Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 13, 1916, Page 5

TIME, 1916 I Diamond Perfection You certainly won't have to travel far to find it. into our show cases and you the most perfect specimens of DIA. MONDS, mounted in RINGS BROOCHES, NECKLACES, ETC, in this vicinity. Geod Diamonds are always good to have because they represent an invest: ment. FERGUSON'S 239 Main St., Franklin Sq. Change In Location From now on the Tailoring Establish- ment of J. M. and J. P. Swahn will be 237 located on Franklin Square, Main Street. Telephone 551-12 No. To produce Memorial Work of the HIGHEST GRADE requires special workmen for each branch, which the small . . . | month prepare for a general disturb- shop cannot provide; indi-|ance in the atmosphero of a furious . 2 characte he indication is for con- vidual attention to every| il amount of rain aloo on ol order, which is impossible in the large shops, and modern machinery to keep the cost have found the low. We “happy medium.” THE CHAS. A. KUEBLER (0. 39-41 Franklin St. Ernest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER All String Instruments repaired iolins sold on easy terms For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nor- wich, Conn. F. C. GEER, Piano Tuner 122 Prospect Street. Norwich, Conn. *Phone 511 M. J. FIELDS, . . Sy Ward Street Carnations. Plants. macco, the Whitestone Cigar will be wold from & 325 per 1,000, F. B. CONANT, sanza 11 Franklin St Just come in and look find Ours are the best investment. Florist Special Forms and ‘Felephone 657, ©On sccount of Incremse 1n price of tee = m;x;u Thursday, Apri‘l 13. Ma. . VARIOUS MATTERS Zight motor’ vehicle lamps at this evening. Saflors’ Sunday-will be observed May /{7 in a number of churches. Grangers are planning programmes suitable for Aror end Bird day. Faster rabbits and baskets of Baster eggs are the popular favors at social affairs just now. The D-1, D-2, D-8 and the Tonopah, from the navy yvard, are at Block Islang for-practice. License your dog in the town clerk’'s office now. One dollar-extra after May first—adv. Sea View Pomona grange, No. 8, is to meet with the Lyme grange at Ham- burg today (Thursday). ‘The New Haven road employs alto- gether about 36,000 persons. It pays out in wages ennually $30,540,217. The grammar room of the Hicks Memorial school, Tolland, has the ban- rer for both town and intertown at- tendance for March. - The annual convention of the Na- tional society, Daughters of 1812, is to be held in Washington, D. C., during the week of April 24, ‘The ierm of the town schools, which closes tomorrow, has been extra long, 15 weeks, but the spring term will be only nine weeks in length. There is local interest in the fact that Mrs. W. H. Evans, mother of Mrs. Henry S. Gulliver of Waterbury, cele- brated her 82d birthday Wednesday. The New London Horticultural so- clety has secured William A. Dawson of Willimantic, carnation specialist, to be the speaker at its meeting (Thursday) evening. this Frank W. Allyn was nominated on the citizens' ticket for warden at Groton Tuesday night. Jason L. Ran- dall was chairman of the caucus and C. W. Allyn was clerk. The state fire warden, Walter Filley, has caused to be posted in prominent places in state towns warnings against | | the starting of forest fires, with full details of the penalties incurred. The country roads about Hebron are still very bad in places. No chance to run autos this way yet, a correspond- ent writes, unless oxen are handy to draw them out of the mud holes. George M. Hard of Morris, Conn., nearly 97 years old, has been brought | to the state hospital for the insane at Norwich. Mr. Hard was at the polls and voted at the town election last fall. A course of lectures and demonstra- tions on beekeeping conducted by A. W. Yates of Hartford is to be given aturday mornings, April 15, 22 and 29, May 6 and 27, and June 3, at Storrs college. Annual assembly of Franklin coun- cil, No. 3, R. and S. M, will be hela Masonic Temple, Thursday, April 30 p. m. Election of officers vear and reports of past n Brelyn of the students of College for Women in New London en- honor of the birthday of Miss Bitgood of Danielson, several the Connecticut tertained- at dinner at Thames hall Monday evening. 