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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

bed. Then ] went on the way freight as a brakeman for about 15 years
 That train made one round trip 8 day and there was also one accommo- dation train run over the road once each way daily. A. $. Matthews was our superintendent then.
 When the road was continued from Stonington to New London, with fer riage at Groton, I was made switch tender for six months at the crossing east of the St0nington station.
 Firing of railroading because of a difference l had with other employees, 1 went to work for the government as spindle setter, putting in three of these, one of which still marks the dangers of the race off Watch Hill light. The lure of the railroad caught me again and ran on the way freight until 1861, when l went on a schooner to Charleston. s. C., where l was bottled up for three and one-haf years.
 T fell in finally with a. blockade run ner who was getting a good thing run ming cotton over to Nassau. He had his eye on a SIOOp, and one night, by slipping a pinch of snuff into the beer of the captain of that craft-which was an Ofd-ttme knockout trick-we got possession of the craft likewise some clearance papers made up for our ben eft, slipped by the confederate watch boats and ran out to sea with a cargo
 
 the hands of the federal authorities who took us ro Philadelphia, where we were kept on q ship until a lawy could get us out of the trouble. He got $I00 and our captain made $4, TOO.
 Running the blockade with cotton was highly remunerative. All one had to do was to take a bedtick, fill it with loose cotton the cOlored men would pick up for the price of a drink put out after dark in a sailboat and beat 1t to Nassau. l can put my hands on two men in Providence today who made big pickings running cotton out of Charleston
 When l got away from Philadelphia ] made straight lines for Stonington, and under Jerry Gardiner who had risen from conductor to be superin- te1dent, l became yardmaster. Well, I had another little falling out with some of the top men there and got a cross ing position being sent to Acorn street in Providence. 1 was there year, when l got 2 transfer to East Green wtCh. where I was for 10 or 12 years. lu 1906 I came to the conclusion that had done enough railroading and went on the retired list
 When I first worked on the trains was paid Sl per day. which was con- sidered high wage When another man and myself worked unloadino the boat on it's arrival from New York, we received 30 cents each. For load ing her again when the freight train came from Providence we got another 80 cents each and that was a days pay for that kind of work For pfIing cord wood We got 10 cents per hour. There were two boats in the fieet-the Eommonwea and the Vanderbilt both -Wheelers. The former was burned at Groton in 1867 or '68. When was yardmaster I had stout armed young fellow working for me with trucks and helping on the cars. That was the late Tobey Burke"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
MEALS HIT BACK? DYSPEPSIA, GAS,
 SOUR STOMACH--P -PAPE'S DIAPEPS SIN

their favorite foods without fear-they stomach,
 Get q large fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any drug store and put your stomach right, Stop being miser- able-life is too short-you're not here long, si make your stay agreeable. Eat what you like and digest it. enjoy 1t, without fear of rebellion in the stomach,
 Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your home. Should one of the family eat something which doesn't agree with them, or in case of an attack of indi- gestion, dyspepsia, gastTitis or stomach derangement, it is handy to give in- stant relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
COLCHESTER
Cloak and Suit Company 10 Employ More OPeratives-Meeting of Ladies Benevolent Society.

The new cloak and suit company shipped a large order of manufactured goods 10 New York Friday. The com pany expects to take on a number of new hands the coming week.
 John Kneling and Henry Damn of Middletown were guests of relatives in town the past week.
 S P. Willard was a business caller in Hartford Saturday.
 Walter Wheeler was the guest of his sister in Putnam the past week.
 L. B. S. Meeting.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society met in the ladies' room in the chapel Fri day afternoon and evening. Supper was served at o'clock. The mem bers of the c. Y. P. s. gave an enter tainment in the audience room at 745 o'clock
 At the Baptist church Sunday the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington, took as the subject of his morning sermon Crossing the Jordan, and as the sub tect of his evening discourse The Four Calls.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur P. Baker and two sons of Boston were guests of MT. Bakers parents Mir. and Mrs. A. A. Baker. on South Main street the past week.
 John Cavanaugh of New Haven was at his home on Norwich avenue the past week.
 Ray Bliven of Salem was a week end visitor in town.
 Popular Movies.
 There was a full house at the nov ing picture show both matinee and evening shows. The feature film of the evening was the dramatiZatien eff Un-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Prevent dry. thin and falling hair. allay itching and irritation, and promote the growth and beauty of the hair, frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap, assisted by occasional dressings with Cuticura Oint- ment, afford most effective and economical treatment. A single set is often sufficient. Cuticura Soap (25c.) and Cuticura Oint. ment (5Oc.) are sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post card ''Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston
 EH-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
BALTIC.
Parish Fair Brought to a Successful Close-Reception Rendered Mir. anc Mrs. Eugene Grard

