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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
 DON'T scoLo CROSS,
 IRRITABLE CHILDREN.
if Tongue Is Coated, Stomach seur Breath Feverish, Bowels Ciogged Give Syrup of Fias."


 Mother! look at the tongue! see if it Is coated. If your child is listless. dropping, isn't sleeping well. is rest less, doesn't eat heartily or is cross, irritable, out of sorts with everybody. stouach sour, feverish, breath bad: has stomachache, diarrhoea, sore throat, or is full of cold it means the little ones stomach, liver and 30 feet of bowels are filled with poisons and clogged up waste and need gentle, thorough cleansing at once
 Give a teaspoonful of Syrup of Figs. and in a few hours the foul, decaying constipated matter, undigested food and sour bile will gently move on and out of it's little bowels without nausea, gripping or weakness .and you will surely have a well and smiling child shortly.
 With Syrup of Figs you are not
 gg1ng your child, being com 3ts. entirely of luscious figs. senna and aromatics it cannot be harmful, besides they dearly love its delicious taste.
 Mothers should always keep Syrup of Figs handy. It is the only stomach. liver and bowel cleanser and regulator needed--a little given today will save a sick child tomorrow.
 Full directions for children of all ages and for grown ups plainly printed on the package.
 Ask your druggist for the full name, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna,' prepared by the California Fig Syrup Co This sis the delicious tasting. genuine old reliable. Refuse anything else offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

ings, was s775.0s0.71. which was 20 per cent. of the total running expenses of public schools in the state. The aver age cost of high schools per scholar was $50.5S. From the foregoing 1t ap- pears that upon per cent of the children registered {197, ,s52) was ex- pended 20 per cent. of the total cost of public schools.
 The foregoing shows that the state offers a scholarship hip-composed of tui- ton fees and transportation-ofS S35.68 to each child attending high school in another town. The tuition fees of in part. The total expense to the state was (tuition fees $42,698.s3, con- veyance $16, ,2S7.S0), $59, ,206.63
 The number attending non-local high schools is Il per cent. of the whole high school registration. Most of these live in small and distinctly rural communities. There are : towns which did not pay high school tuition or transportation and do not main tain high schools. In the s2 towns high schools of which some offer only partial courses.
 Ten years ago the average high school tuition fee was $40, now it is $50, and in many cases $50 to S75-
 Teachers.
 Taking the number of teachers as a basis there Is an average of 29 chfl- dren to each teacher. The proportion of the number of children to the num- Der Of teachers continues to increase. The number of teachers compared with the number of children Is greater in the city than in the country. The average wages of women teachers in 1903 was sl6.26. while in 1911-1s12 1t was $57.87.
 Temporary Homes.
 This board supervises the schooling of children at temporary homes. These schools are visited and inspected by an acting visitor appointed by the board. The number of children attending in the years 1s10-11 and 1s11-12. is as follows:
 1s10-11 1s11-12
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
\ Gerrnicide = Healer oi Gums and Dentifrice-In
 One Preparation

Soft, spongy bleeding. recedtng gums are prevalent with eighty per cent Of our adult population.
 Unless checked. serious and expen- sfys results will surely follow. DIR. KOREANS DENTAL CREAM will aid jn checking these ailments, and by faithful use the gums may be restored te 1eateny, p4nky condition and the teeth bs made frns and sparkling.
 It Is a geFmieids pleasing to the taste strengthens the gums. re1isfaes the teeth, and thoroughly sieaHs the mouth of dissassreFeafiH@ eeFas,
 h cash eaFtsH wlii be found sem= eiets sstsFy' with fuii aiRsstisas fsr usage and sHegestisHs fsr the ears sf teeth. Is ssia ia eeIia4sitsze tubes ia Basts3 at s5 ssHts by hHgisr's Bssaa= way EAasHasS aAa leading afassists, oH Hssi tisFe ass1saHss sf satisfaetleH.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS OF
 NEW LONDON COUNTY POMONA Worthy State Lecturer Blakeman
 Coming Here for That Purpose.

The newly elected officers of New London County Pomona grange, No. 6, Patrons of Husbandry, are to be in- stalled by Worthy State. Lecturer Frank E. Blakeman when it holds it's meeting hera next Thursday morning. The forenoon session will be devoted to the transaction of regular business and comforting the fifth degree. Din- ner arrangements have been made by the Womans Relief corps at the Buck ingham Memorial.
 The afternoon session begins at 1.3o o clock when the newly elected officers will be installed by Worthy State Lee turer Frank E. Blakeman.
 Lecturers conference comes at the close of the afternoon session, con ducted by the state lecturer, and all lecturers are expected to be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE
 WITH GRoToN GRANGE.
Gardening and The Apple Orhard to
 Be Discussed by Experts.

