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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
A Strange English Word.

To define one word in the English language a modern dictionary takes IS columns of small type. If the matter were set in type like this page and Ieaded, it would make about half the bulk of an ordinary novel. And this solitary word upcn which the dicti0n- ary bestows such a wealth of elucida- ton, is one that hardly anybody except a dictionary maker can define at all. This ordinary educated English speak ing persons knowledge of it could be expressed in about half a single line.
 This fecund word Is "of." If you were asked to define ft-unless You are 8 dictionary maker or an allied trade probably you would have to reply, "Of? Why. of just means of" You might add defensivey: 'I always com- prehend perfectly what it means when I see or hear it and can use it cor rectly in speech, so what do I want to define it for, anyway2'
 But if you were a. child your actual mastery of "of'' would stand you fin no stead whatever. You would be set to digging out and memorizing the things the dictionary had to say about It. or the dryest and least informing Of them, as. for instance that fin some cases it is such a kind of proposition and in other cases some other kind, and that propositions have such and such properties when they don't have some other. Every bit of which you would absolutely and mercifuliy forget at the first possible moment, Look over a childs grammar or Language" lesson, with it's ghastly array of useless bones.-Saturday Evening Post
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

grew stronger, ana within three months I was perfectly we'll woman.
 ''I want this letter made public to show the benefit women may derive from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. JOHN G. MoLDArg, 2116 Second St.. North, Minneapolis, Minp.
 Thousands of unsolicited and genu- inc testimonials like the above prove the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made exclusively from roots and herbs.
 Women who suffer from those dis- dressing iIlepeculiar to their sex should not lose sfghtsof these facts or doubt the ability of Lydia 10. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore their health.
 Ifyou want special advice write to Mrs. Pfnkham, at Lynn, Mass. Shewfll treat your rletteraAstrictly confidential. For 20 years she has been helping sick women i'm this way, free of charge. Dom'a hesitate = write at onc0s
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
The Loyalty ef Woman.

Wrote one who himself had been down in the depths:
 "Oh, the bravery of womenI Sweet Iaith and high courage and the vision of hope abide with them foreverl Oh, reader that readeth, has the game gone against you2 Is the struggle a sore one, is the fight unto death, are sun and stars gone and the sky become ink and the world filled with motions of ruin7 What then? Brace up and look up, for out of the gloom shall come gleam; out of the dark shall come dawn, and the black bud of night shall blossom with light and sum rise shall come to thee, friend. It may be tomorrow. Who knows"
 All this the bravery of women shall make possible. Still more may he who IS down pin the faith of his hope to the loyalty of the woman who loves him. It may or it may not be true that Mrs. Charles w. Morse ie plan ming to secure million signatures Co petition to the president for the par don of her husband, but it ie true that she stands by him with a loyalty that has no sign of faltering. We may think what We please of the man him self. We may deem his punishment unjust or deserved. But if we are men, we cannot to less than bare our heads in reverence to the loyalty and the love of the woman who keeps her troth with him not less fin his darkest hour than when he was at the crest of pros perity's wave.
 Men make mistakes, for men are mortal. Men sin, though even men who sin deliberately have good in them. But whatever n man does and suffers, he has something left to live for while one woman loves him. And it is some times true that the world is we'll lost to a man who has such a love. At least let us honor the love and the men and women who are capable of it. It is one of the unfaiIing lights when the world grows dark and faith would otherwise wHver.-New Haven Register
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
AUSTIN D. BOSS
Appointed Assistant Agent and Gen
 eral Manager of Thread Company's

