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Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11
sPURNs STAGE FOR CHILDREN
Mrs. Cudahy Offered High saIaried
Place in Chorus.

Mrs. Cudahy Offered High sRlaFied
Place in Chorua.
KANSAS CITY. March UO,-Mrs. J.. p.
Cudahy today refused an offer from James
T. Powers to join his theatrical company.
Mr. Powers wired Mrs. Cudahy to name
her own terms for a place in the chorus of
that play.
Really. though" Mrs. Cudahy said. III
It were,not Tor my children i would go on
the stage, The stage always has appealed
to me, Not the glamour Of the footlights
or the plaudits of the people. but the life
and the people. 1t is the goodfellowship
you find among the members OF the pro-
fesslon that a~ppealssto me" "a
Mrs. Cudahy has received a score OF Of
fers TO 60 on the stage, but has declined
all of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11
The Weather

FOR NEBRASKA-Fair; moderate tenn
perature.
FOR IOWA-Falr; warmer in east portion
Friday.
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11

called out by some criticism of his course
before the committee Of congress and he
detailed his position at some length, con-
GLIDING with the statement that before
leaving Washington he had talked with
President Roosevelt about the whole mat
ter and that the president had commended
his action.
In his reply TO Mr.. Ballinger, Secretary
Garfield urgedhim not to be disturbed
ABOUT his position on the coal bills; that
he had always understood It and had told
ne wspaper men there never had been any
Misunderstanding.
Mr.. Garfield said he had never read Mr..
Ballinger's testimony before the congress
sional committee. however, until he had
gone out Of office.
Senator Nelson questioned the witness
closely as to a statement tina Balllnger
had been In error in stating Mr.. Garfield's
position as to the Alaska coal bills. Mr..
Garfield said his recommendations cited
by Mr.. Ballinger applied to a general coal
bill and not to the Alaska measure.
but. as a matter OF fact, didn't you
say you were willing to condone fraud II
the fraudulent claimants paid a higher
price based on the classification Of the
coaI7' asked Senator Nelson.
Effect OF New Section.
''The effect OF the section which I rec
commended was that II the entire coal bill
passed and the government adopted a new
policy as to coal deposits, there should be
a valuation of all entries at a net CLASH
fled price. Up to 8.bOO acres I was willing
that claims should be consolidated and
was willing 10 ondon prior fraud"
Mr.. Garfield said the difference In the
old price OF $40 an acre and a classified
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11

When you want what you want when
you want ~ say % through The bee Want
Ad columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11

Foloy,s Kidney Remedy will cure any
ease Of Kidney or Bladder trouble that IL
AQt hsxppd tho reach Of medlelne. No msdi
sine can do more. Sold by all druggists
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-11

PILES CURED IN 9 TO IA DAYS.
Paso Ointment Is guaranteed to cure any
'ase OF Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Pro-
5oc.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
WATERFORD.
David Geer Shot Big Otter-PersonaI
 lettings.

Monday evening all of the notables of the A. O. U. w. of Waterford met with the brethren of Mantle
 Wednesday the Grangers met to devise means for the common defence.
 MT and Mrs. Alfred Newman of New London were guests of MT and Mrs. Wilson Carroll last Sunday
 Elmer Beckwith, Leon Smith and little son Harry of New London were guests of MT. and Mrs. Wilson Carroll over Sunday
 Mrs. Leonard Williams and chil- dren. Clara and Leonard, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Little of New
 Mrs Emma Thorp was a caller On business in the city Tuesday
 Hon. Charles H. Peabody was at tending court at the court of common pleas, New London Hull building, on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
 One day this week, David Geer, while peacefully laboring in the field, vas attacked by a strange animal of extinct species. He ran for his base of supplies, getting gun and ammuni- tion. The gun had not been used since Early and Sheridan met in the valley and would not work, and for a time it seemed that the battle would go against the old soldier but after a long struggle. David won victory over Goliath. The animal was an ot- ter. being five feet eleven inches tall
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
GOSHEN.
Teachers on Washington Trip-Two Years Supply, of Wood Secured for Church at Chopping Bee.

