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The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1912-10-16

Henrietta, Okla, Oct. ia SUBJ
terranean explosion blew oil, gas and
dirt high in the air from recently
drilled oil we'll which had been
capped. A crevasse sixty feet long
was opened in the earth near the well
and negro residents of the vicinity
have moved away in terror.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1912-10-16
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Mrs. Loneworth Joins Father.

Cincinnati, o., Oct. 16.-Col. Roose.
velt's son-in-law, Congressman Mich
olas Longworth, said he had just re-
ceived bulletin from Roosevelt's
bedside that was very hopeful He
said he would leave for Chicago to
join his wife, formerly Alice Roose-
welt, who left Tuesday morning.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1912-10-16
Organize to Protect Name.

Sheffield England cutlery firms
nave subscribed s55,500 for the pur-
pose of prosecuting for fraudulent
Use the word Sheffield" abroa6
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1912-10-16
Boston WINS
Worlds Series

Fenway Park, Boston, Oct 16-..Boston
won the eighth game from New York to-
day by score of 3 to z, giving them the
penant for the worlds championship hav-
won four out of eight games from the
New York Giants, one game being tie
Score by Innings:
Innings-1 2 7 8 1ORH E
Boston-0 0 0 0 2-3
New York-0 0 l O 0 @ 1-2 10 3
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Rat Fought Whole Family.

A vicious rat fought the entire
family OF Terrence McKella, OF 4s
Montauk-ave., Brooklyn, bit Miss Mae
McKella, 10 years old; routed Joseph
McKella. who had revolver. and ter
rorized the household until a passing
stranger rushed in and killed the
rodent.
Many of the residents in the Nc
Kella neighborhood had been recently
terrorized by rats. The Mckellas de-
clared war upon them and a trap was
baited in the Kitchen The family sat
up to watch the trap.
They heard a noise. When they
went into the kitchen they found a
large rat weighing 10 pounds critical
" regarding the trap.
One OF the girls threw something
at his ratship. who turned and started
TO bite at the family. Joseph got a
revolver and fired twice at the beast.
Benjamin Bollman heard the COM
motion and ran in TO see what was
wrong. On the way he seized space.
AS he entered the house Miss Mae
was being chased by the rat. she
Jumped on the dining-room table. SO
did the rat. 1t bit her arm and hand,
and was fighting like mad dog, when
Bollman killed IT with his spade. Then
DR.. Reynolds dressed the girl
wounds.
The rats body was taken 10 neigh
boring drug store. where II lies 10
state. the object of wonder and ad'
miration OF all those parts.-New
York Herald.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Betrayed by Betsy"

1T is a curious fact said the old
railroad engineer TO the patient wait
ers in the village barber shop, that
a man, after he has run an engine a
long time, comes TO regard 1t as hui
man, and to expect of It rational and
even highly moral behavior.
"'She's a little mite cranky now
and them you'll hear a man say toll
erantly, and | have TO coax her uI
bit, but--here he always begins 10
swell with pride-'there's nothing
mean about her. | can trust her.
That's true, every word" listen
er burst out. eagerly, and when he
finds she's gone back on him. he
doesn't know what 10 make OF II.
He's hurt and mortified clean
through. There was old Davis. who
ran on the East Bridgewater branch
OF the Old Colony. You knew Davis"
The engineer nodded For 90
years." he said.
Then you know the story better
than | do. You tell IT," urged the
listener.
The details don't matter" the en-
gineer responded, readily enough,
but one day the old mans hand was
crushed-by his own engine; one
that he had handled without acct
dent for years. We fixed him up the
best we could, and he bore all our
fumbling without a whimper; In
fact, he didn't seem to feel 1t. al
though il was plain enough that he
was pretty we'll broke up. But when
we started him of home, he turned
to us with tears in his eyes.
Boys he said. and it was the
first word he'd spoken, boys,
wouldn't have believed IL OF Betsy!
| wouldn't have believed IL OF the old
girl. youths Companion.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
DIDN'T KNOW He DID IT.

