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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
STRENGTH OF STATE MILITIA
Annual Report of Aijutant General CoeThird Company
Had Drill Early This Week-Acceptances to Ball

On Wednesday evening Of this week
the Third company held its weekly
drill, at which there was large at
tendance. There was a company meet
ing at which matters relative to the
Washington trip and the ball were
talked over. The company now num-
bers 81 members.
The following have accepted invita-
tons TO the ball: Adjutant General
ladies, on-commissioned staff, Second
company, Governors Foot Guard, of
New Haven, officers of Governors
Horse Guard of Hartford, officers of
First Light infantry of Providence, r.
l., local members of the Putnam Pha-
lanx, regular army officers from Forts
Wright, Terry, Niche, Mansfield and
Trumbull, officers of Coast artillery in
Westerly, New London, Stamford,
Greenwich and Danielson, officers of
First infantry from Hartford and VIII
limantic, Colonel Schultze and Mai. c..
w. Bucklee of Hartford, Capt. Olcott
T. King of South Windsor and numer-
Gus other well known military men
from other parts of the state.
The first three rows in the balcony
are reserved. The decorations are COM
pleted and all arrangements are COM
pleted for the entertaining of the gov
ernor and staff on their arrival this
afternoon. so that the affair can be
started promptly on time.
The reception committee to visiting
officers, composed of 1t. Col. H. S.
Dorsey, F rst 1t. Emerson n. Coleman.
Jr., and First Lieut.. Charles A Hag-
berg, retired, will make every effort 10
see that the visiting officers are given
a pleasant evening.
The governor and Mrs. Iilley are to
be entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. c. D.
Noyes, Col. r. o. Eaton and Miss
Eaton Of North Haven and Maj. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr will be entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Lippitt, Col. and
Mrs. Andrew n. Shepard of Portland
will be entertained by DR.. and Mrs. II.
H. Pollock, Colonel and Miss Ives Of
Dapbury and Gen. George NJ. Cole will
be entertained. by Mai. H. J. Steiner.
The other members will be at the
Wauregan. The staff is ordered to re-
port at the armory at five minutes be-
fore 8.
Report of Adiutant General.
The report Of the adjutant general,
George NJ. Cole, for the two years
ended September 30, 1908, shows that
the organized militia of the state at
the close Of the period consisted of
seven STAFF departments, signal corps,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
sprinter for eovernOr's Messeneer.

Governor B. F. Carroll has set new
precedent in making his appointments
BY selecting a footracer of promi-
nence as his official messenger The
messenger in question is Theodore
Bell, from Sioux City a colored sprint
er. who can tear off 100 yards in 10
seconds, and who has defeated num-
berless crack sprinters with ease.
II Governor Carroll wants a politi-
clan summoned, his messenger will
have the message delivered in half the
time required by the ordinary messen-
ger That is why Governor Carroll Sc
lected him.
This is an age Of speed and rapid
ty," said the governor, as he officially
removed Colonel William Coalsin, who
had been governors messenger for
more than fifteen years and under
three governors.--Des Moines despatch
to New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

hospital corps, coast artillery corps,
two regiments of infantry. one troop
of cavalry, one battery of field artil-
lery, one separate company of infantry
and a naval militia consisting of three
line and one artificer divisions. The
total strength is given as 3,171, con-
sisting of 2OS officers and 1858 men
The governors guards are composed
of II officers and 291 enlisted men,
giving a strength of 30S. the two COM
panies of the Foot Guard having six
officers and 112 men each and the
Horse Guard five officers and 81 men.
The report reviews proceedings
which caused some excitement at the
time and resulted in Brigade Com
mander Russell Frost ard members of
his staff losing their places, those
August, 1907 of a board for the con-
sideration of general orders and cor
respondence from the war depart
ment. which shows that the organiza-
ton of the organized militia of this
state does not fully comply with the
requirements of the Dick bill.
The report reviews the encampment,
field operations and practice marches,
of the two-year period, and gives fig
ures as to long-service medals issued.
pension and bounty claims and re-
lowing military enrolment figures re-
ported by selectmen are also given:
January.
1908. 1907.
Number enrolled 1913, Alb 122, 231
Liable to military duty,
in case of war ....116,36S 116,117
Exempt for legal causes 34457 81 697
liable for CONN tax. SS,946 90,534
The report also includes the official
register, giving the military records of
the commander in chief and his staff
and the roster of the Connecticut ma
tional guard, with the list of those
retired fro inactive service.
The adjutant generals report con-
cludes as follows.
TN concluding this biennial reuort
in matters pertaining to the organized
militia of the state during your ad-
ministrative term. 1 wish to express to
you as the commander in chief, my
appreciation of the zeal and interest
ever manifested by you for the prog
ress and welfare Of the Connecticut
national guard. and with the assurance
that your timely counsel and hearty
cooperation accorded me as chief of
staff. has made our official and per-
sonal association of the most pleasant
nature"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
HIGH CHARACTER
AND GREAT ABILITY.
J. /. Gould Ever Considerate of
Rights and Feelings of Those Under
Him.

