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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
SECOND PRIZE.
irish Influence in American History.

It IL a remarkable fact that a coun-
try Of such q small size as Ireland is
should have furnished such a large
proportion of the men and women who
have been the real leaders in the work
OF making America the great country
1t now Is.
From the first settlement Of this
country down to the present time,
Irish men and Irish women have been
at the front of every branch Of work
that had for its purpose the making
of greater and better America.
Whether 1t is in war or in the more
peaceful lines of useful work, one will
find a large portion of the leaders,
as well as the rank and file, to be
persons of Celtic origin.
In every one Of our wars from the
earliest engagements with the Indians
down to and including the conflict with
Spain, the record of those who claim
Ireland as their fatherhood has been
one to be proud of.
In most of these wars whole regi-
ments. and in the great Civil war en-
tire brigades of Irish soldiers took part
in the battles and no Drawer men ever
wore the blue uniform of Uncle Sam
than these Irish troops.
Not only the men but many women
Of Irish birth or ancestry have played
an important part in our wars. Think
of the many kind Sisters of Mercy
who even went out on the battlef1elds
to care for the wounded Many of these
women, and many Of the other nurses
not belonging to any religious order,
were of the Irish race.
1t would be an easy matter for me to
mention here a long list of Irishmen
whose names are on the list of our war
heroes. but will only refer to two who
are familiar to everyone, gallant Phil
Sheridan and John Barry, the founder
of our navy.
But it is in the paths of peace that
the Irish people have most influenced
this great nation. Through the elo-
quence Of her statesmen great move
ments have been started and pi1oted to
success. In the law Irish attorneys
have long been rated as. among the
most successful.
Everyone who has given any thought
to the matter must realize the wonder
full work that has been done by the
Irish Catholics in America. The cler-
gymen, the self sacrificing Sisters, and
the devout communicates have been
the means of influencing countless
thousands to lead upright Christian
ltvAs.
OF the pioneers in Temperance work
Ir1shman, Father Mathew. Though he
has been long, dead. the results OF his
work can still be seen by the thou
sands of total abstinence workers In
this country who belong to the same
organization that he founded. Truly
one can say that Father Mathew s
work had an influence upon this ma
ton.
ERNEST BARTOLIrCCL,
Eighth Grade, Broadway Grammar
School, 81 Cedar Street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
FOURTH PRIZE.
Thomas Donsan.

The name OF Thomas Dongan justly
holds the place OF honor in the list of
the colonial governors of New York
He belonged to an ancient and noble
Irish family and was born in 1884, in
the county of Kildare Ireland. His
father was Sir John Dongan Of Castle
town, and one of his uncles ON the
maternal side was the famous Richard
Talbot, Earl Of Tyrconnell, who figured
so consp4cuously in the reign Of James
II, and who at one time aimed at SCI
curing the complete independence of
Ireland. q
Young Dongan. after receiving an
excellent education and being well
grounded in the religion fshis fathers,
embraced the profession of arms. He
his bravery and ability soon reached
the rank of colonel and commanded q
regiment under Louis XIV.
In obedience, however, to a decree OF
the English parliament, Colonel Dom
gan returned to his native country, and
by Charles II was appointed a general
officer in the English army, with an
annual pension of $500 settled on him
for life.
At this time the American province
of New York was under the pro-
prietoTy government of James. Duke
Of York. The administration Of affairs
by his deputy produced greet discon-
tent The duke resolved to place some
wise and skilful man In the deputy's
place, so Colonel Dongon was selected.
His commission bears date of Sept.
30th, 1852. Colonel Dongan's instruc-
ton were to hold q general assembly
Of not over eighteen members in that
city, and also to repress drunkenness,
debauchery, swearing and b1asphemy''
and to appoint none to office who may
be given to such vices.
Governor Dongan arrived at New
York in August, 1888. His duties were
rendered most delicate and embarrass-
ing by the previous bad government,
and he being . jealous Catholic while
the community whose deStinies he was
to guide were Professionals. He organ
lied his council, composed of Dutch
Reformed and English churches Cath
oiics were no longer excluded from Of
fee.
On the 18th of October, 1888. he con-
voked the first general assembly of
New York and declared in charter
that mo persons who professed faith
In God by Jesus Christ should be mo-
Tested punished or disquieted, and that
according to their consciences. This
was the first memorable enactment
passed by the legislative assembly pre-
sided by Governor Dongan.
On the 9Th of December, 1888, he al
vided New York into six wards also
charging the city and laying out the
celebrated Wall street.
Governor Dongan left Office in
April, 1888. He STAYED in New York
until 1851, when he heard OF the re-
pealing of his wise enactment in rela-
ton to freedom of conscience. In dis
gust he returned to England and died
in London on Dec. 18th, 1715, aged 81
years. He was q man of marked adj
mfnistrative ability and a soldier Of
uneullied honor. During his brief rule
a Catholic college was opened in New
York.
ABB1ETTA HASLER,
Eighth Grade, Sacred Heart Parochial
School 4aftvi1le.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
THIRD PIXIE.
The Irish in America.

