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Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Through some changes that are in process at the Austin building on Main street the shoe store of the George w. Kies Go. will obtain about ten feet added width for a big window at the front The west stairway in the build ing. which has been the entrance to the Holiness Mission rooms and the offices of Attorney William H. Shields, is to be taken out, thus providing the ex- tra room Entrance to the upper stories will all be by the east stair way, which has been provided with double swinging door instead of the old single door. A wide hallway on the second floor also has been cut through to made a good approach to the rooms in that part of the building. Up and down this stairway which is being re- moved has passed many persons of national fame, including President Jackson and Daniel Webster.
 Much of historical importance in the annals of the city attaches to the Aus. tin building, as it is now called. and indeed to the spot where the present alterations are being made, as the building dates back to the year 1797 for the time of its erection as a hotel, and from it's front porch President Andrew Jackson made a speech to an immense cOncourse of people about the year 1885. The incident is fresh in the rec ollection of William D. Manning of Grove street, who has referred to it in conversation with Attorney William H. Shields, who for thirty-five years has had his law offices in the building, Oc- cupying the part that used to be the hotel parlors. One incident in connec- ton with President Jackson's speech was that one of the beautiful daugh- ters of United States Senator James Lanman crowned President Jackson with a wreath and received in return a kiss from the president, bestowed with courtly grace and gallantry.
 The hotel was erected by an asso- citation of the citizens who made up a company with 104 shares of s100 each, erecting building which was said to be uneQualled for it's day in grandeur of appointments NeWcomb Kinney, one of the owners, was for many years in charge of the hotel, which in time was known as the Kinney hotel and later as the Merchants hotel In 1846, when Wheaton Cottrell kept the hos telry, the nknown as the Merchants hotel Daniel Webster was a guest here, arriving two days after the sink ing of the steamer Atlantic off Fishers
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
TWO BAGNIO KEEPERS
 GIVEN JAIL SENTENCES
Others Were Fined, as Were the Fre- qenters, Fines and Costs Amount ing to $741.10-Racine's Case Con tinued

Because of the raid of Wednesday night there was a large number In the city court on Thursday morning. The case against A. c. Racine, charg- until April 23. It is claimed he took $92 from Lafayette council of the St. Jean de Baptist society, of which he had been treasurer and president Brown, City Attorney Hall and At torney Comstock, the cases against five of the keepers of houses of ill., fame were presented to the court by tion of the liquor law. At the re- quest of the counsel for the accused, the cases were continued until April 2S.
 The cases against the six women keepers of bagnios were then called, and City Attorney Hall addressed the court regarding the matter, consider ing that a substantial fine would sat- isfy, saying that if there was con- test it might be difficult to prove the charges, as the testimony of the police would have to be relied on. Attorney Comstock called attention to a su- preTne court decision wherein it was found that in similar case if reputa- ton was solely depended on, convic- ton might not have been sustained. He spoke of the reputation of such places and how they are regarded, and entered demurrer to the charge
 
 informed that Marion Morse and Maud c. Young had been before the court before as keepers
 Judge Brown declared that the court was not run for revenue and would not be under him. Prosecutors, he said, differ in opinion about cases, and it is not always the opinion Of the lower court is sustained higher up. He considered the officers did their full duty, the idea being to protect so-
 
 midst. He expressed sympathy for the unfortunates and said that it was his duty to make distinction between those in the court for the first time and those who had been there be- fore.
 In the cases against Marion Morse and Maud c. Young he sentenced them for thirty days in jail and taxed them the costs. Each took an appeal and furnished $200 bonds. The Morse wo- man served sixty days last year and the Young woman has her appeal still pending in the original court of com mon pleas, having been sick when he- case came up. The other keepers, Co., ra Mahoney, Frankie Leon, Annie Da- wis and Julia Dombrey, were fined $I5 and costs amounting to $S3.50 in each case. which was paid.
 The eighteen inmates were fined $15 and costs each, amounting to s22;62 apiece and their fines were paid, the total receipts being S74E10- Whey Nordiby, alias Malady who has a con- tinued case in the superior court, claimed that she was a cook in Water street house, and was allowed to go, as was a woman named Brown. who said she was cook on Summit street
 The liquor taken in the raid, with the large quantity taken in the Carbony raid, is all in. Chief Murphy s office, which looks like well-stocked barroOn
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
TAKING lUT AN HISTORIC STAIRWAY
Alterations Being Made at the Austin Building Formerly the Mechants HoteI-Other Building Jobs About Town

