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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23
NOTICE

The Republican Voters of the Town Of Norwich are hereby notified to meet as follows in their respective Districts on Friday Evening, March 18th, at s o o'clock, to select candidates for the of flee of Town Committee to be presented for endorsement at the regular caucus:
 In FIRST DISTRICT, at Town Hall.
 In SECOND DISTRICT, at old Car penters Hall. Central Wharf
 In THIRD DISTRICT, at Union Hall. In FOURTH DISTRICT, at Old
 In FIFTH DISTRICT, at Ponemah
 Tn sIXTH DISTRICT, at Browns
 Norwich Conn, March 23d. 1912.
 Per order TOWN COMMITTEE.
 mar23d
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD al Norwich. within and for the District of Hor,wiioh on the 22d day of March, Present-NEIsON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Frances A. Marsh, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased.
 Gardiner Greene of Norwich. Conn. one of the Executors of the will of said decedent, appeared in Court and filed a petition alleging that the Executors have been unable to convert the assets of said estate into cash and make dis tiibution thereof within the time linn ited nor ascertain the costs and eX penses thereof. and are consequently unable to determine the amount of tax due the State of Connecticut and pray ing for the reasons therein alleged that they be excused for the failure Of set ting said estate and the payment of said tax with interest thereon, and that the time for settlement of said estate and the payment of said tax be extended until August 1st~1912, as on file more fully appears,
 Whereupon. il is Ordered That said petition be heard and determined at -1.. -...N-, Norwich, in said District, on the 30th day of March, A. D. 1912, at 9 o'clock in the loren oOu, and that notice of the pendency of said petition and Of said hearing thereon, be given by the pub lication of this order one time in some neWspapeE EhavlnC a circulation in said District, and by depositing a true and attested copy of said order in the post office at said Norwich. postage paid by registered letter, directed to Hon. Costello Lippitr, State Treasurer. Hart ford, Conn.," at least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and that re- turn be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 mar2Sd Clerk.
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD It Montville, within and for the Dis trict of Montville, on the 21st day of
 
 Present - CHARLES \. CHAPPELL. Judge.
 Estate Of David Chester Comstock, late of MontVille, in said District de- ceased.
 Edmond H. Rogers. Administrator
 Ordered That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are. linn ired and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said es- tate, and the Administration is directed tc give public notice to the creditors of said estate 10 bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting @ post nearest the place where the de ceased last dwelt within the same Town, and by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a cir culation in said Probate District and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest: CHARLES x. CHAPPBLL.
 mar25d Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

At tre First Baptist church Sunday morning, Rev. F .. Cunningham will preach on The Breadth of Christian Obligation. rhe evening topic is A New Note in Politics.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Rev. Joseph F. Cobb will preach at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Universalist, Sunday morning, on Op- Portunity At the Young Peoples ser vice, for Passion Sunday, the topic is Gaining Strength Through Suffering.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Official statistics show that more people take their own lives in San Francisco in proportion to population than in any other city on the conti- nent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

For his assistance in putting the iute industry of Bengal, India. on Q profitable basis, an American Is to re ceive a fec of s25,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Because 1t has more phosphoric acid in easily digested shape than any oth- CT fruit, the apple is one of the best brain foods
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

The Shanghai city wall is being de- molished. It Is proposed 10 construct a boulevard in it's place and a tram way thereon,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Pound parties'' are the fashion iE Chicago open air schools, whenever thg class on the average. gains pound in weight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

A new life saving buoy, made in Ger many, is shaped like a hammock. Tn 1t @ bather can recline and paddle himself to safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

A strong battery illuminated slec- trio sign has been invented to be worn on the arm of a person selling re- treatments in thesters or other public places.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

church, Sunday morning, Rev. C. H.. Ricketts wilt preach on The Paralysis of Inactivity. There will be the usual evening service.
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SACRIFICE sALE-Pleasantly locate,

SACRIFICE sALE-Pleasantly located 73 acre farm, S5 acres excellent blow land, balance pasture ana wood, good fruit, l 1a miles from R. E. station and village, near markets l4 room colonial house with Veraudas, best condition outside and in, large barn, painted, new henhouSe, cost $36O, sheds, OutbuiIdings buildings worth 5000; price S3,300- Sl,OOO down. Includes household fur uishings, farming tools and poultry Tryons Agency, WilHmantlc. Conn
 jan3ld
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

