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Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
PUTNAM



Next Monday night will be chiIdrens
night at Putnam Grange.
Mrs G. w. Webster of Wilkinson
street is entertaining Mrs. e. M. Sykes
Of Sturbridge, Mass.
Alden Cole and family Of Carbon
dale, Pa, are spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.. Cole.
Miss Ruth White, who for the past
twa years has taught In the Israel
Putnam school, is to teach in Passaic,
N. j.
Former Rector to Wed.
Invitations have been received here
for the marriage of Rev. Sidney H.
Dixon. formerly of st. Philips church
in this city, and Matilda Il. N. Deacon,
Wednesday evening. June 2s at Z.
O'Clock, chapel Of ST. Augustine. Trim
ity parish, 1O7 East Houston street,
New York
Reception at TourteIotte School,.
number from here attended the
first senior reception of the TouteIottr
Memorial High school at North Gross
venordale, Wednesday evening. The
affair took place in Union hall, which
was prettiIy decorated by the members
Of the graduating class Strawberry
punch was served throughout the
evening and at intermission under
graduates served ice cream and cake.
Music was by the Marlboro orchestra.
ManJ al Graduating Exercises.
The graduating exercises Of the Put
nam High school were held Thursday
evening in the Bradley theater which
was filed by relatives and friends Of
the class. Senior reception is to be
held this 6Friday) evening
City Notes.
Miss WalIen and Miss Gilehrist, for
mer members of the Putnam High
school faculty are in this city this
week, attending the commencement
festivities of the j. Fl. s.
Surt. and Mrs. c. T.. Pratt Of Brad =
ley street are in Cambridge, Iass, at
tending Harvard commencement.
Miss Helen Perkins of Danielson
has been the guest of Putnam friends
recently.
MRS. Mabel Randeli of Ring street
entertained the Kings Daughters re-
Gently.
Mrs. Wallace Stems of Bradley
street was a recent Worcester visitor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
Try-ort Of Typswriters,

Chairman F. f. Guild of the town
school committee with practically all
the other members o. the committee
met in the rooms of the board of Sc
lectmen III the town building Thurs
day afternoon and listened to the mer-
its of some six or sight different type
writer's as explained by various repre-
sentatives No machines were pur-
chased Thursday. but 1t is expected
that the matter will be settled def
nitely at the next meeting of the board.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23

Exactly thirteen years ago Thurs
day. Company E, Third Connecticut,
volunteer infantry, left the city for
Camp Haven, Mantle. where the com
pany was later mustered into the
United States service on July ,. The
day the BOYS left the Thread City not
a wheel turned. ali mills and factories
being shut down to honor the soldier
boys who were leaving for they knew
not where. The Grand Army did es-
cort duty for the younger soldiers.
All societies turned out.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23

PERSONALS.
Col w H Hall of Wellington was
in the city Thursday.
Reuben P. Burgess of Lebanon was
a Willimantic visitor Thursday.
Miss Louise Staebner, a student of
Smith college. arrived IN Willimantic
Thursday to spend the summer Kaca-
tien at the home Of her parents, Prof.
and Mrs Frederick E. Staebner of
Lewiston avenue
fAdditienai Wialisaantie News on Page
SKI
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
Clark Estate Sc, 407.

The appraisal of the estate Of Julia
Ann Clark. late Of Chaplin, amounts
to $s,40- IS, accar ding TO the report
flied by appraisers George W. Ide and
Merritt WEIGH with Judge of Probate
Clarence f.. Chester of the district of
ChaDtin recently
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
Married Thirty Years.

Thursday Mr.. and Mrs A. r. Burn
ham of Pleasant street celebrated in a
quiet way the thirtiet hanniy ersary of
their marriage. Many friends, includ
ing not a few from out of town, called
during the day and rendered congrat-
ula;iOns.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
WHITE GOODS

Imported Figured Swiss in neat de-
aigns. at S9c yard.
GA-inch Fine Lawn. imported from the
famous French mills. plain or figured
soc yard.
40 inch Persian Lawn, fine and sheer,
at soc yard.
Fine quality Dotted Swiss. at Csc and
SEC yard
51-fnch White Batiste at 3oc yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
elk PONGEE

i'm natural color and white. brown and
green 1t can be made in most any,
garment for summer. csc yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
WILLIMANTic
What Is Going On Tonight.

