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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
TYLER D. GUY NAMED
 SPECIAL CENSUS AGENT.
Will Have the Entire New London County, Getting Census on Manufao- tories, Mines and Quarries.

Tyler D. Guy of this city has receiv- ed notice of his appointment as special agent for the census of manufactories mines and quarries for the entire New London county. He has not as yet been advised as to the time he is to start the work but there is no time limit set upon its completion. It will prove a big job. but in his appointment the census department has made an ex- cellent choice as he is in every way particularly well fitted for the position The work will take him into every part of the county. The compensation is by the day, with expenses.
 MT. Guy took an examination last November looking towards the job and was later informed that he had passed a fine examination, but not until We'd nesday did he learn of his appointment which is particularly pleasing to MT Guy as well as to his friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
ST. MARY's WHIST.
Fourth Night Resulted in a Tie for
 First Place.

The fourth night of their whist se- ries was given by St Mary's T. A. and B. society in the parlors at the T. A. B. building on Thursday evening, provid- ing an evening of much enjoyment for those attending. For the first prize among the men there wa sa tie between Dennis Mccarthy and John J. Smith both having 43. but fortune favored MT. Mccarthy on the cut and he won the box of cigars. Miss Mary Sullivan with a score of 42 took the award of a box of candy.
 leaders in the struggle for the $5 prize which will be awarded next week on total points for the series: Dennis Mo Carthy IA, J. J. Shugrue 133 George Ii. Stanton 124, Lewis 4. Andrews 12O John J. Smith 120, Mrs. C. Wright 116.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
HELPING HANDS SUPPER.
Large Number in Attendanee-PIeas
 ing Entertainment.


 The annual supper given by the men of the Helping Hands was carried out with great success at the Spiritual academy on Thursday evening, a large number partal0ing of the delicious chicken pie supper which was provid- ed. The general arrangements were in charge of this committee: F.. F. Tut tie William F. Rogue. pr. C. B. Ca pron Nathan Brewster. Dr. Wales w Clapp. Henry Bellows and Rev. A. P Blinn.
 After the supper hour. adjournment was taken to the auditorium upstairs where the following programme was eXcellently rendered: Piano selections Miss Elsie R. Bogue; recitation, Miss Helen Blackstone: solo. Miss Ethel Stuart, with encore: reading Rev. A P. Blinn; solo, Miss Hadie Blackstone reading, Mrs. Jennie Burdick. with en- core; vaudeville sketch, Harlow Bogue as Rastus Doolittle and Ruth Rogue as Sally Ann Pickles. These two little people made their number a big sue cess.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
VARIOUS MATTERS
This is almanac day for Februar,

LIS AS d1mandc day TOT F reDrudry.
 Another good week for the black smiths.
 Thursday was the day of prayer for colleges.
 Every day is Friday with the meat boycotters.
 Pippins' dance tonight in T. A. B. Admission 25c.-adv
 Florists did a big trade in flowers and decorations for the ball.
 In North Stonington a large amount of timber has been cut and is ready for transportation.
 The winter meeting of the Connecti- cut Botanical society will be held Sat urday morning at Sheffield hall, New Haven.
 Bowen R. Church, cornetist, and MT. Pad1ey, flute soIoist. will play at the Central Baptist church Sunday even ing.-adv.
 The Ministerial association of the Connecticut Christian Advent confer ence met Wednesday at the Advent church in Waterbury.
 At the annual dinner of the Church club of the diocese of Connecticut, held at The Elton in Waterbury, on Tuesday evening, 134 guests were present.
 District supt. J. H. Newland goes to New London today, to conduct the fourth quarterly conference at the Federal Street Methodist church this evening"
 The New London Telegraph says: Among the recent additions this sea- son to the motorists will be George S. Palmer, who has recently purchased large touring car
 Don't forget the Jewett City Fire mems annual ball tonight Music by the famous Chafin Singing orchestra of Worcester. Fire house open all night to the public--adv.
 The Catholic Transcript stated Thursday that Rev. Father Hoey, who died in Baltic Wednesday, is the thir- teenth priest who has died in this state since the death of Bishop Tierney in October, 1908.
 William NJ Burdick of Franklin street, while on a hunting trip this week, secured in Bozrah a red fox which weighed Il pounds. This is the second fox shot in ten days. The first one weighed 13 pounds.
 Prof. J. J. Kennedy's children's class will give a reception Monday evening, Jan- 31. Solo work between the dances The public is invited to dance the full programme. Admission 35 cents.-adv.
 The investigation of the oyster in dustry, which was authorized by the last session of the legislature, will be- gin in about two weeks, and will prob ably be held in Bridgeport, although there is a possibility of the sessions being at New Haven as a more cen tral point.
 At the funeral of Rev. J. L. Hoey in Baltic today, the celebrant of the sol emn high requiem mass will be his cousin, Rev. J. L. Smith of Rockville formerly of Norwich Rev. Thomas H. Cooney of Greeneville will be deacon and a relative of Father Hoey from Brooklyn, N. Y, will be sub deacon The eulogy will be pronounced by Rev. U- O. Bellerose of Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
COLONIAL CLUB SUPPER.
Vocal and Instrumental Music and an
 Oyster Supper.

