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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

The Democrats should act In con-
cert" says The Norfolk Cva) Pilot.
And not so much like a village choir.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

Attorney General Trammell an
nOunces. through The Tallahassee
True Democrat. that he has no in,en-
ton Of making the race for the United
States Senate. The decision is a wise
one. Mr.. Trammell has lots Of time
and he will be enabled. later. to seize
a more propitiOus occasion.-Tampa
Tribune.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06
Our Clubbing List.

the Sun and The Thrice-a-week
On. I'd World one year. .s1.s5
Ehs Sun and The Atlanta (Ca.)
Weekly Constitution one year. LIS
fhe Sun and The Atlanta (Ga.D
Semi Weekly Journal one year l.50
the Sun and The emi-Weekly
Times Union one year ....... 1.50
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

We regret to see that some of the
State exchanges have begun mudsling-
ing before the approaching campaign
has been formally opened. II does
seem that these "penny-a-liners," as
Congressman Clark would call them,
would have learned by experience that
mud-slinging does not pay in Florida.
The most effective fight to put up
against a political opponent is the fair
fight The editor who hits below the
belt in the next campaign is going TO
receive our special attention through
out that campaign. and We have evil
dence now that We shall be kept busy
during a part Of the campaign
cola News.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

Agitation for a Democratic platform
convention is increasing throughout
the State. IL is time for the Demo
Gratis Of Florida to come together and
enunciate a platform Of principles
upon which all candidates claiming to
be Democrats will be required TO stand.
The personal platform has been tested
and shown to be nothing more than
sounding brass and a tinkling SYM
Argus.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

~ We viii not accept stamps Of
q larger denomination than cents.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

The white primary for the nomina-
ton of municipal officers Is daily
growing in popularity throughout the
South. Such a method should be pur.
sued for the selection OF officials in
this city next year.-Gainesville Sun.
Try il. You will never return to the
old system. Orlando has practised il
for many years and could not get
along without it.-orlando Reporter.
Star.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

II It's printed stationery you want
The Sun once IL the place TO get Il
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

FOR SALE-Lot lOOxl25 feet corner
West Main and Boundary streets
Half cash, balance on own terms
with eight per cent interest. II. II.
McCreary.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

Once the North thought itself mag
unanimous in admitting that Lee was
not a traitor. and then the campaign
was begun for the vindicatiOn OF Jeffer-
son Davis. As soon as something
like a confession has been won for
him. Gen. Evans notifies the world
that Raphael Semmes must have his
day in turn. But aren't we pushing
justice a bit fast? Those who have
justice on their side can AFFORD TO
be- patient with the erring.-Times-
Union.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

That the race for the United States
Senate at the primaries next spring
will be lively is evident on all sides.
though the election is several months
on. Broward is a candidate and he
will have his maps and other catches.
Taliaferro will be- in the running, with
two terms Of usefulness to his credit.
Blount OF Pensacola will also be in
the running. Sparkman will not enter.
but will be returned as Congressman.
no doubt, without opposition.-D ade
City Star.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06
FOR SALE.

We WILL SEND a six.basket carrier
tomato crate OF nice, large gua'as
TO any address for 81. Address
Mohr e. Son. 81. Petersburg. Fla.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-06

Read the want ads. in tOdays Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
oRpER oE pRoTEc1IoN

Flames lodge, No 326, had two ap- pgfations before it at its meeting on Tuesday evening in Foresters' hali and balloted on seven names. Deputy Will liam Kingdom of New London was a visitor.
 The election of officers was taken up and Henry A. Congdon was elected warden for the year, succeeding Miss Margaret R. Rohan, who has been the efficient presiding officer of the lodge for the past two years, during which a constant gain in membership has been maintained and tfe social life of the lodge has been prominent feature. MT. Congdon, the newly elected war den. mas been chaplain during the past year. capably discharging the duties of the office and indicating that he is a good choice for warden.
 The following is the list elected: Warden, Henry A. Congdon; vice war den, Miss Hattie E. De Garmo; secre tary, Max J. Foley; financial secretary Mrs. F. J. Farrell; treasurer, M. J. Curren; chaplain, Miss Anna I. Quinn; guide, William Donovan; guardian. Mrs. Elizabeth McDade; sentinel Pat rick Barry trustee (three years), Jo- seph F. Brunelle; organist Miss Mary K McCaffrey; representatives to the grand lodge, Miss Margaret R. Rohan, Mrs. F. J. Farrell, William Shea; alter mates, Miss Margaret J. Garvey. Mrs. Susan E. Conklin, John w. Muffin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ROYAL ARcANuM.

