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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
ANNUAL REPORT OF
w. w. BACKUS HOSPITAL.
Patients Treated During Year Num-
bered 637-Work in Departments.

The fifteenth annual report of the
Backus hospital has just been issued
The executive committee reports
twelve meetings of the committee were
held during the year The number of
patients treated in the general wards
and private rooms was 637; outdoor
department 1.217. There were 14S
ambulance calls. The largest number
of patients under care Of the hospital
at one time was so; daily average 80:
cost per week per patient, S14.05. The
general repairs and extraordinary ex-
penses amount to S5,23S.7S.
The dispensary was transferred in
July from the hospital to &c Washing
ton street, where it was felt the worthy
poor Of Norwich would be more con-
veniently served than at this distance
from the center Of the town The
wisdom Of this movs is justified by the
increased number OF patients treated
Our thanks are due to the visiting
staff, superin' endent, matron and their
assistants for their hearty COO opera
ton.
The board places on record its deep
sense Of loss in the death of DR.. Julian
LaPierre. who has been q valued mem
Der of the medical staff. We 5re grate-
full TO him for the generosity and con-
stancy of his service and for his devo-
ton to the best interest Of the hospi
tai Many patients win remember
with gratitude the tender and skilful
care received from him. We shall miss
the uplift of his genial and gracious
personality.
superintendent Symington's annual
report of the hospital to the executive
committee consists of a detail Of the
receipts and disbursements. number Of
patients, results OF treatment in the
hospital proper, and.-the several ouI-
patient departments and. such other
items as may be of interest. as fol-
lows: Patients remaining in the hos
pital Oct. LIST, 1907, 46 patients- adj
mitted during the year. sol; total 637
Males, sos; females. 2S3: total SOL
Discharged-Well $50. improved. 1877.
not improved. 10; not treated. 10: dien
IS born in hospital. 2e: remaining in
hospital Sept. Goth. 19OS-ma1es. is:
females. Il; highest number any one
day, 80: lowest number any one dav
23 daily average. IS; number ~
weeks occurred. 1909 A.: average cost
per week. s14o5: attendants and others
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

averaged 32; total average, 81; ambu-
lance calls, las.
The fund for keeping the ambulance
In repair was exhausted over one year
ago, which adds another expense to
the hospital.
Outdoor Departments: For general
diseases-Number of patients treated,
1,217; number of visits made, 2,161. Fer
diseases of eye and ear-Number of
patients treated, 143; number of visits
made, 165. In this department i01 pa
tients received glasses free, costing $12.
For diseases Of women-Number of pa
| tientS treated, 1875; number of visits
made, $50. Total number of patients
treated. 1885; total number of visits
made, 2,476.
The Eliza Tompkins free bed has
been occupied every day during the
year. divided between 8 females: 120
patients have been treated entiEeIy
free, occupying the hospital 2,771 dayee
Ill patients have been partially sup
ported either by themselves or by the
different towns.
The current expenses for the year,
including all items, amounts to $685.
$3.50.
More pa4ients have been treated in
the hospital. and the moving of the
dispensary down town has shown it
has been. appreciated by the increased
treated there.
Dr. P. J. Cassidy, pathoIJgist. reports
246 examinations during the year. Six
autopsies were performed under the
auspices of the department.
DIR. w. T. Browne. Rontgenologist, in
charge of the X-ray department, re-
ports that he has examined 80 patients.
making huroscopic examinations in 3
cases, and OF the remaining q cases
Sc X-ray plates have been made, in
many cases representing the condition
Of fractures and dislOCatlons at the
first examination. and at intervals
during the treatment. In several in
stances the fractured bones have been
shown very clearly inside the plaster
paris dressing. A plastic X-ray picture
of case of hip disease has been made
which adds greatly to the detail of an
ordinary X-ray picture. No oppor-
tunity has offered for testing the very
elaborate apparatus for locating bull
let's and for substances in the body.
He recommends a large huroscopic
screen about 16x20 for examination of
the lungs and abdominal organs.
May L. Love, superintendent of
nurses. reports so applications for ad-
mission to the training school; u
were received on probation. We're ac-
cepted into the school. leaving i'm the
school Q senior and Z junior nurses.
Special nursing in the hospital
amounts to 1871 days. Special nursing,
free of charge, 1873 days Miss Alice
Fits, graduate of Mary Hemenway d.
partment of household arts of the
State Normal school, birmingham,
Mass. has charge of the diet kitchen
and instructs the nurses in invalid
cookery.
The senior nurses have been sent to
New York to the Manhattan maternity
and dispensary for a three months
course in obstetrics.
In the death of DR. Julian LaPierre
the school has lost an instructor and
examiner who upheld high standards
of education for nurses and was ever
jealous to maintain a reputation for
the hospital and training school.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
TNpNDTANT is always found
AIs-A ~ H.SL on this page.
Read the small
REI(TNEGS NEWS advertisements
--------1 carefully.
WHAT is GOING ON TONIGHT.

