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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO

well known resident nf the Falls. be-
came conscious OF :. pricking sensa--
stion in his right leg and perceiving
something black there pulled it out.
To his great establishment it proved to
be a pin much discolored and cor
roded. The most extraordinary part of
the story is that Mr.. Williams dis
timely recollects the circumstances
connected with his swallowing that
pin twenty mine years ago.
May 81, 1S69-For some days past
the water commissioners have been
puzzled by a lowering of the water in
the reservoir at q rate far exceeding
all possible legitimate consumption at
the present time. They at once set
about to discover the leak and after
two days of experiment and search
succeeds in locating it. 1t was in the
shape of a blow-off pipe, four inches
in diameter and wide open, through
which there was a prodigious rush OF
water into Swallow-All brook. The
leak was soon stopped.
The Thames National bank of this
city has been designated and has
qualified as United States depository,
according to a Washington despatch.
Lieut.. John l.. Spalding Of Norwich
has been appointed government agent
fer the Indiat; at Tule River, Cali
fornia.
May %, 1S69-At a meeting of the
Falls school district. it was voted to
lay mill tax to defray the current
expenses Ct the district. There is
still classification among the voters
of the district, with the plan adopted
for the charging of the school accom-
modations. The subject is the theme
of much conversation and it is proba-
BILE that a meeting will be called for
next Tuesday evening when an eff
fort will be made to rescind the vote
of previous meeting authorizing the
building of additions.
George T. Backus of this city has
started for the far west to see if
Dame Fortune has anything in store
for him in that section.
May 20. 1S69-The resolution incor-
porating the Thames Loan and Trust
Company of Norwich was passed yes
terday by the house.
The Blackstone Hose Company have
received their caps which complete
their uniforms. The caps are of lea
| Their. painted white. the shirt is of red
! flannel which white collars and cuffs
and the trousers are black. The com
pany makes a gorgeous appearance in
| their new regalia.
| The New London County Agricultu
raj society has added another prize to
their already long list. This last prize
| is one of $50 for the best rider of q
Velocipede.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
SALVATION ARMY WANTS
FOUR 500 SUBSCRIBERS

Ii it is possible for. the Salvation
Army to locate four people able and
willing to contribute $500 each today
(Satnrday), the total receipts, includ-
ing contributions Of Memorial Day and
a -bef. It of the late Miss Mary Shelf
held OF $1,000, will amount to $S,46466
for. the drive. This, will give an over
subscription of s1,10466 or II per cent
over the quota, exclusive of the $1,000
bequest which can be used for build
ing purposes only and could not be
counted except in the oversubscription.
The bequest was ltt ounted in the
quota as it was stipulated that the
beqaest should only be used in Nor
WIch. The $3.50 is to be divided a
certain percentage remaining in this
city, and the remainder to be used
where it is needed SO that it was not
possible to include it in the quota as
It might be sent elsewhere and not
used as a. building fund
! There are only a. few hours left of
the campaign and unless the four 500
subscribers step forward the Saliva
ton Army must use a thousand dol
lars that they ha worked hard for.
! Campaign Chairman L. NJ. Crandall
feels confident that the four SUBJ
| scribers will be found by this evening
! so that the figures given out Friday
evening may not Re lowered. Mr..
Crandall said tt I every man and
woman in the Guy should consider
themselves committee of one to find
one of these subscribers and report
their r'lccess to Ie Salvation Army
headq I rters in the Thayer block
More ginger" and pep" should be put
into. the last day of the campaign than
in any previous day for it's the little
bit more that counts most, said Mr.
| Crandar.
There are several more subscriptions
expected in today from manufacturing
plants, the report from the Elks dance
and others which will boost the tota.
| a little
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
STATE POLICE INCREASE
IN EFFECT JULY

The confusion which existed in the
work of legislation during the closing
days of the session of 1919 and which
resulted from the drive to bring the
session to a close on May 5. was re-
sponsible for the passage of two
bills, relating to an increase in the
salaries of the employees of the state
police department on the same day
and which conf1icted with each other
Judge John H. Perry the president
of the state police commission, has
found it necessary to ask Attorney
General Frank E. Hea1y for an inter-
probation of the two measures passed
by the general assembly and also for
an opinion as to whether they conflict
with the twenty fourth amendment to
the constitution of the state. adopted
to prevent an increase in the compen-
sation of public officials during their
term of office. The attorney general
decides that the increase provided in
the bill which goes into effect July /
is compatible with the provisions of
the constitution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
Ul1e Bl1lletf1l.
Norwich, Saturday, May 31ats1s.
: THE WEATHER.


