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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
IMPORTANT LABOR CONFERENCES
 IN LONDON THIS HEEK

London Jan. 23.-The coming week will see an attempt on the part of labor to settle some pressing questions concern ing wages and unemployment On Mon- day the executive of the Miners Inter. national will meet under the aust,ieea of the Miners Federation. At this meet ing delegates from other countries. in- cludang Germany, will consider the Brit ish export trade, the allies policy to- ward German miners and the delivery ot coal to France, as well as the question of mlne control. On Wednesday the .4in CTS Federation will consider it's policy toward the labor congress to be held m Thursday, when unemployment is sched uled for discussion. A tramway coTfer. ence will open "Wednesday to diac,Isa thA wages question and the ccst of living.
 The principal meeting win 6e on Thurs day' when the labor conference will tax. up the unemployment question and epn- slder the report of special suSrcomrnf+- tee which is expected to stferest varIor, remedies, including a foftg-foir bS,,s week and maintenance for unen1n1ovsd The question of short time will be raissd and efforts are to be made to -ec,,ra . declaration of policy and methods to hS adopted by the trades rfiionr for r5eetine It. -O' 'iieeelrs
 As there are different views afnobe tht leauers concerning failing wages and tht sussested re-arrangemeht of wkaRes fr correspond wit6 the falline s5st hf i,,;,. U some lively disedssiohs are anti,sT. Ia5 Proposals for stabiiizlns wages in ths building trade are to be offered, and }h, governments Suggestion for trafnin1 for mer service men as deputies to ovrrrorn, the housing shortage will also come ur for discussion.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
STONINGTON

Charles B. States celebrated his 77th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 22, and from many friends had reminders of the day. He has been in the employ of the ship ping department at the Atwood plant for fl years.
 MT. and Mrs. F. J. ostfnan and Will liam Ostnan have returned, after few days visit with relatives in New Yor%
 A large number attended the whist and dance of K. of c. Friday evening. There were 30 tables at whist. The first lady's prize was won by Mrs. John H. Lewis, gentlenen's, Mir. Dryer, consolation, Miss Gertrude Lynch and George F. Syl- via. <.
 The fishermen who ventured out Fri day and Saturday took fair catches of cod and haddock. Only few lobsters have been taken of late, owing : the weather condition.
 442, R. A.. will be held in Brayton's hall this (Monday) evening. Grand Ora l tor Daniel J. Lucy of New London will be the installing officer
 The funeral services for Frank D. Syl- via was held Friday morning. at St Mary's church, Rev. J. E. O'Brien cele- ! brating the requiem high mass. Prof. William B. Moves of Pawca4uck | and Jerome s. Anderson, Jr, editor of 1 the Stonington Mirror, attended the an. 1 nual meeting and banquet of the Connec | ticut Editorial association at the Hote Garde in New Haven Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
SERIES OF CRIMES Is
 NEW YORK AND VICINITY

New York. Jan. 23-A recurrenee of crIn,a including three deaths. two men diving i'm hospitals from injuries dnfieted by highwaymen. and five holdups fea- tured operations of criminals in Greater New York and its environs during tne past twenty-four hours. One man vas shot to death on a crowded street ih broad daylight. an IS year old chor roy vas found dead on railroad trncss near Ricbmond fIill with several bones broken and his head lacerated. while another was killed and two wounded when ban dits attempted to hold up an auction store in East Forty-second street iast night.
 Armed automobile bandits operating near Tarrytown obtainsd loot valued at more than sl6.o0o early today when they held m automobile parties and milk wae- ons. One robbery was staged near the estate of Mrs. Finley J. Shepherd, while another was near the William ID. Hoeke- feller home.
 The most conspicuous crime today va the murder of Angelo Partricolo on Elizabeth street His sssailaht. approach ing from the rear. fired four shots ID his back. killing him instantly.
 The body of Kermit Engelhart- is lRichmond Hill Baptist church choir boy was found on the tracks of the Lonl Island railroad, where it was supposed to have been thrown from an overhead bridge which crosses the railroad at tha point Although the police maintain ! was a case of suicide. the family Of th' dead boy claims he was the victim o' | hiEhwaynen-
 When the engine of his machine stafiet near the estate of Mrs Finley ]. Shep herd. at Tarrytown, this morning. Rob ert L. Dean of Tarrytown vas held up b. four armed highwaymen. Showing dis position to fight. Dean was beaten Int submission by the highwaymen with th butts of revolvers. They escaped afte rubbing him and a woman companion iewelry, money and fur coats.
 Edward J. McNally. Pennsylvania rail road brakeman who was arrested '
 Jersey City and charged with the rnur der of Michael Polly of Staten Island O Oct. IL also Is being held in connectio
 with ff.y-seven robberies in Manhattan tJersey City and Staten Island since lns
 summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
ROAD SOCIETY

