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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

other on the opposite side. In front of given signal from an official all of these white-gowned men got on their knees and bumped their heads on the floor as they screeched out a weird, wild vail At another signal they rose to their feet, and at a third went down again and again walled This was done for three days succeeding the deaths of the En- peror and the Empress Dowager.
 Similar proceedings occurred at every official yamen, throughout the empire, and in some places the wailing continued longer. There was also wailing in the villages and the especially devout Chi nese grew hysterical under it, and some vents Into fits.
 The grieving of the imperial clan will continue long after that of the common people has passed away. The lowest classes of the Chinese gave up their mourning at the end of 100 days and some even put on half mourning at the end of 27 days. All members of the im- perial family must continue to mourn for three years During that time they can engage in no festivities, and they will not be allowed to have children. It is a disgrace to a family to bring forth child while the mourning period lasts. Indeed one of the reasons for the Boxer uprising is said to have been the rage of the people against the late Emperor. Kwang Su, because he was born at such time
 Funeral Money.
 During tho long funeral procession which accompanied the remains of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

Copyright. 1909, by Frank G. Carpenter)
 Pekin, China. THE Chinese are still mourning the
 Emperor and the great Empress A Dowager. The Emperor has already had two funerals, and he will have a third before he is finally laid away in the great western tombs. His monument there is now building, and 1t will cost s1, 100000 before it is completed, two years from now. The remains of the great Dowager lies in a lacquered coffin here in Pekin, and preparations are making to carry her to her last resting place. Her tomb will cost more than of Kwang Su, and her funeral expenses will run high into the millions.
 A Nation in Mourning.
 It Is now almost year since the deaths of these monarchs, but the period of mourning is just at it's beginning. It will last for three years, and during that time the highest of the imperial clan will keep on their saclxcloth and will have their regular periods of wailing. Many of the high officials still wear mourning buttons, and Pu Vi, the baby Emperor. is frequently reported as giving wall for his grandma, the Dowager, in filial style.
 The death of monarch means much to the great Chinese empire. No one who does not understand the reverence these people have for their rulers and their holy feeling for ancestral worship can ap- preciate what has been going on here during the past nine or 10 months. I was in Mukden, Manchuria, at the time of the imperial deaths, and when I reached Pekin the capital was still un- dergoing it's 27 days of deep mourning. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
A Nation In Mourning
BY FRANK G. CARPENTER.

their jewelry within three days, and to lay aside their silks and satins for three months. All wore dull colors, and some clad themselves in white. It was against the laws to wear red, and any Wom- an found on the streets with a red gown was ordered back home. A young Chi- nese lady of this city disregarded the law and started out to call, wearing pair of red slippers. A policeman saw her as she crossed a muddy place in the street He stopped her and pulled off her shoes. She begged to be allowed to wear them back home, saying that she would put on white slippers thereafter He refused. and she tramped back In her foot wrapplings, although the tempera- ture was then about freezing. Another regulation prohibited the, painting and powdering of the face This was severe on the Manchu girls, who plaster their complexions with white and tint them with rouge, as well as upon the Chinese, most of whom do likewise.
 All Weddings Held Up.
 The regulation that abolished marriages for 2 days created great condemnation It was known about two days beforehand that such an edict would be issued, and during that period there was an epidemic of weddings all over the empire. Every city and town had scores of them, and although Pekin was shrouded in gloom on account of the deaths, the other cities were alive with weddings and their fes- tivities. Even here there were many mar riages.
 In the hurry the brides and grooms were sometimes mixed up, and the wrong parties found themselves tied together in the bond matrimonial. According to Chi- nese custom, the groom furnishes the clothes for his bride, and he seldom sees her before the wedding. She always comes yelled to the ceremony. At we'd ding which occurred at this time in Tien- tsin, when the bride unveiled the groom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

