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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
MADDENED BY BEE
AND RATTLESNAKE POISON

LACROSSE, Wis. Aug. H.-Made mad
by can of bee and rattlesnake poison.
r. Lane. a farmer of French creek
fought his companions for three hours
until medical aid arrived.
One of the men killed a rattlesnake
and, donning pair of gloves, skinned the
reptile. In the afternoon. Lane borrowed
the gloves to wear while loading lumber.
While engaged in this work he disturbed
a nest of little yellow bees. which stung
him on the neck and arm, and in fighting
them he kept rubbing the gloves on the
spots where the bees had punctured his
skin. The poison took effect at once and
Lane became a maniac. He is recovering.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
ALABAMA MAN
DIES OF PELLAGRA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. H.-Eugens
Grant. who died yesterday at Greenville.
a short distance from Montgomery. as q
result of pellagra. is one of seven vic
Tins of the malady known there. three Of
whom have died. One has been IN a
stupor for months and another was sent
to New Orleans without relief.
The state department of health is TAX
ing the matter in hand and may send .
special man down to look into the situa-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
PEYoTE BEAN SALE
MAY BE STOPPED

Ell PASO. Tex, Aug. 20-The Amer
lean and Mexican governments. IT ts
learned from a Mexican officer, will CO.
operate in an effort to stop the sale OF
the peyote bean and to eradicate tho
plant. The bean is a powerful narcotic
and intoxicant-more so than opium or
whisky and much more injurious.
1t is found in only a small section
30 miles from Nuevo Laredo in Mexico
and a small area near Laredo. Tex.
Indians and the lower classes OF Mex
leans have become addicted to its use
and IT is gradually extending TO the
whole country. The bean is chewod
and the juice swallowed. The first
effect is complete unconsciousness. The
subject for several hours enjoys de-
liEhtful dreams and visions. This Is
followed by several hours or intoxlca-
ton. Complete prostration and sorne-
times death ensues.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
EVERY NEW BORN BABE
GETS A SILVER MEDAL

PORTSMOUTH. Va. Aug. 21.-Because
reports OF births have not been made
promptly the mayor has declared his in
tention to offer on the part of the city
silver medal bearing the name and birth
OF every child born. II will carry with
II on the opposite side of the medal the
seal OF the city.
IL parents fail 10 report for medals the
mayor proposes to have both the attend
Ing physician and parents fined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
Rural Carriers Named

" WASHINGTON. D. c, Aug. N.-Rural
carriers appointed: Faceville. route 1.
William R. Wilson, carrier; Herbert Will
son. sub; route 2, John L. Fain. carrier;
L. r. Fain. sub; Jasper. route l. George
c. Hopkins, carrier; FELTON, Bradley, sub.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
$500 REWARD

For any case OF Syphilis. elect. Gonorrhoen
Structure. lsloOd Poisoning. Urinary Bladder
disease l cannot cure. All who suffer from lost
manhood. weak. shrunken or unceyeloped organs
should write me today. Property valued al
$50. 10000 Houston, Texas, 10 make offer good
COnsulta. ion free. Confidential Send for Symp.
tom blank. DIR. Z. 4: HOLLAND.
1ol7 Congress Ave, Houston, Texas'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-24
Mans Rights Are Being Recog
nized

Baltimore Sun.
Judge McGannon. OF Cleveland. rules that
dish-wasLing Is not part of the husbands work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

started on its parade up Broadway
with about a score of cars in line.
No prettier parade has been wit
messed in this city, even though the
number of entries did not come up to
expectations. The decorations were
simply magnificent, and showed that
much care had been taken in trans
forming the different machines into
veritable beauty bowers Gin many in
stances. The harmonious blending of
delicately tinted flowers and flags was
particularly striking and caused many
favorable comments Applause was
literally melted out to the participants
as each can assembled Broadway hill.
Governor Weeks and several of the
members of his staff were in the re-
viewing stand on Chelsea parade when
the line of autos came spinning up the
street The yoccupied the center box
with the judges-H A.. Tirrell Rob-
ert w. Perkins and w A. Briscoe.
There were about one hundred persons
in the stand and quite large number
of ispectators all about that section. AS
each machine passed in review they
presented a pretty sight and many of
them shared in the applause. The cars
receiving the greatest ovation were the
one finely declared to be the prize win
ners, and the uniquely decorated car
of James F. Fenton. This latter car
was also called before the Judges
stand and again inspected by the
judges before they gave their awards.
AS the cars passed the stand, cards
showing the parade number were dis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

