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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Visit Of Game Warden and pepnties.

George w. Bradford Of Montville.
game warden for New London county,
accompanied by Deputies John Ma
loney OF Milestone. Addison Gray of
Groton and r. NJ. Chadwick OF Salem.
was i'm Noank F'roday afternoon and
inspected all the cars In which Holsters
are kept and owned by the local agents
to find out IL understood Holsters were
in stock. Their mission was. however,
useless. No understood Holsters we're
found in agencies or lobster boats
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Trolley Directors Meet in New London.

The directors Of the Groton and
Stonington Street Railway company
met in the Neptune block in New Lon
don Friday afternoon. No decision was
reached it was said in the matter of
building a branch to Old Mystic, only
routine business being enacted. The
extension is still under consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Che 9ulletnr.
Norvyieb Saturday, Sept. II, 1909
VARIOUS MATTERS

VARIOUS MATTERS
The next holiday will be Columbus
day, Tuesday, October IL.
Even those who got wet did not
grumble about the rain.
Excursion to New York. See adv.
on page Z of today's issue.-adv-
Holiday traffic keeps up so heavy
that trainmen are wondering where the
people come from.
A band of gypsies were in town on
Friday the women visiting stores and
offices trying to tell fortunes.
Katherine v. Lambert, manufacturer
of hair goods, at Mabrey's. Broadway.
adv.
Local French residents are being no.
titled of the big celebration OF The Ar
tisans, at Worcester, on September 10.
The. Rockville Journal says: The
local school begins Tuesday with Miss
Webb of Norwich in the senior grade.
Musical societies from this section
will be represented at the state Saen-
gerbund convention, Hartford, on Mon
day.
Rev. S. F. Dixon of Norwich will
preach in the Third Baptist church at
Stonington, Sunday afternoon and eve
ming.
Very low colonist rates via Nickel
Plate road Daily, Sept. 18th to Oct.
18th. to California, Washington and
Oregon. Elegant tourist sleepers.
Write L. P. Burgess, n. z. P. A, 912
Old South Bldg, Boston, Mass.-adv.
New England cranberry pickers are
beginning their season. many earning
from SO to IS per day while the pick
ing lasts.
The state board of pharmacy exam
ined sixteen candidate for druggists
licenses at the capitol this week. One
of the candidates was colored girl.
The famous Spanish tenor, Senior
Guetary, late of Royal Italian opera.
gives a benefit concert for Mrs. f. H.
Merrill at the Broadway theater We'd
nesday, Oct 6.-adv.
Most of the artists who have been
in Connecticut towns for summer
sketching plan to remain at least an
other month. as some Of the best cloud
effects are secured after the Septem-
br storms.
Excursion to New York. See adv.
on page z of today's issue.-adv.
Springfield. Mass. papers noted the
dedication on Wednesday OF the Beav-
en-Kelly home for aged men, given by
Bishop Thomas D. Beaver of Spring
field in memory Of his parents, who
were at one time residents OF Greene
vile.
Two blooms as nearly perfect as
dah1ia blossoms can be, the Rev. D.
R. Williams rich velvety maroon
and the Mrs. Roosevelt-delicate pink
and white-were cut on Friday by Po-
liceman John Irish of Winchester
street, who has been cutting fine bios
SONS since July 4.
At the Second Congregationalist
church, DR.. William A. Ward, the
World Evangelist, will preach in the
morning at 1890 on Sons of God"
At 7.3O p. M, he will give an illus
trated lecture on THAT boy and girl
of mine: What shall l do with them"
Every voter in Norwich should hear
him.-adv.
Rev. P. c. Wright will speak at the
Central Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and evening. The morning theme
will be Temper and Spirit Which
Ought to Characterize Christians;
the evening theme, "A Strong Mans
Weakness and Weak Mans
Strength" Go and hear him.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
At Ruckinaham Memorial.

Out of town visitors to register this
week at the Buckingham Memorial are
Charles E. Curtis. tStratford, Conn;
James Duffy Kimball, New York;
George w. Huntington, BROOKLYN; w.
L. Marsh, Washington. D. c.; Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Still. Ashaway, r. l.; Sarah
Johns, Woonsocket, r. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Although he says he has made more
than a million dollars in the prize
ring, "Jem" Mace. the old-time Eng
lish pugilistic champion, has applied
for pension under the new British old
age annuity act Mace, who is now
n years old, has a record of 500 APP
pearances in the ring, and only two
defeats
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
ESTATE OF W. c. oseooD.
Appraisal Shows II to Amount to S14s,
635.65, Mostly in Stocks and Bonds.

