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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28

New York, Jan. 27.Tegtimony in sup port of the contention of the gov ernment that Andrew Carnegie was a trouble maker in the steel trade and taken over by the United States Steel corporation because of his refusal to abide by agreements, was heard today in the government suit to dissolve the trust law. It was given by Walter Scranton. former president of the Lackawanna Steel company and other Independent concerns.
 Carnegie Caused Dissolution of Pools.
 MT. Scranton told of the various steel rail pools which existed in the steel trade before the corporation was company was invariably a member. It appeared from his testimony that Andrew Carnegie was responsible for the dissolution of most of the. pools:
 Did Andrew Carnegfe's method of competition give rise to any feeling on the part of manufacturers against his continuance in the business ?' asked H. E. Cotton of counsel for the
 'AThere was a general feeling that t would be Godsend if Andrew Car negie was out of the business. replied Mir. Scranton with laugh.
 Rails Sold Below Cost.
 1n one instance. dating back to 1S97 the Carnegie Steel company, according to the witness, had an inside agree ment'' with the Illinois Steel com pany which did not come to the know ledge of the other members of the pool until the two companies quarreled. Then the pool broke up Rails sold down to $14 ton after the break said MT. Scranton, which was way below costs
 The dissolution of this pool, he said, led to a plan to organize the Elm ptre Rail company which was to be selling company for all the manufac- turers, but the plan fell through.
 What individual was responsible for that ?" asked MT. Colton-
 Andrew Carnegie. He couldn't agree with the other members re- piled the witness.
 Another Pool Organized.
 Subsequently another rail pool was organized at which Charles w. Schwab represented the Carnegie company and Judge Ebert H. Gary, now chairman of the steel corporation, represented the Federal Steel company
 We would meet and suggest a price as among gentlemen, but as often we didn't sell at the price agreed upon," explained the witness. This was in 1900. The steel corporation was or ganized in 1901 and MT Co1ton wanted to know if by the requirement of the Carnegie. the Federal and the National Steel companies, all the consohda-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
MYSTIC
Raising $5,00o Required to Secure $20, GOO Gift of Mir and Mrs. R. L. Webb.


 The Mems club is busy raising the s5.00O required for a sustaining fun1 for the new social settlement house promised to the village by MT and Mrs. Rudolph L. Webb when this con- dition has been complied with. The paper has been headed by a gift of S100 from MT. and Mrs. l.. P. Allyn, and other names are going down rap idly. The lot for the building has al ready been selected and is where the Cafe Albert now stands, on Pearl street. The lot has a frontage of AS feet and is 200 feet deep. Plans are being drawn up and the building will be commenced soon. It is to contain all modern Improvements, with faciH- ties for play as well as, study.
 \ New Britain cores pondent writes
 New Britain people will be much interested to hear of the generous gift which MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Webb, former1y of this city. have just made to the town of Mystic for the erection and maintenance of a building to be devoted to the welfare of Mystic boys and girls. The magnificent sum of $20, 900 is the amount of the donation MT. and Mrs. Webb have long contenl- plated doing something for the better ment Of Mystic. With the offer they ditional 5000 must be raised by the Mystic people for the defraying of the maintenance expenses It is under stood that of the $20,000 a half will be used for the erection of the building and the other half set aside as an en- dowment fund to which this S5,000 to be raised will be added Air. Webb has 9 large circle of friends in New Brit ain. especially among the older people He was for many years superintendent at I4anders, Frary & C1arll's and was to 9 large measure instrumental in building up their fine business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
NEW DISCOVERY QUlGKLY CURES
 KIDNEY AND BLADDER TROUBLE,

acid that lodges in the joints and mus cles. causing rheumatism; sooths and heals the delicate Things of the bladder; and puts the kidneys and urinary organs in a clean, strong healthy condition
 More than few doses of Croxone are seldom required to relieve even the obstinate long standing cases, while it cures the most severe forms of kidney, bladder trouble, and rheu- matfsm in a surprisingly short time.
 You will find Croxone entirely diff ferent from all other remedies. There is nothing else on earth like it. It is so prepared that 1t is practically inn possible to take it into the human systennI without results. An original package costs but 9. triffe at any first class drug store, such as that of Lee and Osgood Go. All druggists are authorized to personally return the purchase price if Croxone fails to give the desired results the very first time you use it,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28

