Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 11, 1918, Page 5

Norwich, Tuesday, June 11, 1918. VARIOUS MATTERS Shows How Easy it is to Have Plenty | Fields in the suburbs are white with ‘. of Lustrous Hair, daisies, It your hair is thinning out, prema-| rjgnt vehicle lamps at 8.50 o'clock turely gray, brittle, lifeless, full of dan- vening. Gror 24 your hiad lichse like mad, |® oveniog quick “action must b taken to save| The first of the season’s run of % £ ackerel appeared in the shore towns your hair, m: Don’t wait umtil the balr root is|Friday. de.fbr then nothing can prevent ess. Get from Lee & Osgood Co. or at{chased in town, to be displayed Fri- any good drug hé.tflflet’ counter today [day next, Flag Day. a package of Parisian sage—it doesn’t z cost much and there’s nothing else you | Attractive flower boxes have been could use that's eo simple, safe and|placed at the large windows of the effective.” ¢ Otis l\lbnry reading room. You will surely be delighted with the Protect your garden from blight and first application. Your hair will seem U.’:’E i Biriuce % e A poaser it it ehing ceases und | Botl. at Leo & Ofgood s —aat. O e el ol A T3 "y | In the fields about Mohegan high diseriminating women because it is|CleCKDerTy vines are covered with delicately perfumed, does not celor or lossoms, seeming to promise a big streak the hair, and keeps it lustrous, |Yield: Between the robins and the boys, soft and fluffy. of cherry trees are discovering Many new flags are being pur- Be sure you get the genuine Parisian | swners sage (Giroux's) for this is guaranteed |45 eternal vigilance must be their to give perfect satisfaction or nothing|.jogan just now. to pav. i 5 The practice recently conducted by J. O. ZIMMERMAN, D. C, Chiro- practic, ‘Rooms 220-221, Thayer Build- ing, Norwich, Conn, has been taken Several Norwich motor parties vis- ited Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Sun- day, but found that the roses will not be at their best for two weeks vet. A number of the residents of Mont- ville are following the English cus- tom and have put up readable signs indicating the names of their farms. over by Householders hereabouts who have D' M' WOOdWMd’D. C. decorative evergreens on lawns and who will be at the office every day |cbout porches find an unusually large except Wednesday and Sunday, from |Provortion of the trees winter-killed. 2-5p. m, Tuesday, Frid-{y and Saturday, 10.30—11.30 a. m. Monday and Friday, 6-7 p. m. Other Hours by Appointment This week’s meeting of the Progres- sive Missionary Club of the Central Baptist church is to be with Mrs. Wil- liam Cranston, 56 Summer street. In the Norwich district jubilee campaign for East Greenwich Acad- B, SUMMER Pied o STiMh0 mk, it S0 INSTRUCTION COURSE | At the Porter school, Farmington, where Miss Mabel S. Webb, of Nor- wich, is.art teacher, commencement exercises were held ‘on the school grounds Saturday. IN HAIR, FACE AND SCALP METHODS Splendid opportunity for bright girls and ambitious women to learn a rap- idly taught, big paying profession from the greatest expert in America. 8pecial attention to HAIR BUSINESS, of greatsr importa than ever be- fore. Finely ftted establishment; re- liable boarding place on same street. Cut out this advertisement which may not appear again, Miss M. C. Adles. New York address, 402 West 5ist Street. Telephone 55635, Columbus. Dr telephone Norwich Rrepresentative 179-3 DR.A.J.SINAY DENTIST Rooms 18-19 Alice Building, Norwick Phone 1177-3 Ernest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER All String Instruments Repaired Violins sold on easy terms For appointment address E. E., BULLARD, Bliss Placé N wich, Conn. PLANTING TIME ORDER YOUR FLOWERS AND E SHRUBS FROM THE Maplewood Nursery Co. T. H. PEABODY Phane 986 ORDERS DELIVERED It is of local interest to note that Migs Elizabeth W, McMillan of New Haven has been transferred to the | English department of the New Ha- ven pubiic high school. The planet Uranus has now passed from Capricornus into Aquarius. It rises about midnight on the 15th. It is about 1 degree north of the fourth magnitude star Iota Aquarii. Miss Anna Perkins Barry, teacher of mandolin and mandola. Thursdays, 10 to 3. Room 6, Alice Bldg. Tel. 1366-2. —adv. Connecticut supporters learn that the socialist party has begun a na- tion-wide campaign to raise a $1,000,- 000 fund to promote the election next fall of congressional candidates. Local exemption boards continue tn forward to the office of the adju- tant general the names of men who have failed to file a questionnaire and who are now classed as deserters, The changes in the uniform require- ments of the Connecticut State