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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14

rors we're entirely inadVertent. Again
| as matter of fact, Mr. Bancroft had
| majority, the vote being: Bancroft
46, Scott "a. Estabrook 9
Mr.. LIE Roy suggested that each
| member come forward as his name
was called and deposit his ballot "in
the open" on the table but Mr. In
gram favored another trial in the old
way, and his view was followed. The
ballots were again gathered, and once
more a fue ensued.
Scott Withdraws.
But at this point the problem was
agreeabIy solved by Mr.. Scott who
moved that the secretary be in
structed to cast the ballot of the
caucus for the Honorable Levi H.
Bancroft for speaker"
Bancroft Wins
Applause followed, and the formal
ity Of the secretary casting the vote
preceded the official declaration by
Chairman Cleary of Judge Bancroft's
victory.
Speech! speech" was called and
Mr. Bancroft said that he had not
much breath left after such a hard
race. He was thankful for the honor
and regarded it as a vote of conf
dence want to say" he. went on
that out Of the three candidates you
have defeated the two best and | do
not know whether l ought to be
pleased or ashamed. daughter 1t
will be my purpose to serve faith
fully" continued the speaker, ''to the
end that the people shall when finally
we go home say to each and every
one of us well done, good and faith
full servant"
CHIEF CLERK
Without Oratory or even the pro-
posal of names the caucus, on motion
of Eli l.. UTrquhart of MedfOrd, pro-
eeded to nominate its favorite for
chief clerk. 1t was announced as
formal ballot, and resulted:
G. E. Shaffer, Madison .....50
John C. Miller, Madison. ......21
C. w Fraser, Menomonee Falls
Total .......... ............IS
Necessary to choice ........4o
Easy for Shaffer
Mr.. Shaffer was promptly declared
the nominee The sweeping nature of
his victory was the surprise of the
caucus. and was credited to his wide
mountaineering and his record of
efficiency as chief clerk at the last
session.
Irvine Too.
On motion of Mr.. Ingram d formal
ballot for sergeant alarms was taken
It resulted:
w. S. Irvine, Greenwood .....4s
David H. Davies, Milwaukee. ..28
Charles Barker, Delaven. ...S
John Sharp, Delayen. ..........
John c. Miller, Madison ...... l
Total votes 1890. ........78
Necessary to choice ....,... 40
Mr.. Irvine had exactly enough.
Rest Under Civil Service.
All subordinate positions of every
description in the assembly, and SEN
ate also, are filled under the competi-
tive system selections being made
from a list of eligibles supported by
the civil service commission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14

Mr.. Irvine had exactly enough.
Rest Under Civil Service.
All subordinate positions Of every
description in the assembly, and sem
ate also, are filled under the cOmpeti-
tive system selections being made
from list of eligibles supported by
the civil service commission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14

pressed his appreciation, but" h'
added, l am not a candidate.
First Formal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14
CHIEF CLERK.

Without oratory or even the pro-
posaI of names the caucus, on motion
of Eli l.. Urquhart of Medford, pro-
ceeded to nominate it's favorite for
formal ballot and resulted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14
Scott WithdraWs,

But at this point the problem was
agreeabIy solved by Mr.. Scott who
moved that the secretary be in
structed to cast the ballot of the
caucus for the Honorable Levi H.
Bancroft for speaker"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-01-14
Easy for Shaffer.

Mr.. Shaffer was promptly declared
the nominee. The sweeping nature of
his victory was the surprise of the
caucus. and was credited to his wide
mountaineering and his record of
efficiency as chief clerk at the last
session.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
RECORD DoueHNUT MAKER.
Maine Woman of Celebrity Gives
 Recipe for Batter and Fryina.

Mrs. Lizzie Tarr of Brunswick, noted as a good buttermaker, has gained a new fame. In thirty-two days recent ly she cooked more than 5,200 dough- nuts. She also fed and cared for fif- teen children and did the housework for herself and husband. Her best receipt is for f1olasses doughnuts. 1t follows:
 A cupful of sour milk, one-half cup New Orleans molasses, one even tea spoonful of ginger one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of soda, one egg, about four cups of flour and a dash of nutmeg.
 ''The frying is the most important" she says. Fry your lard with a small piece of the dough, and you must not get the lard too hot, or they will brown on the outside before they have fully cooked through. When you have put them in the fat they will sink to the bottom, and the lard must be hot enough so they will rise quickly to the top. If you can get the real, old New Orleans molasses, it will give a won derfully rich, light color to the dough- nuts. New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
The Problem of Back Taxes.

