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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
SUMTER. s. G.. SATURDAY AUGUST - 1911
STATEHOOD BILL PASSED,
WOULD ADMIT ARIZONA AND
NEW MEXICO TO UNION.
Arizona, However, Must Give People
Chance to Vote On Recall Section
Of Law.

Washington. Aug. s.-The bill
granting Statehood to New Mexico
and Arizona. which has for many
years been the dream Of the people OF
these two territories, was passed to
night. SO to ls after rejection Of the
Nelson amendment, which proposed
striking out Of the Arizona consti-
tuition Its judiciary provision.
The bill passed by the senate Il
snly slightly changed from the house
measure. and 1t IL said may be un-
satisfactory to President Taft. He
kas contended all along that he
would be glad to sign the Statehood
bill II the Nelson amednment pre-
vailed. but that It was a grave ques-
tion whether ne would be willing to
sign II X the amendment were de-
feated, as 1t was by 43 to 26. The in
dications tonight are that the bill will
become law without his signature.
Practically all Of the debate on the
bin centred around the Nelson amend
ment Even some senator's who de-
clared their opposition to the recall
OF judges voted against the amend
ment on the ground that II the peo-
pie OF Arizona desired recall as part
OF their system Of government 1t was
for them and not for congress to de-
eide whether they should have it.
The bill as passed compels Arizona
as condition precedent to entry into
the Union. to submit the recall propo-
sition to the voters for final decision
as to whether 1t shall remain in their
constitution. New Mexico must vote
on proposition embodied In the bill
which would make the constitution
of the State easier Of amendment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
SEVERAL MATTERS OF MINOR
IMPORTANCE PASSED UPON
AT SESSION,
Committee Appointed TO Look Into
Land Deal; Request from Retail.
ers' to Keep Persons ON Edgc OF
Sidewalk: Property Owners No
tilted to Make ConnectiOns-Oth
er Matters.

City council met Tuesday at 6
o'clock and proceeded to get down to
the business on hand. There were
present at the meeting Mayor Jen.
rings. Aldermen Booth, McKeiver
Cuttino. Wilder and Wright.
There were several persons pre-
sent who came to make various re-
quests. Mr.. E. w. A. Boltman Of
fered to buy or lease the land on
which stands the barn now used by
the Durant Hardware company, this
land having been granted to the
city In the deed Of Mrs. Rosa D. Built
man. After some discussion Of the
matter 1t was referred. on motion Of
Alderman Booth, to a special COM
mittee. Mr.. Jennings appointed on
the committee Messrs. Booth. Cuttino
and McKeiver. These gentlemen
were to investigate and report the
result Of the Investigations to Coun-
Gil at It's next meeting.
w. j. Andrews asked for permis-
sion to repair his house on South
Main street which was recently in
jured by fire. This permission was
granted, provided. however. that
the repairs did not increase the fire
risks and that he covered the build
ing with some non-combustible ma
terial
Messrs. A. ". Smell, v. H. Phelps,
j. A. Mcknight and L. /. Strauss,
representing the Retailers Associa-
tion. came to request Council to re-
quire the police to prevent persons
congregating on the sidewalks in
In front Of stores to the In
convenience Of customers and
pedestrians generally. Mr.. Wright,
chairman Of the Police Committee,
stated to these gentlemen that there
was an ordinance covering the
issue which they had mentioned and
that this rule would be enforced as
thoroughly as practicable.
A large number Of claims were
read and ordered paid by Council.
The Fire Committee was author
ICED to buy hose expander which
was offered for sale by Mr.. H. w.
Hood.
The Rowland Buggy company was
granted five years exemption from
taxes.
Mr.. Wright read the report Of the
Police Committee for the month of
July, which was as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
Decline I'm New York.

New York, Aug. Sin the cotton
market prices sold off about 40 points
or practically So a able, from the
closing figures Of Monday. Favor
able weather for the new crop and
trade accounts from England where
big railroad strike was said to be
telng up general business. We're the
causes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12

inns ERECT was passed asking that
the work, after it reaches Liberty
street, be stopped until the first OF
January. 1912.
ON request of Mr.. Geo. II. Hurst
a concrete paving was ordered TO be
put on the Canal-Main street side
walk between the front Of the j. -.
Craig Furniture company and the
street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
Going With Troops.