At tie Colonial club Thursday a most enjoyable social evening. opened by an appehzing oyster supper, was the attraction for a large number of the members. George H. Pratt was the host of the evening and provided the repast.
 A finely rendered musical progranne e following the supper was given by the Colonial club orchestra, which num- hered Robert w. Otis, piano; J. w. Mslllett and E. Larue B1iven, comets; Ernest Cherry, violin. and Charles Par sons. trap drum. Pleasing vocal se- lections were given by the Sodality quartette, numbering Messrs. Slattery, Sheridan, Sullivan and Coscoran.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
West Side PinochIe Club.

The three leaders remain unchang- ed after the fourth nights play in the tournament of the West Side Pino- chle club The scores follow:
 Reeves 2S.105: Lewis 27.s90: J. Jordan 27,425: Peckham 27,265; O'NeiI 26,115; Cobb 2s.920; Pettis 25,235; Bailey 25.225; ,treault 24125; Rawson 25.- eos; ~se 23.94os A Jordan 22.25a
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
c. H. Presten Named.

Illustrious Potentate J. T. Henderson has completed his appointment of ofn- cers of Sphinx temple for the present year. Included in the list is a reap pointment of Charles H. Preston of this city as inquisitor. He has held the office a number of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Mrs. Isaac Holden of Bridgeport, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Henry Barrows and Mrs. Lucy M. Full qlerof Sachem street the past two weeks. has returned to her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER

Rib Roast Beef, 1se to 22c per h., selection of cut.
 Porterhouse Steak, 2se to 27e per h.. selection of cut.
 sirIoin Steak, Isc to 23c per h., selection of cut.
 Round Steak, 17e to 2oc per h.. se- lection of cut.
 Shoulder Steak, 12c to 14c per Ib.. selection of cut.
 corned Beef, Sc to 14c per lb. Pot Roast Beef, 12e to 2oc per h., larded.
 Roast Pork, 16c to 1sc per ID. Butter is also lower, although it does not look to us as a staple hit.
 Oranges and Grape Fruit are cheap. Box of 200 or 25o Florida Oranges, $2.5o, while they last.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
Interesting
 Hosiery Items
LisIe and Silk Hose for Dancing Glass ReceP- tions, SociaLs, Etc.

Misses Fine Lisle Thread Hose in white. pink, sky and red. from 6 to s1s-at 25e a pair.
 Women's Gauge Lisle Hose fin white and opera shades-at 25e pair.
 Women's Gauge Lisle Hose in white. lavender. Nile, maize, mousquetairs and high coIors-at soc pair.
 Misses Fine Rib silk Hose in white. black. sky and pink--at eso a pair.
 SPECIAL-Women's Pure Silk Hose, in black and colors, S1.5O auality-foF 95e a pair.
 Women's Black and Colored Silk Hose-fron $1.0o to $500.
 Mems Black silk Half Hose, made with spliced heels. toes and soles-- at $1.5o and $2.oo a pair. The Reid & Hughes Co. We Recover Furniture and do Carpet
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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
Treasurer's Report
RECEIPTS.
The Awards.

The butter was adjudged by Orrin Bent of Boston, and the milk and cram by Prof. J. NJ. Trueman of the Connecticut Agricultural college and c. l.. Grant of the United States de- partment of agriculture. The scoring was by points. 90 counting one point and each additional point another point. The money is decided pro rata. In class four only a third prize was awarded. and no awards were made in class five.
 The wards on the exhibits follow for easteri Connecticut:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Norwich O. E. S. Members to Attend.
 Mrs. Annie T. Rawson. worthy matron. c. c. Caulkins, worthy patron, and Mrs. Esther H. Blinn, associate matron, will attend the annual grand chapter meeting in New Haven today as dele gates from Sachem chapter, No. 57, Order of the Eastern Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

F. J. Brabston. sporting editor of the New London Day, was visitor 1T Norwich Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Capt and Mrs. James Lennon of Norwich are the guests of friends in Poquonoc.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
STATE DAIRYM EN.
Awards on Butter and Cream Come to
 This Part of Connecticut.

