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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
Afraid of on..Armed Man.

Residents in the neighborhood of Grove and Franklin streets were ez- pressing some alarm Friday night at what they regarded as the suspicious actions of a one armed stranger who had been seen around that neighbor- hood several nights in succession. He looked like a tramp
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
Acid Test of Patriotism.

Colonel Roosevelt's idea of broad and enlightened patriotism Is an in tention to vote the bull moose ticket. Milwaukee Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
Weman's Board of Missions,

The quarterly meeting of the east ern Connecticut branch of the We mans Board of Missions will be held at Hampton on Wednesday of next week, at which there will be a mis- sionary address and report on the Northheld conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
DEATH OF PROMINENT
 PUTNAM BUSINESS MAN
E. A. WheeIock, Agent and Treasurer
 of Putnam WooIen Company, Early e This Morning.
(special to The Bulletin ]

ISpeclaI 10 The BuIIetin1
 Eugene A. Whee1ock. agent and treasurer of the Putnam wooIen com pany. died early this morning at his home in Putnam. He had been in poor health for some time. He was in his 67th year and leaves wife and five children.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

New Haven.-BenjamiH Russell Ma son, night superintendent of the New Haven hospital. has left the institu- ton, and Johu Malone, hospital att tendant, has taken his place,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

If those late matched chicks are net pushed along now the cold weather will catch them and a lot of worth less dwarfs will be on your perehes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
An Exclamation Neadad.

Colonel Roosevelt has never yet ex
 plained how he came to be so deceived about that miserable reciprocity treaty as to support it.-ANew York Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
Incidents In Society.

Miss Avery H. Dove has returned from trip to Canada.
 Mrs Joseph Hall and family are spending the fall months at the Range ley lakes.
 Charles Cogswell of Chicago is spending several days at his home on Lincoln avenue.
 Miss Elizabeth Trumbuil has been appointed assistant in the library at Wellesley college.
 Miss Dorothy Robertson of Meridep has resumed her studies at the Nor wich Free Academy.
 Miss RoseT Rudd of New York is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. William Ly- man of Washington street.
 Mrs Charming M Huntington and family sail this week to spend the coming year in European travel.
 Miss Rosalie Bennett has returned to Peacedale, after spending the sum- mer vacation at her home in town.
 Mrs. Edward M. Childs and son, Sterry Childs. of New York, have been in Norwich for short time this week, making the trip in their touring car.
 A birthday dinner was given at the Norwich Golf club Friday evening by eighteen of her friends in honor of Miss Mabel s. Webb. Bridge was played later in the evening.
 Dr. H. H. Rusby, dean of the Phar- maceutical college of Columbia uni versity, New York, and Mrs. Rusby, have been guests this week of Mrs. T. E. McClenathan of Lincoln ave- nue.
 At 3 o'clock this (Saturday) after noon, at Paul Smiths in the Adiron- dacks, Miss Marguerite Leonard Almy daughter of Dr. Leonard Ballou Amy of Norwich, and William Ellery Allyn son of MT. and Mrs Louis P. Allyn oi Mystic, will be married by Rev. Neil son Poe Carey of New York, formerl, 1 of Norwich. MT. Allyn and his bride plan to spend the coming year in the l Adirondacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Middletown.---Pians were launched this week for the raising of sufficient amount of money for the erection of a modern six-s story hotel for Middle town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

WHEN sou -:ant to out your bust ness berors the public. there Is no me- 6iGm better tnEn through the adHertie- 'Sg aalumAA ok The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Pansy seed may still be sewn in the cold frame
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

STEP INTO Mns. TzgB-rs Lipls osna Cash Store, whsrs yes VII sns q Bic of borrowing yutn you esn order from your genern store Our prices the same as other stcrss orders taken for Sea Food to be deiiyered on rTi- elS-5. All orders promptly ett4n64 Q, Norwich Town. sept. uuNl lpiA H.& 1EETL NAlekse pk.-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

PLUMBING AND srHAMf.,rrINo
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

The engagement of Miss Hazel Bur dick of Westerly was announced at a party given by her at her home on Tuesday. She is to marry Alfred Li- gouri of New London in October.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Dr. H. H, Rusby, dean of the Phar- maceutical college of Columbia uni versity, New York, and Mrs. Rusby, have been guests this week of Mrs. T. E. McClenathap of Lincoln ave nue
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

