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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

An announcement which was learned with much pleasure by the members of the Fifth company. c. A. C.. of this city was made at the meeting of the Coast Artillery Officers association last Friday night at New London, when Ordnance Officer A. P. Woodward of Danielson made known the figures of merit of the various coast artillery companies and showed that the Fifth company was in the lead and retains the copper shield another year. The shied now hangs in the company room in the armory, and it looks as if it would be somewhat difficult to get it away from the Fifth.
 This company, under Captain Tar tox, had figure of merit for the past season of S3.s4. and during the season more men qualified than in the previ- ous year, and there are three experts added. Last year the figure of merit was SO.s3, showing quite gain this year, and a lead over all the compan-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
FIFTH COMPANY RETAINS SHIELD
Had the Highest Figures of Merit in Rifle Practice During
 Past Season-Q Qualified More Men than Last Year

les of the corps. Those in eastern Connecticut showed the best figures however
 All of the officers of the Coast Artil- lery companies of this city were pres ent at the officers meeting at New London, there being Captain Hagoerg, Captain Tarbox, First Lieut.. CoieHlai First Lieut.. Nichols, Second Lieut.. Church and Second Lieut.. Burdick. The gathering proved decidedly enJoyapie' the local officers returning home Sat urday morning. An interesting feature was contributed by Major Ellis and Captain Kerrick of Fort Wright oin- cers of the United States regulars, who spoke entertaingly to the assoclatlon: Major Ellis commended the work of the militia officers, considering 1t was a side issue with them. and thought it very praiseworthy that they accom- plished such results. botn oI lhe oiil- cers spoke with much interest and dis played thei rfriendly relations with the reserves.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

 Always a Feature of our collection of Christmas Gifts A

One of the reasons why our Umbrella stock merits your patronsss is that every Umbrella is new, made to our strict specifications as to what a good Umbrella should be, and you know how careful we are, other of many reasons are great assortments, and, not least, lowest prices for quality, with many bargains. It will pay you to come straight here. Besides the following we have tremendous lines of unnbreIiss at each of many priees--Men's, We mems and Children's.
 women's Gloria Umbrellas, handles of all descriptions-eee to $500.
 women's Colored silk Umbrellas. boxwood and mission handles-S25o to $3.ss.
 Women's All silk Umbrellas con- sisting of mission, gold and silver trimmed with pearl handles-s3.oo to $500.
 Mems 2s-inch Gloria Umbrellas, large assortment of different handles-esc te $500.
 Mems Fine Silk Umbrellas, boxwood and mission handles-$3.25 to $500.
 Childrens Umbrellas, mission, fancy gold and silver handles-5oo to S1.2A
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
The WOmen'S
 NeckWear Is ExceptiOnallyPreHy

One of the prettiest and daintiest collections of merchandise we have in the store. When women inspect this neck-wear they will find that there has not been desirable style omitted. There are Collars. Ties, Stocks, Bows and Jabots in the greatest profusion. All white. plain colors and color com bInations. anything to suit your taste.
 We have pretty Holly Boxes, which we give vou with these pieces of neck wear-priees 25e and up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
YOUR ATTENTION

is called to the low fares, best of train service, etc. offered by the Grand Trunk Railway System in connection with the Central Yer mont and Boston & Maine roads from Boston and common New England points to the West; Detroit S12.95; 1; Chicago. S16.45; St. Louis, $20.90; St Paul, $2445. Corresponding fares from other points. Daily train service. Personally conducted tourist cars Monday, Wednesday and Friday. From Dec. 30, '09, to Jan. ?, TO, inc, we will have on sale low round-trip tick cts, Boston to Montreal and return s10S5, Boston to Quebec and return s12.10. Final return limit Jan. 25, 1910. Fares from other points fur nished on application. Call or write F. 1T. Boynton, N. E. P. A, 360 Wash ington St, Boston, Mass. Phone Main 1025.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
People,s Singing Class.