01d soldiers have been recalling this week the excitement which besan on April 11, 1861, when Fort Sumter was summoned to surrender, and the stir- ring times in Norwich during the weeks that followed. ear and 21 days, son of Mr. and Mrs..Benjamin | H. Rose, of 2§ New street, New Lon- don, died at the home of his parents late Tuesday afternoon. The child had been 1ll for several weeks. Judge W. C. Noves has a large num- ber of men working about his farm at Old Lyme, making improvements. The | place has a frontage of three-quarters of a mile and 1t is said that the entire front will be set out with rambler roses. Tuesday morning at St. Patrick’s church, a month’s mind requiem high mass for Mrs. Norah O'Connor was | sung by Rev. J. H. Broderick. On Wednesday Rev. Myles P. Galvin sang an anniversary mass for Mrs. Mary Monahan. One weather prophet predicts: From the 1ith to the 15th of the present trical disturbance. Tuesday at Connecticut college, Prin- cipal Henry A. Tirrell of the Free Academy gave a practical and inspir- ing talk to the students, taking the place of the regularly announced speaker, Rev. J. Henry Selden, of Nor- wich, who was {lL A reunion of the Connecticut and New York Briarcliff societies will be held at the Briarcliff school at Briar- Cliff Manor, N. Y., on Saturday, May 6. Mrs. Harriet Learned Bond of New London, formerly of Norwich, is an elumna of Briarcliff. The local postoffice has been notified by the department at Washington that hereafter all parcel post matter in- tended for Iceland or the Faroe islands must be accompanied by a declaration of the contents, under new rules pro- mulgated by Denmark. Plans for the celebration of re-enter- ing their church after the completion of redecorating and repairs have been begun_at the First Baptist church of New London, and Easter Sunday has been decided upon as the time for holding the first of the dedication ex- ercises. Gladys Hanson, a talented_actress, who was.last seen in New York, in Maxine Elliott’s theatre, and Charles Emerson Cook, who is known to a number of Norwich people, were mar- ried in Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday at the home of the bride’s father, Col. Peyton Harrison Snook. ‘Wednesday morning Charles P. Kel- logg of Waterbury and Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell of Norwich, members of the state board of charitles, with E. D. B. Lynde of New London, secretary, met with Leonard O. Smith, president, of Norwich, to perfect the programme for the state charitles and correction con- vention at Norwich April 30-May 2. DR. F. W. HOLMS, Dentist Shannon Building Annex, Room A Telephone 523 WHEN YOU WANT 3 put your bus- sness befure the public, tnere is ne medium better than tnrough the aed- vertising columns of The Bulletin. THERE = s acvertising mediu: Eastern Counecticut equal to In Susiness resuits. Medical Officers’ Exams. PERSONALS George Clune of Norwich has been in New York on a business trip. Mrs. Henry Crocker of Norwich has been visiting relatives in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Herriek of 186 street are spending a few days in ston. Miss Mary C. Hill and Miss Louise of Canaan are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hill of Winchester street. Mrs, Effie Jones of Worcester, who has been visiting friends in Norwich, returned home Wednesday afternoon. Lewis Bolton, for some time em- ployed as a waiter at the Wauregan, left Monday for Chester, Pa., where he has a position. Mrs. Willlam Freeman, Mrs. William Young and daughter of Hartford are spending a few days at their former home in this city Brnest A. Heber, former chauffeur for J. A. Atwood, Jr, has entered the employ of the Ship and Engine com- pany of Groton, in the mechanical de- partment. FUNERALS. Addison Avery. With a large number attending, the funeral of Addison Avery was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late home on Hamilton av- enue. There were relatives and friends attending from Providence, Fall River, New London, Noank, Po- quonoc and other places. Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, officiated at the ser- vice. The bearers were Dr. John W. Caliahan, Stephen J. Kehoe, James T. Ring, Charles Pierce of Allyn’s Point, John Vetter and Jedediah Shirley of Fall River. There were delegations of _sir knights _from Palestine commandery, No. 6, K. T.. of New London and Co- lumbian commandery, No. 4, K. T., of Norwich, and Norwich lodge, No. 432, B. P. O. E, and officials of the New England Steamship company. The casket was covered with many beauti- ful flcwers. Burlal was in _ Yantic cemetery and the Knights Templar committal service was conducted at the grave by C. Hadlai Hull, Eminent Commander of Palestine Commanae: of New London, and Arthur B. Calkins, prelute. Cummings and Ring were in charge of the funeral arrangeents. Mrs. Harrison Randolph Aldrich. At 2.30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the funeral of Mary J. Rogers, widow of Harrison Randolph Aldrich, was held from her late home, No. 231 Lau- rel Hill avenue. In attendance were reiatives from New York, Perth Amboy and Watch Hill. Rey. F. Johns Bohan- an, rector of St. Andrew’s church, offi- ciated. The bearers were George D. Fillmore, Lewis R. Church, Charles D. Gallup and Herbert W. Gailup. Burial was in Yantic cemetery, where Rev. Mr. Bohanan read a committal service at_the grave. Undertakers Church & Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Sarah Bushnell. