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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16
Man and Beauty.

Notice claim of a woman writer that beauty is the chief aim of mankind but even then 1t occurs that. a lot of individuals are mighty poor shots.- New York Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

Colonel Peter J. McAvoy, who died a few days ago in Brooklyn, deserves s word of remembrance. He headed the marines that made an assault on the barrier forts on the Canton river in 1858. in the suppression of the Talp- ing rebellion, and was the last surviv- or of the crew.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16
Still Thwarted.

Abruzzi climbed 24.000 feet. but even at that height he failed to look into the promised land of Loye.-Atlanta Consultation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

Charles Mulford Robinson of Roch- ester, N Y, has been commissioned to draw plans for the Identification of Des Moines, Iowa, a city of much pub lie spirit Mir Robinson will include in his general scheme the contemplat- ed improvement of the east bank of the Des Moines river.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16
NOTICE!

The Legal Voters of the Central School district of Norwich, Conn.,. are hereby warned to meet at the Town Hall on Monday, Sept. 20th, 1909. to elect by ballot three persons to serve as members of the Board of Education for three years in place of Amos A. Browning. Jonathan H. Allen and Hen ry A. Terrell and to elect by ballot a Clerk, Treasurer and Collector for one year
 The polls will be open from to 7.So D. m. After the ballot box is closed the reports of the Treasurer and Board of Education will be read, and auditors chosen for the ensuing year. Members of Board of Education:
 AMOS A. BROWNING,
 JONATHAN H. ALLEN,
 HENRY A. TERRELL,
 PATRICK J. CASSIDY,
 FRANK J. HEAVENS,
 PETER c. WRIGHT,
 A. THATCHER OTIS
 JEREMIAH J. DESMOND,
 OTTO E. WULF, sep14d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

Mime Schumann- Heink the Ameri- can singer, appeared before most distinguished small audience the other day in Berlin, where, at the imperial palace, she sang for the emperor and empress of Germany and King Edward and Queen Alexandra of England and a few other notable people.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16
C. s. FAIRCLOUGH,
Thamespilie Store,

IHuWeSUItte otoFe1 Says If you want quality and fair prices give him trial. Do not ask for cheap goods. We have only those we can guarantee.
 septiid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

Sir Matthew Nathan, the first Eng fish Jew to be made a British colonial governor, has just been made secre- tary to the post office in the British ministry. Put alongside of Herbert Samuels' recent promotion by MT. As quith it shows that the race line is breaking down in the progressive po- litical ranks of the realm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

Mrs. Mary Crowell farms several hundred acres near Byron, H.. and makes a speciality of hogs. For si tx years she has carried off first prizes with her hogs in the state agricultural fair, and there are many good iUfges who say she raises the best hogs in Illinois. The other day she sold a drove of 50 porkers to a Chicago pat xIng house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

On the 55,O00 acres (three whole townships) thet William Rockefeller owns in the Adirondacks he has a pri- vate railroad and private railroad station, says the New York Press. Waiting there all the time is a spe- cial train ready to make quick get away Forest fires are numerous in that region, and the natives there abouts do not love their Rockefeller.
 At his home in Syracuse last Mon day Frank Hiscock. United States sen ator from New York, 1SS7-1Ss3. cele- brated the 18th anniversary of his birth The ex-senatar, who is still in active practice of the law, is strong and vigorous and is able to be at his office daily Like many another statesman. he is an enthusiastic golf CT. and his recreation is enjoyed all most entirely. on the links.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-16

The Duchess of Bedford. in "Bris- ish Birds" gives some remarkable in- stances of longeivity among birds in her own collection. A Barbary dove which has been in the duchess pos session for Is years was left by an old woman who also owned it for 15 years and who always said 1t was al i'd bird when it was given to her.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