Mrs. George Moore. of Hockanum is spending few days with friends here.
 Misses Marguerite B. and Hattie M York, who, with 1,5OO other day school teachers. who visited places of inter- est in Washington, D. C., gave an in teresting report to the Sunday school, of how Easter was observed at the different churches, in the national capital city, other scenes of interest mentioned being the capitol, the White house, Washington monument, the egg rolling. Mount Auburn, and the Phila- delphia mint.
 April l a number of workmen with axes and saws met and had a ch6ppinc bee in the wood1ot just back of the church A fine New England dinner was served in the church kitchen at noon by the Ladies' Aid society A good part of the day teams were kept busy in hauling the wood together and enough was secured to keep the church in fuel for over two years.
 The L. A. society met with Mrs. J. A. Randall Tuesday afternoon.
 Wild geese seem very numerous this spring. On a recent morning a large flock was heard but was flying very high, as they were invisible.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Buckley of Norwich were with friends here this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LEDYARD
Eleventh District School Closed Be- cause of Diphtheria-Miss Florence Geer Secures Prize for Attendance.

Mrs. Fannie Adams Moulthrop of Gales Ferry, who has been visiting MT. and Mrs. James H. BeIden of Locust Grove farm the past week, has return ed home.
 Miss Louise Lamphere of Westerly, teacher in Hartford county, has been spending her vacation with MT. and Mrs. Charles S. Hewitt. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Peckham of Norwich were week end visitors with Mir. and Mrs Charles A. Gray.
 Mrs. John M. Gray, who has been ill with grip, is recovering
 A prayer meeting was held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Frank G. Maynard by Rev. N. B. Prindle of Preston City on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. s. B. Holdridge, who has been dangerously i'll, is reported to be lit tie better.
 Mrs. w. F. White, who has been spending a week with her mother in Ware, Mass, has returned home.
 Mrs. Marion Dean of New London is spending a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John M. Gray
 The house of Emil Weidler has been quarantined on account of dfphtheria and the school in the Eleventh district has had to be closed.
 Miss Florence Geer won the prize in Mrs. Isaac Chapman's Sunday school class for best attendance, department and perfect lessons for the past year. The prize was an elegant bonbon dish. engraved.
 Mrs. Lucy A. Bromley of Norwich is caring for Mrs. s. E. Holdrfdge.
 Mrs. Julia Cromwell and son of Dodgeville, N. r., are staying a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
CIARK'S FALLS
Secured Good Catch of Trout-cow
 slips Nearly in Bioon-Notes.

Charles Allen has moved into a tenement in the house with Cassius Collins He is employed by the Fed eral F'elting company. Henry F. Babcock visited his son, Arthur Babcock, recently. Rollin Ketchan of Mystic has been the guest of his cousin. R. D. Maine. He was accompanied by Harry Hoxsie. They enjoyed the sport of trout fish ing. making good catch.
 Mrs. Pierce, secretary of the Tribune Sunshine society, is the guest of Mrs. Albert Knehn.
 s. Frank Palmer has returned home from a tvery pleasant visit with his cousins, John Hopkins and family, in Shamrock, and Representative T. Hop kins and family at West Kingston R. I. On his way home he was the guest of his cousin G. Chester Burdick, few days.
 Cowslips are nearly in bloom.
 Howard Main has been recalled to his work for the Felting company. MT. Main drives his motor cycle to and from his work and the speed is not slow
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LIBERTY HILL
Gifts for Mrs. Arthur kennedy-Ex- traction of Wisdom Tooth Causes Trouble.

