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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
NO FEAR FOR WATER SUPPLY
Damaging Press Reports Sent Out Inure the CySurvey
for New Dam at Meadow Brook---Reservoir Gains
Six Inches More.

ers about FIVE million gallons every "a
hours.
Dam at Bog Meadow.
The erection Of a new dam at Bog
meadow is under consideration by the
board Of water commissioners, and this
will mean a substantial addition to the
We Ter supply. Early in the season the
department thought it was best to do
something towards increasing the sup
ply from Bog meadow, says Supt.
Burnap and save the overflow from
there, where there Is a large loss an
nually BY a new and higher dam this
water could be stored at that point
until 1t could be conducted into Fair
view. When there is a large rainfall
Bog meadow always overfiows. At
present 1t Is two-thirds full, and an
other such storm as on Tuesday night
following close after it, would be suf-
ficient to send the water to waste over
the dashboard. With higher dam this
can be saved, and despite the large
amount flowing to FNairview there
would still be a large pond at Bog
meadow.
While the department has no water
to throw away, and the supply is large,
yet 1t is doing everything in its power
to save water by the installation of
meters and curtailing the use Of eie-
NdLOrSs not because luSS lear Tic sup
ply giving out, but as a preventive
method to safeguard the property
owners for just such uses as at the big
fire, If needed for that purpose.
Surveys for Dam.
The board of water commissioners
have during the past month had sur
veys made at Bog meadow on which
to base plans for increasing the reser-
voir capacity at that place. Flow lines
have been run to determine the he3kAt
of dam necessary to store all the water
available. Surveys of different dam
sites have been made to ascertain
which is the most economical. Plans
and estimates viii be ready for the
board at the next regular meeting, when
they may decide which they consider
the best plan for increasing the water
supply.
Surveys for three dams have been
made-one at the present site, another
about 200 feet north of the present one
and a third below the present dam.
Little difference, 1T is said, viii be
made by the selection Of any one of
them The one below the present one
would be about 700 feet in length and
about fifteen feet high. The others
would be Of less length but of differ
ent shape and any one of them could
be constructed in oe see son. A similar
dam to the oe at Fairview would be
constructed, but of less height.
Further details regarding the sur
veys and plans have not been deter
mined as yet, but any one Of the dams
would greatly increase the storage ca
pacity Of the reservoir and hold all the
available supply.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

ers about i've million gallons every "a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

The many incorrect and yellow"
reports sent out to newspapers from
this city or elsewhere regarding the
Shannon building have caused much in.
jury to the city and much excitement
among insurance companies because
of the highly sensational condition
which the reports claimed existed here.
One paper had the water supply Civ
ing out, the river pumped dry and mer-
chants wringing their hands as they
saw their property about to be con-
sumed, and so great was the need Of
that aid had been asked from Taft
vile. Willimantic, New London and
Greeneville. The same paper had
buildings on the other side Of the river
catching fire and the use of dynamite
to check the flames was under eonsid-
GRAFTON in that report.
These glazing untruths to those ae-
quainted with the facts were taken Sc
riously by some insurance companies
out of town, with the result that an
official of q manufacturing company
here received on Thursday the follow
ing inquiry from a mill mutual insur-
ance company, based on the report in
n Providence paper alleging the reason
the fire was not put out was the small
supply of water in the reservoir:
1--WE are a little bit disturbed by the
report of the fire of Feb. 9 at Nor
witch, which says that there was a
scarcity Of water. the supply in the
reservoir being very low.
"Quite p number of our risks in
Norwich are dependent upon the public
water supply for protection, and nat
urally we would like to know some
thing about the condition as reported.
IF you can give us any information
we would greatly appreciate 1t, We
inclose q newspaper clipping which
mentioned this fact"
Undoubtedly this same state Of I'M
certainty exists among other oonpan-
les because Of the false reports.
There were several who sent repre-
sentatives here to look into such facts.
and. Chief Stanton furnished facts to
refute such statements, and told them
that there was all the water he want
ed Those who secured his report or
statements were satisfied with the To-
cal conditions.
The conditions represented in the
alarming reports were untrue. The
reservoir showed by the fact that there
was but quarter Of an inch Of water
drawn for the fire that It did not suffer
and that plenty remained Since the
fire the pond has gained IS ga inches,
the measurement on Thursday showing
the water to be 1S5 ID inches down. 1t
will continue to gain FOR several days
to come unless too cold weather sets
in. At Bog meadow there was rise of
four Inches over that Of Wednesday,
and the next FIVE days will be needed
to convey that all into Fairview
through the "a inch pipe whidh deliv-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
coNNEcTIcUT PeNsIoNs.
House COMMITTEES Reports Bills That
Have Local Interest.