The collector who used to go about the streets of Berkshire county town shouting why don't you pay your taxes?' to all who had not made them selves square on his books, made him self unpopular but kept the town ac- counts of Lee peculiarly up to date. That was years ago, and it is a ques- tion whether the people of any town would stand for such methods of col- lection now. The majority of the citi- Zens of Watertown, in special town meeting assembled, however, have vot- ed that the nams of all persons who are back with their taxes for any part of the time since 1903 shall be made public by publication in a town news paper. There was special cause for this drastic attempt to shame the de- linquents into payments, as about $7O,- 900 of outstanding taxes appear on the Watertown books. When it appears how this Watertown scheme works other towns may get into action along similar lines.-Worcester Gazette.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Winsted.-Eight new members have been admitted by the Winsted aerie of Eagles.
 camp of the Woodmen of the World has increased to sixty.
 New Haven.-The Yale Glee club will make the long western and south- ern trip during vacation.
 Naugatuck.-A petition has been Cir culated for freemen's meeting to ap propriate $23,000 for the erection of a new firehouse.
 Watertown.-Miss Helen Stearns, teacher in the Baldwin school, has re- signed and will teach in the West Hartford High school.
 idgefied.-Former Governor Phin- eas c. Lounsbury and Mrs. Lounsbury have gone to their New York city home, where they will spend the win ter.
 Cos Cob.-Work has been in progress tearing down what is known as the old Broughton house, one of the old landmarks. It was built in 1790 by Daniel Broughton.
 Danbury.-It is stated that N. Bur ton Rogers of Danbury is candidate for the republican nomination for comptroller of the state to succeed Comptroller Bradstreet.
 'Stamford--State Commissioner Mac donald recently signified his willing ness to use what money the state has at its disposal to brick pave the Bos- ton post road from Cos Cob to the Stamford line, two and a half miles.
 Waterbury.-Creditors with claims amounting to nearly $10,000 against F. P. Oakes and A. G. Harrington at tached the Hotel Marlboro and the smoke shop in Waterbury both con- ducted by the firm of Oakes & Her rington.
 Bridgeport.-Mrs Charles H. Wood, widow of a former prominent carriage manufacturer, of this city, recently re- turned from Europe, bringing back dutiable articles so that the govern ment required a payment of $10,500 in duties and penalties.
 Hartford.-Harry A. Norton mailing clerk at the postoffice, has been left a substantial legacy by the widow of an officer whose life he was instrumental in saving at the risk of his own in an engagement during the Boxer rebellion in China. The amount of the legacy has been variously reported as $65, ,000 and $165, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Mrs. Jennie Senior was elected pres- ident of White Heather lodge, No. 2, Daughters of Caledonia. at the annual meeting. The other officers elected are: Kate Robertson, vice president; Miss Margaret Grant. secretary; Mrs. A. l. Patterson, treasurer; Miss Katherine Burnie, guard; Mrs. Belle Rice, usher; Miss Katherine Burnie, pianist; Mrs. James Benzie, Mrs. Geoge Kemp, Mrs. Samuel Roan, trustees; Mrs, James Benzie. Mrs Albert Senior. Mrs. Harry Pellet. auditors; Mrs. A. I. Patterson, Mrs. William Craig, Mrs. William Bur nie sick visiting committed; Mrs. Jaames Benzie, Mrs. George Kemp, Mrs. George Kemp, Mrs. William Craig, Mrs. David Robertson, social commit tee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Ties for a Toboaaan Cap.

