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Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07
THE WEATHER.
Forecast For Today.

Forecast For Today.
For New England: Overcast and
cooler Friday; Saturday PROBABLY
fair; moderate north, shifting to ef st
winds.
Freclctlons from the New York Her
ald; On Friday. partly cloudy wealth
er ana nearly stationary temperatures
VIII prevail, with local rains and light
"arlable winds, and on Saturday prtIy
cloudy weather. with local rains. prob
aply followed by cooler conditions
Observations in Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Thursday;
Their. Bar.
Z a. m. ................ rs 30.1S
II my 81 1910
o p m --..:...---...-.. IS 1902
Highest 90, lowest IA
Comparisons.
Predictions for Thursday: Fair;
moderate southerly winds.
Thursdays weather.: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07
Sun, Droon una rides
GREENEVILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high water 1t Is low
tide. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

The Bulletin should ne da1tvered
evsrywhere in the city before a M
ou pscfloers who fail, ts, receive Il by
maj time will confer a favos by re-
porting the fact to The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Miss May Bushnell of the TaftvIlle
road, who was the guest of her sister,
Mrs John Thompson, of Willimantlc,
during the celebration, has returned
home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

been visiting his sister, Miss Emma
Nadeau of Merchants avenue.
The track repair gang of the Con-
necticut company under Foreman
Daniel Johnston is engaged in re-
placing ties where needed along Nor
Wich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07
BORN

BORN
TAYLOR-In Uncasyille, June 80, 1911
son to DR.. and Mrs. Francis Albert
Taylor
SHEA-In Jewett City, July A, 1911, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Shea.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Mrs. Bertha Gage of Providence
spent the Fourth with Mrs. Minnie
Edmiston of Mcclellan avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

on the Canterbury turnpike after
visit in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07
NORWICH TOWN

Where Local People Have Gone on
July Outings - Holiday Week
Guests.
Edward Bushnell was a Willimantic
visitor recently.
Mrs. Dodge is entertaining friends
from Worcester.
Friends are grieved to learn of the
illness of Mrs. Henry Astinal.
Miss Albertine MacAurele of Taft
vile road spent the Fourth in Will
mantle.
Harold Rose was the guest of his
father. Frank Rose for few days
recently.
Ashel Beebe has returned after a
visit with his sister, Mrs. George p.
Clark, of WiIlimantic.
Mrs. Bertha Gage of Providence
spent the Fourth with Mrs Minnie
Edmiston of Mcclellan avenue.
John Combies, who has been spend
ing a few days with his family at
Lords Point, has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Ashel Beebe has returned after :
visit with his sister, Mrs. George p
Clark, of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Harold Rose was the guest of his
father. Frank Rose. for few days
recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Awarded Gold Watch.
At the festival of the Sacred Heart
church last week the gold watch was
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Miss Albertine MacAurele of Tafc-
vile road spent the Fourth in Will
mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Joseph Nadeau of New Bedford ha
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Miss Dora A. Either returned to her
nome on Central avenue on Thursday
afternoon after spending several days
with her aunts. Mrs. Hormisdas Dion
and Mrs. Nicholas Charter of Will
mantle
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Where Local People Have Gone on
July Outings - Holiday Week
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles MERCER have
left town for Winchendon, Mass, and
from there will go to Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Miss Mary Kilcol1um, daughter of
Michael Kilcollum, of Twelfth street.
has returned home after spending. a
week with Mrs. John Shea of West
Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-07

Miss Annie Zuerner has returned to
her home on Norwich avenue after a
visit in Natick. R. 1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
RECORDS SHOW FAULTS
OF APRIL IS IN PlsT

