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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01

weeks, confident that wintry blasts
and dour dank weather will be the
lot of those who remain above
ground.
Judging from the sunny skies of
today. Mr. Grounding will go back
in his hole tomorrow and sleep six
weeks longer.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01

CARSON CITY, New, Jan. 81
Assemblyman w. L. Hacker of Nye
county, announced yesterday that it
is his intention to introduce bill
doubling the time necessary for di-
Vorce applicants to reside in the state
before instituting proceedings I'm
der the provisions of the Hacker
measure, applicants will be forced to
prove they have been bona fide resi-
dents of the state for a year imme
diately preceding the filing of their
suit.
Assemblyman Salter of Ormsby
county has introduced a bill repeal
ing the prize fight law in the state,
and doing away entirely with con-
tests between man and man. Assem-
blyman Schmidt of Nye county Of
fered facetious amendment to make
the bill include woman and woman, .
but this was ruled out of order
Assemblyman Kemm of Lander
county introduced a resolution ask
ing that both legislative bodies rec
ommend to the board of pardons that
when the cases of Preston and Smith
convicted of the murder of John
Silva in Goldfield during the late
labor troubles, come before them in
July, the merits of the applicants be
carefully looked into.
The fate of the anti-cigarette bill
in the Assembly seems trembling il
the balance and it is predicted that i
will fail of passage, as it is under
stood one of the assemblymen had ;
substitute measure, prohibiting thu
sale of cigarettes to minors, unde
course of preparation.
Universal Suffrage.
A resolution of interest general,
was introduced in both houses in tn
form of joint resolution giving wo
men the same right of suffrage as
enjoyed by men, The text of tn
resolution follows:
Section THAT at the genera
election to be held in this state o.
the Tuesday next succeeding the frs
Monday in November, 1916, Their
shall be submitted to the qualifie
electors of this state for their adol
ton and approval an amendment
Section 1, Article of the Constitl
ton of the State of Nevada, and it
hereby proposed that Section /, A.
ticle 2 be amended by inserting
lieu thereof the following, to |
known as Section of Article {
the Constitution of the State of NJ
vada:
Section ALI citizens of Il
United States mot laboring undo
the disabilities named in this const
tution) of the age of twenty-or
years and upwards, who shall hay
actually, and not constructively, r
sided in the state six months, and
the district or county thirty da.
next preceding any election, shall
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01

ALL SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BO-
MANIA WHO ARE IN ARREARS
ARE REQUESTED TO SETTLE
AT ONCE. OUR REPRESENTA-
TIVE WILL CALL PLEASE PAY
HIM PROMPTLY, OTHERWISE IT
WILL BE NECESSARY TO PLACE
SUCH ACCOUNTS IN THE HANDS
OF A COLLECTOR.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01
State Police Law.

Hacker of Nye county introduced
a bill amending the state police law.
1t provides for a force consisting of
an inspector, two sergeants, 25 SUI
bordinates and $50 reserves, with
power to increase that number rest
ing with the governor and inspe tor
The latter must have been citizen
Of the state for at least five years
and thirty years of age or over at the
time of his appointment. All officers
and men must have been residents of
the state at least two years. Convic-
tion of a felony would act as bar
to employment. The sheriff would
have authority in all local matters in
which the state police might act.
Donohue of Clark county caused
comment by the introduction of {
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01
YESTERDAYS DOINGS IN
NEVADA LEGISLATURE
Assemblyman Hacker of Nye Intro
duces Divorce Bill Making Legal Resi-
dence One Year.

entitled to vote for all officers that
now or hereafter may be elected by
the people, and upon all questions
submitted to the electors at such
election; provided, that no person
who has been or may be convicted of
treason or felony in any state or ter
ritory of the United States, unless
restored to civil rights, and no per-
son who, after arriving at the age of
eighteen years, shall have voluntarily
borne arms against the United States,
or held civil or military Office under
the so-called Confederate states, or
either of them, unless an amnesty be
granted to such by the Federal gov
eminent, and no idiot or insane per-
son shall be entitled to the privileges
of an elector; provided further, the
legislative authority shall enact laws
defining the manner of ascertaining
| the qualifications of voters as to their
ability to read and speak the Eng
| fish language, and providing for pun
ishment of persons voting or regis
tering in violation of the provisions
of this section. There shall be nc
denial of the elective franchise at any
election on account of sex.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-02-01

