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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
TRIED TO END LIFE WITH GAS
Mrs. Joseph Vogelfang Resuscated After Nearly Ac-
 State Hospital.

Mrs. Joseph vogelfang of Shapley street, New London, made an unsuc- ressful attempt to end her life We'd nesday morning when she inhaled il- luminating gas at her home. She was discovered in an unconscious condi- ton by boarder in the house and, after being attended by & doctor. was removed to Memorial hospital. The woman's act is supposed to have been committed while suffering from a mental trouble, for which she had been treated by a physician.
 Mrs. Vogelfang arose from bed shortly after her husband departed for his labors about o'clock and en- tering the kitchen locked the door so Rs to prepare for the attempt on her life. Securing a piece of syringe tub ing. the woman placed one end over gas jet and turning on the deadly fumes lay down on the floor and in serted the other end of the tubing in her mouth. She soon dropped into un- consciousness.
 About an hour following, the board CT, William Goodwin, was awakened by the labored breathing of someone Sn the kitchen. The odor of gas was so strong that he was positive that an attempt at self destruction was being made. He got up and hurried to the kitchen door. Goodwin found 1t ser cured against his passage 50 he forced the door.
 Mrs. VogeIfang was stretched out on the floor, breathing heavily. Her fa- rial discoloration told that the gas had
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

permeated the woman's system and that she was close to death. The rubber tubing was removed from her mouth and the gas turned off.
 Mrs. Vogelfang imagined that she has been suffering from an illness which she considered incurable and has been breeding over the idea. About nine months ago she gave birth to a child. Since that time she has not been in good health. Her condi- tion has at no time been alarming, and her ailment was not incurable. She however, imagined that such was the case and continual breeding has caused her to become mentally unbal- anced. Added to this was the fact that she has been obliged to spend a large portion of her husbands salary in quest of health.
 As a precaution against any. further attempts of the kind it was Suggest ed that the patient be taken to the Memorial hospital until such time as she could be properly taken care or m some institution. At the hospital in the afternoon she was reported as resting comfortably and entirely out of danger.
 That such an attempt might be made by Mrs. Vogelfang was feared, and MT. Vogelfang was cautioned to be on his guard. The child was placed in the care of a family, because Of the fact that Mrs. Vogelfang seemed to be becoming mentally unbalanced. She will probably be sent to Norwlch hospital for the insane as soon as pos sible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
DECISION FOR DEFENDANTS.
spiritualist Association Loses in Man
 tic Suit.

Judge Austin | Bush hac given his decision in the matter Of the suits brought by the Connecticut Spiritualist Camp Meeting association against George w. Pierce and George F. Gris- wold. The decision is in favor of the defendants. Pierce and Griswold. The suits were brought to collect assess ments on lots in Pine Grove. in addi- tion to all taxes on the property which have been paid to the town. The de- .fendants claim that the association has no right or power to collect taxes or assessments. Attorney M. R. Davis acted for the association and ex- Mayor Charles F. Thawer of Norwich for the defendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
SUPERINTENDENT STANTON
 NAMED ON COMMITTEE
To Revise Constitution of State Teaeh-
 ers' Association.

Supt George H. Tracy of the pub lie schools of Danbury, president of the Connecticut State Teachers asso- citation, announced on Wednesday the appointment of the following commit tee on revision of the constitution of the association:
 Supt. F. H. Beede of New Haven, chairman; Frank I. Jones. Hartford; J. B. Stanton, Norwich; Charles w. Deane. Bridgeport; H. B. Marsh, Rack vile; J. J. Maddox. Willimantic; Miss Julia Brazos Middletown; Miss liar riet M. Stone, New Hartford; Miss Sarah T. Palmer, Colcehster and Ridgefield.
 MT. Tracy has appointed the fol- lowing committee to confer with the Connecticut Teachers guild upon the subject of pensions: B. Norman Strong of Hartford, chairman; Sher- man I. Graves of New Haven, Miss Catherine Mullen of Danbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS CHURCH DRESSING.
A New System Extensively Applied
 in Canada.

