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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
4. 8. SPALDING SUSPENDED
 AS INTERNAL REVENUE

For alleged oVer-expenditure of ex- pense money, Archibald S. Spalding, for merly of this city, chief internal revenue agent for the Connecticut district. has been suspended by the internal revenue department. Mir. Spalding succeeded Theodore NJ. Byxbee as agent of the Connecticut District and took over the duties in October, 1919.
 It is alleged that about three weeks ago Spalding received a letter acIuaint- ing him with his suspension on the grounds that the bills for expenses which he submitted were greater than was thought necessary by the depart ment. While awaiting an adjustment If the matter, the work of agent is being done by Special Agent Allen, recently brought to this district from Texas.
 Before his entry into the revenue ser vice MT. Spalding was in business ill Norwich, where he has been, at differ ent times, selectman, superintendent of water works gas commissioner and park commissioner He has been in the reve- nue service since February l, 1914 Since his acceptance of the post in New Ha- ven, he has made his residence in that city.
 Officials of the bureau of internal rev enue at Washington, D. C., declined Sun day night to discuss the suspension from office of Archibald S. Spalding, internal revenue agent for the districts. of Con- necticut, Rhode Island and a part of New York. They, however, confirmed re- ports that an investigation into the af- fairs of Mir. Spalding's office was under way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Pnotographer Ca little peevish1y)- Really can't I do something to induce you to look little more pleasant.
 me Glum One (britening up)-H you ohly would, I'll never breathe it to a soul old man! Is 1t Scotch Or rye7- : Buffalo Express. Iconvention?' '--e T did. I was one of the most audi Die Of the men who engaged in the pro- longed cheering. g."-Washingto Star.
 Well, the saloon is out of politics" ICourier-JournaL
 Has been for long time. The golf lings have the call now."-L,ouisviIIe MT. Blinks-Here's a S75 millinery bill I've just paid, another instance that fool and his money soon part i Mrs Blinks-I know, dear, but just think how fortunate it is that you are one of those who have money.-Boston Transcript
 Paul-Teacher told me I could hear the surging of the ocean in big sea shell, but I don't hear a thing in this one, pa.
 Father-It probably came from the Dead Sea sonny.-Houston Post.
 What this country needs is more production
 What this country needs" replied Farmer Corntossel, with a slight trace of irritation, is less talk about what it needs an more enthusiasm about pro- ducng the goods '-Washingto Star.
 ''My!' exclaimed Mir Klumsay at the sophomore cotillion, this floors awful slippery. It is hard to keep on your feet.
 Oh" replied the fair partner sar- castically, then you were really trying to keep on my feet? I thought it was purely acidenta1"-Burr.
 The Exchange Manager-Youre late | this morning.
 Carrie Coma, the Telephone Operator Yes, I overslept. Y see I was dream | in a guy was tEin' to get a number on me and I just couldn't wake up.- Houston Post. Owens is a sort of human dynamo" That fellow! Why he hasn't energy enough to work and pay his bills"
 Exactly. Everything he has on is charged. Boston Transcript.
 Where are those smart models in new hats?' demanded MT. Flivver, who had gone shopping with his wife.
 There ahey are"
 But they are just hats. Where are the models ?''-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS

Friday evening, Mrs Luella Carr de- lightfully entertained several friends at her home on Sherman street Those pre- ent included MT. and Mrs. Frank Lester of Mckinley avenue and their guests Mrs. Dora Fisher and her daughter Mrs George Smith, of Atlanta Ga, Mrs Frank L. Weaver, of West Town street MT and Mrs. Frederick H. Bushnell of Huntington avenue, MT. and Mrs. Frank Rose, of Wawecus Hill and the latters grand daughter, Miss MuTiel Blanche Rose of Uncasville. The evening was pleasantly passed with music. To the To the pleasure of all, Mrs Smith was heard in several selections on the piano MT Rose won much favor with his deer bass voice in his various solos. Mrs Bushnell accompanied at iii piano fol the singing Gssis ed by Mrs. Lester or the violin. Mrs. Carr served delicious cake and ice cream to her guests who pronounced her an ideal hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

