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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
AUTO FIRE APPARATUS.

Newark and Trenton, N. J.. both nave auto apparatus for extinguishing fires and the first has been disap- pointed in it's results and the second delighted. One perhaps employed cheap chauffeurs and the other com Jetent ones. This is the point which should not be overlooked by cities in reducing these speedier, and hence, nore efficient fire fighting machines.
 Trenton strikes the balance in this way: "The cost of maintaining the wo pieces of auto apparatus has been stimated at $250 year, while horse lrawn apparatus of the same type osts $650 yearly. The only repairs accessory to the chemical and hose wagon, which has not been out of ommisslorf for day, was the installa- ion of a new boiler at cost of $s5, 5hile the chiefs wagon has simply eeded new pair of front tires after wo years of service. The original ost of tho chiefs auto was $S50 and be chemical cost $2,7O0. The cost of ofse-drawn apparatus would. have cen $500 for the chiefs carriage and 1000 for a chemical engine In the latter of expense, therefore, the auto as resulted in a considerable sav- ig.
 'Another advantage noted for the 1to apparatus is it's efficiency. Out of ie 305 fires that occurred in Trenton st year, all but two were extinguished fore any great damage was done, Id neither of these two would have suited in so much damage had the arm been sent fin promptly. The tai fire damage for the year was bout $36.000. these two fires claim z $24,000. while the remaining $12,000 as spread over 3OS fires. The Muni- pal Journal and Engineer accounts r this small loss by the fact that the itos are on the scene of the fire be- re it has fairly started, and that ey are also equipped with powerful archlights which enable the fremen
 work with added advantage at ght"
 Upon this showing the Newark News ys:
 Tt would be great thing for New k if she could have such success tn auto apparatus as Trenton has q. Our unfortunate experience with c engine has, of course, discouraged E fire commissioners from acquiring ether autos. but it would be worth iilo for them to investigate and find [ if it would not pay to make an- ner attempt along the lines that enton has tried and found success ]"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

If there are fifty-seven varieties oi pickles on the market. so are there ffty-fve American magazines. In 2 large apothecary store in Allston one window displays for sale the monthly magazines. Standing there a few days ago." writes a friend of the List ener's, waiting for a car. I counted thirty-three different magazines. went into the store-still waiting fol the carl remarked that I was sur prised to see thirty-three magazines in the window. The apothecary said thirty three! Why, there's ffty-five some are covered up by others. We haven't the room to display them ali at once; so we change the exposed ones every now and then" The truth. is that a dozen of these magazines may l'e published by single hustler, and most of them are as like one another in everything but the name and col Ored cover. as daily newspapers are like each other. in externals at least since the linotype came in.-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Not to Have Another Chance.

The present legislature, in the opin- ion of the Waterbury American, has tried hard, hut didn't know how. In a sense this may be true, but it is conceivable that most of the trouble arose through the presence of so many members who were practically pledged to certain ac! ion which was opposed to the popular feeling of the state, but insisted on by a group of influential men. It is for this reason that 1t is difficult to accept the opinion of the American that if the members of the legislature were elected for another term they would make one of the most efficient legislatures the state has ever had. In fact, the American it.
 self qualities 1t at once with this im- portant condition: But it would be necessary for the house to choose a
 speaker whom it trusted and would
 obey, and to have a leader who could
 lead. The organization of the house in respect to these two vital positions is to a considerable degree responsible
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
True to Her Reoord.

In finding moral reasons for the conquest of the TransvaaI, much use was made by the leaders of the British war party ten years ago of the unequal treatment accorded to the white and the colored races under Boer govern ment. Mir. Chamberlain, in particular, was distressed by President Kruger's political oppression of the blacks, and it was strongly urged that the negroes of South Africa could hope for equal ity of opportunity only under the Brit ish flag. How hollow the talk was became clear years ago, but yesterday in the house of commons Mr. Balfour, one of the leaders of the party that waged the Boer war of conquest, de-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
What It's a Sian Of.

