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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
The Water Question.

Mr.. Editor:-LThe board of water
commissioners have boldly announced
that they are about to spend $4,000,
and ask the common council to sane
ton their deeds: and instead of $780,
600 it really means $4,000. I have
no money to employ an expert civil
engineer to prove to the taxpayer that
not one dollar is needed to spend at
Bog meadow for at least five years.
We have had a drouth such as the
oldest inhabitant never experienced,
and with IL we had a great iTe-One
Of the largest in the history Of the CITY
and there was an abundance of
water, the pressure being great enough
to throw water ever the highsst build
Ing, and, under the signature of the
superintendent, with all the water used
at that fire IL only lowered the reser-
voir 0ne-quarter of an inch Now it
seems to me instead Of laying out
$4,000, or more correctly. $1T5, 900.
shut off all elevators and all power
that is r'dn by water In doirg so you
are not doing injustice to those who
are using water, for the city can fur
ntsh electric power as cheap as water.
if not cheaper
Here is an argument 7 heard one of
the city fathers use: He said: we
want stony brook at a layout Of a mil
non, for We have one or two customers
1-Aet| wa Ae44AE NclAEI DIT elt Il wear.
Isn't that a money-catchinc PROPOSE
ton? Already it is in the air for the
city to buy two new steamers Now It
strikes the writer. in view of most ali
business suffering under this depres-
sion, IL would be wise for our city
fathers TO cut out all wild schemes,
turn down all appropriations, With
our taxes continually growing and the
assessors continually raising The grand
list, we are taxed today the heaviest
Of any city in New England Take our
neighboring city of New London
city, town and school tax, II mills
ours "a. In conversation with a presi-
dent Of a savings bank in an adjoining
town he called my attention to a piece
pt property in our city once considered
Ncrth 100000 and recently sold for
$4,000. He said he cautioned his d.
"ectors about loaning money on real
state in the city Of Norwich. Now
wouldn't it be well with the present
administration to stop raising salaries.
ut OFT all foolish expenses and try to
'un the city on economical business
principles We have already appro-
7Tiated $4,000 for the celebration of
he 250th anniversary end $4,000 10 the
Reliance Worsted company, which
;hould have been paid long ago. I
ear those who sat in Judgment on the
democratic administration will have
cause to feel thar all is not well, yet.
Norwich, Feb. 81. 1909.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
WIDOW FOUND UNCONSCIOUS,
MIDNIGHT ASSAULT.
Room Showed Signs of Desperate
strussle-Neighbors Ignore Cries for
Hahn

New Canaan. Conn, Feb. 2S.-Un-
conscious from an assault which had
been committed by one or more men
shortly after midnight, Mrs. Anna
Flandrau. a widow So years old, was
found lying on the floor Of a bedroom
in her home, on Locust street, shortly
after daylight today. The room in
which Mrs. Flandrau was found show
ed signs of d desperate struggle. The
bed was torn to pieces and the furni-
ture Of the room was broken and
strewn around. An examination by
physicians showed that besides having
heen criminally assaulted. Mrs. Fin
drau's right eye was nearly gouged
out, her head cut in several places and
he body covered with bruises.
A window in Mrs. Flandrau's bed
room opens on to the roof of a. porch,
and it was by climbing on to this roof
and breaking the glass In the widow
that entrance to her room was gained.
Mrs. Flahdrau when she regained con-
seriousness was unable to give q clear
account of what took place, but does
not think there was more than one
man in the room when she was assault
ed. She was awakened by the break
ing of the glass in the window, which
was followed by the attack uopn her
She cried for help and tried to fight
the man off, but was probably render
ed unconscious by blows on her head.
Neighbors heard her cries for help, but
did not pay any attention to them. This
morning the broken window was no.
ticed, and on breaking into the house
Mrs. Flandrau was found. There Is no
clue as to who or how many committed
the assault.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Wounded and Diseased Foxes.

