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New-York tribune., 1913-06-20
May Prolong the Session.

The Governor can easily prolong the
session by sending 30 messages ON the
financial bills which he vetoed az the regu-
lar session. II he should decide 20 send
them 900 item by Item. and as the ma
ioritv must provide the legislative au-
thority for the expenditures which 20
toward paving for work In hand upon
which their supporters are engaged. the
Governor would know that they could not
desert him by taking an indefinite or long
recess
Governor Su.z.r .numated tu q commit
tee of mayors of upstate cities tonight
that there was some hope OF a compIo-
mise on his direct primary bills The
committee was discussing with him Ger
tain legislation In connection with the
home rule bin for second class cities
when the Governor said that he would
take it ap with the legislative leaders az
a conference which hc was 90 hold with
them on Monday.
such Legislators a. are still here have
heard nothing % the prospective confer
cuce and sconed az the possibility Of any
compromise AZ this late date The other
side ~ the story b. that conference had
been scheduled for Monday and that %
Was not of suffers seeking.
Mr ~ul1er took the attitude to-day That
he would not make any further replies
to the MrCabe attacks lie issued long
statement In response 20 MrCabe's second
statement. in which he dld not however.
make any definite answer either 90 the
cid charges that ~ had surreptit0usly
visited Murphy or the later insinuaton
about perjury In the state OF Vermont"
The Governors formal statement in an
swer 10 the McCabe statements neither
characterized these accusations fatty as
false nor admitted that they were true.
The Albany boss and his friends were
eager 40 see the Governors answer. and
their general comment was.
81 notice he doesn't deny what Packy
says
The Governor said he Vas surprised at
the decision OF the Tammany leaders 10
dispensc with any public hearing on the
bills. and declared that such action was
unprecedented and would accentuate the
fact that the political bosses had marked
for slaughter" the direct primary meas
uree. His prepared statement FOR publ
cation on the McCabe attack reads as
follows.
For the present shall treat that vile
and villanous matter with the contempt II
deserves Most Of H. like the previous
emanatlon from the same source. IS a
tissue of falsehoods made out Of whole
cloth No one knows this better than
McCabe and the political conspirators be-
hind him. Everybody knows that Packy
and the unprincipled men who tell MIN
vh hat 10 do and what TO say are trying
TO dlscredit me TO break the force of my
honest struggle to carry out in good faith
the platform pledges of my party FOR
direct nominations.
Ever since these men found out they
couldn't use me To their personal and
rollticaI advantage they have been threat
ering me and bounding me. and telling
mo they would destroy me and wreck my
administration But their attempts TO
nIacc me i'm an unenvlable light before
the people Of the state will be- abortiye,
as their methods and motives are trans
New-York tribune., 1913-06-20
Can't Be Intimldated.

suffice II 10 say, have taken my
stand for good government and political
righteousness. and all the mud and all
tho slime and all the filth they now hurl
against me will not deter me in the per-
fornance oisny duty ss ] see the right
and God gives me the hight cannot Dc
intirnidated. and I have no fear OF pollt-
cal or personal consequences. Let every
one understand that.
when some one responsible makes
some specifc charge against me affecting
nv personal honor or my political char
acter, I shall promptly reply and take
such action in the premises as ! deem
nroper. The people understand pretty
well why these vicious and bitter attacks
are being made upon me by the political
hosses and their scrvlle creatures. II ~
IN annoy me. to frighten me. To prevent
mo from doing my duty fearlessly, and 10
ais,ract the attention OF the voters OF the
state while the bosses slaughter the d.
rect nominations bills In the extraordi-
nary session OF the Legislature. ! shall
,o, nernit these men to eyade the issue
or 10 dodge the responsibility. ] told them
I would fight. and have only begun.
"rhe whole thing Is as plain as the
MONDAY sun. The people, however will
not he deceived by these distorted state
ments and cruel insinuations any more
than I will be deferred from going on
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
FUNERAL
Charles A. Cunningham.


