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Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
Effective Fines

4 few such sentences those imposed by Jus uce Riggs of Wickenburg Saturday night on the lawbreakers Vulture would have a most those selling liquor dry territory. The minor offenses running disordery houses and unlawful games
 Within the last year two this county has spent than $1O,OOO in the detection prose- cution of illicit liquor selling The offenders dealt with only with moderate harsh ness There has been recognition the first a light fine which sufficiently de terrent. these first offenders" have be- come second and even third offenders.
 The profits of the business enormous, seem o the minimizing seller that those who gage in it and have been caught left with hope that they may recoup themselves. be able to pay a heavier fine if they caught again and have enough money left to warrant them in another attempt to circumvent authorities
 hope a vain circumstances can business become a paying But their efforts to make costly themselves and to taxpayers. Such fines Justice Riggs imposed destroy these false hopes at the outset. Those de- stroyed nests of inquity VuIture will be constructed
 Besides do think that the first offense' should be recognized in of this kind any more than the government recognizes first offense' counterfeters. illicit liquor seller goes the business with his eyes open. He does not yield to sudden temptation His is a continuing crime.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
CECADENCE OF THE DRAMA

If there remains any citizen who has feared that a certain residuum of public good taste and good manners might prove strong enough check the course of the stage in it's progress the complete revelation of those subjects discussion which gentlemen instinctvely avoid, the early days of the present season effectuaIy have quieted his msgivings. Those aspects of degradation which have baffled the efforts of wisdom and experience tor their correction and by common have been relegated to the police for control is possible, promise now to attain exploitation that will eventually render them familiar O all.
 When last the theater- supporting portion Of the community applauded leading playhouse an act vile in it's implication that description of it's significance was unatte mptabIe, standard of the succeeding season appears been set up ously supported. Nor is there any suggestion that the presentations scheduled early performance are to be mitgated with the infusion tainted by any hint of deiicacy. Their efforts to be attained by sheer nastness if the prospects now alluringly held out successfully fulfilled.
 In days not remote it the those seeking the deIineation of vice grossest most sordfd forms to select with the establishments that would their then repre- hensble The situation will be reversed to prefer cleanliness filth will presently necessary to obscure places amusement and inquire carefully sophisticated friends O the character of the drama they likely wit ness.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
. Arizona Republican Editorial Page
The Cleaning Up Season

While Phoenix is getting ready to collect a gen entertainment visitors during week a lavish scale than ever. and is a commendable enterprise, it is neglecting an annual religious rite which could be performed simultaneously with the entertainment fund collec- ton. Phoenix yet begun clean up for the visitors the fair well for the winter visitors who have already begun arriving.
 The cleaning up will be quite difficult job last year There is not much ground be gone within the city limits. Many of were weed-covered lots dumping places discarded tins and other debris, have already cleaned up and occupied by hand hOmes Some spaces which are yet en dishabile may be passed for they lit tered with bags of cement, stacks of brick and piles lumber for the building of other houses which will be completed before winter
 But there still many weed-covered patches which attention if Phoenix is to be put into fairly presentabe shape enlist the fullest admira- tion of visitors.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
September
By WALT MASON

September, calm September with smiling skies of blue! l really don't remember smoother month than you. You help in forgetting the summers and fretting the sweltering and sweating-you make good neWi There is relaxation from every yoke wear; there is compensation for every grief bear; and you're the prncely payment for heat that soaked our raiment, for times when every day meant q excuse swear. September sweet September, usher Autumn the blz- zards of December full soon will like sin: but we have been so roasted. so baked and brOled and toasted, that can face the boasted old tempests with a grin. If should complain O cold, by heck, the people ought to his head piece from his neck ah, since last strain ing. let's hear no more complaining when Boreas reigning when Winter is on deck. September. mild September. you hint of many joys the fireside the cmber the laughing girls and boys; and mother with her knitting, and dad serenly sitting. with skillfuI fingers fitting the heads babN-s toys.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

