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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Earnest 1ess Brings Reward.

''The earnest men are so few in the world that their very earnestness be- comes at once the badge of their no- bility; and as men in a crowd instinc- lively make room for one who seems eager to force his way through it, so mankind everywhere open their ranks to one who rushes zeslously toward some object lying beyond them. "- Dwight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Burglars visited the store or the c. W. Willard Hardware company in High street after sunset of Thursday, the discovery of their visitation being made when the store was opened Fri day morning. Entrance was made through a window in the basement on the side of the building next the tenn porary postoffice structure, where there is large vacant space and in clear view from High street The trip to and from this window was made direct from High street, which is in the business center of the town.
 First an attempt was made to enter by way of a window in the sub-c cellar, as there is evidence of putty having been cut away from a window pane. It is evident that the burglars then changed their plan, for they placed a packing case on pile of granite cop ing in storage near the building, mounted this case and forced the win dow open.
 The burglars then went up stairs into the store through an unlocked door. The cash register, which cost S350, was pried open and damaged per haps beyond repair, and all the cash it contained about S100, was taken. In a large store of that kind it is difficult to tell just what goods were stolen, but several revolvers were taken, three of which are valued at $36.
 As soon as possible the burglary was reported to Thomas k. Brown chief of police, and an examination of the premises was made. This store has received the attention of burglars sev- eral times and with considerable loss to the company, and no arrest has ever resulted. The belief exists that the
 job was done by residents of Westerly who have a leaning towards the pos session of revolvers.
 Charles w Willard, president of the company, said that he had been a heavy loser by burglaries at the store and added that his dynamite house on the Chapman property was broken open three or four times year and 1 considerable of the explosive stock stolen. He is of the opinion that it is about time his property was protected from these thievish invasions. 
 George Kenneth, who was stricken with a paralytic shock last Sunday
 morning, died Friday at his home in Granite street in his 6Sth year. He was an old-time compositor and for 50 consecutive years was employed on the Westerly Sun and its predecessors. Two years ago. by reason of failing health, he retired, deciding to have rest and recreation for the balance of his lifetime. He leaves q widow, a
 brother, Robert T. Kenneth of New Haven, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gavitt His elder brother was buried on Thursday of last week
 Mr. Kenneth was a member of Palm CT chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and of Franklin lodge, Free and Accepted MasOnS He was charter member of
 the Cycle club and with his nephew, Albert Kenneth and Major Arthur N. Nash was one of the trio who retained membership since the formation of the organization. MT. Kenneth was a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

diate charge, given their time and att tention to the task. but business men and private citizens have assisted them materially
 Portland has raised an entertain ment fund of S125.00a. of which S25,- 900 was contributed by the local .odge. and the. rest 'y merch9ats anG individuals. This will be spent in dispensing chsracteristic Western hos pitslity fo the ciiys guests.
 Probably the greatest crowd that ever attended a national conclave of Eks will assemble in P0ttlaud. This is true for several reesGns. One is the fsci that this will be the first time the Elks have held their conven- ton in the Northwest The Northwest has numerous attractions The Port land Elks are preparing to show their guests many of them
 The weeks festivities really will open Sunday Juiy 2, with trolley trips and automobile rides to various
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
ROYAL ARcANuM.

Norwich council. No. 72O, is to have an official visit from District Deputy Grand Regent William T. Curry at the next meeting. on Tuesday evening, and to provide entertainment fo rthe large number of brothers who it Is hoped will come to receive the visiting otf1- cer, Orator Smith is onw arranging programme of great interest. The council is expecting a visit from the grand officers of the state in the course of the next few weeks.
 The amount of the benefit certificate of the late B. c. Smith. who died on June q, was paid to his beneficiaries on Friday night The draft was re- ceived from the grand council on July 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
GRAND ARMY.