Gen. E. s. Boss, agent of the Amer ican Thread company's plant in this city. received the announcement on Thursday morning that Austin D. Boss, son of General Boss, has been appointed assistant agent and general manager of the local mills He will act under the agent and during his absence will be in full charge. Gen eral Boss will thus be relieved of much of the work of looking after the de- tails of the big concern.
 Austin D. Boss is 42 years old and a native of Willimantic, and is consid- cred one of it's most capable young men. He is graduate of Natchaug high school with the class of 1885 and of the Massachusetts institute of tech nology with the class of 1890. He was first employed in the thread business about fifteen years ago at Hartford, the Willimantic Linen company hav- ing a small branch there on Morgan street, and when the Hartford works were closed after the American Thread company acquired control, he was transferred to Willimantic and be- came superintendent of the finishing department. For the past two or three years his work has been largely in connection with the statistical de- partment and he has been compelled to spend much time at the mills of the company in other places. His new office will require his personal at tention to the local plant but his membership in and work with a num- Der of important committees of the American Thread company will con- tinue.
 Officers of South Coventry Library
 Association.
 The South Coventry Library asso- citation at it's annual meeting elected officers for the ensuing year as fol- lows: President, Dr. w L. Higgins; vice president Attorney Curtis Dean; treasurer, J. E. Stanley; secretary, De- Witt Kingsbury: J. E. Stanley was reelected members of the board of trustees for a period of three years. Addison KingSbury and Curtis Dean are the other trustees. The library is in an excellent condition financially, there being $2,900 in the treasury. About $500 volumes comprise the li- ibrary. It was voted that the trustees contract for wiring the building for the installation of electric lights.
 Convocation of Trinity Chapter.
 Work in the P. M and M E. M. de- grees was exemplified at a stated con vocation of Trinity chapter, No. g, R. A. M, in Masonic hall, Thursday eve ming. A pleasant time was passed by those present.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
CLERKS AS HOSTS.
Entertain at Supper and Smoker on
 Thursday Evening.

Some seventy-five or more members and guests of the Willimantic Clerks Protective association met in Knights of Pythias hall Thursday evening and passed the evening pleasantly Whist was played and there was an infor- maI programme of instrumental and vocal music. An aDDetizing oyster supper was served. Afterwards the guests congregated in the large room and listened to many humorous and interesting speeches and short talks. President l.. L. Thompson delivered a few welcoming remarks and introduce ed the various speakers of the eve ming, among whom were Mayor D.. P. Dunn, c. A. Gates, City Clerk A. c. Scripture ex-AIderman James flag -gerty. Town Clerk and Treasurer Frank P Fenton and others.
 The remainder of the evening was passed in the enjoyment of a smoker and a general social time.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Lively Interest in Game with West
 Hartford Hiqh.

This evening at the ar1nory the bas- ketbalfs teams prosecuting the West Hartford high school and the Wind ham high school meet. During the past few seasons West Hartford high has put out some speedy fives and has always made the local boys step their pfettiest; if reports are true the five that represents the school from the central portion of the state this year is a sure hummer.
 Windham's team was never better, and her players are displaying better form with each succeeding game, and as she has not yet been beaten this year on her own floor, she will do
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Dance Follows Drill.

At the conclusion of the regular weekly drill of Company l.. First in fantry, c. N. G., in the armory on Thursday, a social dance was enjoyed by the members of the company and their lady friends. The affair was a very pleasant one. It is the plan to have these dances every week during the remainder of the cold weather Capt. P. J. F. Sullivan and Lieut.. E- E. Carpenter were congratulated upon the manner in which the company is being conducted
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Baltic Five comina.

A good game of basketball is sched- uled for Saturday evening between the Imperials of Baltic and the Excel siors of the WiIlimantic Y. NJ c. A. The local team is good. sturdy bunch ent. It is reported that the Baltic five is also very fast. It is understood that the visitors will bring a good crowd of rooter~ along to encourage them to their best endeaXors..
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Truth About General Basement.

very essential sort. There was no bravado about him; simply irrepressi- ble energy of a kind which produced results. There are veterans of the civil war and of the railroad era of the eos who will remember with affection and respect a fearless man who did things. -Philadelpha Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
FUN RAJ.
John Moran.

The funeral of John Moran was held Thursday morning at o'clock at St. Joseph's church and was large Iy attended Rev. John J. Flemming celebrated the requiem high mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Heard Governor Huahes.

Miss Hepsy Boden, assistant town clerk, attended a lecture given at Yale university, New Haven, Wednesday, by Governor Hughes of New York. who took as his subject, Partisan Pol tiles Allen B. Lincoln. formerly of thij city, was another interested delver after knowledge. in the interested au- dience.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
To Resume Work on Federal Building.

