Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 7, 1916, Page 7

Fashionable Furs for Gifts Have You Thought of This? There is a wondertul appeal fo the permanent happiness of the fair sex when you give a HANDSOME FUR COAT, A MATCHED SET SCARF AND MUFF¥F OR A SEPARATE MUFF. All the fashionable FURS are represented in our line—HUDSCN SEAL, FRENCH SEAL, BEAVER, MINK, BLACK LYNX, BLACK FOX, NAT- URAL AND BLACK WOLF, SABLE OPOSSUM, and many other kinds, and you can purchase the better Furs here at no higher prices than are charged for the poorer sort. Furs c=r b Inid aside till wanted if selected urlz. Strikingly Beautiful only, where you will revel in the delights of too many to select from, and : all just what you want. Many new shapes and all the shapes worn. GLOVES FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND GLOVES WITH A REPUTATION You'll find all the weil known makes in our stock and that means all the smart style in Glovedom. Heavy weights for winter wear in the Fur-lined, Wool-lined, all wool Mochas, Capes and Kid Gloves at reasonablé prices. MEN’'S SHIRTS What an array of new ideas and new materials, no end to the number, you'll say, and then the colors are absolutely fast, the fit perfect ‘and the wear guaranteed. -SILK SHIRTS AND SILK MIXTURES. New stocks just in. o SRR S SRS Sy Heavy Sweater Coats and Angora Coats Have you defimed the word COMFY? That e. All colors and at from $3.00 to $10.00 ALL THE 'TWEEN PRICES The Craze for well-dressed Men ‘this season—Silk Reefers in accordion weaves as well as flat silks. Special attenfion has been paid to this line in our selections and we’ll show you splen- did assortment at all prices. for Ladies or Men. is the word for tl SN R Some of the Guaranteed Holeproofs or Phoenix Hose prove a most acceptable gift and we put them up attractively in Holi- day wrappings. Waist Coats, House Coats and Bath Robcs What coats for street or fuil-dress wear. waist-coat. Everybody should have a Bathrobe nsible gift. We show Bathrobes in new and exclusive patterns and in grades where price is at its lowest ebb. *HOUSE COATS. Our line of this exceptionally appropriate gift includes the widest range of new ideas, popular styles and fabric values. DRESSING GOWNS for men in light wool and in all Silk. TRAVELING BAGS and SULT CASES and SILK HAT BOXES. Plenty of good grades at moderate prices in our NIGHTWEAR and Night-shirts in Outing flannel, French flannel, k, always needed and always welcome in the win- Grades 50c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and up. UMBRELLAS FOR LADIES OR MEN New and nobby handles, storling mounted, with serviceable covers and fast color. Rare assortments to select from here and we stand back of every item sold. Umbrellas from $1.00 up to $8.00. ter season. Smart Walking Sticks in all the rare woods such as Malacca, Congo, Penang, Waeixel and many others. ‘ To those who seek suggestions let us mention SILK HATS, SILK OPERA HATS, WINTER CAPS, STEAMER SHAWLS or RUGS, AUTO HEADWEAR, FUR CAPS, FUR GEOVES, FULL DRESS JEWELRY, UP-TO-THE-MINUTE SETS OF JET, ® PEARL and PLAT!NUM, bound sets of PEARL and new ideas in the gold sets. HEMSTITCHED SILK and LINEN Handker- chiefs and INITIAL Handkerchiefs. UNDERWEAR a timoly gift, Silk and Wool Hosiery or All Wool Hosiery. Our stocks are complete and wo invite a close comparison of values and prices. TELEPHONE ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION AT -+ ‘The Toggery Shop \ 291 MAIN STREET, NORWICH, CONN. | R. Balcolm; CRANE) . When the superior court went out for the day late Wednesday afternoon John . Craney,’ who is suigg John Donovan for $20,000 damages in a slander suit, was telling his story on the stand. The case occupied all_of the court session of Wednesday. Be- fore the case was taken up for trial there were conferences between the court, lawyers and clients who look- ed toward a settlement, but no agree- ment could be reached and so_the trial was started with a jury. It is the second trial of the case. The charze is slander and the complaint is in four counts. In it Mr. Creney’s name is alleged to have been connected in a slanderous way with that of Mrs. Wil- lard Church by Mr. Donovan. “The af- fair took place in.the Alice building. ‘At 11.30 Joseph D. Harris was call- ed to the witness stand. He said he is & boss printer on the second floor of the Alice building on Tast Main street.