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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-27
CAMPAIGN MUD AND shoP.
Davenport Democrat

lDaVenpOrt DemOCfat.J
How much progress have we made
since the throwing of dust and the
hurting Of mud; the personal abuse
and the violent Misrepresentation: the
probing into youthful indiscretions
with the object Of making them public,
since all these and other bad forms
were common in the conduct Of our
political campaigns? Only few years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-27

passable roads are the only thing, aside
from a frozen nose now and then.
which makes this weather really dis
agreeable. With the riches afforded by
this muddy Iowa soil, it seems as tho
few strips Of it ought to be turned
into permanent roads"
Congressman Kennedy IL certain Of
denomination and reelection and the
contest would be a losing one for Mr..
Thorne." asserts the Keokuk Gate City.
Envy and jealousy and selfishness
have done more to retard the growth
Of small cities and towns than has
even a lack Of endeavor CT the people
Of the city or town to push ahead"
declares the Creston Advertiser,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

Rhode Island under the Australian system modified While the democrats had opportunity to indicate their pref ence for presidential candidate, the chief interest all over the state cen tered in the contest between George w. Greene, the present incumbent and Congressman George F. OShaunnes sy for election as the states represent ative on the national democratic cOm- mittee.
 The democrats were privileged to vote for any one of these three as their choice for president: Champ Clark of Missouri, Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio. There were 22 candidates for delegates to the national convention and each voter was privileged to vote for ten The highest ten will be the delegates and the next highest ten all ternates to the convention.
 There was very little interest in the primary in Westerly, and in conse- quence a light vote was pOlled. Fol- lowing is the result of the vote in Westerly:
 For national committeeman-G George w. Greene 55, George F. OShaunnessy [.
 For Champ Clark 53, Jud- son Harmon 1, Woodrow Wilson 4,Un- derwood 1.
 For ten delegates to Baltimore con- vention-Davtd J. Barr Providence, 41; David J. Barry Providence, AZ: Patrick J. Boyle, Newport, 30; John E.. Canning, Providence, 25; Peter c. Can non Providence, 19; Thomas F. Cav anaugn, Woonsocl1et, 25; William R. Congdon North Kingstown, 39 Peter A. Cruise, PaWtucket, II; Giustino De Benedictis, Providence. 30; John J. Fitzgerald. 51; Frank E, Fitzsimmons, Lincoln, 10 Thomas r. Calvin, East Greenwich, 19; Peter Goelet Ferry, Newport, S. Theodore Francis Green, Providence, H. Charles W. Greene, Warren, 10; James Hennessey, East Providence, 30; John c. James, Rich mond, II; James M. Mccarthy, Woon- socket, 36; Owen McMann, Providence, 21; Edwin C. Pierce. Cranston, 4 Will liam H. Thornley. Providence, 4; Ed mund Walker, South Kingstown. 10.
 Democratic party leaders declared last night that it has been difficult to canvass the voting list of late years and discover forty true blue, outspok- en democrats, yet on election day the normal party vote is 225. It is set up that there are voters of democratic tendency who prefer not to be openly affiliated with the party in the republi- can town of Westerly. Therefore even the small vote cast Friday evening is gratifying to the local managers of the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

