Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 14, 1916, Page 6

&t T s e superior court for Washinston ty came in asain at Westerly day morning and went out again out the transaction of business: o Barrows, Clerk Haswell and as- nt,.the court stenographer, Sher- Wilcox and his deputies, thirt; five jurors, all at the expense of the stdte of Rhode Isiand, were in_the rt room at 10.30 and Judse Bar- rows called the first case on the docl { Nora Milligan against Ada Ran- , in which the plaintiff alleges the alfenation of the affections of het husband by the defendant, who em- plfyed Mr. Miiligan as chauffeur. The age claimed in cash is $50,000. re was a consultation between d C. Oiney, counsel for defendant, and John H. PIAintiff, concerning the illness of an important witness. During this co sultation there was a Quaker session of the court. After a while the attor- neys held subdued conversation with the judse, who announced that th cae would be passed for the present. The parties to the case are residents of Narrazansett Pier, Then the case of Lida Thomas against Amos Burdick and Catherine Welch, wction to recoved damages for injuries received by being knoc ed down by an automobile, was c Clarence E. Roche, an attorney in the case. wne before the suprems ~ourt in Providence arguing his claim fof a new l.u ui suines Rego Mel- low, who was convicted of the mur- der’ of William H. Rhodes, in the old Kipgston station, and who was in- dicted also for the murders of Oscar and Gustave Olsen. In the necessary absence of Attorney Roche, this was the first case set down for trial Tues- day morning. The case of Charles P. Ecclestone against Robert McGinnis was assigned as| the second case. It was stated that there would probably be no trial of ‘this_case, as the defendant was not in Westerl TPhe next case assigned in order is the slander suit of Mary Arcongle asginst Mary Rossi, in which Fred C. Qlgey 1s counsel for the plaintift and AT, L. Ledwedge for the defendant. Mz, Olney stated that Judge Edward M. Burke, @nd Judge Herbert W. burn were the previous counsel in this ease, and as it could not be han- dld By two judges he was invited in- tofthe case. Mr. Olney, after the préspective jurors were ordered from thé réom, made a motion that the part of the complaint alleging truth of ths slandérous words be expunged from the .record. Mr. Ledwedge spoke stronzly in opposition, claiming that the defense sought to take away the esfential points in the case, and il would be unfair to the plaintiff whose rsonga by reputation had been damaged and ought to be given opportunity to re- move the alleged stain on her charac- tery Judge Barrows sald it would be un- just to allow the section referred ta, to be stricken out. Two other good lawyers who were in the case did mot ask the okliteration of this phase of the ease. For the third counsel to come. in now and ask for the expun- gation because he thinks it wrong, is Dot fair and the plaintiff is entitled to ‘maintain the plea. The moti was denied. Judge Barrows notified the attor- neys -present that five cases on the docket must be ready for trial when the court comes in Tuesday, so th In the event of a “break-down” there woiild be some case ready for the con- sideration of the jury. He remindey the: attorneys that it was not fair to the' state to incur a big expense by having the court and jury come to Westerly, and then not be ready to progeed to trial with the cases on the docket. About half a hundred members of isquamicut Tribe of Redmen, of the Westerly reservation, will hit _the Groton and Stonington trail for New London this evening, leaving here at 6.45 for a visit to the wigwam of the friendly New London tribe. The lo- cal®degree team will work the War- riots’ Degree on a large class headed by Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London. After the ceremonial, which will be carried to the limit of Indian tradition, there will be a feast of su, cotash and venison, or worthy substi- futea. Then there will be a long talk by “Warrior Rogers and several little talks, after which all will take a_puft 8t the pipe of peace, when the West- erly Redmen will wend their way in Indjan file, to be ferried across the Thames to Groton, and _return to Westerly by the well-established Gro- ton:and Stonington trail. James W. Nelson, better known a “Jimmy,” who has spent the last five summers in Westerly and Watch Hill, has. taken a contract to get the mem- bers of the police department of