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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
Excitement Hioh over Election. .
$7oo,ooo RAISED
 FOR RED CROSS FUND.
Society Wants to Have $2,o00,o 900 by
 May of Next Year.

Washington, March 6.-Washingtonss
 share of the $2,000,000 endowment
 fund of the American National Red
 Cross society, for which an appeal was
 made by President Taft, the Society's s
 president, in December, 1909, has been
 fully raised. It was announced today that more than $34,00O had been con
 tributed, this amount being $1,000 in
 excess of Washington's share. Efforts
 will be made to make Washington s
 total contribution to the fund as much
 greater as possible.
 $7OO,000 Raised in United States. Miss Mabel Boardman of the Red
 Cross announced today that $700,000 of the entire fund had been raised throughout the country. New York and San Francisco already have ex- ceeded their share of the contribution. It is expected that the income from the endowment fund will be $S0,000 a year.
 The money is to be used in cases where one or two thousand dollars or less is needed for immediate relief 1 The fund will make the Red Cross in- dependent so far as running expenses are concerned. and will permit it to render aid immediately in cases of big disasters, without waiting to raise l money by appeals to the public. Want $2o0o, 900 by May, 1912. Officers of the Red Cross are anxious ] to have the entire $2,000,00 raised by May, 1912, when the International Red 1 Cross convention will be held in Wash ingtOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
RlND's CONFESSION
 USED AGAINST HIM First Officer of Ocean Liner Charged With Smuggling Diamond Rings.

New York, March 6.-The alleged confession of William Rind. first off, cer of the American liner St Paul, who is charged with having smuggled diamond rings into America, was Writ- ten into the evidence against him at the opening of his trial in the United States circuit court today. According to the alleged confession, Rind also brought 213 two-ounce bottles of CO., cafne into the country without paying duty upon them
 George J. Smythe, deputy surveyor of customs, testified that Rind con fessed to smuggling drugs and jewelry into the United States for about eight months. Two of the three diamond ringSwere given to William c. Warm CT, a shoemaker, to sell, according to Smythes version of the confession, and Warner failed to account to Rind for them. In this manner Rind lost $1, ,143, Smythe said. Smythe also tes- tified that Rind told him that opium was being smuggled past the customs officials by the officer of another steamship. Warner. named in Rind' s confession. is awaiting trial for aiding and ahetting the operations.
 Rind showed a disposition to divulge nothing further after making his al- legged confession, Srnythe said When pressed for further details, he is said to have answered.:
 T am ruined man; my job is gone; what is the use of my getting others into trouble ?'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

rich regarding the purpose of the meeting. but it is understood that the commission will consider the question of inviting the executive committee of the American Bankers association to come to Washington to discuss the Aldrich plan for currency reform.
 It has been about three months since the A1drich plan for general national banking reserve was submitted to the commiss ssion and published to the coun- try, and 1t is understood that after canvassing the returns from the coun- try at large the commission will be called upon to determine whether there would be justification in preparing this measure for presentation to congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
MYSTIC
Mail Box Replaced-Mrs. Amos Lam phere Breaks Leg by FaII-State Re- gent to Address D. A. R. Chapter

Postmaster C. c. Potter placed on the post in front of Manuel Sylvia s a mail box. This box is a great con- venience to the people who live on the months has been torn down twice by teams backing into it. It takes some time to get these boxes.
 Saturday was the last day when ap- plications for letter carriers places could be made. As MondayN March 6, was the day set for the papers to arrive in Boston. The examinations will take place in Mystic on Satur- day morning on March II, when the three carriers and substitute will be appointed for the letter carrier serv- ice which is to start in May 1. Leg Broken by Fall.
 Mrs. Amos Lamphere fell down a flight of stairs Sunday morning and broke her leg just below the knee. Pr. Gurdon s. Allyn set the bone.
 To Hear State Regent.
 Fanny Ledyard chapter, D. A. R., at it's meeting on Friday afternoon, March 23, will have the pleasure of hearing Mrs. John Laidlaw Buell. state regent of Connecticut. The commit tee in charge are making elaborate arrangements for the meeting.
 Monday Club Meets. The Monday club met Monday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. A. L.. Pitcher. The study of Venice was |continued. News in General. < MT. and Mrs. Henry Latham have returned to Bridgeport after a visit to the formers parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Latham.
 Mrs. Christopher Morgan has gone to New York for two months stay Representative and Mrs. Percy Mor- gan and son Evan of Poquonnoc are the guests of Mrs. Morgan's father E. D. Evans.
 | Charity chapter, Order of Eastern | Star, met Monday evening in the | o. o. F. hall. A large Humber of this chapter are planning to attend the ! meeting of Fidelity chapter in New | London on their sixth anniversary | Friday evening, March r.
 William Joyce of this place was one of the fortunate ones at the Elks' fail in Westerly, having received on Mon- day check for $100, which was one of the awards.
 Dr. Kirkland Stillman of New York is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Hat tie Stillman
 Frank N. Gillian has returned tt New Britain, after a few days visi with his family here. Miss Etta Clark has returned ts Pittsburg, Pa, after visit to her par. entS in Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
CURED TCHING AND BtRNING

