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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02

to believe we can do anything, and we
do all kinds Of things to make them
think so"
With the presidents recent plea for
the extension OF power OF the interstate
commerce commission, 1T II Newcomb's
article ia the October number OF The
North American Review, entitled, "The
Conflicting Duties Of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission is particularly
pointed Mr. Newcomb shows the enor-
nous mass Of work that, under the pres
emit law, falls To the interstate COM
merce commission without adequate pro.
vision for the handling of it. Mr.. New
comb among other things says;
"The characteristic functions of the
commission are those 81 hearing com.
plants and redressing wrongs by means
Of orders requiring changes in rates or
in transportation practices II was Gre
ated primarily for these purposes and
the form Of its organization was adapted,
in the opinion Of those who framed the
statute, especially for the performance
Of these functions. Subject to the sin
ale qualifications that, with duties 70
strongly partahng 81 the luaiclal ma
ture, there ought to 60 the constitu
tional judicial tenure OF Office chat i
to say. that appointments to the CONE
mission ought to continue during good
behavior there could be little objection
to the statement that, deprived Of in
consistent duties, the performance Of
which must necessarily warp its judg
ment and create bias toward one Of
the parties to each proceeding. the com
mission is well constituted to arbitrate |
between the carriers patrons and the
curriers' Therefore, whatever duties are
to be subtracted from those now per
formed by the commission. those Of /
hearing and decided complaints ought to |
remain Commissioner Prouty thinks /
that no other duties ought to be left to
the commission, and it may be admitted
that he is Enthusiastically right in this
conclusion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
KILLS HIMSELF TO SEE
SPIRITS FACE TO FACE.
Believer in Cult, Disappointed at Sc
ances, Decides to Join Them in
Other World.

Evansville, Ind, Oct. IA strong be.
lever in spiritualism and being unable
to see the spirit face to face" as he
told his friends he Ionged to do Henry
Hickman, aged fifty-fiye years with a
wife and several children, committed
suicide at his home here yesterday by
shooting himself in the head. He had
been an ardent spiritnaiist for years
and had attended many seanees in the
hope Of seeing tbs spirits, but always
was disappointed He recently told q
friend that he believed the only way 70
comminglc with the spirits was to Join
them in the other world, and according
" be made all preparations and carried
out his threat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
Judge Lindsey Tells How He Became a
Democrat.

Judge Lindsey Tells How He Became a
Democrat.
II was proved in court, for example,
that bills for three dollars had been
raised to 5000 that $500 had been paid
for 1 bundle Of hay worth two dollars,
and fifty dollars for q yard o. cheese
cloth worth five cents; barrels Of ink
had been bought for each legislator, al
though a pint would have sufficed; and
an official Of the police department was
found guilty Of conniving with a gam
bier named Jim Marshall to rob an
express train. | watched the cases in
court. I applauded at the meetings Of
leading citizens who denounced the graft
ers and passed resolutions in support
Of the candidates of the opposition par
ty. | waited to see the criminals pun
ished. And they were not punished.
Their crimes were not denied, They were
publicly denounced BIZ the courts and
by the investigating committees, but
somehow, for reasons not clear, they all
went scot free, on appeals Some mys-
terious power protected them; and 1 in
the boyish ardor Of my ignorance, con
cluded that they were protected by the
Republican bloody" shrt-and | rushed
into that Ito mel great confederation
Of righteousness and all decent govern
ment, the Democratic party
Tt would be laushabe to me now, If
il we're not so sort Of sad From The
Best and the Jungle in Everybody's
Magazine,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
You Can Lead Horse to water, BUT