+ He told how his room is lo- cated and the way it is reached. Mr. Harris testified that he knows John F. Craney, the plaintiff. He also has an office in the Alice building and is a real estate and insurance agent. Witness said he also knows John Don- ovan, the defendant. The witness told of meeting Mr, Donovan in July or August 1912 and that Mr. Donovan said he found Mrs. Church in Mr. Craney’s office and he had three men and-two women wit- nesses. Mr. Harris said that Mr. Don- ovan talked with the witness at two other times about the matter and once he said he was to kick in the Craney door but later Mr. Donovan asked MT. Harris not to speak of one of the meetings. This was in October, 1912, Mr. Hearris went into details: of the matters. Mr. Harris was then cross-examined by Judge JoPn H. Barnes. He said he had seen Mrs. Church in the Alice building but she was going towards Dr. Comeaws office. _He _answered many questions as fo his direct testi- mony. He denied he was playing cards in Mr. Craney’s office once when Mrs, Church came in. John A. Yeomans testified to hear- Ing Mr. Donovan talk of s ng Mrs. Church in the office of Mr. Craney. Francis C. Harwood said that Mr. Donovan told him, the witness, about the meeting in the office. Df. G. A. Comean testified he had an office in the Alice vuilding in 1912 and he knows all the parties in the case. He said that Mrs. Church was a fustomer of his in 1913. He told of sion of Superior Court Yesterday—Plaintiff Was Telling - His Side of the Story When Court Went Out for the Day —Many Witnesses Called to the Stand Wesnesday. meeting Mr. Donovan opposite the Alice building one evening in 1912 and Mr. Donovan said: “She’s in there and T am watching the buflding.” Then the dentist mailed letters and later_walked to Franklin square with Mr. Donovan. In answer to & question asked by Judge Barnes Dr. Comeau said he could not tell how many times Mrs. Church was in his office in 1912. Albert Boardman testified that Mr. Donovan had tried to tallc to him about the matter in. court put witness said he was not i Witness was asked what Mr. Donovan said of the politica) record of Mr. Craney but this was stricken out. Jjohn P. Mc- Cormick, the steward of the Biks' club told of Mr. Donovan telling him that “he got them.” Witness told of Mr. Donovan being at the Elks’ home and looking towards the Alice building. The plaintiff then took the witness stand. He told of serving two terms in the legisiature and of being in the insurance business. He said he has known John Donovan for vears. Law- yer Douglass had Mr, Craney identify a postal card that the witness said was in Mr. Donovan’s handwriting. A recess was then ordered. When court came in at 2 o'clock George R. Bruce, who roomed in the Alice building in 1912," was called as a witness. He said he was called up- on by Mr. Donovan and Nicholas Church in the store where the wit- ness was employed and about all the witness could remember was that Mr. Donovan mentioned the names of Mr. Craney and Mrs. Church. Cross-examined Mr. Bruce said he did not know why they called on_him. Once in the Alice building Mr. Dono- van asked the witness where the Cr: ney office was and Mr. Bruce said it was at the end of the hall and Mr. Donovan could read the name on the door. Mr. Bruce denied that he ever heard Mrs. Church referred to-as the big horse. Dr. Harry Hisgins said he had on office in the Alice building in 1912, It was on the second foor. He could not remember that Mr. Donovan talked to him about the Craney- Church_case. Mr. Craney was recalled to the stand and the postal card he had identified was read by Dr. Douslass. The alleged slander was referred to and Mr. Craney was defied as to taking action. It was dated Dec. 7, 1912, Mr. Craney identified a letter he had h ceived and also a postcard. He was on the stand when court went out for the day. SECOND CHURCH LADIES HELD CHRISTMAS SALE. Food Table Ldaded Down With All Kinds of Delicacies. The ladies of ti ond Coneresa- tional church held a Christmas sale on Wednesday in the Thayer building. A variety of usefu! and fancy articles were on sale, as s all_sorts of €ood things for the table. The fancy articles comprised many Kinds of bags, useful and ornamental, aprens and attractive neckwear and other things varied in their purpose. The food table disposed of great quantities of home-made delicacies and the candy table disposed of all ics wares. The sale was very well patronized and a good sum was realized. Those in were Miss Haviland, Mrs. H. ry D. Johnson, Mrs. Mrs. Herbert J. Wy beth