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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

Word comes from the Norwich
Daughters at the Washington congress
that the delegation of D. A. R. mem
bers from Connecticut at the Cochran
numbers "a, and that many others
could not secure quarters there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

The tug Tasco with the lighter Cap
tain Jack was to go to Gull island on
Tuesday had the weather been good,
TO try to raise the oyster schooner Eva
H. Lewis, which sank in deep water
a mile from the island on Thursday,
April 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

Miss Rose Finkel and William
Shragowitz Of East Lyme will be mar
ried at the home Of the bride this
"wednesday evening at o'clock.
Lazar M. Kahn Of Ahavat. Chesed syn
agogue, New London, will perform the
ceremony.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

A dro. in temperature to 40 degrees
on Tuesday required the starting up Of
steam heaters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

Postcards have been received in
town this week commeorating Sunday
as the anniversary of the earthquake
and fire in San Francisco, which hap
pened early In the morning of April
1s. 1906.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

In the western part Of the state the
season for catching smelts is at an
end, and has been a poor one.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-21

Steiners grip pills. headache tablets,
bronchial tablets. at Lee & Osgoods.-
adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

The establishment of this place for
outdoor study was to accomplish the
double purpose of affording opportun-
ity for study and for the collection Of
material on the part of teachers of the
state, as we'll as for others who might
be Interested, and to afford the uni
versity professors the privilege of do
ing original work and study on the
life and geological history of the
state. 1t has accomplished, both pur-
poses. Many have attended from the
state, many from without the state
The publications that have been pre-
pared as the result of study at the
station have given the university much
credit both at home and abroad
BY act of congress q quarter sec
ton of land was given to the univer-
sity for the biological station. This
land has been selected. Three sites
We're chosen, either one of which will
make an ideal place for study and
recreation. Each site has water
front, a good harbor, and is in close
proximity to good collecting fields. II
is the intention TO erect, as soon as
funds will permit, a building suitable
for station needs, which shall be a
permanent home for the station. This
will necessitate Il change of base
from present quarters. The particu-
lar site to be chosen for permanent
buildings will be determined as soon
as it is known where a railroad will
be constructed. Naturally it is very
desirable to be in close proximity to
the railroad, so access to the station
will be facilitated. Transportation on
the lake is as easy from one site as
from another. Present methods of
travel make it possible to reach the
lake and the station with comparative
ease, but a railroad will be still easier
and much quicker.
Flathead lake is now a pleasure re-
sort for those living nearby. In few
years it will be a still more desirable
place. Its eXpanse of nearly 400
square miles of water, with a length
of 80 and width of 20 miles, gives am
pie scope for boats of any size or ca
paclty. Dozens of gasoline boats for
pleasure, a half dozen or more large
boats for traffic, and hundreds of row.
boats are daily in use on its waters.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

lished, within the year, there were 90
veterans cared for. Then each sue
ceeding year increased at the rate of
almost 1000 per year, until, in 1908,
the greatest number, 34,949, We're
taken care of At the same time the
death rate among the veterans in
creased year by year, and from 1895
per 1000, in 1867, it has advanced to
$500 per 1000, in 1908.
Yet when one takes into consider
alton the physical condition of SOL
diers when admitted to the homes, and
that it has been A years since the
civil war, the death rate is really low,
for the average life Of the old soldiers
has been trifle more than 70 years
a ripe age for the majority of men.
Indeed, this alone is a most notable
tribute to the government for it's ex-
celent care of its wards.
To visit one of these national homes
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