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures al
Sheedy's Auditorium.
Motion Pictures and Illustrated Songs
at Roderick Theater.
Clara Turner Company ar Broadway
Theater.
Uncas Lodge, No. II, l. o. o. F.
meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
Stationary Engineers Association
No. G, meets in Bill Block
Thames Union, No. 1877. L. b. of c.
and j. of A., meets in Lucas Block.
Norwich Conclave, No. 424, l. o. H.,
meets in Austin Block.
Norwich Lodge, No. PAS, n. f. o. F.,
meets in Buckingham Memorial
Taft Lodge. No. 20, A. o. U. w, meets
in Ponemah Hall, Taftville.
sebequonash Council. No. II, D. of p.
meets in Foresters' Hall.
BARRIERS Union meets in C. L. U.
Hail.
Platform Meeting at Central Baptist
Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
VIEWS AND VARIETIES.
Clever Sayings.

What Is Pegasus ?" 1.-THE only horse
in the world" answered the poet. That
can live without oats"-Louisville
Courier-Journal
PA, what is the origin OF the world
because p" Don't know exactly.
Guess some woman got it up."-Ksn-
sas City Journal.
Wi;e-John, mother is worried half
to death over our affairs. Hub-Just
like her. She's always doing things by
halves-Boston Transcript.
Knicker-"What is tha secret Of sue
cess ?" Bocker-"Be the fellow your
wife could have married il it hadn't
been for you."-New York Sun.
u shall insist on making some
speeches on the tariff" said Senator
Sorghum. Then YOU are deeply inter
ested?" "No. 1 would rather talk than
listen. '-Washingt star.
Gyer-There goes a man the weather
seldom agrees with. Myer-So? Who
is he? Cyer-He's the government
weather orecaster.-Chicago News.
The City Man-So you think that
confidence has been restored The
Farmer-Conhdence? You bet. know
whar thar's half a dozen gold bricks
to prove it.-Harper's Weekly
How did papa act when you asked
him for my hand2" IT could see that
he was trying to control himself hut
he presented all the symptoms OF a
man who has drawn a straight flush
Houston Post.
There was a young fellow named sgd.
Who kissed a girl on the eyelid;
Said the girl to the lad
your aim was very bad:
You should practice a bit'-so he did.
-Lippincotts Magazine.
How cold does It get up IN Alas
ka2" ''No way OF tellin'" said the re-
turned prospector. Mercury freezes
But YOU have spirit thermometers q"
NO good. The natives drink the spirit
out Of them."-Philadelph Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
POETRY.
AS A PART OF SPEECH.


CThe latest Illumination against
woman's condition declares that whsis
man IS a noun, woman is merely a
preposition.)
Only a proposition? Nay. a woman's
more than that
When It comes to being a part OF
speech. she's on the job there
For speech and every part Of It is
woman's natural field
ana not an inch OF II to man. rest all
assured, she'll yield
shed nor give her prerogative TO
dwindle in one word
A little uoimportant one, which last
should not be heard.
On. no! Of all the foolish talk, that is
a little peach,
est part of speech.
She is a noun-or just as good, for
person. place or thing
Are either doing work for her or
CT, something to her bring:
She Is pronoun for she stands for
each male noun to boss.
And when Ii comes TO adlectives. what
woman's at a loss?
An adverb, too. she qualities whatever
man may do.
Or what he IS or how he aets-but why
the list pursue?
for this pursuing.
lis very clear. where woman t.
there's always something doing.
A, proposition? Only that7 Yes. that
and all the rest
That man had ne'er monopoly OF speech
mus be confessed
Just see how silent he is now when
charge on charge Is heard.
lie trembles fore suffra gette, afraid
70 say word.
No woman's not one part of speech
she's the whole blooming nine
And man is but rushlight snuffed
-. when she doth please to shine:
She is the Properest Noun OF All when
ever she sees 1T.
In fact, TO put IL in a word, Door woman
she Is IT.
Baltimore American
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Roderick Theater.

