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Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06

frequent. It is stoutly maintained by people who ought to know that the so- called hydrophobia is but an imaginary disease, resulting from too close con- finement and lack of water, combined perhaps with some excitement on the part of the dog, and fright and hysteria on the part of the person bitten. In possible precaution, it, Is we'll to re- member that excitement and fear cer- tainly will aggravate any symptoms of trouble in either man or beast. Keep cool' Is good advice and easy to follow by the man at the seashore or who is not bitten, but where it becomes a per- to remember and follow. Yet therein lies safety-Windham County Observ- er
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Gentle Sarcasm.

A good old west country preacher, who had decided to leave an unxemu- nerative charge, finding it impossible to collect his salary, said in his fare well sermon: T have little more to add, dear brethren, save this: You were all in favor of free salvation, and the manner in which you have treated me proves that you have got it!"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
He Reward.

T wonder what they will do about the reward for that diamond necklace of Bingleton's?" said Dawson. He offered thousand dollars for the ar rest of the thief, and the fellow was arrested the other night by one of the police dogs" There will be no trou- ble about that" said the Genial Idiot. They'll give the dog a thousand bones. s."-Harper's Weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Water at a cent a Pitcher.

The spectacle of water being re- tailed in the public streets can be seen almost any weekday at St. Day in Cornwall. In all probability there is no other case of the kind in Eng land. The charge for the water is cent per pitcher. The water is ob- tained from what is known as Nogue Shoot, about half mile from the vil- lage. where there is an abundant supply of pure water.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Timber the Orc Mined Hero.

One of the most curious mines in the world is in Tongking, China. where, in sand formation at a depth of from 12 to 20 feet there is de posit of stems of trees. The Chinese work this mine for the timber, which is found in good condition, and is used in making coffins and troughs and for carving and other purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Tact Wins the cuatomer.

A clerk in department store had before him woman no longer young. She was looking over some col0rs and was undecided. The salesman knew his business and knew human nature. teo. Smilingly. addressing the wom- an, he inquired: Madam, is it for yourself or .an old lady" He sold the goods and gained the customers good opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Daily Health Hint.

Candies and sweet articles are high ly concentrated nourishment that ought, when eaten, to be mixed with coarser food in order to secure prop CT digestion. This kind of food is more likely to turn acid on a weak stomach than any other, while none so surely tends to produce constipa- ticn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
MAJOR STEINER ENTERTAINED.
Senators BuIkeley and Brandegee, Con- gressmen Higgins and TiIIson and Members of Governors Staff With Friends.

On Monday evening Major Steiner entertained Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee, Congressman Higgins and Ti1son and the members of the gov ernors staff at his home on Church street, the fireworks being watched frem the lawn. There were also a. few invited friends in the party and a de- 1ightful evening resulted, the hospital ity of the genial major being greatly enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Finds for Plaintiff in Horse Case.

Judge Gager, who presided at the June term of the Holland coudnty su- perior court, at Rockville, has sent to his clerk. Lyman Twining Tingier, his decisien in the case of Frederick Burn ham of Andover against Charles F. plaintiff, who is awarded judgment for $52.25. Mir. Burnham sued for $50 fdr the sale of a horse. The defendant was to pay in thirty days, but he not only did not pay, but sold the horse to another man for $40. Browns claim was that the animal was not as repre- scented, therefore he refused to pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Knock Down wan.ed9

An interesting news item states that a woman shot through the door and killed a strange burglar" Of course the lady ought to have been given an introduction and the bold intruder was remiss in not sending up his card.- Atlanta Georgian.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Wonan,s May.

o When man tells his wife of an in crease in his wages she doesn't burst out in congratulations; she has an ab- sent-minded look in her eyes, as if cal culating how many yards it will take
 for a dress she had hitherto felt that she couldn't afford.-Atchison Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
True Generosity.

Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel show pBenty of common sense. The former declines to be interview, and the lat ter when asked to pose fer fler pie ture replies: We have been in the public eye for seven years and have had enough of it. Give somebody else a chance '-Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
EIohth Wonder Of the World.

There are said to be seven great wonders in the world, and 1t is every woman's opinion that if an eighth were added, it would be mans conscience. -Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
No panoer from JlmmIe,s Knife.