more than half million men laid
down their arms of war and, in a, few
months, We're transformed from SOL
diers TO citizens, the question of what
to do with those who We're incapaci-
tated arose.
Pensions are we'll enough in their
way, but pensions are not sufficient"
declared congress. I'VE must do
more" continued the members of both
house and senate. 1--WE must estsb-
lish a home for those who have no
homes" and this sentiment crystal
lized into what is now one of the most
important features with which the ma
ton deals
The first national home for dis
abled volunteers was established at
Togus, Me, in 1886, and is known as
the Eastern. The following year three
other homes were established--the
Central, at Dayton, o.; the North
western, at Milwaukee, Wis, and the
Southern, at Hampton, Va. In 1856
the Western at Leavenworth, Kan,
was opened. Tn 1883 the Pacific, near
Santa Monica, Cal, was opened. The
Marion, near Marion. Ind, was opened
in 1880. The Danville, near Danville.
ILL.,, was opened in 1898. The Noun
tain, near Johnson City, Tenn, was
opened in 1908. The last, the Battle
Mountain sanitarium, at Hot springs
South Dakota, was opened in 1907
Some idea of the extent of these
properties may be had from the last
report of the board Of managers, in
which the acreage of the homes is set
down as $3.50, valued at $4S3,474S5.
On this land are buildings aggregatng
value of 13,64S.42. To acquire
this property. to maintain it and to
care for the thousands of soldiers. the
total outlay up to the close of 1908
has been in the neighborhood Of 500
100000.
When the first home Was estab-
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make up their beds and put their
things in order Then unless assigned
to duty as room orderly or on guard
mount, at which all in the barracks
have to take their turns, the soldier
is at liberty until tattoo at $3.50, when
he must be on hand to retire when
taps are sounded at 8.
While at liberty during the day the
soldier may leave the grounds by APP
plying for a pass. He may secure q
pass to remain outside the grounds
not only for day, but even for 90
US. if he so desires and his be-
hayior has been good. There Is but
little restraint upon the men and they
are practically as free as though they
lived in their own homes.
For those who prefer to remain
within the grounds of the home there
is much with which to drive away
either discomfort or ennui. Besides
splendid libraries, where may be
found not only books and magazines,
but daily papers from different parts
of the country, there is at each home
an amusement hall where there are
billiard and pool tables and many
small tables for cards, checkers and
dominoes.
Another diversion is the band con-
cert each afternoon. Another amuse-
ment and an important one, is the
theater Each Of the homes Is equip
ped with a hall large enough to seat
practically every inmate, and at the
end is a stage of generous size. The
cities are engaged to give q "one-
night stand" at the hall and the per-
Torrance usually proves a great treat
In the seating of the veterans there
is system exercised, for the deaf and
the dim-eyed are given the first rows,
then follow those less afflicted, so
that all are given equal advantages
as far as it is possibsle to arrange.
In the vast amount of work to be
done at the homes The inmates take
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

The University of Montana Biologi-
contributions from citizens of Mis-
soula and others Interested. 1t has
been maintained by appropriation
from the university, supplemented by
an annual donation from Senator W.
A. Clark. There have been no ex-
penses incident to attendance other
than necessary living expenses and
the additional cost of side trips.
The laboratory was established in
1889. 1t is located at the mouth of
Swan river, where it empties into
Flathead lake at the northeast cor
her. A building was constructed suit
able for outdoor use, on the bank of
the river in what was then o forest.
Since the establishment of the sta
ton town, has grown up, so that
now the building is in a town of more
than $50 population, with electric
light and other conveniences. Where
now are stores and dwelling houses,
streets and walks, formerly We're COL
lecting places where birds, insects and
plants were collected. 1t has been
great transformation, and all i'll 10
years.
The station is possessed of Il gaso
line boat purchased when the station
was first established. 1t was one Of
the old style engines, and was the
first gasoline engine and thes first
gasoline boat on Flathead lake. The
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

1t has numerous coves, bays and in
let's which afford harbors. The beau
tiful Mission mountains come abruptly
shore, while the Cabinets slope away
more gently from the west. The east
ern and western shores are wooded,
the two ends of the lake meeting prai-
,rie land. The water is clear and cold,
reaching a maximum depth Of 300
/ feet.
The fields for study adjacent to the
station, whether it remain in it's pres
,ent location or be moved to one of the
other sites chosen are as follows:
The Mission, Swan and Cabinet
ranges of mountains give ample scope
for study of alpine life, for study of
glaciers and for erosion; Flatfead lake
offers an inviting field for the study
of limno biology, while dozens of
smaller lakes are scattered among the
mountain ranges: great stretches of
unbroken and painless forests in the
Flathead and Lewis and Clark ma
tional forests await the students of
botany and forestry; rivers, sWamps
and land locked lakes are as yet UNI
explored, the region has had extern
sive glaciation, much of which is as
yet untold by the ge"lvsist; the flora
is unique, possessing Arctic, tropical,
Great Basin and Pacific coast forms,
the same is true of the smaller ami
mai life
The station will be opened as usual
the coming summer and for five
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

