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Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
BUILDING CUNBOATS IN CONNECTICUT
Marked Contrast Between Those of Fifty Years Ago and the Type of Today-Mass Meeting to Instill Conf dence in the Union Cause-More Companies Leave to Join Regiments.

When the civil war broke out the question of gunboats was one which received immediate attention, and at
 different points these were constructed
 as fast as possible, and this section
 was in that business. Norwich was
 the name of one of them, and at Mys- tic in the past week fifty years ago one was being built. Marked is the contrast between that boat, half brig rigSed, to be built in 94 days, with railroad iron and steel plates bolted through, for armor, and the present day type of battleships.
 The question of taxation was like wise quite different then, for it Was fifty years ago that a city tax of four mills was voted as sufficient. The past week 2 half century also was marked by the same general hustle in behalf of recruits and the filling up of the several regiments then forming. There was activity at the front, with the re- ported surrender of General Multi gan'S forces in Missouri, but here the several captains were getting together their mothers were trying hard to keep their boys from going to the front.
 Sixth Regiment Of. The following are items taken from The Bulletin corresponding to the past week. in 1861:
 Sept. IS, 1s61-The members of the Sixth and Seventh regiments have re- ceived $10 each from the state. The Sixth regiment .left New Haven for the seat of war yesterday, and the Seventh goes today. It is believed in Hartford that the Eighth regiment will be filled
 and ready 10 leave for the war this week.
 Captain John Branch has enlisted some 70 men in Baltic and vicinity. Captain Leggett's company from New London, to the number of 50 men, passed through this city for Hartford yesterday afternoon.
 The county fair opened with poor weather and rain, but with a large display of goods for prizes. Government Loan Subscriptions. Sent 19, S61-Arrangements com pleted for the excursion here as guests lof Columbian commandery, of St. | Johns comma ndery, K. T.. of Proyi- dence tomorrow, dinner to be served at the Wauregan house. Frank Nichols Esq, president of the Thames bank, has been appointed by Secretary Chase to receive subscrip- tions to the new 7.30 per cent. govern ment loan. The necessary bonds have already been entered into and the sub scription books will be open in few days.
 A beautiful Union flag was raised on l the cupola of the Plainf1eld Academy on Wednesday afternoon. It supplies the place of one destroyed by some
 secession sympathizers during the sum- mer.
 i Mass Meeting.
 1 Sept. 20, 1861-Big mass meeting at 1 New London. with Gov W. A. Buck l ingham president and presiding officer 1 He introduced Hon. Daniel $. Dicken- son of New York, and later spoke him. self. Daniel P. Tyler also spoke. The 1 Norwich Brass band played. 1 The marriage of Francis B. Stocking 1 and Mary B. Edwards took place in l this city yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

have been heard by good sized crowds at the rallies so far-in the meetings held in this section He is an experi- enced platform and temperance speak CT. having participated in the Texas fight and having been upon the Chau- tauqua programme in Iowa.
 At the rallies MT. Hall is accompa- lison Smith and by Clarence Parker of Yantic as bugler and cornetist. In the evening they use red fire to draw the crowd together, while the bugle serves this purpose in the daytime.
 On Friday there were rallies at Will limantic at 1.30 p. m.; at South Can terbury at 2; at Mansfield Center at '; and at Willimantic at 8 p. m. The prohibitionists have tickets in ten of the towns Tn the two counties, Mans field Center and Preston having their first prohibition tickets on record.
 MT. Halls rallies in connection with the local campaign will be continued today, Sunday and Monday. He speaks today at Westerly at 10.30 in the Sev- enth-Day Adventist church, at 5 o'clock at Mystic, at D. m at Ston- ington, and at 8 D. m. at Pawcatuck. On Sunday his schedule is for 10. 30 a. m at Calvary Baptist church, West erly; 12.50 at CottrelFs mills 3.30 in Norwich at Franklin street park; 6 p. m. at Epworth league of Federal at 7.30 D. m., at the service at the same church.
 On Monday, which closes his tour, he speaks here at the United States Finishing company gate at 12.30; at New London at 3.50;' at the Mantle depot at 6.45 and at the New London parade at D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Twenty Oxen Haul Cannon.

