Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 16, 1916, Page 7

Buck Suede. pers and Children’s Shoes. Our prices have not Xmas Gits in Shoes Special Reductions AT THIS TIME YOU CAN SAVE FROM $1.00 TO $3.00 ON A PAIR OF SHOES We have just received a big stock of Ladies’ High Cut Fancy Shoes in 8 and 9-inch boot, lace and button, all colors, black, kid, gray, Havana brown and gray Nu- We also carry a big stock of all kinds of Ladies’ Slip- 2dvanced. Buy now and save money. We are overstocked with goods. Brockton Sample Shoe Store 138 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. CONGRESS DELUGED BY PROHIBITION PETITIONS Both Houses Getting Them From All Sections of the Country. Washington, Dec. - 15.—Legislative measures aimed at destruction of the liquor traffic continue to accumulate 1 ncongress, as both houses are de- luged with petitions from all parts of the country urging adoption of the national prohibition constitutjonal amendment and passage ofother ‘anti- liquor measures, including the Shep- pard bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor in the District of Columbia. The house postoffice opened the door to another phase of the problem today in reporting favor- ably a bill by Representative Rangall, of Culifornia, designed to close mails absolutely to advertlsing of any | intoxicating liquors and to deny mafl order houses the right to go into eith- er ‘“wet” or “dry”. territory to solicit sales through the medium of the mails. Now that excitement occasioned by the unexpected gction of the judiciary compittee in recommending the reso- lution has subsided, house members ere reflecting on the prospects for its passage and the consensus of opinion seems to be that it cannot get the nec- essary two thirds majority in the six- ty-fourth congress. Even Representa- tive Webb is not sanguine of success now but he is confident that the amendment will receive more votes than it aid in the last corgress, when it had thirteen votes more than a majority. By the time the next con- ess has considered the issue, he jeves the victory can be won. A water heater has been invented to utilize the heat wasted by the ex- haust of stationary engines. committee | the | J. E. TEIPER UNDER CROSS-EXAMINATION Differed With, Other Witnesses as to Hour When Murder Was Committed. Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 15—John Ed- |ward Teiper, under cross-examination itoday in hi strial on the charge of Imurdering his mother, was unable to explain a variance in _the Orchard Park road on January 30 last. Tei- ]PET fixed the time he was attacked at 1120 p. m., or about twenty minutes after he, his mother, brother Fred- erick and sister, Gmce. left his home. People who were in a house near the ‘scena of the murders have testified that they heard the screams and shots \at 1145, Teiper sald that after the tragedy he had lied to the autherities about his financial condition and_about his lownership of the revolver found near the scene of the murder. “I did not want to admit anythin iabout my financial condition,” he sait {“for fear that I would be charged with this terrible crime.” “Teiper, did you le to the district attorney because you knew you had {murered your mother?” demanded Mr. Moore. There was objection from counsel for the defense, but Teiper was order- ed to answer. “T @id not, i he replied. $5,000 Fire in New Haven. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 14—The furniture store of F. Hoffmann, a four story block was practically burned out here this afternoon. The loss is estimated at about $350,000. *Miss Catherine A. Britton, of Wash- ington, and Prince Alfred Zu Hohen- lohe-Schillingsfurst, accredited to the Austro-Hungarian embassy, were married in Washington. ers Were Heard One of @he most enthusiastic mu!