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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
INCREASED COURTHOUSE INSURANCE
Under the New Plan the Total Amount $24O00O Distrbut
 ed Among 20 Agents-Increases Cost About $500.

here. so that each has SIP, 900 of it, the forms furnished by the rate commit tee of the local board of fire underwrit- CTS being used.
 Under the old insurance of $40, ,000 there was the flat rate of 1.42 a thou sand, but the new insurance is taken out under the 80 per cent. clause, which cost is l per cent. of the total, or $2,40O. This is for three years. At the ned of the first year 1t is possible to cancel such part of it as will bring third of it due each year, instead of making it necessary to pay it all every three years
 By the new plan in case of a loss the city will receive more money from the insurance than under the old. The insurance is paid by the city town and county, the policies being made out in that form. The cost of the insurance by this change is about $500 more but it was considered that the- increased protection warranted 1t. The insurance is divided as follows: Building $220 900, fixtures s20,000, which are considered the sound value of the property
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
THIRD COMPANY HELD
 ITS SECOND SOCIAL
Large Patronage at the Arnory Fol- lowing DriII-SchooI at New Lon dor Tonight.

Following the drill of the Third com pany at the armory on Thursday eve ming, the second of its series of socials was held. at which there were over 100 in attendance Eang's orchestra furnished music and delightful time was enjoyed
 There were two recruits received in to the company Thursday evening, end another one is on the way
 Tonight the officers of the two local companies go to New London to attend the school of instruction.
 Lieut.. Colonel Gathell, U.S.A., who has been appointed inspector-instruc- for of Rhode Island, with Major Ar thur Nash of Westerly, were here on Thursday for the purpose of looking over the armory and getting an idea how the work is done in this state, that he can make recon mendations for Rhode Island Major J. A. Hagberg showed them about the armory and answered their many questions. It was an unofficial visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
HOLDERS NOMINATE.
Thanks Extended for Boiler Presented
 by McCrum Howell Company.

Molders' union, local No. 126. met on Thursday evening in Carpenters hall nominating it's officers. whose names will come up for electian at the next meeting.
 At vote of thanks was also passed to the McCrum- Howell company, which has presented the union with a boiler which will be disposed of for its bene- fit. The committee on the smoker to be held by the nolders next week made report of satisfactory progress in the arrangements. promising very enter taining evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Jeremiab Murphv.

At her late home in Fitchville Thurs Gay morning the funeral of Mrs. Jere- miah Murphy was held. and at St. Johns church in that village at nine o'clock aErequiem mass was celebrated by Rev D. O'Connell. There were many in attendance. including relatives from Hartford. Colchester and Leba- non. The bearers were John Sullivan and M McGrath, nephews, Thomas lynch and Thomas Fields. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, this city, Shea & Burke having charge of the arrange Inents
 Besides her husband she leaves these children: Helen. William NJ. Jeremiah, John A.. Charles. Deborah F., Maurice g., James J. and Richard M. Murphy. Her parents are living in Ireland. She leaves also three sister, Mrs. McGrath of Lebanon. Mrs. M. Sullivan of Hart ford and Mrs. Bridget Sullivan in Ire land. and one brother. James Englush, of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Made NapoIeon Wait.

On the day when the courier brought news of the signature of the peace of Amiens, Talleyrand thrust the impa- tiently awaited document in his pocket. went to the emperor and engaged him in current affairs. When these were all disposed of he said: Now I have good news for you. Readp'
 And you could not tell me this i'm mediateIy?' exclaimed the astonished Napoleon.
 Certainly not, for then you would listen to nothing else"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
ARMORY TO HAVE
 EXTERIOR IMPROVED
White Markings from the Ammonia in the Brick to Be Covered UP-Other Improvements Made.