The house committee on invalid pen
sions has reported the bill granting
pension Of $40 per month to James NJ.
Perkins of waterford, late Of Company
II, Fourteenth Connecticut volunteers,
which bill has already passed the SEN
ate.
The house committee has also re-
ported the following Connecticut pen
sion bills: In behalf of Timothy Sui
lfvan of Norwich, Company, F, Eight
zenith Connecticut volunteers. at $50
per month; in behalf of George W.
Nash. also of Norwich Company H.
Sixteenth Connecticut volunteers, at
$50 per month; in behalf Of Ira A
Wood Of Norwich, Company D, One
Hundred Twenty seventh New York
volunteers, at $50 per menth. They
were introduced by Mr.. Higgins.
The senate committee on pensions
has reported the following Connecticut
bills: In behalf Of Esther A. Turner
Of New London, widow Of Isaac D.
Turner, Company c. First Connecticut
cavalry at SO per month, and in be-
half OF Lucy p. Hicks OF Canterbury
widow of James W. Hicks, Company F,
Eighteenth Connecticut volunteers, at
$40 per month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
RAILROAD BRIDGE ACROSS
THE THAMES RIVER.
Plans Call for Piers for Four Tracks
War Department Told Facts in Re-
port and Asked for Criticisms.

Engineer Harry Taylor of New Lon
don sent to the war department on
Thursday a statement to the effect
that the New Haven road is plan
ming to erect a new bridge across the
Thames river for railroad purposes.
and the plans call for the placing Of
piers for four tracks. but the con-
struction of the two southerly tracks
are only contemplated now. The bridge
is to be built ITO feet north Of the
present bridge, and have only one draw
opening The clear height above low
water will be 80 feet.
The notice asks the department Il
the plans are favoraolv considered
and If there are any criticisms to be
made. The center Of this opening viii
be nearly in line with the center Of
the east opening Of the present swing
bridge. There will be a clear open
ing OF $50 feet between tenders at
the narrowest part and the tenders
will flare at each end, so as to pro
vide an opening at the entrance of zoo
feet or more.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Why Musicians Wear Lone Hair.

why do musicians wear long hair?"
said the barber. "Pshaw, l thought
everybody knew that They wear long
hair to protect their ears, of course
their sensitive ears. All depends, with
musicians, on the ears, the same as
all depends on the eyes with paint
ers. And the ears of musicians are
delicate, liable to take cold, liable to
aches. inhammations and what not.
So they protect them with long hair,
and you have no more right TO laugh
at the name of a pianist or violinist
than at the protective shields and
pads Of your favorite halfbaek'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
TYPHoID's COST is IMMENSE,
Common Sickness Measured Against
Dollars and Cents.

It is worth while says H. E. Jordan,
in Municipal Engineering magazine, to
consider the cost OF typhoid fever in
order to get the Importance Of its pre-
vention we'll fixed in mind. It is a
recognized fact that the greater ma
jority of those persons who die from
this cause are between the ages Of 20
and 35. Basing ones estimate upon
the value of human life as given in in
surance estimates, the average value
in life capital that is thus destroyed
is about $4,000 In the summer Of
1907 there were studied in the Seventh
and Ninth wards of Pittsburg 1874
cases, with especial reference TO the
actual cost in money expended. These
cases occurred in las families; from
them there were IL deaths; 81 wage
earners lost S64 weeks work; care
takers mot professional nurses, but
members Of the family lost 1872
weeks work; there were 13 Of the
cases treated In hospitals; total cost,
in these three factories alone, s24, 300.
This being proportioned among the
1874 cases, amounts TO SIPS per case, OF
$4,000 per death. It is without CUES
ton that the cost more nearly approx
mates $500 per typhoid death on
account Of the inability Of the
patient to resume work at his
normal rate This makes a total
cost per death Of $500 There
is, then, with the sole question Of the
money cost in mind, a deep problem
for solution before this enc cause Of
destruction Of human life is elm
mated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
NORWICH TOWN.
Epworth League to Have Lincoln
Evening-Meetins Of A. {. Whist
Club.