Huntington, Mrs. Cassidy, ‘Mrs, Herbe Nancy Lucas, Mrs. John H. Tefft, Albert Mitchell, Mrs. Edw! gins, Mrs. Joseph D. Haviland, Mrs. G. Curtis Hull, Mrs. J ant, Mrs. William P. Wade, Mrs. Arthur Thomp- son, Mrs. John Sherman, M. i Smith, Mrs, Lewis E. Youns, Daniel S. Haviland, Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, Miss Ruth Kinney Miss Dorothy Hall. Miss Ione Havil- and was chairman of the fancy work department and Mrs. Cassidy of the food table. Mrs. Lill had charge of the Alpha Sigma table, where candy and fancy articles were sold, and Mrs. iss Hall presided at the Camp Fire Girls' table. where were displayed some unique arts and Grafts and cardwork, LOCAL NEST OF OWLS ELECTS DFFI*RS Herman A. Bruckner In President's Chair For the Ensuing Year. Tone A = Patrick J. Miss Irs. Herman A. Bruckner was__ elected /| president of Norwich nest, No. 1396, 0. 0. 0. at a_well attended meeting held in Owls’ hall on Tuesday cven- ing. The officers elected were the fol- lowing: Vice president, Thomas Douherty; financial secretary, William recording secretary, Wal ren Andrews; treasurer, Joseph A. George; invocator, Arthur Alquist; warden, Morris King; sentinel, Henry Mansfield; picket, Hepry Percy. The officers will be installed at the first meeting in January Dental Society to Meet Here. New London Courty Dental society will hold monthly instead of bimontnly meetings in the future. This was de- cided upon at the society’s regular meeting bheld at the Mohican hetel in New London Tuesda ings will be held a London and Nor served_in the Englis meeti MISERABLE FRON STOMAGH TROUBLE Felt Wretched Until He Started To Take “Fruit-a-fives” 504 CraMPLAIN ST., MONTREAL. *For two years, I was a miserable | sufferer from Rheumatism and Stomach Tvouble. 1had frequent Dizzy Speils, and when I took food, felt wretched and sieepy. I suffered from Rheu- ‘matism dreadfully, with pains in my back and joints, and my hands swollen. A friend advised “Fruit-a-tives’’ and from the outset, they did me good. After the first box; Ifelt I was geiting well and 1 can_ truthfully say that “Fruit-a-tives” is the only medicine thathelpedme”. TLOUIS LABRIE. - 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. Atall dealers or sent postpaid by Fruite #-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N.Y, | than HYDRO-AEROPLANE MADE TRIP TO NORWICH Came Here From the Submarine Base At the Navy Yard. Probably there are some persons who imagine that there is little more doing out of the ordinary at the sub- marine base now than in the recent past, when it was a mere naval coaling station, with a garrison of four men and under comstant liability of being consigned to innocuous and permanent desuetude by the federal government. To such it would be a revelation to visit the pre e3, a privilege which fell to the lot of a newspaper man on Tuesday afternoon. Just for instance, the hydro-aero- plane owned by Trubee Davison of New Haven, was being cranked up for a flight. In thegaachine were Mr. Davicson and meflm Stapler, U. S, the former g the cranking. With’ a terrific buzz like that of a gigantic mosquito the propeller turned So swiftly that - the revolutions be- came invisible. Then the hydro-aeroplane darted off on the surface of the Thames at a speed of 40 miles an hour. Proceed- ing a short distance it took to the air and rapidly gained its maximum pace of 62 miles. Opposite the plant of the New London Ship and Engine Co. the machine rose to a height of more than 1,000 feet and there made the principal test for which the particular flight was held. Submerged in the waters of the har- bor at this point was one of the sub- marines attached to the base. It was the function of those in the hydro- aeroplane to see if they could observe the . under-sea craft beneath the waves, and they were able to do so at this great height. It is said that a submarine can be located from an airship even although the former be 30 to 40 feet under water. - Made Trip to Norwich. Following this test the airship re- turned to the base, where Lieut. Com- mander Yates Stirling, Jr. took the place of Lieut. Stapler. Mr. Davison and Commander Stirling made a flight to Norwich, then back to the outer harbor and at dusk retursied 'to the hangar which is being constructed for the hydro-acroplane. By means of a miniature railroad track the plane is run up from the water to its shelter SANTA CLAUS same ba: Size 6-inch “Real Maderia” Doilies, each, real value 37)zec. $1.98 to $9.50. each, “Real