and who himself was rensious
HOW was II this early country de-
vesoped as II did and assisted In the
development ofsthe United States when
there became states7 In Norwich more
than in any other town there was a
spirit OF Independence, IN orders ana
customs. there being no feeling that
they were here under the king. From
the irst DAYS we, see the forefathers
handing down the spirit OF freedom
ana Independence. While this was go
ing on here. witness the development In
the conditions in England. where 1t
took two centuries TO accomplish what
was done here In four generations.
Up to 1888 there was absolute power
held by the king and after that the
prime minister @Tas- made answerable
to parliament. Here. we found people
representing communities from which
they came. Now the currents are meet
ing and we are learning from England
as England learned from us.
In closing his address he said that he
had found much pleasure In looking up
the old history, but he had dwelt upon
he was almost SURPRISED to see paved
streets, bunting andseectric lights and
was almost prepared to be on the look
out for the redskins. He was glad,
however, 10 congratulate Norwich for
its progress and for the citizens II has
| turned out. rt
Hadnot our ancestors been Of q row
ing disposition, said Chairman VIII
/ liams. oner OF our speakers. Arthur l.
Shipman, would probably not be here
today. He - a descendant OF Thomas
Leffingwell and Mr.. Williams said he
wanted him to tell us when he intends
to return to Norwich as his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

played to aid the judges in identifying
them. There was a wait of about if
teen minutes while the cars made the
trip to Norwich Town, and then, on
the return trip, they again passed in
review and circled the south end of
Chelsea parade into and down Wash
ington street, to the West Side and
return. concluding the route Of the pa
rade.
After the final passing of the cars
the judges sent the secretary's car
down town to recall the entries that
looked best to them. The three cars
that were recalled were c. H. Frisbie's,
J. T.. Williams. and James F. Fenton's.
First prize was awarded to Mr.. FRS
bic; second prize to Mr.. williams. The
announcement was received with gem
erous applause, which was continued
as the cars swung around and away.
The Fenton car was applauded as lib
orally as was the prize winners.
The cars passed the reviewing stand
on the first trip in the order given
below, where is also given brief de-
scriptions of the decorations:
Car No. Nv. r. Baird. This was
a platform float effect done in national
coiors over a white base. Mrs. Baird
made a pretty central figure. gowned
in white and she carried a large bou-
quet Of crimon roses. James Carney
drove the car.
white chrysanthemums with back
ground OF laurel were used on this au-
to with charming results. Another fea-
ture OF the trimming Of this car was
a butterfly arrangement at the front.
Car No. 5--L. III. Saxton, Norwich
Town. This car was done in the ma
tional colors and displayed several Of
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT
Garfield or WILLIAMS
Early History of Norwich and the In
fiuences Which Served to Establish
a Sound Municipality Here.

PRESIDENT Garfield was greeted with
applause and said that he was pleased
to be here and give you what Informal
ton can. as it has been a pleasure
to learn something about the early
days of which / heard much years
ago. because l knew descendants of
the founders Of this place. He con-
tinued:
The history of the first century and
a quarter of Norwich is a history of
quiet growth, of the gradual develop
ment Of century of vigorous nation
al life. There were stirring times, es-
pecially at the beginning, and until
the red men had ceased to be a men,
ace; but, taken as D. whole, the period
from the settlement TO the Revolution
was a period. of preparation. 1t was
the period of strong root growth upon
which SO much of the future Of the
tree depends. Before 1899 was the
un'broken forest for the conflict of war
ring tribes. After 1888 came indus
trial development and SENSE of ma
tionality. Had the growth of the
American colonies approached in ra-
pidity the development of the Ameri-
so strong nor so far advanced 1t was
a slow growth of the century before
the Revolution that gave to the Unit
ed States its fiber ana determined. the
quality of its institutions.
A Brave Company.
1t was indeed a brave company that
followed Major John Mason and his
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07
Literary Exercises Of Celebration
Broadway Theater Held Large AudenceThfee Historic
Addresses Norwich Covering Separate Periods by
Distinguished Speakers-Hymns by Chorus