 The body of Charles A. Cunnipgham who died at Temple. Texas where he was in the employ of a railroad com pa,ny, was brought to West Thompson, where he formerly lived, and buried in the Nichols cemetery Tuesday, Mem bers of Quinebaug lodge of Masons of this city attended the funeral MT Cunningham has relatives living at West Thompson and at North Gros- Venordale.
 Protest Over Sewer Assessment.
 More than three hundred citizens most of them property owners, ap- peared before the members of the common council Tuesday evening at the hearing relative to the sewer as- sessment plan. All of those who talked had some protest to make or some sug- gestfon to offer relative to more equitable method of fixing the assess ment. c. E. Chandler of Norwich a civil engineer, who has assisted the committee on the assessment, was present and explained why he thought the plan was the. best method that could be adopted Among those who appeared to protest were E. I. Morse and George Vaughn. representing mill properties, and Judge F. F. Russell, representing the Robert and Thomas Harris estate. On account of the number of persons at the hearing the meeting was held in the assembly hall of the municipal building rather than in the common council chamber.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins Recipients
 of Hearty Congratulations.

John and Nellie (Farnsw orth) Rob bins celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their home, 36 Wind ham street, Tuesday afternoon. MT. and Mrs. Robbins were married at Stafford Springs by Rev. MT. Hawley, then the pastor of the Congregational church there. After a time they re- moved to New London and four years ago came to this city to reside. MT. Robbins is a native of Saybrook and Mrs. Robbins native town is Willing ton, she being the daughter of MT. and Mrs William Shaffer Farnsworth of Valley street, this city. MT. and Mrs. Robbins are the parents of six chil- dren, William. Ralph, Harold, Gladys and Theodore or this city and Mrs. Henrietta Griffin of New Haven. Their home was tasteful1y decorated for tie occasion, MT. and Mrs. Robbins re- ceiving hearty congra tulations as well as many beautiful gifts from a large number of friends who called from 3 to 10 D. m. Music and a buffet lunch were incidents of the entertainment. MT. Robbins has charge of the electric
 motors at the thread mills and con ducts store on Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05

ieRzof the Congregational eonstit tuency. in this e1tys and fer her generous con tribution4 In. the discussion of the matter Rev, MT. Beard outlined the social demands and institutional church work. The plans contemplate sfal assembly hall fer dramatfcs, lee lures, concert and social gatherings with rooms for the six clubs of the, church, Sunday school and class rooms and facilities for teaching the foreign constituency that afflliatesh with the. Coagregatsanal church also suitable QusfterS for physical culture train ing for young women.
 The pastor expressed his ef1thusias- Ytic purpose to undertake the enterprise for the service it would be to the com munlty> as well to the church, and he was willing to make financial sac rff1ces that would affect his salary If 1t were necessary for its maintenance. Judge A. J, Bowen spoke of the finan- cial aspect of the project sugg esting that it should be undertaken if the parish could pay for its erection and maintenance without going into debt. George F. Taylor outlined two plans. chapel and the other the erection of a separate building stating that either plan could be adopted within the amount stipulated and he believed the cost of maintenance would be about $3Q0 net annually
 General F. s. Boss, Attorney E. Frank BuSbee, W. B. Knight, F. D. Jordan and others expressed conf aence in the practicability and possi- .fbility of erecting a parish house along the lines indicated. E. Frank Bug lbee, J. P. Boss, J. M. Shepherd, F. D. Jordan and George s. Elliott were elected the finance committee and Frank Larabee, G. F. Taylor and W. A. Knight a committee on building plans and to prepare estimates Architect x, C-.Sharpe submitted pencil draw ling of tentative plans. MT Knight announced that Rev. MT. Beard had been invited to be the guest of a class mate of his (the pastors) on an Eu- ropean trip of six or eight weeks that would include a visit to the Holy MT. Beard a leave of absence and to supply the pulpit at it's own expense during that period. Rev. MT. Beard will leave for the trip some time in June and return in August
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
.JEWETT CTI <
Borough Officials Recommend Dennis Barnett For Patrolman Under Ger tain Conditions - Other Business Transacted.

