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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
SENATOR HAMMOND
Attending Meeting of the Navy League
at Washington.
[ Sneclal tn The Rnlletin.

Especial to The Bulletln.)
Washington, Feb 23.-The right Of
Robert Fulton to have the fame Of
inventing the steamboat was attacked
at the meeting OF the Navy league
Yesterday by Judge John A. Slough
ton of Hartford, who said that the roal
inventor was John Fitch. He produced
records to show that Fitch was much
earlier than Fulton in producing
steam propelled vessels
Frederick Knapp, also of Hartford,
read paper that was prepared for
his father many years ago by man
familiar with the facts in support Of
Judge Stoughton's contention that
Fitch. instead of Fulton. was entitled
to the credit Of being the inventor Of
steamboats,.
Francis 3. Allen Of Hartford was
elected a member Of the board of d.
rectors for the term ending March 10,
1915. State Senator George A. Ham
mond Of Putnam is present as dele
gate.
At the conclusion Of the morning
session a reception was held and the
delegates met Admiral George Dewey
and Rear Admiral Richard Vain
wright,
In the afternoon the entire league
went to Mt Vernon TO pay tribute TO
George Washington, and the activities
of the day closed with banquet at
WIZARDS at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Riaht Eoot Amputatsd.

Walter l.. Nichols, station agent
at North Windham, had his right foot
amputated at the ankle Friday morn
ing at st. Joseph's hospital The OPP
Grafton was performed by DR.. owen
O'Neill, assisted by DR.. r c. White.
When Mr.. Nichols was but seven
years old he injured his foot and ever
since that time had been considerably
troubled with it. OF late the condi-
ton of the member became such that
1t was deemed necessary to amputate
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Prescription that Soon
Knocks Rheumatism

The only logical treatment for rheu-
matism is through the blood. The poi
sons that settle in muscles. joints and
back causing severe pain. must be dis
solved and expelled from the system or
there can be no relief This prescrip-
tion from a noted doctor y said to be
working wonders all over the country
Hundreds OF the worst cases were cured
by it here last winter From your
druggist get one ounce OF Toris com
pound lin original sealed package) and
one ounce of syrup OF Sarsaparilla conf
pound. Take these two ingredients
home and put them into half pint OF
good whiskey. Shake the bottle and
take a tablespoonful before each meal
and at bedtime" Results come the
first day II your druggist does not
have roris compound in stock he will
get it in a few hours from his wholesale
house Don't be influenced TO take
some patent medicine instead OF this.
Insist on having the genuine Toris
compound in the original, one ounce,
sealed, yellow package.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
c. A. c. Dramatic Please Local Audi
ences.

The football drama, ''Mose, with
bright little curtain raiser, Either or
Eyther," was presented in A. B, S. hall
Friday afternoon and again in the eve
ming before fair sized audiences. In
the cast were the best amateurs at
the Connecticut agricultural college at
Storrs, Miss Margaret Dibble of New
Haven rendered a violin solo between
the acts, and Miss Lulu !. Ide of
Stafford Springs. graduate of the
New England Conservatory of Music,
sang solos. Both Were well received.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Whist in Honor of Miss Bowers.

Mrs. Ashton c. Persons and her sis
ter, Miss Fannie Bishop, entertained
at the formers home Thursday after
noon, in honor of their guest, Miss
Grace Bowers. Whist was played from
until . o'clock, twenty eight ladies
playing. Lunch was then served. The
affair might be termed a Washington
whist, as the favors and decorations
were symbols of the patriotic holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
WEDDING.
Desiardins--Green,

Miss Jennie Green and Philip Des-
jardins were married by Rev. e. NJ.
Hayes at the parochiaI residence on
Thursday evening at $50. They were
accompanied by the sister and broth
er Of the groom, Miss Rosanna Des-
jardins and John Desjardins. The
young couple will reside at the
groom's home, on Main street. Mrs.
Desjardins has resided at the homS
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Faust. Mr.. Des-
jardins is clerk at the Jewett City
Grain Store.
Local Notes.
Miss S. e. Burial Of Springfield is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. 3. c.
Bliss.
Miss Delplrine Beauregard is in New
Y orll for several days.
Mrs. F e. Robinson and son, Earl
have been spending the week in New
Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
earde FIorimond Inspsction.

The annual inspection of Garde
Florimond will be held Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Following the in
spection reunion of the members
past and. present, together with the
friends, will be held, and so''ial hour
passed, The inspection and reunion
will! be held in the Garde's quarters
in the old Armory on Center street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
NORWICH MEN PENALIzEp.
Edwick 5iaek Gets Thirty Days in
Jail--$5 Fine for Charles Wieaukawski.