guard concern the insignia, buttons and oth- er metal parts. Instead of being in san metal they will all be in giit. It was about this time in '63 that the Thirteenth regiment, H. W. Birge, {ef Norwich, colonel, was preparing for | the memorable battle of Poxt Hudgon, | the climax of which came June 14. During Monday. Miss Mary Sulli- van returned to the room of the Wo- man’s League seven finely knitted sweaters and two pairg of socks, the work of patriotic women of St. Mary's parish, In the current White Ribbon Ban- ner Mrs. Grace Curtis Platt, of | Bridgeport, general secretary of L. T. L. work, urges all local Loyal Tem- perance Legions not to omit holding a summer field day. To Inquirer: The Peck Library, Slater ‘Mermnorial, is open every school day from 8.30 a..m. to 5 p. m.; Sat- urdays from 9 2. m. to 12 m., and from 2 to 5 p m.; on all holidays and dur- ing vacations from 9 to 12 m. Friends here have been notified that Mr. and Mrs. David Lester Evans (Martha Hunt Smith Jenkins, former- ly of Norwich) have just moved into a teautiful new house, No. 311 West Housatonic street, Pittsfield, Mass. The scarcity of labor is making it- self felt in the ice business as well as other branches of trade and in one Connecticut city dealers unable to get drivers are asking patrons to send AGENCY FOR Columbia Bicycles The Best Made. Prices no more than other bicycles. The P'Iaut-Cadden Co. Established 1872 Main Street, Norwich, Cenn, New York & Norwich Line Hart Trdm_or;fion Corp. ice stations to get the cakes. There has been sent to Mrs. Ida Becleston, at the Woman's League room in the Thayer building, seven and a quarter pounds of tinfoil, con- tributed by the Harmony club, 487 North Main street, a musical organ- ization, of which Albert H. Marsh is director. The commencement exeércises at Mt. Holyoke college, which has a num- ber of Norwich alumn¥®, will be held this morning at 10.30 o'clock. It was degided to give up the alumnae fete this vear, which was t6 have been held Saturday evening after the class banquets. day, Boss Farmer Walter S. Palmer made his third picking of strawber- ries for the season, getting 380 bas- Kets, Lagdt season Mr, Paimer picked over 7,000 baskets from the vines, all the berries being used, canned, etc., al the hespital. Rockville is to have a State Guard company, after wailting several months for action by the authorities. A letter has been received from Hon. Charles W. Burpee, saying that he wiil visie Rockville and look over the applicants for the company which the committee wishes to form. At Seymour Miss Mary Louise Francesco wae united in marriage on Telephone 1450 | Wednesday morning at 7.30 o'clock Leaves Chelsea Dock, Nerwich, : Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays |5t hm’;:\‘;' %ném?:on\ b ’fi‘i‘@f“’é‘: A tis at 5 p. m, Teddy. On their return m & . wed- 5 3 ding trip Mr. and Mrs. Latti will re- Leaves New York. Pier 46, East River, |side at 4 Montauk avenue, New lLon- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri. { don. days at 6 p. m, . F. V. KNOUSE, Agent. AMERICAN HOUSE Special Rates to Theatrs Troupes, Men, Ete. . - Shetucket Strest Ladles” hose, 12 1-2¢ a pair; men's nderwear, 3%c; ladies’ $5 ekirts ani dresses, §1.98; ladies’, men’s ang chil- dren's shoes, men's and boys’ clothing at less than coet; men's four-ply linen collars, 8c; 50c men's pure silk socks. mill run, 29¢, at 81 Franklin street. ‘Wechsler, the bargain man, is there all this week.—adv. ‘When . Unfity Council, Knights of Columbus, dedicated ifs !Bmt e flag, stars, at 8t. Francis’ Tor;l:g]:'on. ; _the '{ speg;;:r Wwas a native of Norwich, referred to /| by a Waterbury paper as “the bril- liant orator, Rev. Joseph M. King, }y\rmg ‘with enthusi- {5 boys with small carts to the various| At the Norwich State Hospital Mm.l ing. Miss Phebe lage has been spending a2 week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Vaughn in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. D. J.'McCormick and son James of visitors at the home of Mrs. Frank Stone in Moosup. ‘William J. Carroll of Mowry avenue who was operated on at the hospital on Saturday for appendicitis is mak- ing encouraging progress towards re- covery. Mr. Springfield, guests of Miss ton street. Mrs. Dwight Stedman and Center, have returned after spending two weeks with relatives in Norwich and Westerly. day morning. Graham, Margaret Suck friends of the the ceremony. Mr. Coit is a broker in this urday evening derhill, bouquet. She brother of the bridezroom. left for a brief stay manv died there on a large owner lionaire. was a native of by the Federal | New London. § war office. 