The contract has been let for fur ther improvements at the armory on Mckinley avenue, whereby the white markings which appear on the out side of the brickworl1, from ammonia which was in the bick, will be covered up. A brick stain is to be put on, so that the change will make a decided Improvement in the appearance.
 On the Interior the improvements have been completed. Painters have done an excellent job 3n the walls, while the roof and gutters have been thoroughly repaired The work has been done under the supervision of Armorer A. s. Barbour.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Eastsrn Connecticut Directors.

The Connecticut branch of the Ma tional Citizens league for the promo ton of sound banking system was for mally started Thursday afternoon in the assembly room at the Hartford, club, Hartford. This meeting was ad dressed on banking and currnecy and proposed remedies of the unsatisfac tory condition in this country by Rob ert E. Treton of New York. editor of Financial American Directors were chosen, including Bryan F. Mahan, New London; Charles F. Searis, Put ham; Francis T. Maxwell, Rockville, and Gardiner Greene, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
The Old, Old Story.

"what did you do when your hus- band told you the old. old story?"
 "I told him to shut up before he wac half through"
 ''why. what a funny way to reply to a confession of lover
 ''Oh. is that what you mean? I thought you meant the story he told last night when he came home from a time with the boys."-Houston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Mot Surnrised.

Funny thing about Boliver." said Wiggins.
 Whats that7' asked Bjones-"
 Why. they operated on him for ap- pendicitis the other day, and. by gin ger, when they came to look there wasn't anything there" said Wiggins.
 Well. I'm not surprised" said Bjones: "1 never could see anything in Boliver myself"-Harper's Weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Sold Bad Grapes.

Two peddlers who were selling bas- kets of grapes from a wagon in the streets on Thursday, disposed of one bs sket to a .y|dng man who took the caution to open it before he got away. The result was that he found a mess of mou.dy grapes. Upon asking to lave the basket exchanged he had trouble with the seller, with the result that hc took the matter to the police Chief Murphy had the peddler brought to headduarters, and advised him to give the boy the best basket of grapes he had for that money or his mone-, back The D y warted the grapes and he got them
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Thinks Gift or Resolutions Proper.

An Appreciative Woman writes The Bulletin that, being one of a large number who has had water from the Lester well in Warren street since the water famine of a. year ago, she thinks inasmuch as there has been no charge therefor, and it is getting near Christ mas that it would be proper to show their appreciation for the u~> of the well by some little gift or resolution and Is willing to do her. share
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Noank to Hava PostaI Bank.

A postal savings bank is to be open ed in Noank January 3, according to advice received Thursday morning. This Is something that will he a great help to the village now that business has taken a start. The bank will be opened in the postoffice and will be run by Postmaster 6. F. Andrews. Heretofore the nearest banks were at Mystic and New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
A Hairs Breadth.

A "hair's breadth" is 17-10.000 of an inch. For the purpose of such fine and delicate measurement tool makers use what is called a micrometer cali per. The hairs breadth is something that has to be taken into consideration In the manufacture of a thousand and one things in the machine makers art Close calculation of this sort must be done on the doors of bank vaults, for example, where every part must fit to the incest degree.-Harper's Weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Mad.rn chiidhnnd

Grandmother-And now would you like me to tell you a story. dears? Advanced Child-Oh. no. granny: not a story please, They're SO stodgy and unconvinciug and as out of date as tunes in music. We should much pre- fer an impressionist word picture or subtle character sketch. = London Punch
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
OBITUARY.
Fred Clarke.

Providence. Dec. Fred Clarke. reinsman and trainer, who was for nier1y well known on the Grand Cir cnsL and New England tracks, died at his home at Pawtuxet Neck tDnight after an illness of several months Death was due to paraylsis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Work by Franklin ch.otsr.

At the regular conversation of Frank lin chapter, No. 4, R. A. NJ, at Mason ic temple, on Thursday evening, there was work in the M NJ. degree. There was a good sized attendance
 At the next meeting Of the chapter which will be in January, a visitation from the grand officers is expected
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Idle Money

That is to say any money that is earning you nothing should be placed where it will be pro- ducing something. Every spare dollar should be working for you.
 Deposited in our Savings De- partment it will draw interest. Interest bearing Certificates of Deposit for large sums awaiting investment. Let us tell you about them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Her Stronu Chin.