The session of the 29th annual con vention of the Connecticut Dairyme n s association at Hartford was opened at 10-45 Thursday morning with President Wilson H. Lee of Orange in the chair. Two selections were given by chorus of ten young men from the Connecticut Agricultural college.
 Secretary's Report.
 Secretary J. G. Schwinlk, Jr, of Mer- iden read his report He said:
 "The usual manner of holding insti- tutes and field meetings has been carried on and we have held institute meetings or furnished speakers on dali ry subjects to granges, or milk produc- ers' associations in Southington Corn wall Enfield, East Haddam Connecti- cut Agricultural college, Mansfield Gris- wold, Preston, Lisbon, Danbury, Chesh- ire, Woodbury. Somers, Woodbridge. New Haven. Avon, Columbia. Stafford Springs. Amenia, Union and Wethers- field.''
 Treasurer's Report.
 Treasurer B. c. Patterson of Tor rington presented his report. A sum- mary is:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Mrs. John Carroll and son of Prov idence have returned home after a few days visit with Mrs. David Pat ton of Beech street
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
Butter.

First class. creameries. $100-Leb- anon Creamery, Lebanon, 96 1-2: A. l.. Jenson, Yantic, 96; E. E. Fitts, Storrs. 96; Jewett City Creamery Jewett City, 951-2; T. W. Harding, Lyme. 94.
 Second class. private dairies. $110- w H. Geer. Yantic, 95; c. B. York. Westerly, R. l., 95; F. F. Brown. Pom fret, 95: E. II. Mccall, Leonard's Bridge, 95; H. J. Williams. Pleasant Valley. 92.5: N 1T. IIall Norwich. 92: Andrew Kingsbury. Coventry, 91: J. B. Palmer, Norwich. 90; E. D. Calkins. Lyme. 90 F. A. Wadhams, West Gosh en. 90.
 Third class display of granulated butter S100-E. F. Fitts, Storrs. s5; Jewett City Creamery. Jewett City. $2 Andrew Kingsbury, Coventry, 95.5; A. L. Jensen, Yantfc. 95; E. A. Wadhams, Goshen. 94: Jewett City Creamery, 93.
 Cream-C. B. York. Westerly, R. l., 95, S6.25; w. s. Thomas, Groton, 95, S5.2I
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Peter Bisbicos is visiting friends in Waterbury, New Haven. Bridgeport, Stamford and Litchfield for ten days.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
Incidents in Society

Miss Helen Stearns of West Hart ford will spend Sunday al her home on Mckinley avenue.
 Miss Gertrude s. Hyde and Miss Foss, teachers in Mt. Holyolxe college, come today Friday) for a few days stay at Miss Hyde's home on Washing ton street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

John J. Rose of WiIlets avenue. New London. was in Norwich Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
HALLE CLUB
 142 Main St. French Restaurants

Neon Dinner. IF to 2. Ladies' Restaurant. 30 cents. Geatiemen's Restaurant, 35 cents. Supper-Mondays and saturdays-5 to S-26 cents.
 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Supper q la Carte.
 Wednesday Evening Dinner-s to g. 6O cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Miss Emma Patton was a Plainfield visitor on Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

In my judgment these parties ought 2 If you can do this. suggest that wiu take ths papers and exhibita-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
SOmers Bros. ian26i
REMOVAL Dr. Rush. w. kimball

has removed his office to
 21 Broadway, Wauregan. Block Hours. to and to D. m. Sun days, 3 to D. m. Office telephone 45-s. Residence. 167 Broadway. Tele- phone <5-2. dec2d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
PERSONAL

Charles Lamb of Norwich was in Noank Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
BEEF MARKET OVERLOADED l!
 By tho Boycott.

We are very glad to quote much lower prices for this week, owing to the beef houses being overloaded. due to the small demand for fresh meats.
 We certainly are in favor of lower prices than we have had, and trust the market quotations will keep on a lower level
 Please note our low prices and remember it is on only Al quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

thursday was the day of prayer for
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Another good week for the black smiths.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

Every day is Friday with the meat boycotters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
THE PETROLEUM FIELDS.

