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New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Offices
Are Hit Hard by New
Draft Registration

City departments began taking stock
yesterday of the employees they are
likely to lose as a result Of the ex-
tension of the draft age limits. With
in two or three days, according to
Joseph Haag, secretary of the Board
Of Estimate and Apportonment, list
will be prepared showing precisely
what city employees are now subject
to the draft
Police Commissioner Enright said
that although probably half of the TO-.
200 policemen and an equal proper
ton of the 10000 Police Reserves en-
rolled yesterday, he was confident.
because of assurances from Washing
ton, that trained policemen would be
put in deferred class.
Fortyfive of District Attorney Swann's
prosecuting staff of ffty-seven and the
District Attorneys secretary, Horace
w. Foster, were among those who reg
istered yesterday. One Of them was
Alfred j. 1alley, who was Acting Dis
trict Attorney for the day. Most of
the assistant and deputy assistant dis
frict attorneys, it was said were single
and expected to be called promptly. The
entire homicide bureau is expected to
go, and probably most of those in the
indictment bureau. A tentative reor-
ganization of the latter bureau was
begun yesterday.
About 80 per cent of the employees of
the Civil Service Department are in
cluded in the new draft, about rs per
cent of those in the Controllers office
and about half of the employees of
the Marriage License Bureau.
Health Commissioner Royal S. Cope
land, whose department already has
lost 800 men in the draft, said that
l 400 employees registered yesterday
and he intended to file exemption
claims for those whose services were
indispensable and fill the places of
others with Women
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

up the street from the pier where
their ship was loading.
One registrar at 1874 Schermerhorn
Street, Brooklyn, had trouble for a
time Yesterday morning. The particu
lar reglstrant was a shade darker than
coal Questions of name, age and the
IKE were easy. When it came to get
tlng an address the plot thickened.
Where do you live ?" asked the
registrar.
"Most anywhere, boss. came the
response quickly enough. "You see," he
added, Use sort of travellin' man,
l goes where can get job"
Iold that such an address would
nardly answer, the dusky registrant
showed perfect willingness to be To-
Gated at almost any place the board
sa" mt to place him. He was final]v
Glrected to go to boarding house in
oands Street where he said he had for
merly lived and establish a residence
mere promptly. He left, promising to
=, Morris Moss, registrar at 1926 West
forty.slxth Street. doesn't think much
OF titles in this country.
Prince Loukamsay, of the Russian
hed Gross, bearer of titles a thousand
years old, and almost as long: insisted
on having it all on his registration
card. Very carefully he spelled out
each title. Then he waited for Morris
Moss, of 729 Sinxth Avenue. to hand
nj, MN ms card. When he got it, this is
"P. Loukamsay"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

congressman Exempt
From the Draft Law

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE i'm
preston, prevalent in many quarters,
that members of Congress are sub
Ject to draft was removed to-day by
ruling of General Crowdcr, read to
the House in answer to an inquiry
by Representative Gard, of Ohio.
congressman, General Crowder's
letter stated, arc absolutely and
peremptorily exempt by statute from
the draft law and cannot waive their
exemptions"
lie added, however, that upon
resignation from Congress members
would automatically become subject
to the draft. if within the age limits.
ibis was greeted with laughter and
cheers.
The exemption from military SER
vice does not relieve members of
Congress from the duty of registra-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
u. S. Envoy First Draft
Registrant in Mexico City

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Ambassa-
dor Fletcher was the first American in
Mexico City to register to-day under
the new man-power act, the State De-
partment was informed.
The message said that practically
every American citizen in the Mexican
capital and within the new age limits
followed the example of the ambas-
sador, although such action was purely
voluntary, as the law does not require
Americans in foreign countries to
register. If they return to the United
States, however, they must enroll
within five days.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
RegiStrQnfs Rush
Brooklyn Boards
AT an Early Hour

Lines formed early at the registra-
tion places in Brooklyn and before 10
o'clock large proportion of the cst-
mated total in that borough had regis
tered. Before o'clock long queues
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Returns From City
In Draft Enrolment

Following are the registration fig
ures by local boards:
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Amusing Incidents Brighten
Long Day for Draft Officials