Moving Pictures at the Bijou and
Scenic Temple.
Radiant Chapter. No. IL. O. E. S.
Womans Relief Corps decorates
graves OF deceased members this aft,
ternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23

In the most S1perb color combina-
tons for Summer wear, at g5c yard
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
over $4,000 Flre Loss.
Where to Trade in JeWeii Ctr

WE HAVE THE LARGEsT
and Best stock OF Confectionery. sofs
Water and Postal Cards in town. ct
VIM. J0ESsTON's.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
IRISH LINEN
Fer Summer Dress

For Summer Dress
Real Irish Linen for Summer suits or
skirts. In light or medium weight.
2Tdnch Waite Linens. strong and dur
abfe. with a fine weave. at lie yard.
Original finish suiting, tan. 15c yard.
36-inch medium weight White Linen,
l5c yard.
All Linen sSuitang, 15c yard.
ae-fuch fsght weight Linen, in white,
&c ysfta.
sS-inch medium weight Linen, good
quality. tatas6ec yard.
Tf-inch heavy Tan Linen. 800 yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
SILK MuSLINS

in pretty floral designs. .pa4e blue,
pink lavender and white, Csc yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
Personals.

the summer on Mr.. Lockman's place
In Windhanl.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23
In Pretty Summer Designs
soRDERED RATIsTEs

in white and black blue and white
white and pink. and brown and white
at 25e yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
BLUE EYED BOY
 HOLDS UP BANK

Laurel, Maryland September S.-A curly haired, blue eyed youth giving the name of John R. Morgan of Mojave, Cal, and his age as IT years, attempted to hold up the Citizens National bank here today at a pistol point. He lost his nerve, however, at sight of a menacing revolver in the cashiers hand and fled when fired upon. He was captured several hours later. The boy said he had beat his way east, arriving in Washington two days ago. Wander ing on to Laurel he saw the bank build- ings here. T decided to rob the bank or kill every man in it. said the boy.
 Wearing a false face,' a long auto- mobile coat and blue cap and carry ing a small bag, he entered the bank shortly after the opening hour He demanded that A. L. 'Bevan, paying teller, should fill the bag, threatening to shoot unless his command was obeyed. Bevan at first tried to argue with the young bad man. Then he seized a revolver and fired a shot. The would be robber dropped mask and bag and fled through the open door A posse was quickly organized, but the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
1. c. Union Men Declare
 Strike Is Not Imminent

Chicago, September s.-Aside from the announcement that Illinois Central snop- men had been notified by their union headquarters to hold themselves In readi- ness for strike. there were no devel- lopments in the railroad labor sItuarron here today.
 Union officials maintained, however. that the issuance of warning to the em- ployes did not necessarily portend a strike. The officials said inasmuch as a walkout is a possibility they thought 1t Best to have the men prepared. NOW that the order has gone, they said, the chops can be cleared in few hours If it becomes necessary.
 According to w. F. Kramer, chairman of the executive board. which has the, local situation in hand. there Is ffttle likelihood of any further action by his committee until it meets Sunday.
 we thought 1t well to give these men warning, that there is possibility Of a strike, although t Is not imminents he said Having been warned, the men will retrench. and in a measure be ready to quit work if strike order Is is sued.
 Tt is not unusual for such an order to go out At one time our men were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09

warned to be ready five months be,ore a strike was called'
 Iiio warnings were mailed to various lt ca,s last Wednesday, In case of strrKe it was explained "a fash notice wiIf pe sent out from the union headquarters.
 San Francisco, September S.-Members of the general committee of the shop craft unions of the Hartman lines, together with four international presidents of la bor organizations, met here today to de- termine what action shall be taken by tho federation of shopmen In the face of refusal by officials of the Hartman lines tc recognize the federation. The gem eral committeeman present representing nearly every shop of the Hartman sys- tenn west of the Mississippi river, and they are given full authority to act for the 250O0 Hartman line employees.
 Since the Kruttschnitt conference the men have voted and the general commit teemen came here with definite instruc- tions from the men whom they repre- sent.
 This vote is the second the men have taken on the subject. the one prior to tie <ri,fts@initt meeting having been practically a unp lii5lous decision 10 strike unless the federation should gain recog- hilton from tie railroad officials.
 President Kline said the present con- ference would probably last until tomor- row and that it might be extended into next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
NO MEETING OF
 NORMAL BOARD