Among the many heroes who haze
fought and died for this country, 70 e
were mora loyal and noble than tie
sons and des endan.s of the green b lie
OF Erin. These men. who were driven
from their native land. set foot on the
American shora armed with nothing
but their virtues ana defended simply
~ their courage.
Their Hrst act towards America vas
to Eain independence for her by their
bravery and pntfiotism. In the dark
days Of the Revolution. when tho Colo
nists were djsheartened. It mas thu
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
Orders delivered to any
part OF the City

in this state. Locally the only body
opposed to the present officers is the
Cigarmakers' union, which belongs to
the socialist wing, and their opposition
is more or less personal matter.
Ear different methods will have to
be taken to overturn the state fedora
tiOn"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
AXE SANK INTO FOOT.
Edward Walden Of Chesterfield Near
Iy Severed Left Extremity.

Edward Walden, who lives in Ches-
terrified, was severely injured Wednes-
day by blow from an axe, his left
foot being almost severed.
He went to do some wood chooping
for Matthew Tinker. While chopping
a tree, the axe glanced and struck his
foot. The keen blade penetrated q
heavy arctic overshoe, the stout leath-
er boot inside, and cut a cash extend
ing from the instep to the ball Of the
great toe, the blade nearly going
through to the sole Of the foot. Mr..
Walden was able to make a rough
turniquet and stop the bleeding to
some extent. He reached Mr.. Tinker's
house, from where hs was taken to
his home, very faint from the loss of
blood and shock. A doctor from Man
tbs was called and dressed the wound.
Watsrbury.-Rev. M. Paukauskas Of
Forest City, Pa, has been appointed
assistant to the Rev. Peter Saurusaitfs
of TCconb,s church
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

70 Baltic Girl csrol.n Minis1els Heartily Re-
ceived, Followed ~ Dancing.

win be gratifying to the pastor, Rev.
J. J. Smith, upon his return from the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

SPRING DRESS GOODS.
Brand new stock now ready for your
inspection
ALSO
MIL REMNANTS big assortr
nent OF all kinds Dress Goods and
silks. Prices very low.
MILL REMNANT STORE.
utar15d JOHN -BIOOM. Proprietor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

AMUOU NOE NE"
IL you are looking for window dra-
peries which are pretty. stylish and up
to-dats in every respest. you will find
them hers-
We aim to have such . variety that
there will be no necessity for you to
copy your. neighbor's In any. way.
Our scrin- muslin and the many
styles of lace curtains are all made to
our order from now stock
We know IL you see them you will
ind just what You want. and at rea-
sonable prices
We have draperies suitable for every
room in the house.
We are always pleased to show our
goods
THE TANNING STUDIOS,
81 Willow Street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17
Beautiful Spring is in sight
and 50 are our Carriages.
Wagons and Harness.

Now. It is your privilege to make
comparisons and get prices. We
would consider IL favor to see our
stock Wa ever had, that this locality
demands. and represents the best work
OF the factories. Mt the lowest prices
THE [. [. CHAPMAN co.
- Bath Street.. Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

At the annual banquet OF the New
Haven Knights Of st. Patrick, this
evening, the address of welcome will
be by the president, j. J. Cohane, NJ.
D., formerly Of Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

Very Low Colonist Rates Wis. Nickel
Plate Road--To California, Washing
ton, Oregon and far west, daily, March
s sSsn to Write ARf l. otP nul nssa tsars
r. A.. s12 Old South bldg, Boston,
Mass.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-17

Many members Of the Phi Alpha
Mu Sigma fraternity OF Buckley
Norwich next month.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
IN THE RACE TO STAY.
F. S. Nash Will Not Retire in the.
Fourth Ward.

