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Arizona republican., 1911-08-03
TOO MUCH.

The Arctic expedition sank
It's only boat.
But put it's plumber on plank
And kept aflOat
The leaders heart was truly strong
As We have proof
He lost the plank but kept along
Upon the hOOf
But when his fountain pen. slack.
Began to leak.
He told his gang the homeward track
They'd better seek
Arizona republican., 1911-08-03

piled; II never pass up a good thing,
Arizona republican., 1911-08-03
THE BETTER WAY.

4 expect to wake up some day and
find myself famous"
Better keep on dreaming. old
man"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14
VALLEY EDITORS
Favor Fight for Good Roads-Roasts
Direct Legislation League

At the same time that the Otero county
farmers were denounolng the attempt of
tho Direct Legislation League to refer
the bill appropriatinR $4,000 for the de-
Tense of the Kansas Colorado water suit
the Arkansas Valley Editorial association.
in convention assembled at La junta, was
also taking fall out of the same officious
gentlemen who would test their pet
measure at the expense of the people of
the Arkansas Valley.
The newspaper men took such action
in the matter as will let the Direct Legis-
lation League know that every citizen Of
southern Colorado is ytally Interested in
this water suit, as the owners of the
ditches-which would be put out of bust
ness were this suit won by the Kansas
parties-are almost all Of them farmers
who have received their water rights from
the state, and now when the suit is on is
the proper time for the state to financially
assist in the defense. not two years hence.
r C. Todd county clerk. representing
the Good Roads movement. came before
the editors and explained what this or
ganization was doing and seeking TO do.
He was assured that the newspaper men
were in hearty accord with the movement
and they would aid the organization in
every possible way.
The remainder of the newspaper mems
meeting was occupied in the transaction
of business pertaining strictly to their
profession, part of which was the dis
cussion of a plan to place an advertising
agency IN Chicago and go after foreign
advertising on a combined fiat rate. A
committee was appointed to look into the
matter thoroughly and be prepared to re-
! port at the next meeting.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14

vast tLone numbered at 1900 people, assembled
Sunday afternoon mark of and friendship for Jesse b.
marshal who had fallen the victim OF desper
bullet while the performance of his duty guardian of the
peace of the citizens of Rocky Ford
only the city officials and ownspeope present-who
associated with him for the
county officials likewise assembled in sympathetic respect for
the martyr marshal.
The funeral in the First Baptist church
utterly inadequate contain the crowd and
City park where the trong could hear
the services and patiently awaited farewell
the whose life had been wanony snufed out while he
attempting to perform his official duties
Appropriate touching furnished by the Baptist
Weaver of the First Presbyterian church
impressive sympathetic assisted the PASTOR
Beaver who delivered most affecting and euogistc adj
dress text: "Be ye also therefore ready
the assembly permitted to through
his flower enshrouded bier view the rePoeul
respected estmabe friend and citizen who had
suddenly answered the last
The funeral cortege then formed as follows:
N. North, Fyfc John Wisda appointive
Pail " ci r B 5a y W l. k5ss;s aarn H. W. c00dH
Funeral Car and its nanmate burden , - l.. A.,
numbers over
Valley cemetery last sad rites performed and
all that mortal of friend and police officer consigned to
the tomb
Craig born in Macoupn county, Illinois,
On the 9th anniversary of his birth he united in
marriage Brown and them born five children two
infancy jesse will be remembered
cummbed suddenly typhoid fever in St Louis Oct 6 1910
In 1887 Mr. Craig and family to Colorado residing for
resided For he engaged IN the bucherng
city, and he had Just entered his second term
city marshal at the time of his demise
Soowng of his shocking and untmely death
heartbroken widow kin WHO is following the buchering
San Francisco and daughter Marguerite who resides at
home To them the sincere sympathy of the entire community ex
tended in their bereavement.
relatives the funeral Thomas Craig broth
from Ingalls, Kan Mrs. Starr sister aud her daughter, Mrs
Fireman. OF ST. Louis, Mo.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14

in southern Colorado, who has
been temporarily retained as the
Harris attorney and may have
charge of their defense through
out, appeared and entered the
,, pleas of the prisoners, and
they were remanded for trial.
Shortly after IL o'clock the pre-
liminary hearing was over and
Bob Harris was hurried back to
the train and inside of two hours
was again on his way under close
guard to the Pueblo Jail, where
he will be kept until the time of
his trial, unless 1t may be neces-
sary to file another charge against
him.
A couple of hundred people
gathered at the court room during
the progress of the preliminary
trial, but there was no demon-
stration of any kind, as everyone
appears reconciled to the fact that
the progress of law and Justice
will not be unnecessarily delayed.
Sheriff Potter and States At
torney Wallis spent Monday in
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14

