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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
The Norwich Worcester Canal Survey

Two big canal surveys and other surveys of Connecticut interest are authorized in the river and harbor bill as reported at Washington on Fri day. Among them were: Shetucket river, QuinebauB river and French river, the latter of Connecticut and Massachusetts, with a view to secur- ing slackwater navigation between Norwich and Worcester. Mianus riv- er Housatonic river to the head of navigation. with a view to securing a channel 20 feet deep
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
In Common Pleas Court.

There will be a session of the court of common pleas here at 10 o'clock this morning for the trial of the case of Sherwood G. Avery vs. Charles White. Judge Daniel A. Markham will be on the bench. The case of Odafn Clamowitz Vs British American As surance company has been specially assigned for Feb. 24th.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Colonial Club Auxiliary Whist.

A progressive whist and cake sale was held by the Ladies auxiliary of the Colonial club at the clubhouse on Monday afternoon. Twenty three ta- bles of whist were played and prizes of cut glass were awarded the win ners. Mrs. Robert w Otis and Mrs. Minnie Auburn were in charge of the punch table and Mrs. John Slattery was chairman of the general commit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Party for Miss Dora Troie.

On Saturday evening at the resi- dence of Alec Troie there was a party held in honor of his daughter Miss Dora Troie and given by a number of her friends. There were about forty guests present and the evening proved very enjoyable one. Games were played, songs were rendered and re- treatments were served. James Me Cam read an address while Cecelia Fitzmaurice presented her a beautiful silver mesh bag. The enjoyable eve ming came to an end at a late hour, all voting Miss Troie a very entertain ing hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
DIED

sTANTON-In Preston Feb. 15. 1914 Eunice Elizabeth Merklin, wife of ogden 1T. Stanton.
 late home Wednesday, Feb. Is. at D. m.
 PoTTER-Tn South Attleboro. Mass Feb. 15. A. E. Potter aged s1 years. Services at the home of his daughter, Mrs F. w Young. South Attle- boro. Mass. Tuesday at 2.SO D. m. Services and burial at chapel in cemetery at Danielson Wednesday, Feb. IS, at 1 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Heavy Wheeling Made Trouble.

Monday afternoon about 2 o'clock Napoleon Labou was driving a horse and wagon loaded with cake up Mer- chants avenue, when the traces broke, owing to the hard wheeling The wag- on was left on the hill until ner traces were secured
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

A preliminary certificate of disso- lution has been filed with the secre- tary of state by the Reliance Worsted company of Norwich, signed by John Campbell, Philip Henault and W. l.. Youngman, 8 majority of the directors
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Played for Masouerade.

La Roche's Military band of Occum held a largely attended masquerade dance in Occum hall Saturday eve ming. People attended from Baltic, Willimantic, Taftville and Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Sweaters for, Football Players.

The senior members of the N. F. A. football team received big red sweat CTS with a large "N" on one side, Monday. The sweaters are coat style, with large rolled collar.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

DUMNoyFSKI -- SAMIROW In this city Feb. 16. 1914, by nev. l. Macie- jewski Joseph DumkOwski and Miss Rosa Samikow, both of Norwich. SZALKOWSKI-IzBI this city. Feb 16. 1914, by Rev. l. -acie- ,ewski, Kazemir Szalkowski and Miss Frances IzbicKi, both of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
pumkowski samikow Weddinu.

In St. Joseph's church Monday morn ing Joseph Dumkowski and Rosa SamikoW were united in marriage by Rev. l. Maciejewski. The groom is native of Poland and has lived al 16 Third street for some time. He is employed in the bleachhouse The bride is the daughter of Luke San1i- kow and is also native of Poland. She has made her home at 376 North Main street and has been employed as millhand
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Trolley Men with New Badges.

Trolley Men with New Badges.
 On Monday a number of the trolley men on the local lines were provided with new badges and passes. and the remaining men will receive them be- fore the end of the week. The new badges contain only two numbers in stead of four
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Caucus Reaistratinn.

The caucus registration has just been concluded before Registrars Tyler D. Guy and c. J. Downes. There were 36 new names added to the lists 20 democratic and 16 republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Dr. Roswell Park. professor of sur gery at the University of Buffalo, w hose deAth was noted Monday. is remem- bered by the older residents of Pom fret, where he was born May 4. 1852, the son of a clergyman. His mother was Mary Brewster Baldwin Park.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Body Sent to DanieIson.