Operations in the various oil fields con-
tinue to show only moderate activity,
work in some localities still being restrict
ed by the severe cold weather. During
the last week development work has been
fairly active in the lower Southwest, and
while a number OF new competitions are
been of the ordinary character. In West
Virginia and Southeastern Ohio several
producers with capacities ranging from 10
to % barrels are reported. The Premier ON
Companies wells in the Murphy district,
which We're reported several days ago. are
holding up above 100 barrels each. In
Perry County. Ohio. several ordinary wells
have been brought in. In Fairfield County.
in the same state. the kelenberger we'll
is holding at 315 barrels, while the Ruff
we'll in the same district, is showing a
production of about go barrels day. An
other new we'll added to the Shin
niston pool during the week. In the older
section of the district the productions OF
many of the wells are still declining, and
some OF them are now ordinary bumpers
In the Illinois fields some good producers
are reported in Lawrence County. The
feature of the week in this locality was
the bringing in of a Susher by the ONO
Oil Company, which flowed at the rate or
80 barrels during the first twenty-four
hours la the nid-Continent fields the
Nuskogee district continues to attract con-
sdera BILE attention in the matter OF secul-
ing leases.
Prices for refined petroleum remain I'M
changed as follows: New York. 80 cents
in barrels and 40 cents in bulk; London,
61sd for spot; Antwerp, pa francs TOT ioo
kiios. and Bremen. 6.35 marks for 30 kilos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
IMPORTS ON THE INCREASE.
Those for Month of January Exceed
S133.OO0.O 600.

Washington. Feb. 27.-Sta tistics of the
Department of Commerce and Labor show
that of the slS3 Gee, 600 worth of imports
of the United States in the month Of Janu-
arv. 1910 see, 000, 900 was foodstuffs, $751;
600. 600 crude manufacturing materials,
s25. 600 600 manufactures for furtntr use in
manufacturing and about sS0,000,3oo manu-
features ready for consumption. Each OF
these groups shows an increase over the i'm
ports for the corresponding month of 1909.
the increase in foodstuffs being compare
tiyelv small crude manufacturing materials
showing an increase Of about 30 per cent;
manufactures for further use in manufact-
Jring. so per cent; manufactures, % per
cent.
In exports foodstuffs and crude materials
show decline when compared with Janu-
airy. 1909 The decline in foodetuffs ex-
ports is about 80 per cent. In the case of
crude materials the decline is about 25 per
cent Exports of manufa Ctures for further
use in manufa curing increased over Janu-
airy, 1909. about 25 per cent, and m2nufact-
ures ready for consumption show an IN
crease of about Is per cent.
Cotton exports fell from s52,300,000 in
January. 1909 to s37750. 900 IL January.
1910 and wheat shows a fall of more than
one-half in value. from S3,500.000 IN Janu-
airy, 1909, to 81, 500 600 in January, 1910.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
At LOSS OYER BONDS.
City Bank Describes Situation
as CONFUSING.

Inc March circular of the National CITY
Bank. IN discussing the disposition when
would be made of the government bonds IN
case or the adoption Of currency REFORM
plan which would take from the natohai
banks the power to issue circulation says
While the near future to government
pohcs is somewhat clearer than III "aS q
aHect the longer outlook are becoming il ~,
anu more complicated. 1t is known nc. S
the Monetary Commission will, IN tle
course of year two, and perhaps eai
lier. De prepared to report some plan OF cur
rency reform which may involve the note
issuing powers of the national banks n th the
banks own more than $ip0upW VI t,
ssl3UW,WO interest-bearing debt. 1hey ho!u
the bonds under special indncement as 10
loss of $50 600 900 in their premium accounts
by reason of the depreciation IN govern,
ments during the last two years mar MI MI
be done as to this vast holding In case tIe
power to issue circulation Is given over 10
central institution?
This is a question which vitality concerns
the government and the banks. It's answer
has been attempted, in connection with the
pending postal savings bank legislation, py
OF postal savings deposits in United states
ponds, thus making market Tor secuIi-
ues bearing the low rate OF per CEN bas do So
veloped because of the insistence that pos
tai deposits be kept in the communities
where they originate, that it is thought the
amendment will fail. Although II would un-
doubtedly be Objectionable from other
points of view. it's passage would solve IN
great part a serious and vexing situation
1t has also been suggested that the only
course open to the government, IN case cir
culation privileges are ever Withdrawn from
the national banks. will be to refund It's
debt at some investment rate RMS would
be difficult thing to do, and, no matter
how just. is beyond the courage OF any
political party.
A still further suggestion, Of much merit.
is that in order to cure the situation Which
would arise from issue of Panama bondS
at a rate higher than the outstanding IS
sues, law be enacted which shall proVlue
that whenever United States bonds are used
a basis for national bank circulation
they shall bear interest at the rate of per
cent per annum. and when not so used they
shall bear cent per annum This
suggestion would apply only to future IS
sues and would not apply to any bonds now
outstanding, except the per cent issues
But adroit and efficient might be this
plan of safeguarding the old bonds and OF
providing a better investment rate in case
they are not employed in circulation &C
counts, il fails to note that its adoption
would open the way to still further in
crcases In the volume of national bank
notes issued. contingency which, in view
of existing redundancy. would not be de-
siTable at this time. Thus the government
bond problems now and to come are In
VolVed and confusing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
CITY EMPLOYEES SUE
Echo of Strife BetWeen Coler
and Nets.