91, as follows: nursing Sisters The Railroad Situation. It is amazing how hard a 5 per cent. raise in railroad rates came when the public. had to pay for it at the ticket office, and how easy a 40 per cent. raise will come vocate. Dealer. Herr von Kuhlmann and Baron Burian has arrived at Bukarest for the resumption negoitations. PERSONALS Mrs. Henry Palmer and children of the West Side, relatives in Norwich. Miss, Bva Fontain of Taftville and Misg Sivinie of Baltic visited recent- ly with Mrs. Joseph Tatro, of Sterl- and Mrs, Arthur Dubois and children, Mar‘%‘aret and George, Mass., WEDDINGS. Desmond-Donovan. The marriage of Miss Nellie Made- line Donovan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Donovan, of Tyler avenue, and James J. Desmond, took place at St. Patrick’s church at 9 o'clock on Mon- sang the nuptial mass, and Prof. F. L. Farrell presided at the organ. The couple were attended by Miss Anna E. Donovan as bridesmaid, and Frank L. Dougherty as There were many guests present from out of town. Following the ceremony there was a reception at the home of the bride, whére she received‘ many handsome gifts. Following a short wedding trip the couple will make their home at ‘Washington street. toolmaker by trade, and is employed in this city. He is the son of the late Timothy and Julia C. Desmiond, of ‘Walsefield, Mass. Coit-Trow. A quiet wedding took place at Christ Episcopal church Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock, when Miss Grace Louise Trow was united in marriage with Archa Willoughby Coit by Rev. R. R. rector of the church. The bride was attended by Miss Arthur F. Libby. the daughter of A. Winslow Trow of Arlington. Mass. has conducted the Norwich Private Day school, where she taught French. Mr. and Mrs. Coit left for a short wedding tour after which they will re- side on Williams strest. Kenerson—Underhill. A pretty wedding occurred at the Gales Ferry parsonage at 5.30 on Sat- step-daughter of Reyv. Shaw Bush, was married to Freeman Kanerson, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Simer E. Kenerson, New London. The rooms were very attractively decor- ated with laurel and ferns The bride was gowned crepe de chine and carried a bridal Tunice Gray and Mise Dorothy Sis- son of New London. flowered organdie and Miss = Sisson white voile and each carried a bou- quet of pink carnations. Bernard Kenerson bridegroom, and Max Underhil], After the ceremony Inncheon was served and the couple As Mr. Kenerson is stationed at the Franklin Union training camp for an indefinite period, Mrs. for the present at Gales Ferry. The couple W handsome' silver and substantial sums of money. OBITUARY. D. O. Giimore. Dwight O. Gilmore, aged 20. owner | of the Court Square theatre and other | theatre properties in Springfield, Mass., city's largest individual taxpayers, was and was rated as several times a mil- He was mayer in 1899. Held For U. 8. Court: Two bootlegging cases were heard Monday morning. before U. 8. Commis- {sioner Ear! E. Mathewson and the two men. Frank Mather, of this city, and George McKay, for the U. 8. $300 bonds. The men were taken away 991 CASUALTIES IN HOSPITALS RESULT OF GERMAN BOMBING. British Hospitals ‘Shelled Seven Times Between May 15 and June 1. London, June 10.—The Germans bombed British hospitals in France seven times between May 15 and June 1, according to a statement made in the house of commons today by J. L MacPherson, under secretary of the The casualties numbered Killed—Officers 11, other ranks 318, corps 8, civillans 6. ‘Wounded—Officers 18, other ranke 534, nursing Sisters 11, women’s aux- iliary corps 7, ¢ivilians 73. to pay for it in taxes!—Newark Ad- Even Russia Understands. Germany has assured Russia that it will not advance any further. Which, by this time, ought to be sufficient proof to Russia that Germany intends to advance further.—Cleveland Plain ‘Westerly, are visiting ' Barber of Central Vil- Norwich were recent o COMMON COUNGL Ma ministration. Five appointive offices in the gift f thei common council were filled on Monday evening at the first meeting of | were week-end Burgoyne of Washing- sons, Mansfield fi H. Hanks and Clinton, of corporation counsel, James P. street commissioner, Howard L. Stan- ton fire chief, C. J. Connell of the council since the city election in une, Joseph T. Fanning being made Fox deputy ré chief, and ©buncilman John Carney named as the fifth member of the .water board. In each case but one name was rom- inated for the respective positions and a ballot was cast by Clérk Jeremiah A. Rev. J. H. Broderick 1 best man. k 7 The groom is a h and the best man was Only immediate couple was present at well known real estate city and his bride is She