EnIistrenets Suspended Until
 Further Orders.

The .. s. Navy Recruiting Station s6 State St.. New London, Conn. has received the following instructions - Until further orders no more men will be enlisted or enrolled in the Navy or tho '. S. Naval Reserves This or der. does not apply to those who on or before Thursday, Aug. sth. had filed applications for either enlistment or enrolment or were examined with a view of their acceptance"
 Aug. 18th and 18th. 1918 will be the date for completion of enlistments of those applicants who come under the above quoted telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Ladies Charitable Society Does Red Cross Work-JoIIy Four Club Has Outing-PersonaIs and Notes.

A large number attended the sewing meeting of the Ladies' Charitable So- ciety of St. Mary's church in their community rooms in St Mary's Con- vent on Hickory street. and did a large amount of work during the af- ternoon. Their chief work was con valescent uniforms for soldiers. The members also voted on having their sewing meeting next Thursday instead of Thursday of this week for they are all going to Ocean Beach in a body.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Ol1e Rl1lletifrs
Norwich, Monday, Aug. 12, 1918.
THE WEATHER

The rainfall in the last 2i hours has been confined to the gulf coast, New England, middle Atlantic states and the middle Mississippi valley.
 The temperature, is rising in New England and portions of the middle Atlantic states.
 Generally fair weather is probable in the Washington forecast district Monday and Tuesday.
 The winds along the north Atlantic will be moderate southeast to south showers.
 Middle Atlantic: moderate seuth- west, fair.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Probably local hundred showers Monday warmer; Tuesday partly cloudy.
 Observations in Norwich : The following records, reported from the Bulletins observations, show the changes in temperature and the baro- metric changes Sunday: Ther. Bar 1z m' '.'..''.'.'.'."..''' 34 Su.US D. m. ....,............ 73 30.0s Highest S4, lowest 72.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday-Fair. Saturdays weather-Early morning showers: cloudy and threatning dur | ing day.
 Predictions for sunday-Fair and warmer. Sundays weather-Cioudy with Hght showers in the morning; forecast dur 1 ing day; warmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
LONG RANGE GUN MAY
 REMAIN IN SILENCE. The Allied Advance Has Almost l. Raachad fha ChiId. Killer

Paris, Aug. 1.-The long range cannon with which the Germans have, ntermittently bombarded Paris for more than four months has now been silent for two days. This fact may be explained by the allied advance to- ward Noyon and Guiscard, six and one-half miles north of Noyon, whence the recent firing is said to have been. proceeding, as these localities are now endangered by the FreHh forward push.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

George Kramer of Camp Devens Aver, Mass, is spending the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm Kramer of Central avenue Mir. Kram- CT left the village for Camp Devens July 22. i ,,. s-t. .s,.,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Jolly Four Has outinn.

The members of the Social Jolly Four club. held a outing in Preston City. in spite of the gloomy weather. Atletic games wEre played and bas- ket lunch was served. The members returned at an reasonable hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Extensive forest fires broke out in the rural districts south of Auck- land, New Zealand, a few days since, which caused very heavy losses in many cases. It is estimated that about 36, 900 acres were swept by the fire, including some grass and pasture lands, and that some. 3OOO0 sheep were burned, the total loss being more than $500,OOO. More than 100 homes were burned, together with fencing to the value of more than S100O00, and nine sawmills were de- stroyed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mir. and Mrs. James Vandermark of
 Waterbury are visiting Mrs. Wander | marks mother. Mrs. J. A Henderson, | of Boswell avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Edward Willet is spending the week end with his parents on 5th street. He arrived from Camp Devens en Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Sunday Schools to Habe Union Picnic Plans have been completed for the union picnic of the Preston City Con-
 gregational and Baptist Sunday schools, which is to be held Tuesday upon the large lawn of the Congrega- tionaI church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
WINCHESTER WORKMEN
 WERE SEVERELY INJURED
Returning From Outing When Motor
 Truck Was Wrecked.

Cheshire, Conn, Aug 11.-Twefve men were injured, none seriously, when a motor truck carrying thirty employees of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, was wrecked on a mountainous part of the South ington road. near here late today. The men were returning home from an outing at Hiscock's Lake when the brakes refused to work and the truck sped wildly down the hill, pitching out nearly all the occupants at the foot of the grade. Eight of the injured were brought to Cheshire and were att tended by Dr. Charles N. Denison.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. E. Krug and daughter, Mildred of Summerville avenue are spending few days with Mrs. J. A. Mathews of 18th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Robert Swanton of the Submarine Bose on the Thames, is home visiting his mother, Mrs. Geo. Swanton of North Main street for few days furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Eunice B. Taft of Boswell ave nue is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. J Bernard of Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. Frank Wiley has returned to her home in Dover, New Jersey, after spending two weeks with her mother on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Grace Harton of North Main street is spending her two weeks va cation with relatives in Waterbury and Naugatuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
NO IMMEDIATE RADICAL
 CHANGE IS CONTEMPLATED
Along Soissons- Rheims Front, Ac-
 cordng to Condition Survey.

