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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Many Help Scatter Feed.

The passing of winte weather for the present has relieved Franklin
 RumfOrd and his assistants for the present of their self-imposed task of scattering feed fer the game birds around here. About 15 bushels of feed have been contributed and scattered for the birds. Those who have joined
 MT. Rumford in the work have been E. O. Reynolds. Otto F. Ernst, Dr. G. A. COmeau, John Heath, N l.. Mabrey, John G. Potter, Dr, w B, Casey, c, A, Gagsr, JF., Col, C, W, Gale and others,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
MOTION LIST BUSINESS
 AND CASES ASSIGNED.
Court of Common Pleas Had Afternoon
 Session at New London.

There was a motion list session of the court of common pleas at New London Monday afternoon. Motions were heard and disposed of and cases assigned by Judge Charles B. Waller.
 In Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. vs. Charles B. Raub, in which there was a motion for judgment according to bill of particulars, Judge Waller ordered answer in two weeks.
 An answer was ordered in two weeks in New England Engineering Co. vs. Charles B. Raub on a motion for de- fault for failure to plead.
 After arguments the demurrer in Klebar & Jacobs vs. Gilbert P. Coates Co. was sustainer pro forma.
 In the case of Henry H. Gallup vs. Thomas P. Jeffery & Go. ct al. ludg- ment was opened on payment of costs.
 Answer in two weeks was ordered in state of Connecticut vs. Nellie Nj. Maine and others.
 Judgment of foreclosure was grant ed in Horace D. Wilbur vs. William c. Ives and others and the first Monday in June was named as the time limit.
 Judge Waller made the following assignments:
 March 2, at New London-John W, Worrall Jr., vs. Herbert Fl. Gaffey.
 March 4, at Norwich-Iiugh E. May nard vs. Lucy A. Maynard, P. R. Mitch ell VIZ. Nathan Gilman.
 March 5, at New London-William A. Elliott vs. William A, Graham.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

don't let it made haldbead of him; {; get a 50 cent bottle of PARISIAN SAGE today, rub it on his hair every night until dandruff goes, hair stops falling and the new growth appears. Then uss it every other night until the hair is thick and abundant. PARISIAN SAGE is a delightful re- freshing hair dressing for men, wom- en and children. It will do as adver- tised, or your money back. Girl with Auburn hair on every carton and bot tie. Sold by The Lee & Osgood Co. and dealers everywhere. Mail orders
 filled, charges prepaid by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
THE FEAST OF PURIM. How the Story of Esther, the Beautiful Queen, is Connected With It.

Jews all over the world will cele- brate Purim. the Feast of Lots, begin ming Saturday after sundown and last ing throughout the next day. There is an interesting history of the feast. Purim is not a religious holiday. Cha npkkah differs from it. inasmuch as the very temple, the shrine of the Jews existence, was destroyed in a war. In this case of Purim the Jews were saved from annihilation through the devotion of Esther, a girl of the race, who, although born of the lowly had risen to greatness. She had become the queen of King Ahasuerus and he1 race was in danger of being wiped out of existence through the treachery of one or the court nobles. Her uncle Mordeoai, being versed in all the Ian guages of the world overhears plot that is being planned to overthrow the king Finally Haman. the plotting noble meets the end that he had de- sired for Mordecai.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Prizs Contests at Aoadsnx

Principal H. A. Tirrell has an- nounced that the prize speaking con test for the boys at the Academy win be held at Slater hall Friday evening, March 15, while the prize reading con test for the girls will be on March 22. The prize spelling contest, to which any in the school are eligible, will be held the last Friday of the term, be- fore examinations, when 100 words will be given.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
MANAGER SAUNDERS TOLD
 TROUBLE IS ADJUSTED Can Hire as Many Union Musicians al PoIPs as He Sees Fit.

It is reported by Manager Saunders at Polls theater that the trouble with the Musicians union has been adjusted and that the theater has been taken off the unfair list. He states that a com mittee from the union waited upon him and informed him that he could em- ploy as many musicians as he saw vt, eshould it be one or four. He will em- ploy union labor, which he says he was anxious to do all the time, and the change will be effective as soon as a notice to the present player is work ed out.
 Manager Saunders states that there is not the least foundation for the rumor which has been current that the theater will be closed. Pictures and Illustrated songs of high class are being run now and business is ex- pected to continue good. Whether it will be possible 10 book any good road companies at this late date he is in doubt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Patrick Shea.