Regarding James L. Gould, who died
here on Tuesday, the Bridgeport Farm
er said:
Mr.. Gould was managing editor of
this paper from 1865 to 1891. He was
a man Of high character and great
ability AS an employer he was ever
considerate of the rights and feelings
of those under him, fact to which
the writer, who served as a subOrdi-
nate editor in his employ for nearly
20 years. with never word of disa-
greement, can testify.
AS friend, he was ever loyal; as an
editor, he was aggressive. when be-
Heving himself in the right; but he
was never intOlerant of the opinions
Of others. Such men are not over plen-
tiful, and the world sustains a dis
tinct loss when one is taken away.
Mr.. Gould became associated with
The Farmer in 1866, under The desig-
nation of Pomeroy, Gould & Co. By
the death of Mr.. Pomeroy, the firm
name became in 1870 Gould & Stiles,
and so continued until January /, 1891.
when MI Gould retired because of a
malady which bereft him OF vision.
Mr. Gould not only attained distinc-
ton as a journalist, but as a lawyer.
He was five times chosen judge of pro-
bate for the Bridgeport district, serv-
ing one year terms. as q democrat,
in 1860, 1852, 1868, 1866 and 1866. His
opinions upon the law commanded the
respect of lawyers. His administration
of this important Office was in the in
terest of the humble and the friend
less.
In politics Mr.. Gould was a Jeffer-
sOnian democrat His political prin-
ciples were absorbed from the teach
ings Of the great apostle of the demo-
cratic party and modified to meet the
changing order of the times.
He has been a devoted student of
the Masonic institution, embracing in
his research its philosophy and sym
bolism and has given special attention
to ritualistic matters. AS chairman
Of the committee on rituals in the
Grand Chapter, he reported the pres
ent standard work. which was almost
unanimously adopted, and which re-
ceived the Communications of the lead
ing ritualists of the country, and was
subsequently adopted by the general
grand chapter of the United States,
with but two important differences.
He was a member of Trinity church,
this city. from the date of its ORGAN
iZation, and was long a member of its
vestry.
The Bridgeport Standard said: Mr..
Could was very well known in this
city and highly respected. He served
many terms as judge of the probate
court and was also a member of the
vestry of the Trinity Episcopal church.
He was a very intellectual man and
an author. He had written a number
of authoritative books on Free Ma
sorry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Aye, Verify.

Out Of this sessions naval appropri-
alton bill the Philadelphia navy yard
Ncague Island) gets S774,541. It's the
only yard to which the ships can be
sent for a fresh water bath.-Ex-
change.
II the navy yard had been estab-
lished at New London instead of
League Island. as it should have been,
that fresh water bath would have been
available there with no danger of be-
ing sunk in the mud under any cir
cumstances, as has happened at the
Philadelphia yard.-Bridgepor Stan
dard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Executive Board Kings Daughters.

The executive board of the Connecti-
cut branch Of the Kings Daughters
and Sons met at Hotel Garde, Hart
ford, on Wednesday, January 27.
Thirteen Of the fourteen members
were present. Mrs. Isaiah Sheath of
New Haven presided. Mrs. Edward H.
Smiley Of Hartford. member of the
central council, was present. Mrs.
w. G. Lathrop of Shelton, chairman Of
the Silver Cross chaper, and the sew
eral county secretaries, Mrs. Forbes of
Hartford and Litchfield counties, Mrs.
Salisbury of New Haven county, Mrs.
Behrens of MiddleseX county, and Miss
Lucy Geer of New London, Windham
and Holland counties, gave reports. An
invitation was given for the next state
convention to be held in New Haven
October 10 and Il, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
No One With a
Sluggish
Liver
Can Enjoy Life

Few people appreciate what an i'm
portant organ the liver is. It is the
largest organ in the body, AND THE
LATEST. Given the least excuse it
will shirk its work most shamefully.
Many people whose livers are made
miserable by common ills such as Sick
Headache, Stomach Upsets, Heartburn
or Constipation, do not know that that
big lazy loafer THE LIVER, is caus-
ing all their trouble. Make the liver
perform it's functions properly and
these troubles Immediately disappear
SMITHS LITTLE LIVER PILLS
won't let a lazy liver loaf. Try them.
Price zoe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
THE FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
Eastern Connecticut Recognized in
Election of Permanent Officers.
Especial to The BulIetin.)