The Sabbath afternoon service of the Seventh day Advontists will be he'd in the Bul block.
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Sunday at bcth services at the Sec srd Congregational church the minis ter Rev. H. J. Wyckon, will preach.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Charles s. Peckham, for a nunAber of years with Allen, Beeman lS Co.,. has accepted a position with Armour & 70, and will begin in his new position Monday morning. He is to have charge Of the butter department
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

To promote productive industries in Manchuria, Japan has established a high school of technology st Port Arthur
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Al the Shsitering Arms service Sun day afternoon, Rev. Herbert J. Wyck- of Flii speak.
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MUCH IN LITTLE

The Eskimo gives his doctor fee As soon as he comes. If the patient re- covers 1t is kept, if not it is retUrnd.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

At the Broadway Congregational church, the pastor Will preach Al the morning and at the five o'clock service.
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Whr1T you want 0 put your bus. ness before the pubnc tnero is no Iup- alum bsfter than through the advertis- hiB coIumns of The Bulletin,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

There will be preaching by the pas tor, Rev. Dr.. s. K. Howe, at Park censrsg stional church, Sunday morl ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

WHEN you want to put your busi- ness before the public there is no me 5lCl1 better than through the adVertis- E columns of The Bulletlp
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FOR SALE.
GOO.

will buy a 11O acre farm situated near thriving manufacturing villages, only miles to railroad station, large orchard of fruit trees. 150 fruit trees, POGO strawberry plants, asparagus bed abundance of wood, running water through farm, barn. crib wagon shed a new Broom house, surrounded with fine shade trees. only IF miles from macadam road, and rare bargain. This adv. will appear but a few times; don't let the opportunity slip.
 Send for WiIcox's Farm Bulletin (cheice of 400).
 WILLIAM i. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker. No. fl West Broad st., Rooms 1 and 2. Phone connection. Westerly, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

There will be preaching Sunday morning and evening at the Trinity Nj. E. church by the pastor. Rev. F. w. Coleman.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23
NELSON J. AYLING Lrdre.

KOFICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present th~Ir claims against said estlte to the undersigned at SS Summit St. Norwich. Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order
 SARAH T. CONNETI. mar2Sd Administratrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23
FOR SALE
STORAGE

Space for Furniture and Commodities
 Storing & Leasing Co., to-2o w. Main
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AUCTION.

Will sell at public auction SATURDAY. MARCH 23, 1912,
 at 10 o'clock a. TIT. the room house situated at No. Mediterranean Lane, near Norwich Town Green.
 Sale will take place rain or shine.
 HARRIET P LYNCH,
 EDITH P. SY1THl Admins tratrice5 EsrSSe sa7 Ellen J. Pitcher .$.> marl6d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Ths Loyal Temperance association meets il3 the Bill block Sdnday after aoon-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

The topic at the Christian Science service Sunday morning IS Matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville, within and for the Dis trict of Montville, on the 21st day of March, 1912. Judge.
 Estate Of David Chester Comstock, late of Montyille, in said District, de- ceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

Eev.J. II. Dsnnis will preach at Mt. Calvary Baptist church, Sunday morn ing and evening. his evening topic be- ing The Kiss.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

~ \ COUHT OF PROBATE HELD Al Norwich. within and fer the District of Norwich, on the 22d day of March, A D. 1912.
 Estate of Richard Connell. late of Norwich in said District. deceased. Ordered That the Administratrix cite thE creditors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect, together with copy of this order. on the sign poHJ nearest to the place where said dereased last dwelt, and in the same Town. and by publishing the same once In 4 newspaper having q circulation tn saId District. ana make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: FANNIE c, CHURCH.
 Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23
ENDORSEMENTS

BWntlaul, eye specialist, 265 NEain St. hoHs, one to six. Telephone 151-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

At the Preston City Congregational church, tlne pastor will preach Sunday morning and evening, his evening top ie being The Saloon and Its Alice,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

WANTED-Plump fowls and chick ems. c. A. Bullard R. D. 2. jan24d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

PRINTING FOR FARNYERS-25 noteheads and 25G 6& Irregular busi- ness siEe) envelopes, neatly printed for and prices for any printing ycu are in need of. The Bulletin Company, Nor wich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

BOR SALE-On BIss place. nine room house, modern improvements, ample gI 0unds, location d, slrabie. price very reasonable. .. Il. Case, Bliss Place.
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TO RENT.