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Bushnell was held from the funeral parlors of C. A. Gager, Jr., Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D.. pastor of Central Baptist church, officiated. There was a large attend- ance and many flowers. The bearers were Henry Fields, Chester Bushnell, Frank Q. Smith and Henry Burial in Yantic cemetery. Ernest W. Wadham. The funeral of Ernest W. Wadham was held from his residence on La- tham street, Groton, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. James R. Bixler of New London and Rev. Henry W. Hul- bert, pastor of the Groton Consrega- tional church, officiated. Burial was in the family plot at Groton cemetery. Floral tributes from many friends were received. Several railroad men and other acquaintances from this vicinity were among those in attendance at the funeral WEDDINGS. Palmer—Elliott. Harold Nichols Palmer of New London and Miss Mary Caroline Ei- liott of Eastern Point were married at noon Wednesday in St. Jam church. The ceremony, which w extremely simple, was performed Rev. Philip M. Kerridge. The onl attendant was Guy T. Arms, who offi- ciated as best man. The bride wore an attractive traveling zown. The sts were limited to immediate rel- atives and included: Mrs. Nelson ‘Whitney, of New Orleans, sister of the bride; Mr. Whiteey, Mrs. Charles ‘W. Burnham, another sister; and Reuben T. Palmer, Jr., brother of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer left immedi- ately on a honeymoon trip and on their return ill reside at Eastern Point. The groom, who is a popular member of many social organizations in New London, is employed by the New London Ship and Engine Co. Palmer-Taylor. Harry L. Palmer and Miss Florence Taylor, both of Leffingwell, ‘were quictly married at the rectory ot Christ Episcopal church at 8 o'clock Wedrnesday evening by Rev. Richard R. 'Graham. They were attendea by Daniel F. McNeil and Miss Ruth Mc- Neil. Mr. Palmer is the son ot Chris L. nd_Mary E. Nicholson Pal- mer. Mrs. Palmer is the daughter of Jerome and Jane Frisbie Taylor. Pet Possum Committed Suicide. Pining for his owner, who was ab- sent on his annual leave, a pet pos- sum belonging to John_ Collins, light keeper on Little Gull Island, is be- lieved to have committed suicide by strangulation between the bars of his cage. The cute little animal, who had been given the name of Jacob, was brought from the south by a soldier at Fort Terry and presented to Mr. Collins. Jacob and his owner becam firm friends and were constantly in each other's company on the limited area of the island. Celebrated Ninth Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I Vars cele- brated the ninth anniversary of their marriage Thursday evening April 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Murray of 65 Myers avenue. A number of handsome and useful gifts were re- ceived. A buffet lunch was served the evening. Psi Sigma Tau Sewing Circle. Psi Sigma Tau sewing club met with Miss Mildred Crowe of Laurel Hill avenue Wednesday afternoon. The president, Miss Elizabeth Fillmore, had charge of the meeting. The young ladies sewed and played games. Re- freshments were served by the hos- tess. Attended Funrela of Addison Avery. William H. O’Sullivan and P. J. O'Sullivan_officers of the New Eng- land Navigation Co., of Newport, R. I., were in Norwich Tuesday, attending The final examination in tne om- cers’ school course for medical offi- cers of the Connecticut National guard will be held April 24 at 1 p. m., u:orcdmsmto orders from _the adjutant-general’s office. Major Henry R. Stiles will hold the exam- ination in the state armory at Hartford. The examination at the same time at the armory in New Ha- ven will be conducted by Major Ed- ward S. Moulton. the funeral of Addison Avery. While Norman. | Following the declaration of the E. J. Cross company on Tuesday that they would operate open shop on their local contract, the International union has taken hold of the situation in this city and on Wednesday two represent- atives from headquarters were here in- terviewing the union men who have left the job and looking over matters in general. They will make their re- port to the international body, who will then announce their plans. One of the two representatives from headquarters was John E. Potts of Worcester, representing the carpenters, and the other was Edward Byrnes of Bridgeport, representing the masons. From an authoritative source it was learned Wednesday night that all union tradesmen employed by the E. J. Cross company in Worcester and elsewhere NORWICH wu.sm. m.v.