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18

cents, to see II; in the second place.
the employees are all civil, even cour-
teous, and thirdly, there is no graft
ing" in the show.
Whoever heard of a civil ticket
seller in a circus2 Whoever conceived
of circus without pickpockets and
grafters? And, finally, whoever ex-
pected to see real big ten cent show
for rs cents?
Surely, Mr.. Tammen, one of the
owners Of the show. is ignoring Gus
tom. Perhaps the public is pleased
with the policy. 1t would seem so. as
1000 people were turned away from
the big tent last night. II you arrived
after o'clock you didn't see the in.
side of the main tent. The disappoint.
ed ones, instead of returning home.
found solace in the sideshows.
"Of course. 1t was the same old
time sideshow, but you saw it all for
dime. Two or three thousand people
were turned away in the afternoon as
well.
1.-THE show itself is not quite as ex.
tensive as some which Seattle has
seen; but that is an attraction in 1t.
self; you can see 1t all. When it comes
to paying so cents to go to the old.
time eight-ring circus or % cents to
Sells-Floto, a lot of fellows will
choose the latter
The equestrian acts are better
than any circus ever brought to Sc
attic. The clowns are good with sew.
eral brand new acts. The famous
Nelson family, who know no peers In
acrobatic work and the Borsines,
with their rolling globe, are topliners
| In the tent work None of the eight
cen big acts is unworthy the largest
show in the country"
The Sells-Floto Shows come to Lo
gan On Thursday, May 20. The Lopu'
lar price remains the same and the
show itself has been enlarged to al
most double the size OF former years
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
HnuSemenfS

The Spendthrift," one of last sea.
sons New York successes, Is the OF
fering of the week at the Salt Lake
theatre. 1t is play that brings hone
vivid truths and points a strong NOR
al, while at the same time 1t enter
taains. 1t deals with vital question Of
the day in a manner that makes. a &C.
rious impression wherever it is pre-
scented. The extravaganza of wives
and the subject of living beyond ones
income have been the theme of count.
less sermons and sociological treats
es which have not the force of the
lesson taught by this play. But for
all its serious intention there is not a
quiet moment. 1t is alive with drama.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
DORIS MITCHELL
In the Spendthrift, Opera
House, Friday Night,
MAY 10th

aic situations and warm with gen.
uine heart interest.
The story is an only too true incl
dent of modern life. Richard Ward
finds himself seriously involved finan-
cially and pleads with his beautiful
and petted wife to assist him in cut
ting down expenses. But the girl has
10 conception OF his meaning, and ut.
terly fails to realize their condition.
Ward determines to go into bank.
ruptcy, relinquish everything to his
creditors and seek position, To avoid
the disgrace and sacrifice, the wife
borrows large sum of money from a
man friend, who is called to account
by Ward. Though her innocence is
proved, she flies from the house, in
the night and seeks employment as a
goyerness. The denouement is her
discovery in an attic after months of
a life that has brought her to real
ization of it's seriousness. 1t is said
that in New York there are thousands
of families who have mortgaged their
homes to buy automobiles. There may
be one or two such persons in Salt
Lake. At any rate that particular al
fusion was warmly applauded. and the
remark that there are as many good
people living on $50 month as on
$4,000 struck the galleries forcibly.
The play is filled with neat epigrams
and the dialogue throughout ia forcible
and strong.-Herald Republican.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
BOOSTERS MEETING I'M
PORTANT
Continued from Pasa /.

Continued from PaSa !.
expressions, in order that the commit.
tee might. know what to expect And
If favorable it ought to mean that the
members will come through with a
nice subscription when the committee
waits upon them. For himself he was
willing to pay the amount asked by
the committee. The discussion then
took wide range, during which time
Drs. d. c. Bulge and f. e. Clark and
Mr.. Joseph e. Carbon reviewed the
history of the venture from the be-
ginning, and gave their personal ex.
pressions OF favor. george Dunbar
Rev. w. II. Crothers and Jos. ]. Bith-
ell gave boosting talks, and motion
prevailed pledging the moral and
financial support of the club.
Health Committee Sustained.
DIR. f. Il. Clark reported the troub.
les OF the health committee. Some mer
chant in the town had persisted in
sweeping the side walk after eight
O'Clock in the morning causing disease
germs to fill the air and disturb con.
ditions in the vicinity OF the atmos.
phere used for breathing. Complaint
had been filed in the court against
the said merchants, as a result OF
which there was some i'll feeling. The
doctor wanted TO know II the commit.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
HyRUM LOCALS