Lafayette's memory that in later yearz
he had a painting made of il. This IS
sttl in the possession OF his descendants.
and was exhibited al the Chicago Worlds
Fair in 1888
Another Of WashingrOn's aids-de-csrnD
who was with him al that time. and who
was destined 70 attain distinction In the
republic which he helped 10 establish.
was Alexander Hamilton. then but twenty
years old
Much important correspondence from
Washington's pen was dated az this
camp, which was varioUsly called Ne
shaminy's Bridge Neshanniny Canp. or
simply Cross Roads. that being the point
where The road 20 Bristol crossed the
Old York road.
On the Neshamfny.
A short distance from the Headquarters
Is The Neshaminy Presbyterian Church.
The church that stool there at the time
OF the encanpnent was used rs a hos
pital and coUrts-rnartial were also held
n H. Several other old buildings near
BY were the headquarters OF division and
brigade commanders.
Though picturesQuely situated. with the
Neshaminy on the one side and the undu-
lating hills on the other. the headquar-
te-s IS so far from the railroad and troll
ley lines that comparatively few persons
visit IL. though occasionally historical and
patriotic societies make Il the destination
Of pilgrimeges. The nearest railroad sta
tiOn is Ivylald, on the New Hope branch
OF the Reading Railway. some six miles
from Willow Grove
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
WHAT TOLL LIFE AND ACCIDENTS WILL THE RECENT FOURTH CLAMP
DEATHS
HEAVIEST RINGING BELL.
Tenor of the Peal in Exeter Cathe-
drnI-LoSs of It's ClappeF.

Prom the London STANDARD.
Grandson. the famous tenor Of the
peal Of bells in Exeter Cathedral. has
had a narrow escape from disaster.
II was being rung during the Whitsun-
tide when bolt which kept the clapper
In position came out owing to the dis
placement Of a pin. The result was that
the cIapper. which weighs well on toward
two hundredweght. also came out and
fell as the bell was swinging. A good
stout floor prevented the clapper from
going into the ringing chamber below
where there were 10 OF IS ringers The
clappe- was knocked clear by the bell
itself. and beyond slight chipping OF the
lip. Grandson suffered no damage.
The bell is the heaviest used for ringing
IN the world and has only been rung
single-handed through a peal, the ringer
in that case being Mr.. ". Pye, OF Lon
don. Grandson weighs seTenty-tEo
hundredwelght; and II the stock be IN
cIuded. something Ike four tons The
bells had not been rung for a twelve
month. owing to repairs 10 the tower. and
the present mishap IS therefore paTtieu-
larly unfortunate
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

persons are engaged in raising pigeons
Tor market While a considerable number
depend upon The industry FOR a living. the
great majority engage IN il as a side
issue II is business that a great many
women have taken up with success.
Several years ago, after as careful a
census as could be made. an authority
asserted that in Southern New Jersey
alone 5,00O men and women were engaged
n raising squads for market.
As a pigeon. Ike a crow, VIII live ln
almost any climate. the business extends
from Maine 10 Oregon and from Canada
&C the Gulf
During recent years the demand FOR
squads has grown steadily, so that the
increasing supply has not Overs1Ocked
the market Nearly every drst-class hotel
and restaurant IN the land carries the
young pigeon as a regular item OF the
bin OF fare, and there has been an In
creasing demand for private dinners, SUP
pers. and Iuncheons.
Classed among the best Of squab pro-
dUcers are the White King and the homer
varieties. Through some freak OF fancy.
the largest variety among those in favor
with the growers IS known as "runts:"
some Of them weigh a pound and a quar-
ter or more. and from tip 70 tip Of out
stretched wings may measure AZ least a
yard.
Some Of the lowest grades OF SQUADS
viii not average more than six and a half
or six and three-Quarrer pounds 70 the
dozen. II the meat is dark. these feathered
youngsters VIII probably not bring over
$50 a dozen in the market. Higher
Grades-birds ranging IN weight al the
way Up % eight pounds 10 the dozen
may sell for as much as $50 a dozen. In
fact 81 has been received during recent
years By growers Of fine birds
II has been. asserted that a pair OF
pigeons, given proper attention. viii yield
a revenue OF s. a year from the sale OF
their young Although the birds viii live
for twelve years or more. they are al the
height OF prOductiveness when about two
years old.
When busy with their household and
nursery cares. the parent pigeons have
little time for social enjoymeuts. The
pair alternate in sitting on the eggs.
while one is shielding the nest the 0ther
is skirn-shi1g for q good square meal OF
taking some needed exercise.
after eighteen days Of this the shell
breaks. and the funny-looking pun bah
Of sauab begins his brief earthly ca
reer- From his appearance. he IS princi-
p1lly mouth and stomach
When the SQUAD artains the age OF q
month it should be in prime condition
FOR market. II IL IS destined FOR stock
purposes. however. il Is allowed 20 hustle
Tor itself after that age. and reaches ma
turity II about eighteen months
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
OF PIGEONS
Farm in California Has $4,000 Inhabitants of
the Feathery Tribe.