The fair for the benefit of St Mary's church came to a successful close Sat urday night. Shannons hall was pack ed. many being present from Williman- tic, Norwich, TaftVilIe and other neighboring towns. 4 fine entertain ment was given, the following pro- gramme being carried out in excellent style: Cornet solo, Afterwards Noise Lafreniere, accompanied on the piano by James J. Brown; a monologue, Si and l. Miss Anna Dunn, who also sang U. $, A. for Mine: solo, Ge T'aime, Miss Anna RobitailIe accompanied by Miss Antonia Robitaille; solo, Crucifix, Mrs. Raymond J. Jodoin. who sang in response to an encore If You Knew How I Loved You; duet, guitar and tamboUrine, Joseph Allard and his son. Henry Miss N. " Miners orchestra furnished music for the dancing which followed.
 Personal Mention.
 John J. Woods of New London was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs John Woods of the Little Flats, over Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs, Elsie Grant of New London was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Delwin Martin, on Railroad street, Sunday. Miss Regina Gengrais Of JeWett City was visiting local relatives Saturday and Sunday.
 Russell L. Splaine of Holy Cross col ieSP, " OTCeSiGF. was IREf guest or M - H. Donahoe at Ferneliffe Villa, Sun day.
 ! meeting of the T. A. E. society is to be held in their rooms this (Mon day) evening"
 Herbert Barnett of Worcester was visiting J. P. Brown of Railroad street Sunday.
 Given Reception.
 Mir and Mrs Eugene Girard return aH their, TEo6HiT1o Sz 9 and were given a reception at thefr home Saturday evening by relatives and friends. St. Jean band, of which MT Girard is a mem Der, furnished eX cellent music. A fine supper was serV- ed the guests at o'clock, and the rest able manner MT. and Mrs. Girard re- ceived many beautiful and useful gifts
 Joseph Morrissette of Plainfleld was visiting local friends Sunday.
 Sails for England.
 Miss Bertha Nichols left Saturday for Yorkshire, England, where she will visit her parents. She will stay in Eng land for three months, visiting in diff ferent places.
 NIr. and Mrs. Samuel Butterworth of Plainield were guests of local friends Sunday,
 John Donahoe has returned to St. Johns preparatory school. Danvers, Mass. after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs M. H. Donahoe of Ferneliffe Villa. Bernard Schmidt spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in Lisbon.
 Fred Massy and Wilfred BallaEdd were visiting in PlainfieId Sunday.
 OliEa Parry of Hartford was visiting local friends Sunday
 Charles Rathbun af Norwich was the guest of his parents Saturday and Sun day.
 Germany has more members of trades uAieBs than any ether country,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

scratch them and of course this made my face disflgl1red for some time.
 "I tried about everything going for pimples and they did me no good till I tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was cured by three weeks time.'' (Signed) E. N. Norris, May 10, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

Information has been received from C~Tord university. Gnoiaad, that F. H.
 Guild and v. H BurWeU of Providence and W. NJ. Sullivan of Fall River who took the Rhodes scholarships recently at Brown university, have passed sue Cessfully. From these three the Rhode Island committee will choose one to take I'D his residence at Oxford next October, with full benefits of the scholarship, which yield $1.500 year
 The members of the committee are President Faunce of Brown university, Prof. Willard H. Bacon supervisor of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

B mass of pimples and kept me awake nights it was SO itchy. For four years I suffered untold agonies, such itching and pains until I was going to give up hope of getting rid of my pinples.
 The pimples feStered and came to a head and would itch and smart as I had to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
TRY TIT IN FIVE MINUTES lNDl GESTION GOES AND STOMACH
 FEELS FINE.

Time it In i've minutes all stomach distress gone. No indigestion, heart burn, seurness or belehing of gas, acid, or eruetatien of updigested food, no dizziness, bleating, foul breath er head ache,
 Pape's BiaPepsia is neted fer it's speed in regulating upset stemaohs. It is the sufest, quickest stomach doctor in the whole world, and besides, it is harmless.
 Millions of men and women aaw eat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

A tract of land containing about four acres, part Of the Jenks farm, at Boston Neck, has been purchased by Miss Grace T. Jones of Providence from William and Elisha Watson of Tucson, Ariz. Miss Jones is teacher in the Wakefield public schools and it is her intention to erect a cottage on the site.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

was not fined for not registering the car in Rhode Island, but was charged with operating without a license. He pleaded guilty in the Third district court and settled for $12.80.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