The following is to be the programme for the institute to be held Friday evening with Groton Grange under the auspices of the state advisory board of Farmers Institutes:
 73o D. m.-Address of welcome, Irv- ing E. Crouch, master of grange Re- sponse. E. E. Brown.
 7A5 D. n1-Address. Prof A. T. Stew ens Connecticut Agricultural college, The Village and Farm Garden.
 s.30 D. m.-Address. E. E. Brown of Polnfret Center, Renovatfng the Old Apple Orchard.
 The officers of the advisory board are Charles L. Beach, president: Leon ard H. Healey, secretary; H. c. c. Mile, treasurer. and the committee for the grange. Markley A. Allen and I. E.. Crouch
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
BELLA PRATT BUYS
 OLD SALEM FARM
Noted Boston Sculptor Has Secured
 the AIvah Morgan Place.

The farm in Salem known as the A1vah Morgan place. has been pur- chased by Bella l.. Pratt, the well known Boston sculptor. The farm contains over 200 acres and adtoins the celebrated Music Vale seminary property which years ago was noted as the musical centre of this part of the country and was owned and con- ducted by Mir. Pratt's grandfather, The farm was sold through a New London real estate broker.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
On Round Table Programme.

To the first appointed hostesses for the Round Table meeting on Tuesday evening at the Church of Good Shep- herd several others were added be- usual through the invitations to friends to enjoy the special entertainment pro- gramrne that had been arranged for. The added hostesses were. Mrs. Aure- 1fa B: Lyon, Mrs. Mary G. Webster and Mrs. S. s. Threeher. Others to participate in the production of The New Wop1an's Reform club. besides those already published were Mrs. W. ". Collins. Miss Susie c. Whftt1esey, Mrs. A. R. Biackfedge, Miss Jennie l., Spencer, Miss Jennie Case, Miss Mary G, Henderson and Leroy Werk-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
At St. Mary,s Church.

A large attendance was present at the parish mass held in St Mary's church Wednesday morning at 7.30 o'clock. which was conducted by Rev. J. H. F'itzmaurice, the pastor. Tn the evening service was held at 7.30 o'clock. which was also well attended. A sermon was preached and benedic- ton was pronounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Further Contributions for Ambulance

Additional contributions for the auto ambulance fund are still being re- ceived. These include $f0 from Mrs Frank A. Roath, who is in California The amount is credited to team No. g.. Other contributions received are the following: Nelson Larsen, the Misses Lang, Patrick Good, Dr. F. Fl Linnell, Robert w. Perkins, William H. Palmer, Mrs. Roarka, the Misses Roarka, Mrs. CeceIia w Lester. LaRochelle & Co., Thaddeus Leahy. Walter E. Gilbert.
 The following names have already been printed but are repeated by re- & Pacific Co. s2. Joseph Tanning $1, Mrs N T. Clifford s1 E. Gibson soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
REZNOR REFLECTOR HEATERS

Thess odorleSs gas heaters turn cold to comfort. diffusing a radtaaDe xIcw Of a gorgeous sunset For @ c0Sy chat light the Reznor. oth0r lights wtl1 not be necessary. Enjoy the comfort of a fireplace with the work and the dirt eliminated. One of the little fel- lows will guarantee a comfortable bathroom for that morning dIp. Prices $2.5o and sa.5o.
 The Thermax Gas Iron does the wcrk with ease and greatest known econo- my. Manufactured to sell at S8.B0. Our price only $2.26 each, complata with tubing. Crane'S famous "GtatitmRa gas tubing. the 'beat by te@t," 7e Der foot. The incomparabie Ruud fngtan- taneous water heater and gas tank heaters always on demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
NORWICH TOWN
Schools Pay Tribute to LincoIn-c. E.
 Committee Plans for Livinestons ] Centenary

Lincoln day was observed Tuesday III the local schools by special exer- clses At West Town street school patriotic songs were sung. the Gettys- purg speech read. and Captain. My Captain, given. The pupils wrote com positions on Lincoln, that of Helen Avery receiving special mention.
 Tn the Town Street school there were readings of patriotic selections, The Perfect~ Tribute and the Gettysburg speech, also singing. The lower grades Joined in special drill, songs and rec ltatIons The pupils made booklet containing a sketch of Lincoln. The schools about town were closed all day Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
VETERAN ODD FELLOWS. Will Hold Annual Meeting at New
 Haven on Feb. p.

