davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet ening to the system, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is particularly adapted to ladies and children. and beneficial in all cases in which wholesome, strength ening and effective laxative should be used. It is perfectly safe at all times and dispels colds, headaches and the pains caused by indigestion and constipation so promptly and effectively that 1t IS the one perfect family laxative which gives satis- faction to all and is recommended by millions of families who have used it and who have personal knowledge of its ex- cellence.
 Its wonderful popularity, however. has led interruptions dealers to offer imita- tons which act unsahsfactorly. There fore, when buying, to get its beneficial effects, always note the fuI name of the Company California Fig Syrup Co., plainly printed on the front of every package of the genuine Syrup of Fig and Elixir of Senna.
 For sale by all leading druggists. Pnee 50 cents per bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
HOW To GAZE FoR PIPES.

It is a good thing to know how to keep water pipes from freezing: and those who possess this knowledge are not now sitting and waiting for the plumber Co get round 10 relieve them.
 A well-informed plumber says. If one will take a newspaper, fold it into a strip four Of five inches wide, and wrap several thicknessess around an exposed pipe. then cover 1t with any of the good felt coverings, or even with old pieces of carpet or thick cloth, 1t win withstand almost any low tenn perature A pipe thus treated and then inclosed in a sawdust- filled box it's en- tire length may be run ont of doors and VIII not freeze in the sererest ealher."
 Everyone knows that a heavy thick ness or flannel ke0t saturated with hot water will start the ice. but one of The most effective methods Of start Ing frozen faucets or pipes is to nll a hot-water bottle and lay it across them. The rubber bottle ziu conform i-seif 10 all sorts of twists and turns in the pipe. furnishes a prolonged yet dry heat and starts the water without bursting the pipe
 The time to prepare water pipes against cold weather is in mild weath- er-and in this way many a plumber biil Is saved
 Shutting off the water at the street $ the way to prevent serious trouble in a cold house.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16

o.-Are we to understand from the words of St. Peter (ll. Peter i:fo) that the earth is to be burned up at some time or other? And what Is the meaning Of the expression-"the ele- ments shall melt with fervent heat7"
 Answer.--The symbolical earth of St. Peter's prophecy doubtless refers to the social order of things or organized society, represented in the various forms of government now existing. In referring to the last times or the last days, our Lord foretold time of trou- ble such as was not since there was a nation, Matthew xxiv:21, and the Scriptures in general show how this trouble" will be developed, and that 1t will be so destructive in character that 1t will result in the dissolution of the present evil, selfish, social struc- ture, preparatory to the establishment of the new earth"--verse 1S--founded upon principles of equity, justice and love. The elements" which consti- ute the present earth" or social order are the socialistic element, the capi- talistic element, the labor element, etc. Who can not see that the friction ex- isting between the various clements is constantly increasing, and that 1t Is a question of but a short time when the friction will become so intense that the clements, bursting forth into open flame, will melt (be dissolved) with fervent heat" and thus the entire so- cial fabric be destroyed2 As show ing that the fire" Is not literal, we have in mind the prophets description of this same destructive time of trou- ble, in which it is stated that after the fire" had done it's work the Lord will then" turn to the people a pure language. iii3-9.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
STATE OF WAR

band said he looked like an aggravated case of the james jams, whatever they are. It isn't surprising that MT. Cum back felt bitter Of course, he took it for granted that MT. CrHmp did the work, and We discovered that MT, Crump had bought all kinds of dyes at drug store the day before. My nus band just stood at the window all fore noon looking over at the enemy house, and MT. Crump was helping bis wife to put up a lot of fine new lace curtains. looking as innocent as Mary s little lamb.
 "'Those are fine curtains of Crump's 8, my husband said, after a while. II seems a pity that such valuable cur tains are liable to the attacks of army worms and grasshoppers and other noxious vermin. The only way to pro- tect lace curtains, my dear, is to smoke them
 T didn't see what he was driving at and thought the blow had disturbed his faculties.
 "In the night I heard him go out of the house, and he was gone quite a while, and thought he was feeling SC bad over his horse that he couldn't rest. But in the morning MT, CrumI came out of his house dancing and frothing and shaking his fist at our house, and swearing that he'd have the law on us. Even while he talked a pillar of smoke was coming out oi his house. Then he got a ladder and climbed up on his roof and began pull ing a lot of burlap sacks from his chimney. Then | understood what my husband meant when he talked ot smoking those curtains. He had stuff ed the Crumps' chimney and when MT Crump put coal in the stove in tht morning the smoke filled the house.
 My husband stepped out and begar to express his sympathy in the kindest way, but MT. Crump tore brick from the chimney and threw 1t, and 1t hii MT. Cumback between the shoulders and that's why I want the liniment.'- Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
NEW ENGLAND PETITIONS FOR
 ARBITRATION TREATIES.