~ N Decoration day thousands of
men, women and children
~ throughout the length and
breadth of the land will gather in the
various cemeteries and lay garlands
upon the last resting places of the
soldiers that have laid down their
lives in defense OF their country.
In practically every city hosts of
veterans of the civil war will gather
and hold reunions to speak of the
past, the anger and passion deadened
by the lapse of time, while at 10 ma
tional homes more than 10000 men
will usher in the day thankful that
the United States, of all nations, is a
republic that is not ungrateful for
services performed under it's flag.
The veterans of the various wars,
notably the civil and Spanish-Ameri-
can, who went through the conflicts
unscathed are constantly IN mind
There are the Grand Army of the Re-
public. Loyal Legion and Army and
Navy union, splendid organizations to
which many of the officers and men
who fought in the civil war belong,
while the veteran association Of the
Spanish-American war holds the
members of many who went through
that struggle.
In the national cemeteries here and
there, and in other burial grounds, are
stones that mark the spots where lie
the remains Of those who participated
in the conflicts, and each succeeding
Decoration day their memory is kept
alive by the floral offerings strewn
upon their graves.
But what about the veterans who
returned from the front, torn by shot
and shell, unable to resume their
places in the ranks of the workers,
without means of self-support and un-
willing to thrust themselves upon
their llith and kin?
At the close of the civil war, when
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

so lavish in it's care of those who
have upheld the honor of the flag in
the face of the enemy.
Amid parklike surroundings are the
buildings, thanked with broad porches
on which are the settees. where, bask-
ing in the sun, may be found those
old soldiers who are more content to
repose with pipe and paper than to
join their comrades beneath the trees
or strolling around the grounds.
First, and all important, is the milf
tary side of the home. Each inmate
is always in uniform and army disci-
pline prevails All able bodied men
on the grounds salute their superior
officers as they pass, and there are
stated times for doing stated things,
so that there must be absolute order.
At S: 80 in summer and As in Win
ter the men turn out. After break
fast the men return to their barracks,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

their part and thereby earn a little
extra for themselves, for the govern
ment pays them according to what
they can do, Some of the homes have
farms attached on which the men do
considerable of the work. Al other
homes the men look after grounds
while at all of the homes there are
those who act as guards or guides.
The money they receive for their
work is all extra, for they receive
their pensions just the same, and they
are at liberty to either spend their
funds for luxuries at the eommissary
or send checks to their relatives. One
great trouble that the commandments
OF the various homes have had has
been the control of the soldiers who
persist in patronizing the saloons that
are to be found just beyond the gates,
but, by vigilance the old men are kept
from getting into any trouble
When a soldier is stricken with ILL
ness he is sent to the hospital, where
every possible attention is gwen him.
His diet is specially prepared to suit
his needs and there Is nothing too
good for him. 1t might be added that
the hospital is always we'll occupied,
for there are many who are failing in
health and strength and are patiently
awaiting the setting of the sun.
When the last day has come and
the soldier has gone to join his COM
rades on the other side his; body is
borne to the chapel, minister of his
religion says the last rites over him
then n n
caisson and escorted by q squad OF
men under arms, accompanied by a
fife and drum corps playing a dirge,
he is given full military honors, In
Guiding the rattle Of muskets over his
grave.
The cemeteries by the homes are
growing each year, but every stone Is
Il monument to a brave heart who
gave his best years in order that the
nation might endure.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

