Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-06

The latter part of last week infor- nation was received in New London of the death ln Kansas City of David R. Stevens in his eisNty- fifth year. There was q time when MT. Stevens was leading local politician, we'll known in New London county, where he served as county commissioner. MT. Stevens came to New London a stran- ger. and after a while engaged in the carriage building business, and was hardly here a week when he took hand in the republican politics of the town. In short time he was one of the leaders. Mir Stevens pushed him self into the chairmanship of the town committee and actually took charge of the political affairs of the town.
 He went into the court of common council as a member, was nominated for the legislature and insisted upon his appointment as county commis sioner, and was considered quite power in politics.
 publicans, the great majority of whom had resided in the city many years longer than MT. Stevens, that the gen. tleman from Kansas was becoming boss. Then there was a revolt and MT. Stevens was relieved from politi- cal power and influence. He retired from business and politics, returned to Kansas City and was unknown to the majority of people of New London of today and almost forgotten by his acquafntances of long ago who once recognized his as the man on the throne in New London politics. MT. Stevens was greatly interested in church work and was considered model as well as influential citizen.
 Policeman Joseph Walter has with drawn his application to go on the retired list with haif-pay as a pension, but instead will take a two months leave of absence in the hope of re- cuperating his health At the end of that time. if in the required physical condition he will resume active duty. If not, he will renew his application for retirement. His trouble is vari- cose veins and it .s believed that by taking a rest the defect in his other wise good condition will be remedied. This action puts an end for the pres ent to the contest for a place on the regular force between some of the supernumeraries, although there will be opportunity for one of the extras to get into active practice while the officer is on a leave of absence.
 At present, b. reason of the mem bers of the regular force being assign ed to special duty in connection with the strike on the Central Vermont road more supernumerarfes are on duty than at any other time since the police department was instituted, save, of course, special occasions of day or two duration. Although this long and extra service will make hole that is deep into the regular police appro- priation. it is giving the supernumer- aries a practice that may prove bene- ficial to the city in any possible emer- gency.
 Although the Memorial park at Broad and Hampstead streets is vis- ited by hundreds daily, mostly women and children there is no drinking fountain in the park and the needed drinks of Adams ale direct from Lake Konomoc by pipe line is furnished by those who reside near the park. to the inconvenience of the accommodating and accommodated. This matter has been called to attention of the mayor and the park commissioners but there is no fund available for a fountain fin the park even for drinking purposes solely at the present time. The pres ent site of Memorial park was former Iv the old Second burYing ground and