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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
NORWICH CAPTAIN COMMANDED
 THE GOOD SHIP "DEFEN CE'


 Captain Louis F. Middlebrook, at the meeting of the Connecticut Historical society in Hartford, Tuesday evening, read a paper about the Connecticut ship, Defence, in the Revolutionary war In December. 1775, brig was bought by Colonel David Waterbury for the use of the colony for 1000 pounds and was named Defence. Seth Harding of Nor wich. was appointed her captain, Eben- ezer Bartram of Fairfield was made first 'lefftenant," Henry Billings of Norwich, second "lefftenant" and Samuel Smed- ley of Fairfield lieutenant of marines. A majority of the crew was from Fair field and Stratford. For time the brig was off Fairfield on secret duty, round- ing up Tories and breaking up Tory in- telligencing across the sound. The Tory craft Life Guard, was taken.
 The Defence sailed on a cruise and made three captures, taking 320 officers and men of Highland unit. probably on the way to Halifax. Still ater she was far abroad and anywhere between Newfoundland and the Wind ward Islands She took the British bark | Lydia. heavily armed and laden with pro- visions. The, schooner Anna and the brig Grog were other prizes.
 | In the fall of 1777 the brig was made over into a ship and in March, 177s, she put to sea and April 20 took the ship Cyrus with prisoners and a valua- ble cargo. Then Smedley.. now her cap- | tain, ranged to the Barhadoes and after a spell was fighting with three British privateers. taking two, the Tonyna Re venge and the Ranger.
 Then for a time there was quiet for the ship, for British naval craft were l in overpowering numbers. Captain l Smedley was able finally to put out and March 10, 1779, was chased by a supe- rior force and cutting across Gosher Reef wrecked the ship. Smedley went to his farm in Fairfield. The British general Tryon landed on Fairfield Beach and burned the town and two hdlses of Smedley were deStroyed smedley was then but twenty-six years old. In a short time he manned the shir Recovery with Fairfield crew, which was overpowered off Newfoundland by one of Artbutnot's British frigates. the | Galatea. After exchange he helped tc fit out the Hibernia, which was captured on the high seas. Smedley wos onn- fined in Old Hill prison. Plymouth, Eng land.
 The Defence brought into the coffers of the colony s5OO,O0o in a three years 1 life. Smedley died June 13, 1872, aged
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
ANNUAL REPORT BOSTON
 AND MAINE RAILROAD

Boston, April 5.-The annual report of the Boston and Maine Railroad made public tonight. characterizes the trans portation act of 1920 as "the most con- structive piece of transportation legis- lation since the beginning of the fed eral regulation in 18S7." It says that the discouraging results of railroad opera tion in 1921, should not be interpreted
 failure of the principles of the act"
 The report shows net loss of ST. 34S,0S6 in 1921, as compared with deficit of ST, ,132,481 in 1920. The net operating revenue was $4,45s,278, as against a net operating defct of S<,336,- 6S7 in 1920
 The funded debt on December 31, 1921, was $124,456,297 an increase of $1,3Os,- 800. There was no floating debt out standing.
 The report announces the company's s intention to equip many through trains as possible iwth steel cars and to sell advertising space in cars and stations.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
PAPER MILL NOW
 INLAND PAPER BOARD c

Through a recent reorganization, the paper board mill at Versailles which was formerly controlled by the Federal Paper Board Co. of New Jersey, has become the Inland Paper Board Co. Inc, and will be conducted as local concern that promises to become one of the, largest in- dustries in this section
 The property is located on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, Versailles Conn, and consists of an up- to-date two machine paper board mill, fully equipped, with railroad siding, ann pie mill yards, dwellings and about 620 | acres of land. The mill is now in opera tion and finds market for it's product in this city, Willimantic and other near | by towns
 The physical condition of the plant Is excellent. the mill buildings having been renewed during the past year. The ma chinery is of the most approved type. one | paper board making machine being en- l tirely new and of recent installation. i There is probably no other paper board 1 mill in the country that has more eff | cient and expert management than the : Inland Paper Board Comnany directed 1 by William G. Shortess, Frank Mousley
 and H. T. Brown All these men have i been actively engaged for many years ! In the executive and management i branches of the industry. they having : been connected with very large organ i izations. The change of management is | of local interest owing to the fact that
 one Norwich industries. the tlaAntic Car ! ton Corporation secures its raw mater
 ial from this mill and the officers of this
 company therefore. have keen desire to have this paper mill maintained in this
 section by the support of local investors. The proceeds of a bond sale of s350.- 006 has cleared off all indebtedness of
 the company. and the new company which has no connection with any other paper board mill. has issued 5000 shares
 of preferred stock. par value s1O0 and
 5000 shares of common stock. no par value, and all stock has voting rights. The manufacture of paner and paper
 board is coming into prominence in this
 section providing a diversity of manu-
 featuring interests, which boards ot trade and chambers of commerce
 throughout the country recognize is ot
 value to a community since normal con.
 ditions are better possible so than where particular or specific lines of manufac
 turing prevail.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06