Sunday at D. m. as Ernest Dolbaun was trying to release his 3S caIibre revolver which was attached to his belt it was accidentally discharged. The bullet entered the inside of his right leg. Dr. Thurber was called to his home on Womphassett Point, and probed for the bullet, which was found buried in the flesh and was taken from the outside of his leg, having glanced the bone and forced it's way through the fat part of the limb.
 Big Chiefs Seated.
 The installation of the recently elected officers of Tatorem tribe of Red Men was held Friday evening and the officers seated were: SaoSefn, Allen C. Shade ;senior sagamore, Fred J. Perry; junior sagamore, Gilbert w Chesbro, prophet, Philip Sheffield; chief of records, Henry B. Moves, col. of wampuna, George c. Francis; keep CT of wampum. F. A. Potter. Follow ing the ceremony a smoke talk was held and refreshments were served.
 Mud Digger at Work.
 A mud digger belonging to the New England Navigation company came in here Saturday from Newport and work was begun digging at the freight dock, that is used by the steamer Watch Hill
 Have Big Banquet.
 The annual business meeting of the
 
 on Water street Monday evening. Re ports were read and officers elected for the ensuing year. Thursday even ing, Jan. 50 the club will hold it's annual banquet. This being the clubs big social event of the year.
 Personal Mention. r MT. and Mrs. De Amigo, have re- turned to Fall River after spending a week as guests of MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Angelo.
 Mrs; O. B, Pendleton has retrned to Brooklyn after a brief visit with rela- tfves in the borough.
 Wilmot Main, is able to be at the store after his recent illness
 Trustee and Appraisers Named. At the hearing of the assigned es- tate of TIilda E. Morrison doing bus mess under the name of the Public urday before Judge Elias B. Hinckley, John H. Ryan was appointed trustee, and John J. Meehan and w. F. Trough ton appraisers.
 Salad Supper.
 The ladier of St. Mary's church held a salad supper in Borough hall Mon day evening which was largely attend ed and was greatly enjoyed.
 Smoker and Card Party. Stonington Steam Fire Engine com pany entertained the members of Nep- tune Hose company, fire police, chief
 
 gesses, at. smoker and card party Saturday evening. In the card contest the steamers won four of the five games. Speech making and songs furnished the entertainment. Refresh mentS were served.
 Change of Residence.
 Rowland Hewitt and family have changed their residence from the Norman house to the Muller tenement on Water street.
 Roy Harper and family have moved from the Haley tenement on Man street to the Sylvia house on Grand street
 Mrs. George Avery of New London spent Sunday with relatives here Mir. and Mrs. George w. Haley spent Sunday in Providence.
 Billings Burch has returned to New Yorl.
 pr. C. NJ Williams of New York spent Sunday here.
 Mrs. l.. E. Lathrop and daughters,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28

Eleanor and Edith Lathrop were guests over Sunday of Mrs Nathan Brewster, on Laurel Hill, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
Chronic Sufferers Find Relief
 After Few Doses Are Taken

If you are bothered with backache S-or rheumatism, have disagreeable, annoying bladder or urinary disord- CTS to contend Witfl-or suffer with any other of the many >miseries that come from weak kidneys. here is a guaranteed remedy you can depend upon, no matter what else may have failed to cure you.
 It is positive fact that the new discovery, Croxone, promptly over comes such diseases. It is the most wonderful remedy ever made for rid ding the system of uric acid, removing the cause and curing the troubles.
 It soaks right in and cleans out the stepped up kidneys and makes them filter and sift out all the pois- It neutralizes and dissoIves the uric
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
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 Liver Torpid?--- -Cascarets Sure

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28

illness and it will probably be neces- sary to secure a substitute.
 To Observe Lent. The Stafford Ministerial association is making preparations for a more eex- tensive observance of the IIenten sea- son than has heretofore been custom ary.
 Notes.
 Herman Rawitser of New York was in town on business Monday. Miss Edith E. Battige of the Lu1l district is unable to attend to her school duties on account of illness. Miss Victoria Panciera has entered the Pero store in place of Mrs. St. Peter, who resigned last week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Teacher Granted Leave of Absence
 Because Of iIness-Prncipal Tucker
 Still Away-hinisteria Association
 Plans Lenten Observance.
 At meeting of the school board Monday afternoon it was voted to grant Miss Ethel I. Rich a months leave of absence on account of illness. Miss Martha H. Allen of Southbridga has been secured as substitute during the absence of Miss Rich, who taught the fifth grade in the Springs school.
 James R. Tucker, principal of the high school. is still confined to his home in East Hartford on account of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28

