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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
POETRY
A DYsPEPTIC IN SEARCH or
 PLEASURE.

 Sim Watson had a liver. a fact which
 he made plain Forever and forever. again and yet
 again. betrayed distress. He fought a ceaseless duel with hope
 and happiness; He left his bed complaining and sought He growIed when 1t was raining and
 when the day was fair; When others laughed he grumbled. he
 had no heart for song; No matter where he travelled. his liver
 went along. Because he was dyspeptic his brow was He was a constant skeptlc where'er he
 paused or passed: If others looked with. wonder at noun
 tains capped with snow, He wondered why in thunder cold cli1a
 amazed them so. Where foamy rivers hurried, and sweet
 wild blossoms bloomed He looked on and was worried by
 things he had consumed; While others paused expressing their
 pleasure and their awe, He merely fingered frowning, blind to
 the things they saw. Ger boundless plains he travelled.
 through thrifty towns he sped. And constantly he cavi1ed and. doubt
 ing, shook his head: Where others looked, believing the fair
 reports they heard. He fingered. listless. grSeving. and
 doubting every word. He went in search Of pleasure where
 others found displayed In fairest, fullest measure the wonders
 God has made, But all he saw was common or over
 praised or wrong Because he had liver he always took
 along. .ag. -s. E. Riser. in Chicago Record Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD

AT \ CODRT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 23d day of August A. D. 1909
 Present-NEI1SON J. AYIING. Judge.
 Estate of Robert Breckenridge late of Norwich. in said District. deceased
 Robert H. Breckenridge of Norwich Conn, appeared in Court, and filed a petition praying. for the reasons there in set forth. that an instrument pnr- porting to be the last will and testa- ment (and codicil thereto) of said de- ceased be admitted to probate. ~
 Whereupon. it is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, on the I1th day of September. A. D. 1909. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and that mo- tice of the pendency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon, be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District, at least six days prior to the date of said hearing and that return be made to this Couft
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH
 aug25d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The battleships Massachusetts and Indiana the armor for which was manufactured about 1895, carry main belt of armor which contains plates IS inches thick at the top edge. continuing IS inches in thickness to point below the waterline, and taper ing from that point to eight inches thick at the bottom edge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Twenty-four regular lines of ras- senger and freight steamers connect Uruguay with the United States and Europe, six plying between the Unit ed States and Uruguay, and the re- maining IS lines plying between Mon tevideo and the principal seaports of western and Mediterranean Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
NOTICE

All milkmen delivering milk or cream in the city are requested to call at my office, No. 21 Willow, street. FIahertys stable, and receive their number, that they may be identified.
 (Signed) DR. CHAPPELL.
 Aug. 12,m,w,f
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The year 1908 was the most pro- gressive period in the history of the Argentine Republic. During the year over 1000 miles of railroad were con structed and concessions were grant ed for the building of over 5000 miles more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Houe You Noticed the Increos sed Ira ueI?

It's a sure sign of good weather and fine roads. People like to get out Into the open air. We furnish the best method. and if you'll take one Of our teams you'll say the same. MAHONEY BROS. Falls Avenue.
 mar17d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought slsasss1s sssss sas of &hAZzz0
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville, within and for the Dis trict of Montville. on the 24th day of August, A. D. 1909.
 Present CHARLES G. TURNER, Judge
 Estate of Sarah A. Morgan, late, of Montville, in said District, deceased:
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, That the 31st day of August, 1909, at o'clock in the forenoon, al the Probate office in Montville. be. and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate. and this Court directs the EXecutor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this or der one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public signpost in the Town of Montville nearest where the deceased last dwelt.
 CHARLES G. TURNER, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 aug25d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Ecuador exports about 10000 tons of vegetable ivory annually, of which Germany takes about one-half and the United States one-fourth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Before photography was applied to stars the highest number cataiogued
 was 457,s47. The number of stars the camera will show is estimated at over | 20 O0O O00
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Chinese merchants have subscribed s3.045.000 gold as capital for a Chi nese- -Mongolian bank at Taonanfu. in Manchuria, for the remittances on hides and cattle from Mongolia
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
His Favorite Pastime.