Those who have had to dress a church" for Christmas have found that festoons from the rafters are trouble- some to put up requiring long lad ders and a good deal of awkward climbing This can be avoided if eyes are screwed into the rafters of the points from which the festoons are to hang, and through these run soft cot ton cords long enough to reach from the floor double. When the greens are cut to proper lengths attach one of the cords to the middle of each piece, pull it up to the eye, and carry the ends of the greens to the points desired. Two pieces of the greens may be attached to the cord in place of one, making four festoons from the same point,
 The greens will come down of their own weight when the cord is released and a lead weight should then be at- tached to the end of the cord and pulled up to the eye. where it will be unnoticed until the greens are to be put up again. The free ends of the cords should be led through other eyes down along the rafters. so as to keep them out of sight and fastened to cleats within reach of the f1oor.- Living Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
HALLE CLUB BOXES
Have Been Sent Out Filled With Christmas Cheer for the Poor.


 Such a large number of Christmas presents for the children of the city were brought together by the members of the Halle club that they have been able to make up five big packing boxes to be given out and make Merry Christmas for the lucky children who will receive the gifts. The boxes have now been sent out to the organizations which will distribute the presents. the five being the United Workers, St. Pat ricl's parish, St. Mary's parish, che German Lutheran church and the Sal- vation Army.
 Arrangements have been made to have party of the club members with the general directress Miss Grace S. Benjamin, visit the almshouse on Sun day Jan. 2d, at o'clock and sing Christmas carols. This is a thoughtful extension of the clubs ability to bring the seasons cheer to others. and will be warmly appreciated at the alms- house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
AIon. in sawmiIl at Midniaht,

of dampness, drafts, storms or cold, w. J. Atkins worked as night watchman at Banner Springs. Tenn.
 Such exposure gave him severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give up work. He tried many remedies but all failed till he used Dr. Kings New Discovery. After using one bottle" he writes, T went back to
 work as well as eyer" Severe colds, stubborn coughs, infiamed throats and sore lungs, hemorrhages, croup and whooping cough get quick relief and prompt cure from this glorious medi- cine. soc and S1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: T want 10 go on record as saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman" writes Mrs. o. Rhine vault of Vestal Center, N Y. T can never forget what 1t has done for me- This glorious medicine gives woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body and jub- liant health. It quickly cures nervous ness, sleeplessness melancholy, head ache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. Soon builds up the weak. ailing and sickly Try them. soc, at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Quaker Hill Fire penartment,

Quaker Hill, which has been distrub- ed by conf1agrations lately, is to have fire department A subscription pa- per, passed around among the citizens of the place. bears the names of many persons. pledging altogether about S100. Peter Taylor and Charles Doug lass are prime movers for the estab- lishment of a fire fighting organization in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
New London Boy Won.

Announcement was made at Wesely- an university. Middletown. on We'd nesday that the Ayres prize of $50 for the best set of examination papers turned in by a freshman in the class ical course. had been awarded to Eu- gene s. Clark of New London. Eu- gene S. Clark is an alumnus of the Bulkeley school. having graduated in the class of 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
A PoIieeman,s Tsstimonx.

J. N Paterson. night policeman, of Nashua. Iowa, writes: Last winter I had bad cold on my lungs and tried at least half a dozen advertised cough medicines and had treatment from two physicians without getting any benefit A friend recommended Eoley's Honey and Tar and two thirds of bottle cured me. consider it the greatest cough s~-s',ing medicine in the world.' uh~ uf A~~~~a E1~~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
New Haven Road Stations Entered.

The New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad stations at Clinton, West brook and Madison were broken into Tuesday night. From the Clinton de- pot nothing was taken. but at Madison and Westbrook the telephone pay sta tions were rified at the latter place the telephone being torn away and car ried half way to Clinton. The robbers ransacked the Madison station com- DletelY
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Removing the Maine.