The body of Theodore Adams, who died at the Norwich state hospital, was prepared for burial and sent to Danielson Saturday by Undertakers Cummings and Ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Banouet for Pew Collectors.

Rev. U. O. Bellerose. pastor of the 1 Sacred Heart church, gave a banquet | Sunday evening al the Wauregan house l in honor of the pew rent collectors ! of the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Come to Nermont.

San Marcil has gone to North Enos- burg. Vt, where he has accepted em- ployment on a farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Dr. Edward P. Brewer of Norwich is the new owner of the summer home The Island at Lantern Hill. originally owned by Dr. ". J. Hanford, now of California.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

J. B. Benoit has resigned his posi- tion with the Ponen3ah company and has accepted a position with laun- q firm
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Misses Irene Day and Helen Savage were visitors in Willimantic Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Christopher Hedlar is spending a few days in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Fair and continued cold Tuesday and We'd nesday; high northwest winds. Predictions from the New York Her. aid: On Tuesday 1t will be partly cloudy to cloudy and milder, with light to brisk variable winds probably with snow or rain, and followed by clear ing. The outlook for Wednesday is for clear and warmer weather.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar a. m '.'...--. oV.Ul 12 m. ............... 16 z9.s2 p. m. ..... ......... Is z9.72 Highest 20, lowest 0.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Snow, with rising temperature.
 Mondays weather: Snow; northwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
MARRIED.

George Weller. Jr. Thomas Green
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Certificate of Dissolution

G. David Campbell was a visitor in Baltic Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high. water It is low tide. which IS follower by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17
TI|IIIzl;II7

wood. Edward Pollitt and Harry ter wis enjoyed a sleigh ride to Hanover and return Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Ernest Tanguay has resigned his po- sition in the weaving department of No. 1 mill and will enter the employ of the velvet mill this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

Bumpy as the hill roads are. the children manage to get in a little coastinE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-17

George \. Reardon has recovered from a severe cold and was able to re- turn to his employment in the office of the Ponemah company Monday
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Will Lease Claims
In Railroad Valley

IONOPAH, Feb. 6-The Rail
road Valley Company. owning pot
ash properties in Railroad Valley
between Ely and Tonopah. and in
other parts Of the State. has leased
al OF ITS holdings to the Railroad
Valley Syndicate. The latter COM
pany is to pay royalties to the
former on all potash mined and is
t. develop the properties
The sum of $4,000 is to be raised
Immediately to commence the de
velopment Of the property. with the
intention if possible of developing
large potash and soda beds. If the
properties develop to the extent it
is believed they will a railroad will
be built by the Syndicate between
Fly and GOldfeld.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26

is now sufficiently organized to ait
in the gathering of suitable live
stock exhibit. and
Whereas. Under the law. the Ne
vada Bureau of Industry. AgriCul-
ture and Irrigation will have charge
OF the preparation Of the literature
issued by the state for distribution
at such eNpoSition>, and
Whereas. 1t is the desire and pur-
pose OF this board to 50 conduct
such exhibits that the state will ul-
t'mately be repaid lis outlay by the
result flowing from such exhibits
and advertising Of our resources.
and
Whereas, 1t is the purpose OF this
board to keep the total cost thereof
down to the lowest reasonable linn
its and we'll within the total sum
tor such purpose provided by the
legislature. now therefore. be it
Resolved, That this board re-
quuc>t the president and board oi
regents of the Univer sity OF Ne
vada, the director OF the Nevada
Experiment station. the Mine Oper-
ator> association, the Nevada Cat
tie Owners association. the Nevada
Sheep commission, and the various
boards and commissions OF this
state to cooperate with this com
mission i'll the preparation of repre-
sentative exhibits of the natural re
sources of this state at San Francis
CO and San Diego in accordance
with Section OF the act creating
this commission; be it further
Resolved, That the secretary OF
this board be authorized to commu-
1iCate with said person., and board,
and associations and the various
commercial clubs and boards Of
trade Of this state for the purpose
OF .a>Ccrtalnlng and fixing a cOnven-
lent date upon which the represent
tatives thereof can meet with this
board OF directors. the honorary
board Of this commission. the COM
missioner OF Agriculture Industry
and Irrigation. and the exposition
commissioner and officers of this
commission for the purpose OF dis
Cus>ing ways and means OF best
promoting the object OF the act: anI
be it further
Resolved. That no expenditure by
any person whatsoever be made Of
the exposition fund except by order
of the board of directors, and that
no persons be employed in any
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Butterflies" May
Be Reproduced