The committee for the Christmas festivities at the Methodist church have been appointed by the general committee, Miss Maud Barrett Miss Florence Thatcher and Clarence Jeff fers. These committees are: On music Miss Annie Robertson: concerto Miss Florence Thatcher, Mrs. R. R. Robert i son, Miss Margaret ArcCluggage: pro- curing tree, Walter Fields, l.. D. Howe 1 in charge of tree, Miss Mary Tinker; decorating tree mems class; candy bags, Miss Bessie McCluggage and her class; purchasing gifts, the teachers; ushers, Forrest Thatcher and Earl Howe
 Congregational Committees. The following committees were ap- pointed Sunday at the Congregational Sunday school: Programme, Mrs. T.. H. Hiscox; procuring tree Alec MCNicoI; decorating tree, Alec McNncol and his class; purchasing gifts, the teachers.
 Miss Esther Harris WAS in charge of the reading room at Slater library on Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Emma Seymour has been the guest of her sister in Waterbury.
 Improves at Norwich Sanatorium
 Mrs. William Howarth, who went to the sanatorium seven weeks, ago, spent Thanksgiving at her home on Palmer avenue. She has improved in health lO SUCH dn eALGuL IHdl Ter lfIcnQS hardly knew her. She returned to the sanatorium on Sunday to remain until March.
 Mrs. Charles Jeffrey Is confined to Ithe house by an injury resulting through the breaking of one of the steps on a stepladder. Miss Lena L'HeureuX completed her duties as clerk in Films store Satur- day night. She is to enter the Memo rial hospital in New London this week to study in the nurses training class. Henry ShaTkey of Adams, Mass, has been the guest of his sister Mrs. Fred Jodoin.
 Additions to Methodist Church.
 A class of IS was received on pro- bation at the Methodist church Sun day, nine of whom received baptism. Family Gather;ns
 MT and Mrs F. C. Wilcox enter tained on Saturday their family, Mir. and Mrs. H. T. Wilcox and daughters of Lisbon Mir and Mrs. E. C. Wilcox of Washington, D. C.. George F. Will COX of Providence and Miss Ellen Wilcox of Lisbon.
 Social Hop. 4 social hop was held in Rioux's hall Saturday night under the direction of Alec NcNicol and Theodore Robinson.
 It Can't Be Did.
 They may forge J. Hams name, but no impOster has yet-been discovered SO profane as to impeFsonate his sub lime presence.-New York Evening Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

There was q family reunion at the home of James D. CasweIl, chief of police of Narraga Pier. Thanks giving day. There were 22 present. four generations were represented, and it was the first occasion of the meeting of the whole family at one time. Those present included besides James D. Caswell Mir and Mrs James T. Caswell, Mir. and Mrs Benjamin Peabody. Benjamin Peabody, IT,, Miss Annie Peabody, MT. and Mrs Arthur Irving and two children of Westerly MT. and Mrs Frank Harmon and son of Taunton Mr. and Mrs Frank l.. Caswell, MT. and Mrs. Harry L. Rob inson, Mir. and Mrs. Walter T. Caswell of Narra gansett.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

The contract to build bungalow for Congressman George F. 'Shaughnessy last week from Elisha D. Browning has been awarded to Robert H. Gardi- ner of Wawefeld. The cost of the bungalow will be approximately $10,- GOO. The mason work has been award ed to Irving Denico of Narragansett Pier
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

Westerly schools, Prof A. K Potter, Prof W. C. Poland, Prof. Courtney Langdon, Dr. Seth K. Clifford and pr. John $. French.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
The members of inc Vale Law school,

ne menbere or The aIe Law school, class Of 1895, have arranged a recep- tioh to Edwin g. Thomas, recently ap- pointed judge of the United States court for the district of Connecticut, to be held in the Allyn house, Hartford, next Monday evening. the judge being a member of the class. Judge Edward NJ. Burke of Westerly was a classmate and has been requested to be one of the class delegation at the opening of the first court session over which Judge Thomas will preside. The ses- sion will be held in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
UNTOLD AGONY
 WITH P|MPLES
And BIackheads on Face. Kept Awake Nights. Itchinga Pains.
 Disfgured. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured in Three Weeks.

1131 Salem St., Maiden. Mass.-"When was about fifteen years old my face broke out with pt1npIes and blackheads. My face was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
Personal Mention.