If a young man has blistered feet after walking twelve miles a day fol two or three days, it is d sign that he patronizes the street cars too much If getting wet through spells all his fun, it shows that he would be a good one to leave out when making up g fishing or hunting party If he cant go to war without a lunch wagon fol- lowing close behind him, he had better spend his vacations hereafter on the porches of summer hotels, telling the girls how he suffered this summer. But we are inclined to think that the wom en will laugh at him, at that.-Water- bury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
The Reformatory.

One of the greatest pieces of work done by. the general assembly has been the passage of the bill establishing the Connecticut reformatory. The writer has for four sessions seen this matter defeated. and now, to know that it has passed by the unanimous vote of both houses. carrying with it an appropria- tion of s400,000, is one of the joys of his life. The committee has full power to select site. erect the buildings and as soon as possible begin to receive inmates. It is the dawn of a new day for our young men between Is and 25 who have heretofore been sent either to jail to learn more wickedness than they had ever dreamed of before or to the penitentiary where the reformatory processes are limited, though the man. agement was doing it's best in that direction.-Connectic Citizen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
All Physicians

Must prescribe some of the In. gredlents that are contained in Hoods SarsaparilIa flor all trou. bles of the blood, stomach, kid- neys and liver.
 They include sarsaparilla, stillingia, yellow dock, gentian, wild cherry bark, mandrake, dandelion, juniper berries, pipsissewa, etc.
 The combination and proportions are our own formula and give power to cure beyond the reach Of any other prescrip- tion or substitute. That's why it is wise to get Hoods and only Hoods,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
The Circulation of
 The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir- culation of any paper fin Eastern Connecticut. and from three to four times larger than that of any In Norwich. It is delivered to over 5000 of the 4.o5s houses in Nor wich, and read b.. ninety three per cent of the people. Tn Windham It is delivered to over 900 houses. in Putnam and Danielson to over HOO. ard in all of these places t Is considered the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns. one hundred and sixty five post office districts and forty one rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin Is sold in every town and on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
TIE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
HE DID IT ON IMPULSE

1 What do you mean to-" began Rockton, indignantly.
 tarble transfixed him with a stony stare. T mean to hand you over to the police for grabbing my grips; that's what I mean he said. distinctly. Then he coughed. He had to, because Rock tons face was so funny. Gall the house detective!" commanded he. 
 Amusement, rage and the shock re- duced Rockton to state of incoher- ency, which was easily taken for a sign of guilt. Moreover, the house de- tective was feeling unusually suspic- ious that day. And Garble was im- pressive.
 You come with me-" the detective told Rockton.
 As Garble, with unholy glee gazed upon his miserable friend he thought of an added touch. They had been due to take luncheon with Miss Ned den and her mother at 1 o'clock and, if the truth must be told, there was quite a contest on between Rockton and Garble as to who should win the favor of pretty Alice Nedden.
 ''rhis mans liking for my grips has delayed me- he murmured. T have an engagement at 1 o'clock and I don't believe I can make it now unless l call taxi"
 Don't call one,'' suggested the house detective You'll have to come along to the station to prefer chargesl"
 It was then that Rockton catching glimpse of the consternation on Garbles face, braced up He even grinned. They sat glarine at each other all the way to the station and then Rockton had his innings.
 Look here" he said to the ques tioning officer at the desk. He says I,< szIT Ta1A ff,N Nc.f1, grips! Well, so can I! Why isn't my word as good as his? I tell you, if you'll investigate this you'll find he's the guilty man. He's trying to steal my property by having me locked up!"
 It's all joke!" protested Garble, watching the clock hands slip rast the hour of 1 and remembering Alice Ned- den's blue eyes and her smile.
 T think I'll look into this," said the desk sergeant, ponderously
 Which he proceeded to do, with all the frills of red tape known to con- scientious Chicago policeman.
 With the combined and disgusted aid of the hotel clerk and two business friends, after they had related the his tory of their lives from birth and had been threatened with a fine for get ting gay" Garble and Rockton at 530 o'clock that afternoon were released.
 Garble was a chastened man. He had even dared to telephone an expla- nation to Alice, since it would never do to mix her up in a police case. Be sides, how could he explain to her that he was unable to appear at luncheon because he was detained by the police?
 They caught their train for the east with only a second to spare. When his rancor had somewhat cooled Rock ton approached Garble, who was writ ing voluminously.
 What you doing?" he growled.y
 Garble looked up coldly. r am writ ing a telegram" he said, distinctly, "to Miss Alice Nedden. And it's hard work,"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