Commander Henry Hovey presided at the first and only meeting for the month of July of Sedgwick post, No. l, G. A R.. in Buckingham Memorial on Friday evening. The usual summer schedule went into effect and conse- quently there will be but one more meeting, on August 2. before the regu- lar fail meetings are resumed.
 The itinerary for the national en- campment of the Grand Army at Los Angeles, Cal, from September 9 to IA, was received and read at the meet ing, but none of the Norwich comrades
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

At the regular and only meeting of July held by Court City of Norwich, No. 63. F. of A. Friday evening. the evening was given up to unfinished business and special reports. As the gathering was large the meeting was hurried through, as the heat made it uncomfortable. Two candidates were initiated and went through the simple ceremony.
 Two propositions were received.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas lodge, No II, held it's semi annual election of officers in Odd Eel lows hall on Monday evening, ana these choices were made: N. G., Rlch l. ard Raymond; V. G.. John T. Noung' secretary, John F. Auburn; treasurer F. F. Green; R. $. N. C.. Henry M Betting: L. $. N. G.. Charles Tread way: warden. William Thurston; con- ductor. Fred Ortmann; R. s. V. G., E. NJ. Green: L. s. V. G., Louis Ortmann; inside guardian, Herbert Burdick; out side guardian, William Mayo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
ODD FELLOWS.

Shetucket lodge, No. 27, had It's seci-annuaf election of officers at its regular meeting Tuesday night with these selections: Noble grand. Henry Bridges: vice grand F. R. Burdlch; secretary Louis Mabrey; treasurer, A. E. Chandler. The appeintive off, cers will be selected before the install lation next week by D. D. G. Nj. E. F. Kinney There will be no more work of initiation until September.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
ORDER oE PROTECTION.

Plans for the state field day of the order are underway, and aIthough final arrangements have not been de- cided upon Savin Rock New Haven, will probably be the place selected fer the gathering, and the date Will pc in August. There will probably De a good number to attend from thls eno of the state. No plans have been made vet for the usual eastern Connecticut field day, and in view of the inability of many of the Neopians to attend, shown in the past several years, oW- ing to business and other engagements the day may be abandoned this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Dr. B. Halstead Scott, of Chica- go, H., says "I have prescribed your Castoris often for infants during my practice and find it very satisfactory"
 Dr. William Belmont, of Cleve- land, Ohio, says Your Csstoria stands first in it's class. In my thirty years of practice I can say I never have found anything that so filled the place"
 Dr. R. J. Hsmlen, of Detroit, Mich, says l prescribe your Cas- toria extensively as I have never found anything to equal it for chil- dren's troubles. I am aware that there are limitations in the field, but I always see that my patients get Fletcher's."
 Dr. Charming H. Cook, of Saint Louis, Mo, says; "I have used your Castoria for several years past in my own family and have always found it thoroughly efficient and never objected to by children, which Is a great consideration in view of the fact that most medi- eines of this character are obnox- ious and therefore difficult of ad- HiHisbfatien, As 6 laxative I consider it the peer of anything that l ever prescribed"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

musician years ago in connection With kenneths orchestra. MT Kenneth was born in Greeneville, Conn.,, the son of John and Jeanette Tannahin Ken meth.
 Chief of Police Thomas E. Brown in compliance with orders of the town council has commenced strict enforce ment of the automobile laws. due mo- tice of which had been given. Thurs day morning Motorcycle Officer Arthur Faverio was detailed to duty on the Watch Hill road He soon detected Chrystie Mcconnell son of Rev. Dr. J. D. Mcconnell, a well known Watch Hill resident, who speeded his auto mobile at the rate of 50 miles an hour The violation was reported to the chief and shortly afterWard that officer arrested Mcconnell in Dixon square.
 The automobile is a racing one and was No. 20 in the 1910 Vanderbilt race and bears a Virginia registry plate, No. 2927 of 1912 issue. There are but two seats in the machine and at the time of speeding and arrest of Me Connell it contained two young ladies and two young men besides Chrystie Mcconnell The machine was driven to the police station, and as Chief Brown did not desire to put the young prisoner in a cell he was placed in the custody of Constable Donald Ferguson at the station preliminary to being ar raigned.
 Judge Oliver H. Williams held a special session of the Third district court at o'clock. Mcconnell, who is 20 years of age, was first charged with operating an automobile without a li- cense. He pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and costs Mcconnell was ther charged with overspeeding his auto mobile, with driving it at a speed ir 1 excess of 25 miles an hour To this 1 charge he also pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $50 ana costs on this charge and to be impEis-
 oned for 10 days in the Providence county jail.
 After court adjourned, Judge Will Hams, after consultation with Towr | Solicitor Harry B. Agard. decided tt l revoke the jail section of the sentenct and to increase the fine for overspeed. 1 ing to $50. As Mcconnell was Witheu l license. B. Court Bentley drove tn, ] Mcconnell car to Watch Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
eLKs.

