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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17
HOUSE

The business OF the House assumed
large proportions yesterday. with the
report by committees of a number OF
bills. which will go on the calendar
tor future consideration. one of these
was the measure providing for county
boards of poor commissioners. from
Towns. The bill OF John W. Stephen
son, OF Bath. Simplifying procedure in
damage suits, was reported from the
Committee for Courts of Justice. while
the Stephenson bill prohibiting gam
bling of any sort came from The Com
mittce on General Laws with an un-
favorable report.
Secretary Ben Owen appeared with
the messages from the Governor,
which were received by the senate on
Monday. announcing his various APP
pontments, in which he asked Joint
confirmation, and the transmittal OF
the bid for convict la Dor from the Re-
lance Manufacturing Company
4 resolution offered by Thomas
Brown. OF Westu,oreland, regarding
the appointment of commissioners to
determine the boundary lines between
Virginia and Maryland as applied 10
juLiins points OF land in the Po,ornac
River, was referred 70 the Committee
on Finance
Would Protect Game.
IT a. Willeroy, OF King W'ilz n.
ecer-d q bill establishing an irme-
d.s.e closed season from this time un
81 February l, the end of The statu-
tory season, for ,urkeya. phaasants
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

.HhentaI purposes, and to baetario,oe,.;,
,o' aechanical or scientific purposes H.
ferred to the Committee on C,encr,I a.
ny Mr. Hart hill to require publ
seIYiee corporations heretofore or hercaury
incorporated under tho Aws o. yirr,n.a
lighting and power companies. 10 ,,rni,,
"hE persons along their lincs with ei.o,.in
ilsht md power al reasonable rate. and
unioFa chsrges and 10 provide 20. lii.
improvement o, said duty Referred - H.
ton 90
~ M Hart. \ hlli % amend ara TO-
enact section !! o: chapter { OF an nc, OF
tircd an act concerning public ,eryI,e c,r.
porhtions. Referred TO the COMMITTEE. %
roads and ln'nrna! Navigation.
ny MI Royal: y bill to increase tic.
prns'onH o. co1:ndnrate veterans and thci-
WIDOWS, and defining who shall be cntitio,i
t"er"t" Referred to the Committee on FL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17
SENATE BILLS

by Mr.. Brock: Is Dill to require all reg
u!ar passenger trains to stop at county
seats upon nag. Referred TO the Commit
tee on Roads and Internal Navigation.
b. Mr. Tucker: IS bill! to appropriate
s6,0Vo OF so much thereof ae may be neces-
gary. TO the State Library Board for tho
purpose Of buying necessary metal file cases
and for properly protecting tho valua BILE
ma nuscripts In the Department of Archives
in tho state Library Building. Referred to
ihh Committee Oh Finance.
ny MI iIoii: \ bill 70 amend section z
Of an act "a require nil water companies.
heat. lishi ana power companies aud gas
companies 10 paJ franchise tax, prop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

'i'aii% affecting the morris OF the ca.o
The Chalk!ey bill providing ina
cases shall not DC continued merely
D.caass OF the absence o. a witness.
vas up yesterday morning for cons!d
GRAFTON before the House COMMITTEE
ior Courts Of Justice II stimulates
that when motion for postpo~.me
is made Tor this reason. the side NIX.
ING such motion mugt make an,dav.,
as TO what was expected to be proved
by the abscn, party. Then. IL the other
side agrees to accept that AFFIDAVIT n.
evidcnce. the trial must be proceeded
with.
There were objections. nrst. On tho
ground that cold amdavit would
take the place in evidence OF a living
witness with personality. and, second,
that It might force the sido with tho
absent witness to disclose It's hand.
when the evidence was material. The
bill will be considered on Saturday.
Francis W Smith. of King and
Queen. proposed a bin IN the House
CONTINUED on Ninth PaseJ
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erty tax and to furnish certain reports 70
the State Corporation Commission. Refer
red to the co;n:ntiee on Finance.
Ey Mr.. iSoTcrh: \ Dill to amend and re.
enact section is OF an act entitled an act
to pEovide for the opening and working OF
rouis and Keeping the same In repair. und
providing Cor erecting and maintaining
hr;6ges IN the county OF CulpcpGr. Refer.
red 20 the Joint Committee Oh Special. pri.
va.o aud Local Legislation.
by Nr. Fletcher: y bill TO amend and re.
snhct section and sect!on o: ar act en-
tilted an act to constitute the Town OF War
renton and surrounding territory u sepu "a ;s
bchoo! district. Referred the Joint Com.
inittee on Special Private and Ilocsi Leg.
is.at.oa
BY Mr.. West: y bill TO provide .er tn.
aa!c OF ardent spirits b% licenHed phar.
'nae!sts upon phy.!c!nns' prescriptions 10
no used for medicinal purposes only. and to
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CONTRACT LABOR
TO Be CONTINUED
Continued from flrst pase,.