The appraisal of the estate Of Will
liam c. Osgood has been filed in the
probate court by the appraisers, Coll
onel S. w. Gale and Frank l.. Wood
ard. The money in the bank amounts
to s12,715.65, life insurance $12,730, his
residence $4,000, East Side property
$500. and the remainder in stocks and
bonds, making total of $14s, 1856.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Next MEETING In New London.

The New London Baptist association
holding its 92d anniversary in this
city Wednesday and Thursday, at the
First Baptist church, voted to meet
next year with the Huntington Street
church, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Go With a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful
stomach. liver and kidney cure. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills is astounding
The Lee & Osgood Co. say they never
saw the like. It's because they never
fail to cure sour. stomach. constipation,
Indigestion, biliousness jaundice, sick
headache. chills and malaria. Only Csc
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Bio Catch of BIuefish.

Willard Lucas and John H. Taylor,
Jr.. were at the Poquetanuck draw
bridge bluefishing Tuesday Mr.. Luz
cas- caught IL and Mr.. Taylor 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Set bv Or, Harris.

Patrick Riley of Spring street was
resting easily on Friday. The COM
pound fracture of his leg. received at
New London, as told in Fridays Bull
letin, was set by DR.. G. r. Harris, who
alone attended the man.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Stoninston.-James E. Lord has sold
valuable Shropshires TO E. NJ and w.
Ferguson of Fishers island p S. p.
Randolph q Harragansett Pier One
of thesc &ak will be exhibited at
cosr<y airs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
A Practical Suggestion.

A correspondent of The New York
Herald wonders if it is not possible
for vessels. to be fitted with some kind
of gun to shoot a line to the shore
in case of shipwreck. instead Of
shooting a line from the shore to the
boat. projectile shot from a boat
to the shore. he says. would have the
advantage of having the wind with It.
and the shore is a much larger target
to shoot at. We wonder. too.-Bos-
ton Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
WHAT STATE TAX MEANS
IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
Norwich Will Have to Pay s11,36s.o6-
Scotland Lowest.

Under a resolution Of the general
assembly a state tax of one-half mill
on the dollar was laid on the grand
lists of the 1913 towns in the state. The
amount has been carefully figured out
and it is stated that the grand total
footing is $461, 035.7S, the Norwich as
sessment being s11,S6S.06.
Deputy Treasurer B. Frank Marsh
has given out the list for the towns
in this end of the state as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

James F. Cosgrove has returned from
visit with his daughter in Boston.
Miss Emma Smith has returned to
New London from visit in Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Burnap Of Nor
witch were visitors in Stonington We'd
nesday.
L. r. Church and family have re-
turned from spending the summer at
Gales Ferry.
Mrs. Izura SMITH Of East Killingly
is the guest OF Mrs. Elmer Reynolds
in Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Kingsley OF Hall
vile have been visiting in North
Stonington.
Kendall Rudd and Harry Washpurn
of New London were visitors Thurs
day in Norwich.
]. Paul Kaufman is OF on a cruise
to Martha's Vineyard and vicinity with
some college friends.
f1OTiHHidS FOTIelaHCe anu marry Oolc-
man have returned to Hartford to re-
sumo their studies.
Mrs, Josephine Chester has returned
to Groton after a visit with friends
in Norwich and Baltic.
Robert Montgomery Of Paramount
street spent Thursday at the New
England fair in Worcester.
Miss Nellie Loring of Norwich was
a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. Fer
nando Wheeler Of Stonington.
William H. Chadwick OF Hallville
and William c. Clark of Poquetanuck
were visitors in South Coventry this
week.
Frank Q. Smith has ben laid UP at
his home, on Laurel Hill avenue, for
the past few days with an injured foot,
received while delivering monument.
A Mystic correspondent writes:
George johnson, manager for the local
telephone exchange, left Thursday on
a two weeks vacation which he will
spend in Halifax. This is the first va
cation Mr.. Johnson has had in Is
years and we hope he'll enjoy it.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Ladd and
daughter, Lillian E. Ladd of Portland,
Conn.,, have been spending their an
nual vacation with Miss Libbie Ladd
and sister of Colchester, also with
their niece, Mrs. Adelbert Rudd of
Bozrah Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
GOING TO BOSTON.
Fred ]. Naples Will Soon Take Posi-
tion with Musical lyceum,

Fred ]. Naples, son of Mrs. Mary
Naples of this city, whose fine tenor
voice is we'll known here from his
singing in the choirs of local churches,
but who has been recently in Amster-
dam, N. Y, has accepted position
with musical lyceum in Boston and
will soon locate there His friends
wish him success. On Sunday he will
sing at the First Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Suits SIP. to $28.
septic
1890 RANS0N 3 WHIPPLE 1909
SO to o. WATER ST.
GEORGE 5. DRAPER. Prop.

