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Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
NORWICH NEST TO BE
NEXT ON THE ROOST
Organizer for the Order of Owls, |. r.
Sanford. of Hartford, Boosting the
Work

To be added to the list of fraternal
orders in this city is the social fra
ternity of the Order of Owls. which is
soon to have a nest here. il Norwich
fohows the example of other Connecti-
cut cities. ]. r. Sanford of Hartford
nest, No. 1856 the organizer for Nor
witch, arrived here Monday and has
taken rooms at No. Washington
square.
He hopes to orga nize the local nest
inside of a month and predicts great
interest in the order. Hartford nest
was the first to be instituted in this
state which was two years ago today.
1t is No. 166. New Haven, next insti-
tuted, Dec. A. 1909, was No 1o49
Bridg eport, instituted in April is 1915,
and New London. to be instituted Oct
%. will be something over 400. There
are other nests at Middletown, Meri-
den, Ansonia and Derby. 1t is ex
pected New London will have 400 char
ter members. The membership
throughout the country is over 100 goo
The order was instituted at South
Bend, Ind, Nov. A. 1904, and the spread
has since been rapid.
Owls are getting to be so numerous
that their hooting can be heard in eV
cry city of Importance. They are a
society of good fellows who believe in
love laughter and the full enjoyment
of life. They say d smile is humani-
tvs headlight.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Charter Commission Asks Questions
List of Nine Which They Desire Citizens to Answer
Relative to Important Everybody Interest
ed Can Participate

The questions which the charter
commission have been at work on for
submission to those interested in it's
work have been completed and print
eG for distribution among the citizens
VINO have an opinion to express re
garding the subject with which & ey-
are wrestling. On the question blanks
the committee states that they reat-
iZe the Importance to the city of a
thorough discussion of questions f
municipal government and solicit the
aid of the citizens in the work. En-
velopes are enclosed with which to %
turn the answered questions. The lis:
OF questions is as follows:
L. Should the fiscal year Of the "a
rieus departments of the city close ON
the same date? If so, please suggest
e late. If not, please state your cb-
lection.
2. Ought the financial accounts of
all departments to be kept in one CEN
trai office. with proper provision for
t.CCnrate record of each separate de-
partment? If not please state ohjec-
tioES.
3 Would the city secure economy
and system in purchases # al depert-
ments secured their supplies through
a central purchasing department? Il
not, please state objections.
A. Would it be fair and practScabl
70 Ciyide the city into two or more
taxing districts whose rate of taxation
should be adjusted equitably in pro-
portion to benefits received? If not.
please state objections.
). Ought public officials and en-
ployes be removed solely for political
reasons?
g. When vacancies arise, ought new
appointments to be made on a basis
of merit ana experience rather thar on
political grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Che
BOSTON STORE
Fall
Draperiies
mr.
OF Unusual Excellence

The new Fall Draperiss are Of IN
usual attractiveness in design, and it
is our pleasure to announce that never
before has our stock of DRAPERlEs
and CURTAIN FABRICS been so
large and varied in quantity of designs
shown, in variety of qualities carried
in stock, and lin the range Of prices
you have to select from. The win
dows in our enlarged Upholstery De-
partment are tastefuliy trimmed with
Curtains and Curtain Materials ap-
propriate to the use of different
rooms in the house, and they form,
excellent example windows for you to
get ideas from to beautfy your house
at prices to suit everybody. We know
that pretty draperies are just as dear
to the feminine heart as is her hat or
Fall suit. Therefore we invite every
woman to visit our THIRD FLOOR to
see this display of new Draperiss
whether she is ready to purchase now
or not. We will consider it favor to
tell about various kinds of Curtains
and Curtain Materials, and the rooms
in which they can appropriately b.
used in.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
7. Is it desirable in city government