The expenses of special session to revise the tariff were $5O0.O0O. As usual the ultimate consumer footed this bill also-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
MUCH IN LITTLE

Over 2,000 pounds of rose petals are used in the manufacture of one pound of altar of roses perfume.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The Kohinoor diamond originally weighed 800 karats. but by successive cutting it has been reduced to 106 karats.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Notice to Architects ADDITION TO THE CHEMICAL
 LABORATORY
 OF THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.

The sum Of thirty thousand dollars Is appropriated by the General Assem- bly or the State of Connecticut for a hreproof building connected with and as an addition 10 the building now used as a chemical laboratory bV the Con necticut Agricultural Experiment Sta. ton in New Haven, In accordance with the; provisions of the statute the Comp troller Will receive competitive plans specifications and estimates of cost for said building. which must be signed and sent to the Comptroller. State of Connecticut Hartford. mot later than Sept. IA. 1909. at l2 o'clock noon No plans specifications or estimates Will. be considered which are not in the hands of the Comptroller on or before the time stated Further information may be obtained on application to this office.
 THOMAS D BRADsTRFET.
 Hartford. Aug. Is, 1909. aug1sWs
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

A pulse- counting watch has been invented for the use of physicians and nurses in London. The watch indl- cates. without mental calculation, the number of beats of the pulse in a minute
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Not the chieaao University.

Ida Tarbell has been made a doctor of literature. but not by one of John D.s. numerous institutions of learning. Washington Post
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Frank A. Bill offers clearing sale prices on oxfords. Mems $2.50 shoes SL9s, mems $4 oxfords $2.9S the $5 oaes for $3.4S.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Delivered to Any Part of Norwich

the Ale that is acknowledged to be tho best on the market - HANLEY'S PEERLESS. A telephone order will receive prompt attention. D. j. MCCORMICK, 30 Franklin St.
 may29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The Geographical society of London has awarded the Victoria research medal 10 Prof Alexander Agassiz. of Cambridge. Mass. The society has al- so awarded a special medal to Lieut.. Ernest II. Shackleton. who recently returned from an expedkton to fine South pole.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The number of cows in Denmark in 1903 was l,066.69S. of which some what less than 90O.000 were on farms delivering milk to the cooperative dairies. In the Trifolium dairy pow CT separators are used The machinery Is almost invariably supplied with steam driven centrifugal machines and has one or more separators and pass teurizers. according to the amount of milk dealt witk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 24th day of August. Present-NELSoN J. AYLING. Judge Estate of Sarah E. Carter. late of Norwich, in said District deceased.
 Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect, together with a copy of this or der. on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same town. and by publish ing the same once in newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District. and make return to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 Clerk. NOTICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at S4 Laurel Hill Ave Norwich. Conn.,. within the time limited In the above and foregoing order~
 JOSEPH W. CARTER.
 aug2od Administrator
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

40-acre farm. good comfortable S. room house, mile to village, miles to city, ss00.
 4 acres, 1 mile to city. handy to troll ley. fine new S-room cottage finished in cypress, hot and cold water, bath. new barn. price $3,0O0.
 The best 175-acre farm in New Lon don county for 5000.
 Several good investment properties in city of Willimantic.
 Threo furnished cottages on Fishers Island at bargain prices.
 If you want a farm, country home or city property. call at
 TRYON REAL ESTATE AGENCY, 7I5 Main Street, w.lIimantic, Conn.
 jy15d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Cargo of Long Island potatoes. and onions. at Osgood's dock. aug24d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
NORWICH FIRMS

REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
 Geo. E. Baehelder, Room 2. 65 Broad Broker, Notary Public Auditing and Expert AccC untant Telephone 6i5.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
WANTED.