Through James L. Tryon, the New England secretary of the American Peace society, the Maine Peace soci- ety has transmitted petitions to Sem ators Charles J. Johnson and Obadiah Gardner, requesting the ratification of the arbitration treaties. One of the petitions is from Brunswick, and bears the name of President William Dewitt Hyde and more than sixty Undergraduate students of Bowdoin college Another, filled with sigma lures from Portland and vicinity, is headed by Rev. Charles M. Woodman, pastor of the Friends church. Both of the Maine senators have written appreciative letters to the New Eng land secretary in reply and declare their intention of studying the treat ies in a fair-minded way in the light of the best interests of the country.
 MT. Tryon said today: Latest ad- vices from Washington in regard to the disposition of the treaties are most hopeful, but we must keep on working for them consistently. Nothing helps a public servant like popular support. Realizing this fact, the Massachusetts Peace society has put into the hands of Senator Crane, who is friendly to the treaties. petitions having signatures of nearly five thou- sand persons. These include former Chief Justice Marcus P. Knowlton of Massachusetts and other distinguished members of the bar, twenty three members of the executive council of the Massachusetts state board of trade and the presidents of the Boston chamber of commerce and the Spring field beard of trade.
 Endorsements of the treaties are coming from churches and other kinds of associations, to be transmitted to Washington. Here is a suggestion fo1 the use of New England churches foI the next two Sundays. If any con gregation endorse the treaties, letters to this effect should be sent to the United States senators of the states ir which the meetings for worship are held. The endorsements should bs signed by the pastors and one or more church officers after vote is taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
CLERGYMAN HELD FOR
 YOUNG WoMANS DEATH
Former Secretary Dies as Result of
 Two Operations.


 Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 15.-District Attorney w. A. Blakely today ordered the arrest of Rev. Dr. W. D. McFar- land, former head of the academic de- partment of the Pittsburgh nigh school but now in charge of United Presby- terian church missions in East Ten nessee, and stationed at Greenvilie.
 The warrant was issued on the find ing of Coroner Jamison, who had the ante-mortem statement of Elsie Dodds Coe, who died in a local hospital last Friday, from peritonitis following two operations for. which the minister, it is alleged, was responsible. She had been his secretary. Mcfarland left here to take up missionary work in Tennessee in 1910, but the authorities allege he returned late last year al the young wonan's request. McFa ar land is so years of age, married, and the father of two daughters.
 Miss Coe, who Is 2S, before her death made an ante-mortem statement to 8 deputy t,1oner in which she tmpli- cated U1. Mcfarland and one Rollir McConI ell, who is now employed ir sne We stinghouse offices in Chicago.
 At an inquest held today and at- tended by the district attorney Avi- dence was presented to show that Dr Mcfarland left here in 1910 to take uI missionary work in Tennessee witt headquarters at Greenville. According to the young woman's statement, Dr Mcfarland was known to her mother and sister as a physician and twice since he left this city returned at hel request.
 The coroner's jury found that tht young woman died of peritonitis super induced by malpractice. pr. McFarlant was at one time engaged in editoria work and later was president of { small western college.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
HE DOESN'T BELIEVE LIN SUR.
 PULSES.

