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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-11
Saved by His Wit,

One evening, when the city clerks
office was full of men seeking regis ~
tion, an lrislman asked to b. 70; g..
tered. He received the usual ri !. .
with the request that he siga =. :
name. This he succeeded in CON g..
after Painful effort. 80 '"'''
SusEecting that this was the @S ,crt
of bis accomplishments. an CHECKER
called out to the clerk:
"rry him on another name! Let him,
write yours
Deed, I'd never dare" sai.l the
lrishman, quick as lightning. 'ilra.
'twould be orgery!"-Youths Com.
panion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-11
Cold Weather Advice

to all Is to beware OF coughs nn8
colds on the chest: M neglected they
readily lead to pneumonia, consump-
tion or other pulmonary troubles.
Just as soon as the cough appears
trent 1t with Ballard's IlOrehound
Syrup, the standard cure OF Ameri-
ca. Use M drectcd-pericctly haTm-
less. A cure and preventive for all
diseases Of the lungs.
Price 25c, SOC and &1.OO
Sold by Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-11
Slightly Colder With Snow

When you see that kind OF Il wcnth-
er forecast you know that rhcuma-
tism weather is at hand. Get ready
for 1t now by getting n bottle Of
Ballard's Snow Linlment. Finest
thing made for rheumatism, chill
blains, frost bite, sore and stiff joints
and muscles, all aches and pains.
Price 25c, Soc and $1.OO per bottle.
Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

wrestler in 15 minute go with Bill Collins. the well known athlete of Gen. tral Village. As both men appeared on the mat they were given rous- ing reception, especially Murphy. Dur ing the match both men were on the go all the time, each trying to get fall Several times Murphy broke away from some of Collins dangerous holds. During the last three minutes Collins tried hard to put Murphy down but Murphy held Collins off until the time was up. Murphy showed up be- fore the crowd that he had consider able knowledge of wrestling as well as baseball.
 Every Minute Lively in Big Bout.
 At 3.30 MT. Richardson Introduced Jack McGrath. the Irish Giant, cham pion of New England. and Chief Fighting Bear, one of the best men or the country at his weight, 199 pounds. Joe Desmond was the official referee, and Patrick Shea timekeeper. The Indian went right at McGrath and his first hold was the strangle hold but McGrath's strength proved to be too much. McGrath brought the crowd to their feet when he had the Indian nearly on his back, but the Indian was putting up clever defence and broke away Both were trying hard for fall; finally McGrath got a scissors combination and put the Indian down in just 30 minutes.
 After the usual rest the men were at it again with the Indian working his famous strangle hold, but to no advantage Finally McGrath secured his famous combination head scissors and elbow hold and had the Indian down in 2S minutes, much to the de- light of the crowd.
 Since his last appearance here Chief Fighting Bear has made good progress in the game, as was very evident from his showing against McGrath when on the defence. McGrath also was faster and cleverer than he was ever seen here hefnre.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Clergyman'S Sons Testimonial
 of Tuberculosis Cure

To neglect a cold, bronchitis. lung trouble or Consumption is dangerous. We all know how prone people are to deny they have Consumption. IL is a fiattering disease, and the suf- ferer Is filled with bright hopes or improvement Call Consumption bY its own dread name-and then-take Eckman,s Alterative. because 1t is ef, fective in Tuberculosis. No one need doubt about it-there is plenty of evil dence from live witnesses. Investi- gate the following:
 Amenia N. Y. July g. 1909
 Gentlemen: Prior to February. 1908, I was located in Rochester. N. N., sui fering with LaGripre, which devel- oped into Tuberculosis. My physician gave sme one month to live. I was having terrible night sweats and mid day chills and losing flesh rapidly. haV- ing gone from 155 to 1S5 pounds. coughed and raised continually and became so weak that walking a few feet exhausted me. On my return home my regular physician gave me little encouragement My father. who is a clergyman heard Of Eckman's Altera- tive and induced me to take it. The night sweats and chills disappeared. my cough became easier and gradually diminished and in a few days I devel- oped an appetite, the first in months. I am now in perfect health, back to 155 pounds. I feel certain that l owe my fife to Eckmans Alterative.
 Eckman's Alterative Is good for Throat and Lung Trouble. and is on sale by The Lee & Osgood Go. and other druggists. Ask fors Booklet of cured cases, or write to Eckman Mfg. Co.,. Phila., Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
SKATERS RECORD BY Y MINUTES
Hilton Annexes Championship te for Roadwork from New London to Norwich-Finishes Strong in Hour A Minutes-McCrath Wins in Straight Falls-Bulk- eley Takes Basketball Game.