The anchor chain of the old Maine formed part of a cargo of scrap iron recently taken into an English port. It seems to be quite the thing now to Forget the Maine. e."-Philadelphia In uuirer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
pividends and Ereiaht Rate,.

Rising dividends end rising freight rates. If rates are high enough to ad- vance dividends they are too high to be advanced themselves. - Philadelphia Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
The Bank Guaranty.

Governor Haskell is i'll from worry ing over the practical working of his bank guaranty scheme. In fact, the whole state seems to be sick of it. Kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Mincs Pie Prized.

A New England burglar has been sentenced to jail for three months for stealing two pieces of mince pie. Well, some mince pie is almost worth it. Rochester Post Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

worthy college graduate. presume you have some fine young men in your senior class ?' Sure" said the pro- lessor. What are your requirements? Would football player suit you or Ac you prefer a mandolin expart?"- Washington Herak.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
Vaudeville Notes
CREDIT TO DIR TOWN.

The friends of Miss Paine and citizens OF Mande-
vile in general feel gratied and very proud that the
scholarship of Tulane University was won by one OF
her own, little Miss Ella Paine, the bright Little
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Paine. Miss Palne
has left for New Orleans to enter Tulane. With the
exception of three months that she attended the
her education in the Vaudeville Public School.
Therefore much credit is due town for such
scho lar and for others that will soon follow her ex-
ample.
Mrs. Hyde was pleasant visitor this week at her
mothers, Mrs. Baumann.
Mrs. Baumann, to the regret of her many friends,
has left for New Orleans to spend the winter:
Mr. Kelly and family have leased Mrs. Thomas
pretty cottage Gerard avenue and will spend the
winter in midst.
William Nolan, of New Orleans, spent Sunday
with his family at the Crescent Hotel.
Mr. Roux and family returned to New Orleans
Monday.
Jacob Levy, of slidel spent his holidays with his
mother, Mrs. Pauline Levy.
Felix Joseph and family have rented Mr.. David s
coy cottage for the winter and summer seasons:
Mrs. Alice Bonnah was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
Mrs. Walter Villlere has returned to New Orleans
after spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Colomb
Miss Jeanne Joseph spent few days here with
her parents and returned to New Orleans last
Wednesday.
Mrs: Williams, Of the benefactresses of the
Rest Awhile, visited the home, which was very
much deteriorated by the late storm.
Miss Annals Boudousque and Mr.. Allie Davenport
visited Mrs. Stretton and Mrs. Alvarez last Sunday
The opening of the Catholic school was grand
success. The attendance very large for the first
week.
Mrs. Alonzo Givens has returned from New Or
leans, where she had been for several weeks.
Mrs. Azeillo and little were charmingly enter
tanned by Dr. and Mrs. Owens. She returned to
New Orleans last Wednesday.
Mrs. Herman Levy business visitor to New
Orleans last week.
Jacob Levy, of the Bank General Merchandise
Store, was in the Crescent City for few days last
week.
Charles David has just returned from the metrop-
oils, where he has been on business.
Mrs. Angaud and grandson spent several days in
New Orleans the past week.
Mrs. Stretton left Wednesday to spend several
days in New Orleans, the guest of Mrs. Doussan
Campbell on Pamers avenue.
Mrs. Alvarez has returned from the Crescent City
to be the guest of Mrs. Marie Dyer.
Mr.. Cusachs visited Lewsburg Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boisdore guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. d'Agun Wednesday.
Mrs. Bisiheff left for New Orleans Wednesday.
Just received carload of brick and shingles. See
US before buying. ALEXIUS BROS. d Gu.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
Folsom Notes