William, S. Simmons of Central Vil- lage, whose daughter is Mrs. John E. Vaughn of Norwich, when he resigned recently as agent of the state board of education, had completed term of IS years service,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

A birthday dinner was given at the Norwich Golf club Friday evening by eighteen of her friends in honor of Miss Mabel s. Webb. Bridge was played later in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

The office and warehouse of the Max Gordon & Son Corp. will be closed until Monday on account of holidays.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

There have been several informal little outings at Mohegan park the past two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Those who have searched the rec ords find that Wednesday was the hot test September day in eleven years, since 1895, when the temperature was over 90 degrees on September 2S. It was S7 degrees Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Some of the Christian Endeavor so- cieties will make reference tomorrow, to Thursday, September 12, as the s1st birthday of Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder of the c. E
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

At the Central Baptist church Sun day Dr. J. H. Franklin and w. F. Arm strong will be heard. The city Bible class for men will hold its first session this fall at 12 o'clock. Men are espe- cially invited.--ady. M 4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Mrs. Edward M. Childs and son, Sterry Childs. of New York, have been in Norwich for short time this week, making the trip in their touring car.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Members of the Goodell family from Norwich were among the friends who sent beautiful flowers from the funeral of Philip A, Dodge. 10, of Company c, Thirty seventh Mase. regiment, who died in Dwight, Mass, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Miss Rosalie Bennett has returned to Peacedale, after spending the sum- mer vacation at her home in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14
Sanitary Plnmbin,

A peep into an up-to-date bathroom is only less refreshing than the bath itself During the summer you will the more look to the bath for bodily comfort. I will show you samples and plans of the porcelain and other tubs and give you estimates for the work of putting them in in the best manner from sanitary standpoiht--and guar antee the entire job.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

B. F., Stinson of the Falls fire com pany, who owns the blacksmith shop next to the station, is tearing the shop down, to make way for an improve ment The shop has stood there many years and once had a large patronage
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Bryan H. Atwater of Berlin, treas- urer of the Connecticut agricultural society, states that over 150 life mem. berships in the organization have been received as a result of the letters sent out to people, all over the state. add ing over $1500 to the treasury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Low Pacific Coast Coionist Rates via Nickel Plate Road to points in Cali- fornia, Washington. Oregon and other states in far west. daily Sept A to Oct. 3. For particulars write l.. P. Burgess. N.E.P.A.. 312 Old South Bldg. Boston. Mass.-ady. NfI
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

Mrs. Charming M Huntington and family sail this week to spend the coming, year in European travel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-14

According to word received from Washington, the new law in regard to closing the postoffice Sundays did not refer to stamp windows. The law per- mits special delivery stamps to be sold. which, of course. means that the stamp window must be open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
Conditions In Mexico.

FL paso. Tex. March 2.--Petty
ieaIously among the rebel officers and
discomfort over the inactivity among
the men, are threatening the peace OF
Juarez and disrupting the plans OF the
Easquistas chiefs.
The movement 10 Chihuahua. has
been delayed. The chief reason y the
lack OF cars and engines which were
secretly brought to the American Side.
Oencreo Ceniceros, who has been zap
pointed Vasquista consul in FL hnso,
established al Office here today:.E.
Florento, the consul OF ,hs Madefista
government. is also here and is recog-
nized by the United States authorities.
1t is feared the presence OF 5000
armed and undsciplined rebels in Jnarz z
Tor any length OF time may menace
that town and FL Paso.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
District,
4 HANDSOME PRIZE.

Messrs. Swan Bros, realizing the
interest that the ladies of Alexandria
are taking in the Alexandria Gazette
European Tour Contest. and wishing
10 outfit one Of the young ladies who
will make the trip next July has Of
fered u special prize of one of the
handsomest suitcases in their store.
The case is Of solid leather, reinforced
with leather corners and is a beauti-
full specimen Of the leather art. 1t
is now on exhibition in the show win
dow of Swan Bros department store,
corner. of King and Pitt streets.
The suitcase will be awarded as
special prize to the young lady in the
Gazette Contest who makes the great
est gain in votes from Monday. March
4th to March 18th, at 9 p. m. the clos
ing Of the first period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02

SITUATION is ALARMING
Supply or Coal win Have Been TX
hailsted In I Few Days--Iialf OF In
dustrieG win suspend In Two Weels.

