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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

Anent the opening of the legislature Of 1911, interest increases in the pro- posed annexation Of the town of Wa terford to the city Of New London and the committee of the court of common council are outlining a plan in ex- pectation of convincing the majority of the legislators that it will be for the mutual benefit of both places to be consolidated under one city govern ment. As yet the sentiment of the citizens of New London has not been definitely ascertained on the annexa- tion scheme, although the feeling is general that the city cannot grow to any extent without the additional ter ritory, which a, slice of Waterford would answer for the present. But the promoters believe in looking well into the future and therefore advocate annexing the whole of the big town of Waterford
 It is evident by a vote of the citi- zens of Waterford in town meeting assembled that a large proportion of the citizens, not a majority, are favor able to annexation to New London, The opposition is not considered very strong, however, when the citizens of the town declined to appropriate $5.000 to pay the expenses of opposing the annexation at the coming session of the legislature. With Mayor Mahan in the state senate, the New London end of the contest will be well cared for and as the mayor senator is the originator of the plan to annex he will do his very best to achieve that result.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
House Coats

Mems House Coats, two toned effects, value $500 and s5.9S-
 Today Special s3.99 women's Bath Robes, made of Bea- cen Blankets, value $500
 Today Special $3.e8 Children's Fur Sets, value s49S to siiso-
 Today Choice, 25 per cent. off
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
Echoes From The Lodge Room

Grange to Have Officers Night Next Meeting-Owls Have 28O Members in Local Nest-Norwich Lodge, Mo- 257, II. E. O. D.. Entertained by MT. and Mrs. E. M Newbury-Uncas Lodge, No. H. I. o. O. F., Elects Ofcers-s219 900 in Connecticut A. o. U. w.. Reserve Fund
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

nance.
 Away back in the days when grocery delivery wagons were unknown m New London, when groceries and the like were delivered by clerks in market baskets and jugs, and when some of the State street store force consisted of the proprietor and a boy or two, and when stores were closed while the pro- prietorS went to meals, there was a job printing office in the building at the corner of Main and State streets conducted under the firm name of Starr SS Farnham and in the same building was the Phillips fruit store. MT. Phillips was not a very early riser, while MT. Farnhan, the printer, was up with the traditional lark, and he was g practical joker from the word go. One bright summer morning MT. Farnham wrote on a piece of paper about six by four inches in size these words: Not Dead, but Sleepeth.'' This paper he posted on the door of the Phillips store and there it re- mained until o'clock in the morning or until MT. Phillips came down street to open store. It attracted the atten- ton and was read by about every per- son who passed up or down State street, as many came from the other side of the street curiously wondering whether the placard announced the death of Mir. Phillips or that the sher-
 
 It is just such a sign as that that is now posted in imagination over the office door of the Committee of Eff teen who started in to regulate the saloon business of New London over @ year ago and cause a general refOr- nation of the city, The committee had the law violators going for 8 time, and really did prevent the issu- ance of a few liquor licenses and took g. hand in the temporary cleansing of the vile dens of iniquity'' in Bradley street, which now are like unto that bay leaf tree that fourished. The committee worked fearlessIy and open ly and was ever ready to assist in the prosecution of offenders. The reform campaign was carried on effectively and the good results were apparent, but there was lacking that persistency that brings a crown of success. Now many licensed saloons are operated in open defiance of law, liquor is being sold in several unlicensed places and the places of i'll repute are again in full swing. So it is no wonder that there is a general inquiry as to the Committee of Fifteen. The answer is: Not Dead, but Sleepeth."
 One of the most active workers of the subcommittee has announced that the organization is still complete and that the working force is as strong as ever for the enforcement of law and order and is ready to begin operations on even a, more fUrcible scale than ever, unless there IS more activity shown by the legally constituted au- thOritieS to cleanse the city of New London of the laWlessness of the na- ture here specified.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
Men s Wear