Hyrum, May 15.-The $4,000 purse
was, won by the Wellsville baseball
team last Friday. The Hyrum boys
played good ball, but Wellsville out.
classed them from start to finish.
The score being Z to /.
The district schools of town have
closed for the summer vacation. For.
ty children of the Fifth grade sur.
prised their teacher Saturday evening.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
PACIFIC COAST EXCURSIONS

.... Via Oregon Short Line. 49,.
Special low round trip rates to
various Pacific Coast points during
the months OF May, June and July
with long limits See any o. S. l..
agent for rates and further particu.
lars. jun30
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18

Mr.. Rose was glad to see the chill
dren so interested at the close of
school.
Mr.. Will Smith returned from Pres
ton, Idaho, last Thursday. VIII has
been spending the spring shearing
sheep.
The new home of A. j. Peterson is
nearly completed. 1t is thought that
Mr.. Orval Adams will occupy the
place after completion.
Mr.. Winnie Haws left Monday for
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18


tee was supported by, the CLUB in SO
doing, and made It plain that his on
ly desire was to follow the desires OF
the club in the matter After some dis
cussion the report of the committee
was accepted, the! action approved,
and the committee authorized to con-
tinue along lines already pursued.
Home for the Club.
Mr.. John T. Game III, chairman OF
the special committee on the new
club home reported plan to obtain
the Moses Thatcher property on South
Main street, providing satisfactory de-
tails can be worked out. The report
was adopted.
Prohibition sidestepped.
Mr.. Bullen. representing the Logan
Republican. then asked as to wheth.
err or not the club intended to take &C.
ton as to the best methods of hand.
ling the liquor question, which will
come up for decision next month. The
question is weighty one, one that
perhaps affects the moral and COM
mercial side of our city life more
than any other at the present time.
He had been approached during the
day by member of the prohibition
committee asking as to what stand
the Republican was going to take in
the matter, and number of the bus
mess men, who are members of the
club, had also approached him on the
same matter. and were of the opin.
ion that he club should take some ac-
ton. While the question was clearly
within the purposes for which the
club was organized, he was not pre-.
pared to say as to whether or not it
was advisable TO take action, yet II
the club desired to consider The ques.
ton either now or at some future
date, he would like to know 1t in or.
der that The policy OF the paper
might be deferred pending such con.
sideration by the club, Before any
one could get the floor, evidently not
wanting to discuss the matter himself,
and apparently wanting to deny 9th
ers the privilege, and without any
reasons as to which side OF the ques,
ton he favored, Mr.. George w. Skid
more interposed a motion to adjourn
Some one essayed to speak but Mr.
Skidmore came forward with the par
} liamentary plug you are out of or
! der, molten to adjourn is not de
batable," and silence reigned supreme
J President Hatch. however, realizing
that the club was for the courteous
transaction of the business or It's
members, in spite of the parliamentary
restriction, took the floor and stated
that the question was one of great
: Importance, one to which there were
two sides, and upon which men ant
women of character, ability and in
tegrity differed. That inasmuch as il
was receiving consideration by varI
Gus organizations, religious and 9th
erwise. he suggested that the clut
pass the matter up, and devote 1T
attention to other matters. The sug
gestion seemed to meet with popular
favor. and although there were 9th
er members who had some natter
3 they would liked 30 have brought be
= fore the club, the Skidmore motion t,
+ adjourn was pressed and prevailed
> Difficult.
4.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18

Speaking of the visit OF the Sells
'Floto shows to Seattle last season the
Star had this to say There are three
vital defects in the Sells Floto circus.
In the first place, you pay only 25
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18
Difficult.

There's no danger" said the doc.
tor IT'S only carbuncle coming on
the back OF your neck. But you must
keep your eye on It,"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-18

Richmond.
Miss Lizzie Savage was visitor to
Providence Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Personals.

