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The National tribune., 1910-05-05

BY almost a two to one vote the
House adopted an amendment TO the
railroad bill directing the Interstate
Commerce Commission to make a val
uation of the physical property of rail-
roads.
on the Ways and Means Committee of
his desire for ali early hearing on his
Philippine friar lands resolution.
The election contests involving the
sears of Representatives O'Conneii and
Eetopinal were concluded. II is UNDER
stood that both Democrats won.
James S. Havens. Democrat, success
sor to the late Representative Perkins
was sworn in.
The House adjourned at 5:10 p. m.
The National tribune., 1910-05-05

April 2S.-Ry a vote of 35 to 90 the
Cummins substitute for the Crawford
Elkins amendment to the railroad bill
relating 10 traffic agreements was de-
feated. Eleven Republicans and IS
Democrats voted in favor of the sub
stitute.
Senators Newlands, Cummins and La
Toilette made set speeches against the
bill
Senator Clay introduced a bill for
bidding the use of interstate telegraph
and telephone lines for communicating
information relating to contracts for
the sale of cotton for futrue delivery
Senator Smith, of South Carolina
spoke in favor of his resolution direct
ing the AttorneyGeneral to Investigate
cotton sales made by the bears" on
the Cotton Exchange. The resolution
anrEaH In
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
MEMBERSHIP INCREASING.
Eleven New Members Added to L. T. l.-Birthday of Neal Dow Observed

The Greeneville company, Loyal Tenn perance Legion, met for an interesting session at the GreeneviIle Congrega- t1onal church on Thursday afternoon. Vice President Bradford Ricketts led the meeting and reports were present. ed by the secretary, Miss Ethel Ellis, and the treasurer, Miss Fannie Grover In place of the usual lesson papers were resld in commemoration of the birthday of Neal Dow, who is known as the Father of Prohibition The school days of Neal Dow were described by Wfliett Ringland: when he was a boy reSd by May F'inlayson; and Bradford Tickets told of his first temperance speech. Mrs. J. J. Fields, l.. T. l.. su- perintendent, related q number of in- teresting incidents of Neal Dow's life among them being an experience when he was a member of the fer depart ment in Portland, Me. He rose from one position to another until at last he became chief of the department. At a banquet in his honor, to a tost pro posed as a joke he replied: .'Whiskey puts out the ffremen, water puts out the fire" Dow made up his mind with Gods help t ochange the saloon conditions in his state. and he lived to see the time when things were chang ed in Maine.
 Eleven new members weer taken in at the meeting, which is most encour- aging.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Series of Evangelical Meetings Began at Third Baptist Church-Fare~el Party-L. T. L. Meetine-LocaI Men ton.

A series of evangelical meetings ,' which will continue 1n until March 2 7:3o o'clock at the Third Ba9tist church, Rev. William F. Newton. singing evangelist, is in charge of the services, and on next Monday Rev. A B. Coats, D. D.. of Hartford v0iu join nm to assist in the campaign Dr. Coats is secretary and Raw MT. New ton colporter of the Connecticut Bap- tist convention, the latter being espe- clally welcomed from the fact that he IS a former pastor of the Third Bap- tist church.
 The meeting opened with the singing Of Alexander hymns by the congrega- ton, led by Rev. MT. Newton, who gave as a solo Win Someone After a season of prayer in which Rev. MT. Newton, the pastor. Rev J: R. Very, and members of the congregation par tlclpated, Rev. Mr. Newton delivered a iorSefu sermon on the subject Prayer.
 The speaker did not know of any thlng that prayer would not do coupled with work. But there must De certain way to pray. Deep and lasting results come from earnest prayer, coupled with work. Even our Lords work was largely hemmed with prayer, from the very beginning all through his life. There are certain clements of true prayer. One is the parIt is necessary, and the speaker spoke of John the Baptist and the pharisee and publican as examples of this spirit and its opposite. The next element is the spirit of confession, which will bring a. blessing both to ourselves and others. The spirit of restitution is another element of pray CT It does not take long for seeking Savior and a seeking sinner to meet When a man really gets God in his soul money is no object with him character is what he wants. A fourth element is forgiveness. The speaker told of the good the sweet spirit of forgiveness did in his church in Rhode Island just after leaving his GreenevilIe passionate His earnest address i'm pressed his hearers.
 Rev. MT. Very said we do not have enough of prayer It clarifies our vision and shows us what God wants to do for us. God has stores of blessings to pour down upon us if we open our eyes to them.
 The service closed with singing and the benediction by Rev. MT. Very
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Bad Stomach My Stomach Is Going From
 Bad to Worse