Mems Domet Pajamas, of a good quality flannel and full size, regular price $1.OO-
 Today Special S9c suit Mems Arm Bands and Garters. in holiday boxes, regular price 50c-
 Today Special 3ec each
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

and pleasant and profitable evening was enjoyed by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

wHE.V you want to pat your busl- ness hsforo the public, there is no me- dr1n, oetter than through the advertis- tnS cpIlnnH8 e Fha Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

ly there is an electric sign on the gas retort of the Westerly Light and Power company, placed there at the expense of the Westerly Board of Trade. The gas and power company charges no rental and turns on the electric juice just before the departure and arrival of trains at the Westerly station. The signs in the two places are similar in intent, but there's a nance.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

WHEN you want 10 put your busi- Eecs before the public, there IS no me- dun better than through The adv ertIs- ina columns ot Ins Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
Stationery

All Fancy Holiday Boxes, regular price soc to s3.50--
 New Reduced to HALF PRICE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
ALMOST UNANIMOUS VOTE
 TO RESIGN RAILWAY JOBS

Union officials, further than declaring the result of the vote to be majority of 9S per cent in favor of leaving the service, were not willing to discuss the situation. The silence of these men and the fact that they have cautioned the members of the organizations not to dis cuss the situation, has given rise to a rumor here that satisfactory assurances for the future are anticipated.
 It was said that the result of the polls gives the largest majority in favor of walk-out in history of union labor. Near ly 1000 conductors and engineers on the 700o miles of raiirc ads of the merged sys- tenn cast ballots.
 The last votes were brought to the cap- ital today.
 In unofficial union circles the statement was made that the conductors and engi- neers are firm in their determination to stand by the result of the poll. Railroad officials refused to make any comment on the vote, saying thnt they had not been officially advised of the outcome.
 That business in some lines has already suffered on account of the walk-out agi- tation is stated by commercial travellers to be noticeable. Retail merchants they state, have cut down their orders, antici- pating the removal of practically 600 American families from the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
PEOPLES METHODS HELP
 PROHIBITION

Frankfort, Ky. February 7.-That the msthods employed by the Kentucky liquor interests to thwart the passage of uni form county unit bill are tending inevt- ably toward the broader issue of state wide prohibition, was the prediction made tonight by the Rev. P. A. Baker of Co., lumbus, O.. national superintendent of the Anii-Saloon League of America, in open ing the annual convention of the Ken tucxy Anti-Saloon league sessions here
 That many violated pledges have marked the course of the legislature in the present county unit fight was alleged by the speaker, who told of member of the Ohio legislature who had broken a promise of that nature. He said that this member being defeated for reelection had gone to Oklahoma and had sought office several times in that state, and added the long arm of the anti-saloon organization had sought him out even there and had baked his ambition.
 The speaker said he pointed to Ohio where the Anti-Saloon league had to send e senators and representatives to polit- ical graves, where they are still, before the county unit rule became a law.
 'But we got it at last said he, ''and the effort in the lower house to mutate the bill by the railroad lobby still re- mans 8 problem to be worked out. The senate was not. strong enough to put it ahead on the calendar of other bills.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08

Mexico City, February 7.-Ninety- eight of every 100 votes by the union con- ductors and engineers on the National Railways of Mexico on the question of re- signing in face of the refusal of the road to grant their recent demands, favored resignation. This was declared by Vice President E. P Curtiss of the Order of Railway Conductors of America, and Vice President and Chief Corrigan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, to be a fact.
 Notwithstanding this remarkable show ing, the threatened walk-out appeared to- night to be contingent upon the result of further conference between members of the joint committee of employees and President Brown of the railroad, appoint. ed for tomorrow.
 Strong influences looking toward an am- icable settlement of the trouble are said to have been at work, and there ap- peared tonight to be a distinct feeling of optimism on the part of both railroad managers and the men with regard to the probable result of the new negotia- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
GREAT CAMPAIGN
 FOR LOCATION OF
 NEW lNDUSTRIE.