April 10 such . frfsky month il 10 q
difficult task to try to augur the wsaths
or and all predictions concerning oils
naatio conditions on Easter sunday.
even though dtgninsd by the o01ctA1
stamp Of the United states Wsa&hea
Bureau are but guesses.
.v.1y s person. 81 i Il sa.s
to know what sort OF vsathsr = In
store for this city on the DAY whom
Easter frocks are displayed on the
branch Of the Weather Bureau has dug
up some statistics OF April ~ for mine
years past
Jadsinx Sy past psrform.noss Easter
s Sslls: ana bsaS u. Win care to sumter e.
through the streets In new and costly
raiment for records show that April
lS In the past has generally oAen -
In 1909 tho temperature ranged from
20 to II degrees and the day was
cloudy with 4 slight fall Of rain. The
following year. the day was much cotd-
II degrees While : cioudy sky releases
4 heavy rainfall.
In 1904 the day was still colder. the
maximum Temperature bstn8 IS degrees
and the minimum -. with overcast
IL In 1905 Wa0 sunshtny aud 4Btr 6Mt
In the afternoon clouds gathered Ara
ut : O'Clock . rainfall began which las3~
cd until 10 o'clock 1T night The teme
perature ran from 81 to u degrees
In 1905 the mercury registered ~
ma ximum teperature OF ~ and . mini-
mum temperature Of 81 degrees. Theirs
was sunshine part OF the day bat n
rained in the afternoon. The follow
ing year. the day was almoet per4eees
the sun shining AL day and no raeA
falling. The temperature 49, IRON
to 80 degrees -sgsss'
April 10 in 1908 was . oloudy al.
aExAeahle day, with rain fnlls and ~
temperature Of from e6 70 ~ degfeeas
OF ~ and : maximum Of 10 degrees an
the day was pleasant with NO rain 81
an abundance OF sun Last year. Au99t
10 was partly cloudy. but there vae -
The temperature RAGGED from - - -
degrees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
TWO BILLIONS IN
OPERATING EXPENSES
AMERICAN RAILWAYS EXPEND
$9,0f7 FOR EACH MILE OF
TTsACkAGE

ATLANTA. GA. April lit cost
the railways of the United States
nearly two billion dollars to pay OPP
Grating expenses and taxes during the
calendar year 1910, as shown by the
returns made To the Interstate Com
merce Commission. The exact amount
was s1.a2as3a.65s. This was an av-
erage of $s.01T for each OF the 2l3,
34T mites of road covered by tho re-
turns. an increase OF ss4t per mile
over 1909.
Transportation expenses. having to
do with the actual movement of the
traffic. constituted the largest item
of expense, amounting to ss33. 0se.s St
or S4.3T4 per mile. an increase of s5la
per mile over 1909. Maintaining the
roadbed and tracks and keeping
bridges and buildings in repair cost
the railways of the United States an
average OF st.Sfs per miie, an In
crease of si70. and repairs TO cars
and locomotives cost them an aver
age OF st.s14 per mile. an Increase
of sf65 over 1909.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
CHURCH HILL NEWS

Bettinger. OF Rich Valley; r ID. Car
son. OF Abingdon; A IL Clarke. WEIGH.
w. Va; r. E. Clark. Grundy. ID. J..
Cnrrie. Dublin; Thomas Gait, Of
Marion. George I'll. Gilmer, OF
Diapers Valley: S. o. Hall. OF Taze-
we'll, W. A Hall. OF Wytheville. 5.
ney. OF Damascus. NJ. N. MacFerrin.
Marion; r. q. Mathesou. OF Max
Meadows, Carl S. Mathews. Of Put
.aski; G. w. Nickel. OF Glade Spring;
J. G. Beverly, Of Bland; j. Calvin
Smith. OF Poplar Camp; A Kistler. OF
Bristol, Tenn, and among the lay
delegates are: ". A. Guthrie, OF New
Dublin; II. E. Hyatt, OF Norton:
Henry Dunlop. OF Pulaski; T. G.
| Buchanan. of Rich Valley: r. f. Wolf,
OF Rock Spring; p. w. Atkins. of
ROYAL Oak; W. i. Cannon. of Rural
| Retreat: w. B. Porterfield. OF Salt
| VILE: J. NJ. Preston. OF Seven Mile
Ford, J. NJ. Hudson. of Sharon. r, 81.
| Page. of Sinking Spring; Fl. B. Rob
erts, OF Beaver Creek. John r. Hud-
son. of Belspring; J. H. McCue, OF
Bristol; r. L. Howell. OF Burk's Gar
den. T. +. Tate. Of Diapers Valley;
I George c. Moomaw. OF Dublin; j. y
Kent, Of Glade Spring: J., w. Gray
| of Green Spring. The ministers. lay
| delegates and visitors to the Presby-
tery are being most Hospitality enter
| tanned by the kind. generous people OF
| Wytheviile and the only thing thai
mars the sessions is the unreasonable
weather. being cool, cloudy and ca
ceedingiy damp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
THIRTY IN PANIC
IN CAR ACCIDENT
HUIn STREET TROLLEY JUMPS
TRACK AND CRASHES INTO
STONE WALL