Montgomery, September S-(Special.)- The rumored meeting of the state normal school board, which was to have been held in this city at the capitol on Fri Si1 not roateralize. and was not expected, according to announcement of . < Dt4alltendent of Education Henry J. Willingham A committee of the board was to have met for the purpose of pass ing upon a matter of mere routine in- terest, but the necessary quorum was not present in the city. The matter In question could have been acted upon py committee. according to announcement, but it was deemed wiser to have five of the members in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Plan Perry Centennial

Cleveland, O.. September S.-With Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Gen Warren A. Keller, Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark, Col Henry Watterson. Myron T. Herrick, Richmond P. Hobson and seven other dig nitaries aboard, the Ohio naval reserve ship Dorothea steamed out of here to- day bound for Put-in-Bay, where the national Perry centennial committee and committees representng nine different states will meet to, consider plans in con nection with the holding of the Perry centennial September and 10, 1913. A three-day session will be held. The site for the centennial was discussed in a session aboard the Dorothea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 1-Beattie convicted of wife murder. l. c. union men say strike is not in-
 minent.
 Excise men to be appointed today. Briggs party in Southern wreck near
 Anniston.
 Cotton ginning this year breaks m
 records. 2-Ensley is after representative. 3.-Morgan county to build state road.
 Cullman active on highway plan. 4-Editorial page 5-Ilinois Central wreck yesterday. Is grocers' decree locked in safe? Abernethy holds Smith bill is in .f-
 feet.
 Boys charged with counterfeiting. Briggs party delayed in reaching city. 6-Sports. T--Society.
 A word about Gertrude Athertons
 views. f s-No formalities to mark Underwood's
 arrival. " German discusses the expenditursg | 9-Raise water pipe over mountain sap. Improvement in general business, is frf i opening of univcerSity. Wanted here on murder charge,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Department of Agriculture Reports No Improvement
 in General Crops
GINNING GIVES NO
 INDEX TO THE YIELD
Favorable Weather Conditions Estab- fish Small Change-Corn Inn proves But Rice and To-
 bacco Failing Off

Washington, September s.--While u weather conditions practically through out the country were reasonably favor able to growing crops during August, the department of agricultures report today did not indicate much improvement in the condition of crops over that of month ago. Wheat conditions show a decrease approximately of 10 Der cent as compared with the average of 10 years, and the yield per acre is about two bushels to the acre less this year than the average ouf-
 ing the last five years. Some improve ment was shown in corn
 Rlce and tobacco all show heavy ra1l- ing off in condition and indicatel total yield. Potatoes will make short crop.
 The ginning of cotton of the growth of 1911 was carried on more actively throughout the cotton belt to September this year than in any similar period in the history of the industry. at least as far as accurate ginning records have been kept This is shown by the first ginning report of the season compiled by the census bureau from reports of is correspondents in the cotton growing states. A total of 1,415 bales had been ginned up to week ago This Is greater by almost soo.ooo bales than the previous record made in 1905. The con- tinued hot and dry weather in greater portion q the belt. especially in Texas. was chiefly responsible for the increase. These conditions meant the early ma turing of the crop, but this alone is con- ,ioered not the cause of the greater gin- ming. Farmers have been more active in getting their crop to the ginneries, and,
 1t is said, in some counties of Texss. where the bulk of the increased ginning was reported, the entire crop practically already las been ginned.
 No Index to Crop
 Little relation appears to exist ac- cording to census bureau experts be- tween the size of the crop and the quan- tity of cotton ginned during any period of the season. This Is shown in the big crop years of 1904, fsa6 and ~ aIch. of which produced more thaa ' = baies. In these years the percene-sge of the total crop ginned to September l was 2.S, 3.1 and 3.1 per cent, respectively. while in 1905, when the crop was 1o,scC,Joo. 10 per cent of 1t ginned by Septem- ber l. Last year 3.1 per cent of the total crop was ginned to September l.
 Comparisons of the number of bales. counting round bales as halves, ginned to September 1 for the past four years. fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
General Crop Conditions

