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Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
Underpaid Postage on Letters from
 America.

Many letters with insufficient post age arrive in Malta from the United States l am aware that this is an ola complaint by consuis and that re- ports concerning the abuse have been frequently printed in Daily Consular and Trade reports, but as three Malt csc merchants brought up the matter within the last week, and an English several underpaid letters to the con sulate with a complaint, I feel it my duty to call the attention to condi- tions in. Malta.
 To get possession of underpaid let ters here the receiver must pay double the postage due. Thus, in the case
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
Personals and Briefs.
YANTIc HAPPENINGS.

Miss l.. Raymond, teacher of Sodom school. has left town for a xten days, vacation at her home in Boston.
 Miss May Cooney sof Baltic. spent Friday with her aunt, Miss Rather sile Loughlin of Highland: avenue. Miss Pauline Stanley of Westerly is spending her vacation at the home of Seymour Quinley of town.
 Mir. and Mrs. J R. Peckham of Stafford were recent guests of friends in the village:
 E. ". Weeks of New London, N. H.,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
REBEkAHs.

Hope Rebekah lodge. No 21, met in regular form on Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall with a. fair attend ance considering the rainy night. Mo- ble Grand Mary Green presided and after the regular business had been disposed of there was a pleasant so- eia1 hour with picture puzzles at which the two prizes were won by Frank l.. Futile and Mrs. Frank l.. Futile.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08

increase in membership, the large number of third degrees and activity in Knights of Columbus circles is an indication of a healthfu1 and progress sive spirit. It can well be said that the order in Connecticut will continue to prosper under the leadership of the present state deputy, who is giving d great deal of his time in promoting the welfare of the order
 State Deputy William Je Mulligan has announced that reduced rates will be in effect for the state convention. The rate will be full. fare to Porting ton and three-fffhs fare return. The same rate will begged on the day pre- vious9tos the convention.Y .r.,se.5
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08

of the English merchant referred to, every American letter upon which the sender had placed only a 2-cent stamp instead of a 5-cent stamp cost the merchant here cents. The nuisance has become so great in Malta that most merchants refuse to receive un- derpaid letters and hand them back to the postman In this way the Am erican loses his stamps, time and ma terial, the Maltese merchant is dig gusted and the United States loses business.-F'rom Consul James Oliver Laing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
FoREsTERs.

At a regular meeting of Court City of Norwich, No. 63, held Friday even ing, a large number being present, two candidates were initiated. At this meeting a general discussion took place on subject that was carried over from the last meeting and many val uable points were brought forward in regard to the matter. which might have been a detriment to the court if it had not been taken up. Several re- ports were read by the secretary which showed that the court is in a prosper ous condition, both financially and nu- merically. A visiting brother from Bristol was present and spoke. giving the delegates that are to attend the convention much valuable information as to clauses and amendments that will bo acted on during the session.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
OWLS.

The regular meeting of Norwich nest, No. 1896. was held on Tuesday evening in owls hall, President Ash-s ley T. Boon in the chair. Since the class initiation. on the preceding Sun day had used up all the applications. there were no more to go in at this meeting. but the mem bers will keep at work to- add to the membership of the nest. Besides the routine busi- ness of the meeting, the proposition to hold a ladies' night was advanced and the date ot April 13. Thursday evening. was selected. The arrange
 ndnts were pIaced in the hands of the provide a musical and literary pro- $ramme with refreshments. <s :
 From now on the Owls will be bend
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
ODD FELLOWS.

Shetucket lodge. No. 27. opened the month of April with work in the in- ftiatory degree at it's meeting Mon- Jay evening in Odd Fellows hall, No- ole Grand George R. Upton presid- Ing. This will be followed with work lrl the first degree next week and the following degrees through the rest of he month.
 Palmyra encampment, No. 8, is an ticipating a notable evening for the night of the 13th, when it has work in the royal purple degree and Orion en- campment of New London has been in viteG to be present. The New Lon don men have sent word that they will be on hand in numbers and the Palmyra men have plans in the works to give them . royal reception.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

!. tThe state convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held at Torring-
 ton on May 3, and William J. Mulligan
 VIII undou Dtedly be chosen to succeed
 himself as state deputy. During this,
 bis first term, he has aroused new en-
 thusiasm in the members and the re- ,sult:aof his unceasing efforts is being felt throughout the whole state. The
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
Station for Airship Line.