A test case the outcome OF which is
anxiously awaited by Civil Service en-
ployes in al: parts Of the city will be
argued on Wednesday in the Special Term
for Contested Motions. in the Supreme
Court. Brooklyn. The case is that OF
Benjamin c. Kirk agt the City of New
York and is an echo OF the troubles of
the administration of Bird s. Coler, es
Borough President.
In the fall of 1908 a sGuabble arose be-
tween him and Controller Herman A. Metz.
To spite Mr. Coler Mr.. Metz refused to per-
init him TO transfer unexpended balances TO
The salary fund of the Bureau of Public
Buildings and Offices. BY the end OF Sep
TENDER the funds OF this bureau had sunk
to about $1,000, and Mr.. Coler was finally
compelled to tell the employees that there
was no more money for them except for
occa Sional employment He told them that
he would not send their names back TO
the eligible list for thirty days. On
November IS he callel meeting and
persuaded them to accept waivers, which
they were to sign and return to him
All but one OF two of the employees signed
the waivers. renouncing all their rights
against the city for salary due them for
the period of their suspension. IT is esti-
mated that more than one hundred en-
ployes were affected in their rights. and
that they renounced upwards of $4,000
Two months ago, when the Coler ad-
minstration went out, the employees began
to plan 20 recover the money which they
had given up in the waivers. They be-
lieved that they had been forced to sign
under duress and that they were entitled
TO the pay for the period of their suspen-
sion. since their names had never been re-
ported to the Civil Service Commission. in
accordance with the law. Seventy of the
employees placed their claim against the
city in the hands OF Greene * hrels. at
torneys OF No. a6 Court street, VINO decided
to bring as test case the claim OF MI
Kirk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
HIS VICTIMS WERE RICH.
Man Arrested in Chicago Admits
Swindling Elsewhere.

Chicago Feb. ga man who had pre-
nared from Chicago's Blue Book" long
list Of wealthy persons from whom, the
police assert he intended 10 eXtort money,
was arrested tonight after he had robbed
Dr. y. II. Chamberlain
Walking into the physicians Office with
his face bandaged to conceal his identity,
the robber drew a revolver. Pretending
that he could not speak, he displayed
note demanding = sum Of money. Fear
ing for his life, DR.. Chamberlain paid the
money.
Later the robber was arrested and iden-
titled as Edwin English in his posses
sion were found a burglars kit and let
tiers addressed to wealthy Chicsgoans.
one letter demanded .7GO from DR.. ID. *.
leges.
English also carried letters addressed
"a Potter Palmer, jr., Hobart chatheld-
chatfield- Taylor, Harold McCornlick, Jo-
seph MediH Patterson and Samuel Nj. Eel
ION.
According 20 the police. English con-
fessed, describing his experiences In oihe,
cities. lie said that in Cincinnati ne i"'
l,een arrested in connection with the sem"
in, of ANONYMOUS letters to torhehUS
Vanderbilt i'm New York He later ~ss f'
laasad He admitted serving a term III
rho penitentfary at Columbus, ONO Ia
Baltimore lie said, he YVES cftuei va
attemptinc To steal $4,000 worth OF 1e"
.lrv from q store. In many parts u ~
lcas,, nc said. he passed "oftaiesS eie0''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-28
HE MET FLEEING BURGLARS.
Man Whose Home Was Robbed Then
Knocked Unconscious

After driving two intruders out of his
apartments at No. 51S West 69th street,
shortly after midnight yesterday. Enrico
MoreiH dressed hastily and wen>to look
for patrolman. The first perso& he met
when he got to the corner OF West End
avenue were the TWO men who had en-
tered his home. The two men approached
him. Moreli told the police yesterday. and
asked him what he was doing. When he
replied that he was looking for a patrol
man they struck him. and he fell 10 the
sidewalk unconscious.
Some time later. when lie recovered con-
seriousness. Morelli decided that the best
plan was 10 return home. There he dis
covered that he had been robbed of about
s. His wife bandaged his wounds, and
when they had gathered up courage they
set out for the West 6Sth street police
station. MoreIli told the police ne recog-
nized one of the men and knew ms ad-
dress which he gave