see his old record smashed and an in terested crowd of the local sports thronged into the Y. M. c. A. after the runner. Among these was M. B. Ring, who put on the race last Memorial day which was the first in which Hilton ran here. MT. Ring put his ear to the heart and lungs of the runner and de- didn't seem as if he had been doing anything more than a fast walk.
 In some spots the roads were soft and made travelling bad. A, light snow began to fall as Fitch's Corner was reached, but not enough to interfere with the footing.
 T can tell anyone how to cure cold in the head" said Hilton after he had finished. Co out and run IA miles to- day"
 Tuckie finished about 10 minutes af- ter the Norwich man. He ran to Franklin square and went to the hotel to dress.
 Summary of Time Made.
 The following is a summary of the time made to different points on the road. Unfortunately the speedometer which had been depended upon to catch the miles exactly broke down, making this timing Impossible:
 Start New London Y. M. C.. A, 2.06 p. m.
 Allyn Place corner PIT; elapsed time Il minutes.
 Gallows lane 2.23; r minutes.
 Waterford schoolhouse (end of mac adam) 2.30; A minutes.
 Foot of Quaker Hill 2.37; 31 min utes.
 Jerome farm 2.47; Al minutes.
 Montville car station 2.54; AS min uteS. .A
 Fitch's corner 306: 1 hour.
 Mohegan church 9.19; hour 13 min utes.
 Trading Cove bridge 3.2s; 1 hour 2S minutes.
 Thames square S.46: hour 40 min utes.
 Finish Norwich Y. NJ. c. A. $50; l hour A minutes
 Total elapsed time, hour A min utes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
SWEET HAo<ENoUeH
 IN FOUR ROUNDS
Moosup Boxer Doesn't Want Bill Col Iins' Game-Six Round Go Was a Good One.

Two friendly exhibition bouts, given in private, made a drawing card for a largt number of Norwich sports on Christmas eve. Bill Collins of Central Village and Al Sweet, instructor of the Moosup Athletic club of Moosup, were billed for ten rounds, but much to the disappointment of the crowd the bout was finished in the fourth round. Collins making Sweet quit in this round. The second bout a six round go between Kid Wicekrson of Lowell. Mass, and Young Parker of sMoosup. This bout proved to be a lively one and at the finish was loud ly applauded. Burdick of Central Vil- lage was a capable referee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
sTURTEvANT HITS THE DUCKS.
High AII-Around Man in Two Matches With DanieIson - Norwich Team Wins Both.

Allie Murphy Bill McClafferty and Bert Sturtevant. three Norwich duck pin rollers, scordea a double victory over a Danielson tam of three Christ mas. beating them match by three straight games in the morning at Dan ielson and repeating the performance in the evening at the Rose alleys in Norwich.
 The morning match was won by an even margin of 100 pins on total pin fall. The Norwich trio went equipped with new composition duckpin balls, and Sturtevant opened the eyes of the Danielson men with q total of 370 and a single of 146. Again in the evening Sturtevant was the star performer to- talling 352. in which were singles of 12S and 126.
 Matthre was Danielson's high roller in the morning, with single of IF, and Godreau scored in the top line place in the evening with 114. The morning score is given in the Daniel son news. The following was the score ha1.as
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
M'GRATH GETS TWO
 ON CHIEF FIGHTING BEAR
Wins Wrestling Match in Straight FalIs-Murphy PIeases Crowd in Match With Collins.

Union hall was packed to the doors on Christmas afternoon, many coming from Central Village and Westerly, to witness the wrestling carnival arrang- ed by Jack McGrath, and at 4.30 when the big match was over and won by McGrath, the crowd cheered and left the hall feeling well repaid. At. 2.5O Jack McGrath introduced J. A. Rich ardson of Springfield as master of cer- emonies. MT. Richardson was given applause as he stepped to the front of the platform. He stated that he was in charge of Chief Fighting Bear in place of Barnes. who was in Maine. filling an engagement. He explained the conditions of the big match. say ing that the strangelhold. front and back. was allowed, but the wrestIers would not be allowed to use the fing- CTS or thumbs as it might prove seri- eus.
 Regcopoulos Wins Preliminary.
 The first match was a fifteen min ute go between two young Greeks, George Doultchinos and Startley Reg eopoulos, Bill Collins acting as referee. Doultchinos won the first fall in five minutes. Regeopoulos won the next two falls. the first in four minutes and the second in three minutes.
 Dan Murphy's First Appearance.
 The next match showed Dan Mur- phy making his first appearance as a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
RIGHT HAND UPPERcUT
 PUTS FITZSIMMONS OUT
Lang Scores Knockout in Twelfth Round-6ob's Old Punch Was Lack ina,

