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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

Chief Of Police BransfieId testified
had known Oliver E. Gavitt for about
fifteen years, and has kept the north
drug store in the Martin block since
last August. Mr.. Gavitt, while pre-
pairing the present premises he said
he was going to run a clean store and
believed he could make it pay. Since
then Gavitt has been there, attending
to the trade continuously. Early in
April a gray haired man with gray
moustaches. from As to so years of
age, was working in the store, but
have not seen that man in the. store
for the past week. Witness received
the two bottles of liquor in evidence
from Mr.. Ecclestone about April 7,
and they have been in the police sta
ton since then
Policeman Edward E. West was the
next witness. He testified that he was
acquainted with the premises known
as the Martin pharmacy in the Martin
House block. Have seen Oliver z.
Gavitt in the store apparently in
charge since the Martin pharmacy
was established
Charles Ecclestone of Ashaway tes-
titled that he received a bottle of Ii
quor from Spencer April and another
April 5.
By NJ Ledwidge-Received the bot
Westerly and delivered them to Cap
tain Bransfeld He did not engage
Spencer and Rodman to get the liquor
but did engage Spencer Paid them
with money received from representa-
tive of the town of Westerly. No
promises had been made to him. no
special agreement made as to fees, and
no arrangement has been made as to
what he should receive for his serv-
ices in this case. He expected to re-
ceive an ordinary days pay for his
work.
This concluded the evidence and the
arguments were commenced at three
o'clock
Judge Williams. after listening to
the arguments, declared the seized
liquors forfeited to the state and is
sued orders for destruction. The Ii
auor involved in this particular case
is only one quart of whiskey, but the
object of the claimant was to draw
the fire of the prosecution in the case
that is liable to follow, the keeping of
liquor with intent to sell and the ac-
tual sale of liquor contrary to law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Stamford.-The old Bijou theater on
Pacific street was opened Friday after
noon and evening as five and ten
cent house.
SpringdaIe.-Three, horses of William
A. Shantz, a market gardener, have
been put to death because they had
contracted CHAMBERS.
Westport.-Trinity congregation will
worship with that of Christ church
Sunday night on the occasion of the
bishops visit to town.
South Manchester-Sergean James
Haley has won the annual competitive
drill for Company G; First regiment,
G. N. g., for the second consecutive
time.
Derby.-The 10th anniversary of the
organization Of the erby-Shelton Y.
NJ. c. A. was celebrated Thursday
evening at the associations new
home.
Waterbury.-Dr. A. D. David, who
has been at St. Ours, Canada, for sew
eral months for the benefit Of his
health, has returned to town much
improved.
Norwalk-A delegation from Butler
lodge, No. 81, I. 0. Q. F., went to New
Canaan Thursday evening to attend
the dedication Of the new hall and
home Of Wooster lodge.
WiIton.-The Fernery Tea room
opened Thursday under the manage
ment of Miss Saflie Tucker. VINO con-
ducts The Fernery opposite The Wal
dorf in New York and also a DOWN
town enterprise.
Danbury.-Before the local station
was built, all engines on the Western
division coaled either at Sandy Hook
or Hopewell Junction. Now every en-
gine over that division from Hartford
to Hopewell Junction Goals at Dam
bury.
Hartford.-Mrs. Emily Parmely Col
Inns, one Of the pioneer workers for
woman suffrage in this country, and
since 1879 a resident of this city, died
Thursday in, Atlantic, Mass, where she
had lived for some time. She was IS
years old.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

As strategist parliamentarian and
fighter, Mr.. Parker has suddenly come
to loom largely among the birs ad-
YCcates. At one time he was a card.
date for the spealkecship. II is COM
paratIveiy easy to imagine what T.
have been the course OF the act had
Mr.. Parker had the appointment OF
the Judiciary committee. Few people
realize the Importance and power
vested in the speaker. Candidates ror
the house are seldom asked to declare
themselves on their attitude toward
aspirants for the place. The picture of
Leader Burnes. who would not have
been leader had either Mr.. Parker. Mr.
Malone or DIR. Knight been chosen
speaker, devoting every effort to the
killing of the bill while Mr. Parker
appears in the role of its earnest de-
fender. is an object lesson which
should be. remembered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Reynolds, who stole a horse and

