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Aug, 17 iy el | o ,_,'_‘ : 2 . » 5 Gho o Vs : 3 iy ; t - 5 a to the Fi “Ex-Chancellor von ‘being in office five years, was made a colonel of hussars. Where fo Trade in Jewett Gity - ! WILLIMANTIC CAMP MEETING |ner at the last meeting, and et pected that more will be prese Opened Monday Evening with Sermon | day. by Rev. Harry Taylor—Rain In- of preparing the way for the inspec- tion by the railroad commissioners. Trolley offictals ct to have the car make re(&r 23:- Thursday or ~ WILLIMANTIC ' COVENTRY TROLLEY. g NORWICH LINE The present officers of the assocla- . | Friday. It is intended to have hourly tion are: President, Miss KEi wo Cars Are on «hh:‘mw Tracks and | | i hoth Willimantic and South| terfered Somewhat With Services, |\l iv% i Tresident, Miss Mary > The water, way — the comfortable } Commissioners Will Go | Coventry, which will easily be a con-| but Many Attended. Fogg; treasurer, Miss Annie - way of tfaveling. : 4 3 Line Today. B nection with every Norwich bound car. registrar, Henry W. Bigelows. 0 b6 bhe of the; ; SUMMER MIiLLINERY Steamders . City of Lowell and On Monday evening at 7 p. m. the ieth camp meeting at Willimantic was opened. The ministers of the Norwich district were well represent- ed. There was a large chorus choir, led by John Reynolds, the “Plain John" of last year, with Miss Baker at the organ, Prof. John Rose, bass viol. Mr. Reynolds delighted his friends with a solo in the opening services. Rev. M. Stocking read the Scriptures and Rey. J. E. Fischer of- fered prayer. District Supt. J. H. wland of Norwich gave out the no- Crzer W, Chapin—safe, staunch ves- 4% that have every comfort and con- venience for the travele v A aeilghtful voyage on Long Island Sound and a superb view of thie won- derful skyline and waterfront of New York. Steamer leaves New London at 11 P. m. weekdays (also Sundays until Sept. 5); due Pier foot of East 224 St. m. (Mondays excepted) and Pies North River, 7 a, m. at greatly reduced prices during July and August. Take adventage of the offer, L. A. Roy, Jewett City. The commissioners will arrive here today on the noon express from Hart- ford, accompanied by several of the Connecticut company officials, and will &0 over the line. Up to Tuesday afternoon it was not officially decided by the joint commit- tee of this place and Coventry what day would be advisable to hold the trolley celebration, but it will .be next Wi Fhere will be a parade, speech- making and a general good time, tary, Ernest B. Ell.lwolnh. HARTFORD. COMPANY Were Lowest Bidders on Sewer Ex- tensions—8ix Other Firms—Contract Not Awarded. The Petrossi company of Hartford were the lowest bidders for the con- tract to build the proposed sewer ex- tensions for the borough of Danielson. Seven contracting firms bid for the i e " Inorease in Pay for 1200. | 1 1he Tl Ta. tnb Baeh CroRveaAtaes | Toills Tn fhe two Grosvenordal d have been notified that they are to e 5 Was any conspira- receive an increase in wages, although the enbunt ot thx sl | oy~ Persch was arraiged before Judge advance is 1Ot | Mulqueen in the court of general ses- by : " | sions, charged with the larceny of _ Teaching Force Unchanged. $100,000 worth of stock, which he is The Tsrael Putnam school is to open | alleged to have procured from the for the fall term on Sept. 7. Nearly | Windsor Trust company, where it was all of the teachers in the school last placed in faith by M. M. Joyce, year will return for the coming school | acting for Mr. Heinze, as collateral for year. large trolley cars to be ‘used on South Coventry line of the trolley hauled late Monday night across street railroad crossing from main tracks to the Main street nus by a gang of men from the ecticut company. The cars were to the new car barn opposite the en ¥itch place, offt West® Main . One is a closed car for winter and the other an open one, which be put in use urst. Tuesdsy morning the car was sent over the line , he failed ut- ICE CREAM at wholesale and retail. ' Partie: churches, etc., supplied. Agent for the McKinley musie, 10c a copy. Willlam Johnstone, Jewett City. WHEN READY TO BUILD, select your material from our chol Stock of Lumber, Paints, Cemont: Glass, @ $50,000 loan. The young man’s at- GUN CLUB SHOOT. 120 the laRe tefminus for the purpose S MURRAY'S Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. THIS IS CLERK’S DAY IN WILLIMANTIC OUR STORE WILL i BE CLOSED fhe H. C. Murray Co. gents Ladi Home Journal Paper Patterns. et your Groceries where HiGH QUALITY GREAT VARIETY and LOW PRICES are always the guide The Sure Piace fo find those conditions is at 717 Main St, Willimantic. Telephone 199. (B coseors to Scesions & Elmoe) thalmers and Funral Directars, 60-62 North Street, fiephone connectzon. 