with Miss Suck when Miss Helen. Un- Allen in white a was attended by Miss Miss Gray wore b ,brother of the a the a bride, attended wedding trip. c Kenerson will gre the recipients of a gifts of cut glass, Monéay. He was the a of business real estate He Stafford Springs, Conn. of Boston, were held © District court, under officers, to the jail in | P in France Were B N Ie 5, women’s auxiliary Al ‘when people only have i E of the Rumanian peace in the merchant marine gins, Joseph A. George Ethier. Wi to announce the committee appoint- ments for the year as follows: chester is one of the first young men from this vicinity to give his life for his country in service in France. His name was in the casualty list on Mon- day of those killed in action. s this year from the Willimantic Normal School, also. He is survived by his par- ents and by séveral brothers and sis- ters. Is to Report on Saturday For Train- urday in Boston at the Institute of Technology for tfaining in the aviation branch. He enlisted and passed his exami: and has just received orders to report for first training. Desmond by the vote of the couneil. Attorney Joseph T. Fanning goes in as corporation council for his tweltth vear in this posi ago when the republicans elected a mayor and had control of the city gov- ernment, he had been corporation coun- sel in eleven years out of fourteen. n. Up to two years ‘The appointment of James P. Fox, who is a brick mason and resides at 78 Fourth brought a new luminary into the po- street in , Greeneville, tical horizon. This is the first time he has held any office under city or town government. It was not unexpected to find trat Chief Stanton was reappointed as head of the fire department. but the 1P int of Captain C. J. Connell as dep- chief was a surprise. It became nown around the city during the aft- ernoon that this action was to be tak- en at the meeting. Deputy Chief Con- nell displaces in this position Edward F. Stinson who was chief iwo years ago when the republi- cans were in power, Mr. Stinson still remains 2 member of the department with which he has been connected for 15 or 16 years. Deputy Chief Connell named deputy as been captain at the Main Street Fire station and has also see\ a num- ber of years’ ment. service in the repart- Mayor. Jeremiah J. Desmond opened the meeting soon after 8 o'clock and City Sheriff William Fitzgerald seated the members in the following order: Aldermen M. R. Waters, M. C. Hig- and Pierre Councilmen Earl Mathewson, John H. Carney, Frank G. Rice, William H. ‘Bowen, Frank G. Aubrey, Fowler, James J. Harrington and John T. Gleason. All the newly elected members were | duly sworn in hy Mayor Desmond, who then addressed the council members and the score of citizens who were in the spectators’ seats. John_ R. Mayor's Opening Words, At this opening meeting of the new administratiéen, Mayor Desmond said that he felt inclined to express his own gratification at the election to mem- bership in this body of associates in whom he felt that he could ¢onfidently rely for assistance during his entire term. He had a pleasant personal ac- uaintance with all of them and he be- lieved that all were animated by a sincere desire to discharge faithfully the duties of their office and give the est in their power to promote the welfare of the city, to make it an era of solid progress and make the city in every respect a place of abode of which all good people could bé proud. Speaking from experience gained by 1somewhat of travel, the mayor said that he could say withoua qualification and without exaggeration that this ity was made up in the main of peo- ple who have no superior anywhere on the face of tie earth. I know you will earn and deserve nd receive, said Mayor Desmond, the aid and encouragement of all good peo- ple God, the god- people constitute nearly it sentire population. many face, but so long as we go forward with the intention to do our best for the city T have no fear and I pledze to gi my power to make our administration in this municipality and, thank ‘There will be perplexing problems for us te e this municipality the best in creditable and successful one. Committee Appointments. There was applause for his honor's ords and the mayor then proceceded Finance—The mayor, Alderman Wa- ters, Councilman Bowen. ————— e yor Desmond Names His Committees—Joseph T. Fanning Made Corporation Counsel—James P. Fox Street Com- missioner—Capt. C. J. Connell Replaces Edward F. Stin- son as Deputy Fire Chief—Mayor Desmond Promises Best Efforts Toward a Creditable and Successful Ad- H 'k flz committee advised 1818 : WORK OR FIGHT E REGULATIONS HERE s Received By Local Draft Board From Provost