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Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
SHOCKING STORY OF
FAMINE IN RUSSIA

FAMINE IN RUSSIA
London June s.-(By The A. PA
shocking story Of despair, death and
cannihalism in Russia was narrated TO
The Associated Press today by William
Shafrot son Of former Governor Shat
roth of Colorado, who has arrived in
London after q years wrk with tfeN
american relief administration in the
Russian famine regions
The desperate people are eating human
beings. diseased horses, dogs and cats.
he said. Cemeteries are being dug up
and long buried bodies snatched as food.
In their hunger madness the population
are stealing bodies from morgues and
hospitals TO eat as food.
Mr.. Shafrot. who had charge of 90. 600
Russians working for the American Re
ilef administration in the Samara dis
trict is lean and emacla4ed after his
arduous work among the starving. diving
and shelterless Russians. But he gave
ample proof that the famine sufferers
did not try 10 seizo him for CULINARY
purposes, as had been reported while he
was in Russia. He declared. however
that Russian member of the A. r A.
who died of typhus, was disinterred al
night and eaten by the crazed inhab-
ltants. This gave rise 10 the report that
Mr.. Shafroth, had been devoured.
In some respects the young Americans
narrative is unequalled even by the
tragic pictures in Daniel Defoe's Jour
nal Of the plague year.
Il know Of one instance" said Mr.
ShafrotIl, where a distracted mother
of five children killed the youngest in
order to apDease the panEs of the rest OF
her youngsters; but the oldest, a bow
cried bitterly when he saw his mother
sever his little brothers head and place
q II
tha-fesb
The famine in Russia Is uneaquared
even by the dreadful, fsmines Of India,
China Of any other IN history In some
/ districts the people, made insane by
hunger. have gone secretly at night 10
! the warehouses where hundreds Of dead
| bodies were stored because graves could
not be found for them and have carried
on. these bodies and used them for food.
Ten butcher shops in Samzrs. were
closed by the authorities because il was
! learned that they were selling human
/ fesh.''
.shafroth said dogs and cate were now
almost extinct IN Russia because Of their
continued hse as human FOOD; He said
the new generati5ii of rats had developed
remarkable efusiveness aud were much
more difficult ID catch than their pro-
genitersS because Of being constantly
hunted.
1.-THE melting snow" he continued.
has disclosed thousands Of bodies
strewn over the fields and along road
ways. 1t was impossible to bury all
these, so they were placed In warehouses
like logs of kindllng woed. There Is a
whole vast forest In the samara region
where the bark has been stripped from
all the trees and eaten by the famine
sufferers. The soviet authorities are
alarmed about losing the trees. but ttey
don't seem specially concerned over saw
ing the people
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

were united in marriage by Rev. Newell
NJ Calhoun, pastor of the Orange Con-
gregational church. in the garden Of the
brides home.
The maid of honor was Miss Hope
Palmer of Lakewood, n. j.. Miss Mar
garet Woodford. sister of Mr.. oWodford.
and Miss Julia Robbins Smith of Baby
lon, L. L, were the bridesmaids. Fran
els B. Woodford was his brothers best
man. The ushers included John Bank
son of Philadelphia, Yale '22; Timothy
Allen of Lawrence Park, n. Y; Stanley
Crutte of Detroit, William Fisher Will
liams of New York. Yale 10. and Philip
Terrell, Yale '23.
Miss jerome is a graduate Of Miss
Walkers school and Mr.. Woodford was
graduated from Yale in 1919.
Upon their return from their wedding
trip they will make their home in New
Rochelle
Miss Jerome gave dinner at the
Racebrook Country club Monday even
ing fer the wedding party and several
guests.
When in Norwich. Mr.. and Mrs. Je-
rome and daughter resided at 1 Rock
well terrace.
HenricI-Seilan.
Miss Cora Neilan, daughter of Dir. and
Nlrs. EDWARD y. Nellan or New London,
and Walter L. Henrici of Boston were
married in the rectory Of St Joseph s
church at New London Thursday morn
ing at 1890.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
William c. Fitzsimons. pastor Of the
! church.
Miss Neilau wore gown Of white
canton crepe with picture hat Of whit,
moline. and carried a shower bouquet o.
white roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Eleanor Callahan was the brfdei
| only attendant She was attired in iigh
blue canton crepe trimmed with era,
| beads. and wore a hat of gray chiffon
Her flowers were pink sweet peas Sen
ator Cornelius c. Costello was Mr.
Henrici's best man
Following the ceremony at the rectory
to which only the members Of the imme
date family were invited, there was ;
large reception at the brides home OF
Ocean avenue.
Among the out Of town guests presen
/ were Mrs. W. E. A Henrici, mother o
the bridegroom. Miss Sylvia Heinrich.
| sister, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Henric
Of Boston, MIS-. John T. Sheehan Of Bos
ton, aunt Of the bride. Mr. and Mrs
Thomas F. Shea. Mr. and Mrs. Fredericl
S. Crowell. J. Henry Shannon. Mr.. an,
Mrs. Carl Lockwood and Miss May Berr,
of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Billings of
Norwich were recent visitors with Clar-
ence Darlington in Noank,
Mr.. and Mrs William H. Allen of
Church street. Norwich. have arrived
at their cottage at Hampton for the
season.
Mrs Mary D. Robinson has returned
to her home, 332 Main street, after be-
ing at the Backus hospital two weeks
Her nurse is with her and Mrs. Robin
sen Is much improved In health.
Miss Viola Carey who has been spend
ing a weeks vacation at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. Annie Lafferty of 256
| Yantio street, has returned to New Haven
to resume her studies at st. Raphaeps
hospital.
John F. Reardon, Jr., Of North Gros-
venordale, whose father was at one time
| agent of the Falls Mills, Norwich, is to
wed Miss Margaret Carney, Of Webster,
Mass. a former district nurse in Put
nam.
Avery H. stanton, Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology, 1925, IS at his
home at East Great Plain Cor the sum
mer vacation. He was recently elected
assistant sophomore crew manager for
next year.
Mrs. M Alice Donovan, severely in
jured Memorial day evening when
thrown from a trolley car while alight-
ing on Franklin square, is now able
to leave her bed. The cash on the back
Of her head is healing slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
SAILOR is HELD FOR
SUPERIOR COURT TRIAL

