Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 17, 1914, Page 6

Because of Coming Wage Reduction. At the regular session of the West- erly probate court, Judge Bdward M. Burke presiding, Mrs. Albert Board- man, of Norwich, executrix of the es- tate of her mother, Mary L. Melville, presented an inventory of the estate, which was approved for record. The ostate showed valuation of $24,040 of personal property as follows: Provi- dence Institution of Savin, $1000; Norwich Savings Soclety $2040; Sav- ings Bank of New London, $1000; shares Portland General Electric com- pany, 5 percent $950; 5000 shares De- troit Edison company, 5 per cent, $6000; 7000 shares Utica Gas and Elec- tric company, 5 per cent.-$7000: 2000 shares Southern California — Edison company, 6 per cent., $2000; 5000 shares Oregon Electric #Lailway com- pany, 5 per cemt., §$4750; household furniture $300. Mrs, Boardman is the sole heir. 2 The bond of the executrix of the es- tate of Clara. Hunter Stanton, who died recently at Watch Hill was in- creased from $35,000 to $60,000. The will of Isaac Jones was admitted to probate. After the payment of f- neral expenses and debts, the rest ot the estate is bequeathed to Alice M. Jones, wife of deceased. The will states that failure to mention three adult daughters, Mrs. Alice States, Mrs. Bertha Frank and Margaret Eliz- abeth Jones is intentional and not an oversight. was Francis G. Haswell confirmed as executor and bond fixed $1500. Alexonder Man, Jr., George H, Harper and James Jolly were appointed appraisers. The will of Margaret XK. Smith was presented for probate and continued to January 5, 1915. Under the will $5 is given to a grandson, John Gavitt, and ke sum to Margaret J. Gavitt, a anddaughter. The rest and residue of the- estate, after paying debts and funeral expenses goes to a son, John M. Gayitt, who is nominated as exect- tor of the estate. Theodocia and Hagriet Wallace were confirmed as executrices of the es- tate of William F. Wallace, whose will was admitted to probate, and bond was ed at $1000. All his worldly pos- jons are bequeathed to those two sters.’ The failure to mention Rich- ard R. Wallace, a brother in the will, was intentional. A bond was fur- nished to pay all debts and legacies, and therefore no report or appraisers is required. The first and final account and or- der of distribution of the estate of Mi- chael J. Bottomer, was continued to Jantary 5, 1915. There has been no change in situa- tion since the strike was called last Friday by some of the weavers of the Columbia Narrcw Fabric company, at Shannock. About one-half of the plant affected. The weavers claim that coimpany proposes to reduce wages per cent. beginning January 1. To is t] mpany agrees, but adds that rs will be given more looms to operate and will be able to earn more momey than at the present time. Fiftesn weavers quit work Friday. It is said the reduction will affect only the garter and cable weavers and nat thoge working on suspender fabrics. The strikers claim that they were re- fused permission to circulate their pe- iition, and that ome of the number, Thomas Woods, was 4discharged be- cause he was a leader among the strikers. Treasurer George P. Clark, repre- senting the company, denies this state- ment and statesithat Woods was dis- charged after he had used strong lan- guage in the weave room and had as- saulted one of the men who declined to go on strike. Mr. Clark states that full pay was to be given the weavers until’ January 1, even though they were. working short time, when it was planned to dowblt up the looms, when weavers will have an opportuni- v to increase their wages, "he strikers have offered to accept o re on of 12 1-2 per cent., pro- vided all the men on strike are per- mitted # return to work. The offer ceu rejected. James” C. Langworthy, the brake- man whose left foot was crushed un- der the wheels of a caboose he was bearding at the New London Railway station, Tuesday afternoom, wag a k< er resident of Pawecatuck, the son harles C. Langworthy. a teamster for the William Clark Thread mill The injured man was taken to the- Lawrence hospital and the foot was amputated. Mr. Langworthy had been to New London making pur- chases for his wife and children and was about to return to his home near Midw when the accident occurred. He caught hold of -the hand rail of the forward end of the moving caboose but made a misstep and the forward wheels of the caboose passed over his foot. He retained his hold on the hand rail and had reached the plat- form of the caboose when assistance arrived. cian. was summoned and rthy was taken to the