Sept. 21, 1861-Fifteen members of the Sarsfield Guard went to New Ha- ven yesterday, under charge of John Murphy. The Harland Rifles now num- Der eighty men, and will leave fol Hartford early next week.
 The ironclaid gunboat building at Mystic for the government will be 200 feet long, 36 feet wide and F feet deep. She will be half brig rigged and will carry a very heavy armament. Her armor will consist of railroad iron and steel plates bolted through the entire side of the vessel. She will be com
 pleted in about ninety days.
 One of James largest riffed cannon, the trial last fall, was brought to Vest erly by ten yoke of oxen on Tuesday. It will be forwarded to the seat of war. Twenty-four carloads of ammunition for the army, consisting of ball cart ridges for muskets and rifles, the shell for cannon were brought through here by the Norwich and Worcester rail- road and shipped to New York by pro- ,peller on Friday.
 Four Mill City Tax. Sept. 23, 1S61-At a city meeting held in the Town hall on Saturday Mayor Carew presiding, an estimate Of the city expense for the ensuing year was presented, and a, tax of four mills on a dollar was laid. z. R. Robbins was elected collector.
 Between Norwich and New London | extensive repairs are in progress on the New London Northern. The sharp curves in many places are being strengthened the track. ties and road bed renewed and repaired, and every thing done to improve the condition of the road for the passage of the steam boat train.
 New Englands Forces. Sept. 24 1S5f-Maine has seven regi- 1 ments in the field, New Hampshire four and Vermont three. Massachusetts has sixteen full regiments, one battalion of i eight companies and one battery al ready at the seat of war. Besides these. she had four other regiments o1 infantry ready, or nearly so, regl-
 ment of cavalry two- thirds full, and three batteries of artillery organized
 and waiting only for their guns. Rhode Island has two regiments in the field and a third forming. She has also : four batteries in service. Connecticut l has four full regiments of infantry ir the field, besides two companies of cav 1 airy. Tffree other regiments are near i Iy ready for service.
 Captain Wards company has beer
 mustered into the service of the Unit l ed States al Hartford, lacking ffteer
 men Of full ranks It is uncertain
 whether the Harland Rifles go in the
 Eighth or tho Tenth, but they are anx- | ious to go in the former.
 l R. G. Perkins. a native of New Lon 1 don holds the position of quartermas- 1 ter's sergeant in the First regiment South Carolina Rifles, Colonel Branch 1 He is a brother of Joseph Perkins, late i of Captain Hawley's company, First c | V, now engaged in raising the Nintf l regiment.
 Marriage of Edward P. Jilson ant 1 Ellen Lincoln by Rev. J. P. Gulliver or l Sept. p.
 i Franklin Nichols opened the book l for the subscription to the nationa l loan at the Thames bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
"He Who Hesitates
 Is Saved!"

Tha man who delays starting up his house heating apparatus until the bit ing cold weather is actually upon us will save many dollars and much disa- Preeable work. Frequently these first frosty mornings and chilly nights the greater part of the day will prove to be mild and delightful One or two modern odor1ess gas radiators will give you all the heat you need for that morning dip in the right temperature, and to insure a cheerful, warm dining room, light it an hour or so in the eve- ming if you feel the need, where you read or play that game of bridge. Our prices are low. Consult us; we may be able to suggest the right stove for the right purpose. Remember the gas range saves time, saves work, saves dollars every day in the year, the cleanest and best way to cook. The Ruud Water Heater always ready for your inspection.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Sum- Moon and Tides.
GREENENILLE NEWS.
Ladies' Guild Holds Entertainment
 Union HaiI-Notes.