John McKeoWn, sailor attached
to the United States naval base, was
given a preliminary hearing and bound
over to the next term of the superior
court in the New London police court
Thursday morning on the charge of
attempted rope. Bond was fixed at
$500. Daniel Donohue, who played an
important role in the proceedings of
the night of May 80 when the alleged
assault was attempted, was not charg
ed with any crime.
Attorney Morgan, counsel for Nc
Keown, did not have his client take
the stand or offer any defense, stat
ing that the defense would conserve
all its evidence until the major trial.
Miss Bessie Biller, of 289 West
Thames street, Norwich, opened the
case by taking the witness stand and
telling the story of the night of May
80. She stated that she had gone to
New London at noon with girl
friend Miss Louise Bacon, who works
with her in mill That evening the
two girls went to the beach and to a
dance. During the intermission she
Eas walking down Bentley Ave, with
Donohue, when he attacked her, but
she scratched at his face and he ran
away when they looked around and
saw sailor standing near by. The
her after Donohue ran away.
Miss Biller was unable to identify
McKeown as the man who had assail-
ed her or as the man who had fol-
lowed her, as she said that it was too
dark to see him plainly.
The girls cries of help" and for
her mother aroused at least two
households in the vicinity James e.
Beran testified that he had listened
for about ten minutes to the CONVEX
sation between Donohue and the grid.
He stated that he dressed, called out
the window for the couple to clear out
or he would tell the police and then he
came down and found the girl and took
her into the house.
Waldo E Clark testified that he had
sIeen aroused by cries in the still
night.
Other testimony revealed that af-
ter the girl left the cottage where she
had been aided she returned to the
beach to meet her girl friends and
found .Donohue- dancing. lie sat be-
hind her on the trolley car coming III
from the beach and according to Miss
| leiller he said to the sailors with
| him: I'd make a bum out of her il
| those soldiers were not with her" A
soldier had been dancing with Miss
Bacon during the evening and was
| escorting her home, and Miss Billel
was in their company.
Miss Biller stated that two DAYS at.
ter the attack bruises appeared OF
her body from the rought treatmen
| she had received. She also revealed
| under cross examination that she haC
! been visited at her home by some ma
val men from the Base who haC
sought to learn her story.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
smallpox suspect II waterford.