his home city, Waterbury, into a better phygical condition. Jimmy has a sys- iz all hi own in physical culture, dents of Westerly will vouthsafe its efficiency. This he will apply to the police officers, the lessons to eover a season of eight weeks, and Re will be in absolute command of the classes of policemen ~during the in- struction period. A quarter century ago Jimmy Nel- son’s headquarters were in-New Lon- don and Norwich and he was the clev- erest lightweight in the boxing game, #nd: did not hesitate to take on bouts ém; Welterweights In the prize ring. e commenced the boxing game as & d in the Brooklyn cooper shops, from which Jack Dempsey, Jack McAuliffe and other topliners were graduated. For years he was the sparring partner of McAuliffe and his business manager. Jimmy Nelson left the boxing game long ago and made a study of physi- cal ‘culture until he became a recog- nizel authority, and his treatment has been given to many leading citizens, including three governors of Connecti- eut. He has been a resident of Water- bury for over 15 years. c Engineer Samuel G. Cottrell _ of the Westerly fire department has re- ceived from R. G. Roth, secretary of the National Fire Elimination assocla- — i THAN EVER BEFORE Clergymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me- anics and Mcrchants Stricken. Our old friend Rheumatiz is having his fnning this year, and a few words ' of cpution from one who knows all about it may not be amiss. jar rubbess in damp weather; your feey dry; drink plenty of jade, and avoid strong alcoholic arinks. 1f yheumatism gets you, or sclatica, and ‘you have sharp twinges, gnawing painior swollen joints or muscles, you * can get rid of ail agony in just a few daye: by taking one-helf teaspoonful of " Rheiima once a day. " All druggists know about Rheuma; it ig harmless, yet powerful; cheap, yet sure, and a 50-cent bottle will last a lofiz time. Ask Lee and Osgood Co. or apv drngetat. e McGough, counsel ford] PERIOR COURT AT WESTERLY § 5‘ ¢11-&>|1 Suit Goes Over for Present—Motion to Expunge : Beaied in Slander Case—Red Men to Visit New London —Patriotic Entertainment Planned for St. Patrick’s Night B tion, under Chicago date, this eom- tion: 3 PRa St Our work is fire elimina- tion. At present the defective flue evil has our artention. During the past two years oud engineers have scoured the country on this matter, and learned much, which has been tested out at the fire underwriters' laboratories, You, in vour position, know more perhaps than anyone else in your community about the cause of fire hazards. Our Mr. George Gabriel, in charge of this work, will visit Westerly and call upon you. Any courtesy you may extend Mr. Gabriel which will facilitate the work of fire elimination will be appre- clated.” Alfred R. Champlin of Wi lh?l{ has promise of becoming an artist of real merit, as evidenced by 12 pen and ink drawings of marine architecture which are now on exribition at the Westerly public library. The subjects are: Steamship Philadelphia, formerly City of Paris; the United States Ship Ore- gon; American liner St. Paul; steam yacht Electra; auxiliary yacht Carne- gie; the White Star liner Titanic; United States Ship Constellation; Cunard _liner Aquitania; concerted yacht Gloucester; superdreadnought Pennsylvania; the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland, and the Cunard liner Lusitania. made_compl rly council in regard to the filling in of the Pawcatuck river through a public drain that_interfered with his wharf privileges, but the council was not dis- posed to direct dredging, claiming that the town was not responsible for the filling in at the mouth of the drain. Then, through Senator Lippitt, Mr. Butler took the matter up with the department of commerce. Mr. Butler has received notice that Inspector Gates will be in Westerly next Wed- nesday to investigate conditions and report in regard to the filling in of the river, and recommend the remedy. Mr. Butler has invited all those interested in river traffic to meet Mr. Gates at the Colonial club next Wednesday after- noon. St. Patrick’s day will be observed in Westerly by a | programme next Friday evening in Hibernian hall. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, pastor of St. Mi- chael's church, will preside. The vocal music will be rendered by the combined choirs of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St. Michael's church. The programme foilows: Opening chorus, Come Back to Erin, chorus: dances by 12 Irish lassies, with Misses Clara Handell and Helen McGrath: solo, A Little Bit of Heaven, Kenyon A. Doyle; address, Rev. Laurence Kelledy, pastor of the Church of Immaculate Conception: solo, Where the Shannon Bells Are Ringing, Miss Alice McGowan of Ston- ington; address, Rev. John Lyddy, as- sistant at St. Michael's; solo, Kathleen Mavourneen, Miss Sophia Canayan; solo, When I Dream of Old Erin, Miss Josephine I.eahy of Stonington; solo, Irish Lullaby, Miss Teresa McMahon closing chorus, Star Spangled Bannes Mrs. Thomas L. Murray, accompanist. Local Laconi Cute little pots of shamrocks are reminders of the near approach of St. Patrick’s day. The Camp Fire Girls will hold a union ceremonial in the Memorial and Libraty building this evening. ‘Walter Fiddes and Mary E. Hender- son of Hopkinton were married Sat- urday evening at the parsonage of the Congregational church by Rev. Fred- erick A. MacDonald. Three big oil companies are repre- sented tn Westerly and all charge the same price for gasoline, benzine and kerosene. “Competition is the life of trade” is fading as a truism. The druggists of Westerly are ar- ranging for a uniform scale of prices on drugs and medicines, made neces- sary by the fluctuation of wholesale rices due to the troublesome times abroad. The Life and Times of John Knox was the subject of an interesting paper read by Rev. Frederick A. MacDonald at the March meeting of the Westerly Ministerial association held in the Me- morial and Library building on Mon- day. After a thorough discussion of the subject, Rev. MacDonald was given a unanimous vote of thanks. MYSTIC William L. Main to Erect Three-story Elock—Young Men Organize a Rifle Club. Work was begun Monday by W liam L. Main and a force of men to cut down the trees in front of his property on East Mystic avenue, where he is to erect a three-story stucco block, S0 feet by 40 feet. One- half of the lower floor is to be used for the Mystic post office and tlf other half to put into stores; the two upper stories are to be used for of- fices, with heat and all modern im- provements. The work is to be done at once. The restaurant run by C. E. Donath will be placed on Cottrell street while the new building is being completed. This building will make a decided improvement in the main street. The barn in the rear is to be vacated by A. G. Brownell and is t> be used by John F. Noyes as a garage. Mr. Noves is also to have his sarase office in the building where the post office is located at present. With the appearance of the new building to be erected by the Odd Fellows which is to be a credit to the village, this part of the town will take on a business- like look. The watering fountain which is now in front of the restau- rant is to be moved probably on Cot- trell street or to some more conven- ient place than where it is at present. Rifle Club Organized. Over thirty young men who wers interested in starting a rifle clup met in the store of Samuel Givern & Co., on Saturday evening for the pur- pose of starting an organization. After some discussion and the matter ex- plained the following officers were clected: President, Charles C. Dodge; vice president, Harry MacNutt; sec- retary, Orrin Laemb; treasurer, Dr. Rhodes Burrows; member of executive committee, Orrin H. Sanford. Thirty- seven were taken in as charter mem- bers. The building belonging to the Cot- trell Lumber Co. has been secured for an inside range and will be fixed up ready for use It is hoped in about two weeks. The one to be used is just across from the lumber yard and the back end is to be reinforced by steel. Later on an outside range will bs used. On the inside range a 22-cali- bre rifies will be used. The shooting galleries are to be used for members only who will have to turnish their own rifles and also am- munition. The meeting are tp be held Saturday afternoons and evenings. Short Paragraphs. This (Tuesdap) morning at St. Pat- rick’s Catholic church an anniversar; reguiem high mass will ba sune for COMPLETE DISPLAYS OF NEW SPRING ~ Suits, Coats and Dresses Captivating original or introduced for Spring. Fetching Waists In the Blouses for Spring the limit of loveliness seems to have been at- tained. They abound with frills and tucks and trimmings that will partic- ularly appeal to women and misses who appreciate dressy effects. $1.95 to $850 Spring Suits silhouettes with coats that flare a bit and even wider and short- er Skirts than have heretofore been seen In models and fabrics