The following summary of member ship and finances to Nov. 30 is given in the current issue of the Royal Ar canum Guide:
 Membership - Last report, 24I,932: applications since received. 1905: rein statements since received, 6s; total. 243.596. Suspensions and permanent withdrawals, S11; deaths, 27s: total. l.OS4. Approximate membership, 242,- 512.
 w. and O. B. Fund-Balance last re- port, $S19,345.6s; received during the month, 1882, 728.47; orders returned and cancelled, s5,573.3s:f ! total. S1,5o7. .647. .54: death benefits paid, s63T, ,359.4e: balance on hand, $S70,2SS.0S. Total payments from organization to date, s12s7s4,- 5R3.02.
 Emergency Fund-Amount invested per last report, $5,604, ss1.6s; amount invested since, s10, ,471.T0; total Nov. 30, ;5,615.333.3s. Excess of mortuary resources over all known liabilities. s6.. 4S1,S12.22 w
 General Fund-Balance last month $s7 7,b30.O2; received during the month $sSS.06; total s9S,163.Os; paid during tho month, $12,420.95; balance on hand. $86,742.13.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
MODERN WoopMEN.

Consul Allen c. Matthews was re- elected, for his second term at the reg uIar meeting of Ionic camp. No. 7694, in FleFesters' hall on Monday evening. and the following were placed in. the other offices: Advisor, William c. Pat ten; banker, Charles E. Burgess; clerk, James Purdon; escort, George H. Stan ton; watchman, Christian Hanson; sentry, Arthur L. Warren; physician, pr. F. J. Harper; managers, John D. Briggs three years), Lee Clegg (two years).
 A. C. Everett. Frank E. R. Leete and John Ferguson were named as the committee to arrange for light lunch on the evening of the installation, Jan. 3d. The newly elected consul of Nor wich camp No. 890S, Joseph D. Pfeif- fer, was present with an invitation to Ionic camp to attend the public in- stallation to be held by Norwich camp, which was accepted.
 In March Ionic camp celebrates its twelfth anniversary, which will be at the first meeting in March. John D. Briggs, William c. Patten, Christian Hansen, Charles E. Burgess and George H. Stanton were appointed the com mittee to arrange for this
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ONE WAY OUT
4 RESIDENT OF NORWICH SHOWS
 THE WAY.

Only one way to cure a bad back.
 Lsniment and plasters may relieve fr:
 They won't cure it.
 Baclrache meant sick kidneys.
 Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney ills.
 Norwich people prove this.
 Read case of it:
 Patrick J. Fitzgerald, S6 Mechanic Street. Norwich. Conn, says: T can guarantee Deans Kidney Pills to be a reliable kidney remedy. When they first came to my attention I was hav- ing considerable trouble from pain and Iameness across the small of my back and through my kidneys. What read about Doan's Kidney Pills made me sure they were just the remedy I re- quired, and use proved that I was right. Less than the contents of one box removed the lameness through my back drove the pains away and reg ulated the passages of the kidney se- cretions. My advice to any person suffering from kidney trouble js to procure Doan's Kidney Pills at IN. D.. Sevfn & Sons drug store and give them a fair trial"
 For sale by all dealers. Price soc. Toster-lfiiburn Co, Buffalo, New York sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name = Doans- and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
FITcHvILLE HAPPENINGS.
MT. and Mrs. Wheeler at sixtieth We'd ding Anniversary-Personal Notes.

