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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
THE TRUTH ABOUT
 FRATERNAL INSURANCE
Application for Cancellation Of Li- cense of Supreme Lodge, K. Of P., to Do Business in New York State Denied by State Superintendent of Insurance,

Albany x. Y., Dec. 29.-Emphasfz- ing the importance of the passage by the coming legislature of a bill reg uIating fraternaI insurance, State Su- perintendent of Insurance HOtchkiss today denied an application for the cancellation of the license of the Stu preme lodge, Knights of Pythias. to do business in New York state. The application was made by T. Barber, aged 75 years, holder of a fourth class insurance certificate in the or der. Recently a similar petition was filed with Attorney General O'AIdlIey. who held that the question was one for the state insurance department to decide.
 Barber complained because his monthly assessments were increa sed, but Superintendent HCtchkiss held that the increase was necessary.
 The truth is,' says Superintendent Hotch<iss in a memorandum accom- panying his decision that while many advocates of fraterual insurance have long shut their eyes to it, the repre- sentative men of all these societies, as well as the heads of insurance de- partmeuts in the various states, are now of one accord in the belief that until prompt and wise action be taken by the states in the enactment of req sonable but at the same time manda- tory laws. and by the societies them selves in the Teazjustmeut of their rates as well as in other directions, fraternal insuratCe will within the next decade or two end in receiver ships, with heavy losses to it's millions of members and their dependents The supreme lodge, Knights of Bythias, has long been conscious of this con ditiOn and some years ago established a new class having what was thought to be adequate rates. into which class most of the members of the fourth class have already gone. It now seeks to take anOI IleT-an absolutely nee essary step; namely, the collection from the surviving mem beTs of the fourth class of q rate actuarially suffi- Cient to make the certificate of every one, even to the last of such survivors, worth to him and his dependents the amount stated on it's face. Such ac- ton surely is not incNDedient. nor is the society which takes it unsafe"
 In conclusion Superintendent Hotch- kiss points out the importance of the passage by the coming legislature of d bill TegulatiVe of frateruaI in surance and intended to bring the so- cieties up to proper standards and to require of them adequate rates as well as to vest the insurance depart ment with sufficient authority to com pei cOnplian nee with the law and with good insurance principles. No citizens should be more anxious for such a law than members of such societies who, like the present applicant, are of advanced ages, uninsurable else where, and brought face to face with the basic folly of fraternal insurance q it was, the abandonment of which and thus the lifting of the system it. self to q higher plane of safety, will be the certain result of the legislation now suggested.''
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
STONlNGTON
Christmas Festival at Calvary Church What is Interesting Borough Resi- dents.

Wednesday evening the Christmas festival was held at Calvary Episcopal church. The service was conducted by Rev. Charles J. Mason, rector of the church, who spoke to the congregation and to the Sunday school most inter- eStingly. A special feature of the pro- gramme was the musical programme arranged by Miss Zangrandi, composed of male voices, rendering many selec- tions. After the service was over the children and congregation went over to the chapel. where a beautifully il- luminated tree was filled with gifts for all. A box of candy was presented each child. The children of the Sun day school recited and with the addi- tion of several comets and clarionets the carols were sung by all-
 Dance and Whist.
 The Children of Mary connected with St. Mary's church held a most success full dance and whist in Borough hall Thursday evening. A large number aetended.
 Local GIeaninss.
 Dr. Frank D. Maine of Springfield, Mass, has returned after spending the holidays with his cousin, Dr. c. o. Maine.
 w. F. Carter of Worcester spent Thursday in town the guest of his uncle.
 A. M. Wallace of Boston was a busi-
 