18 no aavertising medlum in Connecticut equal to The Bul- Tor business rosults. H. E. Edgarton Was High Gun and Fred,Sanderson Fifth—Rain Did Not Prevent Contest. Despite the rain of Tuesday the Wil- limantic Gun club pulled off all of the ten events on the programme with good scores by the contestants. Only eight shooters took part, a few of them be- ing professionals whose oecupation is | introducing ‘and demonstrating for fire arms and powder companies, ‘Two local members shot, H. E. Ed- ®arton and Fred Sanderson, the former being high gun in the contest and the latter fifth. Messrs. Brinley, Wheeler and Dickey , were ‘the professionals present, “but’ did not indulge in any extra ‘shooting_outside of the regular card. Owing to the small number of entries no prizes were given or no sweepstakes contested for. There were 1400 targets thrown; 1,086 were hit and 314 missed, the per- centage for the day being .7S. Shot at. Missed. P.C. Edgarton 28 84 Brinley 30 83 Dickey 33 81 Conlon 36 9 Sanderson 9 Wheeler a8 McFetridge 39 .8 Hollister 102° 73 88 Billikin Was Nervous. T. R, Sadd’s racing horse Billikin, which was entered in the 2.30 class at Woonsocket Monday, did not make a showing. He showed signs of nervous- ness before and did not continue after the first heat. Many Wil Enjoy Excirsion. The clerks report a good advance sale of tickets for their excursion today at Watch Hill and Block Island. Every place of business will be closed, also the Windham National bank and Sav- ings institute. Personal Items. Ex-Mayor Thayer of Norwich was & Willimantie visitor Tuesday. Miss Mary" Regan is spending the week with friends in Danbury. Miss Loretta A. Smith has returned from a fortnight's visit at points In New Hampshire, Daniel Shea of Boston, who spent a portion of his vacation in town, has returned to the Hub. The Misses Florina and Eleanor Mar- cil left Tuesday afternoon for a short stay at Stafford Springs. Art Nichols, a member of the Water- bury State league club, was at bis home in this city Tuesday. S, P. Willard of Colchester, agent for the state board of education, was in this city Tuesday on business. Mr, and Mrs. James P. Bath returned Tuesdav evening from an ocean voy- age and visit to Nova Scotia lasting ten days. Miss Inez M. Brown of Willimantic was the guest of her cousins at the John A. Brown homestead, Warren- ville, the past week. Foreman James Healey of the loeal yard section is entertaining Francis Sullivan and James Priest of Boston and Miss Josie Sullivan of Cheneyville. Miss Mary Mullen of Elm street fs spending her vacation at prominent places in Canada. This week she is Among the pilerims visiting at the tices for the week. Among them was that Rev. J. E. Fischer would lead a meeting daily at 8 a. m. in the New London housc. After a hymn, Re: Harry Taylor of Andover, Mass., preached- a_sermon, On the Losses, | Mr. Taylor held the’ close attention of his large audience throughout his ser- mon _and closed with a consecration service. Tuesday Morning Services. Tuesday morning found the Camp Ground still damp, raining so hard at times that the attendance was inter- fered with. The early morning sery- ice was led by Rev. J. E. Fischer at $ a. m. in the New London house the Rev. J. E. Fischer led the morning devotion. At 10 o'clock, though the | rain fell in torrents, a good sized au- dience gathered at the Tabernacle. After a praise service, led by Mr. Reynolds, Rey. Samuel Thatcher of- fered prayer and Rev. W. R. Stewart read the Scriptures. Rev. C. H. Van Natter preached a most acceptable sermon. Children”s Meeting. At 1 p. m. was held the first chil- dren’s meeting of the: week. There was a large audience and Mrs. Read, who is in charge, reports an interest- ing meeting. Many at Afternoon Servi At 2 p. m. the rain had ceased to fall and many people gathered for the aft- ernoon service. Mr. Reynolds led the sining, the choir having many addi- tions since Monday night. The district superintendent gave out the notice of the meeting at 9 a. m. Wednesday of the association at the Niantic house. Rev. M. S. Stocking of Niantic read the Seripture, angd prayer was offered by Rev. E. J, Corey of East Glastonbruy. Then John Rey- nolds and Rev. Harry Taylor sang a duet. The sermon was by Rev. J. E. Fischer on the subject, The Unpardon- able Sin, Matt.”xil:31, Cottagers Elect Officers. The cottagers’ meeting was held in the New London