Enrico Caruso. the famous tenor
registered early and often. In the
morning he registered at Greenwich
Conn, where he had gone on a motion
picture engagement. Later he began
to worry for fear his first registration
would not prove satisfactory, so his
secretary appeared at the local Draft
Board. covering the Hotel Knicker-
booker, where Caruso lives, and asked
If a registrar could go to the singers
apartment and reregister him. The re-
quest WAS promptly complied with.
One local board, covering a portion
of the Brooklyn waterfront, had its
troubles during the day. Just when
the rush was at it's height four Hindus
from British sailing vessels appeared
on the line. Interpreters, capable of
speaking many tongues, had been pro-
vided for the board, but the Hindus
proved beyond them
Scarcely had the difficult task Of
registering the dusky skinned sailor
men been accomplished than the master
of a sailing vessel appeared, leading
his crew of seventy East Indian ne
groes, whom he marched two abreast
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
City of New York

City total 1885
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

to China, Japan, India, the Dutch Indies and Australia. In the matter of the labor problem. Mir. Reinsch sug- gested the introduction of labor saving machinery and the investment of ad- ditional capital which. he thought could easily be secured through the close connection and the interest of the United States.
 T feel an interest in the Philippine Islands" said Mir. Reinsch, aside from the natural pride which I take as an American citizen in the progress which they have achieved in the past 20 years. because 1 regard them as a connecting link between the United States and the Asiatic mainland I am confident that the Philippines will not stand alone in the complex relationship which the future may bring, since they will have the encouragement and gliid- ance of the United States, and will have the friendship of China which h bound to become a great market for tropical products. can see what contribution this country may make to the future since it is the tropics which are destined to supply the wealth of the future and which will help maintain the balance of trade which shall prevent the repetition oj such a disastrous war as the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

charmed by the hills and dales of Kil- ifngly, in which town he was born Jan. 4, 1845. as the son of Calvin S. and Asha Ann Hunter Pratt
 MT. Pratt worked his way up in life. As other eminent Norwich business men had done before him, he got his start in a mill, and after atteptNlg the Bryant. 6 Stratton business col
 lege in Providence. was for year
 bookkeeper for a iewelry firm in Prov idence.
 He returned to work in & factory in
 Kilhngly and in 1886 came to Nor
 wich hs clerk in the store of Rawson
 & Whippie on Water street. After
 service of nine years there. MT. Pratt
 and the late Cornelius McNamara en-
 gagged in the wholesale liquor business
 Upon the death of his partner MT
 Pratt became the sola owner of the
 business in 1895 and continued to be
 until his, death
 Mir. Pratt was a democrat: and was a councilman in 1887 and an alderman in 1902 and was for some time a
 member of the. board of water com missioners. in all of. which places he
 rendered efficient service.
 He was president of the Jewett City
 Textile company. and a. stocl6holder in the leading industries in this viein- ity. He belonged to Moriah lodge. F. and
 A. M.. of Danielson, Franklin Chapter,
 No. 4. R. A. M. and Franklin Council, No. 3, R. and s. NJ. of Norwich. In 1871 Mir. Pratt was married to Emily Comstock. daughter of James and Mary Cone Comstock of Norwich, ana two children were, born of this union-Helen Edna Pratt. who mar ried Percy S. Palmer and resides in Fall River. and Walter Everett Pratt, who died when 12 wears of age. His sister, Mrs. William w Fuller, lives at Il Newton street. There are three grandchildren. Walter, Wendell and Isabelle Palmer; and two neph= ews and a niece.
 In business George H. Pratt was known as "a square man." in sport ] ing circles as "a good losef,' in poli- 1 ties as "a force to be reclloned with, $ and in tribulation 'fas a good friend" 1 He loved music and flowers.
 l He was good vfolinist and at IS years of age was the leader of an or ebestra in Killingly. known as Pratt 1 Quadrilie orchestra. He had also been l the leader Of an orchestra in Norwich. He ran a greenhouse for the grati- i hcation of himself and bis friends and no one ever knew of the hundreds of i bouquets which found their way to the sick rooms Of neighbors and ac- lquaintanees and hospital cots.
 ] The charm of MT. Pratt's life was that he was so human. There was nc false pretence about him. His life was open and above board, and his kindnesses to others were constant and never spoken of. He was com i panionable to those he liked. anf broad minded enough to be genial ant just toward those who differed iron
 him in their convictions
 l He met aff1ictien and death as h. T had met every other exigency in life
 with caln1ness and coura se. and seem
 ed to have no doubt that the future
 held for aim something better than ht had experienced in this life.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Worcester Polytechnic Test Car.