The bartender grasped the man next
the stove BY the shoulder and shook
him until he was awake.
Here, Zeph,s he told him. you'd bet
ter 60 out and get some fresh air. It'll
do you good"
Zeph merely grunted, drunkenly. and
huddled back in his chair The hartend-
IT tried IL again with like result.
eYou won't get out, won't youl" he
roared angrily. Selling the unfortunate
Zeph by the collar and the seat Of the
trousers, he escorted him forcibly to
the alley. "Get out there in the air
and brace up was bis parting advice.
aY' kin put me ont il Y like, butt
Zeph Strengthened up with drunken dig
nity-9ye can't make me take no air,
durn ye!s-Everybody's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
THE SPANISH
MEET REVERSE
Force AmbuShed by MOOrs
Near Sakel JemiS
-
ROUTED WITH HEAVY LOSS
General, Captains, and Lieutenant Killed.
Also Fourteen Men with 1870 Others
WOunded--Troops Were Re-
connoitering.
ROUTED WITH HEAVY LOSS

Melills, Oct. PA Spanish force from
Zelluan accommodating Thursday in the
direction Of Soke Jemis encountered the
Moors and met with serious reverse.
General Diaz Yicerio, and three other
officers and fourteen men were killed
with 1872 men wounded. The Spanish
force was under command Of General
Orozio. The other officers who lost their
lives were lieutenant and two cap
tains.
The Spaniards were ambushed by the
Moors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
MAGAZINE REVIEW
Do Tell

"The wolves were upon US" he re-
lated to the girl he was trying to inn
press. ~Their bowling penetrated to
our very marrow. We fed for our lives.
But each second we knew that the
ravenous pack was gaining on Us. Closer,
closer at last they were 50 close that
we could feel their muzzles against our
legs 80 that
"Ah," sighed the lady, greatly reliev-
ed. How glad you must have been
that they had their muzzles onl"--
Everybody's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
NO NEWS IN MADRID.
Details Of Spanish Reverses in Morocco
Kept From People.

Madrid, Oct. 2,-The latest Spanish
defeat in Morocco in which General Diez
vicario lost his life is not yet known to
the people Of Madrid and the authorities
are suppressing details Of the activities
OF yesterday and Wednesday which in
dicated the Moors were resumiug the Of
fensive
1t il not known, however the Spanish
retired from the summit Of Mt. Gsuuga,
because Of the sudden appearance Of 81
900 Moors whose attack was expected
momentarily. The enthusiasm that fol.
lowed the announcement Of the posses
sion Of Mt. Guuga sss dampened by
the reports already made public.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
Sounded Like Sarcasm.

whats thisf" demanded the customs
officer pointing to a package at the bot
tom Of the trunk.
"That is foreign book, entitled
Politeness,s answered the man who
had just landed
Il guess I'll have to charge YOU a
duty on IT." replied the Inspector "It
completes with small and struggling
industry in this country Chicago
Tribune
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
nation through the skin, bowels and

inafion through the skin, bowels and
kidneys.
In fine, don't tinker with symptoms;
look for the cause, and remove it. Don't
try to lock the stable door after inc
horse is stolen, but train your horse to
bite strangers Attack is the best de-
Tense. Keep your body at good lighting
weight, and you can defy disease. Sum
light, food. fresh air and exercise are
the only cure-alls known. Don't worry
about disease and what 10 take when
you're sick, but work for health
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
Classified.

"The Hon. Thomas Rott believes ev-
cry man has his price.
"Ey- vahi And he himself has been on
tie 10.eent counter ever since have
known himln-Puek.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02
At last.

He Qzissing her)-It's late. and
She Better late than never Won
ans Home Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02

His coat never seems to fit him"
mo. They're al 90 badly worn"--
BROOKLYN Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-02

to believe we can do anything, and we
do all kinds Of things to make them
think so"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ALL ITCHING


