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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
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Hartford, Feb. 8. 8.Representative l.. E. Whiten of New London presided at A meeting of the members of the leg- islature from that county held at the capitol Wednesday afternoon. Fossil biy because of an oversight in not get ting a notice in the legislative bulletin the attendance included only about one- half of the representatives.
 g The principal reason for which the meeting was called was to hear tho re- port of the county commissionerssAC p: Moves. B E. Williams. R. W. Chad- wtck-which was read by Commission CT Williams, exclusive of it's statistical features, accepted and placed on file.
 Representative Belcher of New Lon don gave notice at the meeting of his intention to ask an appropriation of $5.000 from the county for law books to be kept in the courthouse at New London. Attorney Belcher said that Norwich has a good law library and that it is frequently necessary for New London attorneys to go up to that city when looking up a case. It seemed to him, he said, that New London should have similar one.s
 After inquiring if he might have the privilege of addressing the meeting, CommissioneraC D.. Moves of Norwich said that the matter of arranging the county finances for the next two years would come up another day. With particular reference to MT. Bel cher's suggestion for an improved law library at New London, MT. Moves said that it was hoped that the revenues of the county would be. materially in creased and assisted by the present legislation. Just now, however, the county is running behind This is due in a measure to the increased cost of many things. Then, again, the license revenues have been reduced from e3,000 to $4,000 on account of the reduced number of licenses that may be grant ed in the county under the present time the county receives but $2.25 per week from the state for each of the prisoners in the jails and $2 a week for each of the inmates in the children's home. This amount MT. Moves re- garded as inadequate. He thought that the rate should bs increased to $3 per week. He said that the affairs of the county were being managed just as economically as possible He be- 1ieved that a measure was now pending in the legislature to have the state pay the counties more money. MT. Moves jolxingly remarked that the expense of the library improvements desired by Representative Belcher might be se- cured through the medium of a county tax.
 The matter will again be taken up at another rneetin.
 After a session of about half an hour the meeting, on motion of Senator Ma han, adjourned until Feb. 23..
 Commissioners Report.
 The report of the commissioners was as follows:
 Gentlemen: Following the practice
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
NORWICH MEN APPEAR
 FAvoRlNG PUBLIC UTILITIES. T. C. Murphy Tells of Changes Favored
 by Railroads But Never Made.

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 The public utilities bill hearing in the hall of representatives at the state capitol was attended Wednesday by Messrs. T. c. Murphy and c. I. Smith as representatives of the local 'Busi- ness Mems association.
 MT. Murphy spoke in favor of the bill, stating at the outset that we are friendly to the public service trol- ley lines, railroads ,etc., and appreciate the development of our section of tho state through their help" but cited several specific instances where the proper railroad officials had visited the city of Norwich, had ipdorsed recom- mendatfons of the citizens, even where he had attended the legislative hear ings on the matters at each session for the last eight years, but nothing had been done in regard to them.
 T want you gentlemen of the com -mittee to recommend this Business Mems association bill to this legisla- ture so we may have a commission to appeal to, to sec that claims, acknowl- edged by both sides to be just. are carried out by their executive authori- ties when appealed to-"
 MT. Murphy concluded his remarks by citing the state of the express busf- ness. where Norwfcf's natural custom CTS from Plainfie1d south on the Wor- cester division can get an order filled by express quicker from Boston than from Norwich, as no express matter leaves here after 210 p. m. until the following day, which should be changed to accommodate a section which is nat urally looking our way.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
"sPikE" MURPHY IS
 ASKING. FOR PARDON
Has Been in Prison for Over 21>Years
 and Wants ReIease.