Hartford. Jan. 27.-The Farmers as
ISOLATION, that biennial organization
OF the farmers Of the legislature which
eXerts so much influence on matters
legislative, recognized eastern Con-
necticut in the election Of its perma-
nent officers this morning. The new
president is Representative Clarence
H Savage of Mansfield, who is a
irst-year man in the house. The 9TH
er officers are as follows: Vice Pres
ident, Simeon Pease of Fairfield; Sec
rotary, Frank NJ. Thompson of East
Windsor; assistant secretary, Herbert
c. Reach of Killingly.
The executive committee contains
one member from each county and
is composed as follows: Hartford
county, Edward E. King of East Hart
ford; New Haven county. Alfred Rose
of North Branford; New London
county, Senator Allyn Of Ledyard;
Fairfield county. George w. ogden of
Wilton; Tolland county, Senator Hig-
gins of Coventry; Litchield county,
II. J. Williams of Barkhamsted; Wind
ham county, ]. P. Grosvenor of Pom
fret; Middlesex county, A. z. Parme-
lee of Killingworth.
The association will meet every ses-
sion day in the morning before the
days session begins and expects to
get at serious deliberations directly
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

The Charlotte Observer devotes a
half column to discussion of the birth
place of Edgar Allan Poe without once
claiming the honor for North Carolina.
This gives Poe a new distinction and
one greater than any he ever won for
himelf by his pen. We know of no
other really great man. dead or alive,
whose nativity the Observer does not
claim for the Old North State. It makes
him distinctly sui generis.-Norfolk
Virginian-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
LEFFINeWELL SOCIETY.
Home and Foreign Missionary Meeting
With Mrs. Leland Palmer.

The Ladies Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Leffingwell Bap-
fist church met on Wednesday at 230
p. m. at the home Of Mrs Leland
Palmer The subject was China, and
the following programme was given:
Singing, Trust and Obey; scripture
reading, John XIV; prayer, Mrs. Elliott
Dolbeare; secretary's report. Mrs. c..
Z. Ellis; reading, China and Its Wom-
en-, Mrs. Elliott Dolbea are; rea1ing, The
Land of Sinim, Mrs Leland Palmer;
reading, China, a Plea for Prayer, Mrs.
Frank Tyler; reading, The Opium
Question in China, Miss Gertrude
Ward; singing 1 Shall Be Like Him;
reading, Precious Fruit in China, Mrs.
William Browning; reading, The Mis-
sionary Taught by His Convert, Mrs.
J. c. Lefhngwell; read ing, Miss Mira
bells Mission, Mrs. Thomas Peabody.
There were eighteen present and the
offering was $40. The meeting closed
with singing Count Your Blessings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Played at Baltic.

The Hall and Johnson AlI-Star
vaudeville company gave a greatly ap-
preciated entertainment in the Dime
theater at Baltic on Wednesday eve
ming. G. H. Johnson was musical di-
rector. The programme was as fol-
lows: Minstrel overture; bass solo,
Prof. William E. Geary; sketch The
Bell Boy and the Coon Howard and
Mason; baritone solo, William Tossitt;
sketch, Imagination, Hall and Bris-
coe; Fun on the Levee, by the entire
company. Every number was well
received and the company proved
clever combination of colored artists.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Attorney David E. Fitzgerald of New
Haven, who was a guest of the Elks
last week, and was taken suddenly i'll in
Wednesday resting comfortable, it was
said, at his home. Mr.. Fitzgerald is
suffering from pleurisy and it will be
some time before he will be about, it
is thought.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Rats at Courthouse.

Many rats are being caught by the
black kitten which Janitor Fields has
placed in the basement Of the City
hall. Within a week she has brought
out two large ones and there is no
telling how many more have been put
out of the way. The kitten drags the
big ones out in front Of the furnace,
and they are promptly cremated
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Dance hx Tubhs, Band.