There is absolutely no truth in the
report that l will retire from the race
for alderman from the Fourth ward, z
said Capt. f. S. Nash to a News re-
porter yesterday in reference to a re-
port which he had heard to the effect
that he would retire from the race.
Captain Nash announced for the Of
fee seeral days ago, and he is receiy-
ing the support of a large number
of friends and voters in his ward.
He is popular among those who are
supporting him and they feel certain
that he will be elected. Captain Mash
has resided in Brunswick for many
years and he has always taken much
interest in the welfare of the city
and, in the event he is elected to
council, it is believed that he will
make the Fourth ward very able
and efficient representative.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
sEABoARD OFFERS REWARD
FOR WRECKER OF tLIMiTEDp
Negro Suspect, TraiIed by Dogs,
Lodged in Jail.

Columbia, S. c., Nov. Although
negro, Lawrence Robertson, trailed
to his home by bloodhounds, has been
lodged inl the Lexington county Jail
as suspect, the search continues for
the parties who wrecked the Seaboard
Air Lines southbound Florida Limited
No. 4S, at Swansea early Monday
morning, by unlocking the switch and
setting 1t for the siding, while leav-
ing the signal light set to indicate a
clear main line.
The Seaboard has offered q reward
of $1,000 for the arrest Of the guilty
parties, with evidence to convict. The
South Carolina railroad commission is
still Investigating the wreck. Two
members, Chairman Caughman and
Commissioner Hampton. have made a
personal inspection of the scene.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
HEAVY FINE FOR
WHISKEY SELLER
NEGRO MUST PAY FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS AND SERVE SIX
MONTHS.

In the city court yesterday Raiford
Smith, colored, was tried and convict
ed on the charge of keeping liI1or in
his place of business, and an unusual
ly heavy. sentence was imposed. Judge
Krauss told the negro he could serve
twelve months on the coun " chaiii
gang and at the expiration, of six
months he could get his releass by
paying $500, which means that tie
negro must either serve full year
or serve six months and pay fine OF
$500.
This was about the only case dis
posed of during the day. Caroline
and Hattie Atkinson, coIorea, wore
placed on trial in the afternoon
charged with assault and battery, but
the cases were not finished when the
court recessed for the day.
The cases against the various social
clubs are scheduled to come up for
trial today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
SEVERAL MATTERS OF INTEREST
At THE REGULAR MONTHLY
SESSION.
|, R. Akin Wants New Road from She
County Line to Fraxlsr's Crossing,
and Offers to Donate $500 Towards
Cost of Construction.

The commissioners of roads and
revenues of Glynn county held their
regular monthly meeting yesterday at
noon. Besides the regular routine
work, such as receiving reports, ap-
proving bills, etc, number of rou-
ters of more than ordinary interest
came up during the meeting.
l.. r, Akin appeared before the
board in the interest of new road
from Frazier's Crossing to the Glynn
county line just above Everett. He
pointed out that this road would be
OF great benefit to the farmers resid-
ing in the territory which it wolld
cover; it would give them road con-
Meeting with the main county road
leading into Brunswick and thus af-
ford them better facilities for mar
keting their products in this city Mr.
Akin made quite a lengthy talk on
the subject and concluded by saying
that he would donate $500 towards
the construction Of the road, and that
he knew others who would also do
nate neat sums. A committee COM
posed of commissioners J. j. Lot
L. r. MoKinnon and w. R. Townsena
was appointed to take charge of the
matter.
J. L. Wilchar, who was discharged
from the county convict farm few
weeks ago, put in bill for a full
mo1th's salary, which was refused,
the board voting to pay him only for
the portion of the month which he
worked.
County's Finances.
Treasurer r. S. Pyles submitted his
regular quarterly report, which shows
the financial condition of the county
to be in excellent shape. The re-
port shows balance on hand Of
$5,64817. When it is realized that not
one cent of 1911 taxes has as yet been
collected, it will be seen that the
county's exchequer is in unusually
fine shape.
A report was also received from
Tax Collector Read.
The treasurer was authorized to pay
to the city $4OO, the county's pro-
ratio of the expense for the improve
ments recently made at the city dock
at the foot OF Monk street, the city
and county having previously agreed
to equally share the expense.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
EX-SENATOR OF THIS DISTRICT
MAY RUN FOR LE0is-
LATIvE SEAT.
While He Neither Denies Nor Con-
firms the Report When Questioned,
II isknowh that He VIII More Than
Likely Be Candidate.