Z. Is it desirable in city government
spcI s1bility on individuals for the
conduct of the several departments!
5. Would you personally favor a
system of city government for the
city of Norwich which you should BE-
leve capa Die OF taking admin stra tive
work out of politics and placing it on
a basis of non partisan efficiency:
3. Would YOU favor system by
which the citizens should directly by
petition and primary election nomi-
nate candidates for Office regard IS
of party lines?
10. VIII you kindly make any fur
ther suggestions th.;t occur to you p"
The committee On revision is of
course anxious that the answers be
al citizens enter ins1 tie con sitera
ton and discussion If the points rails
ell by the questions. The signature
ans address Of the Ierson ansW erins
the questions is necessary.
The questions VIII -, sent 10 all
c,tl] ,fls who are interested, on appii-
cation to Attorney Herman Aluf':l,
I'd, EOS Main street, secretary of the
committee.
Friday night of this week the char
ter commission will hold it's meeting
in the common council chamber and
there will meet With them the work
ing heads of the city depa rtments for
the discussion of various phases.
Next week Friday night at the ONCE
of Hihberd r. Norman, assistant Clerk
OF the superior court, the commission
will meet the republican and demo-
cratic town committees and the mem
berS of the state central committee of
both parties from here for other ma t.
tiers connected with their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
INTEREST IN oCcUM FAIR.
Many From This City Were in At
tendance and Took Part in the Sue
cessfuI Effort.

The fair of the ST. Joseph parish at
Occum was auspiciously opened Sat
urday evening with large number in
attendance from the neighbnring
places, a number being present from
here 1t is held under the direction
Of Rev Frederick r. H. DesSaureault
in the hall in Occum, which has been
renovated and presented an attractive
appearance. There was an entertain
nent with musical contributions by
Miss Molly James, Miss Masse and
Miss Roy of this city. Father Des-
Saureault is q most capable manager
of such affairs and on Tuesday and
Saturday evenings the audiences will
contribute TO the further success Of
the affair
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Nottingham and
Fine Lace Curtains

The Nottingham and Scotch Lace Cur
tains of today are entirely different
from the old fashion Nottingham Cur
tains of ten to fifteen years ago. There
has been radical change in the de-
signs of these Curtains that make
them today a very desirable and nnest
practical drapery. The exclusive de-
signs we carry from, $2.25 to $6.7S psr
pair can be used in living room, ard
parIor, and there is an endless variety
of exceedingly pretty designs for bed
room and dining room in white and
Arabian finish from Csc to s1,e5 per
pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
CREDITORS COULD NOT
AGREE I'M SWATZBURG CASE
Hearing Before Referee in Bankrupt
cy A. A. Brownins-Two Recon-
mendstions for Discharge.

There was hearing of the credit
Ors in the bankrupt estate of Joseph
SWatzburg, Jr, befole Referee in
Bankruptcy Amos A. Browning on
Monday. Claims were proved by a
maj ority of the parties at interest, but
it was impossible for the majority of
the creditors to decide upon a trustee
SO the appointment of a trustee and
the appra isers was made by the ref
cree who named w w. Ives
The bankruptcy case of Louis
Weinstein of Montville had final
hearing, and as all the obiecting cred
itors failed to appear or carry out the
opposition to a discharge by fling
their reasons in writing, the referee
recommended to the United States
circuit court that the discharge. be
granted.
In the case of George r. Lord there
was no opposition to a discharge and
the papers were forwarded to Hart
ford with favorable recommendation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD
HAS ORGANIZATION MEETING.
Amos A. Browning Reelected Chair
man and DR.. J. n. Allen Renamed
Secretary-Comnitte Named.

The board of education of the Gem
trail school district met on Monday
evening at the Broadway school house
for its regular monthly meeting, and
likewise TO organize for the year Or
ganiZation was perfected by the re-
election of Amos A. Browning as the
chairman of the board and Dr. iona =
than Fl. Allen as secretary, both of
whom have been efficient officials for
the past few years.
President Browning announced the
appointment of these committeeS:
Visiting and examining, Jonathan II.
Allen, A. Thatcher Otis, jeremiah ].
Desmond and Henry A. Tirrell: build
ings and supplies, Francis J. Leav-
ems, Otto e. Wulf. DR.. Patrick j. Cas-
sidy, James G. Macpherson.
There We're many bills which were
approved, and it was voted to close the
schools al noon on Columbus day,
Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
A lady doctor writes:

a lady doctor writes:
Though busy hourly with my own
affairs, 1 will not deny myself the
pleasure Of taking a few minutes to
tell of my enjoyment daily obtained
from my morning cup Of Postum It
is food beverage, not a poison like
coffee
i began to use Postum eight wears
ago, not because I wanted to. but be
cause coffee. which I dearly loved.
made my nights long weary periods
to be dreaded and uniting me for
business during the DAY.
On the advice of a friend | first
tried Postum. making it carefully as
directed on the package. As had
always used cream and no sugar,
mixed my Postum so. 1t looked good
was clear and fragrant and it was a
pleasure to see the cream color it as
my Kentucky friend always wanted
her coffee to look-Hil<e a new sad
dle.'
7fhen | tasted it critically. for | had
tried many substitutes for coffee. |
was pleased. yes. satisfied. with my
Postum IN taste and effect and am
Vel being constant user of il alt
these years
Il continually assure my friends and
ac1udintances that they win Ike it in
place OF coffee, aud receive benefit
from IFS use. I have gained weight.
can sleep sound and am not nervous.
There's a reason
pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, ard full of human
interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
MADRAS