Edwicll Bialek of Norwich, arrested
Wednesday evening on North Wind
ham road near the Weber place, and
who entered a plea of not guilty on
Thursday morning to charges of in
toxication and breach of the peace was
found guilty in police court Friday
morning when his continued case was
taken up Lieut.. Daniel killourey tes-
titled that he with another officer went
to the Weber place late Wednesday
night and found the accused in the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

New Haven.-The board of health at
a recent meeting voted to take steps
by which ice might be furnished the
poor Of the city next summer at a re
duced price. 1t was the opinion Of the
board that it was to the interest. OF the
health of the city to place the poor In
a position to obtain ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Take 10 gallons o. L. & NJ. Paint made Of pure
Lead, Zinc apd Linseed OH at $40 pei gallon Add
gallons OF 1iuseed Oil At Si.0e per gallon. and
make gallons Of pure Paint at cost Of only
yl.65 per gallon
j is the best paint that be made
IT'S Si.lQ less cost than quality u any 9TH
high grade pure Paint
Call on L. W Carroll Son. Norwich; Walter
Kingsley g. Son. Piainhed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Birthday Party

to Boston after a brief visit with MIRA
Wallace Stems.
Birthday Party.
Lloyd Hathaway. son Of Principal
and Mrs George f, Hathaway OF FIRE.
mont street, celebrated his fifth birth
day Friday afternoon by entertaining
eight little friends, all OF whom spent
a delightful afternoon playing games
and partaking Of a birthday feast.
Attended GrosvenordsIe Entertain
nent.
A party from this city attended the
last of the lecture course entertain
ments held in the Tourtellotte Memo
rial High School hall Thursday even
ing, when the Warrei trio entertain
ed by verse, picture and music.
w. Keller has returned from visit
with relatives in Harrisburg. Pa
Joseph Plesis has been in Boston
recently.
e. G. Buchdalle Of New York has
been in this city recently.
Sunday aftrnoon at $50 Rev. b. +.
Benoit is to deliver a sermon in French
in the Baptist church.
Mrs. w. w. Bennett and Miss Grace
Bennett are visiting in Flushing, L. l.
Newlyweds Return.
Mr. and Mrs. George II. Perry have
returned from their wedding trip and
are at their home on Oak Hill
A meeting of the w. c. T. L. was
held at the home Of Mrs. J. h. Gard
ner Friday afternoon.
The A. Fss of the Methodist church
are to entertained by Misses Elva and
! Alice Belcher at their home in Grove
street this Saturday afternoon.
! An entertainment was held in the
Baptist church last evening under the
auspices. of the Farther Lights Ice
cream and cake were served after the
entertainment.
A meeting of the Carrier Doves OF
| the Adventist church was held with
/ Miss II. B. Fox Friday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
INDIAN BLANKETS
than the
Bath
NOTION SALE
NEW SERGE DRESSES for Spring
Just few of them for early wear. In four lots.

Lot Black Serge Dresses, round
collar, satin faced, skirt trimmed with
covered buttons, sleeves trimmed to
match, made in kimono styles, $1,000.
Lot 4-Olive Green Serge Dresses,
satin faced. collar, pleated waist. skirt
trimmed with fancy buttons, kimono
sleeves, $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

No. Made Of blue serge, sailor col
lar, trimmed with a tiny red cord and
sleeves 10 match, $3.50.
Lot BLUE Serge Dresses, better
quality pointed collar, faced with
satin, cuffs on sleeves to match, trim
med with satin covered buttons, $1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Needs to Be Cleared Up.

The assurance of some of the Col
oners ardent admirers that his nomi-
nation and election would settle bus
mess is rather ambiguous. 1t would,
but how kansas City Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
WlLLIMANIlC
WHAT is GOING ON TONIGHT.

Roller Skating at the Valley street
Armory.
Moving Pictures at the Bijou and
Scenic Temple.
Taylor Stock Company at Loomer
Opera House.
Saturday Night Dance at A. b, s,
Hall,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Bridgeport.--As soon as possible the
new drinking fountains which have
been ordered by the board of education
the eikY.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Local Notes,
strono for the Recall.