His health shattered and tired If has occupied for 21 years, Dennis c. Murphy, formerly of this city, alias Spike Murphy. has petitioned Cover nor Pothier of Rhode Island for a pardon. He is serving life sentence for the murder of Waterman Irons in Providence over score of years ago.
 Murphy. has petitioned at various times for pardon, but each time his application has been turned down. Each year. however, he has retained his hope that some day he would be set free He is no longer the powerful built, robust young man who was given a life sentence for having been con- yicted of the murder of the aged Wa terman Irons.
 X He says, in his present petition, as in others that he presented to former governors, that he commenced his sen- tence. of life Imprisonment July 2. 1888, and that he was convicted on purely circumstantial evidence of q nature that he was unable to answer.
 There is note of pathos in the peti { ton. Murphy wrftess Tor 21 dreary years your petitioner has been re- strained within the confines Of the state prison" He says that his health is shattered and his spirit broken. His mental and physical suffering during his imprisonment, he argues, have been of sufficient force to cause atonement for any wrong of which he may have been convicted
 In concluding his petition Murphy saysi Your petitioner hurnblv and respectfully prays that your Excellency will give this petition his attention, will examine the papers filed herewith, will view the entire case, now re- moved from the popular shriek for vengeance, in clear, impartial, judi- cinIyS EOht upi11 tioner . pardon aand will grant his untrammeled freedom for the few. years that remain to him in his debilitated condition of health"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Spelling Bee at Long Society School , We'll Misunderstanding at St. Jo-
 seph's-Nctes.


 In spite of the storm jolly company of about 50 people, pupils and their elders. assembled at the Long Society schoolhouse on Wednesday evening for an old fashioned spelling school. In the pupils contest the side led by Wm. Evans won over the side led by Irene Fowler in about 30 minutes. After a song by members of the school, the contest for high school pupils and adults took place. Principal Crandall called upon F. E. Peckham, who sug- gested the spelling bee, to lead one side and Mr. Peckham, supported by the eompahy, called on MT. Crandall to head the other. MT. CrandalPs side was declared victorious after a spirited and interesting contest. Another song was given by the pupils and general spelldown took place, which resulted in a draw among about a half dozen people, who all went down on the same word. A social time was then enjoyed and the affair broke up with everyone voting the occasion worthy of repetition.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
CONDITION OF couNI AFFAIRS
Diecussed at Caucus of of ln- debtedness and the Large Expenses Expenditures All Within Appropriations Several Recommenda- tons.

of recent years, We now present 0e- tailed report on county matters, cover ing all departments for 9 period or two years, ending Sept. 30, 1910.
 The large and unusual expendflnress involved in improvement of the jails and county home, by which they have been modernized and brought up .to date, and in building an addition to the Norwich courthouse and renodeling and enlarginf the New London court house, are now at an end.
 We have acquired additional lana at the county home for. the enlarge mant of playground. in accord with your instructions. one more small piece of land should be added to this purchase, if it can be secured at a req sonable price, and we suggest that vote be passed enabling us to secure 1t, if opportunity offers.
 The work of fitting up the bar libra ry and renovating and refurnishing the court room at Norwich has been com pleted and all county property is now thoroughly, up to date and in first class condition.
 The waterford East Lyme bridge has been a considerable item of ex- pense. as our report shows. It was in bad condition when the county took ii over and a large outlay was called for at once in order to make it safe.
 These large items of expense. which have brought all the county property LID to date and materially added to its inventory Va Ne. have also increased the indebtedL, Ass of the county, which is now s91, ,s2e F.
 We will remark in passing that the money which. you voted us for the work was exs, ended under contracts which were i1 every case inside the appropriations which you granted us for the various improvements.
 If will r)robab1y5 be many years be- fore the necessity will again arise fol large and unusual expenditures anG we would suggest that action be taker which will gradually wipe out the debt.
 Our jaifs and temporary home art under the direction of capable and eff ficient officials. The inmates are, vel cared for and expenses held down te the lowest possible limit.
 The amount allowed us by the state for board of prisoners in jails a1it children in county homes is small fol these days of high prices and the re, suit is added expense for the county which was never contemplated undel the law.
 We trust that the general assembl. will meet this situation during this ses- sion by an increased appropriation fol this purpose. We feel assured tha such a proposition would meet witt the support of our senators and repre-
 On Sept. 90. 1910, the county owned the following property: Jail at Nor wicI, $50000; county home at Nor wich, s16,O0o;. jail at New London $6O,000; amount invested in courthous at Norwich. $50,oOo; county law libra ry. $10,00G; cash in treasury, $16,213.01 total. $247,213.01
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
MRS. O.. .H. P. BELMONT WATCHES
 HOW LAW WORKS
Ardent. Suffragstte Spends Four Hours
 in New York Police Court.