Conductor Geer of the Peoples Sing ing class is expecting large gather ing tonight and a big turnout of the original members, and he wants them to take up the preliminary work of the big chorus from HandePs Judas Maccabeus. This and the following meeting will be the last for the re- ception of new members.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
CITY COURT CASES.
Fellow Who Took Team Fined $7 and Costs-Man Found in Telephone Ex- chance

In the city court on Monday morn- ing, J. Kosinski of Jewett City, charg ed with taking a team without the permission of the owner, was fined $7 and costs.
 Clark Barber of Voluntown came here Saturday and imbibed too freely and during the evening walked into the telephone exchange. He was found there asleep on couch in the retir- ing room of the operators about ten o'clock, as some of the operators were getting through work. He gave them quite a scare, but didn't wake up un- til Sergeant Twomey shook him, he having been called from police station. He was fined s5 and costs for intoxi- cation and paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
State Red Men Expected.

A. E. Chandler, chief of records for Tecumseh tribe, No. 43, Improved pr der of Red Men. has expectations that three out of town members of the or der will be heer to speak Wednesday evening at the open meeting which Tecumseh tribe is to hold in Hfbernian hall. They are Great Sachem Jacob Jacobs of New Haven, Deputy Great Sachem Alfred Ligourne of New Lon don and Past Sachem Wilson, mem her of a trihe in New Bedford. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Toilet Goods

Toilet Goods fin Christmas packages. Toilet Waters and Perfumes of all the standard makers goods, Woodworth's, CoIgate's, Hudnut's, Roger & Gallet's. etc. at popular prices-25e and 5oe and upwards.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Guest, at New London.

Henry w. Tibbits went to New York Monday on a business trip. He will return to New Haven today and with President r. W. Cary of the Board of Trade will attend the annual banquet of the New Haven chamber of com merce on which occasion President Taft will be a guest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Mrs. Max Schwartz of North High street left for New York Monday night for visit of two weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Rose Schwartz.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Holiday SilverWare

In separate pieces-Manicure Pieces. Combs, Brushes, Tape Measures. Pen- cils, Cups, Match Boxes, Nut Picks. Pepper and Salt Shakers. etc. Sets in Manicure Toilet and Baby Sets-novel presents for small amounts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Jeremiah Sullivan improving.

It was stated on Monday that Jere- miah Sullivan, who was injured by the cave-in of the ditch tn West Main street last week, is getting along nice lv and will be out in a few days. He was able to be up Monday and is gaining rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Incidents in Society

Mrs. IT. S. Yeates and her daugh- ter. Miss Elizabeth Yeates. left on Monday morning for Somerville (Win- ter HID, Mass, where they are 10
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
A Schwartz, Treasurer.

Abner Schwartz is secretary and treasurer of the loan and relief com mittee of Norwich City lodge, O. E. A.. instead of Rev. Max Stamm, as previously stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

R. Clark Brittin of 36 Durham street is visiting his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark of Mad ison. N J.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Ward filling of New London spent Sunday with his father. Wilbur s. filling of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Married Here Saturday.

On Saturday Howard K. James and Miss Mary Dupont of Voluntown were united in marriage in this city by the Rev. Dr. Lester l.. West The groom Is a sign painter
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Mrs. Mary L. Robinson.

The convicts of England wear pris- on clothes marked with a broad ar row. The origin and meaning Of this mark have never been satisfactorily e-pA~i@-~A
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

If the seven longest rivers of the world were placed end to end they would lack five hundred miles of en- circling the earth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Henry Freeman of Boswell avenue has returned from a visit with friends in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
PERSONAL

Mir and Mrs. James Lapoint are visiting friends in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
Mems House Goals

Seems almost absurd that such inc tensely practical and everyday gar ments as House Coats should be so strictly considered a Christmas item, bnt custom has made it so. We have them constructed in the nestest. most vorlxmanlike manner and priced sev- eraI degrees closer to cost than is cus- tomary with Goats of equal merit $500 and $6.eS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

THERE h no sdvsrtistng ssdiu4 N Eastern Connecticut elusz ta nc mnk lAtan fap ,husizass nssu1fAr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14
VARIOUS MATTERS

Work on the improvement of the college campus at Storrs has begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

