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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25

ight was dark. the rain poured .,H,s. *0d with conGrsions favor " ---c enterprising burglars went .4 in Westerly. The Haswel
 oak street, Harry Burdick' s
 r leach street, the Woolworth
 the saloon of Luigi Toscano
 rect. The sum of $3.50 was
 -.asweu's. $9 and cigarettes
 ., 25 cents at Woolworth S,
 .. several bottles of whiskey
 vs. The burglars are
 ...os "Skeete," Allen. and
 "hiddy." Murphy, both of
 y and each has served terms
 -..... oiferses committed in this
 NeeLe Allen was lodged in
 station at , o'clock Wednes
 -lIng and kiddy Murphy was
 n tour hours later.
 :. lDOut 1 o'clock Wednesday morn : ls hen Harry Williams was about ,gSn the Haswell store. he noticed l19-l iii the store, and immediately went LJ Jife. residence of George H. Harper, -he onne~ of the store, who resides near by, and reported the fact. Both men went to the store cautiously in the hope Of capturing the intruder in the store. He evidently heard them coming, for he escaped through an open window through which he had made an entry to the store, and dashed away into the swamp and fields in the rear closely followed by Williams and Harper. When his pursUers gained on aim ne fought them back with rocks. one striking Harper in the wrist and another hitting Williams in the leg. The chase was q long and exciting one, but the runaway relaxed his speed when Harper discharged his revolver, and Williams soon reached the run away, with Harper a close second. There was a lively tuSsie, but the fel- low was finally secured and taken to the police station. 1t was then discoT- cred that the prisoner was Skeete Al len.
 Hardly had Alien been searched and placed in a cell when word came in that the Burdick store had been broken yincing proof that Alien was the guilty one Iu his possession was found the g and s1 bill and the half dollar taken from tiie HasWeli store and the 80 di- Vi6ed into quarters. dimes. nickels and pennies. taken from the Burdicl5 store. Also positiVe proof made by the foot prints Of Allen shoes; outside the Bur dick store. In both places, entrance was effected by breaking a pane of glass out Of a side window. turning the each and raising the window. Tn the B.rd-11 store . pane was also broken out OT the door, presumably so that a catch cOrid be slid back and the door opened, but the lock was not of that description.
 When Murphy was searched there was evidence that ne had to do with the theft at the Woolworth store and also a- the Toscano saloon. He was arrested by Chief Brown for carrying 2 concealed weapon, a revolver, which was found on his person. When brought into the police station he was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
FEAST FOR HORSES.
Evansville PhIanthropist Provides
 Them Merry Christmas.

Indianapolis, Dec. 24-Christmas cheer and sloppy weather do not har- monize very we'll but thousands of Indiana residents began tonight to take the Christmas spirit to their less for tunate neighbors. Municipal trees, for the first time in the state, became a leading feature in the city. From some of the trees presents were distributed, while at others large choruses sang Christmas carols.
 Newspapers took the lead in several cities and towns in providing toys for the children and Christmas dinners for the poor.
 Hungry horses will be given a Christmas feast in Evansville at the expense of Adolph Melzer, phiianthro- pist and friend of dumb animals.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
1oo, 900 UNEMPLOYED
 ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
Wave of Crime is Attributed to that
 Fact.

San Francisco, Dec. 24-Christmas eve found 100000 men out of work in the principal cities on the coast. In commenting today on the many rob berries, burglaries and crimes of vio- Ience of the last fortnight, Captain Mooney, chief of the detective bureau. estimated there are 10000 unemployed in this city. Hunger has no con science he said, ,"and the wave of crime is bound to rise higher unless the city provides work
 Los Angeles reported 35,000 unem- ployed, and Portland and Seattle ac- counted for the remainder.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
Child Accidentally Shot.

southbor6, Mass, Dec. 24.-AIice, the a publisher of Boston, was accidentally shot and killed by her mother today Mrs. Whitney was extracting a shell from the magazine of the rifle when the weapon was discharged the bullet entering the child's heart.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
BALTIC.
Many Mourners at Funeral of Miss Annie DonneIIy-Christmas Musical Programme at St. Mary's Church.