undertake the service they SO cheer
fully render, and so all the more we
desire to express our appreciation
therefor.
To the descendants of the white
mans friend" the great chief, Uncas,
some of whom are still with us, to the
sons and daughters of the Founders,
who have established for themselves
homes in all parts of our country, car
rying with them the New England
character and enterprise, and to those
who have found US" later, yet who
renew the associations of the dear
say, welcome, thrice welcome"
May your sojourn be as joyous to
you as it is pleasant to us, and may
it renew and strengthen your love for
the Rose of New England, whose an
niversary we celebrate. When again
we shall return to our homes.a take
up anew the strenuous duties of life,
may this brief visit to the sacred
shrines of olden time be an inspira-
ton to grander and nobler effort, and,
like the honored men and women of
the early days, may our lives find their
vindication in the deeds we have
wrought.
Chairman Williams introduced Har-
ry A. Garfield, president of williams
college, for the first address. He is
a son of the late president, James A.
Garfield, and at one time secretary of
commerce and labor in the cabinet OF
President Roosevelt. He is a descend
ant of Rev. James Fitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

Car No, 4-Dr W. Tyler Brown and
Miss Squier, electric car DR.. Brown
owned an electric car four years be-
fore there were any other machines in
TOWN.
car, vines and sweet peas. very pref
tily banked. The arrangement was
very artistic.
Car No. SAw. T. williams, decora-
tions of flags with the emblem of the
commonwealth draped across the rear
seat of the onneau and a frieze of
Rose of New England" at the. back
of the front seat. -.
Car No. 10-Dr. w. X. Tingley, the
Red Cross car was spotlessly immacu-
late from the driver and the daintily
clad nurses, and it's every minute APP
pointment. The Red Cross was prom
inent in the decorations and the white
suits Of the occupants were very strik-
ing.
The occupants of the car were DR..
Tingley, Miss Harriet Hall, Mrs. An
ma Hammar Vallin, and Miss Frederick
Roose.
Car No. -12-W. ]. Koonz and wife
in runabout neatly and simply deco
rated with small flags.
. Car No. 14--J. L. Williams a large
car ineesed with an elegant pergola
surrounded with a dozen massive
cleaning white columns and rails to
match entwined about which and
creeping to the top of each column
were morning glories in all their nat
ural splendor. 1t was trul yinspiring
and refreshing to look upon and de-
served the spontaneous applause that
it evoked all along the line of the pa
rade.
Car No. &c. H. Frisbie, elabor-
ately bedeclSed with a canopy trim
med with pink, yellow, red and white
roses over background of green and
festoons of the same color. A pair of
white doves were suspended in air by
small ribbons and were being driven
on their flight with myriad reins in
the hands of those peerless matchmak-
ers, little twin cupids eSconced in the
upper portion of the canopy. The
wheels were a mass of festoons.
Car No. Representative Guilford
Smith and party Of South Windham.
Car flying pennants and the ladies of
the party carrying Japanese parasols.
Car No. 1S-William A. Norton, an
artistic green arbor of roses and pinks
interspersed with crimson ramblers.
Two large American flags flying at
either side in front. Besides the own
err there were three little girls and a
boy neatly attired in spotless white.
Car No. 19-E. A. Cudworth, trim
med with flags and bouquets of criHf-
son ramblers and each lady OCCUPANT
carrying a similar bouquet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

the popular Rose o. New England
flags.
Car No. IN. z. whiting. Yellow
cfrysanthemums were used exclusively
on this car, and though the decoration
was very simple 1t was one Of the pref
test in the parade
Car No. 9--James F.. Fenton. A linn
CUISINE effect of striking beauty. This
car was a veritable bower of beautiful
wistaria, blooms lavishly distributed
over a background of laurel. Another
feature of the arrangement was a lit
tie pilot driver over the hood Of the
machine. He wore white duck and at
tracted great deal Of attention along
the line Of the parade.
Car No.11-C. A. Sherman. Nation
al flags and tri-colored bunting were
used for effective decoration on this
car.
Car No. BE. S. Hunt. Essex, Conn.
Flags and bunting decorations.
Car No. 15--William HI. Hazelhurst.
A profusion Of pink peoples we're used
on this little ruanbout and 1t was one
Of the most festive appearing cars in
the line. The flowers were banked all
over the body Of the machine with
rare good taste and charming effect.
Mr.. Hazelhurst had fine Irish setter
as passenger throughout the parade.
Secretary John l.. Mitchelrs car was
very prettily trimmed with the ma
tional colors, the body Of the machine
being practically covered with bunt-
ing.
Car No. 2-H. Bigelow, chairman of
the committee, had car showing
crimson ramblers in great profusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07
ORGAN RECITAL WAS.
FEATURE OF THE DAY,
p. Huntington Woodman Delighted
Assembly, Which Filled Broadway
church-AdmirabIe Work by r. j.
Naples, Tenor.