Corn condition, 7O.3; acre yield. 236. Spring wheat condition, 56..; acre yield, SS.
 Barley condition. 65.o: acre yield, 203. Buckwheat condition, S3; acre yield, 195. Potatoes Condition, 59.Ss acre yield. H.2. Tobacco condition. Ill; acre yield, 7li6. Flax condition, 6s4 acre yield. ~. Rice condition. s7.2 acre yield. 321. Hay, total yield, 46,s6sooo; acre yield, 1.09; quality. 90.S. Apples condition. 56.2 barrels. Wheat, acre yield. 126. Oats. condition, 645; acre yield, 23.9, etc
 The total production of the principal crops this year, as indicated by their condition on September 1, with compali- son of the final yield of 1910, follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Building Operations Gain

Chicago. September s.-There was net gain of Il per cent in building operations in the country for August. compared with the corresponding month last year. ac- cording to reports from 6S of the largest cities, published in a construction journal today. Last month 1SS00 permits for new buildings, involving an expenditure of $50, $50 were issued Philadelphia led in the number of building permits. Los An geles was second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09

sTwee Virginia farmers small or the Chestef- might judgment alright Henry Clay of his wife Gmy deter recorded unani nous verdict o "GUlLTY"
 beseeching divine the hushed stiffness Of that twelve voices instead Of "GULTY It shout Midlothian turnpike July IS last Beaie taken with husband ready to Friday November "A next put the DTS the egazeu unaraid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
THE SENTENCE


 Judge Watson stated as pre- liminary to passing sentence on Beattie that he desired to add notll- ing to the anxiety of the convicted man.
 '.The jury has found you guilty in the first degree and therefore your life is forfeited and the judgment of this court is that on November 24 YOU be delivered into the custody of the superintendent of the peni tiary and that between the hours of sunrise and sunset your life shall be cxtinguished, and may God hav@ mercy on your soul.
 Beattie's father buried his face in his hands and seemed overcome. The prisoner smilingly shook hands with several acquaintances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
EXCISE MEN WILL
 BE APPOINTED BY
 GOVERNOR TODAY Says Appointments Will Be Satisfactory to Citizens and to Commission TALK WITH LANE
 AND WEATHERLY Governor Says His Mind Is Open and That Only Men of Highest In-
 tegrity and Standing Will
 Be Chosen
GOV. O,NEAL'S' STATEMENT
 ON EXCISE COMMISSION

} You may say for me that l in } tend to carry out the pledge made
 , to the people of Birmingham and Jefferson county, that would ap- } point menaon the excise commission
 ? of the highest integrity and stand } ing. They will be men who will be } acceptable to the business interests } of your great city; men whose ) honor and integrity cannot be ques- ) tioned, and men who will discharge } their duties honestly and fearlesslyl
 ? You may say. that am absolute- ly uncommitted to any person on , earth l am now hearing both sides ? of the case T. am sitting. as } judge on the bench. My mind is ) wide open. I shall render my yer , dict as a judge. The men to serve } you will be acceptable to the com missioners of Birmingham, and no man can question their standing. } I shall make the appointments be- ) fore I leave for New Jersey. Sat |, urday night. You may assure any one that no appointments will be made tonightf'-Governor Emmet D O'Neal to The Age-Herald last , night over long distance telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
BEATTIE FOUND GUILTY OF MURDERING
 HIS WIFE AND IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH
After Praying For Guidance ot God, T7velve Virginia Farmers Rise In
 Jury Box and Shout Gully
JUDGE WATSON THEN SENTENCES
 PRISONER TO BE ELECTROCUTED

Day Occupied With Fierce Battle of Words Between Lawyers and Then As Attorney Wendenberg Closes His Scathing Attack On Prisoner, Verdict Is Pronounced On What Is Considered Virginias Most Horrible Crime
 Electrocution Set For November 24-Ap
 peal Will Be Made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Governor Has Busy Day

From the time of his arrival in Mont gomery at 11:30 o'clock this morning until late hour tonight, the day with the chief executive was busy one, brim full of exciting interest. Reaching the city shortly before the noon hour from
 the east his excelency at once repaired to his mansion on South Perry street, where he was for a while closeted with his secretary. He then dropped in on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09

boy succeeded In eluding his pursuers for several hours before he was cap tured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Briggs Party on Board