On Jimmie's birthday his mother gave him a knife. A little friend told him that he ought to give his mother a penny 50 that 1t would not cut their friendship, whereupon Jim mic replied: Tt won't cut anything else, so I guess it went cut our friendship. p."-Delineator.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Effnrts Net All Mastnd.

A Geneva ear and throat specialist declares that yawning is helpful: in fact, that it is one of the most bene- ficial forms of exercise. Hereafter speakers who are little shy on elo- quence may know that at least they do some good to their auditors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Had Meals at RushnelI 'chapeI.

Two of the visiting bands on Mon day-the Fifth Massachusetts, and HatcIls from Hartford-were given their meals at the Bushnell chapel by the Ladies' Benevolent Union of the Central Baptist church, as arranged for by the music committee These were the only ones that the committee had to look after, as all the others took care of themselves. The visiting musicians expressed entire satisfac- ton with the menu offered by the nza1zz.oaa 1ndia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Road. to MatrimonY.

See that almost 100 school teachers have taken out licenses in this city to be married Iithin the next 10 days. No wonder all of this years 175 girl graduates of the Normal college in< tend to become eaohers-New York Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
cannIbaJ Shark.

An Australian paper records the capture of shark IS feet six inches long and seven feet girth, whose con tents included fufl-sized porpoise and another shark five feet long.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
PhiIosophy,

-.rThey may be jest ez good fish in the sea ez ever wuz ketched, but mo- buddy ever appears to be dead sure about it.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
nPickIed" Tea.

Natives of Bugmah and parts of India prepare tea in a peculiar way called picking" The leaves are boiled and pressed into bamboo tubes, which are buried in the ground until the material has matured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
sweetIy Solemn Thouaht.

The realization that our most troublesome troubles may be drama tized falls like benediction on the peeved and panting heart.-Cleveland News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
An Exer.Present Marvel.

Considering the dreadful things that children eat, is. it not surprising that any of them live to be human beings? From "Pippins and Peaches"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
The Root of All Gond

In the man whose childhood has known caresses there lies fiber of memory. which can be touched to nobler issues.--George Eliot.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
Care for the Doas.

With the , combination of warm weather and dogs that have not free access to cool water, the complaints of mad dogs are bound to become more
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06

Last years output of coal in Eng land, showed a decrease of over 6,eeO,- 0nn tons. -
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-06
can orow Up With senate.

A MT. Turnipseed has been elected a member of the Georgia legislature Chicago Tribune.
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HANDLE FOR FIRE HOSE.

found good in some particulars an bad in others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
FRANCE NOW DRAWN IN.
Formal Complaint of 0utrages Made
by Her Citizens.

NEW ORLEANS. November 3O.-A ca
BILE from San Jose, Costa Rica, says:
The French government has been drawn
into the Nicaraguan trouble in a way
that promises serious consequences for
Zelaya as result of brutal outrages
committed on French citizens residing in
Nicaragua.
An Official complaint has been lodged
with the French consul general in Costa
Rica by Fausino Montiel, a Frenchman
owned by NJ. Menier OF Paris. and stu
ated on the southeast coast of the great
Lake of Nicaragua. says:
"On the 22d of October last we were
surprised by large detachment of
troops commanded by a gentleman called
Larios, who, We were told, was an aid
de-camp of the president of Nicaragua
Immediately both MIR. Ruinart and my
self were bound and dragged to the edge
trtal they threatened to shoot us-a
threat which they repeated three times
LAS soon as we were safely in the
lookup the soldiers returned to sack the
farm, wrestling the keys from the house
keeper and carrying off all objects of
value on which they could lay their
hands, some of which we recognized la ter
in Lortuga. We had to regain posses
sion of our own horses by purchasing
them from those to whom they had sold
them.
During the operations at the farm the
housekeeper was brutaIy treated by
Larios. and it was with difficulty that she
saved herself from being. killed. They
completely stripped the farm, not taking
into account the French flag which was
at the time hoisted over the house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
BREAKS HIS PRACTICE
CANNON'S KANSAS CITY SPEECH
READ BY HIM.
Second Time in His Life That He
Appeared Before Audience With
Remarks in Manuscript.

