Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 29, 1915, Page 15

MEMBERS OF FOURTH DEGR_EE_ TEAM, KNIGHTS OF COLU CHARLES O. MURPHY, Norwich, Seeretary of Fourth Degree JOHN F. HENNON, Jewett City, Member of Degree Team FRANK P. McNAMARA, Norwich, Member of Degree Team CAVANAUGH, Thompsonville, Member of Degree Team JOHN F. McMAHON, South Norwalk, Member of Degree Team REV. T. P. MULCAHEY, Bridgeport, Member of Degree Team REV. E. J. BRENNAN, Waterbury, Member of Degree Team MBUS J. J. KENNEDY, New Haven, Memnber of Degree Team For the first time in the history of the order in_this city, the fourth de- gree of the Knights of Columbus will be exemplified here on Sunday. The exemplification will be upon a class of candidates 123 in number, who will be elevated to the highest degree of the order in Olympic hall Sunday after- noon, the exemplification being under the direction of John M. Lee, master of the fourth degree for the district of Connecticut. Proclamation by Degree Master. The proclamation for the day has Dbeen sent from the office of the mas- ter in this city to all the councils in the district as follows: Office of the Master of the Fourth Degree, Comnecticut District, Knights of Columbus, Norwich, Conn. Dear Sir Knight: Remember Sunday, May 30, 1915. Exemplification at Olympic hall, Nor- wich, at 3 p. m, Each member should do his share towards making this dav a memorable occasion in the annals of fourth de- gree affairs. The programme for the day of the degree will be as follows: All members and candidates are re- quested to meet at the Knights of Columbus rooms, Franklin street, on Sunday morning, May 30, at 10 o'clock and attend solemn high mass in a body at 10.30 o'clock, at St. Patrick’s church, a special section having been reserved for the fourth degree. (Mem- bers and candidates are requested to wear Prince Albert coat and silk hat.) Following the service a light lunch, consisting of coffee and sandwiches, will be served at the Knights of Co- lumbus rooms, Franklin street. Attention, Candidates and Members! Exemplification will begin promptly at 3 o'clock. Doors will be open at 2 o'clock and closed at 2.30 o’clock. Candidates must all have current third degree password and present themselves at exemplification not later than 2 o'clock, with certificate. Members must have current third de- gree and fourth degree passwords. No vouching permitted. Members must wear baldric. Candidates and members must be in full evening dress. This does not apply to the reverend clergy. Fraternally yours, JOHN M. LEE, Master. sword and CHARLES 0. MURPHY, Secretary. Coming from All Over State. Hundreds of members of the fourth degree section from all over the state, in_addition to the candidates will be attracted here to participate in the ex: ercises, as the function comes but once a year, unless for exceptional reason: Norwich will have a very consider- able representation in the ciass of can didates as 43 of the 123 are members of White Cross council, No. 13, and of Rev. Daniel Mullen assembly, fourth Qegree knights, which has jurisdiction jover the councils in Norwich Taft- ville, Moosup, Danielson and Putnam has 58 candidates in the class. The out of town guests and cand! dates will begin to arrive this evening and others will not be here until Sun- day. They will come by automobile, train and trolley and this evening and all day Sunday open house will be kept at Knights of Columbus headquarte in the Sunlight building on Franklin street. Exercises of Sunday. The exercises of Sunday will begin when the fourth degree members and candidates will assemble at 10 o'clock at the Knights of Columbus headquar- ters on Franklin street and will pro- ceed in a body to St. Patrick's church, Broadway. where they will attend high mass, a special section having been reserved for them. A special musical prosramme has beeen arranged for the choir. Owing to the difficulties of get- ting to Norwich early, on Sunday, it s not expected that the entire mem- bership will attend the mass as many of them cannot get here until after- noon. At the close of the service luncheon will be served to the visitors at the K of C. rooms, after which the candidates and fourth degree members will proceed to Olympic hall where the degree will be conferred. The work will be done behind closed doors, only members