white, ecru, green, red, and eoiored
figures. 1t is very good taste for any
less expensive kind make very stylish
furnishing for bed rooms and dining
and parIor.
Madras, yard goods, we have from
19c to $3.50 per yard.
Madras Curtains from, St95 to 800
per pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Over Drapery Material

We have an endless variety of material
for all kinds of over draPcries. A few
of the most popular in Taffeta, Mes
late, Tapestry, Monks Cloth, Areas
Cloth, Anora Cloth, Silks and Velour..
These range in price from 27e to $3.50
yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
PASTOR CALLED TO
GRACE MEMORIAL CHURCH.
Rev. Waiter Gay of Hartford, Who Re-
Gently Filled the Pulpit, Wanted in
This City.

The members of the Grace NJ amorial
Baptist church have voted to extend a
call to Rev. Walter Gay of Hartford to
become pastor Of the local church. He
recently filled the pUTpit there and
made most favorable impression. He
has been located in Hartford for a
number of years, but for the past sew
eral years has not held a pastora te
being engaged in other work He has
been successful pastor in New Eng
land for twenty years and is we'll and
favorably known here.
The church has a number of hard
and persistent workers, a church in
Mt Pleasant street on which the in
debtednass has been paid. and they
have an excellent opportunity to do
good.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Nottingham Lace
and Novelty Nets

These materials make attractive and
practical curtains and can be used in
any room according to design and
designs for Csc to $f!oo per yard, for
library and parlor, and ice to soc yard
for other rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Medici Lace

is new. 1t is used for the panel style
of decoration with rod top and bottom,
for doors and windows. We have this
Lace in stock, IS inches wide, at $t,s5
yard, and Is inches wide at s2.25 yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
WEDDING.


On Monday morning at his office. No
Washington street, Rev Charles \.
Northr9p united in marriage Fred G.
WilllaSs and Miss Marie Hildebrand
both Of this city. Albert Colyer stem
father Of tie groom, ana The brother
Of the bride were the Witnesses. The
bride IS the daughter OF AR and Mrs.
August Ilidebrand Of High street.
me groom 1s well-knoWn plum her
ana Is at present employed at Wilt
antic
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Central Varmont Changes.

new timetable went into effect on
the Central Vermont road on Monday
morning There was, however. but
one change the 9.19 O. m. train south
bound being changed to e.34
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
Swiss TambOur
and Medici Lace

Swiss Tambour Lace is one of ths
most durable Iaoes on the market and
is very appropriate for sill length and
inside curtains-at Csc to 35c per yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

If Jeff Davis would ROMAN az ou;e,
si"aNs as he now iR his political for
rune would be reha MISUNDERSTANDING
American
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
On the Wav-

While Henry Stimson may not know
where he's going with that T. r. brand
for governor. he appreciates that he's
on his Way--Pittsburg Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

,. f. CoN6NF. II FxrukIfs street.
Whitestone SC and the ]. E. c. Ioc
Cigars are tina pest on the market
TrY theHl narJsa
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

A French automobile builder has
demonstrated that tires made of COM
pressed leather will work successfully
even on rough roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

WHEN you want 10 put YOUR bust
ness before the public there is no me-
q um better than through tire adyertis-
Ing columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
When the Frost Is On the Pumpkin.

As tile summer dies ana tle leaves
commence 10 turn sportsnnen Of the
woods begin 10 plan for their annual
t"o weeks shooting. The Hi hlands
OF Ontario" The finest tourist camp
ing and fishing district in North Am
erica, is also the Mecca for. the hunter
where moose. deer. bear and other
large game abound Write to the un-
derslgned for copy of "Haunts of Fish
and Game. which contains a full de-
scription of tho territory, maps rates
gam" laws. etc. f.. Fl. BoNuten, 25e
Washington street, Boston. Ma SIS adv
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11
NEWMARKET HOTEL.