Such vas the success "t "E;:er-
f'ic," N its recent prescH'&.. IN M
de- the auspices Of Caster n"Eti
corps. that very general drNTc
has been expressed for it, rcpr"drF
tion,
/. >c,tainly wa a splendii ARIA
teur performance, and in view OF
~ "urr"~e. there i no reason "h.
it N, uld not be given again. Not
one person in ten in Carson Jaw IT.
AMI these who failed T. do 50 mss
cd treat.
There i not dry line i'll the play
and every part was eNcellently rem
dcrcd. 1t j, possible that the play
may be presented in one or two
other towns.
The performance here was ta,r'y
successful in financial way, but
,till more money i needed Tor the
purchase oi the flags ior the battle
ship "Nevada Those who patron
ize the play will certainly get the
value OF their money, and WILL al
the same time, be contributing /"
the object in view.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
FEOERALS ARE CHARGED WITH
HAVING EXECUTED AN AMERICAN

LAREDO. (TexD, Feb. 25.-The
ranching country all along this por-
tion OF TeNa, border last night
awaited with intense interest details
Of the hanging by Mexican federals
oi Clcmente Vergara, the Texas
ranchman. whose execution was Of
6cially confirmed in messages to
Consul Garrett at Nuevo Laredo.
Consul Garrett left for Hidalgo,
near where Ncrgara's body was said
10 have been left hanging, to ar
range for its disposition and TO be-
Gin an investigation. Late tonight
no word had come from him that
would explain the reason tor the
long interval between Neraga
death and the time the news became
public oi the contradictory Attitudes
OF the Mexican federal authorities
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26

who promised his release and those
who executed him.
Federal officials at Nueva Laredo
made no comment today. nor would
they admit that Veraga had been ex-
ecuted by federals. His frequently
expressed complaints, which are said
to have led to his death. had been
that federals were stealing hi,
horses.
AUSTIN, Ten. Feb 25.-Wheth-
er Mexican federal soldiers invaded
United States territory in the alleg-
ed abduction of Clemente Nergara,
an American citizen. whom they
hanged, depends on the unsettled
question whether the Island on
which Nergara is said to have been
SeIzed is on the Texas or Mexican
side of the Rio Grande
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
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The Fifth String"
at Grand Tonight

CIV" Reel SpecialD-The Fifth
String - (Sclig) - \ remarkable
story OF bewitched violin contain
ing i've strings, each one symbolic
Ing some phase Of life. This SYM
bohc story is gripping in the en-
treme, and exceptional in its appeal
Ing moral. The imagination of "Tht
Ma"ch-king' John Sousa. filings t
self i'll graceful and fantastic circles
like hi> baton, waving the rhythmic
WitChery of his own moving melo-
dies. Mr.. Thomas Carrigan is feat
ured in this remarkable musical
fantasy
So Runs the Way BioD-A not
able presentation of problem in
society life The acting character-
ization and photography are fine,
and this feature is well worth see
ing because OF it, strong story.
Talkative Tess-(Pathe)-A good
comedy which is OF very amusing
type. with string of laughs clear
through.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Fair Commission Authorizes the
Construction of $4,000 Building