Thirty persons narrowly escaped
death or serious injury about 1880
O'Clock Thursday night when n crowd
ed car OF the Virginia Railway and
Power Company, running down Over
ton (Arch) street. jumped the curve
at Ninth street and bumped over sixty
feet OF pavement. crashing into and
tearing away a large portion OF the
five-foot stone wall which protects the
Ninth street eaaseway from the thor-
oughfara below.
The car. which was No. 434 OF the
Hun street line was In charge OF
Motorman r. W. Texter and Conduc-
tor II. I. Young. both OF whom es-
capped injury. Several passengers were
slightly bruised by being thrown to
the floor by the force OF impact. The
only explanation Of the accident In
that tho car was running at too high
speed 80 4S'
The fender was torn away and the
glass vestibule shattered. but the
heavy iron guard on the front OF the
car prevented further damage to the
vehicle. The car was placed on the
tracks by a wrecking crew and re-
turned to the Sputhside car barns
under Its own power. The debris IN
the street below the shattered stone
wall was cleaned away before .
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
ARCANUM CONVENTION
OPENS HERE TUESDAY

The annual convention of the Grand
Council. Royal Arcanum OF Virginia,
will open at noon on Tuesday in the
auditorium of Murphys hotel with
about les members. including some of
the most prominent men nj the State
present
Grand Vice Regent Minetree Foikas.
of Richmond. will be advanced to the
Office of grand regent Ii Is predicted
that r. S. Simpson. OF Union Council.
No. 81, of this city, will be elected
grand sentry. II is also believed that
Rev. r. r. McFaden. OF Richmond
will be chosen supreme grand regent
at the national convention In May.
Patrick r. MCGOWAN, supreme rep
resentative of New York. who has
been commissioned deputy supreme
regent of Virginia. will act az IN
stalling officer. Among other prorni-
nent members who will attend are:
Lieutenant Governor ]. Taylor Ely
son. Judge John II. Ingram. ]. l..
Beck, &. l.. Bloom berg. W. Nj. Biekers
and W. r, pabney, OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
ALDERMEN HOLD UP
FEE PAY MEASURE
FRIENDS OF CUNNINGHAM 1
HAWKINS SUCCEED IN POST
pONTNG MATTER.

Despite determined opposition on
the part OF some OF Its mernbe tho
Board OF Aldermen Thursday night
tackled on an amendment to the ordi-
nance reducing the fees of the city
collector from bss to Ia OF per
cent. whereby the reduction 10 to take
effect at the end of Captain Cum
ninghaIn's term. January !. 1914. in
stead OF Immediately. a. originally
provided. At the same time. the COM
panion ordinance reducing the city
fees OF Commissioner OF the Revenue
Hawkins from IL to SIS of l per
cent. WAS recommitted 10 the Com
msttee on Ordinance, Charter and Re-
form The amendment In connection
with the city coliectership viii go
back to the lower branch fer concur
renee,
Alderman Rennett was one Of. those
who defended Captain Cunningham.
saying he had additional expenses this
wear Whereupon. Alderman Don
Leavy surrnised that a man who re-
ceived $l2.500 per year could AFFORD
to add a $500 deputy for Washington
Ward. Practically all the members
agreed that the Office ought to be
abolished. but the majority thought
1t unfair to take action during the
term for which the incumbent had
been elected. None we're willing to
guess as to how much the commits
siener Of the revenue derives from his
| office In fees. though the sum IS gem
orally believed to be in the nighbor-
| hood OF SIS. 200.
| incidentally, Mr.. Don Leavy ven-
tured the prediction that failure OF
| the body to adopt the ordinances as
drawn up would cause the people TO
raise a ciamor for adjustment OF the
| Offices as soon as possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
FOR SKIN DISEASES

A Treatment That Costs Nothing In
less II Provides Satisfactory Relief.
We have a Grayish-white ointment
with a pleasant odor that Is clean
to use, which we believe is the best
known remedy for the relief of skin
diseaseA Ii 10 especially efficacious
for overcoming eczema in all it's vari-
Gus forms. ring worm. acne. pimpies,
blotohes insect bites. letter, certain
form OF ulcers. sores and wounds 1t
la atrongly antiAeptic. cleansing. sooth-
ing and healing. 1t stops all itching
and burning caused by skin eruptions.
We are so positive tnis ointment is
uneaualled that we offer 1t with the
distinct understanding that il after
having given 1t reasonable trial
you are not satisfied with the results,
you have only got to tell us and we
wilt without clubbing, return every
cent paid. us for 1t. We exact no
promises or obligations whatever
We want you to try kexall Eczema
Ointment The FIRST application gives
q refreshing sense of relief. and be-
cause of Its germ destroying power
1t eradicates the germ or parasite
which causes eczema and many other
eruptions. 1t quickly ailays the in
fiammation. gives protection to the
infiamed surfaces. and helps restore
healthy tissue. It II particularly ac-
tive In relieving skin ailments pecu-
liar to children. You certainly can
not lose anything by trying II. We
would not dare make this offer ex-
cept we are positive Rexall Ecsema
| Ointment WIN satisfactorily benefit
| you. Price per box. Soc Remember
you can only obtain 1t at our store
PoIk MillerA Tho Rexall Store, S3A
| East Main
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
MIR. HEPBURN MAKES
GOOD IMPRESSION