Columbia. Aug. 7.-Adjutant Gen
eral Moore announced that he would
accompany the rifle team from South
Carolina to the national rifle shoot to
be held at Camp Perry, Ohio. COM
mencing on August 12.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12

a palmist is authority for the
statement that "A white mark on
the nail bespeaks misfortune" A
black mark under the eye is also be-
lieVed to be a sign Of a recent and
violent misfortune.-St. aPul Dis
patch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
grounds.

j. Fraser Lyon. attorney general.
when informed last night what the
governor had said at Feasterville
said that he did not care to discuss
the matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12

There is some room for doubt as
10 whether party lines are being eff
faced or entangled. Washington
Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12

GrecnVillc count has voted three
to two against Il 100000 bond issue
to build a new court house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12

a negro boy. aged 6 years. shot his
cousin aged 4. at Piedmont, infict-
ing a painful but not fatal wound.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
SOCIALISTS AT JEWETT CITY.
Plan to Organize Local There Tonight
-Doings of Norwich Local.

The organization of socialist local
in Jewett City is expected to be ac-
complished tonight under the auspices
of members of the party from this
city, it was reported at a meeting of
the Norwich local On Thursday eve
ming in their rooms in the Stead build
ing Comrades William KellaS and
Edward P. Clark of the Norwich local
are to be the speakers at JeWett City
at the open-air meeting to be held in
front of the postofhce, and as Com
rade Clarke has been a factor in the
organization of every local in New
have a part in the formation of the
Jewett City branch
Four applications for membership
in the Norwich local were received and
it was reported that Comrade Jacobs,
socialist candidate for governor in
Wisconsin, had accepted an invitation
ito speak here on Labor day at the
Fair grounds at 1 p. m. and in the
evening he would speak at New Lon
don.
Reports were received of meetings
held in the past week in New London
and in Jewett City, and Comrade Al
bert BOardman was named to speak at
New London next Monday night. The
social committee reported arrange
ments on foot for a social evening at
the first meeting in September. and
the following We're named as the To-
with the town election-Albert Board
Grady.
After the business meeting there was
a lively discussion on various party
topics.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
BURGLAR IN LEBANON
SHOT LEAVING STORE
Had Entered the General Store of &.
P. Fowler and Aroused Family by
the Burglar Alarm.

At midnight Thursday night a bur-
glar who refuses to give his name
entered the general store of E. P.
Fowler at Lebanon by way of win
dow which he opened and this oper-
ated burglar alarm in two houses.
Mr.. Fowler and others were soon into
their clothes and armed, and started
out for the intruder He was seen
leaving the door of the store and re-
fusing to stop when told to, NJ. B.
LOOMS took a shot at him with his
shotgun, which took effect in his right
hand. This dropped him, and he was
brought back into the store where he
was attended by doctor. His wounds
are not serious.
He refused to give his name or tell
anything about himself. He said that
he was alone and got caught and that
was all there was to it. He was about
thirty feet away when he was shot.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Noyes, who
was in Willimantic, was sent for, and
the man, who is about So, was given
into his custody.
Mr. Fowler stated this morning that
nothing had been taken as far as he
knew. 1t was about seven minutes
after the alarm sounded that the fell
low was caught. He is good sized, with
pompadour hair. gray eyes and shabby
clothes
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
STATE HOSPITAL APPROPRIATION
Which This Money Is Wanted = Artesian Well
Underway

