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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

It would be difficult to give any reason why the extra day which 1916 provided was not entirely acceptable
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

Nantucket is willing to be up to date with wireless and aeroplane ser vice but it still shows a preference for the OK cart over the automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

It makes little difference where Germany undertakes an advance it makes it apparent that it still has the punch
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

Vice President Thomas Marshall is willing to run again. There is no real good reason for anyone being dis satisfied with a snap.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

The man on the corner says: Moth ing that is put up in bottles will cure stricken conscience.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
WOMAN WEAK,
 DIZZY, NERVOUS
Health Restored by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Jamaica, N. Y.-"I suffered greatly with my head and with backache, was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
EDITORIAL NOTES,

It now remains to be seen what March has to blow about.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Entertaining the Birds.

WOMAN living in Philadelphia decided to
"A entertain her bird friends with Christmas
trees, and the entertainment was such sue
cess that she decided to continue the enter
tainment throughout the winter. She bought
two small evergreen trees and placed them in
tubs on her front lawn. Then on each tree she
hung u star and festooned the branches with
strings Of cranberrles and lima beans, the lat
ter of which had been soaked in water to make
them soft. Tiny chunks of suet were placed in
the thick foliage with grains of boiled homlny.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16

tory. Prosperous farmers settled the country
where the posse rode the night before the
curse, Stores and buildings grew up and the
memory of BIZ Du Bots grew dim.
Then, forty-slx years after. in his peaceful
home a message from the past came to Dick
ems He died as Bill Du BoIs had died, with
blood" and the story of the curse revived in
the memory OF the old frontiersmen. Watson
Bacon, 1919 Gaylord street, Denver, was living
in cabin three miles from the place where
the murderer died.
He furnished the details Of the tragic story,
corroborated by the "reminiscences of other
early settlers in that district. All Of them re-
member the tradition OF the curse. No attempt
is made by them to connect the last murder
directly with the French- Canadians dying
wish.
Some call It strange coincidence, Others
shake their heads and look queer. The man
who fred the shot has not been captured. Per-
haps he could ado chapter to the story.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16

authority in cases of vagrancy and delinquency.
and where the parents are shown to be irrespon-
slble they may be deprived of their guardian
ship.
The courts according to the kings intention,
will be modelled on similar institutions in Eng
land. During his visits to London, and before
the war Alfonso and his queen went to London
atlleast once year, the king frequently visited
the various courts and took mn especial inter-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16

Needless to say, the affair was success. es-
pecally from the birds point of view chicka-
decs. snowbrds and sparrows quickly found the
trees, ate their MI and came buck the next
day for more
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Several of Posse Hit.

SS'SAoA Va 4OoaC 4A4u,
For an hour more the battle lasted Du Bos
loaded and fired his two revolvers with deSper-
ate GOODNESS. Several in the posse were hard
hit but the rain OF bullets that poured down in
Finally he appeared TO collapse. Dickens. the
leader, rushed forward.
Then the murderer rose up. Stretching to
his full height, one gun still in his left hand,
the blood running across his face, he raised his
right arm. pointed 1t ut Dickens and cursed. 1t
was strange curse made up OF Jumbled Cana
dian superstitions. Indian medicine and Anglo
Saxon profanity but 1t stayed in the memory
of many man vino heard 1t. The ending par
ticularly stayed
Curse you, Dickens and your crew. You've
killed me. May sou all die as die with blood
and hating"
lie fired with his left hand and fell. The bull
let bored hole through the leaders, hat, When
he reached Du Bots side, the man was dead,
So ended Du Bots, but the curse remained in
mems minds. The Curse of BIZ Du Bois'
formed the topic of many a Preside story. And
according to these old-tlmers, every member
of that posse, except two stin living. have met
unnatural deaths.
But Dickens seemed to forget 1t. His sue
cess as an early settler never wavered, lie
worked hard fought the pioneer fight and nc-
cumulated wealth. Burlington passed into his
tory, and the men who had formed the posse in
1869 were scattered to the four winds
Days Of Violence Pass.
Dickens settled in Longmont. The days of
violence and excitement also passed into his
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Home.