Waterford was given a new smallpox
scare Thursday morning, when a sus-
petced case came to the attention of the
town health officer, Dr. G. Maynard MI
nor and following an investigation by
the health Officer. and report to the state
health authorities. the person concerned
was placed under quarantine and all IN
vaceinated pupils at the Jordan school
ordered to return to their homes. The
suspected case is in another section of
the town. and, the person concerned is a
mature, woman with a daughter attend
ing the grammar grade of the Jordan
school. As a result the greater part of
the pupils Of the school, those who
had not been vaccinated within five
years. were dismissed from classes I'M
til Monday. when It is anticipated that
definite diagnosis will be possible. Four
teachers at the Jordan school who had
not been vaccinaeed were irnnunized
Thursday morning through vaccination
by DR.. Minor
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
ST. MARY's MINsTRELs REPEATED
FOR sANAToRIUM PATIENTS

The up to date minstrel show given
recently by st. Mary's Players of st.
Mary's parish was repeated thursday ev-
ening at Norwich State tuberculosis
sanatorium for the entertainment of the
patients. The director was Edward I.
Connolly and the company Of enter
tainers numbered twenty. Henry ]. La
Fontaine, organist at st, Mary's church.
was the skillful accompanist. Applause
and laughter were continuous, the snap
py jokes. popular songs and apt hfts
winning great favor.
Accompanying the minstrel company
were Mrs. Daniel F. Conner and Miss
Sadie Driscoll, representing Norwich
branch, Connecticut Council of Catho-
lie omen, who furnished ice cream cones
for the $50 patients.
Before returning to town the visitors
had agreeable evidence Of the hospital
ity of the superintendent, DR.. Hugh B.
Campbeu
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
Mrs. Patrick Derins
Treatment of Hicenn

DR.. Adam D'Alessandro, of Philadel-
phta, described a method of treating
hiccup in adults which he has EMPLOYED
with success in two cases. The left
carotid sheath is grasped by the thumb
and forefnger at the anterior border
and midway between the origin and the
Insertion of the acknowledgements
muscle. The sheath is compressed tight
ly for about one minute, and in both
cases in which the method was tried the
hiccup ceased instantly. Recently a col
league tried the treatment in another
case, and the hiccup ceased at once
American Medical Association Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
LEVINE had ANOTHER
APoPLECTTC STROKE MoEDAy

London, June s-The Times Berlin
correspondent attributes to "a usually
well informed source" the confirmation
that Nikolai ,Lenine. head of the Russian
soviet government, had another apoplectic
stroke Monday night and that Professor
Forester, a noted German medical author
ity, declared that his condition was very
serious
Leon Trotzky has virtually assumed
the leadership of the state" adds the
correspondent consequently the less
moderate wing is RAPIDLY gaining ground. ::
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
REPUBLICAN WOMEN To

At a luncheon at the Mohican hotel in
New London Wednesday afternoon. at
tended by a representative gathering of
republican women from that city Nor
witch, Groton,. Mantle Noank and Ston-
ington, it was decided to organize a New
London County Republican Women's club.
Mrs. George P. Fenner, the presiding Of
icer. was appointed chairman of a COM
mittee to draw up constitution and pre-
sent it at the next meeting of the club.
Besides the business transacted there
were addresses made by Mrs. Joseph w.
Alsop of Avon, niece of the late Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. Lewis Rose of
Hartford, Mrs. Rosemary o. Anderson,
Theodore Bodenwein, chairman Of the re-
publican town committee, and ex-Mayor
Ernest E. Rogers, representative to the
state legislature during the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
All the World at Hark

Prices for oil have been increasing in
Poland and will probably reach even
higher levels owing to the exhaustion OF
the superficial oil strata and the necessity
for deeper drilling.
Considerable specialization Is to be
found in the meat markets of France, as
one shop goes in for pork, another for
beef and mutton and third makes a
speciality of horse flesh
All nitrate firms in Chile are possible
producers of iodine
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
Groton Lacks High school.

That Groton is the only town Of It's
size in the state without its own high
school, the only town of its size in east
ern Connecticut without school super
intendent and the only town in the east
ern section of the state in the 5000 pop
ulation class that has not adopted the
school district consolidation plan, were
the three striking declarations made be-
fore a meeting Of Groton citizens held
Tuesday evening in Second district hall
and addressed by A. W. Buchanan of
Mansfield Center, and L. T. Garrison,
representatives of the state board Of ed
ucation.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
Autnn,ohiIa Hi Wannn

P. H. Rouleau of Plainfield report
ed at police headquarters in this city
Thursday afternoon that while driv-
ing his automobile at the junction of
Central avenue and North Main street
the machine had struck the wheel of
a wagon and knocked the driver, An
tone Kozlosky of Central avenue, off
the seat.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
william j. Mcknight a c. U. Senior.