Mems and Youths Winter Overcoats in all the newest models, and variety of materials-our regular $15.00 Coats Mems and Youths Highs grade Winter Overcoats, best quality materials and well tailored throughout-our regular s2o.00 and $25.o0 Coats, reduced to. .....
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-28
STONJNGTON.

Ernest Dobaun1 Accidentally Sends Bullet into His Lea-Red Mems in staIIation-SaIad Supper We'll At tended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
A SCENE OF WELD EXCITEMENT

Editor of the Farmer, Sir:
 Walnut Beach Station, Milford, on the New Haven-Bridgeport trolley line was the scene of wild excitement last night.
 For twenty minutes before the time of arrival of the pa1atia1 conveyance owned by the owners of the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road, a, tense undercurrent of emotion was felt-felts rather than seen.
 The moments disappeared Hko the shadow of a, dream into the misty graveyard of all the moments since Time began, a hushed anxiety spread over the mob who contemplated occu- pying all the space between all the seats-and everywhere else ins which a human form could be squeeze1. A silence fell upon the throng, broken only by a whispered word of encour- aeement to some sinking heart-some poor soul .laboring under the hallucin- ation that it wanted to get home with out delay.
 sylvan avenues, the clear ringing sound of the trolley gong was heard and the headlight of the oncomlng vehicle swept into the ken of the rest less and all but hopeless throng. With a grand sweep, the pinnacle 11p-poom came down with run' the heiIn was put hard over, and stunsfs and t'gal- fant s'Is were furled in as neat Dit of steamship as was ever witnessed in Walnut Beach
 With a low murmur. which develop ed into a roar of pride and joy, strong men threw themselves into one an others arms and wept; fair women laughed hyetericaIly ;and little ch1l- dren shrieked from sheer joy. Motor man and conductor were borne upon the willing shoulders of shouting group. and kissed and handshooKeo until the enthusiasm of the crowd vented itself. It was inspiring! Then they were escorted back to their posts of honor, while the joyful crowd pro ceeded to occupy all the space on the roof, running board, front and hind axles, and hand brakes. For the trol- lev had4corne in on timel
 DIR. EDWIN T.. BOWERS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
LITTLE BEAUTY CHATS
Erectness
BY BLANCHE BEACON

It Is an interesting fact that of late more emphasis has been put upon ex- ercises to correct bad carriage, in the public school curriculum, than any other exercise.
 All of which would indicate that the proverbtal bad carriage of Young America has been noticed and depIor- ed.
 There is no reason why we should walk like turtles, with our heads thrust forward, or like crabs, swaytng from side to side. or like funny. fat old hens, with 8 waddle, or like any oth- CT animal in the barnyard, or forest. GJWe are normal human beings and surely ought to be able to hold our selves as such.
 The mistaken ideas of beauty that are embodied in the "debutant droop" and other anguished angles are ex- ceedfngly amusing to the truly artistic person. Nothing that is unnatural is graceful as I believe, I have said be- fore-but the charge bears repeating.
 There are many splendid exercises for strengthening the back and inn proving the carriage. One of the best and simplest is illustrated today. It consists in merely clasping the hands behind the neck, and carrying oneself that way. You will find it impossible to stoop OF slouch while in that posi- ton.
 The "-old reliabIe' stunt of pois1ng a book or pan of water q advise you to begin with the book and graduate to the pan of water) on the head. and then walking, running and hopping. is the very best know of. It has SD many beneficial effects that they are too numerous to repeat here. Try it yourself, and find out how good 1t is. Choose for the purpoee mediunnly heavy volume, and steady 1t with your hands at first. After a little practice you will be able to use 8 pan of water-which is lots more fun. The element of danger adds to the attrac- tiveness of the exercise. Be careful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
T A x L s T
 1913


