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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
BLOCK ISLAND MAY BE
 MADE AMERICAN HELIGoLAND
Secretary Daniels Wishes Island to Be
 Fortified After the War.

Block Island will be acquired by the government for defensive purposes after the war, if the wishes of Secre- tarv Daniels are compiled with.
 This appears in correspondence of the secretary to Congressman O'Shaunessy and shows that Rear Admiral Austin NJ. Knight in 1917 recommended the requirement of Block Island, which he says bears a striking resemblance to Heligoland. IFS programme requires the estab- lishment Of land Notifications and the subject was referred to the war de- pertinent, which as yet has not acted upon it.
 In commenting upon this, Secretary Daniels said in his letter to Mir. o. shaunessy; As large part of the plan proposed by Rear Admiral Knight involved the establishment of land Notifications the matter was re- ferred to the war department There is no record in the navy department of any opinion of the war department in regard to this matter.
 "As this matter was presented to both navy and war departments. just prior to the entrance of the United States into the present war, it has not been practicable for this depart ment to further pursue the question, as you undoubtedly know all activi- ties Of the navy department have been limited to those which directly con- tribute toward the prosecution of the | war against Germany.
 'The department does, however, full | ly recognize the importance of this subject and believes that. eventually some action should be taken toward the acquisition of all or part of the is- | land for defensive purposes"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
PAYMENT OF TROLLEY FARES 10 CHANGE
Conductors on Local Lines to Be Furnished With Portable
 Fares-Goes Into Effect in Few Weeks

During the next few weeks the pat rons of the trolleys within the five cent fare limit will experience a Eov- city in the payment of fares as a new system will be put into effect on the local lines. Instead of handing the nickel to the conductor as formerly the passenger will put his money into q portable fare box which will be car ried by every conductor on the road. When the nickel is dropped into the fare box it is automatically registered, thus saving the conductor with the bother of remembering the number of fares collected. These collecting reg isters or portable fare boxes have been used with marked success on many of the lines in other large cities.
 This register meets peculiarly vex- atious auditing problem which has al- ways attended the collection of cash on street cars and this register meets this problem in manner which in- sures protection and a square deal to both conductor and the company.
 Nickels only are to be inserted 6nto the register, and the passenger himself must do the inserting. When the pas senger lacks nickel and tenders an ether coin or bill, the conductor al- ways returns full change. The pas senger then inserts the nickel or nick els, depending on the number of fares he wishes to pay. The occasional pas senger rendering five pennies will be handed a nickel in exchange for in- sertion Transfers will be issued and accepted, as usual, but without reg istration.
 The new 20-ounce collecting regis. ter is not a box or a container of anA kind It does not hold the money. | fits comfortably into the conductor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

hand and draws the nickel seemingly from the passengers fingers and passes the coin to the conductor after having made the Instantaneous audit.
 In further explaining the new sys- tenn local official of the company stated:
 We are not making this change because of any sweeping suspicion as to the honesty of our men. Nothing of the kind. The new method is not reflection on the men. It is a pro- lection to them.
 Our conductors care for hundreds of cash transactions every day. They receive cash along with transfers and various sorts of paper fares of differ ent values, and at times it is almost impossible, in view of frequent inter ruptions, for any man always to re- member the number and sort of fares which he receives and must later on classify and register With the best of intentions the honest conductor makes mistakes, which are frequently wrongly interpreted by some passen- ger, and unfairly reported against him.
 This new system protects the con Guctor. has been endorsed by the na- tional executive officers of the Car mems union. and our men will not be slow in appreciating it's merits. Il they can use this system in several oi the larger cities of the country, there is no reason why we should not be
 successful in using a more up-to date system in this vicinity. We hope thf public will have the exact fare ready l as often as possible"
 i This system is to go into effect 1T | New London this week and will latel l be tried out here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
TO CALL MEN
 ON AUGUST AND IS Connecticut to Furnish 500 Men to Go to Fort Slocum and 2S5 to Receive Technical Training.
TO CALL MEN


