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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-14

One car Of horses was shipped over
the Western Pacific railroad on June
10, 1913, from Golconda to Constan-
tia. California, by r. Barry, in car
No. D. & r. G.. 60,s4O. Number Of
horses. 2. Two horses branded bull s
head, left stifle. Inspected by s. G.
LAMB.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-14
HORSES

Two ears of horses were shipped
over the Western Pacific railroad on
June ~, 1913, from Winnemucca TO
San Francisco, by Abel & Loinaz, in
ears No. d. & r. G.. 37,12s, ID. & r. G..
81, 16S. Number of horses. 81. Thirteen
horses branded T j, connected, left
stifle; one horse branded circle over
A, connected, left stifle; eleven horses
branded o R, right stifle; twelve
horses branded J s, right stifle; wen
teen horses branded bar, connected
over D, left stifle. Inspected by s. G.
LAMB.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
woRkMENs COMPENSATION.
New Bill Explained Before Business
 Men by Prof. w. C. Fisher.
The rooms of the Wiliimantic Board

The rooms of the Willimantic Board of Trade and Business Mems associa- ton were filled to capacity Tuesday night to hear Prof. Willard c. Fisher of MiddletoWn talk on the subject Of the new compensation act
 Professor Fisher was introduced by President William A. Arnold and proved to be a very interesting lectur- CT, speaking as he did from a know ledge obtained by intimate acquaint- ance with the struggle for the act and every part of it's formulation and ex- istence.
 The act was stated to be one step in a process of humanizing industry. mere shifting of a burden already on the shoulders of the people.
 The Connecticut law. said Professor Fisher, is not perfect, but fair sam pie of the general trend of such laws. The system is optional, forcing the employer from one side and the em- ploye from the other to come under 1t or suffer disadvantage in case of ac- cident.
 The recent interpretation 42
 Many have objected to the free med ical provision for the first 30 days, but this is quite apt to lead to saving in the end.
 In this connection the case of the girl who recently received a verdict in Sufield for $50, 600 for permanent dis ability was cited and it was pointed out that the highest she could have re- ceived under this act would have been $5,200. or ten years payments of $1O a week.
 The provisions of the act were ex- plained by Professor Fisher in his customary clear and concise manner, and he stated that although it was now six months since. the act was passed, people are just beginning to wake up to the fact that they must he iT1G11red hy Ian 1St The napufac- turers' mutual is not yet ready. and everyone must insure at once.
 The lecture was illustrated with various slides showing how accidents could be prevented and statistics showing what per cent. had been pre- vented in certain large plants, notice ably the United States Steel corpora ton.
 Industry at the present time, he said, is as bloody as a modern war. There is on the average one workman killed every 15 minutes night and day
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Personals.
c. A. Gates spent Tuesday in Pro- dapaa

c. A. Gates spent Tuesday in Provi- dence.
 Frank White of Hartford was in this city Tuesday.
 Mrs. A. T Burr is spending a few days in Hartford.
 Timothy Watts of South Windham is in Hartford on business.
 J Fuller of Scotland spent Tuesday in Willimantic and Putnam.
 Attorney w A. King went to Stafford Springs Tuesday on business
 Mrs. C. E. Worth of South Coventry is in Boston for a few days
 Mrs. E. o. Smith of Storrs spent Tuesday in Putnam and WiHimantic.
 Mrs. D. D. Cavanaugh of Clark's Corners spent Tuesday in this city.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson of East Hampton were local visitor Tues day.
 Mrs. A N Vaughn is at her former home in Clinton, Mass, for a few days stay.
 Mir and Mrs. L. H. Porter, MT. and Mrs. E. D. White of Andover were wis itors here Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. Shea, Mrs. Charles Southward Mrs. George ITinman and Miss Albina Blanchette went to Hart ford Tuesday.
 B. Eastmon, a travelling salesman. who has been at his fathers home in Windham for short visit, returned to his home Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
INSANITY A TRAIT
 OF SCHMIDT FAMILY
Father and Sister of Murderer Testify
 to That Effect.