Have Just received the choicest
line OF Imported cordials. consisting OF
Benedictine. Chartreuse. Creme Do
Menthe. Absinthe. Forbidden Fruit.
Marasehino. Maraschino Cherries. Or
ange Curacao, Moet & chandon's white
Seal. Hennessey's one and three star
Brandy. King William, Black and
White and Dewar's Scotch Whiskey.
JamesoRs one and three star Irish
whiskey. Gordon's. Coates Plymouth.
Tanqueray. Burnetts Tom and Fields
sloe Gin. c. & c. Ginger Ale. Bass Ale
and Burke's Stout. Heublein's Cock
tails. and the best assortment OF
American Wines. Full line OF Lager
bottled at brewery, Tobacco. Cigars
and Groceries.
STORE OPEN EVENINGS.
'Phone 144-2 Wis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Or. L. w. Button Of Poquetanuck
is seriously i'll at his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Miss Emma Smith has returned to
New London from visit in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

James F. Cosgrove has returned from
visit with his daughter in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

observation-disclosures tribe of Red
Men viii entertain the members of
Osamequin tribe of Springfield at a
feast of corn and veuison at Snipsic
lake Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

William Watson as many think
the greatest English poet. has fallen
in love with and married a pretty Irish
maiden of less than 80.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
CUT HAND BADLY
WITH BUZZ SAW.
Joseph Prophet Received Bad Injury
While Working in HaskelPs Wood
yard.

On Thursday afternoon Joseph Pro-
phet, employed in Haskell's wood
yard received a painful injury while
at work. He was saving wood when
he accidentally pushed his left hand
against the buzzsaw, receiving bad
cut in the palm of the hand. The
thumb nail was cut in two. He was
attended by DR.. ]. J. Shahan, who
ell
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Burnap Of Nor
wich were visitors in Stonington We'd
nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
TIE
General Demand

UCUCTQL OGm ana
of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

James r. Keene and J. B. Haggin re-
Gently sold in Buenos Ayres rs thor.
oughbreds from their racing and
breeding farms in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
CONF ORT
Truss Fitting

If a truss is properly fitted It should
not cause discomfort If you wear
truss which torments you that is
pretty sure proof that it does not fit
you. properly.
In our Truss Department we carry
splendid line of leather covered, Hard
Rubber, ELASTIC and Wire Trusses of
the latest and most practical designs,
also Abdominal Supporters and Elias
tic Goods.
We do our fitting with the utmost
care, insuring you a comfortable and
a positively safe fit. Our work in this
department has been classed as perfect
truss fitting by many excellent judges
in this vicinity. We guarantee to
please you well or else we will refund
your money.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

L. r. Church and family have re-
turned from spending the summer at
Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11
Jyifs

STORE OPEN EVENINGS.
Phone 144-2. iyifs
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Excursion to New York. See adv
on page Z of today's issue.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

The next holiday will be Columbus
day, Tuesday, October IL.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Even those who got wet did no
grumble about the rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Miss Corinne z. White left this week
for Gardiner, Maine, where she is TO
be supervisor of music and drawing in
the public schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Holiday traffic keeps up so heavy
that trainmen are wondering where the
people come from.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Miss Marion Perkins of Huntington
place has returned to Hartford after
spending the summer at her home in
this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Mrs. Will L. Stearns and f. Leroy
Stearns of Mckinley avenue are
spending few days in Wimbledon.
Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Rev. P. c. Wright will speak at the
Central Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and evening. The morning theme
will be Temper and Spirit Which
Ought to Characterize Christians;
the evening theme, "A Strong Mans
Weakness and Weak Mans
Strength" Go and hear him.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-11

Mrs. Lewis and her son, Eryce, who
have been the guests of Norwich
friends. have returned to their home
in jamestown, n. Y.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15
PRESIDENT MAKES
SPEECH ON BOWERY
Said ChaSm Between Rich and Poor Was Not Much
Of a ChaSm After All.

