Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 31, 1913, Page 8

~ORWICH BULLETIN, SATURD MAY 31, 1913 ACCOUNTANT TO Gas and Electrical Commissioners Will Have Qualified Expert Go Over the City Lighting Plant—To Demonstrate Earning Power—Exact S The Board of Gas and _Electrical commissioners of the city held a meet- ing on Thursday afternoon, at which it was decided to engage a certified accountant to take an inventory of the property and prepare a statement which could be shown and published to the tax payers of the city, showing the exact physical and financial con- dition of the property. This statement will show in its fullness and entirety the exact condition it is in today. What will be further brought out will be the fact whether it has made the requisite earnings as required under the statutes or not. TAKE INVENTORY tatus to be Shown.. The party engaged is a certified ac- countant, with an experience of ten years in this work, a graduate of Har- vard and has passed the# ex- amination which is necessary to be- come entitled to receive the license of a Certified Accountant. ; He is one of the ninety-nine ~so qualified in Massachusetts. The present board simply desires to satis- fy the public upon the question, to | whether the Gas and Hlectric plant has earned the money as required by law. It is hoped that a full and com- plete report will be made within a short time. v RAILROADS' PROPOSITION TC HARBOR COMMISSION. Suomitted by Grand Trunk, Central Vermont and N. L. N. R. R. The joint proposition of the Grand Trunk, the Central Vermont and the New London Northern railways con- cerning land and rights of way want ed in Hast New London for approaches 1o the steamship piers has been sub- mitted to the New London harbor commission. The proposition was re- celved by Secretary F. V. Chappell this week, but the nature of it will not be made known until after a meeting of the commission which is to be neld next week for the purpose of consider- ing and taking action upon it. The exact date of the meeting has not been tion was formulated at a meeting of the directors and officials | of the three roads in New London May 15. Secretary Chappell states that the nature of the proposition will | not be made public until it has been pregented to the commission at meeting. The land which is required before the actual construction of the piers is begun is located between Long wharf of the Central Vermont rail- and the property owned by the Nameaug Boat club. This land is owned by the New lLondon Northern and was leased to the Central Ver- mont, which iary of the subs Grand Trunk s0 rs still t is stated that the com- | mission will be given permission to | take uver the lease for that period, at the commis expirat T t nd the ertain across th the Centrs tracks of approaches of the piers: which 18 also ncluded in the proposition, Is the only to the beginning of the | on of the piers. This hin- | il probably be removed by fon of the railways so that | mmediate work on the piers is antiei ated FORT WRIGHT SERGEANT MADE PRESENTATION Of Gold and Sl ver Vase to Mrs. Fin loy J. Shepard—From Men of the Army. Mrs. Finl Helen Gould, recelved Wednesday at Tarrytown, N. Y, the elegant vase, which is a wedding present from 2 500 enlisted men of the United & army. The presentation was made 1o . Maj. A, C. Jen formerly Mrs. Shepard by Se: 8. C A ( Wright, who First Sergt. A t Terry, as the commif- se representing the donor, and Charles Pericins of New London, who was iditor of the fund for the g As the movement to make 2 Shepard a present in appreciati er noble work for the enlisted men the army originated in the artillery district of New London, the committee m presentation was designated there Sergeant Major Jensen has recently been transferred from Fort H. G. Wright to Boston, but he came here to | join Sergeant Maher and Mr. Perkins They went to New York, where a mes senger from the establishment was de. tailed to accompany them to Tarry town. The gift presented Mrs. Shepard is a gold and se containing 60 and 90 penn weights of gold. On it are the devices of the 12 branches of army. The inscription i “Presented to Mi Helen Miller Gould by 23,500 enlisted men of