Wounded ana OiSe9Sed Fo%eS.
Mr. Editor:-In reading The Bulletin
Wednesday my attention was attracted
to an article under the head of In
humanity Of Sharing" and | can
truthfully say I was sorry for the poor
fox. But let US look for a moment on
the other side. 1 have frequently
caught foxes that had been shot and
had sores on them of all kinds from
fresh wounds to the worst gases Of
gangrene, where part Of the pelt had
to be cut out and thrown away but
never rushed into print about it, and
tried to show the puElic that the prac-
tice of shooting foxes was inhuman.
Now I hope that the public will please
note that all this talk about sharing
and trapping foxes is caused by fox
hunters. As l have had some thirty
years experience with them and know
few of their tricks, 1 will endeavor
to tell the public who they are with
out any exaggeration of facts or MAX
ing any personal remarks. The fox
hunters of these small towns in Wind
ham county will probably average
about eight or ten men in a town.
These eight or ten men in a town are
trying their level best to influence the
legislature to pass a law that will pro-
hibit the trapping Of foxes; and the
false statements they have made in
4 SBcNAu " dO66 OCA1AS hLA1Cu anu III
jured WOULD fill a good sized book. We
trappers don't deny that dogs are
sometimes caught and in some cases
held until released, but never killed or
permanently injured
Perhaps it would be well to make a
few remarks right here In regard to
these dogs which the fox hunter is so
concerned about. Nins out of ten fox
hounds WIFI chase deer. which is I'M
lawful and the owner can be made to
be responsible for what his dog does
If we should have a snow with a
crust, which we are liable to have any
time. we don't have to draw on our
imagination to see how the deer would
fare. Instead of passing a law to pro-
tect vermin, the legislature would do
well to make it unlawful to hunt foxes
with dogs in a country where deer
abound
I hope the farmers and sportsmen
will see that their Representatives are
instructed not to favor any bill that
viii tend to increase the numbers Of
the worst species of vermin in exist
ence, the red fox. And I would add
that any representative who favors
such bill is making a serious mistake.
as he will eventually find out that not
one man in a hundred has any use for
a fox, and this one man, who, by the
way. viii be found but TO be a fox
huTfer, desires them only to satisfy his
desire for sport.
CHAS. Z. PIKE.
Elliot, Conn.,, Feb. 25th, 1909.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
Speaker Cannon Defends House Rules
Incensed by Attack Made Upon Him and the Rules by
President of Success Magazine.

employees the same methods to attack
the speaker and the rules Of the house.
1.-THE Interests"
HE attacks the present speaker as
representing "the Observation-Disclosures
that may mean. / confess l do not
Know but have noticed the use of the
expression by those who, while ready
to attack men in public life, still have
regard for the libel laws and seek to
d1scredit without assuming the reSpon-
slbility for simple and direct accusa-
tons which they might have to prove
or suffer the consequences. Mr.. Hhg-
gins has this same respect for the law,
whileshe apparently makes free to in
.,inuate unworthiness against lawmalt-
ers.
Knows Nothing of What He Writes.
As to the criticism which Mr.. Hig-
fins makes of the rules and the adj
ministration Of them by the speaker
little need be said. His letter shows
that he knows nothing Of what he
writes. That will be evident to any
one who has ever studied the rules or
observed carefully and honestly their
administration. A man who, without
having studied the law Of the land or
practiced in the courts. should criticise
and denounce iRdiscriminately the law
and the courts, simply because he had
heard the complaints OF lawyers who
had lost their cases, would receive
from the community the attention to
which his ignorance and his presuInp-
ton fairly entitled him. But 1t seems
that anyone. after having sat at the
feet Of persons dissatisfied with legis-
lation or disgruntled because Of the
failure Of proposed legislation, may be-
come a patriot and a moulder of opin-
ion BY denouncing the rules which adj
just the rights and relations and secure
the efficiency of a body of 391 mem
bers, representing the complex inter-
ests of ninety million people"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Washington. Feb. 2S.-Incensed by
an attack alleged to have been made
upon him and the rules of the house
of representatives by Edward B. Hig-
gins, president of Success Magazine,
in a circular letter to the life sub
scribers" Of that publication. Speaker
Cannon has made public letter he
has written to one of his constituents,
in which he vigorously defends the
house rules.
Years of Denuneiation Withstood.
1.-THE rules may not be ideal" writes
the speaker, but they have stood the
test among those who know them, I'm
spite of half century Of denunciation
such as Mr.. Higgins puts forth, The
foundation principles of the rules were
laid down more than a century ego.
under the leadership of Jefferson and
Madison. They have been perfected
from year to year to meet the needs
OF a growing nation. just as the law Of
the land is developed"
Speaker Receives Many Offers of In
struction.
Speaker Cannon's letter was in re-
Spouse to one from F. o. Voris Of Ne
oga, Ill, enclosing a copy of the cir
cular. Mr. Cannon states that he had
previously received several letters from
Mr. Higgins informing him that he was
making a poll of his life subscribers as
to whether he should be elected speak
er again and whether the rules of the
house should be revised.
This Is an age of advertising" writes
the speaker, land it has become almost
a science. ] receive hundreds of let
ters from men and women who would
instruct me IN my duties as a repre-
sentative and as speaker. They all
merit the consideration due to the in
telhgence and conscientiousness they
display in the presentation Of views;
no more and no less. l receive letters
from men who denounce the legislature.
the executive. the judiciary. the law,
the church and the rules of the house
Of representatives. One publisher
makes it a point to denounce the mar
rowing influence of religion on our civ
ilization and demands legislation that
viii destroy this influence; another de-
nounces the fundamental law of the
land and would destroy the constitu-
tion and the statutes; a clever stock
broker sends out bulletins attacking
the executive, and another advertises
his attack on business. Mr.. Higgins
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
DEAD BODY or FARMER
GUARDED BY BULLDOG.
jeremiah Sullivan Thrown from Team
and His Neck Broken.