 The funeral of Miss Annie Donnelly was held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, with a requiem high mass Tn St. Mary's church, celebrated by Rev. U. o. Bellerose. The singing was by the choir. During the mass Pie Jseu was rendered in a most effective man. ner by Mrs. Virtune Quinn. The bear. CTS were John and James Nolan ot Norwich, William Nolan of Plainfteld, Louis Nolan of Hartford, James Mur- ray of Highland Park, South Manches- ter. and Frank Love of Pascoag. R. l. Relatives and friends were present fromf Warren, Mass, Willimantlc' Plainfield, Taftvil1e, South Manchester, Central Village, Norwich, Fitchville, Pascoag, R. l., and Worcester, Mass The beautiful floral forms contributed included a pillow inscribed Annie, faln- fly; pillow, At Rest from drawin-in room, Baltic cotton mill; wreath, Friend Frank and Marietta Love, Pascoag. R. l.; wreath. Mrs. sarah Harihy, Worcester: star. MT and Mrs. of beautiful pink and white roses, Rosary society of St. Mary's church; crescent, Miss Eva Russell, Central Village; shower bouquet of pink car nations, MT. and Mrs. James Andrews and family; 32 white carnations, John Nolan and family; bouquet of cf1rys- anthemums, MT. and Mrs William Ii: Buckley: 32 pink carnations. Mir. and Mrs Murray, South Manchester; bou- quet of daisies, pink carnations and white roses, Thomas Webster, James Spence and Louis Rader; bouquet of pink carnations, Mrs. Leona Nolan and son; bouquet of white roses, Miss Emma DEDbroW; CaSket bouquet, Mir. and 1drs. Joseph Stubbs, Plainf1eld; white hyacinths Miss Lydia Johnson, Willimantic.
 Holiday Notes.
 Miss Anna NJ. Cahill of Asbury Park, N. J., is spending the holidays at her home on High street.
 Louis F. Nolan of Hartford is wis iting local relatives.
 John Macready left Wednesday for his home in Philadelphia Pa, to pass the holidays.
 George Cooney of Palmer, Mass, is spending a weeks vacation at his home on High street.
 Christmas Music at St. Mary's.
 The following musical programme will be carried out in St. Maary's church this (Thursday) morning: o'clock mass-Opening hymn, Noel mass, plain chant; second tone ar ranged in parts by the male choir of 15 voices Miss N. Y. Miner, organist. s o'clock mass-Childrens choir, under the direction of Sister Olivia. 10 o'clock mass-Prelude, professional march (NoeD, Glory to God; mass in honor of St Cecelia; Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, William MattfeId; offertory, Laeteutur Coeli: hymn, Adeste Fideles, by the full choir of 9 voices Miss N. V. Milner, organist.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
MARSHALL WOULD
 NOW CALL A HALT.
Vice President Does Not Favor Further
 Legislation at Present.

Indianapolis, Ind Dec 24-Vice President Thomas R. Marshall who arrived here for the holiday vacation, while expressing great nleasure over the enactment of the tariff and cur rency laws, said he did not believe the democratic party ought to undertake any further legislation at this time. He declared there was no need for any antitrust legislation at present, in view of the enactment of the two inn portant measures.
 State government annually costs New York S657 per capita
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
Christmas Dinner on FIanshin

Vera Cruz, Dec. 24-Rear Admiral Fletcher returned to Vera Cruz today aboard the United States battleship Rhode Island. John Lind, President Wilson's envoy, and the American con- sul W. w Canada will join him for Christmas dinner onIthe flagship
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
OBITUARY.
Charles M. Travis

Danville, H., Dec. 24-Charles NJ. Travis, minister to Brazil under Pres ident Grant and law partner of General Lew Wallace, died at the soldiers home here today after long illness. He was 68 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
Rain at Defroit.

Detroit, Mich, Dec 24-Detroit g first municipal Christmas tree, gaily decorated with lights, tinseI and toys, was the center of attraction for thou sands of citizens and children tonight. The tree stood on the city hall lawn and large band and choir furnished music on the municipal building steps. The weather, however, was anything but agreeable for a Christmas demon stration, The day was dark and rainy and threatening clouds hung over the city tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25

A clock has been invented which runs hy it's own weight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
Local Laconics.