the nited States army as a token of ap- eciation—1613 The vase cost 00. Massachusetts Woman at Gospel Mission. At the Gospel Mission on Sunday evening 2t their meeting in the Stein- er-building is to bg led by Capt. C. V Wilbur, of Gardner, and Mrs . This is he She is a lea talent th daughte: Wilbur of st visit to Nor- der of great merit s is indicated by her suc- Salvation Army work at and cess in Gardner On Saturday evening the Mision meeting will have the usual speakers and refreshments will be served. The work is showing good re- sults and many men who come the Influence of the Mission are greatly helped Gospel being ty on Morris Bruckner. kner was pleasanily sur- hursday evening at his ranklin stres the visit \m(h of frie There » entertain the guest g was made an enjoy- all present, Refresh- » served by Carry Clark, uracv Bush and Yetta Bruckner. Those present included Mary Green- wood, Nora Dingivan, Dora Dufresne, Mildred Handol, Alice Kelly, Josephine Kies, Johanna Roessler, Louise Lovell Albena Disco, Delina White, Bessia Bruckner, Viola Lovell Diseo, Thomas Crocker, Bruckner, ieorge White. Surprise P Morris F prised on home on F Julius Kaplan, St Mary’s Cometery. Th burial of the body of Camalucci, the seven year old Mrs. Adele Camalucel of No. 163 High street Burial Joseph son o noon o'clock from the pariors of Church & Allen. Burlal was in St | Mary's cemetery. The body was rned off the Richmond Radiator nis hody was recovered late Wednes v afternoon some distance Mohegan. Dr. Harold M. Brown Graduated. arold M. Brown, son of Mr. and M. A, Brown, of Quaker Hill, was | :duated from the Jefferson Medical | oilege at Philadelphia. yualified to practice as a physician and as a surgeon. lle will commence his z duties at a hospital in Hartford on july 1. Saved a Man's L A swiiching crew of the Central rmont rallway saved the life of an Ing him out'of the waters of Winthrop cove at New London, Apply lauld manyre at weekly in- tervale to ihe peenies new that the huds are showing a a period of | ermont to the | rvice in the | and William | Morris Bruckner and | place on Thursday after- | g as supposed on May 17th, and below | Dr, Brown 1s | known man Thursday night by pull- | 'FHANKLIN SCHOOL CHILDREN GAVE PROGRAMME Memorial Day—Dinner on the Green Preceded the Exercises. For arried 1 = ool child The Memor! {out by the Franklin assisted by the members of the R. and the cheir of the nklin Con- | attracted numbers gregational church, ighted with tl of people who were de programme. A fine dinner was 1 by the ladies of the town gu | the green, after which two lines oi { chool children formed in front of the | ehurch and the veterans of the town, 0. B. Smith, Daniel Billington, Leande: own and James Tucker, and sons of | veterans ‘rederick Ladd, Thomas Lewis, Edward Howard, Nelson T er and William Woodw and me bers of the school committ Michael Newman, C. B, | & ad assed through, march- | ing into the Franklin church, foliowed by the school en and visitors, to tune of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Are Marching. following was the programme i Salute to the flag; song, angled Banner; recitation, | burg Specch; greetings by | orge Ladd; praye ev. Benjam! ‘apshaw; recitation, he Go Margaret crald ation, | Memortal Day. Archie Mitchell and Ed recitation, Marct Mitchell | Bo: ) recitation, Memorial Day, Ruth Capshaw tion, Two V. Roscoe James and gene Deshefy; Columbia, t} | Gem of the Ocean; recitation, The Flag, Winifred Holt; acrost | Memorial Day, 11 children from di trict §, rine Murphy, John Mec- Hale, Ernest Sherman, Claude Robin som, Vinc Fred Lad Alec Perkows} Ladd, Perkowsky | of hernia. J What 2 Great Many cople Don't Know London Spring Truss Elashc Truss $1.50 $1.50 Did you know that seven out of every 100 people wear trusses? You may be one of the unfortunate ones. Are you satisfied with the fit, and is the truss comfortable? Does it chafe the body, and most important , of all, does it hold the rupture? These are the things that are es- sential in the fitting of trusses. 