The small boy or girl who has grad uated from a baby's cap or bonnet to a toboggan cap or toque seems pos sessed with a desire to remove the head covering. That this operation may be a trifle less easy, it is well to tie the cap on. Bonnet strings may be pinned at either side, much as they are on the bonnet. If something lit- tie heavier and, at the same time darker, is wanted, a Windsor tie will answer admirably. A tie is long enough to make a pair of strings. Cut the tie in half. hemming the ends at once, so they will not ravel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
RAID ON WESTERLY -BOTTLERS
Unusual Quantity of Liquors Found Silver Springs and New neand pottling Works onors for Local liar ward Stuaent-Mechanic Savings Bank to Pay Ten Per ent. Dividends Fraterna Societies Annual Elections

The large quanties of confiscated ln- toxicating liquors, mostly beer, the &C., cumulation of several raids made by the police officers, and which have tax ed the cell room of the police station, were legally destroyed Friday night, the. limit for making claim of appeal on account of ownership having eX- pired. The liquors were carted to Vim cent land and from there poured into the Pawcatuck river, the glass and earthen vessels went the same course, but the empty beer vessels were talk en to the yard in the police station to be disposed of later It has been the custom to pour cont'ecated liquors in-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Fascinating candIsstieks.

Never have the candlesticks shown in the shops been more attractive than this season; indeed, some of the new ones in copper are positively bewitch- ing. Of course. to have the gift quite complete, the candle should be pro- vided with a shade. The copper shades, pierced and lined with a col- or, are something new.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

night elected these officers: Shirley Gray, president; George Loomis, vice president; Joseph Brucker, treasurer; Louis Celia, Jr., secretary; George Murphy. deputy; Neil Mckenzie George Murphy, Albert Chesebro, Arthur Fra ser and Charles Bliven, amusement committee
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Where He Votes.

Rameses, the mummy, is now in Boston and soon will go to New York He will not be permitted to vote, how ever, until he. reaches Philadelphia Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

T think" he said, 'I have at last found the key to success" Well" his wife replied, eff you are going to fum- ble around with it as you generally do with your night key there will be a long wait. before us yet.'-Chicago Rec ord- Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

to the gutters of Cookey Hill but the quantity was so much larger than usu- al that the river was the place select ed for final disposition.
 Within eighteen hours after these liquors were taken from the police sta- tion for destruction a much larger amount was substituted as the result of two raids made on bottling estab- lishments Saturday morning, one haul said to be the largest ever made in the temperance town of Westerly, large two horse team being required to con vet the seized goods to the police sta- tion. Police Sergeant Thomas E. Brown, heading the raiding party composed of Policeman Lamphere of the Watch Hill section and Constable Albert Young, went to Varietyville, served a search warrant on James Lawton of the Silver Springs Bottling company, and seized six half barrels of ale, eleven kegs of ale, fourteen crates of 336 bottles of ale, one four gallon jug of whiskey, two two gallon jugs of gin and one two gallon jug of rum. A copy of the receipt for the government retail tax was made which showed that it was issued to James and R. w. Lawton, father and son.
 While this searching party was at work Chief Bransfield, accompanied by Policeman West and Constables Rear don and Greene, visited the premises of the New England Bottling Works, in Canal street, Charles D. Haven pro- prietor. Here the officers seized two kegs of ale. one keg of porter, and one beer keg recently emptied; also four cases of one hundred bottles of ale and two gallon jug of rum.
 Chief Bransfield says that if such large hauls continue it will be neces- sary to have storehouse for the seiz- ed liquors, as the present police station is inadequate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
The Dance.

ZeIaya will soon be dancing the Spanish Fandango'' to the tune of Yankee Doodle. e."-Atlanta Georgian.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Where to Buy in Westerly

ROBERT DRYsDALE 6 CO.,. Plumber, Steam and Gas Filter and
 Dealer in Supplies. 54 Main Street, Westerly, R. l.. and WauwInnet Ave. Watch Hill. R. L aug14d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

For the first time since the German empire was founded, in 1871, the num- Der of emigrants fell, last year. below 200O0
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

A patent has been grante1 to Ar thur M. Cottrell, assignor to c. 3. Cot trell & Sons company, on an ink fOun- tain for printing presses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the photograph studio of A. A. Scholheld, 80 Main street. we are ready to prove to the people of Westerly and vicinity our ability to do the very best work A beautiful 16x2o water colored portrait of yourself given free with every dog en S40O cabinets. F. Rouleau & Co.,. Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Mrs. Adelia Bassett, recently cperat- ed upon at the Rhode Island hospital, has returned to the home of her da'!gh- ter, Mrs. William Champness, at White Rock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Bowlers representing the Norwich letter carriers will play return match game with the Westerly letter carrier bowlers in Westerly this (Monday) evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
The Mechanics Savings bank, former Ix Iocated in the store in the Dixon