Mrs. Henry V. Oehlers returned to New York on Tuesday.
 Walter Cleland's wife's mother. Mrs Crocker of New York city. died Sat urday April 2. Burial was at New London. Mrs. Cleland was with her mother in her last sickness
 Mrs. Cecil Cleland of Saranac lake. and her sister, Miss Hatch of Syra- cuse, N. Y, came Saturday. MT and Mrs. Cleland will occupy a tenement in the Loomis house opposite the store.
 Taxes were collected here Tuesday by J. A. Thomas at J. A. BurrilPs store.
 At the c. F. social at John James, Saturday night, their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Kennedy, was presented a set of knives and forks and china dish. Mrs. Kennedy, who has been with her mother the past winter, started keep ing house Monday at Greene. R. l.
 Mrs. O. w. Gurley was out to church Sunday after long absence because of severe illness.
 Mrs William Watson is having serious time with her face and throat caused by the extraction of a wis dom tooth.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
VOLUNTOWN.
Harmony Orchestra's Successful Con- cert and Dance-Redemption Fa- thers to Open Mission at St. Thom- as' Church.

A successful concert and dance were given in Union hall Saturday evening by Harmony orchestra. The attend ance taxed the capacity of the hall Visitors were present from Norwich, Jewett City, Plainfield, Sterling and GlasSo- During the concert the or chestra of six pieces under the lead ership of William Richards rendered several selections in a pleasing man. ner and secured many encores. The orchestra consists of the following musicians: Piano, Miss TIi1da Groves: violins, William Richards, leader, and Joseph Gravdine; cornet, A. Richards; trombone, drums AdoIphus Richards. This organization is proving a popu- lar one
 Charles V. Maine returned from a recent fishing trip on a village stream with a string of six handsome trout, the largest weighing two pounds
 During the week, the Rev. Father Belanger has been a visitor in New York, Waterbury and Bristol, Conn.
 The Rev. Arthur LaPointe of Sa- lem, Mass, is the guest of Father Bel anger at St. Thomas rectory. After a stay of a few days here, Father La Pointe will leave for Canada for the benefit of his health.
 The Redemptorist Fathers of St. Anne de Beaupre, Canada, will open mission at St. Thomas church on Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LEBANON
Mrs. Rowland Called West-Sympath> for Parents and Friends of untortu' nate Young Man.

Miss Ellen B. Huntington is spend ing a few weeks in Hartford. Mrs. Rowland, mother of William B. Rowland. went to Nebraska last week, being called there on a telegram an- nouncing the serious illness of her Ia ther, who is about 97 years old.
 Mrs. L. E. Livermore started last Monday for Kissimmee, Fla. to spend the most of this month with her adopt ed daughter, Florence Ely. who has been there since the middle of last November Both are expecting to re- turn about the first of May.
 Miss Sarah C. Danielson. daughter of pr and Mrs. F.. l.. Danielson, has been i'll with tonsilitis in Danielson, where she is in the high school. Mrs. Danielson has been with her part Of this week.
 F. P. Fowler spent last Sunday with Friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Ernest A. Smith of Norwich made several pleasant calls in town this week.
 Most of the public schools of the town commenced the spring term last Tuesday after a brief vacation.
 This community has been in deep sympathy for the parents and friends of Bertram G. Spencer since his ar rest and confession of guilt connected with the Springfield tragedy of last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
SALEM
Road Repairs to Start Soon-Baptist Society's Annual Meeting - News from the Grange.