New York. Feb. 8.-Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont and Harold Vanderbilt, her son by former marriage, sat on the bench with Chief Magistrate McAdoo at the efferson Market police court today and listened to some fifteen or twenty cases, covering period of about four hours Mrs. Belmont had sat on the same bench before, during the long shirtwaist strike of year ago, but today was her first visit to a police court since the new inferior courts law went into effect last Sep tember. She is an ardent suffragette and is interested in the administration of the law as concerns the working
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
FRiskY CORNELL sTupENTs
 GET JAIL SENTENCE
Were in Crowd That Rushed Moving
 Picture Show.

Ithaca, N. Y.. Feb s.-Sydney Sichel of Manuel, N. r., and Ralph w. Per- kfns of Hudson Mass, both students at Cornell. were sentenced in the city court today to five and ten days re- spectiyely in the county jail for par ticipa ting in a riot last Saturday night when a thousand students rushed a moving picture theatre. Sichel is a freshman in the law course and Per- kins is a freshman in mechanical en- gineering. Sichel's mother was in court and wept bitterly as her son was led away to jail. Perkins is working his way through college
 The police are trying to find the ringleaders in the riot and more ar rests may follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
GRoToN ADvERTi6Ee 10
 SELL TERRY BANDING 2ss Y Claims New London owes $400 for Taxes and interest on lt--Injunction Will He aecured.

The town of Grofon has advertised that the property of the city of New London in Groton and used as the ter minal of the ferry there will be sold at public auction at Il o'clock Sat. urday morning for unpaid taxes. That town holds that the landing there Is rented for revenue and that taxes should be paid on it the same as if a private corporation owned it. They due in taxes and interest is $4oo, cover ing several years.
 Attorney Brennan, counsel for the city of New London, will secure an injunction which will be served Sat- urday morning holding up the sale and thus bringing the matter into court It is the claim of New London that the landing is used for public purposes and therefore should not be taxed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS. Mir. and Mrs. James Moriarity, Parents of Thomas Moriarity of This City.

!. The Hartford Times of Wednesday, under a Manchester date, said: .s
 Next Thursday MT. and Mrs. James Moriarity of Hilliard street will have been married fifty years. The cele- bration of the event, which will be limited to only the immediate mem bers of the family, will be held at their home during the afternoon and evening. MT. and Mrs. Moriarity are both natives of Ireland. born in the same town, Glendefgh, County Kerry. They have been in this country twen- ty years, and have lived in Manches- ter during that entire period. Of the family of thirteen only seven survive. all sons, John, Matthew and James Moriarity of Hartford, Daniel of New York, Thomas of Norwich and Michael and Patrick of this town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Connie Mack,s Problem Not Hard.


 Connie Mack's problem the coming season should not be severe. Davis, Collins, Barry and Baker are a trust worthy inf1eld combination, and will not be disturbed. For the ,outfield there are Murphy, Oldring. Lord, Hart sel and Strunk, and Hogan, the hard hitter from California. Catchers in- clude Thomas, Livingstone, Lapp and Donohue, and O'Neill, the 1S-year- old star from Elmira. Several pitchers will be taken South, and in this de- partment a change is looked for in view of RusselPs supposed ability. Bender, Coombs, Morgan. Plank, Dy- gert, Krause and Atkins are on the staff. Mack has several other men for all positions but Russell. Hogan and O'Neill look to be the only new men who have a chance to displace regulars McInnes may be kept at thl utility role.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Trustee Ivea cets Propertx.

and Sarah Solomon. which were fore closed on the property of Joseph Swatzburs.- IT,, in Gardner court have been redeemed and the property is now in the possession of W. w. Ives, trus- which is in the bankruptcy court.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
NEW YORK DEADLOCK.
No Election Yet of United States Sen. ator-Secret Sessions Discuss Prob. lem.


 lem. Albany, N Y., Feb. S-Legislators today failed to even dent the deadlock over the election of United States senator. Regulars and insurgents in secret session dissected the problem from their respective viewpoints for over two hours, offering all sorts Of opinions and sug ggestions, and then voted just as they have done for weeks. With hopes of an immediate break in the deadlock dashed, talk of a. compromise candidate was resumed tonight, with Alton B. Parker's name looming large in. the foreground. Re- port had it that Governor Dix, seeing no prospect of an election as long as William F. Sheehan remains the eau GUS candidate, was favorably disposed towards Judge Parker's candidacy. The governor went to New York this after noon without expressing an opinion as to the failure of the conference, which adjourned subject to the call of the chair. to bring about a change in the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
LincoIn,s Day Exsrcisss.