 The Assessors of the City of Bridge port will meet at the Assessors Officc, City Hall, on the Second day of Sep tember, 1913, and each week day thereafter, to and including the First day of October, 1918, for the purpose of receiving the sworn lists of all per- sons liable to pay taxes on personal property (namely, horses, wagons, au- tonobi1eS,, stock in stores, etc.), and real estate, in the City of Bridgeport making a description of all real es- tate, each parcel being separately de- iscribed, including street number. Ana if he or she shall neglect or refuse to do so, the Assessors shall du out a list for him or her and add thereto ten per centum of it's valuation
 The attention of nonresident prop erty owners is called to the change in the law relating to the filing of list their property during Septemb Der deprives them of the right of appeal to the Board of Relief.
 Special attention is called to Sec ton 2303 of the Statutes, which states that each parcel of property must be separately and accurately bounded and described
 Post Office address of each owner must be given
 Office hours: g a. m. to p. m. Saturdays, a. m. to 12 m.
 F. J. HUGHES,
 LAWRENCE J. GILL,
 JULIUS w. KNOWLTON. THOMAS O'BRIEN, Board of Assessors. H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY

;yrgTS Townsend Br0Gy
 the solution Of the problem suddenly came to me. In one way or another had been a fortunate voyager, and had saved up or earned by trading and one or two adventures in which had taken part something over 94.O0o, which was safely lodged to my credit in London bank.
 'T should thinl,'' said slowly, "that f2, 1000 would be ample to cover every thing"
 '.Ah," she said, "exactly the sum that Master F'icklin said was left of my mothers fortune.''
 t'Yes,'' said l, and then added in duty bound, ''But you surely would not be so foolish, Mistress W1Iberforce, as to risk your all in this wild goose chaser
 eff you were in my position, Mas ter Hampton, what would you do9''
 q am a man." I answered, a'ac- customed to shift for myself. might take a risk which I would not advise you to essay.''
 'I must shift for myself, too,'' she said, her eyes sparkling The God dess Chance, which had ruined her father, was evidently jogging her el- bow. Indeed, shall take the chance, ? she persisted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
Other t4aIf of the Map of the4oland.


 "But you could easily live on f2,OoO for a long while,'' I urged, against my wish, for was keen to go a treasure hunting with her for a shipmate.
 Mot such life as I crave. If cannot have enough for my desires I would be worse off had nothing
 We'll, I was arguing against my wishes from a sense of duty, so at last gave way. After all, the treasure might be there. If so, it was hers, and it would be a shame not to get it The pulse of adventure leaped in my. veins.
 ''so be it, said.
 ."WiH you help me to make my ar the sea, and''-
 q will do more than that,'' said l. with your gracious permission will go with you.''
 'eTo the islandr'
 gro the end of the world" I replied. Whereat she stared at mesa moment, then looked away.
 She extended her hand to me and tried to kiss 1t like a gentleman. I made no doubt, a blundering effort but at least 1t waS that of an honest man.
 ''T must go and get ready to go to Master P1cklin's in the town,'' she said softly. ''You know the house."
 nodded.
 Come to me there tomorrow and we will talk further about the prof ect".
 When we preached the subject to Master Ficklin the next day at his house, he would not hear of it. He examined the parchment with interest, but poohpooned the tale because, for sooth, it had no legal backing and was cguched in the phraseoIogy of the sea rather than in the dry verbiage of the law. He pointed out that he had only succeeded in saving this last E2,00D of my 1ady's fortune because he had skill fully concealed it's existence from Sir GeoHrey. He asked pertinently what would happen to her when all was gone and she had found no treasure the veSy existence of which he affected to disbelieve.
 A very hard headed, practical person was Master Ftcklin. had stern ideas of duty, too, and Master FickHn's ] good sense ever appealed to me. Yet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
CHAUrAUoUAs AND AGRICUU-
 TURAL EDUCATION.