Unionville. Conn, Feb. 2s.-The body
Of jeremiah Sullivan, a "a years old
farmer of Burlington, was found lying
on a road near here early today, guard
ed by his bulldog. Sullivan drove to
this place yesterday for the purpose Of
calling on his sister, and started for
home late last night. It is supposed
that the horse he was driving became
frightened and in running away threw
him out of the wagon. His neck was
broken and there were many bruises
and marks on the body. The horse
with the remains OF the wagon. which
was badly smashed, were found some
distance from the body. When an at
tempt was made to remove the body
the dog would not let be touched. and
ia was necessary to kill the animal be-
fore it could be taken away.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

hams Vegetable Compound is the most
successful remedy for all kinds of
female troubles, and I feel that l can
never praise itenough. " - Mrs. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, KY.
The Changeof Life is themostcritical
period Of a woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneyerywhere shouldremember
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine that viii so successfully carry
women through this trying period as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms Of female
ills Inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fbroid tumors, Irregular
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is free
and ALWAYS helpful.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
The HOrWIGh ( Kew IDrk Prolaa8r;l.
CHELSEA LINE.
Freight Service.

Superior Freight Service. No TRINA
ferrinE.
Freight received and forwarded to
all Southern and Western pointh.
Rates furnished on application.
Freight service direct 20 New YORK;.
Special arrangements may be made
whereby freight BY this line can be
delivered at store Door On New York
promptly upon ARRIVAL OF steamer. Low
est rates.
STEAMER YUMA leaves Norwich
TUESDAYS, thursdays ard sundays &C
p. N. Returning. leavsa NsH York
Mondays, Wednesdays ana Tvidays AZ
4 p. N. New pier 20 East River foot
Roosevelt st. New London leaving tina
p. m.
NoFwicl, Z New York Propeller Co.
marzGd g. A. WHITAKER. Agent
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
(IeveIar(dS
BAKING POWDER
Food raised with 1t retains its natSraf moiStrfc
and flavor.

a considerable distance from that
place. 1 would like to state to the
public that those four men have not
been. able to obtain drinks of any kind
in my place for over six months. and
that I don't cater to or harbor that
class of people. l think that if the
worthy gentleman and taxpayer would
attend to his affairs as closely as he
tries to mine that he would have no
occasion to make insulting and insin-
uating remarks to which he is asham-
ed to sign his name against a brother
business man.
W. E. RYAN,
Globe Hotel, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
His WOUNDS Proved Fatal.