Linooln's day will be observed by the HolysN society of St. Mary's parish on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, and an excellent patriotic programme has been prepared for the occasion. The principal speaker will be James flag gerty of Willimantic a veteran of the civil war. His address will be on Prison Life at Afdersonville, and promises to be full of interest MT. sHagge gerty fought through the war, en- listing at the age of 14 and is well qualified to speak on the life at An dersonville. The members of the so- ciety have the privilege of inviting their friends and it is expected that large audience will be present to enjoy the talk.
 During his stay in town Mir. flag gerty will be the guest of Rev. J. J. Smith. He is we'll known to the local men of the G. A. R. and is an ardent supporter of the Holy Name work.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
SEAL FISHERIES AGREEMENT. President Has Secured Assent of Mari
 time Powers to Regulation.

Washington. Feb. s.--After several years work. the president has at last been able to secure the assent of the maritime powers whose subjects are engaged in the seal fisheries to an agreement for the regulation of those fisheries. The agreement is believed to be calculated to replenish the seal herd in Boring sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
TAFTvILLE
Death of Former Resident in New York
 Notes of Local interest.

William F. Rose, a former resident of this place, died at his home in New York city at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. MT. Rose was well known resident of Taftville for many years and was employed as engineer ins the Ponemah mill. He removed with his family to New York several years ago and held the position of chief engineer at a large storage plant. He is sur vived by widow and one son. Robert, of New York city. There are also other relatives residing in TaftyilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

Locomotive Boiler Explosion Kills Ten. white men and two negroes were killed and four men were injured today by the explosion Of a Missouri Kansas and Texas freight locomotive boiler. The engine was blown to atoms and two others were damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Andruszkiewiez- -z.borowsk. Marriage.

At o'clock Monday morning Rev. J. J. Ambot united in marriage Romuld Andruszliewicz and Miss Veronica Zaborowska, both of GreeneviIle, at St. Joseph's church. The bridal couple were attended by Alexander Lisniewski and Miss Louisa Galazewska. There was a large attendance of friends at the church and music was rendered by the choir. Both the bride and her maid were gowned in white and carried flowers.
 Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride s uncle on Boswell avenue and a wed- ding breakfast was served. MT. and Mrs. Andruszkiewicz will reside on Boswell avenue. The groom is em- ployed in the shop of the Crescent Firearms company "
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

DIED. STODDARD-Tn Lakeville, Iva E. Stoddard. aged 21 years. Funeral from Gager's parlors Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, at 2.3o o'clock. ROSEIn New York city, at his resi- dence. 32I6 Hull avenue, suddenly, Eco. S. William F. Rose. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2.30 p. m. RATHBUN-In Norwich, Feb 8, Eliza A.. wife of Beriah S. Rathbun. Notice of funeral hereafter. FANNING-In Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. s, John T.. Banning. aged 74 years, formerly of this city. HAMMOND-In Randolph. Neb, Jan. 31, 1911, James Hammond, formerly of Norwich.
 SPARKs--In this city. Feb. 6, suddenly Albert A. Sparks, aged 65 years. Funeral from his late ,home.s No. 49 Colt street, Thursday afternoon, Feb 3. at 2.s0 o'clock. Burial in Yantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
School Closed AII Dav.
Personals,

The Wequonnoc schools were closed all day Wednesday for the teachers annual visiting day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
THE WEATHER.
lEerseast for To-day.

