Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 27, 1916, Page 2

WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, €7 Chureh St. Telephone 210-2. TWO IMPORTANT MATTERS FOR CITY MEETING TODAY Voters to be Called Upon to Decide Improvements in Fire Department and Fire Alarm System—What Spe- cial Investigating Committee Recom- mends. The adjourned city meeting to be held this afternoon will be for the pur- pose of hearing the report of the com- mittee which has been investigating the conditions of the fire department and fire alarm system of the city. Be- sides the report of the committee it is highly probable that a number of re- commendations will be ‘made. The re- port, in substance follows: Fire Department. Organization—a. That the fire de- partment be reorganized on a part full paid and part call basis. The call men to consist of thirty men at each station nd to receive per station as compen- ation $400, for maintenance and each and every man shall be subject to call and at least two men to be required to sleep at each fire station each night. b. That suitable rules and regula- tions be adopted governing the con- duct of the department and also that full paid members will be appointed only after physical and mental ex- amination and be removed only for cause and that the chief.be respon- sible for the enforcement of all rules and the management the depart- ment. c. That the department consist of five full paid men, @t least thirty- five part paid call men and sufficient substitutes to maintain full working strength. The first to include a Chief, who shall be building inspector , and one of the permanent men, to be su- perintendent of the fire alarm system, inspector of wires, and, .in the ab- sence of Chief, to assume command of the department. d. That permanent men be allow- ed sufficient time off, including vaca- tions, three hours daily for meals, and, vacancies caused by vacations and disabilities to be filled from the call force. Companies and Apparatus. a. That an engine company be equipped with a LaFrance 750 gallon triple combination pump, chemical and hose motor car, with rotary pump, to be located at the Bank Street Station, replacing Hose Company, No. 1, and to be fully equipped according to the following sp#tifications: The automobile pumping engine to deliver 750 gallons per minute at 120 pounds net pump pressure.for a period or two hours; at least 50 per cent. of the rated capacity at 200 pounds net pump pressure for a period of one half hour and at least 33 per cent. of the rated capacity at 250 pounds net pump. pressure for a period “®f one half hour. This apparatus to be DO YOUR SHOPPING EARLY Pick out your presents while the picking is good and have them delivered later. Our warerooms are full of suitable gifts — something for each member of the family. Call and look over our store for Christmas gifts. LINCOLN'S Furniture Store Telephone 285-3 Main and Union Streets Willimantic, Conn. DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST 752 Main. Street, Willimantic Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD Suceeeding Elmore & Shepere FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 Nortk: St., Willimantic Lady Assistant ‘Tel. connection HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, | 62 Church St., Willimantic, Ct. Teiephone Lady Assistant WILLIMANTIC tested and approved, as covering the above specifications, to the satisfac- tion of a representative of the New England Insurance Exchange and of the committee appointed by the city at M@ meeting. held December 4th and tonfirmed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on December 1lth. The price of said apparatus to be pot to exceed $8,400, as per specifications on file with the committee. b. That Number 2 and Number 3 hose panies be provided with au- tomobile combination chemiecal nd hose wagons, in accordance with the requirements of the New England In- surance Exchange; specifications for automobile apparatus to be as follows: The apparatus must be so construct- ed so as to carry at least 1200 feet of 2% inch double; jacketed cotton rubb lined hose, 0 feet of one-in chemical hose,»one 40 gallon chemi- cal tank; all equipment and eight men over any roads that are passable for horse drawn apparatus of the same carrying capacity, without injury to the apparatus. Gasoline motor - to be not less than 40 H. P. brake test capable of speed of 30 miles an hour, covering 