‘lnr_ifi.;fi Be: INTERNATIONAL UNION TAKES HOLD"™ Representatives Arrived Here Wednesday to Look Over Local Labor Situation—All Union Tradesmen Employed by E. J. Cross Company Leave Work. have left the construction company’s employ and that only non-union work men are now employed on the com. pany’s various contracts. At the local contract there were non-union labar ers pouring concrete on Wednesday. Mr. Potts returned to Worcester Wed- nesday afternoon, but Mr. Byrnes is still in Norwich and wiil probably re- main here for some time. : The local difficuity has beeri trane- ferred from the jurisdiction of the ‘Norwich union and negotiations will now be carried on by the international body. Just how soon a settlement will be reached is not definitely known, but it Is expected that the difficulty will be settled in the near future. No trouble of any kind is anticipated by the labor officials, as the union men are conducting themselves in a very orderly and quiet manner. SAKED BEAN SUPPER AT UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Delicious Menu Served Wednesday From 5 to 6.30 By the Church La- dies. The ladies of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Universalist, conduct- ed a successful baked bean supper in the church basement Wednesday from 5 to 6.30 o'clock. The general com- mittee in charge comprised Mrs. Nellie E. Bailey, Mrs. Byron Mathieu, Mrs. Mabel George, Mrs. N. Hussey and Mrs. John Irish. Those who acted as waitresses were Mrs. Fred Young, head waitress, Miss Gecrgia Fillmore, Miss Agnes _Ge- brath, Miss Ruth Beebe, Miss Villa Bussy and Miss Hattie Fowler. Mrs. George Boon had charge of the ticket table. As usual the menu was pronounced a delicious one. MISS ELSIE D. BRAND ENTERTAINS B NATURAL Finely Rendered Programme Made Pleasant Afternoon For Members. Wednesday afternoon, Miss Elsie D. Brand entertaired the B Natural club at her home, No. 159 Rockwell street. The programme was as. follows: Piano_solo, Hungary Rapsodie Mig- nonne, by Kotling, Mrs. Charles Sax- ton, encore, Song of the Brook. opp. k: vocal selection, Were 1 by Chaminade, Miss _ Ruth ,encore Sombrero, by Chami- accompanied by Mrs. Saxton; duet,” Polonaise Militaire, by Choptn, Miss Olive Riley and Miss Marguerite Wulf, encore, Bercense from Jocelyn, by Goddard: vecal solo, Gypsies Song v Dvorak. Miss Elsie D. Brand, en- at Flits on Baby's accompanied by piano solo, Nocturne tn Charles D. Geer, en- x. by Liadow: vocal so- y, with s Maria Gallup “lorine Scofleld, at prano, h Garden, Potter nade; v Carpenter: xton: 3 J. C. Overbagh. There was chorus practice led by Mrs. Overbagh and accompanied by Mrs. Geer. At the conclusion of the programme refreshments were served _ by the hostess, assisted by Miss Marguerite W, IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY IS PLANNING AN ENTERTAINMENT. Second Church Ladies Will Serve Y. M C A Supper During Campaign Week. The Church Tmprovement soclety of the Second Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the president, Mrs. Daniel Haviland, in the chair. ans were discussed for holding an entertainment during the latter part of Ma: It was voted that the committee of arrangements serve one of the suppers at the Y. M. C. A. during campaign week. The date for the annual May meeting w. t for May 10. NEW STYLE OF BOXES FOR RURAL ROUTES All Boxes Erected After July 1 Must Be of Stand Sizes. Postmaster John P. Murphy of the local post office has received a bul- letin from the post office demaptment stating that the department has de- signed two sizes of mail boxes for use on rural and, star routes after July 1, 1916. : A small size (No. 1) for letters and 2) ordinary mail. e size (No. for all mail, including parcel post. Patrons may use either siz will not be required to discard boxes In use July ist while they remain ser- viceable, but all boxes erected after that date must be of the new type. Standard bozes as desizned are not patentable and there will be no re- stricticns upon the rights to manu. facture and sell them, after approval, in accordance with postal laws and regulations. FARTHER LIEHTS MET WITH "'MISS KESLER. Recitation By Three Young Ladies Was Feature of the Programme. The Farther Lights society of the Central Baptist church met with Miss Frarcis Kesler, No. 156 Broadway, on Wedresday afternoon at 4 o'clock Mrs. Joel B. Slocum, president, pre- sided. Besides the transaction of the reg- ular business, Jack and Janet was re- cited by three voung ladies, the Misses Ethel Adams, Elsie Jacobson and Hel- en Vergason. The question, How to Raise Money, was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hoste: Test For Guard Attendants The State Civil Service commission will hold tests at 1.30 o'clock Friday, May 5. 