Dr. Albert H. Spfcer has returned to Westerly from his southern and west ern trip.
 George Mcbride, assistant manager of a local restaurant, is enjoying vacation of two weeks.
 In appreciation of favors received, Steward Peckhan of the Colonial club
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25

One fire in every four in New York is of incendiary origin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25

At Christ Episcopal church the fol- lowing musical programme will be rendered at the Christmas morning service: Processional hymn Mendel- ssohn: Veneti ex Gloria. Randall: Te Deum. flat. Clough- Letter; Jubilate, King Hall; Introit hymn, Redner; Ky, rie. Barnby: Gloria Tibi, Dyke; Credo, Stanford Sanctus, Stanford: com munjon hymn 225. Hodges: Gloria in Excelsis, Stanford: Sevenfold Amen, Stanford; Recessional hymn, Smart
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
Herbert o. Brigham, state records coy,,roieSioner ,n,hoSa dtI%iae ractIire

him to see that cities and towns in Rhode Island have proper freproof equipment for the preservation of pub- lis records. has been for two years en- deavoring to have the city of .Provi- dence provide such equipment, has de- clared that if there is not move in that direction by Jan. he will have the equipment provided and the city will pay the expense according to law Mir. Brigham recently inspected the record room of the Westerly town hall and declared it to be one of the best equipped in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25

The special musical programme for Christmas n the Church of the I'm naculate Corcepticn will be as fol- lows: o'clock mass-Junior choir Come Ali Ye Faithful: Hark! the Her aid Angels Sing; Christ is Born To- day; In Bethlehem Town. 10 o'clock n1ass-Kyrie. Gloria. Credo, Cams; offertory Adeste Fideles; Sanctum Agnus Dei, Cams; Benediction, O Salutaris, Jordan; Tantum Ergo: Lau- date Dominum; soloists, Martin H. Spellman, Kenyon Doyle, Mrs. NJ. Dris- coll.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-25
The customary Christmas services UJiII ha haId al SE MiehaePs ebuccF1

VIII be held at St- MIchaeF5 church today, with a sermon suitable to the greatest of feast days in the church, by Rev Dr. John Neale at the high mass. The special musical programme will be as follows:
 o'clock mass-Children's choir: It Came from the Midnight Clear Silent Night; Venite in Bethlehem; Adeste Fideles; Ring Christmas Bells.
 10 o'clock mass-Organ prelude: O, Holy Night; Kyrie. Gloria, Credo, Cams; Adeste Ffdeles. chorus and Leo Higgins, soloist Sanctus, Agnue Dei, Cams chorus and Joseph Lenihan, soloist; Mrs. Thomas Murray organist, assisted by Gavitt's orchestra.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Good Playing,

Stonegu, Va, June 3.-Dr.
Bowyer's Champions added
another interesting game / o
their list of victories by defeat.
ing the strong team from Big
Stone Gap by score of to o
on our beautiful Crossbrook
Diamond Saturday. This was
decidedly the best game o the
season; one of tho best games
the writer has had the pleasure
of seeing for years.
1t would be hard matter to
pick out any particular player
on Stonega's side, as the star
of the game, as every body
played their positions in big
league style.
One bright feature of tn e
game was the star playing OF
Hollenbeck, 3rd baseman, who
handled twelve chances with
out n wobblc and whose throw
ing to first base was without II
flaw.
Clarence Davis, our Cracker
Jack shortstop was there with
n Two base hit and brought in
the first score.
The Big Stone Gap players
have "A wholesome fear of the
right arm of our crack catcher
and they did not succeed in
stealing any bases, but Potter,
centeriielder for Big Stone Gap,
brought the fans to their feet
with Il spectacular catch of
n line drive from Coldiron's bat
in the 4th inning.
Quincy Swain, our star pitch
er has broken all records in the
Coal EieldLeague as Satusday 5
game makes 80 innings pitched
without II score. The Tate
Brothers in charge OF first and
second bases were right there
with the goods and it was i'm
possible to get anything from
them. Taylor, Wells and Cold
iron, our swift outiielders were
on the job ut all times and COB
bied UP everything that came
their way.
This game was witnessed by
u big crowd of Stonega, Appa
lachia and Big Stone Gap fans
and everybody left feeling that
they had the worth of their
money. The game was umpired
by Taggart and Horton, whose
umpiring was all that could be
desired. There was no kick
during the entire game.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Esserville
Notes.