Mir. and Mrs. Edwin c. Wheeler were in New London Thursday attending the sixtieth wedding anniversary of MT. Wheeler's parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler, of Summer, street, New London. It was also the birth day of each, MT. Wheeler being S2 and his wife S7 years.
 MT. and Mrs. John D. Coughlin and son, John D., Jr., of Middletown and the Misses Mabelle and Ella Cough lin of Waterbury are at the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Coughlin, for the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. N. Chappell and daughter, Miss Ethel M. Chappell, are in Chesterfield for the holidays
 Mrs., Lydia Miner and daughter, Miss Shirley Miner, are spending a few days with relatives in Franklin.
 Mrs. Clara Whittemore of Williman- tic is spending several days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Chap man.
 Walter Thompson and Mrs. Charles Young of Willimantic were recent vis- itors at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. H. Thompson.
 Miss Anna Bell Avery is spending the holidays with her father, Orrin Avery, of Scott Hill.
 Jeremiah Lynch of Hartford and Miss Mary Lynch of Waterbury are spending the holidays with their father, John Lynch.
 Thomas Kinkead of New York is spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. F. Kinkead.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas lodge, No. II, which works the second degree for both lodges in this city, had two candidates in that degree at its meeting Monday evening in Odd Fellows hall At the next meeting there will be election of off, cers.
 Shetucket lodge, No. 27, had only routine business at it's meeting last Tuesday evening, but next week has work in the third degree and election of officers.
 The Immediate Relief association of tthese two lodges has reelected its former officers entire and it's annual reports show very satisfactory con dition. In the past year there have been three deaths. which have all been promptly met with the required pay ment and the association now has on hand $512, which will enable it to meet the next death benefit without making an assessment and still have a balance of $312 on hand. The membership is now 240.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
L'UNIoN ST. JEAN BAPTlsTE
 D'AMERfQUE.

Lafayette council. No. BOT, held it's regular meeting Thursday evening in Foresters' hall having a small attend ance when called to order by the presi- dent, Dr. G. A. comeau. Plans for the installation were talked over, but no date fixed upon. This will proba ply be decided at 8 special meeting called for that purpose
 ADD Order of Protection.
 Slater lodge, No. 509, elected it's of ficers Friday night at meeting held in Pythian hall. James L. Wheeler of New London, a member of the supreme lodge credentials committee. was pres ent and presided in the absence of Warden F. c. Lewis. It was voted to hold the meetings in the future on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in Pythian hall. It was also decided to have a public installation, which will be on the 14th of January.
 The following were the officers elect ed: Warden, Gertrude " Shepherd; vice warden. William Simpson; secre- tary. Adah B. R. Lewis; financial sec retary, Mary Driscoll; treasurer, Mary O'Loughlin; guide. George A. Howard: guardian, Mary Berard; sentinel. Mary Drew; trustee (three years), Bernice Seymour
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
John Whan.
Preston ca.e pismissed.

There was justice hearing at the administration building of the Norwich state hospital on Friday afternoon in the case against Harvey Dawley of Preston, charged with insulting and abusing Mason Gray of Preston City, and the theft of an exc. The warrant was issued by Grand Juror Joseph Car penter and served by Constable Palmer. Attorney Thomas H. Shields acted as justice for Justice Evans, who was oth- -erwise engaged. The case occpied about half hour, resulting in the dis charge of the accused.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Lodge Notes and FraternaI interests
Grand army Gains in Citizens Corps-Royal Arcan- um Statement-Eagles Expect State Officers

corps. Report was made of the usual number of Christmas dinners sent out by the post, and the bills approved and ordered paid.
 A view of what the corps around the state were doing was given from the pen of the state correspondent, which was read by Mrs. s. s. Spalding, the local correspondent They have re- sponded with liberal donation of funds to buy Bible sand vases for use in the hospital at the Soldiers Home at Nor oton. New members are still coming in one corps initiating fourteen at one time; others five or less. After January 1st. 1910, with the hope in mind of winning the loyalty pin, which has been offered to the corps initiating the most members between then and April 1st. large increase in member ship is expected. The New Britain corps and post has presented the schools. through the teachers. seventy five copies of Patriotic Primers for Little Citizens" Wadham corps of Wa terbury has entertained.the department officers, past department presidents, secretaries and treasurers. Three New Haven corps united in entertaining the national president. Mrs. James I. Ber- ry, and her secretary. Mrs Georgia Mo- Clellan of Iowa; Mrs. Charlotte E. Wright, national treasurer, and Mrs. Harriet E. Bodge, national counselor, of Cincinnati The national officers came east to arrange for the national convention at Atlantic City on Sept IS 1910. Attention is called to the plan for contributions to purchase and maintain the home of the author of The Star Spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
EAGLES.