On Wednesday, December IS, Wilbur F. Pearson of Brockton, Mass, will marry Miss Myrtle G. Huntington, formerly telephone operator and ex- pert on the information" desk. Nor wicha Miss Huntington resigned two months ago. MT. Pearson has fitted up a cozy flat at 37 Ellsworth street Brockton. Mir. Pearson is a chauffeur. Miss Huntington is the daughter of Mrs. Lily E. Futile of Norwich. There will be an automobile honeymoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

School children have been busy in the libraries of late, looking up suit able Christmas rhymes and stories for day and Sunday school festivals.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

New York, New Haven & Hartford trainmen on the Worcester division have received orders to consult the yardmasters before putting any cars on a siding in any freight yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-14

Dull trade during yesterdays storm gave the clerks an opportunity to do their Christmas decorating. and many gay festoons of crepe paper and scar let bells were hung.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Bunker Hill Group to
 Resume Operations

Word has been received here oi the probable early resumption of work on the Bunker Hill group of mines in this district. Tiis property has A record of esrly production and is re- gsrded as one of the valuable proper ties ot the district, being located be- tween the Grand Central and Emerald mines of the re NJ Co, and is claimed to have large bod es of ore in sight which can be proftsbly worked.
 Henry 4 Allen & Go Of Chicago, are believed to have secured bond or control of the property and it Is re- iiably reported that steps will be taken very shortly to reopen the famous Tombstone produce:s. The property is equipped with hoisting works and double compartment shaft timbered throughout. The arrival of several prominent sock holders who are heav. fly interested are expected here rom Chicago within the next 10 days and prelim nary steps taken for resump- ton of work on the m mes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Sheriff White Pays
 the Reward Money

Sheriff White today mailed to sheriff Thompson at Globe Cochise county warrant issued by the board of supervisors in the sum of S3oo as the amount of the reward offered by the board of supervisors for the arrest of Walter Sharp, who wac con- victed at the last term of the district court of the murder of Joseph McDop- aid at Bskersville in April, 1908. The reward was offered soon after Sharp had been indicted by the grand jury sud he was picked up a few Donths later by Sheriff Thompson at Globe !. While the Gila county officer receives the reward, Sheriff White is out o pocket some s750 which he spent in trying to capture Shsrp. sending oth- cers into Texas and other points, the expense of which he had to hear him. self. as the county does not pay them unless the warrant is served.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
MOki Dance Wierd
 and Spectacular

The Flsgstsf Sun, describing .he recent Noki snake dance. says; Bur hank, the artist, was one of the spec fstors of the dance and pronounced it one of the most spectsclar of the sev- oral he had witnessed. A number ol scientists were also present, and 1t IS believed that an effort is being made to ascertain why the bite of the snake is not poisonous to the dancers. A number Of the spectators declare they saw the snakes strike the dancers. A man from Gallup said be saw & huge snake strike an Indian beside the nose, and when the reptile was pulled away piece of flesh elurg . the fangs.
 It Is not known that any Indians have ever died from the snake bites l When the dance Is over the dsncer- throw the snakes in pile and throw sacred neal over them. Then they gather up as many as they can anC run swiftly away with them to | cliff half mi q away and throw them over. This is done 10 preserve tn, snakes. The lodians know that tht Americans W II kill them i! they ge A chance.
 It is said that a scientist obtained one of the snakes once and examined it and found that it still had i,s poi son pockets and was as dead y ss ever II this Is true it refutes the story tha the snakes are doctored by the lndisn 80 that they are not dangerous. Ate the Ind ans throw the snakes ovei the cliff they take bath of som' mysteI ou. preparation and drink [ huid that ususeates thu m
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Governor Sloan on
 Taft's Coming Visit

"I confidently expect that the vlsi, oi President 1sft, already an advocate of statehood for Arizona, will strength en his indi Iidu, ,l opinion of the enor. nous resources of the treasure terri tory and increase his respect. if that IS possible, for its worthy citizen. ship"
 Such was the statement made yes terdsy afternoon by Governor Richard E Sloan when he wss asked ii, in his opinion, the first visit of the presi !ent of the United States would have @ bearing on the prospect of statehood.
 "I am particularly sol;citous," said the governoI, ''thst the president will form impressions Tn Arizona that will be creditable to the territory. and that he will meet here representative body of business men and citizens from all over the territory. I want to see other towns besides Phoenix repre-. sented by delegations at the reception here and shall send out invitations shortly to the mayors of other cities asking them to partic cipste."
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Wagon Road From
 Marble Quarry Finished