Relatives and friends of William John
Mcknight, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
j. Mcknight of R1hbins court, Nor
wich, have received invitations to be
present Wednesday, June 14th, when he
will be graduated from the Catholic
University, Washington, completing
four years course. Mr.. Mcknight was
graduated from Norwich Free Academy
with the class of 1918. His father and
mother and other friends will leave
Norwich June 18th to be present at the
commencement exercises
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
BEAUTY HINTS
az LOUISE eLAuM

says: "A girl or woman who is passed
by without a glance of admiration has
only herself to blame No matter how
irregular the features, anybody who pos
sesses a beautiful complexion will attract
attention anywhere"
1t is now possible. through the use Of
DerWillo and Liska cold cream, for any
one TO have a beautiful skin, soft, smooth
and yelvety. Just follow Miss Glaum'S adj
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

At the alumni service in Berkeley Di-
vinity school chapel, Middletown, this
week, the sermon was preached by the
Rev. G. H. Toop, DID, of the class OF
1901. rector of the Church of the Holy
Apostles. Philadelphia. Among those
present were Revs. Melville K Bailey
Say'brook; aW1ter F. Borchert, Will
mantle; Philip NJ. Kerridge, New Lon
don; w. H. Robinson, Saybrook
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

Meriden.-The high and grade schools
of Meriden will undergo several changes
at the opening of the school in Septem-
Der because of the anticipated large en-
rollment. The high school viii have two
sessions instead of one as at present The
three upper classes will attend in the
morning and the freshmen in the after
noon
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

vice. You can get
Derwillo and Liska
cold cream from the
toilet counter of any
up-to-date drug or de-
rartment store. = They
a4e lan4Uus Tor tIte
instant results they
give.
Put Derwillo on one
Side of your lace and
compare IL with the
Utner-you Will need
no further argument
10 convince you mat
It Is away ahead OF
lace powu9 or other
Deautniers.
u { T wiilo instantly
gives you a rosy-wnlLe
complexion which will
make you look ten
years younger. It is
wonderful Tor dark,
sallow skin, wrinkles,
tan, roughness, and
obliteraueS discolora-
lions OF all kinds. 1t
comes in three shades,
flesh, white and bru-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
WEDDINGS

Luigi Tempesta Of Boston and Miss
Katherine Fiore of No. IS Boswell ave-
nue., this city, were united in marriage
at ST. Patrick's church Thursday morn
King by Rev. NJ. H. May. rector Of the
church. The attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Di Sabato and the flower girls were
Victoria Ellen and Katherine Regina and
Annie Caldarola.
The birdie was prettily gowned in white
georgette with wreath and veil and the
matron of honor wore Canton crepe with
georgette hat The bride carried show
er bouquet of roses and the matron Of
honor pink roses.
Following the wedding ceremony there
was breakfast at the home of the bride
with many guests present. The bride re-
ceived a number of handsome gifts. In
the evening reception was held at T.
A. b hall, Broadway, with wedding
supper and dancing.
After a short honeymoon the bride and
groom will reside in Boston where Mr.
Tempesta is in business as coal deal
er. Both bride and groom were born
in Italy. The bride is the daughter of
Jack and Anna Lomborella Fiore. She
has made her home with her parents at
No. &c Boswell avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
STRAW HATS
$1.50 to $500
Murphy & McGarry
~ 207 Main Street
ALL THE WORLD AT WORK
207 Main Street

American fruit interests are plan
ming to enter the banana industry in
Mexico on a large scale. The planta-
tons will be in the state OF Vera
Cruz. 1t is estimated that fruit ship
ped from Vera Cruz by New Orleans
can be on the Chicago market in six
days.
1t is announced that the proposed
Kearney tube, as a means OF traf-
fic across the harbor OF Sydney. Au-
stralia, is now out of the question. il
is expected that a great bridge will
be built.
Cuba uses a good deal Of hydro
chloric acid from the United States
for cleaning purposes in the sugar
mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
]. M. YOUNG AND SON

sirnsbury.-The Ensign-B ickford COM
pany recently announced tenants lawn
competition with prizes offered by Philip
y. Davey. Mr.. Davey, who represents
the French branch of the local company,
spent the past year at the office of the
company here. The company has in the
neighborhood of 400 rents each of which
has some kind Of a lawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

East Haddam.-ThA East Haddam
garage has engaged Frank Pierce of
Meriden an expert mechanic and weld
er, to assist in their service to the gem
eral Public. MIR. Pierce has already
moved his household goods here
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

sharon.-Charles Lundy, who resides
on Sharon mountain. lost his home and
all his savings in the forest fire which
recently ragged over the mountain. He
had 81 900 and $50 IN Liberty bonds
burned his homA
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
scrappins Political Machine.