20 consecutive miles in an hour cover paved or macadamized streot® having such grades as the appa- ratus is likely to éncounter in service when carrying the load specified above, without showing loss of power or over- heating. The foliowing minor equipment is suggested but the.list may be modi- fied to suit the needs of the city: One twelve foot ladder with folding hooks, one 24 foot extension ladder, two 7 pound pick axes, two fire de- partment lanterns, twg =3 gallon fire extinguishers, one 6 foot and ong 9 foot plaster hook anmd ceiling remov- er, one door opener, one 3 foot crow- bar, two play pipes with shut-off nozzles with smooth bore tips, 1-2 in, 1-inch, 1 1-8 inch and 1 1-4 inch, two play pipe holders, 300 feet of an ap- pwoved quality of 4 ply 1 inch rubber chemical hose with composition coup- lings, one approved chemical shut-off nozzle with 3-8 inch tip, one container for extra charge of acid for chemical tank, one bag for extra charge of soda for chemical tank, one 2 1-2 inch double female connection one 2 1-2 inch double male conrfection one con- nection for attaching chemical hose to 2 1-2 inch shut-off nozzle. Said appa- ratus to be purchased at a price not to exceed $7,500. c. That the present hose wagon, equipped with a turret nozzle and 1000 feet of hose, be retained at the Bank Street Station, to be held in reserve and manned by call men de- tailed to report to this apparatus and to respond to second alarm. The wa- gon to be provided with a two horse hitch and short draw bar for towing by the automobile combination. Hose a. That the specifications of the Na- tional Board of Fire Underwriters for hose for said department be adopted or used as a guide in framing speci- fications for new hose, the hose to be tested annually at 200 pounds pressure and have wager run through it at least every two . b That sufficient hose be purchas- ed to provide a total supply of 7000 | feet. Operations. That all members be regularly drilled in the use of ladders, quick handling of hose, the-use of deiuge set, turret nozzle and .in-life saving. b. That the permanent men, under the direction of the Chief, make regular and systematic inspection of all build- ings and precises in the manufactur- ing and business districts and famil- jarize themseives with local conditions, prevent the accumulation of rubbish, dangerous explosives and readily in- flammable material and make written reports of such inspections, on approv- ed forms, to the Chicf, who is to properly file and preserve the same. Fire Alarm System. Headquarters—a. That the batter- ies be located in a fire proof build- ing at least 14x16 feet, ith metal window frames and steel sash, wire glass, and a tin clad door, and to be located in the rear of the Bank street engine house. b That the entire headquarters equipment be brought into strict con- formity with Class C requirements in the Municipal Fire Alarm System as recommneded by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. c .That a large gong and punch register and tapper on box circuits be installed at all fire stations. d. That a brake wheel transmitter, with corresponding wheels for each box number, be installed on the ap- paratus floor of the Bank Street sta- tion. Circuits. a. That the present circuits be improved by placing same under ground in separate cables where ducts are available, using No . 14 rubber ‘covered copper wire in lead sheath- ng. h. By replacing all iron wire with No. 10 extra galvaized iron, with triple plated weather proof insulation. c. By avoiding poles carrying high tension wires, or wherever located Florida 7= Cuba %" South oiNmY k] Georgia and I!HIVII:'I the Carolinas, ctwamm with their lofig quaint,{ season and > historically [ideal interesting, _that isit is like J“Tropleal Trips, "-awuu:k-,.m Capital $100,000 Accuracy in accounti . profitable. 