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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Mrs. Alvan Bussey was fatally burn
ed IN Monday evening as the result Of
the tipping over of a kerosene lamp at
the home of her son, Walter ]. Bussey,
No. IS Oak street Her clothing caught
fire and she was burned from head to
foot, 1t being some time before the
flames could be extinguished. She ran
into the yard and street. a mass of
fire, and after the neighbOrs had
Quenched the flames she was taken to
the home of J. P Holloway and later
to rhe Backus hospital. where she dIeI
a few minutes before l o'clock this
morning.
Mrs. Bussey had been staying at the
home of her son for the past few
weeks, having but Just recovered from
an operation, and intended going to
her home, No. 81 Cliff street, on Mon
day. In the evening she was with her
grandchildren, Villa and Natalie BUS
sey, while Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bussey
went to the tleater. Villa, the older,
who Is s, had gone to bed and Natalie,
aged 9, had just come upstairs from
spending a short time downstairs with
Mrs Twohig. In some manner the
child overturned the lamp and 1t set
fire to the carpet and woodwork and
to the clothing of Mrs. Bussey, who
Immediately tried to put it out, but
was forced to run downstairs all in
flames. setting a number Of places on
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Martin Durr.

There was large attendance Of rel
atives and friends at the funeral OF
Kate Rafferty,. the wife Of Martin
Durr, held Monday morning at $50
from her late home, in Lincoln court.
The body was conveyed to st. Pat
rick's church, where the pastor, Rev.
Hugh Treanor, celebrated a requiem
mass. Solos we're sung by Miss Gree
ley and Mrs. +. L. Farrell. The bear
ers were John and Joseph Brown, Jo-
seph Perlnger and James J. Casey.
There were many floral tributes to
the deceased, among them Pillow,
Wife; wreath, Mamma, from EdelWeis
society; wreath, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Durr Of Newark, N. J.; standing
wreath, employees OF the Providence
bakery; Tyre, the G.. V. Froehliehkeit;
anchor, marked Kate, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Renner; cross, from sisters. Margaret
and Mary; cross, Mr.. and Mrs. James
]. Casey; cross, Joseph Schwenk;
crescent. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Perrin
ger; bouquet Of So lilies, Mr.. and Mrs
p. NJ. Fox; bouquet of lilies, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustave Thumm; bouquet Of
lilies, Anton Jacobson; bouquets Of
carnations, Della Cornell. Mary and
Lizzie Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. N Heigl
Miss Gilman and Miss Lane, Barney
GILES, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris, Hansen:
bouquet Of white roses, William c.
Gilman.
Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery,
and Undertaken eager had charge OF
the arrangements.
From out Of town were present Mrs.
George Durr of Newark, N. j., and
Mrs. Ellen Babeock of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
DIR. HIGGINS WON.

Finish Of 500 Tournament at Colonial
Club-Dr. Lewis Second.
In the fifteenth and concluding game
of the 500 tournament at the Colonial
club Monday evening DR.. H. E. Hig-
gins won with a margin Of over 5000,
against DR.. n. b, Lewis, who finished
second. The scores: DR.. Higgins ga
420, Or. Lewis $1,000, Roy Washburn
1880, Lamb. 27,14O, Wood 27,72O, Oat
2s,460, Davis 26210, Pettis 2S,750 r.
Washburn 22,s50, Slattery 22,400, Whit
taker %, $50, Fl. Washburn 22,O1o, Nc
Mahon 21,650, Shermban 21,150, Pier
son 1850. Willis 1920. Winters 1880,
Dibble 1890, Reeves 1920, Buckley
10,sS0.
The Colonial club VIII hold a ladies'
night In their rooms this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Miss sidwelI seeretarY.

At the annual rneeting of the Con-
necticut Teachers league, held in the
Hartford public high school Saturday
morning, these officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Miss
Minnie H Smith OF New Haven: first
vice president, Miss Teresa A. Brown
or New London; second vice presi-
dent, Miss Jennie OfNe1I of Water
bury; secretary, Miss Mary e. Bidwell
OF Norwich; treasurer, Misc Anna S.
Hart of New Haven; directors, New
London county, Miss Ada p. Smith /;
Hartford county, Miss Mary Mar
chant
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
SOAP OUT OF DATE.