Sydney, N S. w, Dec. 26.-Bill Lang, the Australian heavyweight champion. knocked out Bob Fitzsim- mons in the twelfth round of their fight at Rushcutters Bay stadium to- day. The fight was evenly contested up to the last round. when Lang forced Fitz to the ropes, knocked him down with a right hand blow to the jaw, and when he arose sent him to the floor senSeless from right hand uppercut.
 Fitz had not appeared in the ring in Australia since he left here for the United States many years ago. and when he climbed through the ropes to- day he was given an enthusiastic re- ception. The veteran looked to be in splendid condition after his lang period of preparation for today's fight.
 The fight opened rather tamely Lang showing extreme nervousness. He was freely hooted for holding in the clinches and frequently putting his op- ponent and refusing to break. F'itz, on the contrary. fought cleanly and be- came the favorite with the crowd.
 As the fight progressed Lang regain ed confidence and forced teh pace, but Fitz cleverly evaded his rushes and frequently landed good blows on the face and body. In a hot rally in the eleventh round Fitz cut Lang'S right eye severely with left hand punch.
 When the twelfth and last round opened Lang rushed Fitz through the ropes and floored hi mwith a right hand swing. Fitz took the count of nine and rose groggy. Lang was at him fiercely as soon as he regained his feet battering the tottering veteran about the ring. He forced Fitz against tn eropes and with hard right upper cut on the jaw sent him down and out.
 Lang was strong favorite in the betting at 1 to 2.
 Arthnr Scott was the referee. The weather was warm and 12,000 specta- tors witnessed the fight.
 Lang weighed 1SS, while Fitzsimmons gave his as 156 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Not in Esyor of .UhuppIn,..

NOt fu Fasof or sEtul1Pifs.
 The Kentucky mother of IA chfl dren, herself unschcAed, and all her "idees" gathered rom experience and "watchin' and studyin' about things" thus comes to a very modern conclu- sion on family government: Folks whupps children too much. Hits oP folks meanness what causes whuppin' more than children de- deservin' hit. The ol folks'n hey some trouble of their own, an they'll turn and whupp child, an hit innercent."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Seventeen minutes clipped clean as whistle off the amateur running rec ord from New London to Norwich was the sterling performance of E. Clifford Hilton of this city on Christmas af- ternoon. Hilton finished the IA miles in 1 hour A minutes without turning a hair, beating out the best previous amateur record of 2 hours minute, made eight or nine years ago by Chilly Hazlehurst. and also the pro- fessional record of hours flat cred
 ited to Sergeant Walsh last April.
 Hilton's performance stamps him as the amateur champion for this part of the state and sets a mark that is standing challenge to all the runners hereabouts, and looks good enough to break any but the best of them that go after it. After the race Hilton said
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Prayer and a Garter.

The two stenographers had eaten their lunch on grave in Old Trinity churchyard and were on their way back to work. As they were about to pass the church ore caught the other by the arm. Come" said she, "and let's go in here minute. want to say little prayer. And, besides, my garter has come undone. New York Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
RULKELEY 25, MIGHTY FIVE 22.
New Londoners Win Close Match at Y. M. c. A. - Were Taller and Heavier.