NorrAan Clark and Eddie CTonin, ssAoofboyS. discovered a man hanging by the neck dead in Vose's grove, near the old slaughter house. not far from Narragansett avenue, at about 10 o'clock Friday morning. They report ed the find to Principal Nye, who in turn notified Chief of Police Thomas F. Brown. The chief accompanied Dr. J. Howard Morgan, the medical exam iner, to the location designated, and the dead man was cut down and ex- animation made for identification and to ascertain whether death was self inflicted Dr. Morgan was satisfied that it was a case of suicide, and was of the opinion that the deed had been committed within 24 hours.
 The body was that of a man between 90 and % years of age. of small stat ure. and weighing about 130 pounds. There was nothing on his person that would lead to identification. There was an unaddressed postal card in one pocket and in another there was g bill and s1 bill. and separate coins of 50. %. 10 and 3 cents denominations, also a silver watch. The man wore a black suit of clothes, black striped shirt. white collar and red necktie. A derby hat was found on the ground near the body.
 It is evident that the man climbed The tree. adjusted the hemp rope about his neck. tied the end to a branch( and then jumped. His feet were within four feet of the ground The body was Eiven into the custody of Undertaken Murphy.
 Late in the afternoon the body was Identified by George Laughlin of Spring Ftreet as a brother of Mrs Laughlin. His name was Michael Hurley and his home was in Nepossett, Mass. He has been Respondent and in i'll health for several months, and came to Westerly three weeks ago on a visit to MT. and Mrs Laughlin. He was troubled with insomnia and was treated by a local physician on several occasions. He was very quiet in manner, speaking but very little, but gave not the slightest indication of ending his life He left the Laughlin home about 10 o'clock Thursday morning to mail a postal card to his mother. The card was stamped, but not addressed, and this was found in his pocket
 Mir. Hurley was manager of grO- cery business in Atlantic, near Quincy, Mass. and became worried without real cause over business in his charge, and he became so nervous that he was unable to sleep regularly. By advice of his employer he came to Westerly for R rest, and since he has been here has received assurance from his employer that his position would be open to him whenever he returned, and was advis- ed to rest and enjoy himself and dis card his imaginary business trouble. He leaves his mother, three sisters and a brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

Brown, have returned from a faw days stay at Pleasant View.
 Walter Wolfe and Raymond Heath are visiting Providence relatives.
 Albert Wolfe of Waterbury is spendl ing few days in town.
 Rev. A. F. Earnshaw has returned from Mantle.
 Erastus Douglas of Waterbury is tho guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs Erastus Chesbro.
 Mrs. Dan E. Gray of LSdyard Fri@ day was the guest of her aunt, Mrz, Charles Stoddard.
 Miss M. Geneva Rathbun. who teacha es in Ledyard, is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Warren Rathbun.
 Encouraging reports are coming dai- ly from Mrs. stephen Palmer, whd is Ill at the Lawrence hospital, NeR London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

aid McG. Ferguson, Miss Barclay col lected several samples of milk from local dealers for the purpose of an alysis.
 The engagement of Miss Gladys Chester Wilcox, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William w. Wilcox of Margin street, to Forester B. Leslie of Mon treal, has been announced.
 A band of gypsies camped on Hinck- ley hill, Thursday, and were ordered to move on Friday. by authority of the Stonington selectmen. They came direct to Westerly, with Hope Valley scheduled as the next camping place.
 Philip Dowley, age 25, inmate of the Norwich State hospital at Brews- ters Neck. made his escape Thursday afternoon. He was at his home in Pawcatuck about half an hour when he was located by Deputy Sheriff Ca sey and returned by an attendant to the institution.
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piano recital. Refreshments wer served. a
 Health Officers Notice,

Because of the cases of scarlet fever which have developed during the past few days, the health officer, Dr. C. F. Congdon, has issued notices asking parents to keep their children in their own homes for the next few days There are five homes quarantlned.
 Miss Kariska Gates of New York is spending a few days in town.
 Charles Elmer Cameron and niece, Miss Helen Cameron, leave today for New Bedford, where they will attend tho wedding of a relative this evening
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Grinnell have returned to Bridgeport after a visit to the formers mother, Mrs. Eliza Grin nell.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin and son Charles, Mrs. Julia McLaugh- lin and Miss Julia Mclaughlin left Friday for Hartford, where they are to reside.
 Miss Lillian Miner of Providence is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs George H. Miner.
 Local Small Notes.
 Mrs. A NJ Purdy and daughters, Misses Constance and Dorothy Purdy, and Misses Lila Douglas and Florence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
NOTICE

The State Commission on Industrial Insurance will hold a public hearina at the rooms of the Board of Trada. Norwich, Conn, on Monday, June srd, 1912, at 2.SO p. m.
 The Commission earnestly desires tS hear from all persons having viewH and opinions as to the form of an act providing for workmens compensa4 ton in cases of Injury through indus- trial accidents, or as to the establish$ ment Of a State Bureau of Industrial Insurance, at the time and place indi- cated above.
 THE STATE COMMISSION ON INs
 DUSTRIAL INSURANCE.
 By Chas. F. Roberts. Clerh.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