Bridgeport has been selected as one of the stopping places for a:rships when Charles J. Glidden gets his air ship transportation company in opera ton. He is the president of the Bos- ton Aerial Navigation company, and stated this week that it had already picked out it's route between Boston and Washington, making provisions for stopping paces at the principal cities on the way, including Bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
GRAND ARMY.

sedgwick post. No. 1, will have its representatives at the Connecticut de- pertinent encampment at Hartford next Wednesday and Thursday. Its delegates are S. s. Stocking. Orrin M. Price, A. A. Walker and John Serv- ice, with these four alternates: George R. Sanders, C. F. Burke, Seth l.. Peck, and c. F. Geer. Commander Henry Hovey and Adjutant George sKampf are also entitled to attend ex-ofhcio, and all past post commanders may at tend the department encampment.
 When the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic comes together this year, August 21 to Au- Y.. the people of that city are plan, ming to make that affair memorable in the annals of the c. A. R. This is the semi-centennial year since the fir fnE on Fort Sumter, since the begin-' ming of the civil war. and Rochester proposes to recognize that fact
 Every courtesy will be shown the defenders of the flag. There will be receptions, parades, campfres, and a constant round of festivities in honor of the distinguished guests. There will not be dull moment, and the city, with all it's doors wide open, will be turned over to the battle-scarred old veterans.
 The citizens of Rochester are all ready working their heads off, figura- tINcly BpodkluS, III thSlr euOriS tO entertain the national encampment. Mayor Hiram H. Edgerton. who was asked to name the general commit tee has selected s65 representative men of the city to aid in making ar- rangements for the affair
 Reservations are coming in from the national and state officials throughout the country. There will be A state departments represented. Rochester has several of the finest hotels in the country, so there will be no dimculty in entertaining the 1S0, 0D0 guests expected.
 Rochester's advantageous geograph- ical position is we'll known and there are a half dozen trunk lines having a terminal there: the city is accessible from every point. Lake Ontario is no bar, as a mammott car ferry is operated between that ,ort and Can ada, connecting with tn, Grand Trunk system and railroads of the north. A special reduced rate has already been secured and the fame of the beautiful Flower city, coupled with that of convention, city, win attract thou. sands.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
UNITED WoRkMEN.

UNITED WoRkMEN.
 Last Thursday evening the officers of Uncas lodge, No. r, of Montville were installed by Supervisor Charles B. Douglas of New London the inter est of the occasion enhanced by the Edward H. Farren of New Haven, who assisted in the installation, and Grand Recorder George Stroh of New Ha- ven, and the meeting being one of the largest held by the lodge in years. A number of. the members of Sprague lodge, No. 9, of New London ard Thames lodge, No. -13, of Groton, were present, and after the installation re- treatments were served and fine so-, ciaf time enjoyed
 Interest in carpet bowling among the A, O. U. w. throughout the state will receive an increased impetus owing to an extension of the field of operation which has arisen. A match game has beeng arranged to be played next Tues dayseveninz, April II. at Thames lodge room, Groton, between a team from New Haven lodge and the Thames lodge team. The latter team is one of the best in the state and won the championship last year in a league contest with New London teams. Grand Recorder Stroh will accompany the New Haven team, which is to be se- lected, to the scene of the contest.
 c. T. A. U.
 The field day committee of the c. T. A. U. met in New Britain last week and made further arrangements for the big event, in New Britain. June 24. John J. NIcCue of New York was selected starter and William Rossback of New York was named announcer. The following societies have already signified their intention of participating: St. Mary's Ladies' society of Portland, Chester cadets. St. Francis society of Torrtngton. cadets of Portland, St Francis society of Naugatuck, St Peters Y. AI. c. A. and Paul's society of Kensing1n, Sacred Heart society of East Berlin, and the Ladies' T. A. B. society of East Der lin.
 The programme is as follows:
 Events open to all registered ath- letes-handicap-10o-yard dash, one- mile run, S80-yard run, running broad jump. 220-yard dash, pole vault, 220 yard hurdle, running high jump, three mile run, putting 16-lb. shot throwing 16-lo hammer.
 Closed events-Open to members of -100-yard dash, 440-yard dash, SSO- yard run, 220-yard dash, one mile re- lay race. Special event, 100-yard dash for the state championship for resi- dents of Connecticut only. A special prize of a silver cup will be awarded the society scored the greatest num- Der of points in the closed events.
 Two baseball games for silver cups will be played, the teams to be chosen not later than June 1, 1911.
 Every contestant must be registered and give his registration number with his entry; otherwise he will not be allowed to compete. Games sanctioned by the A. A. U. For registration ap- ply to Terence Farley. P. 0. Box 611, New York city. Fee. p cents
 Prizes: Gold, silver and bronze of good quality; medals furnished from New York Entrance fee soc for first event, 25c for each additional event with the exception of the 10O-yard dash for state championship which is soc. Positively no entry accepted without the fee. Entries close Thurs day, June 15, 1911, and should be ad- dressed to R. J. Mulconry, box 37s, New Britain.
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is spending some time at his home on