Reynolds, who stole a horse and
carriage from Stanton Thompson in
Westerly, and gave Chief Bransfield
and Norwich officers such a lively
chase in that city about year ago.
will face another charge of horse
theft in Rhode Island, when released
from the Connecticut state prison.
For bringing a stolen horse from
another state he was sentenced to a
term of from one to three years in
state prison. AS the first year is near
~ at an end and there being posi-
bility of discharge, the authorities of
Riverpoint, r. l., have lodged a war
rant for his detention and arrest in
the event of his discharge from Con-
necticut custody.
AS punishment has been inflicted in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

A pair of lost souls were talking
things over.
Il shouldn't mind it so much" said
the first shade. IF ! could only forget
the chances that I missed to be kind.
Fifty years l had to be kind in. and ali
the kind deeds I did and the. kind
words 1 spoke in that time could be
crowded into fifty minutes. Now those
wasted opportunities are passing be-
fore my eyes day and night. thousands
Of them, and 1 see a host Of sorrOwinR
faces about me. and the faces IF those
who loved me are saddest; and they
all say to me, We might have smiled
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
A Noble Woman.

Outstanding. loving, effective aid of a
noble woman in his ambitions and mis-
struggles, that man was George LilIey
And who shall say that they did not
win? For him there are honor aud
respect and tears. For her there are
tears and sorrow and sympathy. And
for us all there is the legacy.-New
Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Local Laconics.

The benefit entertainment for Miss
Laprise who was completely scalped
in the White Rock mill held in Hiber-
nian hall, Friday night, was literally
patronized.
Walter A. Dunn, for the past three
years janitor of the town hall and
flee, has resigned to take effect today
Saturday. Mr. Dunn is to be stenog-
rapher in a mill Office in Tilton, n. H.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

At the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion at Ito, George w. Rodman was
called to the witness stand and testi-
fled he had resided in Ashaway for six
years and was 10 years of age. He
was employed as a line worker. He
came TO Westerly, April 5, with Spen-
Ger. They both went into the toiletroom
OF the railway station and searched
Spencer: he had no bottle in his pock-
ct. Spencer then went i'll Gavitt's
place. known as the Martin pharmacy.
Knew Gavitt had seen him in the drug
store, Spencer went into to store to
buy Whiskey and witness remained
outside. When Spencer came out
searched him again and found bottle
Of whiskey. Knew it was whiskey be-
cause he sampled it, Had drunk some
whiskey before. but not on that day
Was in Westerly again with Spen-
Ger on the evening of April 5. Came
for the purpose of purchasing whis-
key The searching process was gone
through at the depot, and then Spen-
Ger went to the Martin store and
when he came out and was searched
again he had a bottle Of whiskey.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
Political Map CHANGING.

The political map of the state is
changing rapidly. The events the past
two weeks have undoubtedly caused
the bell to toll on several fond faneies
of advancement, a fact that will mean
a different set of men TO the front.
Then, too, opponents of the public
utilities bill are voluntarily taking
worthless rain checks that win not be
hon3red. and hence they cannot return
10 the game.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
III, Utility Bill champion.

It was Mr.. Parker Of Hartford who
rebuked Mr.. Burr es when that gentle
man saw fit to reflect upon Governor
Lilley's championship of. the public
utilities bill. 1t was Mr. Parker who
secured the adjournment at that time.
Yesterday again it WAS Mr.. Parker who
seized the psychological moment t.
move for adjournment, thereby giving
the measure another chance for life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
A Card

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foleys Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough.
. heals the lungs and prevents pneumo-
MIA and consumption Contains no
opiates. The genuine is in a yellow
package. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

It is common in the spring or on the return of
warm weather. and is warning which only the
hazardous fail to heed.
1t is due to an impure, impoverished or de-
vitalized condition Of the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparila is the specific remedy
for it, because this great medicine purifes
riches and vitalizes the blood.
Thousands know by experience annually that
Hoods Sarsaparilla completely and permanently
removes that tired feeling, gives new life, new
courage, strength and animation
Begin taking Hoods at once. 1t is no trouble
to take it-only three doses day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Overlooked an opportunity.