Direct charges were filed in the
district court on Tuesday morn
ing against Bob Harris and his
aged parents, Joseph and Clara
Harris, for the murder of Chief
of Police j. Craig.
Through their attorney they
pleaded not guilty and the case of
Bob Harris was set for trial on
Aug. I, of Joseph Harris on Aug.
10 and of Clara Harris ON Aug. IA.
Guarded by Sheriff Potter and
several deputies, Bob Harris, the
negro slayer, was brought down
from Pueblo ON Tuesday morning,
arriving in La Junta at 10 o'clock.
He was al once hurried to the
Otero county court house, where
his father and mother were in
waiting, and together they ap-
peared before Judge S, Q. Essex
in the district court and District
Attorney John w. Davidson filed
the direct charges against the trio.
Attorney Lyman L. Henry of
(zSeblo, former district judge and
one of the best criminal lawyers
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14
The Father and Mother are Also
Directly Charged With Mnr-
der of Marshal Craig.
NIGHT MARSHAL KlPPER
I'M a SERIOUS CONDIT ION
Bullet Located in Vertebra Surgeons Investigate But
Find Its Removal Would be Very Dangerous


Fearing owness of his that Night Marshal
Ripper dangerously wounded than last week be-
eved bullet which the physicians unable to
find yet lodged vital place. the injured officer was on
Tuesday morning the LaJuna hospital for Xray
aminaon which disclosed the fact that the eaden piece was
= lodged N the neck vertebra.
operation its removal dec ded as the bullet
believed to be pressing the spinal cord and causing
and Barbour of this city, and
Tuesday traced the track OF
the leaen its place of Judgement back of the throat
found that it lodged closely to the spinal
cord ON one side artery upon the other that
be impossible the buat from the lncis
they had made and indeed it would be attended with great
danger attempt removal direction they removed
particles of bone could be found in the bullets pah
drained and decided to leave the bullet where it had
r lodged unless serious complications set In
The injured his home Wednesday and
taken to Denver for examination by
Dr. Freeman the celebrated surgeon OF Mr. Appes condition
the community anxousy awaiting hopeful news
than yet received the Enterprise is geyed to
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14
VALLEY FARMERS
ARE Up TN ARMS
Want State Officials to Help
Protect Water Rights
DEN0UNCE DIRECT
LEGISLATION LEAGUE
For Its Attempt to Have Appropria-
tion Bill Put to Referendum
Vote and Tie up Money
For Two Years.

While there has teen much said about
ditch companies and lawyers and others
preparing for the fight to defend the
waters of the lower Arkansas valley
against Kansas attempt to get posses
sion Of the water, the farmers have been
working quietly but effectively to the
same and. and their strength was shown
at well attended meeting of the Qtero
Agricultural club in the factory meeting
room on Saturday afternoon. when they
adopted resolutions denouncing in no un-
certain terms those responsible for hold
ing up the $4,000 appropriated by the
last general assembly for defense fund
to be used In the fight of the farmers of
the Arkansas Valley for the protection OF
their water rights,
The program given at this meeting OF
the club was of great interest to every
one present, and there was a very good
attendance considering the heat and busy
season.
C. F. Burke. Geo. Samples and A. p.
Kouns made good sensible talks on Hogs
for Profit" "cantaloupes for Market"
was postponed owing to the lateuess Of
the session. and the amount of business
necessary to transact.
The committee consisting of WillWright,
C. F. Burke and D. C. Ball on the Kan
sas- Colorado water question. offered a
resolution which was adopted. calling up
on the state officials to aid in classifying
the $4,000 appropriation bill thatit be-
come available for defense of valley
water at once.
Jhe meeting also instructed the ssere-
tary to write a letter to the Direct Legls-
lation League. protesting against the ap-
propriation bill being put to referendum
vote; not that there would be any danger
of losing tho appropriation, but that such
an action would tie up the money for two
years, while the case is going to trial at
once.
The parties backing the Direct Legis-
lation League felt that this bill would be
good one to try the worth of the refer
andum upon; although it is unfortunate
that the valley farmers should be placed
in the position of standing the drain Of
finances to conduct the water defense
while the referendum is being taken.
At tt request of BENZ. Allison, the
position of vice president was declared
vacant, and C. V. Ryan was unanimously
elected.
The regular meeting of the otero Agri-
cultural club will be held Saturday after
noon. and the subject handled will be
"cantaloupes. Packing for Market,'a sub
isct that is of interest and value to every
one in this section.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-07-14