The MechsnIcs SaVIngs bank, forner- ly located in the store in the Dixon house block, now occupied by the Rhode Island drug store, has been in course of liquidation for several years, with office in the Barber Memorial building and dividends have been oc- casionally paid to depositors. Before the close of the present week another dividend of 10 per cent. will be paid depositors, making total of 70 per cent. paid since the bank was closed. The affairs of the defunct bank are being judiciously administered and the depositors will probably be eventually paid in full.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Senator Wetmore has intrj jd 1ce5 a bill to increase to SPA a, month the pen sion of Henry B. Welles of Wake field, who served in Company G, Eighth Connecticut volunteers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Stem winding watches were the in- vention of Noel in 1851.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Gillespie treatment of the hair and ma. dandrnff and Other irTitations itcS- ing burning, etc. Endorsed by leading physicians, Shampooes, dry treatments facial treatments. manicure Miss Lida Thomas High St, Potter-Langworthy Building cup Stairs). je29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Academic distinctions won at Har- ward university during 1903- 1909 were awarded Friday evening by Dean Bly, ron s. Hurburt in Sanders theater, President Lowell making the principal address. The distinctions awarded in- cluded prizes for dissertations in Eng fish and Latin. rank in first and sec- ond groups of scholarship and deturs. Samuel Hazard Cross, son of the late Charles H. Cross, for many years town clerk of Westerly. was among the hon. or men. He was awarded the Jeremy Bal1nap prize, detur in class of 1912, and was prize winner of scholarship in the first group.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Mrs. Hannah Watson, one of the old est residents of Wakefield, died Friday night. in her SSth year. She was the widow of Henry Watson. and is sur vived by two sons. George Henry and John Edwin. and two daughters, Mary Frances and Josephine. She was aunt to Arthur NJ, Weeden. assistant janitor of the Westerly public library and has other relatives in Westerly
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Thomas r. Foran, son and two daughters, and Mrs. Arthur Keefe and son. Arthur, and daughter, Gretta, Of New London, were visitors to Westerly Sunday in MT. Foran's automobile.
 Special trains are to be run on the New Haven road Tuesday and -Ve1- nesday evenings between Westerly and Kingston, to accommodate shoppers. The trains will stop at Mantle. Wood River Junction, Carolina, Shamrock and Kenyon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
 We carry an extensive line of China Silver, Cut Glass, Silver Deposit Ware Leather Goods, etc. You can find goods in our stock you cannot find elsewhere We pay express on all purchases sent to Norwich and vicinity
 STATIONS BAZAAR, % decSd Westerly, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Mrs. Mabel Higgins Mattingly, wto has been seriously i'll at her home Tn Washington, D. C., is making gradual improvement.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Local Laconics.

Stephen Brown of Boston is the guest of Councilman William Cu,ley, in George street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

At the annual meeting of Misquami- cut tribe, Independent Order of Red Men, these officers, nominated at a pre- viOus meeting, were elected: John M. O'Connell. sachem: Charles R. John son, prophet; William Young, senior sagamore; Albert G. Martin, junior ords; James w. Burke. collector of wampum; William A. Wilcox, keeper of wampum.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The members of Franklin and Paw catuck lodges of Masons attended a special service in Calvary Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. F. c. A. Jones. pastor of the church, preached a special sermon on the theme, The Ac- tual and the Ideal Man.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Officers for the ensuing year for the

Officers for the ensuing year for the been elected as follows: Joseph Taylor chief: John Aitl1en. first chieftain: William Rae second chieftain: David Robertson, third chieftain: William Davidson, fourth chieftain: Maxwell G. Thom. standard bearer; Samuel Roan, flag bearer; Joseph Taylor, Maxwell G. Thom George Kemp. William Rae, David Robertson, board of directors The officers were installed by Past Chief James Mckenzie, Jr.
 The Young Men's Muscical society of Westerly in annual meeting Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
LUMBER

The best to be had and at the right prices too. Remember we always carry a big line of Shingles. Call us up and let us tell you about our stock.
 H. F. & A. ]. DAWLEY. nov1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
THE NORTH POLE

has recently been discovered. The fact that JOHN A. MORGAN & SON wes selling the best line of family coal and lumber for building purposes wal dis covered in 1914
 Still doing business at the old Stand.
 Central Wharf. Telephone sS4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
LAWYERS FEE IS
 SUBJECT OF INQUIRY