- ings ever held by the Eastern Connec- ticut Chamber of Commerce was held early Friday noon in the new Cham- ber of Commerce building on Main street, when Charles J. Bennett, state highway intendent T. Y wmerce, were the principal spn.lm. Assistant Superintendent Ayer of the Adams Express company, who was scheduled to speak on phases of the express business, was unable to be presem but sent his letter of regret. “Teddy” Roosevelt, Willilam Jen- nings Bryan, Charles Evans Hughes or any other political leader, never received any better reception than did the speakers as there were healthy cheers for everyone and Grange hall, where the meeting was_held, fairly rang with cheers when Mayor Allyn Brown started to speak. At noon an oyster pie and chicken ple supper was served by a comn“uee of ladies. After the Iluncheon, President Jo- seph T. Cruttenden called the meet- ing to order and introduced Mayor Al- lyn L. Brown, who extended a l:orflh] welcome and spoke on the amal tion of the Norwich Chamber of Com- merce and the Norwich Board of Trade which would work out for the best in- terests of the city. The mayor also dwelt a few moments on the improve- ments on Thames street, one of the wain entrances to the city. Charles J. Bennett, the state high- way commissioner, was introduced a: when the cheering ceased, Mr. Bed- nett said, The reception I just re- ceived is like a_Christmas present. Commissioner Bennett stated that theré is one project which should in- terest every Londoner, in any event and that e project of con- verting the present rallroad bridge into a highway bridge. He said that by legislature, passed at the previous general assembly, it was made almost mandatory for the state to accept the bridge. He explained that the draw span, in use at the present time could not be used upon the completion of the -new railroad bridge because of the close proximity of the structure and that something must be done to meet the situation. He said the re- modeling of the bridge for highway use would be an enormous work, and especially in the matter of building the western approach and the placing of a new floor for traffic uses. The estimated cost of thelivork is $450,000. While this is a large amount, still the cost of a new bridge which would un- doubtedly be required in time, would be far in excess of this, the commis- sioner said. ‘ Problem of Finance. Assuming that the bridge is con- verted for highway purpose, the mat- ter of securing the money is a prob- lem. If the state finances it in Mr. Bennett’s opinion, it would be only fair for the state to maintain it as ja toll bridge. There are two toll bridges in_this section now. One is at Saybrook and the other-is at-Had- dam and no doubt there are some who would think the bridge here should be free, but Mr. Bennett said he didn’t think it fair to have the state bear all the burden. The revenue from the Connecticut River bridge at Saybrook is $40,000 a year. Twelve thousand of this is ex- pended for operating expenses, $20,- 000 as interest on the original amount, and $10,000 as a retiring fund on the principal. An act recently passed the legisla- ture by which bridges of this kind are erected at a cost of one-third to the state, one-third to the trolley company and one-third to the towns at both ends of the bridge. Towns are to pay a proportionate share ac- cording to their grand lists. A rider was attached te this bill whereby the trolley company wouldn’t have to pay its one-third and so the state would arsasisent | b TOILET SETS, SC. CAMEO BR Ferguson’s Jewel}y Store Franklin Square, Where All Cars Stop Excellent Values Are Offered in the Following Articles i » DIAMOND RINGS, BRACELETS WATCHES, -~ GENTS’ WATCHES, LAVALLIERES, CUFF BUTTONS, NECK CHAINS, LOCKETS, PINS, TIE CLASPS, ; , CAMEO RINGS, X GENTS’ STONE RINGS, LADIES’ FANCY STONE RINGS, | FOUNTAIN PENS, SILVER and GOLD PENCILS, GOLD KNIVES for Gents’ Chains y BRACELETS, UMBRELLAS, ROSARIES, ETC. _ ‘ We are Headquarters for the HAMILTON WATCH Ferguson’s TR200 ewserave e ses 030 BrecorrreiOmeste it o eses sensnCotes assssen ———it— SetFoflhbyAchngSupcmtendmtThmuF. El&nnn of - State Hospital at Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Com- mereeMeeun.—nghmy-CommhdonuBenm&Spnb Devdopmmtofflcwl.ondenke—Ofl:uSpuk- lpmbably usum. the 1. of | Groton 20 per mt.. or s;o Bennett trolls the event 7’8 com= pany’s third in a new idge. In the case of the local bridge, es um.-.ufii‘ fl l(“.m New Iaon- den an d together pgy $150,000. New lmlnn would have to pay 80 per cent, or made it clear that if Groton and Nl' London assumed their share the proposed highway bridge would be Ltreebfld and if the state had me ‘whole expense it would bo a toll bridge. The expenses Of operating and mainte- nance are estimated to be the same as at Saybrook, although the revenue would probably be larger. Two Questions Have Arisen. ‘The commissioner said two ques- tions have arisen from the local mat- ter. First, should the bridge be im- proved at all, and second, should it be a toll bgldge or a free bridge? The answer to the latter question depends considerably