1916, at Room 72, State Cap- itol, Hartford, Conn., to fill eligible sts for State Prison attendants. Separate lists will be maintained for married and single men. Married men are frequently placed, and more are needed to complete lists. Salaries are $55 per month at en- trance, with quick promotion if satis- factory. Capable men are appreciat- ed, Candidates must be at least 23 ana not over 40 years of age. Helght should be at least § feet 9 inches, and weight at least 170 pounds. A lttle in Norwich they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dodd of CIiff street. Com ed Suicid Charles E. Main, 40 years old, com- mitted suicide by hanging at his barn in North Stonington on Tuesday night, it was learned on Wednesday. Some- time ago he was hurt in a trolley ac- cident and it was sald his injuries ressing,effect on him. under weight or a little below specified hoight will not debar from test, but a man should not fall below specifica- tions on both height and welght. Smelts Running in Good Numbers. Local fishermen state that the smelts are running in good numbers in the Shetucket river. One man caught over thirty pounds a day or so ago and others are making good catches daily. s & CORNELIUS COLLINS ONE OF LIVING SURVIVORS \ Union Street Resident Vividly R members Burning of Steamer City of Norwich. April 14, 19€6, is a date which Cor- nelius Collins of Union street will never forget as long as he lives, as it is the fifteenth anniversary of the great Sound disaster, the buraing cf the steamship City of Norwich, a boat which was running between this city and New York. Mr. Collins ia one of the only three living survivors and can recall the event very clearly. Thomas Driscoll of this city is one of the other two survivors. The disaster happened about 3 o'- clock in the morning off Huntington which is 46 miles this side of New York, in the widest section of the Sound. The morning was very fog3y and as they were ploughing down the Sound they were struck midships by a schooner, coming in the opposite di- rection. Practically everyone was in bed save the watches and at the crash all scrambled out onto deck, thinly clad In night clothes. There was one life saving boat on board and that was used for the passengers. As soon as the water rushed into the boiler room there was a terrific expiosion and the vessel burst forth in flames. Mr. Collins can vividly describe the pitiful scene of those in the water struggling to reach floating drift wood. Soon after the launching of the life- boat it capsized. Crawled on Hands and Knees. When the fire broke out Mr. Col- lins was crawling on his hands and knees towards the stern of the boat where he climbed down on the rudder and he found refuge for awhile but was forced to abandon his station. The capsized lifeboat was only a short distance away so he made a dive for it. He clung onto the boat until pick- ed up by a Providence boat some hours after. One man, Mr. Collins says, swam for nearly four miles only to be taken with cramps and sink. When on board the Providence boat the best the officers could do in the line of clothing for Mr. Collins was a blanket which he constructed roughly into clothing. The Providence boat was headed for New York and landed at Pier No. 7 and the Norwich landing place was at pier No. 40. As soon as the boat tied up at the pler, Mr. Collins left and rushed aboard the trolley clad in his castaway attire. The conductor of the trolley trisd to put Mr. Collins off but he insisted on riding to Pler 40. The conductor called a policeman but Mr. Collins still insisted on riding to his destina. tion and they agreed to let him. He was well taken care of at the com- pany’s offices. Mr. Collins can also clearly picture the captain of the boat who was clinging to the pilot house with one hand and with the other he dipped water on his arm to relieve the heat from the burning ship. The City of Norwich had an extra cargo of freizht on that night. The schooner that struck the steamer sank like a