Attorney P. J. Danahey was in Chaplin Saturday
 Attorney Samuel B. Harvey was in Chaplin Saturday.
 Peter Kramer Nof West Main street spent Saturday in Hartford
 A. J. Langefeld of Hartford was a Willimantic visitor Saturday
 Mrs. Joseph M. Berard and sister. Miss Alma Dion. spent Saturday in Hartford
 Misses Ida WalIen, Gertrude Carl son and Alice Swanson spent the week end in New Britain and Hsrtford.
 Edward Fl. Carlson of New Haven spent the week end at the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. John F. Carlson of Washburn street.
 Mrs. Arnold Potter of West Main street left Saturday morning for a visit of several days in Hartford, New ington and New Britain
 Gardiner Kelley. who has been wis ting Arthur 5. Williams of Chaplin for some time, left Saturday morning for his home in Sioux City, Iowa.
 George E.,nmerson of Kingston, Mass. recently appointed by the state hoard of education supervisor oi schools in Coventry, Lebanon and Fra nklin. has rented the house owned by Dr. George E. Wilcox on Chestnut street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
FUNERAL.
Mrs. EphraIm WIIIIams.

Mrs. EpnFaim WHihUNf
 Sunday afternoon at 2.s0 D, m., the funeral service of Mrs. Ephraim Will- jams were held at her home on Main street The Episcopal service was used. Burial was held in Stonington cemetery.
 Whist Tournament
 Stonington fire department members are playing whist and n picked team from inc Stonington fire engine com pnnv has challenged team or tht Neptune hose company to a series or watncs. Saturday evening the steam CTS entertained the warden and buf- xessoa. Chief Teed and Assistant Chief Maine Refreshments were served, Fol lowed by a smoker which was greatly enjoyed.
 Apples for Boston Market
 Arthur G. and Fred Wheeler of the Road district have forwarded a car load of apples Saturday to the bos. ton market. They were Baldwin ana an unusually large crop of apples this year. II Is stated by farmers that apples bring less than potatoes tn price this year.
 shipyard Leased.
 The lease of Mats Point shipyard to the R. T. Green Co. of Boston for "a term of nfteen years went into effect Friday last. W. Green, one or the members of the firm and a son of the original proprietor, were hero Friday on pusinens connected with the yard.
 n is anticipated that many local men Will receive employment with the com- James IT. Hyda of Lebanon was the guest of MT. and Mrs. E A. Potter over Sunday
 Additional stoninston News on Page 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Leasus Standing.

Total pinfaIi: Warren 511e, Inde. pendents 50S4. Rhode Island b014, Clerks 500, Merchants 1862, Johnson 4sS7, Manufacturers 47so, Crescents l747.
 High team total. Clerks 13is
 High team point Merchants 46S. High three strings, Da Da1t 29s. High single string. Pinney i13. Individual averages; Pinney 9s, Will cox 90, Da Dalt 90. Reynolds ss, Mul> Iins ss, Tufts ss. Rock ST. Amprim se. E. Turschman S5. A. Jacobsen s4. T.. Yare sf.
 Games This Week.
 Monday Rhode Island ys. Johnson. Tuesday-C vs. Merchants Wednesday-Wa vs- MaEufac- turers-
 Thursday-cleris vs. Independents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
LIQUOR CAUSE: JAIL EFFECT
oated Chased Woman-John 6ab- cock Sent to Brooklyn.

TLere were two cases to occupy the attention of police court Saturday morning. Charles Stacey of Lernard Bridse who has frequently been run in. was in court charged with intoxi- caticn- The court was informed by the police that at the time of his ar rest Stacey was chasing women in the street. He was seatenced to thirty days in the county jail at Brooklyn.
 John Rabeocx, who staggered into the police statInn Friday night and requested q nights lodging, was charg- ed with intoxication. He entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to thirty days in Brooklyn jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Arrested for After Dinner Row.