A further hearing in the application of Nellie Schuster to have her guard ian, Attorney George c. Ennis. give an accounting of the work done for which he charged s25O for his legal services out of a settlement with the Warmer Bros. Co., for $500. damages received for injuries she sustained while in the company's employ. was held yesterday afternoon before Judge Of Probate Nobbs. Attorney Ralph Beers ap- peared for the girl, and Attorneys John J. Phelan and John W. Banks for Ennis.
 Lucien T. Warner. secretary of the Warner Bros. Co.,, and Superintendent Henry F. Greenman were witnesses. They disclaimed the factory's respon- sibi1ity for the accident but stated that it had paid the girls hospital ex- penses, her board at home and the services of the injured girls sister up to the time Ennis arranged a settle ment.
 Ennis and the girl agreed that the former was to get half of whatever amount the company gave in settle ment The girl however, is a. minor and Ennis is her guardian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03

Thanks to Mr. Henry w. Savage the great pleasure of judging for themselves of the merits of Franz Le- har's exquisite work of art. The wonderful opera will have a delight ful interpretation by the same cast as prevailed last year which is a typ ical< Savage company of lyric artists and splendid orchestra perfectly schooled in the lovely measures pro- vided by the composer who has sud denly grown into a great celebrity through this one symmetrical oper- etta. Number after number in the score presents the Hvellest enchant
 ment to the imagination and leaves memory a bouquet of original and se- ductive melodies to enjoy indefinitely. Even slight acquaintance with the music shows 1t to be as spirited as a Mozart score. It rings with valse and sarabande, with the czardas and bi- zarre petites popinettes and can-can. It absolutely glows with lovely songs and brilliant dance music and is so beautifully written, has such splendid fundamental rhythm and junction of so much intellectually within it's feathery waves and winds that Wald- teufel and Von Weber, Offenback and Won Suppe seem lowing before a youthful competitor likely to dispute laurels for the very skind of music each one of these idols has held un- challenged until '"The Merry Widow created the lyrical sensation of this epoch. Seat sale is now on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
KILLED HIS MOTHER
 AND ENDS OWN LIFE

Pottsville, Penn, Sept. 3.-After kill ing his mother, probably a week ago, George F. Sin1ons, 21 years old, shot himself dead last night at the home of Violet Hartranft, to whom he had been paving attention for years.
 The body of the mother was found in the attic of her home during the afternoon by the father, George F. Simons, ST. The door was fastened with large screws and the crevices were sealed with paraf1ne. It is be- lieved she was strangled.
 After the body was discovered the husband notified the police, and Chief Davies and another officer, with Dep- uty Coroner Carlin, went to the home of Miss Hartranft to learn the where abouts of young Simons. Upon see- ing them Simons killed himself.
 It is believed that the young man quarreled with his mother about his attentions to the girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
Campaign for Tobacco
 To Educate the Public

Chicago, Sept. 3.-The National AL lied Tobacco Trades Association has been formed to conduct a campaign against anti-tobacco activity.
 In educating the consumer in the use of tobacco the association will work through the retailer and will en- deavor to enlist physicians and scien- tists in the cause. The headquarters of the association will be in Chicago.
 The following officers were elected: President, Edward c. Berriman, Chi cago; First Vice President, John Sur brug, New York; Second Vice Presi- dent, Joseph Wertheim, New York; Secretary, Phil A. Grau, Chicago: Treasurer, John Bain, Jr.. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
Birdshot Found
 In His Appendix

Newark, Sept. 3.-A patient suffer- ing from appendicitis was recently op- erated upon successfully in the New ark City Hospital. As is the custom in that institution, the appendix was examined later In it were found twenty-two birdshot of the No. 8 size.
 Puzzled by this, physicians sum. moned the patient, Jacob Deisler, of 43 Pierce Street. Newark, and asked for an explanation. He was unable to suggest a reason, until under cross examination, he admitted that he had a fondness for hasenpfeffer, German dish in which the chief ingredient is rabbit.
 The continued indulgence in hasen- pfeffer, the physicians believe, result ed in .Deisler's absorbing a number of shot which had been used in killing the rabbits and appendicitis followed. Shot forms one of the most trouble some appendicitis provocations known, it was stated by the hospital physi- clans.