The attention of a great part of the country will now center upon Port land. where the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks win begin its annual Grand Lodge convention next Monday. Every one of Portland's S 2T5.000 residents has shared in the work of preparing for the invasion of the city by the Eilks. Not only have the members of the Portland lodge, who have the arrangements in imme-
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every member will receive the fuli amount of her claim.
 The Catholic Womens BeneVoleht Legion is a mutual benefit association of over 1S.000 members. It is one or the wealthiest organizations in the country, having a surplus fund or nearly S241.5eo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Mrs. BIunderby Talks.

Mrs. Blunderby tvisiting)-Yes, poor Jane. she recognizes no one She's been in a catamose condition for two days. My dear, bring me a cup of teS, will you? I prefer Oblong, If you have it.-Roston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Why Physicians Recommend Castoria

ASTORA has 2 h pronounced favor the physicians V pharmaceutical societies and medical authorities
 clans with results gratifying The extended Caoa unquestonaby the result of three that harmless SecOndThat only aays and assim1ates perfect substitute for Castor Oil It is absolutely
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
AIwaYa There Ahead of Tin1e.

q owe all my success tn life to having been always a quarter of an hour beforehand Lord Nelson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Charity covereth a multitude of peo- pie with cast off garments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
LANG try Cleaner and Dyar 157 Franklin Sl.
 SUITS PRESSED 5l3 Cur Wagon Calls Everywhere

WHIeE you want to put your busi- ness before the public. there Is no me- alum better than through the advertis- ing eoluIans or The Balletin
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
George Kenneth, who was stricken ,.,;+h a n.HaI,&in pLaoL Iseb CUrJ N
FoREsTERs.

has yet signified attention of attend inc
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
WESTERLY STORE BURCLARIzEO
C. w. Willard Hardware Company Again Loser-Evident Break of Local Amateurs Fond of Revolvers-Death of George Kenneth Long time Band Man-Rev. Dr. Me Councils Son PenaIzed for Overspeedng

member of the Westerly band for 30 years and was well known as a local musician years ago in connection with Kenneths orchestra. MT. Kenneth was born in Greeneville, Conn.,, the son of John and Jeanette Tannahill Ken
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

The Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the sigma ture of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since it's infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imi- tations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trif7e with and endanger the health of Infants and Children -E xperience against Experim nt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
BLONDE ESKIMO
 OF THE ARCTIC
Not as Has Been Said in Highly Colored Reports Sent to
 the Outside

Mr. Siefanson. an ethnnlngis ist |cunnccied with Canadian and American scientific institutions, who has been i'll the Arctic cOun- try for the past four and unr-half years. was all arrival on the rev "nur cutter Bear yesterday. He has accumulated number of experiences which il would take days io relate. but all absnrbingly Interesting. His researches in rihnological matters to which he chiefly directed attention he reck- nns will take him about two years to arrange in book form, and this is one of the reasons why he is now returning to civilization.
 He went down the Mackenzie river and wintcrrd during the closed season i908-9 at the mouth of the Colville river, the follow ing winter he remained al Cape Parry and vicinity. The follow ing year saw him (l9iO-f9lf around Victoria Land and Corona tiOn bay away to the eastward. During the winter of i9ii-i9i2 h" again returned to Cape Parry which place he left March 9 by dog sled and travelled io Point Barrow. reaching there June i3. hc left Barrow for Nome on tho Bear.
 Mr. Si"fanson is the scientist
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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
LADIES GUILD IS
 ID GIVE DANCE