The Bulkeley basketball team won out from the Mighty Five at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium Christmas night, 70 to 22, before a fair sized crowd for the snowy night. The losers gave Bulke- lev an opening by a few minutes of careless guarding in the middle of the first half, during which Noble and Marsters broke through for string of three goals, gaining a lead which, the Mighty Five were not quite able to overcome, and the half closed, Bulke- ley 14, Mighty Five Il.
 At the openinf of the halt the Mighty Five stormed the basket with a rain of shots, but luck was against them, as they missed half a dozen goals by the narrowest margins. Gal livan and Futile each got two field goals and Swan one in this half. No- ble, whose shooting was a feature, scored five and Marsters two field goals in this half Frequent fouls were call ed by Referee Allyn Brown for Bulke- ley's rough work and holding.
 A spurt led by Gallivan with three goals and Clish with two in the last half stirred the crowd to enthusiasm, but the Mighty Five was not able to close the gap, as Marsters caged three and Noble two.
 The Mighty Five had the speed on bulktley TUT SOIle Ol lHciI HUT WOI h and did better blocking, but Bulkeley had weight and reach on the Academy, excelling in their catching and the swift shoot they put into their passes.
 Captain Futile was closely watched by Connors and Roach of Bulkeley but did some clever lodging and caged two while Gallivan and Clish did effective work at all stages.
 The lineups and summary:
 Bulkeley-Beebe lg, Connors, Roache rg, Noble c, Marsters If, Beckwith If.
 Mighty Five-Clish lg, Rankin rg, Swan c, Gallivan If, Futile If.
 Score, Bulkeley 25, Mighty Five 22; field goals. by Clish ?, Swan 1, Gallivan B. Futile 2; by Noble ', Marsters 8; foul goals, by Gallivan 1, Swan 1, by Marsters 1; fouls called, on Mighty Five 6, on Bulkeley 12; halves, 20 and Is minutes; referee, A. L. Brown; scorer, Lee Mabrey.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
The Thames National Bank
Norwich. Conn. pec. 24. 1aos.

NUrWlcn, OOIlE., Dec. Z4, IyUS.
 The annual meeting of the Stockhold- CTS of this Bank, for the election of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may legally come be- fore them, is hereby called to be held at their Banking House, on Tuesday, January il, 1910, at Il o'clock a. m., from which place said meeting will be immediately adjourned to meet at the Directors' Room of the Norwich Saw lngs Society, at 11.3O a. m., for the transaction of the aforesaid business.
 CHARLES W. GALE,
 dec24d Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Norwich.
Qualifying Round Ends.

The qualifying round of the Decem- Der duckpin tourney at the Rose alleys for two-men teams ended Saturday night. Six teams are to qualify, but as the, theer are two tied with the low score this brings seven pairs in for the rolloff this week. They are the following, only one team reaching the 700 mark or over: Sturtevant- Murphy 71S Hill-Combies 699, McClafferty- Sturtevant 690. Combies-AIurphy 6S9, Murphy-McClafferty 6S7, Harris Mur- phy 6S1, Harris -McClafferty 6S1.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Cumulative Salary.

Nathaniel Osborne, who used to blow the organ in the Brick church in Fairhaven, was once asked how much salary he received Twelve hundred dollars" he replied. Twelve hun dred!" exclaimed the questioner in surprise. Yes" replied Nat, but that's for 100 years"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Marvellous.

"More than 5000 elephants year 10 to make our piano keys" remarked the student boarder who had been reading the scientific notes in a pat ent medicine almanac. For the lands sake!" exclaimed the landlady. "Ain't it wonderful what some animals can be trained to do?"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
The United States Finishinu to.

Dfo Broadway. New York, Dec. 1s. 1909. Coupons No. II. due Jan. l, 1916, on consolidated mortgage per cent. gold bonds of this company, will be paid at Che office of The Trust Company of America. 37 Wall Street, New York City.
 Coupons No. IT, due Jan. 1. 1910, on first mortgage per cent bonds of The Sterling Dyeing and Finishing Com pmny, will be paid at the office of The Hrust Company of America, ST Wall Street, New York City.
 F. S. JEROME, deo1bd Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Fast Eioht to a Draw.

New Orleans, Dec. 26.-Ray Bron- son of Indianapolis and Matty Bald win of Boston, at 133 pounds, fought twenty rounds to a draw before the West Side A. C., in McDonoughville, today. The fighting was fast on the whole and marked by strong finish by both men.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
INsuaaI,1z.
Over S2OO,OOO

paid for fire loss in Norwich during the past year. Are you prepared for tfre If not, turn over new leaf and get Policy from B. F. LEARNED L& CO, Thames Loan & Trust Co. building, Norwich, Connecticut
 Agency Established May, 1S46.
 dac0ANTME
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Are you interested m these aviat- ors?" Intensely. I watched one this morning who was an adept He rose. dipped. circled, turned corners, and alighted, without trouble and without a mishap." well. welll He must have been a bird" He was, of the sparrow variety."-Pittsburg Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
oldfeld,s New Auto Record.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 26.-Barney Oldfield established a new worlds record, for fifteen miles on a circular track at Ascot par, driving his 120- horsepower car Benz, he reduced the record of 1857 made by Ralph De Palma to 13.42 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Won 15-MiIe Race by a Yard.