Col. c. NJ. Quarles, a tobacco plant
er in Christian county, Kentucky. had
Negro man servant named Nose.
Nose was driving his boss into town
one day when he suddenly remarked:
"Marse Garrett. dey had me up be-
foah my church las night fur
dancin'.'
~ don't suppose you were guilty
were YOU. Mose?' asked the colonel.
"Yas. sub; vas, sub, said Nose II
was guilty OF dancin'. and dey proved
hit on me, TOO; but | come clear. NV
friends stuck TO me close; and, after
dem other niggers had done testified
aginst me my friends all got mp and
testified dat. though it was true
danced, | was so drunk at de time
didn't know whut | was dom. SO
come clear-and the preacher scused
me!"-Saturday Evening Post
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Master and Man.


The captain stood where a captain
should
For the law OF the sea is grim;
The owner romped ere his ship was
swamped
And no law bothered him.
The captain stood where the captain
should.
When a captains boat goes down /;
But the owner led when the woman
fled
For an owner must not drown.
The captain sank as a man OF rank,
While his owner, turned away:
The captains grave was his bridge
and, brave
He earned his seaman's pay.
To hold your place in the CHASTITY face
OF death on the sea at night,
Is a seaman's job, but to flee with the
mob
Is an owners noble right.
b. Hacht, in Chicago Journal.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
From Another Point of View
And by ST. Louis!

by ST. Louis!
However wait till Wild Bill gets thawed out
Rhode Island said favor rafts denomination
Republican convention resolved against the recall
election Taft delegates
OF had
cold thompson
a motor
discussion
death
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
HeIeaves the ship 10 Sink.

Ismay cares for nobody but himself.
Cares only for his own body-for his
own stomach for his own pride and
profit. He passes through the most
stupendous tragedy untouched, un.
moved
He leaves his ship TO sink with its
powerless cargo OF lives-and does
not care to lift his eyes. He crowds
through unspeakable disgrace to his
own safety, and seizes upon the best
accommodations of the Carpathia to
hold communion with his own unap'
proachable comfort-New York AM
erican
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Better To Have Drowned.

We congratulate those men. few in
number whose good fortune ii was TO
be picked up by the Titanic's life
boats after the ship sank under their
feet.
Decent despect for human nature
forbids expression of our opinion Of
the few men. among them Managing
Director j. Bruce Ismay of the White
Star line, who crowded into the de-
parting boats with the women and
children.
Ismay is said 10 be responsible for
the criminal want of lifeboats on the
Titanic. II that be true, 1t were bet
ter for him had he, like brave Captain
Smith. gone down with the ship
Houston Chronicle.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
IN One Of the FRS, Boats.

Not even the death OF Captain
Smith will acquit him OF blame for
many OF these derelictions But II Is
utterly unfair 70 load the burden OF
censure upon the man who can make
no defense. His superior was on
board, J. Bruce Ismay. managing d.
rector OF the White Star line The
captain went down with his ship. Mr..
Ismay was saved in one OF the first
life boats Philadelphia
North American
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
The Feeling Explained

The feeling against lsmay, which
he fails to understand is due TO the
belief that he typifies the idea of ire
sponsible ownership, which plays di-
vidends against the safety of human
lives.-Chicago News.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
CHAPTER XIV.
Continued.
Copyright 1911. The

III Mr.. Straker should by any
chance follow me here, you must tell
him that can not see him" she said,
and departed leaving Lizzie wrapped
in righteous Indignation.
We'll, never" she exclaimed,
after her mistress had disappeared
Cant see hi>l, after coming all this
way! And into country like this
too, where there's only one bath-tub'
and you fll that from pump in the
Yard"
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Stuno.

SHffragette-I defy anyone TO name
field OF endeavor in which men do
not receive more consideration than
women!
Voice from Crowd-What about the
balIy ballet Punch
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Vary Definite.

And for my insomnia, doctor?"
"Ah, yes Take a spoonful OF the
medicine have ordered quarter OF
an hour before you sleep. journal
Amusant
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24
Ismay
How About Before? 2"

Ismay is painfully anxious to prove
he was only passenger, But what
was his opinion about II. before the
Titanic sunk buffalo Times.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-24