At the Roderick the first three days
this week will be seen an unexcelled
line of moving pictures, including An
Indians Honor, Braggart. Hide and
Seek, Kind Hearted Bootblack, I'm
lucky old Flirt, and PieIett's Jealousy
and Drunkenness. The little theater
was crowded Saturday night, as well
as all last week and a large crowd is
expected this week. Mr.. ONeil sings
the latest ballad hit, There Never Was
Girl Like You" and it is considered
the prettiest song of the season. A new
skylight viii be made in the top of
the theater, making a good ventilation,
and also electric fans will be a great
Improvement
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
HAVE UNKNOWN STRENGTH

At last the scientific men have found
The power that makes the world go
round.
The pull of Bulletin want ads. it's said,
Each day sends the world ahead.
A power for good in want ads lies;
A power that men who advertise,
Have learned to handle-weH they
know,
That Bulletin want ads tell where to
go.
In Bulletin want ads you will find.
Alluring chances of every kind.
Chances to work, to sell or trade;
- Chances of every kind and grade.
CWatch this space tomorrow.I
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
FOR SALE.
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

The Nathan W. Stewart farm, in
Town of North Stonington, eight miles
from Norwich two miles from trolley.
Two hundred and fifty acres, well
divided and watered.
Two thousand cords Of wood and
some timber ready to cut.
TwO-story house, two barns, corn
house and other buildings in good re-
pair.
Or line Of r. T. d.
Just the place for a man TO secure
a good home at a bargain.
Inquire e. A. PRENTICE.
fan26d SO Cliff st,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich, within and for the District
of Norwich, on the 2Sd day of January
A D. 1909.
Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
Estate of John Mahoney late Of
franklin. in said District deceased.
The Administrator exhibited his ad-
ministration account with said estate
to the Court for allowance; it is there
fore
Ordered. That the 2Sth day Of Janu-
airy. A. D. 1909, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, at the Probate Court Room
in the City of Norwich, in said District
be. and the same Is. appointed for hear
ing the same, and the said Administra e
tor is directed to give notice thereof by
publishing this order once in some
newspaper having 4 circulation in said
District at least three days prior to
the date of said hearing, and make re-
turn to the Court.
NELSON J. AYLING. Judge.
The above ard foregoing is a true
Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
jan25d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

woman on the boards. The chic little
favorite is welcomed everywhere. The
public grow fOnder of her. instead of
firing of her. And there's a reason for
this She acts with intelligence and
life, has no stilted mannerisms to
thrust before her audience and invests
her characters with genuine emotions.
This season her repertoire embraces
A Modern Lady Godiva the sensation
Of the decade; Sardou's Divorcons, The
Military Maid. Jane and the Teddy
Bears, Her Only Chance; the old fav-
orite by request. Why Men Tempt
Women, The Man Hunt, from Bret
Hartes story, A Girls Best Friend"
and others that will be announced lat
e.. Miss Turner viii. appear at both
matinee and evening presentations
Tonight Is ladies' night-300 seats
a Is cents If secured before p. m
Monday matinee, The Artists Model
This evening A Modern Lady Godiva
will be presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
A SUMMER CITIZEN.

Let de blizzard blow me
Clar up ter de skyi
Ef it's dar II lands me
I'll be rlsin' hight
But. in spite O. all de billiards.
Wen warm up by an by
didn't make dc weather
In dis worl' below:
No use to talk o. summer
Wen it's time fer snow.
We gwine long ter glory.
An wen git dar TO we know
Atlanta Constitution
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
BROADWAY THEATER.
Miss Clara Turner.

Under the management of Ira w.
jackson, Miss Turner will begin a
weeks engagement at the Broadway
theater today, with list of genuine
attractions in the hands of a compe-
tent company of actors and actresses.
OF Miss Turner the star. little need be
said, as she is as well known as any
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Here is the Place That You Want.