| The shell of a cocoanut makes 8 su- | perior charcoal
 New York has a bank which lends ra- dium to hospitals.
 Monographs are now being used to 1 teach parrots to talk
 | Ancient seers taught the people of Per
 sia that amber was the concretion of the tears of birds and the belief is pre- valent in many parts of that country now.
 The new Canadian cent is the size of
 our cent, with the head of King George inscription. Canada, One Cent, 1920" with a maple leaf at either end.
 The largest motor boat afloat is ac-
 cording to the Scientific American, the | Africa, 445 feet long, sixty feet beam, 14OO0 tons carrying capacity She is
 driven by Diesel engines of 4,500-horse power.
 The famous Emperor Charles v, who Was accounted one of the ablest rulers
 of his time, had such confidence in the
 ability of women to govern that he ap- 1 pointed three successively as regents of the Netherlands.
 The various organizations of women
 physicians are discussing plans for the centenary of the birth of Dr. Elizabeth
 Blackwell, the first woman to receive
 medical diplomat in America. A pile of blankets for hospital left | for several hours on the back porch or I the home of Mrs Cecil Clay, Belfast, was set on fire by the suns rays pass | ing through a large carhoy of spring
 water, behind which they were placed
 Besides bringing up seven children of her own, Mrs. Katherine Glover, colored
 woman of Springfield, H.. has taken | twenty-one others to care for, fifteen of 1 them negroes, five whites, and one Mex l ican. Mrs. Glover has to work for her
 living, but she says she does love babies i London's orgy of reckless spending is over in the shops at least. Merchants l report that the women who patronfze | their establishments are rapidly getting 1 back to their nre-war basis of buying
 and comb the shops for real bargains in useful articles. The markets for lux l uries is practically at standstill i Honesty is prevailing virtue among l most Chinamen. Some of them in their native towns and cities leave their places l of business unguarded while they go off i for half an hour or more. Should GUS toners arrive in the meantime they find
 the prices of goods plainly marked, se-
 lect what they want and leave the mon ] ey for them.
 l Ripping flax is different from thrash | ing grain for the reason that the straw is the valuable part and it must not be | damaged by any treatment. That is the
 reason why the work has always been | done by hand, but the Canadian govern
 ment is experimenting with a machine ] which is said to perform the task as well
 as when done by hand.
 I. W. Keller. a farmer of Orchard Farm, St. Charles county, Missouri, is
 storing 200 bushels of wheat in the par 1 Tor of his home until he can ship the wheat to a grain elevator. Keller finish ed thrashing his crop and tried to get space in the storage houses nearby. He
 found that they were all filled and that
 he could not get transportation for his wheat immediately, so he moved his fur
 niture from his parlor and moved the l wheat in.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

out the shady hooks and held family par ties. After an hour of recreation the an- nual business meeting of teh Pioneer Boys was held in the hall at the Rock inn with the genial president, William H. Thomas, of Providence in the chair President Thomas with his ready wit kept the meeting a lively one
 Secretary and Treasurer William R Booth of Providence read a most inter esting report on the last meeting of the boys and the celebration which was held in Taftville last year MT. Booth com plimented Taftville people on the courte- sy shown the visitors in giving them a royal good time
 The matter of changing the time and place was discussed by Stephen H. Reeves, William Brierly of New Bedford and others and it was finally decided to hold the next reunion on the second Sun day in August. 1921, the place to be de- cided upon by the committee that had the last outing in charge.
 The election of officers then took place and the present officers were unanimous ly reelected The officers are: President William H. Thomas of Providence vice president William Brierly of New Bed ford secretary and treasurer, William R. Booth of Providence assistant secretary for Taftville, William C. Kendall of Taft Vile; assistant secretary TOT New Bed- ford. Joseph Dupre of New Bedford.
 Following the election of officers. the meeting adjourned. The boys then sought other diversions some enjoying the bath ing, others taking in the ball game and other patronizing the many attractions at the park. Many family reunions were held and old acquaintances were renewed the time being spent in recalling the hap py days in Taftville.
 Present at the reunion were many who had not met their old neighbors in Taft vile for over 20 years. and a pleasant hour was spent in renewing the acquaint- ances of bygone days.
 As the sun was sinking to rest in a red haze behind the Rhode Island hills the Pioneer Boys said goodbye to one an- other and started the homeward journey in the cool of the evening after day of solid enjoyment.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
STATE LEGISLATIVE REUNION
 SLATED FOR WEDNESDAY
Especial to The Bulletin.)