j. MT. Butler of Norwich was here Thurseay.
 Ralph Wheeler, Jr., of Bridgeport is at home for a time.
 Mrs. D. W. Harris has returned from a visit in Norwich.
 Mir and Mrs. Ralph P. Wheeler and son are spendinfi some weeks in New London.
 Rev. George J. Corey, who died sud- denly in Ledyard, was recent speaker at the church here:
 A number of the young people from here attended social and dance held in North Stonington Saturday evening.
 Miss Laura Jones, who died at her home in Hartford last week, was a sum- mer visitor in the borough for a number of years. her mother owning the old Carew house where they lived. She was a frequent attendant at the Road church and sang number of times.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
WEST KINGSTON

Electric lights are to be installed in West Kingston church. The committee is Frank May, Roy Knowles and I. M. Kenyon. A Wakefield man is the con- tractor for the work. He is putting in electric lights for R. IL Barstow.
 Mrs. Charles Clarke with her daugh- ter of Wakefield visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. P. Tucker Wednesday.
 Rev. MT. Pickles was present at the Bible school Sunday morning, the 18th also preached in the evening" The Christian EndeavorJ society elected off cers. The Endeavor meeting is at D. m., and preaching services at o'clock Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
WESTERLY

Westerly Friday from a visit with his father in England. Rev. Fr. Keiledy cele- brated the 10 o'clock mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Sunday morning, While visiting his native lano Fr. Keliedy With his aged father went to the grave of his bfothef, who WIS kill ed in the wo-ld war. He paid visit to many battlefields in France.
 Tie installation of white ffsAther lodge was held Thursday evening at the regular meeting. Mrs. Catherinef Robert son was made president; Mrs. Jennie Senior, vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth Kemp, treasurer Miss Marybell Barr, secretary; Mrs. Mary Stenhouse. guard l; Mrs. Kathryn Kay, usher. The visiting committee. is as follows: Mss Grace Fiddes, Miss Dorothy Murray and Miss Jennie McShane auditing. commit tee, Mrs. Catherine Robertson. Mrs. Ma bel Rice and Mrs. Mollle Craig social committee, Mrs, Mollie. Craig Mrs. 1sa' bel Rice. Mrs Jeanie Senior. Mrs Cath. erine Robertson and Mrs. Alcia Barr l pianist, Miss Grace Fiddes After the In | stallation nine new members were taker Into the lodge. Ice cream and cake weri served during the social hour. At the mex meeting a chicken pie supper will be serv ed to members and friends.
 Local Laconios.
 The Westerly Caiedoniah society vii note the 1s2d anniversary of the birtl of Robert Burns pass thnRlced. There
 to be a concert and Entertainment c
 Scotch songs, dances, character Sketch | es and quartet selections.
 ! Charles Dana and Conrad Methe motor ed from Boston, Saturday and Are guest
 of Misses Jennie and Julia Cato Of Hc l bart street.
 , The Westerly Caiedoniah society an , Clan Leslie attended services at the Cor gregational church Sunday evening. Re
 F. A. Macdonald apoke on "Burns. u Poet and the Man "
 A pool match between teams of u Alert Hook and Ladder cofipany and tf . Cyclone Engine company was played C
 Saturday evening on the table in tn Alert rooms. The Alerts won by : margin of SO balls. Refreshments wei , served after the game
 V Word has been received from Scou e master D. r. Larkin who Is with the A v lantic fleet in Cuban waters He repor e great swimming with the water tempe 8 atupre at 75 degrees.
 Troop received some expert knot vol b et their meeting the past week and ha' . 2 become quite proficient !n this line
 work under John Mahoney.
 Several Providence scouts are to sper :, week this month at Camp Yawgon 2 enjoying winter sports. On account n school work 1t was considered inadvis bie to attempt to take any Westerly bo , on the trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
MYSTIC