The regular meeting of the warden and burgesses was held Monday even ing It was voted to accept the of fer of the Jewett City Water Co. to furnish the borough free of charge water necessary to be used in caring for and maintaining David Hale Fan ming park, the borough to provide the necessary fixtures.
 The bond of Uldedge DeSrosiers as collector was accepted. The street committee was authorized to proceed in laying the walk around the park.
 The officials recommended that Dennis Barnett be appointed patrol man of the Borough of Jewett City, on condition that the freemen of the addition to the sum already appro- priated for the police department, as will provide a compensation of $2.25 per night of service. with a vacation of one week in each year, and that the warden be instructed to call a meeting of the freemen to ask for the tncrea sed appropriation at the earliest convenient date.
 The following bills were voted paid: Fogarty Brothers s12.00. William Melady $5.75, Timothy Shea $S.75, Louis Gingras $1.71, John L. Szerlong S228S Estate P. B. Driscoll $23.94, Mathew Geary $250, John Welsh s2.25, F. H. Tanning s1.50, R. J. Guy S4. 90, A. C. Burdick $14.0o, Payne & Gardner S9.25, William Johnstone S2.25, J. c. E. L. Plant S1S7.81.
 Mrs Etta Watson of Greeneville has returned to her home after a week s visit at Mrs. George Meeller's.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
NORWICH BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1913

residences are te be built there by Danielson people during the spring months. This beautiful body of water in the course of a few years will be surrounded by a little colony of cot tagers, made up of people who love to find and how to appreciate them.
 Mrs. F. T. Preston spent Tuesday with relatives in Worcester.
 Rev. w D. Swaffield spent Tues day with relatives in Providence.
 Farnn,to Kansas City Purchaser.
 Jeslyn and Hawkins of Putnam, who about three years ago, bought the F. P. Warren farm near Killfngly Center, the one with the large white MT. Clawson of Kansas City. The new owner has taken possession. There is a fine opportunity for doing orchard work on the place and the owner is to give considerable attention to that feature of it's development.
 Not Favorable to Merger.
 Twenty members were taken into the Danielson Business Mems as sociation at their meeting Tuesday evening. Warden w. I. Bullard and Timothy Hopkins, representing the board of trade. appeared before the association to discuss the plans for the amalgamation of the associa tions. A. P. Woodward, Harry E. Back and Arthur V. Woodworth were named as a committee of the Business Men association to further consider the plan for merging but the sense of the meeting was against the proposition. Nathan D. Prince was elected d. rector of the State Business Men s association as representative from various committees were received and accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
DO YOU ENJOY EATING
Or Does Everything You Eat Distress
 You?

Experts declare that the reason stomach disorders are so common in this country is due to hasty and care less habits Of eating. Stomach trou- bles and run down conditions also usually go together. #t
 John Lind, of Oneonta, N. Y, says: 'T had a bad stomach trouble for fifteen years and became so~Weak that l could hardly walk. or do any work. My appetite was very poor, and. it seemed impossible. to get any relief. Since taking o~-bottles .ofe yinol,. I find, that it has already made a re- mar41a ole improvement in n1p health, my digestion is much stronger. and l have gained in weight" & 7
 NiHof makes weak st0mac chs strong because. it strengthens and tones up the weakened, tired and QNertaxed nerves of tlle = digestive organs. Vinpl :, fsss easily 7 assimiIafedi5s by the weakest stemachs.. saRd ,. is delicious to the taste. 5s s-,:,
 Try a bottle of Vinoi with the. uR- derstanding that your money will be returned if it. does not help you. Broadway Pharmacy, G. 6: Engler. Norwich, Conn
 r s. Step scratching, GUT Saxe SaIve stops itching. We guarantee it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
VOTES TO RAISE MONEY
 FOR PARISH HOUSE
First Congregational Society HeldtEn- ththsiastio Meetine-Finance and Building Committees Named.

A meeting not only of great inn portance to the First Congregational church, but of special interest to the city, was the meeting of the Firgst Con- gregatonal Ecclesiastical society Tuesday evening. The call of the meeting anticipated action on the generous gift of $Ss000 from Mrs Jane Holland of Boston toward a S12, 1000 parish house for the Willimantic Con gregational church, the gift being made with the provision that the entire amount should be raised. General E. s. Boss, was moderator, and F. E. Bass clerk. After 6 applications for membership had been favorably acted upon, Attorney E. Frank Bugbee, Judge Arnold and Rev. w. s. Beard were appointed a committee to pre- pare resolutions that were later adopt ed acknowledging the gift and $x- pressing to the donor the apprecia-'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
DANfEL.SON
Only Two Flags Noted on inaugura-
 tion Day-Wauresan Gets Electric
 Lighting-Ncrwich Board of Trade r Through Train Plan Endorsed.