hospital without delay. Local Laconies. The fourth annual show of the South Coventry Poultry association opens in Westerly today. Frank L. Hgolliday is to make ap- Mes. Mary L. Malville Left Estate of $24,040 to Mrs. Albert Boardman, of Norwich—Other Wilis ers of Narrow Fabric Company 100 Iy social with Mrs, Probated—Weav- The beautiful custom prevalls in Westerly of placing wreaths on graves at Christmas time. Judge and Mrs. Herbert W. Rath- bun ‘have returned from their wed ding trip in the south.. ‘ The members of Class No. 15 of the First Baptist church, held thelr month. Frank itten . of Clark street. The activity of the board of trade committee on fire prevention has re- sulted in a_general clean-up of all premises in Westerly. 5 John Kelly, forty years ago employ- ed as blacksmith by the Smith Gran: ite company, now a resident of Ken- yon, is visiting in Westerly. The funeral of Maria A. Ferraro took place Wedne: with a_mass of requlem in the Chu of the Immaocu- late. sung by Rev. Father Drier. Burial was in St. Michael’s cemetery. Substantial sea walls were recently constructed in front of the three cot- tages that were totally destroyed by fire at Pleasant View. The concrete sea walls were not damaged. Chief Cottrell- and Assistant Chief Coyle, of the Westerly Fire district, are engaged in a tour of inspection in the business center, with a view of prevention of fire at busy Christmas time. Pending the formation of the Pleas- ant View Fire district, some of the cottage owners are. planning for the installation of privately owned fire hydrants, with the idea of being re- imbursed for the outlay when the dis- trict is organized. The body of Mary E. Donnelly, who died in Harrisonville, arrived in Westerly, Wednesday noon, and was buried in St. Michael's cemetery. The bearers wer Dr. James M. Crowley, Joseph Keane, John Shea, Pierce Mor- rison, Willlam Lerihan and Frederick Haney. The only veluntary subscription from Rhode Island to.the Seventh.Day Bap- tist Retired Ministers’ fund, was $10 by Marie 8 and Mary A. Stillman. The subsccription from Connecticut was $2, by Mrs. W. . Maxson. The First Westerly church has contributed $100 to the Missionary society. Father Bruno was celebrant of the mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, at the fu- neral of Mrs. Maria Cicero Turano, a large number of friends attending. During the mass Frank Leppro sang Nearer, My God, to Thee. Burlal was ni St. Michael's cemetery. "PLAINFIELD Class Admitted to Mills Running Week. Tuesday and Wednesday felt like winter. This is the kind of weather that makes stone masons and other out-of-door workers whose work de- pends on the weather feel blue, but ‘winter is due Dec. 20th. A class of new members was taken into the grange Tuesday night, The weave room and a part of the glnl.h room of the mill closed Wednes- ay. Miss Willa Parkhurst returned to her home at Locust Grove farm Monday. Takes Possession of Farm. Isador Aberman of New York was here Monday en route to his new farm on_the Jewett City road. Mrs. Fanny Blom of New York was a visitor in Plainfield Monday. Mrs. F. M. Trippe visited in Nor- wich Monday. Mrs. Adelaide Sanford of Edgewood podltry farm is spending a few days in Providence. W. T. Bishop of South _Plainfleld wads a week end visitor in Rhode Isl~ and. Timothy Shea of Moosup visited Mrs. J. P. Montgomery Monday. ._The Cutler Mills company at Packer is now running five days per week, Grange—Packer Five Days This FUNERAL. Henry Lester, The funeral of Henry Lester was held at his home Wednesday at 11 a. m. The house was filled with rela- tives and friends. Rev, Mr. Lakin read a selection from the Scripture and offered prayer. A quartette, Miss- es Rhoda Moreland and Edith Peter- son, Ira Edson and Sidney Mathewson, sang two hymns. Rev. Mr. Lakin read two poems and spoke in fitting words of the deceased and in sympathy with the bereaved relatives. Burial was at the Carey cemetery in Canterbury. Three if his children, Charles Leste~ and Mrs. Clara Hubbard of Providence and Mrs. Lottie Dodge of Plainfleld. were present. The other three sons were unable to come, one being in Kentucky, another in California and the third in Mexico. The floral offer- ings were very beautiful. Undertaker F. H. Tillinghast had charge. P S s Hartford—The total workingmen’s loan fund subseribed to date by mem- bers of the Hartford Business Men's vlication for the transfer of his liquor license from Granite .street to the association is $2,498.16. About $600 has been loaned. Cpera Glasses, Field and Bird many styles, Gold and silver Lo Eye Glass Reels and Pencil Holders in