house at 4 p. m. Tuesday. These officers were elect- ed: Capt. J. L. Randall, president; B. B. Gardiner, vice president; Rev. W. D. Woodward, secretary. Election of delegates to the annual association meeting was the principal business. There was some discussion as to the betterment of sanitary conditions. Resignation of Supt. Jeffers: The cottagers are sorry to learn of the resiznation of Supt. W. B. §. Jef- fers, which takes effect September 1. M. C. Walter of Niantic has been ap- pointed his successor as caretaker of the grounds. - Camp Echoes. Miss Jessie F. Smith of Foster ave- nue has returned to New London. Rev. M. 8. Kaufman of Norwich is with F. 1. Goodwin on Haven avenue for the week. Mrs. William Pomeroy of Stamford is the guest of Mrs. B. B. Gardiner of Haven avenue. Miss Anna Davis of Port Jefferson, L. I, is the guest of her uncle, Capt. H. M. Randall. Miss Sadie Booth, Miss Emma Man- uel and Miss Emma Davis of New London are at the Caulkins cottage on Foster avenue. shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre. % Police Officer John Manley and his son, Irving Manley, pitcher of the He- bron baseball team of the Air Line league, witnessed games at Providence this week between Providence and Rochester. Baron Takahira Sails for Yokohama. | Seattle, Wash. Aug. 17.—Baron Ko- goro Takahira, the Japanese ambassas dor, sailed for Yokohama on the steamer Tango Maru today. CHESBRO has a lot of small Show Cases and a lot of Drug Store Fixtures for sale cheap. aug?d HIRAM N, FENN, UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantle, Ct. Telephone. Lady Assistant. - M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Life and Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct., #ad the Unlied States Hedith and A st~ dent Ins, Co. of Saginaw, Mich. W rite for rates and full particulars. Willimantie, Ct. Box 281, If We for you? iy C. MURRAY, Prest. ‘make every saver in this vicinity realize that in THIS savings institution he is assured of as good security as is possible in any bank of the land, our business would more than double in a month. - Why let your money work partly for ‘others when it might as well work solely ;L Ghe i - Willimantic Savings Institute Could :N. D. Webster; Treas. * DANIELSON Lowest Bids for Sewer Extension: Made by Hartford Firm—Brooklyn's New Pastor to Come in October— Rivers Are Rising as Result of Rain- fall. George Lyon of New London is spending a few days at his home in Danielson. _Mrs. William W, Warren is spend- ing a few days at Oakland beach. Albert Kenyon of Centerville, R. 1., is the gues. of Mr. and Mrs. Benja- min Rapp. Mrs. Henry Pray is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kies at Derby. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tayntor and daughter, Alice, are spending a few days with Danielson relatiyes. Miss Beryl Walcott has returned to Worcester after spending a month' in Danjelson. Miss Grace Spaulding of Worcester has been a recent visitor in Daniel- son. Mr. and Mrs. George 1. Eaton have returned from a stay of one month at_their cottage at Oakland beach. Frank Moore was a visitor in Bos- ton Monday. F. E. Bitgood was in Providence on a business trip Tuesday. Mrs. M. Doyle has purchased a house of Theodore Hammett on Fur- nace street. Lawrence Ingraham of Springfield Mass., has been the guest of friend in Danielson. Charles A. Bennett of Brockton was | a visitor in Danielson Tuesday | Miss Mildred Spaulding of Hartford | is visiting with friends in Danjelson. Miss Gertrude Maynard, a member of the class of 09, will go to Iberville, P. Q. this fall, to continue hgr stud- les. ® Miss Dora Reeves is to g0 to Woon- socket In September to take a special course of studies. William A, Graves was at Putnam Tuesday afternoon attending a meet- g of Observer correspondents. Canadian Students. Among the Danielson students who will return to Canadian schools the beginning of the coming month are Miss Georgette Jette, Villa Maria, Montreal: Misses Lutetia and Ama- balis Halle, St. Hyacinthe, P. Q. and | Miss Albina Bouli: Iberville, P. Q. Two Inches in Two Days. Nearly two inches of rain had fallen | during’ the two days ending at six | o'clock, Tuesday evening. The rivers are now showing the effects of the heavy rainfall and it is expected that they will rise considerably more dur- ing the next two days. COLONEL PUTNAM ASSOCIATION Fourth Annual Meeting at Brooklyn Today. The fourth annual meeting of the Col. Daniel Putnam association is to be held at Brooklyn today (Wednes- day) in Unitarian hall. The association now has sixty-five members and