This (F'riday) evening an interesting
programme will be carried out by the
Epworth league at a Lincoln evening.
Decorations Of flags, bunting, ETC., VIII
be used. The meeting is public. The
following programme has been arrang-
ed: Worship the King, League God
Bless Our Native Land, League;
scripture and prayer; Lincoln's favor
lite hymn, League: Lincoln Introduce
ton, and Commemoration Ode, Mrs.
George z. Manning; sketch. Lincoln,
the Boy, Miss Edith NJ. Dodge; sketch
Lincoln the Citizen, Miss Marion Ran
dali; Battle Hymn Of the Republic.
League; Lincoln Anecdotes. Charles f.
Frazier; lincoln Motto. Miss Nellie
Hughes; Celebrated Bixby Letter, Miss
Theodore Brown; Hand Of Lincoln,
Mrs. c. L. Kicker; Flag Of the Free,
quartette; sketch from Father Abra-
ham, Mrs. Rufus II. Stanton; Lincoln
the President, Mrs. H J. Gibbs; Cap
taia, MY Captain, drs. George L. Ran
dali: Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. r.
H. Stanton and chorus; Lovable Traits
Of Lincoln's Character. Mrs. Jerome
Greer; America. League.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Hosiery for Evening Wear

We carry a full line Of Hosiery for
evening wear in eoors to match cos
tunes. These hints:
At 25o-women's, white. pink ana Hary.
At 5Oc-Women's brilliant Isle In all
the wanted colors for evening
wear.
White Bisle Hosiery. embroidered
Soc, 75o and $3.50.
Black Isle Hosiery, embroidered -
Soc, Use, 500, Sis and $3.50.
Black silk Hosiery-s1.oo, $3.50 ana
$500.
See the 'Rayser'' Black SILK Hosiery
at $3.50 and $500.
White SIX Hosiery-s1loo and $50
silk Hosiery IN pink. sky pearl and
tan-S1.50.
Black SILK Hosiery in black and whits
$3.50 and $500.
White Lace Lisie E7osiery-5oo-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Continuation Today
of Sale of White Goods

$4,000 yards Of Plain and Fancy
White Goods at Is to 1-2 less than
regular prices. The assortment COM
prisss India Linons, Persian Lawns,
Batiste, Domestic and Imported
swissss. Round Thread and Art Linz
ems, Cambries, Linen Lawns, Etc
all this seasons newest weaVes at q
positive saving Of almost ono-halt
We invite examination.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
OBITUARY..
Mrs. KinstobeI Russbaeh

WI D fNapSNSbGA AhGS0dNfis
A telegram received on Thursday in
this city brought word Of the death of
Mrs Kinstobel Russbach. who died in
Albuquerque, n. NJ, Thursday morn
ing. Her husband, the telegram stated.
was out of the city and 1t desired to
know what disposition the relatives de-
sired to make Of the remains. An IN
dertal5er was the party inquiring.
The deceased was a native of West
Chester, but formerly lived in this
city, her maiden name being Daniels.
She leaves a sister. Mrs. H. n. Brown,
in Massachusetts. She had been away
from here many years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Lincoln Exercises in the Sehools-ln-
terestins Programme Arranged for
GreeneviIle Grammar School-Per-
sonal Notes,

There will be special exercises in the
schools today, the Tooth anniversary
of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. In
the Greeneville grammar school an
interesting and somewhat novel pro-
gramme has been arranged. The en-
tire school Of So children, including the
grammar and kindergarten, will meet
in the school hall at nine o'clock. Here
they will listen to Mrs. Frank H. Mer
rill. who viii sing number OF APP
propriate patriotic songs. Principal
c. H. Hobson will give an address on
Lincoln There will be no school in
the afternoon.
At St Marys school, Lincoln's day
will be fttingly observed. After the
roll call at nine o'clock the pupils will
march to the basement Of St Mary's
church, where Rev. William A. Keefe
will make an address.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Water system Completed.