At the deferred meeting of the
ENpO commits sioners held this
morning at the capitol. a resolution
was passed authorizing the con>truc-
ton of the Nevada building at the
Panama-Pac1hC exposition at Il cost
rot to exceed 100000, and in accor.l-
ance with the plans recently sub
mitted by w ]. De Longchamps.
architect. Tht amount to be eN-
pended will cover the cost OF
building. furnishing and in>talati~n
OF heating plant and all electrical
rece~ >itit>.
The following preamble and re>o~
luton was also passed:
WHEREAS. The board of direc-
tors OF the Panama-Pacitic lnterna-
tional exposition and Panama Cali
fornia exposition ha- appointed +.
] De Longchamps. architect. 10
prepare and submit plans OF a SUIT
able building for the state OF Me-
v%da at San Francisco, under spe-
CHIC limitations as to cost, and has
ullttl Col>lutl dtlcii the llldAltl ~ I"
suitable state building at San Diego: ::
and
Whereas. The exhibits OF the re
sources OF the state OF Nevada Will
come into sharp competition VII h
those OF other states and countries
at such eNpO>itlons; and
Whereas. 1t is necessary that
technically trained and skilled eN-
perts gather and classify the eNhlb-
its and arrange the same at such
expOSiliOns in the same scientific
manner that other states and coun-
tricS will adopt in respect to their
exhibits, in order for the state OF
Nevada to appear to advantage IN
such competition; and
Whereas, The University of Me-
vada and Nevada Experiment sta
ton have, in the heads and EN-
ployes of the departments of aeri
culture. horticulture. mining and an
NAL husbandry such technically
trained and skilled experts. familiar
with the varied resources of the
state of Nevada: and
Whereas, The various mining
companies employ high class OF
technically trained and skilled min
ing engineers competent to select
ard classify exhibits from the var
ious mines and mining districts;
and
Whereas, The live stock industry
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Developing Water
In Pahrump Section

David +. Murphy, who has been
down at Johnnie doing some w"fN
for NJ. y. Bartlett ha, returned
Tonopah with glowing accounts &
the agricultural prospects OF the
southeastern end OF \yc county.
Remarkable finds OF water iloWs
nave been reported around the old
Pahrump ranch, where the new
management i placing the land in
condition for producing a large
crop Of irut and alfalfa The or
chards have been pruned out and
the meadows plowed up while Wal
ter Jonc,. who rents the big ranch
from HAYES. i, going ahead VITA
water development. Peter Buol has
bored FIVE wells which have yielded
= copious flow of water from a
depth OF 400 feet. Each Of these
wells j. running at the rate OF 80
miners inchc, and there appears to
be sufficient to irrigate ten times a.
much land a. will be brought under
cultivation thi, season.
Ranchers are giving more atten-
ton t. the hog industry since the
high cost OF shipping other pr""-
ucts reduces the profits and 1t IS
noteworthy feature that the other
day the Man>e ranch shipped 24o
head Of hogs from Shoshone, a sta
t;on OF the Tonopah and lidewattr
railroad to a Salt Lake packing
l1ilSc
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Secure Quarters In
the Bank Building

The Nevada Fire Insurance COM
pany today signed a lease for the
premises formerly occupied by the
Carson Valley bank in the Gree
building on Carson street. The quar-
ters Will be handsomely rehtted fo~
the permanent home of the new fire
insurance company
Arrangements will be perfected %
enter the home field early in March.
As the assets of this corporation
will be reinvested in Nevada securi-
ties, the company should be wei
coined by those expending thou>-
ands OF dollars annually that en-
rich the stockholders in foreign
countries
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Langan Disqualified

Judge Moran LETT last night for
Ierington where he will conduct
court for Judge I.angan. who is dis
there ior trial. He expects to be
gone several days. Before leaving
Judge Moran made an order re-
"ueSting Judge lIarWood to handle
all business that might come up
during his absence Judge Moran
said yesterday that he had received
no process from the supreme court
IN tn" mandamus petition III the
Worthington ca,e.-Journ
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

{. G. Hankle has purchased one
OF the famous Story & Clark play
er-pianos from w. Guy Smith. state
distributor. with salesrOom at
Reno. Mr.. Iankle is local repre-
sentative of this great line Of
pianos and you are cordially invit-
ed to call at the Bon Ton candy
store. where free demonstration
will be given. This piano is on
for the father. mother or child tn
play. You can play the music d
the masters. sacred, dance or pOpu-
lar. If you have piano which
you seldom ever hear we will take
it allowing you good valuation
and easy terms on the balance.
Come and hear this wonderful
piano. We have a special PROPOSE
ton for the next twenty days on 4
Story & Clark piano. Come and
hear about it. Do not delay w
Guy Smith. state distributor Mr.
Smith will sing on Thursday from
? to $50 p. III. f242t
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
The Candy Shop;
Special to Reno

