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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
OF STATE CARPENTERS
Michael ]. Kelley Elected to Office at
South Norwalk Convention.

The annual state convention of the
carpenters and joiners was brought to
a close late Tuesday at South Nor
walk with the selection of Meriden as
the place Of holding the annual con-
vention in 1913 and the election Of
officers. officers were chosen as fol-
lows:
President, Steven Charters, Derby;
first vice president, Michael J. KEEL
ley, Norwich; second vice president,
Ernest Elmendorf, Bridgeport; sec
rotary, George Crandler, Greenwich,
and treasurer, Philip ]. Pagan. Hart
ford
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Attendance Report.

The following pupils of the We
quOnnoc school were perfect in at
tendance during the month ending
January 26.
Room 1-NIathilde Stapfer, teacher.
Helen C. Aberg, Lydia r. Adams. Will
lam Brooks, Uric J. L. Dion, Edwin
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

and the example it has put before
them. There is money in fruit in Con-
necticut, with our many markets, right
at home-more money, | believe, than
in the same acreage in California or
Oregon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
For the Children
To Keep Their Digestion Perfect
Nothing Is So Safe and Pleasant
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Trial Package Sent Free.

Thousands of men and women have
found Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the
safest and most reliable preparation
for any form Of indigestion or stom-
ach trouble.
Thousands of people who are not
sick, but are well and wish to keep
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Meetings of The Xmas Dauuhters.

Ever Ready circle Of the Kings
Daughters held a meeting Monday eve
ming. Tuesday afternoon Miss AIDE
laide L. Beckwith entertained the
Sophy Weitzel circle of the King s
Daughters at her home on West Town
street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
THE WEATHER.
Forecast For Today.

NSNSN VI OGdJs
For New England: Mostly cloudy
Wednesday and Thursday; not much
change in temperature; moderate west
TO south winds.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Wednesday continued fair
weather will prevail, with slight tenn
perature changes and light southwest
eriy winds, and on Thursday partly
cloudy, warmer weather.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records. reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Tuesday:
Their Bar.
d. VI, .ss.s'''...s,.... % 1898
IL m ....-....,......." 20 1895
6 p. IN. % 40 90
Highest 80. lowest 20.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Tuesday: Fair;
moderate west winds.
Tuesdays weather; As predicted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

NEW LONDON ELKs
WIN THREE STRAIGHT
Mystic Club Was Easily Defeated in
Bowling Tourney.

The New London Elks' bowling team
won an easy victory Tuesday eve
ming at Mystic in the triangular tour
nament. They took three straight from
the Mystic team by the following
scores.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Miss Mary Bagley returned this
week to New York, after two weeks
visit with her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Butler of Old Cemetery lane,
and with relatives in Franklin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Utle RullFtirl,
Norwich, Wednesday, Feb. Z, 1912.

The Bulletin should lie delivered
everywhere in the city before 8 a. m
SubscriberS who fail to receive it by
That time will confer favor by re-
porting the fact to The Bullstln Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

The Scotland Road Social club is to
hold a meeting, the first of this month,
this "wednesday evening at the Scot
land road schoolhouse.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

w. F. Tufts has returned to Daniel
sol, after a short stay with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tufts of
Otrobando avenue,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Mrs. William E. Hough of the Scot
land road was in New London Satur-
day, the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
John holland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Miss Catherine Hartnett is moving
to one of Rev. J. o. Dodges tene-
ments on West Town street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Wedding and Engagement Rings
al Friswsl's in great variety.
VIM. FRISWELL
25-27 Franklin Street
Gains 80 Pounds
In 80 Days
Remarkable Result of the New Flesh
Builder Protone, In Many Cases
Of Rundown Men and
Women.
Prove II Yourself BY Sending Coupon Below
For A Free, Sec Package, ..