Skin Troubles of Adults and Infants
Quickly Cured.
When IT is known that poslam, the
new skin discovery, win stop the tor
turous itching, attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from
all skin troubles, its merit will be APP
preciated and its wonderful success
understood. on the tender skin OF
chatting infants, poslam may be USED
with soothing and benencial enects-
1t is applied externally and It's re-
markable healing powers begin at
once.
All skin diseases, including eczema,
acne, herpes, rash, letter, etc, yield
Immediately to poslam. Occasional
applications in small quantities. viii
quickly Danish pimples, hives. black.
heads biotches. and VIII relieve ana
cure itching feet, scaly scalp, humors'
etc. A special 50-cent package ~ pre-
pared for those who uss poslanT FOR
these minor skin troubles. This, as
well as the regular two-dollar jar, IS
on sale at Lee & Osgood's and Smiths
Drug Store in Norwich, Larue's IN
Putnam, Woodward's in Danielson ane
Chesebro's in Willimantic, and other
leading drug stores.
An experimental supply of poslam
may be obtained free of charge by
writing to the Emergency Laborator-
les, 80 West Twenty fifth Street. New
York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
WANTED WITH ENTIcING
FOR IMMORAL PURPOSES
Lee Hill of New Haven Brought Here
from Bridseport-Dobson in Hos
pitaf.

Lee Hill, whose arrest in Bridgeport
was referred to in Thursdays Bulle-
TIN. was brought here on Thursday
afternoon by Sergt ID. ]. Twomey.
There are several charges which can
be placed against him. 1t is understood,
among which it is stated that he is
wanted for attempting to entice away
a young woman for. immoral purposes.
He, with Gerard Dobson, was arrested
at the request of Chief Murphy. AS
Dobson is in a hospital there, he was
not brought on, but will be secured
later.
Chief Murphy and City Attorney
Hall had a talk with Hill after his
arrival here and he will probably be
presented in the city court this morn
ing and his case continued. 1t Is stat
ed that there were two young women
of this city mixed up In the affair.
The young men. Hill stating that he
is 10, had been here at q moving pic
ture house, one playing the piano and
the other the drums.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
DIED

BRUsO-In this city. Nov. II, Fred
erick Bruso.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
LADD-In Moosup, Nov. 10. 1909 Sam
uel ]. p. Ladd, in the SSth year of
his age.
Funeral services at the residence of
DIR. j. p Laid. Moosup. Friday af-
ternoon at Ais Burial at Pautipaug
cemetery. Franklin. Saturday at IL
o'clock
HALING-In Baltic, Nov. Q, George +.
Haling, aged A years and month.
Funeral services from his late home
in Baltic Friday afternoon. Nov. -,
at / o'clock. Burial in Coventry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
HeIpinq Hands Whist.

The Helping Hands of the Spiritual
list academy enjoyed a whist arranged
by the entertainment committee, on
Thursday evening. at the home of Mrs.
A. p. Blinn on Oak street. Nine ia
'bIes We're played. the first prizes be-
ing won by Mrs. Fannie Polsten. a
fern, and Mrs. Frank Barber, an eb-
ony hat brush with silver trimmings.
The consultations went to Mrs. Wales
w. Clapp and Mrs. William Toothill.
Refreshments were served by the host
ess and a delightful evening resulted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
WORKING ON WRECKS.
Norwich Bay Assisting in the Saving
of Vessels on the Florida Keys.

Horace Allen, son OF DIR. and Mrs.
j. H. Allen of Church street, who went
south to Florida onthe Scott tug Tasco
from New Lcndon, WHITES to friends
here that they are making good prog
ress with the work of getting off the
vessels driven ashore at Key West by
the recent big hurricane. One big four
master and two others have already
been gotten off and they are working
on another
Key West he says is a wreck from
the hurricane. Over eighty large yes
sells were driven ashore and over one
hundred small ones carried Up into the
streets of the city. as the highest point
of Key West is only 16 feet above sea
level.
The Tasco had a rough passage
around Cape Hatteras. encountering
mountainous seas, but Mr.. Allen is en-
joying his experience.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
Evening of Whist.

There was a whist at the parish
house of Sacred Heart church on
Thursday evening. Hearts were
trumps. The scorers were Miss Agnes
White. Miss Alice Kilroy, Miss Nellie
Kingsley, and Miss Anna Filburn.
Dancing followed the whist. The prize
winners were: Firsts, Miss Elizabeth
Kingsley, a pair of Japanese cups and
saucers; j. H. Butler, water jar; sec
onds, Miss Mary E. Hanrahan. rose
jar; George Casey, ash tray; thirds,
Miss Mary Filburn, thimble; John Nc
Carthy shoe polish.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
Birthday Party.