 Mrs. Monjo and daughter Margaret left Thursday for Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Enjoyable Musical.
 A musical was given Wednesday af- ternoon at the home of Misses Mary and Barbara Mullen on Gold street. The event was in honor of Miss Eliza beth Dovey of Butte Mont, and Miss Grace M. Mullen, who were here from Brooklyn, N. Y, for the holidays.
 Hunters Licenses Received.
 Town Clerk E. B. Hinckley has re- ceived from Hartford the license cards to be issued to the hunters in the town of Stonington. The new ones cover the entire year 1911.
 Borough Small Notes.
 Only about half of the twenty-five justices of the peace elected last No yenber in the town of Stonington have qualified. The time limit is the first Monday in January, 1911.
 Mrs. B. F. Tracy returned from Nor wich Wednesday. accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Gager, and son, Leslie Gager. Mrs. Gager will spend some time here.
 Rev. G. B. Spaulding, IT,. returned from New York Wednesday, having at tended the funeral services of Mrs. J. J. Belden.
 called to Brooklyn, N. Y., by the death of the doctors father
 Mrs. F. E. Moves left Thursday for Chicago.
 Miss Maria WickWire of New Haven is the guest of Miss M. B. Trumbull. c. c. Wilder of Rochester, N. Y, is the guest of friends in the borough
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
SHEEHAN A CANDIDATE
 FOR THE U. S. SENATE
lie Defines His Attitude Toward Ma tionaI Questions-Favors Bona Eide Downward Revision of the Tariff.

New York, Dec 29-WiTiam F. Sheehan made formal announcement of his candidacy for the United States senate tonight in a letter addressed to Mayor Louis r. Thurman, of Buff falO, who with other prominent Buff falO democrats. recently endorsed MT. Sheehan for the seat which will be- come vacant when the term of Sena- tor Depew expires on March 1. 1911.
 In defining his attitude toward ma tional questions, MT. Sheehan de- clares his belief in the letter and spirit of the platform adopted at the last democratic state convention.
 He declares himself in favor of bona fde downward revision of the tariff and goes on to say:
 Trusts and combinations that con- trol the necessaries of life and in- crease the cost of living are largely the result of excessive protective du- ties. Before long we shall have ju dicial interpretation by our highest court as to the extent to which com binations of capital may go. For the immediate present that momentOus question has been removed from the domain of politics. If, when the de- cision comes, it is necessary that con- greSs shall further legislate, I shall, as a members of that body, approach the solution of the question in the spirit of the broadest patriotism, with no master to direct and no purpose to serve except the welfare of our com mon country
 MT. Sheehan continues:
 T have no patience with the sena- tors and representa- tives who have re- peatedly submitted to executive die tation, and 1 expect and hope the peo- pie will have no patience with me, in case I become their representative if at any time I should surrender one iota of legislative independence be- cause of executive command or favor If the peoples representatives are true to party principles and courage ously perform their duty, and if the courts remain faithful to the great i traditions of the past, new national ism will continue q futile and innocu- ous cry.''
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
Local Laconics.

Mrs. Otis r. Dean of Grove avenue visited friends in Providence Thurs day.
 William Grant, telephone manager a Hazleton, Pa, is visiting relatives here over the holidays.
 Charles Perry of the Washington Trust company, who has been cos fined to his home by sickness, is much improved.
 Rumors are current of shoplifters during the Christmas season, but as no arrests were made the rumors are not verified.
 Miss Fanny Chapman, who has been visiting MT. and Mrs. George D. Rudd of White Rock, has returned to her home in Norwich.
 Louis H. Eddy, proprietor of the Dixon house, is remembering out of town guests of the house with hand some New Year cards.
 Miss Eunice Moore, employed at the P. H. Opie store was called to the home of her mother in Norwich by the illness of her mother.
 Among the Westerly Masonic breth- ren who attended the Actual Past Masters association annual meeting in Norwich Wednesday night were Thomas Mckenzie, Arthur N. Nash, Byron J. Peckham and William W. Bromley, wOh was given his degree
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

Sale of City Improvement Bonds to
 Amount of $4,S79,OOO.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 29.-City i'm provement bonds to the amount of $4,878,000 were sold today by Comp troller E. $. Morrow and Mayor Ma gee to the National City bank of New York and N. w. Harris & Co., of New York, their bid of 102.4591 being the highest of six received for the entire amount. The bonds are to be delivered within eighteen days
 This is the first of the issue of 10.000, 000 authorized by a vote of the people at the November election, in an effort to carry forward extensive ideas and plans for q new and greater Pittsburg.
 A similar bond issue voted upon two years a go was declared unconStitution- al in the state supreme court because it was presented to the people on a blanket ballot and at the last election the separate items of improvement were voted upon individually.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
COST so LITTLE
 DO so MUCH

Those who suffer from pimples, blackheads and other dishguring facial eruptions; {; red, rough hands, itching, burning palms and shape less nails; dry, thin and falling hair, with itching, scaly scalps- all should make trial at once of Cuticura soap and ointment. No other emollients cost so little and do SO much. No others so pure, so sweet, so speedily effective not only for these minor affictions of the skin, scalp and hair, but for torturing, disfguring eczemas, rashes, irritations. scalings and crustings, from infancy to age.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
Failure of Boston Real Estate Broker.