Woodrow Wilson manages his cam
paign with the distinct understanding
that he favors the recall for press
agents.-Washingto Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Only One 4gRoMo oUININED

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE
Used the World over to Cure Cold In
One Day. 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Local Notes.

entered into partnership.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Williams Of
Prospect street have as their guest
Peter Kramer of CRANKY, Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Rowan have
returned from their wedding trip and
are at home at los Quercus avenue.
The Wesleyan University Glee and
Mandolin clubs. thirty in all. trans
ferred at the union station Friday
afternoon for Providence, where they
were to give a concert in the evening.
Elmer N. Young. Frank L. Powell,
Horace S. Eaton, Ernest Chesbro. Jr.,
Mrs. John Robbins and Miss Gladys
Robbins with Miss Pauline Bill were
attendants at the Hartford automo-
bile show Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
PATENTS

Frotec: your idea Handsome So pags
Guide Book Free.
HARRY {. BACK, Attorney. at Law.
Phoenix Block, Danielsen. Conn.
oct1TuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
PUTNAM

Gale Blows Down Fair Ground Fence
Ice Jam in the RiVer-Soldiers
Monument to Be Completed by May
So-Gransers' Day Today-Social
and Religious Interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Hartford.-Last week Building In
speetor Michael F. Jordan issued Is
building permits which call for an
outlay Of $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
JEWETT CITY
.. A. R. Washington Whist a Great
Suecess-Desiardins- Green Marriage
Pulpit Themes.

The annual D, A. R. whist was Civ
en- by Anne Brewster Tanning chap
ter in Rioux's hall on Washingtons
birthday evening, there being a large
attendance. The hall was decorated
in bunting and flags, with a portrait
OF Washington on an easel upon the
platform. There were Is tables for
whist, Mrs, Ernest taking the first
prize for the ladies, which was a cut
glass bon-bon dish, and Miss s. E.
Burial the consolation prize, a minia-
ture frame; John H. Tracy took the
first gentleman's prize, a book, and
Gordon Willis the consolation prize, a
box of candy. Dancing followed, for
which Mrs. Earle Gilbert played, the
dance programme being patriotic post
al cards. Punch was served by Mrs.
IS. P. Greene. The affair was under
the direction of the regent, Mrs.
William R. Burdick, assisted by Mrs.
A. NJ. Brown. Miss Martha Brewster,
Miss Florence Wakefield, Mrs. f. G.
Whiting, Miss Alice Brown and Mrs.
S. P Greene
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
DANIELSON

Supt. Ames to Address Mems Club
increase Of rs Telephone Stations
Board Of Relief Makes Total of Eight
chanses-sociaI of coIored Odd Fell
lows.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Sunday Subjects.

Rev. E. W. Potter's Sunday morning
topic at the Baptist church is Our
Sunday School, Its Opportunities and
Possibilities. In the evening he win
deliver the fifth in the series Of SER
mons On Why Jesus Christ Came Into
the World-What He Came to Give
Rev ". H. Canes topic in the
morning at the Congregational church
will be Is the Lords Supper Optional
OF Obligatory? In the evening he will
speak on The High Cost of Living and
the Cost Of High Living.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
70 3. Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ereener

Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Tracy left Fri
day morning for New York, from
whence they are to sail for Panama,
where they are to be guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred y. Greener, formerly
of this city The Tracys expect to
return home about the last Of March.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Willimantic, DanieIson and Putnam

road, without hat and in very
drunken condition.
The tenant of the Weber place
stated that the accused had come to
his house late at night and threatened
to kill him If he did not open the door.
He told his daughter to telephone to
the police station and she did. Judge
w. A. Arnold sentenced the accused to
thirty days in jail on each count.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Fired for PeddIino Without License.

Tired TOT FeddIInq WIthout IIceHse'-
Charles W4caukawslli, also of Nor
wich, charged with peddling without
a license within the city limits,
which is contrary to the city ordi
nances, pleaded not guilty. officer E.
H. Richmond told the court that on
Thursday afternoon ne had caught the
accused in the act Of trying to sell
some stockings in the home of Frank
Riley on Main street. The accused
would not take out a license and he
had arrested him Wicaul1awski said
he was not a regular peddler. He
had a small stock Of goods he wanted
to dispose of and he had been told
in Norwich he did not need a license
to sell them in small towns. Judge
Arnold imposed fine of s. and re-
mitted the costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
NEW SPRING TRIMMINGS
THE III. C. MURRAY co.

DAVID A. WELLS
the famous free trader, once
told a friend, '1f | had left my
money in the Savings Bank |
would be worth a great deal
more"
Evidently he made some investments
that did not turn out proftably. Thou
sands upon thousands have had the
same experience. Mr.. Wells probably
had an acquaintance with as many
men of affairs in his day as any citizen
of the country, so if he would have
been worth great deal more," isn't
it a good plan for you to leave your
money in the savings bank.
This bank soicits deposits and guar
antees the depositers safe, sane and
conservative management, according TO
the law.
Savings banks can only invest in
such securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

to Boston after a brief visit with MrD.
Wallace Stems
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Lenten Recommendations of St. Phil
ip's Rector.