on_what the towns do about it, sald Mr, Bennett. He de- clared that quick action is necessary in this matter and work should begin the first of the year in 1918. The state should be ready as soon as the railroad company abandons the prés- ent bridge. “Intelligent co-operation between the people of tern Con- necticut, the legislature and the high- way department is required,” said the commissioner. To questions asked the commission- er stated that no action-had been tak- en on whether the bridge would be a toll or free bridge. Ia a general dis- cussion which followed it was brought out.that the new bridge, if made a toll bridge, would be the third within a distance 20 miles. And that no ap- propriatioMs have been made for im- provements of the road on the east bank of the Thames. Acting Superintendent Erdman of the state hospital, spoke on the work at the inebriate f and the needs. Superintendent Erdman spoke part as follows: Were a summary only to be written it might well be as follows: The state farm for inebriates, now comfortably housing more than 60 inmates with the necessary employes, was begun without an appropriation and was made ready for occupancy within six months of its inception. Ths remodel- ing, erection and equipment of its buildings has been accompanied with- out ultimate cost and, including the amount originally paid for the site, at an expenditure of less than $1.50 per bed. In this it may lay claim to originality eand to be unique among state institutions. Every effort is made to make the life of the inmate a normal one. He rises to have breakfast at 6.30, i nem- ployed during the day, and after an evening spent in reading or employed in games or writing goes to bed at 9. On Sunday he attends church in the village or hears the services held at the farm by 1 lahstpcani:'G'goo the farm by its chaplain. As far as possible he is dgtrens‘!ned physically and, morally and at tlie expifation of his commitment, or when the board feels he should again be given a trial in the outside world, goes out to be- gin life anew. The full results of thi treatment are still to be ascertained. The board and those who have visited the farm have uniformly made favorable com- ment upon the evident health of the men and their improved condition. Paroled Inmates. Inquiries were recently addressed to those relatives of discharged and paroled inmates that could be reached and 31 replies were received. Twelve reported not to have touched intox- icants, seven to have drunk very moderately and 12 to have used liquor to considerable excess. Sixteen have been regularly emploved, 10 have worked part of the time and five not at all; 18 have since their discharge fully ~ supported themselves or their familites, and 20 are reported to have been decidedly benefited by the treat- ment. Each man physically able has been regularly employed. The preparation of the food, the looking after the heater, the care of the buildings, live- stock and poultry and the work upon the farm and grounds has been per- formed entirely by inmate labor. On the farm 15 acres have been brought under cultivation. Inmate Labor. Inmate- labor has repaired and re- shingled the barn and out-buildings, has constructed a root cellar and at the poultry plant has built two lay- ing-houses each 20x40 feet, -two breeding houses, each 16x18 feet and a smaller building for the reception of grain. A considerable acreage has also been clearned of stone and brush and roads and walks laid out and surfaced. During the past summer the majority of the inmates have been employed in enldrging the hospital dam and reservoir, and their earnings when engaged in this work alone will be sufficilent to defray, not only all the expense of remodeling, repairing and furnighing the buildings, includ- ing the installation-of the heat, water, light and sewers and the equipment of the farm, poultry plant kitchen, but also the cost of the materials for the addition to the shed and the new buildings at the poultry plant. A portion of the money originally ex- pended for the site will also be earned. Employment has also been given cer- tain of the men by the neighboring farmers. Cdst of Conducting Farm. Including the cost of the original site there has thus far been expended and charged to the plant account The net cost of conduct- $10,968.42. this amount in $2663.71 was paid to the state hospi- tal for board and carg of Inmates while underging tredyment and awaiting transfer. Other expendi- tures amounting to $300 or more were as follows:: Administmtlon expense, $303.25; olomin‘ $755.8: farm S tounde, $008.81: food SATLTE: household Ml&fillcl. $600.85; pay of $1035.2" uul rep: m‘n appear in .25. The expen- state !m—m. both for plant and maintenan were very much less than would fmve been re- quired for the establishment and sup- port of u. strictly iridependent insti- tution of the same size. Succeeding ears should show a rapid reduction in the weekly per capita cost of the :fl: farm which this year was but Need of Additional Building. 