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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17
svvATLoWs AS CARRIERS

1t is. perhaps, not generally known
that swallows can be trained to rival
carrier pigeons as messengers. The ex-
On more than one occasion. An Antwerp
trainer of pigeons sent up some pig
cons and swallows at the same time
from Compiegne in France, 145 miles
of The swallows arrived at home IN
one hour and seven minutes. The pig
cons took rather more than three times
as long. On another occasion two swal-
lows which had been previously
trained. were taken to Paris and
started. They arrived at their home,
Roulaix, 93 miles from Paris, in 70
rntnutes.-Baltimore Star.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

shippers Of the vine. while Silenus. be-
ing helped upon his donkey in the
center. Is accompanied by reveIers.
nymphs and -centaurs In a gay and
riotous procession.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

and somber browns are finely painted
and the picture conveys the feeling of
isolation and landscape mystery while
representing familiar objects, which is
a marked quality of Martinez work.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

Robert Aitken In the east has Just
completed a portrait bust of Augustus
Thomas and has commenced one of
Victor Herbert. Work also has been
begun upon the large bas relief de-
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

signed for the Lambs club OF New
York. OF which the subject Is "a
Bacchanalian Revel." The relief will
be In bronze and will be a striking
composition. showing q group Of wor-
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17
le Chase Adss aas Piano Guaranteed for 10 Years
1.-THE ADJUSTABLE TOUCH"

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others
Kohe Chasew finish complete
different
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results
they the advantage
required of stiff action for strenuous practice and from
required the Hghtes.
you absolutely nothing the piano. all
conclude that the Kohr Chase
three years time like
consider carefully
mail If in the city convenient
full details. Attend 1t at
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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

The large canvas by Martinez which
has been on exhibition at the Del
Monte gallery for some time has been
brought to the Hahn gallery in Oak
land, where 1t occupies a prominent
position. The canvas is In the artists
most characteristic style, giving a
sweep of the Piedmont hills under a
ragged cloudy sky, with giant limbed
eucalyptus trees bending their creak-
ing branches like waving arms. The
unusual feature Of the picture is the
deep depression at one side, which is
so .marvelously painted as to give the
effect of great depth. The gradations
OF the prevailing tones OF rich greens
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

The Monterey committee which has
been judging the works submitted by
artists for acceptance by the Del Monte
gallery met yesterday when the new
committee to serve for the ensuing
term was appointed. It's meetings are
held on the second Saturday and Sum
day of February. April. June, August,
October and December.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17
Snow and Styles Diverting
the Gay Parisians
French Capital Is Invaded by Blizzard That
Brings Out the Furs of Fashionables
By La Voyageuse

LSpeeIaI Correspondence 81 The ColIl
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Miss May Lynch has returned to her
home in F'itchville. after visiting in
Hartford this week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
EvANeELIsTIc SERVICE.
Rev. c. c.. Luther Impresses Large
Audience at First Baptist Church.

The increased interest in the meet
ings being held at the First Baptist
church is most gratifying. Special
music is sung, and will be each eve
ming this week On Wednesday eve
ming The Pilot Of Galilee was impress
sively sung by Mrs. Clarence K Hurl-
but and Walter NJ. Cowan, as was He
Is Nailed, to the Cross, by Rev. C. c..
Luther and Lewis Nichols. The eve
ning's subject was Thrown Down by
the Devil.
Rev. Mr.. Luther took the statement
in Luke 9;42. And as he was yet
a-coming, the devil dashed him down
and tore him grievously," as the Scrip
ture basis of his theme. and the incl
dent of which is a part for illustra-
ton. He described some of the many
decisions with which Satan hinders
those who are upon the point of be-
coming Christians, by keeping them
from taking the final and deciding step.
Among such decisions sor stumbling
stones are q lack of supposed nee
essary feeling. a fear Of not being able
to live I'd to the standard professed.
the notion that the Christian life is
void of all pleasure, and the failure of
some previous effort 10 bring success.
These points and others were amply
illustrated from actual experiences and
the character of the delusion in each
case pointed out and the Importance
of full surrender 10 and implicit faith
In Christ urged
Tonight his theme will be The Half
way House.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
SENIOR ACADEMY CLASS.
Of Committees by Presi-
dent Leavenworth.