Incidentally. the Pennsylvania revolu-
ton indicates that "scrapping political
machines is a better vote-getting issue
in 1922 than "scrapping modern men of
war.-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

Derwillo stands alone as beautifier
for the hands and arms. over one mil
lion girls and women are now using it
when you use DerWillo, as perspiration
does not affect it and it stays on until
you wash it off. Get DerwillC and try 1t
today. You will be astonished at the quick
results it gives. Derwillo and Liska cold
cream can be obtained at the toilet
counters ri all drug and department
stores, including Lee & Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

BristoI.-Cadet Frank Loughlin. son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Loughiin. has been
awarded the war department gold medal
for proficiency in manual OF arms IN the
annual review and inspection conducted
by General Wiegel. commander Of tire
department Of the east. in New York
Memorial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09
FUNERALS
syIvesto scioratto

The funeral of Sylvesto Scioratto was
held at $50 o'clock Thursday morning
from his home, No. 1913 North Main street,
with relatives and friends present. There
were many beautiful flowers. At o'clock
requiem mass was celebrated at st.
Mary S. church, Rev. W. A. Keefe, the rec
tor, officiating. Henry J. La Fontaine
rendered Nearer My God, to Thee, at
the close of the mass.
Friends acted as bearers and briaI took
place in st. Joseph's cemetery. Rev Faith
er Keefe conducted a comuittaI service
at the grave Undertakers Cummings and
Ring had charge of the funeral arrange
ments.
Mrs. Patrick Devine
With a large attendance of relatives
and friends the funeral of Mary Kelley.
widow of Patrick Devine, was held
Thursday morning at SIS o'clock from,
her home, No. High street A mass of
requiem was celebrated in st. Patrick's
church at o'clock, Rev Myles P. Gal
vim officiating. Abide With Me was
rendered by Mrs. Frank L. Farrell, Prof
Farrell presiding at the organ.
The bearers were Patrick, Michael ].
Daniel, Michael and Dennis Devine.
cousins and Cornelius Sullivan. Burial
took place in st. Mary's cemetery. Rev
NJ. H. May conducting the committal ser
vice. There were many beautiful floral
forms. Relatives were present from
Providence, New York, Jersey CITY. New
London and other places.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

Why Women's Won't Play Baseball
Women's don't play ball because the
players are too far apart to talk-Har-
risburg Patriot.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-09

Tuesday afternoon when Miss Louise
Douglass Jerome. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Franklin Starr Jerome Of Orange,
Conn, formerly of Norwich, and Burn
ham B. Woodford, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur B, Woodford, Of New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-06
Annual Meeting
OF Junior C.. OF c..

The third annual convention of the
United States Junior Chamber of
Commence will be held in Indianapolis
the 18th, 10th, 18th of June. Fifty
Junior Chambers throughout the
country will send delegates who will
total between 500 and 1000. men.
C. A. Willard, executive secretary
of the local Junior Chamber, director
of the United States Chamber and a
National Councillor of the United
States Chamber will represent Bridge
port.
On Wednesday, June 14th the board
of directors of the United States
Chamber will meet to formulate plans
for the convention. Several matters
of national scope will come up for
consideration, especially those of the
st. Lawrence waterways project and
the appointment of a field secretary
to keep the Junior Chambers, scatter
ed all over the country, in close
connection.
Mr.. Willard has just been made a
member of the nominating committee
which will pick the candidates for the
vacant directorships and official posi-
tons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-06
Plumbing

BALLOU, THE PLUMBER
PLUMBING, TIMING. Heating and
Contracting. Sheet Metal Work, Cor
nices. Skyhghts, Leaders and Cutters
a specially. 1852 Main St, near East |
Washington Ave Noble 475. D30aIs
CAVANAUGH & FINNEGAN
PLUMBING, TIMING and Heating. |
Furnace work and Jobbing a special |
ty. Estimates given. 617 Ogden st. |
T3ar 13QS-2 T02allo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-06
Social Sensation
In Manchester

Manchester. June 6-GIa1ting of the
marriage Of Miss Maude Packard,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Packard of ManGh ester Green and
Leonard J. Rowland. by receipt of a
telegram to the chief of police, Sam
land of Montreal, Que. reading: lob
ject to my husbands marriage to Miss
Packard" was a social sensation
here.
Following receipt of the telegram
Chief Gordon drove hurrfed1y to the
Packard home, where he made known
the contents of the message. Row
land was not there, but his wedding
outfit was. Subsequently he learned
of the telegram and visited Chief
Gordon, admitting his former mar
rage according to the chief and ask
clothes from the Packard home. The
chief complied with the request.