4 Chief among the requirements ofl the state farm, both for the ben of its fufure inmates and the payers of the state, is the nemslz of making such additions to its buil ings and equipment as will insure th3 continuous employment of every in-'| dividual who be committed to it for treatment. ; Planning ARD LINE Mfl::* o bk Rll d Ticket Tour- l for further employment due should be taken that they be vnwided along lines that will not compets with the work of organized labor and that manufactured products may be direct- ly aiverted to state use. If a small industrial building were erected and suitable machinery installed many of the men might be employed, especially during inclement weather. in the man- ufacture of brooms, brushes, shes and furniture; in the weaving of sim- ple fabrics and in the making of gar- ments Such of these as were pro- duced in excess of the farm’s require- ments could be readily sold to the state hospital or to the other state end charitable institutions. Power for the operation of the necessary - machinery could perhaps be secured .by the acquisition of one of the available sites on the neighboring stream. dam, the erection of a small building, and the Installation of a water wheel and gen- erator, all at comparatively small ex- ® | pens€, would not only supply requis- ite ypower, but would enable the farm to Benerate rather than purchase the current for its electric lights. The adoption of this plan would also pro- vide " an adequate supply of water:for fire protection. Another avenue for the profitable employment of the inmates of the state farm should be found in the comstruction and repair of state and town highways. For such additional accomodations as it may seem desirable to provide there should be received an appropri- ation of $2.00 per bed. This will be sufficient to purchase the material for the buildings and provide for their proper furnishing and equipment. All the labor can be accomplished Wwith- out cost. It has been impossible to detain but a few of the inmates of the state farm beyond the period of six months. Were it possible for the board to parole in- mates whenever it appeared advisable and keep them under supervision and control _ throughout the maximum perior of sentence, much greater good could be accompl It is recommended therefore, that the effort be made to secure such legislation as will permit commit- ments to the state farm for a period of three years to be mad by courts of otherwise limited jurisdictions F. S. Chidsey, member of the New London Chamber of Commerce, spoke of a trip which he made through the sastern part of Pennsylvania and New Jersey in connection with the good roads movement. President Cruttenden called on C. V. James, the newly elected prestdent of the Chamber of Commetce of Nor- wich who dwelt somewhat on the for- mation of the new organization and said that the body had not yet swung Into action in the line of formulating policies or plans, but he said the chamber means to extend and receive the glad hand. We will work and ren- der any assistance we are able to the Fastern Connecticut Chamber of Com- mence in turn will expect the east. ern body to render assistance. He said that the Norwich body didn’t propocse to be second to any of the chambers in advancing the best interests for eastern Connecticut and the city of Norwich. Secretary Ayer of the Webster-Dud- ley Chamber of Commerce spoke of the old Indian trail between New Lon- don and Putnam and Webster. Mahy of the trails have been marked and towns and cities all along are main- taining the markers. His object today was to get the Nipmuck trail properly marked and have it put on the maps of the national and New England or- ganization with the idea of enticing automobilists and others to go over the old Indian trail which starts at New London and extends to Webster lake. He felt no doubt that