WANTED-A bright young man of about Is years to make himself gener- ally useful. Apply at West Side Silk Mii4, Mechanic St. - '. aug25d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

FOR sALE-Cargo of Long Island potatoes and onions. at Osgood's dock.
 augzfo
 FOR sALE-On Fishers Island, 50 acres Of land running to the water; if sold quick. P. Hall Shurtz, Harris Bldg, New London. Conn. aug24d
 FOR sALE-One pair of Devon cat tie. 5 years old, well matched and broken. E. R. sherman, Jr., Colchester. v. 1elepnohe. augzoo
 FOR SALE-Coleman's bakery. For particulars, call at 169 w. Main St, City. aug21d
 FOR SALE-Handsome black mare, fat. s years old, clever for family use; bay horse, weight 300, extra driver and saddler; also four good business horses, been worked on bakers carts. Is Home St., New London. aug21d
 EXTRA sALE-Must be sold before the first. four young cows, one good horse for farmer or business purposes Weinstein, Uncasville, Ct, near Oak dale, Uncasville R. F. D. aug21d
 FOR sALE+A McCrea refrigerator g by 12, in first class condition. Sold cheap if taken at once. Address Butcher. care of Bulletin. aug2Od
 FOR SALE-Good sheep and poultry farm in Salem; also good smaller farm, suitable for poultry, without buildings; state no. acres required. Box 593. New London. Conn. jy13d
 HORSES FOR sALE-Benry Arnold SIP Jackson Street. Willimanric. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

HORSES FOR sALE-Benry Arnold. SIP Jackson Street. Willimanric. Conn.
 jan17d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

WANTED-Immedia man and wife, without children. for position in country man for fatmwork head man wife for general housework. Twenty minutes from city on trolley. Good wages and permanent position to- right party. Address Box go. Bulletin. aug21s
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

WANTED-By a Scompetent woman, work by the day. Apply 50 Boswell ave. aug24d 4
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

wANTED-Forty operators wanted, male and female, to work on Singer sewing machines run by electricity. In- good pay. Apply to Norwich Overall and Shirt Co.,. cor. Franklin and Pond Sts. H aug25d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
South Bend, Ind
hams Vegetable

woman, and l shall recommend it as
long as / live. - Mrs. MAY FRY,
Lindley, Ind.
One of the greatest triumphs of
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman's
read enemy = tumor. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrorsnfa hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia B.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
,ndherbs, has been the standard remedy
Tor female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value of this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tia1 letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
The Anti-Pass Law.

Marion Register: The Illinois Cen
trail has attracted the constitutionality
of Iowa's anti-pass law. A decision
sustaining its validity would be po-
litical decision. Any lawyer worthy
of position on the bench knows that
such laws are unconstitutional but so
many judges have been frightened out
of their boots" by the "holler" of the
politicians that the Central is likely
to lose out in it's contention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
.,.., cantata viii be Given This
go s..,ino at the High School
building by Large
Chorus.
,orEs OF THE CONCERT
40. viii be Miss Enid SIMPSON,
q Miss Mary Fuerst, RaIston
Hayden and James
Young.