(SpeClaI 10 The Bulletin.
 Hartford, Aug. S.-The joint reunion and banquet of the Connecticut Legis- lative Clubs of 1901-1919 at the Moman- guin. Cosey Beach, East Haven, next Wednesday promises to be big event, says Secretary Taylor, and Treasurer Countryman of this city. AmoLg those frcm New London county who will at tend is United States Senator F, ank B. Brandegee. It will probably be the only chance the politicians will have to ex- change political views and opinions be- fore the state conventions. Forty-1ive years ago 1S75) the first legislative social club which continued active and held reunions, was organized during the session of the general assembly of that year.
 The officers of that club elected in 1S99) now living are: Representative G. M Wakelee. Shelton secretary; Repre- sentative William H, Pond, Milford, (now Hartford) treasurer; Representa- tives James B. Palmer, Lisbon; w. H. Kelsey, Clinton; Smith c. Wheeler, OK ford J. H. Beach, Trumbull, executive committee.
 Twenty-Five years ago the club was named Senate Club of 1885" The fol- lowing officers are now living: Andrew F. Gates, Hartford, secretary; Senator Wm. H. MarigolL. executive committee Representatives Robert o. Eaton, North Haven; Charles w. Holbrook, Windsor Locks; Frederick A. Jacobs Danieison James Lee PAokfeld; William H. Hall, South WillirGyton, house reunion commit tee Representatives Eaton -anl Hall are also officers of the legislative ciub of 1919.
 Secretary Taylor has. as usual se- cured some souvenirs for the occasion
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
ITALIAN ARRESTED ON
 HIGHWAY ROBBERY CHARGE

Alfred Muratore, an Italian, wanted in Springfield, Mass, for highway robbery, was arrested in an Italian lodging house at New London Saturday morning by a raiding squad of New London police which had combed the entire Italian dis. trict of Fort Neck in search of him. He was traced to New London from Spring. held through letter sent by him from New London. While searching for Mura- tore a large store of liquor was found on Smith street
 William Lyons. police officer from Springfield. where Muratore is wanted for highway robbery, was in the raiding par ty, and following his apprehension Mura- tore was taken in custody by Officer Lyons and escorted back to Springfield He waived extradition.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
TAFTVILLE

4 large number of the local baseball fans iourneyed to Jewett City Sunday with their team to see the game.
 The game played Saturday with the Ashland team was called in the fifth or account of rain with the score tied. A number of Norwich people were visitors at the game.
 Those who did not go to the beach Sunday enjoyed a swim in the river just above the dam.
 Quite a few of the villagers spent Sun day at the different beaches.
 Many of the villagers motored to Rocky Point Sunday to attend the Pioneers out. ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
WAR ROMANCE ENDS IN
 PRETTY HOME WI

most unusual romance centers about the recent marriage of Miss Helen Gale of Omaha, Neb.. to Edward Weissraber. Norwich boy. The groom served three years in the Canadian army and rescued Cell Gale, who was member of his regiment from death. Mir Weisgra Der carried him through terrific shell fire hack to his own trenches and it was at this time that he found the address of his sister in the young soldiers pocket MT. Weisgraber wrote her of her broth CTS safety and the correspondence was begun. He went to Omaha a month ago and the romance culminated in the pret- ty home wedding.
 The groom has a most unusual war record. Lieutenant J. C. Badger of the Fifth battalion, British expeditionary forces, was rescued by MT. Weisgraber from shell role under heavy fire, and wrote an xetensive account of the incl dent for the Norwich papers
 For two days and nights Lieutenant Badger lay in a shell hole with two other companions, badly wounded They
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
THE NEW CRUsADERs,

l stood beneath our cherry-trees, My face against their blossom snow; Ambltlons, high, brave hopes, with these My heart was light, my eyes aglow- But that was long ago. And l had dreamed of love. One hour Love came, and brought me floors to
 sweep, And food to cook. and pans to SCOUT, And at my mending I would weep, When I should be asleep. The great ambitions took their flight The lofty deeds were never done.
 bright
 Against far.Goals were not begun. The dreams died, one by one. And I forgot. g But now. today. Against the cherry blossoms snow l saw my daughter stand, the gay AWed look within her eyes I know What makes girl look so My sons ambitions top my old Keen dreams of greatness. He may win po what l could not. Each stronghold My children vet may batter in l failed. But they may gain the height l am content tonight.
 Good Housekeeping,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
ASPIRIN