this city and in the company with
local officers made a thorough in
vestigation of the scene of the
crime, in the course of which new
and important evidence was dis
closed showing old man Harris
active participation in the terrible
struggle with the officers. This
was the finding of aSmith d Wes-
son revolver beneath cupboard
in the Harris home. The weapon
was identified as belonging to old
man Hairs and its blood encrusted
handle showed that it had borne
part in the tragedy. In the cyl
inder were three unexploded cart
ridges, but the shells bore hammer
marks as convincing evidence that
someone had earnestly endeavored
to fire the gun.
This i'll connection with the
testimony of witnesses at the
coroner's inquest that Joe Harris
had been heard to yell "Shoot
him, Bob!" and that he knocked
Officer Ripper down with chair,
makes the case look black against
the old man. while it is alleged
that Mrs. Harris was seen to
strike Marshal Craig a fearful
blow over the eye with beer
bottle, the marks of which he
bore to his grave.
A mild sensation was sprung
with the announcement of the out
line of the defense. Attorney
Henry will make the fight to save
the negro's life on the grounds OF
self defense. Harris exhibited
three wounds on the top of his
head, when taken into custody,
which the defense will claim were
received at the hands of the of
fcers before Harris shot Chief
Craig and Officer Jake Ripper
The defense claims that ths
Chiefs club was found broken in
three pieces, the assumption being
that the officers club was broken
in beating Harris over the head,
Also, Harris has an abrasion over
the right eye, which the defense
will maintain, was due to bullet
fired by the officers before the
fatal shooting.
The further assertion is made
that the wounds received by the
officers do not account for all the
empty shells found in the gun
when Harris surrendered, the
contention of the defense being
that the officers fired once or twice
at the negro, before Harris grab
bed Chief Craig's revolver.
The latter statement that more
shots were fired than had previous
ly been accounted for, is borne
out by the fact that late search
of Officer Kipper's clothing shows
that it was pierced by a bullet,the
course of which was either down
ward from the left shoulder to a
point below the left breast, or
upward between the same points
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
POETRY.
THEY KNOW NOT HARBoRs.

The ships now in the harbor lie
 asleep
 And have forgot how sea wind puffs There cast upon the decks. Yonder the
 deep Lies breeding and the lost gull
 weakly fails. The calm with 1istless wing, that fain
 would be
 Wet with with the spindrift of scudding He sickens, pale Odysseus of the sea, Shaped for the storm. OCT windless
 waters now. So have I fallen in thine arms asleep, And m my soul sickens and I restless struck and hungry for the
 sweep
 Of rhythmic oars and islands drifting
 by. waken, let me go. It is not pride; Bright ,Lucifer into the darkness Was happier than angels quiet eyed, God in me urges; wonder glooms the
 world The sailor seeks the haven but a day, His life spills on the sea; then
 sweeter sleep And dearer thou for yearnings far
 away,
 They know not harbors who know
 not the deep
 Christian Gauss, in Scribner's.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
COLCHESTER
Fire Company Working for New En- sine-Boy's Leg Broken by Fall from Hayloft-St. Andrews Ladies' Guild Holds Lawn Social.