The test car of Worcester Polytech- nic institute is at present on a jour- ney of inspection and testing over the lines of the Shore Line Electric Street Railway company. in Connecticut. From this city the car will make trips over the main line of the company and also over the branch lines. At least a week, or probably ten days will be construed in this inspection The car is under the direction of Professors c. A Pierce and F. J. Adams, of the department of electrical engineering.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
- WEDDING,
SehoHeId-Wharmby.

Monday afternoon at St Andrews church Miss Edith Wharnnby and Ar thur SehefieId were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William H. Smith, rector of the church. assisted by his brother. Rev. Leonard Smith of St. Johns church, Toronto, Canada. The couple were at tended by the brides sister, Mrs. Elsie Riding, who gave the bride away and Clement Joubert. The bride wore 8 grey travelling suit
 The groom is the son of John and Emma Sehofieid of Watervi1fe, Maine. He is employed SIS an inspector at the West Side Silk Mill of the Schwartzen- bach, Huber Co. The bride was born in England and is the daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Wharmby. She has been Employed in the Taftvi1le miA. The couple left for short auto trip after which they will make their home in Taftvilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
NATURALisTs' RENDEZVOUS
To Open Today at Estate Of Charles M, Ans, at Anston.

Today. June f, the National Asso- citation of Audubon Societies will open for the season it's nature lovers rendezvous at Anston, Holland couD- ty. where the public may see in oper- ation various modern methods for in creasing and propagating wild birds and game. Work was begun last year through the generosity Of Charles Nj. Ans, president of the Max Ans Ma chine Co of Bridgeport and New York who bought up the whole southern part of the town of Hebron, including beautiful wild lake over a mile long and half a mile wide. and has given the use Of this to the National Audu- bon association as preserve and sane tuary to carry out experiments with birds and game. This has been placed in charge of Herbert K Job, formerly. state ornithologist of Connecticut Propag gation work is under way with 15 species of wild ducks, three species Of quail, including tho common bob white, also with pf1easants and wild pigeons. Attracting of iflsectivorous birds is carried on. and many are nest ing in the bird-houses placed for them.
 A formal summer school session will be held for three weeks beginning July sth, with classes in bird study, game propagation, and nature photogra phy also evening illustrated lectures on bird subjects. Throughout the sum- mer informal demonstrations will be conducted. t
 The purpose in thus opening this private estate is to establish a gather ing place for reputable people inter- estea in birds and game and wild na- ture, where they may acquire practical ideas about attracting. birds and breeding game, which they can carry out at home. and thus advance the present popular movement for the conservation of useful and beautiful wild life. Mr. Job will be at \ Amston l for the summer.
 ArnstoR, for1nArIy Turnsrvi1le, is a station on the Air Line division of the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
DIED

PFzATT-In Norwich, June 3, 1918, George H. Pratt, aged 73 years.
 Funeral services will be held at his late home. 5S Asylum street, Thurs day, June 6. at 2 D. IT. Burial in Yantic cemetery. ..
 sCOTT-In New London. June l. 1913, Harriet A., wife of the late,t Capt. Thomas \. Scott, in her sSd year. KEABLEs-In Mantle, June.1, 1918
 Elizabeth NJ. widow of Henry kesr- bles. 4 BRAUN-In Waterford, June 1. 1sas, Charles Braun. . BECKWITH-In Waterford. June 1, 1918, Charles Elmer Beckwith. forrl- merly of New London, aged 5I years: KEENEY-In New London. June s
 1918. Gilbert A. Keeney, aged SS years. PEABoDY-In Mantle, June l.. 1slSs John c. Peabody. in his e5th year. HEATH-In New London June 2, 1915. Robert Lester, infant son of Robert H. and Ella D. Heath, aged months
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
GAS AND ELECTRIC
 COMMISSION OFFICERS
Organization Meeting Makes D. T.. Shea President and G. B. DoIbeare Secretary.