A. Chester Brown was reelected pres iden4 of the Norwich Fish and. Game as sociation at the association's annual meeting Wednesday evening in the Y. M. c. hall. Over 200 fish and game en- thusiasts were present at the meeting.
 The evenings programme opened at 7.15 o'clock with series of six-reeLs of moving pictures. All six reels were splen- did pictures. The titles of the movies were as follows:
 Up the Trout's Highway; Moose Back Riding; Harpooning Giant Hog Fish (Porpoise) Deep Sea Fishing Off the Island of Bimini; A Florida Fox Hunt and a Quail Hunt in Florida Rediscov- ering the French River, N. B., Bass, Sal mon and Pike Fishing and Shooting the Rapids of French River
 At the close of the picture programme the annual business meeting was open ed with President Brown presiding. Sec retary ". W. Ives read his annual re- port which showed the association to be in a very hourishing condition. The re- port gave the membership as 2s0, and new applications taken in during the ev- ening swell this total to near 300 MT. Ives, who is also treasurer. read the f. | nancial report. Both reports were ac- l cepted as read:
 The election of officers resulted in a reelection as follows: President, A Chester Brown; vice president, Joseph L. oat; secretary and treasurer, W. W Ives.
 It developed at the meeting that there was movement on foot to circulate d petition asking the removal from office of County Game Warden Chappell o1 New London on grounds of ineff1ciency h YIlTahor of hn aT1ofofes oF tho a cSO- citation spoke in the highest terms of the
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION GIVES
 ENDORSEMENT TOCOUNTY GAME WARDEN

efficiency of County Game Warden Chap pell They were loud in their praises of the good work done by the warden in enforcing the fish and game laws and from the sentiment of the speakers it was evidently the opinion that Mr. Chappen is the best game warden the county has had.
 Among those who offered words of praise for the efficiency of MT. Chappell were Dr. James J. Donohue of this city
 and George S. Brown president of the
 Ashland Fish and Game association of
 Jewett City
 The meeting then unanimously adopt ed resolution endorsing Mir. Chappen In his capacity of county game warden. Ira Comstock of New London. past
 president of the New Londc1 Fish and
 Game association, spoke briefly on the origin of the New London association
 several years ago. He told how he con- ceived the Idea of forming fish and
 game association Tn New London. and
 how the association started with 40 mem bers. The membership has grown since l then until 1t is now over 500. 1 Archibald Mitchell, a prominent mem. | Der of the local association. made a brief | address in which he spoke of the splen- | did work done by the Norwich assocla- ton. George S. Brown, president of the | Ashland association, spoke of the excel lent work, which his association has done
 since its organization and said the asso- | citation hopes to continue the good work i Following the business meeting re- | treatments of sandwiches and coffee
 were served under the direction of a
 committee comprising Joseph L. Oat and w. w. Ives.
 | The local association is planning to in l crease it's membership to the 500 mark this spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
GENOA HAS BEEN CLEARED
 OF SUSPICIOUS RUSSIANS

Genoa. April CBy the A. P.)-Genoa and it's environs have been cleared of suspiciou's Russians, who. 1t was feared. might disturb the coming international economic conference. Strangely enough most of the Russians expelled from Ner- vi and other watering places in the vi cinity of Genoa. were monarchists- chiefly members of the old aristocracy- who claimed that they must remain in Italy for health reasons.
 Some of the Russians were escorted to the border. but others of them will be permitted to remain in Italy. in Florence. Rome or other cities-if they SO desire. After the recent attempt on the life of Professor Paul N. Milukoff in Berlin. there arose grave apprehension lest the Russian monarcrists in Italy bitter against the conference. which they are said to fear, will recognize the bolshevilk government might make a demonstra- ton against NJ Chtcherin and his asso- ciates.
 The fsscisti outnumber the commun- ists in Genoa. consequently there was little fear that the communists would make the initial demonstration but the wave of Russian monarchistic sentiment which recently has spread throughout
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
Mrs. James Moore,
INCIDENTS I'M SOCIETY

MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Osgood have returned 1ter spending the season at Miami.
 Mrs Edwin W. Higgins is to give a dance Friday evening complimentary to Miss Barbara Smith of Broad street.
 Mrs Helena M T. Church is to leave at the week end to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Captain and Mrs. Fran1hlyn T. Lord, in Virginia.
 At the close of the year at Miss Wheelock's school. Boston. Miss Eleanor Plant Norton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William A. Norton, wrlf travel in Europe with friends.
 Saaing on the Carmanfa of the Cunard line April 18th, in company with Mrs. Henry Rich of Brooklyn. N. Y, Mrs. Charles W. Prentice o6 Washington street will pass some time in London and on the continent.
 Judge and Mrs. Gardiner Greene are occupying their beautifully renodeleti home, the Reynolds mansion, on Wash ington street. This historic house, built in 1859, has never been out of the pos session of the Reynolds family, Mrs. Greene being the tenth generation of the family to reside there.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
SPIRITED PERFORMANCE BY


 A large and enthusiastic audience greeted the Y. M. c. A. boys "Barnyard and Balehays eircu's' circus on their fin al performance given in the Y gym We'd nesday night with the entire program go- ing through without the least hitch The spectators caught the spirit of te circus from the very start and warmly applaud ed each act. The elbows were on their jobs too, and caused many a laugh with their queer manners and stunts One of the clown numbers which proved esps- cfally catchy was Louis Tempesta, the sharp shooting clown With real skill he !2fcked off'' the various targets, but at tho close of his demonstration was caught wh-n his confederate was discovered near the target cabinet.
 It is deserving to say that the entire program was well enjoyed and the Y boys deserve credit for their ability and hard work in promoting the circus which en- able them to exhibit to the public some of the work they achieved during the gymnasium season, as wei las backing up the institution that is trying to serve the young men and boys of the community
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
GOVERNMENT EMPLoYEs
 UNNECESSARILY ALARMED

Washington, April 5.-Apprehensions which have beset the minds of the army of government employees in Washington since President HardiDg's overnight re- moval of twenty-nine bureau of engrav- ing officials were partially allayed to- day by Secretary Mellon. who circulated among the personnel of the treasury de- partment memorandum saying that re- ports of impending wholesale dismissals In the internal revenue bureau were without foundation
 Stories that heads are to fall right and left in the reorganization of the internal revenue bureau, MT. Mellon said, did not emanate from any official source The secretary's statement. however, did not | preclude the possibility that changes may be expected in the bureau and in | other government departments as. the work of bringing the government service up to the highest standard of effisiency i goes on Such changes are predicted by hgh officials generally.
 It was also indicated after the mem orandum was circulated that the changes which are yet to be made in the treas 1 ury personnel will be accomplished | gradually and that no wholesale dis missals are to be feared.
 1 Louis A. Hill. the new director of the engraving bureau, conferred today witr President Harding. but declined to dis close any details of his conversation or l leaving the White House. He said how ever, that he had not yet signed for the stock in hand and was awaiting the re. suits of the Investigation now being con. ducted by the department of justice This investigation and inventory. he add ed. would probably take some weeks.
 Complete check of the bureaus stocl
 is being made for the first time sine 1920 by a committee headed by Deputy T Assistant Treasurer Tait and composed of representatives of all the department | for whom work is done by the bureau
 it was said at the treasury.
 | Discussing renorts that there had beel duplication in the numbering of Libert' bonds. high officials declared there ha' been a few Implications found among th 200 100000 numbers due to lapses in tn
 mechanical numbering devices. but tha
 no loss had been occasioned the govern
 ment as the bonds were not checked b.
 number but by individual pieces am
 where duplicates had been issued pay
 ments had been made for them. Secretary Mellon also conferred wit
 the president late today but declined t discuss the subject of the conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06

very good results and some of my girl friends are taking it now. You may use this letter to help other girls, as the letters in your book helped me. " ROSE WAIDNER, 30l8 Roseland Place, Baltimore, Md.
 That is the thought so often ex- pressed in letters recommending Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. These women know what they lave suffered, they describe their symptoms and state how they were finally made well.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is medicine made from medicinalroots andherbs, and without drugs, to relieve the sickness women so often have, which is indicated by backsche, weak feelings, nervousness, and no ambition to get anything done or to go anywhere. It has helped many women. Why not try itl
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
ACCLAIM MoRINI CONCERT
 GREATESr IN AcAnEnrv q