of the fourth de- gree section and candidates being ad- mitted. The members of the degTee team, which will have charge of the exem plification_are: John M. Lee,_ master: John F. Hennon of Jewett city, John F. McMahon of South Norwalk, Rev. T. P. Mulcahey of Bridgeport, Rev. Edward J. Brennan of Waterbury, John F. Cavanaugh of Thompsonville, Frank P. McNamara of Norwich and J. J .Kennedy of New Haven. Parade to Start at 6 p. m. At the completion of the degree there will be a street parade of mem- bers and candidates, accompanied by Tubbs’ band. The parade will be formed on Water street near the Olympic and is scheduled to start prémptly at 6 p. m. The line of march will be from Olympic ball through Water street to Washington, over Broad, down Broadway to Main, through Main to Preston bridge, coun- termarch to Wauregan house. Banquet at Wauregan. The banquet which will close the exercises of the day will take place at the Wauregan at 7 o'clock. It will be tendered to the newly initiated candidates and will be open to fourth degree members. Following the ban- quet there will be addresses by prom- inent members of the order, including His Honor, Mayor Murphy, Rev. W. A. Keefe of Plainfield, state lecturer; Rev. John J. Wynne, §. J., of New York, editor-in-chief of the Catholic Ency- clopedia; Judge Jerry B. Sullivan of New York, judge of U. 8. court of appraisal; ' William J. Mulligan of Thompsonville, state deputy. Ar- rangements have been made to accom- modate 250 at the banquet and the demand for tickets, from all over the state, has been so great that many re- quests for reservations had to be de- clined. Present indications are that it will be the largest attended fourth degree function in the history of this section of the order in Connecticut. Committe The several committees in charge of the arrangements are as follows: Reception Committee—His Honor, Mayor T: C. Murphy, Dr. T. A. Crow- ley, J. T. Fanning, M. C. Higgins, Dr. George A. Comea%, Patrick F.-Bray, M. V., Murphy. William P. McGarry, James F. Fenton, John F. Ring, J. J. Desmond, Charles V. James, Daniel T Shea, Dr. D: J. Shahan, John P. Corcoran, John R. Tarrant, Richard L. Good, Byran Hanlon, John F. Hen- non. & Committee on. Parade—Francis Diggins, Jeremiah J. G._Kasloski. Banquet Coramittee — Joseph C. Bland, George C. Driscoll, -Heary D. Buckley, Frank J. Murtha, Frank P, McNamara. Headquartérs for Visitors, The headquarters of the visiting knights will be the Wauregan and the hotel will probably experiénce one of the busiest Sundiays in its history if the weather is fair. . Connors, William NEW LONDON'S Dr. Black Would Brook No Interference and Resigns—Con- ditions Strongly Favor Republicans at Next Election— Several Names Suggested For Mayor and Other Offices. Acting Mayor Alton T. Miner has announced that he is not to be a cand- idate for the mayoralty or any other city office, which probably accounts for his independence in action, as hertofore, he, like others in the game, played every point in the political puz- zle for all it was worth, and then some. By reason of having been elected by his fellow members in the court of common council as senior alderman, be became acting mayor upon retire- ment of Mayor Mahan to become post- master. It was supposed that a spe- cial election would be held to elect a mayor to flll the vacancy but it eeems that some screened authority has de- creed otherwise, and the probability is that Alderman Miner will act as mayor until the regular city meeting next October. He has had long experience in the court of common council and ht to be familiar with municipal management. Just at the present time he is very much in the public flood- light by reason of his disagreement with Health Officer Black in regard to a case of quarantine for alleged small pox. and of which the acting mayor was perfectly familiar. There had been friction between Dr. Black and the then Mayor Mahan, when there were a few cases of the disease reported in New London, sev- eral months ago. The doctor then threatened to mot only resign but served notice that if certain bills pre- sented by him were not settled forth- with that he would bring suit against the city. The doctor had his own way, and assumed that he, and he alone, had to do with the safeguarding of Small Skinned Fresh Eastern Shoulder Pot Roast Fresh Shoulders SUSaR Corned Beef Mixed Salt Pork SHOULDER STEAK PIGS’ FEET BOILED HAM ::EW POTATOES Fresh ‘l l] C Pineapples PURE b 12;(3 HAMBURG STEAK B . .. 