Warm weather continued during
Friday in the north and middle states
from the Atlantic coast westward to
the Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys. Fair weather prevailed in
the eastern states.
In the middle Atlantic and New En-
gland states fair and warm weather
will continue during Saturday and in
TO Sunday, the weather becoming I'M
settled and showery with lower tenn
peratures Sunday night and Monday.
Winds for Saturday and Sunday.
North Atlantic--moderate north
west and fair.
Middle Atlantic-gentle variable and
fair
Forecast. ~
Southern New England; Fair Sat
urday; Sunday partly cloudy. probably
followed by showers by Sunday night,
not much change in temperature.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records. reported from
The Bulletins observations. show the
changes in temperature and the baro-
metric changes Friday:
Their. Bar.
a. m. ................... SO 5000
o p. III. 81 ou.UU
Highest 80. lowest so.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Friday: Fair, not
quite SO warm.
Fridays weather: AS predicted.
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
FIVE CASES IN
CITY COURT FRIDAY

There were five cases before Judge
John H. Barnes in the city court on
Friday morning. Catherine Zeglorow-
ski of the West Side who faced the
judge on a charge of theft was dis
charged. A man from Lawrence
Mass, paid 81 on an intoXicatior
charge. A Fall River man, accused OF
intoxication, had his case nolled or
payment of $50. One local resident
was fined $l.00 and costs for intoxi-
cation. His bill amounted to $9.75
and he was committed. Charged with
driving without a license and with
violating the traffic laws Of the city
Max Epstein was fined 81 which he
paid
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
WEST SIDE CLUB
GAVE DELIGHTFUL DANCE

The Don't You Wish You knew
club of the West Side, a recently or
gonized wide awake society, held a
dance at the Community Center on
Friday evening with about fifty pres
ent. Dancing was enjoyed from $3.50
to 1890, music being furnished by
Benson orchestra. The hall was
prettily decorated in green lattice
work entwined with roses. Mrs. Her
bert Wiley, Mrs. James Fillmore and
Mrs. Charles Copeland chaperoned the
party. The committee arranging the
delightful affair was Miss Mildred
Fillmore, Miss Bernice Wiley, Miss
Marguerite Copeland AMI John Dur
nam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
To Past Exalted Rulers, Meeting.

Norwich lodge of EIks will have a
considerable delegation to attend the
past exalted rulers meeting in New
Haven - "''7dNv. They VII include
James P. Hayes, Judge Nelson j.
AyHng, Laws " Mltea, s. j. Kehoe,
w. w. Beckwith, John H Carney,
William r, Stevens and James j.
Casey.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
MontviIIe Memorial Day Speaker.

Rev. j. r. Danforth of New London
was the Memorial day speaker at the
Comstock cemetery where exercises
were held with a parade from Palmer
town. Tubbs' band of Norwich led the
parade.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
SINN FEM MEMBER OF
PARLIAMENT ARRESTED

Dublin, May 30.-Laurence Ginnell,
Sim Fem member of parliament for
West Meath, was arrested today on
charges made in connection with a
speech delivered at Athlone.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31

Mrs. John Lawson and daughter,
Laura, of Providence, r. l., are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Manning
of IS Fourth street. over the Memorial
Day week end.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
A WorId's Series

"Loye is a game of chance" sighed
the forlorn looking lady. Eyes, and
marriage is a league" interposed the
chap witt the worried forehead, with
both members striving for first place."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31
sun, Moon and Tides.
TAFTVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low
water, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31

! All the troops of the Eiahty-first
(WiicaO division are now homeward
bound.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-05-31

THERE IS no Advertising medium in
Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bui.
ietin for business results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
PROF. PORTER OF YALE
ADDRESSES CLERGYMEN