The fire company has just received the new hose. The men were out on the park Thursday evening, trying the engine and hose A subscription paper Is being circulated about town for the purpose of purchasing a new engine. Either a gasoline or a chemical engine is being considered.
 Mrs. c. c. Barton and two sons of Norwich are visiting Mrs. Barton's mother, Mrs Ida Wagner, on Main street.
 Orvando Lombard of Exeter is visit ing friends in town this week..
 MT and Mrs. Martin Clark and Otis Bigelow left town Thursday morning for few days stay at Mantle.
 Fell from Loft.
 Reginald McDonald while playing in his fathers barn. fell from the hay of Middletown was called and reduced the fracture.
 Francis Brown and Harry Wickwire were callers in Hebron and Gilead on Thursday in MT. Browns touring car Mrs. Jennie Holbrook has returned from a few days visit in Lebanon. Irving Watkinson of Norwich was in town Thursday.
 James Case George Case, Francis Brown and F. A. Carrier were in Nor wich Wednesday with their touring cars, taking down a party of sixteen
 
 Repairing Damaged SteepIe.
 Carpenters have begun repairing the steeple of the Congregational church, which was recently struck by light ming. While at work on the steeple, Warden J. R. Backus is going to have the faces on the town clock painted and the figures gilded.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Murray of , Boston are guests of Mir. Murray's fa- ther on Wiliimantic avenue
 John knieling of Middletown is the g0hst of relatives in town.
 sor. A. l.. Stebbins and family were guests of Mrs. Stebbins' parents, MT. and Mrs. L. R. Hazen, in Middletown, Friday.
 Many at Lawn Social.
 There was a large attendance at the lawn party given by the Ladies' guild of St. Andrews church on the lawn of the rectory Friday afternoon and evening. Cake, ice cream and an old d-fashioned clam chowGer was serv- ed. Parties were present from Moodus, Fitchville and other Surrounding towns.
 Mrs. EmeIine Ransom was visitor in Hartford Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
BREED THEATRE.

A Cattle Herder's Romance, heads the very excellent bill of high grade motion pictures at the Breed today, aAd the immense audiences that are present seem to be of the universal opinion that it would be a difficult matter to find the equal of it. It is filled with exciting moments, and western scenery that is so entrancing that 1t beggars description, while the acting is superb. Another picture that holds the undivided attention of the patrons is the sensational bfograph picture of the vice of high life, enu- tied "The Thief and the Maid A pretty maid is the tool of a polished burglar, she securing a position in a family of wealth, and later tipping him off. when he could make a big haul One of the. big times, provides the plot for this picture, and everything arranged, all goes smoothly until the gentleman -IburgIar is confronted by the pretty little daughter of the house, and her purity and beauty overwhelm him, and he turns from the path of sin, and straightforward resolves to lead a better life
 The Duke DeRibboncounter is con- vulsing comedy and features Miss Lawrence and MT. Johnson, the bio graph favorites.
 Miss Bruseau sings the beautiful high class illustrated song, 'Il1 go to the End of the World With You, and Then to the World Beyond"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

Bridget-phat is she loike? Della If yez break a piece av news she takes out av yer wages.-Harpers Bazaar.
 She-Then you never told any other girl that you loved her? He-No, in- deed; the others have got it in writ ingi-Puck.
 Heck-Did your wife enjoy her two weeks vacation in the country? Peck Yes. but not any more than 1 did Boston Transcript.
 I'm glad we don't live in China" said little Oswald. Tt must be aw- fully tiresome to have it dark all day and the suns mining at night."-Chi- cago News.
 Briggs-kipling gets dollar a word. That must be the record. Riggs No; heres select councilman who got S20.000 for saying ''Aye."-Lippin- cotts.
 Blobbs-There's a queer fellow. He will give you a lift one minute and run you down the nexC. Slobbs-What is he.an elevator man Philadelphia Record.
 Then you do not yearn for fame?7 "Not this weather. However, l wish tary of war long enough to take a trip on a yacht"-Louisville Courier Jour nal.
 What is the hardest thing to learn about farming?" inquired the summer ! boarder. 'Gettin' up at , o'clock in the mornin','' replied Farmer Corntos- Washington Star.
 Whats the matter, little boy ?' M maw's gone an drowned all the 1 kittens Dear! dear! Now, that's too bad Yep. she -promised-boo hoo!-'at I could do it."-Pathfnder. He-I see. that the Powder trust seems doomed She-Indeed? I'm so glad to hear it.. He-Yes, it's in bad odor. He-Is it? Well, I'm glad now I never used the scented kind i Cleveland Plain Dealer. T guess the good old days are gone" 1 How now? ?' T asked my little niece | if she knew who Cinderella was. sSle 1 said Cinderella was a character in musical comedy, but that it wasn't fit | for old people to sec."-Pittsburg Post. i He-Yes; it's very true, a man doesn't learn what happiness is until | he's married. Shc--Im glad you've l discovered that at last. He-Tes: and when he's married tits too late.-i-e | Rire
 | Diner-Sce, waiter. here a piece of ribbon in my pumpi<in pie. Waiter | Cwith great presence of mind)--Ah, | sir, you are a lucky man. That was | the prize pumpkin which took the blue ribbon at the fair. and they cooked it with the ribbon on.-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Proposals for State Road Work