 The Academy Musical course closed it's season Wednesday evening with what was acclaimed as the greatest concert ever given in this city. Erfka Mortni, the concert stage, was the artist appear ing before an audience that filled every seat that could be provided in Slater hall and the annex, as we'll as 100 extra seats that had been arranged on the stage
 The following was the program:
 Concerto, Mendelssohn Hindoo Chant,
 RimsayKorsakow. Kreisler Valse in A major. Brahms Waltz Caprice, Wfeniawski Melodie, Gluck Menuett, Porpora-Kreisler Guitarre, Mosko oWSky Faust Fantasie Sarasate
 Hailed with burst of welcoming ap- plause as she appeared with charming simplicity for her opening number, Miss Morini captured her audience with the first Mmpid notes drawn by the magic of her bow and held them in rapt wonder l and admiration throughout the evening. After every number the enthusiastic ap- plause knew no bounds and she was re- l called again and again to bow her ac- Acknowledgements, besides generously giv- l ing encores at each appearance. l With downcast eyes that were rarely | lifted to her audience with complete ab- sence of manneriSm or attempts at stage | effect, Miss Morinf was the artist ab- l sorbed in her instrument, over which she | leaned caressingly with all of it's re- sources at her command, and brought out l in her well chosen program. The first number was changed from the Concerto D major (Sauret Cadenza), Paginini, to the Mendelssohn Concerto, in which the audience caught the first intimation of 1 the exquisite tone of velvet snoothness produced with perfection of technique that was to delight them through the | evening. and will long remain in the memory of everyone who heard her For the encore number she gave Can zonetta (Godart).
 | After the first group of three numbers | Miss Morini was recalled to receive a beautiful bouquet of red roses, and she gave as an encore the Serenade Espag. nole (Chaminade).
 1 A Kreisler composition Schoen Ros marin, was her encore number after the second group, and when the audience re. mained In it's seats to applaud for one more appearance after the last humber | on the program Miss Morfni came back to give the beautiful Valse SentImentait Schubert-Franko) for the finale of { most notable musical evening tor this | city.
 Emanuel Balaban was the admirabI, | accompanist for Miss Morini The stag, decorations by Ernst were attractivel, arranged in yellow and green. with daf | fodfls and palms.
 | Announcements of the course for mex year, which wiM include Mario Chamlee Metropolitan Opera company tenor, Per cy Grainger, the Australian pianist, tn London String quartet, and Frieda Hem pei the Jenny Lind of today, were dis tributed with the programs and pledg cards for the next season course wer collected by the ushers. The committe '7 N"'''rg that patrons who were unabl to hand in their pledge cards at tn conccrt will make early returns so tha contracts may be closed for the tentativ dates upon which tions are held.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
VOLUNTOWN MAN MAKES
 HANDSOME TROUT

T. B Sheldon of Voluntown brought to this city Wednesday the finest string of trout that has been seen this season. Inere were fourteen fT the string, with a total weight of 13 pounds Three of the fish weighed over a pound and half aDiece and there were eight of the lot that were enough to make any fisherman envious.
 MT. Sheldon made his catch Monday and Tuesday and brought them here We'd nesday igor exhibit in the winow of Eng ler's drug store at the Wlauregan corner where they attracted the admiring atten- tion of all who saw them
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
SOUTH WELLINGTON

At a regular communication of Uriei lodge Saturday. April 8, at Masonic hall, Morrow, at 7.30 p. m., there is to be work III the F. c. degree.
 All young women between the ages of IT and 30 have been invited to join the G!adicome club Friday evening, April I, T: 7.30, in Social hall.
 Mrs. John DeAcco and Mrs. Henry Bozan who were patients in Johnso4 MemorEal hospital at Stafford Springs have returned home this week
 Charles Pobuda celebrated his 5Oth birthday at his home last Saturday eyen- ing. with many friends present.
 A pageant based on the kingdom of nations was given in Social haH Sunday evening and was well attended. The proceeds will be used for Russian relief,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
PERSONALS