Washington, February 7.-(Special. J. President Finley announced today that the Southern Railway will in the near 1nture, through it's land and industrial department, again enlarge the publicity and promotion work which it has carried on for the development of the country reached by it's lines. It was necessary to curtail this work somewhat following the business depression of 1907, on account or both general and special conditions.
 It IS now felt that not only the busi ness conditions in the country. hut tho local situation in the Southeast. warrants larger campaign for the location of in- oustries' the bringing of new settlers. and a general development work, that is the resumption in full of the companv,s efforts to build up the Southeast.
 In carrying out this policy, there will be larger use of the trade. agricultural and other newspapers and periodicals of the North and West, the publication of many special pamphlets exhibits at many northern fairs, and larger work in Northern Europe The Southern has found that one of the pest methods of publicity is in the exhibits of the products of its territory at the larger fairs held in the North and West, and more attention than ever will be paid to this line of work.
 The South will be advertised in North ern European countries by the circula- ton of specially prepared matter. and by use of newspapers. In a way that is consistent with our immigrat ton laws and as IS permitted by the laws of the re- spective countries
 The Southern has maintained for some years European agency of it's land and industrial department, with headquarters in London, which will carry on the prose- cution of active efforts to interest lana seekers and investors from that side of the ocean In the South.
 Phe most thorough cooperation possi- pie IS to be given to local business and other organizations in the developmenf of the various communities aIone tha Southern system. ''ie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD.

Incorporation law to be held up. Lewis Is confident of agreement Defeat faces ship subsidy.
 Coldest day of year In New York city Pinchot urges conservation laws. Drastic action to fight high prices. Operation performed upon King of
 Sweden.
 Paper Board association pleads guilty. Railroad men vote to resign liking residence in Ensley badly dam
 aged by fire.
 Both sides claiming gains in senator
 ship. American trade still growing. 3-Engine pulls big stack to ground Laymens work is showing results. Inspection of military forces. 4-Editorial comment. 5-New city directory will be distributed
 today.
 Mallody forces assemble at capital
 today.
 Prominent men discuss '5Oo club
 work. Hillman hospital report for January. 6-Carnival spirit rife in, Mobile Cook to receive prison sentence. American spirit is clearly shown social news.
 Dolly Dalrymples department. S-Surgeon Robnett makes defense. 9-Heyburn strikes discordant note. Ellis takes up work in Ohio Millionaire used poisonous drugs. 1--Stoclks slump under heavy selling. . Cotton advances on good buying. Wheat goes higher on small supply. . e-0eneral sporting nswa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
STOCK EXCHAN GE
 IS BADLY SHAKEN

New York, February This was another day of extreme and almost unprecedented weakness on the New York stock exchange. Stocks tumbled steadily throughou the session unde. the pressure of enormous llquidat ton which was accentuated by lack of sup port Despite the absence of specific rumors of a disquieting nature, quo tations broke through the low records of last week. establishing new low levels not for the year alone but for a period dating as far back as .hs boom of last summer.
 Although Steel common dropped to- day to 75ss, a loss of 4ss points over the closing price of Saturday, SIS points over the price of a week ago and more than Ia points over the quota tions of a. month back, it maintained a strong undercurrent.
 The selling of Copper shares was tremendous. American Smelling com mon preferred dropped to 77A from S2 at the close of Saturday. Amal- gamated Copper declined SIS points to 713s. Anaconda fell 3A points to 46; Utah Copper went down 4 points to 441s.
 Reading fell an even , points. Union Pacific dropped AZ; Southern Pacific 45s, and losses through out the active speculative list ranged elsewhere from 3 to points.
 The market closed weak and ner- vous.
 A seat on the exchange was sold this morning for 482,000, a decrease of 5000 from the price paid for seat two weeks aga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
CALHOUN TRIAL WILL
 NOT BE DISMISSED