Imagine from 5000 to 5000 pigeons.
nearly all as white as snowfakes. circlinr
and sweeping through the air. Then you
have some idea OF the beautiful scenes 10
be witnessed al the celebrated johnson
pigeon farm. near Los Angeles. Cal
This IS said % be the largest pigeon
farm in the United States. and NAV be
the largest IN the world. II there fs a
larger its reputation hasn't Travelled ex-
tenslvely.
Among pigeon raisers all over the coun-
try the Johnson farm is known: It is one
OF the Interesting show places visited by
strangers in Los Angeles.
TheFe have been as many as 100 900
pigeons IN the great johnson flock. In
breeding the birds. Mr.. johnson has culled
out carefully all the young with dark or
eolored plumage, so that nearly al those
now on the place are white, or nearly 50.
When the great flock INDUCES in eyer
else flights about the place, and the air is
filed with the beautiful circling white
creatures. one can fancy a snowstorm
sweeping over the picturesque valley thar
knows no STOW.
Eight acres of sandy. graveuy sail com
pose the pigeon farm. which is located on
the Los Angeles River, in San Fernando
Valley.
For the use OF the pigeons. six large
buildings have been erected, new ones
being added from time 20 time as. occa-
sion or the growth OF the flock required.
The main building is 50 by 50 1eet and Is
20 feet nigh
Both interior and exterior OF the build
ings are covered with nest boxes. and
there are a great many more boxes placed
around the yard Those on the outside Of
the buildings are arranged IN tiers of ten
IN al, there are nearly 600 nests in
the main building-3.000 happy households
under one roof.
All the interior nests are arranged along
alsles. so that they are readily accessible
both 10 the birds and % the men who
care for the premises Once a wear. every
nest on the place is carefully cleaned and
fumigated.
Mr- johnson markets his SQUADS when
they are about four weeks old. and usu-
ally receives from s. 20 S3 a dozen. J-pon
an average, he sells Loo dozen a month.
so that his gross income OF late years
has run oyer S3o.000 a year
Cost Of Teed IS the greatest .exne,se IN
the operation OF a pigeon farm Upor
the Johnson place the birds are fed three
times a day. and consume about seventy
bushels OF wheat every day.
Throughout the country a great uauv
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
BEACH TRIPS ARE DELIGHTFUL
Picturesque Country Viewed Through
State of Maryland.
Many Attractions Supplied for the
Pleasure of Observation-Disclosures
Air and Baths Beneficial

The trip TO Chesapeake Beach is made
through pleasant rural scenery. Trac-
ton cars on New York avenue land
pleasure-seekers at the District line sta
ton. where they take the steam cars.
These run on a convenient schedule. and
in sixty minutes reach the beach
AS the train goes through Maryland,
picturesque country is seen through the
window. The Pstuxent Gun Club. sit
uated near Mount Calvert station. is
passed just prior 10 crossing the Pax
tuxent River. The Glebe Rod and Gun
Club, IN woodland setting, is also a
part OF the flying view.
on nearing the bay. the salt air, with
its invigOratng effects. invites a closer
acquaintance. Arriving az the end Of
the route, the excursionists find them
selves environed by gayety and devices
for promoting good time.
Later, they take a saltwater bath. The
beach Is especially adapted 20 the chill
dren by reason OF its gradual slope.
Turning poles. springboards. RATS. and
other appliances are at hand
Built about 500 feet from the shore. and
parallel 70 IT, is the boardwalk. Here
thousands OF visitors promenade daily.
Just of the boardwalk. and facing the
large casino. IS the metallic music shell,
where seats are provided. Near by IS the
scenic railway. built partially over the
water. A merry-go-round. fitted with or
chestrion; the human roulette wheel. the
photograph gallery. the shooting gallery,
and other amusements line the board
walk
At the Casino or Hotel Belvidere meals
are served at reasonable rates.
Flowers of all varieties and OF every
color line the walks. Tables. sheltered
from the suns rays. are arranged 10 ac-
commOdate picnic parties. while the
grounds are particularly free OF debris.
The regular water supply is supplemented
by a number OF fountains.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
HISTORICAL MANSION SOLD