others are to be added to the enroliment at today’s meeting. Officers are to be elected for the ensuing year and Interesting papers { To entitled Reminiscences of the Fogg Family, and Anecdotes of the Mal- bones and Brinleys, will be read by members of the association. Thirty-six members sat down to din- work aecording to the plans and spe- cifications as submitted to them by the warden and court of burgesses. The bid of the Petrossi company is as follo For sewer and appurte- nances in_Franklin, Furnace and Dyer streets and in the land of the Quin- ebaug company, trunk line, per lineal 20 inch pipe, $1.56;" 18 inch pipe, 15 inch pipe, $1.15; 12 inch pipe, 88c; 10 inch pipe $1.10; 8 inch pipe, $1 20 inch iron pipe, $2.30; 12_inch iron pipe, $1.25. For the proposed trunk line route through the proposed street on the land of the Quinebaug company in the rear of their dwellings on Dyer streef 20 inch pipe, $1.83; 18 inch pi~- $1.5! 15 inch pipe, $1.15; 12 inch plpe, 91 10 inch pipe, $1.10; 8 inch pipe, 68c; 20 inch iron pipe, $2.30; 12 ‘inch iron pipe, 43c; Y branches, 43c; manholes, $35; rock excavation, per cubic yard, $3.00. The other firms bidding on the work were Leonard Suzio, Meriden; B. F. Mahan, New London; Frank L. Al- len, Worces Zheline Brothers, New Britain; Roger Kennedy, Middletow Frank A. Davis, Danielson. The contract Lias not been awarded and will not be until the voters of the borough have been given a chance to pass on the matter. This will be on August 24, for which date the bor- ough officials have voted to call a spe- cial meeting. Building Permits. Building permits have been grant- ed by the warden and court of bur- gesses to Frank P. Watren for a dwelling house on Broad street and to Leonard James and Theodore Du- mas for additions to their property. New Pastor of Brooklyn Church. aac’ Peck, who will come to Brookl. or of Trinity church at the beginning of October, is a graduate of Yale and of the Berkeley divinity school. Re Mr. Peck has been pastor of churches at Kinder- hook, Roselyn and Flushing, N. Y. He is now in temporary charge of St. John’s parish, North dams, Mass., where he will remain during the month of August. Good Results from Spraying Tre: The good results that may be achie: ed from spraying trees against the at- tack of destructive pests has been demonstrated in Danielson this sum- mer. Arsenate of lead has been used in the spraying solution and the elm trees, as well as other varities that suffer from the attacks of insects, are in far better condition than they were at this time last year, when many of their branches had been stripped bare of leaves. Many Books Taken from Library. The number of books being taken from the library ntinues to increase in a surprising w The record for the present quarter promises to be higher than that of any correspond- ing quarter in former years, and the greatest number of books are not us- ually read in the summer time. The plan of allowing two books to a_sut scriber at one time has helped in- crease the circulation. PUTNAM Many. New Buildings Going Up—Gros- vencrdale Operatives Will Get In- “cre; in Pay—Various Interests and Personal Notes. E. T. Whitmecre, who left Putnam last week, is ill at the home of his son. E. F. Whitman at Willimantic. Mr. and ‘Mrs. G. W. Perry have re- turned from a stay at| Lord’s Point. Henry T. Marsden of Springfleld was a visitor in Putnam Tuesday. Edward Tebo of Fiskedale was a tor in Putnam Tuesday. Edward Lincoln of Webster called on Putnam frien( uesday. Miss M. E. Dwyer of Pawtucket Is visiting with relatives in Putnam. Charles H. Potter was a visitor Willimantic Mond: in C. Tourtellotte of South Hadley, Mass, formerly of Putnam, was a vizitor hers Tuesday Unclaimed Letters. Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the local post office: D. F. Casey, Admidas Lefleur, Harry Monivion. Richard Barrett, Mrs. Jennie Ci Mrsfl Alvis Hos Miss H. £anders, Active Sesson for K, of C. Cargill council, No. 64, K. of C. confer the first degree o a clas eandidates Thursday evening. The work will mark the beginning of an active fall season. omsk: Saturday Games in E. C. League. Gam scheduled in the Eastern Connecticut league for Saturday are: Putpam Danielson; Wauregan at North Grosvenordale, Dayville _at Jowtt City. ‘These are the games that were scheduled for May 22d, but were vostponed because of rain. Decide on Street The voters of the city have been called togcther for Thursday morning for the purpose of considering making jpriation of $1700 for the im- of ions of School and Improvements. BUILDING BOOM. More Construction