For New England: Clearing Thurs day; Friday fair; not much change in temperature; moderate variable winds, becoming west.
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid: <On Thursday overcast to partly clc1dy weather and nearly stationary temperature will prevail. with rain or snow, probably followed by clearing conditions, and on Friday partly over cast to fair and slightly colder weather. . i Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin,s pharmacy. show the changes in temperature' and the barometric changes "wednesday:
 Ther. Ear. 2 a. m. ........,.......... 21 30.34 Iz ul- .-...-.... 70 5U-S0 $ D. m. 2S 3O.j0 Highest 30, lowest 21.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday,: Fair, preceded by snow; variable winds.
 Wednesdays weather: Overcast with snow fiurries; rising temperature; va riable winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

Anthony Fournfar is confined to his home on Hunters avenue by sickness
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

The BullefjA shnas1ds be- deltvAred everywheye in 1h4 city. befvre e ms
 subscribefe; who fan 10 rso6tve ii by porting thS1faot to fha Bullet1n. rcoI
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

Francis Benoit has returned to school after an illness of four weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

Edmond Proulx finished cutting ice on the Lisbon pond on Wednesday and the last house has been filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Wcmen's $ 37kc Hosiery At 29c a Pair

We are offering our entirs line of Wemsn's Winter Weight Fine Import
 cd Hosisry-our regular 37kzo quality at 2ee . pair. Thsss are our sssn di- rect importation and include plain black in several weishts, black with white and with Maco feet, Abbsd top, both regular and extra larts sixss-ewr own soed 37Lac Hosiery at 2oe pak..
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Local items.

William Grady of Hartford is spend ing a week at his home on Norti Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

Henry Fontain is spending a few days with friends in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

William Wohlleben is suffering from an attack of grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09

The regular meeting of the F. M T. A. society will be held this evening in Carpenters hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
MARRIED.

AhDRUSZKiEWICZ ICZ-ZABOROWSk
 In Norwich, Feb. 5, 1911, by Rev, ~ U. J. Ambot, Romuld Andruszkfswicz
 and Miss Veronica Zaborowska.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
QLA.'LITY

W9HN you want 70 put ysur busi- 4eee before the public. theye io no me- eium nettsr thAa threug1r fhe advertjs- ssg columns sf rns 7uQstis
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
BORN.

BORN. WHITFORD-In Willimantic, Feb. 1911, a son to MT. and Mrs. George Whitford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Comparisons.
Sun, Moon and rides.
GREENEvILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which is followed by hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Our Annual
 Sale of Dress Linens
White and Tan Dress Linens Al 1b to 1z Less
 Than Today's
 Regular Prices

The assortment includes Rsuad Thrsad, Art and Wasting Linsns - Linen cambries and Lawns--Suitina and Walstine Linens-Tan. prsss Lir- ens-Aii Linen Suitings,- Etc.
 (See display in large window wsst of main entrance.)
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Come Today

YOU'LL FIND THE ASSORTMENT PRACTICALLY COMPLETE AND YOU GAN MAKE. SELECTIONS MORE SATISFACTORILY THAN ON THE OPENING DAY.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-09-30
MEXICAN BANDITS
RAID THE BORDER
The Texas Ranger Force Will Be
Increased In Order To Stop
Depredations.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 3O.-President
Taft has assured Gov. Colquit of Tex
as that the United States government
will cooperate with the State authori-
ties in patrolling the Mexican border.
To this end the Texas ranger force
will be recruited to about 80 men and
the entire border of TexNs and Mexico
along the Rio Grande will be pa
trolled.
The situation in Mexico and along
the border is again threatening. Up
on the removal of the troops this
summer bandit bands from Mexico
are devastating the border country
again and crossing at times into Tex
as to continue their raids.
Conditions in Mexico are unstable
and unsatisfactory. The elections Oc-
tober | meant little toward restora-
ton of peace. The entire northern
country is embroiled and it is believed
that small revolutionary parties will
still resist the new government and
that they will be especially active in
, the northern Mexican states. Federal
troops ON the border are of little
value, because they lack authority to
make arrests. The state ranger force
is so empowered, but as a patrol is a
deral matter the governor of Texas
believed the United States govern
ment should bear the matter of the
heavy expense entailed
1t is to this end that President Taft
assured cooperation. The ranger
force will be Immediately recruited
and thrown out along the border
These rangers will be for the protec
tion alone of the Texas border inter
ests and lives, but should the interio
conditions in Mexico become NOR,
embroiled it is possible the Fedora
troops will again be called upon to d,
border duty and hold themselves Of
the line for emergency work.