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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
Local Laconics.

Captain Arthur N. Nash spent Mon day in Providence Westerly Jungle of Tigers are p1an- ming for celebration of the first an- niversary of the order.
 The banks. public schools and the circulating department of the Wester- " library will be closed today, Wash ngton'S birthday.
 Arrangements are being made for the observance of ladies night by Mar ragansett commandery, Knights Tenn plar, next Wednesday.
 For the wood there is in them, gangs of Italians are tearing down the ruins of buildings oH ned by James A. Welch and destroyed by the recent fire.
 The insurance on the annex of the Dixon house has been adjusted to the satisfaction of the owner. William Se- gar, and the work of repair has be- gun.
 Representative Sheffield has present. ed to congress the petition adopted at the banquet of the Westerly board of trade in favor of the Weeks conserva- ton bill
 Work was commenced Monday of re- pairing the damage done by fire to the First Baptist church and a. new slate roof is to be substituted for the pres ent one of shingles.
 Misquanicut tribe of Westerly, In- dependent Order of Red Men is one
  Rhode Island reservation. At the re- cent session two applications were re- ceived and there was degree work.
 According to the secretary of the International Hod Carriers and Build ing Laborers' union, Voneent Di Pit eris, the Westerly contractors with one exception have expressed willingness to concedei the demands made by the 1acal branch of the union.
 Narrangansett council, Knights of TN(a1rr 11r,e- hoe %-I of White Cross council of Norwich to tend the lecture of Prof. James c. Monaghan in that city Wednesday evening. The local knights will proba- ply make the trip by special trolley car.
 Italians of Westerly are much pleas ed with the favorable report of the judiciary committee of the O'Shaunes- sy bill( that Discovery day, October 12, be made a legal holiday in honor of Columbus. The passage would be grat- flying to the Knights of Columbus also.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

verely by fall at the velvet mill or Thursday, is resting comfortably
 Walter Coughlin of New York was in town Sunday.
 in the borough this week. M. 2. Morrison of Providence was here on business Monday.
 To Join Summer Colony.
 Franklin Peters of Washington, D. C., has been here, intending to locate in the summer colony.
 Frank Irving of Boston was here on Monday.
 Mr., Norman of Brooklyn returned home on Monday evening. after spend ing Sunday here with friends.
 Miss Ethel Dennison, who has been located in Hartford, is at her home on Water street for a few days.
 Mrs. A. w. Harvey, who has been staying with borough friends, has re- turned to New York.
 James States of New Haven has been the guest of his sister last week. Mrs. Roux of Norwich has been in town for a few days.
 Professor Hinman of the Westerly Business college was in town Sunday.
 A Blanket of Fog.
 One of the heaviest fogs of the win night and continued through Monday The fog bells and siren have been heard constantly.
 New Society.
 On Sunday society was organized called the Fraternidate society, at Muller's hall. The organization starts with 49 members. dall of Pawcatuck was before the board of relief on Monday.
 Robert Worth of Springfield, O., was a business caller here Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
STONINGTON.
Fish Catches lncreasing-City of Wor- cester keepsSin Good Trin1-Foe Set ties Down on Borough-New Organ izatiof1

Captain George Allison of the steam CT Nomad came into Stonington and reports good fishing in the Massachu- sets waters off Gloucester. A three days catch amounted to 10000 pounds of pollock. He states that fish are-Very scarce in Connecticut and Rhode Island waters this winter. sOn Saturday aft ernoon Captain Allison was notified by had been a catch of 5000 pounds of fish. besides the 110,000 pounds of pol lock.
 Nicholas Clay is remodeling his dory,
 The yacht viola. owned 1Iles by c N. Waland, is having installed motors; 12 h. D. of the latest design
 The men's supper which. was to have been served in the Congregation- al church parlors Thursday has been postponed, in order not to conflict with the Baptist church social this week.
 Attended Poultry Show.
 Two Stonington men visited the Rhode Island Agricultural college at Kingston last week, attending the poul- try show. MT. Curtis intends to tin- stall a 100 egg incubator and enlarge his chicken houses.
 A new sign at the west end of the station bears the name. Stonington-
 Ponds here are all frozen over, and until Monday good skating was en- joyed.
 Worcester Ready for Emergencies.
 The steamer City of Worcester, dock ed here except when in use, has had two watchrnen, stationed on her con, stantly. William Hal1et day watch man and MT. Levine nights.The stean7- CT is equipped with a fire pump, which could furnish in five seconds water to put out a fire, should one occur, steam being kept up night and day, the only one at the wharves where~steam is kept up.
 Steamer Block Island is also at the wharf here and will remain until talk en out and overhauled-
 Back from Fishers Island.
 Peter Joseph as returned, after sev- eral weeks with the Fishers Island surf crew. Captain Manual Clay is still doing duty at the Station.
 General News.
 E. Palmer of Providence was a re- cent caller here.
 Mrs W w Walsh of Brooklyn, N Y.. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Stack Stanton.
 Charles Killers, who was injured se-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
OccUM AND VERSAILLES
Methodist Church Rededicated With
 interesting Services-Rev. Charles Smith Reviews Church History.