OakIand lane.
 Three large flocks of wild geese were seen Thursday flying north ward. Each flock contained in the neighborhood of 150 birds.
 Two local fishermen made a try in the brooks on Thursday, taking advan- tage of the mild and beautiful weather and returned home with only two fish, giving as 9 reason that the past heavy rains have so swollen the streams that it is almost impossible to trav- erse the land bordering on them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
Prizefieht PreIiminarie..

The Cleveland Leader says: Lord Lansdowne has refused an offer of s50o.000 for The Mill, by Rembrandt. Sounds something like the dickering preliminary to the record mill by John son and Jeffries.-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
ELks.

At it's regular meeting on Thursday evening in Pythian hall, which marked the opening of the new official year for Norwich lodge. No. $40, Frank G.. Aubrey, whose term As, exalted ruler was expiring, was presented hand some past exalted rulers jewel. The gift marked the close of a progressive lodge, in which Past Exalted Ruler Aubrey's wise guidance has been no small factor. On behalf of the lodge, the jewel was presented by Thomas M Shields. It is a. handsome, solid gold emblem, which will be highly val tied by P. F. R. Aubrey.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08

But Speaking of Comebacks-
 still. the result of the primary does not necessary mean that Chica go will revert to its Harrison habit Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
HIBERNIANs.

Division No. 1 holds it's regular meeting on Sunday afternoon in Hi- kernian hall, at which it Is expected there will be some degree work, as there are candidates waiting for in ltiation. In the morning. both the Norwich division of Hibernians will attend the 7.30 mass at St Patrick's church to receive holy communion in body. At the same time the members of St. Mary's T. A. and B. society will receive holy communion. and the veats at the front of the church on both sides of the center aisle are to se received for these two organiza- Tons
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-08
ECHOES R0M THE LODGE ROOM
County German Day Planned for June 25thc T. "A. U. Field Day Programme Former Warden Visited Slater odge-Grand Army Department Encamp- ment . Next Week-United Workmen in Carpet Bowling Contest-Cwls to Have Ladies' Niqht-Elks Jewel to F. E. R. Aubrey.

ing special efforts towards their Ar mory ball. having placed the boxes on public sale. Before they were put on sale. half the boxes were disposed of among the members of the nest.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
NEGROES SWARM CAPITOL
Seek Money Lost in Big Bank Fail
ure Years AGO.

uFG tGaEo NHo.
Scores OF aged colored men and
women gathered in the rotunda OF
the capitol in Washington, each tight
ly gripping a musty bank book. by
which they expected to gain restltu
ticn OF losses incurred In the collapse
OF the Freedmen's bank here in the
early seventies.
where do We get the money!
asked.
What money" replied capitol
policeman.
THE Freedmen's bank claims. This
is the day We are to get all the
money back-between 10 and
o'clock in the rotunda"
The excitement was due to a mis-
understanding in local colorcd
churches last Sunday when the con
gregations were advised that com
mittee mad been appointed 10 ser
Speaker Clark TO urge further legis
lation for the relief OF the survivors
OF the thousands of colored persons
who lost their savings In the collapse
OF the bank which was started just
after the war.
The bank. with branches In Bslti
more. New Orleans. Jacksonville and
other southern cities. had more thar
10000 depositors when board o.
commissioners took over the affairs in
July, 1874. The liabilities were more
than s2.s7s.Oo0.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
Learn Naturally to Swim.