..I was taken with the itch in April, 1904, and used most everything. A friend advised me to use Cuticura Remedies, which did. The Cure was certainly quick l had it terribly under my knees. only used one box of pills, but two boxes of Cuticura Oint- ment, and use the Cuticura Soap all the time. I hope this will benefit others, as it has me. after Dr. and others could do nothing for me- (Signedl Miss Lu Johnson. l523 Ninth St., N. w., Washington. D.. C., April 3, 1910. In a later letter, Miss Johnson adds: .sThe trouble began with an eruption under my kne3s and extended upwards toward my waist. until was not able to sit down. It kept 8 constant itching and burning all the time, night and day. went to my doctor but he could do me no good after do not know how many medicines he gave me. and then told me I would be compelled to go to skin specialist. which l positively Iefused to do. cried all the time: Finally I made up my mind to try Cuticura Renn- edies, and tried Cuticura Pills. Ointment and Soap. and was entirely cured 1.-the itch- ing three days after I started using them. The hesling took about eight days: con. sder Cuticurn Kc1nedieS marvellous. and would recommend them cverywhere-
 C1tlcura Rerqedies gre sold. eyer{wheTe. 1or in Cuticu1 hook un 6kin trpuhlek
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
Just In Time
os0s Nsr~seh People May Wait TIM
 If's Too Lsts.

Don't wait until too late
 Re sure to bs in time. ~ Just in time with kidney ills
 Means curing ths back
 Before backAche beoou1os chronic:
 Before serious. urinary troubles set h.
 Doan's Kidney Pills will do this.
 Here is Norwich testimony to prove tt.
 Mr1 Henry Dearing, 4ss Main St.. <Gv1ch. Cean-. says: T suffered ssrr1hly from pains in my back and I th1uk they were due to disordered ktdnnvu- ] was always in great mis- 0y when I lay down and was often unn01o to sleep. Mornings when apooo felt so >stifI and lame that I e1u16 scarcely get about, and if I Goooped sharp twinR8s darted through V lotns. making it hard for me to oe31101zeen- At times my face was so 0o61y swollen that my eyes were Gen1o1- Although I was treated by physbeians I obtained no benefit until q hsnrd of Doan's Kidney Pills. 11e1r use improved my condition in every way, fn fact, to so great an ex- tent thnx I felt like q different person. M experfence with Doan's Kidney H1ns warrants me in recommending them in the highest terms"
 For sale by sf dea1ers. Price 50 cenfs- Fostsf- Milburn Co, Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United SfAtes
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
WEST VIRGINIA TO
 PAY VIRGINIA s7,ooo, 900
Supreme Court Figures It's Share of
 Debt of Mother State.

Washington, March 6.-Sitting in the unusual capacity of a board of auditors, the supreme court of the United States today computed that the state of West Virginia is under obligation to pay over seven million of the thirty three million dollar debt of Virginia, which existed when the. new state was formed It was the biggest problem in arithmetic the su- preme court has had to handle in many years.
 The only opinion announced~by the court was in the Virginia debt case.
 The tribunal agreed to review the legal controversy growing out of the settlement of the estate of the Rev William M- Ferry, former Indian. mis- sionafy, who died in Michigan-in 1867, the possessor of a large fortune
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
How to Stop Drinking