Webster and the other intervening cities be- tween that point and New London would divide the expense. The matter of abolishing the fee system for the sealer of weights and measures was brought up for discus- sion by Thomas B. Donohue, sealer of weights and measures in New London. It was voted that the Eastern Cham- ber do in all their power to influence appropriations for the needs at the state inebriate farm. The committes which was recently appointed by the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, reported in re- gard to the raising a fund from the chambers of commerce of Connecticut for the purpose of erecting a domitory at the Connecticut collegs is to be known as the Connecticut Chamber of ommerce building. The committes is etting out letters and send them to secretaries of the chambers in _the state, calling the attention to the great need at the institution and also letters are being sent to members. The meeting was attended by men of prominence in Eastern Connecticut, including Mayor Ernest Rogers of New London. The Conebo, Shippo, Cocoamo and Yahua tribes of Amazon Indians are still wearing clothes of grass. Announcing the most complete line of Magazines in Eastern Con- necticut. Subscriptions taken for every periodical here or abroad at the lowest rates that can be obtained anywhere. Also a choice line of Cigars out of the finest case in the Pipes, Novelties.and Candy. SHEA, the MagazineMan Corner of Broadway and Bath Street Phone Your_Order 2 Beginning today there are only seven more days for Christmas shoppers, and they will be busy days for you and for us. If you have delayed your Christmas shopping until now you should begin in earnest today— and if you depend upon this store you will find your Hol- iday gift buying an easy, pleasant and profitable task. Every possible arrangement has been made for the con- venience of Holiday shoppers during the remaining fewdays. And no matter how dense the crowds we prom- ise you prompt and efficient service. Lighten the labors of salespeople by doing your Shop Ct{utmu shopping as early in the day as pos- :B;azle- sh;ivlvling aI:l kindly gonsidenbt:on for em you l enable u.s'to give you tter at- Barly it vt driidii PLEASE CARRY YOUR SMALLEST PARCELS Remember-We Are Christmas Shopping Headquarters A Few Gift Suggestions for the Hurried Shopper HOUSE COATS—For Men, all the newest effects, in plain and fancy styles, in worsted, velvet, corduroy and silk—at $4.98 to $15.00. BATH ROBES—For Men, every desirable kind. Terry Robes in Turkish designs, Blanket Robes—a§ $2.98 to $10.00. MEN’S NECKWEAR—AII the newest shapes and most fashionable color- ings in Men’s and Boys' Neckwear—put up one tie in a fancy box— 250 to $1.50. MEN’S SUSPENDERS—in pretty holiday boxes, including the popular “President” Suspenders. MEN’S GARTERS and Arm Bands—All the best known makes} all in at- tractive hoilday boxes. MEN'S SHIRTS—A splendid showing of Men’s Negliges Shirts in plain white and novelty effects. MEN’S HOSIERY—In cotton, woolen, lisle and silk—every wanted kind and color—many in pretty holiday boxes. WOMEN'S SILK HOSIERY—A great variety of Women’s Silk Hosiery for gift purposes. We sell the well-known “McCalum,” “Phoenix" and “Kayser” Silk Hosiery for women. WOMEN'S FURS—A most complete showing of all the best kinds of Furs and at moderate prices. HANDKERCHMIEFS—For holiday gifts, the most complete assortment we have ever assembled. RIBBONS—for holidsy uses and for gift pusposes—every wanted kind. TOYS—A complete assortment of Toys, including all the latest noveities in Mechanical Toys. DOLLS8—Dressed and Undressed Dolls, in a splendid assortment. Be I;N and see our Doll Exhibit. JEWELRY—Wae pay particular attantion to Jewelry at thie seaton. Hun. dreds of articles of personal adornment for men, women and chil- dren—all at popular prices, LEATHER GOODS—A great varisty of gift articles, Including Hand Bags, Music Rolls, Watoh Wristlets, Card Cases, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Eto, STATIONERY—For Children or Adulte—all ths best kinds, Including ¢ Eaton, Crane & Pike’s Btatlonery, in beautiful Hollday Combination Boxes, ART GOOD8—Visit our Art Department and see the many beautiful gift articles, A large showing of hand-made articles. GLOVES—For Men, Women and Chlldren—overy wanted kind. QGloves % are ussful and acceptable gifts. OW!A‘TEI'!IH” Men, Women, Children and Infants—a splendid vnfl;ty n al THE PORTEQUS & MITCHELL 0.