seeing balloons pass across the heavens every few nights-a Granville man has an acute case of airshipitis. He saw an airship with lights on bow and stern passing over that village night or two ago.-Montpelier Argus.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Gen. Wood having stated in half a column of space the advantages of the sham fights. is told that the disadvan- tages could not possibly be stated in that space
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
HELPED THE BABY.

Father Johns Medicine is doing my baby a world of good. She was very thin and had bronchial trouble. She is picking up nicely. l have also rec commended it to my neighbors. (Signed) Mrs. Kelleher, 5S First Ave, New York City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Watchino Niohts.

The neighboring village of Gran vile, N. r., seems determined to keep pace with Rutland. in one respect, at least. While a number of people in thi scity are afflicted with balloonitis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Richmond, Va, turns out backyard peach that measures ten inches in cir conference and weighs eleven ounces. Richmond must have nobler peaches than this!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Garble always has been creature | of impulse. To this he attributes most of his successes and all of his trou- bles. Whether the troubles overbaI- | ance the successes or not IS delicate I subject.
 | One of his wild impulses swept over Garbles soul as he turned t0 gaze into | the face of an excited bellboy The bellboy had dashed madly through the l hotel lobby and around the cashiers | glass cage and then had grabbed Gar | ble by the elbow as he stood counting 1 out bills. Well what's the matter?" asked Garble, as the boy stuttered with ex- I citement.
 Garble and Rockton had been stop | ping for few days al Chicago ho- 1 tel Now they were preparing to de- part They had dropped their bags | over on the side of the lobby as they | came downstairs. You look after these and III pay the bill" Garbie had said. Garble is a large and impressive man, the sort whose presence dwarfs others. Rockton is unobtrusive and slight. Everybody having naturally gazed at Garbie when the two appear ed Rockton had not been especially noticed.
 So the bellboy stuttered as he grab bed Garble's arm. Say" he gasped, them your bags over on the other side-a the lobhy? Fly the door?" "They are."' said Garble. Why" We'll said the bellboy, there's a man trying to steal 'em You'd better come quiek!"
 II was then that Garble was ob- sessed by his sudden idea. He shut his mouth, which he had opened to explain the matter, and stuffed his change into his pocket with an exag- gerated display of haste.
 Where is he?7 he growled, as he ran after the fleeing bellboy.
 Across the lobby he deserted Rockton walking away with the two suitcases, headed for the checkroom where they were to have been left during the day.
 Spurred on by authority, the boy seized Rockton.
 "Here." he cried. ''whachu doin' with them bags?'
 Rockton turned q mildly surprised face upon his captor and then glanced snilingly at Garble in the rear. He wondered why Garble looked so sour. Why" he said. easily, "one of ems mine and the other is his" indicating Garble
 The boy turned upon Garblc a look which spelled complete understand ing.
 "How about that, for nervs?" he asked
 He's an old hand at it." said Gar ble. stepping up and frowning upon Rockton. Drop em! And we'll have to see about you!'
 Rockton's face expressed stupefac- tion, anazement and a little alarm. He had heard of the hot weather af- fecting peoples brains and it certain ly had been hot in Chicago.
 Why Garble'' he protested. What"
 Garble pointed to his name card in the tag on his suitcase. Clever of him." he commented to the beilboy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Texas still has a temperature of 113 degrees in the shade. It is not strange tho widows there are red-headed That is enough to make everything glow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

More people have an elastic con- science than should. They do not ap- pear to realize that is about the last place elasticity is needed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The Atlanta Journal remarks that the hot weather has wilted every thing but the good roads enthusiasm. This is so everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The ice-trust is hoping that Septem- Der will not come up with a cold breath. There is hope until Septem- Der fails them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
SeasonabIe Advice.