book Is changed. the board shall give
Its reasons therefor IN writing 10 the
General Assembly.
In consideration OF the EXTENDED
cold weather, which is causing the
loss Of much game by starvation ".
a. Willeroy, of King William. offered
II bill TO close the open season for this
year at once. 1t had some opposition,
bu; the committee was discharged from
It's consideration. 1t went on the cal
endar and comes UP to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

The Mlstcad and Old bills, 10 pre-
vent the sale OF botus ami wildcat
stocks IN Virginia, was considered
yesterday morning in tins House Com
mittee on Genera! Laws, and referred
to a subcommittee composed OF Mcssrs.
Norris, OF Richmond county; Evans. Of
Caroline: and Banks, or Norfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

Chickens may continu: 10 wander Al
their own sweet Will OYER the farms
and gardens 0! the county OF lenrtcd
and elsewhere in the state mnless
Mr. ThrockmortOn is more successful
with his bill TO prevent this custom
Than no was yesterday morning. II
was objected to in committee, on the
ground that there @rc people VINO
would set their children TO invcigling
chickens into their premises for the
purpose of capturing them and hold
Ing them for the ransom of twenty
ave cents per head, whic.- the owner
would have to pay. 1t is possible that
Mr. Throckrnorton will red ice the sum
OF this penalty, and try IL again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17
Catarrll of Stomach
Indigestion, Gas and Heaviness
Quickly Ended.

II you Wen; TO thirty doctors and paid
each his Ice for prescription for indiges-
ion or stomach misery, ii is ten chances
TO one sou wouldn't get such good pre-
scnption as the one from which NII-O-NA
stomach tablets are made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

\ bill forbiddinG tho setting aside
of ycrdicts on technical errors was Of
fcrcd vest arday tn the House by II. ~.
White. or Rockbridgc. He would have
sucn action taken only on mattsrA
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HERE AND THERE
IN THE LEGLSL ATTIRE

After an amendment had been
placed, at the suggestion Of r. RAN
dolph Williams and II. G. Buchanan. In
the bill providing Toy a remedy In
action OF tort. tine House Committee
for Courts OF Justice at It's meeting
yesterday morning reported the mcns'
ure fuvorably. ana II went on the
calendar. AS prepared, the hill re-
CURED the particulars and grounds Of
defense TO be hled within n certain
number OF days. the amendment strik-
ing this out and leaving II under the
general law, which requires such mat
tiers TO be divulged when the case
comes to trial
The entire bill works tremendous
change in practice In Virginia. In
stead of permitting demurrers 10
declarations In damage suits as at
present. Judgment may be given on
motion after thirty days notice, as IN
u suit for debt.
The committee did not report the
bill without protest from John w.
Chalkley. of Wise who referred TO
the statute pleading of another state
in which ne practices. as distinctly I'M
desirable when compared Win tho
common law principle in Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

Several local bills were considered
and reported yesterday morning by
the house Committee on Counties,
Cities and Towns. One measure favor
ably reported was that by Edwin p.
Cox, of Richmond, covering the organ
ization of county boards OF poor COM
mIssloners.
An equestrian statute 10 the memory
OF George Washington and Robert f..
Lee In Alexandria is proposed By Rob-
inson Moncurc. Ills bill carries an
appropriation OF $4,000 for this pur-
pose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

E. P. Cox has introduced a bill to
pay $500 to Benjamin w. Andrews, off,
ciai guide TO the Capitol fo- the past
TWO wears.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

The general bill to prohibit gambling
of any sort with any kind OF implement
or machine or card. and betting on any
contest or any happening. and games
of chace for prizes. was aivcn II report
yesterday by the House Committee on
General Laws, with a accommodation
that 1t do not pass. 1t was objected to
on the ground that 1t would prohibit
prizes at church fairs and other enter
,ainnents Of religious and charitable
nature. IT is probable that Its patron.
John W. Stephenson, of Bath. will
amend this particular clause when the
measure comes up on Its second read
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

Assessments made by cities and
towns for public improvements may
reach total of two-thirds of tho
value OF the property, instead OF one
third. as. at present. II a bill offered
in ths House yesterday by Colonel r.
L. Brewer. Jr.. OF Suffolk. becomes law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