1t appears that Speaker Cannon read
his recent Kansas City speech. This is
the second time in his life that he has
done this. The other time was when he
delivered his convention speech in 1896
Folks down this way who have watched
Uncle Joe in action can't appreciate the
possibility Of a speech being read by him.
But he read this one, and, according TO
some local folks who saw and heard him
on that occasion, he managed to put lots
of ginger into it at that, mighty diff
cult thing to do with a manuscript ut
terance.
This Kansas City speech was timed for
about three-quarters Of an hour and
Uncle Joe kept to schedule nicely.
But after he had finished some people
sitting up front near the Speakers table
yelled, Now you've got that off your
mind, Uncle Joe, give us real speech
And that's just what Mr.. Cannon pro-
ceeded to do he threw his completed
speech away and talked another three
quarters of an hour on top of it. OF
course, the impromptu part of it was a
heap hotter than the other
His friends say now that he has given
up the job Of reading speeches. as he
finds it impossible to stick to his lines
without interpretations or postscripts.
Mr.. Cannon is expected to arrive in
Washington tonight or tomorrow morn
ing. L. White Busbey. his secretary. re-
saying that he would leave Chicago,
where he went from Danville on a busi-
ness trip, either last night Or this morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
PLANS OF THE SESSION.
Vice President Sherman Tells of Pro.
posed Legislation.

AK RON, Ohio, November 3O-vice
President James S. Sherman was the
principal speaker at the twenty-thirj
banquet of the Old Nineteenth Distrlc;
Republican Club here last night. After
reviewing the history of the republican
party and paying special tribute to the
late President Garfield, he said:
In few days we shall again as
semble at Washington to take I'D the
new problems. During this administra.
tion we intend to still perfect our none.
tary laws. We intend to start the
rehabilitation of the merchant marine
We propose to further improve our
methods of federal regulation. We
shall take up seriously and effectively
the conservation of our natural re-
sources and the matter of inland water
ways. We will surely fulfill as rapid
ly as is consistent and practicable
the promises of our last platform
He was preceded by James r. Gar
field, who discussed the achievements
Of the Roosevelt administration. Sen.
ator Charles Pick was toastmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
WILHELM TRIAL BEGUN.
Woman and Male Friend Jointly
Indicted for Murder.

NEWARK, N. j., November 30.-Charg.
ing that she had murdered her husband
Frank Wilhelm, a wealthy contractor, the
state today placed Mrs. Harriet j. viii.
helm on trial for her life. Nicholas Sica
real estate dealer Of this city, jointly
indicted with her for the crime, was &C.
corded a. separate trial. Wilhelm was
found shot to death in the basement o1
his home February IA last.
Police discovery of alleged friendliness
between Mrs. Wilhelm and Sica led tC
an investigation of the movements OF
both on the day of the murder and te
their arrest and joint Indictment
The case was strangely complicated
shortly after the murder by the appear.
ance of a New York woman claiming to
be the legal wife of the slain man, who
she alleged, had deserted her severa
years before. Her claim to Wilhelm
property is said to have been compro-
missed with the woman placed on tria
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
BAVARIAN DUKE DEAD.
Karl Theodor, Humanitarian, Sue
cumbs to Kidney Trouble.

BAIREUTH, Bavaria. November 30
Duke Karl Theodor OF Bavaria died today
of kidney trouble.
Duke Karl never figured prominently
in military OF political affairs. but studied
medicine and became a famous eye spe-
cialist. He maintained several private
hospitals. where the poor were treated
free, and did much to introduce some
sort Of sanitation in the homes of the
mountaineers. He was the head of the
ducaI line Of the Bavarian house.
One of his sisters. the Empress OF Aus
tria, was murdered in Geneva. Another
sister married the Duke de Alencon and
was burned to death in the Paris Charlie
Fair fire. One of his daughters is the
wife of Crown Prince Albert of Belgium
and another daughter married Prince
Rupprecht of Bavaria. grandson of the
prince regent and who will probably sue
ceed to the throne upon the death of the
insane King Otto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
LEWISOHN ESTATE WON.
Not Involved in Recent Litigation
in Massachusetts,.

