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Evening star., 1909-05-03

terday made striking appearance. Eight
large wagons filled with officers bag
gage were i'm the van, and about 100 horses
and troopers were in line. Camp was
pitched last night at Accotink, Va. as in
regular field service, and the usual army
regulations were observed. At least two
days will be spent near Fredericksburg
IN study of the, route of Grants army.
Lieut.. William W. Overton will have
charge of the various camps and Will
have supervision of the supplies
The entire march will be under COM
mand of Col. r. X. Evans of the general
staff. acting president of the Army war
College. The officers and troops Will
reach Richmond about May IL. and after
skirmishes over many battle1eids within
radius of a hundred miles Will start
on a return journey. reaching Fort Myer
about June 8.
Among the battlefields to be studied are
Fredericksburg, Characteristic, Spott-
sylvania, the Wilderness. Cold Haroor'
Petersburg, Richmond and Appomattox
Returning from Richmond. visits Will be
made to Louisa. Gordonsville. Harrison
burg, Fishers Hill and Middleburg.
The ride will cover about 800 miles OF
territory and will occupy fully month
time.
Personnel of the Party.
The commissioned personnel of the party
is as follows: Col. r. X. Evans. 9Th In
fantry: Maj Eben Swift. 9th Cavalry;
Capt. F. S. Cocheu, 18th Infantry; Capt.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Row KILLED While Frolickinr.

JORDAN CITY. Ga, May 3.-While
frolicking with his youthful playmates
Yesterday afternoon, Willie Taylor, six
wear sold. was instantly killed, box fall
ing upon him from window Of the
kindergarten building
Evening star., 1909-05-03

&c White Satin Barred Lingerie
Batiste: extra fine, soft, clingng
quality i'm a varied assortment OF
satin-barred effects and plaids. Laun-
ders beautifully. Sale price, 121.c yard.
23c White Woven Madras, with
handsome white woven silk mercer
fzed designs The ideal material for
summer waists. suits and childrens
dresses Sale price, 121ac yard.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Striped Chiffon h Wolfe, i PIC

Another haprice offering of New and Stylish Wash Goods
the attention of buyers this Wash
Goods Department tomorrow
This Mercerzed Stripe Chiffon Wolfe has the finish
and the awoo fabric and of the seasons
most popular materials for wash dresses.
of pink.
Regular o5c d
Liner
aclosero thread
70 maxi
mludn medium and
wild etc., of
and
Natural Linen. ~T/
for making II /0C
i9c
Evening star., 1909-05-03

25c White English Rep. IS inches
wide: thoroughly steam shrunk. Close
woven, fine rep weave: the most de-
sirable material for white coat suits
and children's wear. Sale price, 121ac
yard.
2Jc White Embroidered Swiss. with
heavy raised designs: showing neat
checks. figures and various size cush-
ion dots. Superior woven quality that
washing will not harm. Sale price,
1ohc a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
BOSTON REGENT
Reads Interesting Papers Before D,
A. r. Chapter.