Middlebury. Sept. l0.-The third day of
the convocatior of Vermont Congrega-
tonal Ministers at Middlebury College
opened to-day with a lecture by Professor
Porter OF Yale School OF Religion. who
spoke on The Religion of the New
Testanrent-What Is IT," with a special
Peter and Paul made to the religion of
Jesus.
Tho second lecture was given by Dean
Brown. The last of his series of lectures
or the sermon. his special theme being
The Measure of the Sermon" He dwelt
on the length, breadth and depth Of the
sermon.
The chapel service was conducted by
President Thomas. There was change
IN the order Of the program, IN the after
noon and Mr. Sheldon took tho place of
DR.. Hume. giving his address or "Relig-
!ous Education In Nermont--As II Ought
to Be-" and continuing for second per-
iod, developing the subject. Religious
Education in Vermont-As IT is Going to
Be" This change was made necessary
because OF DR., Sheldon's early return to
Boston, Dr. Hume Will speak tomorrow
at Ii Is a. NJ.
AT the close OF the afternoon session
the men of the convocation scattered for
various kinds of recreation, including ten.
ris. baseball, and sightseeing about the
town. The evening session was held IN
the Congregational Church, where Dr.
Robert A. Hume OF India, gave an In
spring address on Christian Inter.
nationa.lsm."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
ST. JOHNSBURY WOMAN
RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS

st. Johnsbury, Sept. 1o-Mrs Rernice
Chandler has returned home after nearly
a years service with the Y. NJ. c. A.
overseas, where she had some very inter-
esting experiences For five months she
was at Ax-les-Bains where the big
gambling palace, famous throughout all
Europe for Its magnifcence. was turned
over to the "Y." Here 5000 American
soldiers were given all the comforts and
entertainment. for which the "Y" has
been famous. Later she was In canteen
work at Nevers and Geivres making at
the latter camp 200 doughnuts day.
On May 80 she participated In notable
memorial service when 237 Americans
were buried in the American cemetery
which had been purchased for a national
cemetery. With others she assisted in
making 237 wreaths for their graves, four
truck loads Of flowers being utilized for
this purpose. On this occasion addresses
were given by both American and
French generals in command of the
troops In that sector.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
AUSTRIA SIGNS
TREATY Of PEACE
signatures of ROumania and
Jugo-Slavia Delegates With.
held for the Present

81 GERMAN, Sept. 10, (by the
ASSOCIATED Press.)-Austrials sigma
ture OF the peace treaty to-day and
me departure OF Or. Karl Renner. the
Austrian chancellor and head OF the
peace deleeation. for Vienna in an
ehoeaVor TO brace IN the unstable
government have caused a feeling Of
rener IN conference circles. where
mere mas been great uneasiness that
the Vienna government should fall be-
lore the completion of the treaty
Inc bulgarian treaty probably will
DE handed to the BULGARIAN delegation
on Friday at the French foreign Of
nee. where arrangements have been
made for an informal ceremony. the
hulGarians having express discomfort
AT inc proposed simple delivery OF the
treaty by the secretary Of the confer
ence.
Probably twenty-one DAYS will be
granted the Bulearians to make OBJ
servations on the treaty. and IL is ex.
pected that the conference will take
r short vacation while the Bulgarians
have 1t under consideration.
Paris, Sept. 10.--The delegates Of
Roumania and eo-Slavia did not sign
the Austrian treaty to-day because
they are awaiting instructions from
their governments. says the Havas
Agency. The supreme council. it adds
mas given them until Saturday to make
known their definite intentions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
JOHN MITCHELL. FAMOUS
LABOR LEADER. DIES
Forp,er President OF United Mine Work.
ers of America--Only 40 Years Old

New York Sept. a--John Mitchell. for
mer president of the United Mine Workers
of America and one of the most widely
known labor leaders in the United states
died at five O'Clock this afternoon at the
ost-Graduate hospital
Mr.. Mitchell was only 40 years old AL
though he underwent an operation ten
days ago for the removal Of gall stones
his condition had been reported AS entire
1y satisfactory and his death was wholly
Unexpected by his friends as he had been
to the hospital.
Mr.. Mitchell was born in Rraidwood
Illinois. February 4, 1870, the son of Rob-
ert and Martha Mitchell
At the age of II years hehegan work in
the coal mines obtaining his education
by studying al night, ne soon developed
an interest in labor problems. and a deep
sympathy for workers in the coal mines.
In 1885. he joined the knights Of
Labor. Later he was appointed sec
rotary of the United Mine Workers Of
America, becoming president of this
organization in 1899 and serving with
out interruption until 1905
His affiliation with the American
Federation of Labor began in 1898
with an appointment as fourth vice.
president of the national body. He
became second vice president in 1900
and continued in this office until 1914
Mr., Mitchell is survived by his
widow. a daughter Katherine and
three sons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
BIG BARN STRUCK BY
LIGHTNING FOUR TINES
Farm Structure In Caledonia County
Burned with IA Loss Of $4,000