Marshal General. ’ The local draft board on Monday received the following instructions irom the office of the Provost Marshal General: 1. It shall hereafter be the duty of all persons connected with the ad- ministration of the selective service law and regulations, and of all citi- zens, to report to the nearest local board all facts which may come to their knowledge concerning regis- trants who are idle or who are en- gaged in any occupation or employ- t ecommends Daily Use of Magnesia To_ Overcome Trouble. Caused by Fer- menting Food and Acid indigestion. Gas and wind in the stomach accom- panied by that full, bloated feeling af- eating are almest certain evidence of the presence of excessive hydrochlo- ric acid in the l&‘.o.’:‘l.ll:h‘i creating so- called "“acid indigestion.’ ment defined and described in these regulations or any amendments there- of as nonproductive occupations or employments. All matters reparted to the board will be investigated and if it is found that he is not engaged in an essential occupation the board will serve notice on him to find useful employment are to be inducted into military service. The local board issuing the notice, give the registrant reasonable oppor- tunity to submit such evidence as he may desire to submit, by affidavit or otherwise, and shall proceed as pre- scribed. The employment or engagement of any able-bodied registrant of military age in any of the following occupa- tions or empioyments is not suffi- ciently effectivé, in the present emer- gency, to justify the postponement of his call into military service, not- withstanding he may have a late or- der number and notwithstanding he may have beén placed in Class II, 1IT, Public Works—Alderman Higgine, Councilmen Aubrey and Gleason. ‘Fire Department—Alderman George, Councilmen’ Mathewson and Fowler. Auditing—Alderman Waters, Coun- cilmen Rice and Carney. Police—Alderman Ethier, Councilmen Carney and Harrington. [ Amusement — Alderman George, Councilmen Rice and Gleason. } _Alderman Waters presented resolu- tions that the same rules of order as prevailed last year should continue this year, empowering the mayor and treasurer to sign notes for such sums of money and at such times as the city needs require, empowering the city clerk to secure the usual stationery, and referring unfinished business from last year to the respective committees for this year. All were voted. Appointive Offices. n 1 e P Acid stomachs are dangerous because too much ackd irritates the delicate lin- ing of the stomach, often leading to gastritis accompanied by serious stom- ach uicers. creating the distressing gas which tends the stomach and hampe: normal functions of the vital internal organs, often affecting o Food ferments and !o;irss rs the the heart. rt. It is the worst folly to neglect such a serious condition or. to treat with ordinary have no neutralizing effect stomach acids. druggist a few ounces of Bisurated Miagnesia and take a teaspoonful in a quarter giass of water ing. i bloat righ the stomach, neutralize the excess acid and prevent its formation and there is digestive_ aids _which on the Instead get from any 'ht after eat- will drive the gas, wind and t out of the body. sweeten 0 Sourness or in. Bisurated Mag- ia (in powder or tablet form—never quid or milk) is harmless to the stomach, inexpensive to take and the by form of magnesia for stomach It is used by thousands of u i eople who enjoy their meals with no more fear of indigestion. or IV on the ground of dependency and all registrants engaged as follows are to be considered by local and dis- trict boards as engaged in nonproduc- tive occupations or employments: (a) Persons engaged fin the serv- ing of food and drink, or either, in public places, including hotels and so- cial clubs (b) Passenger-elevator operators and attendants: and door men, foot- men, carriage openers and other at- tendants in clubs, hotels, stores, ! aptriment houses, office buildings, and bathhouses; (c) Persons, including ushers and other attendants, engaged and occu- pied in and in connection with games, sports, a%musemems exceptin actual performers in legitimate con- certs, operas, or theatrical perform- ances; (d) Persons employed in domestic service: (e) Sales clerks and other clerks employed in stores and other mercan- tile establishments. The following grounds shall be ac- cepted by local and district boards as reasonable excuse for temporary idle: ness or for being engaged in a non- productive occupation or employment: (a) Sickness. (b) Reasonable vacation. (c) Lack of reasonable opportunity for employment in any _occupation outside of these described in the fore- going Section 121K or those