Why did Roosevelt go to Africa 10
get big game? over one hundred tlgers
have been discovered In Atlanta, and
they are all blind. Curiously enough
they have been found very difficult TO
Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

If you had been kind Oh, what a
chump / wasi"
IT'S certainly hell" sighed the Sec
ond shade.-Newark News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
onaortunitv for Tha Hanus.

The peace Of Europe may be pre-
served If alliance Of Raisuli. Clip Castro
and Carrie Nation can be prevented
Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
A Consolation.

There is consolation in the fact that
whatever the sultan gets In the coming
deal he will not be collecting any un-
earned II crement-Washingt Post.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Notice 20 Brides

When a bride has to roll up her
sleeves and learn the art Of cooking
corned beef and cabbage the honey
moon has set-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Traffic is Liahter,

Traffic is somewhat lighter on Perm
sylvania avenue owing to the infre.
quency of presidential messages
Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

It is not an ''honest tired feeling which is
produced by work and relieved by rest.
1t is tired feeling that has absolutely moth
ing to do with mental or physical exertion, and
makes constant burden of itself
You go to bed with it and get up with it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

Dudley r. Peabody, who has been a
John A. Moore, who has been in the
service since 1899, have resigned on
account of i'll health. They have been
faithful and efficient and the necessity
OF their resignation is generally re-
GREETED.
The vacancies have been filled by
the permanent appointment of Edward
st. Onge and Edward A Montague,
who have served as substitutes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
apr17daw

ApriPs reign is nearly DER,
April showers will come no more,
Soon twill be the smiling month of
May,
With grass SO green, and flowers so
gay,
THEN we hope a pretty MAY 6AS-
kET will go your way,
cRANSToN's dainty styles are the
best, they say,
And you don't have much to pay.
apr29daw
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
That Tired Feeling and
Those Little Soldiers

-A9re is probably no better indication that those
Little Soldiers" i'm your blood the white cor
puscles-are deficient in health and strength and
may fail to defend your body against disease
germs, than that tired feeling"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Anniversary Celebration


The sub-eomnittes on Invitations
desires to obtain all the names ana
addresses Of former residents and ali
others who by ties Of birth, kindred,
relationship and associations are con-
neoted with the Town Of Norwich in
order that an invitation may be sent
them to attend the Celebration Of the
Two Hundred and Fiftisth Anniversary
Of the Founding Of the Town and the
One Hundred and Twenty fifth Anni-
versary Of the incorporation Of the
City which will be held July 5th and
9th. 1909.
Az the invitations must be sent out
in May. all names should be sent 70
the Undersigned before May q, 1909.
In order to prevent duplication sII
Of the invitations will be sent out from
one source.
Please send names to
GILBERT S. RAYMOND,
Secretary Sub Committee
on Invitation.
% Warren Street.
apr24TuThSaw
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

THERE Is no advertising medium in
Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull
letin for business results.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

The playing season Of the Rhode Is
land Connecticut baseball league opens
today Saturday and Westerly is IA
vored with one of the first games. the
visitors coming from Carolina. The
White Rocks will tackle the Norwich
team at Norwich, and Stonington will
go to Wakefield. This will be the
first game of Norwich and Wakefield
in this two-state league.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01
Do Your Feet
Trouble
You +?

