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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
NOT TO BLAME.
Allan Clark Guild Held Not Responsi
 ble for Auto Fatality,

Allan Clark Guild, charged with manslaughter, was discharged in the police court Thursday. Several wit riesses testified that he used due care and that. children play on the bridge and invite disaster. Prosecuting At torney Harvey said that he could not claim a conviction and MT. Guild was discharged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
HoEYokE TEAM COMING.
Thread Company Nine to Play Local
 Team.

At Recreation park Saturday after noon teams representing the American Thread company mills at Holyoke, Mass, and the local baseball team will meet.
 That the Holyoke aggregation is no amateur team is attested by an article in a Springfield paper June 26. which tells that the directors of the team will enter the Holyoke City league un, less the other teams in the Industrial league of that city are strengthened, as it is too strong for the latter league. =
 The locals are yet to be defeated in this city. and unless rain irlterferes they will be called on for fight Sat urday. If the team is supported enough at the game by local people, series of games will be arranged with Hol- yoke and other cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Questionnaires Returned.

Three questionnaires of men who registered last June have been re- turned to the local exemption board, as the men have enlisted. There is a time limit of seven days after it is mailed and the last questionnaires will be mailed today
 The local board has not completed the work of reclassifying the men in the local board. Hearings have been held in Moosup and some will be held in this city soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
LISBON
Town Schools Hold interesting Grad
 uating Exercises-War Savings Rally.


 Graduating exercises for the schools of the town were held in the church Thursday evening with the following programme, announced by State Su- pervisor F. W. Shearer; song, Ameri- ca; essay, Before Coins Were Made, George ". Meyer; poem, Three Bells of Glasgow Margaret J. Heibel; song, There's a Long, Long Trail, Ruth AL len and Eva Dugas; Four Minute Speech, Armo Watson; essay, Our Duty to Our Allies, Edna Kendall; Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech. Her man Krauss; song, Your Country and My Country, Blissville school; essay, Junior Home Economies Club, Irene Donnelly; poem, The. One Hess Shay, Royal s. Wight; violin selections, by Dorothy Broughton; play by the Blissville school: address, How Club Work Can Be Carried On in Home and School, Miss Bertha Hallock: ad- tation of diplomas. Rev. w. J. Rey- nolds song, The Star Spangled Ban-, ner.,
 There were seven graduates, Irene Donnelly, Herman Carl Krauss, Ed na Viola Kendall Royal Sweet Wight, | Margaret Johanna Heibel, George | William Meyers, Dorothy Broughton. It Is cause for regret that only one. of the teachers of the past year will re- l turn and that one will teach in diff ferent district.
 Safe Overseas.
 MT. and Mrs. E. w. Corbett have the word of the arrival overseas of l'their son., Sergeant w. E. Corbett. 1 Rev. J. W. Reynolds returned to Newport Maine, Thursday after a weeks visit at the parsonage. Paul Bradlaw of Bozrah was at his home here Sunday.
 Miss Minnie Williams has gone to Weekapaug. R. l., for the summer.
 Fine Flower Collection. l Hazel Johnson brought in 1o5 flow Il CTS at the Newent school during the spring term, receiving the prize fol the largest number.
 II Mir and Mrs. F. s. Avery, Sidney l.. very, Arthur Avery of Norwich Town attended the dedication service at Newent, Sunday and visited rela- tives.
 The cold wave Friday night sent the mercury so low that several gar tdens on low land suffered. d. There was large attendance at th' war savings rally at Newent church ;.i Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Resianation Reuratted.

A resolution on the resignation of Henry T. Burr, who has been the principal of the Willimantic State Normal school. was adopted at reg ular meeting of the teachers retire ment board, of which Mir Burr was a member. The resolution sets forth that the members have appreciated his services as a co-worker and wish him success in his new line of work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
snrinkIed Nails in Street.

Two small boys were discovered by the traffic officer Thursday afternoon sprfnkling nails about the streets. The nails were about an inch long and sharp pointed. and very damaging to automobile tires. A large number of the nails was picked up by the officer and then he took the boys to the sta- ton house. where Chief Killourey gave them a severe reprimand.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Annual Election.