r. Huntington Woddman, fellow of
the, American Guild Of Organists and
organist at the First Presbyterian
church, Brooklyn, N. Y, gave large
audience of music lovers a delight
full hour at the Broadway Congreea-
tiona1 church Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Huntington was assisted at the recital
by Frederick ]. Naples, tenor, of AM
sterdam, N. Y, formerly Of Norwich,
who sang in excellent voice and COM
pletely charmed his audinece.
Mr.. Woodman, who was formerly
organist at Christ Episcopal church in
this city, played brilliantly, each sue
ceeding number adding to the capti-
waiting interest with which his playing
was heard. Especially pleasing were
the allegretto, Spring Song, and the
trio of gems grouped as the ninth
number.
These numbers were applauded, as
were also the Wedding Chorus
(Faulkes), and Mr.. woodman's Cam
tilene.
F. w. Lester, organist at the Broad
way church. was accompanist for Mr..
Naples Mr.. Lester also had charge
of the arrangements for the recital,
which was one of the most delightful
events Of the anniversary celebration
The ushers, under the direction Of B.
p Bishop, were w. r.. tSevearns. Irv-
ing clifford, Robert Fl. Bishop, Rufus
e. Burnham, Herbert III. Gallup.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07
CLOSE or MOST SUCCESSFUL ANNIVERSARY
All Features of Third Day Of ReusCi Filled
Guests Enjoying Norwich HoptyAuo Parade and Water Carnival
Beautiful

The third and last day of the cele-
bradon proved to be almost as good
weatherwise as the other tive, all
though on several occasions it looked
like rain. The burst of sunshine lato
IN the afternoon seemed like predict
ing fair weather through the evening.
sbut about s o'clock there was a sharp
downSour which Threatened to put a
danlper on the evening numbers, but
III was short, and soon cleared and
everything went off as per schedule.
Fire Department Display.
The demonstration of the city fire
department took place at the Central
fire stanton Tuesday morning at $50,
as arranged. AT that hour an alarm
was sent in from box 80, son Union
square and the quick response by the
frersen with the apparatus ELECTED
favorable comment. On Broadway a
parade was formed, the men and ap-
paratus from the Falls, West Side aud
Main street stations also taking part
neaded by Chief Howard L. Stanton
in his buggy and Deputy Chief Arthur
Brown and Fire Commissioner Hugh
Blackiedge in an automobile. The line
OF 1nzrcf led over East Main street to
Preston bridge. back to Washington
street, through Water, Main and
Broadway to Chestnut street where
the exhibition ended at the station.
The, parade drew a good crowd, and
durin@ the day hundreds Of visitors
inspected the Central station and COM
plirncnted the firemen on their spick
and span home.
Airship Goes Up.
The airship went up according to
schedule and flight Of several min
utes was made In the morning, while
in the afternoon the best OF the trials
was made. Captain Baldwin remain
ing In the air ten minutes. and stated
that he would remain here this week
ana male what he considers sue
cessful fight over the city or a Sec
Hior Of it, Next week he goes to New
York to make preparations for further
trials.
The automobile parade made IN in
beauty what it lacked in numbers. 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

cities on that occasion, but there will
be no such trouble here. .
Plenty of Food to Be Had.
II there were any among the multi
tude thaa visited Norwich, Monday,
who went away hungry it was be-
cause they did not have the desire or
the price to get food, for there was
plenty Of It, and at many convenient
places. The hotels and restaurants
supplied all Within their limitation,
'and the overflow could have procured
at low rates food sufficient for COM
fort and sustenance at the many
stands erected for their accommoda-
ton and the financial profit Of the en-
terprising seekers for cash.
AS evidence that there was not only
a sufficiency, in fact a superabund-
ance, was the sale of stock at reduc-
ed prices Tuesday, when ham sand
witches were offered two for five cents,
a whole pie for five cents hot frank
furters two for five, and a dessert of
ice cream two cones for five, and
were a drug in the market even at
the reduced prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