John Jay McDevitt of Canaan, Cor ners, Pa, doesn't care to be bothered with surpluses. He rather enjoys be- ing on his uppers. Last fail, through the working of the new direct primary system in his state, he was, unexpect- ediy to himself nominated as demo- cratic candidate for treasurer of Wayne county. He was offered $2,500 to withdraw, and took it. But he just hated the plutocratio attitude in which that s2,5oo placed him, and so he de- vised spectacular method of unload ing. He determined to live like a millionaire for just one day, and 80 be again broke and happy.
 He chartered c private tfain of three Pullman cars at Wilkes Barre and made the journey in solitary state to New York He arrived at one of the famous hostelries, where millionaires are supposed to be as thick as bees in a clover field. with $1,200 of his wealth yet in possession. The million aires had heard of his coming and welcomed him with outstretched hands. It didn't fluster him in the least. He remarked, You know, these fellows haven't really anything on me. We are all dissatisfied-they want more than they have got; I want less" He or dered several expensive dishes when he dined, but pushed them all aside and reverted to scrambled eggs. When last previously in New York he paid 25 cents for a room on the Bowery and went away broke.
 His eccentricity is the paramount issue with him, and this prompts him to constantly figure in. the ranks of the poor and needy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
ATTENTION! SIDEWALKS
Office of the Street Commissioner. A- l.

Norwich, Jan. l, 1912.
 The ordinances of the City of Nor wich provide that the owner or owners, occupant or occupants, private cor porations or any person having care of any building or lot of land. bordering on any street. square, or public place walk graded, or graded and paved, shall cause to be removed therefrom any and all snow, sleet and ice within three hours after the same shall have fallen. been deposited or found. or within three hours after sunrise when the same shall have fallen in the night season; also. that whenever the side- walk, or any part thereof, adjoining any building or lot of land, or any street. square CT public place, shall be Of the owner or own CTS, occupant or occupants, private corporation, or any person having the care of such build Ing or lot to cause such sidewalk to he made safe and convenient by re- moving the ice therefrom or covering the same with sand or some other suit able substance.
 The failure to do 50 fer two hours during the daytime exposes the party in default to the penalty provided by the ordinances
 The ordinances also provide that in ease of any violation of any of the neTg TeTsgong E 6o%p1 G e refusal fps a violating them or not complying with them shall pay penalty of five dollars for every four hours of neglect, after notice from any policeman of the city.
 The ordinances also make 1t the duty of the Street Commissiener to collect all penalties incurred under the fore going provisions. and if they are not paid to him on demand. to report the prosecute the party offending,
 ERROLL c. LILLIBRIDGE,
 1anzTu Street Commissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
FOR DRAWBACK ON
 THE TAX ON LIQUOR. Congressman Reilly Introduces Bill to
 Favor Exports.
(sneciaI- to The Bulletin.)

Special to The Bulletin.)
 Washington, Jan. 15.--Representative Reilly introduced bill Saturday in the house to encourage the sale and ex- portation of articles of domestic filanu- fracture. It provides that on the ex- portation of spirits, whiskey, brandy, rum, gin and cordials manufactured or produced in the United States, on which an internal revenue tax has been paid, there shall be allowed a drawback equal to the amount of the tax paid on the same. It also provides that where in the manufacture of other articles in which domestic alcohol or any liquor is used on which a revenue tax has been paid are exported there shall be a drawback equal to the amount paid on the liquor used In the manufacture of such articles.
 This bill is intended to give to liquor the benefit of the provisions of the tariff act passed at the extra session of the 61st congress, which provides that there shall be a drawback on manufactured articles when exported equal to the amount paid on the raw material when 1t was brought into the country
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16

You used to have an excellent lini- fnent Mrs. wagstaff." said Mrs. Cum back, hurriedly T remember that I borrowed some last spring when fell down the cellar stairs and covered myself with bruises and 1t relieved the pain wonderfully. So came over to see if you have any more of the same kind, in which case I'd like to borrow it."
 II think there's some left in the bot tle,'' replied Mrs. Wagstaff. Have you hurt yourself again?"
 NO, Mrs. Wagstaff, I'm all right physically. that Is. Mentally I'm a wreck, and one of these days if you look out of the window you'll see me riding past on my way to padded cell. The way my husband and MT. Crump carry on would drive saint desperate, and I'm afraid that it will end in bloodshed at last, and then perhaps when the coroner comes to the house to hold an inquest Mir. Cumback will wish that he had been guided by his wife.
 'tThe other day my husband bought a beautiful white horse and he was as happy as a boy with a new shotgun when he brought the animal home. was pleased myself, for I've always wanted a family horse, We fixed un a stall in the barn and put the horse inside. and then went to the house and planned long drive the next morning. my husband having a holiday. In the morning MT. Cumback went to feed and curry the horse, while I was get ting breakfast, and when he came back I saw by the stern expression of his face that something was wrong. A miracle has happened, my dear said he. Our beautiful steed has been con verted into a rainbow. Go and look at hifn.' "
 Well, 1 went to the barn and nearly swooned when I saw that poor horse. He was dyed all sorts of colors; his legs red and his tail green and his body blue and yellow, and my hls-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
CIRCULATION
NO CLAIM OF ERROR.