propose to be caught mapping in West Virginia.
 our committee Representative Hinebaugh said, will work lines much different from those laid down bv the committees the older parties. plan have member from every congressional district the country instead Of one member from Thus Illinois will have twenty-five mem bers. and. the state is redistrcted twenty seven. We intend organize each congressional district carefully and thoroughly. This work ganization will be carried on under direction of the national committee
 Asked to his opinion the future course Colonel Roosevelt Represe entative HinebaUeh said
 T believe all this talk about Roosevelt accept ing the republican nomination in 1916 from the enemy and is circulated the purpose weak ening the rank and file of the progressive party
 Among the more active members the mittee Representative Victor Murdock Kansas leader of the proeressivcs the house. Senator foindeXter of Washington.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

and progressives, every Bull Mooser congress has joined the progressive congressional campaign mittee. whose chairman is Represe ntative Hnebaugh Illinois. This committee corresponds democratic congressional campaign committee headed by Representative Doremus of Detroit and the publican congressional campaign committee. whose chairman is Representative Woods Iowa Mir Hinebaugh declares the committee will take tive part in next years congressional campaign.
 The newly organized committee will work in the first district West Virginia. where
 successor to John w Davis slicitor general of the United States, will be elected month The district will be organized speakers national pute will be in, and literature will be dis tributed to the voters ProgressVes who cmpaigned in Maine prsor the election there say their vote would have been doubled with q properly organized committee behind them, and they do not
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
Do Me Care

There not q perceptible increase of interest in the registration the bond and charter elec- tions yesterday. Only q than half q hundred signified that they cared whether Phoenix had an antiquated wasteful gov ernment modern busnessike form of gov eInment.
 There are only seven days which $500 voters make up their minds regarding this very vital question. If all of them should awaken this the fact that it is a really import an thing, is doubtful whether all could be registered now, brief is the period between the present and the close of the registration.
 We hope though that enough of them may be aroused give 3 fair expression of sentiment one other the election. that 1T the vote should be extremely, rdicuousIy light outsiders would not have a favorable impression of as public spirited citizens
 Register today.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

Those who have most to do, and are willing to work will find the most time. Samuel Smiles.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
NOTRE DAME BRIDGE GIVING WAY.

(MilWaukee Sentine)
 Parisans amazed the other morning to learn the old NOtre Dame bridge falling in A them perhaps had the scaffolding there for the last two or three years and might have read that the public works department had undertaken important repairs. Now and then traf- fife was barred busses sent around over neghbornfs bridges. But Parisian ever suspected that the Point Notre Dame was hreat atening crumble pieces, and that it's gray would morning fall on the heads of passengers the bateauX moucheS
 The is that the Point de Notre Dame NVas threatening crumble and the third arch espe- cially, perilOuS state of decay One night not long ago noticed that dozen stones near the arch loosening and threatened fall into the river An inspector was at once on the spot and all heavy traffic across he bridge forbidden. Navigation under the third also prohibited, and early next morning order posted up that all boats going down the river to follow the right arm the Seine through the lock in front of the Mint repairs present in progress very eX- tensive, and practically to rebuilding and widening the greater part.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23
DRINKING WATER HARD TO GET.


 If reason Is sought for the firm hold which beer drinking has on people it may be found n part in the difficulty of getting water drink. That also gives the soda fountains business. The New York Tribune has just published d letter from resident Of New Jersey who complained that he could get q drink water in New York City His complaint is just and it applies to every town and city The person who wishes cooling draft must pay money, five cents at least for it, he can rarely get water then Various attempts O meet the lack have failed, and discovery of the theory has contrfved to render the failure ap parently
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

The latest entrant in the field of Arizona jour nalism is the Bowie Enterprise the second number which has reached office. The proprietors of the Enterprise are Messrs Riser and Miles. The present number contains a well written and inter estng description of that part of Cochine county lying within striking distance O Bowie, mineral and agricultural development. The latter has been rapid within the last three years in the San simon and Sulphur Springs valleys creating field for such an excellent local newspaper the Enterprise.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

Now, what is our contemporary, the Winslow Mail trying start in political off year. It to be grooming toWnsman, Mir. J. C. Amen for some office, apparently, the sheriffs This is not only inopportune but there is impropriety in throwing which so halowed py association, into the pool of politics
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

President Wilson strong for vacations. The house having passed the currency bill voted it. self a months vacation. The president word back that if the vacation bill him he would veto it. This isn't the vacation season anyhow.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