"By George, I never saw anything
like the effects Of that new treatment,
Protone, for the building ID OF weight
and lost nerve force. II acted more
ike a miracle than a medicine" said
q well known gentleman yesterday in
Epeaking OF the revolution that had
taken place in his condition. Il be-
gan 10 think that there was nothing on
arth that could make me fat I tried
tunics. diEestives. heavy eating, diets,
milk, beer. and almost everything else
Fou could think OF, but without result.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Raymond Ellis of the Reservoir road
has returned after a stay of several
weeks in New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Mrs. Frank Gardner and son. Fred
erick Gardner, of Noank, are guests of
Mrs. Thurston B. Barber at her home
on Pecks Corner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Frank Durr has returned TO Plain
field, after stay Of a few days with
friends here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Mrs. AdeLbert E. Geer was in Scot
land during the past week to visit her
mother, Mrs. Hazard Tucker, who is
ill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Any Nan or Woman Who Is Thin Can
Recover Normal Weight BY The
Remarkable New Treat
ment Protone.

! had been thin for years. and began to
think e was natural for me to b. that
way. Finally read about the remarkable
successes brought shout by the use Of Pro-
tone. 80 decided TO try It myself. Well,
when ] look at myself in the mirror now,
think Il IS somebody else. I have put on
lust 80 pounds during the last month and
I'aver felt stronger or more 'nervyi in my
llfe.~
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

DR.. c. H. Lamb of Town street will
be in Salem this week to answer a
state call.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

Miss Mary Ann Mercier of South B
street has entered the employ of the
Ponemah company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07

MoRGAN-COoK-In New London,
Feb 6. 1912, by Marion r. Davis,
J. P, Samuel S. Morgan and Mrs
Jessie r. Cook, both Of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
the Sheffield school in 1852. II
daughters survive him.
Colonel Beverly w. Wrenn.

ONSi - ~ 80 Nh't's
New York, Feb. 6.-Colonel Beverly
w. Wrenn, who went unscathed
through the civil war during which he
served as aide on General Robert e.
Lees staff, died at a sanitarium to-
night from the effects of small cut.
He inflicted the cut himself while re-
moving some callous flesh from his
left foot with a razor three weeks ago.
Blood poisoning set in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
GREENEVlLLE NEWS.

SIX hours after high We ter It Is low
tlde' which Is followed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Winter
Without WaffleS
LIKE SUMMER WITHOUT
ICE CREAM.
"UnthinkabIe"

1rresistibly delicious are wafies
made with the Vulcan deep ring waffle
iron, for gas range use. Usual price
two dollars, our price one dollar. Sell
ing gas is our business, distributing
appliances is NEARLY a means to an
end" The Vulcan cake griddle cooks
cakes in a matchless manner, price
only one dollar. The new Crane toast
er makes 'in a jiffy Incompatible
golden brown toast. 15c gets one.
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, Hot
Plates and Tubing, all of highest quail
ity and at prices thai will surprise
you.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
BORN.
MARRIED

MCORMICK-In New London, Feb. ;,
1912, a son to Nj and Mrs, Christie
pher Mccormick, OF Pequot avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
Coal Scare II Cold camp.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 6.-Mayor Will
liam A. Gilmore of Nome, Alaska, to-
day cabled the chamber of commerce
asking it to use its influence to induce
an ice breaking Norwegian steamer,
now at Vladivostok, to make voyage
to Nome with coal This message in
dicates that the fuel situation in the
gold camp, which has 1000 inhabitants,
Is becoming acute.
Fifteen years ago Moscow started
a city pawnshop. Since then it has
lent more than twenty seven million
dollars en- nearly seven million articles
left in pawn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
NORWICH Town
Circle sof The Kings Daughters Meet
Evening of Whist at Parish Hall.

Mrs. Fowler of Vergason avenue was
the guest of friends in Groton Mon
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-07
DIED

CHETTY-In Norwich, Feb. s. Amede
Chiefly. Of 10S North Main street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

The Merchants Sales Co.. ever on the alert carrye
its principle giving. opportunity
In the recent fire at the vvs,rcFoom OF NJ A NusIa
Negotiations the purchase Of thee
balance the from the fire and price,
sufficiently enough offer exceptional bargains in
this Nusbaun1 accept
places n position sell high grade
merchandise a remarkable low price.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

This lucky purchase enables US to give
you bigger and grander values than ever at
tempted. Such bargains come but seldom,
so be here when the doors open in this Gil
GANTIC FIRE SALE and BLAZING BARGAIN
GIVING EVENT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06
Fire Sale. !
Specials

Mems stIm bosom shirts, formerly
soid at $500 to $50. Fire lllr
sale Price =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