Soap out OF date?
That certainly sounds startling in these days
Of cleanliness and hygiene; but the introduce
ton Of such soap powder as Gold Dust has
made the slow-dissolv wing cake Of soap a back
plumber"
The reason IS simple.
Untll SOAP is dflS0iUea It can not soften water
or remove dirt. The cake must he cut up and
dissolved to make soft soap" before Il is
really effective for washing clothes; while the
fine grains OF Gold Dust being so small
dissolve at once. Besides, Gold Dust has @
double reaction in water; II dssOlves the hard
lime. etc. 10 make the water soft. and IN so
doing is instantly dissolved itself Therefore.
Gold Dust is the most Convenient as well as the
best cleanser-for clothes and everything.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Irish Giant and Collins Matched.

Jack McGrath, the Irish Giant was
matched to wrestle Eli Collins II Cen
trial Village at a meeting Monday night
in a Wiliimantic newspaper Office
where Bill Mahoney Of this city back.
ing McGrath. put up 5000 TO 300 that
the Giant would throw Collins twice in
sixty minutes OF actual wrestling. VI
J. Hehir Of Boston was chosen as ref
cree, and the match is 20 be put on
next Monday night at the Windham
Athletic club.
The club offers the wrestlers 60 per
cent. Of the gate receipts. giving 40 per
cent. to the winner and 20 per cent. 20
the loser. This viii provide a top
notch attraction for the Willimantic
followers Of the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
WEDDING.
PaImer-Monre

In st. Patrick's parochiaI residence
Monday Katherine Elizabeth Moore
and Henry Edward Palmer were unit
ed in marriage by Rev. Hugh Treanor.
The bride was handsomely gOwned
in tailor made suit of blue and wore
a black picture hat with plumes. Aft
er the ceremony the happy couple were
driven to the home Of the brides aunt
on Franklin street. where a wedding
dinner was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Palmer left on an afternoon train for
a brief wedding trip, after which they
will reside in a handsomely furnished
home in Providence
They received many handsome and
useful presents and left for their new
home with the best wishes OF their
many friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Fine Display Of
Dress Goods

Beautiful, beyond words % describe.
is this display OF Dress Fabrics
display women will find interesting.
one big fact is patent to all: style"
and 'practibility" pervades tho show
ing at all prices. and the woman OF
fashion viii recognize all through mia
beautiful display those distinctive
style attributes Of the Spring fashion
trend for 1909-examples everywhers
OF that exclusiveness that shows en-
perience and studious care IN the
selection Of fabrics.
Granite Cloth. both plain ana striped.
IN all the prevailing oolors-thsss
goods ere strictly all wool and firm
in the weave-50e per yard.
Satin Prunellas IN all the wanted
shades, made from the bsSt Aus
tralian wool and very lustroua IN
Gnsh-75e per yard.
Shepherd Checks in black and white
three sizes. the width 4S inches, III
pure worsted-these are very much
favored-at 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Inapeoted Refrinerstinn PLANT.

Stationary Engineers association,
NJ. G. held its regular meeting Mon s. /,
evening in their rooms In the Bliss
building, but it was adjourned early
to accept the invitation OF George A.
Allen to inspect the new refrigerating
plant Of the Allen Beeman company.
This was inspected from top to bottom.
and its many fine points explained to
the interested party of engineers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Wash Fabrics

Time to think OF Summer Dresses.
Our stock this season is the largest
we have ever had. and the assortment
affords a wide variety OF the most de-
sirable weaves for selection. We hint
at a few OF them.
French Lima Suitings. dssirabls for
coats and skirts, excellent oolOrs, ls
inches wide, 25c.
Himalaya Cloth. Imitation Rough Pom
gee. all shades. 33e.
Seco Silks. twenty shades to select
from. either plain or dotted. $50 ana
3ec.
s6-inoh SILK Warp Pongee, high h1s-
tire. good color line. special vaius
SOC.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Given Surnrisa Party

On Monday evening Chester Clough
was given a surprise party at his home
on Laurel Hill avenue by the mem
bers of his Sunday school class. The
evening was delightfully."- spent, and
ice cream and cake were served. He
was presented a handsome picture by
the class. the party numering IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
CAMP BROWNING.
General Secretary Merrill Getting
Ready for Summer Fun.