 Major John Buckley, director of the draft for Connecticut, on Tuesday in- structed all local boards in the state to submit to him report as of July 20 on class 1 men. This report is ne- Cessary before Adjutant- General George M. Cole can apportion among the local boards of the state the quo tas for the calls of the five days be- ginning August and of August 15. Under the former call Connecticut must send 800 men to Fort StErcum for service in the line. Under the latter call 2SS Connecticut men must report to the school board at Newton. Mass, for technical instruction. Men in both calls must be physically qualified for general military service.
 To Separate Glasses.
 Major Buckley directed that local boards must make separate reports of registrants of the classes of 1917 and 1918. Immediately on completing this report, local boards must wire the governors office, not later than July g, concerning the number of regis trants finally examined and accepted for general military service and placed iTt class l, the figures to refer to the number of men remaining after all July allotments are filled.
 The classes of 1917 and 1918 must be reported separately. as must the number of white men and negroes in each class. Immediately after this wire report is rendered, local boards must transmit to the governors office by mail, using separate forms for the classes of 1917 and 1918, a complete tabulated report of class 1 registrants actually accepted for general military service, excluding July allotments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
ponais-Lepine.

Tuesday morning at o'clock at the Sacred Heart church in Taftville Miss Leona LepIne, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. C. Lepine of Montreal, and Wilfred Donais, son of MT. and Mrs. D. Donais of Merchants avenue, Taft vile, were united in marriage by Rev. H. F.. Chagnen. The couple were at tended by Miss Ora Donais and Leon MaCroix of Taftville. During the ser vice an elaborate musical program was carried out There were many relatives and friends at the ceremony, guests being present from New Bed ford, Boston. Central Village, Baltic, Moosup and Wiliimantie
 Following the ceremony, breakfast was served at the home of the groom S parents on Merchants avenue. The bride was the recipient of many beau tiful and useful gifts. She wore white georgette crepe with silk net veil and carried white roses. Her only orna- ment was a diamond pin, the gift of the groom. Miss Donais wore pink crepe de chine with a picture hat and carried pink tea roses. The brides gift to her maid was a pearl necklace and the groem's gift to his best man was a pearl stiekpin.
 MT. and Mrs. Donais left for a trip to Montreal where they will be the guests of the brides parents. When 1 they return they will reside in Taft Ville
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
SAILOR ARRESTED ON
 BURGLARY CHARGE.
Victor HessIer charaeds With Stealing Liquor from Wholesale Liquor House Bound Over to Superior Court.

Early Tuesday morning the local police gathered in three sailors in connection with the break at the wholesale liquor house of George H. Pratt on Water street on Sunday evening. The sailors were Victor Hessler, known as "Whitey," Thomas Maggs and John J. Swindell. Hessler was charged with burglary and the other two upon examination were found to be without guilt and were re- leased, although three bottles of the stolen liquor were found in their pos- session under their mattresses in the Y. M. c. A.
 A young man from the West Side stated that he had seen a sailor sit ting on the doorstep of the Pratt build ing late Sunday evening and furnished a description which led to the arrest of Hessler The young man later identified Hessler. who claims he is free from guilt. The other two sailors were located in the !. M C. A.. where they had gone without registering and without the knowledge of the Y. N. c. A. officials.
 Hessler was bound over to the su- perior criminal court under bonds of Sl,000, which he was unable to secure, and went 10 jail. Whitey has been before the police several times before, but escaped with fines.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
PERSONALS