Many people are being doctored for
rheumatism of the feet when the trou-
BILE is caused by the breaking down
of the arch in the foot, causing great
pain when standing or walking.
We can fit you to a pair OF ARCH
SUPPORTS that will give you i:ams-
date relief to your feet at moderate
cost.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

connection with the larceny in West
erly, the local authorities have no de-
sire to arrest and punish him again,
although this could be done for the
actual theft, his present Imprisonment
being for taking stolen property from
Rhode Island into Connecticut
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

WiIton.-The Fernery Tea room
opened Thursday under the manage
ment of Miss Saflie Tucker. VINO con-
ducts The Fernery opposite The Wal
dorf in New York and also a DOWN
town ENTERPRISE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-01

Begin taking Hoods Sarsaparilla today, in
usual liquid or tablets known as Sarsatabs
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
Friday Bargain in
Women's Shirt Waists.

lot of Womens Fine Madras Waists tailored STYLE with two
wide pas running from shoulder down front; plain back: long
sleeves Numbered collar and cuffs; faen front with plat
very attractive, wen-nade, and serzceable waist.
$3.50 each Value, $500
floor G street.
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
PLAN FOR REDUCTION
OF INFANT MORTALITY
Leaders in Hygiene Work Assemble in New Haven fol
Meeting of American Academy of Medicine-Prac-
titioners and Writers of Prominence Attend.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. I1.-scores
OF the eountry's most prominent physi-
clans and writer's on hygiene are in
New Haven today to attend the third
mid-year meeting Of the American
Academy Of Medicine which was opened
this afternoon.
Awakened to the tnsistent need az an
adequate means for saving the lives
Of thousands Of babies who die in their
infancy in the United States the meet
ing viii deal entirely with proposed
methods for the prevention of infant
mortality.
The speakers are all leaders in their
profession. A majority of them are of
national reputation. In order to delve
TO the bottom Of all the known causes
OF infant mortality, each speaker has
been assigned to only a single and sub
ordinate phase Of a disease or comDlica-
ton Of diseases.
The conference will continue through
tomorrow. The speakers this afternoon
based their arguments and suggestions
on the reduction Of infant mortality by
medical prevention. Tonight the sub
ject viii be discussed from the view
point Of lowering the infant mortality
toll by philanthropic prevention. Dr.
J. II. Mason Knox, IT., Of Johns Hop
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
UNCLE SAM REDUCES
ALL DUTIES ON DOLLS
Young Girls Are Joyous Over the Fact That Their
FavOrte Toy VIII Be Cheaper Than
At First Thought.

Your old Uncle Samuel, perennially
noble-hearted. generous and considerate.
is TO assume the role OF Santa Claus TO
the thousands and thousands of small
girls throughout the country next month.
lie has selected Charles D Norton,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury, who
likewise loves children. to act as his
agent most directly in the little pro-
ceeding, but nevertheless II is your gray
haired Uncle Sammy, who is the man
behind the JOY and the one who viii
do ehe real work.
Accordingly there is great jubilation
IN the nurseries and on the play rooms
u the nation today. For just to think
the import tax upon dolls Is to be ma
terially reduced That will naturally
serve 10 diminish the price OF these
precious presentments OF miniature hui
man species so fondly and affectinnste-
ly dressed, caressed, and cozened by
little six-year-old housekeepers. Just
now the situation stands might be
learned by anyone who cared to take
the trouble 10 inquire among grotrps
OF little girls in any section of the city
who had been told ali about il BY their
parents this morning.
Il know some'fin'; I know some
I'M! exclaimed one blossom-cheeked
prospective young maiden In a sing
song voice, as she rushed peu nell into
a group Of her playmates I'D ir the
northwest. Then she held back wfstfuI-
~ ana teasingly with her secret, waiting
the great sensational denouement.
Tho do I; tho 90 T." lisped another
IN return. Then they looked at each
other in smiling defiance.
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
THE WISE SHOPPER
UNEARTHS BONANZA
Finds Many Attractive Presents
That Can Be Bought Early.
Toy Tour Today.
SUGGESTIONS HERE
FOR BUSY READERS