At the Versailles M E. church re- dedication exercises were held at 80 Sunday. Rev. Charles Smith deliver ed an exceptionally helpful and op- tilnnistic sermon, taking his text from Isaiah 21, a portion of the 1th and 12th verses: 4'Watchman, what of the night? The night cometh and also the night" MT. Smith gave his large audi ence an educational and optimistic re- view of the work being accomplished by the churches of the country A large choir rendered excellent music Miss Edith Sengman presided at the organ
 The evening service at 7.45 was att tended by one of the largest congrega- tions that hos gathered in the church for many years. A large choir was assisted by Prof. Hugh Kinder, Miss Guiford and Miss Thomas. Solos by MT. Kinder, Miss Thomas and duet by Miss Thomas and George Thomas were features of the evening. The choir was unable to carry out it's com plete programme for either the morn ing or evening service on account of the illness of several members. Rev. Charles Smith gave a concise report of the church during its thirty years ex- istence.
 Burglary and housebreadng are on the decrease in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
MYSTIC
How the Holiday Will Be Observed. Plan for Baptist Roll Gallo. A. .R. Chapter Postpones Celebration.

Today, washington's birthday, the postoifice will have it's usual holiday Schools on both sides of the river will be closed. Most of the stores will close at noon. The factories in the village will close as usual
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adamson have returned from a visit in New Lon- don.
 Roll Gall at Baptist Church.
 The annual roll call of the Union Baptist church will be held this after noon. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock, and a preaching. service will follow at 7.30 o'clock Miss Ella Har- ris Wheeler will sing solo at this ser vice.
 In Railroad Accident.
 o. A. Wilcox, who is spending month in the south, was in the railroad accident in Georgia one day last week, but although quite badly shaken up he was not seriously injured. MT. Will cox and his daughter exepect to arrive home some time next week.
 Albert E. Clark of Westerly was in
 MT and Mrs. Clarence Bradley left Monday for Long Island, where they are to reside.
 To Initiate Glass.
 Charity chapter, Order of Eastern Star meets this evening, when the ini- tiatory degree will be conferred on a class of candidates, after which sup per will be served. The committee in charge includes MFs. Adah Brewster, Mrs Maggie Bevin and Mrs. George Johnson.
 Meeting Postponed.
 Fanny Ledyard chapter, D. A. R., was to celebrate Washington's birth day in the Cor gregationa1 parish house this afternoon. The meeting has been postponed, owing to the death of one of it's charter members, Mrs. Sarah Buckley.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Conductor Bailey has been assisting in the office ofthe G. 6 S. R. R. for the past few days.
 Fred Watrous is seriously i'll at his home on Ashbey street.
 Mrs. Daniel F. White of North Ston- ington is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Stoddard, on Latham street. Fred MolI left Monday night for Easton, Pa-. where he will spend a weeks vacation.
 Earl McCabe ended work with the Standard Machinery company on Sat urday and left for Albany. N. Y.
 B. B. Thorpe left Monday for Guil- ford on a business trip.
 Captain Osgood Gilbert is spending a few days in New York
 Mrs. Charles Eccleston left Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
NOANK
Engine Strikes Walter E. Burdick, dr..
 but Oaly Jars Him-Locai Five to Play T. A. B. Teann-Notes.