A dance given Wednesday evening
in It. A. B. hall by Tubbs' band had
a large attendance and the programme
provided made the evening an enjoy
able one. Before the dance, the band
played a few selections in the street
and then gave the following concert
numbers in the hail. Intermezzo,
Southern Pastimess (Eugene); selec-
ton, Prince Of Pilsen Nuders); waltz
CharmessSe
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Marriage on Sunday.

The marriage of Hyman Schwartz,
one of the firm of Schwartz Brothers
Of this city is to take place in Brook
Ign, n. Y. on Sunday. The prospec-
tive bride is Miss Eisener Of Brook
Ign. Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Schwartz
left here Tuesday night to attend the
wedding festivities, and Michael and
Joseph Schwartz are to leave for
Brooklyn Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
La the City Court.

On Wednesday morning in the city
of Willimantic was called. The city
attorney told the court that the com
plainant wished to withdraw the COM
plant and the matter was adjusted by
the accused paying the costs, IS. The
accused claimed It was all a mistake
and that he was fully able to meet the
obligation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
PUTTING IN STEEL CEILING.
Town Clerks and Selectmen's Offices
TO Have Attractive Adjournment.

The work of putting in a steel cell
ing in the Office Of Town Clerk Hol-
brook was started on Wednesday. The
platform was built in the morning. but
when the carpenters started to pound
on the ceiling in the afternoon it so
disturbed the court that it was neces-
sary to stop work. They can work un-
I'll ten o'clock this morning without
interfering with the court, but will
probably select some hours when court
is not in session to do the work The
new ceiling will be put on over the old
one and the electric wires will be
placed in iron pipes.
When the town clerks Office is fin
ished, work will be started on the
selectmen's office
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

In the report Of the annual meet
ing of the United Workers, an error
was made regarding the statement Of
the treasurer, Miss Butts. Real es-
tate Of the society was put upon the
books during the past year to the
amount of $4,000, which was the as
SCISSORS valuation. The total amount
of invested funds at par value was
$13S,000, with a market value Of $751;
600. The amount Of money reinvested
was over $4,000
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Gone to Canada.

Constable Gus Lambert of Occum
departed on the $3.50 train Wednes-
day afternoon for a visit with his old
friend, Louis Cyr the famous strong
man. Mr.. Lambert expects to reach
Montreal at 7.25 a. m. Thursday and
then has a ride of three hours to St.
Jean de Malta. which is Cyr's home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Rose Alley soores

High single at the Rose alleys at
duckpins was rolled Wednesday by
Leroy Hill, putting down lit. Friday
evening at $50 has been agreed upon
as the time for the Westerly Team No.
2 and the Norwich Warriors to roll off
their game postponed from Monday
evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Daniel Clifford.
Day of Prayer for COLLEGES.

As this is the day Of prayer for COL
Ieges throughout the land, there will
be a special service in this interest
at Trinity Methodist church this eve
ming. 1t is open to all who believe in
prayer and education,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
Ms. Hannah Pierce.
Mrs. Sarah A. Miller.

At o'clock Wednesday morning the
funeral Of Mrs. Sarah A. Miller rs
held from the home of William Kilroy
at Yantic, Rev. Jerome Greer officiat-
ing. He accompanied the remains TO
Ashwillett, where j.. in the chapel at
o'clock services We're held, at which
many were present, and there were
many floral remembrances. The choir
sang twice. The bearers were Harbert
L. Stark, Daniel B. Vergason, William
Kilroy and w. w. Bentley. Burial was
in Ashwillett cemetery. Funeral Di-
rector eager had charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

George S. Smith has returned to Nj
antic from New York, where he at
tended the wedding of his daughter,
Miss Alice NJ. Smith, and A. H. Brom-
ley of Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

The funeral of jeremiah Sullivan
was held from 80 Sherman street on
Tuesday morning, and the bearers were,
John Mcintyre, James Finnegan, wiz
liam H. Callahan and William Fields
Relatives were present from Jewett
City. Willimantic and Stonington. At
st. Patrick's church Rev. w. A. Gildea
read a mass of requiem and Miss Gree
ley sang Burial was in st. Mary's
cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

A teachers meeting is to be held in
the Methodist church at Canterbury
Plains on Saturday at 1880 a. m. The
subject viii be Course Of Study Work
Spelling. The speakers will be
Charles D. Hine, secretary Of the state
board Of education, and Charles E.
Pratt Of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