San Francisco, February 7-Judge I4awler today denied motion to dismiss the case of Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railways who is accused of offering bribe to a supervisor to vote for a trolley railroad franchise, and or dered that the trial, which was inter- rupted by the recent exigency be next Monday resumed.
 The district attorney who moved for dismissal declared that on account of missing witnesses and the insuffIciency of evidence already introduced, he was convinced a conviction could not be se- cured.
 Motions to dismiss indictments against Tirey l.. Ford and William Abbott, coun- sol of the United Railways, and against Thornwall Mulally, assistant to President Calhoun, charged with bribery, were also denied by Superior Judge Lawler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Lezvis Is Confident
 That Operators And
 Miners Win Agree

''In my Judgment the miners of the country will be at work on and after April 1. and the wage contract will carry with it a substantial increase for the miners all over the country.
 The joint convention at Toledo was not organized for the reason that operators of the western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana were unwilling for miners rep resentatives of Illinois to participate ifl the absence of the Illinois operators The question of considering new wage contract was not taken up on account of the failure to organize.
 ''The convention adjourned with the very best of feeling on the part Of the operators and miners. There were no arrangements made for the holding of an other joint conference. In my opinion an- other convention may be held prior to April l, in fact, I am certain 1t will be held. Whether or not there will be Il suspension of work on April ] depends entirely on the attitude of the operators in favorably considering the proposal of mine workers for an advance in wages.
 Tt is well known that the miners wages are much higher than in 1897. It is also a well known fact to those who under stand the situation that the wages have not advanced in the same proportion as the increased cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08

Wheeling, W. Va, February 7.-Presi- dent T. l.. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America is confident. ac- oording to an official statement tonightfl that the coal miners and operators who failed to come 10 an agreement at the re- cent Toledo conference will get together again before the expiration of the present wage contract, April l, and said the result would be the confession of substantial wage increase for the miners all over the country.
 President Lewis statement tonight was in part as follows:
 "rhe prospects for a settlement of the wage scale between now and April 1 will be based entirely upon the willing ness of the operators to grant an ad- vance in wages to the miners. An ad- vance Is due and settlement can not be reached unless 1t is conceded.
 To me the outlook ia not any way gloomy. This may be due to a rather optimistic nature on my part. I don t believe in encouraging or fomenting trouble, neither is 1t wise to unneces- sarily alarm the people. While always working for an intelligent solution of any difficulties. I believe in always being pre- pared for the worst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Coldest Day Of The Year Experienced
 In New York City

New York, February 7.-The coldest day of the year in New York came and went between sunrise and sunset. At daybreak the thermometer registered but above zero with searchinc wind from the northwest, but at 10 o'clock in the forenoon the mercurv began to mount and the wind to mod erate' and at o'clock tonight the temperature was IS above and at 1o o'clock 20 above and still rising. Tn. wind, meanwhile. had sunk from 10 miles an hour to 12 and had shifted Into the southwest.
 There was great suffering among the poor in the worst pinch of the cold and many cases of frost bite and exhaus- ton were reported to the hospitals while from surrounding suburbs came word of several deaths from freez ing.
 Records for the season were broken with the. mercury degrees above zero at 8 a. m.
 The lowest point previously reached by the official thermometer was de- grees above on January ,.
 These cold facts tell but inadequate- ly, however, the tale of today's sever ity as measured by the effects upon tne shivering. The cold was ushered l,, by gale reaching at times 40 miles an hour velocity. The icy blast pierced pedestrians to the marrow and only the warmest of dwellings, were equal to resisting the discomforting peue- tration.
 In the houses of the poor the s,f- fering was intense throughout the night.
 More than 300 persons were shel-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
BLOODY RAGE WAR
 IS THREATENED

chattanooga, Febrn nary Word came from Hale's Bar late tonight, where the big lock and dam is under construc- ton, that a bloody race war Is immi- nent.
 Three hundred negroes armed with Swiss rifles are lined up outside the camp and threatening to exterminate the white workmen of whom there about about 15o, according to telephone advices.
 The message reached police headquar- ters and requested immediate assistance.
 At midnight a big touring car loaded with officers under the command of Cap tain Burke left the city for the camp.
 The whites within the camp are practi- cally unarmed and are in fear of attack at any amount. The uprising is a mat ter of race differences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Suspicion. Men Arr..,.,