Now Than at Any Time in Past Five Years. Putnam is in the midst of a bulld- ing boom and more construction work is now underway than at any one time for the past five vears. The new buildings are for business and manufacturing purposes and _ for dwellings. Included in the new struc- tures are the factory of the Dean Novelty company, the Wheaton Build- ing and Lumber company’s new plant, the Labby ouilding on Pomfret and Canal street, the Peloguin block on Elm street and the string of houses for Ernest M. Arnold in the Grove street section of the eity. The buildings represent investments of many thousands of dollars and wéil mean substantial increase »° the grand list of the city during the next year. * Officers Meet to Consids The officers_of the ladi depart- ment of the Putnam Park and Fair association held a meeting with the | president, Mrs. G. Byron Morse, on Sunnyslde street, Monday afternoon to cn sider plans for the coming exhibi- tion. The vice presidents are: Mrs. J. B. Kent, Mrs. Mrs. B, L. Kelley Editor Wilder Entertained Correspon- dents. Correspondents of the Observer from. various parts of eastern . Windham county came to Putnam Tuesday aft- ernoon as the guests of Editor H. F. Wilder and were greeted at the office of the paper. Later the visitors were ieorge E. Shaw and City Court Held Tuesday Evening. Because of the absence of both Judge F. ¥. Russell and Deputy Judge L. H. Fuller from the city on Tuesday, a session of the city court to pass upon a minor case was held during Tuesday evening. Fifty-two Degrees at 6 P. M. Tuesday was one of the coldest of August days and at 6 o'clock last even- ing the temperature in this city was fifty-two degrees. New Books at Spaulding Library. Recent additions of books to the Spaulding library include: The Bridge Builders (Ray); Hearts and Creeds (Ray); Little Citizen (Waller); The Lonely Lady of Grosvenor Square (Mrs. de la Pastre); The Grey Knight, Katherine of Qalals (Mrs, de la Pas- tre); Lewis Rand (Johnston); Friend- ship Village (Gale); Loves of Pélleas and Bltere (Gale); The White Sister (Crawford); Katrine (Lane): The Chippendalés (Grant); A Man's Faith (Grenfell): Harvest of the Sea (Gren- fel); Helen Grant Series (Douglas); The ‘Wooing of Calvin Parks (Rich> ards s, Crewe's Career (Church- ill); Peter (Smith); Gables (Montgomery). Putnam 8till in the Race. The baseball fans are coming back to normal after the shock of Satur- day's defeat by Jewett City and the old spirit that encourages their team to win games is again making itself felt. Putnam is still close up to the top of the league race angd there is still a fighting chance to, land the pennant. It is not a very Big chance with only three games more to be played, but it is possible with certain possibie combinations working right to pull Jewett City down from the top rung of the ladde: JEWETT CITY Two Glasgo Babies Die in One House —Personals. Mr. and Mrs, Harry T. Willcox b returned from a few days' visit in Anne of Graen non, Conn. B Miss Dorothy Gilligan of T:anielson is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Fitz- gerald. Two babies, the children of two sisters, lie dead in one . house in Glasgo—Frederick, the son of Mrs. Rose Duseheneau, and Dora, the daughter of Mr. and_ Mrs. Winsor. Mr. and Mrs, 5. R. Gardner and son Richmond spent Sunday and Mon- day with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Buxton in Providence. Mrs. Gardner and son will remain for the weelk, COLCHESTER Lozal Grangers Attend Pomona Field Meeting—Personal Mention. Willard E. Saunders was a visitor in Middletown Monday. Oliver Woodhouse lodge, No. 51, K. of P. held their meeting In Pythian hall, Tuesday evening. Mrs. John Champlain is moving her household goods to Fred Hudson's ouse on Broadway. Thomas S. Clark was the guest of his er in Salem Sunday. His wife returned home with him after a week’s vi: T. Sw n Rathbun was a visitor at Gardner e Sunday. Charl . Wilson of Worcester was a caller in town Tuesday. Edward Hogan of Salem was a vis- itor to town Monday. Sherman Lewis of Hebron was the guest of friends in town Monday. J. H. Baldwin of New Haven was in town Monda: A few of the members of the local grange were at Richards’ grove Sat- urday attendine the field day exer- cf of the New London county Po- mona grange. Dr. Shurtcliff was a visitor in Salem Monday. Luther Carrier of Westchester was a caller in town Monday. 