The school children of Germany are
taught to swim without the use OF
water. II Is claimed that the proper
stroke and motions of the arms and
legs are more readily acquired In this
manner than In the water. as Il Is the
more general way Of teaching swim.
ming. The student is suspended by
9 wide belt from an overhead rail.
while the feet are attached to a pair
Of ropes running over pulleys and ad-
Unstable to various requirements The
pupils thus Suspended are then taught
how to perform the movements of the
breast stroke until the action becomes
almost instructive. The advantage in
teaching these movements In such a
way is that the pupil is not distract
Cd by the fear OF a ducking.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
SOCIALISTS LOSE
BY 1888 VOTES
Los Angeles Women Factor In
Good Government Victory.

Belated returns in Los Angeles
added greatly to the majority OF
Mayor George Alexander and the
other candidates on the Good Gov.
eminent ticket.
With two precincts missing. the
total vote for mayor stands: Alexan.
der. S7.165; Hartman. 5O.S27. Mayor
Alexanders majority being 36.S3S.
The entire ticket is carried through
with him by majorities almost as
large.
The forty.seven missing precincts
were expected to swell Alexander
lead to more than thirty. seven thou.
sand.
The Prohibition amendment was
beaten apparently by an even greater
majority.
The Good Government and citl-
zens' committee forces made a clean
sweep for their ticket.
Predictions that reduction In 10
seph SCOTS vote would show the es.
feet of the Mcnamara case even more
conclusively than the defeat of Har-
riman were practically voiced Scott.
who was one of the attorneys for tho
dynamiters. Is president OF the mn-
nicipal school board. He was can
didate for reelection on the Good
Government ticket. and ran more than
four thousand votes behind the rest
OF his ticket
The vote OF the women on the city
ordinances showed discrimination
There were three of them, the most
important being the drastic prohihi.
ton measure. designed to make the
city dry as bone The women
voted overwhelmingly against that.
but they declared for a municipal
newspaper
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
Tho Ordeal by Test.

WS-d tales OF the remarkable man
ner Of administration Of Justice re
sorted to by natives of the Lower NJ
ger territory were given lately by Q
party Of British traders who visited
the river. II native is accused oil
theft. the heads OF the village make q
decoction Of herbs and put into the
essence about grain Of ground pep
per. The liquid is then lightly ap
piled to the eyelid. II the subject
weeps he is considered guilty. But
the murder test is an improvement
upon that OF theft. The wise man
Of the district draws a vessel Of wa
ter. into which he puts some poison
Then he takes cows tail and "as
perges" the eyes of the supposed as
sassin. II the man becomes blind hs
Is pronounced a murderer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many a Snow Hill Household win
Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of bad
back removed; to be entirely free from
annoying dangerous urinary disorders is
enough TO make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell how this great change
can be brought about will prove com.
forting words to hundreds of Snow Hill
readers.
John c. Ross. Pocomoke City, Md,
says: my experience with Doan's Kid
ney Pills leads me to recommend them
highly. For s, veral months ! suffered
from sharp, cutting pains in my back
and sometimes they were so severe that
] could not stoop. The kidney secre-
tions were also highly colored and ]
knew from this that my kidneys were
disorded. began taking medicine. but
received little relief until friend ad.
vised me to try Doan's Kidney Pills. !
did so and they gave me almost imme-
date relief. My kidneys are now in a
normal condition and therefore cannot
say too much in praise of Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
90 simple When You Know.