There was a vehicuIar mixup be- tween teams from North Stonington Friday morning in StillmanviIle, near the Brucker place, that resulted in q badly wrecked carriage, the injury of two women and the smashing of about 20 dozen of eggs. In the carriage wrecked were Mrs. Orrin Swayne and Mrs. Cyrus Fletcher, on their way to market in Westerly. The other team is owned by Miss Louise Hewett and was driven by Wilfred Nye The lat ter team in passing the former locked wheels, and the carriage containing the women was overturned into the ditch at the roadside, and the occu- pants and contents of the carriage thrown out. Mrs Swayne was consid- erably cut and bruised and received required medical attention, while Mrs. Fletchers injuries were of milder nature. The Hewett team was only slightly damaged. Both horses were stopped before further trouble result ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

There was special session of the Westerly town council Friday after noon at o'clock, and the voting list was canvassed and )corrected in time for use at the democratic primary that opened at o'clock and closed at 9 the same night.
 The Fiske- Carter Construction Co., was given permission to erect stag ing on the sidewalk in Canal street for use in the erection of buildings on the property of the Westerly Shirt com pany.
 John Anderson sent communication that his petition for aDatement of cesspool nuisance on his property com ing from adjoining property had not been given satisfactory consideration He gave notice that unless the nuis- ance was abated he would bring suit in damages against the town.
 Mrs. Daniel J. Sully was granted q tavern license for Kennth Ridge at Watch Hall. Like license was grant ed Eugenia Bliven at Pleasant View and one to John Catto at Bradford,
 The secretary of the republican town committee gave notice that the super visors appointed for the first district election could not serve. Everett E, Kingsley is candidate for assessor and WdlIGT 1IlCe VIII uOL DC III LOWIs 1u0 names of Howard E. Thorp, Carl k. Burdick and Thomas w. Higgins were submitted, and the two first were ap- pointed.
 The regular appropriation of $200 to the Memorial and Library associa- ton. $150 to Budlong post, c. A. R., and $25 to Brucker camp. U. $. w. ", were ordered paid.
 Everett A. Kingsley, who was ap- pointed enumerator of dogs at the last regular meeting, reported 511 dogs enumerated. The fee is twenty cents for each dog, and it was voted to pay Mrs. Kingsley $102.2O for the service. Mir. Kingsley said he found ten un- registered female dogs in one street. and 96 other dogs that were not reg istered. He stated that he would be- gin prosecutions next week.
 The council then went into executive session.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

Engineers were engaged Friday aft ernoon surveying and taking measure ments between the terminal of the Gro ton -Stonington trolley tracks to the rails of the Norwich and Westerly Traction company, with the view of extending to and making connection with the GrotOn- -Stonington rails
 While the engineer in charge declined to give out any information. 1t was ev- ident that the plans when finished will include direct connection with the Nor wich company track at the head of Main street, and also a branch con- meeting direct with the Pawcatuck Val ley street railway. It will be planned so that cars can run direct from Gro ton to Norwich, or to Ashaway Watch Hill and Pleasant View, or vice versa.
 It is said that the connecting link will be made within a, few weeks and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

For the first time the democrats of the state voted in direct primary on Friday the polls in Westerly opening at in the afternoon and closing at g in the evening. The polling place was in the town hall and the officials of the caucus were: Dwight M. Cornell, moderator; Bernard Cristy, clerk; John A. Farrell, supervisor for George W. Greene for national committeeman; Charles M. Cornell. supervisor for George F. O'Shaunessey for commit teemsn: John Donovan, gate tender
 The paraphernalia was identical with that used at the regular elections and the balloting was secret, as prevails in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Local Laconics.