there is so much choice that one’s only difficulty will be a matter of selection. $15.00 to $55.00 ARE NOW READY " Ouwr first showing indicates that as usual The Manhattan shows more smart, exclusive styles than is possible to find in any store outside of the largest cities. Our styles are different - this season. Not a bit too soon to start shopping now. The best and most wanted materials °% are already getting scarce and prices going higher day by day. " e We invite you to come and see the new styles while the assortments are complete. Spring Dresses ARE WONDERFUL A splendid selection of afternoon, semi- formal and dresses for street wear. press charming originality .at our usual at- tactive prices. The extremely wide flaring skirts are featured checked taffetas, georgette and crepe de chine combinations. All ex- in striped and Callot Special values—$10.50 to $35.00 New Coats New designs that will be liked in- in a varlety of charming fabrics. Before selecting a Spring Coat this collection should be stantly are shown carefully looked at. $9.50 to $32.50 liam H. Foley. Rev. will be the celebrant. Miss Edna Dennison of Maynard, Mass,, is the guest of Miss Eliza Den- ison. Miss Louise Paige Guilfora George Wallace has returned from a visit in Camden, Robert Bradley returned from a visit in Westfield, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan are at home from a few weeks' stay in_Florida. Miss Sarah MacDonald, who is a member of the nurses’ training class in a hospital in New York, is at_th home of Ler parents, Mr. and Mr John MacDonald for a few week: M. P. Hart is visiting m AMOS BUNNELL SUICIDE; DESPONDENCY THE CAUSE Pulled String With That Caused Feet icharge of Gun. Mystie, Conn., March 13.—Despon- dency due to ill health is believed to have caused Amos Bunnell, aged 81, a gardener, to commit suicide near here late today. He attached a string the triggers of a double barrelled shot- gun, placed the muzzle close to his breast and pulled the string with his foot. He is survived by nine children. PLAINFIELD 1Oliver Blanchetts and Mr. and Mrs. William Allard Leave for Canada— Jos=ph Malone; Sister Dead. Henry Carden returned to his work in the slasher room of the Lawton Mills corporation after a few weeks' absence due to burns received while at his work. The warm weather of yesterday left the ground in a very poor condition. The streets here were similar to brooks, as the gutters were overflow- ing. It was necessary to keep a man cleaning out the sewers in order to give the water a free passage. The warm spell of yesterday ended the fine sleighing. There has been talk here of the or- ganizing of the A. O. H. for Plainfield. It is not certain, however, if a Plain- fleld branch of the Order of Hiberni- ans will be able to_be organized. Plerre Fournier has entered the ma- chine ehop of the Lawton Mills cor- poration. Leave for Canada. Oliver Blanchette and Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam Allard left Monday for Can- ada. Mr. Blanchette will meet Joseph and Michael Lemy, who were formerly of Plainfield, at Montreal, whence the trio will proceed to the western sec- tion of Canada, where they will take up_agricultural’ work. The Plainfleld Dramatic company is planning to put on a play for the bene- fit of St. John's church. Louis Stearns has received the lum- ber for his new house which is to be ‘built opposite the Standard Roller Cov- erihe company. He will start work on the new house as soon as the weather permits. Stephen Wood and Arthur Dayon were in New London yesterday. Valmore Guertin, Henry Roberts, Frank Vandale and Walter Clark were ters, Mrs. John Krauss and Mrs. James Marr. Mail Unclaimed. Unclaimed letters at the postoffice for the week ending March 4 are ad- dressed to Mr. and Mrs. H. Carter and Mrs. Kenyon. A number of local Norwich last evening auto show. Lee Norman was In Jewett City ves- people were in attending the terda Officials of the New Y. New Ha- ven Hartford railroad passed thro 1d in their private car Sunday Sister Dead. Joseph Maloney of this place received word of the death of his sister, which terday afternoon at St pital, Providence, R. L, af- Joseph' ter an oper: GROWING COTTON IN AUSTRALIA FOR BRITAIN Scheme is to Have Each Individual Grow One Cotton Plant. Brisbane, Australia, March 18— Cotton growing Australia to help Britain and her allies was decided up- at a public meating held at Mount Morgan in Northern Queens- land. It is recalled that toward the close of the