death this winter in his peaceful Longmont
Colo, home
The steel-clad bullet which pierced the win
dow pane and killed the banker did the work
which the leaden slug from the French. Cana
dams revolver missed so narrowly forty-siS
years back. for with his curse Du Bos fred a
shot that passed through the crown OF Dickens
hat as he sat his horse directing the work Of
primitive justice.
1t was long time ago, and perhaps the
Longmont capitalist had forgotten the male
diction put on his head In the early days, OF
site Of the told town, four miles south Of Long
mont, on the st. vrain River, boasts a few
gray, weather beaten timbers. but the old-tim-
ers still remember "the curse OF Bill Du Bols. I"
tween Du Bols crowd and the determined young
settlers OF Burlington. The French Canadian
had an evil reputation. The stages were held
up and the mails robbed too often to suit the
men who were trying to build their homes in
the foothills.
Finally there was trial Du Bois was In
dicted ty federal grand jury and brought
before Uncle Sam on charge OF stealing mail
racks. Dickens and his friends appeared
against him. but proof was lacking The bandit
was turned loose.
With hate in his heart for every man who
had sought to convict him. Du Bois returned to
BurlInpton swenr;pu yanua,pca Tha oohJn
: where he lived with his father still remem-
bered as "Frenchy," was beyond the rough
confines OF the settlement
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Rose Aftel
Tranpled Men
Under His
Horses Feet and
Shot His Way to
Freedom When
Cornered in His
Home.

ILL Du Bo1s' dying
curse, uttered in the sum.
mer Of 1869, when the ban
dit riddled with bullets
faced a posse from behind
his dead horse in the Col
orado hills and called down
violent death on tho lead
er and his posse. has been
fulfilled. The leader was
W. II. Dickens, shot to
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Waits for Revenge.

Du Bots. the hot temper of his race turned
evil. starved in the hills for his chance to get
even.
One day Ed Kinney. one of the men who had
told of his suspicious to the Federal Court was
returning from Boulder. driving wagon.
Du Bots met him on the road.
You're one of the devils responsible for call
ing me thief" the bandit said to him at the
point Of rife You broke me, now so on to
town. get me $500 and bring 1t here. Two
hours you have"
Two hours later. Kinney appeared and an
other man in the wagon with him. pu Bots
rose out of the grass by the road
Got the money!" he asked.
Kinney answered hotly that he did not have
1t and that he did not intend to get it. The
next instant he fell with hole in his fore
head and the team was running back toward
town carrying the witness to the murder.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Children Interest Kinp.

eruE king of Spain has become interested in
juvenile courts and has instructed the
minister of justice TO draw up and submit to
Parliament bill creating chdrens courts in
various parts OF Spain. The plan is, to have
presiding judge. who will be assisted by one
or more lay Judges. who will have jurisdiction
over children under 10 years old, 1t viii have
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
esd in the juyenIle ono,
Prison Camp for officers.

ENGLAND maintains prison camp for Off.
Il GERS at Holyport, about twenty-five miles
from London The camp formerly was an army
preparatory school and the prisoners receive
the best of treatment. The sttdlously inclined
keep up their studies, and they are permitted
TO have English periodicals and newspapers.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16
Home Is Searched.

When the news spread through the little
settlement the few score citizens of the place
formed a posse Immediately under the leader
ship of Dickens. Ten of them went to the
place where Kinney had pitched out Of the
wagon but the murderer was gone. They
searched the hills without avail.
Nghtfall brought them to old Frenchy's cabin.
The white haired father was sitting on a box
outside the door smoking. He shook his head.
His son had ridden away that morning. He
had not seen him since. Why did they want
hlm'
Dickens ordered the place searched. Several
men dsmounted. the house was surrounded.
First they knocked on the door, then tried the
lock. Old man Du Bots sat quietly smoking.
The door was locked.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16