Dawson-The facial features plainly indicate character and disposition. Tn selecting your wife were you governed by her chin? Spenlow-No, but I have been ever since we were married.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
workmen,s comn.rsat;o, suI

Washington, Dec. 7-The employers liability commission has progressed so far with it's work of preparing work meas compensation bill that t las now called q meeting for December 14 tc cons. der sAs merits vf the measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
A Case of Neo.satiu.

"why are you breaking up house keeping?'
 My wife's florist says she'll have to take the rubber plant 10 a different climate. Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08

Nature knows no pause in progress and development and attaches her curse on all inaction.-Goethe.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Plants Lamb Wins Blue Ribbon.

At the international stock show al New London yesterday a yearling Shropshire lamb. owned by Morton F. Plant. was gj jgen the -blue ribbon
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Peter Lanman of Elm avenue left Thursday for a few days visit in Boston. From there she will go to Co., lumbus, O.. to spend the next few months with Mrs. Henry Lanman.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08

THERE Is no advertistng medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull letin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
EXTRA SPECIALS

SWEET, JUICY ORANGES, dog. 25c CONCORD GRAPES, ID. 15c FANCY GRAPE FRUIT, for 25c MALAGA GRAPES, ID. 1oc FANCY SPINACH, pix. 25c HUBBARD SQUASH, Ib. Sc YELLOW TJRNIPs, pix. 200 RED CABBAGE, ID. Sc CAuLIFLOWER. each 1oc WHITE SQUASH, each 15c
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08

There Are Ten Cases of Smallpox in Qne fanliIy at West Greenwich R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08
VARIOUS MATTERS

Town clerks are receiving supplies of the public acts of the last general as- scrnbly, for distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-08

Christmas gifts galore at the wo- mans Exchange A large variety. and new ones every day.-adV.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14

THE OBJECT Of this suit is to procure
a decree divOrcing the said Reister r.
Gr0Omes from the said Leona v. Groomes,
a vinculO matrimonii
The bill states that they were married
September 30th, 1907, and lived together
in the city of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,
until January Goth, 1908, when the said
LeOna V. GroOmes abandoned without
cause the said Reister r. Groomes, al
though his treatment toward her had been
kind and affectionate and that such
abandonment has continued uninterrupt-
eddy for at least three years, and is delib-
crate and final, and the separation of the
parties beyond any reasonable expecta-
tion OF reconciliation. That they have no
children. That said Leona V. Groomes
resides in the county Of Allegany, in the
State of Pennsylvania, and is a non-resi-
dent of the State of Maryland.
1t is thereupon this 9Th day of April,
1911, ordered by the Circuit Court for Mont
9omery county, as Court of Equity, that
the plaintiff, by causing copy of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper published
in said Montgomery county, once in each of
four successive weeks before the 18th day
Of May, 1911, giving notice to the said
absent defendant Of the object and sub
stance Of this bill, warning her to appear
in this Court in person, or by solicitor, on
or before the 5th day of June next, to
show cause, If any she has, why a de-
cree ought not to be passed as prayed.
JOHN L. BRUNETT, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
JOHN L. BRUNETT, Clerk.
apr i4-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
R0OSEVELT's BLUFF CALLED.

A sweeping investigation of the whole
Panama transaction, by which the republic
Of Columbia lost a prosperous State and
the United States acquired its present rights
in the Canal Zone, is proposed by Repre-
sentative Henry T. Rainey. of Illinois, a
member of the new Ways and Means Com
mittee.
Il am anxious through this resolution, -
said Mr.. Rainey, ito take the lid off this
whole malodorous affair. want to have
the facts given complete publicity. want
the investigation to have the equities Of
the situation as between the United States,
Columbia and Panama established. The
American people have right to know.
lwant to open up the whole question as to
what became of the money. My resolution
is also partly predicated on statement
recently made in California by Theodore
Roosevelt, when he declared he just took
Panama and did so whether it was right
or not Mr. Roosevelt added the further
interesting statement that if Congress had
stopped to determine the equities of the
situation Congress would be debating the
canal purchase yet
When the investigation is held we ex-
pect to show that the French companies
did not get the $40,0CO,O0O paid. and we
will show just where the money went, who
got it and what fees were paid"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
For Sheriff.