Civil war in the United States, Queensland took to cotton culture to meet the English demand which was enormous and had been greatly in- creased by the impoverishment of the south; and in 1871 the cotton exports from 'Australia amounteqd, to 2,500,000 pounds. When cotton growing recov- ered in the United States, that country produced it in huge quantities and, in order to dispose of it, sold it at such low figures that the Queensland grow- ers could not compete with profit at the American price, and the industry finally The present cot- ton-grow n owes itself to an article written for a Rockhampton newspaper by G. Stephen Hart, F. R. S. In the course of this Mr. Hart said: “Today the government guarantees to advance three cents per pound on raw cotton, to gin it. export it, and sell it, and give any further profit ob- tained to the producer. “The individual farmer js not yet convinced that he, could grow cotton at a profit, but now there is a national reason why he should try. Now. it is no exaggeration tao say that the ex- istence of the empire is largely de- pendent on cotton, for ‘no cotton, no shells’ has become an accepted maxiom. If ever Australia could be invaded or cut oft from other lands by ocean raids we might ze to our cost ‘No cotton in Australia, no shelln in Australia.’ in on recently of cotton per man would mean about 4,500 tons. I do not know how many pounds of high explosives made from cotton, each soldier. on the average, nuses { none vear, but as a_guide it may be taken that one pound of cor- dite is required_for about 250 rifle cartridges, and 500 pounds of cotton makes one charge for one 15-inch shell for the Queen Elizabeth. That illus- trious chemical savant, Sir William Ramsay, has, with others, been assert- ing again and again that no cotton in Danlelson last evening attending the militia drill, Mr. and Mrs. Maxine Lavigne have returned to Plainfleld after a stay at il Rlenarg Highan has_returned . Mrs. a returne ber her home in Fall River, Mass., af- ter a viait at tha homes of her daugh- means no shells, and has at last pre- vailed upon the allies to declare cot- ton contraband of war. Cannot we, too, learn the lesson that- no cotton means no shells, and that unless we have cotton in Australia we are de- fenseless? Shall we grow it or im- vort {t? Or shall we sit down without the available supply of |5 “For ten million soldiers one pound «‘The Store Worth Knowing’ SRS TS & ¢ Latest Skirts Fullness and more fullness is the Spring note in Skirts. This is develop- ed in various smart models, all of ‘which we now displayed in every want. ed fabric and size. $3.75 to $12.00 Our prices are always lowest consistent with the superior quality, style and workman- ship of our merchandise. If any store quotes lower prices you may be sure the quality, finish and style will be lacking. it till we see if anybody comesh our way? ‘A number of fitters are to be used in Queensland to make shells. A single lathe capable of making 2 shells a day is gladly accepted. So would a contribution of 1000 tons, or even 100 tons of cotton. From world statistics ls may be taken that five acres of cotton plants yield one ton of cotton. The yield from perennial cotton where unaffected by frost, is as bigh as five pound of bolls or two and a half pounds of lint. As the pick- ing necessitates considerable labor, it would seem better for many to grow small areas of up to, say, five acres each, rather than for individuals to attempt large plantations. “We have all over Australia women A QUAINT UNIFORM FOR MORNING WORK Tan ginghm striped with navy blue is used for this one-plece, so suitable for the women who does her own housework. The short, full sleeves and the comfortable collar are finished with insertion embroidery which matches the little fluted frill down the front of the walst. working industriously at Rea Cross work for our soldiers. Individually, each one’s work may seem but a drop in the ocean, but they are showing that sufficient drops’ make an ocean. Why should not each of the 20,000 res- idents of Rockhampton, and ‘each of the 12,000 residents of Mount Morgan, grow one cotton plant. Why sbould not each of the 600,000 residents of Queensiand grow one plant? Their little contricution could be taken to the municipal authorities to forward to Brisbane. The government's ad- vance could be a good addition to our patriotic funds. “These suggestions are put forward with the hope that they will be im- proved upon, and carried to a succes- ful issude, under the guidance of those among us who have many years suc- ceasful experience in cotton growins: tion. tion, but but we should move quickly, as seed planted in September and _October should produce a_ harvest about the close of the next European winter. DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN TRADE IN CHINA. Great Possibilities Co-operation With Japanese. Tokio, March S.