Break 1t In" said Dickens
Two men put their shoulders against It. The
wood spntered and gave way. They started
forward
Suddenly out of the darkness there was the
crash and flame OF shots. A huge shadow
sprang into life AND OUT through the door.
trampling men and wreckage. rode Bill Dubois.
the reins in his, teeth and revolver splitting
lend from each hand.
He got away. Forty armed men were there
to capture him. bu. he got away through sheer
nerve. and the surprise of his strategy Be-
fore the posse rode on his trail he was lost in
4e night.
Through all the dark hours the Burlington
settlers hunted combed the country south of
the st. Vrain. The search lasted into tho next
day. Finally, four miles west of Burlington,
Dickens, the leader. saw Du Bots crossing a
clearing, his horse lame.
Within an hour the posse was collected and
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-16

the murderer surrounded The French-cana-
dian saw escape was hopeless. He got his
horse and took cover behind him
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
GREAT SHOW DREAM.

Tonight Warda Howard one of the sy eetest, most talented actesses in the codntry will appear in "The Raven. live part masterpicture. The Ra- ven deals with the tragic episode in the life of Americas foremost poet Ecgar Allan Poe. It is one of tie finest worked up" productions, fca- turing any of Americas prominen: figures. Warda Howard takes the part of four different characters showing wonderful ability. Mir. Wal thall who is the living image of Poe is considered the greatest actor now appearing in photoplays. He had the leading part in "The Birth of Ma tion."
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
WILSON TALKS AT BUFFALO.
international News Service.

international News Service.
 B4F.ALO, Noy. 1.-In addition t. -.erins :. selong deIonse of the dem -late administration, President vii yn also delivered a strong protes gainst the use of our foreign rela .ons for local political purposes, dur. IS the course of his address her oday,
 The president briefly discussed u gislatiye benefits brought about lie present administra ton and lr listed that the voters should ba .heir choice in the forthcoming ele5 tion on deeds and not on words 1T promises.
 One of the largest crowds seea here for years gathered to greet tie president on his arrival and he " given an ovation when he appear i on the street in a motor car wh,le being carried to the home of friends.
 Have the Daily Nugget do yo : lob Printing Reasonable rates 2
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Mir. R. s. Dimmick, of Candle. TO- ports that he has received advines hat the remains of Clyde Kenyon. the oung miner who shot himself on the .nmachuk a few days ago. were
 buried at Candle yesterday under the auspices of Candle Masons, Kenyon being a member of that order. Six brother Masons acted as pail bearers 4nd the impressive Masonic funeral services were read over the coffin as il was laid away in the little ceme- cry on the hill.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
WANTED-PARTNER

quartz mining proposition in Califor- nia near railroad in Shasta county just opened up this property last winter and assays run high in gold values. Party must have some capi- tai. For further information inquire J. c. Andree, Golden Gate hotel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
TEXAS MURDER CASE
 STlRS POPULACE
International News Service.

GAAN ES1O-,. Nov. 1.-After beins out Tor over eigh.v i've hours, u, trial Jury ln the Case o1 the govern ment agdns- John Copeland, chergc. wl.h ,ne h44.ng o1 William Bl,.cA an and-CatAoAc lecturer, returnsd a vorulct o4 noe gully, lo4ay ana enae1 one Of the Iuost sensational murdel cases occurring in Texas for many years.
 The killing of Black was the out growth of the attacks of that in. dividual on Catholicism and the mur- der and trial created intense blttsar- ness Tn the community.
 Before bringing in the verdict of acquittal, the trial jury reported there times to the court that they were un- able to agree but each time the pres siding judge refused a dleraieeel e~' iemanded them for further delibera- tion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