A successful entertainment and dance were held in Union hall Friday evening by the Ladies' guild of St. Andrews parish. There was a large attendance and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Solos were rendered by Eu- gene Caulkins and Miss Ailene Greiner, Miss Sybil Christman accompanying on the piano. Entertaining readings were given by Miss Woodward.
 From o'clock until 12 dancing was enjoyed, music being rendered by Bellefleur's orchestra Ice cream, cake attractively decorated booths were well patronized. Mrs. Olin and Miss Fitz- patrick were in charge of the ice cream, Mrs William Taft and Mrs. Ed ward Risely in charge of the orange ade. while Mrs. RichardsSeed and Mrs. Dolbeare presided at the cake table. The above committees made up the general committee which planned the pleasant social.
 Notes.
 Fred Powers has accepted a posi- tion> with c. o. Murphy.
 The B-L company is running day and night at the present time.
 Edward Connery of New Bedford has entered the employ of J. T. Ryan
 Mrs. James Moriarty has returned from a visit with her son in Water bury.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Purdon and two~ children are visiting friends in Providence.
 James NJ. Sullivan of Bridgeport has been spending several days with friends on North Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
YENTIC HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. R. $. Cochrane has returned from a weeks stay in New York.
 Miss Essie Murphy has returned to New Haven, after spending four weeks vacation on the Isaac G. Avery stock farm, the guest of Miss Alice Avery.
 Miss Helen Murphy of Franklin is spending 8 few weeks with her aunt Mrs. Frederick Kingsley, on West Farms
 Frederick Kingsley is employed in Bozrah creamery.
 Mrs. Paul Smith has returned to Norwich after spending a week with Mr and Mrs. Seymour Quinley.
 The teachers of the town of Frank lin attended a teachers meeting at the Pautipaug school Thursday after noon. They were addressed by Super visor Frank w. Barber of Williman- tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
TAFTVILLE
Naturalization Club Holds Social
 Notes and Personals.

large proportion of the members of the Naturalization club and their friends enjoyed a delightful social at the club building on Pratte avenue on Thursday evening. Whist was played and refreshments were served. Much satisfaction seemed to be felt at the result of the election in Canada when the announcement was made that the conservatives had won. Aside from the subject of reciprocity the local people seem to admire Laurier and keenly resent his defeat. The evenings programme was much enjoyed and the party did not disperse until late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
NATIONAL LECTURER HALL
 OPENS FIVE DAYS CAMPAIGN
Will Speak in Eastern Connecticut Towns Where Prohibition Tickets Are in Field.

Under the auspices of the prohibi-
 ton rarty; Charles J. Hall of Los An geles, Cal, national lecturer, is in New London and Windham counties now for a fve-day campaign in which he will deliver a score of addresses at a number of different points. National Lecturer Hall began his speechmaking tour on Thursday, when he spoke in Norwich at noon at the Hopkins & Allen corner on Franklin street, at South Windham at 6.30 D. m., and at Lebanon at D. m. A Clean Sweep is the title under which MT. Hall makes his prohibition talks, which
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
A Dreadful Sight

to H. J. Barnum, of F'reevilIe, N. Y., was the fever7sore that had plagued his life for years in spite of many remedies he tried. At last he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and wrote: Tt has entirely healed with scarcely a scar left Heals Burns. Boils, Ec- zema Cuts, Bruises, Swellings, Corns and Piles like magic. Only 25c at Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Refore you reach the Limit

of physical endurance and while your condition is still curable, take Foley Kidney Pills. Their quick action and positive results will delight you. For backache, nervousness, rheumatism, and all kidney. bladder and urinary troubles. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
NORWICH T0WN
First Church Delegates to Colchester Couneil-LoeaI People on Week End Outinos,

On a carriage ride from Norwich Town to Baltic this week, two fields of standing corn as green as in mid summer were noticed adjacent to fields of corn which were white as the result of the frost. All the tenement houses in Baltic have been greatly improved by being raised a story and having a dormer window placed in
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
DeIeaates to Colchester Council.

At the midweek service of the First Congregational church Thursday eve ming Daniel Peck was appointed with the pastor, Rev. 6. H. Ewing. to repre- sent the church Tuesday, September 26, in Colchester, at a council to be called for the dismissal of Rev. E. c. Ingal1s from the pastorate of the Chichester Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
MARRIED.

RGESS-BOGUE-At the Exeter parsonage, in Lebanon, Sept. 19, by the Rev. Andrew J. Park. John F.. Of Lebanon.
 PRENTICE WATERMAN = At Pleasure Beach, town of Waterford, July II. by Rev. Brewer G. Board man, Harry E. Prentice of this city, to Miss Mary E. Waterman of Leb- anon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Tinkham O Hanover were visitors Friday at tht home of Mrs. $. I. Bonney on Hunt ington lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Dt E D.