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss ana
no feathers The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. 10
John R-st. PHI. Main 149s or City 1855.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

nament shows promise of being one of the best ever.
 Great Interest in Philadelphia.
 Several years ago there was much agitation on the part of the Philadel phia club in regard to the matter of transferring the meeting place of the association from Norwich to that city, but that idea has now been given up, 1t is stated, while Springfield which also at one time wished the national tour nament to be held there. has given up that ambition. In the latter city the game Is being pursued by a few dwindling enthusiasts and the game decreases in interest, is seen by many in Norwich, where as the older mem bers and players actively interested the association become few, the vital ity of the game is gradually destroyed and it is supplanted by tennis and other interests. In Philadelphia at the present time there is a great and growing interest in the game and it appears as if the game must be trans ferred to that city eventually if local support of rogue is not aroused and maintained.
 Courts in Excellent Condition.
 In spite of the fact that none of courts OH Ile hOChNtI street SIOuLuh have been lined with cement borders, such as the Philadelphia courts have because none of the bids was consid- cred low enough, the Norwich rub ber- bordered courts are in excellent shape for the tournament, especially the first division courts. Over five of 1 the eight courts tungsten lamps have been strung so that the arrangements are very favorable for evening playing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
COMMITTING INSANE.
Citys Charges Must Hereafter Be Taken Before the Probate Court.


 Authorities have received from the state a form of blank that must here after be used in committing insane poor to state institutions. It has been the custom in the past for the authori- ties in towns charged with the duty of looking after and caring for such pau pers or indigent persons to designate two pywsicians, when such cases arise, to examine the subject and determine whether there is reason for commit ting. If reason, in the opinion of the physicians exist, the subject is forth with committed to the institution and immediately conveyed there.
 Under the new practice formal ap- plication has to be made to the pro bate court for the committal of such alleged insane pauper or indigent per
 son and notice has to be served on
 that person, and the court has to give
 proper hearing on the question and then render judgment according to the facts.
 While the process is different and requires a little more time and trou- 1 ble than the former one, it is not likely l that there will be any material in l crease in the difficulty of getting such subjects committed. The poor com missioner or the selectmen never make 1 application in such cases, unless 1t 1! i absolutely necessary 10 take such peo. l pie to the public institutions, not de- | siring to put them upon the town 1 Physicians will probably have tt make observations as heretofore anC
 upon their statements the probatt
 court will probably determine thu l question. It follows materially, then that the court will be merely one nor
 person to pass upon the question thereby safeguarding the interests o
 both subject and city
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
BULL MOOSE BANNER
 DID NOT CAUSE FIRE
That Statement is Found False and
 Soot in Chimney to Blame.

Almost as soon as the new Roose- Welt banner was spread to the breezes of Norwich on Friday afternoon, fire broke out in the building, PAS Main street, from whie hit was suspended on one side. The fire department was called to Franklin square by telephone and Chief Stanton and his men found that the trouble was caused by hoi wood fire which set fire to some soo' in the chimney. The statement thai the bull moose banner was the cause of the trouble was found to be abso- lutely without foundation. A littl, chemical from the auto apparatus poured down the chimney saved th' building from destruction, and thu Roosevelt and progressive party ban her still waves on high.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Holder ob- served their golden wedding about fiv q years ago.
 The well driving outfit from Proyi- dencs that has been drilling q well on the Messapeag farm of Frank W. Browning of Norwich. has finished work. The well Is 225 feet deep and has flow oi seven gallons per min ute, An engine will be attached for pumping purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
TALK TO EDITORS.
Wilson May Call in the Newspapers of Democratic and Independent Lean sane

Sea Girt N. J., Aug. 16.-Democratic editors throughout the country soon may be invited to gather at Sea Girt for a conference with Governor Wood row Wilson. Josephus F. Daniels. na- tional committeeman from North Caro- lima and chairman of the committee on publicity, had a lonk talk with the gov ernor tonight. in which he broached the plan for a meeting of editors or democratic and independent papers, the time to be fixed to coincide with the annual meeting of the American News paper Publishers association in New York next month.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
 IN HARDWARE STORE,
Young Man Killed His Friend With
 Revolver He Didn't Know Was Load

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 16.-Alexander Boring, aged 15, of No. 24 East street, is dead as the result of q revolver shot fired through his breast this afternoon by his friend, George Wynn of l9S High street. Both young men were at q lo- cal hardware store, when Wynn picked up the revolver not knowing it was loaded As he pointed 1t at Boring, the latter laughed, pulled open his shirt and told him to fire.
 He did so. and Boring fell to the floor. He died while being taken to a hospital Wynn was taken into custody and later released. He is prostrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
Hors. Had to Be Shot.