Ian Maclaren tells a sweet story of his native Scotland. While sauntering along a country lane afternoon he a bonnie lassie who very red in the face from the heat and who breathed heavily under the burden of the chubby youngster she carried in her arms.
 Isn't he too heavy you?" inquired the kindly and sympathetic minister.
 Hes hivvy, sir came the reply, with a smile of loving pride Hes brither!"-Youth's Companion.
Arizona republican., 1913-09-23

The next amendment the constitution of Ari- zona will require hotels restaurants Swiss cheese by weight or, such a provision might be engrafted upon blue sky
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

and was represented and appeared to be a full paid and non- -assessable stock, the merchandise and other creditors who extended credit to the Gilbert Transportation Co. did it at their own risk and had no reason to hope, or expect that, in case of fail ure of the company, they could look to the holders of this stock for an assessment to make good what claims they had against, the Gilbert Trans
 portation Co.,, and that, in extending credit, they took a chance and in a sense, stand in the same relation to the company as the purchasers of stock who got bonus shares to collect from the shareholders in law, or in equity. Aside from the two law claims which will be advanced in the interest of the shareholders, there are many others, but these two are re- garded to be among the important ones.
 The master in his report finds that NTF Gilbert was the owner of 1,2eS shares of common stock of the par value of $129,O0O on which nothing had been paid, and the special master finds that MT. Gilbert is without financial resources and unable to re- spond to any demand that might be made of him for the payment. of the stock. and so, under the masters ra- port, there is no expectation of realix- ing anything from MT. Gilbert.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Earned Ss a Waak.

Roma the injured man. was getting S6 week at the time of the accident. Foreman Chagnon had seen him rid ing on the elevator three weeks before and had warned him to get off and had told him not to ride on the elevator. He had caught other boys riding. The elevator was for carrying up paper stock and other mategiaI
 To Attorney Comstock MT. Chagnon said that he used the elevator him. self at times because it was handler and easier. He knew how to run it, the Italians did not. He told the poy s brother to tell him in Italian about keeping off the elevator The fore man was excused and at 430 Judge Shumway adjourned the court until this morning at 10 o'clock.
 New Panel on Case.
 The new panel of jurymen on the case is: Charles c. Zabriskie, Earl Bennett. Preston; George B. Miller, Colchester; George A Haskell, Jewett City; Elisha Waterman. Lebanon; Malcolm Thompson, North Stonington; Fred M. Rodnaan Franklin; Nathan A. Bennett, Sprague; Andrew A. Adams, Lisbon Griswold H. Morgan, Salem; William s. Geer. William E. Manning, Norwich
 New Cases Filed.
 In the office of the clerk of the su- perior court have been filed three new cases.
 William H. Armstrong of Norwich brings suit for a divorce against Ella Daniels Armstrong on the grounds of assertion on April 28. 1901, and habit ual intemperance. They were mar ried Nov. IS, 1880
 Ida s. CIatworthy. Isabel s. Hough and Alice Smith of New York city file papers to set aside the will and testa- ment of Fleming Smith, late of New London, drawn April 21, 1911, on the ground that it is not his last will. It was admitted to probate on Nov. g., 1913, the executors being John AIcGaw Woodbury of New York and Helen McGaw Smith of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

The S15.000 suit for damages for the loss of one leg and the crippling of his other. brought by Loretta Roma against the Climax company of Lowell Mass, came in again before Judge Shumway Tuesday morning in the superior court sitting here. There were a dozen wit nesses to testify during the day as to the conditions at the mill in re- gard to the elevators, the stairs, and the manner in which their use was regulated.
 Leon A. Bouchard and Joseph Sears, employees at the plant Of the company in Montville, told of the way the ele- vators are run. There are two pairs of stairs and two elevators in the mill. Joseph Roma brother of the in- jured Italian boy, spoke through George Nicolari. an interpreter from New Haven.
 Loreta Roma, in court on crutches, said he is 19. and had been at the
 8ant three weeks before he was hurt. He said that he saw the elevator in motion oA the second floor, and ran and jumped into it and in so doing was caught between the moving ele- yator and the floor and his legs were crushed. At the time he saw his brother and another man on the ele- yator. He testified that he had seen men get on to the elevator when it was in motion.
 Then William ]. Riley and Henry SpaIding testified and at 2.22 Attorney Comstock rested.
 For the defense. James Reynolds Tyler, an employe at the plant and an eye witness of the accident, ave de- tails of the occurrence. Shepard B. Palmer, engineer, exhibited photo graphs he had taken of the elevator.
 Supt Arthur M Van Rensae e1aer added his testimony in regard to the conditions regarding the use of the elevator Examined by Attorney Avery. George Alexander Chagnon, foreman for the company. said he had seen employees riding on the elevator and had warned them and had ordered them to use the stairs instead.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
TAFTVELLE
Vaccinating Weavers in Ponemak
 Mills-Guests in Local Homes.