Be uniformly courteous to the ice man. You will not get any more ice, but you will keep cooler anyway Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The blind senator from Oklahoma is e in predicting that a democrat or progressive republican will be our rt president The progressive re- blican is now right there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

A Philadelphia murderer has pleaded guilty and requested as a special fa- vor that the courts delay be omitted in his case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle charges Portugal with committing the greatest crime known to the history of the world on the Congo
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

New Hampshire has abandoned churches as well as farms, but they are handy to have for Old Home Week celebrations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

One of Senator Bailey's latest 'Whatever may be said of the contest over the money question of 1896, we lost nothing on that issue" He for gets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Very few cities in the country will ask to have their census returns re- vised downwards; but a few will have to suffer it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The automobile manufactories are estimating an output of nearly 17,000 a month in 1910. Think of the joy rid- CTS in our forefront
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

When case of Missouri eggs reach ed Chicago there were fourteen fresh chickens in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The British museum possesses a chair the throne of Queet Hatasu-which
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Alabama is about to submit a con. stitutional prohibition amendment tc the voters right away.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The slogan in western cities is. Keep the women out of the saloons or close the saloons!" Such a bad
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Many Like Him.

Harry's exaggerated ego never will be missed, for he is not the only one. Nashville American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Happy thought for today: The greatest kicker does not wear the big geSt boot
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

yo one will object to forty miles
 hour by aeroplane if tb> operator y takes care to fly higb
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Pickles and Maaazines.

for the slow and uncertain processes of legislation. .'-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

place for women, ought not be SUD- ported for men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The war game does not appear to be aEy more satisfying than the game of politics.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
EDITORIAL NOTES

The man who wants but little here below" is not bothered with an abundance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Electricity for Power
CHANCE IN PRICE

The price to be charged to persons and corporations for alternating cur rent electricity for power has been changed by the undersigned to take effect on September 1st, 1909, that Is 10 say, all bills rendered as of September 1st. 1909, for alternating current cleo tricity for power as shown by meter readings taken August 20-24, 1909. to have been used since the last previous reading shall be according to the fol- lowing schedule:
 l to 500 Kilowatt Hours. Sc per kllo- watt Hour.
 Over 500 Kilowatt Hours. Sc for first 500 and Pc for each additional kilowatt hour.
 EXAMPLE. Number of K. w.. H. used. ... 1000 800 K. W. H., at cents. .... .$250O 500 K. w. H., at 2 cents. ..... 1000
 
 $35.O0 Norwich, July 2s, 1909.
 JOHN. McWILLIAMS,
 GILBERT S. RAYMOND,
 EDWIN A. TRACY. Board of Gas and Electrical Commis- sioners. jy30d
The daily tribune., 1909-01-21
COL. MCDONALD
IN R. R. WRECK

Col. J. =. Macdonald returned last
night from Utah. and while en- route
had an experience with q railroad
wreck which he does not care to re-
peat On last Tuesday night Charles
McNeill, Spencer Penrose. the Colonel
and five other officers and directors of
the Utah Copper company. left Colo
RADIO Springs in private car to in
spect their mines and smelters at
Bingham and other Utah points.
On their return their car was attach
ed to the rear of the Union Pacific
fast train. No. A, and while near Rock
Springs, Wyoming. broken rail
caused a wreck. Four coaches left
the track, and after bounding along
the ties for a distance. upset; the one
containing the mining men was turned
nearly upon it's back. Col. MaoDon-
aid happened to be lying awake at
the time and so experienced all the
sensations of modern railroad travel
Fortunately no one was seriously in
jured. although many people we're
more or less scratched and bruised.
The Colonel suffered no serious in
juries other than the consequent
bruises sustained from being thrown
about an upturned sleeper in the
dark
The daily tribune., 1909-01-21
GOOD ROADS committee
WILL LEAVE TOMORROW