MrB. P. A. Watson of Brooklyn, Conn.,, is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. John K. Bucklyn.
 Charles R. Baclzus was in Hartford last week on business.
 Fred Wilcox is confined to the house by illness.
 The Sewing society of Charity chap ter, No. 61, o. E. S.. met Friday after noon with Mrs. F. A. Barnes. Following the working period. refreshments were served during a social hour.
 Mrs. Charles E. Wheeler, who has been i'll with neuritis, is improving slowly.
 W. E. Brown was home from Washing ton, R. l., for the week end.
 The chicken supper held by the Mystic Hook and Ladder company in their rooms Saturday night was a great suc- cess and there was a large attendance.
 Charity chanter, No .s1, o. E. S., meets Tuesday evening in Masonic temple.
 Miss Josephine Dickinson was a visitor in Hartford Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter LeRonch and daughter have returned from visit with relatives in New York.
 c. R. Nowell of Boston was a business caller here the past week.
 Mrs. Edward Rogers of Mantle is spending several days with friends in the village.
 Miss Elsie Raynor was home from Providence for the week end.
 Miss Louise Paige has returned to Guilford after spending Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. c. Paige. fl
 Benevolence chapter, R. A. M, meets this (Monday) evening in Masonic tenn pie.
 Mrs. Jennie J. Davis %as a visitor iu Providence Friday.
 Miss Bertha Baekus. young daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. R. Backus, is i'll with grip.
 Miss Edith Rathbun was a visitor ir Hartford Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Green of Westerly ware visitors here FriaAH.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
FIGHT AMONG EMPLoYEs
 OF AMERICAN wooLEN co.

Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 23-while Ital- ian employees of the American Woolen ComPany's mills were holding a meeting today to protest against nrisrepresenta- ton by agitators. 200 men said to be members of the Amalgamated Textile Workers, singing the Internationale, en- tered the hall A general fight followed Police reserves were called and used their clubs freely to stop the disturb arce.
 Some of the Italians fled from the han by windows and doors when the Amal- gamated forces rushed in. but those who stood their ground offered a stout re- sistence. The three policemen on duty at the meeting were beaten back and sent a call for aid. When the reserves arrived the Italians and their uninvited visitors denarted in struggling groups.
 The Italian workers declared that agi- tators from outside the city had used the namei of their nationality to cause labor disturbances in which they had no part This. they asserted, worked a hardship on them and prevented them from ob- taining employment.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
DESIGN ANNOUNCED OF
 A FRENCH WAR MEDAL

Paris. Jan. 25.--A French medal. com memorative of the great war. the design of which was announced today. is to be awarded to all Americans and other members of the allied forces who served six months in French units or In the welfare services. including members Of the Red Cross. the '. NJ. C. A., ths Knights of Columbus and other orgzniza- tions officially accredited to the French army.
 The medal. which probably wfri be Of bronze. was designed by Alexandre Nor lon. It bears on the bar the enwreathed motto Pro Patria." On one side of the medal in bas-reiief Is the helmeted bust of a woman representing Victory" with a sword and an olive branch. On the reserve side. encIrcling the medal. are the words "Republique Francaise, and in the center the inscription "orande Guerre, 1si4-1s1s."
 The medal is 10 be given 10 an French men who were under the colors. Foreign CTS must submit certificates Of their Eov- ernments in order to obtain the medal
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Amanda Cote Deluda.

Amanda Cote Delude.
 H., son to William and Mary Jane McCabe Mann.
 11-Joseph Raymond wilfren, son to Cyrille and Emma Catcher .Jerbih.
 12-Melville Chester, daughter to Roy and Minnie Taylor Gehrmann of New York.
 13-RSchaFd stedmafi, son to sted- man w. and Lucy V. Payne Storrs, of Mansfield.
 15-Lester George, son to Arthur and Anna Chamberlain McNichol.
 15-Bridget, daughter to Joseph and Antoinette Venasse Kogut.
 16-HelenMay. daughter to Charles J. and Alice M. Wheeler Hartigan. 16-Nicholas, so nto John and Rose Malls Stanchek. 17-Forrest Alton, son to Edmond and Winnie Richards Kelley. 1S-John, son to Karl and Storey Ko- | losli Zamminski. 19-Mary Degratia, daughter to Joseph and Anziata Pistola Rampolla. i 20-Joseph. a son to Frank and Cath crime Vanisl1i Postansky. 21-Elizabeth Ann, daughter to Albert and Anna Korner Bryant. | 21-Dorothy, daughter to Louis ant Annie Pasquale Chiarizio. 24-Frederick Charles, son to EdwarS and Elysabeth Couchon Buss.
 27-Marie Jeanne, daughter to Adolpl and Eva Moore Racine.
 2S-Richard James, son to John P. ant Helena Twomey McQuillan.
 29-Virginia Elizabeth, daughter t Alton l. and Dorothy B. Mott Horne.
 29-Helena daughter to Frank an Agatha Kozak Kuchta.
 31-Marcella, daughter to Joseph an Marcella Kleimer Gollner.
 31-Irna, daughter to Joseph an Marcella Kleimer Gollner.
 31-Marie Cecilia, daughter to Arthu and Isabella Johnson King.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