Miss Margaret Bunyan returned Fri day to Mt. Holyoke college after spending Thanksgiving with her par ents on South Main street
 Dr. Edward J. Rowland was in Nor wich Saturday in his automobile
 Francis w. Brown has returned from several weeks visit with relatives in Stonington and Willimantic.
 Patrick Connors returned to Fitch. vile Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

cle Toms Cabin in three reels and was one of the best films shown here. There was also the following four reels: The Sea Urchin, Powers drama; His Heart and His Stomach, Gaumont; The Animal, a Rex drama, and He and Himself To the Brave Belong the Hair a Nestor comedy. The pro- gramme was one of the best that the COnpanN has shown here
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
JEWETT CITY.

Christmas Committees Appointed by
 Methodist and Congregational Sun
 day School-Mrs. Howarth improves at Norwich Sanatorium.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
Additions to Methodist Church.
It Can't Be Did.

It Can't Be Did. They may forge J. Hams name, but no imposter has yet~been discovered SO profane as to impersonate his sub lime presence.-New York Evening Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01

Germany has more m members of trade HAieBs than any other country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
COTTON MARKET
LOWER YESTERDAY
Close Steady, But at Practi-
calIy Lowest, and From
13 to II Points

New York, April 1o.-The cotton mar
kes was lower today, owing to pros
poets of more favorable weather in the
south and reports that the crest of the
flood tide had passed throuhg the river
at Memphis The close was steady, but
at practically the lowest and from ls
to II points under the final figures of
last night.
The market opened steady at a de-
cline of to points in sympathy with
lower cables. Reports that there had
been further rise In the Mississippi river
at Memphis overnight and that there
had been a serious break in the levee
at Wilson, Ark. combined with further
rains in the central belt, seemed ito
be bringing in a good many buying or
ders during the early trading. Fluc-
tuations were consequently somewhat ir-
regular but there was plenty OF cotton
for sale. owing to the predictions of
clearing weather in the belt, ana the
market soon turned easier. Reports from
Memphis that the river was beginning
to fall at that point were accompanied
by sellings, and as prices here worked
lower, local traders expressed the opin-
ion that the water in the flooded sec
tions would rapidly recede. A preiim-
mary crop report issued by southern
expert, indicating that preliminary con-
ditions were better than the average
over 50 per cent of the belt, and about
normal over the balance, probably added
to the confidence of sellers, whlie thefe
were also favorable private crop re-
ports from Alabama and Texas. Covering
checked the decline from time to time,
but nothing more than slight rallies oc-
Cured and the market was rather ner-
vous and unsettled in the late trading.
According to local spot handlers the re-
cent figures of worlds mills stocks OF
American cotton, suggest that consump-
ton this season will not exceed l450O,OOO
bales and possibly the tendency to re-
duce estimates of requirements. combined
with uncertainty as to the effect of tariff
legislation, was a factor in the selling
movement. Spot house brokers were
among the sellers of old crop months,
but there seemed to be a considerable
demand for May at premium of points
over July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
MARKET SLOW ON
RAINY WEATHER
Produce Very Quiet-Fish
Supplies Are Now
Plentiful

owing to the Indictment weather yes
terday general business on Morris ave-
nue. was not quite up to the usual
standard. Especially was this so in the
produce line, which had a very quiet
day
Poultry and eggs had only fair busi-
ness and there was no change in prices.
The weather seemingly had no effect
on the fish trade and good business
was reported. Last week snappers were
reported scarce, but they are now
plentiful and are enjoying a good de-
mand. The price has decreased slight
~. There is no sea trout carp or null
let on the market, it was reported. but
'his situation Will probably be relieved
III a few days. At this time of the wear
mackerel are running and as a con-
sequence there is plentiful supply
OF this fish in the local market One
of the dealers reported that at this
season mackerel are cheaper than at
any other time of the year
Creamery products had fairly good
day, it was said, but there was no
change in quotations.
GOOD business was reported in the
grain market and it was said that the
weather had no effect on the sale or
grain. Prices remain unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
UNIVERSITY PLAY
TOBE GIVEN TONIGHT
The Blackfriars Will Pre-
sent "YOu Never Can Tell"
in Tuscaloosa