Miss Jennie Slemp, who has
been teaching school in East
Stone Gap High School, liz at
home for the vacation.
Mrs. j. A. CLEARWATER and
children and Miss Gaynelle
Wells are visiting Mr.. Ginen-
waters mother at Rogersville,
Tenn.
T. a. Gains, of Norton, visit.
ed in Esserville Sunday.
Roy kilgore, of Norton, visit
ed relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Dave Wells has been
quite sick for two weeks.
Mr.. Walker, of Alabama, has
accepted n position as book
keeper for Esser Coal 81 Coke
Company.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04

will elect our School Board and
determine what our tax rate
shall be, whether it shall be
less than a progressive town
needs to give its citizens III
best advantages in the way of
schools, fire protection, good
streets, sidewalks, sewers,
water, &c. Let us not fail to
put on the Council our very
best citizens, men of integrity
and intelligence. Doubtless
every man who is n candidate
would if elected, strive to serve
the town to his utmost ability,
but all men have not the same
ability, have not had the same
good training and experience,
and we cannot afford not to
elect those we believe best suit
ed to our needs.
Let every voter carefully con
slider every candidates fitness
for the position to which he as
pires, determine the ones he
believes will best serve the
interests of ali our people sand
then let nothing prevent his go
ing to the polls and casting his
ballot for these gentlemen. y
progressive municipal admins
tration for the next two years
will likely be the result.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
From Roda.

Rev. &. u. Anderson filled his
regular appointment here Sun
day and left on the noon train
for Cleveland, Va, where he
expects to conduct n series of
meetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Litton
returned Monday from n visit
to homefolks in Washington
County.
Mrs. j. NJ. Avis, Of Harlan,
Ky, who has been Waiting her
daughter, Mira, |. b. Robinson,
left Sunday for home.
G. Counts, OF Cleveland, Va.
has accepted II position as
stenographer for Superintend
ant w. A. Owens.
The Roda Band played for
the ball teams at Preacher Sat
nrday and coming back every
body was rejoicing over Stone
ga winning to 0. They also
went TO Big Stone Gap Sunday
TO display some of their musi.
cal talent.
Mr.. and Mira. f. NJ. Strong
of Appalachia, spent Monday
with their daughter, Mrs. NJ ID.
Cooper.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Notables Fish in Pasco.

Payne Whitney and party
occupying Mr.. Whitney's pala
tial houseboat, Captiva, are
having great sport in Boca
Grandc Pass. Each of the
party landed a tarpon of good
weight yesterday. Mr.. Collie
caught on weighing 100
pounds, six feet i'll length.
John Fox, Jr., landed two,
both weighing over 1875 pounds.
Morning Tribune,
Thursday. May 20.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Married at Coeburn.

Coeburn, Va, May 80 A
handsome looking young cou-
ple.hailing from East Stone Gap
were united in marriage last
week by Rev. j. H. Lowry,
The contracting parties were
Mr., Earl Lawson and Miss Rose
Elkins. The young couple left
Immediately after the ceremo.
ny for their home at East Stone
Gap.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Early Typhoid
Shows in
crease.
State Board of Health Fears
a Bad season for Virgin
las Summer
Scouree."