The annual meeting of the Veterans Feb. 22 at noon, at 95 Crown street, New Haven. It will be the thirty sew enth annual gathering and will. be one of much moment. An interesting program has been prepared and a tur- key dinner will be served, after the routine work of getting the session under way has been disposed of.
 The program for the annual meet ing is as follows: 12 o'clock, meeting called to order and reading of journal and reports; 12.45. turkey dinner, l 45, further reports and fixing the program for the year. as well deciding the question whether a summer outing is wanted; 2.30, election of officers: 8, turning the tiirty-seventh leaf in the veterans memory book.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
At VoIuntown Funeral.

Those from here in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Lucy Prentice Bradford held in Noluntown Wednes- day were MT. and Mrs. Nathan Bush nell, Charles Bushnell and family. Mfr. and Mrs. Walter Grant, c. w. Grant and Miss Bessie NJ Grant
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Rides Sled to Be Bride.

To become the bride of the sweet heart of her childhood. Miss Amy EldridRe of Old Mystic travelled by rail to Regina, Canada, and then made a tourney of 20 miles over ice and snow, drawn by 1s dogs. to Diik. Sask., where the ceremony was per formed She now is the wife of Avery Lee Coles, a wealthy wheat farmer
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
eave of Absence Granted.

Leave of absence from Feb. IA to March 2t, is granted Capt. William G. Tarbox of Norwich, Fifth company. Coast artillery. Leave of absence granted Capt. George E. Hawes of Bridgeport, Fourteenth company, Coast Artillery corps. in previous special orders, is extended 30 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

when the actual construction Of the bridge will be started Is unknown, but lt IS thought that operations will be- gin in a short time
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Miss Dorothy Marcel of Occum at tended a Lincoln party at the home of a friend in New London Tuesday eve ming. Each of the twelve present read a short sketch of the life of Lincoln, after which Lincoln pins were dis tributed. Games were enjoyed and were served Miss Mar eel returned home Wednesday noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Will Observe Centenary.

First Congregational Y. P. s. c. B. met at the home of Miss Marion Rog- CTS on Washington street Monday eve ming. Plans were made for observing the Livingstone centenary, Feb. 23.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Sophy Weitzel circle of The Kings Daughters had charge of the service at Backus hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Pierce rendered a num- ber of solos most acceptably
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Mrs. Charles w. Haines left Tues day for Middletown where she will pass several days before returning Friday to her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Schools Closed.

The Greeneville grammar school and St. Patrick's parochial school were both closed all day Wednesday. thus honoring the anniversary of the birth of Lincoln
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

About seven dollars was the amount of the collection taken by the Sunday school of the First Congregational church during the Lincoln Memorial day exercises for the work of the American MissionarY association
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
sur.eyira for Overhead Briaae.

GiHii engineers sf the New Haven Fsad were in New L5HdsH Wedn ssday making surv sys at the Unisn station fsE the sSefhead bridge ordered by the public utilities commission. Just
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

terbury turnpike were practically sheets of ice Wednesday morning and much trouble was experienced during the day by horses and drivers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Work on the state road between Bal tic and Oeeum has stopped because of the severe weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Today. For New England: Fair Thursday Friday fair and warmer; moderate west winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid: On Thursday it will be clear and colder. temperatures falling to 20 de- grees, with brisk but decreasing north west winds. followed by unsettled con .ditions. Friday probably will be over- cast, with low temperatures and snow.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Seyins pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar [ a. 22 29S2 l1 l1. 1t A5-o4 6 D. .-.s.--...--...... 19 3o.08 Highest 37, lowest 19.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday,: Fair and much colder.
 Wednesdays weather: As predicted, with brisk northwest winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Personals.

Dennis Sullivan of New London was a recent visitor in GreenevilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

James Gordon of Fifth street has re- turned after a visit to New Haven and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Heard and Seen.

Flags about town were flying We'd nesday in honor of Lincoln's birth
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
TAFTvILLE
General Matters of Interest Through out the District-Visitors Here and Out of Town.