Walter E. Burdick. Jr., formerly of Noank, was struck by an engine while walking the tracks at Midway Mon day and is alive to tell the tale. Bur ! dick is employed by the New York, | New Haven and Hartford railroad at Midway and was occupied with his du- | ties when a passing freight train bound west distracted his attention from a on the rails beside which he was walk ing. Burdick was hit in. the shoulder and neck by the steam chest, throw ing him several feet from the track He was picked up by fellow workmen, placed in comfortable quarters in a caboose and taken to the New London hospital. It was thought that the man was seriously injured, but upon ex- found~to have no broken bones, but was badly bruised in several places, but not injured to an extent that would require his detention at the hos pital MT. Burdick's father, who re- sides here, Twas notified of the acci- dent. He went to New London and arranged for his sons removal to his home in Midway.
 Joseph Fisher Injured.
 Joseph Fisher received painful in Palmer & Son shipyard Monday. MT. Fisher with other workmen was ern- ployed erecting a stage on one of the barges when he was hit in the hand
 
 injuries that will cause his absence from work for several days.
 Basketball Game Arranged.
 Manager E. A. Ashby has arranged for game of basketball for Friday night with St Maryis T. A. B. society of New London. This is the last game of the series with this team. As each team has won one game, a fast contest is looked for. Noank will have the same lineup as in last weeks game Manager Ashby Is negotiating with the manager of the Groton> team for a se- ries of three games, but no arrange ment has been completed. Noank played two games with Groton and lost both, but since the local team has been consolidated different results are expected.
 Personals.
 Miss Virginia Davis left Noank on Monday for a lengthy visit with rela- tives in Attleboro.
 C. Hull Anderson was a business caller in New London Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. T. J. Sawyer are con fined to their home by illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
SUICIDE OF WESTERLY WOMAN.
Mrs. John R. Sherman pespondent. Found Crowned by Her Mother-Death of Eugene F. stilIman- rial of Arthur Jones Assigned for Monday >extEk. of C. Council Accepts Norwich Invitation.

The reading room of the Westerly public library is not large enough to , accommodate the many who desire to enjoy the privileges of the well equip ped institution. Frequently fifty or more are in the room at the same time. On Saturday afternoon there were GA persons in the reading room, by actual count.
 Eugene F. stiIIman, son of Joseph F. and Maria Greene StiIiman, and a member of the Stillman family of car riage builders and of the original firm of Joseph Stillman & Sons, died Mon day morning in his 61st year, having been born in August, 1S49. MT. Still man retired from the carriage business several years ago and became interest ed in real estate He is survived by
 his wife, Eva Berry Stillman, and
 three daughters, Mrs. w. Murray
 liam Clark of Pitttsburg and Mrs. AL
 exander Blake of Westerly.
 He also leaves his mother and three
 brothers. George l., John A. and Way
 ter. Mrs Edwin Krobs His brother,
 Alfred A Stillman, died about two weeks ago He was for many years
 deacon in the Seventh Day Baptist church in Ashaway. In early life MT Stilln1an was interested in matters military and was second lieutenant of
 E company, First battalion, Rhode Is- land state militia
 
 Westerly churches will be represent ed at the 24th annual state convention of the Rhode Island Christian Endeav- or sosiety in Providence today Clues day.) At the morning session the Rev. Samuel Cathcart of the Congregational church. Westerly, will deliver an ad- dress on the Intensive and Extensive Christian Endeavor. The opening ad- dress will be by Rev. Fremont Soper, state president. Rev. l.. L. Henson will deliver the address of welcome. The other morning address will be by Rev. w. O. Giersted of oftk.ubUrn, on The Kingdom of This World is the King dom of God. There will be an after noon and evening session. with varied exersises and short addresses on The Greatest Need of Our Young Peoples Work and How to Meet It, at the aft ernoon session.
 In the evening Rev. E. P. Anderson of Boston will speak on The Increase Campaign, and Rev. Smith Baker of Lowell on The Mission of Young Peo- pie.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

In the superior court at Kingston at the opening of the session Tuesday Judge Elmer J. Rathbun excused Mich ael G. Papalia of Westerly from ser vice on the grand jury, as he lacked the required property qualifications. and George E. Bigger of Westerly fail ed to appear. Henry F. Woodmansee
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

for Westerly. for a visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Robert Taylor.
 Charles COrgan, who has been i'll for three weeks, was able to be out Mon day.
 MT. and Mrs. James Paul Brown and daughter of Ncank spent Monday with Dr. and Mrs. William Gray
 Mrs. William Wainringht of Wester- ly is the guest of Mrs. Annie Vain wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