BOSTON, November 30.-The estate OF
Leonard Lewisohn of New York was not
in any way involved in the Old Dominion
Company litigation In this state, as an
nounced in a dispatch sent from this city
Saturday, when executions amounting to
s2,1S2, ,S39 were issued by the supreme
court against Albert S. Bigelow Of Boston
and in favor of the company.
Mr.. Lewisohn and Mr.. Bigelow were
partners in organizing the Old Dominion
Company. Some time ago the company
brought suit to recover alleged profits
obtained without the knowledge of other
officials. The Lewisohn estate was not
sued in Massachusetts,. but in New York,
and when the case was carried to Wash
ington his estate won. This litigation was
distinct from that recently disposed Of
by the supreme court OF Massachusetts
1t is understood that Mr.. Bigelow will
appeal to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY.
Heavy Damage Done by Floods in
Washington State.

BEILINGHAM Wash. November 30
Two steel railway bridges and three wag-
on bridges across the Nooksack river
were carried away Yesterday by tlooG
water entaiiing $1OO.OO3 loss. Other
bridges are In danger, owing 10 heavy
rainfall.
paiIway traffic is blocked by slides and
r,shouts Bellingham had oniN on
train yesterday. Several branch railroads
are tied up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
BACK FROM PANAMA.
Party of Canal Inspectors Arrives
in New York.

NEW YORK. November ;O-The con-
sessional party which has heen inspect
Ing the progress of the work on the
Panama canal and examining conditions
In general in the Canal Zone returned
today
iWenty eight persons were in the party
which comprised members Of the House
committee on appropriations. headed by
hartman James A. TaWney of Minneso'
"a. FHeir Investigations were largely
0Tected al the financial aspect of the
anal work and were intended to aid them
~ framing appropriations for its COM
p.eupil. Nine days were spent in tour
- inspection of the canal and three days
~ hearings on various phases OF the
~ n. the Cuban capital the party was ell
s@Aed b. President Gomez.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Rode and Walked to Sanitarium.

Working on this theory. Il newspaper
man was dispatched to watch for visitors
at the Maine sanitarium. Early yesterday v
afternoon a man who answered Dr. Cook S
description reached Wells Beach. five
miles from Wells Depot, Me. where the
sanitarum is located.
He came alone on the train from Boston
Getting rig at livery stable he was
driven to point near the sanitarium
Here he ordered the driver to return. and
was seen walking the remainder of the
distance.
The man seen at the window later is
believed to he DR.. Frederick A. Cook
He is the only patient at the place
There are half a dozen attendants be-
sides the wife of DR.. Pitt. The physi-
clan was expected to return last night,
but today it was said he was too busy to
be interviewed
The people at Wells station who saw
the mysterious visitor say he hung his
head and looked ct nobody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Rockefellers Go to New York Home

CLEV ELAND, Ohio. November 80 Mr.
and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller will leave
Cleveland for New York late this AFTER
noon. They will spend the early winter
at their city residence. West 9th street,
New York.
The stay at Forest Hill their Cleveland
home, this summer and fall, was pro-
longed several weeks later than usual
owing to the Ill health of Mrs. Rookie
feller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.
Americans Play Better, But Aus
tralia Bows Win Out,

SYDNEY, New South Wales, November
3O.-The Australasian defenders retain the
Dwight +. Davis challenge cup, having
defeated the Americans in the final
matches today of the international tennis
tournament. The play was in singles and
the Californians made a better showing
than in the earlier matches. The score:
International singles: A. +. Wilding of
New Zealand beat Maurice Z. McLough-
lin, United States, 3-6, So. 6-2, G-3.
Norman f. Brookes, Victoria beat Mel
vile III. Long, United States. 81, 10. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Buffalo at Panama.
RUN DOWN BY AUTO.
Hagerstown Carpenter Knocked
Down and Injured.
sDafcl, to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November 30
Robert c. Ruby, a carpenter of this city.
is at the Washington County Hospital
here suffering from a crushed ankle and
other injuries. He was run down last
night by an automobile. owned by John
G. Bower, a wealthy manufacturer of this
city, and at the time driven by his son.
Roland Bower.
Ruby had just stepped from the pave
ment to cross the street, when he was
struck by the car and hurled to the side
of the street. The injured man was
placed in the automobile and taken to the
hospital.
The physicians were unable to say to-
day whether he had sustained internal
injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Wreckers Unable to Reach Shin.