The complete silence of the Uma- md those who are inclined to fore 0oding intimate a fear that "some- hing has happened" to the vessel. However. there is absolutely no req sen to believe that the steamer has met with a mishap. The wireless may be out of order or again, there nay be significant reason why the master desires to keep his where bouts unknown for the present.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Samuel Tucker was operated on In he Holy Cross hospital this morning The patient is doing nicely. Monte 8lair, who sustained a broken arm some days ago is reported doing nicely under the care of Dr. Chace. -sene Avery and Joe Otahal are also eported progressing rapidly toward complete recovery under the mlnistra- ions of the same physician.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

A dance, winic is in the nature of farewell to the large number of musicians who will leave for the 1ut- side on the last boats, will be given tonight at the Eagle hall at 9:30 nnd will undoubtedly prove an interesting attraction to dance lovers. About eight of those who have charmed the ears of Nome audiences with their dulcet strains during the summer and ir earlier years will take the long trip and several, it is prophesied, will return to Nome no more. Hence, to- night will be the last opportunity to enjoy their musical capabilities. The dancing will commence at 9.30 promptly and will be preceded by a moving picture show which win commence at o'clock. The musI-
 clans who will leave are: Charies
 Tapp, Thomas Hanna, Carl Anderson, Chas. Spencer, Geo. Barbour, Mc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

The continued snowfall is making good sledding and an occasional log team may be seen heading for the
 ills or passing through the town. The quantity of snow Is still too small for heavy sledding, however, and the freighters are still using wheels.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

A radio from the Victoria gave the position of that vessel at 7:45 2. m. today as being just inside of Unimak .'ass. The message further stated hat the wind was blowing very hard at the time. As the time required to .lake the passage from the pass to ,ome averages about fifty hours, the steamer should arrive here some time iaturday morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

City Health Officer pr. Chaee re- ports that the general health of the community is excellent in spite of ,he variable weather
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

A few copies of the 1915 edition of the Nugget Ringing and Dredging Magazine on sale at the Nugget of fee. The most comprehensive work on Seward peninsula published In re- cent years. Fifty cents per copy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Nothing has been heard of the schooner Belinda since the departure # that vessel a few days ago for the mouth of the Koyukuk. If the vessel las sailed on the return journey she $ probably behind Sledge island wait inl for smoother weather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

The Sundquist- Halloran case Is still occupying the attention of the district court and may not be con- eluded for a day or two.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
ITALIANS CAPTURE
 NUMEROUS PRISONERS
International News Service.

ROME, Nov. 2.-Reports from the Goritz Front say that the Italians captured five thousand Austrian pris- cners in the slrive on Trieste which is now making steady progress.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

The Moonlight Springs Water Com pany closed the gates at the springs sterday for the season and the city is now being supplied entirely by the water carriers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

1he Ames- Guinan dredge is now ciosed down for the season and the Lew machine Is reported to have had :, very successful season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Nome's famous drinking fountain at Barracks square was taken up and stored away for the winter season by the coast guard crew this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02
NEWS NOTES

sunaquist, Oliver Bourette and Ern- ct Berggren. The admission will be 5G, dollar and ladies will be free
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Little Emerson LeClerq sustained a had cut in his scalp while at play The wound was stitched up by pr Heimlich and the youngster will be II right again in a day or so.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Get your JOB PRINTING lone by the Nugget office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

A powerful six part drama pictnr- .ng the operations of the vice trust 4nd the methods employed to lnre innocent femininity into the clutches of panderers will be shown at the Eagle movie show Friday night un- Ior the caption Smashing the Vice trust or Alone in New York. This is a colossal spectacle that conveys a great lesson to the parents of chil- uren and present significant warn- .ng to all who are young and mex .Jerienced.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Vote tho Republican Ticket Straight Adv.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

sUBsCR CRIBE FOR THE NUGGET.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Mrs. Peter Burgh, who was oper- ated on last Monday in Holy Cross hospital is recovering nicely. Nick Butler, who was also operated on al out ten days ago is recovering rap .dly and will be out in day or two Pat Ivory is convalesclng as is also Boy Warren, who was taken very ill a day or two ago with hemorrhage of the stomach. All are under the care of Dr. Heimlich.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-02

Have the Daily Nugget do yo lob Printing g-l;easonable rates 2
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28

A marriage license was issued today
to Lige Eaton, aged "a, and Miss
Daisy Smith, aged II, both residents
of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
Romeo and Juliet" at L. & S.