After having been put off for some
time the local institution being the
last to be visited by the preparations
committee. the bill carrying the appro-
priation for the Norwich state hospital
was presented in the senate THURSDAY
and passed, giving the sum of s2S6,925
to the institution for building purposes
in the next two years.
This is much smaller amount than
desired for the building up of the in
quirements. but it will be of great as
sistance, however, and will provide for
the accommodation of many more pa
tients.
Two Ward Buildings.
The sum is intended first for the cree
ton of two new ward buildings, sim
liar in design to the other wards, with
a capacity of 100 each. These will be
located between the B and c wards,
and after their construction the letter
ing of the wards will be changed.
There will also be constructed an
amusement hall and dining room
building, which will be located in front
! of the kitchen and extend to the cor
ridors between the two B wards. The
central dining room will have a capac-
ity of 500 and there will be a. base
ment for store room. At the front of
the corridors between the dining room
and the administration building there
will be offices for the supervisors and
industrial teachers. A tailor shop and
sewing room also viii be located in the
building. The second floor of this
building will extend over the corrdi-
doris ard over the supervisors offices,
aad will be used for an amusement
hall and dance hall.
There will be a clubhouse for en-
ployes situated to the north of the
main subway from the administration
building to the powerhouse and this
- IL I,<.
river.
An addition to the cowbarn is pro-
vided for, wing to be constructed
the same size as the present barn, to
accommodate forty cows. The appro-
priation also provides for connecting
corridors between the new wards and
the other wards on eich side, also the
necessary sewer and water mains for
the buildings.
The buildings will be constructed of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
ELkS' OUTING WAS
THE BEST EVER.
CIambake at Poquetanuck Cove At
tended by Large Crowd-Interestine
Ball Game.

The best ever of their summer out
ings was reported by the Norwich E1ks
and their guests returning from the
drawbridge on Thursday evening after
enjoying the programme that had been
provided for their entertainment thera
during the day. When the crOgI
which had come down on various
trains throughout the day and by au-
tomobiles and other modes of convey
ance were all assembled it was re-
ported that there were from 150 to $50
present, and that besides the members
of Norwich lodge, No. 430, there were
Elks or guests not members of the or
der from Willimantic, Putnam, New
London Danielson, Westerly, Ha, t.
Colchester and New York.
State Highway Commissioner Mac
Donald and State Bank Examiner Nor
ris S. Lippitt, who had been expected
to attend, found themselves unable to
get away from the Lyme bridge open
ing, and were consequently absent from
the Elks, gathering.
The first important event of the day
came at l O'Clock in the baseball game
between mines captained by Martin
Keough and County Road Inspector
John Donovan. It was won by In
spector Donovan's nine, % to 1e. For
the early part of the game the teams
kept about even, but the Donovanions
drew ahead and won out in an exciting
finish when they proved their superior
endurance in circling the bases. Both
captains played second base.
The following were the lineups:
Keoughites-Fran Aubrey c, Harry
Jennings p, George Driscoll IF Ensling
If, Judge John H. Barnes 1b. Gene
Pattison 3b, Seymour SIS, Billy Ward
CT, and Martin Keough Oh.
Donovanian s-Henry Marks 3b. Ste
phen Kehoe 1b. Tom Craney p, J. J. c.
Stone c. Charlie Cornell CT, Jim Maria
RI, Mynie Hourigan SIS, John T. Young
, If, and John Donovan 2b.
With much difficulty an umpire was
secured in the person of E. NJ. Pincus
who spent the afternoon in much
the umpire of year ago, who was
nearly torn limb from limb. But they
i left Pincus his clothes at least this
time. The Hospital baseball team earn
ed the gratitude of the Elks by loanine
the paraphernalia for the game.
Following the baseball, there were
some interesting races in which the
following were the results:
100 yard dash, won by Frank Aubrey
Fat mems race, won by Jack Flynn
Hop. step and jump. won by Charlie
Council.
John Flynn also, won the first ticket
prize, good for one dozen photograph
and John Donovan took second prize
good for half a dozen.
The clambake came at 4 o'clock and
was eNCeltenI IN Quallty ana aDund CANT
IN qunatlty. put up as Chef Frank
Wright of the Wauregan knows how IL
the queens taste. During the banquet
hour one absent member of the lodge
was not forgotten and the greetings Of
the gathering were ordered to be cor
viewed to him.
In charge of the highly successful
day We're John H. Carney, William +.
Stevens and Frank A Collins. a com
mittee that put in lot of hard work
and received the CONGRATULATIONS and
thanks of their fellow members for the
way everything passed off.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
brick with reinforced concrete floors.
Wanted to Provide for More.