The June meeting of the board of gas and electrical commissioners, which was also the organization meeting, was held on Monday evening at the gas office in the Alice building on Main street with full attendance of the board Guy B. Dolbeare, the newly appointed member attended his first meeting with the board.
 Tine organization was effected as follows: President, Daniel T. Shea {; vice president. James L. Case; secre- tary; Guy B. Dolbeare.
 Mir. Shea was formerly vice presi- dent of the board but has been acting president. The other two members of the hoard are John T. Sullivan and David s. Gilmore Besides the organ ization routine business was transact cd, it vas reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
APPOINTMENTS MADE 7. FOR THIS COUNTY
Clerk, Assistant Clerk and Messen- ger of Superior Court-county Health Officer.

Arthur NJ. Brown, as county health officer, George F.. Parsons, clerk. and HIbherd E. Norman. assistant clerk of the superior court for this county were reappeinted on Monday at the annual meeting in Hartford of the su- preme and superior court judges. Rob ert McBurney was appointed messen- ger for the supreme court and the su- perior court in this county.
 Charles ". Gala and Walter Fftz- maurice were reappointed jury com missioners and Allyn L. Brown pub lie defender.
 Frank H. Foss of wiilimantic. for merly of Norwich. was appointed as- sistant clerk in the superior court in Windham county.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
The New Home Treatment
 for Ugly, Hairy Growths
1Boudoir Secretsl

Here is a simple, yet very effective from the face, neck and arms: Cover the objectionable hairs with a paste made by mixing some water with a little powdered delatone. Leave this on for 2 or 3 minutes, then rub off, wash the skin and the hairs have vanished No pain or inconvenience attends this treatment, but results will be certain if you are sure to get real delatone.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
BRILLIANT FUTURE
 FOR PHILIPPINES
Predicted By Honorable Paul S. Rein
 sch, United States Minister to China.

The Philippine Islands are destined
 to occupy a strategetic position in the commercial expansion which will follow the present world war, according to Honorable Paul S. Reinsch, United
 States minister to China, who has just returned to China after a visit to the
 islands. Mir Reinsch addressed an
 audience of over three hundred per
 sons recently at a reception given in his honor by the Manila Merchants
 Association, in the course Of which he spoke of the good impression made
 upon him during his tour of 20 of the provinces. He was struck by the
 wonderful natural resources and pos
 abilities of the islands for internal development, and predicted that they might easily support a population of 40 900, 900 people and could furnish a large output of tropical products for export to people of temperate zones He foresaw a converging of trade routes at Manila. the natural center of Far Eastern commerce, through which a vast volume of business would pass
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
TAFTVILLE
", S. s. Sales Amount to Over s25, o6o--service Flag Dedicated at Sa- cred Heart Church.

During the month Of May the sale of thrift and war savings stamps at the local post office amounted to $2,5925o This is ar increase of about $500 over the report for the month of April. Dur ing the past month the sale of war savings stamps netted s1626 and the sale of thrift stamps ss66.50. Since the first of June the cost of war savings stamps has heen $4.17. Postmaster Murphy cons ders the village to have made an excellent record in view of the fact that there has been no drive here for the sale of "Bahy Bonds
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Electric Flatiron Starts Fire.

There was a still alarm on Saturday evening. about Il o'clock for small blaze at the home of William CaIla- han on Lincoln avenue. The blaze was caused by some member of the family leaving or putting away an electric flatiron with the electricity turned on. This is one of the things that people should look out for and prevent, Chief Stanton advises. The damage was small.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
PERRiGO WILL MANAGE
 NEW LONDON OFFICE
Of Western Union Telegraph Co.,
 Was Formerly Manager Here.

Warren c. Perrigo, who was form erly manager of the Western Union Telegraph office here, is to take charge of the New London office today Clues day).
 Since his promotion from the office here to the office in Hartford. he has been transferred to the Waterbury of flee as manager and now he is pro- noted again to the New London office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Ulle Bllllgttla Norwich, Tusseays June 4, 1918.
THE WEATHER.