We are in earnest when we ask you win g;ve vonS r,anev an vuh h,eL ;f " z trial you fail to get results from OR- RINE. This is a very generous offer. It gives the wives and mothers of those who drink to excess an opportunity to try the ORRINE Treatment. It also shows our confidence in the merits of ORRINE. ORRINE is recognized as the best and most successful remedy the world has ever known for Drunk enness or the so-ca1led Lqubr Habit. It is q very simple tHeatment. can be given in the home without publicity o1. loss of time from business. and at a small price.
 ORRINE is prepared in two form s No. l, secret treatment, a powder. ab- solutely .tasteless and odorless. given secretly in food or drink. ORRINE No 2. in pill form, is for those who desire to take voluntary treatment oRRINE costs only SLIGO q box. Write for Free ORRINF1 Booklet (maiIed in plain seal cd envelope). to QRRINE CO., QrEine is recommended and is for sale in sthis city by N. D. sevin & Son, 118 Main St
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
PRESCRIPTION WORTH KAoWIHe

The following prescription is valuable to anyone with kidney or bladder trouble Mix one-haf ounce murax compound, one-ha1f ounce fluid extract or mix these ingredients. This treat buchu, six ounces good pure gin. Shake we'll each time and take one to two tea spoonfuls after each meal and at bed- time. Any good druggist can supply ment should be taken at first sign of kidney or bladder trouble to avoid de- velopment of diabetes, Bright's disease or chronic rheumatism.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

Wffh every member of the Westerly town council &n attendance. there was very little business transacted aside xrum the payment of bills and regular routinc. at tho monthly meeting held 11onday although the public session uouk1uued for three hours, as most of lna time was consumed by informal 1nNR The clerk read -the records of 1nn row1Izr and three special meet Xm he1d AurfnE February, and then 11|DUo4 tho approval and order Of nDWun1 of bflls presented during the
 YSnnk ". Coy started things when &n 0mnDmcDd that he appeared before co ooumcn as an ordinary taxpayer, n<1n1ng Information in which the o1I Wo lnQuired as to the existing f1Tn11 between the town of Westerly n1G fho Westerly Light and Power Gmnnmy: aS to what recompense, if onv. che town has fer the use of the hlI&Wuys by the Light and Power crpnny. and what the company can m1ce from customers in the matter uf oorvfcs furnished. He had failed e <ud fkat tho company had any 0um1x10 with the town, and he believ- s1 fe WIS time all partiese should nDW just where they are at.
 Councllman Flynn remarked that oowe time aEo a committee of the council and tho town solicitor looked uD e1loa very matter. when the question of erees damAged by escaping gas was upl far consideration
 Town Solicitor Aaard said the conn m11oos ssoertaInsd that long time 70 the right to lay gas mains in the o<r1o<o of Westerly was given certain nnrx1aa and he presumed the present coGZpany had charter rights for the nnma purpose The matter of dam aGoa trees was taken up with the c0mpauy and the dead trees were 're- moved at no expenes to the town, and he understood that new trees were to be substituted by the company.
 Mir. Coy said the property owners had not been recompensed for the dmmnx@d trees. but what he wanted to know was whether the Westerly Light and Power company hnd rights over which the town had no control.
 Solicitor Agnrd said 1t would take Considerable time to search the rec ordn and ascertain just what fran chznos had been granted. and believed that persons agrieved should ascertain that persons agxrieved should ascertain the council for adjustment He said the company had removed the dead Greps. but did not agree to pay for the
 N1r. Coy said that Manager Spellman nf the company had agreed to take the 0ue matter under consideration, and h8 therefore did not care to push that Xur<1ouiAr matter at this time.
 ProGidon< Clarke expressed the cpin- sun tfaf the tree subject was settled oWoRn1 months ago.
 NF. Coy declared that he did not c1ro e discuss tho tree matter, but he orIuvo6 that when taxpayers wanted fn6uEmukion regarding pubic rights GAo ooWn council ought to provide the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
Local l-acoinics.

LOCAL laconIce.
 Cout. c. Stanton is confined to his home by Illness.
 The condition of James A. Welch was slightly improved Monday after noon.
 Surveyors are at work on the lands purchaased at Mantle for the Bradford Dyeing company, with a view to locat- ing the sites for the mill buildings.
 Congressman George H. Utter of Westerly has appointed as his private his predecessor, Congressman Adin B Capron.
 Mrs Laura E. Meigs, mother of Mrs Charles J. Dutton, died Monday morn ing at the Christian parsonage in South Westport, Mass. Burial will be sat Albany.
 Dr. Frank I. Payne, whose eyes were seriously affected, near unto perma ne1lt snow blindness, will go to PrOvi- dence today ,(Tuesday for examina- tion by specialist
 Rev. and Mrs. John Dutton, parents of Rev. Charles J. Dutton, were called to South Westport, Mass, Monday. by the death of Mrs.L4aura B. Meigs, moth CT of Mrs. Charles J. Dutton.
 The cases against Micheli and Bar rowveischa, the former charged with assault with intent to kill and the lat- boy, are set down for hearing March S1, and not next Friday.
 John Donohue, the boy who was stabbed last Friday night by Guissep- pi Micheli, is still in a serious condf- ton. The long and deep wound in the back is not healing satisfactorily, and the boy is weak and feverish.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