Miss Clara Young has returned here from Worcester, where she has been spending several weeks with MT. and Mrs. Matthew J. Dunn. Miss Young Is improved in health.
 Mrs. Margaret Doyle has gone to Providence to remain for a month
 Albert Vachon, formerly conductor for the Connecticut company, has en- tered the employ of the Burroughs Drug company
 Rev Orion l.. GriswoId was at North Grosvenordale to attend meeting of the Neighborhood Preach CTS association.
 Dr. Thomas Marcy, who died at Po- quonnoc Sunday, was brother. of Mrs. Sidney Crofut of Hartford, formerly of Danielson.
 The little daughter of MT. and Mrs Charles 8. Francis, who has been re- riously ill, was improved Tuesday.
 Delegate From Local Chapter.
 Mrs. E. H. Reach is to attend the National Congress of the D. A. R., as representative of Sarah Williams Danfelson chapter of Danielson
 Miss Myrtis Marland who has been 8 substitute in the school at Alta waugan has been offered regular appointment as teacher at the school
 The carcass of the deer killed by the trolley car, between Danielson and Wauregan Monday afternoon, was at local market Tuesday pending orders from the fish and game com mission as to where 1t shall be sent. Two Democrats Show Their CoIors.
 Only two national flags were noted displayed here Tuesday, when inn portant changes relative to control of the government were being enacted at Washington.
 Micarems Social.
 A mid-Lenten gathering the only one arranged for the penitential sea son. was held for the members of St. Tuesday evening. Many were present. Pictures of former President Taft and President Wilson were notable in the decorations of the hall.
 Letters Not Called For.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed, at the Danielson postofhce this week: Master Herbert Sweet, Ally LaFrance, Old Battle Church, Frank Willett, Jules Boyovesen, Francis Bellemar, Albert Green. Julian Bailey, Jr.
 Principal Eaton at Hospital.
 Principal Hal R. Eaton of Attleboro High school, formerly principal of Killingly High school, is a patient at & private hospital in Cambridge Mass. where. last Friday, he was op erated upon for gall stones. Principal Eaton is reported as resting comfort ably.
 High Schools Debate.
 March 14 has been selected as the date for the debate between teams representing Killingly and Plainf1eld High schools The debate is to be held in the Phoenix theater here and is to be on the subject, Should Inn migration be Restrfcted?"
 Electric Lighting For Wauresan.
 The work of wiring the houses of the Wauregan company for lighting by electricity, is well advanced in Wauregan. Street lights are also to be provided, the poles now set being of a substantial and ornamental na- ture. The power is to be developed at the mill of the Wauregan company.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05

Under the new eight hour law the& went into effect Tuesday the Putnam postoff1ce is to be open from 6.3o a. m to D. m. Owing to 8 change in the running time of the morning trains, reduced office force and in crease in mails received in the morn ing. mail will not be delivered to lock and call box holders and general de- livery until S.30 a. m.
 The office employees are divided into two forces; one reports at 6.30 a. nl-, the other at 10 a. III. Those who re- port at the early hour end their day at 430 D. m. those who report at 10 al m end their day at p. m.. each shift having two hours off for meals.
 Under this arrangement the office force works eight hours within ten consecutive hours. as is required by the terms of the new law, and the postmaster is held responsible for any overtime which he allows his clerks or carriers to make.
 The four regular carriers gn on duty at TAO a. na., and end their days work at $40 D. rn., with a swing of two hours from 1.30 to 3.30 p. m. An aux Hilary carrier will make the morning collections and deliver the balance of mail at night which cannot be deliv- cred by the regular carriers within the allotted time. The street letter boxes are to be provided with the new time cards if the new schedule works out satisfactorily. The hours for collec- ton new shown on the cards should not be depended upon. Morning col lections now begin at 5 o'clock and end at 6.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
NOANk
knewn-Big Schooner Disoharsing Cargo-Sewins Society Entertained.