Miss Cain, of Clinton, La, spent Sunday
here enroute to Bosom Creek, where she
took charge of the public school.
Mr.. Cassell has moved his family out tc
the pretty cottage at Smiths mill.
Twenty-Five guests were served at dinner
at the Folsom Hotel last Sunday Mrs E.
Gaude has recently secured the services of
a white chef, and is serving fine meals.
Mrs. Peter McCarty and bright little son,
?. J. Jr., spent part of last week with rela-
tives near Covington.
Mrs. J. n Miller, of Vaudeville, spent
last Friday here with her daughter, Mrs. T.
Guzman.
Mrs. J. C. McLain and. children spent
Monday afternoon at Onville.
Mrs Bart Springs, who has been living
at Vaudeville but now at Roseland, La,
spent Sunday with her many friends here.
Miss Daisy Talley of Sidell spent Sun
day here. She is teaching at the Blackwell
school.
E. J. Gabrielle, of Covington, spent We'd
nesday here with his daughter, Mrs. E.
Gaude
Miss Alma Magee. the popular young
teacher, opened the public school here last
Monday with quite good attendance.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
A TWO YEARS TERM,

We are glad to note that the Town Coun-
Gil has at last recognized the demand for
two years term for municipal officers and
taken steps to that end. That this was not
done before seems to have been due more to
a sense Of delicacy than to nonappreciation
of the advantages to- be derived both in the
devevelopment of administration affairs and
the avoidance Of the unnecessary expense
Of too frequent elections.
Economy is the least of the reasons why
the one-year term is hurtful to the interests
Of Covington. Each municipal election is
followed more or less by disturbance of the
commercial relations of the town. This sit
uatlon has become so pronounced that bust
nessnen are becoming more and more loatf
to take an active part in political battles
the effect of which are scarcely overcome
when the time approaches for a renewal OF
the fight. The effect is being felt in the
withdrawal of many from participation ii
politics, which means that the town Woulc
ultimately be without the necessary interest
IN public affairs for the maintenance Of {
progressive and successful government
One year is also entirely insufficient for the
perfection of the plans of any single admin
| istration. Two years is a short enough
term, but is Of sufficient length to prevent
a hasty selection Of officers and will have E
tendency to bring out a now dormant ele
ment in the politics Of Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
TRUCK FARMS TO BE ESTABLISHED