hereafter specified by regulation or ruling as provided in this section. (d) Temporary absences (not reg- ular vacations) from regular employ- ment, not to exceed one week. unless such temporary absences are habitnal and frequent, shal Inot be considered as idleness. (e) Where there are compelling do- mestic-circumstances that would not permit change of emplovment by the registrant without disproportionate ‘hardship to his dependents: or where a change from a nonproductive toea productive employment or occupation would necessitate the removal of the registrant from his place of residence, and such removal would. in the judg- ment of the board, cause unusual hardship to the registrant or his fam- ily: or when such change of employ- ment would necessitate the night em- playment of women under circum- stances deemed by the boards unsuit- able for such employment of women, boards are authorized to consider any or all of such circumstances as rea- sonable excuse for nonproductive em- Before calling for the nominations for various appointive offices, Mayor Desmond remarked that perhaps we were in the most trying crisis through which the world has ever gone and the energies of all must be directed io the end which we all so much de- sire. Under these circumstances it is obvious that we need the best men for the positions to be filled. The nominations as already stated ‘were made as follo Attorney J. T. Fanning for corpora- tion counsel by Councilman Mathew- son. Howard L. Stanton for chief of the fire department, fire marshal and su- perintendent of the fire alarm tele- graph, by Alderman George. Aubrey W, Jarvis for superintend- ent of cemeteries, by Council Aubrey. John H. Carney for member of the board of water commissioners, by Counciiman Gleason. James P. Fox for street commis- sioner by Alderman Higgins. Reports Made. Alderman Higgins reported for the public works committee regarding the petition of Alice C. L. Johnson for rs. Jane E. Lathrop of Asylum street, claiming damages to her prop- erty that a new catch basin had been plaged so that water no jonger would run onto the property and it was rec- ommended that the petitioner be given leave to withdraw. This was ed. He also reported on the petition of Henry F. Ulmer for the elimination of all crosswalks on Church street that this petition had been received too late to have any special sum for the work placed in the annual budget, but the commmittee advised having the placed in the annual budget, but having the work done if possible to do so from the funds of the general repair ac- count. This was voted. Petitions Presented. A petition was presented from O'- Brien & Chase to install 2 gasoline pumping tank at 271 Main street. Another petition from T. J. Shahan Co. was_ presented asking permission to install from day to day a small portable gasoline tank in front of 328 Main street to sell gasoline. It was referred to the public works commit- tee with power. Councilman Carney advocated granting the permission. At the request of the water commiis- sioners presented through Councilman Carney, the following were appointed 0 o o! 0 [ 1! a [ it o a: fi [ v o v bi u t st period 1898-1501, Russian production slightly exceeded that of the United States, the product 1899 United States 66,000,000 exceeded that of Russia by bbls., U Russi: of the U. S. Forest Servi ten a letter to the Boy Scouts ex- iplaining why the need for the work is urgent. purposes, as the preside: ig the black walnut. tion of mahogany, which has to be imported and thus burdens the ship- ping facilities of the country, no other wood is so well adapted for airplane was a large fall-off in production in Russia in 1917, the fact that the United States output increased about 960 bbis. and that of creasec 16,000,000 may make the total worla production of 1917 about 560,- 40,000, Mexico in- 00,000 bbl: The fUnited States has been the world’s largest producer of petroleum continuously since the = development f petroleum production, except in the in _ which period f the United States in 1898 being 55, 00,000 bbls, Russia 52§)00,000; fr 57,000,000, Russia in 1969 United States 6 00,000, Russia 76,000000; and in 801, Unrited States 69,000,600, Russia ,000,000. Beginning with 19 how- r, the product of the United States 8,000,000 and the .excess of our pro- uction over that of Russia, our chief ompetitor in the world’s oil field, as rapidly increased so that in 1914 ur own output was nearly four times s much as that of Russia, the 1914 gures of production being for the Jnited States 268,000,000 bbls. against 7,000,000 bbls. produced by Russia. s largest production in any ear was in 1901, 85,000,000 bbls.fall- ing