Maderia” Sets in a wonderful worth fifty per cent more. Waisting and Handkerohief Linens, 6% to $1.50 & yard. Wash Coths to match at Bo, 100 EXPRESS COMPANIES ISSUE EARLY CHRISTMAS WARNING Join Hanws With Merchants In Urg- ing Early Christmas Shopping. Owing to the unprecedented volume of express traffic, and consclous of the steadily increasing demand’ upon the express facilities of the country, the American. Express company is in- Structing_their employes throughout the country to co-operate with the department stores and other mer- chants in a_sysaematic campaign to lessen the Christmas congestion. Although this erisis arises every ar as reguiarly as the holidays come around, the extraordinary conditions of transportation prevailing at the present time accentuate the need for early shipping this year. The railroads are already working under high pressure, but it is be- lieved that with the holiday shipping season stretched over the entire month of December, more adequate service can be given than if the entire Christ- mas movement is jammed into the week immedjately preceding Christ- mas. In spite of the fact that the eleventh- hour shippers themselves are the worst sufferers the early shopping agitation advanced during the past few vears by department and other stores has done much to alleviate the hardships of those hose duties it is to serve the Christmas public. “Farly shopping,” states Vice Presi- dent Cowie of the American Express company, in his plea for early action on the part of the public, “gives ev- erybody an advantage.” Salesmen have more Hme to give to cach customer; the customers them- sclves have a greater vafiety from which to choose their gifts; the store management is able to make prompt- er and more reliable deliveries, and on shore. The men who assist in this work are dressed in rubber clothing as they are frequently in the river up to_their shoulders. But the hydro-aeroplane is only one feature of the activities at the base, there are fewer tired girls at the end of the day. “Early shipping has the same points in_its favor. Our company alone is called upon to handle nearly 100,000,- and it will soon go into retirement for the winter. There is plenty more to attract attention and interest. A flo- tilla of submarines lies in the basin and picked crews are constantly at work on them. Daily submersions are made and there is little opportunity for the hoys in blue to get an attack of ennui. The tenders Fulton and Tonopah are alongside the wharf and remind one of floating machine shops more ships. In fact the whole reser- vation is reminiscent of a great in- dustrial establishment. On shore new buildings with cor- rugated iron exteriors are being built which will be utilized for various me- chanical operdtions. To the north, in close proximity to the brick barracks | the ground has been staked out for other barracks which will be erecied a cost of $54,000. The work will | be done by the government. Already stone foundations have been laid for the framework, B Saturday, Dec. 23 22 junior Heu- tenants and _ensigns ° of the United States navy who have been takin& a six months’ course at the base in the oretical and practical submarine work will graduate and will be assigned to active service in the submarine flotilla. At the opening of the new year anoth- er, class of lieutenants and ensigns will arrive for instruction. To Restore Fish to State Rivers. Previous to* a meeting of the fish and and game commission Tuesday afternoon, Supt. John M. Crampton {sald the commission would consider drafts of several bills to be submit- ted to the general assembly. He said the aim of the commission during the next few years would be to restore shad and other fish to the rivers of Connecticut and reduce the present high price of lobsters (now 45, cents %);w 12 1-2 cents a pound. 