venerated pastor. Rev James Fitch,
from Saybrook. to the plantation in
Mohegan territory in the fall of 1869
and the imagination is easily excited
by the two meagre accounts which
have come down to us of the adven-
lures of those hardy settlers and their
Experiences. Tales of the warpath and
OF the pioneer have a fascination for
children and for all ages-including
the grown-ups. But of equal or Of
greater Importance is the history of
the forgotten half century" when the
third and fourth generations, resting
content with what their fathers had
begun, developed by degrees, SO small
as to be imperceptible, except on long
periods of time, the sentiments, ideals,
the strength and sturdiness of a gem
Grafton destined to create new stand
ard of excellence for the nations. The
men of 1875 and 1887 knew what they
believed and why they believed it,
Whatever inheritance can do, and 1t is
perhaps less in specific way than we
are apt to think, had been. done. The
men of that day had inherited, at the
least, sturdy bodies, normal minds and
tendencies to look at things in a sane
and normal way. They had been reared
as their fathers and grandfathers had
been reared, to fear God, to believe in
the necessity of hard work. and to use
their minds as well as their hands. II
in the earlier years book learning
was not extensive it seems fairly safe
to assume that its quality was inten-
sive and therefore of the sort known
in pedagogics as a discipline.
Norwich Avoided Law.
BY the early laws of the colonies
every town of thic;een families was
Gdered to maintain school at which
~
the records of Norwich contained no
mention of a schoolmaster until 1877.
Probably no regular school was main
tanned during those first seventeen
years, when the forests wore hcinr
cleared and the mine miles square"
were converted from an Indian hunt
ing ground to a New England village.
with its main street and neighboring
farms. Whatever was done by way Of
teaching was doubtless accomplished
after the days work was over. while
the long twilight lasted or when the
shut-in season found the children
quartered about the wide mouthed fire.
places, of those wilderness homes by
fathers and mothers, who remembered
less strenuous but not happier davs
across the sea, and who perhaps found
IL convenient TO dispel visions of hos
tile attacks by proving redmen be-
fore the children were tucked up for
the night. But we are told that in
1877 arrangements were made for nine
months of schooling at stipend for
the teacher which makes the much
complained Of salaries of today seem
quite sumptuous.
John Birchard was engaged, and the
town obligated itself to pay e25 for
his support. Whether the name of
the schoolmaster was regared as sig
nificant we are not told; but unless
the first settlers of Norwich were en-
tirely devoid of a sense of hun1or it
must have occurred to some of less Sc
sious mind that the surname Of this
moufder Of the youthful mind was par
ticularly appropriate to the theory OF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

ings, presentation and acceptance
with the address by Rev. e. w. Bish-
op Of Oak Park, H., were all heard
wit fdue interest, and was followed
by an informal reception at the home
of the regent, Mrs. B. p. Bishop, in
Broadway.
The literary exercises in the after
noon found the theater amout holding
its capacity and unusual interest was
here manifested in the programme as
presented, applause being given each
number. The organ recital was the
attraction Immediately following the
lierarys exercises, which closed a few
nlinutes after 5, previous to which a
large crowd had assembled at Sachem
park to see Northampton (the old Nor
witch team trim Bridgeport in old
time style. !. to 2.
Ats o'clock in the afternoon Tubbs'
band gave a pleasing concert in the
review stand. the following being the
programme, Prof. C. w. Tubbs direct
ing:
March. Pilgrims -. s....... Robinson
Overture. Zanette .Auber
Medley, Popularity .........-.. Losey
Waltz, Homage TO Beauty. $3.50. Levin
Tromb one Solo, The New Born King,
Mr.. Jaarnes t. Wood. r
Intermezzo, Kisses ..N..... Hubben
Operate, The Mocking Bird. Sloane
The band again played in the even
ing on the Sightseer. and after the
rain thousands assembled along the
river bank for the water carnival.
which was beautiful in its presenta-
ton. There We're streets full of peo-
ple all the time, everyone having a
good time, and the illuminations new
er looked better.
During the afternoon and evening
the police details sent here from our
of town left for home, much pleased
with their stay and the entertainment
given them. These extra men will be
paid by the celebration consnittee. In
some Of the cities there was some
concern about this, it is stated mas
rnnch as Hartford is said net to have
paid the police they had from other
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-07

was witnessed by thousands Of people
along the line Of march, many being
An the review stand. The judges had
difficulty in awarding the prizes, but
finally gave them to c. H. Frisbie's
ana j. L. williams cars.
SOM after the auto parade the dedi
catery exercises at the Little Plain
took place. when the D. A. r. memo
rial fountain was unveiled, and drew
many to that section, and the greet