Saturday evening at the Westerly of the eightieth Birthday of Allen A. Palmeter, who has been a. member of the club for more than 20 years.
 Under cover of a smoker and musi- cal entertainment a surprise party was organized and was successfully kept from the knowledge of Mir. Palmiter until 1t was ready to be sprung. One of the club members was delegated to see that MT. Palmiter attended the theatre In the early part of the evening, and when he returned to the club room he found the statge all set
 In the center of the darkened card room on a table covered with snowy cloth there stood a magnificent birth day cake. It was ornamented with the dates 1S41-1921 in the clubs colors of purple and gold, illuminated with 80 can dles and surfnounted with an ancient bicycle
 Seated around the table were the guests friends. former pupils and business as sociates. When Mir. Palmiter had re. covered somewhat from the surprise, he was presented handsome walking stick l from the meu-oers of the club. He responded with words showing tha he deeply appreciated the expression O tIio SiuD SlHCere re4dru. 6eneTdl Spedh ing followed.
 1 A telegram was received from Charle W. Auel of Midway. Mass, near ant dear friend of MT. Palmiter. expressini regret that he. was unable to be pres | ert. | The clubs chef and assistant serve a delicious oyster chowder after whic clay pipes were passed around and 9 mu sical programme was enjoyed for the re mainder of the evening.
 At the annual meeting of the member of the South County Rod and Gun clu held in Caledinian hall Friday evenin Alfred H. Chapman was elected pres ident The other officers chosen were Louis Barbour, vice president; George F Bray, secretary; George Leonard, finar cial secretary; H. Russell Burdick, Urea! urer; George Dolan, George H. Bra, Lester Bennett, Louis Barbour and A. Chapman. members of the board of goI ernors The club voted unanimously favor of an appropriation of $15,0e0 b the state legislature toward the purcha:
 of a state hatchery The five newl
 elected officers constitute a committt
 to make arrangements for a sportsman
 banquet to be held soon.
 The pool teams of the Mixtuxet clu
 of Stoninston and the Westerly Cyc
 club played the second contest of the
 series in the rooms of the Cycle club Fr
 day evening, the Cycle club five winnir
 by A balls. In the two contests playt the Cycle club leeds by a margin of 1. balls,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
HAMPTON

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hyde, assisted by Mrs. N. c. Cleveland, installed the off, cers of Little River grange, No. 36, P. of H., Friday evening, after swhich a chicken pie supper was served.
 MT. and Mrs. John H. Nichols of Spring Hill called on Mir. and Mrs. w. N. Jewett Sunday, the 18th.
 Mrs. Ralph Burchnell is teaching the school on the Hill.
 There have been two bad fires in the neighborhood, one at Earl Jewett's and the other at Mrs Cleveland's. Several are filling their icehouses with 10-inch ice.
 The Ladies band gave a dance in Grange hall Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
REFUGEES FROM cRIMEA
 ARE FACING STARVATION

salonical Jan. 22.-Thirty thousand refugees from Crimea in the Caucasus, amohg whom are twenty generals, sev- enty coloneis and a nephew Of the nov ellst Tolstoy, face starvation unless aid Is sent soon by the allied governments, 1t is learned here. The depleted condition of Greek resources does not permit of any assistance being furnished by the Greek government and the French. who have cared for the refugees, are withdrawing. leaving the work In the hands of Q few Americans who are without adequate sup plies. Typhus and other diseases are rampant and scores ot dsaths are being reported daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