stone immediately after the crash. OBITUARY. Mrs. Daniel J. Daley. Fannie Wright, wife of Daniel J. Daley, of New London, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wright, of this city, died in the Memorial hospital in w London on Wednesday night. Mrs. Daley had been confined to the hospital for two weeks, suffering from blood poisoning and complications. She was 24 years of age. Mrs. Daley leaves her husband and an infant daughter. Her parents also survive her. The body will be brought to Norwich for burial. Mrs. Mary Jane Poindexter. After an fllness of several years the life of Mrs. Mary Poindexter came to a peaceful end on Wednesday morn- ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Holmes, John street. Born at Orange, Virginia, in 1836, the daughter of the late John and Mary Breed, Mrs. Poindexter spent her early girlhood in Virginia, wners she was united in marriage with Louls Johnson and later with Nicholas Pol dexter, both of whom she survived. At one time Mrs. Poindexter was the matron of the Manassas school, Ma Virginia. The deceased had or many years a member of the Lincoln _ Memorial _ Congregational church, Washington, D. C. To mourn her loss she leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Smith of this city, two sons, Charles Johnson, M. D., of Aiken, S. C. William P. Poindex- ter, of Washington, D. C. and two daughters, Mrs. B. Cook of Washing- ton, D. C.. and Mrs. Robert Holmes of this city. Twenty-one grandchildren ana six great-grandchildren also sur- rr Citizens Caucus at Groton. A harmonious meeting was that of the Citizens’ caucus held in the dis- trict hall in School street, Groton on Tuesday evening. The following ticket was nominat- ed: Warden—Frank W. Allen. Burgesses—Clinton D. Hanover, George L. Bilderbeck, Harry Hayes, Frank Hutchins, Horace Newbury and B. O. Fowler. Clerk—Leo Brogan. Treasurer—M. M. Baker. The committee for the coming year will be composed of J. L. Randall, C. W. Allyn and Ira S. Avery, At the caucus the chairman was Captain Randall and C. W. Allyn was clerk. ‘Was Accompanist at Salem Concert. Mrs, Grosvenor Ely of this city re- turned on Wednesday evening from Salem, Mass, where she was accom- panist at a concert given by Mrs. Jessle Satch Simonds, violinist, Wil- lam Gustafus, bass soloist, of Boston, P and ather well known artists. The concert was held in Academy hall, Sa- lem, on Muesday evening, and the Salem press spoke very highly of the artists’ abllity. HAS APPOINTED TRUSTEE FOR BANKRUPT ESTATE. At a hearing before Referee in Bank ruptcy Thomas M. Shields at his of- fice on Monday Frank Q. Cronin appointed trustee, Meyer H. Hollan- dm:,m;xemmao. Victor Prince appraisers on the bankrupt es- tate of John B. Leahy of New London. It was brought out at the hearing that Mr. Leahy's assets comprise the half Interest in the saloon business con- ducted by him and James H. Mallon. Mr. Mallon purchased this half inter- est for $1,500, but the larger part of his amount was paid to creditors of Mr. Leahy on written orders from him. This made these persons preferred creditors, so that Trustee Cronin will proceed ‘with. suits against, them in order to secure the full amount of money which the bankrupt estate should have shown. STORY OF VILLA'S DEATH MERELY A RUSE New Version Brought to El Paso by a Mexican Cattle Man. El Paso, Texas, April 12.—An entire new version of the story Villa's death was brought here today by a Mexican cattle man, who claimed to have suffered a visitation from a band of Villa followers on his ranch near Bachiniba. This man sald tha: Viila was neither dead nor wounded, hut that Pablo Lopez, the bandit's notori- ous lieutenant and executloner-in- cihef, had died and that Villa had de- liberately used his deat has the basis of the story of his own fmish. The cattieman told the following story: “I was in Guarraro at the time Villa came there and afterwards when the American soldiers arrived I believed I was safe for me to return to iny ranch. “Last Thursday a band of twenty of Villa’s men rode up to the ranch house. They took a little grain that I had and Killed one of my cows and had a t feast. They had several bottles of liquor that they had secured at Guarrero and Minaca and got pret- ty_drunk before they were throush. “They ridiculed the American sol- diers and boasted about the way Villa had_fooled the “gringoes” by sending guides to the American officers with stories of different places in which he was hiding. Then they talked about Lopez, and sald he wash dying and that as soon as he was dead the grin- goes would be told it was Villa and then they would all