DIED. MANwARING-In Monte1lo. Mass, Sept 21, 1911, Capt W. B. Manwaring. aged T years, months and IT days. New London papers please copy WEBSTER-In Colchester Sept. 22 1911, Sybi1 L., widow of Nelson E. Webster.
 Funeral services from her late resi- dence Sunday afternoon at o'clock. DUCHARME-In Taftville, Sept. 22 1911. Wilfred Ducharme, son of MT and Mrs. Eugene Ducharnne, aged Is years and months.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Vacation Ended.

After spending the vacation at her home on East Town street, Miss C. C. Bacheler left Friday afternoon to resume her duties as a teacher in Miss Masters school at Dobbs Ferry on the Hudson.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Michael Collins returned Friday tc his home in Hanover, having been al the Backus hospital during the pas week for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Miss Strange, who has been the guest of Mrs. James Kelley of Elm avenue during the summer, left Fri day for New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Abner and Michael Schwartz, land and buildings rear Water street.
 Oville Laroche to Andrew Anderson, and others land Highland terrace.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Miss Natalie F. Allen of Town street Is the guest of Mrs. Solon MoXley at her summer home at Long Cove before Gales Ferry for over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
BORN.

DOUGHERTY-In Mystic, Sept. 16, 1911, a. daughter to MT. and Mrs. John F. Dougherty. FRANkEN-In Stonington, Sept 15, 1911. daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Franken.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Miss Catherine Roath of Elm avenue left Friday afternoon for a visit witt relatives in Danielson and Brookly n Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mir. and Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde of New York are guests of MT. Hyde's father Deacon L. A. Hyde of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

John Tower endeavored to sell his wife Elizabeth at auction in London in June. 1877, but the authorities pre- vented the sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Brief Local Notes.

MT and Mrs. L. s. Ingalls of Yer gason avenue will take an automobile trip to Danie1son for the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mir. and Mrs. C. L. Chapman of Yer eason avenue will be in Montville over Sunday, the guests of relatives there
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
FUN ERAL,
Mrs. PaschaI Casavant.

The funeral of Mrs Paschal Casa want, formerly of Taftville, took place from her late home in Providence on Thursday morning with services in the Sacred Heart church there at nine o'clock. There were many relatives and friends in attendance. Burial was in Providence. Mrs. J. c. Marsan and 4. Pion, who attended the funeral, returned home Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Qltlf Rl1Ilftirl.
Norwich, Saturday, Sept. 2a, 1911.

The Bulletin should Oe deliver ad everywhere in the city oefore a. ID.
 Subscribers who fail ts, receive ic by that time will confer ravo. by rs. porting the fact to Tie Bulletin Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
THE WEATHER.

Forecast For Today. For New England: Fair Saturday; Sunday probably fair with rising tenn perature; moderate northeast winds, except light variable over north por- ton. Predictions from the New York Her ald: On Saturday generally fair weather will prevail, with light varia- ble winds. and on Sunday fair, with possibly lower temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ..-'.........'.... 66 3o.1e 3 l1 III. lf 5U Ia 6 D. n 72 30.22 Highest S4. lowest 64.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Showers, followed by fair; variable winds. Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
Notes.

P. A Beausoleil of Bridgeport has been visiting friends in town for a few days.
 James Mills of Worcester was the guest of friends on Norwich avenue Thursday. g
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

The handsome prizes to be awarded by the Pinochle club to the winners in the field day events next Saturday are on exhibition in the window of a local pharmacy and attract much attention. There are several silver cups, a hand some shaving set and a number of ar ticIeS of ieWelTy
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

One unclaimed letter IS advertised at the Taftv;lle postoffice for the week ending September g, and is addressed to Miss Minnie Manning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mrs. Peter Letendre is having heI building On Merchants avenue shingled and otherwise repaired and improved
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mir. and Mrs. James Purdon and two~ children are visiting friends in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23

Mrs. James Moriarty has returned from a visit with her son in Water bury.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-10-30
CUTS THE RED yAPE.