7 The Wmdham Surplus and Profits $175,000 Established 1832 pfomptness and liberality in dealifig, and a sound business policy in administering its ® own affairs, characterize¢ THE WINDHAM , NATIONAL BANK, which aims thereby to establish with customers relations that shall prove 1ec1pmcally permanent pleasant and WILLIMANTIC, CONN. ng, courteous service, National Bank mm cleaned monthly and a wall evening. than over, these Boxes. a. That - future installations of boxes be of the successive non-inter- fering type, with silver or piatinum br-ku ‘with internal mechanism pro- against n,bnomul led and.with glass paneled doofs, either keyless seIt act- guard. replaced with new style contact finger springs and brake wheels. The boxes taken out to be repaired and install- ed in other sections o{ the city where needed. Operation. E boxes be te®ed and map showing the route of circuits and lo- cation of boxes be provided and com- lete records kept of all inspections. Fire Department Auxiliaries. That the present ordinance be revised so as to conform to standard requirements, including complete code a. That all of building regulations governing the manufacture, sale, storage and trans- portation of all explosive and inflam- mable substances and the Chief of the Fire Department to be held re- sponsible for its enforcement and for the issuing of licenses and. permits theréto. Structural Conditions and Hazards. Building department—a. That the Chief of the Fire Department be des- ignated by ordinance as building in- spector, his duties as such to'be is- suing of permits, inspection of build- ings in the course of erection ‘or teration and the keeping of the recors { b. That an ordinance be passec prohibiting combustible coverings on all new or repaired roofs within the fire district and that the presernt dis- trict be revised under thé recommen- dation of a representative of the New England Insurance Exchange. ¢. That a complete code be adopted by ordinance making proper provi- sion for modern types of comstruction, limitations of heights and areas, pro- tection of openings in floors and in external and internal walls, protee- tion of windows and other preventive and protective features as given in the standard building code as recommend- ed by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Electrical Department. a. That the superinetndent of the fire alarm system be required by or- dinance to supervise the installation and-maintenance of all inside and out- side electrical wiring and to make in- spection of all wiring at suitable in- tervals and order defects corrected and keep complete records of all inspec- tions. 2. That the National Electric code be adopted by ordinance as the stand- ard for all electric work. Building More Ornate Fences. In order to facilitate the erection of a modern fence along their property facing on Main street, the American Thread company has had tiL; old wooden fence moved to the curbstone forcing the people to walk in the street. To make this walking more agreeable and a great deal easier, the company has buiit a boardwalk about three feet wide and placed it as near he curb as possible for the distance where the sidewalk is blocked. The fence to be erected by the company is to be a modern one and will make the property more attractive. FUNERAL. Mason D. Squier. At 11 o’'clock Tuesday morning the €uneral of Mason D. Squier was held from his home in Columbia. Rev. T. N. Owen officiated at the service which was largely attended by relatives and friends. Chariles and William Buell, Roland Cobb, and Charles Frederick were bearers. Burial was in the West Street cemetery. Jay M. Shepard was the funeral director. Pupils Perfect in Attendanre. Fifty-nine pupils of the Windham etreet school were perfect in attend- ance during the fall term jlst ended, and eleven were perfect in. attendance at the South Windham school. Both of these schools are under the super- vision of the state board. City Payroll $520. The city payroll for the past week totaled $520.63 and was as follows: Street department, $198.70; police de- partment, $154.27; water works, $134.41; maintaining sewers, $32.25. United Charities’ Tree. The annual Christmas tree given under the auspices of the TUnited Charities’ a—ssoqi{i,don was held in the old armory on Valley street, Tuesday Many individuals and so- cieties contributed gifts for the tree and many were made happy. by the dis- tribution of presents. East Hampton Girls Takén Back. Two officers of the East Hampton, Mass., police department came to this city T\Aesday and took back to their homes the three girls, ‘who ‘were brought to the station house Monday evening. The officers arrived in this city Tuesday morning and left in the afternoon. - WEDDING. Bulloek-Lyon. Ruth Emily Lyon and Joseph H. Bullock of this city were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Lyon, in North Windham, Monday. Rev. Walter E. Lamphear of Hartford, officiated at the ceremony. Miss Pearl Lyon and Miss Leona Bullock, sisters of the bride and groom, respectively, were bridesmaids while Leon Lyon, brother of the bride was the best man. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Bullock will make their home in this city. Skating Good. The cold weather of the past few days following the warm spell of last week has put the skating ponds in fine condition and many are emjoying this winter sport on the various ponds about the city. Wage Increase at Conantville. It has been announced by the officials of the Max Pollock Thread company at Conantville that the wages of the em- bloyes will be increased after the first of the year. Just how much this in- crease will be was not stated. OBITUARY. Mrs. Judson A. Potter. Rosa B. Thompson, wife 6f Judson A. Potter, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Arnold, Sunday morning. Born in l\rionterey. Mass., Partial Payments for stocks or bonds in Odd Lots or 100 Share Lots. Write today for Booklet A, at homes Maiaig wa o How To Relieve Rheumatism Frost-bites, Corns, Sore Feet 'H. Shea of New j Phillips of New London were among Valued Home Remedies (Clip O\xt and Save) The foilowing formuia, easily mixed makes one of the quickest cough remedies obtainable, ~ften curing the worst cough in a day. Take a tea- n as necessary. cerine iske: (o sugar &yrup) Siobe it ine Comp’d Acomatic. CConcentrated Pine) If sugar syrap Is used inetead of whiskey it can be casily made by dis- solving 5 ‘heaph\i tablespocr[uh of nulated suzar in cup of water. sure to use G‘aba Pine Compound, which is sold only inm 3-oz screw top cases_with Arematic orinted in red on sutside label. After each meal and ot bedtime take 2 tablespooniul of th> following home- made medicine now used all over the Unted States and moted fo ifs remarik- able results. Relief bezins at once. Syrup of Sarsaparilla 1 ounce Toris Compound 1 oance Whiskey or Simple Elixi % pint Bathe th.: feet in warm water to which has been added two t.mne=m0n- fuis of Calocide eomvo instant relief I perspiring feet; hunions; also for frost-bites cr blains. The Calocide acts through the pores, removing the cause of the trou- ble. 'Its use 2iso kesps the feet in a frm, healthy condition, free from swelling and puffing he ingredienis specined ean be procured from an —- July 18, 1844, married December 24, 1865, she had almost reached the fif- fy-ficst anniversary. She was for many years a. member of the Baptist church. As at present that church has no .pastor, Mr. Moore of the Methodist church will conduct the fu- neral service. She leaves her husband, five children and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Arnold and George B. Potter of this city, Mrs. S. E. Anthony and_Arthur J. Potter| of Mansfleld, Mrs. F. G. Medbery of Btaffordville. The oldest son, Clarence T. Potter, died at Sharon Lake in 1905. She also leaves one sister Mrs. Sears, of Seranton, Penn. Brief Mention. . George Keeney of Uew London was a visitor in this city Tuesday. J. Fred Baker of New Haven spent Christmas day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Baker of 17 Oak street. Lester Larrabee is spending his va- cation from bis studies in Yale uni- versity with his parents on Prospect street. Edward Kelley has returned to his home in this city after spending some time as the guest of relatives in St. Marmand, Canada. Miss Mary Bentley has left for her home in New Haven after spending Christmas with her ter, Mrs. O'Neil, wife of Dr. Owen O’Neil. . PLAINFIELD Visitors Leaving—Agents Looking Over Vacant Packer Mill—Fension Increase for Sixteen Local Widows. Carl Anderson of Danielson spent Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. James Moreland. g Mr. and Mrs. Ira Edson ahd son of Centerville, R. I, spent with Mrs. Bdson's varents, Mrs. Alexander Gib. E was farmenty a rosident of Dlainfo. John B. Tigue of Pridgeport, Wil- liam H. Sevey of Worcester, Mass., M. London and C. W. Christmas viSitors in Plainfield. Miss Molly Ditchfield and Miss Alice Howard of New Bedford, Mass., are fendl g the week with Mr. and Mrs. oh: argraves. Willlam C. Nolan spent Tuesday in Providence. Most of the holiday visitors in Plainfield have returned to their homes Rev. J. R. Stubbert who died at Putnam, one of the most pro ent Baptist clergymen in New England, leaves his widow who was the daugh- ter of Rev. Asa Randlett, late of East- ford, Conn., andsister of M oW Higgins, wife of the Packerville Bap- tist pastor. Inspect Vacant Mill. g Representatives of the