Boys. w L. Douglns dress shoes. FORE
nncrly sold ut $3.50 and 1&Ct0
1913. Fire Sale Price. 4''NegN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

Mems Wool Hose formerly sold q :
at 2Sc. Fire Sale Price. ..... ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

Boys sweaters, former selling 90.
price soc. Fire Sale Price. - 80 =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

Mems z. s w. Eagle and Eanltlc.ss
Brand Dress shirts, fOElneE seIlls
price $3.50. Fire sale Price -
only ...--s.. ..'sss Y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

Mems Wool Underwear, that former
" sold mt s1.OO Fire Sale AQC
Price ....... 1S~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-11-06

e!aH<sburg, w. va, Nov. 2, 1912.
This is to certify that the Undersigned.
has this day Sold to the Merchants Sales Co.
The renaindersof stock contained in our ware
room, saved from the recent fire.
Signed: NJ. A. NUSBAUM.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
LONG MISSING SON
FOUND By ms FATHER

Live Oak, Fla. Feb. 2.-Homer
Wimberly Of Louisville, Ca. Is visit
rg his son Harry and family Of this
city. Mr.. Wimberly and his son had
not seen each other for about nine
teen years, and the son was mourned
as dead, as the last heard from him
was during the Spanish-American
war. In which Mr.. Wimberly was
serving. It was only by chance that
the father saw an item in the Sa-
vannah Morning News recently con-
corning his son, and thus those long
separated were brought happily to-
gether again. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wimberly also have as their guests
Mrs. J. II. Wimberly and her father,
Mr.. Gates, of Millen, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
IF EIAPLE SUGAR CROSSES
STATE LINE IT IS PURE.

Washington, Feb. Anything
branded maple sugar" or maple sy-
rup" is the genuine article. il it Is
sold outside the State in which 1t Is
made according to statements made
before the House Committee on Agri-
culture by Dr. Harvey w. Wiley.
chief chemist of. the Department of
Agriculture.
'If an article marked maple sugar
or maple syrup has crossed "A State
line Il is certain to be pure" said
Dr. Wiley. I'VE cannot go into the
State where il is made and insure
its purity, but We can when 1t Is
found outside the State of its origin"
The Government is keeping close
watch on interstate shipments of ma
pie products and making frcqucn.
analysis of samples taken by inspcc-
tors. As a result of searching study
into the methods % making maple
syrup and sugar, the experts can now
detect any adultcration amounting to
> per cent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
DIR. BROUGHTON :
TO Be HERE
CELEBRATED MINISTER WILL BE
ONE OF THE CHAUTAU.
Qua ATTRACTIONS.

With Il splendid program arranged
for the coming Chautalqua Assembly
he management, learned that Dr.
Len g. l.roughlon had accepted
call TO the great church OF London.
England. and We might not have the
pleasure of hearing this foremost
preacher and lecturer another year
as We had planned Immediately
they started the wires to working
that he should appear on our pro-
gram ere leaving our southern
states. a Telegram was received
this morning assuring the manage
ment that he would lecture for rs
February > and 80, and Len &.
lBroushtOn $ name is added to the
splendid array of talent already Sc
cured. With the building OF the
great institutional Church at Allan
Ia. Ca. his influence and power in
tuto 'ouh'ls utS uccI iti' III. pcI-
haps, greater measure than any
other man. Tie can lecture as well
as he can preach and his broad
knowledge, masterful mind. charm-
Ing manner. sharp wit, and ability
to charm all will be u rare delight
you may never again have the UppOr-
tunity to enjoy.
The programs will be In your
hands the coming week. and ev-
cry Lakeland citizen should make an
effort to have all friends interested
In the excellent talent presented.
Send them to your friends away
from hero and urge them to come and
enjoy this Chautauqua with w.
Remember that DIR. Len G. Drough-
ton has been added to the list.
Season tickets with reserved seats
are In the hands Of many of the
ChautauQua directors and should be
procured early. Special arrange
are being made where's
by the reserved seats will be conlpe-
tcntly handled and kept apart from
the regular season Ticket holders
seats and those securing reserved
seats will be the fortunate ones In
good places. These reserved seat
tickets will only cost you Ave dollars
for the entire assembly. You may
thus hear about sixty programs for
that price, as each morning, after
noon and evening has a double pro-
gram. Thus you will pay eight and
cents each for these enter
tainmcnts with a reserved seat. Can
you afford to miss it?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
PIONEER CITIZEN PASSED
AWAY THIS MORNING