Samuel p Mustard, member from
Tazewell and buchanan, goes the limit
in matters of pension. DILL offered
by him would nave the State pay 800
nor year to every Confederate veteran
and the widow OF every Confederate
veteran.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-17

How can such
a thing be? you
naturally ask.
Sim ply be
cause the man
who wrote the
pre- SC ption
from which MI
O-NA tablets
are made knows
m ore about
stomach dis
cases than %
per cent. OF all
the physicians
in America and
he gets paid Tor
knowing.
And when you
get a large box
OF tablets made
from this doc
tors prescrip.
ton for only so
continue 10 suI
and druggist g
il,, MT t,npilI, g.,
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lion for only so cents, are you going to
continue 10 suffer? Sold by 'lirnllc's
and druggist everywhere. And il they
do not Danish indigestion, catarrh Of the
stomach or ANY stomach distress you can
have Your money back
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Farewell Reception For Dr. SpaIding
 EmpIoyes-Goes to Westboro Today

same time expressing their sincere re- gret at his departure from the hospital, with which he had been connected from the opening
 In behalf of the employees, John DsFgett presented Dr. Spalding a fine edition of Dickens works as a token of their esteem and respect. He re- ferred to the regret of the employees at his departure. Dr Spalding responded in well chosen words and referred to the pleasant relations that had existed at the Institution during his seven and half years. At the conclusion of the reception refreshments were served.
 Dr, Spaiding leaves today and will take up his duties at the Westboro, Mass. state hospital on Saturday as assistant superintendent. This institu- ton is much larger than the local one and there are a number of advantages he secures by the change
 The successor Of Dr. Spadding at the local institution has not been deter mined but will be at the next meet ing Of the trustees. when it is believed that q member of the present staff will be named to ill the position under Supt Henry M, Pollock Dr. Spalding has been faithful and courteous of 1icial whose efficiency is well known, and ms leaving is much regretted by his many friends here
 Tuesday evening at the Wauregan house several Of his intimate friends gave him a farewell dinner. covers be- ing laid for six in one of the private dining rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
NATIONAL GATHERING
 OF ELKS AT PORTLAND.
Big Time Planned for a Week in the
 Early Part of July.

Norwich lodge of Flks. No. 439, has received the folder gotten out by Port land lodge, No. 142, of Oregon. which announces the rich programme ar ranged for the 18th grand lodge re- union of the order to be held in that city JUlY to 13 Typograp icallv and aruStiC8ily, the 24-page folder is a gem while the wonders to be seen which it unfolds and the rich and va ried attractions which will crowd the time full of entertainment indicate that the Portland Elks propose to outdo anything that has been attempted for any other reunion.
 Briefly the round of pleasure pre- pared is as follows: Monday, July 8. meeting trains with uniformed band of Elks and brass band: in evening for nal reception at the armOry: July g, over 1000 automobiles at disposal of Elks for trips around city; morning and afternoon trips on chartered river steamers: at night the grand electrical parade; July 10, the whole day and evening at "The Oaks" the Coney Island Of the Pacific coast, barbecue, fireworks and everything absolutely free 70 Elks; Thursday immense, pa rade of z5 0O0 Ei&s with 100 brass bands and thousands of dollars in prizes in the evening a trip to Coun- ell Crest the Switzerland of America: Friday naval parade in the morning; annual grand ball in the evening: Sat urday, an open day for general enter tGInment
 Countless features ara outlined in the folder, and the Oregon Elks prom ise 10 dispense hospitality with lavish hand in every way to gratfy their visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
PimpI3S? No
 They've All Gone /!
Ne More Humiliation; the Wonderful Stuart's Calcium Waters Get Right After those Pmples, 6oiIs and
 Skin Eruptions.
Trisl Package Sent Free to Prove It.

TriEl Package Sent Free so Prove It.
 No need for anyone to go about any longer with face covered with pimples hotches. eruptions. black heads and liyerspots. These are all due to impurities in the blood. -ia2Ess the blood thoroughly and the hel she's will disappear.
 That's what StuartS Calcium Waters are intended to accomplish and do accomplish. Their principal in gIedient is Calcium Sulphide, the quickest and most thorough blood cleanser known.
 These wonderful little wafers get right into the blood, and destroy erup- i've substances present in it. In some cases a few days is sufficient to make a marked improvement And when he blood is pure the whole system is a hundred per cent better
 Don't fret any longer about those blackheads. pimples, bOils, letter. eczema spots or skin eruptions: they all go and go quick if you use Stuarts Calcium Waters.
 You can have a trial package of Stuarts Calcium Waters, simply by sending your name and address to F. 4. Stuart Co. 175 Stuart Bids May shall. Mich. Then. when you have proved their value. you can get the reEuiar-5ize package for % cents. at any drug store
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