40 rehearsal of 1.-THE Rose Maiden"
=, night called out large and en-
.s body of young singers. The
ssauty and brilliancy of the solos and
!, tbo accompaniments, augmented by
- orchestral enthusiasm, created
,se,ing of great interest on the part
ri all the hearers.
About two-thirds of the composition
,ors,sts of solos, duets and trios, and
Nov are of unusual interest and
hoauty and will be given splendid
rendition by the four soloists.
Miss Enid SIMPSON who sings the
soprano part at THE Rose Maiden
! light is young singer who has a
voice Of rare beauty. In every way
sbe is splendidly adapted to present
tbe part Roseblossom in The Rose
Maiden Her singing will be a de-
light to all who hear Ter.
Mr. Ralston Hayden came over from
Galesb.rc last evening to take the
baritone part in THE Rose Maiden
tonight He is in fine voice, and adj
mirers of his singing will have an
opportunity of hearing him to good
advantage in the soils. duets. ano
trios in which he takes part.
Mr.. james Young, who has the only
genuine tenor voice, produced in the
CITY for years, will sing the tenor
mart at "The Rose Maiden" tonight
His solos are of wide range and show
his beautiful voice to good advantage
Miss Mar Fuerst, the young singer
who i'll take the alto part in "The
Rose Maiden tonight, is destined t
be popular and favorite singer. Shit
renders her charming solos in mos
effective fashion.
Miss Meta Hummer, who plays thu
1 piano part in 1.-THE Rose Maiden" Il
vthe mainstay of the accompaniment
The piano part is unusually brilliant
bnd full of rapid passages, which Mis-
tKummer executes with brilliancy. 4
most valuable feature of her playing
Is the perfect steadiness with which
she holds the tempo; thus ASSISTING
greatly in an effective rendition Q
both the solo and chorus numbers.
Don't fail to hear THE Ros
Maiden" tonight. 1t is beautiful
mus rendered by most capable sc
losits to large and enthusiastic aud
fence. The musical ability OF thes
young singers gives a promise tina
Keokuk will be more and more mus
ical as these young people come t
mature years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
II you are troubled with
BURNING SCALP
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Health

will positively remove alltraces
Of IL, and stop the itching and
burning, keep the scalp healthy
growth Of new hair.
Do not delay as the dandruff
germ KILLS the hair roots and
stops the growth of hair.
IS NOT A DYE.
81 AND soc. BOTTLES, AT DRUGGISTS.
Hays Harfine Soap cures Eczema, red.
rough and cbapped hands, aud all skin disea ses
Keeps skin fine and soft, 25c. druggists. Send
&c for free books, THE Care of the Skin" "Tha
Care Of the Hair"
Phiio Hay Spec. Co.. Newark. N. j.
For sale by Wilkinson & Co. ana J.
E. kiedaisch & Sons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
Forced Into Exile.

ym. Upchurch of Glen Oak, Okla.
was an exile from home. Mountain
air, he thought, would cure frightful
cough that had defied all
remedies for two years. After six
months he returned, death logging his
steps. Then began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery" he writes land after
taking six bottles am as we'll as
ever" 1t saves thousands yearly from
desperate lung diseases. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds, it dispels Hoarse-
ness and Sore threat. Cures grip
bronchitis. hemorrhages. asthma,
Group, whooping cough. SOC and $1.00.
trial bottle free. guaranteed by Will
kinson 4 Co., and j. F. kiedaish &
Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
DR.. SCHELL AN
ELOQUENT ORATOR
CONTINUED from page 81

tanned an average enrolment of &c per
cent of tle membership, divided into
classes of from five to twenty boys
meeting once each week and using reg
ular courses of lessons specially pre-
pared to meet the different conditions
of the boys. These classes were
taught by men qualified in Bible study.
A class on Sunday afternoon has taken
the place of the Sunday meeting dur
ing the past year.
In addition to the course of regular
studies of the evening institute. the co
mittee has conducted number of prac
teal talk classes describing the differ
ent institutions and work here In
Keokuk as means of inspiring and
helping the boys to fit themselves for
larger usefulness.
An election was held last November
using the National candidates and
platforms. The city divided into pre-
cincts, with total vote of 275 cast.
An all round contest with an enroll
ment of so boys was organized last
fall.
The highest percentage in Bible
study attendance; chuch service atten-
dance, public school grades. physical
work and good reading was required
to merit the different prizes offered.
The boys cooperation farm is now
carried on with fifteen boys at work.
Each boy has plot of ground, 30x9O
feet the proceeds of which after deduct
ing so per cent for rent and 10 per
cent for incidentals will be paid to
the boys.
The department was represented at
the Boys Conference at Lake Geneva,
by six members, four boys and two
men.
A summer camp under the super
vision of the Boys Secretary, with
sixteen boys, was held at Norman
Springs for two weeks last summer.
A military organization has been
maintained since last October for all
regular attendants at Bible study
classes. 1t is intended to hold this
organization together during tae sum-
mer. Regular Army drill and man
ouvers are the special features. En-
rollment of this organization for the
season, so.
The committee has found the new
piano donated to the boys room OF
much value in overcoming the lack
of attractions offersd the boys.
Boys day which has become fix
ed event in the department was OBJ
served on March 10, Results, $4,000,
watch was used for foreign and state
work.
1t is the opinion of the committee,
after the years work that the press
| ing need of the department is plan
which will educate willingness and
! desire among the boys to assume a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14
MEMORY MENDlNG.
What Food Alone can Do for the Mem.
Dry.