Francis X. Bushman, the greatest of
all screen artists, actor-athlete, matt
nee idol, ETC., will be seen, together
with Beverly Bayne, in the most stu
pendous production of "Romeo and
Juliet" ever before shown. An i'm
mense fortune was spent in making
this an everlasting monument to mo-
ton picture art. The public will gath
er an idea of its massiveness from the
fact that it took three of picture
dom's leading directors, four costume
directors and four scenario writer's to
produce this play. Several members
of the greatest theatrical families in
America and England are represented
in the cast, which includes a Booth,
a Sothern, Mantell, Kemble and
a Hall Caine. Six hundred were en-
ployed in the production of "Romeo
and Juliet" A special matinee will
be given at 2:3O.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28

The easy-riding car-the Chandler.
Visit the exhibit in the Auto Tent
at the Fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
KNIT UNDERWEAR
20 PER CENT OFF

Ladies', Misses and Children's
Union Suits, Separate Vests and
Drawers, in wool, silk and wool,
fleeced and medium weight.
SWEATERS-25 PER CENT OFF
Silk Fiber and Wool Sweaters
for ladies.
Wool Sweaters for misses and
children in Oxford, Red, Navy and
Brown.
Outing Flannel Nightgowns and
Pajamas
2OPER CENT DISCOUNT
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
Palace Theatre Tomorrow.

A mammoth, elaborate photo-pro-
duction of Hall Gaines immortal novel
and play, THE Eternal City," with
Pauline Frederick, will be presented
at the Palace Theatre tomorrow.
The play was produced amid the
grandeur and beauty of modern
Rome, under the direction of Edwin
S. Porter and Hugh Ford. This amaz-
ing photo-spectacle marks new era
in dramatic perturbation. For the
first time in the history of motion
pictures, the Vatican Gardens, the
Coliseum, ST. Peters, the Castle of
st. Angelo and many other historic
and impressive spots in the Imperial
City have been used as setting for
screen production. No summary of
bare facts can adequately describe the
power and charm of the
subject. The pictorial version of Hall
Caine's thrilling romance presents the
.tirring incidents and climaxes, the
nobility and tragedy, the elements of
owe and betrayal and the beautiful
deals and humanities of the original
,lot.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28

lies here who would rent such houses
at once if they were to be had.
Because of the fact that Calipatria
has such fine school facilities it makes
very desirable place for families
with children, and, besides, the con-
struction work on the new railroad is
to start right after the first of the
year, and this will mean that there will
be several families who will want
homes.
Some building company or some con-
tractor is going to seize this oppor-
tunity very shortly, and whoever does
is bound to reap a fine profit, and,
unless some Valley man gets active on
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
PERSONAL MENTION

VALLEY DYE WORKS
Expert Cleaning and Pressing.
Work Called for and Delivered.
534 Main Street. Telephone 1863.
V. H. Azhderian of Holtville was a
visitor in the city today.
E. H. Alcott of inland spent the day
in inspecting the fair yesterday.
Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. Ida c..
Parle of San Diego are fair visitors.
L. E. Reynolds of Holtville spent
yesterday at the fair.
William Moores and son of No. II
water district were business visitors
in the city this morning.
]. C. Vaughn, prominent West Side
rancher, was a visitor at the Fair
Grounds today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weed, pioneer
residents of the Valley, came up from
Calexico today to see the fair.
Miss Charlotte Preston was one of
the visitors to the fair from Calex-
leo today.
Miss Cheerful Apple entertained the
younger set at her home at the Lenox
last evening.
Members of the younger social set
of Ell Centro are planning a New
Years week end party at Campo.
Miss Alice Latin of Pomona, who
has been visiting Mrs. o. n. Sebas-
tian over the holidays, returned to her
home last night.