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway Commits sioner, Room 27, Capitol, Hartford Conn.,, until , p. m., Thursday, Aug. 10. 1911, for the construction of a section of macadam road and a section of, gravel road in Windham and a section of gravel road il. Lebanon, in accord ance with plans and specificat tions. Bids will state the price a per speci- fications. The State Highway Commits sioner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of feet to be inn proved. after the contract is let.
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish surety company bond, or a certified check. shall forfeit from his bond a sum equal to the difference in price between his bid and the next lowest bidder. Plans and specifications may be examined at Town Clerks Of fee, Willimantic Conn. or at the office of the State Highway Commissio oner Room 27, Capitol.
 The State Highway Commissions CT reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford. Conn. Aug. 3, 1911.
 JAMES H. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner Room 27, Capitol, Hartford, Conn.
 .aug4d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
NEEDS NEW HOTEL But Chance is Poor That New Britain
 Will Get It.

Chairman F. H. Afford of the pub Hcity committee Of the New Britain Business Mems association has prac- ticaliy given up hope of starting a first class hotel in New Britain. MT Afford said the trouble was that the committee could not get the backing of the manufacturers hoped for. Some of the manufacturers, he said, strongly favor hotel, and promised their sup port. but others do not seem to want a hotel here.
 Mir. Afford said they had promi- nent hotel man with ample capital ready to go into the business if cer- tain parties would take a small allot- ment of the stock. so as to make sure of receiving support in his project The amount was small, but MT. Afford says it was not taken up.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
DOI NC THEIR DUTY
Scores of Norwich Readers are Learn
 ing the Duty of the Kidneys

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 ing the, Duty of the Kidneys
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 Backache and many kidney ills fol- low;
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 Norwich people endorse our claim.
 Mrs John yvozniak, 23 Elm St., Nor wich, Conn, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills have done me a world of good and I cannot say too much in their praise. I suffered for three or four years from kidney trouble and was un- able to find relief until I began using Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store. They removed the dull pain in my back, just over my kidneys and made me feel like a different woman"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remeber the name - Doans = and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
TWO SPECIAL BILLS
 FOR NEW LONDON. Continued from page Eight)

 of the annual cruise of the New York Yacht club fleet. The yachts will be- gin to arrive in New London harbor this afternoon and before sunset it is probable that every yacht in he fleet, steam and sail, large and small, will be at anchor in New London low CT harbor, that is between Eastern Point and Fort Trumbull. As is the custom all the yachts will be illumi- mated with electric lights during Sat urday evening, while on the shore near the mouth of the harbor on both sides there will be pyrOtechnic display in honor of the presence of the finest fleet of yachts in the world. At the Griswo1d, the Plant estate and the cot tages and mansions of Eastern Point and the Pequot colony there will be social functions rendered the visiting yachtsmen.
 The yachts will remain in the har- bor Sunday and during the day will be in holiday attire and dressed from stem to stern and topmast to the wa ter line. Then will come Monday morning the grandest marine picture of the whole occasion, when the yachts will get under way and sail for New port. Here the start will be made in the race to Newport in the various classes, and as usual the crowds on shore to witness the departure will be almost as large as assembled to wit ness the fireworks and grand illumina- tion. The coming of the New York Yacht squadron is one of New Lon don's biggest events and attracts thousands from nearby places. This season Morton F. Plant, eX-commodore of the fleet, will make the visit of the yachtsmen even more enjoyable than usual and his many friends in New London. and here all are his friends, wish him and his racer Elena good luck in the first meet with the most formidable rival. the fast Westward.