Seattle, Dec. >26.-Henri St. Yves, the Marathon champion of the world, de- feated John Marsh, Canadian cham pion. by yard in a fifteen-mil race today. St, Yves time was 1.3S.47 4-5.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
The United States Finishing CO.

B2o Broadway. New York, Dec. 1s. 1909 Preferred Stock Dividend No. AZ. The Board of Directors have this day declared the regular quarterly dividend of one and three-quarters per cent (1Z per -cent.) upon the Preferred Stock of this company, payable Jan. l. 1910, to Stockholders of record at the plose of business Dec. 20, 1909.
 Common Stock Dividend No. 4.
 The Board of Directors have this dav declared a dividend of one per cent q per cent) upon the Common Stock of this company, payable Jan. l. 191O to Stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 20, 1909.
 F. s. JEROME,
 declBd Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Rare Book.

My husband" said Mrs. Lapsling, didn't do thing yesterday but sit in his easy chair all day long and read Darwins Oregon of Specie"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Why Not7

It's easy to find an excuse for your own sins. Why not be a little charit- able toward your neighbor John A. Rowland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
They VIII Stick.

One of the worst things about afin- ities Is the difficulty of getting rid of them after they have been found.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Danish Proverb. He scolds best that can hurt the least.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Must Be Affinity.

Fletcher: Good comes to what ia prepared for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Only Suspects 1t.

We have noticed that when man is henpecked everybody knows it but the man himself-Topeka Capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
rh. crnatest cannueror.

No man is such conqueror as the man who has defeated himself Beecher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Mans Fate In His Character. Mabie: A mans fate lies in his character, and not in his conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Italian proverh,

Better slip with the foot than with the tongue
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Wise Rule to Follow.

Do one thing at a time, and the big things fret " i- ~olr
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
CONTRACT FOR JAIL
WORKSHOP
Let to J. L. Parkin & Co.
of Fairfield
New Building To Be Erected ON West
Side of Jail.

The contract for the erection OF
the new Jail work shop has been let
to the J. l.. Parkin & Co., of Fairfield
for the sum of $4,365 and the con-
struction has already begun on that
part of the addition where the tools
are to be kept.
The new building Is to be erected
on the west side of the jail and is to
be Of the same size as the latter build
ing. 1t will be constructed in accord
ance with the specifications deter
mined upon by the States Prison and
Jail Inspectors who were in session
here in Skowhegan a short time ago
as we'll as in compliance with the law
which was passed by the last Maine
legislature.
AS yet, the exact work which the
prisoners will be required to do has
not been decided upon, and probably
will not be until the building Is com
pleted some six weeks hence.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.

Monday evening the first educa-
tional meeting of the fall was held
by the Y. M. c. A. in the rooms on
Madison avenue. There were II
young men present, employees in mills
and factories, who expressed their
intentions of attending throughout
the winter. Glasses in arithmetic
history and reading were started
Two sessions per week will be held
for the present, Monday and Wednes-
day evenings. The same number oi
scholars were there last evening as
on Monday and the following mem
bers of the club acted as teachers
Frank Emery, Merton Pierce, Milburn
Fowler, Howard Weston and Everett
Bacon. The arithmetic classes are
divided into three different groups
taught by the first three fellows and
the history and reading classes were
taken by Messrs. Weston and Bacon
The fellows who are taking the diff
ferent courses are very studious and
could give a great many day school
students a good lesson in behavior
and attention. Glasses in book
keeping, grammar and geogprahy will
probably be started in the near fu-
ture.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
NOTHING NEW.
Hubbard Simply States an Old Truth
In New Form.

Elbert Hubbard of Roycroft fame
holds this opinion of Maine: Maine is
one great epic poem. These hills
valleys, rocks mountains, rivers and
streams are wonderful in their gran
deur and beauty. l am so greatly
impressed by thei" oeauty that
should love TO linger among them
Why, it almost seems to me that crime
should be impossible amidst such
environments. 1t is a poem and SYM
phony combined. Maine gives me
loftier reverence for nature and q
higher respect for her people. The
fact is the scenery of Maine has
broadened out the minds of her peo-
pie. 1t cannot be otherwise The
story of Aaron and the specified rods
in connection with Rachel has q
foundation in philosophy as we'll as
fact. Environment is prenatal and
its effects can be seen in the superior
me nand women that are produced
among Names beautiful hills and
streams