At the meeting of Windham encamp- ment. No 10, I. o. 0. F., Wednesday evening the following officers were elected: Charles Kenffeld. c. P; Elmer Young, s. w. Harry Pearl, H. P.; Charles Beebe, scribe; Fred Avery, treasurer, and Frank Brooke, J. R. The financial committee was appoint ed by MT. Kenfield and is as follows: c. NJ. Thompson, E. M. Young and Arthnr TaYlor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
SCOTLAND
Plume and Dam Damaged by Heavy Rains--House and Two Sheds Burn-i ad

Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Willoughhy and family spent Sunday with relatives at Lebanon.
 William Potter, Ralph Sweet, Archer lowering and Alice Kingsley gradu- week.
 E Damage From Heavy Rain.
 Considerable damage was done the Hume and dam at Kimball's mill last Saturday night, following the copi- ous Jus s1ii. VI .tAo T
 interesting Programme. { The graduating exercises of the local publi3 school were Seld last Wednes- day evening at Grange hall A pro- 0ra,ranA vsas aAa--iAA Asat and was eu-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Collecting War Taxes.

Federal Inspector Tobin has been collecting the federal war taxes due on drugs, narcotics, liquors and oleo- margarine at the Chamber of Com merce parlors. In the past this yearly tax has been paid at Hartford, but as federal agent is located here it was paid in this city this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Attended Putnam Meeting.

Mrs Belle B. Riggleman. librarian at the Willimantic public library, at tended the state librarians convention in Putnam Wednesday and Thursday. Other librarians from this vicinity were Miss Elsie Marsh of Mansfield and Miss Grace A. Bates of Wind ham.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
First Man Drawn,

Joseph E. Brindamour of 165 Mans field avenue, this city. was the first man from district No. r to be- drawn in the selective draft for those regis tering last June. AS there are only 1S1 registrants in this district, the first five numbers. which were above 1S1. did not apply to this district.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
PUPILS RECITAL.
Third Annual Event for Mrs. FarrelI'a
 Students,

The singing pupils of Mrs. Catherine Kennedy Farrell. numbering 22. gave a recitol at the town hall Thursday evening. This is the third annual re- cital of Mrs. Farrell's students.
 The hall was decorated with Amer ican flags and a large number of peo= pie were present The program fol- lows:
 Star Spang1ed Banner. entire class; Just a Wesryin' for Yor Carrie Ja- cobs Bond Miss Alice Cote; Norman Cradle Song Reginald de Koven, Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Liberty Cottage Opened for Resistra'
 &ion

From noon to D. m. the Liberty cottage will be open for registration today The registration will be In charge of Judge Foss and he and M. E. Sullivan, J. c. Barstow, J. H. Nor rison and H. A. Trudeau will be the Because of a shortage of canvassing material, the se-to- house canvass has not been completed and many people have not been ap- preached and they are asked to regis ter at the Liberty cottage The can vassers report fine progress, but just how much is pledged will net be known for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
HOW SHE BANIsHBs BACKACHR

Mrs. Fife E. Kleppe, AveriIl, Minn., writes: T was at a sanitarium three weeks at one time, two weeks another time, for rheumatism and kidney trou- ble. and got no relief. On my return home began using Foley Kidney Pills tie completed the cure" This is fur ther proof that these wonderful pills give relief where other treatments fail Unequaled for weak sore, ach- joints. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Issues Work certifioates..

Twenty school certificates allowing children to go to work were issued by Archie W. Burchnan, agent of the school board, Thursday Most of these are for the vacation time only.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
i BRIEF. STATE NEWS

Hartford-Dr Orinn, R. witter and
 Kenneth B.r Noble have returned to Hartford from a weeks fishing trip to Northern Vermont and Canada, the N .entire5 trip being made eby automobile. E New Havee---on the. way from New
 York to Great Harrington, Mass, a EeludedsFa "a baggage neat' attendant sa- New5 Haven recently. ana is at large. .Eff7fssfl5s sEw ar AS A1 s'
 Middieto1ah- Fhet play ygeound aetfrs ssi Eatiesg for sES4S will start in fullsopera- z tion oTf Monday next, atsthe old leca-a : tio1, just 3west of the Valley railroaad z : tracks, between Washington and Court F. 4
 streets.
 Merider-Richard. P. Dooley of this city has been .appoihted. supervisor of
 manual arts si1' fhe grades of the nuh- Islic schools. to succeed, Frederick w Landerse Whp was called into service
 about three weeks ago. z%-4eS
 New Havefs,- iflitfer the win of wil-e $ 1 llianl s. Pardee. a former representa- 1 five, '1vif6-dt q few d;fys ago s20o 509 lis left insstrHst. tsse-tFrome for the Pmost 4safx stsi48e- deFbteasto beautifSfins 7 l..with aewsrs1 and shsllE the city parks. s l Miodlsao@n4pTaresw wiIpof Lucy L. .a l Hubbard. late ofe 9aIiddletown, has Isbeen admitted to probate. and her inepheWs Robert Hnbhafti. has quaii- flied as executor. z Sffef Beduests to the said Robert Hubb9rd and a niece, <, Ssrah. WilIianst Morrison, all the rssts-
 of her properly is given to her sister, < Martha Louisa Habbaph
 fs ,.-ssEsE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
HAMPTON