brick with reinforced concrete floors.
Wanted to Provide for More.
1t was desired that sufficient money
be secured for more wards buildings
and also for the construction of a
horse barn Provision in the new
three years. The trustees of the in :
stitution would like to have provided
for $50 instead of 200. For six years
the increase in insane in the state
averaged yearly $50. but there has
been a steady decline since mary have
been taken from the almshOuses and
last year it was figured the number
was 1877. There has been a change
from the fact that the idea of getting
the afflicted to the hospitals for treat
ment just as soon as possible, instead
of combining the min almshouses, is
resulting in the cure of not few.
The endeavor was to plant for the pro-
lection of all who might need the help
of the institution when first affected
and thus stand better chance of a
cure by immediate treatment. Many
cases became chronic for this reason.
Driven Artesjan Well.
Another deep well is to be driven
out of this appropriation and this is
now under way. 1t is a well ten inches
in diameter and is being driven near
the power station. 1t is now down
100 feet, but not a large flow of
water has been secured. This may
have to be given up and one driven
near the others
Gold Storage.
There will also be an addition to the
cold storage facilities of the institution
There is now one ice making machine
there, but only four ice boxes for the
daily requirements Some of the
storerooms in the kitchen will be used
for cold storage purposes.
Certain plans had been gotten out
in the rough for the buildings and the
architects will now go ahead on them
and bids be called for soon.
The district nurse of the hospital
is now working for the Metropolitan
Insurance company. in addition to
looking after the poor cases in this
city. This gives a wider and larger
territory for her to work in and natur-
ally a larger number of patients.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25

terstate commerce commission will
probably announce within a short time
That there is no reason for extending
the period in favor of New England.
beginning September / the free time
will be reduced to 4S hours on all
commodities.
There are two reasons for establish
ing the 4S-hour rule, the desirabiity
of uniformity and the fact that New
England shippers, By actual investiga-
ton, We're found to use only about As
hours of their free time. From this
viewpoint the New England demur-
rage commission believes that only As
hours are necessary The interstate
commerce commission will consider
the question of Indictment weather and
the congestion of freight cars in rela-
ton to the subject.
New England shippers stipulated as
condition of their surrender to the
4s-hour rule the continuation of the
New England demurrage commission,
of which A. G. Thompson. a practical
railroad man, is the sole member. lie
studied the question in This part of
the country for nine months, and fur
nished a great deal of statistical in
formation to the interstate commerce
/. commission.
He studied the operations of cars TO
learn exactly how much tine was con-
sumed in loading and unloading, ad :
Justed differences, heard complaints of
shippers and railroads and decided the
issues. Beth shippers and railroad
representatives at the hearings in Bos-
ton expressed confidence in his i'm
partially and it is believed he will
remain in Office.
Although SO per cent. of the cars
laden with COAL grain or forest prod
ucts were released in free time. the
amount of demurrage paid to the rail-
roads in six months by per cent. of
the shippers who used the cars longer
than the free period was s31S000. This
money would be saved by the shippers
if they arranged to load and unload
within 4S hours
1t was learned through the demur-
rage commissioners investigat tons
that the coal carrying cars were re-
leased on an verageNwithin two days
and a half, but with the allowance for
the notices from the railroads, they
come within the free time; lumber
cars averaged a little more than two
days. This informa ton was obtained
from observing the handling of 1885,
So cars.
The railroads affected in New Eng
land are the Bangor & Aroostoo<
Boston & Albany. Boston & Maine
Canadian Pacific, Central New Eng
land Central Vermont, Delaware &
Hudson Grand Trunk. Maine Central
Sebasticook & Moosehead, Somerset
Washington county. New York, New
Haven & Hartford, and the Rutland
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
PUBLIC SHOULD be
INTERESTED IN THE MATTER.