With the merican Army on the Vesle Front, Aug. 11-CBy The Associated Press). A general survey of condi- tions along the Soissons- Rheims front indicates the impro5ability of any inn mediately radical change there The Germans have stabilized their line be- tween the Vesle and the Aisne. and the Americans and French continue their persistent reconnaissance work, which may or may not develop into a general action.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Sulzer toured by auto to Ocean Beach Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Joseph Canters was visitor 1T Hartford Sunday, while there, called upon his daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Edward sReavey of Newport Train ing Station is spending a few days in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Catherine Kirby is spending a few days at Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Joseph Gates from the Submarine Base of New London is visiting with relatives on 10th street, for few days
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Connecticut will be represented when the Grand Lodge of the Daugh- ters of Scotia holds it's annual con- vention at the Bancroft Hotel. wor- cester, Mass. Sept. r and IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Fred Towns of Newport Training Station spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Towns of 11th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Edgar Barry is spending a few days with relatives in the village He is stationed at the Base in New London
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. L. A. De Nomme has returned after spending a week with relatives in Pine Cliff, Oakland Beach, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

William Button of Potter, Maine is spending a few days with relatives at Watch Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Ethel Graham, who is to leave for Panama soon, entertained num- Der of her friends at her home in Lis bon, Sunday aftenpoon. Miss Gra-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
BORN

COLEIn Winchester, ky, Aug. 8, 1918, a daughter, Anna Elizabeth, to pr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole. DEVINE-In Stenington (Pawcatuck) Aug. g, 1918. son to MT. and Mrs Martin T. Devine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
MARRIED

ROWE-sToNE+In New London, Aug 10, 1918. by Rev. w. c. Fitzsimons Lieut.. Basil Rowe. Royal London Irish Rifle corps. and Miss Louise Merrill Stone of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Personal Notes.

Andrew Boyd spent Sunday at Gro ton Long Point
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
TAFTVILLE

Miss Ethel Graham Entertains a nur of Friends-Pioneer Boys Go to Rocky Point-Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

ham was presented with silk um-
 brella.
 Pierre Fournier of Camp Devens was a visitor in town Sunday. William Day is enjoying a weeks vacation at Oakland Beach.
 John. Fftzmaurice spent the week end at his home on South A street Thomas Fitzmaurice and daughter l Cecelia. spent the week end at Artic. Conrad Pepen who is stationed at
 Newport was home over the week end
 1 The Peoneer Boys of Taftville had l their annual outing to Rocky Point ] Sunday. | The Taftville baseball team won the l game played with Yantic, Saturday | afternoon.
 Miss Agnes Fay of WilIimantic spent
 the week end with Miss Ora Treadear 1 of North B street. | A party of young girls, chaperoned ] by Mrs. H. Fontain, left for a two | weeks vacation at Groton Long Point Saturday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
DIED.

RLSLEY--In Hartford, Aug. 10. 1918 Emma J., wife of William D. Risley native of Norwich. HICkS-Suddenly in Taftville, Aug H.. 1918. William N. Hicks of Taft vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
STRUGGLE FOR FISMETTE
 IS CONTINUOUS FIGHT.
Americans Hold Fast, Germans At
 tempt to DisIodge Them.

With the American Army on the Vesle Front, Aug. 11-(By The Asso ciated Press)-S D. m.-The Germans made two artillery attacks against the Franco American troops on the Vesle front, but the allied troops counter attacked so vigorously that the Ger mans did not launch an infantry at tack
 The struggle for the retention of Fismette, on the northern bank of the Vesle, near Fismes. has developed vir- tQally into a continuous fight. The Americans however, are holding the upper hand, notwithstanding the Ger man attempts to dislodge them.
 American Co., ordination. The first American field army has been organized It is under the direct command of General John J. Pershing commander chief of the American forces. The corps commanders thus far announced are Major Generals Iigsett, Bullard, Bundy, Deed and Wright The creation of the first field army is the first step toward the CO., ordination of all the American forces l in France.