NEW YORK. Dec, lS,--After speak
ing last night In Carnege hall at the
diamond jubilee OF the Methodist mis-
sions In Africa, President TAFT mo-
tored through a driving rainstorm to
the Bowery mission. where he made
an address to a typical Bowery audi
ence. lie afterward inspected the
bread line" room, where each night
hundreds OF the unemployed are
given food.
The President, In immaculate even
ing clothes. presented yesterday a
striking contrast to the men OF the
mission, who rose to their feet and
oheered him as he entered the long,
ohurch.llke room from the rear The
drive TO the mission was one OF the
mildest automobile trips the PresIdenl
has ever had, Rain was coming down
In torrents.
Entering the hall. the President met
a number Of the Bowery mission work
ers. among them Mrs Bird. the moth.
or Of the Bowery," and Dr. HallImond.
superintendent OF the mission. The
President was introduced by Louis
Klopsch. who established the mis-
sion.
Or Hallimond FIRST spoke TO the
men.
Il wonder n you understand wha,
an honor Il Is TO have the President
OF the United States 10 come down
here 10 see your"
we do" came chorus OF answers,
You are gratlhed7"
I'VE are" came another hearty r..
spouse
DO you from the bottom Of your
hearts thank the President for com.
Ing hero7"
I'VE do. we do"
~ took a man With a bis athletic
heart 10 come all the way from the
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15
WEST MAIN STREET
IS BEING REPAIRED
COUNCIL REscIND THEIR FORMER
ACTION REGARDING MATTER.
Such Work as Is Absolutely Neess.
sary Was Ordered Done by coun.
Gil Upon Motion BY Graves.

There was an adjourned meeting OF
the City Council on Monday evening
which was Of much Importance to the
citizens along West Main street, s.,
and a large number OF the property
owners were present for the purpose
of seeing that some action was taken
in their behalf.
Those present at this special ses.
sion we're President Broome. Alder
men Burnett. Colclough, Graves, Phi.
fer and Pound; Alderman Goodwin
being absent from the city,
Upon motion Of Alderman Pound
the street work that Is now being
done on this thoroughfare was order.
ed discontinued. but upon motion OF
Alderman Graves It was agreed to
reconsider the action. and such work
as was deemed absolutely necessary
was ordered done,
This street has been the result OF
a great deal OF contention during the
past few months, for II has long since
passed from one Of the prettiest
streets OF the city to a place OF gul.
legs, holes and the like. and has been
almost impossible.
Postmaster Lynch. Messrs Eddlns.
Pedrlck. and number OF the other
property owners have not ceased In
their efforts to have the same re.
paired, aud II now seems as n their
efforts will be rewarded. unless anoth.
er special meeting Is called and the
work again ordered discontinued.
As the street lie now being construct
ed, the railway people will be com
PEELED TO lower their grade in conform
fly with the street. which was as Il
formerly stood. OF until a few months
since, when they hauled In sand and
other material and raised the grade
all along the line,
Not only will the property owners
along the street appreciate this much.
needed improvement, but Il Is a mat.
ter that will meet with the hearty ap'
probation Of the general public Of the
city.
There was no further business
transacted by the council at this SOS.
sion, and they adjourned until the next
regular meeting. snlcsH called toguth.
or By the president
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15

White House to the Bowery." said
Mr., Halllmond. but the wings Of the
eagle are very wide. and no has come
right from the seats Of the mighty to
the bottomless pits Of despair to en-,
courage YOU, Now give him three
rouslng Bowery cheers"
The audience responded with a will.
"As look In your faeea." said the
President in his address. II sec you
to be earnest American citizens, Some
ot you are down on your luck but
you are responding In every fibre 20
the same sentiments OF loyalty and
deoeney, love OF country and the same
aspirations for better ideals that
hope every man In this country has.
II am glad 10 DO here, II by being
here and by saying 30 I can convince
you that the so.called Chasm between
you and those who soom for the time
being TO be- moro fortunate Ia not 30
much OF a ohasm after ALL and that
there Ia between thcm and you feel
lng OF sympathy on their part aud an
earnest desire that you shall have
that equality of opportunity Of setting
on your feet. OF earnlng q decent live
lihood aud supporting your families
which we hope every man who llyea
under the Stars and stripes enjoys,
Il am glad % testify 10 my Interest
Ia the work OF the mission, which
hope will always help you and others
over the hard places the times When
the Lord and everybody else seems
10 be- against you-to help YOU a. such
times 10 believe that there are people
IN che world who sympathlze with you
and hope you viii achieve all that
an equality o. opportunity viii Give
you aud 20 help YOU 10 bettor things"
After inspectlns The bread llae"
room the President was whlrled IN his
automobile 10 hla brothers home.
where be spent the night
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15
HOnOred Army Officer
Is Proven a Petty Thief