4 Owing to a growing demand we have found it necessary to put in a ‘ stock of Trusses, Abdominal Belis, f Crutches, Etc. We have in our employ men who We guarantee perfect satisfac- Perkowsky recitation, My Lillie Porter; song, Rally *Round the | | Flag: recitation, A Song for vur Fla | Louise Brush; recitation, Love | Country, Ruth Mitchell ation, | Decoration Day, Hattie Leo: ; duet, | Little Bronze Button, Mrs. Robinson | and Smith | | In his add Rev. Benjamin Cap- | [ shaw spoke § ilarly to the schooi | ek and d a mos interest | ing speaker. A close of his speech he made the reques lent lute to the boys in he p gramme was concluded with recitation, Our Country, Celia White; recitation, What Constitutes State, Harold trong; recitation, Hurrah! Hur- Slla Rockwood, and America. he school children then out, forming lines for school committee t tion or money refunded. Come in and talk with us about Trusses. We may be able to cor- rect your trouble. ELASTIC STOCKINGS, social time followed, ms were made ready ture of : children kindness of Mr. and Mr Frink and Deacon C: children of the So Sodom school were carried wagon was most attractively decor: tee of arrangeme Smith, ¥ Alice les Barber Franklin ¢ and the | | | | | | bel Tucker, Mrs. Her- | mon Robinson, | Abial Tucker, who | | were = 3 thy | Mitenell, Miss Florenc Aneta Reckwood a b Holt The master of ceren add, who filled the position in a cap: man | with each introductio iniscence of times | RENDERED REPORT BEFORE | NORWICH M’ALL AUXILIARY ple | Miss Elizabeth Parker Gave Descrip- | tion of Convention at Pittsfield. of the Norwich E iliary was held on Friday noon at 4 o'clock at the Nor M Leonard W. Bacon presided s ed the meeting with scripture ng. which was followed by by Rev. Dr. Howe. The America, led by Miss Mattie piano was followed 'S report. int A meeting er of by chief! wag the report of the tational convention, of the meeting delegates to_the held at Pittsfield, 14 and 15. Miss I | Parker gave an exceilent of the two days' inter with the various add 5 reports which showed the noble and generous enthusiasm of all | of the M'All work. About 130 < The reports in the mis- ope for_the fu- since Pittsfield tes and they on May di sting cription program. | and | spirit | spoke sion | ture. and Tt on | the stairs, were a g the hospital- ities. Mrs. Bacon spoke of the reveren- tial spirit which prevailed even through the lively expericnce of raising $1500 | {in 6 minutes emph d th similarity of our red, white and blue with the blue, white and red of France as a bond of sympathy and then spoke | of the various kinds of meetings held in the Paris halls, of the other phas {of the work and of its many con- nections and associations with Nor- made to your . measure, of fresh, dependable sto WOVEN ELASTIC | LEGGINS are used in the support of the calf of the leg ir varicose veins in various ® strains, etc. The price varies with the grade material. THE GARTER HOSE is used in extremely low cases of varicose veins, covering the foot as well as the lower leg. Satisfaction Absolutely Guaranteed. Elastic Garter Hose he Lee & 0Osgood Co. Retail Department, Norwich, Conn. . FIRE CHIEFS’ cLus WILL MEET HERE IN STATE CONVENTION. | i Coming on Monday, June 9—Chief | Representative Attending Howard L. Stanton io President. | Annual Session in Hartford. | | | SONS OF HERMANN | | i who is| The 18th biennial session of the club of | Grand lodge of Connecticut, Sons of <o | Hermann, was opened in Hartford on Chief Howard L. Stanton, president of the Fire Chiefs’ Connecticut, is is receiving responses ‘riday, and will rontinue on Saturday. there will be an attendance of | Ninety delegaics, representing 28 the invitations sent out which indicate | tha wich > of th Tuy Boston scholars. | singing of | Banner. hymn, Fling Out the Must Earn Certain Sum. Mr. Editor: | ters matte . Noting the various let- in our papers in relation to of the Gas and Electri works, as [ understand the law w | regulates these matt | sary to have this de certain sum of money | upon the cost of the plant, the old | board have maintalned that the cost of tha plant was some $400,000 less than 1' new board think the cost of the pl to be. Am Informed thec within n few days the present man- | agemen: of the works will have be- | | come ucauainted with the correct corn- ditlons and they will