At a meeting of the senior class at
the Academy on "Wednesday President
Leavenworth appointed the following
committees:
Observation-Disclosures Fl. Tracy, chair
man. Norbert A. Schultz, F. s. Lawler,
Annie E. Buckley, Ruth J.. Potter,
Helena E. Coughlin, Helen f. Murphy.
Supper-Helen B. Smith, chairman,
w. A. White. johnson, Raymond B.
Sherman, Mildred NJ Fillmore, Paula
Bauck, Miss Stevens.
Dance--H. G. Thompson, chairman,
L. II. Beebe, r. A. Hendrick, B. G.
Pullen, Miss Jones, Katherine Holms,
Lima Grierson
Gift-Albert L. Avery, chairman, T.
G Brown, r. Wilcox, z. L. Douglas,
Marion L. Randall. Sophia B. .HoIlo-
well, Agnes l. LOBBY.
Color-Elsie L, Peck, chairman,
Frank A. Wilcox. Norman s. Standish,
Portia F. Branche, Helen Eadie, Con-
stance f. feathers.
observation-disclosures A. Swatzburg.
chairman. Clayton NJ eager, W. c.
Young. Mary A. C. Hendrick. Ethel L.
Willard. Marion 8. Walker, Bertha
Greeneberger. Marion L Pollen.
aotto-Christina Tornssian. chair
man, j <. Woods. r. w, Jewett, r.
White. Jennie G. Perkins, Margaret J.
Edwards, Sarah E. Brewster, Florence
2. Wilcox, Sarah Lifschitz.
Ivy--Pauline Chase, chairman, @.
WILCOX, Kelly, W. d. Cranska, Fannie
Strom, Ruth A. Hamilton, Ruby 2.
Vaughn.
ivy Orator-T.1A. Hendrick
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Hugh H. Osgood Of Broadway
has returned from several weeks stay
at Clifton Springs n. Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
WEDDING.
Bennett Benjamin.

One Of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles II. Benjamin in Pres
ton on Tuesday afternoon at ESQ
o'clock, when their daughter, Hattie
Alice, was united IN marriage with Al
bert Philetus Bennett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. william n, Bennett of Preston.
The guests numbered about fifty. rela-
tives and intimate friends. The bridal
party entered the parlor to the strains
Of the wedding march played by Mrs.
John T. Richardson. preceded by Her
bert H. Benjamin. brother of the bride,
and Miss Hattie Bennett, sister Of the
groom. The bride was gowned in Co
penhagen blue taffeta trimmed with
baby Irish lace and carried a shower
bouquet Of bride roses and maidenhair
fern. The bridesmaid wore cream silk
tissue and carried pink carnations. The
ceremony was performed under an eY-
ergreen arch, from which was suspend
ed a weddir~ bell, both being trimmed
with white ribbon. The hall and stair
railing we're also twined with ever
green roping and hemlock Eoughs. Rev.
N. B. Prindle Of the Preston City Bap-
fist church officiated. The ring serv-
ice was uused. The bride and groom
are both members Of the Baptist
church, the bride being q member Of
the choir and also OF the ladies' soci-
ETY., in which she has been a very ac-
tive worker The presents, consisting
of china, glassware, silver, table linen
furniture andS $50 In money showed the
high esteem in which they are both
held. Guests were present from Mys-
tic, Grotou. Ledyard and Norwich. Re-
freshments consisting Of sandwiches,
cake, fruit, ice cream and coffee were
served. The napkins used carried out
the wedding idea, being Decorated with
orange blossoms and wedding bells.
After a short honeymoon trip spent
in Groton. Ledyard and Mystic. Mr.
and Mrs. Bennett will commence house
keeping on the Judge Tanning farm in
Ledyard. which the groom purchased
last spring. They departed amidst a
shower of old shoes and best wishes.
The brides going away gown was of
green novelty serge with hat to match
An unusual Incident connected with
the wedding was the presence Of five
generations. consisting Of the brides
great grandmother. grandmother, IA
ther sister and little nephew
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Ladxsmith Not FIoated.