The good roads committee, appoint.
ed by the Florence Business Men .
association, consisting of W. E. Nit.
ohell. Newton Large and A. l. Had.
ley, leave tomorrow to be present at
the Good Roads conference to be held
At Colorado Springs tomorrow. There
will be representatives from ten coup-
ties and twelve cities Immediately in
terested in the proposed state high
way across the state north and south.
1t is expected that there will be at
least fifty representatives at the meet
ing. Charles J. johnson, vice-presi :
dent Of the Rocky Mountain Highway
association. will be present. and also
State Engineer L. W. Jaycox. Mr..
johnson will explain the good roads
bill which has just been introdu ced
in the Legislature by his association
and Mr.. JavcoA will give practical
advice as to the needs of Colorado in
the way Of good roads.
The purpose Of this convention 10
to outline a systematic and bigger
plan Of campaign for the purpose Of
securing the passage At the present
session of the Legislature Of q bill
that will provide adequately for
the building of good roads in the
state. Also to push the north and
south state highway, work on which
began year ago near Trinidad.
The Colorado Springs, Florence and
Canon City roads will also be con
sidered.
The Florence committee state that
the most feasible road from the
Springs west IL via Penrose and the
b. l.. q l. oompsny's cement tile fac
tory. 1t has the least grade. requ res
the least expense to build. and IL the
natural route. 1t 10 also the most
scenic route. From there may be
seen the SAngre de Christie and
Greenhorn ranges, the Cripple
Greek mountains and Pixies Peak
also. the Beaver PARK, which will
soon be = garden spot, and stretch
ing away to the east the Arkansas
valley.
The daily tribune., 1909-01-21
M0YER LOSES SUIT.

The supreme court of the United
States has decided against President
Meyer of the Western Federation of
Miners in the damage suit brought by
him against Former Governor Pea
body,
The suit as brought on account of
Meyers imprisonment on the Cover.
nor's orders because of his alleged
connection with riJts at Telluride,
Colo. in 1904
The Case WAS brought up on an ap-
peal from the decision of the United
States circuit court for the district OF
Colorado In that court Meyer
brought suit for damages, alleging
false imprisonment A demurrer WAS
sustained, thereby throwing the case
out of court. 1t WAS from the deci
sion by which this demurrer WAS sus.
taiued that Meyer appealed to the su.
preme court of the United States.
The daily tribune., 1909-01-21
CONVICTs ESCAPE.

Two convicts escaped from the PEN
itentiary yesterday evening about 8
O'Clock. One was convict No. 6SSS by
name of John Riley; the other was
No. 7l22, Charles G. Cummings. 1t
is very difficult to get the details of
the escape, but 1t is said that they
had confederate who turned off the
electric lights giving the opportunity
for them to get away under cover of
darkness.
Riley WAS captured last night near
Swallows after struggle with the
guards. In the melee he was badly
bruised about the head and bled pro-
fuseiy, but WAS landed safely on No.
8 train by Deputy Warden Jameson
and tak.n back to the pen. He WAS
sent up from Ell Paso county for burg
larry aud larceny.
Cummings has not yet been appre.
hended. He WAS sent up from this
town for the burglary of the Salmon
and Torphy saloons last summer. The
crime for which he 10 now serving
time is one of the least of his mis-.
deeds. He is said to be a thoroughly
bad man, and after completing this
term, he will face graver charges.
He is % years Of age, five feet six
inches in height and weighs l46
pounds. OF medium complexion, has
light brown hair and hazel eyes.
Good teeth. broad nose, freckels all
over shoulders and neck. Tatooed
woman's face on right forearm. Scars
on face and right side of head. There
is the usual reward offered by the
state for his recapture.
The daily tribune., 1909-01-21
SURPRISE PARTY.

About 80 persons gathered in sur
prise party at the home of Mrs. Wise
in West Florence last night. The
surprise was complete; one lady and
her escort came early and were hav-
ing a quiet chat. when at the back
door there came knock. Opening
the door Mrs. Wise found her friends
and neighbors on the back porch and
In the yard. loaded with good things
to eat. The evening Was spent In
music and games, and a fine lunch
was served. All left for their homes
at twelve O'Clock saying they had had
nne time and we're coming again.