First -ciazs Wines. LIZ: .Acr. and Cigars.
Mesl> AMI Wsl.i Rare iii served to
order John Tuck'e. Prog. Tel 43-5.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

From September, 1909. to Sept EN- Der.
1910, the names of 200 chauffeurs have
been filed away in a special drawer
in the office of the state secretary
What the file shows is those names of
chauffeurs and owners of machines or
parties concerned in accidents that
have been brought to the attention of
the officials and the action taken to-
ward them. There are Norwich cards
in the list
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

An announcement from Washing ton
states that Z. F. Salisbury of New
London has been given a clerkship in
the department of commerce and la
boT
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-11

Prominent eastern Connecticut Ma
sens have been invited to the centen-
NAL convocation of Rittenhouse chap
ter, r. A. NJ, a Stamford on Tuesday
next
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
NOV. % IS DATE
FOR DISSOLUTION
OF PARLIAMENT
British Government Plans to
Pass Budget and Then Make
Appeal to Country.

LONDON, Nov. 17.-An apparently
inspired statement issued today fixes
November 2S as the date for the dis
solution of Parliament. The govern
ment. it is asserted, designs to pass
the budget before appealing 10 the
country, the debate on the financial
measure proceeding in the Mouse Of
Commons while the lords are discuss
ing the veto bill.
That the American dollar and the
Irish dictator" will figure largely in
the Unionist campaign was indicated
by the excitement at the annual con-
ference of conservative associations at
Nottingham this morning, when Henry
Chaplin. Unionist member of Parlia-
ment for Wimbledon and former presi-
dent of the Local Government Board,
in an opening speech denounced the
government, which, he said. was hand
ing over the rule of the country to 1.-THE
sworn enemy of England, who, with
the gold of foreign m~illionaires, aspires
to dictate our destinies."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
MAN SENT TO JAIL FOR
THEFT OF HORSE BLANKET.

A man who said his name was Fields
when he was arrested by Patrolman
Diebold on suspicion, because he was
trying to sell three horse blankets in
Belmont avenue, said when arraigned
before Judge Herr in the Fourth Pre-
cinct Court this morning that he was
Edward Witzbock, A years old, and he
did not have a home.
The patrolman said the accused stole
one blanket from Frank S. Kaltenbach,
of Belmont avenue, and sold it for So.
The owner has recovered it. There are
two fine blankets awaiting owner in
the Fourth Precinct station. Judge
Herr sentenced Witzbock to Caldwell
penitentiary for ninety days. A good
many business men on the 'hill' have
missed horse blankets since cold
weather set in, and the police of the
Fourth Precinct think Witzbock worked
the game.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
NEW EVIDENCE is FOUND IN
NESCO MURDER MYSTERY.

MAYS LANDING, Nov. 17.-New ev-
idence has been secured by County
Detective William Batzell in he mys-
terious Nesco tragedy, which, 1t is
said, tends to strengthen the case
against william Strong, so years old,
who is held accused of the murder OF
his wife, Mary Strong. Her terribly
mutilated body was found in the barn
on his farm. The nature OF the new
evidence mas not been divulged.
Strong was to have been given a
hearing here today in the court house
before Magistrate D. K. Iszard, and
everything was in readiness, when As
sistant Prosecutor Bolte came into the
court room and announced that he had
agreed with William Kraft, junior
member of the firm of Carrow &c Kraft.
of Camden, who have been engaged
to defend the accused, to postpone the
hearing until Wednesday next. Evil
dence has been obtained by the State
that will show that the murdered wom-
an was not outraged, as trst-reported.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
OCEAN COUNTY BOYS MADE
ANNAPOLIS ALTERNATES.

TOMS RIVER, Nov. 17.-Apparently
as a recognition that Ocean county was
the only county in his congressional
district that gave him a majority in
spite of the Democratic landslide last
week. Congressman B. F. Howell has
named two Ocean county boys as
principal and first alternate for a
cadetship al Annapolis. The lucky
young men are Lauren Arnold, OF
Beach Haven, and Rowland Hazard.
of Bay Head. The second alternate is
Isaac Sehlossbach, of Asbury Park.
Ocean county has a cadetship now at
Annapolis, Midshipman John Birdsall.
of Waretown, who is a first class man
now and a member of the rifle team.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
GIRL STUDENT ESTABLISHES
IDENTITY OF COMET.

