Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 4, 1912, Page 8

% Pt : SATURDAY. Recounting Higgins-Jodoin Ballots Committee Satisfied Boxes Have Not Been Tampered With —Counsel and Clerk Doing the Work—Assistant Clerk Named. (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, May 3.—Houss commit- tee No. 3 on elections took up the Jodoin-Higgins contested election case this noon. Both parties to the con- test were present with their attorneys. Fresent were C. I'. Thayer of Norwich and Frank McGuire of New London for Mr. Jodoin and Charles B. Whittiesey and Charles B. Waller of New London for Mr. Higgins. % Warren B. Burrows, notary public, of New Landon, was called to the wit- mess stand to describe the condition of the ballot boxes when he received them and when he turned them over to the representative of the committee to be transported to Washington. He sald he eould not say that he had held the docs of the room in were kept, nor did he lock, although he admitted had been suggested by Mr. ‘Whittlese: He was certain that the boxes were in the same condition when he turned them over to the committee #s when he received them, I’ The chairman of the committee said th ey were satisfied that the boxes had not been tampered with. The ballois are being counted by the attorneys representing the contestants and the clerk of the committ It sug- gestea that an be selected by sides to aid the ment was autho and T. Spencer was named. the attorneys of both <. Such appoini- d by the committee The E. count will occupy several days. TEN CASES LEFT FOR SUPREME COQURT Assignments iflade foT Tuesday and Wednesday Next Week. Aseignments of the cases still re- ma#ning for the supreme court here next week were made at noon on Friday at the session of the court. The following ten were assigned: Tuesday, May 7—Ciro Benanti The Delaware Insurance compa 8 | Wellington Allen vs. the New York, | New Haven & Hartford Railroad So. Thomas McCaffrey s, Stonington Street Railway of New London vs. New Haven & Hartfor the Connecticut College for vs. Harriet F. Alexander and These last two will be argued to- gether. Wednesday, May $—James V. Luce | \iantic Menhaden Oil & Guano | Uo; Eunice H. Allen vs. city of New {.ondon; Allen, admr., vs. the 3. W. Bishop Co.; Philip E. Hendrick | va. Robert Lowe and others | In the case of Thomas McCaffrey | roton & Stonington Street | Judge Thayer is disqual- | Eed so that the counsel have agreed | argue before the other four judges. | Arguments in Four Cases. , When the court opened on Friday, | the arguments in the case of Frank | A. Case and others ve. the Connecti- yut company were finished. Argu- Jents were also made in the case of Giles A. Beckwith vs. Rebecca A owles and others, which is appealed | sy the defendant, ot vs. Mathilde von Filert Sistare | and others, which is & defendant's ap- | | appeal was also argued of Nathan M. Church vs. Edward Spicer. The ses about o'clock. don was over | NEW SLIP FOR NEW LONDON FERRY $7,000 Available for the Work—Will | Be at Foot of State Street. A change has been made in the plans for improvement of the Thames ferry slip at New London by which a new slip will be located directly at| the foot of state street. The new plans will necessitate mov. ing Long’s fish market from its pres- ent location to a point near where the ferry slip now is and the new slip | will be on the present location of the fish market The present slip can be used while the new sl pis being constructed. | Heven thousaand dollars is available, The new Haven r gives $2,000; | and the city appropriated $5,000 in | | speelal city meeting last Monday, State Firemen Preparing. President P. F. Redmond and Sec- retary R. V, Magee of the Connecti- cut ate Firemen's association were in New London Friday to inspect the halls which are suitable for holding the annual convention of the associa- tion there this summer. No choice of & meeting place was announced. The convention will probably be held the latter part of August, Usual- ly it 18 held in Beptember, but the date | this yeur will be set a little in advance so that it wiil in no way confHet with the convention of the Atlantio Deeper Waterways ass ., HAVE YOU TRIED PAXTINE The Great Toilet Germicide? i You don't hava to yay G0c or $1.00 a ntiseptics or per- make 16 pints of a germicidal, healing antisep vox of Paxtine—a solu- owder, obtainaole at apy drug Paxtin> destroys germs that cause dise~se, decay and vdors—that is why it 18 the best mouth wash and gar- &le, and ifies the breath, clears preserves ihe teeth bet- ter than « and !n sporge bathing it complat eradi- «ites perspiration and other disagree- | alle tody odors. Lvery