Sarah Williams Danielson chapter
D. A. R., held meeting and sewing
bee in their chapter rooms Thursday
afternoon that was of more than ordi-
nary interest, presenting, as 1t did, an
opportunity to hear a paper by Mrs.
W. B. Holmes of Boston on The Char
acter of the Work of Bunker Hill
Chapter of which Mrs. Holmes is re-
gent. The hostesses were Mrs. Mil
ton S. Warren, Mrs. F. w. Bennett,
Mrs. David Chase, Miss Clarissa Pike,
Miss Olive d. Sanger and Mrs. Will
liam K Pike.
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Miss Mary E. Smith on Hawkins
street, Miss Holmes read another
paper Of exceptional merit on Colo
NAL Boston. The paper. which Miss
Holmes also recently read before the
Massachusetts Historical society, re-
views the changes that have trans
pired in the New England metropolis
since the days Of the Boston tea par
ty, and even before. Old landmarks,
the transformation Of the quiet streets
into the crowded thoroughfares of to-
day, historic sites and Incidents con-
nected with them, were admirably wo-
ven into a story of especial interest.
Mrs. Holmes is a member of the May
flower society Founders and Patriots,
as well as a Daughter of the American
Revolution. Two other excellent pa
pers were Colonial Architecture, by
Mrs. Rienzi Robinson, and one review
ing the work of the artist, William
NJ Chase, by Miss Mary E. Kelley.
During her stay here Mrs. Holmes
is the guest Of Mrs. c. H. Kings
bury.
Chicken Trust Proves Amusing.
The Chicken Trust, a group Of col
ored singing and dancing comedians,
was seen at the Phoenix theater
Thursday evening as an adjunct to the
motion picture entertainment.
Escaped Death by Fire.
Mrs. Lucien Jenny, formerly Miss
Lillian Chase, has had a somewhat
thrilling experience at her home in
New York, from which she was re-
Gently forced to escape, by way of the
roof and to other buildings. from a
fire in the apartments below.
Borough Notes.
The condition of the wooden market
does not this week offer any i'm
proved prospects for local manufac-
turers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Tigue of Hop
kinton, Mass, were guests of Daniel
son relatives Thursday.
Welcome Browning of Packerville
was a visitor in Danielson Thursday.
Rev. Clarence L. Barber was re-
elected president of the Connecticut
Temperance union at the annual meet
ing in Hartford this week.
Bernard Ratchford of Charleston is
spending a few days with Danielson
relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Housekeeping Goods

Not again for at least one year Will
housekeepers have an equal chance
for bargain getting.
Yard-wide Brown Sheeting, SC yard
40-inch Brown Sheeting, 71sc yard.
ss-inch Bleached Sheeting, Sc yard.
ss-inch Cambria Muslin, lie yard.
42-inch Bleached sheeting, 1870
yard.
45-inch Bleached or Brown Sheet
ing, 1870 yard.
S1-inch Brown sheeting, 24c, 2sc
yard.
S1-inch Bleached sheeting. 24c, 27c
yard.
81 by so-inch Bleached Sheets, 8sc,
50c.
As by SO inch Pillow Cases, lie.
Huck Towels, each &c.
All Linen Huok Towels, 12hc.
Bleached Turkish Towels. hemmed,
two for Csc.
Full size Bed Spreads. soc.
Twelve yards of Long Cloth for SIPS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22


Mrs. Anthony Hevren is Hartford
visitor.
Louis Kinney was IN New London
Thursday.
George F. Taylor was in New Lon
don Thursday.
Mrs. Elmer Norton Is in Hartford on
a business trip.
MISS Bertha johnson of Prospect
street has gone to Boston.
William Vanderman of Maple avenue
is in Hartford on business.
James Calnen and Michael Sullivan
are in the Capitol City on business.
Miss Ruth Henry of North Wind
ham is visiting friends in this city.
G. o. Cartier of the Leonard COM
pany pharmacy is in Worcester for a
few days.
Mrs J. H. Hickey. Jr., of Upper
Jackson street is in Hartford for a
brief visit.
Mrs. Fred Damon has gone to Hart
ford for a few days as the guest Of
Mrs. Leo Korper.
Mrs. Sodalter of Center street is to
go to st. Joseph's hospital to undergo
a surgical operation.
An attractive programme is being
arranged at Natchaug school for the
Lincoln centenary observance.
Lawrence Casey of Turner street,
who travels for a Boston FIRMS spend
ing a few days with his family in this
city.
Nearly all the grades of the Nat
chang school have had their annual
sleighing party and enjoyed their trip
through tie Windhams as usual.
Hartford visitors Thursday includ-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Barrows of Milk
street, V. B. Mcdonald, Miss Dora
Wood and sister, Mr.. Kramer and John
eager of Windham road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
New Basketball Stars at Y. M. c. A.