TO LET-Very desirable house, with modern Improvements, at 1yo Laurel HlIl Avenue. Also, barn on spruce SI. J. J. Desmond lnarZ3d
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PRINTING

EANTED-PianO tuning and repair ing. All work guaranteed. A. c. Gordon -9S Prospect St City. Tel. 6S2-2.
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FOR sALR.

FOR SALE - A beautiful country from city, house has beIeven rooms, broad plazZa, and furnace heat, large barn, with basement cellar, poultry house, icehOuse, WoOdh0uses all build choice land, with 100 peach and other fruit and shade trees; also a large pond covering several acres, good fishing, boating, or water power LOT manuIac- turlne purposes; price low. A II. Maine GrOtOn Conn. mar29d
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At th. enssasviiIs Congregational
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TO REsNT-No 306 Main St.. one up- per ana one lower flat to rent from April 1st. J, E. Tanning, 31 Willow SL.
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FOR sALE-Large. well built lilly cOlt,Zl months old, good reason for sell ing; also slightly used One-horse Wood mower. Write Merrythought Farm Columbia, Conn.,, or phone WiIlimantlc 2O1-13. mar2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-23

WANTED-Books, pamphlets, local pictures, maps, old newspapers. mdnu- scripts, etc. Large libraries or small packages bought. Write to c. W r Blanchfeld, 43 Elm St, Hartford, Conn.
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
CHALONER "CALLS DOWN"
NEW YORK COURT

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-John Arm
strong Chaloner, author OF the classic
=cabiegrarf OF inquiry: who's iooncy
now" sent to his brother, Sheriff
Bob, when 1t appeared that Lima Cav
alieri had secured possession OF most
OF Bob's fortune, added another chap
ter TO his list today. Informed by
telegraph that Federal Judge Holt
had instructed the jury in his SUIT
to recover possession OF his fortune
to return verdict against him, CEal-
oner sent the following from his
home in Gotham. Va:
Delighted appeal Is necessary.
The greater the delay the greater the
cost but the greater the outrage, the
greater the object lesson to the pab-
lie concerning the need of reforming
lunacy laws"
Judge Holt said that Chaloners
only relief was to appear before the
supreme court here, and demonstrate
that he is not insane.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
WISCONSIN WAY MUST
WIN, SAYS LaFOLLETTE

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 23-The fol
lowing from Senator LaFollette, IL
reply to the letter OF Endorsement re-
Gently sent him by the progressive
Republicans at their meeting here,
was made public today:
Hon. j. j. Blaine, chairman, and
Erich Stern, secretary, Madison, Wis.
Without one word, should have
known where to find you all. No.
where are there Drawer, branier fight
ers for human rights. Trained and
seasoned In many battles, you never
swerve from the straight course.
Again and again you have made what
those without vision call defeat" the
very cornerstone of the great and last
ing victory We are facing civic
crisis The demand for better con-
troll Of government and the just solu-
ton OF our economic and social prob
lens Is nationwide. The progressive
platform must be thoroughly construc-
tive and uncompromising on the great
issues that are now to be fought out
to finish. II liz no time for COM
promise either on principles or on
men. Ii was the uncompromfsing
course in Wisconsin that secured the
wise and progressive statutes which
distinguish our commonwealth. Stand
ing solidly together, We will continue
the Wisconsin way until it is the ma
tional way. believe that time is
near at hand.
(Signed)
ROBERT M. LaFOLLETTE."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
DIED.