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Montgomery county, subject
to the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
apr 7 GEORGE w. MULLICAN.
! hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Montgomery county, subject
to the,decision of the Democratic primaries.
apr JAMES P. G0TT.
hereby announce myself a candidate for
sheriff Of Montgomery county, subject to
the decision of the Democratic primaries.
mar II VIM. F. GATHER.
| hereby announce my candidacy for
sheriff Of Montgomery county subject TO
your decision at the primary election, and
respectfully ask your support.
mar II THOMAS SMALL.
! hereby announce myself candidate
for Sheriff of Montgomery county. subject
to the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
mar.17 RICHARD E. ClSSEL.
To the Democratic voters of Montgomery
county, Md.
hereby announce my candidacy for
sheriff of Montgomery county. subject to
your decision at the primary election, and
respectfully ask your support
CLIFARD L. HOWARD.
mar ste
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
TO STOP COMPETITION OF EX-
PRESS COMPANIES.

Asserting that the express companies
have encroached upon the constitutional
right of the Government to maintain a
monopoly in the carrying Of mailable mat
ter. Representative William Schley Howard,
Of Georgia, introduced in the House on
Monday bill to prohibit express compa-
MES and common carriers from competing
with the Postofice Department in the
transportation of mail matter weighing
less than eleven pounds.
The Howard measure, enacted into law,
would wipe out the postal deficit 1t would
also curtail the enormous profits of the ex-
press companies, made possible by their
usurpation Of business that ought to 90 to
the Government
The Howard measure means that the
Postofice Department will have absolute
and proper monopoly in the transportation
Of anything mailable weighing less than
eleven pounds The postal service is now
limited to a maximum weight Of 4poLnds,
although under International postal agree
ments it will handle eleven-pound pack
ages mailed in or to foreign countries.
Yet, Mr.. Howard declares. much Of the
foreign mail matter Of heavy weight which
comes into this country is delivered by the
express companies.
Section 1871, of the Federal Statutes, in
presumed protection of the right given the
Government to have a monopoly of the
mail business. provides that it shall be
unlawful for any private express to COM
pete with the postal service in the carry
ing of "a letter or packet"
However. in 1881, the then Attorney
General MacVeaeh construed the word
packet" to mean packet Of letters" and
this decision let down the bars to the ex-
press companies for the transportation Of
small packages Of merchandise. books and
periodicals. The Governments monopoly
in reality has related only to letter carry
ing. although no one has ever questioned
the constitutional right of the postal ser
vice to claim its monopoly as to other
classes of matter handled almost exclu-
sively for many years by the express COM
panies.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Nd, letters
of administration on the personal estate of
NICHOLAS E. JONES,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
on or before the 18th day of October, 1911 /;
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this nth day of April, 1911.
C. PAGE JONES,
apr A-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Nd, letters
of administration on the personal estate of
FRANCES A. C. CRAWFORD,
late of said county, deceased, All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. on
or before the 4th day of October, 1911 {;
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 4th day of April, 1911
EMORY M. CRAWFORD,
apr i4-4t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
THREE OOUNTTES GAIN.

