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The Washington times., 1909-09-03
Distastetm Job for Soldier
Is the Guarding of Prisoners

The hardest duty that a soldier is
ever called upon 70 perform II times OF
peace. and the duty which he breads
the most. is the guarding Of military
prisoners. These are divided into two
classes:
First-Garrison prisoners. who have
received light sentences for minor
breaches of discipline and viii be re-
turned 10 duty IN a short time.
Second-AIiiitary cOnvicts. who. for at
tempted desertion or other serious mill
tary crimes. have been dishonorabIy
discharged by order o. court-martisI.
and have received sentences VARYING
from few months 20 several years
confinement at hard labor. according TO
the gravity OF the. Offense Into their
ranks the vicious element. or those
VINO hold their oath Of enlistment TOO
lightly. eventually find their way.
Every morning at fatigue call the
prisoners are drawn up IN a long line I'm
front Of the guard house and surround
ed py chain OF sentries The sombcr
prison garb OF the "Eenerals''-militar
convicts were formerly known as gen
eral prisoners''-is marked with gigan-
tic capital "P's,' which render them
conspicuous, and therefore make escana
more difficult.
some are evil-looking fellows. with
long and unsavOry records Dotbt-
less many have done time NOV
than once In civil prisons before
evauing the watchfu1neee 81 Tie 70
cruitng officer and finding their v-a,,
INTO the army. Others are ~osy,
checked lads, who in am proba biIft5-
nave yet TO see their TWEEN tv-f rst
blrthday, and In nine cases out Of ter
the charge against them is desertIon
fome-slcknesS or rcstlessuess undef.
military restraint and discipline have
led them into the rash act. the Eoay.,.
FUZZY realized. ''''
,, III ,EL"up9 OF iWoS and threes and
guarded by sentries with loaded ridos
lnese men perform most OF tile dis
agreeable work and mental labor
ABOUT the army post. which is higbTv
varied In character and NAV coysist
OF anything from sprinkiing the
mower beds on the officers lawns ~
The Washington times., 1909-09-03

digging bitches for monster sewer
pipes Although they generally per
form their enforced tasks CheerfIiily.
occasionally a particularly disaE-ree-
able piece Of work causes q miniature
strike and dozen men may refuse 10
work
IT is then that the historic "billI
ring is reSorted to. a huge circle is
marked out on the ground and tbe
maiefactors are required to walk
around Its circumference IN Indian file
foI eight hours a day. preserving alb
SOiute silence. A ten minute resDite
IS allowed at noon for a bread and
water lunch. A dav or two OF Ills
treatment usually suffices TO break
the most stubborn VIII. II not there
stiIl remains solitary confinement on
the bread and water diet and as a
last resort the ungeon.--E0 uth's
Companion.
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
PERFUMES OF SPRING

The golden ripping sunshine
DOesn warm me through and through
Gentle Springs so backward
And the blossoms are so few
The coal bins scraped quite empty:
miss the flowers perfume,
But the wheeZy oil stoves odor
seems 70 scent up every room
New York Telegram,
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
A LOGICAL RESULT.

Where are you going, my pretty
maide2'
I'm going a-milking, SIR" she sadie.
Then I want TO marry you, my pretty
nader
For own the water WORKS here he
sadie.
So they were married. orad. and they
Have lived ever since on the milk
whey.
-LipDIncott's Magazine.
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
WELCOME RETURN
OF FINDER OF POLE
Ship Bearing DR.. Cook Is
Met by Danish Torpedo
Boat.
Continued From First Page.)

could draw sleds at an almost unhszrd
OF rate OF speed IN Arctic exploration.
II was this speed Itself that caused
the greatest skepticisn in scient.fic -
Giles. A major portion OF this sJSentIc3sr,
has been banished, however. by rhe rs-
port OF Captain Hansen, a weather ex-
plorer Of the Meteorological Institute.
who lives the year round in the Arctic
seas for the purpose Of making weather
observations for scientific deductions.
In his report TO tile institute. which
IS official, Hansen declares he found
the ice in the Arctic region this vea-
smoother than before. and that ali his
observations coincide with those OF Or.
Cook in regard to the weather. ice. and
trails
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
A TRIFLE AIRISH.