There Is good skating on some of
the Waterford ponds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Clearing sale of ladies' and children's
trimmed hats, Sat, Jan. 80. Bargains
at Mrs. G. P. Stantons 81 Shetucket
St.-adV.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Mrs. Hugh MCLEAN mother of Rev.
Peter H. Mclean of Milford. the head
Of the Connecticut apostolate, died at
her home in Stamford Wednesday
morning. She was 80 years old and
is survived by seven children and sew
en- grandchildren. She was sister
Of the late Rev. Father Ryle, formerly
Of Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Reception to governor at Armory to-
night will start promptly at s p. M
adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

In a number of towns the annual
offering for the Universalist mission
in Japan viii be received next sun
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

The will CT the late Col. James A.
Rumrlll, Goshen summer resident,
who died in Springfield last Wednes-
day. which was filed for probate yes
terday, contains two large public be-
quests, one of $4,000 for the City
library association and another of S1O,-
600 for the Springfield hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Although the sun shone ftfully on
wednesday and the moon was bright,
the barometer indicated storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Mrs. Joseph Larivee of City Point
New Haven. is visiting her son, j. A
Larivee. in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Daily consignments of Florida
strawberries are coming north.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

A dashing poster of the n. f. A.
student, with the Academy colors, red
and white, is displayed in local
show window.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

The state board Of agriculture will
undergo a change at this session Of
the legislature. The terms of two
members appointed by the governor
and confirmed by the senate will ex-
pire in July. These members are
Charles L. futile of Hartford and
Leonard H. Healey Of Woodstock
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

To accommodate those who attend
the Sd Co.'S ball tonight at Amor
cars will leave the Armory for Yam
tic at 11.20. Laurel Hill 11.SO West
Side and Thamesville at 11.45, and
Greeneville and Tafts at 12.15.-adv.
As to finances, the directors of the
Connecticut Temperance union report
that in spite Of the hard times the
society's income increased during the
past year. There is now $1,000 in the
permanent fund.- $1,000 having been
added by the bequest OF Mrs. Scovil
of Higganum.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
OBITUARY..
Capt. James Ryley.

Capt. James Ryley of Mystic, father
Of Thomas w. Ryley, superintendent OF
the GrOton and Stoltington Street Rail-
way company, died in the hospital in
Philadelphia Tuesday night as the re-
suit Of injuries incurred while attend
ing to his duties on the tug Rethayres.
Captain Ryley was a well known
figure among seagoing men in this
county and was at one time in COM
nand Of vessels of the Mallory line.
He was a native of Mystic and was
born in June, 1874, the son of Thomas
and Lucy Ryley. He is survived by
his wife and three children. The chill
dren are Thomas W. Ryley, Mrs.
Thomas Trevena and Mrs. Alexander
Taylor. Seven grandchildren and
three sisters also mourn his death.
The sisters are Mrs. Arthur Maxson
and Mrs. Charles Wheeler Of Mystic
and Mrs. Elizabeth Berry Of Provi-
dence. Charles D. Noyes OF this city
was a brother in-law of the deceased.
Captain Ryley was leaving Philadel-
phia for Newburyport with his tug
when he noticed that something was
wrong with the hawsers. With others
of his crew he went to straighten out
the difficulty and got fouled with the
big ropes. All were injured, the
members Of the crew mourning severe
injuries to their hands and arms. II
was at first believed that CAPTAIN Ry-
lev had escaDed serious harm. but he
soon complained Of internal pains and
expired soon after being taken to the
hospital in PHILADELPHIA.
Captain Rvley used to run to Med
iteTanean ports and also to Calves
ton.
Daniel Clifford.
The remains Of Daniel Clifford, who
died in st. Louis a week ago of pneu-
monia, arrived here at 440 o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon and were taken
in charge by Shea & Burke. The de-
ceased had been away from here for
twenty-five years, and his illness was
not known until word came of his
death He was about Go years of bage
and lived here many years, residing on
Oneco street. He is survived by three
sons, Daniel of Bridgeport. Charles of
Hartford and John of this city. and
three daughters, Mrs. Hughes of Gard
ner, Mass. Margaret T. and Annie of
this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28
PERSONAL.

Wallace S. Allis and Amos c. Cut
Ter were visitors in Hartford on Tues
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

Fifteen minute cars on the Pequot
line Of the New London street rail-
way will be put on regularly begin
ming next Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-28

The Church club, an organization
connected with the Episcopal diocese
Of Connecticut, opened the third an
nual meeting at The Elton in Water
bury on Tuesday afternoon. c. A.
Pearce of Hartford, president Of the
club, occupied the chair