A proclamation will be issued by Gov
ernor Crothers soon increasing the repre-
sentation of Alleeany, Garrett and Caro-
line counties in the House Of Delegates by
one additional member and reducing by
one the membership of Hartford and Queen
Anne's counties.
The proclamation will be based upon
the population given in the United States
census report for Maryland. which was re-
Gently forwarded to the Governor under
the official Government seal by the De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor at Wash
ington.
This readjustment of the legislative rep
resentation is made mandatory by the
State Constitution, which provides that it
must be done after each census taken by
the Government. The Governor has no
discretion in the matter and is compelled
to issue the proclamation before the Leg
islature subsequent to the taking of the
census.
By the provision of the Constitution Bal
timore city has six representatives from
each of the four legislative districts, max
ing "a members Of the city delegation at
Annapolis in the lower branch of the Leg
islature. The counties get their represen-
tation by population. Each county has two
representatives regardless of how small its
population might be. Those having 10 900
or over get 8; over $4,000 get 4; over
$4,000 get S, and is the maximum
The following are the reports of popula-
ton as given in the official returns:
Allegany. 82.4l1; Baltimore. 1i2,349
Baltimore city, 55S.485 /; Calvert, 10, 1925
Caroline. 1926; Carroll, 1894; Cecil
23.759; Charles. 16, $50; Dorchester, 49,
500; Frederick, 52.673; Garrett, 2OIO5;
Hartford. 27,985; Howard. 1906; Kent,
1887 Montgomery. 32.OS9; Prince
Georges, 37147: Queen Anne's. 1889
St. Mary's l7,030 Somerset, 26.455; Tai
bot, 1890; Washington, 1857 Wicom-
leo. 26.8l5; Worcester. 2l.S4l: Anne
Arundel. 39.553.
Until the amendments TO the State Con-
stitution giving Baltimore increased repre-
sentation are passed the city is not allowed
to increase its representation by popula-
ton and so remains the same, but the
counties are subject to change If they
show increased population.
While many Of them did so. there were
only three which increased to the point
of gaining an additional member. These
were Allegany. Garrett and Caroline. Al
leeany passed the $4,000 mark and will
now have six members Of the House OF
Delegates instead Of five. Garrett passed
the $4,000 mark and will have three in
stead of two and Caroline will also have
three instead Of two.
Hartford county formerly had four repre-
sentatives, but dropped below the $4,000
mark, where it was previously, and its
representation is cut from four to three,
while Queen Anne's dropped below IS 900,
and will now have only two instead of
three. In the case Of Hartford county the
representative was lost by only IS. The
figures showed 27.965. while it requires
$4,000 to retain its three members.
The State gains only one new legislator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
NOTICE.,

In accordance with the provision of the
Acts of the General Assembly of MARYLAND
Section 20, Chapter 300, Acts Of 1910, the
Board of County Commissioners for Mont
gomery county will meet as a Board of
Control and Review on Monday, October
3rd. 1910. at the Court House, Rockville, and
continue in session daily. except Tuesday,
thereafter from 10 A. M. to 3P. M. unless
notice to the contrary be given, to consider
the returns to them made by the assessors
and to hear and determine the appeals of
any person or owner of said county who
may deem himself or itself agerieved by
any valuation of property made by said
assessors. Assessment of property of the
entire county has now been completed and
the returns are being considered.
By order of the Board:
JOSEPH T. WHITE. President.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
Reward


offered for the arrest and conviction, or in
formation leading to the arrest and con-
viction. of the person or persons who
attempted to poison the family of Franklin
Cue on the evening Of April 9th, 1911.
JOSEPH 7. WHITE, President
apr i4-3t Board County Comm'rs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-04-14
O r o E r 81.

Sarah |. Sellman ct al. VS.. Anna II. RIGGS,
infant.
In the Circuit Court for Montgo county.
as Court Of Equity. No. 1859 Equity
ORDERED this 3rd day of April, A. d.
1911, by the Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY
county, as Court Of Equity, that the Audi
tors Report, filed in the above entitled cause
be ratified and confirmed. unless cause TO
the contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 10Th day OF April. inst: Provided
a copy Of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in said Montgomery
once in each of three successive
weeks before the said 10Th day Of April,
1911.
JOHN L. BRUNETT. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test:
JOHN L. BRUNETT,
apr It'd Clerk.