Some time ago We Griffith securi C. q contract to build wagon road i-or, the marble quarry sOutn Of Bowie [ connect with roai leading to Bowl station. The contract was carr ! out and the deal closed last m nth
 The Arizona Marble company l. spending approximately slOO,OOO In deye oping the marble deposits ana expect to make this industry one e the largest in the territory David II Moffat, the Denver banker and capitalist, is behind the pro. osition and development is to be on large scale. The qrarry Is seven mile from Bowie station ard s spur 6 cor templsted to te run from the end oi the wagon road built by Grittitl to the station.
 The quality of the marble deposits are said to be as fine as the bes, pro- duced in the world.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Arizona Offers
 an InvitinQ Field

B Cox, tine well known mining man. in a communication on the sub ject of our mining industry and the splendid opp rtunity afforded capital for investment, says:
 "Tbe most wonderful developments may be looked for when the resources are properly brought 10 light. It has been proclaimed by many scientific and exploring parties that the mining resources of Arizona are not only won derlul, tut the best has never been touched They all proclaim Chose who have had experience in traTeD that there is favorable similarity in the formation in Arizona Gin some parts) 10 the diamond field Of South Africa. They also believe that new and valuable minerals and gems will | ret bs discovered in Arizona that could not be found in any other un- try in the world. The theory is held out from the fact that the tracks o the glaciers are visible ss is also the track of the volcano. The gold i' ground out of the quartz by the glacier. while the volcano produces both the quartz lodges as also the precious gems.
 About 90 years ago was the fret explorer to pred ctthe presence 0 nitrt in Death valley. was laughed at al the tune, but it has since been found And about p years ago I predicted that the time would come when dia. mond washing would be as common IT Death valley as gold washing is today but not as extensive. l believe that the big diamonds of the world will bt produced in Arizona
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Warned to Lookout
 for Bank Robbers

Officers all over the southwest, n every town where there are any Greek. and Slavonians have been warned to loo kout for three men who robbed an Ontario, Canada, bank some time ago of s950o and presumably skipped out for the western part of the United States.
 Sheriff White has received descrip- ton of the men wanted. who are Wladslaw Szymsnsky. Andreus Slan- der and Yonko Wsclaw. A large .e~a.d has been offered for the arrest of the men by the bank officials, and also by the authorities .n Ontario. It is thought that they will land even- tually Tn some mining camp where there is foreign element and Tn this manner endesvor to bury themselves from the authorities.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Many Consumptives
 Starve Yearly

-Four Thousand Consumpt yes Stsrve Yearly" is the startling head lines over a press bulletin If the Ma tionsl Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, made pub. lie recently.
 in this bulletin the national asso- citation takes up the movement to prevent indigent tuberculosis suffer CTS from being sent to the southwest 10 become public charges, and u.ually to undergo gres: privstion uselessly.
 Data concerning the numbers Of these sufferers who are sent to the southwest every year was obtained by the national association from local health authorities some time ago.
 In the bulletin just given ou. as A result. the practice of eastern doctors who persist in sending dying con sumptives to the southwest is char. acterized AS "cruel and inhuman." "Fully 7lsO persons hopelessly dis essed with tuberculosis annually, ," says the bulletin, come 10 die in the states of California, Texas. Colorado and the territories of Arizona and New Mexico, most of them by order of their physicians,
 Consumption can be cured, or ar- rested in any section of the United States. and the percentage of cures in the east and the west Is nearly the same
 "AnY physician. therefore, who sends person to the southwest with out sufficient funds, or in an advanced or dying stage of the disease is guilty of cruelty to his patient. Renewed efforts are being made to stop this practice, and to encourage the build. ing of small hospitals in every city and town of the country"
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Eucalyptus Trees
 Thrive in Arizona