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" is genu- inc Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. Accept only an unbroken "Bayer package which contains pro- per directions to relieve Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheu- matism, Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets costs few cents. Druggists also sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticaci- dester of Salicylicacid.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
LOUIS PLoTNIK TAKES
 APPEAL FROM FINE

Louis Plotnik of 127 West Main street, Norwich, owner of a public service auto mobile, was fined S5 and costs by Judge Colt in the New London police court Sat urday morning for soliciting passengers at a spot other than a designated public service station. Attorney Frank l.. Nc Guire, counsel for Plotnik, had demurred to the charge.
 Attorney Mcclure said that in his opin- ion the ordinance recently passed by the New London city council to compel pub lie service operators to solicit passengers in certain designated places was in"a'id because of it's unreasonl3icness. j2f'ge Cor said that in lis opinion il ren1ainel ] w't fa higher court [" : ass cn the lcs-a'- ity of the ordinance and Attorney Mo Guire filed notice of an appeal to the court of common pleas Bonds fixed al $75 were furnished and Plotnik was re- leased from custody.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

rapid pickup of speed. ending it's rush at the Uncasvil1e station by crashing into loaded coal car at that place. pushing it
 75 feet to one side and distributing the coal promiscuously.
 The joy riding car then collapsed. scattering it's parts and a cargo of paper stock about. No one was hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
FULL ASSOCIATED l
 PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY

Sowing, reaping, spinning all the day; The cabin lighted by the candle dim A time of toll, with danger lurking round, They closed a strenuous day with prayer and hymn. Such was their life century ago, They cleared the forest with their axe and blow, That we might build upon a solid rock, And murmured not let us not murmur now.
 Helen E. Hardin
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
xENs HOLD THEIR
14rH ANNUAL OUTING

14TH ANNUAL OUTING
 The Xens society of the First Baptist church held their 14th annual picnic Fri day. The party left on the 8 o'clock train, going to Allyn's Point, where they were entertained at the home of Mrs. Bullock. About s5 made the trip by train, being joined later by several auto parties. The officers of the society were in charge of the picnic plans. The com mittee comprised by Earl o. Christman; Mrs. Harold Cobb, Miss Gladys Meier, Mrs. John O. Peckham and w. Smith Allen. They were assisted by Miss Fan nie Meier.
 Bathing was enjoyed and there were baseball and other sports
 Dinner was served at noon. The xens had as guests for dinner Rev and Mrs. William Thayer of Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanam and Miss Mazie Stamm. At the close of the afternoon there were sandwiches, ice cream and cake for all.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
Shower for Miss Millieent comstoek

Mrs. Frederic Shadd gave a shower recently recently at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Frank J. Alex ander. Quaker Hill, for Miss Millicent M. Comstock daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frederic E. Comstock, whose engage ment was announced in the spring to ". Victor Washabough of Altoona, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

man prison camp. His escape was due to his ability to speak German huently He was made interpreter for the prison CTS Watching his chance he escaped one dark night.
 MT. Weisgraber was sent on various missions to Egypt, Malta, Italy, and Belgium and once was sent as cor poral into the German lines, risking his life even as spy to gain information for the allies,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

were unable to move and expected death
 at any moment. One of the men looked
 over the edge and discovered MT. Weis-
 graber crawling toward them, stumbling
 over bodies, mud and wreckage, expos ing himself to heavy fire to save the officers life. We were dying of thirst !" he writes 'and the pain from our
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
Will Entertain Boys at Lake.

Through the efforts of New London lodge of Elks and the New London Boy Scout council, a group of worthy poor New London boys will be given a weeks camping this month at the Boy Scout camp at Gardner Lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

the news of the thrilling rescue spread until it came to the notice of General Foch, who offered him commission as a reward, which he refused He preferred to stay in the ranks with his friends with whom he had fought so long.
 MT. Weisgraber wore two wound S sEipes and was later confined to a Ger
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
THE WEATHER. WinIs Of Atlantic Coast.