 Monday morning the remains of Mrs. Patrick Shea arrived here from Boston, where she died last Saturday and services were held there Monday morning. Relatives and friends met the funeral party at the New Haven station and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were Edward C. Madden, James Sullivan, Dennis Donohue of New York and John Shea of Colchester. The deceased is sur vived by daughter Miss Mary Shea, formerly a teacher in this vicinity, and son in Iowa. The family at one time lived here and in Bozrah. MT. Shea died March %. 1909. in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

mittee held a session and authorized Superintendent Bogue to go ahead and make survey and get an estimate of the cost of the work of putting in the ornamental posts with clusters of lights. These figures will be presented to the people for action at the city meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
ARcANuM CLUB POOL
Foss Gets a Game from the Fire With HaviIand-5rown Defeated Church.

Three more games in the Arcanum club pool tournament were played on Monday evening and if looked much like a defeat for Foss, who is running second in the tournament. When Hay Hand who was playing him, had reached the S7 mark and had put to go, Foss was but 70 and had 20 to go He managed to win out, to the surprise of the crowd. doing so by good work, and took the game 90 to S9 when Haviland broke the bunch on a safety.
 Later in the evening Brown won his game from Church. who had to get S5 to win. The score was Brown 50, Church 63, Robinson won his game from Pendleton handily by the score of 90 to b4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
TAXING OF BANK STOCK.
Special Commission Will Give Hearino March 8 Also on Trust and Insur- anes Company Stock.

The commission appointed in accord ance with the provisions of chapter 2S3 Of the public acts of 1911 to con sider the statutes relative to the tax alton of certain corporations will hold a hearing in room 6f of the state cap- ftol on Friday. March Sth. at 215 u m.. on the taxation of the shares of stock Of banks. trust and insurance companies. At that time it will hear the officers of such banks, trust or in- Eurauce companies and others relative to the present provision for taxing or determining the value of such shares of stock and any changes therein. and further relative 10 an amendment to the present statute which will require the present rate of atx to be imposed upon the book value of such shares of stock as determined by dividing the total number of shares into the sum of the capital stock, surplus and undivid- cd profits.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Mayor Thayer Accepts.

Mayor Thayer has accepted an in- vitation to be present and speak al the annual smoker arranged for Thursday evening by Court City of Norwich, No. 63, Foresters of America
 which has been arranged to be a roll
 call Past Chief Ranger Edward T. Burke is to be chairman of the meet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
The Sound Sleep of Good Health

is not for those suffering from kidney
 ailments and irregularities. The
 prompt use of Foley Kidney Pills will
 dispel backache and rheumatism, heal and strengthen sore, weak and ailine
 kidneys restore normal action, and
 with 1t health and strength. Mrs, M r. Spalsbury., Sterling, H., says: q suffered great pain in my back and
 kidneys, could not sleep at night, and could not raise my hands over my head. But two bottles of Foley Kid ney Pills cured me. The Lee & Os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
IN THE CITY COURT.
Michael McGrath Fined g and Costs,
 But Took an Appeal.

In the city court on Monday morn ing Michael McGrath was presented charged with breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty and was fined g. and costs. In order to have time to settle his bill he appealed and furnished $50 security. He claims that he and his family live with his godmother in Hickory street.
 Five days in jail for the theft of a shirt from a family on Thames street was the sentence given John Bray of Lawrence, Mass. It could not be proven that he took watch and some nnOnev
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Incidents in Society

Miss Jane McGregor Aiken of Wash ington street is visiting her sister, Mrs. Benjamin w. Bacon. in New Haven.
 Miss Lucille Peck of Sachem terrace has returned from a visit of several days with Mrs. Edwin Gates Norman in Worcester.
 During the visit of Rt. Rev. Chaun- cey B. Brewster to town he was enter tained by Mir. and Mrs. Winslow Tracy Williams of Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Goes With Thsrme. companx.

Edward F. Perry, who has been sales manager for the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. for the past ten years, has accepted a position of a similar natrr with he American Thermos Bottle To-. and will take up his new make an excellent man for the com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
NEW DocKETs ISSUED.
That of the Superior Court Contains 134 Pages and of the Common Pleas 30.