Miles Pond, Sept io,-In the big storm
which visited Vermont Monday after
noon the big barn of Fuller Brothers was
struck by lightning three times and
finally burned ia the ground at a loss Of
nearly $4,000 The first bolt started a
fire on the ground floor and in saving
the livestock the horse WAS badly
scorched, After the owners and the
neighhors had nearly eXtinguished the
flames another bolt struck the loft which
contained Z tons of hay. This was
quickly in flames and soon another bolt
struck the barn and finished the work
Of destruction, During the progress Of
the fire the volunteer firemen devoted
all their attention to saving the Fuller
homestead and their successful efforts
were greatly aided by a heavy rainstorm.
The property was partially insured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
LEADS
FIRST DIVISION
This Time Over a Five-Mile
FlOwer-Strewn Pathway Down
Fifth Avenue, New York

New York. Sept 1o.-Over i've
mile flower strewn pathway, General
Pershine led his famous First Division
: down Fifth avenue to-day to the wild
plaudits of 100000 proud country
men. II was the last great review of
the world war for New York and it
was fitting climax to a long series of
military spectacles
The commander of Americas armies
shared with battle SCARED veterans who
| won undyine fame on the fields of
! France For all of them it wa some of
life's most memorable days As he rode
down the avenue the stern lines of the
| leaders face relaxed in the now famous
| Pershine smile and when he dismount ed
! in Washington Square at the end of
| the march, surrounded by his staff, he
! exclaimed:
1T was the most enthusiastic and pa =
triotic outburst ever have seen"
Behind Pershing rode a score of ma =
jor-generaS and brigadiers and back
of them strobe the commanders guard
of honor the world famed compost @
regiment of doughboys, the flower of
six divisions. Stalwart young giants,
magnificent Americans they scored in
the nations metropolis a triumph far
dearer to their hearts than the laurels
they won in the victory reviews of
Paris and London. Nearly all the men
wore wound chevrons.
Back Of "Pershings own" swept the
5000 regulars Of the First Division. full
accoutered Tor war. Horse, foot and
artillery they swept down the avenue
The faces under the bobbing trench he'll
NETS were stern and business-like. But
they had paid the price of victory of
rf thnf,s
their eternal sleep in France, while n. ooo
others bear the scars of combat
As Pershing came abreast the great
grandstand at the Metropolitan Museum
the great crowd went wild with enthus-
iasm. He rode with the elan of the chief
tain, but with the typical modesty of the
American soldier He sat on his horse
smiling and saluting. with his gloved
hand.
The commander made hut one stop on
the march and that was at St Patrick g
Cathedral to change horses He dis
mounted amidst a crowd Of girls repre-
sentins the Knights Of Columbus eager
to he the first to hand him flowers
Upon the cheek of tho victor ho i'm.
planted kiss while she blushod hannily
Seated on private stand in front Of
the Cathedral was Cardinal Mcrcier and q
throng of curch dienitaries Pershine
paused to welcome to America the heroic
old man who had SO proudly defed the
German invaders, The Cathedral chimes
rang out in hymns of victory and The
star Spangled Banner" as the two world
tigers casped hands.
Il love America with all my hear, and
greet you as one of the worlds greatest
soldiers was the greeting of Belgium :
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
COMPENSATION HEARING
APPOINTMENTS MADE

Montpelier Sept. i0.-The commits
sioner of industries has announced the
following hearings on compensation
that will take place next week In Rut-
land and Bennington:
At Rutland September Is, Andrew
Bookavan VS.. Aud & Conger Co:
Llewellyn 6. LLOYD VS. the same COM
pany George Hogue VS.. Wallineford
Lumber company.
At Bennington September 16 Edwin
u. Moore guardian of the husband and
children of Mrs. Edna Crawford 1t
will he recalled that Mrs. Crawford
fell down the elevator shaft of the
Blackcat Textile company last year
She was killed Since then her hus-
band has been committed TO the State
hospital This is a question as to how
many dependents shall he provided for
Mrs. katherine Kelly. widow of Simond
j. Kelly, vs. the Hoosac Lumber COM
pany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
GRAHAM CASE ON DOCKET
and Hanley's ALLEGED
Larceny Suits Listed in Wash.
inEton County Term