Richard Henry Crossfeld has asked
 to be relieved of the presidency of Pennsylvania university that he may accept the pastorate of the Christian church of Atlanta. He will remain in his position with the university the rest of this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
Resigns as Assistant Attorney General

Washington. March e.-Oscar Law Ter, assistant attorney general for the interior department. is reported to have presented his resignation to President Taft to take effect May 1.
 It is understood he will resume his law practice in Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
Now Foreman of Grand Jury.

Danville, Ill, March 6.-George Sloan was this afternoon appointed temporary foreman of the Vermflion got down Q work on the vote selling
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
gently been discharged from a New

gently been discharged from New England jaiL
 He had told Henry w. Harvest, the sclassmate who identified his body, that for the past two months he had felt an impulse to do wrong and that he would kill himself before he would yield to the impulse. To be prepared for this he had sewed two grains of cyanide of potassium in the lining of his coat 8 week ago.
 After his attack upon small boy and his arrest in Yonkers yesterday he resorted to the hidden poison.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
HAD DEADLY POISON
 SEWED UP IN HIS COAT
Suicide Told cIassrate He Felt an Impulse to Do Wrong.

New York. March 6.-The body of the man found dead from poison in a cell at the Yonkers. jail yesterday was positively identified today as that of Herbert A. We1ch, teacher of lan- guages, by former classmate of his at Columbia university. It was also learned that Welch lived at Lake Pla- cid, N. Y., and that he had but re-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
ALDRIcH's PLAN FOR
 CURRENCY REFORM
Monetary Commission to Consider It
 at Meeting Thursday.

Washington, March 6.-Senator Nell son w. Aldrich is expected in Wash ington tom6rrow, and he has directed that meeting of the monetary com mission be called for Thursday next
 No intimation was given by Mr,sAld-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
TWO zIoNIsTs LAND
 IN THE COUNTY JAIL. Excitement Continues High in Zion City Over Coming Election.


 Chicago, March 6.-Zion City was hearing of Jesse Buell., charged with assault during yesterdays demonstra- tion, before Justice Bellows, -RuelH 8 attorney, c. L. Forby, is alleged to have addressed the court inpudently, and when the latter threatened a fine for contempt the lawyer is reported to have defed the judge.
 Dlows Exchanged in Court.
 Two constables seized F'orby, and blows were exchanged with unscien- tific enthusiasm for few seconds, after which Buell. and hos lawyer were ordered to jail.
 On the way FoI.by called to hench- man of Overseer Voliva's to get help. Fifty members of the Voliva faction responded and attempted to rush the jail, but the police had been warned and repulsed the assault with a, show of firearms. Later the prisoners were removed to the county jail at Wauke- gan
 Excitement High Over Election.
 The city founded by John Alexander Dowie has beeen in a high state of ex- citment for several days over an cleo ton set for March IA. Feeling be- tween /the so-calIed regulars, who stand with Voliva, and the "independ- ents" who oppose him, is intense. The latter take particular exception to Vo- liva's campaign slogan as promulgated on a huge sign:
 sZion City-no tobacco, no whislxey, no pork, no oysters! A clean city for a clean people"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
A Mo4her's safeauafd. .