Robert Church of the submarine base spent Tuesday at his home here.
 Ruby Baclcock of Plainfeld is the guest of Miss Marion Exley of Po- quonoc.
 Miss Lillian Crurnb and Miss Blanche Armstrong are guests of friends in Hartford.
 Horace E. coyl of the State Pier was a recent visitor at his home on Raymond Place.
 Warrant Machinist E. J. Byrnes of the U. s. S. Chicago was in Norwich Monday evening.
 Robert O'Hearn of Norwich Town is working for the state highway de- pertinent this summer.
 First Class Yeoman B. J. Houlihan of the, U. S. s. Chicago was a visi- tor in town Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Mildred Carroll has returned to St. Francis hospital. Hartford, from a visit at her home on North Cliff street.
 Harry Fember of Groton is to leave for Seattle, Wash, in few days, where he will be in the employ of the government.
 Miss Bertha Fenner of Moosup is staying with her cousin, Miss Doris James, at the latter's home in Gran ston R, l.
 :. Donald Gildersleeve of this city, who has undersone an operation for ap- pendicitis at the Day Kimball hospital in Putnam, is recovering.
 The Misses Elizabeth and Madeline Driscoll of Roanoke, Va, are visiting their grandparents, MT and Mrs. Rich ard Driscoll, of Central avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Alley, cousins of Mrs. W. c. Robinson of fl Main street. and MT. and Mrs. A. Hogan all of Hartford. were Sunday guests ot Mrs. Robinson. making the trip from Hartford by automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
KILLED IN ACTION
George E. Cleveland, Former Pendle- ton Hill Boy, Gives Life For His Country.

In the marine casualty list of Tues day appears the name of George E. Cleveland of East Greenwich, for merly of Pendleton Hill, as killed in action.
 George E. Cleveland was a son of George W. and Cora Cleveland, and he enlisted in the Marine Corps on April :. the day after President Will son declared war on Germany. He was born at Pendleton Hill about 20 years ago and lived with his mother at East Greenwich.
 For a short time prior to his enlist ment, Private Cleveland was employed at the Rhode Island Malelable Iron Works. Last week his mother went to Stonington to live. His father and 8 younger brother moved last week from Buttonwoods to Plainfield. An other brother, Horace Cleveland, is in the service at Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
ASAFE, EASY WAY
 ID CURE ULCERS

No matter how bad a sore or ulcer afflicts you, it is believed that Hokara the pure skin healer, will cure it, but if it doesn't cure, the purchase price will be refunded.
 Lee & Osgood Co.,, the local agents for Hokara. who have sold hundreds of packages, say they have yet to find any form of wound or disease af- fecting the skin that Hokara does not heal, and its relief comes so quickly lighted with it.
 Pimples, eczema, blackheads, acne, barber's itch, and all skin troubles are quickly relieved by applying this sim- pie skin healer and tissue builder. It contains no grease or acids, and is cleanly to use.
 Lee & Osgood Go. is selling 8 large package of Hokara for S5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
TWO BRIDGES DESTROYED
 BY FRENCH AVrATORS
They Took an Active Part in Action
 on the Marne.

Paris, July 16.-An official state ment on the work of the aviators in the present operations says:
 From the opening of the battle our aviaters took an active part, especial ly on the Marne. Despite the thick curtain of smoke our squadrons dis covered and destroyed two bridkes filled with troops who were preeipi- tated into the river.
 Attacks by machine guns and bombs were carried out on conveys and columns debouching on the north bank of the AGarne. E'ePty-one air planes were brought down or put out of action and nine captive balloons were set afiire"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Athletic Team Enlists,

The Charbino brothers, athletes, of Greeneyille, have enlisted in the United States naval reserve fighting force at Newport. R. I. Charles Char bine has been called into service two weeks ago and Fred leaves this Thurs day, July 18th, for active service at the naval training station, Newport, R. I. The boys will do some stunts in their line that will interest the sail ers, as they have performed on some of Uncle Sam's battleships before America entered the war. William Charbino has volunteered and is one of the five boys that left for Washington, D. C., Monday, July 18th. All three brothers are glad that they are now in service and will work hard to get a shot at Fritz"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
MRS. EMMA BRITT
Tells How VinoI Creates Strength for
 Tired, Nervous Housekeensrs

Texarkana, Texas-I keep house and I was weak, rundown and nerv- ous. back ached a good deal of the time, so it was hard to take care of my chickens and do my werk-Vinei has restored my strength, and ny nervousness has gone, so I can do my work as well as ever."-Mrs. Emma Britt.
 There is no secret about Vinel--ft owes it's success in such cases to beef and eed liver peptones, iron and man ganese peptonates and glycerophos plates, the oldest and most famous body building and strength creating tonics. We recommend Vinol.
 Broadway Pharmacy; Wilson DruS Co.,, Willimantic; A. W. Williams Pharmacy, Danielson; J. F. Denahue, Putnam; and Druggists Everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
AMERICAN STEAMER
 IS SUNK IN COLLISION
oosterdik ard San Jacinte in Crash
 -Fern1er is Lost.