The dockets for the February session of the superior court have been is- sued by Clerk Parsons and contain 134 pages, a good sized volume, which in- creases appreciably each session. There are in the docket Al jury cases and sa4 court cases, making a total of 465 in all These with the handy index and the trial list, commission CTS of the superior court, justices of the peace, jurors for the session, the law library officers and bylaws, are included in the book The last case in the docket is numbered 1490
 The size of the common pleas dock ct f0r the February session shows the increase in the business in that court the last case being numbered s60 There are 24 jury eases, the other cases therein being court cases. There were 30 cases returned the first Tuesday of February.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
pootors Have MeetIna.

The monthly meeting of the Norwich Medical association was held at the Wauregan house Monday evening. at which time there was talk concerning advertising by doctors, and it is eX- pected that 1t will be made the gen eral topic for the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS
 ON WATER BOARD
Named at Special Meeting of Court of Common Council to Fill Vacancy.

Of Common GouncIl to FIll vacancy.
 For the purpose of filling the vacan- cy in the board of water commission CTS caused by the death of Council man Charles k. Briggs, there was q special meeting of the court of com mon council Monday evening at eight o'clock with Mayor Thayer presiding and Aldermen Ge5rath, Parker, Beck ley, and Councilmen Lang, Barry Fowler, Williams and Delaney pres ent.
 Owing to the illness of City Clerk s. D. Moore, Alderman Gebrath was named as clerk for the evening. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was omitted.
 Mayor Tbayer stated that the ex- ecutive committee had considered the filling of the vacancy and recommend cd the election of Councilman Joseph r. Williams. When the ballot was talk en he was unanimously elected Thai completed the business of the meeting and adjournment was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

It IS OnlN when { h cir hair comes out in coIna3s full that they real ly sit up and take notice.
 If your hus . bands hair is falling; if he has dandruff or scalp itch,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

NorNalk.-South Norwalk has de- cided to purchase the PaIdee lot at the corner of North Main and Marshall streets. az site for new city hall. The price is ils,See-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
GEO. A. DAVIS
How About a New ELECTRIC LAMP !?

We have a good line made by the best manufacturers in the country, and l know my prices are lower than anyone else.
 have a few left over from last season on which I will make substantial reduction from the regular price.
 1 would like to show you my Brass Reading Lamps. They are the finest Reading Lamp you ever saw, and very moderate in price.
 Large line of Desk Fittings and Smokers Goods in brass and mahogany.
 New line of Clear Crystal Glass, Water Plumbers, Sher- bet Glasses, Wine Glasses, Champagne, Glasses and WhiSkey Glasses.
 This is a new line of Cry stal Glass, every piece perfect and at very low prices.
 We can show some good values in odd prices of China in Chop Plates, Salad Bowls, Cake Plates, Cups and Sau- cerS.
 Bouillon Cups and Plates.
 We have a new supply of those 25c Water CarafeS with T.umbler.
 GEO. A. DAVIS
 25 Broadway
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

ing and the SodaIoty Glee club it to sing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Husbands Hair How About it Madam, is it Falling Out or Growing
 Thin?
Don't Let Him be a
 BaEdhead

Most husbands are careless regard ing their hair-many are skeptical re- garding hair tonics, restorers and the like.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
Will Get Estimates.

Phe nearing edjeaPnsd about s45 eeseck atesE which the eFecuslHs coxn-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
THE Hamilton Watch The Best Watch in the World.
 All Grades always on hand and fresh from the factory.
Ferguson &
 CharbOnneau FRANKLIN SQUARE
Leon Dyda.

Leon Dyda.
 Sunday afternoon the funeral of Leon Dyda, aged 2S, was held from his parents home, No. 31 Cove street, and at St. Joseph's church services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Ambot. Friends acted as bearers and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Besides his parents, he leaves three brothers and two sisters He was a native of Poland and had previously lived in Milwaukee.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27
The Thames Loan { Trust CO
SheiuCk8i Str8st, Norwich. Conn.