Owing to heavy winds Wednesday
the seas kicked up around the ground
ed bark Ladysmith made it impossible
for the T. A Scott Co. to continue
work on her. Lighters with tugs were
sent over in the morning. They intend
ed to take off the heavy spars and
make the bark even lighter than she is.
About 4 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
the tide was full, and the three tugs
pull off the vessel. She stuck fast ON
the rocks, however. All of the light
spars. booms and gaffs were taken off
Tuesday. The wind is offshore. and
win not damage the bark any, but II it
shifts II may render the hull not worth
further effort.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Especial to The Rulletin.l


Hartford, March 1.-THE joint. COM
mittee on interpretations has voted in
executive session to refuse the request
of the town of Preston, as voiced in the
petition of Representative Shedd, for
the amendment of the charter of the
Norwich Compressed Air <~awer COM
pany, to be put IN positi-- where II
can collect from this concern taxes on
more tnan SIS, 600. the present limit OF
taxable valuation which may be put on
the Preston town books. Within a few
days the measure win be reported adj
versely to the house and the petitioner
given leave to withdraw--unless Mr.
Shedd is able to make such a fight in
the house that the report will be turned
down.
1t is not likely, however, that a
peaceful or speedy ending Of the mat
ter, so far as this session Is concerned,
is about to be arrived at, for already
efforts have been and are being made
to set up the house against the report
of the committee. 1t remains to be
seen whether or not as energetic a
fight as was made two years ago can
be carried on this time, but there is
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
GOOD TASTE
DEMANDS IT
Poroeiain, Not Ugly Metal. is Proper
Filling for Teeth.
DR.. JACKSON PRACTICES
THIS MODERN DENTISTRY
Everybody Can Possess Teeth Of Nat
ural 6eauty--No Pain.

In tbs day Of Porcelain Dentistry
one who suffers the disadvantages OF
an unsound and uhslghtly set Of teeth
Is his or her own worst enemy It's
not the intention Of the writer 70
dwell extensively On the matter or
being thus handicapped. for every
possessor Of poor. repulsiye set OF
teeth knows too well the disadvantages
which very often extend even 10
tortuous degree A person who
rather than open his mouth to talk.
thus exposing the decayed condition
Of his teeth, does not enter in a con-
versation, Is often mistaken for ignor-
ant, or. so to speak, a dummy" Still
this same person may be the Wit OF
the company a brilliant man or wom-
an, and Is sacrificing the opportunity
TO make good simply because OF self
consciousness or rather consciousness
concerning the repulsive or detachable
false set Of teeth he 50 zealously at
tempts TO hide Such a person is his
own worst enemy. Since the inception
of the practice of Porcelain Dentistry
in this city by DR.. Jackson at the King
Dental Parlors many people have been
released from the bondage OF poor
teeth to find life far more worth llv-
ing, for such teeth are not only q mem
ace to health, but to social aspirations
as well. The cold school, dentistry
was all right. It. served its purpose
of providing teeth to masticate with,
but 1t did not so far enough TO restore
the natural beauty Of the mouth. This
is the mission OF Porcelain Dentistry
TO Five you a set OF teeth either by
filling process. inserted teeth. or
bridgework that will so closely con-
form to nature as to be absolutely
non-detectable. No gold or metal OF
any kind is used in the practice OF this
modern dentistry for metal is in strong
49, -
which nature has endowed the teeth,
but Porcelain is natures counterpart
and while shades of teeth vary Porce-
lain is by a unique and practical pro-
cess baked so the precise shading OF
your teeth will be perfectly matched.
In this way you are, through Porce-
lain Dentistry alone. given a set of
nom detachable and teeth that you are
glad to show. II you are the possessor
it-off class any longer, but act at once.
for you're robbing yourself OF. much
OF the good in life. You will find
ii one of the greatest renefs you've
ever experienced to be able to talk
and smile without that ever uneasy
sort Of feeling that the one you are
addressing is looking critically at your
teeth. Porcelain Dentistry is for you
because ii Is the dentistry that will do
the most for you. The methods en-
ployed in the practice are positively
painless. No long drilling or mallet-
ing-the operation Is rapid and does
away with the pain and tediousness Of
the old time methods. DR.. Jackson
would like to have a talk with you
about your teeth. He will tell you
without cost what he can do for you
Visit him at the King Dental Parlors.
Franklin Square, over Somers Bros,
any day or evening. You ought to
know about Porcelain Dental work and
he is the one TO tell you In this city.
feb23TuThS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Unfavorab|e Report On Preston Bill.
Indications that it will Not End the FightSimial
Matter is Before the Courts for Opinion.