hase of the crown, and for trimming a graceful white ostrich quill, caught with Frenchy looking motif in prim- rose feathers.
 A distinguished looking model was a large black Neapolitan, with fitted top of cardinal taffeta, blended black and cardinal willow plumeB almost con cealing the black derby crown.
 Novel and chic was rooster trr- ban, built of Persian ranie braid, It's Garniture a changeslble tatfeta bow and q tOuch of primrose velvet.
 Odd and graetly admired was 6 Bun ty sailor of linen color straw, with crown of duck blue taffeta, pleated side crown. with standing leaves in aigrette effect, held in place with a knot of roses.
 Such a satisfaction te have one's pick of these beautiful hats and gar ments while stocks are at their best!
 Wise Easter buyers will shop carly, learning from The Bulletins adVsrtis- ina columns today where the newest modes are to be found!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
WEDNESDAYS OPENINGS.
Active Interest Shown in Displays of Elegant Hats and Spring AppsreI.- Wise Buyers Make Early Choice Whats New.

Wednesday was a busy day for weR- en readers of The Bulletin, for whose inspection and selection were offered the latest modes in spring wraps, suits, waists millinery, neckwear, gloves, yeilings, etc. Dealers noted with grat- ifcation the active interest shown in the openings, and quick sales promis- ed well for the volume and character of early-season trade.
 Some essentially smart examples are shown this spring in the three piece suit always an important addition to a WOmans wardrobe, since with it she is always prepared for emergencies. When she removes. the coat. she has still an attractive dress in one tone-a most desirable garment this season.
 The springlille temperature of We'd nesday induced much buying of two piece suits and one-piece gowns, and there was lively demand Tor street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that all taxes in the Town Of North StOnington are due and payable on the first day of April 1912. For the purpose of re- siv.ng said taxes the undersigned will be al the Town Clerks office on Mon day April lst and Tuesday, April 90th rom 10 o'clock A. M to 2.30 P. NJ. at the post office, Ciagks Falls, on at the residence of II. C. Eccleston Nerth West Corner, on Wednesday April Srd. from 10 10 11.S9 A. M All taxes remaihirg unpaid on May 1st provisions regarding the same
 Hated at North Stenington March . t1i2
 T180s. F. VIII E3iatlER, Collector
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
ki!Iad hp Fall.

Fhe big ship barge Old Dominion, which arrived at New London We'd nesday morning, made port this trip without her old master, Captain Dar- by. During her last trip and while the Old Dominion was at Norfolk, Captain Darby fell into the hold and was kill cd This was not known among Cap tain Darby's friends until after the barge arrived. ,She was lowed to AL lJn's Point to discharge by the tug Miles Standish. Captain Darby fig
 ured in the trial of John McGrady. a former declihand on the Old Dominion, who was convicted at tbe January term of superior court for assaulting smother dsckhaud, Captain Darby
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
All TrOlleys Lead To

tional board as they did with the old board. There have been a number of a ppeals from the board of relief. but he did not think the appeals will be tried. Some of them have already beer withdrawn. This year the grand levy has been increased $4,000,000. It will have the effect of reducing the rate of taxation from to mills. The great majority of the people of Middletown are pleased with the work of the conjunctiVe board.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

able Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Norwich. ] will sell the real estate located at 70 Ann Street be- longing to the estate of the late George G. Gates.
 BESsIE c. BABCOCK. Exeeutrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

'aa r.ven reception to Assistant super H.. ldert Dr. II. o. Spalding at ~. N.rf.iru state hospital the en- erNes Of the institution to the num- "-r el 1iO arranged pleasant gath eiins in the amusement hall there on
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Ss sdver0se exsenv as nls
MURPHY & McGARRY. POT Main Stresi
HATS

Come to us for your new hat, and we guarantee to suit both your taste and your pocket book.
 We have all the new. stylish shapes and s1ades-our hats not only look well out wear we'll
 Hawes $500 Derbies
 Franklin s250 Derbies
 M. & M. S2.oO Oerbies and the new "College" Soft Hats at 3t.oo, $1.5o and s2oO.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Pearl Ruttons