Mr.. ]. E. Cooper, of New Orleans, has
been in Covington this week investigating,
preparatory to establishing truck farms
in ST. Tammany parish Mr.. Cooper is not
a novice in the development of this industry.
He is connected with Wells, Fargo & Co..
and has had experience in Kansas ind. other
States, where he has succeed, in spite of
most discouraging circumstances, in build
ing up profitable business for the farmers,
who would be as loath now to abandon it as
they were difficult to engage in it.
Mr.. Coopers relation Of some of his expe-
riences in Kansas in this connection makes
a noise that sounds like St. Tammany par
ish. After hard work in getting the farm
ers into the business, he had to bring them
their shipping crates and market their crops.
But he was rewarded for his perseverance
by seeing them established in paying bust
ness.
Mr.. Cooper will organize his association
in New Orleans, and will probably arrange
for the shipment Of cantaloupes to the New
York market, which will consume all we can
produce. He says our soil is specially fitted
for this crop and will produce them of the
finest quality.
Indications point to the early establish
ment of truck growing in this parish. The
Covington Grocery and Grain Company are
lending their aid to it's introduction, Capt.
G. E. Millar is awakening interest in the
raising of Irish potatoes, and outside atten-
ton is being drawn to the peculiar fitness
of our soil for this industry. Another fea-
ture that gives encouragement to the pros
pect is the rapid development Of diaries.
The two industries go hand in hand One
is magnet for the other.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
~ a:1taa,tn farmer,
satir Jay, October 8, 1909.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Inc women OF Covington have just en-
Cereo into an organization for the preven-
zion OF cruelty to animals. It is movement
toward the accomplishment of much good;
one OF the sign posts that marks progression
10 higher, ideals, higher civilization, higher
morals. It's influence will be felt in beating
down the barriers to progress caused by in
olVldual seltishness. fostered by lack of pub
TIC resentment This influence may at a
glance seem exaggerated, but when we con-
slider that without the spirit of justice there
could have been no civilization, no progress,
the effect of permissible cruelty must tend
TO degeneracy, selfshness and lack of inter-
est in projects not of personal profit or
benefit.
1t is pleasing to note in effecting this Or
ganization that exemplifcation is found in
the most advanced cities of the Union The
Picayune has the following, showing the
Importance the subject has assumed in Chi
cago, the most progressive of the big cities
The demand by women for greater rec
ognition in public affairs has been recognized
in the city of Chicago by the appointment
OF Mrs. Ella Flagg Young to be superintend-
emf or the city public schools
In this connection the Legislature of the
State Of Illinois has enacted law requiring
that henceforth among the courses of study
pursued in the schools shall be the humane
treatment of animals. Not only is the course
ordered as part of the work of the COM
mon schools, but the law provides a penalty
for neglect on the part of teachers The
penalty is the withholding of 5 per cent of
the monthly salaries
The provisions of the new law are set
forth in circular which was issued by Mrs.
Ella Flagg Young, superintendent Of educa-
ton. The circular was sent to all princi-
pals and teachers in the Chicago public
schools. The law makes it the duty of
teachers to teach honesty, kindness, JUS
tice and moral courage for the purpose of
lessening crime and raising the standard of
good citizenship 1t provides that one-half
hour each week shall be devoted to teaching
kindness and justice to and humane treat
ment and protection Of birds, animals and
the important part they fulfill in the econo-
my of nature.
Major Peter Fabacher, of New Orleans,
but now in Chicago, in a private letter has
called the Picayune's attention to the mat
ter related above, and he expressed the be-
lief that it is the beginning of course of
our fellowmen. The merciful man is mer-
ciful to his beast, and far more should he
be just and fair to his fellows. All virtue,
honor and truth should be instilled in chill
dren from their earliest youth, and the les
sons Of good which they then learn are apt
to remain with them through life. ;"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-09
COYin8tOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Miss Grace Turner, of Ramsay, spent the
week end with Mrs. Jasper Nelson.
DR.. J. S. Bass visited Covington Sunday.
Miss Lucy Carter, Of New Orleans, was a
Covington visitor Sunday. Miss Carter is
quite musician, and we are glad to know
she will spend the winter in Covington.
| Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Smith spent Sunday
in Breckwaldt with Mr. and Mrs. P. Bank
ston.
Judge T. NJ. Burns, Attorneys J. B. Ian
caster and B. NJ. Miller attended district
court in Franklinton this week.
Miss Mary McDougal, of Franklinton, WIS.,
tied her brother, D. A. McDougal last
week.
Misses L. D. Neil and K. N. Mum, of
Belle Tennessee, were weekend visitors to
Mrs. Jasper Nelson.
w. c. Meek spent Sunday in Covington.
Mrs. Arbuthnot, of Clinton, will spend
the winter in Covington with her daughter,
Miss Emma Arbuthnot
Fontaine Poole, of Bogalusa spent the
first part of the week in Covington with his
family.
Miss MelIa Padin, of New Orleans, is the
attractive guest of Ed Kentzel.
Oliver Richard of Bogalusa, spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday in Covington.
John Hutchinson and sister, Miss Alma,
spent Sunday in Covington, the guests of
Miss Adele Peroncille
John WadsWorth, of Bogalusa, spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with his family in
Covington.
Mrs. Josie Core and brother, Howard
Burns, of Onville, spent Monday in Gov
ington.
Messrs. Bob White and De Pillipps, of
Bogalusa, are spending their vacation in
Covington.
Mrs. Neil Sweeney gave farewell euchre
Monday evening. Mrs. DR.. B. B. Warren
won the first prize, Miss Angela Sweeney
the second, and the consolation went to