Good house and IA acres Of land, barn
with cellar. 3 henhouses, all buildings
in fine condition; ~ miles from the
city of WilIimantic, on main road, r.
F. D. Price $1,000; 5000 can remain on
mortgage. Send for picture. Merritt
WEIGH, Chaplin, Conn. jan21d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The area of northern Nigeria is
about 100000 square miles and the
population in 1904 was estimated at
5000 600: much higher figures are Oft
en- given. however. The general con-
figuration of the country is fairly level
rising from an elevation Of 200 to 800
feet at Lokoja to 1,600 feet at Zarla.
and falling back to $50 feet at Lake
Tchad in the north. Some parts are
hilly. and in a portion of the Banchi
province the mountains rises TO over
& 600 feet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
A BIG BARGAIN

in a 1870 acre farm Az miles from city.
21k to trolley. large two-story house;
large barn with basement; hay barn;
running spring water at house and
barn: all buildings first class; good
smooth til1age land; good soil. This is
& bargain. Price $4,000. Also central
located restaurant doing good bust
ness; good reason for selling.
TRYON'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
rs Main Sta Willamette, Conn.
nOV21d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
An Imrossible continaeney.

II We may believe the southern pa
pers. Mr.. Taft is about to establish
'possum in the place Of turkey IS the
land Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The government OF Austria makes
special inducements 10 farmers who
will reclaim waste lands and make use
of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The dolcette, which is probably one
OF the newest musical instruments
placed on the market. is a harp played
on a keyboard similar to that OF a
piano. The lower half of the instru-
ment somewhat resembles the piano
and the upper portion is like an Ital-
ian harp.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The handkerchief of the French SOL
der has printed on 1t certain sani-
tary rules. desirable TO observe dur
ing a campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

If each individual I'm New York city
owned an equal portion of its real
estate, he would be worth I'm land
$1,520, according to the assessed val
uatiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
WHETMEYS AGEMGY,
TT Main Street, Franklin square.
Real Estate and Insurance
For SALE

81 Broad street. near Mckinley ave-
nue. trolley line Broad street school ana
Free Academy. Modern style, steam
heat and improvements. Lot 52lhXl6O
feet with lawn, fruit trees. grapes and
garden.
Thames River Farm OF % acres. on
west bank near Massapeag. Fine.
slightly location: good buildings; never
failing running water in house; walls,
fences and land all in good order; long
shore front on river.
2I Acre Farm In Norwich Town, with
good dwelling and other buildings.
Healthful location, good soil, good
water. many fruit trees and WOOdlot.
Well ADAPTED for a poultry farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
OPPORTUNITY

To Rent. the finest room in The
best location of this city. Law
yers, insurance agents. millinery
or any good tenant can apply.
We have good tenants now and
want good tenants. If you have
any mind to change your loca-
ton, this IS the place Franklin
square is the hub and business
place of Norwich
SOMERS BROS.
jan4mwf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The ocean appears blue because
deep water reflects only the blue rays
Of light Shallow water looks green
because the blue rays are mixed with
the yellow reflected from the sand on
the bottom.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

Three thousand persons are engaged
in the shell and pearl industry OF th'
western United states
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The Simplon tunnel was begun no
vember 10, 1898, and the Swiss and
Italian boring parties met at 7.20 a.
M, February "a, 1906.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

A German travelling in Brazil says
that there are kinds of coffee there
which, as prepared by the natives, are
as superior to ordinary coffee as
champagne is to ordinarily wine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
NOTICE.!

The Board Of Relief Of the Town of
Lisbon will be in session at the Town
House in said Town on Monday. Feb.
LIST. 1909, from 8 o'clock a. m. until 4
p. m. and each Monday thereafter and
including Monday, Feb. q. 1909
Dated at Lisbon. Jan. %, 1909.
CHARLES +. JOHNSON,
JAMES b. PALMER
MARTIN WALLACE,
jan25d Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
Board of Relief