A birthday party was given Mrs.
Minnie Edmiston at her home on Nc
Cle1rans avenue Wednesday evening
The evening was pleasantly spent with
music and games. A buffet lunch was
served. Mrs Edmiston was the recipi-
emit Of. a number of useful presents
The guests left at an early hour, wish
ing her many. happy returns of the
day r. - q Il
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

A man who owns fine coffee
plantation in Jamaica said:
-Four years ago discovered that
coffee was running my health and l
quit and have been using Postum
ever SINCE"
Experiences taught this man that
he could not drink his own high
grade coffee.
Its active OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tates the nervous system, interferes
with digestion. and trouble is sure to
follow.
Some folks may take the hint and
change to Postum.
1t is absolutely free--from drugs,
and when we'll made. that is, boiled.
IS minutes, it has a delicious taste
similar to the mild, high grade Javas,
with the natural vital food elements
Of the field grains that repair the
damage done by coffee.
Read the "IittIe health classic.
THE ROAD TO MELVILLE" in
pkss -~ -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

A months mind mass was eelebrat-
ed for the late Mortimer Shea in the
Sacred Heart church, Thursday MORN
ing, by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe. There
Yves a large attendance of relatives
and friends
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Foreman Daniel Johnston, with a
number of laborers, was at work on
Thursday bending rails for the new
guard rails for the four new curves
that are to be put in at Taftville on
the trolley line.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Miss Susan Pollock of Whitinsville,
Mass, was a guest recently of Mrs
Harried Wood of Seventh street.
Mrs. w. A. Gallapeau and daughter
are spending a few weeks as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Beauso-
leil of North Main street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

John Donovan of South Front street
plucked a red rose from a bush at his
home Thursday. Mr.. Donovan has
several other buds left That will bloom
if the weather remains mild.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Timothy Mccarthy is. reported to
be doing as we'll as can be expected
at his home on Merchants avenue. aft
err having his leg broken in two
places last Saturday. Mr. Mccarthy
is receiving calls from many friends
who regret to hear of his misfortune,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

An Italian laborer fell off a staging
about 20 feet from the ground at the
P5nemah cempanys new weave shed
Thursday morning about 1880 o'clock.
His first iriH was broken, his back was
hurt and there were scalp wounds. He
was attended by DIR. Pratte, and later
left for his home in Woonsoeket, r. !.
He was helping in. the concrete work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Mystic.-A carrier pigeon was found
Wednesday In the yard of Daniel r.
Deuison among the leaves. On exsmi-
nation there was discovered a band on
one leg with the numbers 6ts and in
scription w. c. p. A. Winsted, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Joseph C. Marsan of Hunters ave-
nue. left Thursday morning for a briei
visit in Nashua, N. H.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
THE
Porteousl mitchell
COMPANY.
SILVERWARE
Again Today

The Special Sale Of siIver~srs. will
continue today. Bear in mind that
this is the genuine VIM. Rogers Man
ufscturins Co.'s goods, one Of the old
est and best brands of silverwars on
the market. The VIM. Rogers Manu-
featuring Co.'s goods are guaranteed
by the makers, and we extend The
same broad guarantee that every
piece is reliable. Notwithstanding the
lively selling of the first day the as
sortment 10 about eomplete for today.
These hintss-
Tea Spoons - $50 for six Spoons,
regular price sLoo.
Dessert Spoons-eee for six Spoons,
regular price $3.50.
Table Spoons = $1.1e for six Spoons,
regular price $500.
Dessert Forks - gee for six Forks,
regular price $3.50.
Medium Forks-$f.19 fer six Forks,
regular price $500.
Coffee Spoons-7ee for six Spoons,
regular price $1.25.
Berry Spoons = zoe each, regular
price s1.25.
Cold Meat Forlss-4se each, regular
price soc.
Cream Ladles-4se each, regular
price 75c.
Gravy Ladles-5so each, regular
price s1.0O. r
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