A carload of stone to be used in the construction of the new federal building has arrived in town and an other is expected today. It is said that the remaining six cars are all ready on the way The work on the structure will soon be resumed, men being at work getting things ready for the resumption of activities. This will make upper Main street a busy place again
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
PRINCIPAL JOHN R. PECK
Has Picture of Pupils Taught in 1851

A most interesting souvenir of the school taught in Willimantic in 1856 by John R. Peck. is in the possession of his daughter, Mrs. Robert M. En- sign of Winsted. It is a large frame, containing fifty ambrotypes of pupils attending the school at that time, pre- scented to MT. Peck by them. Mrs. Ensign is hoping to hear from any of the pupils who attended the school. MT. Peck is at present living in Cole brook. Conn, and both he and Mrs. Ensign would like to present the pie ture to one of the schools in the city of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
H. E. Reade's Creditors Confer.

A number of the creditors of H. E. Reade held a conference in Attorney G. Wales Melony's office Thursday evening. MT, Reade has made prop osition for a settlement of his obl1- gations, but no agreement in the mat ter has been arrived at yet. It IS said that MT. Reade desires to reopen hls grocery store and continue business, and should the proposition that he has put up to the creditors be accepted It is believed that he will do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
GIex Club MinstreIs a Hit.

The Grex club minstrels made such a hit in this city Tuesday and We'd nesday evenings that the management is contemplating playing one or more engagements in nearby cities or large towns. An offer to take the troupe to the Rose of New England has meen made it is understood. South Coven- try is also anxious to see the perform ance
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

caused a weakness and broken down condition of the system. I read SO
 much ofwhatLydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound had done for other suffering women | felt sure it would help me, andI must say it did help mo wonderfully. My pains all left me, |
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Hosiery and Underwear

FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Women's FIeecy Vests and Pants, each FOG
 WOmen'z Wool Vests and Pants, each 65c-
 Women'z Union Suits. s5c. Misses F1eecy Vests and Pants, each f0c.
 Misses Wool Vests and Pants, each 41c.
 Boys Shirts and Drawers, each zoe. Women's Black Cotton Hose, 10c. Women's Fgeeced Cotton Hose, 21c. Women's Woolen Hose, 19c Women's Cashmere Hose, 33c Children's Ribbed Cotton Hose 10c. Boys Heavy Weight Cotton Hose, 19c-
 Girls Ribbed Wool Hose, 200. Infants Cashmere Hose, 21c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Mems Wear

Hose of cotton or wool, usually 15c and 25c, now He, BOG.
 Overshirts of cheviot CT outing fan mel 42c
 Soft Bosom CollarIess Shirts. 44c Heavily Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, each A2c-
 Wool Shirts and Drawers, each 67c Pajsmas of outing flannel, SEC.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
BILL COLLINS DEFEATED.
Gets First Fall. but Tall Feather Wore Him Down at Windham Athletic Club.

One of the best cards in the history of the Windham Athletic club was presented in the clubs rooms on wrestling matches were witnessed by POO members and friends. The pre-
 iminary was between Peter Lewis and
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Small Wares

Safety Pins, best quality, q dozen Sc. Darning Cotton, 45 yards on spool, three for sc
 Best quality IO0-yard Sewing Silk, a spool Tc.
 Brass Pins. perfect points. 360 for sc. Silkateen, three for 1oc.
 Cloth-hni Writing Paper, a. 1b. zoe. White We've Envelopes, 25 for Sc. Phoenix Muffiers, 42c.
 Mems Handkerchiefs, three for 1Oc. 25c Embroidered Handkerchiefs. 20c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

George R. Ennis, employed by an electrical company of Worcester. has returned to South Windham to finish up some work at the plant of the Smith & Winchester Manufacturing Co
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
WILIIMANTIC.

her very best to keep on with the un- precedented record.
 Captain Richmond announces tune following lineup: Downer If. Burns If. Richmond c, Jordan 1b, Leonard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

Thursday afternoon Jefferson De An gelis and his Beauty Spot company passed through this city on a special passenger coach en route for Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

L. J. Storrs was in Hartford Thurs day for the monthly auditing of the Connecticut agricultural college ac- counts.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
A Mutual Foraetfulness.