New York, Dec 16.-The father, the sister and a boyhoOd chum Of Hans Schmidt swore on the witness stand today that Schmidt had been crazy for years. They were first witnesses for the defense in his trial for the murder Of Anna Aumuller Before they testified Schmidt jumped to his feet and dramatically shouted: It's a Iie' as his lawyer outlined his case to the jury
 The lawyer said he expected to prove that Schmidt was insane now, had been so for years and always would be. T protest against that" cried Schmidt and kept on protesting till court officers quieted him.
 Insanity was a family trait among Schmidt's kin. according to Heinrich Schmidt, the prisoners father. Sev eral relatives hanged themselves. sew eral tried suicide by drowning and one shot himself Schmidt's sister said her brothers heritage of insan- ity came from both parents When he was a boy. she said. he had reli- gious mania so marked that the neigh bors dubbed him the little chaplain"
 The Rev. Father Market of Techny, Ills. who went to school with Schmidt in Germany, testified that he believed the prisoner of infrm mind and that he had been so for twelve years
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
FOURTEEN MEMBERS
ON FIRST DAY.
According to Reports in v. M. c. A.
 Membership Campaign.

The Young Mems Christian associa- tion started a four days campaign on Tuesday with the object of boosting their membership. The new building brought the number up to about $50 last winter, and the budget for the coming year was made out on the be- lief that that number would be in creased by from one to two hundred this fall. as the building is capable of accornmo odating nearly 500 members. On Dec l, however. the number was but a. trifle over 400. so the directors decided on this campaign.
 Six teams have been organized, to meet at the association each evening at 6.30 for supper and report. The work will be accomplished under the leadership of the membership commit tee. of which George E. Hinman is chairman.
 The personnel of the teams is as follows
 Team AZ P. Fenton, George $, Elliott, Charles L. Crane, J. B. Fuller ton, Robert Fenton, Henry Fryer.
 Team B-Nelson Daniels, James Bartlett E. L. Sumner William An thony. John Mccarthy.
 Team C-DWight Jordan, Kenneth Hillhouse, Raymond Parker Howard Randall, Homer Harrington, George Adams.
 Team DC. w. Hills, H. A. Williams, E. B. Lewis. Amos Lewis, Robert Hig- gins. Arthur Andrews
 Team E-George H. Gurley, Walter Woodward, Merton Jackson, Emil Weyer, Donald French.
 Team Raymond Gates, Robert Kelley. Russell Chappell, Theodore Baker, Kenneth Harroun, Milton Will cox.
 The results of the first days cam paign were: Team 6, team B 4, team D ?. team F ?, making a total of 14 The thermometer in front of the build ing, despite the cold weather, has gone up to 420.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
ROOT WOULD NOT
 TAKE NOMINATION.
Senator Declares He Has No PresiA
 dentiai Aspirations.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-During thf currency debate in the senate toda3 Senator Root of New York, replyiT 10 democratic criticisms, announcE that he had no presidential aspiratio& and would not take the repubIio& nomination if it were offered to hE
 Senator Root defended his declare tons of Saturday that the adninistrsEi ton currency bill did not prove prop& safeguards over an over-expansion E money. Throughout the afternoon t2 nght ragged again around this pha& or the bill, democratic senators insisk ing that the measure carefully guard ed against any danger of imitation & consequent panic.
 Administration forces defeated an- other attempt to amend the bill when they laid on the table an amendment by Senator Hitchcock, proposing to in- crease the federal reserve board from seven to nine members The motion carried, 35 to 32
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Brief Mention.

Irving Weiser left for New York on business trip.
 Mrs. L. c. Grant left here Tuesday for a few days stay in Hartford with her daughter.
 The application of Arthur F Libby of Putnam to take the state bar exam nations to be held this month was flaw orably acted upon by meeting of the Windham County bar Tuesday morn ing
 First Selectman Robert E. Mitchell and Town Treasurer Frank P. Fenton were in Boston Tuesday conferring with a bonding agency relative to is suing bonds for the schools of the Town of Windham which are now n process of construction.
 Mrs. J. Belanger went to Hartford Tuesday. Others who spent Tuesday in Hartford are Mrs. Joseph St. Onge, Mrs Dixon Van Zant, Noah Webster and Mrs. F. Webster, Miss Emma Moison. Mrs. Estelle Gatus, MT. and Mrs R. T. Jones, Addison Kingsbury of South Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
WIL<LIM MAN'TIC