Fl. Z. Meinken is spending the week
end nj his home in Brooklyn, n. Y.
Miss Bertha Sargent has been the
guest OF her brother Il. c. Sargent, in
Norwich.
L. o williams is confined to his
home. in South Main street, by illness.
Miss Mary Moulton of Cambridge,
Mass, has been the guest of Mr., and
Mrs. c. r. Pratt.
Miss Emma McCullar has returned
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Paper by Miss choIIar

At a meeting Of the Connecticut
Clerical and High School Teachers
association to be held in Hartford to-
day Saturday. Miss Marion D. Chol-
lar teacher of Latin in Killingly high
school. will read paper on Latin and
the Larger Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Will Address Mems Club.

The Ladies Benevolent society Of
the Congregational church held a food
sale Friday afternoon in the vestry of
the church
Mrs. Frank P. Warren had the men,
befs Of the missionary societies of the
Baptist church at her home for a
meeting Friday afternoon. India was
the subject studded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-23

vote his attention to hogs and alfalfa
as the principal products of his ranch
To Wreck n Landmark.
The Improvement Of the corner OF
Main street and Griggs by the erec-
ton Of a modern store building viii
be made as soon as the old Lehman
store can be wrecked. This corner
has been a landmark in the Mesilla
valley for many years and the Lehman
store occupied the little adobe store
ever since the building was erected.
Inls will take the last of the very
old adobe buildings on this street ex-
cepung the one across the street on
the pOstoffice site.
The new store viii be occupied by
May & Martin.
The former quarters Of the postOffice
nave all been remodeled into a real es-
tate office which viii be occupied by
d. F. Baker and Attorney Paxton.
several new automobiles have ap-
peared on the streets
To Plan For Fair.
meeting Of the Mesilla Valley Fair
association viii be held soon with a
view OF outlining plans for a fair to
pc held next fall. The success OF
tne 1alr OF 1911 was so pronounced
that the business men OF the valley
were strong in their recommendations
70 nave better fair in 1912.
" m Kelly Of Bisbee, Ariz., whose
daughter. Agnes, is a student at the
Loretto academy, is in the the city
on visit TO his daughter
Ut. j. Foster Scott, Jr., Of Clovis, N.
NJ, is in the city.
the city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-23
ROAD BOOSTERS
HOLD 4 MEETING
Conference at Mesilla Park
Sunday VIII Arrange
For Mass Meeting.

Las Cruces, n. NJ, March 23.-En-
gineer J. D. MerriWeather accompan-
led by F. +. Lester OF Mesilla Park,
held a conference with W. a Suth
erland as a result Of the good roads
meeting in FL PasO. On Sunday az
ternoon at Mesilla Park a meeting Of
the good roads boosters Of the upper
valley VIII be held to formulate a. plan
to be submitted at public meeting
to be held later
The question Of legislation for the
building Of roads and the necessary
steps to be taken to improve the Cam
inc Real from Las Cruces to Anthony
will be considered and the question OF
having a county road engineer TO su-
perintend this work, and the raising Of
funds for the building OF highways
viii be taken Up and recomm endatiOns
made to the state legislature.
Las Cruces "drys" threaten to put
up a ticket against the two old par
ties. The meeting held by the anti
saloon sympa thiZers resulted IN the
election Of an executive committee,
and the question of nominating town
ticket was deferred until the Demo-
cratic and Republican candidates
could be questioned as 10 their stand
on the liquor question SO far the
Republican party has not nominated
any ticket, and the nominees on the
Democratic ticket are -comm1ttaL
Mrs Nettte i. Clay, Of West Tularo-
sar was visitor at the land office
where hue L4ltQ a contest dBdluSL LLlr
entry or Edwin K StalCuD Tor the
SW IA Of the Sc IA section IS. Twp.
il South of range 9 east This tract
OF land lies almost within the city
limits Of West Tuiarosa. and is a val
liable 40 acre tract, the water Is shall
low and IS abundant in this portion OF
the valley, the Irrigation already un-
der way from pumps in the TularOsa
valley show coed results, and the only
drawback is the lack Of capital TO de-
relop the country rapidly
Edward. H. Bowmler, accompanied
by his wife, Is here for the purpose Of
filing a homestead on the southwest
quarter Of section 20 township "A
south OF range east. This tract of
and was applied for by Mrs Minnie
T. Converse, who was unable to per-
feet her entry and the land is now va
can't except as to her application
F. C. Stopp who is developing his
place in the Brazito Grant. viii make
substantial improvements on it, Two
-agon loads Of hog fence and some
Hooded hogs win be put on the place.
It IS the intention Of Mr.. Stopp to de-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-23
BOOST To
SUBURBAN GROWTH
CONTINUED from preceding pagej