Americus. Ga., February 7-rbroa whlte men, believed to professiona. safeblowers. and those who dvnamitea she safe of Lee Childers, near Lees ourg, last night, were arrested here shis afternoon. The safe in the Childers store was blown to fragments and the building damaged by concussion Only . small amount of money was secured. The men had in their possession a kt.
 of tools. consisting Of drills, chisels and a quantity of nitro-glycerine and wax. They refused to divulEe thelr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
Bryau in BoIiyia.

Lapaz, Bolivia, February 7.-William J. Bryan. accompanied by his wife- and daughter, arrived here today. All say they are enjoying good health. A recep- ton in honor of the distinguished visitor was held. at which the diplomatic repre- sentatives and various government off, sials mst Mr. Bfvah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
JUDGE GARY FAVORS
 INCORPORATION LAW

New York. February Judge FL bert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel cor poration, in commenting on the federal incorporation. said today:
 "I have no objection to stating that when the. Congress of the United States passes a law on the subject we shall cheerfully accept it and under it's pro- visions work under 1t provided the law k practicabls.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
PAPER BOARD ASSOCIATION
 PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGE

New York, February 1.-The Paper Board assocationr made up of about 40 paper board manufacturing corporations which was indicted some months ago by the federal grand jury on the charge of being an illegal combination in, re- straint of trade, this afternoon pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Judge Hough said the charge against the defendants was the same as that of the Fiber and Manila Paper associa- tion and he imposed similar fines in this instance, namely, s20o0 against each defendant.
 That portion of the indictment against the individual defendants was nolle pressed.
 Twenty-six manufacturing firms of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08

Paper Board associa ton indicted by the federal grand jury in December, last as members of an Illegal combination in re- straint of trade, took the easiest legal course today and entered plea of guilty as charged in the United States circuit court, fines of s200o-$52,000 in all-be- ing immediately imposed. and in all ex- cept one case were paid ila cash
 Thus ends the socond organization of paper men formed by John H. Parks The fiber and manila combine met a similar fate In the federal courts some time ago.
 By pleading guilty as corporations to- day. individuals also indicted in the Paper Board association succeeded in having their indictments quashed The association had ii .dquarters in this city and has been ;istence for more than four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
FIRST PERFORMANCE
 OF ROSTAND'S PLAY

Paris, February, 1.-The first regular performance, of Edmond Rostand's new play, "Chanticleer." was given tonight at the Porte St. Martin theatre before brilliant audience, which applauded every act enthusiastically.
 Among those present were Premier M Briand and other members of the cabinet, and many members of the French academy.
 A few orchestra chairs in the hands of the spectators were snatched up by eager buyers sr from $40 to $50 each. The house had practically been sold out for month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
cn.rr. Against Preacher.

Newburgh, N. Y,, February 7.-rhe Rev. w. H. Page, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church at Cornwall, and for
 merly on the staff of Gen. Robert. E. Lee with the Confederate army, was held here today for the grand jury, charged with holding church services in violation of a local law. The Cornwall board of health had ordered the church closed because of an epidemic of scar let fever. pr. Page gave s2oo bail and was releaSsd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
IS PERFORMED
 UPON THE KING OF SWEDEN

Stockholm, February liking Gnstave was operated on tonight for appendicitis. The official reports given out state that the operation was a success. The king had been suffering from continual inter- nal pains since early Sunday evening. It was not known this evening that the physicians diagnosed his case as one of appendicitis, requiring an immediate op- eration.
 The physicians first diagnosed the king s illness as catarrh of the stomach and the matter was taken 80 seriously that sev- eral cabinet members were summoned to remain at the palace. They were ap- prised then of the operation
 Crown Prince Gustave was on Decem- Der 8, 1907, proclaimed king of Sweden