One of Polk county's pioneer citi-
zens. MIR. John Keen. Sr.. passed
away this morning. after a lingering
illness Of several months. having
been sufferer Of stomach trouble.
lie died at his home In the vicinity
OF Youmans, where he has lived for
many years.
Mr. Keen II an uncle Of Mr.. J. NJ
Keen, Of this city. and a brother OF
the latter's father. Mr.. Jesse Keen
lie has lived In Pol kcOunty for many
years. and Is widely known. lie
leaves a wife and three children tO
mourn his loss.
The funeral will be conducted to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock at tho
Mount Tabor church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
Men and RELIGION
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Opening Of Campaign Will Begin at
Jacksonville on Sunday,
February II.

Jacksonville. Feb. 3.-The real
opening of the Men and Religion
Forward Movement campaign in
Jacksonville will see its beginning
Sunday, February H. when a mass
meeting will be held In the afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock lat the Snyder Memo
rial church, the First Methodist
church, the First Baptist church, the
First Presbyterian church. the Union
congregational church and the First
Christian church. All the subjects,
Bible study, boys work and train
ing, evangelism, social betterment
work, missions and community exten-
sion work, will be discussed.
The campaign proper will take
place February 1S to 25. During this
period meetings will be held daily in
the churches named. as well as in
shops. industrial plants and theaters,
for the benefit of the public.
During the campaign it is alto.
eether probable that large number
Of delegates from the different cities
Of the State will be here In attend
ance. Both laymen and ministers
will come here to study the methods
employed. They will return and in
augurate four-day campaigns in
their home cities
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
CAMP.MEETING.

The Free Methodist people are
holding an Old-time camp-mceting on
North Kentucky avenue and Magno-
liza street. Campers are coming in
rom various parts of the State and
country and a good attendance is
expected Rev. W. 4. Scllcw. ol
jamestown. y. Y.. who is one of
their bishops. preached last nigh.
ard viii be here until the closc of
TAG camp-mecting. February IT, 9th
tr workers are present from abroad
and will assist in making the meet
ing Il success You are invited
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
CAN EVEN CATCH FISH
WITH ANKLES DOWN HERE

Mrs. J. A. johnson and Mrs. J. p.
Murdaugh spent few days last week
at Eagle Lake, camping in Mrs. OHM
sons bungalow Thursday they went
fishing and Mrs Johnson was rowing
and Mrs. Murdaugh said she was 90
ing to troll. So she tied the troll
line to her ankle, and in a few min
utes there was a sharp pull which
nearly threw Mrs. Murdaugh ont of
the boat. Mrs. johnson held Mrs.
Murdaugh in the boat while she
pulled in the fish, which was a four
teen-pound perch.-Bartow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
REPUBLICANS WILL FIRE
FIRST BIG GUN FEB. 12

Washington, Feb. 3.--The first
heavy guns of the Republican pre-
convention campaign will be fired on
the night of February -, I.incoln's
birthday.
President Taft will speak in New
York; Attorney General WickershAm
will speak in Milwaukee; Secretary
MacVeagh will speak in Lansing,
Mich; Senator Townsend, OF Michi.
gan, will speak In Detroit; Repre-
sentative Mccall, Of Massachusetts,
will speak in Minneapolis. and Repre-.
sentative Hines, OF Maine, will speak
in Portland.
The White House had no part In
arranging the program. but is not
unaware that these Republican lead
ers are speaking on the same day
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
DeBERRY WINS IN SUIT
AGAINST LUDDEN 4 BATES.