The fire parade takes place thls aft ernoon at two o'clock Quarters will be open to the public from ten this morning until four this afternoon.
 Miss Jane Barclay of Providence, representing the Rhode Island Anti Tuberculosis association, has been making a tour of inspection ot the dairy farms of Rhode Island. With the assistance of Special Officer Don
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
SUICIDE AT WESTERLY

Michael Hurley, 25 Health Impaired, Hangs HmsefRov ing Youth From Bangor Tells Shocking Story of III Treat ment-North Stonington Teams Lock Wheels Woman Cut and Bruised-2O Dozen Eggs Smashed Michael Collins Injured Champ Clark Proves Strong Favorite of Westerly Democrats.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

erans who have died since last Memo rial day.
 The members of Colchester Fire Co No. l will assemble at the engine house Sunday afternoon at o'clock, and march to the cemeteries and decorate the graves of deceased members.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
MYSTIC
Woedmen Plan Memorial Sunday Health Officer Warns Parents to Keep Children at Home.

Invitations have been issued by the members of Pequot camp, Modern Woodmen of America, to meet in the l. o. o. F. hall on Sunday afternoon to attend the annual memorial service. The Royal Neighbors, the ladies aux Hilary, will also attend in 8 body and after the exercises the graves of the departed brothers of the camp will be decorated
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

Robert Jordan, age 22, resident of Bangor, Me, who has been away from home five years, arrived in Westerly by a freight train and approached Officer Mitchell Thursday night. He was in very weakened condition and stated that he had been a victim of sodomy and asked for medical atten- ton, stating that he was unable to continue on his journey to Bangor.
 Dr. M. H. Scanlon made examination of Jordan, and found unmistakable ev- idence of the assault, which is accom- panied with serious result. Jordan says that since leaving home he has ben employed in many cities, consid- erable of the time in hospitals and other institutions, and among them he mentioned the Georgetown In Wash tngton and the Johns Hopkins in Bal timore. He was last employed by the Gould Coupling company in Albany, but the work was not to his liking and he decided to seek work elsewhere. He had $7.25 in cash at the time, but that he did not propose to pay for railroad fares, so he jumped a freight train. When near Rochester he was put off the train by brakeman and fell in with two husky hoboes. They asked him to join them in a feed, and they proceeded back into the woods for quite a distance. Jordan says then the assault was committed and he was rendered unconscious, When he re- vived hiss assailants had fled, taking with them his silver watch and $5.25 in money, leaving him two dollar bill
 Jordan says he did not make report of the assault to the Rochester police,' as he desired to escape disgrace and notoriety This was six days ago, and Jordan says he decided to return to his old home, stealing rides most of the way and walking the rest. When he reached Westerly he says he was all in and could not rough 1t longer owing to his weakened condition.
 As an act of humanity and in order that Jordan might receive hospital treatment, he was arraigned before Judge Oliver H. Williams in the third district court, charged with being an idle person and without visible means of support. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months in the state Workhouse. He will be transferred from that institution to the state hos pital
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

Michael Collins was seriously injured while at work Friday morning, assist ing Abraham Lebowitz, a junk dealer, in tearing down a discarded gas retort at the plant of the Westerly Light and Power company in Canal street The framework at the top of it and out side of the retOrt proper had been loosened and a long rope attached thereto. The two men were hauling in the rope to dislodge the piece of iron framework when it yielded unexpect- edly. Before Collins could get from under, the piece of iron, weighing nearly 300 pounds, struck him in the right leg. The flesh was severely torn below the knee and the ankle was crushed. He was attended by Dr. ScanIon, and although the bones are broken and the ankle dislocated, it is thought that amputation may be avoided. MT. Lebourtz escaped in- jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

pr. Fremont Nye while returning to Westerly from Stonington late Thurs day afternoon In his automobile en- countered a small herd of cows in the road when in the vicinity of We quetequock. He slowed down in speed, footed his horn. and the cows walked aside. He then started at an ordinary speed, when, in true COW style, one of the animals jumped suddenly directly in front of the automobile, and before the machine could be turned clear the COW was struck in the hind leg with force sufficient to break it between the hoof and joint.
 The COW was owned by Eugene Wood, who decided to have it shot, as the only humane alternative.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

The funeral of Frank Ritacco, who died in Backus hospital, Norwich, from fracture of the skull sustained by fall ing in a quarry hole at the plant of the New England Granite Works was held Friday afternoon, with burial in St. MichaeFs cemetery. There was committal service in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which was attended by many friends. The deceas- ed- was 2 years of age, unmarried, and had no near relatives in this country He was a quarryman by occupation and had worked on Quarry Hill nearly three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
COLCHESTER
Honor Paid to Heroes of 1861 -65-Gen eraI Merwin Delivers Address on Lincoln.