dainty wom- | an sppre s this and its many other toilet and hygienic uses. Paxtine is splendid for sore throat, inflamed eyes and to purify mouth and breath after smoking. You can | get Paxtine ' at any | drug store, Joston, Mass., who will send sample If you would lks buyi — | What Texans Admire is hearty, vigorous life, according to Hugh Tallman, o1 San Antonio. “We find,” he writ at Dr, King's New Life Pills surely put new life and | energy into a person. Wife and I be eve they are the best made.” - cellent for stomach, liver or Kkidney | troubles. cts, at Lee & Osgood Co. Louis A. Frazier, 4 Market St., Nor- wich, Conn., had been subject to back- | ache due to kidney trouble for some time. He says: “Hearing of Foley Kidney Pills. I took them and the Fave me relief at once. I recommend | them as a prompt and effective medi- | cine for kidney and bladder trouble.” | The Lee & Osgood Co. A NEW LINE OF Silk Half Hose | hill, into which wa | are large enough fo Arguments were | , i 8o closed in the case of Willlam B, | | | should act in the spirit of the com- | solution | ¢ i Palmer house to the sma at 25¢ and H0c The very limit of good vaiues AT THE TOGGERY SHOP 291 MAIN ST. J. C. Macpherson NORWICH, CONN. - NORWICH COULD GET MOST ANYTHING BUT WATER It Was as Scarce in 1856 as It Was in the Winter of 1910. The need of a reservoir to supply the city with plenty of water was felt in Norwich previous to the fall and win- ter of 1910, W; back in the sum- ner of 1836, Norwich went dry and | mosi anything could be gotten easier h Aurora of July 16, of which was found 1 , a copy Henry Gardner this week, has following to say about it: “Water.—Norwich suering for the | We have rum enough, but we have no water. either dried up, or the r Springs pipes leak, or something is the matter it all events we can get anything | easier an we can get water, This| privation js annual with us, and ex- | tends throf two summer | months. A population of the city | increases and wo! is getting worse | It to be remedied | and < There is a | river of pure 1inning down on | each side of our city. There.is a hill | in, the very heart of our city higher | than our tallest steepl A Tes- | ervolr could be ¢ 8 from the a reed rivers and we all seasons. Another | ) orable. All our streets | 1ave two lines of gaspipes, where we | need only one, Most of these pipes water and could | nsed and used for its convey- The war over these gaspipes has been a serious one, and now, by taking one line of them for water we pplied 1 is f be cle; mandment that says we should ‘beat our swords into plowshares and our | speard into pruning Will not our people think of things and | have something done WATER DEPARTMENT TURNED OVER $37,500 | Amount Was Under the Estimate Be- cause of Decreased Receipts and In- creased Expenses—Estimate for Next Year, At the meeting of the board of wa- | ter commissioners’ in preparation for the May meeting of th on couneil, the report superintendent, er and in or were presented and approved | presented to the council | night. e department turned over to the | easurer the sum of $37,500 the , Which slightly under ated amount, which was $41,- | spec and will be Monds 000, The estimated receipts for the | o wnew year were $68,000, but amounted to but | SATUR $ 0. The estimated expenses were |§ &' SATURDAY $27,000 and amounted to $29,000. The | SEEVIRL iose difference in the estimated amounts | and the was because of | a decrease ipts because of a | curtaj t in the use of water, and an inc e in expenses because of the severe winter. The rainfall for the vear was 40.34 inches, or a trifie un- | As a guide for the common council | in making up tk mates for the coming y up will | show that it is expected that the re- | ceipts for the comi will reach | $70,000, while it is figured the expenses will about $26,000, leaving $44,00( to be turned over to the city treasur: During the coming year the only two big jobs projected are the exten- sion to the sanatorium, which is al- ready under way, and 500 feet of laid, and the extenstion to the r mos factory and the better service for residents at Sunnyside. The latter Job will mean the laying of the six- | inch main' in Laurel Hiil avenue, a ance of 1,500 el or more from the end of the present m The dead | end will also be done a with in Mowry avenue by an extension to Smith avenue, short exten orth Main nue, Both Fairview and there will also be fon from Twelfth and ' sireets to Central ave- | d Meadow brook e full, but out at Stony brook no water is ponded. The 24-inch pipe is carrying it all away at the present time. The sum of $4,000 was Contractor Petrossi, W about 100 men at work at is under