The Ladies of the Guild. will give novelty dance in Moose hall on the second of October, for the purpose of raising funds with which to build a detached ward at the Hospital of the Good Sa- marian, in order that contagious and infectious diseases can be taken care of at any time. With every ticket sold. the holder will have g chance on a large fat tur- key, kindly donated by the Love Whitley company.
 During the dance there will be a prize, and surprise for every one on the floor. No one will be slighted, not even the spectators in the reception room. All danc- ing numbers will be novelties never seen in Valdez before. Those who attend are requested to wear their old clothes. everything goes calico, flannel, gingham and ov- erals. Everyone will bc well come. Tickets arc on sale al si each.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
BIG DREDGE |S
 BEING SET UP
One of the Largest Dredges Being Set Up on Flat Creek by
 Guggenheims

In the old open cut on the Mari eta association on Flat creek, which was worked by Thomas P. Aiken during the carly days of the camp, the GugSenhrims are setting up their mammoth gold digger that has been transported to Iditarod from Dawson. Accord ing to David Cascaden, who rc- turned from there on the Panama yesterday morning, the mechanics $ were making good progress in the work and he expects that it will be in operation before many weeks have passed
 The Marietta association is on the upper end of the creek and was purchased by Frank Manley shortly after Aitken's first work on the claim. There is con- siderable part of the claim still unworked and the Guggenheims expect to make good easy money there. The testing of the ground with a drill showed the syndicate's engineers that the gravel was fabulously rich and the cIain, well worth almost any price.
 Otherwise, reports Cascadcn, there is not much doing in the lower river camp. Most of the persons there are anxious to get out and as rapidly as they can pack up their brlonginGs. they arc getting Oui.-FairbankS Timrs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
FALL HEIR ID
 GREAT FORTUNE

Washington. D. c.. Sept. iS.- Robert T. Way. a clerk employed by the Old Dominion railroad. and hIs two brothers and one sister, in reduced circumstances. living in Denver, have fallen heir ln a $500, ,000 estate, according to word received here by Way today.
 The fortune was left by Jacob S. AXSnn. who came to this roun- try from Englaad during the Anne. ican revolution and after settling in Georgia. took up arms against the British. For his srr- vices he was granted tract of land valued at S20. .O0O, which has increased to itS present value. AXSon died in 1862 and the estate has lain dormant since.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
ABE OPERATING THE RAILROADS
Forced to Restore Railroad In Many Plaoes Where Rebels
 Destroyed It

ManaSua, Sept. i8.-American marines and bluejackets are now guarding many of the stations on the railroad which runs from Cor into to this city. A large force of United States sailors and ma rines left Corinto today and pro- ceeded along the railroad. At many places they had to rebuild portions of the track which had been torn up.
 The operation of the railroad between this city and Corinto is to be resumed at once, but the line io Granada and the south cannot be put into working or der until the arrival of further re- Inducements.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
PRIMARY CALL
 IS BEING SIGNED

There is being circulated a nIiii0n calling for a non-parti- gan primary to nominate candi- dates for the legislature. About one hundred and fifty signatures have been obtained 10 the petition, which reads as follows:
 Whereas, The act recently passed by congress granting home rule to Alaska, provides for the election of two senators and four representatives to the First leg islativc assembly from the Third Judicial division of Alaska, such election to br held on the fifth day of N vembcr. 1912; and,
 Whereas, We believe that one senator and one representative should be apportioncd to Valdez and the country tributary there 10; and,
 Whereas. We believe that fhe candidates for said offices should be chosen because nf their fitness and qualification therefor, and not because of pariizan afrilia- lions: now,
 Therefore. wr, Ihr undrrsigncd electors. residing al or in the vii ciniIy of Valdez, do hereby call a primary election for the pur- pose Of choosing candidate for senator and candidate for rep r"scntaLivc in the First legislative assembly of Alaska; said primary to be held at the Fire Hall, in the Town of ValdeZ,on the 2ist day of September, 1912, between the hours of i2 o'clock noon and six o'clock, afternoon of said day; and we hereby appoint F.. F.. Ritchie, mayor of the town of Valdez, and c. E. BuunelI, president of the chamber of commerce, commit tee fo have full charge of said primary, appoint officers for same and provlie polling place.
 The qualifications of voters at said primary shall be the same as is required of voters at the election of members of the legis- lative assembly, towit: A citizen of the United States. over 2i. years of age, resident of Alaska for one year and of the precinct of Valdez or the Reservation at least 90 days immediately pre- ceding the 'nfth day of November, 1912. :,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
INDIANS FIND
 STRANGE RATINGS