b {M» the public and that then it w shown ust Low muc | hes earncd and w I Norwien. may 30, 1913 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | 40 members of the club here on | Subordinate lodges, are In attendance. ! v. June 9, for a meeting. The club will hold its meeting, beginning in the morning, at the fire of | The day was chiefly taken up with reports. Officers will be elected this afiernoon. ® the Central station, and at | The financial report was submitted lock will have a luncheon at the |Friday- afternoon. It showed an in- regan house. | come "for 1912 of $51.827; increase in ire chiets itom all over the state ! capital, $13,293; balance Dec. 31, 1912, will be in attendance and there will | $9,240; in reserve fund, $87,764; total probably b and talks upoa | cash capital, $136,942 paid in sick the § being made in paid in death bene- - | benefits, $19,243; | motor atus, which is a | subject now uppermost in the minds of | » the experienced fire fighters. Methods of fire prevention are also likely to be touched upon. An order that the post- office department had issued to have 1 letter boxes painted red would have | rnished discussion in protest agalnst it, but it is understood that this or- der has now been rescinded. The Connecticut Fire Chiefs' club is | an organization which has had but two | | presidents. The late Chief A, (, Hen- drick of New Haven held the office up | to the tlme of his death, and Stanton ls the second president, The annual meeilng of the club is to be held In fits, $28, . | Among Norwich members attending | were Herman Jackel, and William Sticht. bers of Germania lodge, No. Henry Leupold They are mem- 1% UNION RULES DIFFERENT | Norwioh Corpenters Called Off Now London Job on Holiday. who hold memier- ship in the Nerwich union, which pe:— 1its s members 16 work on Memorial duy, were called off & job ul Ocean Beach Wriday by the New London un- | ion, the rules of which differ, The visiting union men expiained that they | were not uwi the difference in | | rules and abandoned werk for it Flye carpeniers Chter | August at the same time | as the state assol Haven, atton meets in West ¢, the day | made plain to the Wer | An orcharaiet states that people w: no {are iroubled with esterpillars b D trees should scrape the bark und whitewash the trunks of the trees. [ w display as soon as an, | withe . I are competent to fit the worst cases feeling, in {H eity is governed by (he rules of the lecal union.—New Lendon Bay. | AFFORD TO MISS THIS. A Trolleys Lead For Saturday’s Selling READ THIS LONG LIST OF SPECIAL VALUES FOR SATURDAY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A DOLLAR GO AS FAR AS POSSIBLE YOU CANNOT INTERESTING ITEMS AT INTERESTING PRICES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Big Saturday Values --IN THE-- GARMENT SFCTIO‘\I $1 l 7 5 Women’s and Misses’ Tailored Suits usually selling as high as $16.98, the materials are of the best, the colors all desirable and up-to-date. $18 5 Women’s and Misses’ Suits which . were bought to sell for $25.00. Owing to the lateness of the season we will sacri- fice them. They are in the newest style effects. Early shoppers Saturday will obtain some wonder- ful values. $9 7 Women’s, Misses’ and Juniors’ ° Coats of splendid quality, the staple and novelty weaves of the n. All lengths— short, medium and long. These coats were intend- ed for sale as high as $15.00. $5 0 Coats for Girls from 6 to 14 years o old. The latest models in serges and novelty materials are included. Values up to $8.98. DO YOU WANT A SHIRT WAIST? Here Are Two Splendid Values For Saturday White Wash Silk Waists in two styles—some made with pretty Dutch necks and the others in one of the attractive shirt styles— Saturday, Special 95¢ $4.50 WASH SILK WAISTS FOR $3.50 There are some very pretty striped patterns the lot also plain black and white. Made with either Lord Byron or turnover collars— Saturday, Special $3.50 CUT PRICE SALE OF Dress Goods This sale, which commenced Wednesday, includes a wide range of the most desirable Dress Goods and Suitings. The styles are the best, the qualities are right, the prices are ridiculously low. BUY NOW FOR FUTURE USE FRENCH SERGES, 39c