While he is not yet ready either
to deny or confirm the report, it is
understood, from what appears to be
good authority, that Senator L. r.
kin will be a candidate for the Leg
islature at the democratic primary to
be held during the coming spring; spring,
when all county and state officers
will be nominated. to be elected al
the regular state election next octo-
ber
Mr.. Akin, when seen by a News re-
porter yesterday and questioned as 10
the correctness of the report that he
would be a candidate, declined to 60
into the matter at this time, saying
that it was most too early yet to dis
cuss the probability of his candidacy,
but it is the general belief that he
win be candidate for the office.
Mr.. Akin represented this district
in the senate during 1909-1O and he
made a very efficient representative.
He was actiYessin all state matters
which came up and was the author or
a number of important bills, among
them the well-lnown drainage bin
which was passed by the Legislature
during the past summer. He. was
member of some of the most impor-
tant committees Of the senate and
rendered excellent service to the
state.
DR., J. A. Butts is the present reps
resgptative Of .Glynn, county, having
been elected at the last election, but
whether or not he will offer for re-
election is not yet known. In fact
it is not believed that he has at yet
even considered the matter.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
DR.. FoRTsoN is KILLED.
Former 5runswiekian Shot by
Town Marshal at Moutrie.

Friends Of DR., ]. T. Fortson, 1or-
merly of this city, will regret to learn
that he, was shot and seriously wound
ed Monday at Moultrie. DR.. Fortson
resided in Brunswick for number
Of years, being proprietor of the drug
store now owned by e. G. Bruce. The
following account of the shooting was
sent out from Nouitrie:
Town Marshal Owens of Berlin,
was brought here today charged with
the shooting Of DR.. S. T, Fortson OF
the. same place The shooting toJk
place in the main street Of the town
this morning, and the victim is not
expected to live.
As faA as can be learned here the
tragedy s1as the result of prose
cution brought by DR.. Fortson against
the son Of Marshal Owens Bad blood
had obtained between the two men
for months. Dr. Fortson, who is well
known in this section Of the state, is
being hurried to Atlanta in the des.
perate hope that his life may be saved,
but small hope il held out. It is al
legged the victim was unarmed when
he was shot Owens has made no
statement The bullet struck Dr..
Fortson in the abdomen, and was fred
at such close range that his shirt
caught fire. Sheriff Boyd arrested
Owens"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
Jan REGISTER FOR
STATE PRIMARY
VOTERS MAY QUALIFY UNTIL
FIVE DAYS BEFORE ELEc.
-TtoN CALL IS ISSUED.

Voters who desire to cast ballots
il Il the special gubernatorial primary
election on December Z and who are
not now qualified to vote can have
the opportunity Of registering and
thus qualifying themselves until No
vember 20 and perhaps few days
longer.
The registration books viii not be
closed until five days after John M.
Slaton, who will be acting governor,
issues the call for the gubernatorial
election to follow the primary. Mr..
slaton assumes the governorship on
November Is, the day Governor Hoke
Smith will retire. Should he issue the
call for the election the first day he
Is in Office the registration books
would close Ave days later, or Novem-
.her 20
The election itself must be held not
less than thirty nor more than sixty
days after Mr.. Slaton becomes acting
governor, which puts 1t between De
cemBer Is and January Is. The pri.
mary was fixed for December Z so
that at least week would intervene
between the primary and the earliest
date at which the election could be
held.
Chapter 4, article 2. of the Georgia
code. provides that the acting COVER
nor shall issue his proclamation, i'm
mediately upon his assumption of the
duties of the executive. ordering a
special election for governor, to take
place not less than thirty nor more
than sixty days from the date OF such
proclamation"
Immediately" in this case might be
construed TO mean within two OF
three days Of his assumption of the
office. Such a construction would ex-
tend the time of registration two oI
three days beyond November 20. How
ever, to be absolutely SAFE reglstra-
tion, which win apply to the primary
as well as the election, win be oper
until November 30.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
VERMlLYA WOMAN IN JAIL.
Alleged Wholesale Poisoner Held for
Grand Jury Action.