000 shipments a year.” Our equipment is adequate and is keeping pace with the demands made upon it. In fact during the past year we have added 342 motor vehicles to the 951 which we already operate. This, in addition to the 5,000 horse drawn vehicles in constant use. “It is the man element which must be considered in the propaganda for early Christmas shopping. The man on the express wagon at Christmas time is in the same position exact- ly as the girl behind the Christmas counter. He must serve while oth- ers are at thelr pleasure, and he can serve only up to his physical capaci- ty “it is our purpose to co-operate as extensively as possible with the mer- charts in this movement. _As a pre- liminary ald we have printed for dis- tribution throughout the country over a_million pamphlets on “How to Ship Christmas Packages’ and are making a early distribution of three million especially printed Christmas lahels. “Each vear many thousands of ship- ments are made early, and when they bear the label ‘Don’t’ Open Until Christmas,’ the result {s the same as if_they were not purchased untll the night before Christmas. “The general prosperity of the country -promises to make the coming Christmas the most commercially ac- tive the country has ever known. Fench the timeliness of the public and its servants joining hands to make it mutually the pleasantest Christmas on record.” Auto Came to Grief. The automobile delivery truck of the Connecticut BakinggCo. skidded Monday morning on the damp road on Bolles Hill, turning . completely i m‘:‘k‘:‘w to and other T The accident ocen CHRISTMAS Make Your Holiday Selections While the Coods Are Fresh and Bright and New - Begin Today! is coming. He has sent a will arrive in Norwich next Exact time of his arrival will be announced later. Gift Articles That Combine Beauty and Utility Maderia Linens at old prices—bought before the advance and sold on the “Real Madeira” Scarfs, size 18 x 36, 13 x 45 and 18 % B4—price range “Real Maderia” Centers, sizes 18 to 72 inches—price rangs $1.00 to $47.50 Luncheon arid Tea Napkins at $5.00, $6.50, $7.98 and $10.00 a dozen, easily CHRISTMAS SEWING Complete stock of all kinds of Art Linens In white, cream and natural, in all widthe from 8 to 72 inches wide—price range 130 to $1.50 a yard. Plain and Figured, All Linen, Huck-a*back Toweling, 15, 18, 20 and 22 inches wide, principally at old prices—at 390 to 8% a yard. Jacquard Turkish Towels in a splendid assortment of colored borders, for combing jackets afd crochet work, all sizes—at 25c to $1.00 each. (Linen Department in Basement) The Porteous & Mitchell Co. message stating that he assorted patterns—Spesial prive 190 varisty—price range $3.98 to $1250. 28 and 45 Inches wide—price range and 1220 each, WILL SPEND OVER A b MILLION FOR BUILDINGS, = Morse Interests Now Figuring on Ex« Ppenditure for Shipbuilding Plant. The United States Steamship com< pany, Charles W. Morse president, which recently acquired the Herry C. Rowe property at Tastern Point for the site of one of the finest shipbuilding plants in_the country, is fi on an expenditure of $1,500,000 for the es~ tablishment of the plant. It is understood that the engineer~ ing and contracting firm is the Ham- fiton & Chambers company of No, 29 Broadway, New York eity. The buildings of the new Eastern Point yard will be of brick and steel construction, and when the plant is ready for operation there wili have been built a plate shop, a foundry, & storehouse, runways, shipways, & boil- er shop, 4 blacksmith shop, a power house and a power plant. Even before thesworks are in run- ning order this big job means an ad- dition to the population of Groton and New London, for there will be many men at work on the construction of the mew shipvard, all of whom, and some of whose families, will have to be housed. NORWICH WOMAN FILES PAPERS FOR DIVORCE. Louise Mason Sues Husband on Grounds of Intolerable Cruelty. In papers filed with Clerk Parsons of the _superior court, Lovise Mason Vinal orwich seeks divorce from Fred- k Webster Vinal of AMiddletown! Mrs. Vinal was the daughter of the late Frederick P- Mason and was mar- ried to Mr. Vinal in 1911. Intolerable cruelty is the charge. Besides the di- vorce, Mrs. Vinal asks for the custody of her two children, Frederick Vinal, aged 4 years and 10 months, and Helen Dorothy Vinal, aged 3 years and S months. Shields & Shields appear for Mrs. Vinal RHEUMATISM MAKES 100 FEEL OO PAINS AND ACHES YIELD 7O SLOAN’S LINIMENT, THE FAMILY FRIEND When your joints become stiff, your circulation poor, and your suffering makes you irritable, an application of Sloan’s Liniment gives you quick re- liet—kills pain, starts up a good eir- culation, relieves congestion. It is easier and cleaner to use than mussy plasters or ointments, acts quickly and does not clog the pores. It does not You aoms need b—it penetrates. ‘ou don’t n to rul Certainly fine for rheumatism, stift :‘e:k. sciatica, lame back, toothache, For sprains, strains, bruises, black :na m&s spots, Sulbnu'l Liniment. re- uces the pain and eases: -oum% Its use is s0 unive that you' e A . Your g it in 250, 50c. and $1.00 bottles. Ui £