little likelihood that it would be sue
cessful in any case.
For one thing. the position OF the
committee is much stronger this time
The reason for reporting adversely is
that there is now a suit in the courts
by which the rights of Preston aye to
Se determined ana it would be in bette
taste for Preston to stay away from
tho legislature until that it settled. l.
may De said. however. that the COM
mittee members, or n majority of them,
privately feel that the contract TO pay
taxes to Norwich on a valuation Of
100000 which the company has enter
ed into is unconstitutional in that it
shuts out Preston from receiving what
are probably its just dues. even though
the reason for this arrangement--the
likelihood that Norwich would suffer
from the installation of the power SER
vice pipes beneath its streets to a far
greater extent than would be paid for
by the amount Of taxes which would be
levied on the actual taxable valuation
Of such property as the concern has, in
fact. within the town of Norwich. This
question, though. is not one for the
committee or the legislature to settle.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Automobile owners in this section
are being appraised of the fact that
the ferryboat Colonial at Lyme will
be placed on the route March 60
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

The wearers Of the green we're nu-
erous.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Another Phase Of Suit.

In order that she can get $1,000, the
full award of damages given by the
superior court in her suit against the
T. A. Scott company Of New London
for the loss Of her husband, who was
killed on one Of the Scott company's
lighters. the capt. Jack" at Belle
dock, New Haven, Feb z; 1905, Mrs.
Isabella J. Perkins of New London has
fled a petition in the United States
district court to have the Scott COM
pany include the tug Harriet as part
of the equipment Of the company that
she can levy upon. Judge Platt Tues
day morning at New Haven heard the
petition presented by Attorney Charles
5. Hamilton, counsel for Mrs. Perkins
Attorney Samuel Parks for the Scott
company opposed the pstition. Judge
Plat reserved decision.
The case was first tried in the su-
perior court here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
FUN ERALS.


The funeral Of Neil McInness was
held from his home, No. 70 Union
street. on wednesday morning. and at
st. Patricks church Rev. F. l.. Fitz-
patrick conducted the services. There
was a large attendance Of relatives and
friends, relatives being present from
Boston, Newark and New York. There
were beautiful forms OF flowers The
bearers were James J. Casey, J. j.
Donahue, William l. Egan, John Nc
Namara, Charles A. Smith OF this city
and Peter Sana OF Boston. Burial was
in st. Mary's cemetery, where a COM
initial service was read.
Ebsn p. Couch.
The funeral OF Selectman Eben P.
Couch. who died at the home Of his
sister-in-law in Brooklyn Saturday
night was held Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from his late home on
Church street, Mystic, and was in
charge Of Rev. George r. Spaulding,
Jr., pastor of the Road Congregational
church, of which Mr.. COUGHS father
Rev. Mr.. Spaulding was assisted by
Rev. ]. o. Barrows. Mr.. Spaulding's
predecessor as pastor of the Road
church, and an intimate friend for a
great many years of the deceased. In
terment was in Elm Grove cemetery.
Jacob Stern.
The funeral of Jacob Stern Of Meri-
den, formerly of this city, was held
Wednesday afternoon. Prayers We're
said at 1890 at his late home, NO. So
Linsley avenue. Meriden. by the Rev.
DR.. Meyer Elkin. rabbi OF the Congre-
cation Beth Israel. of Hartford. The
body was taken to Hartford on the
train arriving at 1856 and services we're
held at the Deborah chanel at Beth
Israel cemetery, Zion Hill, at 2.30. DR..
Elkin officiated.
The bearers were six sons-inlaw
Isidore Wise and Abraham Hutter of
Hartford. Fred c. Helnsheimer. j.
Hellner of New York. Fred Chaplin OF
Meriden and A. Wertheim Of Belle
PLANE, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
w W. ives Favored Bill

Former Governor Henry Roberts
president OF the board Of water com
nissioners Of Hartford, appeared be
fore the judiciary committee at TIE
capitol TUESDAY afternoon in favor of
a bill dealing with the fraudulent d.
version OF water from pipes used for
public or private water supply. He
said the loss from this source is very
large annually in Hartford and there
seems 70 be no redress under the law.
Sanford Stoddard of the Bridgeport
Hydraulic company, W. w. Ives, cash
Ter Of the Norwich water board, and r.
II. Mckenzie Of Southington favored
legislation or the sort. but did not
think the bill broad enough.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
isaac w. Turner.

The old Norwich friends OF Isaac w.
Turner of Katonah, n. Y, will not be
surprised to hear that as president Of
the board of trustees, he Is a hustler
for the well being of the taxpayers.
both in progressive work and low
taxes. He todd the citizens that Josh
Billings sentiment, when you strike
oil, stop boring" was good enough for
him and for them he hoped. He was
unanimously renominated for president
OF the board; and be and his associates
have the enlargement of Senator r.
M Carpenter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
sEvENTY-FoURTH BIRTHDAY.
Martin r. Bent Had Family Gathering
to Celebrate Occasion.