Montville, Conn, Feb. g6, 1912
 Notice is hereby given of the pro- posed dissolution of The Bigefow- Hartman Construction Company, corporation organized under the statute laws of the State of Connecticut and located in the Town of Montville. County of New London, in said State All claims against said Company must be presented to W. DeFord Bigelow at 127 Federal Street Boston, Mass. on or before the 90th day of June. 1912.
 WALTER A. s. CHRniES.
 feb2Id Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

Monday morning in this city Rev. Herbert J. Wyckoff united in marriage Erich Reich and Grace G. Preston, both of New London. The groom is a machinist by trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

The walking clubs have been im- proving the few good days, many members visiting Mohegan park and others taking an observation trip to Thermos- on- the Thames.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

It is announced from Thompsonvine that Rev. Francis Muster of Jewett City will deliver the Lenten sermon in St. Patrick's church there Wednes- day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

The beloved honorary state 3egen; of the D. A, R., Mrs. Sara T. Kinney of Hartford, accompanied by her niece Mrs. Darling of the same city. will leave March for a trip to Panama and the West Indies.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

Owing to the parsonage being quarantined for scarlet fever, the pulpit of the Uncasville Nj. E. church was occupied Sunday by W. B. Wal dron.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

The silex quarry owned by Charles s. Johnson at Uncasville, is being op- erated after several years idleness. Six Workmen are employed, getting ready an order for six cars of the si- lex for a Bridgeport firm,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-27

Low Rates to California, Arizona. New Mexico. Mexico March 1 to April IA. Tourist sleeper without change. Berth $9 Washington Sun set Route, F Milk & 362 Wash. Boston. adv.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
May Ask for BE. Hearina.
STRIKERS, NoN-STRlKERs
AND POLICE CLASH IN
GERMAN COAL DISTRICTS

Berlin March 12.-Several collisions
between strikers, police and non -strik-
ers occurred today in the coal regions.
The most serious clash was near Ham
burg where a mob OF two thousand
strikers threw stones and bottles and
fred revolvers at forty policemen. in
jurng I'VE. The poj"s charged with
drawn sabrcs. injuring many strikers.
At many other places workers threw
stones and the police used sabres.
The owners have telcgraphed the
minister Of the interior to send troops
1t is probable the interested parties
are painting the situation darker than
justified in order to secure large forces
Of police i'm the disturbed districts
The strike is making considerable
progress In all districts
Brighter Outlook in England.
London. March 12.-The disputants
in the British coal war met today in
the foreign Office under the presidency
Of Premier Asquth. The meeting es-
tablished the fact that the deadlock ~
broken. Still many difficulties are in
the way of an immediate settlement
Of the dispute. but the meeting served
to brighten the atmosphere and bring
about feeling of hope
Conference in New York.
New York, March 12-John p. White
international president Of the United
Mine workers, came TO New York to-
day to take charge of the negotiations
with the operators committee, con-
cerning the demands of the anthracite
miners for increased pay.
The miner demands viii be refused.
\ Joint meeting will be held tomorrow.
White said John Mitchell, former head
of the miners. would take no part in
the proceedings II .s believed how
ever. IL the negotiations fail. Mitchell
will be asked TO take charge of the
situation for the miners.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
ROOSEVELT REJECTED AS
JUROR BY LAWYER IN
DAMAGE SUIT TO-DAY

Mineola, L. l.. March l2-Col. Roose-
Velt who was drawn as Juror today
In the damage suit of Michael car
mody against the New York Central
railroad was quickly eliminated bS
John J. Graham, counsel for the plain
tiff. who challenged the colonel perem-
torily
Carmody had both legs cut off, ana
at previous uial obtained a verdict
OF thirty thousand dollars against the
railroad. The appellate division re-
yersed the judgment ana ordered a
new trial.
Roosevelt was plainly disconnected
when ne stepped down from the box.
I'm ready to do my duty" he said,
but ! don't sec why / should como here
day after day if nobody wants me as
a Juror. l certainly would have given
Carmody a square deal"
The lawyer said he challenged
Roosevelt because he was a busy man
and could confer a greater boon on
humanity in other ways than by serv-
ing as a juror.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
ORDERED HOME AT NINE,
MAN WITH A SPOTLESS
cURFEW RECORD ENDS LIFE