The business and professional mems
class at the Willimantic Y. NJ. C. A.
gymnasium is becoming popular, and
new members are joining the ranks
nearly every class day.
The members are becoming enthusi-
astic over basketball and are encour-
aged at the outlook for a good fast
team, which they contemplate form
ing. DR.. r. c. White is about the fast
est man available for forward, but H.
c. Lathrop, cashier of the Windham
National bank, is swift at basket
shooting, and will probably be used
for the other forward. The remaining
positions are being holly contested, and
candidates having a good rub for the
various vacant positions are: Rev. W.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


While in the southern states they will
visit various points of interest,
Miss Minnie S. Warner Of Nahant
has come to Putnam to spend the win
ter.
Mrs. ]. L. Ballard is spending a few
days with friends in Boston.
Rev. Frederick w. Armstrong Of
Danielson will speak at the Pentecost-
al Church of the Nazarine in this city
Sunday at the morning and evening
services.
Grange Installation.
Putnam Grange will install officers
next Monday evening at their hall in
this city.
The county commissioners at Hart
ford this week presented their bien-
NAL report to the legislature.
Wilfred Chapdelaine was a visitor in
Worcester Wednesday.
Attended Grand Lodge Session.
Lucius P. Merriam and Samuel H.
Walsh Of Qufnebaug lodge, f. and A.
tending the annual session Of the
grand lodge.
,Cargill council, K of c., is making
plans for a ladies' night. The ar
rangements are in charge Of the off,
GERS of the council.
Water Test Satisfactory.
Recent tests of the city water supply
indicate that the water contains a
small amount Of mineral matter and
is soft. The figures for organic con-
stituents are not high for surface wa
ter but the chlorine Is somewhat above
normal The number of bacteria grow
ing on gelatin is high, but no sewage
forms were found.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
DANIELSON.
New Stamps Reach Postoffice-Lineoln
Day Observance PIanned-Sleiehine
Parties-Mrs. w. 3. Holmes at D. A.
r. Meeting.

Rev. William Darbie of Woodstock,
Va. is the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles l. Darbie.
CASTOR Maindon has purchased the
John Healey barber shop in the Elk
change building.
Frank C. Paine of Foster, R. L.
called on Danielson friends Thursday.
Charles E. Franklin, Fred Shumway,
DR.. M. S. Warren and William S.
Brown enjoyed a days outing at
Hampton Thursday.
A. A. Perkins has been named as
janitor for the G. A. r.
Lincoln Service.
Rev. D. ]. Nelly has invited the
members of McGregor post, G. A. R.,
and McGregor Woman's Relief corps
to attend a Lincoln service at the Bap-
fist church Sunday, February Z.
$4,000 Postal Cards Received.
Postmaster Charles A. Potter is in
receipt of the various denominations
of the new issue of postage stamps
and they have been placed on sale at
the Office. A shipment of $4,000 pos
tai cards, the largest number ever
received here at one time. has ar
rived.
Seniors Have slsiehride.
The senior class of Killingly high
school made up a merry party that
enjoyed a sleighride to Putnam and
return Thursday evening.
Clerks Have Pleasant Party.
The sales force at Bitgood's store
made up a sleighing party Thursday
evening.
The Y. NJ. c. A. team was in Ston-
ington Thursday evening to play the
deciding game with the New london
Y. NJ. C. A. for the championship of
eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
OBITUARY..
William C. Hale.

william c. Hale, aged IS years, died
Thursday afternoon at the home of
his brother, Isaiah L. Hale, Of Chestnut
Hill, of heart disease. Mr.. Hale was
well known in this vicinity and had
made his home at Village Hill for
many years. He had been in poor
health for some time and about two
months ago went to make his home
with his brother. Mr.. Hale was a
brakeman in early years and was en-
ployed on the old Norwich Hartford
and Erie railroad and later followed the
trade of a harness maker, but for
many years has been employed as a
painter being engaged in that bust
ness up to his last illness. Politically
Mr.. Hale was a democrat and has
been called the original Bryan man in
these parts. He Is survived by son,
William H. Hale, of Saybrook, and two
brothers, Isaiah L. Hale Of Chestnut
Hill and Able L. Hale Of Norwich
Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Mems Wear