Philadelphia. July In-Gen. Washing
tons headquarters IN his Pennsylvania
campaign OF HIS. a house wherein he
spent a longer time than he did IN any
OF his numerous other temporary abodes
OF that period. excepting only those OF
Whitemarsh and Valley FORGE. has lust
been transferred az public sale The
building Is an ancient farmhouse near
the village OF HartsviIle, Bucks County,
al the point where the Old York road
crosses the Neshaminy Creek Though
no battle was planned or directed az that
place. the house Is. nevertheless. OF much
historical interest because Of events that
occurred there. chief among which was
Gen Lafayette's first appearance in The
American army.
The building, together with the ada
cent farms. belonged 10 the ROthweu
family. and then Henry Campbell became
the owner At the recent sale the prop
erty passed into the possession Of G. ".
Rubinkam, OF JamisOn, Bucks County.
who paid s7.7s5 for it.
Some Alterations Made.
While some alterations have been made
IN the dwelling in the past 80 years. in
many respects il remains the same as
ct the time when the Father OF His
Country resided there. TTe dining-room.
with polished black joists and a large
fireplace, is to-day Just as Il wcs when
Washington and lafayette sat az meals
there.
On the outside OF the house IS q bronze
tablet. which the Bucks County HistOri-
cal Society placed there In 1887. the in
scripJion briefly narrating the facts that
make the old building noteworthy.
Washington had his headquarters there
from August 10 10 August 3. la. while
his 1890 troops were encamped along
the nearby Neshaminy Creek. The COM
mander-in-chief had moved the army
from New York into Pennsylvania 10
protect Philadelphia from the threatened
invasion Of the British. and a halt was
made al the Neshaminy TO ascertain the
enemy's plans. Thus was begun the
campaign that was 10 lead 10 the defeats
at Brandywine and Germantown. and the
terrible winter al Valley Forge.
Lafayette Liked the Building.
This headquarters building on the Ne
shaIniny held so conspicuous a place In
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

and a little later on the Declaration OF
Independence, with John Hancock's now
familiar sigature at the head OF the list
OF signers Said Benjamin Franklin:
George III can see that name all the
way across the Atlantic without putting
on his spectacles."
Massachusetts contributed four times az
much money 20 the support OF the gov
ernment during the war Of 1872 as was
furnished by Virginia. which was the
largest OF the States at, the time. and
which was twice as large as the Bay
State Massachusetts contributed more
men to the land forces OF the United
States than did Virginia, North Carolina,
and South Carolina combined. which had
more than four times as many inhab-
itants Massachusetts furnished more
men TO the cOuntry's war ships IN that
conflict than did any two other States
Privateers during that war captured
$500 British vessels More than half OF
the privateers furnished by all the States
IN the aggregate. IN the war Of 1872
sailed from Massachusetts ports and
were manned by Massachusetts sailors
Even before he entered the Statehouse
IN Boston, at the beginning Of his service
IN January, 1851. Gov Andrew began to
a III anu e4-ip Ile HllL4tlA anu 70 pLeAe1L .
for the conflict which he saw 70 be I'M
pending Thus he was ready 70 respond
when Lincoln Immediately after the fall
Of Sumter. called for troops to defend
the National Capital and enforce the
national authority IN the States In which
4 was resisted This is how the coEmun-
ity which led in the War Of Independence
also struck the first blow Of the civil
war
The foregoing Is a plain tale Of the
fifth city Of the United States in popu-
laton, the fourth in wealth, and very
nearly the first in enterprise. as well as
"a social prestige and in picturesque story
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Misunderstood.

Rr1m ths Chi1go Fos-
What we want" said the man m the
frock coat, as a safe and sane Fourth
You bet we do" agreed the man with
the wispy whiskers-
We should put stop % the unseemly
noises that shstter the very air upon that
day. I say 20 you, sir, that on the oeca-
sion OF the celebration OF the anniversary
OF the birth OF the greatest. gran6est.
most glorious governmental structure
that ever has
Yep" interrupts the other man I'VE
ought 70 choke EN- of. I'm good an
tired OF listening 20 those fapdoodle
spread-eagle speeches myself
And the man in tie froek coat passed
on with an air OF the haughtiest kind
OF hauteur.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Kner the Rad PIacea.

From the Philadeiphia Public Ledzsr.
a gentleman IN an address 70 a gradu-
ating class, told the following story OF
the president OF an ocean steamship COM
pany. who was taking a Journey across
the water When the ship was in a
dangerous channel he became engaged
IN conversation with the pilot, an elderly
man, who had spent most OF his life on
the water The president Of the CON-
pauy remarked: I suppose you know
all about the dangerous places IN this
chanusf2'' Nope" replied the pilot.
You dOn'tI" exclaimed the president
Then why are you in charge OF that
wheel?" Because I know where the bad
places amt"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Doors Closed.