The undersigned Board of Relief of
the Town of Norwich will meet at
their office in the City Hall, Monday,
February 1st, 1909, and will be in
session daily Sundays excepted) until
and including the goth day of Feb
ruary, to hear and act upon appeals
from the doings of the Assessors,
abate for Indebtedness and do any
other business proper to be done by
said board
Office hours 10 a. m. to p. m.
JOHN F. SEWN,
HENRY GEBRATH
JAMES w BLACKBURN,
Board Of Relief.
Norwich. Jan. goth, 1909.
ian20MWF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

immigration from Europe Is turning
to Chile quite strongly. Scarcely a
steamship arrives without a number OF
immigrants. The Italian steamship
Chile brought 1867 on its last voy-
age.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
ANNOUNCE ENTS.
n. E. .. P. meets tonight.

n. E. o. p. meets tonight.
Miss NJ. C. Aides will be in Norwich
all this week. See adv.
Frank A. Bill continues his clearing
sale of shoes. with lower prices. La
dies $3.50 and SO shoes, $1.9S, etc.
The Y. w. c. T. L. viii hold its reg
ular meeting Tuesday evening in the
Bill block, Shetucket street, at 7.45
o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

At A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich. within and for the District
of Norwich. on the Goth day of Janu-
airy. A. D. 1909
Present-NELsON ]. AYLING, Judge.
Estate of Kate Leary, late of Girls
wold in said District. deceased.
Ordered, That the Admins traitor cite
the creditors OF said deceased to bring
in their claims against said estate
within six months from this date. by
posting a notice to that effect, to-
gether with a copy of this order. on
the signp0st nearest to the place where
said deceased last dwelt and in the
same town, and by publishing the same
once in a newspaper having a circula-
ton in said District, and make return
to this Court
NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
copy of record.
Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
Clerk.
NOTICE.-All creditors of said de-
ceased are hereby notified to present
their claims against said estate to the
undersigned at Jewett City, Conn.
within the time limited in the shove
and foregoing order.
JOHN WELSH
jan25d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
UNSETTLED WEATHER TODAY.
TUESDAY FAIR, VARIABLE WINDS
REL IlELE BUSINESS lIEEGTlR
COME TO ME

Tith that sewing machine. I will put
II IN first class order promptly and at
a reasonable price. Have also got a
good one to sell you cheap for cash.
y. K. Hubbard. Machinist, 230 Frank
lin st.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
HORSES JUST ARRIVED

These are some that I selected my
self, and I think that they are as nice
a lot of well broken Horses as / have
ever had. Some are good drivers 9TH
ers are for heavy teaming, and some
nice chunks for all purposes. Come and
see them.
ELMER II. PIERSON.
Telephone connection. dec23d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
IMPORTANT Is always found
$3.50 on this page.
Read the small
BUSINESS NEWS advertisements
carefully.
TO RENT.

TO RENT-Farm in Salem, also small
one near New London. Would sell
Box 593, New London, Conn. jan25d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The annual per capita consumption
Of sugar in the United states is 81 3-5
pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
Pure Wines and Liquors

are known and acknowledged to be
the greatest aid to health in the
world. and invaluable in time of sick
ness. Our stock contains many of the
best and well-known brands. famous
for age and purity, and we can guar
antee you satisfaction in both quality
and price.
GEORGE GREENBERGER,
Telephone S12. AZ Franklin Street
Jan5d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
MUCH IN LITTLE.

Berlin has adopted luminous street
sipuc
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

The Norwegian army includes a
corps on skates.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

TENEMENT Of five rooms. hot and
cold water, Doth electric light and gas
on Franklin square. Inquire Someis
Bros. jan4MWF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

CHE latest Illumination against
woman's condition declares that whsis
man IS a noun, woman is merely a
preposition)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

TO RENTAL SO Oak street, nice
tenement, either four or seven large
rooms. first floor. Apply Mrs. w. NJ.
Vars 90 Hobart Avenue. dec14MWF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

TO RENT-Ssven- room tenement;
modern improvements Call evenings
at 12S Chestnut jan22d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25

TO RENT-Furnished rooms; one
large front room. suitable for one or
two men; also smaller rooms, either for
man or woman with bath. Address a.
NJ, Bulletin Office. jan2ld
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One covered wagon, one
express wagon. one express harness.
Carver's Livery Stable Willow st.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
WANTED.

WANTED-A competent girl for gen
eral homework. Mrs w. II. Gates, 79
Warren st. Jan25d