There 10 reason to believe that the
lady mentioned In this bit from the
Cleveland Plain Dealer knew more
about cooking than about navigation
or. to put It nautically. was more Of
home In the galley than on the quar-
ter-deck.
The lady was reading a nautical
novel. She struggled along bravely
for few minutes. but finally had to
appeal TO her husband.
Gerald" she said. the author says
that the boat was sailing wing and
wing What does that mean? I've
been on a yacht. but never heard
that before"
That means" answered Gerald, re-
joicing IN the fact that. he. too. had
spent several hours on a sailing yes.
sci. that means that schooner had
her mains1 out to port and her forest
out to starboard-or vice versa
"Oh. see." cried the lady. IT'S
just like q chicken--a wing on each
side. Now understand why they
call those little sails in the middle
'jibs. It's short for 'giblets. OF course.
Isn't sailing interesting?"-Youth'a
Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
TAFT URGES
U. S. CHARTERS
Declares For Federal IncOT.
pOratlOn Law.
DEFENDS RULE OF REASON"
Says Antitrust Law Protects Bust.
ness and Mere Size Of Corpora.
ton 10 no Sin Against the Law"

ton 10 no Sin Against the Law"
Federal incorporation for big
business" In interstate trade and other
legislation to supplement the Sher-
man antitrust law are urged by
President Taft In his third annual
message sent to the two houses OF
congress The message is devoted
solely to q discussion OF the trust
problem, and is one of the shortest
annual messages sent TO congress in
many years. comprising only about
5000 words.
Sherman law as interpreted by the
supreme court In the oil and tobacco
trust cases, declares emphatically
against the repeal or amendment or
the statute and contends that this
act must continue to be the line of
distinction for legitimate business.
The president opposes any ten
dency toward trying another expert
ment for another term OF years now
that the Rherman laws object is near
achievement. and asserts that any ef-
fort at regulation or control OF prices
would be long step toward state so
cialism."
Among the recommendation made
by President Taft are demands for
law specifically defining restraint OF
trade and suppression of competi-
tion." a federal corporation commits.
sion and federal incorporation act.
He upholds the Sherman law and de-
tends the results of litigation under
that measure.
In defending the action OF the SUI
preme court in the Standard Oil de.
cision. in reading the word ''unrea.
sonable" into the law. President TAFT
deplored the agitation for the repeal
Of the law which has sprung up since
the Standard and American tobacco
trusts were dissolved.
One feature OF the message is con
tanned In a paragraph in which Presl-
dent Taft disavows the intention OF
the government in confiscating prop
erty OF offending corportions. The
president calls attention TO the fact
that imprisonment is one form of pun
Ishment provided for In the antitrust
law for offenders.
Mr.. Taft declares that the Sherman
law protects business. and says that
'the mere size of corporation Is no
sin against the antitrust law"
In his plea for supplemental legis-
lation TO the Sherman act. the presi-
dent says that Il would be a great aid
to the government in bringing future
| antitrust suits because the proceed
ings could charge misdemeanor In
stead OF the cumbersome method OF
charging conspiracy and naming an
unusually large number of defendants.
Mr. Taft advocates that the bureau
| of corporations be a tribunal OF the
dignity and power of the comptroller
OF currency. and modelled after the in
terstate commerce commission. He
calls the antitrust law the express
sion of effort of liberty-loving people
to preserve equality of opportunity"
For twenty years" he said. this
statute fisherman law was on the
statute books. All knew its general
purpose and approved, Many of its
violators were cynical over its as.
sumed impotence"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09
BOY KILLS SISTER
Lad Shoots Baby While Playing In.
dian in Their Home.

Harry Bickel. aged seven, of Ma.
zeppa. six miles west OF Iewisburg,
Pa. while playing Indian. killed his
three-year.old sister, Mary. using
gun which his father. William Bick.
ell. who had just returned from a
hunting trip, had left on rear porch.
The girl placed herself on guard at
window OF their home. when her
brother suggested the game. Gradu-
ally creeping close to the window, the
boy discharged the gun. the bullet
killing her instantly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-12-09

When you have cold get bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will
soon fix you up all right and will ward
off any tendency toward pneumonia.
This remedy contains no opium or other
narcotic and may be given as confident
ly to baby as to an adult. Sold by all
dealers.