Idea Of Equipping the Courts Of the
National Rogue Association Grounds
With Concrete 6ordsrs-ons Sub
seription Promised.
Frank H. Foss, secretary and treas
urer of the National Rogue associa-
ton of America, writes The Bulletin
as follows:
1t was with great pleasure that read
Professor Jacobus' letter in the Rec
ord of August 22d, in regard to rogue.
There was one proposition or suggeS-
ton contained therein which / wish to
heartily endorse.
For thirty years the National Rogue
association has met during the third
week in August each year in this city.
At each tournament there have been
from thirty to forty five players, many
bringing in addition their families;
there have also always been non-pIay-
ers present in fair proportion, unable
to play from lack of knowledge of the
game, from lack of practice or be-
cause of age.
At a conservative estimate the citi-
zens of Norwich have received, in the
form of room rents, board, purchases
and incidentaIs from nine hundred to
a thousand dollars each year from the
members of the association.
/ Furthermore, every one who has at
tended tournament in the Rose of
thorns, is still so beautiful, has gone
away full OF enthusiasm for our city,
its location, picturesqueness and hos
pitality. Such a feeling is an asset of
great value, and has successfully re-
sisted every attempt to transfer the
tournament elsewhere. This, although
several cities, Philadelphia and Spring
field in particular, have offered for the
use of the players, ground furnished by
the city itself.
/ think ! am correct in saying that
never has a sport been continued SO
long without serious controversy or
quarrel of any sort, and | am sure that
in no sport Gourishing today can a bet
ter class of men be found-in gentle
manly qualities, courtesy and fairness
though drawn from every occupation
than are found in the game of rogue
The time has arrived when this as
sociation has decided to further
standardize it's courts by the use OF
cement or concrete borders, which have
met with success wherever tried.
l close with an urgent appeal to
every one who has the best interests OF
Norwich at heart to help in this gen
erous project, and add one more to the
long list of splendid things which she
or her citizens have accomplished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
SodaIity Members Invited.

A number of members of ST. John
Literary association of New London
will have an outing Sunday at the
cottage near the Golden Spur which
mas been leased by a party of mem
bers of the association The assoc'.l-
ton will have as their guests SUNDAY
members of st. Josephs' Sodality Of
this city.
dinner will be served. followed
by entertainment The guests Sunday
were hosts last year at an entertain
ment given at Red Top last summer.
There is q strong fraternal feeling be-
tween the two societies and a good
time is anticipated Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
SMALL TRAFFIC so FAR.
Those Going to Camperounds Not Up
to Average in Numbers.

Transient travel to the Willimantic
campgrounds this season is far below
the figure of last year, according to
the trolley road officials. VINO say that
the extra travel has scarcely been no.
ticed yet this sea sen. Last year, by
this time the trolley line was running
extra cars out of Wi1limantic to ac-
eommodate the travel. but SO far the
regular cars have been abundantly
able to handle the traffic this week.
It looks to the trolleymen as if they
wouldn't feel any extra traffic until
Sunday, when of course, it is expect
ed that the travel will need more than
the regular trips to hel pout
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
Grabbing Party at Drawbridae.

A party from Norwich Town and
vicinity Were at the Drawbridge for
the day. grabbing William Maffitt
took twelve of the number Down in
his power boat the others going in
carria Ses. The party included the
Misses Abbie, Sarah and Marjorie
Brewster and Simon Brewster OF Jew
EFT City. Frank Marquis of New York
Mrs. Thomas Talbot. Miss Mabel Nor
risen and George TALBOT of Brooklyn
Conn, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Olsen, Miss
Rogers. MISS Potter, Miss Grant and
Frank Durr Of Norwich Town; Mr.. and
Mrs. D. 3. Talbot and Miss Elsie Tal-
bot of Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
Brakes Would Not Hold.

During the rain of Thursday night
the trolley company found it necessary
to send the Workcar up the Yantic line
to sand the tracks along Franklin
street and Mckinley avenue, where the
oil had been sprinkled this week. The
mixture of oily mud and water spread
over the tracks SO that they were SO
slippery that brakes would not hold
without the help of the sand.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
ARCHES ARE IN CONCRETE.
All Will Be Shipped to This City from
Cottage City Club.

National Secretary Foss states that
he has received a letter from c.. G. Cox
of the Cottage City Rogue club that
the arches which have been given to
the National Rogue ASSOCIATION are all
set in concrete, and the entire ar
rangements will be forwarded. These
will equip three courts.
A block of cement about four feet
long has been taken to the local courts
and bank shots will be tried off it. 1t
is found to work fine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-25
Caused Trouble In oceum.

Constable Gus Lambert brought five
men to police headquarters from Oc-
cum on Thursday afternoon about one
o'clock. charged with intoxication.
They had been making a disturbance
at Oceum until arrested by the CON
stable. loaded into team and brought
to the city. The constable kept guard
over the quintette while another man
drove the horse.