Boston, Dec. 29.-LiabiIftfes con- tracted on the Pacific coast were the features of the voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by HaMy R. Wonder Horst, a real estate broker, in the United States district court today. The total liabilities were placed at S231,5 of which $59.000 is secured. The assets were placed at $3,350. The only secured creditor is the Newton Savings bank of Newton, Mass.
 Among the unsecured creditors are the Fidelity and Deposit company of Maryland, $3S,OOO; the Utah Savings and Trust company of Salt Lake City, 31500; the Anglo Californian bank of San Francisco, $15.000; and the Gardner Lumber company of Stock ton, Cal, $7,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
NOANK
Petition in Circulation by Fishermen's s Protective Association Various Items,


 That the members of the Fisher mems Protective association do not mean to let the New Haven oyster growers obtain possession of any land in this vicinity is evidenced from the fact that they have already had a pe- tition drawn up which will be pre- scented to the fish commission of the state as soon as the required number of signatures are obtained. The com mittee which was appointed at the special meeting of the association last Saturday evening, and of which Capt. James w. Rathbun is the chairman, had the following petition drawn up Thursday:
 Groton, Conn, Dec. 27, 1910. The Honorable Shell Fish Commission
 CTS of the State of Connecticut:
 We. the undersigned, citizens of the town of Groton, respectfully present this our remonstrance against the state commissioners granting the appIica- tion of Daniel E. Fitzgerald for a per petual franchise of two hundred and twenty-five (225) acres to be used for the propagation of oysters, as described in his recent petition at or near Groton Long Point. For the reason that these grounds are the natural lobster and fishing grounds, which furnish a living for nearly two hundred (200) citizens of the towns of Groton and Stonington and the granting of this petition will
 
 We respectfully request a hearing on said application.
 Yours respectfully.
 Already a large number have signed the petition. Should these oyster grow CTS obtain possession of this land it. would ruin many @ fisherman's busi- ness who resides here. There was a petition presented last year for the same land, but the applicants were de- feated.
 General News.
 Miss Helen Robbins, who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Robbins, in Mystic has return ed to her home here.
 Misses Viola, Mcdonald and Eleanor Lamb spent Wednesday evening with friends in Mystic.
 Miss Edna Babcock has returned home from Norwich, where she has been the guest of relatives.
 John Minnis has moved his house. hold goods from the Wagner house on Pearl street to the Burrows house on Prospect Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Wilson, who have been visiting Capt. and Mrs. Roswell to Providence.
 of friends in the village, left Thursday for Hartford.
 There was a large attendance at the Thursday evening prayer meeting. Ev- eryone present enjoyed the beautiful solo rendered by A. V. Morgan and Mrs. E. E. Gates.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
DOUBTS AS TO LOYALTY
 OF THE ARMY AND NAVY
New Portuguese Republic Fears for It's Permanenee-Secret Society Plots to Restore King Manuel.

Paris, Dec. 29.--A despatch to the Temps from Madrid states that ad- vices from Lisbon describe the politi- cal situation in the new republic of Portugal as threatening
 The government is reported as not sure of the loyalty of the army and navy.
 There is much insubordination in the army, while as a measure Of pre- caution three cruisers have been or dered to leave the harbor of Lisbon upon various pretexts.
 The Diario Noticias is quoted as saying that the government has dis covered 8 secret society which is plot ting to restore King Manuel to the throne and that the leaders in the conspiracy were arrested.
 The correspondent of the Temps adds that the activity of the work ing classes in Portugal is another cause of uneasiness. strikers in lbe various trades making demands which it. is impossible to meet.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