Yes, it's true; thousands of people cannot eat the simplest meal without having it lie on the stomach like a lump of lead, causing misery, sour stomach and gas eructations.
 And later. when the stomach has gone from bad to worse there will be longer periods of food fermentation, and then dizziness, biliousness, sick headaches and nervousness.
 If your stomach is out of order, if it doesn't feel right after meals. go today and get a 50 cent box of Mi-o-na. stomach tablets In a few minutes aft CT the first dose the misery will dis appear, and you will be thankful.
 Then go right on taking Mi-o-na for a few days. It will build up the storn- ach unclog the liver. purify the bow els and make you entirely satisfied with your stomach in a few days.
 Mi-o-na stomach tablets are made from the best prescription for stomach troubles ever written. They are sold by druggists everywhere and by The Lee & Osgood Co.. and are guaranteed to cure indigestion, acute or chronic, or money back.
 Booths Pills are best for torpid liV- CT and constipation. 25 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
NORWICH TOWN
Bell Social Provides Pleasant Evening -174o House to Be oocupied-Gen- eral News.

The Epworth league of the Metho- dist Episcopal church gave a bell so- cial in the vestry on Wednesday eve hing The room was gay with red bunting and all kinds of bells. The following programme was given:
 Ring the Bells, Gladys Miner: Creed Bells. Mrs. George Manning: Poe's Bells. Mrs. Jerome Greer; Ring Out, Wild Bells. Miss Susie Wheeler; Sketch of Independence Bells, Gladys Miner; solo and chorus. Chime, Sweet Bells. Miss Edith Douglass: The Bells. Belle Miller; Independence Bell, Miss Etta Fisk; Curfew. Mrs. E. NJ. Dodge; quartette Chime on, Sweet Bells of Long Ago, Mrs. Rufus Stanton, Mrs. F. H. Bushnell. Charles Frazier and Clement Bushnell: Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight, Miss Theodora Brown.
 Guessing games and shadow pictures were enjoyed after which cake and fruit were served. The pleasant eve ming was brought to a close by the singing of the round, O League Bells. The entertainment was arranged by the missionary committee. of which Miss Edith Douglass is chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
IRISH INFLUENCE IN AMERICA.
Subject on Which Frank Burke Wrote
 and Carried Off First Honors-

The following is the essay by which Frank Burke, a student at the Acade- my, won the first prize:
 If we pick up an American history and glance upon it's fame ridden rec ords of art, literature, war and science we will find chronicled there, in indel- hble characters, the deeds of race of men who started their various careers poor and despised. These men inherit ed from their Celtic ancestors the ster- ling qualities that characterize the Irish-American of the present day.
 In the trying days of the Revolution. side by difficulties, it was the perse- verance. the bulldog tenacity, of his Irish contemporaries, Mad Anthony" Wayne. the conqueror of the "Gibraltar of America" and Sullivan of Long Isl and fame that made our liberty possi- ble. In the dreary winter quarters of Valley Forge, when compelled to wit ness the desertion of his own men, caused by lack of food and pay, Wash ington in despair turned to an adopted son of America, Robert Morris, for some ready money. Morris, with ready determination. salied forth from his home and knocking from door to door collected the necessary money and saved our army from dissimulation.
 We are very proud of our superb navy, and we should be more so if we Jack Barry, affectionately and justly called ''The Father of the American Navy. Again in the War of Sailors Rights, Andrew Jackson, another of Gaelic origin, proved conclusiveIy that desperate courage and a clear head plus an army of backwoodsmen,- freed slaves and convicts, behind cotton bales, could defeat the flower of Eng lands invincibIe infantry.
 But it was in the great war of brothers in '61 that the Irish American showed himself in his true, glorious cOlors- When the fate of our nation hung in the balance at Gettysburg it was the clear intellect, the indomitable energy of the Irish American Meade who enabled the union forces to with stand Lees terrific charges. The civil ized world was amazed at the .stupen- dous feat of the loyal General Sheri- dan, Who breaking all recognized rules of warfare, cut loose from all bases of supplies, and laid waste a path through five confederate states, making Lees capture possible.
 But what would all these nlustrious generals do if it were not for the loyal rank and file, of which a majority were of Irish descent and so ranking equal ly with Meade, Sheridan and the oth- CTS is the loyal common soldier. who risked everything for his adopted coun- try.
 A few months ago we honored Full ton, who by his patient, persevering effort gave to mankind that immeas- ureable gift, the steamship.
 In statesmanship, in law, the Irish Charles Carroll, Dougan, both famous modelers of our government; and ranking equally with Stewart. the great war secretary of state, stands Bishop Hughes, who prevented England and France from recognizing the souths
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Hibernian Essay Contest Winners
First Prize Awarded Frank Burke of Seventh Street The Three Other Awards to Desmond Murphy. Una C. Donahue and Catherine Hasler-Eisht Get Honorable Mention.