Although Memorial day weather was unfavorable, the exercises were carried out as planned The members of Mer- ton A. TaintOr post and the bands went to North WestcheSter in the morning in teams, where exercises were held at Ponemah cemetery. The programme included singing, recitations by the school children of that district, and an address by Rev. B. D. Remington, pas tor of Colchester Baptist church, who is also q veteran. On the return to town the line was again formed on Upper Broadway, and after short pa rade it was dismissed at Grange hall for dinner, which had been prepared by the ladies.
 At 1.40 the line was again formed and marched to the home of Rev. MT. Remington, to escort the speaker, Gen eral MerWin, to the hall. The pupils of the public schools and the Boy Scouts joined the line on the return to the hall. At 2 o'clock Commander George Brown called the assemblage to order. The adjutant of the post read the or ders of the day, after which the speak er General MerWin, was introduced. The hall was crowded and large num- hers were unable to enter. The general having been q close friend of President Lincoln. was listened to with the great est attention.
 The speaker gave ugges1on, which he has made in over one hundred towns where he has spoken before, of a way in which the memories of the fallen heroes might be perpetuated; that Is by planting trees around the Soldiers monument and nar1lng each tree after one of those already passed away and of those who but few times more will be able to answer the roll call here,
 The line reformed after the exercises and marched in the following order to the cemeteries and monument, where floral tributes were laid on the graves of their deceased comrades:
 Commander George Brown, mount ed: Lyman's Cornet band, A. E. Lyman leader, 15 pieces; Merton A. Taintor post, No. 9, G. A. R.; Sons of Veterans: Hebron Drum corps, A. Coates leader, If pieces; school children; G. B, Gil- man, scout master; Boy Scouts; car riages with speaker and veterans; flower wagons.
 At the return the parade was dis missed, just in time to escape the heavy downpour of rain.
 Scrub Team from New Britain.
 The baseball team of the Wentworth club of New Britain came over on the 3 D. m. train and played the Colchester team. The grounds were very wet and heavy, and a poor exhibition of hall playing was seen. The locals were vic torlous by the score of 14 to 1. The ball was wet and the lack of practice made the victory easy for the locals The Wentworth team was scrub team picked from the members of the club and they were equipped with uni forms as varied as there were merl- bers and who were out merely for a days sport. c. E. Gilman umpired the
 Husbands Death Within the Year.
 Mrs. Stephen Austin of Berlin was visiting friends in town Thursday Mrs Austin's husband was one of the vet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Entertained cIub Members.

The members of the U. N. c. club were entertained Friday evening at the home of Miss Mildred Chapman on High street. when nearly every mem Der was present. Whist was enjoyed after which Miss Chapman gave
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
UndermusIin Stocks Make an Especial Bid For Your Attention

Our undermuslin stsek provides above all the compelling feature of this white event. You will find displayed all manner of dainty yet durable un. dermuslins made of excellent quality white materials all at special white sale prices.
 Corset Covers at 2e, 46o, s5o, value 25c, 50c and 75c.
 Gowns at 4eo, see, Sec, vsiu. 75c, &1.00 and 3LS9.
 Combinations at 4se, 6se, sse value 15c, s1.00 and s1.Ss.
 Drawers at 2se, Re see, value 2sc. 69c and s100.
 Long Skirts at 9se, 3t.4s and 1i.ss, value $1.25, $1.75 and s2.75.
 Princess Slips at sse, &t.5e and $t.s5, value SIPS, $1.75 and t2.50.
 Odd lots of Skirts, Gowns Comblna- tions and Drawers at one-half their former prices to close them out.