Mayor Gaynor is charged with hav- ing forgotten where Talnmany is. and Tammany hasn't seemed to know for ometime.-Louisville Courier
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching. blind, bleeding or protruding piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Housekeeping Goods

Tard-wide Brown Sheeting, a yard s5<c, Tc.
 4o-ineh Brown sheeting, a yard T1c, 9c. s1-inch Brown Sheeting, yard z7c, 26c-
 s1-inch RIeached Sheeting, a yard soc
 Sz-fnch Half Bleached Linen Dam ask. a yard flo
 Full Bleached Linen Damask, 6 yard s5c
 Twifled Toweling. yard Sc. Bed Blankets. 9. pair 45c. Crochet Bed Spreads, 95c- Pillow Cases, 42 by 36 inch. 1z5zc. Bleached Sheets, S1 by 90 inch, 45c, rec
 Bleached Sheets, 6s by 90 inch. S5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

 best two out of three in 30 minutes. Bill Collins of Central Village was referee and l.. NJ Dondero or New London timer. Lewis obtained the only fall in 19 minutes farther arm and neck lock. For the remaining time neither obtained any decided ad- vantage.
 Main Match Was a Thriller.
 The GfteI main ae match was between Tan 14n pounds. and Bill Collins. It was a clean exhibition, full of action Col dins took the first fall on a farther arm and neck lock in 10 1-2 minutes Collins never before was seen in this city in a match where he was obliged to crawl out of so many tight pinches. The second fall went to Tall Feather on half-nelson and kink in 1-2 minutes. In the last go Collins was game to the core. but because of lack of condition, due to his hard match with Rogers at Westerly Wednesday evening the Indian finally wore him down and pinned him to the mat in merlock.
 Abe Robarge was refere, and T. F. Connolly and l.. M. Dondero were timers.
 Indian Showed Up Well.
 It is considered that the Indian is one of the best that have appeared in this city at the wrestling game, and people are inclined to think that Jack McGrath. the Irish Giant, of Norwich might possibly be able to make a cred itable showing against him in a hn- ish match. It was announced that Young Allen of Norwich and Frank Mclean of the Windham Athletic club could not be matched for mltt contest and a challenge was issued that Mclean would meet Allen at any place. at any time, for any amount It was also announced that the Ian Murphy Bill Collins match for $lO0 side bet was an event to be carded soon; possibly under the local club.
 Personals.
 G. L. Bidwen of Norwich was in town Thursday.
 Attorney William A. King was in Rockville on business Thursday.
 J. M. Berard and H. Dion went to Providence on business Thursday.
 w. c. Armstrong of New London was in town on business Thursday.
 James F. Donahue visited his broth CT, Dr. Daniel Donahue of Hartford, Thursday.
 Attorney Andrew J. Bowen is~ in New York on brief business trip.
 Mrs. A. I. Bill and Miss E. Marian Hathaway were Hartford visitors on
 
 Joseph N Clarke of Columbia left Thursday morning to attend the auto mobile show in New York.
 Mrs. A. N. Colgrove of Valley street is enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. F. L. Case of Andover.
 Rev. Ralph G. Hartley. pastor of the First Baptist church, has been called to New York by the death of an un- cle.
 Frank Davis. who has been employ ed at the Irwin house cafe, has re- signed to work for a Jackson street firm.
 Charles J. Lynch of Norwich was in town on business Thursday and incl dentally called upon a number, of friends.
 L. J. Storrs was in Hartford Thurs day for the monthly auditing of the Connecticut agricultural college ac-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

List of Taxpayers for 1909 as Com piled by Assessors Robinson, Race and Smith non Resident Lists S57,64e.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
WANTSHER
 LETTER
 PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who Suffer from Female Ills

Minneapolis, Minn.-"I was great sufferer from female troubles which
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
RESIDENTS.

Following is the grand List Of the taxpayers of the town of Franklin for
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
In the Basement

Galvanized Water Pail 19c. Enameled tl1ree-quart Pudding Pan, Ice
 MediCm size Food Chopper, S9c. Nickel finish Oil Heaters, S2.S9 Nickelsr Lamp complete, $1.39. ren-aiNn Folding Clothes Dryer 3sc Sad Irons set of three, 9sc. Copper Bottom Wash Boiler S119 Floor MopS. 33c- Al Copper. Niekeled Tea Kettle 7sc. Flour Sifters, Sc. Dateh Cleanser, Sc. Bread Pans, Sc- Pie Plates, 4c. The H. C. Murray Co. Assrts Ladies' Home Journal Paper
 Patterns
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