Don't need quilt az ALL we groUI.
But ere the night is o.+er.
We start upon a ghOstly DrOwl
To ind some extra cover
Birmingham Age-HeraLd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
PRESIDENT TAFT WILL BE HERE
DAY AND NIGHT MONDAY.
Will Arrive Early, Coming on Federal
Express, and Will Leave Tuesday for
Lake ChampIain.

Instead of coming here from his
summer home in Massachusetts, as
was at first supposed. President Taft
will come here from Washington to
attend the 250th anniversary of the
founding of Norwich. This fact was
communicated to Edwin A Tracy.
chairman of the executive committee
of the anniversary celebration. in a
letter from Congressman Z. w. Hig-
gins received on Wednesday morning.
The letter stated that President Taft
had decided on his departure from
Washington to Norwich in July. He
will leave there Sunday night, July L.
in his private car, attached to the Fed
eral express, getting to New London
early Monday morning. At New Lon
don his car will be dropped, to be
brought to this city at s O'Clock or
later. The president will remain here
all day Monday and Monday night
leaving for Lake Champlain on Tues
day morning. He will be entertained
by Winslow Tracy Williams and by
this arrangement II will be possible to
carry out ali the functions arranged in
bis honor. The committee is delighted
at the decision. especially as il brings
him here so early in the day. when it
had been thought he might not arrive
here until noon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
ONLY ONE
The Record in Norwich is Unique
One.

If the reader has a bad back" or
any kidney i'll and is looking for relief
and cure, better depend on the only
remedy endorsed by people you know.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve quickly
cure permanently. Norwich, citizens
testify TO this. Here is a case OF IL:
Mrs. Margaret Cox. living at 1s1 w.
Main St., Norwich, Conn. says: My
son procured Doan's Kidney Pills for
me from n. d. SEWN & Sons drug
store, and their use proved OF great
benefit. ! had felt miserable for some
time on account Of disordered kidneys.
Mornings when / would arise my back
would be so painful that could scar
cely straighten and at time I could
not do any work. Troubles with the
kidney secretlons bothered me, their
action being too frequent and other
wise unnatural. was subject to dizzy
spells. and more than once came near
falling on this account. My face
bloated and there was also a percepti-
BILE swelling OF my feet and hands.
tried various remedies and doctored a
great deal but nothing gave me any
relief. ! was about discouraged when
began using Doan's Kidney pills but
had only taken few doses when
had reason to place great confidence In
them. The use of one box put an end
to the lameness In my back. restoring
my health and benehting me in a gem
eral way 1t gives me pleasure to tell
others of the curative powers OF this
excellent remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Mllburn Co. Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
FIFTH COMPANY WILL
PARADE JULY s.
Invitation Aecepted-PIans for Memo
rial Service to Which q. A. r. and
other Organizations Are Invited.

On Tuesday evening at the arnorv
there was large attendance of mem
bers of the Fifth company An invi-
tatlon was received from the celebra-
ton committee, asking the company
TO participate in the parade of july
o. This invitation was accepted. one
recruit took out papers.
II mas been decided to have a mem
orial service next Tuesday evening at
me armory to which Sedgwick post.
sons Of Veterans, Spanish War Vet
Grams and the Third company hava
Deen invited A similar service was
held two years ago, and the 25th was
aecldeo upon as 1t is the nearest meet
ing night to Memorial day.
The First, Second and Tenth COM
panles, z. A, Of New London. held
their field day this week the first three
Gays, and the results are OF much in
terest to the local militiamen. The
FIRST company qualified Is men with
Sergt. Major Woodwork high at 123
Ihe Second company on Tuesday anal
med 10 men, the high score, lis, being
made by Corp. D. P. Brown. On Wed
nesday the Tenth company were at
the Poquonoc range, and 1s of their
members qualified. Sergt. ]. L. Chad :
WICK was high at 124, and Captain
Conner second at 121.
On Wednesday Captain Hagberg of
the Third company received his badge
as a member Of the state rifle team
which participated at the national
shoot at Camp Perry last August.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
Incidents in SOCiety