There is so much in the papers about the Richeson case that Is not so that the public is more or less confused by the different alleged official statements made concerning the case. The lead ing counsel for Richeson has this to say with reference to the legal aspect of tho case;
 These stories in the press have come about from a reported intimation of one of the justices of the supreme judicial court, to the effect that a justice of the superior court could not permit man to plead guilty to mur- der In the first degree without the formal sanction of a jury. From my investigation of the question, l do not believe that to be the law. I think a justice of the superior court can accept a plea of murder in the first degree without the sanction of a jury.
 T think Judge Sanderson took par ticular care to inquire of MT. Richeson with reference to his particular case, and when Mr. Richeson made his plea of murder in the first degree he made it as he intended to make it and as counsel intended he should make it.
 If there is any error in this situa- ton, and I do not believe that there is. MT Richeson, by his own willing ness, and sanctioned by his counsel, will again plead to murder in the first degree.
 T think I should make this state ment that there may be no public i'm pression that he is attempting, by technicalities, to evade what he has desired so earnestly to do."
 It is clear that Rieheson throws himself upon the mercy of the state under the conviction that 1t is the wiEest thing for him to do. and in this has the support of his learned lawyers He is looking with stronger faith for mercy on earth, perhaps. than in any other direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
FIFTY INJURED BY
 DERAlLMENT OF TRAIN
I've Day-Coaches Drop Into Ditch
 Alongside Track.

Toledo, O., Jan. 14.-T4fty passen- gers on Big Four train No 1 from Detroit to Cincinnati are reported to have been hurt in 6 wreck early this afternoon four miles south of Carey, Ohio. Two of the day coaches left the track on account of spreading rails. These two cars went into a ditch alongside the track.
 Physicians from Carey were hurried to the scene of the wreck and many of the injured were taken to a hos pital in Kenton. Several of those hurt, but not seriously. were cared for by the residents of Carey. The train was running about forty miles an hour, report says.
 The englne and baggage car passed over safely. but the two last cars were hurled into the ditch when the rails spread The engine was then dcrailed and the baggage car was thrown side wise across the tracks.
 It Is understood that none of the passengers was hurt fatally.
 A list of the seriously injured in the train wreck today at Carey, Ohio, was issued here tonight by Supt Bailey of tn Big Four. This list includes J. W. Baker Stony Creek, Conn, leg bruised.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
FORMER ALDERMAN
 ACCUSED OF ARSON
Bed on Fire in Room Which He Had
 Been Occupying.

New York, Jan. 15.-Henry Clay Peters, former alderman from Brook lyn, but now living at Roxbury, Mass, was held in S2,500 ball today for the grand jury by Magistrate House on a charge of attempted arson.
 According to the statement in court the former alderman went to the Clare mont hotel Thursday night, accompa- nied by two women, and registered as James Mccarthy, wife and daughter ' Mamie Ray, maid, testified that she entered the rooms shortly after Peters had left them and found the bed on fire. The fire was put out.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
FOR 4 sMokELEss PITTSBURGH