WHITE PEARL BUTTONS - fine Buttons in all sizes, finished with two holes.
 Sale Price, a dozen 4e WHITE PEARL BUTTONS, either plain or fancy, in size suitable for shirt waists value 15c dozen.
 Sale Price toe
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him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

MERRICK'S A6 YARD DARNING COTTON, black, white or tan.
 Sale Price 20 45 YARD DRAINING COTTON, black or tan.
 Sale Price 1e
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Threads

100 YARD SPOOL BLACK SEW ING SILK-regular price Ec.
 Sale Price Sc 200 YARD JOHN J. CLARK BEST s CORD MACHINE THREAD.
 Sale Price six for 2Ac
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

coats, Wnlcn are as useful as they are fashionable and beautiful
 Elegant Street Coat.
 One coat in particular, developed in modlsh dune whipcord, was effectively trimmed with white serge and black braid. fastened with fancy gun metal buttons, and had tiny gilt buttons on the white reyers,
 Greatly admired was 8 one-plece gown in Alice blue messaline with white polka. dots, the bodice i'll one side effect. collar and cuffs of white satin, and finishing touches given by natty white buttons. Heavy Laces Favored Waists were never more dainty. A novelty is a modification of the pep lum effect, known as the cassaque waist There is revival of the basque effect of past generations and the real swagger lingerie dress is of crepe vOile. Laces, macreme, Irish, flet, shadow, cluny, all heavy faces are greatly favored. Cording is very fash ionable.
 Smart Headwear. Of course. the Easter hats received the major portion of attention yester- day, and they certainly merited the many exclamationS of admiration heard.
 Noted in the display was tan chip mushroom shape, with shirred lace l side-crown its trimming a dainty moss rose with trailing stems and buds.
 Pale pink Yedda was the founda- 1 ton of a Quaker bonnet smart and ele- gant, it's wreath of pink roses yelled l with fashionable macreme, at one side richly shaded pink tips. 1 One large faring hat in Tagal straw had 8 quilling of white taHsts at ths
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Miscellaneous

SPRING TAPE MEASURES, for pocket use. Put up in metal case value 1sc.
 Sale Price ice SCISSORS - Assorted sizes in either pointed or pocket scissors value 25c.
 Sale Price 1se IRONING WAX, with wooden handle.
 Sale Price six for Be
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Hooks and Eyss

Hooks and Eyea SPRING HOOKS AND EYES. black or silver. Two dozen n card-valus Sc.
 Sale Price Ss BRASS HOOKS AND EYES the finest quality in either black or silver velue 1Oc.
 Sale Price Ye
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
t2 Days Inventory Sale

Last week of the sale We gre HOW selling
 Mems Oversheex, 3176...... 2A Children's Rubbers, $50. %, .r-.. It Rolled Edge Rubbers, 75e. ...... 24 Children's Coloniais, s1.0o- - IS Boys Shoes. black and tan, 31.3S and kl.oO ..,...--..s...... -....... v No Shoes can be changed after Sat urday evening, March 1S, 1e12. Your last chance to secure fine bar gains. Call and see us.
 Estate of P. Cummings,
 M ]. CUMMINGS,
 MRS. BRIDGET CUARGnQGa Rln AdministratoYs
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

Hose Supporters WoMEEs sEwoN HOSE SUP PORTERS-resulsr prtce 25c.
 Sale Price 1se
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Elegant Street Coat.

coats, which are as useful as they are fashionable and beautiful.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21
Pins and Needles

COMMON PINS on papers -- 600 count.
 Sale Price Sc, two for Sc AMERICAN PINs-3oO count.
 Sale Price 40 BLACK and WHITE MOURNING PINS in boxes,
 Sale Price 10 PIN SHEETS in Black and White, full 50 Count-regular price Sc.
 Sale Price 80 PIN CUBES, Black and White Regular price 10c-SaIs Price So Regular price 15c-Sale Price Sc NICKEL SAFETY PINS in Four Sises-regular price 5c.
 Sale Price Sc, t~o FOr So INVISIBLE HAIR PINS-assorted sizes in cabinet.
 Sale Price 4e
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

At recent meeting of boards of as- 5essors with the state tax commission Ter in Hartford there were several diff erent phases the tax question dis cussed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

Tapes and Bindings YARD ROLLS OF TAPE, up to 3-4 Inch wide
 Sale Price, roll 1e ENTHUSIASTICALLY HITE FINISHING BRAID - regular price 10c.
 Sale Price 6e WHITE TAFFETA BINDING, g Yard Pieces, finest quality black, white and colors-regular price 15c.
 Sale Price 1oe
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-21

Last week of the sale ws ST. now