go home. JUDGE BARNES NAMED _A VICE PRESIDENT. Other Norwich Men Appointed on Re- publican Convention Committees. At the republican state convention In Hartford on Tuesday Judge John H. Barnes of this city, Charles C. Perkins of New London, S. Arnold Peckham of Windham anq Charles A. Thompson of Ellington were among those named as vice presidents. Frank H. Smith of Xorwich, George H. Robinson of Ston- ington, Frederick C. Burrows of New London, Archibald Macdonald of Put- nam, Charles H. Blake of Brooklyn and W. L. Higgins of Coventry were named members of the committee on perma- nent organization. Among those ap- pointed on the credentials committee were Joseph H. Henderson of Norwich, Irving H. Popper of Groton, Lawrence Drescher of Sprague, Charles E. Ayer of Killingly and Edward Baker of Can- terbury, and those appointed on the committee on rules included Eckford C. Pendleton of Preston, E. Frank White of North Stonington, Henry C. Chappell of New London and Willlam H. Hall of Willington. AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Vaudeville and Moving Picturgs. A race between the fast western ex- press train, The Lark, and an eight cyclinder Cadillac car was the attrac- tion in the movie line at the Davis theatre on Wednesday and was seen by large houses at both afternoon and evening performances. The picture shows beautiful scenery along the line from Los Angeles and San Francisco. The vaudeville numbers were as a: tractive as ever and were well receiv- ed by the audiences. M. 8. C. Club Meeting. The M. S. C. club met at the home of Mrs. George Mansfield Tuesday even. ing, during which a piano solo, Won- ders of Love, was given by Master Harold Mansfield. The club’s guest for the evening was Mrs. Lillian Lucas. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Sophia Hollowell. Catholic Woman's Club to Sew Today. A meeting of the committee of the Catholic Woman's club appointed by the president, Mrs. Frank T. Sylvia, met Wednesday afternoon and complet- ed arrangements for. the coming whist. This afternoon the club members will begin their regular Thursday af- ternoon sewing meetings at Bucking- ham Memorial Car Ran Off Track. The Boswell avenue car due in Franklin square at 11 o'clock Wednes- day night ran off the track at the switch at the junction of Boswell avi nue and Franklin street. The work crew was summoned from the Greene- ville barn and the car was soon back on the rails again. Police Made Three Arrests. The police made three arrests on Wednesday all on minor charges. The prisoners will come before the city court session this morning. Incidents In Society Mr. and Mrs. John C. Averill have been spending several days in New York. Frank Edward Johnson will return to Washington tomorrow after a week's stay in Norwich. His mother, Mrs. FOR COUGHS HALE’S HONEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAR acts fpromptly, !-‘!h'— MWLM FOR COLDS All Druggists Use Pike’s Toothache Dreps possibly injure the hair or scalp. Here is a test no one should fall to a package of Parislan Sage from your druggist; rub a little of it right into the hair roots with the fin- ;nulnn usually gives the hair a stevag ealthy appearance. Nothing hurts the hair more than dandruff, so why not begin using Parisian Sage today and be forever rid of it? Here is a Special Invitation To Women We shall be pleased to have new fashions for men and young men. Because most women influence the clothes buying for either a husband, brother, father or son, we feel that you will be interested. You'll find us ready and pleased to show the new goods. Murphy & McGarry 207 MAIN STREET pany him for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson at their new home In George- town. Time to Register Dogs: Town Clerk Charles S. Holbrook has registered about $0 dogs to date. A fine is added to the license after the first of May. SPEAKER CLARK ATTENDED A REPUBLICAN BANQUET. Thought He Was Going to Banguet to Former Speaker Cannon. Washington April 12.