Richmond, Va. May 81
Scattered reports for the cur
rent month, received during
the last few days by the State
Board of Health, Indicate that
early typhoid fever is prevalent
i'm many parts of the State, and
that immed ate and widespread
precautions are necessary to
avert a bad typhoid season.
While there have been no
serious outbreaks reported dur
ing the last month, the Board
is somewhat alarmed at the fire.
quent report of cases in various
counties and especially Mt the
information given by physi-
clans who say there is much
more typhoid in the State than
during the same period last
year.
\ special warning on the
subject was issued esterday
by the Board eve do not
wish to alarm the people Of the
Common wealth, but we feel
that the reports reaching us
during the last few days give
genuine cause for apprchen.
sion. Typhoid fever is already
To be found in many parts OF
the State and threatens IL rapid
increase M the summer season
approaches. After u very re-
markable reduction in the num-
Der of cases of typhoid reported
last year, the Board took occa-
sion to warn the people that
there must be no relaxation in
the precautions taken To pre-
vent this disease. We were
able to enjoy season of rela-
tive freedom from serious ont
breaks only because our people
took precautions. We can en-
Joy the same freedom this year
if every citizen will realize that
the least neglect will cause an
outbreak of typhoid 1t is very
late to hope for n general clean
up of premises as the disease is
already scattered, but we can
not too strongly urge upon all
citizens the necessity of pre-
cautions. Typhoid fever is
spread by human sewage and it
can DO prevented only in pro
portion To our care in properly
disposing of all sewage from
all persons.
Owe cannot Impress too
strongly the Importance of i'm
mediate precautions i'll every
household not connected with
SAM tary public sewers. Tn.
less we are extremely careful,
we may expect outbreaks which
will claim n fearful toll. Our
literature on typhoid fever,
which outlines the methods of
prevention, is now complete
and can be had upon request"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
State Of Ohio, city of Toledo, I
Lucas Comfy

Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that The is
senior partner of the firm of + j Che
hey X Co. doing business in the City. of
Toledo. County and State aforesaid. ami
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each aud
every case of CataIfh that cannot be cur
ed by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December,
a ID. 1856.
,SeaD a. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally
aud aete directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system send
for testimonials. free
+. J. CHENEY * CO, Toledo, O, (.
Sold by all Druggist, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Some Questions And
Answers
Congressman and Senator'S
Receiving Requests for
Information.

Washington, d. c., May 81.
The mail o f nearly every
member of Congress is being
clogged with requests for infor-
nation relative to the filling of
fourth. class postoffices. Here
is the information most sought;
q. What was the Taft order
pertaining I % 4th class post
masters? A. 1t was an execu-
tive order made on Oct. 10,
1912, placing all fourth class
postmasters under Civil Service
without an examination.
@. What was the effect o f
this order? a. 1t meant each
4th class postmaster in tho u.
5. then in Office would hold the
office indefinitely regardless Of
his fitness or qualifications. va
oancies of course To be filled
based on u competitive exami.
natioh.
@. Wherein was this order
unfair? A. 1t put postmasters
under Civil Service who had
received their appointment by
virture of political con 'idern.
lions and took no account of
merit whatsoever.
q. What is the Wilson Way?
a. President Wilson. on May
Z. 1913, ISSUED an executive or
der, which provides that in all
ith class post offices where the
compensation is $3.50 per year
or over, there shall be held an
open competitive examination
by the Civil Service Commits.
sion. the result of which shall
be certified by the Commission
to the Postmaster General. The
shall appoint ono of the three
receiving the highest rating.
q. How are they appointed
when the compensation is un.
der $50? a. BY the Postmas-
ter General based upon Il report
made by post office inspector.
q. Who holds these exami
nations a, Local examining
boards are APPOINTED by the
Civil Service Commission t o
conduct the examination.
q. When will these examina-
tons be held? A. Ii is impos
siblc to tell Mt this time: but
they will be held as soon ms the
Department can take care Of
the work, aud the needs of the
service require.
q. Where are examinations
held! a. At the most conven
lent point.
q. How does one make an.
plication? AZ After an exami-
nation is announced the appli.
cant secures, upon request, at
the local post office, form 1853
which is the proper blank to be
filled out and which contains
full information pertaining to
the examination.
q. What is the nature of the
examinations a Ii covers ele-
mentary arithmetic, penman
ship, letter writing. copying
tests, together with statement
as To facilities for transacting
the business of the office.
Q. How can one get more
complete information pertain
ing to this matter? a. BY writ
ing to the "Civil Service Com
mission, Washington, ID. c."
asking for copies of form 1852
and 1863, which contains in
structions to applicants and
rules and regulations govern
ing your appointments, or by
writing your member of Con
gress.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-06-04
Special Note.

Mrs. Margaret Howe, niece
of President Wilson and Col
umbia, s. c., girl is with MIR.
Gilmore this season, and will
appear at the Amuzu Theatre
soon.