NORFOLK, Va, November 3O.-Bat-
tered by mountainous seas during a north
west gale, with wind ve,oci:ies of from
lortE To fifty miles an nour throughout
last night. the German steamer Brewster,
which struck on the inner Diamond shoals
Sunday night, while bound from Kings
tor. jamaica. to New York. with cargo
81 bananas and cocoanuts. had this morn
ing changed her position to some extent.
WITH the sea still breaking over her,
hsfing ii impossible for wrecking ex-
sci. chances Of saving the Brewster
seemed early today to be growing less
and less.
From the Hat:eras shore this morning
it was believed by those who could see
the Brewster. almost constantly awash as
she Mas, that the steamer must certainly
he full OF water. The wrecking steamer
,'oley, from Norfolk, was, as the result
f weather conditions, forced to seek
shelter in the Hatteras blight last night
and this morning could not be seen.
While the revenue cutter Ononda ga
could be heard off Hatteras during the
night. she, too. forced to shelter, was no.
where TO be seen this morning in the
Vicinity of the Brewster. helpless in q
raging sea.
The steamers crew rescued yeSterda!
by life savers. are still at Hatteras. IE
bringing ashore Capt. Hinz and the TWEEN
ty-cight members of of his crew. the life
savers of Cape Hatteras. Creeds Hill anG
Hatteras Inlet lfe-saving stations made
one of the most daring rescueS in the
history of the ife-saving service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
STORM CAUSES HAVOC.
Japanese Vessels Founder-Great
Loss of Life Feared.

TOXIC. November 3O.-A fierce storm
swept over the vicinity of Shimonoseki
,esterday and last night. The Kisasata
Naru, a japanese vessel of 2,373 tons,
toundered. and it is feared that all on
board were lost. Twenty-Five bodies
lave been washed ashore.
Many fishing boats are also believed
10 have been wrecked. The piers and
caoanknents at Shimonoseki have been
badly damaged by the high seas.
pARIEN, Manchuria, November 20
y storm has ragged over Korea bay since
sunday. The Japanese steamer Jinsen-
Mae1 foundered off fongampo, Korea,
=, IL. mouth OF the Yalu river.
Dtaer wrecks are reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
Carried Cargo of Bananas.

NEW YORK, November 3.-The wreck
ing steamer I. j. Merritt sailed yesterday
for Diamond shoals to cooperate with an
outfit sent from Norfolk in effort to
drag the Brewster into deep water.
The Brewster sailed from Jamaica on
November IS calling at Cuban ports
later, with a cargo of bananas for the
Atlantic Fruit Company. She is owned
by NJ. ri. Schmitt of Hamburg: was built
at Copenhagen six years ago; is 80 feet
long and measures 1.51S tons gross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-30
COOK FOUND, MAYBE
Thought to Be at Pine Tree
Sanitarium, Maine.
FACE SEEN IN WINDOW
That of Explorer, Observer Sure,
Though Deeply Lined.
WOMAN IS ENIGMATICAL
Not There Just Now, She Says, But
It Will Be Hard to Find
Him If He Is.
FACE SEEN IN WINDOW
WOMAN IS ENIGMATICAI

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, November 30.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook. the arctic explorer. who has
been strangely missing from New York.
has been located as a patient OF the he
Tree Sanitarium, at Wells Depot. Me.
Mrs Pitts, wife of DR.. Thomas Pitts of
Cambridge. who is head of the institu-
ton, when interviewed this morning at
the sanitarium, would not affirm or deny
the rumOr that patient who arrived
yesterday bearing a strong likeness to
the explorer is DR.. Cook.
Il am not saying she said. that he
hasn't been here. He is not here just
now He might have come here and gone.
They'll have hard work to find him.
as we are fitted to take care of just such
cases.