The German demand for imported fruit of every description has already reached an annual average demand of S22oO0, ,000. and the business is des- tined, in all probability. to develop as means of rapid transportation improve and facilities for marketing arrivals are perfected.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

was appointed foreman. The jury con- sidered the case of Arthur Jones, charged with criminal knowledge of a girl IA years of age, and brought in an indictment against the accused. Jones
 pleaded not guilty The case was as- signed for trial next Monday and will
 be followed by other criminal cases.
 These actions of law of local interest
 were disposed of as follows: Stephen R. Wightman of New London vs.
 Thomas J. Bannon of Westerly, set for
 trial March 2; Palmenus w. Bennett vs. N. Y.. N. H. & H. R. R. Co., passed as there is prospect of settlemen; Ar thur M- Willis vs. Amy D. James, to Feb. 24; Hattie T. Kenyon vs. w. A. Wilcox, same date; Maxson & Co vs- William H. Barker, to follow divorce docket; Saad Malouf vs. George Jo- seph, to March 2; Lucy Main vs- Mau- rice c. Main,~ continued; R. A. Sher-
 mans Sons company vs. Chapman & Crandall, to March 1. There will be no court session on Washington's Birthday.
 Mrs. Mabel A. Sherman, widow of John R. Sherman, of Westerly, com mitted suicide Monday morning near the home of her mother, Mrs. George E. Wilbur. in Woodyille, by drowning herself in Wood river. Mrs. sherman has been in failing health for some time, and during a melancholy turn on. Sunday gave instructions as to her burial when dead Shortly after o'clock Monday morning Mrs. Sherman told her mother she was going to the woods to gather some ferns Instead of going to the woods, she went in the direction of Wood river. Mrs. Wilbur considered the actions of her daugh- ter the day before and went in search of her.
 Mrs. Wilbur saw a clothesline at- tached to a tree with the other end out in the water, and became suspicious. She hauled in on the line and soon saw the dead body of her daughter Mrs. Sherman had tied the rope to her left wrist and then waded out from the shore and ended her life by drown ing
 After examination Medical Examiner 1 Rouse declared the cause of death sui cid6 by drowning and ordered the of the body by an undertak- CT from Houe Valley.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

SuffieId.-SiS students at the literary institution Saturday afternoon, while
 coasting back of the buildings, were on a large flexible flyer and when near the bottom of the hill struck something
 which overturned the sled. All were more or less briused and it required two hours's work to resuscitate Rus sell B. Street, who was steering the
 flyer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Bridgeport.-The Laymen's Mission ary movement convention opens here for three days, beginning with Satur- day, Feb. 26.
 LitchfeId.-Mary Floyd TalImadge chapter D. A. R.. will be enterta1ned this afternoon, Washington's birthday, by Miss Alice T. Bulkeley.
 Msriden.-Four or five locations for a new home for the Elks are under consideration by the committee ap- pointed to secure new quarters. 'a
 Torrinaton.-Frank Conley, proprie- tor of Conleys Inn, is in critical con dition. He has been suffering Witn heart disease for several months.
 GuiIford.-Lieut- Edward Griswold, ex-department commander of the G. A. R., who was taken suddenly III at ms home Friday night. is somewhat inn proved.
 Westport-Through the efforts of the two librarians at the public library the large room in the basement has been nicely fitted up for reading room for the young men,
 PortIand.-Rev. E. c. Bloomquist, pastor of the local Swedish Lutheran church received d call last week rom the Swedish Lutheran Emanuel cnurch of Hartford, to become it's pastor.
 New Haven.-Cards are out for the next faculty tea of the season on Wed nesday afternoon, Feb. 23, froln 10 Q o'clock. As usual, President Ha~iley reception room in Memorial hall VIII be used for the tea
 fiartford-At an informal gathering of about thirty tcitizens held at the c1ubrooms of the Hartford lodge of Elks. arrangements were made for an elaborate banquet to be held -on the evening of St. Patrick's day.
 ToIIand.-AIiss Lila S. Agard has been engag as teacher of literature in the high school at Great Neck, l.. l., and begins her duties this week. She is a graduate of Smith college and re- gently returned from three months trip abroad
 Williams the annual mid-year festiv- ities at Wesleyan university began. About a hundred sub -freshmen were on hand Friday night, and about as many arrived during Saturday, so that the number being entertained at the Wesleyan. fraternity houses is larger than any previous record here.
 field.-Six students at the literary institution Saturday afternoon, while coasting back of the buildings. were on a large flexible flyer and when near the bottom of the hill struck something which overturned fhe sled All were
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the photograph studio of A. A. Scholfeld ss Main Efreet. we are ready to prove to the people of Westerly and vicinity our ability to do the very best work A beautiful 16x30 water coIored portrait of yourself given free. with every dog en y4-e0 cabinets. F. Rouleau 6 Go. Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
FOR SALE.