Norwich aerie, No. S67, had seven applications at its meeting Monday evening in Eagles hall, and also held it's annual election of officers. They are to be installed at the first meeting in January. The following were eiect- ed: President, K. Percy Armstrong;; vice, president, Henry Raleigh; secre- tary, John F. Coughlin; treasurer. Mi- chael J. Coscoran; chaplain, Thomas F.. Slattery; conductor, Vincent Payment; inside guard, Charles Drescher; trus- tees, Dennis J. Hayes, John Fitzgerald. Robert Mahoney; physician, pr. J. !. Donohue.
 President Armstrong is re-elected for his third term, having made a capable executive officer in the two years that have passed. In the past year the aerie has not had death and has made @ substantial gain through new members admitted. The aerie still has ahead of it the goal of 200 members, and is now striving for class of 25 who will be ready to initiate on the last meeting in February, when the state officers will be present and a social will be provided
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ITALIAN SERIOUSLY
 STABBED AT NIANTIc.
Knife, Plunged Into Back, Entered
 Lung of Charlie Murphy.

Charlie Murphy, an Italian, with 5o- seph Qualino and Ferrino Joseph, were at the breakfast. table about 6.30 o'clock Friday morning, at Mantle, and for some reason known only to himself Qualino put his teaspoon in Murphy s cup. Why did you do that?" asked Murphy of Qualino. Without design ing a reply Qualino seized the handle of pickaxe nearby and struck Mur- phy over the head. inf1icting an ugly wound. The blow stunned Murphy and nearly felled him to the floor.
 Joseph, the second assailant, who up to this point had not entered into the quarrel, grasped a butcher knife from the breakfast table and before Murphy could defend himself plunged it into his back. Murphy sank to the floor in heap and realizing the seriousness of the crime both Qualino and Joseph escaped.
 The quarrel was witnessed by the boarding house keepers, who, however were practically helpless Not until the deed had been done and the Italians had escaped did they regain possession enough of themselves to do anything. When they did recover their senses thye made the fact of the crime known to neighbor, Louis Perrino. He im- mediaeely ran to the house of Dr. Dart who responded. An examination re- vealed the fact that the wound in the back was an ugly one and that it had puncutured the lung, from which blood was pouring profusely. The doctor stanched the flow of blood and treat ed the wounds.
 The victim is considered by Dr. Dart to be in a serious condition, and grave doubts are expressed of his recovery.
 The direct cause of the quarrel is not known. All three men are employed in a section ganf Of the New Haven road, and have lived in the same house for some time. So far as is known the best of feeling prevailed among the men If al any time any words had passed between the men previous to this it was known to no one but themselves.
 The fact of the stubbing was com municated to Deputy Sheriff J. H. Tubbs, and Constable Charles Gates started search for the two men. Ev- cry Italian in the village was stopped and made to give a satisfactory alibi as to their whereamouts at the time of the affray. Up to a late hour the search had been unsuccessful and the assailants had apparently made good their escape. The search was contin- ued( however. and it is thought that the men will yet be apprhended.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
CONNECTICUT SLAVERY DAYS
Negroes Bought and Sold the Same as Real Estate
 Norwich, voIuntown and New London Cases.