John Depathy has completed a new
water system at his home on Norwich
avenue. He has had an artesian well
sunk in the rear of his house and dur
ing the last two weeks employees Of a
Boston firm have installed a pumping
apparatus and tank. The pump Is OPP
Grated by a gasoline engine, which al
SO works an air compressor. The tank
is located in the cellar and the COM
pressed air forces it through the pipe.
Mr.. Depathy is now assured or an
abundant supply Of the best water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
oyster Supper at Baptist Church.

The oyster supper given Wednesday
evening in the parlors Of the Third
Baptist church exceeded all expecta-
lions and In spite of the stormy wealth
er proved a great success. The sup
per was well attended and the mem
bers Of the finance committee of the
church, who were in charge, received
many compliments on the fine supper
they had prepared. The finance com
mittee consists Of Mrs. George Bailey,
Mrs Elmer Mullins. Steven Peckham,
Amos Baldwin and Sterling Nelson.
The proceeds were most satisfa Glory.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
PARTY OF SIXTY WILL
GO TO WASHINGTON
Third Company Getting Ready for Its
Trip to Inauguration - instructions
Next Week.

There was short drill of the Third
company, Coast artillery, at the ar
mory on Thursday evening, after
which there was a company meeting
when the report of the ball committee
was read, showing a profit of 1919.
There were many fitted to overcoats
for the Washington trip. There will
be a party of sixty or more who will
20, ffty-eight members of the company
having signified their intentions. Cap
tain Hagberg has received word that
the company on the return will be al
lowed a stay Of a couple of hours in
Philadelphia to see the city. which is
very pleasing.
Arrangements have been made for
the instructions next week by Lieuten-
ant Pratt Of Fort Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Aoadamv journal Board.

A meeting OF the Academy Journal
board was held this week, at which
Harrison Noyes resigned as athletic
editor and Stephen Ricketts, was elect
ed to fill the place. As Noyes is cap
tain of the baseball team, he decided
it would DO advisable to have someone
doing the sports for the Journal during
1.-THE coming season on the diamond.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Missouri Is the greatest tobacco
producing state. The quantity Of the
weed produced during the fiscal year
which ended June 80 last was 71212,-
PIP pounds, 100000 pounds more than
was produced by North Carolina.
which came next.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

New York's public service commits
sion may be able to learn a thing or
two about safe railroading up IN Maine.
The Kennebec Journal is patting the
Pine Tree State on the back because
OF the clean record last year. remark
ing that "of the $50 fatal accidents in
Maine not one was TO a passenger up
on a railroad train"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Bernard Gull, who has been attend
ing school at Mercersburg, Pa, is at
his home on North Main street for
few weeks, owing to the fact that there
is an outbreak of scarlet fever at the
school. He win probably return about
the first Of March. Among those who
are sick is John McWilliams of Pros
pect street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

William Smith. meat cutter at the
store of John G. Potter & Sons, who
recently resumed work after being laid
UP with a case of blood POISONING in
his thumb, has been compelled to give
up work again because of his sore
thumb
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
TAFTVlLLE.
Lincoln's Centenary Will Be Observed
in Wequonnoo School-Start on New
Parish BuiIdings-Notes.

Although there will be no united ex-
ercises today at the Wequonnoc
schools in honor of the Tooth anniver-
sary of Abraham Lincoln, the exer-
cises in the various rooms viii be
largely Lincoln. In common with the
other schools in the town there will be
no school in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
ST. MARYas WON.
Lead Of the c. A. c. Whist Players Cut
Down TO rs Points.

The whist teams Of the Central Ath-
letic club and st. Mary's T. A. B. So
ciety met Thursday evening at the
temperance societys rooms for the
third night Of their tournament. It
was a winning night for the T. A. BIS,
as they finished 4S points to the good,
cutting down to rs points the lead
which the c. A. C.'s had run up by
winning on the other two nights.
For the winning team Andrews and
Crapeau were the high scores, with As.
7. Riley and Healey of the losers MAX
ing the same score. The scores:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

1t is rare among poultry raisers to
find focks of chickens Matched as early
IN the year as this. the hens usually
being unwilling to set before spring.
Mrs. Louis E. Pratte of Hunters ave-
nue. has hen that Matched out a
brood on the last day of January, and
the chickens. although not numerous,
are doing well.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Ireland has now only 100000 acres
or l IL per cent in forest, ALTHOUGH
climate and soil are favorable. The
crown commissions report has urged
the necessity OF the immediate plant
ing Of at least 100000 acres Of forest
trees
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