gold, siiver and enamel finish, ranging frem to saves glasses from being broken or mislaid. Also Eye Glass Chains, gold and silver. Thermometers, Compasses, Al Glase Cases. All these are nice gi Reading Glasses, All sizes. Also Radioptican Picture Auto Goggles, all styles, children, Don't forget a nice pair of Gel THE PLAUT- Suggestions for Xmas n and fancy pearl handles, from 50c to $5.00. metal world fook brighter to the wearer. >% grind them in our oWwn shop, and guarantee satisfaction. Established 1872 Optometrisis and Lens.Grinders 144-146 Main Street Shoppers In the Optical Line Gias: rgnettes. Telescopes, Magnifiers in make a_beautiful and lasting gift Always ready for us Il kinds of Fancy Spectacle and Eye achines. and shell frames. Some for Id or Shell Glasses wiil make the We fit ¢l es, make the CADDEN CO. Minchen property in Union street neay Main. Mrs. G. W. Emerson and was 2 stamp 0X. Miss Alicse McBrooms was at hom from New Britain over Wednesday. Child Finds Good Home. Humane Agent Dr. S. H. Holmes re- ceived a complaint that Mary Sflfic was being ill-treated and immedlately took steps to place her in the county home. He accom; ed her to the home on ater she e g; the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Condie, who were desirious of giving her a good home. Rebekah Lodge Elsction. Ruthie Rebekah lodge, No. 28, elect- ?d the L;ollov!v‘g‘xg ofl]::‘emfl's;myhevan- ing: TS, sa M. es, N. G.; Mrs. M . G.; Miss Ruby Thornton, Miss ter, treasurer, and Miss Mary Camp- bell, trustee for three vears, The in- stallation will be held on the 5th of January, Officers Installed, At a stated communication of Mt. Vernon lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M., Tuesday evening officers were installed by District Deputy A. M, Brown, acts ing as depuly grand master, assisted by Past Master R. F. Cheney, acting as right worshipful deputy, The offi- cenrs were: Earl E, Gilbert, worshipful master; Bdward F. Blake, senior war- den; Wallace H. Payne, junior war- den; Everett H. Hiscox, treasurer; Past Master Georse H. Prior, secre. tary; Ernest A. Potter, chaplain; Rob- ert A. Wilbur, senior deacon; Perle Morgan, junior deacon; Robert J. Guy, senior stéward: George M. Clarke, jun- ior steward; Past Master William Burdick. marshal; Past Master Edwin M. Gray, tyler. MYSTIC Letter Carrier Willard Keigwin Weds Miss Dutcher of Danbury—Frater- nity Elections. In Danbury Tuesday évening Miss Irma Dutcher was united in marriage with Willard W. Keigwin, son of Mr. and Mrs, George W. Kelgwin, of Mys- tic. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s cousin, Mre. David McKee, at 6 o’clock, Rev. T. Jay Tea- zarden officiating in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs, Keigwin left on a wedding trip and on their return will reside in Mys: tic, where the groom is a popular let- ter carrier. Guild Elects Officers. The annual election of officers of St Mark’s guild took place Tuesday even- ing in the parigh house on Pearl street. The following were elected: President, Rev, A. H. Barrington; vice president, Miss Annie Packer; secretary, Mrs. George D. Johnson; treasurer, Miss Mary Kellogg. Officers of Betsey Ross Council. At the election of officers of Betsey Ross council, Daughters of America, held recently, the following were chosen: Councilor, Eleanor Lewis; as- sociate councilor, Annie Brown; vice councilor, Effie Mitchell; associate vice councilor, Flora Collins; recording sec~ retary, Edna Prentice; financial gecre- tary, Annie Williams; treasurer, Etta- belle Griswold; conductor, Helen Knight; warden, Mary Whipple; inside sentinel, Ada Sweet: outside sentinel, Almeda McCausland; trustee for 18 months, Ada Sweet; trustee for six months, Helen Knight. News in General. Stoningtcn lodge, No. 1.0. 0. F., met Weédnesday evening and the first degree was conferred on a class, after which a smoke talk and social time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuller spent Wednesday in Norwlici. 8. S. orown MacKenzie spent Wed- nesday in Gales Ferry. Charles Tingley of Norwich was the guest Wednesday of his father, George W. Tingley. Miss Eletha Callaghn is visiting her parents in Carolina. Mrs. Arthur Paine of Somerville, Mass., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clifford. Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Hatch spent ‘Wednesday with their parighioners in Noank. Albert Waterman has returned to Wickferd, R. I, having resigned at the ‘Wilcox Fertilizer company. STAFFORD SPRINGS Decision for Defendant in Case of Dis- tillery Company vs, John Senaw-Bur- gess Taft Declines to Serve. Judge Heald of the borough court has given his decision for the defend- ant in the case of the Columbia Dis- tilling company against John Sena. The claim was for $66.50 allesed to have been due for merchandise. There was a large attendance at the successful oyster supper given by the men of the Methodist church Wednes- day evening. Declines to Serve. Ernest K. Taft, who was élected one of the borough assessors at the election Monday, will be unable to serve on ac- count of other duties, and the court of burgesses will fill the vacancy. Miss Georgianna Washburn has re- turned from a visit at Atlantic City, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Meyers of Mys- tic have been visiting Mrs. Charles Meyers. Schools will close Friday for the Christmas vacation of two weeks. George H. Lord has gone to a ford hospital for a surgical operation Miss Mary Wildey is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Lyman G. Barton in Plattsburg, . X. Rev. Levi Reese, who has been con- fined to the house with a severe cold, has recovered, A. W. Buchanan, agent of the state board of education, was in town Wed- nesday looking up truant children. | Courtmartial for Bavarian Mutinesrs. ferred to the senate committee. COLD STORAGE BILL BEFORE HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE Discussion on Limit of Time Edibles Can Be Kept Wholesome. Dec, 16.—Christmas dinner was under the microscope today before the house commerce commitiee in hearings on the McKeliar bill to limit the length of time food products may be kept in cold eglmm& A dele~ gation representing cold storage inter- ests discussed the measure. Dr. H. D. Pease, director of the department of bacteriology at the Lederle laboratory in. New York, examined as to how long turkey could be kept in cold storage and be fit for food, said cold storage turkey was safe if inspected by gov< ernment inspectors betore and - after being placed in the cold storage vaulis. He thought, however, that a limit on time food &l;oduc(s can be stored shouldbe placed on all products not frozen solid for -keeping. Dr. William J, Gles, professor of bacterislogical chemistry at Columbia university, described a series of ex- periments with cold storage flsh and told of eatine flounder which had been frozen and kept for two years. He said fish did not deteriorate if properly frozen and stored. Charles P. Droste of New York told the committee it was impossible to keep butter and eggs in cold storage for more than nine months. At the expiration of that length of time, he said, it became unprofitable to hold cold storage eggs because fresh eggs coming in depressed the price below what would allow a reascnable profit on the storage product. The delegation will continue its dis- cussion of the bill tomorrow. PRESIDENT WILSON WILL STAND BEHIND HIS APPOINTMENTS. If Anti-Administration Democrats Are Looking for Fight, They Will Get It, ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—If anti-admin. istration democratic senators whose candidates for federal appointments have not been named by President Wilson want a fight, they will get it from the president, according to a statement made today at the White House. It was said definitely that the president will stand behind the ap- pointments he has made in New York, Missouri and New Jersey, against which Senators O'Gorman, Reed and Martine have protested. In addition to refusing to withdraw the rejected nomination of John D. Lynn as United States attorney for the western district of New York, the president intends to give Mr. Lynn another recess appointment after March 5, when his present recess ap- pointment expires automatically. Senator Martine is opposing the nomination of George Hampton as in- ternal revenue collector for the Cam- den district in New Jersey and has the nomination held up in the senate. Mr. Hampton is serving under a recess ap- pointment made by the president shortly before the convening of the present session of congress. In Missouri the president gave a re- cess appointment to E. C. Bland as a United States marshal despite the fact that Senator Reed was supporting an- toehr man. White House officials de- clared today the president would stand behind Mr, Bland. SENATE EXPECTED TO VOTE IMMIGRATION BILL TODAY, Literacy Test of Aliens Subject of Discussion Yesterday. ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—Discussion of the - proposeq literacy test for aliens, which President Wilson has said he did not consider a fair test for per- sous seeking entrance to_ America, began today when the senate resumed consideration of the immigration bill. A vete is expected tomorrow. Amendments submitted by Sena- tors Thomas of Colorado and Will- iams of Miesissippi, to extend ex- emptions to the literacy test precipit- ated debate whick will be continued tomorrow. TUnder the terms of the bill immigrants whe left their coun- try “for the purpose of escaping from religious persécution” would be exempt from the test. Senator Thomas’ amendment would add to this the words “whéther evidenced by overt acts or discriminating laws or regu. lation,” to meet objections to the pro- vision ralsed by prominent Jews in America. Senator Smith of South Carolina, chairman of the Immigration committee, insisted that the Joews needed no exemption from the literacy t. Senator Williams' amendment would exempt for five years after the pas- §age of the act persons forced to flee “because of the military conquest ot their country.” BRITISH TROOPS ARRIVING DAILY AT HAVRE. ‘Which Port British Are Making Main Base of Supplies. Havre, Dec. § (Correspondence of The Associated Press).—Thousands of British troops ufi arriving here daily on transports are Briulsh sve maiing the port of Ha are e po! vre their main base of supplies. On rive here dally from Southampton. ps have been leased on are being built. tensive :nww depots have been' established ere. The American Bible society le ar circulated 5,251,170 Bibles, break hristmas Would Women’s Silkk Umbrellas Rich Silk Umbrellas, with silver or ) 98, 35,00 to 36,98 Men’s Umbrellas of Glor. 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Flannel 8kirts, 500 to $2.98. Infants Bibs, 12)50 up, Hand Embroidered Bibs, 98c to $2.98. Knit sets comprising Sweater, Toque and Leggins, $3.98, $4.98, $5.98. Sweaters from 98¢ to $4.98, APRONS OF ALL SIZES AT ALL PRICES 25¢ to $1.50 (B L - Toyland In T he Basement THE CHILDREN'S WONDERLAND This large, well arranged department which is entirely devoted to the dolls, the games, the toys, which sum up the joys of Christmas for the child, extends to you a welcome. Drop a year or two of care and worry and enjoy yourself in this miniature world of make-believe. 3 i : See the Constructive Toys for Boys—-the Clever Dolls for Girls e Open Every Evening Until Christmas Stor MUST CONSULT EMPLOYER ABOUT MEDICAL ATTENDANCE. Else He will Not !: Liable Under Compensation Act Ruling. New Hayen, Conn, Dec. 16.—If an employe is irjured while at work and secures medical attendance without in- forming his employer, he cannot re- cover for such attendance under the compensation aét, according to a de- cision handed down today by Com- pensation Commissioner Talcott H. Russell. The case was that of Roman Mal- BATTLE BETWEEN TROOPS OF VILLA AND CARRANZA. Tuesday Southeast of Torreon—Each Army Numbered About 5000 Men. El Paso, Texas, Dec. 16—A battle between Carranga and Villa troops was in progress yesterday southegst of Torreon. Each army numbered about 5,000 mep. General Villa is in rsonal command of his troops. The ‘arranza forees are commanded by Colonel I. Vasquez. This information was brought to the border today. It was mot learged whether any advantage had been ed, It ‘has Deen known for several that strong columns of Cayran. 2a Lroops were Inovi eastern states in en attempt to cut Villa’s communications at Torreon. which i the railroad center of Central Mexico. The fighting began near San Pedro de %Colnnln.s. Coahuila, a few miles from Torreon. are of various tpyes, bearing ; lamps and torches. The minister does not ‘state what their object is thought to be. He requests captains of mer- chant or fishing boats to report them and English flotilla - of fifteen destroyers is patroling the channel to protect vessels entering and leaving Faire, and a battery of four field guns and several guns has been mounted on fonable drive alcn~ + wie clity. missioper allowed for the time lost from his work but not for medical attendance. In his memorandum the commis- sioner says the law provides that an employe must inform his employer of the injury and give hi mopportunity to provide or refuse to provide” 3 physician. If the employer refuses the injured man may n provide a physician an drecover under the act. WOMAN’S BODY IN WOODSHED WITH HEAD CRUSHED IN, Bloody Axe and Empty Purse Found Nearby at Detroit, Detroit, Mich., Dec. 1.6—The body of Miss Frances Bomholt, 62 years of age, was found in & woodshed at the réar of her home here today. Her bead had been crushed. Two men were detained by the e lice. One, it was is F. . Rueping, Miss Bombhoit's nephew. The other man's name was not ——— WARNING TO NAVIGATORS AGAINST MYSTERIOUS BOUYS. Of Different Forms Drifting Abeut in the English Channel.