12Y5c .. 8<|CHOPS - . 4c|SHOULDERS ‘e Give Royal ‘Gold Trading Stamps. HEALTH OFFICER the health of the city, regardless of expense, and without consulting with the health committee, the mayor or any other man. He was the man on | horseback, and held the driving rein. Knowing the make-up of the doctor and cognizant of his ability as health officer, Mayor Mahan withheld his us- ual aggressive action, so when the mayor retired Dr. Black was still health officer. Acting Mayor Miner was perfectly familiar with the actions of the health officer, of his enforcement of all that pertained to the public health in his own way and regardless of conse- quences, of his willingness to fight at the ‘drop of the hat, when the slight- est question was raised in regard to his methods. Mayor Miner and Dr. Black had a brief session in regard to a certain family that had been quaran- tined and the mayor was not slow to give his views to the health officer. This bordered on what Dr. Black termed as interference with his work, and he whipped from his inside pocket, his resignation as health officer, nicely type-written and signed in bold John Hancock style. The doctor said that was what the mayor wanted and he decideq to givé it to him right from the bat. Dr. Black has for a number of years performed the duties of health officer, as interpreted by him and surely without fear or faver, treating all people on the same basis, whenever | there was danger of prevalence of contagious disease. It seemed to be a | life-work with him, and no other health officer worked more faithfully and zealously than did this same Dr. J. Torrington Black. The time was in New London, when the health of the city was sdfeguarded by a member of the regular police force detailed to that duty, working under the di- the city physician when contagious disease was reported. Later practicing physicians accepted t office, but acted only when called up on to serve, and then only when di- rected by the health committee of the court of common council. Not se with Dr Black. He realized the impor ance and responsibility of the pos tion and became a real health officer. Dr. Black has succeeded in bringing the health department to a higher degree of efficiency tnan ever before, in fact made one of the most im- portant and systematic of the city de- partme covering all that pertain- ed to the public health. His worth anq ability is recognized by the whole people, even those who he has offend- ed d g wha he believed to be his duty ayor Miner declares that he has received applications from rep- utable physicians for appointment as health officer and that there will be no difficulty Sn filling the position. He savs that at the next meeting of the court of common council the applica tions will be discussed and probably an appointment made. In the mean- time, citi; good and true, outside of the membe: ip _of the court of common council, wl endeavor to in- duce Dr. Black to withdraw his resig- nation with the understanding, that if the temporary mayor insists upon d recting the health officer in the con duct of quarantine matters, there will be demand for a special city election to fill the ancancy caused by the resignation of Mayer Mahan. With conditions strongly in favor of the election of a republican mayor at the coming city election, thera are many receptive camdidates and at lea: two who have openly announced their willingness to accept nomination. They are E: lderman Ernest E. Rogers and lderman Henry ‘R. Bond, both competent to fill the highest of- fice within the city. It has heen sus gested, however, that the city needs 'We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. Ask For Them Spectal Bargais for Saturday! Hams - - Pork Loins - MORRELL’ 9-10° 4-s ONE-HOUR SALE. PORK 2 12;(: b 10%(: > "\ S Sins 135 Main Street Boneless Rib Rolls Prime Rib Roast BREAKFAST Bacon Round Steak VEAL ROAST l;RANKFORTS 1 SbLICEDHAM SCOTCH BACON e e A LETTUCE L e R R Ask For Them b 16.c bh15.c b 14;(: b 16;(: California Seedless Large Size, dozen. INEW Eb%} ONIONS Telephone 29-4 Jo Master of IN the M. LE Fourth Degree, K. of C., for Connecticut The following is the list Norwich—Rev. John