mann -Heink, Tetrazzini. Marco, the New York Opera company, and others.
 Mrs. Robinson is herself singer of 'repute, and rendered a selection from Mezart's Don Giovanni, accompanied by Miss Ethel Risederf
 At the conclusion Of the programme, which was under the direction of the regular programme committee, those present joined in a vote of thanks to Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Taylor and Miss Risedorf, for their entertainment, end- ing a very enjoyable and instructive afternoons gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

months. Fred J. Brown: representative for two years, F. E. Baker alternate, A. F. Roper.
 The officers will be installed the first meeting in January, when a banquet will be held
 Borough Interests.
 Lucius c. Brown was the guest of friends in Willimantic Monday
 Mrs. Maria Cooney of Leonard's Bridge was calling on friends in town Monday
 The agent from Willimantic was in town Monday and adjusted the loss by fire on A. Lazinsk's house on Nor Wich avenue.
 Samuel Halper of New Haven was in town Monday.
 Miss Minnie Cavanaugh and Miss J. O'Brien have returned from few days trip in the Berllshires.
 Albert E. Clark of Marlboro and Ed ward Jones of Hebron were in town Tuesday evening attending the K. of P. meeting
 William H. Button was in Hebron Monday and Tuesday butchering at the Pine Hill farm.
 Mrs. T. A. Day of Salem was the guest of relatives in town Monday
 William Callahan of Norwich was the guest of Colchester friends Mon day.
 town M OnddY dIIST SpeHuIhS odiidoJ at his home on Pleasant street.
 Christmas Concert.
 The Christmas concert of the Con gregational Sunday school will be held in the church next Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 Minor Mention.
 Mrs. John O'Brien and Mrs. William Murphy were in Moodus Sunday.
 William H. Van Horn returned to WiIlimantic Monday
 The Academy basketball team went to Willimantic Tuesday evening and played the team of the Windham High school
 John Higgins was in East Hamp ton Tuesday
 Miss Jennie Mintz was visiting friends in Willimantic Tuesday. William Maynard of North Plains was a Colchester caller Tuesday. c. F. Macfarlane of Willimantic was in town Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Rossie Velvet Expandinq.

When the Rossie Velvet Go. entered upon a four-year lease of it's Wilt mantle plant only two years ago, there were but fifteen on the payroll, but the concern has developed into a very successful, going plant, and at the close of last week the number on the payroll was 138. More rooms in the basement of the mill are being equip ped with machinery, and additional hands will undoubtedly be employed. An addition to the plant at an early date is not at all improbable. said one of the management, if the same can be obtained from their lessors
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
COLCHESTER
Oliver Woodhouse Lodge Elects Off cers-Congreaational Christmas Con cert on Sunday Next.

Oliver Woodhouse lodge, No. 51. K
 of F., held a, meeting in Masonic hall Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance. several out of town mem bers being present. The rank Of es- quire was conferred on one candidate
 The election of officers for the ensu- ing term resulted as follows: Chan cellor commander, Morris Nj. Cutter; vice chancellor, Samuel Friedman: prelate, William Curginvin; master of work, Artemus F. Roper: keeper of records and seals, F. F. Baker; mas ter of finance, Cortis F. Mcintosh; master of exchequer, Asa B. Taylor; master at arms, Robert Gilmore: in ner guard, George Gilmore: outer guard, Leon Broder; trustee for IS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Temperance Man Victim of Trick

Washington, Dec. 1s-George w. Rose or Merriam, Neb.. a temperance man who unwittingly delivered pack ages containing liquor to persons on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. South Dakota, was relieved today by President Wilson from the sixty day jail sentence imposed upon him. al and costs, totalling about $500 While a fair was in progress on the reserva- tion Rose was asked to bring some packages in his delivery automobile from Merriam. He said he had no idea of their contents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Adams. kessler case settled.