Hose Of cotton or wool, 15c value.
at lie.
Hose Of cotton or wool, Csc value,
at zoe.
Suspenders, Csc and SOC kinds, for
this sale 19c and 39c.
Neckwear. manv shapes, SOC kind,
at 39c.
Gloves and Mittens of leather or
yarn, at big reductions in price.
Overshirts Of cheviot or outing fan
mel, SOC value, at 42c.
Soft Bosom, Collarless Shirts, soc
quality 44c.
Heavily F1eeced Shirts and Draw
ers, each 42c.
Wool Shirts and Drawers, each SIC,
sec, S1.09, $1.29.
Night Shirts and Pajamas Of outing
flannel at big reductions in price.
Soft Bosom Shirts. $1.0O value, SIC.
Cardigans and Sweaters for boy or
man, at prices far below regular.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Hosiery and Underwear
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.


Women's Fleecy Vests and Pants,
regular and extra sizes, 29c value, 21c-
Women's Heavily FIeeced Vests and
Pants, soc quality, at 39c.
Women's Ribbed Wool Pants, s1.0O
quality at soc.
Womens Flat Wool Garments, white
or natural, each 6212c.
Womens Ribbed Wool Union Suits,
$500 quality, at $1.50.
Womens Union Suits, $500 quality,
at S119.
Misses Fleeced Vests and Pants, 25c
quality, at zoe
Misses Ribbed Wool Vests and
Pants, SOC quality, at 42c.
Boys FIeeced Shirts and Drawers,
each PIC.
Infants Part-wool Wrappers, ice.
Children's Heavy Cotton Hose, 10c.
Misses Ribbed Wool Hose, 21c.
Boys Heavy Wooden Hose, tic.
Infants Black or Colored Cashmere
Hose, 15c.
Women's Gray Merino Hose, lie.
Women's Cotton Hose, black or tan,
lie.
Women's F1eecy Hose, 1Oc.
Women's Plain or Ribbed Wooden
Hose. 25c quality, zoe.
Women's Full fashioned, Split-foot
Hose, 25c quality, 21c.
women's Black Cotton Hose, Csc
quality, at tic.
Women's Cotton Hose, 39c quality,
29c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
JeWET1 CITY.
Annual Meeting of Ladies' Society Of
Congregational church-Men lnvit-
ed to Supper and Social.

The annual meeting of the ladies'
society of the Congregational church
was entertained by Mrs. George A.
Haskell in the church vestry, Thurs
day afternoon and evening. In the
afternoon, the annual reports were
read. and officers elected for the year,
as follows; President Mrs. w. il.
Cane; vice, president Mrs. H. N.
Wheelock; secretary Mrs. Frank E..
Robinson; treasurer. Mrs. Charles d.
wolfe. AS the list OF directresses was
not complete the nominating commit
tee was continued. The gentlemen
were invited to tea at six O'clock. y
supper Of baked beans, cold ham,
brown bread. white bread. pickles
cake and coffee was served. In the
evening there were games to enter
tain everybody and a vocal solo by R.
L. Frost. There was an unusually
large number present to enjoy the So
cial. The ladies who assisted Mrs
Haskell we're Mrs. Sherman Waters
Mrs. Herbert Webster. Mrs. A. F.
Shaw. Mrs. William c. Jeffers, Misses
May and Pearl Cane, and Miss Martha
Boutwell,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
FUN G RAJ.
Miss Marie Q. LeRIond.

The funeral Of Miss Marie Blanche
LeBlond was held Thursday morning
at 9 o'clock at st. Mary's church, and
was largely attended. Miss LeBlond
was member of the Children of Mary,
and the members met the body at the
door and escorted the casket down the
main aisle to the altar. Rev. Arthur
DeBruycker was the celebrant of the
requiem high mass. Special music
was rendered during the service. The
Isle of Somewhere and Pie Jesu were
sung by william Hussey ami Miss Al
bina Blanchette, respectively. Friends
acted as bearers. Burial was in st. Jo-
seph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Arrested on Charge Of Non Support.