'RACED WITH EXPRESS TRAIN. French Women Dangerously Injured in Accident on Way to Marienbad. Kaiserlautern. Germany, Aug. 1 A French automobile was wrec near here today, and the occupants, three women and two men, were all badly injured. The owner of the car was Madame Gailja, and, according to the surgeons who have examined the victims, she and her daughter Claire are so grave- ly hurt that there is practically no Tope of their recovery. The third wo- man occupant and the two men are seriously injured, but it is expected they will recover. The motor car was on its way to Marienbad, and began racing with an express train. It was running at a great rate when it collided with a tree and_exploded. The occupants were hurled to the ground. PHILADELPHIA’S MELON GLUT. Good Specimens Being Sold at Retail for Few Cents Apiece. Philadelphia, Aug. 17.-Philadelphia today has a glut of watermelons, fine specimens being sold at retail as low as five cents each. Owing to the sup- ply exceeding ahe demand, commis- sion men found themselves unable to guarantee freight on the cars, which amounts to $90 on each car from a North Carolina point. The railroad was therefore forced to dispose of the fruit. Many cars were Soid at $60 each., Some sixty or seventy specula- tors bought the entire lot and sold to merchants and hucksters as low as $6.50 a hundred. experiencing great difficulty in getting rid of the melons even at that figure. GREAT FIRE IN GLASGOW. Several Squares. of Buildings Burned in Retail Business Quarter. Glasgow, Scotland, Ausg. 17.—Fire broke out at any 'early hour this morning in the retail business quarter of Glasgow, and several squares of buildings were burned down. The damage is estimated at $1,250,000. By noon the firemen had the flames completely under control. There were no fatalities aithough the firemen were constantly exposed to danger from falling walls. The stocks destroyed consisted mostly of dry goods. First Bale This Season’s Cotton. Norfalk, Va., Aug. 17.—The first bale of new cotton for the season 1909-10 arrived in Norfolk - from Clio, Marlboro, S, C. It weighed-580 peunds, was graded middling and sold for fit- teen cents per pound. It was seven @ays later than last year torney insisted that Persch had been victimized by wiser and bigzer men, but his client refused to make any statement which would bear this out. The court refused to reduce bail from $50,000 and the prisoner entered no Dlea, the case going over to Monday. Mr. Jerome told the court that from what he had ascertained the Windsor Trust company was in no way respon- sible. The release of the securities to Persch, he said, was due entirely to the act of an employe. Stirling Bir- mingham, head of the loan department of the trust company, it will be re- called, has been discharged in this connection. Leonard J. Fields, head of the curb brokerage firm where Persch made his headquarters, and through whom he obtained the $50,000 to obtain the Heinze securities, appeared at the dis- trict attorney’s office today under sub- poena. He produced some of his per- sonal books and the firm’'s accounts as ordered. Other Indictments may be returned before the investigation is closed. FINDINGS OF THE SUTTON COURT OF INQUIRY In Acting Secretary of Navy's Hands— Decision Expected Today. ‘Washington, Aug. 17.—The findings of the Sutton court of inquiry were placed in the hands of Acting Secre- ¢ of the Navy Beekman Winthrop Broad discretionary authority is giv- en him in acting on the findings, and he may approve or disapprove in whole or in part, send the case back for fur- ther inquiry or order a new court if, in his judgment, the circumstances warrant it. r. Winthrop was in conversation with the judge advocate of the Capt. E, H. Campbell. A de- cision in the case may be announced tomorrow. Second to the verdict of the court as to how Lieutenant Sutton met his death js the interest as to whether it will report that some of the officers concerned were shown by the testi- mony to have been guilty of breaches of the regulations governing the ma- rine corps, particularly as the time has not yet elapsed—two years—in which punishment for such aileged in- fractions may be meted out HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION TWO-CENT STAMP Fifty Million to Be lssued—Ready for Sale September 20. Washington, Aug. 17.—Postmaster General Hitchcock today signed an or- der for the issuance of a new two-cent stamp in commemoration of the Hud- son-Fulton celebration, which will be held in New York state September 25 to October 9.