WinIs of Atlantic Coast. North of Sandy Hook - moderate southwest and partly cloudy weather. Sandy Hook to Hatteras-noderate south and southwest winds and partly cloudy weather.
 Conditions and General Forecast. Air pressure is high in the Atlantic states. temperatures approximate the normal The outlook is for considerable cioudiness and local showers and thun- der storms over the region east of the Mississippi river during Monday and Tuesday.
 No important temperature changes are indicated for the eastern half of the country.
 Forecast.
 New England: Partly cloudy Monday :; Tuesday local showers; moderately warm
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from The Bulletins observations, show the changes in temperature and the baro- metric changes Saturday and Sunday: Saturday. Ther. Bar. a. m. ........... 65 S0.50 t2 m. 72 3O45 p. m ....... 70 30.50 Highest 7s, lowest 64.
 Sunday:
 a. H- ........-.........' bo 5O.5O IF m ..-...-......-....,. 1b 3O52 6 ?. m- ................... 75 3o.55 Highest 94, lowest so.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Partly cloudy. probable showers.
 Saturdays weather: Cloudy followed by rain.
 Prediction for Sunday: Partly cloudy, probable showers.
 Sundays weather: Clear and hot.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

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 S7-50.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
NOTICE

Owing to the continued high cost of labor and material, the Commissioners have found it necessary to make a slight increase in the Electric Lightina Rates, as follows: First 100 kW. hrs. per month 12e
 per kw. hr.
 Next $50 kw. hrs. per month 1oe per kW. hr.
 All over 45o kw. hrs. per month 6e per kw. hr.
 The above rates will be effective commencing September 1, 1920, and for pills rendered commencing October 1, 1920.
 Minimum charge s1.oo per month or fraction thereof, effective commencing August 1, 1920, and for bills rendered commencing September 1, 1920. .t THE CITY OF NORWICH
 GAS AND ELECTRICAL DEPT
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

Six hours after Sigh water it is low water, which is followed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09

Single blessedness is considered bet ter than twins.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-09
FREIGHT CAR RAN

FREIGHT CAR RAN
 WILD IN MONTvILLE A runaway Central Vermont box car on the spur track to Palmertown defied brakeman to stop it Saturday morning and went down the Oxoboxo valley on
New-York tribune., 1920-10-23
Cuvillier a Nuisance.
Citizens Union Repeats
Special Inquiry Made Into AS
senlbly Candidates Who
Asked About Socialists

Assemblyman Louis a. Cuvillier. the
veteran Tammany member of the lower
mouse, is denounced by the Citi2ens
Union in It's special report on Assem-
ply candldates, all Of whom were asked
the following questions:
DO you believe that any Socialist
elected to the Legislature should be
denied seat because. Of his party
affiliations, or would you decide each
case on the basis of Individual ftnsss'
IRE spcctive of party?
DO you believe in the enactment Of
legislation to prevent the Socialist
party terminating candidates for public
The various candidates are com
mended or censnred for their attitude
toward the Socialist ouster and when
the unions censor comes to Mr.. Cuvil-
lier he says this:
&C. L. report for 1920 said that his
record last year disclosed no reason
for changing tormer opinion that he
was verbose nuisance in the Legisla-
ture. Made thoroughly bad record of
votes One of the leaders in the So
clallst custer proceedings.'
New-York tribune., 1920-10-23
Mrs. Cos Would Rather
Discuss Baby Than League
Governors W ife Says Anne and Farm Occupy Her
lime but She L. Interested i'm the Campaign
Guest Of State Women Leaders at Dinner

Mrs. James NJ. Cox, wife of the
Democratic candidate, was the guest Of
women Democratic leaders at the Wal
dorf-Astoria last night. To-day she
Will attend the Democratic women s
luncheon at the Hotel Astor and this
evening she will take in the rally at
Madison Square Garden.
After that it will be back to baby
and the farm" for the candidate s
wife, who last night laughingly dis
claimed all pretcnse to political Wis
dom and told newspaper reporters that
she would rather discuss baby Anne
than the League of Nations.
81 really have seen so little of the
campaign,' she said. 81 Stay way back
on the farm in the country. you know
expect it will be quite wonderful al
Madison Square Garden"
Mrs. Cox, On her first appearance
in New York proved to be rosy
checked smiling young woman who
never has had to tell the reg istration
clerks that she was "cver thirty (She
says she voted in Illinois four years ago,
but won't tell how) She wore a gown
of brown chiffon embroidered with
coral beads
She submitted amiably to the fire
Of questions concerning Raby Annc's
health and the servant problem in Day
ION, and her part in the campaign
Nou must have interesting times
discussing the campaign with your hus-
band. reporter suggested.
"Oh, yes, We talk about it lot 1t