Sunday, a little after the dinner hour, the attention of the police was called to a fight in the boarding house cn Main street opposite police head quarters.
 Patrick QuinIan had tried to start something after the Sunday dinner and imagining that he could clean cut the house started in by pounding boarding house and wandered down to the Stone row section, where chief E. H. Richmond found and arrested him at 3.30 o'clock. He was locked tip and a charge of assault entered against him on the blotter. Quinlan will be arr aligned in police court this morn ing. Witnesses have been ordered to appear also.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

no good. Chamberhn has been brought up by a family near the state line and has seldom been seen fin the borough
 K. of P. Election.
 Mineral Springs lodge. Knights of Pythias, elected the following officers at the annual meeting, held in Pythian hall Friday evening. Chancellor cow- commander. Robert Quiniey; preiate. A. W. Kingsbury; master of work, Adnah French: master at arms. Jacob Wagner; guardian, Daniel French; sec retary, Leonard Wheeler; trustee, John T. Melbourne; delegate, John T. Mei- bourne.
 William T. Williams of the local high school Is spending his vacation at his home fin Quincy, Mass.
 Alumni Meeting. The meeting of the Stafford High School Alumni association is to take place in Memorial hall. Stafford Hol- low, on the evening of the 27th.
 Standing in candiepin League.
 There have been several changes in the positions of the teams in the Staff ford candlepin league during the past week. Warren stands alone at the top. The Independents have risen from third place to second, and the Crescents from seventh place to firth, where they : are tied with the clerks. The Mer- chants. who were tied with Johnson for fifth place. have advanced to fourth, while Johnson has dropped to seventh place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Charles A. Royce.

Mary. II widow of Charles A. Royce, died Saturday evening at o'clock at the home of her daughter. Miss Gere- vieve Royce, 325 Prospect street, fol- low ing an illness of about ten days us a result ct a general breakdown.
 Mrs. Royce was a native of Mans field, daughter os Marcus and Maria (Gurley) Barrows, members of we'll known Mansfield families. She resided in Gurleyville. Mansfield, most of her life and for years attended the church in that village. She had made her home in wi,Iimantic for the past three years. Besides tll@ daS-hter with whom she lived. there survive two oth- CT daughters. Mrs. A. F. Sumner of this city. and Mrs. E. F. James of New London, and a sister, Mrs. w. L.. Lyman of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Interested in Spur Track st MansfisIs


 Civil Engineer Robert F.. Mitchell has been receiving calls from contrac- tors who desired to see the plans and specifications for the 7rrposed spur track to be constructed l on- necticut Colony for Epfleptis4- -ians- field Depot Among the more recent callers were Contractor Messiti oi Hartford and a representative from the firm of Bush, Moller & Smith, also of Hartford
 The track is to be almost a mile long, and while the first cost will be considerable it will be more than evened up by the saving in the haul ing of materials and freight in the construction of the colony buildings and he lasting benefit
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
FUNERAL
Moses SulIeway.

The funeral of Moses SuIioway was held at St. Maryss church on Sunday afternoon. Rev F. M Hayes reading the burial service. The mass will be said today. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery, the bearers being Frank. Henry and Louis I.apoirte, and George Labonne Undertaken J. A. Hourigan was in charge of the arrangements.
 Anniversary Mass.
 An anniversary requiem high mass for Daniel Driscoll MD. was cele- brated at St. Mary's church by Rev. F.. M. Hayes. Saturday morning
 Quarter Hour Prayer Meeting.
 The fifteen minute prayer meeting after Sunday school, held monthly in all the schools of the Stonington Un- ion associa.fcn, was held on Sunday.
 About the Borough.
 Miss Mabel McBroome's name was omitted from the committee who served the bean-supper at the Baptist church last week.
 Mrs. w. R. Burdick was in charge of the reading room at the Slater ii- brnry Sunday afternoon
 Mrs F. C. Willcox spent Sunday in Providence with her son. George Will cox
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
BARN BURNED.
P cpsrty of Hampton Man Destroyed
 by Fi-e Possibly Set by TramP.

Saturday morning fire broke out at o'clock in the barn of John Nfooio at Howard Valley, Hampton, and de- stroyed the building and it's contents, including horse. 40 hens. quantity Of hay and farming tools.
 The fire was discovered by Deputy Sheriff John H. Pitts frcm his honH' about a mile and a half distant. He called up a number of the neighbers by telephone and as result about a score of men were rounded up and by hard fighting were able to save the house. from being destroyed The house adjofned the barn and was badly searched on that side It is unsasr- stood the barn was covered by fnsur- Ance. The origin of tne fire is un- known, although it is thought it might have been accidentally set by a tramp
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

Edward O'Brien and Miss Gustava Volle. both of this city, has been fled for record in the office of the town clerk. The ceremony was per formed October 2S at the rectory of St. Paurs Episcopal church. Rev. J. IL
 Townsend. the rector of the church. was the officiating clergyman.