A session of the superior court was scheduled for Tuesday, but there was none held.as the case of Samuel Adams of this city vs, Annie Kessler of Col- chester which was to be tried to the jury, has been settled Attorney F. J Danihy having received word from At torney Shields of Norwich that the de- fendants would allow a judgment by default for $269 and costs. This was the full amount of the plaintiffs claim in the case. which was a suit upon notes totalling that amount.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
womENs CLUB MEETING.
ITS. Oste 6. Robinson Tells of Conn posere of Lighter Grand Opera.

The WIIIlmantic Weman's club and lends enjoyed a very pleasant after Den at their rooms Tuesday, with about ghty in attendance. Mrs Otto B. Johnson was in charge of the meeting> ex subject was Composers of Lighter rand Opera.
 The following composers were spoR- 3 of during her talk; Mozart, Rossini kziS D0aizetti F9oeow, Gounod, kEet. Paccitae. Victor Herbert
 In connection with the lecture the pOr%as of the several composers were luskxated by means of a ViCtrola, gen. ro$ssly loaned by Mrs, Geo, F. Taylor, ath records of Caruse. Honre, Schu-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

and one injured every 15 seconds. In large part this is unnecessary.
 The talk was extremely interesting to all present and at it's close Professor Fisher answered a long series of ques- tions propounded by his hearers, stu diously avoiding those relating to the justice of the act for, as he said, your first duty is to know what the act is, as it is going into effect just as sure as the sun rises Jan. 1st."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Car Struck Stone In Road.

While Fred Thompson was driving a touring car belonging to Frank l.. Powell on the Judd road in the Town of Coventry Sunday night the car was damaged to the extent of over two hundred dollars by striking 8 stone which is said to have stood over a foot up from the road bed. The crank shaft fiy-wheel and clutch sleeve were broken Mir Powell has notified the se1ectmen that he would claim damag
 es from them for the injuries to his car
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Died From Scarlet Fever.

Bernard, the two year old son of MT and Mrs. Arthur Dion, of Jackson Place died Tuesday morEsng of scarlet fever. The funeral was held at 2. 30 the same afternoon. Burial was in St. IoSeph,s cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

This design has tive special good points. i. e., the deep convenient pocket S51te,.s the bust and thus affords good protection. The apron is easy. to make and will give perfect saasfact ton; ton; for its development The pattern is cut in three sizes-Sman, medium and large It requires 6 IA yards or 2f-lnch material for the medium size:
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
A s5o,ooo,ooo Real Estate Deal.

London, Dec 16-One of the big gest private real estate deals on rec ord was completed today in the pur- chase of the Duke of Bedford's block of Freehold property in the center of London for something like $50, ,0Oo, ,000 by Harry MalIaby- DeeIey. a Unionist member of the house of commons.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Each Snant SOB.

Mayor Daniel F Dunn and City Clerk A. c. Scripture filed their return of election expenses with the town clerks office Tuesday. Tn each case the amount was the same, $25, contributed to the chairman of the democratic city com mittee for general expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
National Corps of Charity workers

Washington, Dec. 16.-Plans for or ganizing a country wide corps of so- ciaI charity workers under the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution will be laid before the national board of that organization at a meeting here tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Athletics Defeated White sox.

Monday night in the Willimantic Duckpin league the Athletics defeated the White SoX two points to one. The pinfall was extremely good, simmons putting up a new high single 40. He also took the nights high total S34. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Rebels Capture Ecuador Town.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dee. 16.-The rebels yesterday defeated the Ecua- dorean government troops after eight hours fighting and captured the town of Esmeraldas. Great numbers of both armies were killed or wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

New HaVen-Capt George H Ar mold has just completed A years of continuous service in the New Haven police department. He was appointed captain of detectives March 5, 1905.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
What Is Going On Tonight.

WHat tS G0In9 On oF4iBFatt7 Ladies' Catheltc Benevolent Asseela- bn. K. Of F. Hall. Eastern Star Lodge No. A, A. |. and NJ, Masonic Hall. Francis g. Long WQman's Relief erps, No. 2S, @. A. R. Hall officers School Co. l., First c. N. CT, { s ArmoFy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
City Keeping Up Good Record. The police court held no session morning.
storss Open Evenings.