General Secretary Frank H Merrill
was a visitor last week at Camp
Browning at Groton Long Point, look
ing over the place where the junior
camp was held for the last two years
end will be held again this year in the
month of July. The camp was found
to have weathered the winter in good
shape and there will be little to do IN
the line of repairs but a number of
improvements are contemplated, among
which it is expected to lay out ro1ue
grounds, to conduct an outdoor sport
programme, Including some competitive
events II is expected to have a motor
boat in commission and a float in the
cove.
As usual the camp will be in charge
Of General Secretary Merrill and
Junior Der artmsnt Chairman c. l..
Hobson is also expected to be present
some OF the time. The plan has been
adopted this year of sending the boys
in two detachments, the older boys for
the first two weeks in July and the
younger boys for the last two.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Dr.. erint Receivers from Fail,

Rev. DIR. Alfred Poole Grint of New
London, who was injured Friday eve
ming by a fall while viewing the eorge
on the Niagara river, has communi-
Gated with his family in personal as
surance that the effects of his fall
are wearing away, and that some
soreness Is all that is left to re-
mind him of the experience.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Incidents in Society

Mrs B. p. Bishop Of Broadway has
returned fro m a weeks visit in Wash
ington, d. c.
Rev. John p. Jones, D. D.. of AIadura,
India, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hyde.
Mrs. Henry H. Gallup, Mrs. William
H. Dat and Mrs. William F. Hill have
returned from a visit in Washington,
D. C.
Mrs. William G.. Henderson Of Sa-
chem street has returned from several
weeks visit in Atlanta, Ca, and Wash
ington, d. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Ole
BOSTON STORE
Free Embroidery
instruction
THIS is THE LAST WEEK FOR
FREE EMBROIDERY
LESSONS.

Do not fail to come and consult with
Miss c. G. Wright an expert. oon-
corning Art Embroidery. II you have
started a piece and have any dinaeuey
in working It. come in ana Miss
Wright will be pleased to solve the
problem for you. We DO not ask you
to purchase anything; we simply vtsh
yOn to pay, a visit and familar41s
yourself with our popular Art Depart
ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Garden hose is selling.


Garden hose is selling.
Chilly mornings continue to be the
rule,
only four days grace for the bow
vows!
Again the sound Of the lawn now
er is heard In the land.
Special reference to st. Marks day
was made in the Episcopal churches on
Sunday.
Scores Of Norwich people have Wis
tied Pleasant View during the past
two days.
Black and white creeping warbler
and the ruby crowned kinglet are re-
cent birds reported.
Dealers say the latest local fad is
the addition of dates and nut meats to
the breakfast cereal.
Tramps are making themselves OBJ
noxious in the vicinity OF Clarksville,
where they camp out in the woods.
One dollar extra If your dogs are
not licensed before May first DO it
now. The Town Clerks Office will be
open every evening this week from Z
to 9 o'clock.-adv.
The Sound steamer City Of Worces-
ter, has arrived at Stonington from
New York. The steamer has been on
the dry dock and her underbody
cleaned and painted.
Rev. N. B. Cook, the new pastor Of
the Jewett City Methodist church will
also supply the pulpit OF the Volun-
town church the present year. He will
preach at the latter place afternoons,
Local members Of the Woman's
Board of Missions will attend the
quarterly meeting Of the Eastern Con-
necticut branch at Wauregan on
Thursday, when Mrs. Usher OF Van,
Turkey, will speak.
The Connecticut D. A. r. last week
subscribed SIPS for continuing work
on Continental hail. The eighteenth
congress Of the D. A. R. was eminently
successful, so far as the Connecticut
delegates were concerned.
A number Of boys and girls are sell
ing sets Of the anniversary celebrs-
ton post cards about town, having
good success. One boy has sold $50
packages-50 each, in an envelope
for mailing-during the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
NorMioh cIerks Attended.

A meeting of the Brotherhood Of
Railway Clerks was held I'm the
Knights Of Columbus hall, New Haven.
Sunday. There were speakers from
Boston. Providence. New York, Spring
field. and Hartford Those attending
from this city were Charles S. Sands
and Clarence B. Messenger.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

At the wedding OF Mary w. Noyes
Of Stonington and Alexander A. Lin
coin of New York at Stonington on
Saturday, two of the ribbon girls were
Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Policeman Thomas Bullman OF Nor
folk, Va. IS spending a few days at his
former home here, where he was at
one time employed in the Cutlery
shop.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
GEO. A. DAVIS
May Baskets
A complete line

SC, Zoe, 15c, Use and up TO soc.
Make your selection now while the
goods are fresh,
Waxed Paper for keeping sand
wiohes, cake and other food clean and
fresh. SO feet in a continuous roll, no
waste, put up in envelopes, Sc each
package.
Do you use a Scrap Books # you
do you want the "Ideal" Scrap Book.
No paste and clean to use. Can be
used for pictures and magazines arti-
oles.
A large assortment Of $3.50 Copy
right Books, all popular authors, at
SOC each.
japanese Wind Bells, very pretty,
15e each.
GEO. A. DAVIS,
$3.50 Broadway
apr27daw
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