Chicago, Nov. Mrs. Louise Yer
milya, charged with poisoning Police
man Arthur Bissonette, and suspected
of having caused the death. Of at least
half dozen others, is today in the
county jail hospital, where she will
remain until her next hearing, Noyen- :
Der %.
That some other person may be
connected with her was indicated by
a statement of Assistant States At
torney Burnham, who said that in all
probability Mrs. vermilya "anl 9TH.
ers" would be indicted by the Noven.-
Der grand jury, which will meet next
Monday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
Report WIthout Foundation.


Pekin, 1og Reaorts that this
city has fallen intd the hands Of the
resolu gionists are without foundation.
There mas been 10 fighnns whatsoever
here. aad there is no evidence that
the emperor or the regent have fed.
Pfiace Chiag continues 10 act as
premier pending the arrival OF Yuan
Shl Kai. 8.
There Is no indication that Pekin is
endangered and foreigners in the va.
rious legations think that it win be
the last Of the important cities to go.
The presence of many Manchu princes
indicates their belief that Pekin is
the safest place ia the empire.
TIE imperial government has con-
centrated here all the most loyal and
faithful troops in the army and has
crafty sent all the doubtful regi-
ments to far distant points. The EN-
peror'g personal guard is an army di-
vision numbering Il, 900 men, all Man
chus. a number Of the officers of the
Chinese first division are likewise
Manchus and the city police are for
the most part members Of the same
race As for the old style troops that
camp outside the city walls, they are
Chinese, but are of a type which are
honored by the Manchus with the title
OF Banner men because their an
eestors aided the Manchu eonquerors
against their own people. There is no
question as4to the loyalty Of these
troops. s
Population Without Arms.
The population Of the city is without
arms and therefore unable to effect
any serious aprising, There are no
disanected troops within immediate
striking distance of the capital Il
IN case OF emergency the Manciu
leaders and the court win probably
seek refuge IN the Legation quarter
here, or in the foreign settlements at
Tien Tsin.
General WI, a brilliant young mill.
1arY officer, who was appointed gov
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-11-08
RUMoR T7rT cry HAD FALLEN
INTO HANDS or REeELs
rs uNFouNDED.
Demands for Inauguration Of Republic
increase IN Volume, Or, Fang, For.
usr United states Minister. Joining
Movement.

Pekin. Nov. 7.-Garrisoned and
pclieed by loyal forces, the capital re
mained tonight undisturbed by the
rebels. The general feeling of nsr4-
ousness, however, was betrayed this
afternoon wnen an accidental lire
broke out in the quarters occupied by
the board of ceremonies. For time
the Chinese believed the flames were
"a revolutionary signal for an upris-
ing, and they We're thrown into a
panic
The National Assembly, by virtue
OF the powers bestowed upon it by
the recent edict, today formally ap-
pointed Yuan shikai as premier. The
question of his permaneney in the
office was discussed and 1t was de
cided that the assembly had no au-
thority to guarantee this beyond the
election Of a parliament. 1t was,
however, resolved to assure Yuan Of
the National Assembly's continued
support.
Demand for Republic.
A mass meeting was held at Linan
Fu, . Yuan Nan province, when a Sc
ries Of demands upon the government
was formulated. These included the
establishment Of a republic and com
Dlete autonomy for thte provinces
The demands were forwarded to this
city, accompanied With the intima-
tion that three days only would be
allowed for the government to acqui-
esce in them. Russian fnanciers, ,un.
der guise Of a loan, have arranged
with the yiceroy of Manchuria to ad-
vance s2.500.O00. accepting as secur-
ito Chinese shares in the Russo-Asi-
attic bank at Pekin.
The officer commanding the sixth
division, which was a part OF General
WI iii Cheng's command at Spiaka
Chuang, reports that forty Manchus
stormed Wu's tent early today and
shot and beheaded the general Thirty
Of the assailants were arrested. The
officer adds:
The battalion TO which they belong
looks ready for fighting. We are pre-
pairing
Consular reports state that severa
other officers We're assassinated and,
according to foreign railroad officials,
Chinese. and Manchu soldiers fought a
regular ENGAGEMENT in which The ia
talities we're numerous.