London, March 2.--Danscr OF
railway strike complcaliug the pres
cnt situation growing OUT OF the min
crs rlc-up became acute this after
noon. The executive committee or
the Amalgamated Society Of Railway
Servants met 10 consider the de-
mands made by tho various districts
that the railway employees refuse 10
handle trains used 10 send troops 10
the districts where the strike Is in
progress. They were also consider
ing he suggestion OF Il general strike
in sympathy with the miners.
II was expected that the committee
would approve the suggestion not To
move troops while there was bare
chance that the SympathelIc strike
suggestion might also be adopted.
II was officially announced that the
govcll 7ant will take over the rail
roads if any attempt was made 10
interfere with the transit Of soldiers.
AS Il result OF the coal strike all
food prices were advanced today and
il was predicted that before rhc end
OF next week new cost Of living
record would be established. Prac-
tically all freight trains were with
drawn today because OF the shortas"
in coal and coastwisn traffic was al
most wholly abandoned.
Railroads today began comman-
deering all coal shipments. Many OF
them have only enough fuel to last
until the middle OF the week, when
they will be forced 10 suspend on~'-
ations completely unless THEY'RE
successful in getting shipments from
France and Belgium.
Within two weeks half OF the In
duStrieS in The United Kingdom viii
be closed down unless The coal strike
is settled. according 10 word received
today at the home Office. Within
week. il was predicted. million ad-
ditional men would be thrown oni
Of work because OF the closing down
of the factories.
All the miners in the lancashire
District. union and nOn-union, threT
down their picks today and refused
10 return TO work. The strike OF the
non-union men came as ] great sur
prise 10 the government As it was
believed that other unorgani2ed work
crs would take similar action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
TIE DISASTER ON The PRINCETON

Last Wednesday WAS the 6'jth ami
eersarv OF the explosion ni the PcaEe-
maEor" on the United StataR man-pf.
war Princeton near what is known rs
River View, by which number OF
people were killed, including two MEN,
bers OF the cabinct-Abel p. CpShnr.
Secretary OF State. and Thomas w.
Gi!mer. Secretary OF the Navy. Presi-
dent Tyler, who vas aboard, had a
narrow escape. The "Pcacemaker"
was al invention OF Commodore Stock
ton. and the party had gone down the
river on the Princeton for the purpose
OF witnessing its test. when it threw
200.pound ball. Joseph Cuvillier,
father OF Mr.. Samuel Cuvillier, Of this
city, was aboard the steamer 1T the
time, he being the leader of the Ma
zine Band. He escaped injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
THREE WEEKS TO BIZ GIVEN.

On next Monday evening at the
Opsra House the Offering by Miss
Tnrnes and her ezcellent company
will hs Eliuor Glynn 'slceIeiIIatrd play
Of Three Weeks" from the book nt
the same namt. The play follows in
the main tina story OF tie aplay; it will
be given beautiful production here;
in fact it has hern announced that
the production used beie will be the
most gorgeous ever seen on the local
stage; and this can be nHlv verified hp
seeing this magnificent. play. Miss
Turner will he sean az The Queen of
Sardalia," part suited Hicaly for her
wonderful ability: Mr.. Henimond will
will be seen az Pan! Vhrdayne" and
Mr.. Barry, will act tho faithful servant
of the queen. "Dimitry." All tho play.
ers will he cast To the best OF their
ability. This play will be given Mon.
day anil Tuesday. and in addition Miss
Turner is offering thirty dollars in
gold, Ito be given away on Wednes-
doy, Thursday and Friday evenings.
Everyone entering the theatre ia fur
nishAd q coupon which entities them
to chance for the gold. On Wednes-
day four two dollar and half pieces
will be given away and the same on
the two nights following. II yonr
coupon does not be lucky on Werlnes-
day, it is still valuable for the other
two nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
STRIKE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Industrial Workers Reject PrOtered
Five Per Cent. Increase.