Among the passengers were a party of eastern capitalists in the special cap An dalusia." This party represents Morris Bros bankers of New York and Phila- delphia. They were en route to Birmins- ham to inspect the Birmingham. Ensley and Bessemer Steam and Electric rail way which is being constructed by Nor ris Bros. x Co. The party was in charge of P S. Briggs, manager, of Philadelphia, and included the following well known capitalists and financiers: c. H. Wilson, New York; W. Y. Lester, New York and Morristown; Henry Allen, l. w. Sperrill, C. H. w. Arnold, w. H. Rust, D. A Wilklow, George Platt, s. J. Moore and Clifford Dudley, Poughkeepsie; w. G.. Pratt Highland. N. Y. Henry Merriam New York; H. J. Pratt, Higland; l., H. German. Philadelphia; William Etes, Philadelphia: G. A. Padget, Philadelphia; A. F. Yakel, Norrstown, Pa; Philip York; Arthur Tracey, Norirstown, and C, H. Sloan. New York
 human interest feature to the wreck is related by Messrs. Briggs and Lester. who hoth state that they were begged by their wives not to come on the trip, as there would be a wreck. Acting on this premonition they say they purchased ac- cident insurance before starting on the trip. All members of Briggs party were in the diner when the tender of the en- zine jumped the track.
 The conductor in the diner was first to apprehepd the disaster, and, jumping from his seat, he ierked the emergency bell cord, stopping the train, not in time. however, to avert serious jolt to the passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
News of Wreck Received

News of the wreck of the Birmlng- ham special was received in Birming- ham yesterday afternoon. According to local reports the private car of P. s. Briggs, president of the Tidewater com pany and his guests, three sleepers and one diner turned over. Two coaches, one baggage and. mail car and the en- zine left the rails as did the tank of the engine, but did not overturn. Reports given out here by the Southern railway were to the effect that the derailment resulted in absolutely no personal in iuries Exceptions were made as to q few bruises and scratches almost un- avoidable in such an accident
 No cause has been as yet assigned for the strange antics of the rolling stock The train was proceeding at d good clip when 1t Is reported the sud- den jar of the train told the story of an evil moment to be followed directly by the overturning of the rear enu of the train. Railroad experts here the latter part of the trains equip ment leaving the rails, while the front part remained uninjured and safely upon the ground.
 It was stated by the Southern rail way management that the private car of MT. Briggs and the sleepers as well as the diner only turned on their
 
 Immediately after the wreck the trainmen walked to a station and sent in calls for help to Atlanta and Bir- mingham as well as Anniston. The wreckers from all three places left at once and the main line will be clear this morning.
 Briggs Party Arrives
 P. S Briggs and his party were brought to Birmingham late last night. The local management sent special train from Birmingham to the scene of the wreck to bring the passengers to Birmingham.
 The local officials last night were at loss to account for the wreck The equipment was of the very best type of steel cars and the lower mechanism was inspected thoroughly at Atlanta. That no injuries resulted is attributed to the excellent all steel equipment which in other accidents on varlous roads. have withstood the onslought of the most terrific pressure.
 E. II. Coapman, general manager and vice president of the Southern, passed the spot where the wreck took place only three hours ahead of the Birmins- ham Special. At that time everything was in good shape as he was engaged in looking over the physical condition of the right of way.
 The track for 20 rail lengths was torn very badly and, this will be re- paired after lapse of several hours. Workmen are now engaged in that work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-09
Private Car, Three Sleepers
 and Diner Turned Over |. an Embankment
NO ONE HURT IN THE
 STRANGE ACCIDENT
Passengers Were Immediately Hur- ried to Anniston and Large Num- Der of Them Reached Bir-
 mingham Last Night

Anniston, September S.-(Special.)-lhe Southern passenger train known as the Birmingham special, en route from New York to Birmingham. was wrecked about four miles south of this city at 1;fo o'clock this afternoon, while running about A miles an hour, three cars being almost completely overturned against a small embankment and three others leay- ing the track, which was ploughed up for 300 yards About 100 passengers were aboard at the time but excepting se- we're shakeup no one was seriously in- jured.
 The wreck was caused by the tender leaving the track, due, it is believed, to a defective rail The embankment alone prevented fatalities which would certainly have resulted had the cars turned eom- pletey over The train was in charge of Conductor Cox and Engineer flaws. as sisted by Conductor A E. Coleman
 The wreck occurred just south of Gras- mel farm, owned by J. w. Wheeler and attracted scores from this city and sur rounding country. The passengers were transferred to a freight and brought to Anniston at o'clock, an hour and 30 minutes after the wreck.