Early shopping means more time.
Hunt some of the new STYLES in
cute pendant watches.
Fixtures Tor the desk or mantci
always make acceptable gifts. Is,e
etched brass ones are nOBby.
The discriminating housewife
perhaps would like one Of those
small tea trunks
In expensive gifts diamond
medallion pendants, varieOiOred,
may be the very thing you are
looking for.
Ask TO see the new chiffon col
lar with festOons of beaten geld, TO
represent ribbon, attached, the
whole set or with diamonds.
The Washington times., 1909-11-11

You tell me an I'll tell you." ven
tured the first.
mo indeedy: no indeedy," responded
the second, you tell me an I'll tell
YOU" Then the whole group got inter
ested, and crowded about the two Who
heId the precious information IN EeCret.
Tell us all; please do tell US ali, they
pleaded So the temptation was too
great, and they both blurted it out
simultaneously m rather incoherent
way, but In q way that children al
ways have understood. and always viii
understand
My father works in tn Treasury
Compartment" said the first, swinging
on her right foot and with a finger be-
tween her teeth as she began.
Tho doth mine" tnterjected the sec
ond with a lisp.
An" she went on. ignoring the in
terruption, "he told me jes' now that
they have taken of that~nasty. mean,
horrtd bad gOlorium duty on dolls
An dolls are { be cheaper'n--'
broke IN the other.
But that was enough. The whole
crowd let out yell and broke for their
respective homes to tell the glad news
TO the parent who was holding the
purse strings.
And so It was. The reduction came
out today in a decision on the duty on
dolls by Acting Secretary of the Treas
Try Norton, who held that dolls are to
be taxed under paragraph 49, Of the
Payne-Aidrich tariff law, which imposes
an ad valorem duty Of 80 per cent in
stead Of a duty of 60 per cent, which
had been claimed by a certain collector
OF customs
So Mr.. Norton is a popular man to-
day with the little ones. For he, as
Old Uncle Sans representative, will
bring the price Of dolls down a con-
siderable bit Personally, II was joy
Gus piece OF work for him TO render that
decision He wishes he could proclaim
one like II every day.
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
Friday Bargain in
WOmen's and Misses Wool Dresses.
Main floor. Tenth street.

We have just purchased great concession from prominent
New York manufacturer his sample" line and Misses
Wool Dresses, and shall place them morning
fourth to half less than regular prices Included styles morning
afternoon and evening of fine French English Seges cos
broadcoh chiffon nets in ran apricot military blue navy blue
black etc Some made with white lace and net yoe and finished
with ppngS and silk buttons conventional designs
and others braided in military designs with killed hoe The after
evening the daped effects of
chiffon nets made soft sans collection of very rich and arac
tive dresses the very latest styles offered foua to third less
than regular prices
$1,000 to $1,000 each. Values, $500 to $780,
Third street
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
AEROPLANE ROUTE
PLANNED BY CLUB
Members of French Organization
Start Work on Paris-to-Biarritz
Roadway

PARIS. Nov. u.-Committees Of the
Aero Club OF France left here today for
Bordeaux where they VIII take up the
work Of planning an aeropiane route
from Paris through Bordeaux TO Biar-
ritz. the famous resort on the Spanish
frontier.
This aerial road-making IS entirely in
dependent Of the proposed airship and
aeroplane routes proposed By the state,
for the outlining OF which an appFo-
priatiou has been asked from the cham
Der OF deputies.
The Washington times., 1909-11-11
Friday Bargain In
Wonen's Trimmed Hats.
Third floor. G street,

We have number of Trimmed that have been on display for
the past two weeks more and naturally have become slightly soed
from handling In order to adhere policy presenting only
strictly perfect goods have marked them down and shall place
them on sale tomorrow Friday at very special price They are all
ghcass attractive Creations in ali shapes and color and suitable for
Dress street, and general
Special price, $500 each. Were $1,000 and $1,000.
lot Uninmed Hats in all the latest shapes and cotzs
marked at the special price,
$1.25 each. Were $780,
Tenth street