There was meeting Of the Masonic
Temple corporation and the officers of
the nine bodies at the temple on Mon
day evening, called By President A.
II. Brewer to discuss the coming Gel
ebration. 1t was decided that the tenn
pie should be open during the cele
bration with certain committees in
charge each dag, so that it can be
shown up in good shape.
The Putnam Phalanx will be looked
after. the commandery will take charge
Of the banquet room and fit II up for
the convenience of the visiting body.
Other plans will be made as the date
nears
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Ralph Behrisch and Miss Behrisch
of New York are visiting In town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Lafayette f. Main and daughter are
III at their home in North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Mrs. Mary Spencer returned Mon
day to her home in Worcester, after
spending two weeks with Mrs. George
Birmingham of Maple street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

A number Of boys and girls are sell
ing sets Of the anniversary celebra-
ton post cards about town, having
good success. One boy has sold $50
packages-5o each, in an envelope
for mailing-during the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

D. ]. Hayes Daniel Troland and
John Wilson attended the Moran-Neil
fight in New Haven Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
MASONIC BODIES.

Win Have the Temple Open to the
Public During the Coming ceIebra-
tion-Putnam Phalaux Will Have
= Banquet Room.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

J. Herman Webster of Noank was
visiting friends in Norwich on Sun
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Frank B. Sicily was the guest Of
Willimantic friends over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

The Connecticut D. A. r. last week
subscribed S725 for continuing work
on Continental hail. The eighteenth
congress Of the D. A. R. was eminently
successful, so far as the Connecticut
delegates were concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Jack McGrath and Martin Keough
will go to Boston today, where they
will be on hand to see the Sandy Fer
guson- Sam Langford fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Vincent Eldredge Of Norwich has
been visiting friends in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

has been spending a short time with
her mother, Mrs. George Birmingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

William Johnson, pianist at the
Broadway theater the past fortnight,
has returned to that capacity at the
Bijou, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
PERSONAL.

James Ringland of Norwich has
been visitor in Noank.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

The Sound steamer City Of Worces-
ter, has arrived at Stonington from
New York. The steamer has been on
the dry dock and her underbody
cleaned and painted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Chilly mornings continue to be the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Rev. N. B. Cook. the new pastor Of
the Jewett City Methodist church, will
also supply the pulpit Of the Volun-
town church the present year. He will
preach at the latter place afternoons,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Local members of the Woman's
Board Of Missions will attend the
quarterly meeting Of the Eastern Con-
necticut branch at Wauregan on
Thursday, when Mrs. Usher OF Van,
Turkey, will speak.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Only four days grace for the bow
vows!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Again the sound Of the lawn now
er is heard In the land.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03

to socialism, for at one stroke it de-
prfves the socialists of the control of
fund amounting to about 100000 a
year. Even If the plan for the organ
ization OF voluntary associations sue
ceeds they can not expect more than
half his amount, and with a general
election coming on they will be seri-
ously crippled.
Mr.. Ramsay Macdonald, one Of the
leaders of the extreme socialist sec
tons, declares that the immediate eff.
feet of the decision will - to Inn
mensely strengthen the denand for
general payment of members Of par
lament by the state.
There are lots of men," he said,
who have no sympathy with US at all
who will say that this decision makes
it impossible for poor man no mat.
ter how able he may be. to enter par
lament, and shall be surprised II we
do not soon see great movement for
he payment Of members. On the whole
think it will do our movement good,
for it will hearten up our workers and
urge them to redouble their efforts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03
FIGHT WILL COST
MANY MILLIONS
Banishment Of Opium Trade
Costly to Uncle Sam It
Is Disclosed.
PHIL AOELPHlA IMPORTS
COLLECTIONS RECEIVED IN THIS
PORT ALONE LAST YEAR To-
TAILED $4,000 - CHINATOWN
Is ANGRY.
PHIL AOElPHlA IMPORTS