New York, March 12.-Wilnid
Bloom a.. the employment agent. who
IN February was ordered by Magistrate
Appleton In Yorkville police court 70
be horne i'm the bosom of his family al
O'Clock every night. or accept the al
tentative Of going 90 the workhouse
for six months, shot 9pd killed himself
IN his office at 647 Lexington avenue.
He recently stated 10 friends he
would rather be dead than so to the
workhouse. and he feared that some
day ne would fail to obey the curfew
judgment OF Magistrate Appleton.
Bloom had conducted an employ
ment agency for the last twenty years
and was known TO be prosperous He
was fond OF taking his pretty clients
out 10 the theater and not coming
home to his wife and two children un-
iii the carly hours of the morning.
This led 10 his arraignment before
Magistrate Appleton on February 10.
Mrs Bloom told the court that she
thought it would be better IL she sep
arated from her husband She asked
that the magistrate order Bloom 10
pay her S15 a week for the support of
herself and her children.
Bloom replied that he could not af-
ford 10 do this, as he paid $1,000
year IN premiums on life insurance He
said that the expenses Of running his
Office and his home total
ed almost 5000 a month.
Magistrate Appleton asked Mrs.
Bloom Il she would be satisfied IL herI
husband came home early every night
and ala not abuse her. She replied
that this would be ideal. Then the
court ordered Bloom to be home every
night at 9 o'clock He was only to
remain out after o'clock in case he
was accompanied by his wife. The
officer of the Yorkville
court las been getting reports from
Mrs Bloom every week. The man
had a spotless curfew record.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
BACK ON HIS OLD RUN.
Millionaire Engineer" Finds Lure Of
Rail Too Strong.

kalamazoo, March l2-John III.
Abercrombie of the city who is known
as the millionaire engineer on account
of having fallen heir to fortune
through the death OF his brother. has
grown tired OF a life OF inactivity and
has taken a run on the Grand Rapids
& Indiana railway between this city
and Grand Rapids.
Several years ago through his own
savings and by means of a fortune left
him Engineer Abercrombie retired from
the road resolved To devote the rest
Of his life 10 his financial interests
and to travel. The desire to again
grasp the throttle remained strong in
him since his retirement however. and
thic could not be satisfied by either
handling the reins OF spirited horse
or the steering wheel of an automobile
both Of which he purchased in his
longing to keep moving. Travel with
some one else in the cab proved irll-
some
Finding he could not get away from
the longing to return to the road he
made application for his old run be-
tween here and Grand Rapids and word
was received yesterday that he had re-
oeived his reappointment. He made his
first trip today
Abercrombie during his voluntary
retirement from the road kept his over
alls, cap and neck cloth handy that he
might get them quickly He stated to-
day that 1t viii be the happiest mo-
ment of his life when he again becomes
sure enough engineer. The father.
James A5ercrombie, was regarded as
one of the .besfy and fastest engineers
In the employ OF the Grand Rapids Il
Indiana railroad and had been with
the company from the date the road
was constructed until his death.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
Louisiana Politics.

New Orleans, La. March 12.-The
first preliminary step in the national
political campaign in Louisiana was
taken today when the Democratic
state central committee met TO decide
the matter Of presidential primaries
for the selection of delegates TO the
Baltimore convention. There appears
TO be a growing demand among the
Democrats for a presidential prefer
ence primary and the adoption Of the
system is regarded as likely. The Re-
publicans are expected to adhere to
the convention plan of naming their
delegates to the national convention.
Sentiment among the Republicans OF
Louisiana is divided between Taft and
Roosevelt.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-12
BOYS HOLD INSTITUTE.
Successful Meeting Conducted at the
Y, M. C. A. Last Evening.

Successful Meeting Conducted az inc
Y. N. c. A. Last Evening.
A successful boys institute was held
last evening in the Y. NJ. c. A" under
the direction of j. a. Van Dis, state
boys worker, assisted by a boys COM
mittce. There was a large attendance
ana the institute was brimful of sue
cess. Mr.. Van Dis gave the boys much
useful information and pointed out
WAYS whereby the work of the move
ment could be aided. Previous TO the
institute the boys entertained Mr. Van
Dis at supper in the Y. NJ. c. A. spa
This afternoon Rev. John Curzon
spoke to a well-attended gathering on
Missions" and this evening will hold
an institute in aid of this phase of the
work. An effort is being made to get
out large attendance, as Mr.. curzons s
subject is looked upon as one OF the
most important.
Following tomorrow evenings insti-
tute there viii be a meeting OF the CAL
umet or community committee, to
make arrangements for the holding OF
SUNDAY meetings to further the move
ment. at tho conclusion of the special
effort now being conducted.