Joseph Guilford was arrested Thurs
lay afternoon by Captain Richmond on
a charge Of non-support. The arrest
was the result of a complaint which
his wife had lodged with First Select
man S. Arnold Peckham. Mr.. Peck
ham investigated the circumstances
and then conferred with the police
captain, had a warrant sworn out and
the arrest made.
Mrs. Guilford explained to the Sc
lectmen that they had five children and
that her husband would not do any
thing for their support. The brother
of the accused stated that the father
of the children had met with hard luck,
having no. work and not being able to
obtain any He and his brother had
been up to local ice dealers Thurs
day morning, endeavoring to land
something, even to cutting ice.
The accused mans brother scurried
around in the afternoon in the endeav-
or to secure a bondsman. The case
will come up for trial in court today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
To Play Putnam.

Windham High school sends it's
basketball team to Putnam today to
try and break the hoodoo in the Wind
ham County Interscholastic Basketball
league by defeating Putnam High
school five on its own floor. Windham
is now leading in the race for the PEN
nant, and should she win the game at
Putnam this afternoon, would have the
first call for the league championship
and the pennant. Captain Kelley an
nounces this lineup: Burns IF, Kelley
If. Richmond C, Leonard RIB. Walden Id,
Bradbury or Jordan substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
cycIers to Meet storrs Players.

The Thread City Cyclers' basketball
five will go to Storrs Saturday to play
the senior class team of the Connecti-
cut Agricultural College. The local
team is picked to win and will be
strongly supported. Manager Hill ex-
poets to take the fastest aggregation
that is available in the club. The team
recently lost the services of Clint
Wood, a fast back, who has gone to
New York state to fulfil a business
contract The Cyclers trimmed the
Junior team from the state institution
Of learning last Saturday afternoon in
an exciting contest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Carnival We'll Attended.

The fourth night of the carnival be-
ing held in Town hall under the aus
pices of Division l, A. o. H., and the
Ladies' Auxiliary, was largely attend
ed, as on the three preceding nights.
All roads seem to lead to the Town
hall, and 1t is jolly, good-natured
crowd that assemblies there, with plen-
ty of amusement for the most exact
ing person who is upon pleasure bent.
The vaudeville stunts as executed by
Lewis and Rose contribute genuine en-
joyment. There is dancing to music
by Helmold's orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22

S. Beard, Rev. Louis NJ. Flocken, Pros
ecuting Attorney e. Frank Bugbee,
Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton and a
number of others.
l. has been limited that the local
outfit would like to try conclusions
with a similar team composed of play
ers among the bushes and profess
sional men affiliated with the Norwich
Y. M c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Small Wares

White Woven Envelopes, 25 for Sc
Cloth-finish Envelopes, 25 for SC.
Cloth-fnish Writing Paper lb. zoe.
Pencil Tablets, three for 1Oc.
25c Hose Supporters. 21c.
Darning Cotton on spools, three for
sc.
Brass Pins, perfect points, $50 for sc.
Safety Pins, best quality, dozen sc,
Best quality Sewing silk, 100 yards
&c.
Corset Clasps, 1Oc value, &c.
Twilled Tape, ten yard lengths Sc.
Side Combs, backs and jewelry of
many kinds, are greatly reduced in
price
4 OF. cake Toilet Soap, &C.
Toilet Paper, 1000 sheets 7c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
FUNERAL.
Albert y. Stafford.