U. S. Butfer Co.,_have begn lookinz over the mill at Packerville, now being vacated by the Cutler Mills company. Congressman Richard@ P. Freeman has introduced 2 special bill grant- {ng a pension of $24 per month to Eli- zabeth Eaton Frink of this town, wid- ow of Harry Frink, Co. 1, 1Sth Conn. Civil war. Get Pension Increase. Sixteer. widows residing in Plainfield have received pensions from $12 to $20 per month, under the Ashbrook law, passed September 5, 1916. This does not include widows, under 70 vears of age. JEWETT CITY Funeral of Francois Madeau—Guests Entertained Christmas Day—Knights Templar Attend Norwich Ceremon- ial. The funeral services for Francois Nedeau were held at St. Mary's church Tuesday morning. Rev. J. J. McCabe sang the requiem hish mass. The bearers were F. . asavant, Maxcey Seymour, Paul Ethier and J. . Leclaire. PBurial was in St. Mary’s cemetery. Undertaker J. A. Hourigan was in charge of the arrangements. Dinner Guests Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Barber had as guests on Christmas Samuel Green, Miss Tnez Green, George E. and Wil- lard R. Green of Providence, Mrs. E. M Irving Green, Miss Doris en., . Elsie McKenna and Miss '\{ar\' McKenna of Fiskeville and Clif- ford Green of the U. S. navy. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Olson and fam- ily will be in Fitchville today to at- tend the funeral of Mrs. Olson’s moth- er, Mrs. Popham. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Littlefield had as guests Christmas George Thaper, Jr., of Barre, Vt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Dawson of Danielson. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Littlefleld of New London. Knights Templar at Norwich T. B. Keen, Edward Chapman, An- JUST AT THE TIME OF THE SEASON WHEN YOU NEED A WARM COAT, SUIT OR SEPARATE SKIRT TO REPLENISH YOUR WINTER WARDROBE WE OFFER YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE FROM OUR LARGE STOCK OF DESIRABLE GARMENTS AT FULLY ONE.THIRD TO ONEMALF LESS THEIR FORMER Murray’s Boston Store Willimantio, Conn. ~ After Christmas Sale of Suits, Coats and Separate OPENS TODAY L PRICES. 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MURRAY CO. and Mrs. Santa Claus were there in person and Santa sang a solo while his wife played the piano accompani- ment. Gifts were then distributed to the children. A Christmas box of candy was given each member of the Sunday school. The entertainment was very successfully presented and the participants were highly compli- mented. Watchman Found Unconsclous. Thomas Crawley, night watchman at the American Woolen Co’s mills in Moosup, was found lying on the mill floor, unconscious, early Tuesday morning. A doctor was soon calied for and Mr. Crawley was attended to. Nothing has been reported of his be- ing dangerously injured but it is prob- able that he will be unable to work for a few weeks. Personals. Nicholas Carren, who is taking a course at the Assumption Preparatory school in Worcester, is spending a recess of ten days with his family here in Moosup. Misses Laura and Minnie Baker spent the holiday with J. Fred Baker and family. John Prior of Yale is vi home here. Probably the entire Atlantic fleet wiil be ordered to St. Thomas, the long- sought naval base site, to participate in_the celebration. Minister Brun, of Denmark, for- mally advised the state department today that the treaty for the sale of the islands had been approved by King Christian and wouid be des- patched from Copenhagen December 20. It should reach here twc weeks later for Secretary Lansing’s signa- ture. The Atlantic fleet will mobilize at Guantanamo, Cuba, for winter ma- nouvres next month and will be re- rviewed there by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt, who will be on his way to inspect the naval forces in Haiti anfl San Domingo, may take charge of the ceremonies at St. Thom- as. grefits the dawh ot day after a stormy night. “Dr. von Be('hmélnn Hollweg’s latest utterances, so far as they referred to the future relations between nations,” Dr. Mowinckel added, “were similar to the statements in that respect made by Pre ent Wiison and Viscount Grey, the former British forelgn min- ister, and I therefore hope that the possibility of finding a common basis for negotiations is not far Adistant.” From the recent speech of David Lloyd Georze, the British premier, M. Mowinckel said he gained the impres- sion that the reply of the.entente al- lies did not exclude further peace dis- cussions. FORMER HOSPITAL ATTENDANT GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER Wesley H. Linton of the Medfield State Hospital. Dedham, Mass., Dec. 26.