NEw YORK. Dee. il-Capt Thomas
Franklin. Uuited States army. tuics
commended b. Gen Chanee and Gen
Ots f0F distinguishes services IN
China and a. NaBila. pleaded guilty
90 q iong series d petty embeEzls.
ments from the msss fund u the
West Point cadets. a. eommlssarY
aud tfsa.u rcf ~ tte uuited States
military acafeuf. 81 ta ienced
b Judge Hand in ibs Uniigd states
Circuit Court. 70 ts0 years and flE
moalhs ~ the FEDERAL prison a. ~
lania. Ca liis c0ausei gave u9iife
thar BE- uoah sapig for q WFii ~ 80.
FoT and reyieE
A. commitsafT and Treasurer. Capt
Franknn had ekarEe u fhe pay checks
~ ths cadets uhiet ~ eeposited la
ths United states subifeassfy 10 ttis
eify. aaf 6few aTaiasi fof mess SAP
pHes Ths fetal snsarf 81 be 4sssi
esfisss re 20 $3.50. ~ atiob ffa1i
- reffQfes ~ fsite .e1f
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15
SHOCKING is STORY
TOLD BY The AGENTS
Detailed to Investigate and Report Upon Conditions
ImOnG Storage Passengers on Ocean Steamships.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA
mort on steerage conditions based
1 Information obtained by special
.,,Dts Of the immigration commission
,nyeling as Storage pas
..rers on different transatlantic
ssamers was made public yesterday
eUugh presentation to the Senate
IN recommendations for legislation
better conditions. Conditions
t,sud on many of these vessels are
ssscribed as appalling.
The general report Of the commits
,cn contains the reports of individ'
Il agents, giving their experience on
lard steamships where they posed
8 Storage passengers. A woman
igsnt who was herself miserably in.
alted and compelled to Withstand
npulsiye priyations, said: During
hse twelve days in the steerage, l
lVed In disorder and in surroundings
bat offended every sense. Only the
lesh breeze from the sea overcame
lAs sickening odors. The vile Ian
Eage OF the men, the screams Of the
VOnen defending themselves, the
cyhg Of children, wretehed because
q their surroundings, and practically
Uey sound that reached the ears irri-
hied beyond endurance. There was
b sight before which the eye did
la prefer to close.
Everything was dirty, sticky and
tngreeable to the touch. Every inn
FessiOn was offensive Worse than
'ls was the general air Of immortality.
fa aiteen hours each day witnessed
y around me this improper. indecent
"a forced mingllng Of men and wo-
la"
The woman agent had told of the
Aaghng Of the crew with the wO.
ga Of the storage and said that the
Aae conditions were true OF the as
ai''1 Of men steerage passengers
pa the women.
Asenis Of the immigration commits
ay that on many Of the steam.
p men stewards and members OF
crew as well as male steerage
-'lsers crowd into the compart.
y set aside for the women and
sanity pass through the passage
a such compartments so that
woman in the steerage had
a,s privacy"
laeFs Of the crew." says one
% agent never failed to deal a
passenger a blow. when she
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-15
OTIS T. GREEN DIED
m ocALA MONDAY.

oCAiA. Dec. I'M OILS T
Green. a prominent and voIikPown
attorney q this city. passed aNay
shortly after noon yesterday De-
ceased had only been 80 lev days
bis condition not being considered
serious until Sunday morning Death
was caused b. Brights disease
SIR. Green vas born 10 Attica, lad.
In 1859 and came % This section dur.
lnr The year asd embarked 10
the orange irirr is yes aiuii.
ted 20 the bar 10 lssi aud Nas elect
"a mayor Of Ocaia in 1921.
He uas married 10 1881 20 Emily.
the oldeat daughter q Cot Edvafd
Badger. Who. pith tao ehilffeu. -
yard and Otis. ~. survive him-
The deepest sympaihy s. eKtehif1
10 the fnnily ~ their 80 bereavs
meat The fsnsFal vas bid 81 3
oeiork Tuesday afteFuDon.