to 67,000,000 in 1914, while in the case of the United States, the product £ 1901 was 69,000,000 bbls., having ad- anced meantime to 266,000,000 in 1914, 292,006,000 in 1915, and to 300,000,008 bls. in 1916, and 342,000,000 in 1917, ited States figures for recent ng those of “marketed prod- Need For Black Walnut Census Urgent In connection with the black wal- ut census which President Wilson has asked the Boy Scouts of America to es, the chief ndertake, Henry S. Grav ) has wri “The _tremendous forest resources of he TUnited States,” tates in the letter, 2 of the war for the allies. f the mest essential timber With the excep- i s : Bdwi 5. ployment. Drogeners: e R fmes: Edwin L. Burnap |” Uocal and district hoards wwill con- | “Since four or five propellers are re- James D'Atri William Clifford. Frod |Sider cases of withdrawal of defer- ported for each airplane and _since Fish, Henry Fensley and John J.|l®d classification and late order mum- |black walnut is scarce and only the Riley. ‘Ibers with sympathy and common |best grade can be utilized for this pur- Deputy Fire Chief. sense. < Councilman Fowler presented a res- olution naming Charles J. Connell deputy fire chief for one year and to receive $200 in addition to his regular wages. This was voted. The meeting adjourned to next Mon- day evening after voting approval of REV. J. H. NEWLAND ON 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Of East Greenwich Academy—Past Year Was Highly Successful. the following department bills for{ The East Greenwich academy has May: Gas and "electric, $45,464.36: | just closed one of the most successtul | o ;‘1&le§-e$2$?‘tlt" 368'0 public works, $8,077.- | years in its history, both in education- |a 5: fire, $3,159.80. al work and financial gain, according | to President Samuel W. Irwin. The organization of the trustees comtrolling | Mayor Desmond also stated that he h: had received an invitation for the council to attend the Flag day exer- cises to be held by Norwich lodge of Eiks on Friday eveninz, June 14. It Wwas voted to accept the invitation. the institution, under the amended charter, has been effected with Bishop John W. Hamilton of Chicago as hon- orary president and Bishop Edwin A. OLCHESTER MAN I8 KILLED IN ACTION rivate Samuel Buchalter's Name Was in Casualty List Monday. Private Samuel M. Buchalter of Col- Private Buchalter was about 24 years old and had lived in Colchester all his life, working at farming. parents reside on what is called the His uckley boys' place. He attended the 0. 10 District school in the south- easterly part of the town near the Sa- m town line. One of his sisters teach- hat schopl now and will graduate LBERT H. GEBRATH FOR AVIATION CORPS ing at Boston School. Albert H. Gebrath who has been em- ployed in the office at the Marlin- Rockwell company is taking a vaca- on this week before reporting on Sat- sachusetts 1tions some time ago FOR MERCHANT MARINE dward J. Kilday Passes Examina- tions—Gift From feflow Employes Edward Joseph Kilday, who enlisted successfully passed his final examinations for the service at Boston on Monday and is to be sent immediately to the train- in ship. %eton enfering the fservice Mr. Kilday was employed by the Porteous and Mitchell company and on Satur- day a number of the employes of the firm préesented Mr. Kilday with a fourth degree Knights of Columbus charm. He received many other pres- ents from those of the company. _General Leman, the defender of Liegé, left Beaulicu, near Nice, yes- terday after a two months’ sejourn Wi hich fully restored his health. has fully | ]CHURCH GIVES FAREWELL Hughes of Boston as president. ‘The finances will show a gain in net | valuation for the year, according to| estimates prepared at the office. The net gain in assets for the years 1910 to 1918 stands at about $28,000. This would be authenticated by complete audit. This does not include the en- | dowment secured under the education- | al jubilee. now standing at approxi- | mately $80,000. The trustees so far elected under the revision of the charter by the N. E. S. conference are, for one year, J. H.| Newland, S. W. Irwin; for twe years, R. S. Moore and J. F. Cooper: for three vears, A. J. Coultas and H. A.