The temperature remains consider able above the seasonal average, in New England and the mid Atlantic states.
 Winds for Tuesday and Wednesday. North Atlantic: Moderate west winds and fair weather.
 Middle Atlantic: Moderate northwest winds and fair weather.
 Forecast. New England and East New York: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; not much change in temperature
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m..: ....'s.'...'.... 59 5VUa Is m. ..ss,..s...s'... el 0.Uz p. m. S2 oO.U0 Highest go, lowest 6S.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Fair, not much change in temperature. Mondays weather: As predicted.
 
 t,A 4
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Hn wAs NOTIFIED ANp HoPE1.Ess

For ten or twelve years l was both cred with bad kidney trouble" writes T. F. Hutchinson, Little Rock. Ark. 1T tried many remedies and doctors, but grew worse all the time was worried and had almost given up all hopes. I tried Foley Kidney Pills and they help ed me a lot. I have since used five boxes and am now well man" Foley Kidney Pills drive put aches and pains due to kidney trouble; also sleep-dis- turbing bladder disorders. The Lee & Osgood Co,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
OBITUARY
George Il. Pratt.

The death of George II, Pratt of this city early Monday morning took from the ranks of business d citizen ot tact and good judgment, and from the walks of, life Q man of extensive business enterprise and wide political influence.
 Mfr Pratt had been an invalid for a year or more. and he. bore his atfliction with patience and courage. He loved nature and found much pleasure in automobile rides to different sections of the state. and was especially
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Mill Closed Monday Afternoon.

Sunday and Monday the flag on the pole on Front street was at half mast for the death of W. H. Mason of Providence, one of the directors of the Ponemah Company The miA was clos ed on Monday afternoon in respect for the late official.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
pedieated Service EIaae.

Sunday evening at the Sacred Heart church 8 service flag with 96 stars was dedicated with appropriate ceremony. Rev. ". A. Keefe of Plainfield was the speaker of the evening and delivered a patriotic address. The church was well filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
poes seem Appronriate.

Could the eternal virtues have bet ter illustration than is furnished by the fact that a German propagan9ist turns out to be a butcher ?-ESew Pork Heraud. s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Local Schools Out Early-schofieI
 Wharmby Weddins-5rief Mention.

Monday afternoon the local school was dismissed at 5 o'clock on account of the hot weather. This is in ac- cordahce wth custom that has been eerdAhce with q custom that has been in force for several years past.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Gave a Shower.

Mrs. John Doyle of 439 Main street gave a. shower on Saturday evening for Miss Laura H. Counihan whose to Charles Edward Coleman took place on Monday evening. Miss Counihan received many gifts of va rious nature and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

Miss May ReaEan and brothers, John and Frank. of Branford were the guests of relatives here ever Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

Richard Sheehan who has recently been transferred from Camp Upton to Camp nstens spent Sunday at his home here
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Limitations of Man.

Many a man who thinks he could manage the entire country can't even
 manage his own backyard garden.- Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

Local drug stores were without ice cream for the greater part of Mon day, due to extra trade Saturday and Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

Edward McDay and Michael Krny spent Sunday with friends at Camp Upton, Yaphank, N Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
MARRIED

SAETR-CLARk-In Westerly. R. L, June 1, 1918. by Rev. John 6. Dutton Edward Paul Smith and Miss Ethel 1della Clark
 sL-PETERS0N-In Norwich. June 2. 1918. by Rev. J. II. Fitzmau- rice, David J. Farrell and Miss Jane c. Peterson, both of Norwich. SULIIg IgAN-MELADT-In Jewett City, June 3. 1918. by Rev. J. J. McCabe Corporal Daniel J. Sullivan Of Camp Devens and Miss Margaret V. Melady of Jewett City.
 AN-CoUHIHAN-In Norwich, June 3. 1918, by Rev. J. H. Fitzmau- rice. Charles Edward Coleman of Trenton, \. J.. and Miss Laura Helene Counihan of Norwich.
 SCHOFTELD-WHAR ARMBYATn Norwich June 3, 1918. by Rev. William II. Smith. Miss Edith Wharmby and Ar thur Schofield both of Norwich. T
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04

Ellis Taylar of the Officers Training School at Camp Devefis, was 8 visitor at his home in the village Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-04
Brief Mention,

The contract has been let for the re- shingling Of the roof of St. Andrews s church.