Island, and in a published volume of his letters is found one written rom the Merchants hotel and referring to that terrible disaster.
 Subsequently the hotel was conduct ed by James Ward and by MT. Phelps. the father of Charles H. Phelps, the present cashier of the Merchants Ma tional bank. The funeral of the elder Phelps took place from the hotel and was very largely attended. owing to his great popularity uhorughout this section of Connecticut
 When the hotel property was sold for other uses, it's front was entirely altered and for many years now the building has been in it's present form, occupied for stores, officers and halls
 Other Building Operations.
 At the First National bank 1t is expected that the constructor will start within a very few days on the work of tearing out the present front and putting in a new anl handsome front for the three floors.
 the Chelsea bank building site, and the engine set ready to be put into operation when required.
 With the exception of a section in Shetucket street giving access to the cellar, the new walk about the shan non building has been completed. and is in use, much to the delight of the many people using that side of the street. The walk is reinforced and has a slight slope to carry off the wa ter. The work on the stores in the an- mex has been rushed, and one is nearly ready for occupancy. The windows are in for both of them. while the letter ing has been placed on the windows for one of them.
 In Chestnut street the building standing on the property where the new Bard Union building is to be erected has been torn down and within a very short time the contractor will be at work erecting the new factory.
 George P. Madden has had plans made for the remodeling of his store in Main street, giving him new front and inside fixtures
 The Blinderman property, in Frank lin square, has been sold to Messrs. MarSoff & Cramer, and some changes in that property are anticipated.
 Excavation has been completed, the batter boards are up, and the founda- tions partially in for a house to be erected for M. F. Fox on the lot on Mckinley avenue. purchased from the late J. B Mershon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
ppIomaex and Rusiness.

The activities of President Tafts ad- ministration in dealing with interna- tional affairs have been directed with conspicuous success to practical ends rather than to the discussion of the purely legal and technical problems which arise between nations While adding to the sum of international good will and harmonious understand ing. the director of our foreign affairs under this administration has been able to bring about very tangible and unconmnonly valuable results, which have enormously enhanced the poss1- bilities of our foreign commerce.
 The American exporter today Is in a more favorable position than he has been at any time. perhaps. since the establishment of the republic. He can sell abroad with fewer restrictions than ever before. and he enjoys more privileges and advantages in the way of favorable tariff treatment by for eign countries. He is enabled, by req son of the slSillful diplomacy of Presf- dent Taft and MT Knox to do business on better terms than ever before in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan, China, Canada and throughout Latin America--Washing ton Post
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
BLACK AND RICH Is the Way Postum Should Be.

A liquid food that will help a person break a bad habit is worth knowing Of The president of one of the state asso- citations of the w. c. T. U. who nat urally does not want her name given, writes as follows:
 Whenever I was obliged to go with out coffee for breakfast a dull, dis tracting headache would come on be- fore noon- I discovered that. in reality, the nerves were crying out for their accustomed stimuiant.
 At evening dinner had been taught by experience that I must refrain from coffee or pass a sleepleSs night. While visiting a physician and his wife I was served with a most excellent beverage at their dainty and elegant table, and upon inquiry, discovered that this charming beverage was POstum and that the family had been greatly ben efited by leaving off coffee and using PoStum.
 T was 50 in love with 1t. and so pleased with the glimpse of freedom from my one bondage of habit and so thoroughly convinced that I ought to break with my captor, that upon my return home I at once began the use of Postum and have continued it ever since.
 q don't know what sick headache is now, and m-- nerves are steady and I sleep sound, generally eight hours. I used to become bilious frequently and require physic; now seldom ever have that experience.
 "I have learned that long boiHng is absolutely essential to furnish good Postum. That makes 1t clear, black and rich as any Mocha and Java blend. Please withhold my name, but you may use the letter for the good 1t may do."
 Read the little book, Tho Road to Melville" in plsgs. There's a Reason" ]"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They arc genuine, true. and fuiI es hil-aan interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
WEDDING,
MeMahon-FitxaeraId.