Beginning today, the merchants of Willfmantic will keep their stores open evenings up to and including Christ mas Eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
White Sox.
Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Green.

Miss Verna Green was given a mis- eellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Susan E. Maynard, 204 Prospect street, Monday night, in view of her approaching marriage. The evening was spent in music and games and a delicious buffet lunch was served Miss Green received many handsome and useful presents. Among those present were Misses Nellie and Anna Dixon, Mary Rivers, Belle Green, Charlotte
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

Conway, Susan Miller, Esther Olsen, Lillian Miller, Mrs Edward Moran, Mrs. E. Miller and Mrs s. Olsen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Aprons, Pretty and Practical

Tea Aprons, made of dotted muslin, figured muslin, cross bar muslin and plain muslin, trimmed with lace Hamburg and embroidery some with pretty bows of fancy ribbons, 25c to s1e9.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

There are S.O42.vOO unlonists 1T Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
A Pleasing Spectacle.

. Still. It qpleases a tired people might, fly to witness the spectacle Qf e9la-, epessmen brsaR5ng all prsesasnts by earning thei ies--Atla Con- EtltuIien,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

Long Aprons, made of good quality lawn. with or without bib. 25c and soc
 Bungalow Aprons. made of extra heavy percale, trimmed with pink or blue bands, sewed in back to serve as a dress as well as apron, $1.00 each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10

also 50, 200 and the commission
ers may allow 300 for deputy
hire.
The salary for county attorney
in counties of $500 to $4,000
and having two or more cities OF
the second class ISL, 600. Deputy
hire may be allowed up to 81, 200.
Stenographer hire up to 5000
may also be allowed.
The county attorney is the on
ly official who continues to get
some fees even under the new
salary law. Those fees which
the prohibitory law specifically
gives him for securing convic-
tions under that law still go to
him personally.
The salary of sheriff in coun-
ties of IS, 900 to 10000 is made
81, 800 with a possible 81, 400 for
deputy hire. However, provision
is made in counties where there
are two divisions of court the
commissioners may allow the
sheriff 81, 400 for deputy hire in
stead of the 81, 400, so Sheriff
Martin is saved from the difficulty
which presents itself to Clerk
Fail of taking care of two divis-
ions of court with a deputy hire
allowance scarcely sufficient for
one.
The probate judges salary is
made $1,000 with 5000 for deputy
hire in counties of $4,000 to
10000.
The register of deeds salary is
also So, 200 with 5000 for deputy
hire.
In all sums mentioned for
hire the figures mentioned
are the maximum permitted. In
all instances it is made entirely
optional with the commissioners
as to what amount they allow or
whether they allow any at all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10

For soreness of the muscles,
whether induced BY violent exer-
else or injury, there is nothing
better than Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. This liniment also re-
lieves rheumatic pains. For sale
by all dealers. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10

Il you haven't used KENSAS
I...1M0ND HARD WHENi
flour Jon haven't used TIE
best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10

The same business judgment
should be used in buying a mon.
ument that you would use in buy
ing anything else. You do not
want a monument made of a
cheap material that will not
stand. So take no chances, but
insist on granite-the best monu-
mental stone in the world. We
make granite monuments and
markers exactly az ordered. Place
your order now to be delivered
this fall.
Columbus Monumental Works,
Ed. A. Jones, Mgr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10
Farm For Sale.

80 acres, 2-story, eight-room
house, cistern and we'll, barn
40 K so feet, new concrete cellar;
so acres of the place is fenced
with hog wire, and the truck and
garden spots are fenced hog tight.
This is not far from town, and
the price is only $500, a big
part of which need not be cash.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-10
Announcement.

I would like for the old set
tier to write me giving the early
"reminiscences of their life that
helped to make the early history
of Cherokee county. This data
will be used during the Old Set
tiers Reunion, Aug. S, 6, Z.
Having decided to add another
department, the display of old
obsolete tools, machinery and
other things that show the de-
velopment of same in the past
decades, / want every citizen of
Cherokee county who has any
thing old which was used in
Cherokee county in the early pi-
oneer days, to write me describ-
ing it and make arrangements to
bring it in for display. Stanley
Walbert, President of the Cher
okee County Old Settlers Reun-
ion Association.