Out Of Town.
 The parish mass held at 7.30 o'clock in the Sacred Heart church was we'll attended Wednesday morning, with Father Stap1eton officiating. At 7.30 o'clock in the evening a service was held and sermon was preached by Father Lemieux of Willimantic, fol- lowed by the benediction. The Plain Chant choir off1cfated at the service at which many were present.
 Mir and Mrs. Tetreau1t of Providence street have moved to New Bedford Mass.
 Harry Reneault of Norwich avenue spent Tuesday in Salem with rela- tives.
 The Wequonnoc and Sacred Heart schools were closed all day Wednesday in commemoration of Lincoln's birth day.
 Edward Thomaston. who until re- gently was employed on Lisbon farm. has gone to his former home near St. Johns New Brunswick.
 Miss Mary Clark is recovering from injuries sustained when she fell down a pair of stairs in her home on Mer- chants avenue about two weeks ago.
 Many of the hills on the old Can
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

The Bulletin should De deliver. everywhere in the city before q. a
 Subscribers who fall to receive it b~ that time will confer a favor by re
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEvT- LE NEWS

Six hours after high water it Is low tide. which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

THERE Is aa aAEertIsf4s msaluH "a Masf6pa E6anset{e73f eaA&1 e 1aa 1ui. lsIfn fey bnsiasss fssztt6
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
DIE D.

DIED. KELLEY-In Norwich. Feb II. 1913, arthur H Kelley, aged A years. Funeral from his late home, No. 112 Chestnut street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 MOTvT-In this city. Feb. H. Dorothy, infant daughter of Flora Johnson and Arthur H Mott. aeed 12 days. HAUBT-In this city. Feb. 12. Henry, infant son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Haubt aged 3 years, l month and II days.
 DUNCAN-Tn this city, Feb. 12. James Duncan, aged 75 years. Funeral the home of his niece, Mrs. William J. Kendall, at 565 Bos- well avenue, Friday afternoon, Feb. 14 at 2.31 o'clock. Burial in the Hamilton avenue cemetery M'LELLAN-In New London. Feb. 12. 1913. Frederick Mcclellan. aged 50 years.
 BRoGAN-In Groton Feb. II. 1913, Walter B., son of Michael J. and Nellie Brogan, aged 2 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13
Girls Dress with Long or Shorter
 Sleeve.
BORN.
MARRIED.

BYLEs-In Groton, Feb. 12 1913 a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Byles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Harry Reneault of Norwich avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Mir. and Mrs. Tetreault of Providence Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

MARRIED. ADA AMS-FINLAYSO this city, Feb. 12, by Rev. c. H. Rtcketts, George Howard Adams and Miss Janet finlayson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-13

Many of the hills on the old Can
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-24

SohultlOno hdNC-. IlO4 " w L
with girls falling than anything else. |
- Besides, if you make a minimum
wage of SO week for girls, you face |
the possibility of their going on a
strike and saying, We need SIP a
week to maintain our responsibility, |
sand must have it. -"
The women in the room looked at |
reach other in puzzled sort of way.
Then there was a rustic from one
corner of the room. Virginia Ran |
som, the young and beautiful society
girl and suffrage leader, came for
ward and passed note to Lieut.. |
, Gov. O'Hara.
u O'Hara looked at the note and then
Elooked sharply at Mrs. Kahn.
you are the owner of department |
. stores yourself?" are you not, he
asked curiously.
~~ YES" said Mrs. Kahn.
"Is it true that you pay wages as
low as 81 week to girls working for
you in these stores?" asked O'Hara.
Mrs Kahn colored, then blaIched.
Il don't know" she said. 81 am
not very familiar with wages and
conditions in our stores"
That's ALL" said O'Iara
DR.. w. C. Woodward, health officer
for the District of Columbia, was
called to the stand. He said that a
minimum wage for men was more
needed than one for women.
Men are living enforced celibate
lives up to 81 and 80 today" he said,
because they cannot earn sufficient
to marry on. In other days theymar-
ried at Fl or %. Now, underpaid
and with no innocent recreation, they
are forced into evil ways"
Woodward said that the prevalence
of certain diseases ought to make
imperative the passage of law to
force contracting parties to a mar
rage to submit health certificates.
81 have introduced a bill in the Ulj-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-24