BuRKHART-Feb 10, at his residence
In Royal Oak, John. beloved husband
of Lucy and father OF 10 children
aged 81 years Funeral saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock from st. Mary
church, Royal Oak. Interment In
Royal Oak cemetery
HOGAN-Frances Hogan, wife of the
late Michael Hogan. mother OF Pat
rick and Thomas and Mrs. James Me-
Mahon OF Detroit and Daniel Hogan
of Chicago. Funeral Saturday, Feb
"a from James Hayes, pariorTs,, F Our
cents church at o'clock.
HAUSER-Feb. 81, 1912, at residence
1881 For. west Olga Hauser. be-
loved wife OF Frank j. Hauser, Fun
erai Saturday from above residence
at . p. m. Interment at Woodmere
DECENTRALIZATION 81. at her daughter
home, Ts5 Humboldt-ave.. Jessie, be-
loved mother OF James and William
Kermath, Mrs. Patrick T.. Hart and
Mrs Richard Grifflths. aged 7s years
Notice of funeral later.
McKENNA--Feb. 81. Mt Solvay hospital:
James McKenna. aged 45 Funera
Saturday from A. L. Kents chapel,
3s3 Dix-ave., at s o'clock, and Holy
Redeemer church at $50.
PJJ'MR-Feb 81. 1912, suddenly, at his
residence. 931 Jefferson-ave., Robert
Il. Plumb Funeral services from
house, Saturday at y. IN, bufla
private. Kindly omit flowers.
TILI,MAN-Fred. died Feb. 20. be-
loved father OF Mrs VIM. Kilcline,
Mrs Patrick kilcline and Edward
Tillman. Funeral from daughter
residence. 4s2 Fischsr-ave.. saturday
at p. IN.
CHATFAu--Melanie, nee Seguin. be-
loved wife OF Edward Chateau. aged
81 years Funeral Saturday at =.
m from residence. 1913 Eliot-st, and
Sacred Heart church at $3.50 a. IN
Windsor papers please copy
Bt'RK-In Toronto. Tuesday. Feb. 90
Joseph David in the 18th year OF his
age. Remains will be brought tn
Amherstburg Friday. Funeral from
residence OF Dr Peter saturday
morning at 10 o'clock, to the Roman
catholic church Burial In Roman
Catholic cemetery at Amhcrstburg'
Ont
IYAIAN--Fch. 81. 1912. At her home. 216
East Grand blvd, Sufan Walker Lv-
man. Funeral services SATURDAY
Feb "a. AZ Church Of the Messiah at
1:30 y m.
PHlLL1PPE--Ksb e. 1al :. Louls a.
: bCIoyed bTother OF Veronica Philippe
and uncle OF Mrs. Louisa Siegel
P6hr. aged 60 years frnrerRi from
residence. IS Maple-st. Monday az
n. m and from St Joachim church 1T
30 "a. m,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
TRAIN AND CAR SERVICE
GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
Regular Schedules Re-estab-
lished on Nearly All Internr=
bans-Incidents of Storm

Detroit Is gradually getting back
to normal after being practically
snowbound for TWO days. Snow fiur-
rles, early Friday morning, caused
some apprehension for few minutes
and the householder. worn out with
shoveling the stuff which some mis-
guided poet. in moment of delirium.
christened the beautiful snow"
scanned the horizon auxiously. Bur
the sun came out later. at intervals,
and the fear passed.
Regular schedules were re-estab-
lished on all the interurban electric
lines, Friday morning. except on two
branches OF the Detroit, Jackson AZ
Chicago, one running from Wayne 20
Plymouth and Worthwhile and the other
from Ypsilanti 10 Saline. Both OF
these lie in rolling country and the
drifts are unusually heavy. The COM
pany has large force of men at work
OH each line and expects to restore
the service during the day.
The Flint division. which was tied
MP all day, Thursday, is In full oper-
alton today. Service to Cleveland ana
to Port Huron has also been restored.
rhe city cars are again operating on
their regular schedules.
The railroads were hardest hit by
the blizzard. No less than 10 trains
we're reported stalled out In the state,
Thursday night. on roads running out
Of Grand Rapids. but the schedules
are now practically all restored, or
viii be before the day is over. The
Michigan Central Wolverine" due
from Chicago at 3:40 p. m, pulled In
at $3.50 o'clock. Thursday night, and
rain No. 10, due in from Chicago at
555, was nearly five hours late.
Trains from the east came In almost
On time.
A Grand Trunk train was held up
all night In a snowdrift near Pontiac
and reached here early Thursday az
ternoon, 20 hours late. There was
neither a sleeper nor diner on the
train. and the passengers put in
most uncomfortable night. 1t was
pretty soft" for the train butler.
though. For once he sold out his
stock of fruits and other edibles and
could have sold more.
Trains on the Pere Marquette and
Wabash roads were from two to eight
hours late Thursday, but are running
practically on time today.
A party of dancers from Detroit
we're held up all Wednesday night in
the Lake Shore house, near Crosse
Pointe, because of the suspension or
the service on the Shore Line electric
railway.
Public Works Commissioners Haar-
er's snow brigade is still at work ami
expects to have the downtown dis
trict cleaned up tonight. The COM
missioner will devote his attention
now principally to clearing out the
cutters and catch basins in anticipa-
tion Of a thaw.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
MR.. McCUTCHEON ISN'T
GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE

George McCutcheon, who gained
his freedom. Wednesday, when he
cleaned all the snow off the police
court walk. to avoid going to the
workhouse as drunk, was "in
again" Friday.
In fact, McCutcheon grew so elat-
ed, Wednesday, over his snow shovel
ing stunt, that he was picked I'D
Wednesday evening, very unsteady,
and still thirsty.
On account of the holiday, Thurs
day. he was let go on his promise to
appear In court, Friday.
you see I'm a man of my word -
he said. very Enthusiastically, to Jus
tice Stein. Me and my namesake.
George Washington, whose birthday
celebrated yesterday, are truthful
guys lie was the father Of"
Drunk again" said the Judge.
I'll scrub the steps, this time, .
said McCutcheon.
I'VE don't need any scrubbing this
morning George; said The Judge.
Give me a chance said Me-
Cutcheon. Look at what my .'Mstri-
Gus namesake, George Washington
did with chance"
I'll give you 30 days in the work.
house, said the Judge.
It's dirty shame" howled Nc
Cutcheon, as he was led away.
job Printing Done Right. Time.
Printing Co., 10 John Rest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
WEALTHY WOMAN AND
YOUTH WE'D SECRETLY

METUCHEN, n. j., Feb. 23.--It was
asserted by members of the family OF
John NJ. Conner, a wealthy resident
of this city today, that not only would
they refuse to become reconciled to
the marriage of his 19-year-old son,
Francis II. Conner, but that If he and
his wife. the former Mrs. Dudley Tying
Upjohn OF this city return here, the
boys father will try to have the mar
rage annulled Mrs. Upjohn is more
than twice the age of her new hus-
band She recently inherited s250,000
from her fathers estate.
Young Conner disappeared several
months ago after his father had him
arrested. charged with felonious as
sault, following a quarrel between the
two over the attentions paid by Con-
ner to Mrs. Upjohn Shortly after
ward Mrs. Upjohn went to Reno, Sc
cured a divorce and the. couple were
married in San Francisco yesterday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23
"KIMMEL" TAKES STAND
TO CLINCH HIS CLAIM

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 23.-Tae
man of mystery" who has served a
penitentiary sentence under the name
of A. j. White, but who claims he is
the missing banker, George A. Kim
mel. testified today In the suit here
through which sister OF Kimmel and
a bank of Niles, Mich, seek to re-
cover insurance which they claim is
due because of George A. Kimmefs
death.
Mrs. Estelle Kimmel. mother OF the
missing banker, has under oath, re-.
nounced the claimant as her son, but
ne steadfastly maintained on the stand
today that the woman was his moth
er. He was questioned briefly on d.
rect examination The claimant gave
his name as George Alfred kimmel
and said he was born in Niles, Mich !.
Feb. l, 1867. "- t..--a-..e-
Are you a son OF Mrs, Estelle Kim
mel?" he was asked
81 am a son OF Mrs. J. Estelle KIM
mel" the claimant corrected.
Are you a brother OF Mrs. Edna
Kimmel- Bonslett?"
Il am"
Mrs. Bonslett has testified that the
claimant is not her brother
On cross-examination Attorney Tay-
Tor questioned the claimant as to his
statements made in deposition
taken while he was In the Matteawan
asylum. He failed to remember most
OF the things testified to at that time
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-23

across the river TO carry the pipes
might be destroyed by single stick
of dynamite or six.pound shell from
tho gun OF an enemy cutting on the
water supply OF millions. Pipes car
ried under the river might be wreck
ed by an earthquake.
After years OF planning and figuring
the engineers at last hit upon the
plan OF drilling a gigantic siphon
through solid granite under the river.
In 1905 the job was begun. First
the engineers had to find out whether
there was a bed of solid grant be-
meath the river. For two years they
bored with diamond drills down from
each side of the river and finally
these borings met each other. near the
middle of the river, about $500 feet
below the surface.
These two holes proved that there
was a rock formation to sufficient
depth to carry through their mighty
A shaft was sunk straight down
LOO feet on the east side, and ex-
tended at right angles 400 feet under
the bottom of the river. A second
shaft was then sunk on the other
side. meeting the bottom shaft.
The amount appropriated for the
entire new water system is $177 ,00O,-
900. or this, 500 .000.0 900 has already
beer spent. New Workers will be
drinking from the Catskill mountain
springs in q year. More than $4,000
men will have been employed on the
gigantic undertaking Engineers the
world over have watched the progress
of the building of the big siphon, the
only thing OF It's kind in the world