is to have q treat, for nowhere will
one find q more happy or contented
set of men, Except for the difference
in location and style of architecture
of the buildings. all of the homes are
similar, for they are operated on the
plan of giving one and all the same.
Some of the homes, like the one at
Hampton, are situated upon the banks
of a stream, but then there is one in
the mountains, another in the land of
continual sunshine and flowers, Cali
fornia. while each possesses some
ne tural characteristic to differ it from
the other.
That, however, is the immaterial
side of the homes, for it is the COM
forts and convenences afforded the
inmates that draws the attention of
visitors and sends them away filled
With thoughts of kindness and proud
of being citizens of a nation that is
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

attending, live in tents. When out in
the woods or on the lake they take
care of themselves, as there are few
places where cOnveniences are to be
found, especially in the collecting re-
glon. AS a consequence, life at the
station serves a double purpose of at
fording place for study and recrea-
tion 1t is possible to do Il days
work, have ample time for boating,
swimming or walking, and still secure
abundant sleep in the most healthful
manner, out of doors.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

boat is still in service, but the old
engine has been replaced by one of
modern type, making it possible to
get around from place to place with
ease.
In addition to the gasoline boat the
station has a roWboat, necessary
dredges for lake work. tents, pack sad
dies for horses, pack harness for men,
necessary material for botanical and
other collecting, and all needful arti-
Giles for camp life.
The station staff, as we'll as those
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

work of the station is entirely with
the individual, based upon the idea
that change of work, not cessation
from labor, is rest. Correspondence
is invited.
MORTON J. ELROD. Director.
University of Montana, Missoula
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-05-30

weeks, beginning July IS, students and
visitors are invited to attend. Every
facility which can be offered will be
given for gathering material, for car
rying on Investigations, and for pre-
pairing both mind and body for the
work of the coming year, whether in
the schoolroom, shop or office. The
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16
a Memorable Wreck.

The mos memorable wreck in the
history Of the American surf was that
Of che bark Mexico, strqnded on Hemp
stead beach. Long Island early in the
morning OF Jan. 3. 1887. She carried
10i passengers and crew OF twelve
men -Four passengers and four of the
.rrew were saved By surfbont from
the beach under the command Of Ray
nor Rock Smith. All others were
frozen to death. though the wreck was
SO close TO the shore that their cries
aud even some OF their words, were
plainly heard on the beach. 1t was
the story Of this wreckt as published
throughout the nation. THAT led to the
establishment Of the United statos
life saving service Scrap Book
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16
WAGE FIGHT ON
WHITE PLAGUE

New York Aug. 15.-Twenty-
seven thousand persons scattered in
2S states win contribute fraction
over mine cents per month 20 build
and maintain a tuberculosis sanator-
um a; Liberty. y. v. which is to
De established by the Workmen's
Circle, a National frot.rnal insurance
organization.
The state Charities Aid Associa-
ton states than application has been
made 20 Health Commissioner Por-
ter to erect this sanatorium and II
me application is granted. it is cx-
pected that immediate steps will be
aiken towards the erection OF the
hospital which will accommodate 40
patients.
The yearly assessment of $l.1O for
each of the 27OO0 members will re-
suit in a fund of $29,7OO. flowing in
TO New York state Golfers. This
scheme OF assessing each member OF
an organization to support mber-
'uloSis hospital has been successfully
tried in Albany whore the tubercu-
losis pavilion, the first OF its kind
in he country, is suppohtod by the
Federation of Labor from one cent
week assessments
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16
A MANUFACTURED CLIMATE.
Methods Of the Paris Market Garden
ers In Forcing Mature.

ers In Forcing Mature.
The gardeners Of Paris get their
products on the market weeks before
the regular season for them This
forcing of nature is described by Er
neat Poole in Success Magazine
The secret IL simply this. The French
maraichcrs have manufactured n eli
mate 10 SUIT them As one observer
has said They havo moved the cii-
mate OF Monte carlo up TO the suburbs
Of Paris"
Some new prodigy Of modern sci
ence. this? Not ne all only cnor-
nous expense IN money and in time.
Tho gardens, whenever possible. arc
placed ON land with slope 90 tho
south md nrc wen protected by waEs
ON the north md cast, walls built to
reflect light as well as to give pr0tec.
tion from the northeast winds.
The ground IS practically covered
with glass not as IN q greenhouse, but
by glass frames IN the open. "hrcs
light" frames Of uniform size. II by
AZ feet and MISC 10y glass bells. These.
too. arc Of q Uniform size, about the
shape Of a chapel bell a little less
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16
The GREEN MORAY
A Savage and Voracious Eel Found In
Bermudian Waters.