Tuesday Dr. George Thompson and Dr. L. l. Pratte began the vaccination of the Weavers in the Ponemah mills. They wert Q the mill at 10.30 o'clock and, remaining until noon, returned to the mill at 3.30 o'clock in the after noon to continue the vaccinating. There are probably 500 employees in the weaving department, and all who have not been Vaccinated within a few years are now being vaccinated No new cases were reported Tuesday, but ev- cry precaution is being taken to pre- vent a spread of smallpox.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
RELEASES PORTER ESTATE
 AT BENNINGTON
Miss Maria Porter's Death Terminates Interest Tn Her Sisters Property.

The inventory of the estate of Miss Maria Porter, late of Pennington, just admitted to probate shows that she left property valued at between $4000 and $5,000, The principal in terest in the estate. however. is that the death of the owner terminates a life interest in the estate left by Miss Sarah Porter, her sister, founder of the Miss Porter School This estate according to the inventory filed at the time of Miss Sarah Porter's death, amounted to $162, GOO and today is worth considerably more. Under the terms of her will the property goes to nepheWs and nieees, three members cS the Keep family receiving two-ninths each. and thrse members of the Avery family receiving one-ninth each, Miss Maria Porter left her property in the same way.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
LIST OF BOxHOLDERs
 AT K. OF c. BALL.
Committee of White Gross Counoi
 Has Disposed of All Al.

 The committee on boxes for the ball of White Cross council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus, in January, in the Arm ory, have disposed of all to the follow ing:
 Louis Brand FitchvilIe. 2-John Ring
 3-John A. Cunningham. 4-P. F. Brown and Thomas Cum mings.
 5-CharIes Smith. 6-Dr. George Comeau and AI C. Higgins
 7-C. o. Murphy. 8-Richard Good. 9-William T. Brown. 10-M. " Murphy 11-Jeremiah Riordan 12-Dr. D. P. Shahan. 13-J. Edward Driscol. 14-Joseph T. Tanning. 15-Dr William Mclaughlin and Frank Farrell
 16-John L. Counihan. 17-Wiliam F. Murphy. 18-J. J. Coriery 19-F'. P. 1dcNamara and J. Leonard. 20-John M. Lee. 21-Henry Buckley. 22-T. c. Murphy and William P. McGarry.
 23-Dr. John J. Donohue 24-Joseph P. Cummings and John P Corcoran.
 Wauregan House. 26-Joseph Bland 27-Edward c. Madden and P. J. Morley
 28-H A. Aubrey. 29-Dr. T. A. Crowley and Francis Diggins.
 30-James F. Fenton. 31-AIrs J. R. McNamara. 32-Daniel T. Shea 33-John Dodd. 34-Dr. J. w. Callahan. 35-Thomas Enright. 36-Daniel J. Hinchey, 37-W G. KasIoski. 38-EdWard J Kilday. 39-George F. DriscoH. 40-Thomas Mitchell. 41-Walter Browne, Fitchville.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Loving Cup for superiatendent Tracy

At the regular session of the Sunday school of the Universalist church on Sunday, Superintendent Edwin A. Tracy was presented a handsome low ing cup by George A. Keppler, in be- half of the school. ME Tracy thanked the members for the gift which was given in recognition of the completion of twenty years of service as superin- tendent. The cup is of royal copper over sterling silver and bears the dates 1894 1914 an expression of the significance -ana sentiment of the gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
EDUCATION IN SOCIAL HYGIENE. Walter E. Garde of Hartford Address
 es Men of St. Andrews Church.