An Atlantic Port, July 16.-The sinking at sea on July Il of the Amer ican steamship Oosterdijk after a col lision with the American steamship San Jacinto, was reported by a Swed- ish steamship arriving here today.
 The Oosterdijk's crew was taken aboard the San Jaeinto, which, al- though badly damaged. had managed to reach an Atlantic port, it was said.
 Both vessels, manne dand efdeered by naval crews, carried cargoes of ar my supplies. The San Jacinto's wire less calls brought one American and two neutral vessels. which stood by until her safe arrival at port was as- sured. The collision occurred in North Atlantic waters
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
ARTHUR GUY EMREY
 COMM ssloNED CAPTAIN He Will Be Assigned to the Adiutaat.
 Generals Department.

Washington, June 16.-Arthuf Guy Empey, who, while serving with the Canadian overseas forces, took part in several important battles in the first years of the war. was today eompnis- stoned captain in the national army. He will be assigned to the adjutaat ganerars department.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
FORMER NORWICH MAN DIES IN CALIFORNIA.
Was Employed Here for Number of
 Years.

Frank J. King received a telegram Tuesday informing him of the death in Pasadena, Cal, on July of Charles \. Turner. a former resident of Nor wich MT. Turner was 69 years old and was born in this city, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Turner. He attended the Broadway school and later was employed by his father, who conducted a wholesale business on Commerce street MT. Turner has been in Cali fornia for 1S years and before that time had lived in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
American Mills Sold,

Sale of the American Mills company, woolen manufacturers, to the Hocka-
 mum Mill company, was confirmed by Cghpel Francis T. Maxwell of the lat ter esmpany, on Tuesday. The exact sale price is not made public but 1t is thought to be about $300,000 as stock holders expected to receive about $500 per share
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
B. Y. p. U. PICNIC
Young People of First Baptist Church
 Enjoy Outing at Mohegan Park.

The E. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church held their annual outing Tues day at Mohegan park. The young peo- pie left on the 30 trolley in the af- ternoon and did net return until 9.S0 in the evening. At the park games and music were enjoyed and during the evening a basket lunch was served The committee in charge of the picnic were Miss Grace Stetson, chairman, Miss Vera Stetson. Miss Fannie Meier, Miss Ruth Phillips. William Moves and Rev. and Mrs. George H. Strouse
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
WEDDINGS.
Havey-AIIan,

Tuesday Judge J. H. Barnes married Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Allan and Frank E. HaVey in his office. The bride is a nurse and was born in Van- couyer 27 years ago, the daughter of William and Marie Spencer Mcdonald The groom was born in Ireland S2 years ago and is the son of Frank F. and Mary Hayes HaYey He is em- ployed as an attendast at the Norwich State hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Three Licenses Transferred.

County Commissioners Smith, Eel lows and Bradford met in this city Tuesday and transferred three Ii- eenses. The license of Farrell & San- dersen, proprietors of the American House, was transferred to Charles J. Morrissey of this city The license Of John J. Corksry of 467 North Main street was transferred to Dr. John 5. Cunningham and the druggists license of Eugene 4. Small to J. C. Cernwel1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Two Arrests For Intoxication.

Tuesday evening in police circles was one of Sle quietest in many months as up to midnight there had not been a single arrest but later two persons were arrested for intoXica- tion. Sergeant John Kane was in charge of the desk during the evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
PRESIDENT TO TAKE
 NO SUMMER VACATION
Owing to Press of Business He Has Decided to Remain in Washington.

Washington, July 16 (By Associated Press) There will be no vacation this year for President Wilson. With matters of tremendous importance de- manding his attention every day, the president has decided that he cannot leave his desk. and it was definitely announced at the White House today that he will remain in Washington throughout the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Another Type,

Another type of American that gives us an awful pain is the constructive critic whose attitude seems to be that he isn't going to be proud of his ceun- try until he has to.-Ohio State Jour mai
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
The OnlY May.