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert l. Knox have
returned from spending Sunday in
New York.
Six Norwich members Of the Colo
NAL Danes attended the annual meet
ing in Norfolk on Tuesday; Mrs. Bella
I. Learned, Mrs. George =. Colt. Mrs.
William Birge. Miss Gilman, Mrs. Oil
yer l.. johnson and Mrs. Winslow T.
Williams. After the business meet
ing at the Eldridge gymnasium. which
12s delegates attended, and at which
Mrs. w. T. Williams OF Yantic was
elected to the board of managers, sue
ceeding Mrs. o. l.. johnson, the Danes
we're handsomely entertained at Fox
Hill mansion, the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Il. Bridgeman, whose. guests
they were during the day, and who
provided special train for them from
New Haven. At the business meeting
the historical address, which told in
graphic and interesting way Of the
society's work of the year, was given
by the historian, Mrs. Oliver l.. john
son of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
FELL OFF PIAZZA RooF.
FiVe-Year-oId Son of MIR. and Mrs
j. P. Sheridan Gets Cut in Chin.

Matthew Sheridan, the bright and
active little 5-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James P. Sheridan of No. 30 I'm
ion street, had a bad fall at his home
wednesday afternoon about 5 o'clock,
from the roof of the front piazza. but
luckily escaped with injuries from
whlch no serious consequences are ex-
pected, While playing, he climbed UP
from stone wall to the roof of the
piazza. and in trying to get back again
on to the wall, slipped off and went
down the face of the Offset, landing
in a narrow space between that and the
end of the porch. His screams attract
ed his mother who ran out and found
the boy covered with blood from a
cash under his chin, and greatly
frightened.
While she was doing what she could
DR.. Hartman was called finding It
necessary to put the boy under chloro-
form and PIT two stitches in his chin.
He was resting as well as could be ex-
Qectsd Wednesday night
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
EXTENDING WATER MAIN
TO GAINESVILLE.
Water Department Engaged on a
Stretch About a Mile Lons-Hy-
drants for Watering Carts.

. The water department has begun
the work of laying the ten-inch main
from the end of the main in West
Main street to Durham street, through
Durham street to Thamesville for ad-
d.tional service to that section of the
city. The ditch has been dug from
the city line to Durham street, and
the work of laying the pipe was
started on Tuesday and will be rush
ed on as fast as possible
A number of fydrants about the
city are being painted with aluminium
pant by the water department. these
hydrants are the ones where the wa
tering carts can take water. Hereto
fore they have taken water from any
and ALI hydrants, but 1t was deemed
best to have certain ones designated
and on these there is special valve
for that purpose.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
: 25Oh ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
of the
Founding of Norwich, July 5th and 9th
TWO CASES FOR THE
SUPERIOR COURT.
Assigned for Trial Today Before JUDGE
Case and Jury-Estate Amounted to
$4,000.

In the civil superior court today the
cases of L. o. S. A. Cook VS.. the
Thames Ferry company are assigned
LOT trial; Court did not come in on
Wednesday, as the cases assigned had
been settled
On Tuesday afternoon the argu-
ments In the case of Tribble VS.. Glad
ding, exr., were heard and Judge Case
took the papers.
The settlement of the Lee appeal
from probate involved an estate which
inventoried about $4,000.
The little community OF Grassy Hill,
IN the northwestern part of the town
OF Lyme, has been interested for a
long time in the wills of the late Mrs.
Harriet n. Brockway. There were two
wills, one OF which was accompanied
by codfcil. and there was danger of
a long drawn out fight over them.
Richard w. Lee, who had worked on
the Brockway farm for over rs years,
was the sole beneficiary under the
latest will and he appealed from pro-
bate to have that will admitted in
preference to the other one.
Mrs. Brockway made a will in 1903.
which provided that the Congrega-
tional church at Grassy Hill Should
have the benefit of the interest on the
estate. In 1904 a codicil was drawn
which gave similar interest Of a part
of the estate to the use of the Con-
necticut Home Missionary society. In
1905 Mrs. Brockway drew another will
which gave the entire estate to Lee,
the faithful farmland.
By agreement the will drawn latest
is practically sustained. for Mr.. Lee
receives the major portion Of the es-
tate, the Congregational church re-
ceiving q liberal part remembrance
The church is actually better off by
the division, because its share is re-
ceived outright. and by the terms Of
the will under which it was a benef-
ciary the church derived only the in
terest on the money. The missionary
society was not included in the d.
vision agreed upon and receives moth
ing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
SUNDAY-LiQUoR LAW
w. e Ryan of West Main Street Ar
rested on Wednesday-seeured Bail
to Amount Of 5000.