University. April O-(speeiai. )-The
first presentation of Bernard shaw's
You Never Can Tell" the play which
the Blackfriars have selected as their dra-
matte offering for the season of 1913, Will
be given Friday night in the Elks' audi
torium in Tuscaloosa.
The cast is as follows:
Dolly, Miss Anna Boulet of Mobile; /;
Valentine "a five shilling dentisD. A. w.
Mathis of Birmingham; Maid, Miss Goldie
Eshelman of Birmingham; Phil, twin
brother of Dolly. John S. Bibb of Ell
more: Mrs. Clandon (mother of the twins
Miss Marguerite Todd of Birmingham
Gloria fthe girl who doesn't like the worri
love), Miss Mary Bacon Duncan of Tusca-
lccsa: Champion Ohe long lost father
Hudson Strobe of Demopolis; McComas
degal adviser to Mrs. Clandon), Moritz
Fsrohlich OF Selma; Waiter, Herbert L..
Feibelman of Mobile; Bohun (his SOM.
Leon Israel of Birmingham.
Prof. James S. Thomas, professor of
secondary education in the university.
leaves this week for Richmond, Va, to
attend the meetings of the commission
on accredited schools in the southern
states and the conference for education
in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
ROSY REPORTSF FROM
THE CROP SECTIONS
Wheat Suffers Net Loss of
a to as-Decline in
Corn

Chicago. April ia net loss of i4dSsc
was suffered by wheat today on the most
enthusiastic crop reports that have
reached the trade in some weeks. There
was a decline of 1smssc in corn, oats fin
ished unchanged to Ac lower and pro-
visions &c lower to 21sc up.
Wheat crop experts wired that the big
gest yield on record was in prospect In
Missouri Kansas, Nebraska and Okla
homa Kansas was said to be a garden
spot and the great wheat raising counties
of Nebraska were said to be smooth and
green like well kept lawns. These rosy
reports were made further effective ON
the bear side by general SHOWS in Kansas
and Nebraska, which, following recent
soaking rains, made growing prospects
ideal.
Prospects of large worlds shipments
and an increase in the shipments from Ar
gentiha OF zoos, 900 bushels over last year
also counted against the bulls, though
they made stubborn resistance until the
close.
Primary wheat receipts were 5S1 200
bushels, compared with 25S,0O0 year ago,
Seaboard clearances of wheat and flour
equa1led 100000 bushels.
A selling drive in corn made on discov-
cry that one of the big houses had sold
moderately, caused prices to decline. The
market early in the day had been firm
and active because of general wet weather
and consequent delay to field work and
the marketing. Rains which indicate a
cutting down of seeding of oats caused
an early firmness which was wiped out
later on profit taking
fair investment demand caused firm
undertone in provisions. Offerings were
light and at the close demand slackened
also and there was general easing off
in sympathy with grains.
Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11

Chicago, April o.-Hogs-Receipts, 1900;
strong; strong; bulk of sales, 80. 9.0o99 70
lights s. a519. 80; mixed, $.S5d9 271a;
heavy. IS. .G5d9. 20; rough. g e5aS So; pigs,
Sc. 90Ql9. 30.
Cattle-Receipts. $500; steady; beeves,
81. 3od9 20;t Texas steers, $6.soGp7.9o stock
ers ss.1OQs.1o; cows and heifers, $1,000
$40; calves, $6.75d9.
Sheep-Receipts, $1,000: lower; native,
81. 25@7 40; yearlings, s6.75Gs so; lambs, ma
tive. IS. 756I9 .25.
Kansas city, April 1O.-Cattle-R Receipts.
1000, including 30 southerns; steady,
dressed beef aud export steers. IS. 35@S so;
southern steers, Sc 50dS.5 southern cows.
$4 .50Gp7. .25.
Hogs-Receipts, $500 steady; bulk of
sales, IS. .S0n9. 10; heavy, IS .So@S 80; pack
ers and butchers, IS $500 10; lights, 500
9.15 pigs, 81. .75@S.2 %.
sheep-Receip 1900; steady; Colorado
lambs, ssa9: yearlinss. $6.5e475o; weth-
ers, s.. .5Odt7 so; ewes, s5@6.9o.
st. Louis April 10.-Cattle-Rece
1900, including 100 Texans; steady; choice
to fine steers. IS. .50M9 good TO choice, 81. %
as 10; dressed and butcher steers, s5.I54
80; Texas steers, So. 25qS.5o; Texas cows
and heifers, "a. 25@6.5o
Hogs--Receipts, 500; higher; pigs and
lishts $779. 80: mixed and butchers, 80. log
9 30: good heavy, 50 1909. 20. -
Sheep Receipts, 400; strong; nuttons,
s5G7. .25; yearlings. s7Gs; lambs. Tds. Is.
louisville, April 0-Cattle-Receipts, 200
slow: range, 81 50QS.b0
Hors-Receipts 1900 weak; big, 10c low
err range, A50g9. 20. a
sheep Receipts, 200, steady; lambs, Sc
down.