On Thursday morninp- at St. Pat Miss Julia M. Fitzgerald were united in marriage by Rev. Hugh Treanor. Merton Armstrong was best man and Miss Fannie Brown was bridesmaid. A number of relatives and friends were present. Both the bride and her maid wore handsome tailor made gowns of blue.
 At the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Fitzgerald, No. SC Mechanic street. a reception and we'd ding breakfast followed the ceremony and later MT. and Mrs. McAa.hon lefs for a short wedding trip, and on their return they will reside in this city They received many handsome pres- ents. The groom is a gunmaker em- ployed at the Hopkins & Allen Arms factory. They have the best wishes of their many friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
TOOK WATCH AND CHAIN
 WHILE HIS FRIEND SLEPT.
Hector Mcclure Dodsed the Police but
 Was Captured in a Cross Country
 Run by Chief Murphy-PropertyR Re- covered and William Gorton Arrested


 There was plenty of life in and ao put the city hall and police station so< n after o'clock Thursday aftern 3on. Hector Mcclure, who had been arrest ed and was being taken to police s.a- ton by Policeman Irish, charged With theft, was walking beside the .fifcial when he saw his opportunity and m ade a dash up Union street from a point In Broadway. This break was anticipated from within pol4ce station, where ire chief had been watching McClure's actions in edging away from the po- Hceman as they came across the street. The chief at once hustled through the courthouse into Union street, hadling a team there and while hot after the fellow was seen by Mcclure, who lodged into the yards on the east side of the street. The chief by going tllrough Shepard's lane headed him off and located him hiding in @. yard near there. The affair caused large crowd to cOngregate.
 Mcclure had been arrested on the complaint of D. J. TwohIg of the East Side, who said that Mcclure and a man named Gorton were at his house and for them he had cooked a meal There had been some drinlka bles and MT. Twohig dozed off. When he woke up he found his watch and chain gone and Mcclure missing. He reported the mat ter to the chief, who sent Twohig out with Policeman Irish. and they found Mcclure at a Bath street saloon. After ne IlStQ Dtcu CdpLUE6Q anu Dtcn Sc01Cil- ed a pawn ticket was found on him which called for the watch and chain which the chief now has in his posses sion. He had received S3.30 on the watch and there was S2-05 in his clothes when taken. When he pawn ed the watch he gave the name of Thomas McCrash. The watch is a gold one, open face, and has MT. Twohig' S initials on the back Later Gorton was arrested and spent the night at police station.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Walters Clean up tn. Military.

Capt. Patsy Scanlon's Wauregan House Walters frampled all over the Third company, c. A. C., indoor base ball team at the Armory Thursda / evening. winning in nine fruitful inn ings, 32 to II. Among the features were the catching of Harrington Cap tain Scanlon's coaching and the heavy hitting of the Walters. The Third company boys were fast in their field . ing game and the umpires were the right men for the job. They were Ser geant Brewster of the military and Jack Robinson of the Wauregan house The lineups and score:
 Wauregan Waiters-Scanlon ss, Coleman 3b, Simcox p, Harrington c, Dion 1b. Riordan 2b. Shugrue Sb. Fly man If. Hayden If.
 Third Co.-Smith rf Brubeck If. Dennison 1b, Boosey 3b. Malmer 2b, Ortman c. McMonnies ss. Mason ss. Hagberg D. 3b.
 Score by innings:
 Walters, 6 g 0 8 1 70 s-32 Third Company. l ? Eli
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
An Over-suppIy.

That the United States is flooded with poorly trained and therefore in- competent doctors and lawyers will be shown Tn the forthcoming report of the Carnegie Foundation for the ad- vancement Of education. The report will show there are in the state of California four times as many physf- clans in proportion to the population as in Germany. In small towns of 5000 or 4,000 inhabitants one finds four or five doctors and as many law yers struggling for living. Henry S. Pritchett, president of the foundation, says: "rhe evil effects of turning out an army of poorly educated doctors, who must learn on the public. are ap- parent. The evil of the same condi- tions in the legal profession is less ob- vious. but just as serious"
 Here in Mexico the same tendency to overcrowd the learned professions is noted, and the consequences are la mentabie, for large numbers of young men are thrust forth into the commu- nifty where they endeavor in vain to to make a reasonably comfort able living. Many drop out of their profession and take up, humble en- ployments. and 90 years Of studious ef- fort are practically wasted.--1fexican Heraid. sra
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Clarence C. Frost.