The work of repairing the highways will be started at once
 Mrs M. R. Siegfried >of Colchester was eek-end guest at the home of her daughter Mrs. F. R. Bailey.
 The Salem Baptist church held the annual business meeting Saturday aft chester will supply the pulpit there twice each month during the summer months.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Rathbone of Lef- fngweH were in town Saturday.
 Addison Taintor of Colchester was the guest of friends in town during the week.
 owner of Hillside farm, is having the brush cut and burned, clearing and greatly improving the appearance of the place.
 c. E. Social.
 The Christian Endeavor society held a social at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Darling on Thursday evening, March 31st. The weather was threat ening and the attendance consequently was not large, but pleasant social evening was spent
 Religious Interests.
 A large congregation greeted Miss Millen on Sunday morning, when she gave a very interesting and helpful sermon at the Congregational church. Superintendent Henry Rogers conduct ed a well attended session of the Sum- day school at F o'clock. The Young Peoples society met at 7.30 p. m- for the monthly consecration meeting. The subject was Christ, Our Teacher. The meeting was led by the president.
 Rev. J. S. Ives of Hartford will occu- py the pulpit of the Congregational church next Sunday morning at Il o'clock and in the evening at 7.30.
 The weekly cottage prayer meeting was held Wednesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred K Bailey.
 Grange Entertainment.
 Salem grange held a regular meet ing in Grange hall on Tuesday even ing Plans are being made by the en- tertainment committee to give another entertainment this month.
 Gilbert J. Murray who has been suffering from blood poisoning, is inn proving.
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Murray have recovered from serious illness.
 The young son of Selectman J. R. Purcell is i'll with pneumonia
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Rogers spent Sum- day with friends in East Haddam.
 MT. and Mrs. E. J. Standish spent Sunday at Elm Tree farm guests of MT. and Mrs O. w. Ray.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
NIANTIC
Woman Annoyins-ArrivaIs
 in Pine Grove.

4 female From the Peeper'' is abroad in the land in the vicinity of Pennsyl- vania avenue and Lincoln street.
 Sydney Taylor is working at the Morton house and assisting in making g improvements. Henry Bullard of New London was in Mantle Wednesday,.
 Tower Operator Bump of South ity Wednesday.
 John Songster of New London was here Wednesday.
 Miss I. M. Spencer stenograpiler at Saybrook for the bridge commission, spent Saturday at her home in Wash ington avenue.
 B. s. Bascom of Hartford was at his cottage in Pine Grove Wednesday,.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring, who have been spending the winter in Mi antic. have returned to their summer home in the Grove.
 David Webster of Berlin has arrived in the Grove for a stay with relatives. Louis Eager, Master Gordon Eager and Miss Laura Eager of New London are at the Eager cottage in High street Cecil, of New London, were Sunday visitors in the Grove.
 Captain and Mrs. N. w. Rogers, Miss S. E. Greenleaf will move shortly from Wells street to their summer cottage on the banks of the Mantle river
 MT. and Mrs Herbert Burdick of New London have arrived at their cot tage in Orchard street for a stay of four weeks.
 Contractors are rushing work on the Bronson bungalow in Cove street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
HADLYME E..
Band Gives Successful Dance-The Kings Daughters Name Delegates to Conference.

The dance at Comstock's hall Friday night, given by the band, was a great success. The Hadlyme orchestra fur nished the music, which drew crowd from other towns. Deep River, Ches- ter, East Haddam and Moodus were represented.
 Miss Lillias Banning has returned to her school at Saxton's River, Vt, after spending the Easter vacation with her parents here.
 L. l.. Broadway was in Mfddletown Tuesday.
 The Kings Daughters held an inter esting business meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Tierney. Delegates were appointed to the conference at Chester May 4th.
 The carpenters are soon to commence work for l.. L. Brockway, who is to have his house raised another story. This house is the birthplace of Chief Justice Waits wife.
 The hunting party Saturday night was not very lucky. R. L. Hall and partner captured one large skunk.
 Mrs. R. K. Thompson spent several days with her sister in Chester last week.
 -Representative J. S. Hall has purchased a new runabout.
 MT. and Mrs. Murphy of Centerbrook were callers here Sunday.
 Miss Clara Warner has sold her homestead to Almond Day. MT. Day spent his boyhood days here and now wishes to return and spend his remain ing years.
 The whist club was entertained We'd nesday night by Mrs. Charles Brooks.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
FRANKLIN
Former Griffin House Occupied Friends Surprise Huntington Latin rop-Secretary Hine Confers With School Board.