Funeral of Mrs. David P. Weaver Grange Votes $25 to Red Cross
 Quinton Howe Drill Sergeant at 1s. |, .Word has been received that Pri- yate Thor Stensland has arrived safely in France.
 Private Ralph Buchnall spent the week end at his parents home here, He expects to be transferred from the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Brief Mention,

Frederick W, Hornberger, a member of the board of engineers of the fire department, has been transferred to Engine company No. as a permanent .member."r
 The WiIlimantic, public library was closed all day Thursday because of the clerks half holiday and will be. closed all day. on Thursdays for the rest of the sufnmer.+
 At the lawn party Tuesday for the benefit of fthe Card home for the aged the clear profits amounted to SS5. The lawn party was givenf by;' the King s Daughters; T4Ya
 The final t5tal for the Pershing Fourth of July fund in this city is s4SS:30: About half of this sum was contributed by tie employees at the American Thread company. . Many local Italians sare elated that their country has shown what 1t is made of and pushed the Austrians back where they belong. A well known American attorney has hung put an Italian flag in honor of the event.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
Not storrs Youna Man.

William Wheeler, who figured in the automobile accident in Tuesdays news, was not the William Wheeler of Storrs, who is in high school at Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
SPECIALS IN THE Ready-to-Wear Section For Friday and Saturday
 That Will Interest Those Practising Thrift
VOILE DRESSES
Special For Friday and Saturday, $7.98

One lot of Fancy Voe Dresses made in the prevailing modes for Summer time wear each trimmed in distinguishing aaS M Saturday $7.98
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
STOLEN WHEELS RETURNED.
Two Had Been Taken from Y. M. C. A.
 Come Back from Bridgeport.

Two bicycles which were stolen from in front of the '. NJ. c. A. Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
WAIST SPECIAL, $2. 50 Value
SLEEVELESS SPORT SUITS

Special For Friday and Saturday, $7.98 One lot of Sleeveless Sport Suts in whe pink and an Because the Summer of 1918 to be unusual sport these Sleeveless Sport Suits in the height of sport fashion-Special for Friday and Saturday, $7.9S.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
ONE LOT OF TUB SKIRTS For Friday and Saturday, S2.69

What to with your pretty waist is puzzle for when you these pretty Wash Skirts For Friday and Saturday have special offering in White Pque, Gabar- dine and Repp that represents good saving in need of Wash Skirt take advantage of this savngSpecal at $2.69.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
WASH DRESSES
For Friday and Saturday, $4.98

For Friday and Saturday, S4.98 These Dresses will interest you cny in the price but the way in which they made. They in wide range of patterns gngham crepe gngham chambray and fancy voe-some plain while others have contrasting collar cuffs and belt-SpeciaI for Friday and Saturday, S49S.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
schnol in Rnstnn snnn-

school in Boston soon.
 MT. and Mrs. J, F. Street have open ed thVr summer home here. Private William Kivlen of Camp Devens, spent Sunday with his moth- s-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
VACATION LUGGAGE

Those who contemplate travelling this Summer will need good baggage how short their trip is It is a ways economy to journey with good baggage and these trunks and bags made to withstand the toughest use
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28

:; By adding together the total assets pf insurance cofnpanies as printed in their folders man can form some idea of the money there is in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
IN THE DRAPERY SECTION

Beauty your home with of these pretty Draperies They will beautfy in way that will be sure to win your admiration. These present to you in a wonderful variety of beautiful coors and unusual designs and will har monze with most any color scheme Prices that are very low indeed have been attached to every pattern.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
SPRING COATS AT S6.98

Another lot of Spring Coats navy blue and black and white checks, fully work $1OOO and $125O-SpeciaI for Friday and Saturday, $6.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28
BAGS AND SUIT CASES

Cane Bags, 16 and 1S inches long, fancy cretonne lining, $2.3s and $25o. cowhide Bags, tan or black, is and 1s-inch, linen or leather lined. $500; ts.50 and s12.oo.
 Leatherette Sui. Cases, s2.3e, $2.6e bnd $2.se.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28

Fibre Mating Suit Cases, linen. or eretonne lining with or without straps, S2.5o, $2.9s, $3.Ss, $4.e9 and $500.
 Cowhlde Suit Gases with short or long straps, $50, $5.39 and $500,
 Small Fibre Mating Suit Cases ! with lock, 79c and $239.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-28