New London.-The attendance at the
night school, Prof F. w. Edgerton
principal, has in a total Of 81 nights
this season exceeded the attendance
IN a total Of rs nights during the pre-
vious season Of 1907-0S The school
will close early in March.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

The general verdict is that Cuba
cane in all sections of the island never
looked better, that it never gave bet
ter promise of sugar production, and
that a buster season was never indi-
Gated. while the sugar producer pre-
serves an attitude of doubt and calls
attention to the possibility OF damage
In February, 1893.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
RIBBONS
From the Auction

Continuation Of the Sale Of Ribbons
from the Auction. Bear In mind thaA
these are high class Ribbons In every
respect - the product Of one Of the
best manufacturers in tho country.
Included are Ribbons for every pur-
pose - Ribbons for fancy worS< for
millinery uses. Sash Ribbons, Hair
Ribbons, Etc. AND THE PRICES
ARE ABOUT ONE HALF THE U.s.
UAL PRICES.
Sale will continue today and until
quantities are sold.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Boiler Arrives.

On Thursday, Contractor O'Donovan
had\a boiler brought to Taftville for
use in building the new parish build
ings. Some tools and lumber have also
arrived on the grounds. The batter
boards for the two buildings have been
in place for some time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

A young woman, aged 20, was taken
to police station on Thursday and after
a sound lecturing promised to do bet
ter II allowed another chance. This
was her second visit there and she
pleaded with tears in her eyes not to
be sent away. Bad companions. It is
alleged, were the cause OF her troubles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
A. E. WHIST CLUB
Holds Pleasant Meeting With Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Hunt.

On Wednesday evening the A. T..
Whist club met with Mr.. and Mrs. Al
fred Hunt at their home. on Lafayette
street. Following were the winners
Of the prizes: First lady's. Mrs. VIII
liam Freeman; first gentleman's. Geo.
B. Dawson; second lady's, Miss Melis-
sa Dean; second gentleman's, Burton
Robbins. After the playing. cake and
coffee were served and a pleasant So
cial hour enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Fred 5. Beausoliel Of No. AIS North
Main street has returned after spend
ing z week in New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Fair Friday;
Saturday Partly cloudy; moderate west
winds. becoming variable.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Friday fair and colder weather
will prevail, with fresh and light
westerly to northerly winds, and on
Saturday fair and slightly milder
weather.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records. reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Thursday:
Their. Bar.
a. IN. s.. s'sss''' - ~
Il m. ...........ss. ssstss % 1900
6 2. m. ........s.-...-.s' o. A0'SO
Highest 43, lowest rs.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Thursday: Snow and
colder, high west winds.
Thursdays weather: Fair; ooLoeF
weather; northerly winds.
SUN, nIoOh and Tides.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Miss Margaret Brennan has return
ed to her home on Central avenue aft
er a two weeks stay at Fishers island
with her aunt. Mrs. William Pyle.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Kern's Chief Distinction.

No doubt when the roster Of steady
losers is made complete the name or
John W. Kern OF Indiana will lead ali
the rest.-Denver Republican.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Warren Chapman Of Main street re-
turned this week to work for a local
groceryman. after a lengthy illness
with grip.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Patrick Shea. a nurse OF the United
States medical corps, of New Bedford,
has been visiting relatives in Greene
Vile
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

s1GI0 Mems Full Dress Suits. reg
plU'UU ular price $1,000.
con nm Mems Full Dress Sufta. reg
pIO'UU ular price $500.
e99 nm Mems Fun Dress Suits. reg
VLI'UU ular price $500.
e95 nm Mems Fun Dress Suits. reg
VIV'VV ular price $4,000.
e90 nm Men,s Full Dress Suits. reg
p[u'UU ular price $500.
These Suits are from the foremost
manufacturer In the oountry-the ma.
terials are fine-finished throughout In
the best possible manner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ Parker OF
the Hemlocl1s have geen entertaining
their cousin, Lewis Donough Of New
Haven.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Napoleon Fourier Of Central avenue
Is III with an attack Of the grip.