Much interest was manifested by young and old in the Hibernian essay contest which has been in progress for the past several weeks, and there were many contestants for the prize offered. 1'1e contest proved to be an attraction Tor iargee number of young people than last year and the judges were severely taxed in reaching their de- c&sions, which were announced at the Htbernian ball at the armory Thursday evening The prizes, four in number, were awarded as follows: First prize, Frank Burke of Seventh street, Nor w1ch, whose essay was upon Irish In- huence in America. Second prize went to Desmond Murphy of Norwich Town, who wrote on Distinguished Irish Americans in the Revolution The third best essay was by Una c. Donahue of Baltic, whose subject was John Hughes, Archbishop of New York, the Champion of the Catholic Education, while the fourth award was to Cath erine Hasler of Taftville. Her topic was John Boyle O'Reilly. Those who received honorable mention were Catherine Bowen of Central avenue, Gussie Driscoll of Central avenue, Irene Day of Taftville, Dec Dion of Taftville, Eleanor Donovan of Page street, James McCrohan of North Main street, Ed win Pollard of Taftville and Ruth Walsh of Baltic academy. The four prize winning essays are printed in the order in which the awards were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
SEEN AT THE OPENINGS. Hats With the Latest Touch of Style -Novel and EIegeant Effects.

Thursdays storm did not prevent the hat-buyers and many lockers from coming out in good numbers. They found displayed for their in- spection a beautiful variety of hand some creations in Easter toquess large hats, turbans and other favored shapes.
 The aeroplane idea is adopted in many of the swell models, while some of the nattiest trimmings are achieved b-- big loops. flaring and. effective, which are given the name of "sail bows"
 One artistic model was of Rami braid in mustard shades, with drape, bow and loops of crimson velvet, for shades of red are much favored this season.
 Another pleasing pattern hat was Gainsborough designed in place lace over gold tulle, with wide sail bows in leather shades. and fancy jet pins.
 A burnt straw turban rolled at the side was adorned with loops and drape in two tones of green silk. with fancy straw buckle.
 A big blue fancy Rami straw model was trimmed with king blue velvet and the fashionable wheat aigrette in blue.
 Small flowers are much liked, and the favorite yellow June roses were combined with carnation foliage as
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18

At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of The Norwich Savings So- announcement was made of the deatb of the third vice president, Major Bela on Monday. March 14rh. and the follow ing memorial was presented, adopted and ordered spread upon the records. ed removes from this Board and from the service of this Society one in whom were united the qualities of upright ness. conservatism and consoientioue ness characteristic Of the founders ot the Society with the broador experi- ence and wider views of the modern alert, resourceful and energetic man of
 Major Learned kept step with the progress of the age, but held fast to lne m Ihith, Io the tranltlohs, , 70 tlle ideila
 His touchstone was-"What is right7r without fear and Without fndirection.. was a quality ingrained.
 the Judgment of others and courteous in the expression of his own opinions
 For more than thirty years a direc- tor or this Society and for the past eight years % one & or lts Yes presiaent h aoagd devotion to its interests. a clear under standipg s or It's rslations rni.n % 10 tne Wsi. judgment of men based on hiEh stand ards of honor and fidelity.
 c,ded besrihg M thsrs tea wns aSn ever fae present the disposition to deal kindly with all men, to do good to all men, the desire to use his opportunities to advance whatever makes for the well being Of the community in which he lived.
 And so he endeared himself to the hearts of his associates as he merited and achieved the respect and esteem of all with whom he held business or so- cial relations.
 It was then voted that the Bank be closed at 1 p. m. on the day of the funeral and that the Directors attend the services.
 Attest: COSTELLO LIPPITT.
 mar1ed Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
JOHN HUGHES CHAMPION
 OF CATHOLIS EDUCATION.
Subject on Which M. A. Donahue of Baltic Wrote and Secured Third Prize