F. J. Congdon of Norwich has been in New York on business trip.
 Miss Mary E. Ward. assistant town clerk, is confined to her home by illness
 After an illness of five days with gri,, pr, D. J. Shahan is able to be out again.
 Harold Blicq of London, England, is visiting his uncle. Neville Bliea of Rock well street.
 MT. and Mrs Fred G. Prothero and son William of Norwich have been at their summer home in Pine Grove recently
 Miss Viola Walz. a student at the Willimantic Normal school. has returned there after spending a week vacation al the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs John A. Walz of Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06

simsbury.-The mass meeting of citi. zens called for the purpose of consider ing and taking action on the proposed gift of Mrs. Emmett Schultz of the Rob- bins property as an Emmett Schultz me. morial, to be used as 8. community club listened to the report of the committed and the terms of the trust and a pro. posed constitution and bylaws for a community club, unanimously endorse the proposed trust. and gave Mrs Schultz a vote of thanks for her generous offer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
WILL ASK OBSERVANCE
 OF ANTI-CIGARETTE SUNDAY

The April meeting of the W. c. T. U was iheld Wednesday afternoon Th'I president, Miss Harriet C. Cross, preslo- ed, and conducted the devotional exercis- es. It was voted to observe anti-cigarette Sunday, April 23, by requesting the pas tors and Sunday school superintendents to read the law in their respective church. es,
 Special plans are to be made to entertain the county president of the May meeting.
 COttnge Meetings
 The last cottage prayer meetings of the Central EaIEFtst chuS'ca ibdfere Ea.stN7 were announced this week at the follow ing places: MT. and Mrs. George A. Ash bey's III Broad street. MT. and Mrs. W. F. Bailey,s, IT Oak street, Preston chap
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06

ing six bottles am now well man. Can work with the best of them, and eat everything my wife puts on the table. Say, it's worth a fortune" That great Ycng-Gona Remedy of FNjian fame does build you up and make you well. Write Goldine Mfg. Co.,, Inc, Albany, N. Y, for helpful circular.
 Goldine Remedies are sold in Nor wioh by Geo. c. Engler and Lee & Os- good Co.,; Baltic by Geo. Thompson; Colchester by A. T. Van Cleve; Greton by c. s. Davis; Jewett City by J. P. German; Noank by W. H. Hill, Taft vile by Geo. Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
Greeneril1e Boy scouts.

Troop No. 8 of the Greeneyille Con- gresational church has recently regis tered twelve scouts as follows: Wallace Atterbury, Earl Conan. Chauncey B. Geer, Louis K. Geer. John G. Haslam, Andrew Levander Russell W. MetZger, Milford A. Sutthill, William W. Wil- son, Sidney E. Young. Dwight T. Thomp- son, Charles F. Ferguson. Rev. Charles H. Ricketts registered the troop as scout master and Harold H. Kramer assistant scout master.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
Assignment For Major p1aekmar.

the army (organized reserves) were is sued Wednesday morning from head quarters at the state armory as follows: 301st medical regiment, Major Walter Sidders Lay, Hamden; Captain Arthur B. Dayton, New Haven; Captain Posse G. Farren, Tariffville;. 417th infantry, Major John $. Blackmar of the medical officers reserve corps. Norwich; division air service, Captain Maurice Lionel Cheney, medical, Bridgeport; Captain Arthur F. Mcdonald. medical, Water hl1rv
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
Embarrassing Hairs
 Can be Quickly Removed
(Beauty Culture)

Hairs can be easily banished from the under -airms, neck and face by this quick, painless method: Mix into a stiff paste some powdered delatone and water, spread on hairy surface and in 2 or 3 minutes rub off wash the skin and it will be free from hair or blemish. Excepting in very stubborn growths, one application Is sufficient. To avoid disappointment. buy the delatone in an original pack age and mix fresh.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
 TO CONFER IN NORWICH

W. H. Blodgett of Hartford. state tax commissioner, is to be here this (Thurs- day) morning to meet the mayor and the board of assessors at 9.30 at the as sessors' office at the count house.
 Commissioner Blodgett Is coming for an informal discussion of tax matters and the Norwich officials will be inter ested to see what views he has to ad- vance in general along tax lines.