Mrs. Louis Smith and Mrs. Charles Beckwith were in Lebanon one day last week, guests of Mrs. Benjamin York
 Putnam, after visiting Charles Hernon Gager-
 Jacob starkweather of Norwich was the guest Sunday of his brother, George StarkweatheI
 Benjamin Smith of Lyme was the guest of his grandmother. Mrs. Sarah Greenslit on Sunday.
 Miss Lydia Johnson has returned after spending several days in Provi- Miss Hazel Swift and Mrs. Minni- ken of Willimantic were recent visit orS at Scott Orchard
 Michael Brassil has moved into what was formerly the Griffin house. Wallace Kelley of New Haven spent the Easter vacation with his cousin, Harold Bolande.
 Surprise Party
 Sixteen friends of Huntington Latin rop gave him a pleasant surprise par ty at his home Saturday evening" During the evening games were play ed and refreshments were served. The guests were from Lebanon and North Franklin.
 Secretary Hine in Town.
 Charles D. Hine of Hartford, secre- tary of the state board of education,
  house here Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Stiles of Worcester is the guest of her sister, Mrs Kate Johnson. Mrs. Lydia Armstrong, who has been ill, is more comfortable.
 Mrs. Charles Davis has returned, after spending a few days in New York with her son, Charles, who re- gently underwent an operation.
 The first regular car that went over Williams Crossing for about two weeks was Wednesday afternoon The crossing has been concreted.
 Everett Shepard of Providence was the guest of his mother, Mrs. s. N. Hyde, one day the past week.
 Warren Worth of Norwich was call ing On local friends Sunday.
 Arthur Jenkins and MT. Williams of Norwich were guests Sunday of C. H. Robinson.
 William Cox has moved his family back to his farm Meadow Brook. Miss Annie Park of Yantic spent the Easter vacation with Mrs. Stella Latin rop.
 Fred Clark has moved his family to the Dr. Sweet place in Lebanon. The first selectman. Charles B. Da- wis, has resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LEFFlNGWELL
Ankle sprained by FaII-school ope

Miss Mildred Swan was the guest of Miss May Bushnell of Canterbury road Sunday.
 Ely Gardner and family have moved to Gardner Lake.
 Samuel Beebe and family of New Haven have moved into the house owned by the late Sarah Beebe.
 School began Monday after the East CT vacation.
 Many from Norwich and surround ing towns were out searching the woods for trailing arbutus Sunday. E. Roy Beard, while playing with his dog fell and sprained his ankle. He was unable to attend school in Nor wich for a few days
 Miss May Bushnell and Miss Hen rietta Ladd of the Canterbury road were guests Saturday of Miss Mildred Swan.
 Many farmers have begun blowing.
 William Gallup of West Plain spent Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas LeffingWeIl
 Andrew Gardner caught good string of truot Monday.
 MT. and Mrs Nathan Whiting of Norwich were callers in town Tues daV
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
ASHWlLLETT
w. A. Bradley Moves from New York
 Farmers Are Pushing Work.

W. A. Bradley and family of New York moved here into the G. T. Chap man house, Tuesday. MT. Bradley has purchased the property through a real estate broker in New York
 D. $. Guile's grocery store is liberal 1y patrcnized-
 C. P Culver has a large flock of sheep and lambs.
 G. D. Coates and son Allen. O. s. Maine and son, Carl and Orrin C.Maine all attended the auction sale at the Tyler farm Tuesday.
 School reopened here Monday, after the Easter recess.
 Mrs Lloyd Chesbro of Stonington is the guest of MT and Mrs. Samuel Barnes in this place.
 Farmers are pushing their work this weather. The season is far in advance of last year. There will be a much larger acreage planted with corn and potatoes this seoson than for a long term of years. Farming interests are on the increase and city people are coming out into the country to reside permanently.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
NORTH STONINGTON
Raspberry Plants for the Nation-Ad- ditions to Baptist Church Member ship.