: The cutters and catchbasins on the
streets of the town are being given a
fall cleaning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

The Bulletin should bS delivered
everywhere In the city before O. m.
Subscribers who fail to receive 1t BY
that time will confer favor by re-
porting the fact to The Bulletin Co
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Mrs. L. w. Boyd and Mrs. John
Dessing of Town street spent the day
recently with Mrs. Charles Pierce at
AIlyns Point.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Miss Annie Mcknight of Groton is
here for part of the week with her
grandmother, Mrs. John Mcknight; Of
Lathrop avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Before sentencing a man at the
London sessions to is months i'm
prisonmen for stealing dog the chair
man said IL he had stolen the collar.
which was less valuable. he could
have been sent to penal servitude.
There were 21 previous convictions
against him. all for stealing dogs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Joseph Caron. Jr.. of Central Falls,
r. J., was visitor at his home here
this week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Mrs. Remus Stanton OF West Town
street returned Wednesday evening
from a few days visit with her broth
er, Charles Hubbard, of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

The Plaut- Gladden. Co. intends to
have its opening in it's new five-story
building this evening when all the de-
partments will be ready for public in
spection. Tt is handsome store and
will be decorated for the occasion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Rev. and Mrs. Nelson Porter Of
South Londonderry. N. H. and Mrs.
A. j. Arnold of Monson, Mass, have
returned to their homes after visiting
their brother, II. B. Porter. Of Bliss
place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Raymond Eldred of Washington
street goes to Stafford Springs to play
at a recital this Friday) evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
THE WEATHER.



For New England: Fair, warmer,
Friday; Saturday partly cloudy and
cooler: possibly Showers moderate
southwest to west winds.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Friday partly overcast
weather and nearly stationary temper
atures will prevail, preceded by rain in
northern districts, with fresh south
to southwest winds, and on Saturday
generally fair weather, with slight
temperature changes.
Observations In Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Thursday:
Their. Bar.
r a. m. Al 30.32
AZ m. .........'........ oz ov.se
D. III. .s.-..... 1900. 20 oV.oA
Highest 66, lowest 40.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Friday: Fair and
and warmer; variable south winds.
Thursdays weather: AS predicted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
Stone Quinn Wedding on Thankseiv.
ing Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dominic Quinn have
sent out cards announcing the we'd
ding of their daughter. Miss Lucy
Madeline Quinn, and Harold Kenneth
Stone. on Thursday, November rs, at
o'clock, in st. Mary's church A
reception is to be held at No. 10 Gill
more street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Mrs. George Rooney and her son,
William j. Rooney, of West Town
street, were guests of Franklin rela-
tives Wednesday,.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Mrs. Clarke Hatch of Worcester
Mass, is visiting Mrs. Charles Tufts
Of Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
TAFTVlLLE

Months Mind Mass for Mortimer
gShea-italian Fell from Staging
. Other Mention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

GREENEvILLE

Six hours after high water II IS low
tide, which In followed by hood tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Miss Melissa Dean of Washington
street has returned from a visit to her
sister in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

After spending several months with
relatives at The Wiers, y. H.. Mrs
Eliza Smith of New London turnpike
is on her way home and Is visiting in
Worcester. Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12

Miss Olive Ketchum of Town street
spent Thursday with Jewett City
friends.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
NORWICH TOWN
Deer Looked in Window at Breakfast
Time-Parish Whist-Various Notes.

AS Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tufts, were
eating their breakfast on Wednesday
morning they saw deer with wide
spreading antlers looking at them
through the window. He stood there a
full minute then ran down the road
across Henry Buffers meadows, leap
ing the walls and finally disappeared
over the hill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-12
Chaplain Keefe's Remarks.
Social Hour.

The speakers and all who took part
were all given loud applause and were
sincerely thanked by Father Smith
Cigars were then passed and a social
time was spent. The affair was a great
credit to the organization and should
be well rewarded by a large increase
in its membership.