way pillway of th voted has tony brook. | on the gatehouse, smaller dam and also | to aning and filling the basin. Good gress is being made and will con- | e, though it will probably require » summer to complete the job, On | the north side of the reservoir a road is being constructed so that the de- partment can get to the gatehouse. The road will run from' near the dam, GOING TO STAFFCRD SPRINGS, | Rev. P. V. Norwood will Be Ordained May 22 and Take Up Dutiss June 1. _ Norwood, opal ¢ curate of urch, London, has tendered his signation. Mr. Norwood resigns to accept a call to the re iip of Grace church, in Stafford_Spring Rev. Philip M. Kerridge, rector of St James,” and the vestrymen of the church I ccepted the resignation and acreed to re! e Mr. Norwood on June 1. Mr, Norwood will enter on his new charge June 1. it is a rule of the Episcopal church that no minister can become rector of a church until ordained. expects to be ordained at church, New Haven, May 22, by Bish- op Brewster, Mr, Norwood will he presented as a candidate for ordina- tion by Mr. Kerridge. Mr. Norwood graduaied last sum- St. Paul's mer from Berkeley divinity scheol and went to St, James' as curate, Ha is a graduate of Harvard also, He has proven an efficlent Mr, Kerridge and his relations with the people of the parish have been pleasant, and his going will be a mat- ter of regret, My, Norwood was nominated for the rectorship of Grace church by the re- tiring rector, Rey, R, M. Adams, The nomination was endorsed by the vesiry of the church and the call extende Bt, James tlon yet toward seeuring a successor to My, Norwood, In Jung the Kpis- eopal seminaries will ba gradupted their classes end n gradunte of one of the weminaries may be invited fo come to 81, James' as curate, i Jewelry Department Mr, Norwood | asslstant to ., vesiry has taken no ace | Trolleys Lead To May Millinery With a touch of the exquisite in every line—with that deft little touch so hard to de- fine and yet so important to the effect of the hat—with the style and taste which are the hall mark of Boston Store Head ‘Wear, the May Millinery is winning its way into the hearts and onto the heads of the Norwichi Women. The stock is always fresh. New designs from the big cities and dainty creations from our own workshop refresh it daily, and THE PRICES ARE VERY LOW If You Have Not Already Selected Your Spring Hat Now is the Time. It Isn’t Neces- ga;-ily Costly to Own a Smart Up-to-Date | Spring Hat. Boston Store Gloves THE BOSTON STORE SPECIAL GLOVE—In either tan or white, A two clasp glove, soft, pliable and a per- fect f To be had only at the Boston Store. SATURDAY SPECIAL 69¢c LONG SILK GLOVES—Both black and white in the correct length for wear SATURDAY SPECIALS Hair Goods Department BONE HAIRPINS in Shell and Amber effects, SATURDAY SPECIALS Wash Goods Department Put up six | Tins it bax Reslar 5rice 206 CH FOULARDS —27 INCHES WIDE—These at- E SR, e tractive new wash goods have the same silky finish and s y. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 7c pretty design of the silk foulards. Regular price 25c. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 19¢ Rug And Drapery Department EARRINGS—The latest style of earrings for unpierced ears, Single pearls and pendant rings. A regular 2ic q ty. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 17¢ 4 FIERE MATTING—A good assortment of colors in a fine Toilet Goods Department grade of fibre matting which we usually sell for 32c RN ) 1 i 1 2 ( teed fast colors. LAVENDINE—A MOTH PREVENTIVE—A pleasing com- kot T SATU E bination of lavender flowers and tar-camphor for pre- | SATURDAY—SPECIAL 26c serving the winter garments. 127 value. NA S OF L. LEUM—A lot of remnants of various SATURDAY—SPECIAL 9 lengths which range in value up to 69¢ a square yard. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 39c 11 Jot of full size Holland colors. Value 49c. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 35¢c CURTAIN MADRAS—Both white and ecru, yard wide madras in a variety of new patterns, Value 28c a SATURDAY—SPECIAL 21c yard Hosiery Department S BLACK, FULL FASHIONED HOSIERY-A Art Goods Department riety of weights, in both 1d cotton, 25¢ and 39c STAMPED MARQUISETTE WAISTS—50c Value for 23c. Underwear Department WOMEN’S SUMMER WEIGHT KNEE PANTS—Ribbed { cotton in the mmer weight, finished with 2 inch lace trimming, We have these in the common sizes. ular price 25c. HOLLAND Shades, SHADE:! in four diffe Reg- SATURDAY—SPECIAL 19 qualities which did not y igid mill inspection, A special lot of these waists in fine marquisette stamped You will not notice the imperfections, for punch work or solid embroidery. A splendid b0c SATURDAY—SPECIAL 19¢ value, SATURDAY—SPECIAL 23¢ Kitchenware Department ALUMINUM SALT AND PEPPER SHAK feather, clean and durable. Value 19¢ a p: SATURDAY—SPECIAL Lace Department REAL LINEN LACE—A real linen lace which is doylies and center pieces. 