| TO FOUR YOUNG MEN Are to Go to Newport in United States Naval Reserve Force. Four young men of Mt Calvory Baptist church, who are to leave for Newport probably this week for ser- vice in the naval reserve, George Haz- ard, Joseph Hazard, J. Russell Lacy and Lincoln P. Harris, were given a farewell reception on Monday evening B tai able spe in the backyard. ing a rug. hour, which is about 5 cents a beat. for all beats he beats—Hudson (N. Y) ose, it is important fer the Govern- ment to know immediately the loca- tion of afl available supplies. is also the chief wood used for gun- stocks. “I believe that the Boy Scouts are performing a_most valuable patriotic ervice in undertaking this work. Let me urge you to impress upon the far- mers of the country the importance f prope: conserving their forests nd especially propagating such valu- a9 the black walnut, which as appropriately been called the Lib- erty Tree. Five Cents a Beat. it isn't a slow-fire machine gun It is Charles beat- He receives 75 cents an No. Register. New Sort of Tourists. Colonel Graves vill undoubtedly he a very important factbr in the win- One for war points out, ‘Walnut Americans have often journeyed to talwart stream and for such 2 splen- id purpose—Toronto Globe. Rnowledge is power. at the church. Refreshments were served and seat- ed at the table with the young men were their parents, Pastor B. W. Will- ams, and other friends. After the singing of The Star Spangled Banner and prayer offered by Rev. Mr. Will- Fifield. The officers of the board elected for the ensuing year are as follows: Bish- op John W. Hamilton, honoroary pres- ident; Bishop Bdwin H. Hughes of Boston was elected president. H. A.| Fifield, vice president and chairman of | the executive committee, which con sists of J. F. Cooper, J. E, C. Farnham | and H. A. Fifield of Providence, R. S. Moore of New Bedford, John Goss of | Fall River. Rev. J. H. Newland of this city is one of the board of fifteen trustees. 3 n up which is to be presented to them by Den.p :on John H. Harris when they de- ar The gathering was also a farewell to George H. Johnson who is to leave *his city for Philadelphia. He has been an active and valued member of the church, serving as superintendent of the Sunday school, assistant chorister and trustee. Petroleum Production of the United ! States and of the World. { The increasing demand for petro- United States and the world at large, lends interest to a compilation by The | National City Bank of New York! showing "world production of petro-| leum and the share thereof by the! United States from the earliest date of | that industty down to 1917. This § compilation shows that the United States in 1917 produced 842,000,000 | barrels of crude ofl, against 300,000,- | 000 in 1916, 210,000,000 in 1910, and 64,000,000 in 1900, and that this coun- try now produces two-thirds of the oil of the world. Of the world's out- | put of crude petroleum, the United States supplied 66 per cent. in 1916, |§ against 64 per cent. in 1910; 43 per cent. in 1900; 60 per cent. in 1890, and | 88 per cent. in 1880. The world pro- duction of petroleum in 1916 is stated at 461,000,000 bbls, of 42 gallons each, against 427,000,000 dbls. in 1915; 328 000,000 in 1910; 148,000,000 in 1900 77,000,000 in 1890; 30,000,000 in 1880 6,600,000 in 1870, and about a half million bbls. in 1860. The world pro- ductionr of 1817 is estimateq at about 500,000,000 bbls. 3 ‘Our total production of petréleum in rger than In any earlier year, exceeding that of 1916 by 42,000,- 000 ®bis. The world piroduction in than in auy earlier, 1915 Dy 34,000,000 For 1917 there are no com- LEG BROKEN. Allan Brown, Lumber Yard Employer, Hit by Stick of Timber. Allan Brown, employed in the lum- ber yard of H. F. and A. J. Dawley, had one of his legs broken on Mon day morning by a stick of timber fall- ing over on it. The break was below the knee, both bones in this part of his leg{huins ‘broken. . F. Dawley brought the man in his automobile to the office of Dr. J. J. Donchue in the Central building and then took him to his liome on Ham- ‘mond avenue after Dr. Donohue had set the fractures. Chapman in Critical Condition. Herman J. Chapman, of one of the two men-who was shot a month ago by Arthur Salsberry, who is now in jail hers, is reported to be in a condition that is regarded as critical. Late Monday &fternoon the report was girculated in the city that Mr, pman’s death had octurred, but this was erroneous. A son was born Sunday to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Ganey of Williams street, New London. Dr. Ganey is at wi American - ¥ leam and its products, both in the & CUMMINGS & RIN Funeral Directors and Embalmers 322 Main Street { ¥ Chamber of Commerce: Bulidipg Phone 238-2 Lady Assistant You fumish the BRIDE CLEGG will\ supply the Our 18k Seamless Tiffany ! Wedding Rings are becom- ing famous. LEE CLEGG (YOUR JEWELER) Opp. Chamber of Commerce Bldg. OPEN 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. | Burope about this time of the year, but never before in such a steady, If a man places his purse in his head no one can take it away from him. £