Tampa, Feb. AFTER a trial last
ing more than week, during which
the case was holly contested day after
day. the suit of j. F. DeBerry VS.
Ludden & Bates Music Co., was con-
cluded this morning, when the Jury
returned verdict in favor Of the
plaintiff for $1,441.11. This has
been one of the most tedious suits
brought in the Hillsborough county
circuit court for some time, as it in
volved examination of a great mass
of accounts. books and ONCE records.
Notice of motion for new trial was
given by II. p. Baya, attorney for
the defendant. MacFarlane & Chen
oey represented the plaintiff in the
suit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
CITIZENS BAND PLAYED
AT DADE CITY THIS WEEK

The Bowman Realty Company
conducted a sale of lots at Dade City
on Thursday and Friday and engaged
the Lakeland Citizens Band to play
for them. twelve members going up
for the OCCASION Many compliments
we're heard on the excellent music
furnished. The Bowman Realty
Company paid all the expenses Of
the band and paid them $50 a day
Those who went up were: Mcssrs. B.
Pat Flanagan, Carl Kern,
Thomas Holbrook, Charles Dayton,
Walter Weather.ord, Roy Mcintyre
John CastOcki, Herman Flanagan.
Gerald Mitchell. II. G. Paterson, viii
liam Emmerson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
BURNING WOODS.

AS woods-burning season will soon
be here, We publish the law on the
subject for the information OF the
public: Section 1926, Revised Stat
utes of Florida: whoever sets fire to
or burns any wild forest. woods,
lands or marshes. except between
February and March 81 Of each year.
or between the said dates without
giving two days previous notice to
all persons living within one mile Of
the place intended to be fired, shall
be punished by Imprisonment not
exceeding sixty days, or by fine not
one hundred dollars"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03

OUTBREAK Of
TONG WAR.
CHINESE FEUD ON THE PACIFIC
COAST HAS AFFECTED A
NUMBER OF CITIES.
tBy Associated PreSs.)

San Francisco, Feb. s. The coas;
tiles from San Diego 10 Vancouver,
found themselves conrortcd by q
{ hlncsc Tong war this morning, fol-
lowing the outbreak last night Of nos
torious feud actions. when IA mem-
Der CT one elan was killed after his
confederates had beaten membeY
cf the rival faction who was trying
tc collect a gambling debt
These wars usually last a lon9
time and result in many deaths. on
account of the secreiivenesS of the
{ hinese few prosecutions are likely
TO result.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03
ILLINOIS DAY CELEBRATION
TO BE HELD THIS EVENING

Everything is in readiness for the
Illinois Day celebration, which takes
place this evening In Mum Park.
The supper will occur between five
and six o'clock and after the supper
addresses will be made by Messrs. W.
+. Hallam, II. J. Drane. NJ. +. IIeth-
erington and John F. Cox. Mr.. e. A.
Burridge will give a recitation, after
which the Citizens Band will give a
concert.
A long table has been placed n
the park o nwhich the ladies will
enjoyed by probably one hundred
people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03

tee is followed, great many who
would otherwise qualify will not
qualify.
The State Committee in the past
has made all regulations with regard
to the paying of poll taxes in accord
ance with the primary election law.
and it is thought that the failure to
40 - this time was caused by an
oversight which can be remedied
The Chairman was instructed to take
the matter up with the State Com
mittec with a view to getting modi-
tication 0 fthe ruling made at the
recent meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-03

OFF TIE MAP
UNCALLED-FOR ATTACK ON THE
PRESS DEATN.XNELL OF
Els HOPES.
(By Associated Press.)

Philadelphia. Feb. ,. The wind
up of the dinner CT The Periodical
publishers Association early this
morhIns MAS maraed by sharp de
mnci1tion of Senator La Toilette by
DoA e. SteitZ. the toast-mastcr La
Toilette, in Il long speech devoted to
money power and an Impeachment
o. the daily press. asserted that
n,w, papers had rcccded from the
honest. impartial stand OF other days,
to become the tools of special inter-
ests AT the expense of the public. and
that magazines as a class are now
the only publications rec to say
wha they please.
When he finished Stcitz remarked:
81 shall not attempt to come to the
defense Of the newspaper, which has
just been foolishly. wickedly and I'M
truthfully assailed."
. La Toilette made no sign of hear
ing Stcitz' remarks.
Steitz. In an interview. said: III
there had been more time. l would
have said something stronger. The
dinner. during which we thought We
would josh the statesman, ended in
a calamity. 1t was a tragedy for La
F0llette's hopes. lie has wiped him
self off the map. Undoubtedly he
came to make the address Of his life.
When 1t developed into an Infamous
slander Of newspapers and a wallow-
ing in sycophantic praise of the mag
asines. l realised the man had over
stepped his mark"