No word has been received from the family of William Latham, formerly of this village, who died at his home in Portland. Ore; Ire; las last week; 4 It is for burial and that the family will re- turn here to live. Capt. B. W. Latham of Pearl street, who is on a visit to the west, will return some time this week.
 Mrs. E. w. Latham and daughter, Miss Ethel Latham, of Pearl street, have returned from visit with friends ir Providence.
 ~, The hearing in the casea of the the Charles Hersey of this village in an altercation over a package of laundry several days ago, will be held in the town court in Groton this morning:
 Miss Gladys Douglas is visiting friends in Boston.
 The Social Whist club will meet on Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Alice Gildersleeve in Mystic.
 Tasco Brings Schooner to Dock.
 The tug Tasco has brought the schooner Mount Hope to the Palmer dock after being lightered in the haL- bor. Her cargo will be discharged i'm mediately
 Mrs. Joseph Drew of Westerly was a caller in the village Tuesday.
 Mrs. Halleck has gone to her home in Long Island after a visit with rela- tives on High street.
 There is little improvement in the condition of Mrs. Lillian Thompson o1 High street, who is very i'll.
 Mrs Ernest Ehlis and daughter, Miss Betty. of Providence, are guests Of Mrs. Livingstone of Pearl street.
 Mrs. Lizzie Ellis. who has been i'll for some time. is improving
 Mrs Grace McGaw has returned from a visit to friends in New Lon don.
 Mrs. Ledyard Daboll is improving slowly at her home on Pearl street.
 Studying China.
 The meeting of the missionary study class will be held this afternoon. be- ing postponed from Tuesday on a. count of the conference in Groton, which many of the members wished to attend During the absence of Mrs. Aiken it will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Rathbun of Church street Only one more lesson remains in this series. which is on China. and has proved most interesting.
 Sewing Bee.
 Mrs. Louis Peterson of Pearl street entertained the members of the Sewing society of the Methodist church at h er home Tuesday afternoon. At the closs of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Hugh Macleod of Providence IS wis iting at his home on Prospect Hill. Miss Maria Fitch will spend the coming month with relatives in Prov idence and Stonington. Mrs. Jerome Anderson of Stoningtor has been the guest of relatives in the village.
 L. s. Doyle is in Providence today
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
Special Train for Musicians.
OBITUARY.
James WiIcox.

James Wilcox, 90, for many years a resident in Putnam and vicinity, died at his home In Harrisville Sunday. For many years he was a mason and con- tractor. and was engaged on work on many buildings. including mills, In this city His death came quickly and as a great surprise to his relatives and friends. On Friday of last week he was a visitor here and was apparent ly in his usual good health. Saturday he was stricken with an acute illness. characterized as a general breakdown, and he died the following day.
 Besides his second wife, MT. Wilcox leaves two brothers. Moses D., Noro- ton, Conn, and Lowell of Brimfeld Mass. a sister, Hannah II. of North Oxford Mass: five sons, George and Manning of Harrisville, Moses and Melvin of West Woodstock, Charles Of Putnam Heights, and two daughters Mrs. Caroline Simmons of West Wood stock, and Mary F. Evans. wife of Raymond Evans. Putnam MT. Will coxs first wife was Ruby Wilbur, who died about twenty years ago
 MT. Wilcox was 8 member or the given an address at a Methodist church in q ncighboring town on the day that he died. II : was q gentleman of fine character.
 k.ai Unclaimed.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the Putnam pos toff1ce this week: Arthur Page, Ayaee Brochure. Harry Cullen. Harry Lipphardt, r. J. Wallace, Briggs Co.
 Attended Roadmens Barquet.
 F. Walden Wright. divisional engi- neer of the state highway department: attended a banquet given by omploYes of the department to ex-Connlissioner James H. Macdonald at Hartford ho- tel Tuesday evening. A gift to MT.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05

Macdonald from the gathering was silver loving cup.
 Local Small Notes.
 Attorney Charles E. SearIs was in Hartford Tuesday to appear for a cli- ent in case that has gone to the su- preme court
 Judge Joel H. Reed of Stafford will preside at the session of the superior court that will come in here this Wednesday, morning.
 A local barber being shaved by a local barber within a lions cage on the stage at the Bradley theater at Tuesday nights show was feature
 Jerome A. Wells of South Framing ham was a visitor with friends in Putnam Tuesday afternoon
 l.. F. Merriam was in Providence on a business trip Tuesday afternoon