History tells us that when John Sobiesld. the heroic king of Poland raised the siege of Vienna, hurled back the tide of .Mohammedanism which threatened to engulf all Europe, the glorious triumph of the Christian arms was celebrated by the redeemed city with unusual rejoicing The preacher on that eventfuI day selected as an appropriate text for his discourse the sixth chapter of the Gospel of St. John,
 There was man sent by God and his name was John-"
 With no less force, with no less ap- proyriateness could the same text be applied to the no less heroic prelate as the name sent by God whose name was John. who in the battle for Catholic education led the forces of Truth against the the forces of Error-a con- fiict in which the opposing ranks were arrayed under the banners of Catholic education and the banners of the con.- bined sects. Great and vital were the issues at stake when this intrepid war rior. this noble son of Erin, met the combined assaults of the bigots of the press, the bar and the pulpit. The is- sues involved not only the salvation of the rising generation. but the reten- ton in communion with the grand old mother church of millions of her chill dren.
 The battle for Catholic rights was against the Public School society of New York city, which had almost the entire charge of common school edu- cation, together with the management anr control of the public funds raised by taxation and otherwise. Calmly and resolutely the noble arch bishop took his stand against the great injustice by which Catholics were taxed for system of education that had been perverted from its professed design to a proseclytizing machine.
 Alone and undauted this champion of Catholic education met >and repeiied the attacks of his antagonists. How ever eager his co-religionists were to enter the lists, they felt that the cause was in better hands. and wisely decid- ed not to interfere in a battle that was waged with such consummate skill, with a never failing self possession bore down the whole weight of his Op- ponents- After two years the battle closed with the utter annihilation of the Public School society.
 Two generations have passed since the glorious battle for conscience was waged and today the Catholic parocf1- ial system is established on a solid foundation. and this with Catholic money alone. The principle for which Archbishop Hughes contested is now recognized by non-Catho1ic as essen tial to the very existence of any church
 In view of the far-reacning conse- quences and the magnitude of the work performed by this loyal son of Erin Tor the establishment of the parochfal Schol system; Tn view of the moral ef- fects of the victory he won for Cath- olic education, on his own and future tlmes,. can We not pustfy repeat the words or scripture as applied to the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Goes to Ch;esoo.

cIA business here, and also prominently identified with baSeball interests, is about to leave Cleveland for Chica- go. The Cleveland Leader says:
 R. B. Tracy, for several years one of Cleveland's most successful tire salesmen, who during that time was manager of the Michelin Tire com pany, of Cleveland, left the city for Chicago last night, where he will be- come branch manager of the Michelin Tire company in that city. Mir. Ira cy's transfer comes in the way of promotion. earned by his record while in Cleveland
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Repaired Fire Damage

Carpenters have ben engaged in re- pairing the damage done in Henry F. McNa1ly's saloon, at the corner of North Main and Twelfth streets by fire on Wednesday morning. The dam age was small. not amounting to over $I5. it was stated. The blaze was caus- ed by a, defective stovepipe, which set fire to the woodwork. An alarm was sent in at S.45 o'clock from box 2S and six minutes later the recall was sounded. The property is part of the Wilson estate, and the saloon is soon to be taken over by the Caron Broth CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18

at her home on Prospect street Wed nesday evening. The evening hours were made enjoyable with games and
 music, and refreshments were served Those present included William and Albert Andrews, Johnston Banfield, AL bert and Charles Turner, John A. Law son. Erwin Gibson. William Hollin, William Connors. and Misses Gertrude and AGyra Kendall, Agnes and Ruth Mckinley. Mathilda McNulty. Eliza beth Addie, Winifred Driscoll and Katherine Mcintyre Miss Moore is to leave soon for Central Falls, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Lenten Speakers,

At St. Andrews church this (Fri- day) evening at 7.30 o'clock there will be evening prayer and sermon by Rev. w. l.. Hooker of Poquetanuck. Sun day is Palm Sunday and the church will be decorated with palms as in previous years. The rector, Rev. F. Johns Bohanan. will offlciate at holy communion at 7.30, morning prayer and sermon at 10.30, and evening prayer and sermon at 7.30 o'clock.
 At the Lenten devotiOns at St Mary's church tonight the sermon will be by Rev. William O'Deu of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
PETER SMITH REARREsTED. Has Completed Tern, at Local Jail Taken to WilIimantic, Charged With iRobbina a Man.