mourning and half-mourning. Tn the deepest sackcloth Is worn without hem or border. In the next grade one may have blue clothes with a sackcloth belt. and in others he may wear plain clothes. such as white, gray and black. During three years after the death of a parent no silks should worn; and the man, If an official, should retire to private life to wall. This was required of u Hung Chang when his mother died but his services were such that the Empress Dow ager begged him to omit the custom for the sake of the state.
 When a death occurs in a Chinese fam fly its members put on sackcloth or white clothes, braid white into their queues and wear white buttons on their caps They send out mourning cards of white paper.
 At the end of six months or so they go into half-mourning. They change their white clothes for blue ones. have blue buttons on their caps, and braid blue threads into their queues. They send out blue cards, and on them are printed the characters which state Grief not so bit ter as before" This means that the mem- bers of the family are ready to resume their relations with the world, and that their friends will be allowed to call to condole with them. Later still they drop the blue and come out in the gorgeous silks and satins common to their daily life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

late Emperor to the western tombs, fu- neral money was thrown into the air, and I am told that 125,O0o taels of such money was burned every day to pay Kwang Sus expenses until he was consigned to his grave. This money was In the shape of discs of white paper, each about as big around as the bottom of tin cup and with a square hole in the center. It was gathered up by the coolies who fol- lowed the procession, and sold by them for 20 cents a bag.
 Paper money of this kind is to be found in every Chinese city. There are scores of stores in Pekin which sell nothing else The money is of silver and gold paper made up in the shape of discs or of shoes to initiate the silver taels used as Chi- nese currency. This Is spirit money. You can also buy spirit clothing, consisting of gowns made of paper, and also spirit trunks, which are paper boxes. Such things are burned at the graves, the idea being that they wiI1 serve for the wants of the departed. Another theory Is that they propitiate the ghosts, which hover about the dead and probably charge for their services.
 Queer Mourning Customs.
 Indeed, the funeral and mourning cus- toms of the Chinese are so strange that 1t would take a book to describe them There are five degrees of mourning, each of which has It's own regulations. There is certain kind of mourning for parents. another for grandparents and great grandparents, another for brothers and sisters and others for uncles and aunts and for dear friends There is deep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

Attend our big auction sale of horses and mules Tuesday, Sept. Fist. FEES 6 SONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

An important part of the official cele- bration was the wailing. This was done by the officials all over the empire While was in Mukden they came to the palace at about half past in the morning. dressed in white, with girdles of sack cloth. They were there divided into two parties, the military and the civilian. one standing on one side of the room and the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
NEW FIRE ESCAPE
Invented by Danbury Man Now in
 Wabash, Ind.

patent has been granted to John B. Albert of 237 Manchester avenue, Wabash, Ind, on a fire escape which is said to be a remarkable invention according to the Danbury News. lt IS really a Danbury invention. however, for Mir. Albert made the fire escape be- fore he left Danbury to go to Wabash last January on account of the tie-up in the hating trade. He Is hat maker and is now employed in the Pioneer Hat works in that city.
 The Daily Plain Dealer of Wabash speaks very highly of the invention, but does not give a description of it or of it's manner of operation. Danbury relatives of Mir. Albert, however, say that it is radically different from any fire escape now in use or which has ever been designed. It is designed for each window of a building and to be operated by the persons escaping, even children, and it is claimed for it that 1t is absolutely safe and sure, that 1t cannot be used by a burglar to secure entrance to building and that it can not be barricaded so as to make es- cape difficult, as is often the ease in large cities in the use of the usual style of fire escape. It is claimed for it also that a school disaster like that in Cleveland last year would not be pos sible if this fire escape was m use.
 MT. Albert is now planning to have a model of the invention exhibited in many of the larger cities of the country in the effort to create a market for 1t and secure its adoption.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
Don't Swallow Drugs to Cure
 Catarrh