a yard Fine in weave, light in' weight and guaran- teed to be all wool. A big line of colors for yourichoiee ..o . s BEDFORD CORDS, 39c a yard o We offer this popular weave in afinesuiting " 39c $1.25 SUITINGS for 79c a yard Fine Cheviots, * Serges, Ma- telasse and other wanted weaves weight, in tan, areincluyded gray, brown, :l‘h st of the e best of the cadet and navy. G season’s Su iltu- 19¢c ings $1.50 SUITINGS for 98c a yard $1.00 SUITINGS for 69¢c a yard A splendid as- sortment of our All of ‘the suit- e;:ll]flr $1.00 ings which we prr LTl have sold this eaves, includ- season for $1.50 mg yranites, go at this price. diagonals, Your choice nl' stripes, crashes, ourpretties Lo s B RA 690 suitings ... 980 Sale of Men's Madras Quting Shirts 73¢ 'ING SHIRT with nch RIBBONS For Graduation We have a complete assortment of dainty and attractive Ribbons for use on this occasion—white all the weaves—Brocades, Taffeta, Satin, Me: elty effects— 19¢ to 69¢ a yard new the double cuffs, made of fine woven Madras t. in and colored in $1.00 O1 coat style in colors that are absolutely In pattern, style and finish these shirts are superb. Sizes 14 to 17, line and all the latest nov- The Business Center of Norwich Saturday Specials RUG & DRAPERY DEP'T. $2.00 ALL WOOL AXMINSTER RUGS FOR $1.59—all Oriental de- signe—a new lot just received—the best we have had— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ..... $1.69 $1.25 PORCH SCREENS FOR $1.05—Bamboo, best quality out- slde bark. Sizes 8 by 8 feet— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .$1.06 25¢ SASH CURTAINS FOR 16c— Good quality of muslin but slightly solled, rod included— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. 18 LINEN DEPARTMENT IMED DISH TOWEBLS of good ready for use— SATURDAY, SPECIAL 9:3; for 25¢ ART GOODS DEP'T. B VOILE WAIST PAT- S stamped with very pretty s for white or colored em- SATURDAV SPECIAL ... .50¢ CREPE AND NAINSOOK NIGH' GOWNS, ready-made and stamped with designs for solld or.eyelet em- broidery— SATURDAY, SPECIAL HOSIERY AND - UNDERWEAR DEP'T. BBED LISLB VESTS styles, no sleeves and SWISS F in low n either plain or fancy tops. Sizes 5 and 6. Sold regularly for 25c SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. 19¢ WOMEN’S PURE THREAD SILK JHOSE in black only. Fine seam- 1 hose with double heel and toe. Regular quality— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .......26¢c TOILET GOODS DEP'T. ONE POUND CAN TALCUM, 10c. A full pound of fine talcum in 8 odors, carnation, violet and cory- P SATURDAY, SPECIAL .......100 BABCOCK'S CORYLOPSIS TAL- CUM, 15¢. The regular 15c can of this fine talcum— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ....... 12¢ NOTION DEPARTMENT DRESS SHIELDS in all sizes. A fine light weight shield— SATURDAY, SPECIAL 1Dc for 25¢ in Bflo-yurd BASTING THREAD ol T SSATURDAY SPECIAL..3 for 10c STATIONERY DEP'T. CORRESPONDENCE CARDS in the very latest style. 25 cards and 25 Envelopes to package— SATURDAY, SRECIAL ....... 250 TINTED WRITING PAPER for Saturday. We are selling a large assortment of fine tinted paper at a special low price— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ...... .20 HAIR GOODS DEP'T. HATR NETS—5 In package—all shades— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ....... % RIBBON DEPARTMENT DRESDEN RIBBONS FOR SAT- URDAY ONLY. Thess Ribbons sell regularly for 35c and 3%c a vard, and cannot be purchased at other time for less. A fine as- ment of these beautiful Rib- bons s offered— SATURDAY, SPECIAL n. INFANTS' WEAR DEP'T. BS FOR A'HIL- of thess p: DRI One MIDDY DREN, lot dresses in sizes from 2 to 6 re white with wither red or blue #immings and belt to match. Regular price $1.26— SATURDAY, SPECIAL . The dresses KITCHENWARE DEP'T. SWEEPING COM- SATURDAV SPECIAL ....... 8o SOOURING BAR— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ,. GOLD DUST—small size— SATURDAY, BPECIAL ....... 4o FLECTROLINE SILVER POLIEH SBATURDAY, SPECIAL ....,.. Be ceine %0 NECKWEAR DEP $1.50 MALINE NECK RUFF FOR $1.00, Beautiful ~ Maline Neek Rufts in the new style, beth selid ors and the twe-tene e#eats, o fine $1.06 ruffs ge en sale Satorday at this low pri SATURDAY, SPECIAL ..,.,.$1.00