On Thursday afternoon Captain Richmond of Willimantic came here and secured Peter Smith at the local jail, where he had completed serving sentence of six months and costs for breaking into Sevins drug-store. He was rearrested and taken back to Wt1- limantic, where he is wanted for rob ping a man who, it is claimed, he and another fellow lured into q cheap lodging house and took his money and watch. Smith was arrested here on Sept 30 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Heaps Band Gave Social.

Heaps military band gave it's sec ond annual social in Union hall on Thursday evening, there being a large attendance present to hear the fine concert programme given by the or chestra under the direction of MT. Heaps from until 9. and to enjoy the dancing from to F. Professor Shea prompted. The committee in charge of the pleasing affair included Thomas Heaps, William Andrews and John Mo Grath.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
DIED
LEARNED-In Norwich at n

LEARNED-In Norwich at midnight March 14, 1910, Major Bella Peek Learned, age 7J years. Funeral services at Park congrega- tional church Friday afternoons March IS. at 2.30 o'clock. Burial private. Kindly omit flowers. REARDON--In New London. March 1G. 1910, Evelyn wife of Thomas Rear don, aged 3l years. BRAGAw--In Groton, March 16 1910, Lucretia- widow Of Isaac Bragaw, in her Seth year.
 RHcY NOLDS-In this city, March 17, 1910, James Reynolds, father of Mrs. Thomas q. McGarity. Funeral on Saturday at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock. Kindly omit flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18

garland for a modish box turban in Yadda braid.
 Noticeably elegant was q 1eghorn fram with king blue flange, Tuscan fringe and magnificent blue willow plumes.
 Of course you will want to see these and many other dainty conceits in hats on view this week. A pointer aB to where they may be found: Read The Bulletins millinery advertisements to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
TAFTvilLE
St. PatrietSs Day Entertainment Fine iy Given by Children of Msry-viI- lage Mention.

The Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart parish presented in a most pleasing manner the St. Patrick's day entertainment, A May Day in Ireland. on Thursday evening in Parish hall There was q large audience present to enjoy the well directed efforts of the participants in the five-act operetta, and all the members of the cast re- ceived merited applause. The singing of the chorus was excellent.
 The programme began with a piano solo, Irish Melodies. by Miss Annie Mccarthy. and the opening chorus, Caed Mile Failthe. Between the acts these numbers were given: Piano du- ct. Chase du Lion. Misses Mary Hen- drick and Lohise White; reverie. An gel Voices. Misses Lillian O'Brien and William O'Brien; duet, Morris Dance. Mary and E. Hasler: duet, Shepherds s Evening Song. Misses Annie Mccarthy and Mary Hendrick. The finale was Behold Us This Day.
 The cast, representing gypsy maid ems and girls in the. park. comprised:
 Countess d.Hermontal. Nellie Della ney; Mrs. Fitzgerald, Julia Mccarthy; Kathleen, Mary Murphy: Eileen, Liz zie McSheffery Bridget O'E1aherty, Mary Clark; Larry Doolan, Jennie Hanlon: Juanita. gypsy queen. Cath erine Hasler: Fedalma. Barbara Pha- len; Mazetto, Mollie Delaney.
 Miss Mamie Hasler played the piano accompaniments in 8. capable manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18

independence by his clear statement of the true facts.
 Under our glorious Stars and Stripes. where people of all nations are well comed and are given equal rights of citizenship, the Irish-American of the present day proves that the qualities of perseverance, pluck, energy and honesty can conquer all difficulties and surmount seemingly impossible bar riers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
Mrs. Moore Presented With Gift.

Mrs. Jacob W. Moore of Prospect street. who is soon to leave Greeneville with her family to make her home in Central Falls, R. l., where MT. Moore has taken a fine position, was present. ed with a. handsome cut glass jar by tho members of the Ladies guild of St. Andrews parish at their meeting in the guild room Thursday afternoon The departure of the family is regret ted by many friends
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-18
To Occupy Colonial House.

The house on East Town street which Mfr. and Mrs. William c. Os- good are to occupy and which is own ed by William D. Fitch of New Ha- ven, was built by Joshua Huntington about 1740. His son. Zachariah, plant ed the two beautiful elm trees now standing in front of the house A few years ago the house vas wholly re- modelled and altered