Charles J. Lynch of Norwich was in town on business Thursday and incl dentalIy called upon number, of friends
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PAGES NINE TO TWELVE

TOWN OF FRANKLIN
 GRAND LIST, $312,oo6.
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Outer Garments

FOR WOMEN. sI2.5G Coats at Ss75. S15-00 Coats at $9.75. 5000 Rain Coats at ! $50. S15-OO Rain Coats at $10.00- 500 Dress Skirts at S3-95. 5000 Dress Skirts at sT.95. soc Waists at 44c. 2 100 Waists at 75c. : 200 Waists at S14s. $ 100 House Wrappers at s4c 100 Kimonas at Sic. Shoulder ShAw1s at Sic. Double Shawls at S2.39.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

Frank Davis. who has been employ ed at the Irwin house cafe, has re- signed to work for a Jackson street firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

William Barber of this city. to be the best two out of three in 30 minutes. Bill Collins of Central Village was referee and l.. NJ. Dondero of New London timer. Lewis obtained the only fall in f9 minutes on farther arm and neck lock. For the remaining time neither obtained any decided ad- Nantapa
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-24

and says: "In connection with the abandonment of the old site it is said
 that 10-foot diversion dam is planned
 by the Chuckawalla Co.,, at Headgate Rock, the power dam to be built fur
 ther up the stream. If this report is correct it goes to prove that the Chuckawalla company plans to pro vide an irrigation system for the res ervation Heretofore officials of that company disclaimed any intention to provide an irrigation project for these lands, passing their arguments and pc titions to Congress for privilege of building dam on the Colorado solely for the purpose of conveying water into the Chuckawalla valley, over 40 miles west of Parker This latter project it is now claimed has been abandoned by the company owing to it's utter impracticability What ar guments will be advanced before the congressional committee on rivers and harbors for the construction of a dam near Bill Williams Fork are not known, but from all appearances it looks as if it will have to be admitted that it is solely for power purposes.
 "We do not object to a concession being granted for a power dam on the Colorado river, but do object to the company securing so valuable a privilege also annexing the lands of the reservation. The Warren bill pro- vides for the opening of these lands under the Carey Act, which, in this instance, means turning them over to a corporation composed of capitalists the construction of the greatest power dam in the United States, and which will take nearly $10,- 000,000 to build. Under the Carey Act the lands would be assessed to the limit for water rights and privilege of usage. The settlers on the land would pay for power dam, besides paying a stiff price for the land.'
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-24
Contractors for Levee Cannot Pass Customs Barrier---
 Crews Held Up
Washington Officials Had Not Com pIeted Arrangements With Mexico When Order to Begin Work Was Given. Hope to straighten Out Things in a Few Days.

Work on the Colorado river levee is delayed by the failure of govern ment authorities on both sides of the line to make arrangements for passing outfits and material free of duty. The American Minister in Mexico in formed the State Department that the Mexican government consented to re- mission of duties, but the Mexican government had not sent instructions to officers on the border up to last Thursday, and the contractors were unable to get their outfits located on the job. While awaiting adjustment, some of the contractors broke up their organizations and discharged large gangs of men. Bowker's outfit be- longs on the Mexican side, however, and he is going ahead with the rail- road grade on force account.
 Secretary Ballinger has set up the long yell for help from this end of the line, and influential people are keep ing the wires hot between Los An geles and the seats of the mighty with prospects that order may be brought out of the confusion on the river within few days. The govern ment has had only six months in which to get ready to go to work, and naturally nothing but the river is ready. Even the engineers do not know yet what they are tackling.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-24
LOOKS LIKE POWER GRAB
ChuckawalIa Project Described as Scheme to Make Settlers Pay
 for Big Dam.

It is suspected that one Of the com panies in the big electric power com bination that is trying to get control of the water-power resources of the West has become interested in the schemes of the Chuckawalla Develop ment Company, and is backing the project of damming the Colorado above Parker, The promoters of the project talked big things about an ir- rigation system for the Colorado In- dian Reservation on the Arizona side and the Chuckawalla valley in Cali fornia. but they have not been sus- pected of having any capital with which to carry out such an ambitious enterprise,
 The Parker Post reports that the company is prospecting dam site at Box Canyon, 16 miles above Parker