15c a yard. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 5¢ Linen and White Goods Department SACHED TURKISH TOWELS—A good zed Turkish Towel of heavy weight which we sell usually for 19c. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 15¢ Domestic Department LEACHED COTTON CLOTH—Heavy cotton in short lengths. Value 9c a yard. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 7c Notion Department FANCY DRESS BUTTONS IN DRESS AND SUIT SIZES \e new suit or dress at half price— ..SATURDAY SPECIAL 12/5¢c ...SATURDAY SPECIAL 19¢ SATURDAY SPECIAL 39c Corset Department $1.00 CORSETS IFOR 65a—A small ot of these Corsets in from 18 to with medium bust, long hip and ur hose supj While they last SATURDAY——SPECIAL 65¢ A small lot of these corsets in edium bust and long hips. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 985: Jdght as a variety of widths in this lot of i for use on draperies, Sells regularly for 12%:c¢ and 10 INCH UN of good quality be doz. Regular Price doz. IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE RACK Don't Get Caught Napping—Or Dripping UMBRELLAS FOR MEN UMBRELLAS FOR WOMEN THE DOLLAR FIFTY KIND 98¢ THE TWO TWENTY-FIVE KIND $1.50 AN UMBRELLA sizes fo May Time Money Savers For the Saturday Shopper this First Saturday of May, we have arranged many items of great interest. weather makes necessary the clearing away of the Heavier Spring Goods, and the departments bristle with money saving chances. ; ALL ITEMS WHICH ARE SPECIALLY PRICED FULLY UP TO THE BOSTON STORE HIGH STANDARD. The approach of warm Some Remarkable Price Concessions In Our Garment Section Ladies' and Misses’ Suits of the latest desigm, with all of the nice points which proclaim the superior garment— Suits of the newest fabrics in the latest styles—these must all make way for the thinner garments of Summer time. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR DOLLAR DO DOUBLE DUTY SPECIAL SALE OF $1.50 PETTICOATS 08c Beautiful Black Cotton Taffeta Petticoats, with 9 inch flounce of taffeta silk. Handsomely made up with seven rows of fine pin tucks. We have a full line in sizes from 36 to 42 inches. REGULAR $1.50 PETTICOATS . 98c Women’s And Misses’ Suits—Values Up to $15.98 Special $11.75 These Suits which are in the newest effects are de- signed for medium and small women or misses. Beautifully tailored, these Suits are garments of individuality, SATURDAY $11.75 Tailored Suits For Women And Misses, Values From $22.50 to $25.00 Special $18.75 Made up in the popular Serges and Whipcords we of- fer these Suits in several splendid models of latest design. All strictly taflored and handsomely finished in the most tavored shades. SATURDAY $18.75 Women’s And Misses’ Dresses—Values Up To $13.50 Special $8.98 Some very smart models in wool serges, and som® voiles in black. They are all dresses of the latest styles, heauti- fully trimmed and finely finished. SATURDAY $8.98 Children’s Coats Coats for the little ones from 4 to 14 yvears old. Fabries are fine serges and fancy mixtures. They are designed and tailored with as much care as the garments for their el- “" SATURDAY SPECIAL $5.00 SATURDAY SPECIALS Muslin Underwear Department ROUND APRONS—We offer for Saturday an as- ment of fancy round Aprons, finished with scalloped edge and embroidery in a varlety of designs. SATURDAY—SPECIAL 25¢ Stationery Department ANOTHER BOSTON STORE SPECIAL—A box of good quality writing paper—&0 sheets of paper and 50 en- SATURDAY—SPECIAL 22¢ Men’s Furnishings “It's a Tie” that men who wear close fold eollars will appreciate because, it will slip easily through the collar—tie in a medium or the small knot which most collars require, One of the Best 25c Ties Made Some time ago we sold with great success several hundred of these tles and Saturday, for the one day, we are going to sell anoth- er lot we were able to se- ™ 1200 Ties 15¢ Each—Seven For 98¢ Made from Barathea silk reversible—45 inches long. New shades of smoke, Havana, primrose, Yale, purple, maroon, car- dinal, russet, emerald myrtle, cadet, Copenhagen, MR. BUSY MAN! vour wife a dol- urday Morning , “Be sure and seven of those Give lar and get me NEW 4-IN-HAND TIES on sale at the Boston lavender, plumhunters Store. green, steel, pearl and ; ) taupe. Ready Saturday morning at 8 o’clock—25¢ ALL SILK FOUR-IN-HANDS, 15c¢ Each— 7 For 98c. Men’s Furnishing Department, Near Sub-Station. SR St SIS e S S R B