Eucalyptus culture is new n Ari- zona but will soon become great in dustry here, as all the bottom lands of the Gils, San Pedro and Salt River valleys are adm rsbly adapted to the growth of the red box or rostrata eucalyptus and nothing you can put on an acre of ground will yield one half the profit that can be realized from an acre of eucalyptus trees. The Fllrcrce Tribune says: You can put out 800 trees on an acre and at the end 0. five years they will be worth from Si 90 to S5 per tree, or from l g.. .25G to g 800 for an acre of trees As fast as the trees are cut down new trees come up from the strmps, and by cutting out only s portion of the five year old trees each year your eucalyptus grove wi yield you large prt fit each year as long as you live Nothing excels this timber for rail road ties and telegraph pole. and the demand is, and will always be, greater than the supply.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
Cochise Should Have
 a Fine Fair Exhibit

The approaching period of the sn- nusl territorial fair reminds us that
 se must now cast an anxious eye to windward and look for exhibits Of various kinds that are to render by their quantity and quality ATigoDa's fair both socially and tiuanciily sue cessiui-
 Exhibitors will perhaps pardon s reminder that this is the year Of years 10 rally to the support of Cochise county in particular and Arizona in general and that now, if ever, per scnal convenience and pr vste reasons may vel yield to the enterpris'ng Arizonan's desire to lend a helping hand to keep sfi pat these annual fairs which have done co much for pubic amusement and instruction.
 There is no necessity in mincing matters or in denying that the assist- ance of every Cochise county citizen is needed this fall to preserve our fair. Slows cannot te held without exhibits; cannot satisfy, lacking the best exhibits; cannot flourish with out enthusiastic, general endorsement.
 Exhibits from Cochise county have in the past been mesger; competition one-sided and uneventiul. There are to come all the most important ben- efits. and while the citizens Of Cochise county may be relied upon to do their very best and to work their Ina dest in co. operating with the county fair com missioner, Oscar K Coll, they capnot overcome general apathy upon the part of public and exhibitors alike, nor can the fairs continue 10 attempt exhibitions that meet with hali-hesrt- ed support.
 Now is the time of times to get m readiness your exhibits and to work up an ascending scale ci endeavor to the utmost of our ability. which will prove of material benefit to Cochise county; and s'so, in order that our visitors may gain some concep' ion of the pos abilities of this young and rapidly developing commonwealth.
 Cochise county is vast, undevel- oped empire. There is no region of equal area CD the continent where opportunities exist in greater variety. It. cities are growing in population. Its fertile and productive iants are being settled. Its resources are being developed. Thousands of acres of available land await the homesteader. A wea tn oi mineral lands may be located. And further, Cochise county hs. entered upon an era Of unpreced en:ed development, end the prevail conditions assure its continuance for years to come Let's get busy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
High Water in
 the Colorado

A considerable rise has bten in progress during the past three or four days in the Co!orsdo. This is Occa. stoned by the drainage from the far of ater .heds in Utah and Northern Arizona and is not in any measure induced by high water in tine Gila rIver The bed of the is.ter stream indeed is almost dry. The Colorado stands at Z2 feet, which is several feet higher than it has been since the high water per od early in July.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-09-12
A Chance for
 Arizona Girls

The Tombstone Women's club and all the other Women's clubs of Ari- zona affiliated with the general Fed eratiol 0. Women's Clubs are making strenuous efforts to get Arizona girls 70 take part in A competition Of Amer lcan women for an English Scholar ship offered by the General Federation of Women's club.
 The announcement of the competi- tion is being widely circulated by the Women'= club.
 A scholarship of $500 to be held at either Oxford, Cambridge or London University, for the year beginning October, 1910, will be awarded to an American woman by the General Federation.
 The scholar shall be selected from among the graduates of American colleges of good standing. The age oi the successful candidate, when she enters on her scholarship, shall not exceed 27 years, and she shall be un- msrried.
 Each candidate competing for the scholarship shall take in October, 1909, the same qualifying exsmins- tions as are provided by the Rhodes trust for the college men who are competing for the Cecil Rhodes scholarships.
 The chance is open for Arizona girls.