There was a largely attended men's meeting at St. Andrews church Mon- day evening with an interesting and instructive addres by Walter B. Garde of Hartford on The Need of Education In Social Hygiene, as the feature of the evenings programme. MT Garde is field secretary of the Connecticut Society of Social Hygiene. The moral, social and sanitary aspects of his sub ject were treated in detail by the speaker Violin solos by Frank Ben son and yoIcal selections by George A. Turner added much to the pleasure of the evening.
 Refreshments were served and ci- gars passed and a general social time enjoyed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Maine Pastor Resinns.

Rev. M J. Twomey member of the executive board of the northern Baptist association, resigned Sunday as pastor of the First Baptist church at Portland. Me, to accept a call to the First Baptist church of Newark. N J, He is president of the Maine Sunday school association. Rev MT. Twomey married a sister of ], B. Stanton of this city, formerly preached in Dan ielson, and is known in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
DIED

ECCLEs- Entered into rest Dec. u2S, Ellen M Wilkins, wife of John Ec- cD 5, of this city.
 Fur 4ral service at her late. residence, } Q. 218 Washington street, Wednes- Kindly omit flowers.
 dTCKEY-In this city, Dec. 29, 1913 Mrs. Jane Hickey, widow of James Funeral from the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Patrick Reynolds, at SS Roath street, on Thursday morning at S15 o'clock Mass of requiem in St Mary's church at 9. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
 CHAMPLIN-In Pawcatuck, Dec. 27. Mary E., widow of Daniel Champl1n, aged 81 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means to express our heartfelt thanks to all relatives and friends who in any way did kindly acts beloved father. Joseph William Ii. Lucas. and especially do we feel grate- ful to the owners of the Thames Valley mill and to all who sent flowers. These manifestations of sympathy will ever finger in our memory.
 MIR. AND MRS. EDGAR c. LEETE.
 Norwich, Dec. 30. 191e-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
GRoToN ATTORNEY EMBEZzLED Ralph H. De1:son Charged With Talk ing $200 from Estate of Earl White

Attorney Ralph H. Denson, of Groton, who has offices in New Lon don was arrested by State Policemen Jackson and Downing Monday morn ing, on a warrant charging embezzIe- ment of $200 from the estate of Earl White of Groton. The case was heard before Judge Colt in police court and was continued until Monday, bonds of S200 being furnished
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Attended Class Reunion.

At the reunion of the class of 1905. Brown University at the West Side Club Providence, December 26, Allyn l.. Brown of this city responded to the toast Domestic Economy. Twenty members of the class came back to attend the annual reunion and supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Jolly Bunch Had Social,

Tine Jolly Bunch of the Y. M. c. A. enjoyed pleasant social at the build ing Monday evening. an excellent supper being provided by Sidney Al ling, Ralph Wilson and Harry Silver sWeig.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
Death of Mrs. Jane Hickey-Various
 Items of Local Interest.

Mrs. Jane Hickey died at her home, No. g Roath street. Monday evening about 10.30 o'clock. She had been in poor health for some time, but had been only seriously i'll for some days before her death which was due to cerebral hemorrhage and pneumonia. Mrs. Hickey was born in Ireland 57 years ago, but for 40 years had re- sided in this city. She was united in marriage in Greeneville with James Hickey, who died some time ago. One son, John Hickey, and two daughters, Mrs. Patrick Reynolds and Mrs. John Riley, all of this city. and several grandchildren survive. Mrs Hickey was a member of St. Mary's parish and had many friends who mourn her loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

Eusebe F'ournier, who has made his home in Taftvile for the past few months, has gone to BrattIeboro, Vt. where he has secured work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31
MARRIED.

PRUE-C AMPBELI-At Spring Hill. Mansfield. Dec. 27, at the residence of Felix Prue and Julia Campbell of Mansfield
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

skee-Mrs, De Rich commands a high salary, Zix-I didn't know she worked. Skee-She doesn't; she boss es her band,-Stanford ChaparraI.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

William West was able to be out for the first time on Tuesday after an ill., ness Of about 8 week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-31

John Sullivan of Hartford is visit ing his parents. Mir. and Mrs. T, J, Sullivan, of Merchants avenue.