As has been customary for several
years friends and neighbors on ST.
Patrick's night gathered at the home
Of Martin f. Bent of West Thames
street to assist In celebrating Mr..
Bents birthday Mr. Bent was "A
years young-not old-for he carries
his years lightly, and no one enjoyed
the party more than he There were
sixteen present. Whist was played,
for which there were pretty favors in
keepne with the day.
Mr.. Bent received a number of pretty
gifts. including a box of linen hand
kercheifs from the ( teachers at the
West Thames street school. where Mr..
Bent has been janitor for several years.
A telegram and check was received
from his son. Frank. and Mrs. Bent of
New York Refreshments were served
Among those present were Mr.. Bent's
son. William Bent, and wife of Bridge
port
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

A large congregation assisted at
the solemn high mass in st. Patrick's
church al 8 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. Rev. william A. Gildea was cell
ebrant, Rev. F. L. FITZPATRICK dea-
con and Rev. Hugh Treanor sub-dea-
con- The hymn to St Patrick, Hail.
Glorious Apostle" was sung with spir-
It and volume by the choir.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

1t was thrilling experience to Mrs..
Ida Soper TO face death. "For years a
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering" she writes, and several
times nearly caused my death. All
remedies failed and doctors said was
incurable. Then DIR. Kings New Dis
covery brought quick relief and cure
so permanent that / have not been
troubled In twelve years. Mrs. Soper
lives in Big Pond, Pa. 1t works won
ders in Coughs and Colds, Sore Lungs,
Hemorrhages. La Grippe, Asthma.
Group. whooping Cough and all Bron-
chiaI directions. soc and s1.00. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by Lee & Os-
good Co
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Miss Martha Johnson Of the odd
Fellows home at Fairview left Tues
day for a visit with her parents in
Ivoryton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Thomas w. Head, superintendent
Of the Morton F. Plant estate at East
ern Point was in Norwich on Tues
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Norfolk spinach and kale are reach
ing northern markets.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Local friends will go to New London
today to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Maggie Damas. wife Of Frank Damas,
who died Tuesday after a years ill
ness at her home on Lewis street. She
is survived by her husband and a
daughter, aged 1s.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
F. 7. Brown an Inc0rporatOr.

John T.. Billiard Of Meriden, who
bought the 100000 shares Of the Bos-
ton and Maine roads, as. an individual.
and who has asked the legislature to
incorporate himself and others as the
John L. Billiard Co, win appear again
with revised bill. This was the OUT
come OF the hearing opened on the
matter Tuesday. The new bill will
comply with the laws Of the state,
which require that there shall be only
one class of stock. and that It shall be
paid in either in cash or It's equiva-
lent. The names of the proposed in
corporators are not known except those
OF Mr. Billiard and Frank 7. Brown. mis-
counsel Of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

A, box Of handsome green carnations
was ST, Patrick's day favor from
Florist Joseph II. Smith to The Bulle-
tin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Retail Coal Dealers Association Of New
England Elects Officers.

Boston, March IA two days con-
vention Of the Retail Coal Dealers as
ISOLATION Of New England closed to-
night with the annual election. ,she
following are the new officers: Presi-
dent, W. II. Sawtelle. Readville; vice
presidents, l. @. White. Worcester. S.
+. Blodgett. SUMO ok, N. H, Elias Ly-
man. Burlington, VT, G. NJ. Kierstead,
Hartford. Conn, G. e. Shaw. Paw
tucket; treasurer c. f. Halstead
Springfield; secretary, Il. G. Humphrey
Waterbury, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
SPECIAL CITY MEETING
&c, to Consider the $4,000 Appropris-
ton for Bog Meadow.

After having considered the question
some time as to whether the matter of
appropriating $4,000 for the improve
ments at Bog Meadow should be pre-
scented to the citizens, Corporation
Counsel Frank T. Brown has decided
that it. would be the safest course, and
special city meeting has been ca I I'd
for Friday evening, March 26, when the
question win be presented to the citi-
zens for their approval.
This will be the first time the Town
hall with the new addition is used for
such a gathering, and there viii I'M
doubtedly be a large gathering and
many sneakers.