sailor to Noah Wadhams of Goshen. MT. Wadhams claimed damages on &C., count of the fraud, and Street Hall was appointed arbitrator between Wad- hams and Cook. He decided that Cook should refund the purchase money. The general court took up the case and ap- pointed Thomas Seymour guardian of the Portuguese. Mir. Seymour depu- tized Isaac Bidwell of Pennington to deliver De Mink in Hartford. At the May session of 1757 De Mink was de- clared to be a free subject of the king of Portugal.
 The Woodbridge Transactions.
 The Rev. Timothy woodbridge of Sirnsbury, who became a prominent Congregationalist clergyman in his tlmes received bill of sale of negro, Feb. 5. 1726, from John Jacob Luttreth. In December, 1743, Benjamin Arnold of Middletown bought at auction for 55 pounds a negro woman, Pegg, belong ing to Theopholus Woodbridge of Simsbury. She was of demented and disgusting habits. She died in March, 1744. She had been owned in Nor wich. When John Hutchins bought her of John Crocker she was worthless and beastly, and he returned her. When Woodbridge bought her he told him he would swap her for a dead ne- gro.
 Deaf and Dumb Slave.
 In 1761 Obadiah Rhodes or voluntown owned a deaf and, dumb slave named Quash. whom he omitted from the tax list. He was four-folded on account of his omission. One of the listers in 1760 was not in favor of putting Quash in the list, as he was of no property a petition by Rhodes for relief was n6Rat1Ved.
 Sold for Life.
 Matthew McCune of Killingworth sold a negro girl, years of age for life to Samuel Tyler of Wallingford, Oct. 26, 1745. The girl was entitled under the laws of the colony to be free at IS, her mother being free Indian. The case was carried to the general court by Tyler in 1745 for damages The petitioner was denied redress.
 Could Not Prosecute.
 Tn 174S, a slave named Peter, who had been given his liberty, brought a suit against Rev. John Meachem of Coventry for services of himself and wife, the amount being 80 pounds. The case was in the Windham courts and lasted two years. It was held by the defense that Peter could not prosecute as he had been a slave. The court held at last that a deed of nanumission was insufficient, not giving the right of prosecution.
 John Whan.
 One of the earliest of the colonial records relates to the case of a slave named John Whan, who had been manumissioned. With his wife he was permitted to possess and to occupy two acres belonging to his owners lot and a small house was built for the pair. fo1 fr, abouts, Whan was still the occupant of the property. With the consent of the son- n-law of the deceased, he sold the land and house to Stephen Mix of the New Haven colony The case was carried into the courts by the daughter of the old slave owner, who was op- posed to the sale of Whan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
UNITED WoRkMEN.

Norwich lodge, No. 12. elected the following officers at its meeting We'd nesday evening in Gsrnania hail: Past master, Fred J. Haghnd; master workman. Fred A. Hagiund; foreman John Ringland; overseer, Charles Le- yitsky; finaneier, W. S. Allen; receiver George w. Rich; guide, Fred Wilson: l: inside watchman, William Hamann: outside watchman, John HolHnrs. worth; representative, Fred J. Haglund They will be installed early in Janu- ary.
 The lodge has lost three members hv death in the year. There has been no gain in membership. but a greater ac- tivity is looked for in the coming months. with prospect of some wort, to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
A PoIiceman's Testimony.

J. N. Paterson. night policeman. of Nashua, Iowa, writes: Last winter l had a bad cold on my lungs and tried at least half dozen advertised cough medicines and had treatment from two physicians without getting any benefit. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds of bottle cured me. I consider it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world" The Lee 6, Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Norwich Men Judqes.

Seven compositions on Socialism, written by the pupils of the Mystic and West Mystic schools, have been submitted to Edward Perkins Clark, who arranged the contest. MT. Clark has placed the compositions in the hands of the following men. who will act as judges: c. s. Crandall of New London. N. L. Albert of Norwich and Fred Holdsworth of Taftville. Their decisions will be rendered on January 1. when the prize will be awarded.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
GRAND ARMY.

The regular meeting. of Sedgwick post. No. 1, was held Friday evening at the Buckingham Memorial. Com mander Vine S. Stetson presided. but the meeting was a short one. The receipt of one more application for membership in the Citizens corps was observed with much satisfaction, calling attention to the gain of eleven new members for the Citizens corps in the last two months.
 New London will entertain the next encampment of the department Of Connecticut in -honor of New Lon don mans holding the position of de- partment commander. This was ce- cided at a meeting of the council of administration held in Hartford Thurs day and presided over by Gen. George Haven. department commander. The next annual encampmeat will pc he l in May.
 About 200 or 250 Grand Army men may be expected to attend the encamp- ment, which occupies the greater part of two days. The enter;l nn"nt "f .he guests will devolve upon w. w. Per kins post, No. 47, of which General Haven was the first commando. The date and place of the encam pm nrsM1f the department are fixed by the cogi- cil of administration and usually the place of residence of the department commander is selected
 Commander John Mckinley of w. w. Perkins post will name his com mittees soon in the preliminary prepa- rations for the encampment of the de- partment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Looking Ones Best.

It's a woman's delight to look her best, but pimples, skin eruptions. sores and boils rob life of joy. Listeni Buck lens Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures pimples, sore eyes, cold sores. cracked lips, chapped hands. Try it. Infallible for piles 25c. at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.