construction. New cement walks have been laid about the fort
 The choir of the Immaculate Con- ception church gave an excellent min strel show at the opera house Thurs day evening. Among the special num- bers were songs by Keyron Doyle, Ed ward Brown, Thomas Clancy, James Laughlfn, Joseph Lennihan, James Mahoney, Miss Della Healy, Will Ban non, Martin H. Spellman and Miss Edith Bruce Jones. Several good To- cal hits took well with the audience.
 Thomas O'Brien, proprietor of the old Leonard house, on Main street, died Wednesday, after an illness of two weeks. MT. O'Brien was born in Pascoag, R. l., 60 years ago, and came to Westerly 25 years ago, and asso- ciated himself with several others in the manufacture of woOlen goods. When the partnership was dissolved, MT. OBrien rented the Leonard house, which he managed the year round, and also conducted the HaIcyon house at Watch Hill in the summer. He leaves daughter. one son, a brother and two sisters.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
NEW YORK kIDNAPPER
 PICKED FROM MANY SUSPECTS
By Six Year Old Roy-HeId for the
 Grand Jury.

New York, Dec. 29-On the identi- fication of six year old Giuseppe di Stefano, Giacomo Crimi was formally charged with knidnapping today and held to answer before the grand jury. In default of $5,000 bail, he was placed in the Tonlbs.
 Crimi was taken by the police last night in a raid on the Sicilian quar- ter in which IS men were arrested The Stefano boy picked him out of the line of suspects and the others were allowed to go.
 No other witnesses were called and no defense was offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
Pastor on Trial for Exceeding the
 Auto Speed Limit.

Providence, R. T.. Dec. 29.-Charged with exceeding the automobile speed limit in Pawtucket on September 2 last, Rev. Walter D. Buchanan, pas tor of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian church of New York, was placed on trial before Judge Rathbun and jury in the superior court today. Dr. Bu- chanan recently inherited most of the estate of Mrs. R. G. Dun. widow of the mercantile agency founder, estimated at several million dollars.
 pr. Buchanan appeared in the dis trict court of Pawtucket after being caught in a police trap and was fined $15 and costs, but appealed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
WARSHIP FOR AVIATORS.
Request Made of Secretary Meyer
 Meets Acquiescence.

San Francisco, Dec. 29.-The San Francisco aviation committee has re- ceived a communication from Secre- tary of the Navy Meyer acquiescing in their request for assignment of a warship to assist in the study of the uses of the aeroplane in naval war fare during the meet next month. Seven professional aviators, all of national fame. have been signed for the meet, and entries have been re- ceived for ten amateurs.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

A channel is being duq in the har- dredge Bristol of the Packard Dredg- ing company, to enable deeper boats coming to the dock. Among the re- cent improvements at the fort are steel and concrete coal shUtes and a new storage house 4 new brick ma chine shop is now ready, and the steel and brick guardhouse Is well along in
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

The T. S. Us secret organization of girls attending the high school, were entertained by Misses Sally and Louise Coy at their home on Elm street. Wednesday evening. A feature of the party was a Christmas tree, on which were hung humorous gifts for all. There were several college girls present who were former members of the society. Refreshments were serv- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

James Rae and Miss Margaret A. Aiken, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Al exander Aiken of Cross street, were married by Rev. s. H. Cathcart, at the home of the brides parents, on Wednesday afternoon. Mir. and Mrs. Rae went to New York on their wed- ding trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30

construction. New cement walks have been laid about the fort.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-30
Newsy Notes From Westerly
Mild Weather Improved by Granite WorkersFraterni- ty Interests-Taxes Coming in Well-Death of Thomas O'Brien-Social Items.