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 2.-That the
government places the value OF hui
man lives far above its millions in
revenue is shown clearly in the deter
mination of DR.. Harvey w. Wiley.
chief of the United States bureau Of
chemistry, to wipe out the destruct-
i've opium habit.
Despite the fact that the income
from internal revenue sources this
year is short by about $34. 0OO. 900 and
that the income from duties imposed
upon imported opium foOts up several
million dollars year, the government
has cut off entirely this source OF rev.
enue in the hope that there will be
fewer disastrous results from it's use.
In this city alone the annual losses
to the government will aggregate
thousands Of dollars. So Tar this
year there has been brought through
this port opium valued at $377. 855. up
on which duty was paid at the rate Of
81 q pound for the crude material, the
kind which is used in hitting the
pipe" Last year the value Of opium
imports totaled $849.000. the decrease
this year having resulted from the gov
eminent war upon the importation Of
the drug.
Chinatown is angry because Of DIR.
Wiley's order. The Cinnamon and
others who have smoked the dope for
years will be forced tot look around
for a substitute. Already there has
been noticed an increased demand for
ders. Even in the purchase Of these
drugs the opium smokers and eaters
arc up against municipal and state
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03
BROTHER JAILED FOR
HUGG|NG his SISTER
Lack of Affection Costs One
Year in Prison.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 2.-One year
in the county Jail and $1,000 is what
William Rinehart, a young farmer
was sentenced to by Judge McCredle,
of the superior court for hugging and
squeezing his sister. Miss Hattie un-
til she writhed in pain.
Rinehart was arrested for assault
and battery.
Are you guilty or not?" said the
Judge.
Il am guilty. said Rnhart. II do
not plead for mercy II am ever
brought before you on a similar charge
I hope it will be the cause of my
DEATH"
Later it was learned that the court
could not legally impose both fine and
imprisonment, SO, as Rinhart is with
out money, he was Jailed. Rinehart
thought that his sister knew some
thing that he should know and tried
to force her to tell, but she would not.
He grabbed her and squeezed her un-
til she called for mercy
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03
An Alaskan Relic Is Costly
Large Sum Necessary to Appease Indians From Whom
Totem Pole Was Understands in Public Square.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. "A legend
handed down in Alaskan history from
a period far beyond the knowledge of
people of our time is that of the to-
tenn pole.
To men of the East a totem pole
really means nothing at all, because
1t tells NO story to any except the few
who have become conversant with
matters pertaining to that far off
country of bitter winters and golden
hopes. But in the people Of the West
it inspires feeling Of respect for the
Alaskan Indian, for they know it is
the sign of their religion and their be-
liefs.
The totem pole is as dear to the
native Alaskan as blue blood" Is to
the civilized man. for it stands as q
record Of the character Of his fore
father, and every blended color upon
1t has sacred meaning.
For example, the eagle carved upon
q totem pole means that son of Al
aska has descended from q traveller.
a leader. or one who migrates. The
raven Is he who is crafty. wise and
possessed of great acumen. The frog
means power, strength, muscle. The
whale implies plenty of food (too
much, perhaps, for it suggests to them
the alderman es he appears to us).
The duck suggests placidity, a phleg-
matte nature, an even temperament.
The seal, beauty, grace, charm. The
salmon means great favors, desires.
ambitions. And so on. down the line
Of comparison with every living crea-
ture, is the thing recorded upon q to
tenn pole characteristic Of the Alas
kan Indians forefathers as he sees
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03

them in great deeds and ambitions.
A really interesting incident relative
to this subject occurred some years
ago. and it brought to the city of Sc
attic the now famous totem pole that
adorns one of the public squares
there. 1t appears a party OF Seattle
enthusiasts bent upon voyage OF dis
covery chartered steamer and made
a trip to southeastern Alaska.
They arrived at small Indian vii
lage, but as the population seemed to
have deserted the place they decided
it would be Just and lawful to take
into camp" one of the totem poles
that stood majestically before each In.
dian hut. They entered into negotia.
tions with two old Indian women, who
were the only living beings about the
place, and eventually purchased, as
they imagined they were doing, one
Of the most pretentious looking poles
in the place, intending to take 1t to
Seattle.
This was done. and 1t was present
ed to the city with much speechmak-
ing and eclat in the presence of the
"city fathers and other important
citizens. 1t was an enormous pole.
Seattle felt SO proud Of its acquisition
that she had 1t repainted. thus bring.
ing out all its remarkable character.
istics and making it appear fresh and
new.
1 There was great surprise some
weeks later when two of the chiefs Of
the Indian village arrived In the big
city demanding satisfaction and
threatening suit in the United States
court for the robbery Of their cherish
ed idol.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-03

In an article ON the danger Of long
hours in druggists shops Hygienische
Zeitschrift says that during the four
years ending July. 1907. thirteen dis
pensing assistants In German drug
stores committed suicide and seven
others attempted but failed. to kin
themselves. These suicides were the
consequence Of the physical conditions
induced by the taking Of drugs to 70
sist the effects Of fatigue.