c
ington police department and in
charge of the vice district at the cap
ital was a curious contrast to the
other witnesses.
In gruff, low tones, Hollenberger
answered the questions put to him,
fumbling his police cap nervously as
the women leaned forward to hear
him better, with cries of louder"
"Are you ashamed to say what you
known" and eve didn't come here to-
be amused. We want facts. Tell
them"
"How often" said O'Hara, 'do
your women leave the resorts and
in what numbers?"
about so year." answered the
captain. "You see-they die faster
than ordinary people. We have $50
all of them registered"
do you keep register of men
patrons of these places?" asked Mrs.
Brayton Ransom, the society leader,
rising in her seat.
The captain turned red, and slut
tered:
Lord, no, the police force amt big
enough"
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, chairman
of the welfare department of the Ma
tional Civic Federation, said the least
a girl could live on in Washington and
remain respectable was $3.50 week.
Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley said that So
was the minimum wage on which a
girl could live.
Mrs. ]. P. S. Neigh, matron of
the Neighborhood House, made the
assembled society women gasp as she
gave a list of absolute necessities
amounting to $5.75 week, and then
went on:
"The girl who today must take her
recreation in rag dances, JOY riding
and picture shows faces downfall. We
do not allow rag dancing in our
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-08
OCCURS NEAR SINALOA LINE
LucKLEss MEN OF WAR WERE
ON THEIR WAY TO ALAMos
FOR DUTY
INDIANS JOIN INSURRECTOS
UNclVILlzED YAQUis WILL ADD
TO THE HORRORS or THE
CAMPAIGN

Nogales, Ariz., May S.-A troop
train bearing 25O federal soldiers was
destroyed by dynamite and most Of
the passengers killed, said an official
state report received here today. The
disaster occurred near the Sonora
sinaloa line. The federals were on
the way from san Bias to Alamos.
when intercepted BY the insurgents,
who had planted mines along the
tracks.
Nearly 1900 unciyilized Yaqui IN
dams have joined the state troops.
said the report.
United States army officers hero
today heard nothing Of the reported
capture Of the war aeroplane below
Tucson, and continued their search
for the missing machine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-08
ACTIVITIES Of The SUFFRAGETTES
ACCORDING TO SCOTLAND YARDS OFFICIALS
HAVE COST ENGLAND S5,OOOOOO

was filled to oyerflowing when the
"conspirators" were brought in. They
included, besides the general" Miss
Harriet Rebecca Kerr. Miss Agnes
Lake, Miss Rachel Barrett, Mrs.
Beatrice Saunders, Miss Annie Ken
ney, Miss Laura Lennox and the
Chemist clayton.
Further correspondence was pro-
duced by counsel for the treasury in
which the accused advocated big
things" such as a general raid on the
public letter boxes throughout Lon
don. and a war on the house of lords.
It was suggested that the attack on
the peers could be accomplished "by
means OF a suffrage Sypist, who could
secure a position on the reporting
staff"
According to Archibald Bodkin, the
treasury counsel, a circular was
found in Miss Laura Lennox's resi-
dence announcing the formation Of a
branch society called the " H. BIZ
Inspector Lawrence Of Scotland Yard
explained that the initials stood for
Young Hot Bloods" The society
was to be composed Of the younger
members Of the Women's Social and
Political Unions, and no married won.
en- were eligible to membership.
Evidence was produced during the
proceedings as to the wealth Of the
Woman's Social and Political Union
From statement by the prosecution
it was shown that the rental paid foi
the unions offices was $500 yearly
rising to s11,25O. The case was ad
iourned until May 1s. all the womer
being allowed bail OF $4,000 each
owing to their health.
eGenerap Mrs. Drummond had
second collapse just before the ed
iournment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-08
MuRnER IS SUSPECTED

Queenstown, ireland, May s.-Two
of the crew of the steamship Merton,
which arrived here this morning from
Philadelphia, are being kept under
close supervision until the vessel
reaches Liverpool They are under
suspicion Of being connected with the
murder Of Lindsay, the third engineer
Of the steamship, whose body was
found in the Delaware river after the
Merton had sailed from Philadelphia
en- April a.
No action was taken BY the author
tiles here, but it was learned that
blood stains were found on the steam
er, looking to the suspicion that the
murder was committed on board, and
the body Of the victim was thrown
overheard
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-08
GOOD ADVERTISING
IS NEWS

Manufacturers, merchants and
others who use the advertising
columns Of THE OPTIC no
longer regard their expendi-
lures in the light Of expense,
but Of investment.
Now that advertising is being
purged Of exaggeration and un-
truth. the reading public. espe-
cially that large circle Of OP-
TIC readers who receive the
paper at their homes or care
fully carry it home with them
each day, take as much interest
in the advertisements as they
do in the news.
After all, OPTIC advertising
is news Of the most interesting,
instructive and profitable kind.
And If it is a good investment
for the advertiser to place his
news before you constantly it
is equally profitable for our
readers to read attentively the
valuable Information thus Inn
parted