On Wednesday, upon a warrant is
sued by City Attorney Hall, Policeman
Smith arrested William E. Ryan, the
keeper of saloon in West Main street
and he was brought to police station
charged with violating the liquor law
secure bonds to the amount of 5000
until this morning.
Mr.. Ryan has been before the court
before for violations. He now has an
appeal case before the superior court
regarding his license. He was given
hearing on his petition for a re-
newal of his license in West Main
street, but the county commissioners
decided not to give him one He took
an appeal from their decision and
since that time he has been doing
business under that appeal, the case
having never been tried out in the
court.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
APPLE BLOSSOM SOCIAL
AT osGooD MEMORIAL
Delightful Entertainment by Parish
House Association.


The apple blossom social given by
the Parish House association on We'd
nesday evening in the parlors of the
Osgood Memorial was a pleasant affair
which was well attended. The deco
rations were dogwood and apple bios
SONS.
Mrs. Alfred Vaughn presided over
the regular meeting of the associa-
ton, which included music and read
ings beside the regular business. The
music was given by the Sunday school
orchestra, Misses Lois Perkins and
Natalie Gates, Alfred Allen, Humphrey
Almy, Robert Briggs, Wentworth
Prentice and Frank Tobin, with Mrs.
Grosvenor Ely at the piano. Four Sc
lections by the orchestra were given
during the evening with an additional
humber at the close. These were nice
ly rendered and were given hearty ap-
plause.
Miss Lois Perkins gave an exceIlent
reading Of Clarence Edmund Sted-
mans The Inland City, following this
by the humorous piece, Since Pas
Bought His Limousine. Mrs. Bella P
Learned read the Song of the Bells. a
beautiful little poem written by Major
Learned in 1875. This was written for
a social held in the church chapel
and was clever composition, treating
of the peal of three bells at this time
in the Park church steeple.
A letter from Mrs. George S. Palm
er full of thanks and appreciation for
the flowers given herr at the concert
and the hearty welcome accorded her
was read by the secretary, Miss Pull
len. The association extended a vote
of thanks to Mrs. Palmer and MIR.
Dyer for their kindness at that time.
Mrs. Donald G. Perkins was chair
nf fha cnpioI
ice cream and cake with Miss Eliza
beth Trumbull, Mrs. Grosvenor Ely.
Mrs. Edward 2. Perry, Mrs. John F.
Rogers and Mrs. William Gates. Mrs
Frank H. Pullen had charge of the
candy table.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
WANTS TO SEE DIRT FLY.
Colchester People Are Anticipating the
Service the Norwich, Colchester g.
Hartford Road Will Furnish.

A prominent Colchester man writes
to one OF the directors OF the Nor
witch, Colchester g. Hartford electric
road. showing the interest there Is in
the line in that section, and the eag-
erness to have IL in operation. He in
closes in the letter a check for the
survey and writes:
Very glad to learn the survey is
so nearly completed. Trust that be-
fore many moons we shall see the dirt
fly and in course OF two or three years
have the pleasure of a quick and di-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
DIED IRON LAUGHING.
Charles D. Howard Was Enjoying 9
Story When Death Interviewed.

Laughing heartily over a story
which had been told him, Charles D.
Howard. AZ years old, of Waterford.
died Wednesday while his friend, viii
liam H. Moore, was standing beside
him. Mr.. Howard dropped to the
ground and expired from hemorrhage
of the lungs, smiling family as death
interrupted his laughter.
The dead mans parents. who died
years ago, were James and Wealthy
Ann Howard. A brother is DR.. Frank
p. Howard, a dentist of New London,
and two sisters are Mrs. Lodowick
Driscoll Of Jordan and Miss Lydia
Palmer.
For the past Is seasons Mr.. Howard
mas conducted the Palmer house at
Pleasure beach and In the connection
Of "a landlord he was favorably known
to summer visitors at that resort.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
IN THE CITY COURT.