The funeral of Albert H. Sanford.
who died on the 14th inst. aged 81
years, was held last Sunday afternoon
at the home of his parents In Canter-
bury. Although the day was very I'M
pleasant a goodly number of relatives
and friends was present and there
were beautiful flowers. Rev. A. j.
Hetrick, who had been his pastor and
teacher, conducted tho services. Burial
was I'm Carey cemetery
Young Mr.. Stafford was tall and
handsome, a bright and active mind,
and was almost idolized by his par
ents. Al school he was a good student
and gave promise OF occupying some
day an honorable position of great
usefulness In the world. and II IS sad
that this could not be realized.
"Twant to float a loan" what Sc
curity have you to Offer" ~ dozen
fresh eggs."-Pittsburg Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Gloves and MittenS

Double Mittens, a pair Ice.
Infants A1ittens, Csc kind, at zoe.
Women's SILK Lined Mocha Gloves,
$500 quality, at S5c.
Women's Cape Gloves, 85c.
Women's Twelve-button Glace Kid
Gloves, black, white or tan, value $2.75,
now $19S
Women's Fleeced Driving Gloves,
$1.00 quality, at S5c.
Women's silk Lined Cashmere
Gloves, SOC quality, at 39c.
Women's Golf Gloves, quality usual
ly 25c and Doc, now 19c and 39c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
Being Prepared for Lincoln Day OBJ
serVance.

Charles H. Pellet has purchased
new runabout and gave 1t a tryout
Thursday
McGregor post. G. A. r., will OBJ
serve Lincolns birthday on Tuesday
evening. February IL, with special ex-
ercises in the town hall. The pro-
gramme is being arranged. Rev. r.
S. Cushman will be one Of the speak
ers and Principal H. NJ. Hovey of
the high school will assist.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Sales Of oIsn investigated.

Samuel Eddy Of Canaan and another
government inspector were in Wilt
mantle Thursday, Investigating the
various grocery stores and markets, and
making a close inspection Of all with
a, view to ascertaining If the law rela-
tive to the keeping and sale of oleo-
margarine is being observed as 1t
should be. No infringements were re-
porfpd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Town Clerk Fenton to Speak at Lin
coin Exercises.

Principal John J. Maddox Of the
Windham High school has secured
Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton as orator
Of the evening at the public exercises
in Town hall Feb. II, COMMUNICATING
the Tooth anniversary of Abraham Lin
coins birth.
Mr.. Fenton will deliver a brief ad-
dress, and the final contest for prizes
offered to high school pupils for the
best essays on Lincoln or his times
and the best patriotic declarations
will be held as a part of the exercises
for the occasion. Other schools in the
city will contribute to the programme
either with songs or recitations in con-
cert. In all probability the Windham
High school orchestra will furnish
music.
The hall decorations will be in charge
Of tn officers of Francis S. Long post,
No. 80, G. A. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
Rural Drama PIeases Bic House.

Our New Minister" the attraction
at Loomer Opera house Thursday
evening, was accorded a good house
and made a decided hit. Skeesicks
and Joseph Conyers as the constable
came in for a generous amount Of ap-
plause and kept the audience in excel
lent spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22

At 2c-white or colored border. for
women or children.
At 4c-three for 10c-white or COL
ored, for men and women.
At 8c-plain, hemstitched or en-
broidered.
AT 11c-plain, hemstitched or en-
broidered, good 15c value.
At 21c-plain, hemstitched or en-
broidered, 25c value.
Mufiers Of silk or wool, in black and
many colors. at big reductions in price.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22
NEARLY 5000
Received from Fees of Junk Dealers
and Others.

The wisdom Of enacting a city ordi-
nance requiring specified fees from
junk dealers, peddlers and handlers OF
express and passenger traffic is dem
onstrated by the receipts for the por-
ton of last year during which it was
in effect. The amount received was
about $500, and this year that amount
will be considerably increased. Such
trouble as tie police have been caused
in enforcing the ordinance has been
more than repaid by the results OBJ
tanned.
Sail for Southland.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Houghton sailed
from New York Thursday for Savan-
nah, en- route to Jacksonville, Florida,
where they expect to spend the win
ter. They will be away until April LIST.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-22

New Britain.-There were several
persons in the police court Wednesday
morning for violation of ordinance i C.
garding the cleaning of snow and ice
off sidewalks. Fifteen were charged
on one count and paid the fine of So,
without costs. Among the number who
paid was Judge George w. Andrew.
clerk Of the court