The influence of food upon the brain
and memory is so little understood
that people are inclined to marvel at
I It
rake person who has been living
on Improperly selected food and put
MIN upon scientific diet in which the
1000 Grape-Nuts is largely used and
inc increase of mental power that fol-
lows Is truly remarkable.
A Canadian who was sent to Colo.
iaao for his health illustrates this
point In most convincing manner:
.ohe year ago | came from Canada
nervous wreck, so my physician
SAD and reduced in weight to almost
skeleton and my memory was SO
pVor mat conversations had to be re-
'eated that had taken place only a
Jew hours before. l was unable to
,esl day or night for my nervous sys-
'em was shattered.
me change of climate helped me
llttle but 1t was soon seen that this
was not all that needed. required
,Ae proper selection of food although
ald not realize it until friend
.ecommedned Grape-N Nuts to me and ]
,eye this food a thorough trial. Then
Knew what the right food could dc
ana ! began to change in my feelings
ano bodily condition.
ms kept up until now after G
.Aonens use of Grape-Nuts all my
a,fvous trouble has entirely disappear
have gained in flesh all that / had
y. .,s' and what is more wonderful to me
usn ANYTHING else my memory is as
soou as IT ever was.
urape-Nuts has made me all over
,aau and body, when never expected
~ ~ well and happy again" There's
I'M nook for the famous little book
ne Road to MELVILLE" in packages
sver read the above letter? A new
=. appears from time to time. They
IT,, .,s Genuine, true, and full Of human
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Gated in the statistical report hereto

Gated in the statistical report hereto
attached.
The commercial baseball league has
again been organized and gives prom
Use of providing good clean amateur
ball during the coming summer.
On May the second annual high
school field meet was held at the
athletic field and was great success.
Action toward holding this meet was
inaugurated by the physical work COM
mittee.
Basket ball has been received with
more interest this year. Games were
played with five teams from out of the
city, and league was organized
among some of the boys classes.
Probably nothing in our work has
stimulated more public and associa-
ton interest than the Inter church
indoor baseball league" composed of
teams representing six churches Of
the city, Great enthusiasm has been
manifested throughout the playing Of
the entire schedule.
The swimming pool has been used
approximately by 5000 men and boys
during the year. 1t is impossible to
get an estimate of the years work
from statistical figures that shows the
real increase.
While some features show no gain
over last year yet the whole work
gives good promise of increasing sue
cess.
This closes the first year of the
work of Mr.. R. e. Chamberlin as ply
steal director. We bespeak for him
the hearty cooperation of all mem
bers in his efforts to increase the
work during the coming year.
Number enrolled in gym classes
| (men, 1874; boys, 14S) total -. 272
Number of class sessions $3.50. 1872
Total attendance in gym classes 1902
Number basket ball teams $50. Is
Number of baseball teams -. IL
Number participating in above
teams ............. 5it
Number athletic teams ......
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Crowds See RattIeship.

PLAQUE NINE. Miss, May IA
With practically the entire popula-
ton of the town at the river front, the
battleship Mississippi arrived here to-
day The trip from Donaldson was
made without incident, and the light
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-14

Number participating in athletic
teams ...... ........ 1892
Number using Natatorium omen
1850; boys, s,4o2D ...,..... 1892
Number physical examinations. 1879
Number participating in outdoor
sports ..... .... 9,11O
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK M. FULLER,
Chairman Physical Work Com