It is distinctly creditablc to Post
master General Hitchcock that he
has cut the red tape Of the postof-
fee department and has ordered that
the United States mails shall be
thrown open TO the report Of the Chi
cago vice commission II is ridiculous
that this report was ever denied trans
portation by the federal department
in view OF the character Of the con-
tents and the nature. standing and
purpose OF the men who compose the
commission. The report embodied the
results OF an exhaustive study Of
some OF the most important questions
the big cities have TO face. II is Of
value to every city in the country,
for the same conditions make for vice
everywhere. While IL deals with crime
and immortality OF the most shocking
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-10-30
MAMMoUTH WIRELESS TOWER
FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

With the erection Of the protected
wireless station towers near wash
ington by the navy department. the
Washington monument will be strip
ed Of It's supremacy. the national capi-
tai viii gain new sight. and the
United States navy will acquire a new
and wonderful control Of its battle
ships.
The new station. for which con.
tracts have just been let. is EXPECT
ed 10 prove the most powerful in the
world. Direct wireless communication
VIII then be established between Wash
Ington and Colon, at the eastern en-.
trance Of the Panama Canal. Guaptan-
amo, where Uncle Sam is building =
great naval base. will be within con
slant Speaking distance, and battle
ships viii be in easy range in crossing
The Atlantic as far east as the Azores.
INC towers are expected 20 have a
working range Of 1000 miles. while
under favorable conditions, II ia ex.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-10-30
cHlNA'S HISTORY is
STORY OF REVOLUTIONS

China is the oldest country Of the
modern world-the only country
whose history is both ancient and
modern. other empires have risen,
nourished, and fallen. China has risen
and flourished. She was a progressive
and influential world power before the
glory Of Egypt faded, and now, thou
sands Of years after Egypt went the
way of fallen nations, China remains
practically unchanged.
But though she has kept the fires
Of national life burning continuously
for at least 1000 years, China has
not been exempt from trouble. Her
longevity is due TO unparalleled ca p
pacity for living down revolutions. For
the present revolution is not her first.
nor yet her second Her history Is
long chronicle Of revolutions.
The real history Of China begins
with the Chow dynasty, founded 1122
=. G. Legendary history, however,
goes back centuries before that. The
50 called Golden Age" Of China an
te-dates authentic history. The leg
ends tell Of the wise Yao (he Chin
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-10-30
This DATE IN HISTORY

1632-lIenry de Montgomery. ad-
miral of France beheaded for CON
'spiracy.
16S3-George II. of England born
Died oct. 25. 100.
1739-England declared war against
Spain.
1SlO-Mexicans under Hidalgo de-
featcd the Spanish i'm battle of Los
Cruces, the first battle of the Mexi-
can revolution.
lS29-Roscoe Conkling. American
statesman; born. Died April rs. 1888.
1S62-The French government pro-
posed joint mediation to Great Britain
and Russia in the American civil war
1S64-Peace was concluded at vi
emma among Austria, Prussia and Den
mark.
lS67-John A. Andrew, war governor
of Massachusetts, died. Born May 81,
isis.
1SSl-'Trasic death OF Captain DE
Long i'm the Arctic region
1S93-Worlds Columbian Exposition
at Chicago officially closed.
1902-Violent eruption of the volca-
no Santa Maria in Guatemala.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-10-30

ter and bridge builder for the Canadian
Pacific when the contracting firm of
Mackenzie and Mann was organized
and began business. Mr. Mann had
been woodchopper, timber cruiser
and later tie contractor. After doing
contract work for the Canadian Pacific
for some years the firm secured a rail-
way charter of their own. and i'm 1896
built their first mile of railway from
the little town OF Gladstone, Man. A
few years later they took over the
Manitoba government railway, which
gave them connections south at the
international boundary. This line has
now developed into the great Canadian
Northern Railway System, operating a
transcontnental line from the Allan
tic TO the Pacific, with numerous
branches extending into various parts
CT the Dominion. In addition TO being
president of the Canadian Northern
Railway Sir William Mackenzie has
large interests in other railways, trac-
ton lines and many other Canadian
enterprises of first Importance.