:'Chautauquas'' have become highly important recently in the teaching of agriculture. Each year, declares B. B. Jenks in his annual review of agrf- cultural instruction for the United States Bureau of Education, ''the more decided factor in the education of the farmer. The programs, which in the early history. of the movement consisted principally of Bible study and recreation, have been considerably broadened, and special features deal ing with farm life are becoming more popular and more frequent. It is now a common occurrence to find these programs offering courses in stock judging, poultry raising, soils, seed testing, household economy, etc.
 ''Scores of new assemblies are or field is the rural district. Over 800 local Chautauquas were held the past season in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri, more than 100 being held in towns with an average population of only 500. In some places, boys, and girls clubs have been form ed in connection with the Chautau- quas, and exhibitions and demonstra- tions of their work have formed an important part of the program
 Another special agency in agricul- turaI education described by MT. Jenks is the Grange, or, to give it it's official title, t"The Order of Patrons of Illus bandry.'' Since it's revival in 1890, the Grange has developed into the largest and most influential national organization of farmers, with 90, ,oOO subsidiary granges and more than a million members. Educational work is prominent in the Grange, the ''lectur- CTS hour being everywhere establish ed There is frequently a series of lectures on some problem of agrfcul- tural education, and here and there classes have been formed to carry on college work in agriculture by cor Particularly important has been the influence of the Grange in having agriculture introduced into the public schools as a regular school subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25

rot to have hairpins in your topknot where the books will press them into your scalp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
One Half of the Map of the Island.

nadde name. Godde merciful1ie pre- serving my life, escaped frome themm and at last am comme safe intoe mine owne sweet Iande of Eng lande once more Toe find ye mouthe of ye tresor cave, take a bearing alonge ye southe of yer three Goddes on ye Altar of SkulIes on ye middel hille of ye f4ande Where ye, line strykes -ye knicze in ye walIe with ye bigge pamne tree bee three hoals. Climbe ye stones, enter ye center one. It is there. Lette him that willie seek and hnde.''
 When I had finished reading we both stopped and stirred There was much in it, of course, that we could not possibly understand We could only comprehend it fully if we were lucky enough to stand beside the Stone Gods'' on the island itself. Still the general purport was sufficiently clear. Sir Philip WiIberforce had evidently concealed a very considerable treas ure there. If we could find it our for tunes would be made, or hers, rather, flor swear never. thought of myself at all
 '4Think you" my slittle mistress be- gan at last, her pale face flushing for the first time her bosom heavtng- quick Iy, s'that the treasure may still be tthere2''
 -'WhO can tell7's I answered. ''The island may have remained unvisited since Sir Philips day"
 -But would treasure last so long?"
 Stored fn cave gold and silver would last forever. Everything else would have rotted away probably"
 dow could we get there?' she asked.
 'Tf you had a ship said l, well @Sz1anded and founded and manned J0u Could reach the spot without diff culty."
 How much would it cost?"
 Well, I quickly and roughly estf- mated in my mind the necessary out lay. Such vessel as she would re- duire might be bouaat for perhaps g 800 of k3.OoO. Provisioning and out fitting, together with the pay of the of Acers and the crew, would require per haps f1, 300 or E2sOo0 more, or a total between i've and six thousand pounds. And she had but twol I was about to fell her the prohibIdYa truth when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25
Copyright. 1912, by ( eContinllsd-0


 Wherein We Decide to Go Voyasins. ss s FITS put the two pieces to-
 gether and take them to the H light and see if we cannot
 declpher ft.'' said I. Mistress Wilberforce,'' I continued, ''I- have the sailors premonition that we are on the track of something that win greatly better your fortunes" And I read:
 s1n ye yeare of pure LorJfe 1895 I, Philip WiIberforee, Bt, of ye countie of Devon. being ye captaine of ye good shippe Scourge Of Malice, didde take ye grate Spanisshe galleon Nu- estra Sonora de la Conception, after a bloudie encountre, wherein mine own shippe was sunke- Ye lading of ye galleon was Worthe nluche mcnaie, mi1Iiones of pounds esterfing, I take ye. Withe mamie JeweIles and stones of price, pieces of eight and bu1HCne, together with siIkes and spicerie- Be ing bIowne to ye southe and weste manic days in a grate tempeste, ye galIeon was caste aWaye on Ye Ilande of ye Stairea. Wee landed ye Eesor and hidde yt in ye waile- Ale my meme being in ye ende dead ye na tives came over ye seas in their grate canoes and toOlze me, being like a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-25

An excellent cement for mending ttnware is made by mixing litharge and g1ycerin to the consistency of thick cream or putty The mended article must not be used until the cement has had time to dry, which may be a week or more. The Iftharge can be secured at drug stores.