The experienced sea fisherman takes
care to Kill every large conger eel as
soon as il is brought into the boat. The
-conser has not only ~ tSaordinaHy jnW,
powcr-it can trituratc shcllGsh. shells
and all-but is also so nbominably nc
tive that the hsherman's opinion of it
cofncides with that held OF thea4ndian-
by the western plainsman. ..,D,o- good
conger except dead congcr."
Ugly and savage brute as the conger
IS, 1t IS a lamb compared with its rcla-
tive, the green moray OF Bcrmudln
waters. This great eel is Of an un-
naturally brilliant green and has an
eye which is the very epitonn of tn
tense and malignant ferocity, IT is
vOracious and savage beyond swords.
The negro boatmen have such a holy,
horror OF It that they absolutely re
fuse TO allow n moray into the boat
An acquaintance OF the writer. ma
rlne officer, f1shng I'm a smarl beat off
Bermuda, hooked one OF these fish, but
as soon as his boatman saw tue hid
eous head above the water he whipped
out his knife aud made TO cut the line.
The officer shouted TO him to stop. but
had 10 threaten 10 throw the man
overheard before he would put mp his
knife. When the great eel was pulled
over the side the negro went absolute
ly"ashy with fright. AS fer the moray.
40 sooner was II I'm the boat than II
doubled upon itself, and its Jaws met
with n clash I'm it's own side. cutting
out a chunl, OF white flesh as neatly
as a scoop would cut cheese. That
was enough for tho officer. He picked
up boathooS ana forked Jhc uncanny
creature overboard-C h@mbers' Jour
nal
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16
JUDGING A CIGAR.
The Only Real Way to Find Its Quality
Is to Smoke IL.


On no point IS the average smoker so
Ill Informed as that OF judging n c!gav
Nine times out Of ten. upon being
Aanded cigar,s h0. will hold it 10 ibis
nose, unlighted. sniff ut the wrappcs
with critical air and deliver his yer
dict I'm a self satisfied manner. This
characteristic maneuver IL always Il
source OF amusement TO any tobacco
man who happens TO observe IT,. There
IS only one way to ascertain the dual
ity OF IA cigar. and that IS 10 smoke Il
40 expert VIII pass Judgment on a
cigar until he has lighted 1t and
smoked It well down toward the mid.
die. The first and most important
point upon which he bases his opfRiou
IS the burn" Tobacco may have ev.
cry other virtue, but II it does not hold
The fire and burn evenly IL IS poor to
bacco. Next in order of importance
comes the aromatic smoke must
have a pleasing Smell" next comes
the fiavor-the smoke must be smooth
ana not "sCratchy" or bitter Then
there IS the color-rIch brown. indicat-
ing a ripe leaf, we'll cured-and last IS
wOrkmanship-goo IL the wrapper ia
put on smoothly and the bunch" is
made so that the cigar "dTa WIS" freely
and IS neither too hard nor too spongy.
Dad II the reverse. - Bohemian Maya
zine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-16

than seventeen inches IN diameter and
from fourteen to fifteen inches high.
The French coll them cloches. You
may often see over thousand frames
and over 10000 glass bells In one two
acre plot I'm the suburbs Of Paris.
A more regent innovation Is the EN-
pioyTnent of hot water pipes run under
'F1he soil max infsof the taaFthzsr5v4sfiaa
bic steam heated hotel, with this es
sentIal difference. that the hotel keep
eI here. IS desperately eager, not to
keep his guests, but to persuade them
to leave on the earliest possible day.