Charles E. Chapman, a local grower of small fruits, has sent to all parts of the country twenty seven thousand raspberry plants the present spring.
 Rev. and Mrs. F. T. Whitman, who have spent the winter in Newton Cen ter. Mass, have returned to this vil- lage.
 Mrs. H. M. Pendleton has been vis- iting in New York for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph $. Adams of Norwich spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Adams parents. MT. and Mrs. George A. Pendleton-
 MT. and Mrs. Austin A. Maine of Voluntown were guests of friends here over Sunday.
 Miss Olga M. Thompson is visiting in Providence.
 Three candidates for church mem- bership were received at the Thursday evening meeting in the Baptist church.
 Mrs. A. B. Maine has returned to Norwich after two weeks visit in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
PENDLETon HILL.
Minor Matters of Local Interest

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ahearn and two sons of Westerly, are visiting rel atives in this place.
 B. G. Palmer was in White Rock on Saturday.
 c. R Cook has finished work for c. H. Brown at Canonchet.
 Farley Gilmore is the guest of MT. and Mrs. c. Palmer.
 Mrs NJ O. Chapman and daughter were in Westerly Wednesday
 Miss Mayme Chapman was in North Stonington Monday.
 James Miner and son. Henry, were in this place one day last week
 J. NJ. Hunter occupied the pulpit on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LISBON
Spring Repairs to the Roads-PersonaI
 Mention.

Mrs. George Kennedy and three children Alfred, Ruth and Royal, re- turned Thursday after a visit with the formers sister Mrs. Willard Col lins.
 Mrs. M. A. Walsh of Norwich re- turned to her home Tuesday after car ing for Mrs. J. H. Kennedy.
 Michael Cornell and Herbert Irons have been repairing the roads.
 The schools have opened again aft CT a weeks vacation
 Mrs. Augustus Read and Miss Alice Burdick were calling on friends Sat urday.
 Miss Susie M Kanahan is sick at her home with the measles.
 MT. and Mrs. Otto Hoelck were the guests of the formers parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hoelck Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
LEONARD BRIDGE
Theodore Brand Breaks His Les--Per-
 sonal Items

Everett Loomis of schenectady, N. Y.. was a week end visitor at T., As Manwaring's.
 Mrs. L. Spaulding and daughten spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Spauldings brother. C. c. Cobb, on Norwich.
 Miss Lena Manwaring resumed teaching at Middle Haddam Mondays
 G. M. Williams and l.. Spauldinm Rev. A. ]. Park and C. J. Holmes were in WiIlimantfc Wednesday.
 L.. C. Schroeder was in Norwich oH Wednesday.
 Theodore Bland is at his home, suf@ ferlng from the effects of a broken leg which he received in New Haven and from which he does not fully recoyers
 Judge and Mrs. A. c. Kneelnnd were fin Colchester Saturday calling on Mrs. Maria Morgan.
 s. F. Willard of Colchester was in town Thursday.
 Mrs. Ida Cummings and Mrs. E. w. Cummings were in Norwich Thutsda&
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-09
OAKDALE.
Annual Election Of Ecciesiasticsl So-
 ciety.

At the meeting Of the First Eccles- iastical society. held irf the chapel on Wednesday evening, officers elected for the ensuing year were: Society com mittee J. c. Fellowes. ID. 4. Johnson. Paul Glasbrenner: treasurer, r. c. SchoIfieId; secretary, r. P Parker; collector J. C. F'elloWes; ushers, John Lynch. Fred Chapel. The treasurer reported a small balance on hand aft CT paying all bills to April ].
 Rev. H. T. Arnold of Norwich preached in the Congregational church on Sunday from Gal. v:22-23.
 The C. k. meeting in the evening was led by Miss Mary Johnson