Norwich Bulletin, Wiiiimantlc OAee, 8 Cbureh street. Telephone IO5.
 Whs4 IS Going On Tonight
 Knights of Pytlias Natchaug. lodge No. e2 meets at 807 Main street.
 Following the sing held Sunday afeeF- noon at S:1s o'clock at the r. M. 6. A.. Rev Harry s. McCready, pastor Of the First CunSregational church, gave a brief talk on The Challenge of Christ. A stereopticon lecture on Ben Hur fol- lowed, about one hundred pictures being shown. The meeting was one of the best of the year and was we'll attended.
 Windha1n High meets Plsinheld High school in a basketball contest Tuesday of this week at the local high school. Plainfield has been winning games on par with the local team and both ara tied in the league The Windham team will use the regular lineup, namely, Ober- nesses and Ellison, forwards; Captain Connell. center Davis and Sullivan. guards. Gates, Rosen and Gerry will be Kept as utility men. In the leag1ie Wind ham, Plainfield and Killingly are tied for second place, Putnam being in first place The last named team. however has played no out of town games.
 Rev. Harry S. McCready, pastor of the First Congregational church, who recent ly received notice of a call to the pastor ate of the Center church of South Man chester, stated Sunday that he was gtv- ing the mater careful attention and his decision would probably be made by Sunday, January seth.
 c, E. Gilman, Americahization director for the Town of Windham was the srcaker at the morning service at the First Baptist church, Sunday. His topic was Sharing With Others"
 Sunday dawned foggy and t1ncomfort- able but before noon the sun was shin ing brightly and the mercury had reached heights above the seasons, average. let on the nefghboring ponds lost in thick ness, and the ice dealers who have moi started their harvest began to lose hope During the past week several iudepef1d. ent dealers cut ice on their ponds that rneasures from ten to twelve inches. Thi. ice was cut from Eaton's pond just ovel the city line, in Mansfield, and at Lake Wangumbaug. South Coventry. At tht pjmpinS station no ice cutting has start ed. 1De weather forecast calls fol warm weather this week with frequen sfowers,e thus accounting for one whol, week of the few remaining weeks of win ter.
 Members iel the Junior Y, M. c. A., fl charge of Secretary Frank R. Custard hiked out to the Ridges and down to tn banks af the Willimantic river Saturday Outdoor sports were enjoyed, and a dinner time fried satsages and frie' eggs satisfied healthy capacities. Upol the boys return to the association build ing in the afternoon, games of basketball were enjoyed.
 Pupils of the Windham street gramma school in their campaign for funds fo the Near ast Relief, raised s22. Durin the many drives conducted in this cit the children have contributed in a man her ineriting great praise.
 The community service held at th First Baptist church Sunday evening wa well attended Rev. Arthur D. Carper ter told the story of Ben Hur, one hur dred illustrated slides adding to the into rest of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
WOMEN ON EXECUTIVE sTAFFN
 OF RoCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

New York, Jan. 23.-Appointrnent of two women to the executive stan of the Rockefeller Foundation was announced hero today. Miss Norma Stoughton, of East Hartford Conn, was appointed as sistant secretary of the foundation. while Miss Margery K. EgEleston of New York will become assistant secretary of the China Medical Board.
 Miss Stoughton has been identified with medical and industrial relief work at Be- req College in the Kentucky mountains. Miss Ergleston. in addition to her ap- pointnent with the foundation. has been appointed assistant secretary of the trus- tees of the Union Medical College, Pek- ing, China, an institution erected and maintained by the Rockefeller Founda- tiun.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
without oStaihinE consent 0i the assoelA-

without OStaihine consent Of the assOeiA- tfon.
 This order Is said to have been Issued to protect men wiio have retnained at work or expressed a willingness 10 re- main for the 90 cents an hour scale of- fered. The strike was called as pro- test against the reduction of ten cents from the previous scale.
 The labor leaders will meet tomorrow to complete plans to send men to other sections of the country to obtain employ n1ent
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
TO aUPPoRT UNIONS
 RESISTING WAGE CUTS

Boston. Jan. 23.-FuIl support to local unions In resisting wage cuts was voted tonight by the general executive board of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union
 'The cost of living increased Il 1-2 per cent. between Jan. l, 1929. when We sign ed the present working agreement and wage scale and August 25, 1920" said President B. Schlessnger.
 Tt Is said that the cost of living has been reduced since the latter date. but 1t has been less than ten per cent, which would leave the workers in about the same position as when the wage sched- ule was signed"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
TRYING TO SETTLE BUILDING .
 TRADES TROUBLE IN BOSTON

Boston. Jan. 2a.-The Building Trades Employers Association Is expected to give a nanswer tomorrow to Mayor Pet ers request for a joint conference with the building trades council regarding the building strike now in progress. That the meeting could not bring about an inn mediate settlement of the strike was the expressed belief of leaders on both sides because of an alleged order to all mem bers of the employers association to hire no RriktHx raeehan1e afteF tousoef1N
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each package of genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked out by physicians during 2l years, and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If you see the BaYer Cross on tablets. you can take them without fear for Colds. Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Barache. Toothaehe. Lumbagu and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tab let's cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Aanufacturs Of Nonoacoticaeidester af SaltcrlienrfA z