H. rick, Rev. Myles P. Galvin, Rey William H. Kennedy, Rev. irancis J. Kuster, Rev. L. V. Maciejewski Edward J. Brophy, M. D., Joseph E Burns, William T. Browne, John W. Callahan, M. D., John A. Cunning- Brode- ham, John J. Corkery, Joseph P. Cummings, Walter G. Casey, John L. Counihan, J. Edward Driscoll, William T. Driscoll, M. D. John Dodd, Joseph A. I Donnelly, John P. Flynn, Daniel J. Hinchey, John H. Humphrey, Alexander Jordan, Edward J. Kilday, John S. Keating Edward J. Lynch, M. D., James M Murphy, William P. Murphy, Will- J. McClafferty, James R. Mullen, James Mara, Patrick Mumford, John agle, Joseph D. Pfeiffer, James A. Quinn, Jeremiah T. Rior- dan, John J. Reardon, Charles A. Smith, M. H. Shea. Taftville—Rev. Philipe L. Massi- cot, John J. Daly, Louis N. Fre- chette, Daniel McSheffrey. Versailles—Virtume P. A. Quinn. Occum—Dennis J. Welch. Baltic—Rev. Joseph V. E. Belang- er, Rev. John H. Landry, Francis E. Love. Fitchville—John F. E. McManus. Jewett City—Rev. Cabe, Rev. J. H. Seiferman, A. Hourigan. Moosup—Moise R. Fields, John John J. Me- John Brouillard, William F. Curran, James Jouret, Lawrence F. Kennedy, Daniel A. Smith, James Walsh. Killingly—Edward L. Brennan. Putnam—Herbert E. Smith, Jr. New London—Rev. T. M. Crowley, David A. Connors, Thomas J. Con- don, Joseph F. Corcoran, Arthur T. Keefe, Robert J. Kelly, Georgze J. Loughman, Julian D. Moran, James R. May, John Mulcahy, Edward J. LIST .OF CANDIDATES receive the Fourth degree: of candidates who are to Murray, David Moran, Leo Noyes, James O'Neill, John Ruddy | Groton—Louis A. MacKen Old Saybrook—Matthew J. Gold- en, Stonington—Francis W. McCort, Charles B. McCort. Westerly—John L. May, M. D. Willimantic—T. Frank Cunning- bham, John J. Hickey, Joseph B. Riordan. South Coventry—Rev. John A. Dooley. Plainfield—James A. Coffey. Hartford—Wiliiam J. Booden, Jr., John P. Coughlin, Michael D. Fox Joseph G. McCormick. Litchfield — James L. Kirwin, Richard J. Sepples. Meriden — Frank W. Kraemer, Judge D. T. O'Brien, Jr., John F. Penders. Middletown—Francis P. Neville, Edward F. Slavin, Arthur M. Coughlin New Haven—Rev. J. J. Smith, Patrick H. Carrigan, John H Grifiin, Michael F. Stapleton, Harry M. Garve Portland—Jerrold F. Bransfield, Edmund J. Oliszewski. Rockville—John E. Flaherty, M. D., David E. Landers, Ralph J. Morin, M. D., John J. Oates, Thom- s Pagano, Thomas F. Sweeney. South Manchester—Thomas A. Brennan, Harry M. Burke. South Norwalk—Rev. S. F. Cher- nitzky, Joseph J. Linxweiler. Wallingford—John J. Brosnan, M. D. Waterbury—Edward F. Bradley, William A Jenusaits, Charles H McCarthy, Edward J. O'Hearn, Arthur J. Lunny, Eugene P. Shiel. Vernon—.James F. Costello e rjew York—Rev. John J. Wynne, just et this time a real business ad- ministration, and there are many who would be pleased to have Former Mayor Benjamin L. L. Armstrong again enter the political arena. While his administration has been belittied by political opponents in his own party, the fact remains that as time goes on it becomes more plain that he gave to the city a clean and business administration, and cut the garment according to the cloth. Although Mr. Armstrong has retired from active would now be emong the leaders to effect his nomination and election. Ernest E. Rogers entered the polit- ical game and was elected alderman as a lieutenant of Mayor Armstrong, with full knowiedge of the ability of Mr. Armstrong as he had been associated with him in the Brainard and Arm- strong big silk industry for many years. Should Mr. Rogers get the nomination and be elected mayor, the people would be sure of a business ad- ministration of the Armstrong qual- ity, with economy as the watchword and extravagance barred. No one in the city doubts the business ability of Mr. Rogers and his character as a citizen is of the highest type. His record as aiderman gave evidence of his fitness for the mayoralty. Henry R. Bond is ng his first year as an alderman and has two more to serve under his present elec- tion. He is among the most popular young men of the city and is secretary of the New London Ship and Engine e politics, many who trained against him | company, busiest industry in this section, and giving employment to more skilled workmen at Lig pay than any other establishment in this section. He had been a silent member of the court of common council until the