montpelier Sept. 1O-when the
Judges of Washington county court
were figuring that they had the court
WORK we'll started for the first Of the
september term they received sur
prise this forenoon when the attor.
neys in the cases Of Frank Phelps va
Charles Ctley and Charles Utley vs..
Frank Phelps announced that A. set.
tlement had taken place and that each
case was TO be Judgment for the de-
PENDANT without cost
The jury arrived at two o'clock thi.
afternoon with nothing to do because
this case and all others in the first
two days of the trial calendar had
been disposed of so Thursday morn.
ing the case Of NJ. w. Abbott VS. F.
+, Whitney will be commenced The
court has intimated that attorneys will
need to watch the docket for there
appear TO be but II cases left on the
jury calendar and any case may be
for trial without notice
It is the heaviest calendar Of State
cases that has existed In this county
in many years If all of the cases now
on the docket are disposed Of Two
of these will not he disturbed The
first case is in regard to Mildred
Brewster. who is in custody Of F. H
Tracy and now with friends in which
good reports are being received The
second Is relative to George Welch. in
which no sentence has been imposed.
although he pleaded guilty in 1917.
William Hornbrook. who went $1,000
bail for him, has since died.
The other cases are H. F. Graham,
alleged larceny, etc; Dewey Hanley.
alleged larceny, etc; Havlock De-
forge, burglary; Bernie Pecor, burg
larry; George Long. alleged murder;
Isabelle Parker, alleged murder:
Francisco Martinez, alleged adultery;
Allen A Lorris, alleged rape; Jennie
Jones. alleged adultery; Arthur E.
Pray, alleged adultery; Rafael Maza,
alleged murder.
Another chapter developed in the
RAYMOND Cutting case this morning.
1t was when J. Ward Carver, attorney
for Cutting. in the case Of Carrie Albin
against Cutting. announced to the
court his desire to withdraw from the
case on the same grounds on which
W A, Lord who had been associated
with Mr.. Carver. had withdrawn.
namely the derogatory remarks Cut
ting made Tuesday in court about
attorneys being on the level. The
judge also had a visit from Cutting
outside the regular sessions of court.
Cutting was advised that he should
secure an attorney to look after his
interests.
There have been. since the docket
was published IS new divorce cases
entered, making a total of los cases
which are now on the docket. These
include Eva Savoie Vs. Homer Savot
in which a petition was dismissed at
the last term for lack of evidence.
Another jolt in jury work occurred
late Wednesday afternoon after It has
had been arranged to try the case
of NJ W. Abbott VS.. F. r. whitney.
The attorneys then agreed TO set the
case on the court calendar there ne
ing no question in which the Jury
could settle az we'll as the court so
that the clerk had 70 spend the re-
mainder of the afternoon in effort 70
get a case for trial Thursday morn
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
CHIC AGO GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, sep. 10
B.s setbacks IN the lrt-e q hogs had I
weakening effect to-day 10 ne ,orn mar
KEY. Rallies which TOOK place ta.lsd Z
last. Tn. close heavy, ;hrea-tourth.
cent to &c net lower, with Septenoei
$780, to $3.50 and December 81 IS Il
sl.2sA Oats lost three-tourths cent "a
lisc. In provisions. the outcome ranged
from e2c decline 70 35c advance
With thousands ~ hogs unsold al tho
stockyards here and with prices :ov the
animals down 10 Sl+ hundre dweisht, nearly
50 drop within a fortnight, II vas virtually
inevitable that the corn market also should
give way. Increased arrivals Of hogs werS
due largely to talk Of a possible strike Of
stocky ara and hacking house employees. Az
the sane time packers demand Cor hogs
was diminished more or iess by falling of
in export business and by abnormal cordi-
tions Of foreign exchange Considerable
purchasing ~ corn. however. developed on
the ground thai all bearish factors had
been more than discounted. Nevertheless
depression required again toward the last
Influenced mainly by continued anx:aty
about the hog market and b. rowing tea
sion N regard To the chances II strike
N the steel industry.
Provisions reflected the weakness, Of hoss
and srain, but some upturns ems led as 4
result Of better ash inquiry