Lawrence, Mass. March 2.-Dec!ar'
ing the concessions offered chem by
the mill owncrs in Boston yesterday
are no concessions at all, )" they mean
less than two per oept increase IN the
wages they received before they vent
on strike January - and that tn.
alleged concessions are Al insult 10
our intelligence and nauhood" !" report.
OF the meeting with the owners ~sre
mado in Franco Beligan hall at u
o'clock by the subcommittee OF the
strikers. Ths reports were received
with enthusiasm and strike committee
members stated that this afternoon !hr'
NAL action ropudiating the Offer and
continuing ths strike would be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There were no changes 10 report liz
the market this morning. The supply
OF country produce was light.
The Corporation Commission has
granted n charter to the Florence Cour.
Apartment House Company. Inc.
The object OF the company IS to con-
duct general real estate business.
The incorporators are WashinRtonlans,
Frigid conditions prevailed again
last night. The mercury in the ther-
mometer at All carly hour this morning
waa down to IS degrees.
The old folks concert vas repeated
last night at the Young Peoples Hniid.
ing. IT was greatly cnjoyed&by al
present.
The condition OF Mr.. Johu R. Mil
ler. who has been i'll at his home on
Wolfe street, remains the same.
5. FL. Lun., auctioner, sold today
for Samuel P. Fisher, trustee. two
story concrete block rsidence in Park
Addition" to Mrs. Frank Snoot for
s., 800.
The Social exhibit which has been
at Fsrnsay's etcre for the past Two
days will close at 10 o'clock tonight.
The ladies of the W. C. T. U. will he
ir charge and the public is cordially
invited to be present.
The committees and Individuals who
have been appointed by the different
socitics in the city to act on The recep-
lion committee to Miss Mary johnson
are requested to meet at Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett's residence, 4Os Duke
street, Mooday at 1890 a. m.
The regular monthly meeting OF th hs
Colliuewood Club will be held at the
Club House on Sunday, March 3rd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02

The curtain fell on the prohibi-
ton drama Of 1912 ar o'clock this
afternoon. To The surprise OF Il
packed gallery and Il hardly less sur
priSed Senate. opponents and advo-
Gates OF The Jordan enabling bill
reached Il sudden agreement yeStcr-
day within hall an after after con-
vcning. fixing that hour as The time
for taking Il vote on The question
which above all others has claimed
the attention OF the State.
The advance came from the 'dryS
themselves. after the opponents of
the bill had failed for the fourth time
TO muster The lwcnty.Sevcn votes ne
cessary for Il suspension of the rules
TO bring the measure upon Tho floor
for immediate disposal. Immediate
ly npnn the announcement by the
chair that the latest attempt 10 Sc
cure a consideration OF the Jordan
bill had failed. tn" opposition leaders
declared unoflicially that they would
now oppose any ovcrtures on the part
OF The advocates for Il consideration
OF the measure during the present
session.
A minute OF confusion intcrrened,
and the Jordan enabling act was only
saved from going TO its grave, undc-
batcd and unvOted. BY Senator Tuck
er. who introduced Il resolution d!-
rccting that the Senate assemble to-
day at 10 o'clock and that the Jordan
bill he set as special order for that
hour. 1t provided further that both
sides agree upon n division OF time
for debate. which shall end at 1875,
At which hour vote on The measure
shall be taken.
Objections were at once entered
by dry" leaders who declared that
The resolution did not provide enough
time for ebate. Senator Tucker held
himself ready TO accept any amend
menr agreed upon by both sides. y
few minutes of hasty consultation
and both sides agreed 10 fix two
o'clock as the hour for taking the
vote. The time between 10 o'clock
and will be divided equally between
the advocates and opponents OF the
bin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning.
Philip Thomas. n white boy, charged
with telling coal from the southern
Railway yards, was released with an
admonition:
George Pous. charged with disorderly
conduct, forfeited his collateral by fail
ing to appear.
Edward Johnson, colored, charged
with dsordcrly conduct, was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
Eifty-Scvcn Persons DraHn.