If man has a poor memory he shoIild stick to the truth
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
OLD CLOTHES ROBBER
TO SERVE 10 MONTHS

Samuel W. Thomas. a negro. was
given a ten months sentence in the
county Jail by Justice Stafford yes
terday. having pleaded guilty to q
charge OF HOUSEKEEPING and lar
ceny.
Last December II, Thomas and an
other negro named Thomas ]. Stew
art, broke into the second-h hand
clothing store of Samuel Steiner on
Seventh street northwest, and were
taking six pair of trousers, hve
coats and a vest when a policeman
arrived.
Two months ago Stewart got a
years sentence for this offense. At
that time Thomas was too sick to
appear in court. so Justice Stafford
took this into consideration and
gave him credit for the two months
already passed in Jail.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
WHITE HOUSE MISTRESS
AT BENEFIT CONCERT

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs.
William Gibbs McAdoo headed the
lists Of patronesses at the concert
held last night at the New Wash
ington Hotel for the beneft Of the
Oversee Home for American Sol
diers.
II is hoped that the total OF 8, ,ooo. 900
wiii be reached in national subscrip-
tions. Plans are now being made
Tor the erection OF homes for the
american fighting men in London and
switzerland. The Districts quota in
tne new drive will be $4,000.
Miss Fay. member of the Metro
poiitan Opera Company, gave sew
erai soprano solos at last nights
concert George Fabrian, q local
pianist. furnished the accompa niment
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
lEITLIN SCULPTURE
MODEL AT CORCORAN
America Forging Happiness of
France" on View.

II ,Es7is on exhibition in the sculp-
tGe room OF the Corcoran Art Gal
sesY tas model OF a group ereaed by
Solomon OF the Belgian Art
1t is entitled America
E,5rE the Happiness of France"
l-hs lie Is the work of Alexander
Glitlin. Paris, best known for his
ERtus King Edward of England.
W. statue Is designed as a gift to
rE Aulerican people, and President
'T sn as been asked to accept 1t
- q. insen of the gratitude Of the
EsfS,znz for the debt they owe to
ATBerics In his letter 20 the Presi-
cert. + N. Solomon saws that he
EcPcs tfat the statue will, together
FFitA tie fact that so many young
A-acriess's are following the gen.
erous path OF Lafayette be an in
siirctiOn for the present and a monu-
ment to future generations.
Tie model OF the statue, done in
bronze. is forty-five inches high. It
is designed for enlargement TO any
desired sizt. On a symbolic pedestal,
an anvil. stands the alert figure of
an American soldier, the supreme
s.tistir merit Of which lies in the
rapt and firm, even inspired. express
sion on his young face. Beside him
stands the beautiful figure of France.
her face expressing the conflicting
emotions Of happiness. Contentment,
high resolve and serenity.
The statue will be at the Corcoran
gallery until July l.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
MRS. JOS. W. FINLEY
FILES DIVORCE SUIT

Lessie E. Finley yesterday filed a
suit in the equity courts against
James W. Finley for divorce on the
grounds of failure to provide, deser-
tion and alleged fondness for other
women.
The pair were married at Alex
ander. Va, November s, 1912, and
have no children. He is a local
barber. and. according to her COM
plaint, has acquired the habit of
deserting her and remaining away
for months at time. He has done
this three times already, she says,
the last occasion being January s,
this year.
She says that when he took his
departure last winter he left a note
in which he told her he was going
away and for her not to consider
him any more. A. L. Newmyer is
her attorney.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
SMITH ALUMNAE CLUB
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Smith College Club, meeting
in the rooms of the Association OF
Collegiate Alumnae. 250S K street
northwest. last night, elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year. as follows:
Irs. H. G. Nichols, president; Miss
Elizabeth Ryan, vice president; Miss
Caroline Rumbold. secretary.
Concluding the election of officers,
an experience meeting was held
by the thirty members present, in
which the war activities of Smith
alumnae. both here and abroad, were
reviewed. In a report covering this
matter it was stated that graduates
Of Smith College had raised $500 for
their relief unit in France. Most Of
the members of the club are en-
gagged in war work in Washington.
Miss Katherine Wead, outgoing pres
ident of the club, presided at the
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
10000 MORE WAR
WORKERS WANTED