Early Friday evening a horse re- ported to be owned by a Norwich Town resident. got one of its legs caught between the guard rail of a hvdrant and the curbing on Main street and in trying to free itself, broke it's leg. Dr. F. D. Coles was im- mediately called. and on his arrival said that the only thing to do was to shoot the animal, to relieve it of it's sufferings, and this was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Samuel Harper.

Sophia Rushlaw, wife of Samuel Harper. died at her home in Montville Thursday night, following an illness of a year. She had been seriously sick but a few days. Death resulted from liver trouble
 She was born in Durham. P. e., Jan. 22. 1889, and was the daughter of Nel- son Rushlaw and Julia Ann Comeau. She had resided in Montville for some time.
 Besides her husband she leaves five daughters Mrs Fred Raney and Mrs. J. LaFlamme of Jewett City, Mrs Fred Basseau of Hartford. Mrs. P. LaFlamme of Montville, and Mrs. Richard B. Morrow of Hickory street, and four sons, Duffy Harper of New London James Harper of Arctic. John Harper of New York and Edward Harper of this city.
 John w. L. Colt.
 John w l.. Colt died at 23O o'clock Friday afternoon at the Backus hos pitaI as the result of fall suffered two months ago. At that time several ribs were fractured, and he has since failed gradually. He had been at the hospital three days prior to his death.
 He was born in this city, May 10, 1840, and resided here the greater part of his life, except for short time when he made his home in Groton. On Sept. 10. 1866, he married Adelaide G. Jef- frey of New London, Rev. James A. Bolles of Boston officiating Besides his wife, MT. Colt leaves two sons, s. Jef- frey Colt and Edwin F. Colt. For a number of years MT. Colt con- ducted plumbing establishment in the Colt block on lower Broadway. but of late had not been engaged in active | business, He was well known in this city and made many friends during his long residence here. He was devoted to his family, and was a loving hus- band and father. His death is a source of regret to all who knew him.
 Miss Josephine M. Brown.
 Miss Josephine M. Brown died or August Is at the Sheltering Arms l She was a native of Griswold and haC l spent the later years of her life ir 1 this city. She is survived by a broth CT. Henry R. Brown of Sterling. anC l a nephew, Albert R. Chandler of thi: 1 city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
Carrier Kinosley Injured Knee.

Carrier James Kingsley of the Nor wich postoffice force is suffering with water on the knee, as the result of a recent fall while out on his delivery route on Main street, A piece of car pet hid the step and he fell heavily striking on his kneepan. He is out with a cane.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
Thomas H. Bracket Buried by Town.

The remains of Thomas H. Bracket, who was killed on a Central Vermont train August g, were buried In the Asylum street cemetery at o'clock on Friday afternoon by Undertaken c, A, Gager. Jr. Coroner Brown was unable to get in communication with relatives of the deceased
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
ROGUE GROUNDS ON ROCKWELL STREET.
 Roque Players FIoCking To Norwich
ThntyFirs Annual Tournament Begins at Rockwell Street Grounds NJ. Tuesday-Many Familiar Faces Will Be Seen On the Courts-Phladelphia Will Have Largest Delegation Veterans from Springfield and Washington

Once more, and this year for the thirty first time, Norwich is preparing to welcome the wielders of the mallet to the annual tournament of the Ma
 tional Roque association. H. T, Webb of West Chester, Pa.. with his father J. E. Webb, who came Monday, were
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

NIQht-Men Onloentlneu.
 A New London despatch this morn ing said;
 When the midnight Central Vermont freight pulled in tonight, Flagman J. A. Laportte made the grewsome discovery of one dead man and another dying, on the top of one of the cars. The dead man was turned over to a local uhder- taker. and the injured man taken to the Memorial hospital, where he can. not recover. There are no means ot Identification. Both had weavers' picks" in their clothes. It Is presum- ed the men were struck by an over- head bridge near Norwich, as uie4e IS no similar obstruction bt,.,-n the two cities.
 Operated With Cn.sel and Hammer.
 The e Cd, man was also taken to the undt tunlng rooms at first. as it was thought he could live but a few min utes. His skull is fractured, and Med ical Examoner Lee in a. desperate ef- fort to save his life performed a tre- banning operation with a cold chisel and a hammer. The man was then hur- ried to the hospital
 Had Whiskey in Pocket.
 The dead man was of dark complex ion weighed 140 pounds and was fee in height. He had a bottle of whiskeS in his pocket. The bridge had sJrucl him full in the face and hls feature! were crushed in terribly.
 The man on whom the operation wa! performed. and who cannot recover, i was believed at 3 o'clock this morning weighed 19O pounds and was feet Il inches in height.
 Man Killed Th=re Last Week A man identified as Thomas II Bracket of Worcester, Mass. was kllie. at the West Side bridge just weel ago Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
No Insurance on His Own Llfs.