% Fitty million of these stamps will be issued and it is hoped to have them ready for sale by September 20. The design includes an _engraved picture showing the Palisade of the Hudson river in the background, with the Half Moon sailing up the river, and the Clermont steaming. in the opposite di- rection. Indiang are also lo be seen in canoes, representing the first means of navigating the river. The stamp will be oblong In shape and will be printed in the same color as the present two-cent stamp. SPAIN SEEKING PEACE. Rumor That She Is Negotiating with the Moors. Pa Aug. 17.—The correspondent at Melilla of La Liberte says in a des- patch today that he understands that Spain has opened peace negotiations with the Moors. Continuing, he says it is reported that General Marina, not wishing to assume the responsi- bility of the projected Spanish ad- vance, has asked to be recalled on ac- count of ill health. Spanish Garrison Isolated. Madrid, Aug. 17.—Advices received here from Penon de la Gomera, on the coast of Morocco, say that the Moors again have cut the telegraph wires and have isolated the Spanish_garrison there. The bombarding at Penon de la Gomera is _constant, and there have been many casualties among the Moors. The Kabyles are mobilizing near Allucemas preparatory to march- ing on Melilla. Captured Moorish Contraband. Ceuta, Morocco, Aug. 17.—Spanish gunboats yesterday captured a Moor- ish bark ‘with _contraband ,on board oft Pointe des Pecheurs. Moors on the beach fired on the Spanish ves- sels, but there were no casualties. CURTISS READY TO FLY AGAIN. American Aviator Not Fully Recovered from His Shaking Up. Rheims, Aug. 17.—Leaning heavily on a cane, and suffering, though un- complainingly, from a bruise on his right leg, sustained when his aeroplane fell during a practice spin vesterday, Glenn H. Curtiss, the American avia- tor, today superinitended the repairs to his damaged machine and tonight had the satisfaction of seeing it entirely restored and ready for flight. M. Curtiss is eager to start immediately with the trl but his friends dis- suaded him from doing so tonight, He may resume bis tuning up spins to- morrow. Mr. Curtiss sald yesterd acei- dent was due mainly to a leak in the gasoline tank, which caused the motor to stop. After this cross currents of air forced him heavily to the ground. A number of the French entrants for the aviation week events made prac- tice flights this evening. Three thou- sand spectators were at the aerodrome. M. Tissandier, in a Wright machine, flew for three minutes, and was fol- lowed by M. Lefevre, also in a Wright biplane, who rose in the air without the use of a derrick and spun around the field for twelve minutes. M. De La Grange, with a_Bleriot monoplane, also made a brief flight. RETURN OF REV. F. W. SANFORD. Leader of “Holy Ghost and Us” Saciety ‘Absent Thres Years. Portland, Me., Aug. 17.—The Rev. Frank W. Sanford, leader of the Holy Ghost and Us sqgietyt at Shiloh, ar- rived in the harb y in the yacht Coronet, after an absence from this country of three years during which he has made an extended cruise about the world. He came diveetly here from Cape Town, South Afrlege “This lady orator metaphor, but @ too verbose.” “Pads_her figures of - speech, 80 to speak."—Kansas City Journal, . 4 { @ wealth of Nplls. ot, We carry o Sospiete lind of masons’ and builders’ su) Church, Jewett City. g o IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY a good wholesome meal, try o those 35c dinners at Brickley's restau. rant and quick lunch. Special atten- tion to commercial men. W, J. Brick- ley, Jewett City. THIS SPACE RESERVED. WATCH IT! HAVE YOU TRIED Teft's ice cream? The kind that Iy made from sweet cream. It excels all others. Churches, weddings and parties supplied. Jewett City Candy Kitchen. JRWETT CITY HOTEL, New and Up-to-date Hotel In every particular. IKA ¥. LEWIS, Proprietor. 3. HOURIGAN, Jewett City. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Furniturs and Orawford Ceoking Ranges. 'Phones—Store 61-2; house 35-5. MOOSUP HOUSE. . 3. King, Prop. H. 8. King, Mgr Sample Room cemnected. Bpectal attention paid to Commercla men, Moesup. Comm. Tel 98.13 4 KITGHEN RANGES Second Hand Will Be Sold Special Prices $10.00 to $20.00 Two Glenwoods, One Magee, One Royal Woodlawn. THE GREATEST VALUES EVER. ANDREW E, MEECH, DANIELSONR. Hardware, Plumbing, auglsw CLARK'S GRUISES OF THE “CLEVELAND" (Hamburg-American Line) Heating. 18,000 tons, brand new, R ly fitte: n From_New_York October 16, 1909, from San Franeisco, Feb. 5. 1910, nearly four months, costing only $650 AND 'UP, including ‘all expenses afloat and ashore. FEATURES: Madeira Ceylon, Burma, Java, 12th Annual Orient Cruise, ¥eb. 5, "10, bty North German Lloyd 8. “Gro: Kurfuerst,” 73 days, jncluding 24 da Egypt and Palestine, $400 up. FRANK O, CLARK, TIMES BLDG, N. ¥ Jun2ws (rand Union Hotel Opp. Grand Central Station, New York Cit; | Rooms, $1.00 a Day AXD UPWARD | Baggage to and from Station fres. Y. City Guide Book and M YOR DRY AND FANOY COODS “Trave with, US and Save Moaey.