April and May meetings when,, with the may- oralty bee in bonnet he has be- come very active, especially in at- ng Mayor Mahan and his meth. of transacting the public busi ! These attacks were not well re- j ceived by the people at large, but may win over he governing power of the party and secure the nomimation for Mr. Bond, which, at this time, seems to be equivalent to election. It was mainly throush the efforts of Mr. Bond that the big industry with which he is now connected located in Gro- ton, and has done so much towards the general advancement of New London and he is entitled to some remard. He wants to be mayor, for he himself has said it. Mr. Bond'is a “hall fellow well met” and, if nominated, is the kind of a chap that would’make a big fight for success. His nomination would surely give life to the city elec- tion. That there is general concession of republican success at the coming city election is demonstrated in the scarci- ty of democratic candidates for the mayoralty. While there is much good timber in the party woods none of it has vet been drawn to the political tidewater, although a few chips have floated on the surface evidently hewn at the present time the | from the party tree, just for the pur- pose ‘of demorstrating that there s some timber still in readiness to prop up the party since the main prop has retired from active politics to serve Uncle Samuel. There is one big man in the party who perhaps might be prevailed upon to accept the nomina~ ticn who, based upon his past record as a vote-getter might have a possi- ble show for election. He made an unusually big run when he was elect- ed assessor of taxes, a position which he now holds. He has had experi- ence in the council and was born and reared in New London, and knows the city and its need from A to Z That big man is ray, who _has Assessor Thomas R. Mur- as been referred to ‘Square Deal” Murray, as that w the slogan that helped to increase his majority when elected as assessor. s no doubt but Mr. Murray appreciate the honor of being native city, but he is not as well financially as is Bond and Rogers, and with as his opponent, all other things would not have a Chinaman’s chance of election, and would mayor of h fixed quite Messrs. either nobody knows that fact better then this same Thomas R. Murray. Deadly Guncotton. Efforts are being made to prevent cotton from being imported into Ger- many, as it is an indispensable asset to high explosives. Guncotton is used in enormous quantities for charging torpedoes and mines. Its base is raw cotton or even cotton waste such as is used in cleaning machinery. This is soaked for several hours in baths of nitric and sulphuric acid, and it is then passed between masive steel roll- ers. These expel every trace of acid which has not been absorbed by the cotton. Through continual soakings in water the acid-charged cotton is re- duced to a mass resembling paper pulp, and it is then ready to be mould- ed into various shapes and sizes. Discs, cylinders, squares, and tubes of guncotton are produced according to the shape of the implement in which it is to be used. ntense shock or heat explodes gun- cotton, and its power can be guaged T ihe fact that it is the force which blows great holes in ships through the agency of mines and tor- pedoes. The aclvantages of _guncot- ton for military purposes are that it can stay for any length of time in water without injury; its explosisons are unattendedi by smoke; and it is- nites at a temaperature half that re- quired to expiode gunpowder. A pecullar characteristic of gun- cotton is that a brick of it, when wet, may be placed. on a bed of hot coals, and as the maisture dries out, the cot- ton will flake: and burn quietly. - Jf dry originally, however, the guncotton will explode ' with _terrible’ force about degirees of heat.—Tit Bits, Knew How to Die, ‘The story of Mr. Vanderbilt's sur- render of his lifeboat to an old woman shows that the art of dying like a man and a gentleman is not lost even in the “Four Hundred.”— Chicaga Herald. All the statistics showing hove: the average human life on earth has been lengthened by science are also among the things ruined by | Louis Globe<Demacrat. this~ war—St. Bed Room Furniture iN GREAT VARIETY =TT OAK of all shades. the bottom notch. 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