New York, Aug. 16.-After spending a lifetime writing millions of lnsur- ance for other people, Archibald z Haynes died without insurance on his own life. In his will, filed today, he left only a $500 estate which goes to I,ig u-idpu-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
FUN NERAL.
Mrs. Harriet L. Peck.

The funeral of Harriet L. Peck was held from her late residence, S5 Spruce street, at Ii o'clock Friday morning. The attendance was very large and included relatives from Canterbury and Franklin. There were many handsome floral forms, including d wreath with the word Mother" from her son. Rev. Lewelyn Pratt, pastor emeritus of Broadway Congregational church, officiated at the service. The bearers places were filled by mem bers of the family and burial was in the family plot in the Warrington cemetery, where Dr. Pratt officiated at the grave. Undertaken Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Cornelius White.
 The funeral of Cornelius White was held from the home of his brother Thomas White. at 243 Franklin street Thursday nsTrning at SIS o'clock. There were many beautiful flowers and the attendance was large. Rev Hugh Treanor oficiated at the serv- ice in St. Patricks church. The bear CTS were Daniel Comedy, Michae Connely, James McCaffrey and Patrick Houlihan Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Every night there will be music by an orchestra during the play and one night there will be a band concert, and it is hoped that Norwich people will rally to the support of the game which has made this city the rallying place of roque enthusiasts for nearly a third of a century.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
TOdSterettS
 At RalliOn's

Don't forget to order that Hay. Grain and Feed today. Don't put it of and forget about it-order 1t today. Now, I've just received an extra fine grade of Oats and if you are in the marl<nt for any it will be to your advantage to order at once. Remember, ordar uow-dont put il off.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Mrs. Fred c. Brown and daughters, Gladys and Esther, and son, Byron of Fort Pierce, Florida, left for Hartford Thursday after spending 6 few days with Mrs. Browns brother, D. W. Fowler of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Mentioned among those sending beautiful flowers for the funeral of Edwin H. Kennedy of Central Village, are MT. and Mrs. F, w. Lester of Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

The Moosup Journal reprints c0nsld- erable of the sermon on Getting Ahead, delivered by Rev. c. H. Ricketts at Plainheld Congregational church on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
 TAKES TWO MORE LIVES

One Man Killed and Other Cannot Live After Being Struck by Overhead Bridge in This city-Rodies Found on Freight at New London Last Nieht-Men Unidentified.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Five train crews from New London will go to the western part of the state today to assist in the transpor- tation of troops engaged in the war maneuvers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Eastern Connecticut will Dc repre- sented at the national convention of first class postmasters at Atlantic City, N. J., September 1. ?, and 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

The annual reunion of the Twenty fifth regiment, Connecticut volunteers is to be held at Robert o. Tyler post rooms, Hartford, August 26.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Special shore dinner at Auditorium ladies and gents cafe, Friday and Sun day Sunday 12 m. to 1 p. m.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

New arrivals-Block Island sword fish, mackerel native soft crabs, lob sters and round clans, at Powers to- day-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

State Highway Commissioner Mac Donald Is advertising for bids to con- struct 5,51s lineal feet of state road in East Lyme and about 10000 feet of special macadam In Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Raymond c. Beckwith is in Haw- leyville to arrange for shipping the state equipage back to Mantle today (Saturday).
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

The will of Mrs. Fannie Cunningham late of West Hartford has been pro bated with Margaret A. Morrison of Wilimantic as executrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17

Miss Winifred l. Jefts of Worcester has been engaged to teach the pri- mary grades of the Glasgo school for the coming term.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-17
Miss Josephine M. Brown.

District Superintendent at Camp
 Grounds.
 District Supt. Rev. J. H. Newland has returned from New Hampshire and Is at the Willimantic camp grounds.