We cant win the war waiting for Austria to lick herself with revelu- tien. What she needs is 8 thorough licking by democraey. On with the war-Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Have 2 Chance Now.

The fellows who have for years been looking forward to getting back to the farm have their chance now. Indianapolis Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The clock on the tower of Park Congregational church has been stop- ped for the past few days. It regis ters 40.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Daniel L. Brown, who has been in charge of the United States School of Navigation at Tampa, Fla, has been at his home on Warren street for few days before going to Boston to receive orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

WHEN YOU WANT te put your bus mess before tKe pAhlie thSres is no medium better than through the ad. g3stising columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Solitaire is one of the few games that two cannot play.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Miss Alice L. Bennett and Miss Ros- ;tlie A. Bennett, have been passing a few days with their sister, Mrs. Charles C. McGregory of Brooklyn, N. Y, at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund ". Perkins and Mrs Hume E. F'iagler and chill dren returned recently from an auto mobile trip to Concord, N. H., and Lake Champlain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

In the New London police court on Monday violators of the traffic regu- lations were: Jeremiah J. Clancy, fail ed to appear and forfeited q bond of s10; Edward c. Nolan, forfeited bond of s1o; Harold Brigham, case nolled; H. Davis Ives. bond of S10 forfeited; Morris Silverstein, fined $10.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Government agents in Connecticut are stopping owners of power boats, most of whom have not registered their boats since the requirement of the government went into effect in Oc- teber. 1917, and they are being pen aized 50 per cent. additional for the neglect.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Because the Catholic church. espec- tally in French parishes, honors St. Anne, spouse of Joachim and mother of the Blessed Virgin. as the type of model mothers, a novena-nine days, deyotien-in her honor will begin on Thursday, closing on her feast day, the 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

There are at present 15 patients in the convalescent hospital at Eastern Point. loaned to the government by Commodore and Mrs. Morton F. Plant, who gave $10.00a to fit it up. This was formerly the Watson residence, Rock Lawn, and is rapidly being con- yerted into a hospital with full equip ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Miss Alice Marsters, daughter of Lieutenant Commander Silas Marst- CTS, U. s. Naval Reserve force, will be united in marriage with Leon Geer, son of William Geer of New London, at her home Monday, July 2, at O. clock. Mir. Geer is employed in the main office of the Palmer Brothers company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mr. and Mrs. E. NJ. Crosthwaite and daughters of Pelham Manor. N. Y, have been guests of Mrs. CrosthwaItes father, John Porteous.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Banquet at Ocean Beach.
 Business out of the way, the visit ing policemen gave themselves up to di- version. The local committee arrang ed to have automobiles ready at noon to take their guests around the city. There were 40 or more big cars filled with the visitors who were accom- panied by city officials and other we'll known New Londoners to point out the interesting sights. The procession was headed by brass band and sey- eral of the automobiles were decorated with American flags.
 The objective point of the proces- sion was Ocean Beach, where the an nual banquet was served. It included all the shore deiicacies of the season and was a very much enjoyed fea ture of the convention. The feast was followed by short speeches.
 Arrangements were followed for visitors to embark on the Nelseco af- ter the banquet and make a tour ot the harhor, visiting the state pier, the submarine base, the coast guard acad- emy, the New London Ship and En- zine plant. the Groton Iron Works and the Naval Experimental Station.
 The submerging of submarine neal Sarahs ledge for the benefit of the policemen was a unique feature oi the afternoons programme
 The Norwich police department was represented by Chief George Linton who was reelected vice president O the association, and Delegates Bernard Keenan and Timothy J. Driseoll Michael Carroll, local traffic officer a the Broadway coriier was also presen at the convention. The local men ex. pressed themselves highly satisfied with the convention and remarke( upon the hospitality of the New Lon. don police.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

In the big $112.O0O.OOO drive to be conducted by the Y. M c, A. some time m the fall. the Connecticut quo ta will be s1.609.000. according to in formation received by state leaders of the Y. M c. A. The exact date of the drive has not been decided on.