—Speaker Clark inadvertently attended a republican banquet to former Speaker Cannon to- night and occupied a seat of honor at the speakers’ table. The speaker and Minority Leader Mann are to attenda fraternity dinner tomorrow night, and Mr. Clark got the idea this was ‘the evening for _the event. When he arrived at the ban- quet hall a French dance was in prog- ress. He vainly tried to locate his hosts at various hotels and was on his way home to search for his invitation when Information came that Mr. Mann was at the Army and Navy club. .On this clue, the speaker hurried to the club and, sighting the minority leader, Leaded for the banquet table. Realfzing his mistake, he attempted to retreat, but the diners seized upon him. After spending an embarrassed hour at the speakers’ table, the unexpected guest was permitted to explain his presence. CONGESTION OF FREIGHT ON ISTHMUS OF PANAMA. Cars and Wharves Are Used for Stor- age Room. the prompt transshipment of frelght! across the Jsthmus. Mosquito Netting for Mesoptotamia. London, April ——Ten thousand square yards of wire mosquito netting, bought in the United States has just been forwarded to the British troops operating in Mesoptotamia. Ice mak- ing machines and river boats of shal-| low draught for the Tigris were included in a recent consignment war materials sent to the same army Panama, April 12.—In order to re- lieve the great congestion of freight the Panama Railroad company bas placed an embargo on goods destined for all ports on the west coast of South America couth of Callao, Peru. The closing of the Panama cnal last Sep- tember caused a vast quantity of freight to be routed for transshipment across the Isthmus with the resuit that the shipping companies on the west coast have been unable to handle the freight offered. Because of the vast amount of this business the shipping companies have taken to carrying only the higher paid leaving the low c of com- to accumulate on the Isthmus and to be stored at the expense of the Panama Rallroad company on its cars and the wharves at Cristobal and Bal- boa. This need for storage room bas absorbed many of the railroad com- pany’s cars and has greatly hampered The Season Is Late You can’t help that. But you can avoid using poor or old It is time to plant peas now.| Let us secure your confidence and good will by supplying your needs for you will be so, pleased by the results that you will later. P Call on us for beans, corn, cucumbers and the whole sea- son’s needs. ATON CHASE 129 Main St., Norwich, Ct. GEO. A. DAVIS NOW IT IS Duplicate Auction Bridge, Package condensed mince meat is made up today of the best quality of dried fruit and other items which can be found, all of which are found in the United States with the exception of spices and currants. The study of packing condensed mince meat has ex- tended_over a period of 100 years and today is as near its perfection as we can possibly conceive. The sanitation m the factorfes in which it is packed is beyond reproach as the competition today In these lines necessitates the guarding of the most minute detail of the business. The apples used are of the best grade of New York State, where in our opinion is grown th best flavored apple known. The raisins used are of the best quality sceded variety. No expense is con sidered in procurring the very highes: grade of spices, and sugar, as we all know, is always sugar, the different grades merely representing the differ- ent flavors or different granulation re- quired for different purposes. Every particle of fruit or any other article used in the manufacture of mince meat is thoroughly cleaned and hand-picked by people trained to know what should and should not be used and in this manner the article comes to the house- wife cleaner by far than she could possibly take the same articles in her own kitchen, regardiess of how clean it may be, and make up the filler for her mince ple. The old idea of dirt being prevalent in quantity is today disputed by the greatest authorities on food products. The meat used in mince meat is of the choicest and to- day the same corn-beer which you and 1 would use on our taole is what is being used in Serv-us Mince Meat. There are very few pies made which can be used as handily by the house wife as mince meat for all it requires |is a iittle water and being heated for ten minutes and it is ready for the crust and then the table and she may thout fear of loss carry three or four packages of mince meat in her gantry, having it ready at any time { for the chance occurrence of unexpect- ed company and it will be a Eood dessert free from dirt. It is our | thorough bellef that a mince meat pie | made from condensed mince meat is about as cheap a dessert as can be ore and yet as good. Or many years mince meat was | considered & winter dish. Each year | for the last ten our factory has had to increase its capacity during - the summer months until today it runs every day of the year with a regular force of helpers, We ship goods to every of the country the entire year. This of course means a great increase in the use of these goods over when -mince meat was eaten only in the wintér months which means an in- creased sale over the former winter consumption.