* ISAAC CHAMPEAU, Manager. Putpas. Comn. THE UNDERPRICE SALE now at The Boston Dry Goods Stors Dantelson, means big bargain prices to the customer on seasonable goods. Every department in the store bears the cut price marks. THE BOSTON DRY GOODS STOER Main St. Danlelson, Jun2id James = Keech, Mzr Take Notice Bargains We offer all of our Belt Buckles and Pins, 33c up. Hat Pins, 25c up. Flexible Bracelets, 50c up. Back and Side Combs at prices to close. We want room for our New ! Fall Goods. e i JOHN & GEO. H. BLISS | el DENTISTRY The dental business established by my brother, whose assistant I was tor many years, will be continued by ma assisted by Dr. V. D. Eidred. It will be a pieasure to see the former guswomers of my brother and ks many new o will favor me with thelr atronage. Extracting 25c & 3 P novi DR. CHAS. 8. ELDRED QUALITY n work should always be considered, espectaily when it costs no more than the iuferior kind. Skilled men are employed by us. Our prices tell the whole stor.s. ' STETSON & YOUNG. may27d e oamsemeamomeman 1 | Fare Norwich to New York $1.75 Write or tolephone W. J. PHILLIPS, Agent, New London, Conn. augdd All Water Route NEW YORK Chelsea Line Fare $1.00 Unexcelled 'frefght and passenger serviee direct to and from New York All Outeide Staterooms, From Norwich Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, at 5.15 p. m. New York Pler 22, East River, foot Roosevelt Street, Mondays, Wednes~ days, Fridays, at'§ p. m. 'Phone or write &r folder, P. 8. Freight received until § p. m. C. A, WHITAKER, Agent. may4d PEOPLE'S STEAMBOAT CO. STEAMER SIGHT SEER, 1900———SEASON OF. 1009 On and after Saturday, *Jume 19th, will run as follows: Two round trips daily between Norwich, New London, Ocean, Pleasure and Crescent Beaches, observing the following schedule: Morning Tri) Leave Norwich 8.05 a. m., New Lon= don 9.20, Ocean Beach 9. Pleasurs l“veligh 10.10, arrive Crescent Beach Returning—Leave Crescent Beach 16.40 a. m, Pleasure Beach 11, Ocean Beach 11.23, New London 1150, arrive Norwlch 1.05 p. m. Afternoon Trip. Leave Norwich 205 p. m., New Lon- don 3.20, Ocean Beach 3.5, Pleasure Beach 4.10, arrive Crescent Beach 4.30. Returning—Leave Crescent Beach 440 p. m., Pleasure Beach 5, Ocean Beach 535 New London 5.50, arrive Nor 13 Every Sunday leave Norwich 9 a. m. and 2.05 p. m. On the morning trl running only as far as Pleasure Beac! and return; on the afternoon trip through to Crescent Beach and return, PEOPLE'S STEAMBOAT CO., Norwich, Conn. AVERY C. SMITH, Managing Owner, Jel6d SPECIAL EXCURSION TICKETS Steamer BLOCK ISLAND Tuesdays and Fridays until September NORWICH to WATCH HILL AND RETURN o ML Bde Chilaren NORWICH to BLOCK ISL, AND RETURN . Children 40c. 215e Special low, fare excursion tickets Norwich to Watch Hill and Bloek Isl- and and return will be sold as above, Number limited. Tickets good only for the day. Regular weekday schedule, BLOCK ISLAN June 20th to Sept. Ist, 1900, in lve. WEEKDAYS: Leave Norwich 8.20 a. m., New London 950 a. m., Watch Hill 10. m., due Block Island 12.30 p. m, URNING: Leave Block Island 2.15 . m., Watch HIill 3. m., due New [mmun 5 p. m.. Norwl 15 p. m. SUNDAYS: Leave Norwich 9.15 a. m., New London 1040 . m., Watch Hill 1140 due Bloek Islind 1 p. m. RE’ Leave Block Island 2. p. m oh Hill 4 p. m, due N London 6.30 p. m., Norwich 7 p. m. Ehore Dinner ‘Houses and Bathin Beach near landings at Watch Hill an Block 1 3 FARE: From Wateh Hill, Sundays, limited o day .... Block sl Block Island, Sundays, a8y oy ¥ White " Héae weekdays include tre don to B For furth apply at office of comp \anding, Norwich. Sieamer h nd, limited to day..... limited' to ny near steam. L. M. Gilchrist, STEAMBOAT CO’S LINE New London, Conn., and Green- er 1sland'and Sag Harbor, d. 8 'Wyandotte” . n, weekdays, 10 a. m, 4.10 e sug Harbor § a. m., 12.30 Iyid MONTAU A Fige Asseriment ol ..~. MILLINERY at iittle prices. MRS. G. P. STANTON, octld L. L. CHAPMAN" will make a Summer Sale at reduced prices on the balance of Harness, Car- riages and Summer goods. Owners of horses will save good money buying thier horse supplies for the next 30 days. A large stock to select from. L. L. CHAPMAN Bath Street, Jyddaw Attend the 9 Cent Sale —at the— Keystone Stores, Putnam. «Norwich, Conn. Danielson, augdd Moosup. THESR 15 10 aavert Eastern Connecticut ,‘| letin for business meaium l‘-““ The lll.l‘-