In the city court on Wednesday
morning Joseph Lisinslxi was charged
with the theft of a keg Of beer from
NO. North Thames street. He was
one of the crew OF the whaler Mar
garet on her last trip. Policeman
Blinderman saw him going along with
the key Of beer on his back and ar
rested him Tuesday night. He was
given 20 days in Jail and costs.
Charles Allen. charged with fighting.
had his case continued until this morn
nesses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
PoLlsHERS AND BUFFERS
HAVE SOCIAL SESSION.
Eiaht New Members Taken In and a
Committee on Anniversary Named.

Wednesday was a big night for the
Polishers and Buffers union at their
meeting, held in c. L. u. hall, where
President John ]. Connolly was in the
chair and eight new members were
initiated. Out of their membership of
79more than so were present and the
use of real goat for the instruction
Of the candidates was a conspicuous
feature of the evening. 1t was report
ed that Peter Mccartney made a mar
velous record on the Billys back.
In the business transacted was the
vote to parade at the coming celebra-
ton and anniversary of the town, and
President Connolly, Dominick Bedard,
Jams Wall and Bert Lee were appoint
ed the committee in charge.
A social session followed the bust
ness meeting, at which refreshments
were served by the committee, consist
ing of John Callahan, Domindck Be-
dard and James Wall and entertain
ing features were solos by Frank
Lemoyne and Charles Cook, and dane
Ing by Michael Ahearn, a monologue
by Henry Cclberg, and the song A Big
Time Tonight, by John L Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
CHARGED WITH EM8EZZLING
FROM NORWICH CONCERN
Samuel Tuber it is Claimed, Secured
and cashed $3.50 Check and Failed to
Turn Money Over to Company.

On Wednesday Samuel Tuber, aged
80, member, it is said, of the Norwich
Metal and Iron company, was arrested
on a warrant charging him with en-
bezzlement Of $3.50. It is stated that
he secured money due to the company
to the amount of $3.50, having received
a check for that amount. II is claimed
he cashed the check and failed to turn
it over to the company.
Complaint was made to the city at
torney and a warrant was sworn out
for Tuber's arrest. which was made
by Policeman Smith. His case Will
come up this morning
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
SHAKE INTO NUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. powder. Relieves painful
snarting. nervous feet and ingrowinz nails. and In
stany takes the sting out Of and bunions. It.
the greatest comfort discovery Of the age Aliens
Foot-Esss makes Tight shoes feel easy. II Is
a certain for sweating. callous swollen tired
aching feet. Try It today. Sold BY all Druggists
and Shoe Stores BY mail for Csc. In stamps. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted lie ROY. n. Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
New Walk Laid.

An improvement which is greatly
appreciated is the new tar walk which
was laid in front of the Chesebrough
property in Franklin square on We'd
nesday. The walk has been in bad
condition, especially during stormy
weather. for some time, and the change
will be a marked improvement, with
the public wishing that it be contin-
ued in front of the property to the
north.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20

On Wednesday evening a blind from
a second story window in Broadway
fell to the sidewalk with a crash.
Luckily no one was passing at the time
and no damage was done except TO the
blind.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
crushed Three Finnsrs.

On Wednesday young man named
Mcclure, employed by Martin Larsen,
had 6. stone fall on his right hand, bad
ly crushing three fingers. He was at
tended by DIR. ]. J. Donohue, and will
have sore hand for number Of
days
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
WIN Improve cottana.

]. D. Haviland was IN Westerly on
Wednesday. Mr. Haviland is planning
t. make some extensive improvements
to his cottage at Pleasant View. If
the city water is extended to the beach
he will put In hot and cold water,
with q bath.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20

DR.. Fred Richards has returned from
Rutland, Mass, where he has been for
the past several weeks in the interest
of his health. He is much improved
and will spend some time in the coun-
try about this vicinity. His many
friends are pleased to learn that he is
doing so we'll
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20
smashea All Records.

AS an all round laxative tonic and
health builder no other pills can COM
pare with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone and regulate stomach. liver
and kidneys, purify the blood. strength
en- the nerves; cure Constipation, Dys-
pepsia. BHiousness, Jaundice. Head
ache, Chills and Malaria. Try them.
25c at Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20

Hoarseness. bronchitis and other
throat troubles are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, as It soothes
and heals the infiamed throat and
bronchial tubes and the most obstinate
cough disappears. Insist upon having
the genuine Foleys Honey and Tar.
Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-20

GBoRGIANA:
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