Doors Closed.
From the ChriStian Register.
An old darzy wanted TO Join a fashion
able city church. and the minister. know
ing II was hardly the thing 10 do and
not wanting 10 hurt his feelings. told
him 10 go home and pray over H. In a
few days the darky came back
well. what DO you think OF II by this
timer asked the preacher
Wei. sah." replied The coiored man,
"Ah prayed an prayed an de good Lawd
he SAYS 10 me. 'Rastus. All wouldn't bod
der nah haid about da no mo- Ah've
been trying 10 git into dat chu'ch
mahse'f for de las twenty yeahs and
All amt done had no luck"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

most beyond beiief-he picked up a live
transfer and made fat on transportation
What do you think OF that-ieave COM
ing, rain check for a double-header, and
free transfer? II I had half that luck.
I'd drop the printing trade and spend
the remainder os my life IN buying lot
terry tickets. taking out on long shots,
and plunging Ia one-chance-to-win-tn-
thousand stocks. Wouldn't your
guess I would.-Brockwelrs Bits.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Nothing.

Freeman TTlden. n Life
Ny next book Is contracted for. The
publisher has Just forwarded a check on
account.
I am 70 receive 20 per cent royalties
besides.
II IS already being advertised.
The newspaper reviews are H. type.
too.
I SIT az my desk in my $4,000 country
house.
A stenOgrapher IS az nv elbow.
Everything IS ready
I wonder what shall write about?
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
An Automobile Urine.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin
In a June thunder storm you can't 30
n q safer place than a motorcar." said
an electrician
It's the tires They insulate you. With
lightning playing all about. the tires pro-
tect the occupants or the car perfectly
The occupants are as safe as though they
weren't there.
The rubber OF the tire and the dry air
filing Il form this Insulation. lt's I'M
pregnable. and they who fear the light
ring can't do better in n thunder storm
than 70 order out the car"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
balm Of Gnend

Frurn the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The drug had a delicious odor. Il smelt
Ike a breath OF fragrance from a grove OF
sun-warmed pines. The druggist said:
TITS balm Of Gilead. the real thing.
I import II from Syria II grows on a
low bush there and you get II BY tapping.
the same as you get tUrpentine or rub
Der.
Balm OF Gilead IS costly. FOR the balm
bush only yields a few drops a day IN
the tapping season. Dyspepsia and mel
anchoia are the diseases that the balm
IS usually prescribed for
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

While you think or i. telephone your
Want Ad- 10 The washington Herald,
and bul win be sent you az cent word
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
BOSTONS PART IN HISTORY

d.. Charles N. Harvey. IL Leslis's Weekly.
On England's side. during the wars
against France in Canada. Boston was
prominent Then when France was driven
on the continent n I762. the eoIonlsts,
with the people OF the Massachusetts
capital at the front turned on England.
James Otis, Samuel Adams. John Han
cock, Joseph Warren, John Adams. and
others organized and directed the senti-
raent which brought Independence. The
clash OF no between some Of the people
and small party Of British soldiers. N
which several Of the populace were killed.
figures in the annals OF the time as the
Boston Massacre. When. IN I77S, the
British ships with the taxed tea reached
Boston. Faneuil Hall sent out a party OF
citizens. disguised as Indians. who threw
all the tea into the harbor. England
.retaliated by closing the port Of Boston
in lT4 and moving the custom house 70
Marblehead. Massachusetts, responded
by stopping its petitions TO the British
government. by organizing Minute Men.
and by beginning to fight
Just as Patrick Henry was warning HIS
Virginia hearers against the folly Of cry
ing out peace. peace, when there Is no
PEACE Gen. Gage. the British command
er in Boston, was sending out troops to
capture or destroy the arms which the
Minute Men were collecting, and Paul
Revere. apprised Of this move, was riding
in advance
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11
Spread the alarm
- ,- nfsrTf--,-- --FTf--

through every MiddleseI village ard farm,
For the country folk 70 be up and 10 arm.
That brought out the "ernbattled farm
ers," who. at Lexington, fired the shot
heard round the world" and made April
l9, i775. the starting point OF the war Of
independence. Then came Bunker Hi,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

This headquarters building on the Ne
shaniny held so conspicuous a place IN