The remains of Mrs c. c. Frost ar rived here from Brooklyn. N. r.. at o'clock on Thursday afternoon and were taken in charge by Henry Allen & Son. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist church at 3 o'clock, the husband Of the deceased having been pastor of the church for a num- Der of years. The services were con- ducted by Rev.William T. Thayer, pas $. Brown of Ifion N. Y. a former pas tor. There was a large number in at tendance and many handsome floral forms. Relatives were in attendance from Brooklyn and Springfield. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Charles Pierce and Mrs. Herbert Wiley. The bearers were Hezekiah Perkins, John A. Bowen, Frank E. Beckwfth and Jacob Stark weather. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery, where committal servi oe was read.
 Mrs. Albert M. Perkins.
 At 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Albert M Perkins was held from her late home at Brewster $ Neck, at which there was a large num- Der of relatives and friends, relatives being present from Providence, Nov London and Westerly. The services pastor of the Uncasville M. F. church. who spoke in high terms of the d.a- ceased. There was a number of flora, forms The bearers were William $. and Lewis M. Carpenter, Abner c. and Ernest B. Partridge. Burial was in the cemetery at Gales Ferry, where Rev. MT. Maine conducted the commit tai service Church & Allen had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Expect Chelsea to Run sunda,

The new shaft for the steamer CheI- sea has been ordered in New York and is expected here in time to be put in so that the Chelsea can be back on the line on Sunday. While the Yuma has been running in place of the Chelsea, only freight business has been done as the Yuma has no accommodations suitable for passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Taken to Her Home.

On Thursday afternoon Mary Green leaf, who several weeks ago fell down stairs backwards, was taken to her home in Myers avenue from the Backus hospital. She has not recov- cred from her injuries, but was anx- ious to get home. Her back was badly injured in the fadl, causing partial pa ralysis.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Smoker at Open House Club.

A business meeting of Open House according to the regular monthly sche- dule, was held on Thursday evening in the club rooms on Main street, and was conducted by the president, Rev. Nelson Poe Carey. It was followed by a smoker during which the Open House orchestra furnished a pleasing entertainment for the social hour which concluded the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Dance in Hibernian Hall.

In Hfbernian hall on Thursday a social by Professor Sheridan's dancing class was largely attended, being the first of a series, and provided a de- ligbtful evening. For the pro- grammes of twenty numbers fine mu- sic was furnished by the Academic orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Leo Bruette of the Del-Hon cafe has resigned to accept a similar position at the Hotel Warren in Worcester He begins in his new place on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Mrs. H. D. Johnson of Asylum street goes today to West Woodstock, where she has been called by the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Joseph A. Fargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Miss Anna Ely came on Wednesday to her home on Washington street aft CT several months absence. which in- cluded trip to California.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Also the Overseer.

Col Roosevelt's travels win make him Q man of the world. although he was a citizen of the world before he started on his traveIs.-Los Angeles Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Mrs. James Dana Colt gave an in- formal neighborhood tea at her home on Rockwell street Wednesday after noon- Mrs. Lucius Briggs poured ano Mrs. Munroe Benson and Mrs Ed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Miss Mary Greene and Miss Eliza beth Greene of Boston are guests oi Judge and Mrs. Gardiner Greene ol Sachem terrace.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Mrs. Ellen Clifford and Mrs. John Lynch of Montville were visiting rela- tives in Norwich Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
The Solo Part.

joined the party several days ago, the Colonel still has the solo part Galveston News.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Repaintinq Hydrants.

The 1lydrants around the city have a new coat of paint this week put on by the water department men. The color is red with black trimmings.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
One of Life's Mysteries.

One human passion never yet ex- plained is that of deaf people for walking on the railroad track.-Phila- delphia Ledger
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Dennis Sullivan, who has been head beIlboy at the Wauregan house. has gone to Hartford, where he has taken employment with the Pratt & Whit reY company.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Miner of Mc- KinIey avenue were visiting friends in New London Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
PERSONAL

Hamilton Story of Norwich was in Noank Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Automobiles are 8 rapidly ancreaAiug factor in international commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Miss Mary Riggs of Harpoot Tur- key. who has been the guest of Miss Susan c. Hyde of Washington street during the last few days of her stay here, went on Thursday to Windham and Putnam, where she made address es.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

The London police in 1908 axrestol q te1 children under 1k
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

William A. Countryman, represent ing the bureau of the census depart ment of commerce and labor, at Wash ington. was a visitor in Norwich or Thursday, conferring with the loca' census enumerators.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

A private party of ten enjoyed a de- licious lunch at the Halle club, from one to two, on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Albert G. Mitchell has returned from months visit in Montclair, N. u.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Mr. and Mrs. Abner A. Robinson of Mckinley avenue have as a guest Miss Grace M. Burnham of Los An geles, Cal. Miss Burnham has been spending the winter in Springfield, Hartford and places of interest in New England and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-15

Joseph P. Flaherty, manager for Ar mour & Go. received a telegram on Tuesday morning announcing the death of his brother, Thomas Flaherty, in Cheshire, Mass MT. FIaherty is now in Cheshire to attend the funer-