Hyomei (pronounced High-o-mel is A germ killing vapor of air which when breathed either through the mouth or nose will Rsll catarrh germs and sooth and heal the inhamed and multiiated membrane.
 Hyomei is such q powerful germ oe- stroyer that 1t penetrates every fold and crevice of the mucous membrane of the nose and throat. And 1t kills the catarrh germs because 1t gets where those health destroyers are
 Hyomef is pleasant 10 use; II is made from concentrated extract or pine and eucalyptus taken from trees in inland Australia where catarrh was never known
 Breathe in this pleasant healing, yer germ killing air you'll like to use Fly omeD through a small hard rubber in- haler that comes with each outfit and relief will come quickly.
 Hyomei is guaranteed by The Lee & Osgood co. to cure catarrh or money back; it gives most wonderful relief to consumptives. A complete outht which includes an inhaler. aNbottle of Hyomei and simple instructions for use costs $1.0O, and extra bottles, tt afterward needed, costs 90 cents. Leading drug gists everywhere sell Hyomeis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
FINAL REPORTS ON
 THE CELEBRATION.
Executive Committee to Hold Meet
 ing in a Few Days.

Chairman E. A. Tracy of the ex- ecutive committee of the anniversary has sent out notices to the chairmen of the various committees to make their final reports and present out standing bills for approval. The exec utive committee will hold a final meeting in a few days. this being the 18th meeting of the committee. It is understood the amount collected with the town and city contributions will fully meet all the expenses.
 Few citizens realize the immense amount of work in preparation for the celebration that was done by the ex- ecutive committee. The attendance at all the meetings was large and practically every detail for the cele- bration was arranged by the executive committee and turned over to sub committees for execution. The duties of every committee were so we'll de- fined that not the slightest friction arose in the whole history of the an- niversary, nor was any detail sighted as far as the public could judge
 Edwin A. Tracy, as chairman of the executive committee, and ex-officio a member of all committees, gave more time and energy to the planning and execution of details of the celebration than any other person officially con- nected with the anniversary, having labored indefatigably for over a year. and to his initiative as well as the hearty cooperation of the various committees is due the complete suc- cess of the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
CONTINUED UNTIL SATURDAY..
Norwich Couple Have Trouble in
 MontvilIe.

Arthur Kumpf and his wife, Hor- tense Kumpf, who now reside in Nor wich, but. formerly lived in Massa- peag, were arrested Saturday by Con- stable Michael J. Hickey upon charges of obtaining money under false pre- lenses, says a Montville correspondent. They were before Justice of the Peace William Smiddy the same evening, and after a short hearing the case was ad- journed until Saturday, July IT.
 Papers in the case, which were sworn out before Grand Juror John Carlton, allege that Mir. and Mrs. Kumpf had at sundry times solicited subscriptions to publication issued in Chicago, that the subscriptions had been paid, but no publication had been received by the complainants. who are residents of Montville.
 Arthur Kumpf. who is perhaps bet ter known as Kid Wilson. and signed some of the receipts for the subscrip- tions with that name, stated that there was nothing wrong about the matter. He did not know any reason the complaining subscribers had failed to receive their periodical. He and his wife had taken subscriptions from perhaps 1000 people and no difficulty had been experienced in any of them except those in Mont vile.
 The papers allege that the offense wae committed April Is. MT. and Mrs. Kumpf have retained Attorney R. M. Douglass of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
 OF BARTENpERs' UNION.
T. ]. Sullivan of Hartford Addressed
 Local Organization.

T. J. Sullivan oft Hartford, interna- tional president of the Bartenders' un- ion, was in this city on Tuesday on his regular tour of visitation, ad- dressing a we'll attended meeting of Local No. 367 in Pythian hall in the evening. President Patrick Shahan was in the chair and welcomed the visit ing officer, who led in the discussion of trade conditions and made a report on state and national matters of in- terest.
 Among the points emphasized by In- ternational President Sullivan was that the international body believed in sane legislation and that license with regu- lation was the best way of dealing with the liquor business. They contended that their business was legitimate one, and it was their effort to make 1t attractive to the best class of saloon- keepers. One of the points they insist ed upon was for it's members to perfect and maintain their citizenship in good standing, and they were committed to the elevation of the bartenders' calling, something in which much had been accomplished in the last twenty years the bartender and saloon keeper now being recognized as respected citizens, where once they were ostracised.
 Many of the local men took part in the discussion, the meeting being pra- longed til a little after 10 o'cloclSk
 While here National President Sul- livan also made social calls upon the liquor dealers of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Those Who Will Serve St. Mary's So-
 ciety for Next Six Months.