BERKELEY. Cal, Nov. 17.-Profes-
sor A. 0. 'L~euschner, director of the
students observatory at the University
Of California, last night that
calculations completed at the observa-
tory had established positively thai the
comet discovered by DIR. V. Corulli, of
the C~ullruania observatory at Terami,
Italy, is identical with Fay's comet, a
celebrated member Of the solar system.
The calculations were made by In
~structor w. e. Meyer, Of the local OBJ
se%rvatory, and Miss Sophia Levy, a
senior student at the untversisys
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
RECEPTION is
LARGELY ATTENDED,

A large attendance made the annual
parish supper and reception OF the
South Park Presbyterian Church, held
in the church parlorss last night, a
notable event in parish circles. Fol-
lowing are those who contributed to the
success of the affair:
In charge of the tables: Mrs. George
B. Swain, Mrs. William Paul, Mrs.
James Marshall, Mrs. Carl Lentz, Mrs.
George Holmes, Mrs. z. C. Healy, Mrs.
Amos Russell, Mrs. o. Fl. Sparks, Mrs.
3. p. Lazarus, Mrs. Moses Bigeiow, jr.,
Mrs. Frank Fl. Vincent, Mrs. w. r.
Anthony.
Candy Table-Miss Sumner Sherler,
Mrs. p. Sanford Ross, jr., Miss Kate
Ross Wallace, Miss Dorothy Lee, Miss
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
TEN U. S. ENGINEERS FOR PANAMA.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 17.-Ten
officers of the United States engineer
ing corps, graduating from the United
States Military Academy last June, will
sail from New Orleans for Panama
Saturday. Eight members of the corps
reached here yesterday and this num-
Der vas supplemented by two other off,
GERS, who arrived today. The trip, it is
said. is for educational purposes. The
party will remain in the canal zone for
several months.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
LAUNDRYMAN
ISLEPROSY SUSPECT,

PAsSAIC, Nov. 17.-MarlS Lee, a
Chinese laundryman, of 800 Main ave-
nue., is today in the Isolation Hospital,
believed to be suffering from leprosy,
and his laundry has been closed and
fumigated by the Passaic Board OF
Health. ..
Lee has marked symptoms of ieprosy,
although several physicians who were
called in by the city ~sanitarian, DR..
Nelson Elliott, were unwilling to say
positively hat he was a leper. Notice
has been sent to the state Board of
Health at Trenton asking that an ex-
pert on the disease be sent to diagnose
the case.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
FISH GOING IN FOR
AVA TON FAD NOW

weight. The schooner's stores were
running plain, and the mackerei looked
toothsome TO h dorymen.
With the hook swallowed, there was
small chance OF the fish shaking free,
and the doryman lifted 1t above the
water and held 1t at arms length Tor
his comrade to gloat owe
Up from the depths and into the ar
flew a fish with hooked teeth n a nm
like a monster comb. Snap! The Jaws
closed OH the mackerel, severing IT JUST
behind the gills.
"Dogfsh, Blast him. calculated the
doryman, who held the remnant or the
maclSerel dangling from the trawl.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17

Florence e. Murphy, Miss Marie Dodd,
Miss Mildred Allen, Miss Marguerite
Allen, Miss Margaretta Riker, Miss
Mary Plum.
Fancy Table-AIrs. Emma Van Doren,
Miss Mary Underwood and Miss
Huldah Clark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
Finny Denizen OF the Deep
Makes Predatory
Flight.

BOSTON, Nov. 1T-When Captain
Enos Nickerson brought the fishing
schooner Pontias into port here yes
terday he said he would like very
much to get a shot at a flying dog
fish that robbed his crew of a delec-
table side dish off Chatham. One of
the Pontias' dories was bobbing along
a trawl. with two men hauling, when
the man in the bow saw coming to the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
FORMER PRESIDENTS SISTER DEAD.

ALBANY, Nov. 17.-Mrs. Regina M.
Cav, sister of former President Arthur,
is dead at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John McElroy, of Albany. She was
born at Durham, Canada, on March
8. 1922, and after her marriage re-
sided in cohoes. The funeral will be
hsid' Friday afternoon, -.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-17
MR.. CLIFTON S. TUTTLH
GOVERNOR ELECT AND
GOVERNOR To
Ispecial 70 the Newark star

TRENTON, Nov. 17.-Goverrl
Woodrow Wilson will probable
his first visit to the State Hod
Tuesday. Governor Fort has
him to come to the executive
make an initial inspection of
ters from which he will admir-
duties of the Office to which
been elected.
: DIR. Wilson set next Tuesa
tentative date for the visit !
something unforeseen interfere
be in the capital next GovernoI