North Springfield. Vt, Feb 2S.-Rob-
ert A. Glynn, who last Thursday shot
himself after killing his wife, Lois, died
today from his wounds. He was n re-
tired farmer and village merchant. n
years old. The double shooting follow
ed the repeated refusal Of his wife, who
had fled a divorce libel against him,
to return TO live with him. The libel
alleged intolerable severity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Mr.. Editor: If the business man
on Central wharf will come forward
and try to prove his insinuations
against the Globe hotel. the proprie-
tor Of said hotel is confident that he
can enlghten the gentleman on the
matter, as the men whom he terms
as buns" are no patrons of the Globe
wine room, and when arrested were
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
MEssINA STRAITS SAFE.
Little Change Made in Them by the
Earthquake.

Rome, Feb. 2s.--The minister Of ma
rine has issued an official statement
declaring that practically no change
has occurred in the formation Of the
Straits of Messina through the earth
quake.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
Nausatuok Congregational Pastor Re-
sidna

Naugatuck, Conn, Feb. 2S.-At the
morning service In the Congregational
church here today the pastor, Rev.
Sherrod Soule, announced his resigna-
ton from the pastorate, to take effect
June 80. Rev. Mr.. Soule resigned to
become the head of the Connecticut
Congregational Missionary society, with
headquarters in Hartford. He has been
pastor of the local church for the past
seventeen years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Edmond Rostand, the playwright, has
secured NJ. Lebargy of the Coincide
Franchise to replace Benoit Constant
Coquelin, who died last month, IN the
leading role Of Rostand's new play,
"ChanticIeer," at a salary of $4,000 a
year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

cestershire, England, is 100 years old.
She has long been q smoker and her
friends have marked the anniversary
of her birth by sending her parcels Of
tobacco.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

V. H. Hanson. formerly Of the Mont
gomery Advertiser, Ala. has purchased
a substantial interest In the Birming-
ham News. He became general man
ager Of the latter publication Fsbru-
airy Is.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

ASdAdCncSs nol fONl1
prostra ton, and
hemorrhages.
Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmademe
well and strong, so
that / can do all my
homework, and at
tend to the store
and postofice, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than / really am.
"Ivdia Il. Pink
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
PERSONS TALKED ABOUT.

After 81 years service, the Rev. Chas.
Haddon, who Is so years of age. has re-
signed the passionate Of Barden Park
Congregational chapel, near Coalville,
which has had only four minister's dur
ing 152 years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Mrs. H. L. Tibbetts has just been
appointed chairman of the board of
charities in Lowell, Mass. She is a
woman Of means and social position
and has for several years devoted
much of her time and her wealth to
charity work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

President Charles w. Eliot Of Har-
ward university. who is to deliver the
founders' day address at Tulane uni
versity at New Orleans on March 6,
will have conferred upon him at that
time the degree Of doctor Of laws.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Johann Martin Schleyer invented
Volapuck in a flash Of inspiration one
sleepless night. Devotion to the origi-
nal Volapuck is still paid by a pubh-
cation printed in Gratz. the capital Of
Stvria, Austria. entitled '-Volapuek-
abled I.ezendonik."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Ly Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable c Compound

Noah, Ky. st was passing thrpugh
the Change Of Life and suffered from
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Dr. S. Weir Mitchell physician and
author, celebrated the 18th anniversary
OF his birth at his home in Philadelphia
recently. In spite Of his advanced age.
Or. Mitchell is healthy and vigorous
and finds time for both literary work
and professional practice.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
TO new YORK
N 0 R WITCH LINE
Via sTONINGTON