tSpeeiai to The Richmond Virginiant
PAMPI.TN CITY, VA. April Ia
Rev David Hepburn. superintendent
of the Southeastern district of Sir-
ginia for the Anti-Saloon League. &C.
eupied the pulpit OF the Baptist
church here. and made very plain
ana practieai. ais wReii as stfac,ive,
address on his work. and the mis-
sion of the league. No harsh state
nent was made by him. Al it's close
he received in cash and pledges the
sum OF SIS for help In the work of
the league.
The newly elected pastor of the
Baptist churches at Pamp'tn. Hlx-
burg and Evergreen, Rev. C. II. Nor
ris, OF Stewards Draft, has answered
ME call. and wifi BEGIN MIS- work here
on the first Sunday In May.
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
ciety OF the Baptist church here ana
the Sunday school OF the same church.
with some offerings outside. have just
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14

sent in TO the famine sufferers IN
China neat gum of money, which
can but benefit the donors, as well as
the sufferers.
Mr.. Lewis Baldwin, son OF Mr.. r.
d. Baldwin, who has been in husf-
ness I'm Bluefield w. Va, has been
here for a few days.
Misses Whsle Thornton and Mag
gle Ewing. who have been on visit
to Richmond, returned recently.
Mr.. Josiah Bindley is on a pleas-
ure and business trip to New York
city.
Mrs Grace MCCAIN, who was very
sick here at. the home OF her IA
Their. q. f. Peterson. has recovered.
she left yesterday for her home in
Ohio.
Misses Matte and Mamie Thornton
have been on visit TO Lynchburg and
returned recently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
GEN. SALE REPORT
CREATES INTEREST
ADJUTANT GENERAL RECON-
MENDS INNOVATIONS IN OP-
w. TnATIoSs or VIRGINIA =
VOLUNTEERS.

The recommendations for innova-
tons to increase the efficiency OF the
Virginia Volunteers included in the
annual report of the opera tons OF
the militia forwarded to Governor
Mann by Adjutant General Sale have
created much interest In. military cirs,
cies throughout the State.
General sale recommends a con-
ference of all commanding officers
of the brigade. regiments separate
hattaiions, corps and heads of the
medical and inspector generals de-
partmant be held at tho earliest prac-
ticable date Tor the purpose Of con-
Sidering Ways and means OF correct
ing and remedytng any existing de-
fects and other matters pertaining
to the general welfare Of tho militia
He also recommends that an a.
ISOLATION of officers OF the Virginia
Volunteers be organised TO affiliate
with the National Guard Association
for the purpose OF considering Quos-
tions Of importance affecting the md
litia for the purpose Of promoting tho
welfare OF the service.
Other recommendations are:
That camps OF instructions for Of
ficers be held and, IL possible the
noncommissioned officers be ordered
to attend.
That the money value Of ali short
ages of public military property.
which cannot be accounted for In a
satisfactory manner to enable tho
State to obtain relief from the ma
tional government. be charged against
and deducted from the funds allotted
to organisations from the military
fund for expenses. and that tnvento-
ried inspections OF all organizations
property be held at least once = year
for the purpose OF making m accurate
and complete settlement each year
with the several organizations.
That q field hospital and signal
company be organized, II practicable.
during the coming year, but that great
caution be exercised In granting per-
mission for any other new organiza-
tons until the Virginia Volunteers. as
at present organized, are thoroughly
equipped and brought up to more
efficient state.
That the State camp site and rifle
range be obtained and equipped. II
possible. Tor the encampment next
year.
That provision be made for y SUIT
a Bile arsenal and storehouse In order
that such supplies as are essential
and necessary may be carried in stock
in sufficient quantity to enable the
State to keep IL volunteers properly
armed and equipped at all times.
That an allowance be granted OIL
| GERS for uniforms. Tho ofIicers sup
ply themselves with all uniform cloth
ing and equipments at their own per-
sonal expense and ~ these uniforms
and equipments are very expensive. II
requires great outlay OF money or
their part and some assistance should
be given them. II possible. by thu
State
That additional once space be giver
the adiutAnt.generarS dapar1mGnt u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
GRADE CROSSING
CLAIMS VICTIMS
NEGREss LOSES LIFE IN GREENS
WILLIE AND ANOTHER IS sE-
RIOUsLY INJURED.
S T r u c K BY T r A | N
DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENTS SITE
INDICATES 1T Is GROSS NEGLI-
GEyCE TO PERMIT ITS
EXISTENCE.
S T RU c K BY TR AIN