Two seven-rooIn cottages, situated in different parts of the compact part of Westerly. R. l. each having 50 foot street front, and both having vacant land adjoining that can be secured at reasonable prices if purchaser de- sires- Both having heat electric lights. modern plumbing. Inspection invited
 Frank W. Coy Real Esfate Co.,,
 tebl4d Westerly, R. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

Burglary and housebreaking are on the decrease in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

Soon they will be big boys ana girls and their baby faces will be only a memory. Bring the babies and I win catch their smiles.
 STILES, The Photographer, Brown Building, Westerly, R. !. Telephone s4s. 1y23d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

ToIIand.-AIiss Lila S. Agard has been engaged as teacher of literature in the nigh school at Great Neck l.. l., and begins her duties this week. She is a graduate of Smith college and re- gently returned from three months trip abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22
Roll Call at Baptist Church.

The annual roll call of the Union Baptist church will be held this after noon. Supper will be served at ( o'clock, and a preaching service will follow at 7.30 o'clock Miss Ella Har- ris Wheeler will sing solo at this ser vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-22

Imported Dinner Ware
 We are opening new patterns in China Dinner Sets, our own importa- Hon We are showing over forty Open Stock Patterns, decorations and shapes not to be found elsewhere
 We deliver free to all our customers eTANToN'S BAZAAR. Westerly, R. I.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17
FoA CABLE.

New York, Ab-il l6.-Despachos
de Centroamerica dan cuenta de
los inmensos desastres causados por
violentos temblores de terra en-
San Jose, capital do Costa-Rica, Car
tago, y Puerto Linon. La catedral
ha sufrido grandes desperfectos,
quedando pocosmenos que en- rui-
mas. Muchas casas fueron destrui-
das. Las perdidas de vidas son enor-
mes.
New York, Abril l6.-Hoy lego
a esta ciudad Lord Kitchener, ge-
neralisimo del ejercito ingl6s duran
te Ia guerra del Transval. Fue a re-
cibirle a bordo Ell gobernador, el en-
bajador americana y varios oficia-
les del ejercito. Sc dice que su Dega-
da a esta, obedece al arregle de ex-
ponsales con una arfstocratica dana
residente de esta ciudad.
New York, Abril 16.-Telegramas
de Viena informan que hoy lego
8 aquella capital del imperio austre
hdngaro el ex-presidente Roosevelt.
Ell emperador Francisco Jose le con-
cedio una vista particular. La con-
ferencia duro 40 minutes. Mr.. Re-
osevelt visitar4 los musees y algu
nos sitios historices, siguiendo viaje
q Alemania. -.
New York, Abril 16.-Parece Sc
guro que Ell conflicto entire el PERU
y Ecuador quedara arreglade salts
factoriamente. Los buenos oficies
de Argentina han sido aceptades.
Ambos estados convienen en- acatar
el fallo arbitral del rey de Espaia
4 que fue sometida la question on
Enero del corriente ano.
New York, Abril 16.-Despachos
de Shangai informan que fanatics
chinos destruyeron los edificios de
las misiones de Changsha. Sc dice
que los misioneros han sido asesina-
dos.
New York, Abril 16.-"El Paris"
de Madrid publica un editorial en-
el cual propone que ingenieros espa-
noles, franceses y americanos asis-
tan los trabajos de estraccion de
los restos del acorazado Moine de Ia
marina norteamericana y determi-
nen las causas que motivaron Ia vo-
ladora de la nave. De realizarse- -oics
y resultar que Ia explosion fue
interior, seria I'm acto de reparado-
ra justicia. Sc cree que el gobierno
de Washington no tomara en- consi
deracion 10 manifestado por el
diario madrileho For haberse de-
cretado que dicho5 trabajos 50 ha-
gan por ingenieros nadales america
nos sin la Intervention de extra
nos.