Tho mild weather Thursday ---- Ae granite manufacturers an opportunity 10 put quarrymen at work getting out as much rough stock on hand as pos sible to supply the big demand for fine monumental stone. The mild weather also permitted the continu- ance of work on the Welch block on Broad street and on other outdoor jobs which had been suspended on ac- count of the cold.
 The newly elected officers of Paw catuek lodge, No. 90, A. F. and A. M, were installed last evening by Wor- shipful Thomas Mckenzie, grand mar shal of the Connecticut lodge. The officers installed were as follows: Mas ter, William w. Bromley; treasurer, Ebert w. Clark: secretary, Archie c. Thompson; senior warden, N. F. Tuck erman: junior warden. Louis J. Reu- ter; senior deacon, Fred c. Fleming; junior deacon. Frank N. Ayers: senior steward, Evans Stewart; junior stew V. Nash; chaplain, Samuel Girven; tyler, Abraham Lewis; trustees, Thomas Mckenzie. Robert E. Cole, William A. Hillard; finance commit tee, Thomas Mckenzie, Charles A. Morgan, D. c Hinckley. The install lation was in odd Fellows hall, as the regular Masonic hall was not ready for use, as it will not be com- pleted until late in January.
 The collection of taxes is progress ing rapidly, and many have paid back taxes Increased effort has been made to collect back poll taxes, and several hundred dollars have been collected on this tax. Rhode Island Is one of the few states that retains the old poll tax law.
 James Rae and Miss Margaret A. Aiken, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. AL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-13
Racine In Enoland.

Racing in England is a very differ
ent affair from what 1t was when
Queen Anne, most sporting of English
queens, instituted Ascot races. just 1873
years ago, and ran her famous horses.
Mustard. Pepper and Star. Horses In
tended for racing were always kept
tightly girt, with the idea that it rem
dered them more swift; and as for
feeding, the old-time trainer believed
in giving them liberal amount OF
soaked bread, supplemented day or
two before the race with fresh eggs.
And the Jockeys, instead Of sporting
light silk jackets, were incased in full
suits of the stiffest taffeta, while. as
II the applause of the crowd were not
considered sufficient, drums and trum.
pets greeted the winner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-13
"But you-what are you doing In

"But you-what are you doing in
Dreiberg in this guise?'
"Well, once upon time there lived
king. He was young. He had an
uncle who watched over him and his
affairs. This prince regent had an
idea regarding the future welfare of
this nephew. He would bring him up
to be q man, we'll educated, broad
minded and clean lived The lad grew
up clean in mind, strong in body, lib
eral, fine prince. In his palace few
saw anything OF him after his fifteenth
year. He went into the world under
an assumed name. By and by he came
home quietly. In one month he was
to be coronated. And now what do
you think? He must have one more
adventure. Just one. And one morn
ing his uncle found him gone. All!
The prince regent set it going that his
majesty had gone a-hunting in Ba-
varia. Then the prince regent put on
some old clothes and went a-venturing
himself"
"And the end?"
"God knows" said Ludwig.
"And fatuous fool that this uncle
was. He tried to marry of his
nephew"
81 understand. But if you are dis
covered here you will be harshly dealt
with.''
The other shrugged and picked up
his watch. "Can 1 be of material as
sistance? No? Proud old imbecile"
said the mountaineer kindly. "You
have been deeply wronged. but some
day you will be right. 1 myself shall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-13
An obed,ent Patient,

When the chickens came home to
roost they were astounded at finding
an owl occupying the best perch in
the house.
You're in wrong. aren't you, son? p
coldly remarked the leghorn rooster;
What brought you here. anyway"
Doctors advice" ye2lied the owl
without rufning feather.
Hurry up with the further particu
lars!" harshly commanded the rooster
Keep your comb on, old chap!"
said the owl: "you see. the terribly
late hours Nv been keeping began to
affect my health and the doctor or
dered me to so to bed with the hens!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-13
smoklno In Ancient DAYS.

It seems very probable that there
were smokers In England long before
the Introduction of tobacco. according
to the London Chronicle. Pipes have
been discovered imbedded In tho NOR
tar Of churches built before Europe's
first acquaintance with tobacco. and It
seems only reasonable to suppose that
the people of that day smoked herbs
Of some sort either incidentally or for
pleasure. Coltsfoot was inhaled for
asthma, though whether pipe waa
used in tho process remains . matter
for conjecture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-13
sia Demand for Talent.

Scenarios for moving picture plays
are asked for. ''If yuu have never
tackled writing scenario circular
says, at doesn't matter. All we want
is good idea as to what would con-
|stitute good story to be shown on
the screen-comedy, tragedy, drama
or educational" In explanation of the
circular man In the business said
that the moving picture as a means
of amusement had assumed such 81
gantic proportions that new talent
must be secured to satisfy the demand
for novelties