—Wesley H. Linton, formerly an attendant at the Medfield State Hospital for the In- sane today pleaded guilty to an indict- ment for mansiaughter in connection with the death on September 26 of Camillo Strazullo an inmate of the hospital. Linton was sentenced to serve three years in the house of cor- rection. Two other attendants Frank Hale and Thomas McGrath who were un- der indictment with Linton were dis- charged. Linton told the court that he Kkicked Strazullo after the latter had attacked Hale. FIRING IN VICINITY OF THIRD KENTUCKY OUTPOST Near El Paso Caused a General Alarm at the Camp. El Paso, Texas, Dec. 26.—Firing in the vicinity of the Third Kentucky outpost near the border last night caused another general alarm at the STAFFORD SPRINGS camp of the First Battalion of this reg- iment, following an exchange of shots e by Mexican snipers and the soldiers Miss_Caroline Brown of Naugatuck |, it of this battalion Sunday night. In- {7 Vistting JHet SliotHer et i vestigation developed the fact that last F. S. Gorham spent the holi- | nightds firing occurred on the Texas day at"tpe home of his mother in New |5ide of the Rio Grande = where =& Frovens Christmas dance was being held by the Mexicans A PRIVATE KILLED BY A SENTRY AT COLUMBUS Sentry Claims, That Albert A. Streigel Attempted to Escape. Columbus, N. M., Deec. 26.—Private Albert A. Streigel of the quartermast- er corps, was shot and killed today by ing at his williafa Morrall of Norwich isiting Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Cooley at their home on East Main street. 8TOCK OFFERED EMPLOYES OF U. S. CORPORATION May Purchase 35,000 Shares of Com- mon Stock at 107. New York, Dec. 26.—The officers and employes of the United States Steel ‘poration and its subsidiaries wiil ve an opportunity this year to sub- RUSSIA PLANS TO GAIN CONTROL OF PERSIA Through Slow Process Rather Than Harsher Measures. ‘Washington, Dec. 26.—Information toine Maynard, A..M. Clark and R. J. Guy were among those who attended the Christmas festivgities held by Co- Jumbian commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, at the Masonic Templn in Norwich. MOOSUP Methodist Young Men’s Class Gives Drama of the Nativity—Watchman Found Unconscious on Mill” Floor. In the Methodist church Monday eveningethe young men’s class of the Sunday sch®l, assisted by some of the young ladies, presented a drama of the Naumy entitled; They Came to Bethlehem, the dialogue at ‘which was written by tho&:wr choir sa.ng -An, After this part of the children a_sentry. Streigel had been confin- ed to the stockade on a charge of dis- orderly conduct. He had been given germisaion :’n [ ;ol his ktent hfor nkets and was beting taken there wlgen the sentrv claiméd Stelgel at-|market value of the stock at that measures. As another step in the |tempted to escape. The sentry, said|time. military control of northern Persia, |to have called to Streigel three times - Russia has determined to form a|to halt and then fired. Wallingford—A Christmas dinner force of Cossacks numbering 11,000 § S i ferved Monday evening to fhe in- men under the command of 20 Rus- | NORWAY WILL WELCOME matc s of the state Masonic home. The llax: officers 1wha have already been P B DIBCU < yrer was provided through some of Setit do OESNTTn 2 s ESIONS | bsr% prominent members of the Masonic Statement by m of the N'. g Prad ity in C ticut d rticu- GREAT NAVAL DEMONSTRATION weiion Savinn lasls thryush offorts of H. Walee Tines IS BEING CONSIDERED Ui Y, — London, Dec. 26, 755 p. m.—& Exchange )} eriden. Besldes a supper, there a-distribution of presents for the To Signalize American Acquisition of | patch to the tes. 2 D: thcfilndio‘. Couenhagen today says Dr. o n‘muen& of the Nwwlih! the course of an ‘Washington, Deec. 2 36—Flany for » great naval mntry' attitude con Ameri ns, declared t Ak scribé for not more than 35,000 shares of the corporation’s common stock at 10, the directors decided today. A year ago the subscription price to em-« ployes was $85, which was about the reached here today from Teheran, the capital of Persia, that Rulsia had de- cided not to force matters with that country, but to gain- control there through gglow processes designed to inspire s hostility than Tharsher