Seattle, Sept. IS.-Advices re- cclved al DawsOn, '. T., over the trail from the mouth of the Mac kenZie river, say the Indians brought in word to Fort McPher- son that they had found strange writing on tree east of the Mac kenzi. delta, where Hubert Dar- rcll, the Arctic explorer, was last seen. The Indians promised to bring in the writing on their next trading expedition. Darrell went eastward from the Mackenzie in 1910 and has long been given LID for lost. Numerous ycnturesOmc proSpcctors are seeking gold along the tributaries of the Mac krnZle, returning lravrlrr re- ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
LIFE SENTENCE
 DESPITE FAMILY

san Francisco, sept. lS-Dr~piir ihe assertion of Attorney IIoT Cook that a SrnlrIuc of more than 20 years imprisonment would be received with protest by inc fam fly of Charles Bonner. 2u. ruu- \irirh nf second degree murder Tor lh" >laNinG of Brrnirr Gu- dair. and result in ihr case being appealed. Suprrinr Judge Dunnr here today sentenced Bnnnrr ln lIf" imprisonment al san Ou"n- fin prison
 In passing sentence the court declared the jury did mol do it's filil duty in returning a rnnlprn- mise verdict.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
SLIGHT ACCIDENT
 TO THE WESTWARD
A Foolish Chink Gets In the Way of . Bullet and
 Coos Dead

The following letter. under date of August IS, was received by the marshal from A. Garriock, United States commissioner at Naknek {:
 We held an inquest over the body of Lee Com, a Chinaman, at koyyong on August fl, who was accidentally shot and killed by a Mexican foreman.
 ''Fhe evidence went tn show that the Mexican foreman and his men had some trouble and they chased him into warehouse, where the Chinaman was working. He fired a shot over their heads tn check them, and inc Chinaman, who was working about : feet above the floor. Eui shot. The verdict of the jury iS that death was caused by accidental shoot ing"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
MAN IS SHOT
 IN HIS HOME

Chicago, Sept. i8-Another mys- teriOus shooting was added last night to the long list which have occurred in Chicago's north side Italian district. Carlo Capenz was shot three times and probably fa- tally wounded while sitting in front of his home with his i've children. Witnesses of the attack told the police that a man of the name of Mamanoe had fired the shots. The assailant escaped. It vas said that Capenz had been the recipient of several mysfer- ious letters.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
HAVE RECEIPT
 >oF MONEY PAID
ArohboId's Secretary Finds Letter Acknowledging Receipt Of
 Standards Contribution

Washington, D. C., Sept. t8.- It is reported in Washington that the receipt given to John D. Arch bold by Cornelius N. Bliss in 1904 will be ready for the sub-commit- tee of the senate on Privileges and Elections when it convenes Sept. 30. It is said that MT. Arch bOld'S secretary has found it, and that it is in the form of a letter.
 Senator Clapp, chairman of the subcommittee, will return here tomorrow.
 Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr., refused to say anything about the report that his late father left documents s giving intimate details of the col lection of a fund to effect thc ie- feat of Alton R Parker by Thco- dOre Roosevelt in 1904.
 'I have nothing to say" said MT. Bliss, "nor shall I have any lining to say"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-09-18
WILL STAND
 AS CANDIDATE
Col. B. F. Willard States That He wlII Accept a Eoin;-PartIzan
 Nomination

In answer to the solicitation of many voters asking Col. B. F. Willard to stand as a candidate for the senate, that gentleman has addressed the following statement 10 the voters, frankly accepting the honor they have rendered him, and as frankly stating his position and policy if elected to the higher branch of the legis- lature. Following is MT. Millard's s address:
 Y" the voters of the Third judic- A ial district of Alaska:
 Gentlemen: Many representa- live voters of Valdez and vicinity precincts, representing all politi- cal parties, have asked me from lime to time if I would stand foI the nomination of senator from this, the Third district, to repre- sent them as senator at tho coming legislative session. TC one and all I have made the same reply:
 That if it seemed to be the non-partizan desire of a goodly number of the voters of this local ity, that I was willing to stand
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