If the American-Canadian water ways treaty goes into effect next March, the city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding steel towns may get the first glimpse of real sunshine that has come to that area of dense coal smoke for years.
 Already the Carnegie Steel company has contracted for 1,0o0 electrical horse power as an experiment in one of it's mills, and, if this proves satisfactory, the use of electrical power will doubt less be extended throughout the plants of the Carnegie and other ompanies.
 The movement to substitute electric ity for steam, howeveS. will depend largely upon the availability of water power, and that is how the treaty with Canada affects the situation While it protects the appearance of Niagara falls for all time, the treaty permits the use of more of the excess flow of water for power purposes than is used now.
 At the present time, Niagara elee- irical power drives the factories and trolley cars and lights the homes and streets in Buffalo Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, South Tonawanda, Lockport, Rochester. Syracuse. and many smaller cities and towns within q radius of 160 miles. With an in- creased supply of power, the zone can he extended to include still other cities, among them Cleveland, Detroit Erie, Toledo, ana even Pittsburgh.
 The principal aim of the American Canadian waterways treaty is to pre- serve the scenic beauty of the Falls and the treaty commissioners based their agreement upon the reports ot hydraulic engineering experts whom they retained to make thorough in- vestigations and tests. They fixed the quantity of water to be diverted foi power purposes at such a small pro- portion of the total flow that the loss 1 could not be detected by the eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
LIVES SAVED BYA
 NEIGHsoRlNG TREE
Man, Wife and Children Escape from
 Burning Dwelling.

Orange, N. J., Jan. IA leap by Edward J. Mccoy into the icy branches of a tree which grew close to his house saved him from death or serious injury and was the means of saving his wife and two small children when his S15,000 dwelling house was buurned today.
 Escape by the staircase was cut off when the crackle of flames awakened the family. Mccoy leaped from an up- per window and e1ung to its branches. One child was passed to him and he slid safely to the ground with the in- fant. He caught the other child which was thrown to him from the window. Then he helped his wife gain the trees branches and brought her safely to the ground. Their ser vant, Mary Frank, leaped from the window and broke her leg. All the members of the family suffered se- verely from the cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
FIERY ITCHING SKIN
Soothing Remedy That Clears Away
 The Eruption.
Try It At Our Risk.

When your skin is on fire with an itching. burning eruption that is only made worse by scratching, it is high time to do something.
 Tn our opinion the most certainly satisfactory treatment Is our new skin remedy, Saxon Salye. for 1t is truly remarkable in all forms of ecze- ma and other itching, crustcd or scaiy eruptions of the skin.
 This remedy quickly stops all itch ing and penetrates the skin pores so that it's healing, germ destroying ac- tion reaches the very roots of the disease.
 In all torturing and disfguring skin diseases of children and grown per . sons Saxon Salve gives quick relief from pain and itching and soon clears away the eruption.
 We sell Saxon Salve under posi- tive promise to give back your money if you are not perfectly satisfied. Broadway Pharmacy, G. c. Engler, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
OBITUARY.
WaIeott Howe Johnsen.

Boston, Jan. 15.-Waleott I|bwe Johnson, wealthy retired business man, well known for his philanthropies died at his home on Commonwealth avenue today from pneumonia. Mir Johnson for many years was a mem Der of the dry goods firm of c. F Hovey & company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
CHARCOAL. FIRE CAUSES
 DEATH AT STAMFORD
Brother of Victim Found Unconscious
 but Wilt Recover.

Stratford, Conn, Jan. 14.--Gaitano Pellicchio, 1T years old, is dead and from gas generated by charcoal fire in their bedroom at their. home on Surf avenue. When the young men retired last night they placed 3 Quan- tity of charcoal on the pan and start cd it burning and then closing the windows oI their room tight went to bed. T This morning their father de- tected the odor Of carbon gas and in vestigating found Gaitano dead and Antonio unconscious, Under the care of physicians 1t is expected that An- tonic will recover,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-16
LECTURER AsPHYxIATED
 WHILE READING IN BED.
Mrs. Babbitt Suecunbs to Fumes from
 a Gas Heater.

New York, Jan, 15.--Mrs. Mary King Babbitt, wife of Eugene Howard Bab- bitt the author, was found asphyxiat- ed at her home in this city today. Mrs. Babbitt, who was well known as a lecturer, had planned a series of ad- dresses to be given during the winter. She was found dead, propped up in bed with an open book before her. Death was accidental, the coroner said, and was caused, he thought. by fumes escaping from a small gas heater.
 Mir. Babbitt is believed to be in Bridgewater. Conn. A telegram was sent to him there.