Especial to The Richmond Yirginian.)
EMPORIA, VA. April IA, 19l1.--John
Barham. Jennie the wife of Waver1yl
Davis and Annie, the wife of Alex
Thomas, all colored farmers, living In
what IL known a. the low grounds OF
Greensville county came into town
Thursday morning shopping. They
left for home about one o'clock. but
when they were crossing the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad, just south Of the
town limits. and a mile and quarter
south OF the station An engine and Ca
boose, south bound, struck the one
horse wagon In which the three parties
were returning to their homes Bar
ham was Knocked some distance, but
with exception Of being shaken up,
WAS not much hurt. Jennie Davis was
thrown about thirty yards. falling on
her face. She was instantly killed. She
leaves q husband and several children.
and was about twenty-five years OF
age. Annie ThomaA about thirty-hve
years old, daughter of John Barhari.
was found In pool OF blood about nine
yards from the crossing with the blood
oozing out OF two or three holes In the
front of her head. and also out Of her
mouth. She was put on the cAboose In
company with her father. and DR.. MA
hood. the company's physician and Was
taken to a hospital in Rocky Mount, n.
g. Some OF the doctors here think
there are some chances for her recov-
cry. Her pulse WIS good. but she lett
| hero unconscious.
The wagon. which was a new one,
was a complete wreck. the body and
| rear wheels being In about ten yards Ok
| the spot whore it was struck. ana the
| front wheels being about forty yards
| further on The mule attached TO II.
worth $780, was killed instantly and
| was lying twenty-five yards from
| where the train struck It
| Capt. w. j. Laughan was In charge
| of tho train and w. l. simmons was the
engineer. The road runs up from the
/ Meherrin river. and through deep
| cut at this point and also makes a
| c4irce. .Cross-ties are piled up on the
| bank near the county road. which also
| makes II hard to SEQ . train The en-
gineer says tho town does not allow
| them TO whistle for this crossing until
too late to stop. but he was ringing the
bell. Rarham says he did not near
! anything, and the engineer did nor
blow his whistle till he saw them on
| the track
DR.. I.ucien Lotion county coroner,
! and his Jury held An investigation. and
summoned the engineer and conductor,
and driver of the wagon to appear be-
fore tho Jury Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-14
Richmond virginian Co., Inc.
Richmond, Virginia.

order to relieve the present congest-
ed conditions and insure dispatch of
its business and proper facilities Tor
its records.
That the statute now providing for
the Office of the assistant inspectors
general be repealed, as it's terms are
obsolete. and the inspector-generafa
departm emit be organized as reQuir-
ed by the present regulations OF tho
war department for the organized
militia, which r. in accordance with
the new militia law as adopted by this
State. under an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia. session 1895.
and which requires that the Virgins
volunteers shall confdrm to these
ragulati ona.
That the judge advocate generals
department be organized. II possible.
! during the coming year, and tho
other departments be organized az
soon az practicable and the funds will
permit.
The creation OF this department..
at different parts OF the State, would
add materially to the discipline Of
the service.
The report includes the following
statistics for the year Deaths In
Virginia volunteers. s.; retirements.
| IA: officers resigned and honorabsy
| discharged. Il: deserterA "a: dis
| charges without honor. Q; discharges
| for the good Of the service. 35: totn1
| disbursements from the military fund,
$54.cs1.os.
| The roster shows an Increase Of
81 of5ioers and men over 1909, there
being 7.S37 officers and enlisted men
In 1910 ~ compared with 2.4Ss In
1909. There were forty-four promo
| lions and changes OF officers. Sup
| plies estimated at 369.0b9.31 were ts-