At a special meeting of St. Mary's T. A. & B. society Tuesday evening, in their rooms on Broadway, the semi annual election of officers was held. The chaplain, Rev. William A. Gildea, was appointed by the rector of St Pat rick's parish and the following were the officers elected: President, John w. Shea; vice president, John J. Smith: recording secretary, Andrew F. Caples;@ financial secretary, John P. Edwards; treasurer, Daniel F. Foley; librarian, Patrick Joseph Donahue: sergeant at arms, William J. Corcoran: chairman of board of directors, Patrick J. White; trustees, John Gilligan. Charles McGibney; editor, Edward J. Kilday.
 The following were the directors ap- pointed: Patrick. J. White, chair man, John Wozniak, James Smith. w. c. Casey. John Shea, John Donohue. James P. Brown, William P. Murphy. Jeremiah Riordan.
 All are to be installed next week by County Director Fitzgerald of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
BOUNDARY LINE WHEN
 TOWN WAS DIVIDED.
East Society of Norwich Joined to Preston. About 17s6-Now in Nor wich Again.

There have been many who have sought to find the boundary line or Norwich after the East society was added to Preston about 17S6. No one had been able to do it, or had come across no record of it, although it was said to be in the colonial records in Hartford A Norwich man, interested in the matter, while in Hartford Tues day, went to the office of the secretary of state, and getting the records of the time in question located the boun- dary after a short search, although the index failed to give any reference to the action.
 In the records of the state of Con- necticut, volume three, 17S3-17S7, page 36, is found this record: Upon the memorial of Jedediah Palmer of Nor wich and other inhabitants of the East society in Norwich, in New London county, showing to this assembly that they are so situated that it would greatly accommodate them to be an- nexed to the town of Preston. Pray ing that they may be annexed to the town of Preston as per memorial on file: Resolved by this assembly that the said East society in Norwich be and the said is hereby annexed to the town of Preston, which is bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at the north east corner of the town of Norwich and the northwest corner of the town of Preston, thence westerly in Norwich line to Quinebaug river thence down said river in the middle waters there of, to Shetucket river, thence down said river and the river Thames in the middle waters of said rivers until 1t comes to Groton town line, then easterly bounding on the town of Grot- on, to the southwest corner of said Preston and bounding on said Preston to the bounds first mentioned, and the lands aforesaid and the inhabitants dwelling thereon shall be and belong to said town of Preston and have and enjoy all the privileges as the other inhabitants of the town of Preston.
 Reference was made recently to the old northeast corner bound of Norwich. now in the town of Griswold, and it has been suggested that it should be marked to give it distinction and per- manence.
 It Is interesting to note that this same section of Norwich which was added,to Preston has since been taken back and is now part of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
Marking Migrating Birds.

A short time ago stork was shot in Rhodesia bearing upon it's leg a metal ring which proved that the bird had been marked in Prussia, when 1t was a nestling, by the Rossften bird observatory, while moro recently a stork similarly "rngsd' in Hungary was shot in the Kalaharf desert.
 H. F. Wftherby is inaugurating a scheme for marking birds in a similar way in this country. It is hoped by this means to gain a more exact idea of the movements of individual birds than has ever been possible by any other method, and this should not only throw light upon the more general aspects of migration, but it should tell us a great deal that is at present ob- scure with regard to particular points. Gazette.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
WEDDING.
Norcross Fairfield.