Continued from preceding page1
AUTOMOBILE are the summer resort pro-
prIetors and the people who proIlt
with them from the expense accounts
Of those who leave the cities Tor stays
Of VARYING lengths during the not sum-
-7er weather. With the automobile pro
viding q ready, pleasant. and s1lo-
gether satisfactory method OF getting
out into the country during the not
GUNNER evenings, thousands or Dus1-
ness men and their families prefer
their own homes to the mountain re
sorts and the seaside hotels ana their
recommending inconvenience OF living
IN trunks and often putting up Win
dfscomforts that nothing but hot
weather would induce them to endure
II the automobile hits the summer
hotel proprietor hard, II also strlkes
The servants who formerly leIt their
winter employment for two or three
months In the mountains or at the
seaside While II ts true mat the city
hotels are aided somewhat IN the SUM
mer BY the number OF people kept IN
town by the automobile, at the same
time the servants who stay DO not get
the good wages and tips they com
manded before the rise OF the auto
and the most discouraging thing
about the whole situation Of those VINO
have suffered from the rise OF the au-
tomobile is the fact that tney ca Iill-l
see any rainbow Of promise The com
ing of the well built car which sens
Tor less than a thousand dollars has
put ii within reach Of thousands n
every city to whom the $4,000 car OF
five years ago was out of the ques-
ton 1t has tended to make OF the au-
tomobiIe a necessity for the many IN
stead OF a luxury for the few The
rise Of this era means a somewh hat
wholesale realignment Of conditions OF
city life.
On the whole. no one change in ur-
han life in a generation OF more has
been as great as the change wrought
bv the automobile. And It generally IS
agreed that the changes which already
have come about are small In com
parison TO those promised for the fu-
fure when automobiling is brought
within the reach OF the man with an
Income Of two thousand a year The
tradesman is alive 10 IL, whether Il be
in catering to the demands Of auto
mobiling clothes fashions, or in trans
forming livery stables into garages
whether it be IN laying out suburban
subdivisions. reached only by autos, OF
IN printing automobile literature TO
supply the seemingly Unsuitable de-
mand for information about the auto
mobile business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-23

Community asking that the name Of the
PostoIIlce or Agricultural College be
changed to State College, has been
granted and that the change will 70
INTO erect on April /. On and after
tnat date State College, y. NJ. will be
the name Of this office.
IoTce Of men has been at work for
seEeEa1 DAYS on campus Improvement
douluonal trees have been planted. the
sIsSs remaining from last year siuged
OIL. and the roads and walks more
along their boundaries. The trees
planted three years ago, which are cot
tonWoods' have made an eNceptfonelIv
gooa growth and are now budding FOR
their fourth years leaves.
Work IS progressing on the 1919
SWastlka- the annual publication OF
the junior class. Manager CLAW and
sutor knorr are busy on the book.
SEQ -,-el tllls year VIII be fully up TO the
Mrs. A. l. Morrison has returned from
visit 10 her son in California and VIII
remain here for the rest Of the college
The Alumni association Of the college
Is preparing 10 issue an alumni number
OF the College Record. which Is a urlar-
terly publication. Ii viii be issued from
the press Of the Rio Grande Republican.
Mrs. c. P. Phelps and daughters win
move TO the girls dOrmitOry on April
J. Her residence Will be occupied by
professor E. p. Humbert
A number Of social affairs have been
given for Mrs. J. E Nundeu. who Ieaves
for her home in Tucumcari NEXT week
Professor A. b Sage, accompanied by
three members OF the senior engineer
ing class and g. H. Totten. made a trip
to FL PasO Friday In his automobile. re-
turning the same evening without mis-
hap.
indications are that this will be a
good fruit year for the MesiIla valley.
Very few trees are in bloom as vet ana
It seems unlikely that damage viii re-
suit from spring frOsts
Lee D Martin. OF FL Paso. viii give
an address to the members of the Com
mercial club OF the college on Friday
afternoon, March %. An invitation VIII
be extended to farmers of the valley to
hear his address, which viii be on the
subject OF marketing