Folcy's Honey and Tar for the chil- dTen- Is best and ga fest Tor all cougha coids. croup. whcoping couglf' and bYon- chitis. Nc cpiates. Le1 q 0eseo4 Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

Leaves University for Pulpit. Lexington, ky, March 6.-The Rev.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

the location to tho new Park hotel in High street Tie matter was tabled.
 Tho council then went into executive session tor the Consideration of the claim of pr. Edwin R. Lewis for daua- ages to his automobile by reason o1 the Watch Hill road
 It was voted to call a<special town meeting March 27 to consider an ap- propriation for straightening and wid- ening the. Shore road; for widening and Improving Beach street from Xiv CT Bend cemetery to ThornpSon's cor ners, and an appropriation for improv- ing the highway r. the village oi
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

Chief of Police BransfisId reported on street lights, public amusenrents and arrests during the month of Feb ruary. There were 13 arrests made, and of the number seven were for in toxication.
 the Hod Carriers and Building Labor CTS union stating that the union was satisfied to accept as wages for show elers the same as adopted by the Quarrymen's union, 21 cents an hour for 1911 and 22 cents an hour for 1912. The council was asked to adopt the scale for the laborers employed by the town of Westerly. The matter was referred to the highway committee with power.
 John J. Carney, who holds a liquor license at 48 Canal street, petitioned that the license be transferred to Natalie Benvenuti for the same loca-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

Councilman Flynn inquired if there answered that there is a. way, if there is only @ will.
 Ellery Barber interjected remarks about damage done to fish in the Paw catuck river by the refuse that foated from the gas works, when Councilman Maxson interrupted by saying: We've had about gas enough for one dayi"
 Mir. Coy remarked that he came to the council for information, which he did not receive, and said the council men were at liberty to appoint com mittee to investigate or lay the whole matter on the table indefinitely. No action was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
nEAvY ND LIGHT HARNESS

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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07
There's Nothing Better
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 (Alf Druggists sell itl

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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-07

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-08

The pretty new home Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. T. Piper, at 1920 Epson avenue, was
the scene Of much beauty and merri-
-nelL last saturday, when a one o'clock
lQncheon and hose and handkerchief
shower lLOllOWed by Whisr) was given
complimentary TO Miss Lillian CraW-
FORD whose marriage TO Rodney West
colt McCandless occurs Wednesday.
Mrs. Piper was assisted in entertain
ing 10y MIS- John Donahue.
The house being bungalow in style,
was decorated throughout with green
sInlaE and white pond lilies, the smilaX
showing to advantage entWining the
several sets Of cOlonnades and grille
work.
The polished antique table. which was
lald with cluny lace dOilies for %
guests, held center piece representing
lake surrounded by pond lilies. There
was also a tall cut glass vase Of brides
roses and ferns Other table decOra-
tions were six cut glass candelabra with
pond lily shades and two large cut
glass bowls of brides roses.
The individual bOnb0u dishes were
dainty cups, held by tiny cupids. The
place cards were white lilies with GU
pids. From the chandelier, which was
shaded with pond lily shades, ran four
stre0mers of white tulle to the four
corners of the table.
The bride-elect's chair was elaborate
ly trimmed with the lilies, s1nilaX and
large white ribbon bow. The shower
gifts were given TO Miss Crawford u
a most novel manner Suspended over
the bridal chair was a large pond lily
wedding bell. held by two cupids. At
the conclusion Of the five course lunch
con. Miss Ethel Crawford, sister Of the
bride TO be. and Miss Nellie Mae Bow
en- stepped 10 the prettily trimmed bay
window and carefully drew the white
ribbons held by the Cupids, which al
lowed the gifts to shower on the
bride-elect. These gifts had been care
fully concealed in the bell The puncl
bowl was presided over by Miss Ethel
Crawford and Miss Nellie Mae Bowen
In the drawing room were four card
tables. The first prize, a pair or SILK
hose, was won by Miss Aileen Hague,
the second, pair Of silk hose, by Miss
Ethel Brown, and the consolation prize
also silk hose, won by Miss Helen New
ell The guest prize, a sterling silver
cream ladle, was given to Miss CraW-
ford
Those participating in the afternoons
pleasure were- Miss Lillian CraW-
ford, Mrs j. J. Crawford, Miss Ethel
Crawford, who is to be maid Of honor
and little Miss Dorothy Crawford
Misses Ethel Brown, Kate Adams and
Hattie Mae Lorez, who VIII be brides
maids; Misses Milda Connolly, Nora
Bradley, Loretta Brick, Madge Brick,
Lucille Smith, Maize Cole, Helen New
ell, Aileen Hague, Rena COldWeu, Mel
lie Mae Bowen, Emma Smith, Iheo Pat
tersou, Aesdames Leon c. Miller, Hal T. I
Christie, J. w. LOrentzen, TheO. Piper, !
+. H. Filler, j.. W. Brown, John DOua- I
hue and J. ,. Piper