The water way the comfortable
way Of travelling.
Steamers Chester W. Chaplin and New
Hampshire-safe, staunch vessels that
have every comfort and convenience
for the traveller.
delightful voyage on Long Issfad
Sound and a superb view of the Won
derful SKI line and water front OF
New York
steamer leaves Stonington at 11.i5
p. m. week days only due Pier 40,
North River, 7.45 the next morning.
Fare Norwich 10 New York $l.75
Write or telephone ". J. PHILIPPE
Agent, New London. Conn. octfd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Or. William H. Maxwell of New
York, city superintendent of schools,
has just submitted to the board of ed
ucation his tenth annual report, in
which appeared these recommenda-
tons: That the board urge upon the
Legislature the amendment of the re-
tirement law, so that no teachers pen
sion shall be less than $3.50, and no
principals pension less than $500
Year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Jacob L, Thomaston OF San Bernardo
no. cal. has iled on placer claims re-
vealed to him by a miniature flood on
the side Of Mount San Barnafdino.
When the waters subsidized he says he
found scores Of rich placer pockets,
and within a few hours panned out
nearly $4,000 in gold.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Mrs. Helen G. Talboy of Sioux City,
who was graduated last year from
Drake university at the head of law
class of 3S, is now in Des Moines TAX
ing "a post graduate course and pre-
pairing a book on real estate law. Aft
err completing her course Mrs. Talboy
intends to enter upon the active prac-
tice Of her profession.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01

Miss Rhea, Whitehead Of Seattle has
lust been made deputy prosecuting
attorney for Kings county, Washing
ton. She is an honor graduate of the
law school of the university Of Wash
ington in the class OF 1905. Before
studying for her profession. Miss
Whitehead had earned her living as a
stenogra pher.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-01
Does Not Harbor That clas,.

Norwich, Feb. 81. 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-17
Thinks IL Saved His Life.

says in a recent letter: 81 have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery many years
for coughs and colds, and think it
saved my life. 1 have found it a re-
liable remedy for throat and lung
complaints, and would no more be
without a bottle than l would be
without food" For nearly 40 years
New Discovery has stood at the head
of throat and lung remedies. As a
preventive of pneumonia, and healer
of weak lungs it has no equal. Sold
under guarantee at all druggists. so
cents and S1.00. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-17

And don't you forget what Eve been
telling you. You get the sand out OF
that gear box first thing tomorrow
morning, or I'll see that you draw your
last pay Saturday nightv'
Ivanoff caught the idea and bowed
silently and Them turned and entered
the door to the inner chamber Mari
ano came forward and bowed.
'Mees Granger Seempsone," said he
and went out, standing to one side to
make room for Ethel as she entered
with a.look of complete establishment
on her face. Pike approached her.
I'm much obliged to you for taking
, my note the right way" he said I've
got some pretty good reasons for not
leaving this room"
She inclined her head Jelly and fidg-
eted with the note she held.
Your note seemed so extraordinarily
| urgent" she began, but he interrupt
ed
at had to be-" he said. "Some folks
who want to see me are coming here
and | want you to see them-here.
They'd stopped you from coming If
they could"
him
~There was no effort to prevent me-
she said coldly
81 didn't give 'em time" he smiled.
| ''May I ask to whom you refer?" she
INQUIRED
HCar4o;,I- Tho 1rboJo I,it opJ tnoJI
of EN-" he replied. Excuse me.
haven't time to be elegant, even IL
knew how"
do you mean my .chaperon would
disapproveT" she asked. hastily rising
Il shouldn't be surprised l reckon
the whole fine flower of Europe woult
disapprove. 'Disapprove" They'd sand
bag you to keep you awayv'
'Then 1 can't stay" she cried an,
started for the door. He stepped be
tween her and the exit and raised hi
hand with gesture of command
Yes, you. can, and you will, an
you've got to- he said. I'm you
guardian, and you'll do as say. You
obey me this once if you never d
again. You'll stay here while l talk t
these people, and you'll stay in spite @
everything they say or do to make 70
gow She looked startled and steppe
back from him, and he went on:
God knows | hate to talk rough t
you. / wouldn't hurt your feelings fl
the world, but it's come to poir
where I've got to rfse the authority
have over you"
| In an instant she f1ared up.
Authority! Do you think
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-17
A Novelization
of the Play of
the Same Name
Copyright. 1909. by American
Press Association
CHAPTER WI,
'HIsPEE OF VENGEANCE

A WHISPER OF VENGEANCE
|" HE moment Lady Creech had
gone Daniel smiled broadly
for the first time since he haC