The song hit of the season. the
Original Gayety company, will ap-
pear at Reno Sunday, matinee and
night To accommodate people OF
Carson and the valley the Virginia
and Truckee railroad will run a
special train. leaving Carson City
Sunday evening at 6:45; returning
leaves Reno at y o'clock. Fare for
round trip $50. Tickets good go
ing on the local Sunday mornings
the express in the evening and
on the special at 6:45 and returning
on the special and regular Monday
trains. Reserve your ticket for the
Candy Shop now. See II. !.
(OOgan 20-td
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26

States government that he deliver
TO the widow the body Of William
5. Benton, the British subject
whom he executed last week at
Juarez.
Conflicting reports of the rebel
generals proposed action have been
received here. y message by Villa
TO the American consul at Juarez
was translated to read that Ben
ton ) body would be delivered t.
the widow, but not at the present
time
However, American Consul Let
cher at Chihuahua. where Gen. Villa
Is making his temporary headquart-
ers, reported that Villa declines TO
deliver the body. but that he will
permit the widow or other relatives
to visit the cemetery with American
representatives and for their benc-
fit he Will order an eNhumation,
the body to be reinforced III tne
same grave.
Il Will not give up the body, out
of respect 10 the dead. It was in
tered with all religious ObServances
and a cross was erected over it and
will not allow the sacrilege OF hi
removal"
United States secret service
operatives said they had rcreive,l
information. which they did not
make. public, that indicated that
Gustav Rauch, the missing German
American. has met a fate similar
TO RentOn'S
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Want to Play Carson

The possibility OF a ba>kttbaII
game between girls teams OF the
Reno and Carson City high schools
ha, appeared. negotiations for a
contest having been begun, If the
game i, played it will be Friday
night The Reno girls are to play
at Nerington Saturday night and
will leave Friday evening to I'll
the date, whether the Carson City
game i arranged or not..Gazctte
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Big Reclamation Project

Judge Ben J. Coleman plans to re-
claim $1,000 acres of land in Spring
valley by means OF hydro-electrit
plant. The land is conceded to be
fertile if watered. \ preliminary
survey has already been made. The
plant to be installed will cost $50
600
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
ROBBERS ATTEMPT To DYNAMITE
OFFICE Of |OWA'S TREASURER

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. 26.-An
unsuccessful attempt to dynamite
the vault in the state treasurers Of
llce here was made early today. al
ter two OF the state house vatchmcn
had been bound and gagged. The
safe blowers shortly before day
break lett the capital building with
only S.. which they took from cash
drawer in the treasurer's office
Two separate explosions were
caused around the door OF the vault,
and the men were about TO begin a
third attempt when they were inter-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Cannot Appear

Attorncy William Forman was
notified this morning that Receiver
Nildes. ri the State Bank and Trust
company. could not appear at the
date set in Tonopah for hearing his
suit against the Tonopah Bonanza
i"r damages alleged to have been
sustained through publication in
this paper, The excuse is that the
illness of Mrs. Wildes compels the
receiver t" remain in california;
HOnanza
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26

rupted. The watchmen who were
overpoWered we're Mills Russell and
George Carpenter.
The safe contained about $1,000
III currency and more than $1,000
900 worth of securities. including
$4,000 worth of capitol extension
bonds, according to William c.
Brown. state treasurer.
A. !. Gay. another watchman who
was held by the police investigat-
ing the affair, was said to have been
peacefully asleep in the Supreme
court room," while the ATTEMPTED
robbery was in progress
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Silver Peak Never Better

w. J. Bradley, general mana1v, g,
of the Silver Peak mine and mil
at Blair. in Esmeralda county Wis
lied Sam Platt, the company
counsel. in town Yesterday nep"' =, :,
;no later for Reno, where ne WIN
today attend the meeting OF M ,ne
mine operators association. MY.
Rrad,ev stated the mine at biair
never looked better from the stand
no;u, Of values and ore blocked "n'
From the present indications ,N
oropertv would continue III the o'N-
;dend class ior many years.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-26
Commissioners Meeting

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Board OF County commission
ers, Of Ormsby county, will be
held Monday. March 2, 1914 All
those having claims should present
the same before that time.
F. O. PATTERSON,
I'd County Clerk.