The marriage of Miss Florence Belle Fairfield and Wallace Victor Norcross occurred at the home of the brides parents, MT and Mrs. A. l.. Fairfield. at Allyns Point, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. John Thompson. pas tor of the Gales Ferry M E. church. officiated. Dr. and Mrs Charles B. Graves and daughter Betty of New London, and MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Fairfield, uncle and aunt of the bride, were present at the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Norcross have commenced housekeeping at the summer home of pr. and Mrs. Graves. in the Lester district, where Mir. Norcross is en- ployed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Decisions Given by Judge Waller at
 New London.

At New London Monday, Judge Wal Ter handed down a number of decis- ions as follows:
 In the case of Lafayette Main vs. Charles E. Chapman, motion to have costs remitted and a demurrer was denied.
 In the case of Henry c. Harris vs. Eli Simonwitz, judgment was given for the defendant to recover costs.
 In Christopher Johnson vs. William H. Robinson, judgment for $55 was given for the plaintiff.
 In Joseph St. Jean vs. Joseph M. Doyon, judgment for $1S2 was rendered for St Jean.
 Henry O. Hawthorn was given judg ment of S218 in an action against Frank Gledhill in an action on a note.
 The Humphrey & Cornell Co. was awarded $375.35 in an action against William R. Hodder. Holder was a groceryman in East New London and failed. This action will lead to the stock in the Holder store being sold at auction.
 Demurrers were overruled in the cases of Latham Rathbun vs. Frank Denison and Edward E. Bucklyn vs. Mary B. Dickinson
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
SEASON OFFEND AT
 THE PINES, NIANTfc.
SPiritualist Camp Meeting Association
 Had Many in Attendance.

The Connecticut Spiritualist Camp Meeting association had a perfect day Sunday for the opening of the 1909 season. Oscar A. Edgerly of Lynn, an ,inspirational speaker of national repu- tation. gave two interesting and in- structive addresses, which were large ly attended.
 The services were held in "The Pines," and the rostrum, decorated by flags, bunting and overs, presented a gala day appearance. The singing was led by Mrs. Ormsby of Poquonock Bridge, with Miss Carrie Bowden at the organ.
 In the evening MT. Edgerly gave a number of psychic readings at the Ladies' Aid building.
 "The Pines' is one of the most de- lightful spots on the Sound, and the 110 cottages which comprise the col- ony are nearly all occupied by people of different parts of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14

Miss Doris Drake is spending two weesk with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Gran dy of Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
In the City Court.

Charged with getting goods under false pretenses, John Rudic was fined $1 and costs and went to jail At the saloon of John Ploplar on Monday night he invited the nine men in the place to have drink All accepted and considered him a good fellow. but after the drink had been enjoyed Rudic said he had no money. The saloon keeper had him arrested
 l.. Baretta, charged with breach of the peace, for calling woman names. was discharged. as the woman failed to appear until after the case had been disposed of.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14
INSANE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES MEET
Discuss Needs of Institution and Decision of Appropra
 ton Committee at Quarterly Meeting.

mendations by the appropriation com mittee, which has decided to name $234.000 for the hospital This was dis cussed at length, as were plans Tor new buildings. but all matters were re- ferred to committees. They will take them up at once so as to be ready to go ahead with the work as soon as the money is voted. It has been the de- sire of the trustees to get $41S,O0O for new buildings and equipment, but the determination of the appropriation committee of the legislature to make 1t s234,000 was doubtless 4caused by the large expenses of the state and the threatened indebtedness.
 At 6 o'clock dinner was served at the home of Superintendent Dr. H. M. Pol lock, while Messrs. Greeley and Burr remained over night with Dr. Pollock. There are at the present time 595 pa tients at the institution.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14

Mrs. Estelle Post and son Henry have returned to Essex from visit with relatives in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-14

Miss Aida Swift of Colchester has been in Norwich on her way to Block Island for a few days outing.