Z
II Congress- heeds Secretary
OF War Bakers request for an
additional appropriation Of
a17s.5s7.7o. q new force of 10
900 new employees for the War
Department will make its ap-
pearance In Washington.
This amount was asked for
yesterday in a letter to Con-
gress from Secretary Baker,
who wrote that this amount
. would be required for addi-
tlonal employees to take care OF
the war work which is increas-
ing daily with the size of the
army. Secretary Baker makes
no mention as to how this new
force Is going to be housed.
The employees are necessary,
he states, and the sum mem
TONED will be needed to pay
these employees, who will en-
gage solely in war work.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
Anthracite Net Affected.
SOLDIERS HOME TO
HAVE MILITARY MASS

The annual military mass held at
Soldiers Home, under the auspices
Of the Holy Name Society. will take
place Sunday at $50 o'clock and will
be in keeping with the usual pomp
with which the Order Of Preachers
the Dominican Fathers-surround
such occasions. The Holy Name So
ciety of the Home consists of sixty
two old veterans OF Mexico and the
civil war, is one OF the best organ
lied societies in this Jurisdiction, and
is under the direction Of Rev. Leo
Whelan, O.P. A general invitation
to all members Of the Holy Name
societies to attend has been issued
by the Soldiers Home society.
The music on the occasion will be
rendered by a large and selected
choir, which will be assisted by the
full United States Soldiers Home
Band, with Prof Zimmerman con-
Quoting.
The military features Of the mass
will be taken care Of by the soldier
boys from Camps Meigs. Meade,
American University and Fort Myer.
together with the full battalion of
cadets from st. Johns College. They
will be in the church during the en-
tire service. and, at the finish of the
mass. will give an exhibition drill
on the green.
The public generally is invited to
attend the service. The officers of
the mass will be as follows: Very
Rev: Daniel ]. Kennedy, O.P.S.T.M.,
celeorant; Rev. Francis D. McShane,
OF, deacon: Rev. v. F. ODaniels,
o.P.. sub-deacon. The sermon will
be preached by Rev. Edward @. Fitz-
gerald. O.P., one OF the most gifted
OF Dominican orators, and a native
born here.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
ORA BRADY LEAVES
ESTATE TO FRIEND

Three wills were filed with Regis
trar Of Wills Tanner yesterday. That
OF Ora A. Brady gives some keepsakes
TO her friend. Mrs. Martha c. Wise,
Of this city. and the residue OF the
estate to decedent's cousin, Mrs. Olive
c. Harrison. OF Shelbyville. Ind.
Mrs. Amy r Potter devises all her
property TO Miss Margaret $. Potter,
triX.
Mrs. Alice r. simms leaves every
thing to her daughter. Alice Z. Hin,
with the exception Of 400. whicn is
to he deposited in trust for her grand
daughter. Fannie Norris. until the lat
ter becomes OF age. when IL 10 20 be
paid to her.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
R. r. and Fuel Chiefs
Join in Mine Control

The Fuel Administration and the
RAILROADS Administration Yesterday
decided upon a joint policy with refer
ence to opening up new coal mines to
increase production.
Application first must be made to
the Railroads Administration, to de-
termine whether sufficient car service
can be furnished to the mine. If that
Is possible. the Fuel Administration
will determine II real increased pro-
duction may be afforded when the
withdrawal of labor from other mines
is considered.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
M. CHAVIS SENT TO
JAIL FOR ASSAULT

Marion Chavis was yesterday SEN
fenced to a term of two and a half
years in the penitentiary by Justice
Stafford on his conviction by a jury
Of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Pending an appeal by D. W. Baker
and Harry Z. Grant, his attorneys,
Chayis was released on 5000 bail.
The crime with which the con-
victed man stands charged was COM
mitted August p, 1917. at Benning.
d. c., when he is alleged to have
shot and badly wounded Roger
Wesley, another negro, during a
quarrel.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
DOG MEAT AT $l2s A POUND,

San Francisco. Cal.-Dog meat is
worth a25 here. In life Major Enfield
was four pounds Of live Pomeranian
dog. His victories in bench shows
had brought pride and blue ribbons to
MS owner, e. L. Roos. A jury in SUI
perior Judge Deasy's court deerced
that r. N. Loeser, owner of an Afre-
dale dog that killed the Pomeranian
must pay Roos 500, or sl25 a pound
for Major Enfields untimely end.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-25
Few Drinks, Espionage,
Jail-and Into Army

Albany. n. Y.-John Olsen. "a. q
will keep away from sa.
looms for some timc to come. Olsen
came here from Chicago. He had s
drink or two and said, ITO hell with
the United States! I hope they gel
licked good end plenty" A policeman
saved him. John will be inducted into
the army because an investiga tion
showed he failed TO appear before mis-
draft board in the Windy City.