—American finan- clers and business men have given thelr informal pledge to pursue trade in China in a spirit of friendliness towards the Japanese and, wherever possible, in co-operation with the Jap- anese, according to Baron Elich! Shi- busawa, the 76 year old financier who returned in January from a tour of the United States. On his arrival home he was met by several members of the cabinet, to whom he reported most favorably on conditions in Amer- ica, as they affect Japan. He was pressed remarkably with the hospitall ty that had been shown him in the Uniteq States. “America,” he said, “is now at one of the most important turning points of her history. Hitherto shé has been self centered and self contented, po- litically, economically and financially, but now in consequence of the war she has been brought suddenly to realize that circumstances place her in the very forefront of the world's financial and commercial powers, and she seems determined to utilize to the fullest ex- tent the opportunities thus presented. “I took every opportunity,” he con- tinued, “of impressing upon my Amer- fcan friends the desirability and also the practicability of a general under- standing and, if poesible, co-operation between American and Japanese capi- talists in developing the resources of China. Such, I pointed out, would be conducive to the interests of China, in the first place, and then to the inter- ests of both Japan and the United States. Otherwise America's increased activities in the Chinese market might possibly lead to hostile competition, mutual distrust,”and bitter animosity, which might be mutually disastrous. I was gratified to learn that my views on these matters were fully shared by American financiers and business men, who showed themselves will. ing to conduct operations in China in a erous spirit of friendliness tow- ards the Japanese and, wherever Dos- sible, in co-operation with ua.” Baron Shibusawa sald he found all sections of the United States animated by esntiments of warm mnq:lp tow- ard Japan. Especially was he pleased to see the situation California greatly improved. The anti-J feeling there has subsided, rog the favorable impression created by Japanese participation in the exposi- From the Consular Reports. Normally Ttaly exports several hun- dred of tons of mushrooms each year. The United States used tones in 1914. Fish canners of Stravanger, Norway, are to erect rolling mills to make their own tin plate. One of the great Some people were inclined to fear a revival of the anti-Japanese ag- itation after the close of the exposi- his observation there is no likelihood of such an oc- currence in the near future. was thirty-nine The peasants gather them in the mountain districts, where they grow wild. Tin is found in Austria in oonsider- able quantities and, since the war has changed the world markets, the Aus- trian government has opening of the old mines. advocated the Swedish houses has issued an elaborate book Intended to promote trade with Russia. Five of the brewing companies of Chili bave been consolidated into one great corporation. Prazil's trade balance last year was more favorable than previous five years. in any of FNUD FOR HOME FOR IRISH Who Fled from Ypres and Are Refugees in London. Dubiin, March 13.—John Redmon: Barry O'Brien, the historian, have is- that invasion of Belgiumi have been ty of Wexford, Ireland, and if the essary funds are obtained the BENEDICTINE NUNS sued an appeal to the Irish people for a fund of $5,000 with which to estab- lish a home for the Irish Benedictine nuns of Ypres, who since the German gees in London. A house suitable for a convent has been found in the coun- will be transferred to that place. Now d and refu- nec- nuns Mother Gray’'s Childre ness, h Sweet ache, bad stomach, tee: disorders. move and regulate the els and destroy worms. colds in 24 hou: ant to the taste children Over 10,000 testimonials. mothers ‘for 25 years. T! Sold by all druggists, mailed free. Le Roy, like Used the = NEW YORK WHOLESALE MILLINERY CO. 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