Details oi the collision between the
steamers rtori Maru and Richa Maru,
Involving the loss of57 lies, have been
brought to Victoria, r. c., by the
steamer Ava Maru. The TWO vessels
foundered soon after the collision in
the Genliai Sea, off Eboshl lighthouse.
Xxi province, February 10. The Mori
Maru, collier OF 1,7SS tors. bound
from Moii for Dalny, crashed into the
coastiug steamer Richa Maru IT'S
tons, driving her bow into the latter
vessel on the starboard side amidships.
almost to the middle. Passengers and
crew rushed to the boats and there
we're desperate struggles in the darkness
the lights having goue out immedi-
ately after the impact, Jhe boats were
cut away. while passengers and crew
were struggling into them. getting
away with . seameu and ~ passengers.
Toe coaster sank quickly, carrviog
down some who clung o the rigging,
and the others driited away on wreck
age, IS being drowned on this vessel.
Fourteen OF the collier's crew vent
down With thei. vessel. When last seen
by the survivors. Captain Nishihara, oil
the collier, was lasoing himself to the
bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A meeting Of the board OF directors
Of the Chamber of Commerce was held
last night, at which varions matters
81 interest were considered. The fol,
lowing committee was appointed to
attend q Good Roads Rally, which will
he held at Manassas, Thursday. March
7lh. in the interest OF the proposed
Quebec Miam; Highways, MessrS. &.
s. r.. Burke, j. NJ. Duncan and j.
I. Preston.
The firm Of MesSrs. Thompson x Ap.
pich was admitted tn membership in
The Chamber Of. Commerce.
The chamber il making arrange
rncnts for procuring maps OF the con-
iignonS country III Virginia md
Maryland in order To add thu valnahi"
bureau oi information If The orgnniza-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
THE VILHELMINA REAPFEARS.

The steamship Wilhelmina, OF the
Bull Line. which has often visited this
port in recent years, arrived yesterday
from Port Tampa, Fla, with pho'-
phate rock for the Alexandria Fert;-
ltzer and Chemical Company. The
Wilhelmlna, it will te remembered,
was blown ashore on the New England
coat during the January blizzard, and
it vas reported that the steamer would
prove total loss. She vas, however.
Heated, repaired and again placed in
commission.
The oyster boat Skyligbt. Captain
John Arlington, has arrived from the
lower river. This is the first boat Of
that class To arrive since the beginnin g
OF The year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
roPNsHILL WILL RECOVER.

James Lawrence Fornshill bartender.
who is alleged to have shot and killed
'VioIa Stockwpll" ut l2o20 G street.
northwest, Washington, ana to have
then shot himself in the mouth with
revolver Thursday night, will probably
recover. He is said to be Improving
steadily. FornshIl still refuses 20 aay
a word about the tragedy. A brother
visited him yesterday, aod he ras n
reticent To him u. TO others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
ACEiET AND RING STOLEN

A gold bracelet and diamond ring
we're stolen from the residence OF John
Prltchard, colored, on Gibbon street.
Yesterday afternoon. The police later
arrested Henry Scott, colored, OIL sns-
OF stealing the articles. 1t is said that
tracks in the snow from Pritchard's to
Scott's house caused them 10 suspect
the latter rs it claimed, tho tracks
were made by the shoes worn by Scott.
The latter's house was searched. but
the missing articles could not he found.
The suspect is being held awaiting fur
ther Development.
Two gold watches and some iewelry
we're in the receptacle with the brace
let and ring. but the tibet did not dis
ulr b the former.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-02
ENABLING ACT
IS DEFEATED.
Senate Refuses 10 Pass Jordan Bill
for State wide Prohibition
This Afternoon.
q SENATOR'S VOTE AGAINST
Decision 70 reach t0te To-day Came rs
n. surprise when Agreement was
Reached.
BULLETIN
Especial to the GaZette.)

Richmond, March 2.-rhc
Jordan Enabling Act was de-
feated this afternoon at 2:l5 p.
m, in the Senate by vote Of
23 to 10. Two Senators
were paired. and if both had
voted. the result would have
been "a against and 16 for.
This ends the fight for State
wide prohibition for at least
two years.