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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-20
THE MAN WHO lAtkS

People who do not have any use for
books, in furnishing a house, use them
for ornament and as a suggestion Oh
family culture-what the culture Is
photograph can tell by a glance at
the titles. People who buy books for
show do not appear booky In tnelr Sc
lections One man with more money
than brains ordered his books after
this fashion: Il have in the library
so feet Of shelving. / want ten feet OF
history, ten feet Of poetry, ten rect OF
religion and ten feet of science and
the same of novels, and the other ten
feet can be made up of anything your
good sense may suggest! HOW the
order was filled was never disclosed,
but il was rare opportunity to slide
in a lot of needed text books. like
to see q good working library, but the
show library in rich bindings and gilt
tops makes me tired. They are usually
costly false pretense.
"What does he amount to, anyway
That is a brutal. inquiry some men
Of the indelible bad marks on human
nature. 1t is not new or originate
would not be surprising If Cain made
this same inquiry about Abel. II is
an expression of disregard, and has
many times been used by boor with
reference to sage. IL Is not the id@l-
guage of self control-it Is not the
language of wisdom; but the utter
ance OF the intolerant, the Ignorant,
the brutal The person referred TO
usually has the broadcast mind-the
most distinct personality. What does
he amoant tor" If the inquirer an
swers-"to nothing" If merit answers
it is different. Pompous and explos-
i've folks use this inquiry most ana y
is seldom answered orally because II
is said in contempt, but hearers are
often aware that he usually amounts
t. more than the inquirer.
When IL comes to charging, we are
forced to admit that the florists who
seek our patronage can beat the ia
nous Light Brigade. Think OF pay
ING ten dollars for one little green dab
liza plant which may BIZ put into the
ground about mid-May with safety,
and from which you may not get ten
blooms with the best of care. That
does not make you feel as If you want
ed 10 be a dailia faddist. The cele-
brated hybridists of Great Britain
charge for their best flowers the first
wear seven shillings--$1.75-but Amer
leans mark their best commercial
flowers from 20 to 40 shillings apiece,
and expect to get it for them. AT TINS
tip-top price 800 worth of dahlias VIII
occupy forty square feet Of ground.
This shows that a man to be In the
front with the dahlia culturists must
have a long purse and a sufficiency OF
speculative valor or he cannot get into
the swim.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-20

Norwich, saturday, March 20, 1859.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

sun, Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
FAMILY persisted.
Well to Do Middletown Italian Tailor
Wife and Two Children Disappear.

In answer to a cablegram sent to
his uncle, Michael Diccioli, in Milazzo,
Sicily, Matthew Basile of Middletown
has received a cablegram which read:
1.-The whole Aragona family has dis
appeared"
Mr.. Diccioli resides "a miles west Of
the doomed city. The cablegram re-
lated to the fate of Mr.. and Mrs. An
tona Aragona and their two children,
Paul and Mary. former residents Of
Middletown.
Mr. Aragona was tailor in Middle
town, and for some years resided on
Washington street. Later he built a
two family house on Spring street, and
still owns the property. For some time
his father and mother resided with
them, but about eight months ago they
returned to Italy. Mr.. Aragona had
an idea of taking his family to Italy
for a visit at about that time, and sold
much of his furniture in preparation
for the Journey. At the request of his
wife he delayed his plans and his de-
rartura until about four months ago.
They visited relatives Of both in Sicily,
and intended to return on the steamer
Italia on December IS. They were pre-
vailed upon to remain In Italy over the
holidays, and expected to take the next
steamer. the King Of Italy, which sail
ed on December 2S, and which arrived
in New York on time. The earth
quake occurred at 2 o'clock in the
morning, before the time for the de-
parture of the ship and they were un-
doubtedly crushed to death by the de-
bris or drowned in the tidal wave. Not
a trace of them could Mr.. Diccioli find
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
OLDEST WOMAN IN MAINE.
Mrs. SaIone Sellers Passes Away at
Age of 1oS-ReatiVe of Charles H..
Raynes.

Last Sunday occurred the death Of
Mrs. Salome Sellers, the oldest woman
in the state of Maine, at her home at
Sunset, Deer Isle, at the advanced age
of 10S years. Mrs. Sellers was a great
aunt Of Charles H. RayEes Of 10 Four
teenth street.
Mrs. Sellers was born on Deer Isle,
Oct. Is, 1900. Her mother was the
granddaughter of Josiah Winslow, a
governor Of Massachusetts,. Her claim
to the title of colonial dame" was
thus well established and she was also
a real daughter of the revolution, her
father being Capt. Edmund Sylvester.
She had many interesting tales to tell
Of the manner Of living in olden days,
when school teachers received rs cents
a week for their services, and obliging
neighbors carried the mail, while such
Injuries as matches were undreamed
of. Mrs. Sellers lived under all the
presidents except Washington and was
the Oldest member Of the Marth9
Washington Temperance society, or
ganized about s. years ago. She was
a famous spinner and people used to
come to her from miles around. She
delighted to entertain visitors, more
than 500 of whom have registered in a
book which she kept for that purpose
several wears. Her favorite diet was
fish. tender meat and vegetables, and
she used neither tea nor coffee in re-
cent years. She believed in never
missing a chance for a good laugh. in
fresh air, in exercise and in temperate
habits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Two Pupils of ST. Mary's School Re-
ceive Diplomas for Course in Pen
manship-Other Notes.

Miss Helen c. Sullivan and Miss Al
bina B. Juneau, pupils of the Ninth
grade in st. Mary's parochial school,
have received during the past week
diplomas certifying that they have
completed the Palmer course of PEN
manship. The diplomas are artistical-
ly engraved and very pleasing to the
recipients The Palmer system of bust
ness penmansnip was originated a
number Of years ago by A. n. Palmer
and he now has offices in a number of
the larger cities Of the country. The
system has gained ground rapidly and
has been introduced in the public
schools of New York city. St. Mary's
is the only school in Norwich using
the system, and it was started here a
year ago, the first diplomas being re-
ceived by these two young ladies men
toned. There are 200 drills in the
course, each drill being sent to the
nearest office Of Mr.. Palmer, where 1t
Is criticised and returned. After all
the drills have been completed the di-
plomas are sent out. The Palmer sVs-
tenn has been introduced in all the
grades of the school and is giving ex-
cellent satisfaction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

In the case against DR.. Dimon,
charged with criminal neglect in the
superior court on Friday the defense
finished their testimony and the evil
dence will all be finished in an hour
Tuesday morning, stated States Attor-
ney Hull, to which time court was adj
journed at 4.30 O'clock.
At the opening of court Friday
morning S. Paul Forbet was called TO
complete his testimony which was
started Thursday afternoon.
The Accused Testifies.
Dr. John N. Dimon was the Ssxt
witness called and he stated that ne IS
46 years of age and was graduated
from the Long Island College Of Physi-
clans in 1888, after which for year
he was house surgeon at the Eastern
district hospital and thereafter studied
a year in Berlin. Returning 10 Brook
Ign, he was in the ambulance service
for a time and for four years prac-
ticed in Brooklyn before coming TO
New London. During his residence IN
New London he testified he attended
141 cases Of childbirth there and 10 in
Waterford.
on Feb. 2s he testified that he re-
ceived a call from Mrs. Julia Rod
mansky asking him to come to the
house of Joseph Buivet, opposite TO
Mrs. Rodmanskys. where he had doc
tored. He was told the nature of the
case and responded to the call. Mr..
Buivet met him and told him DR.. Hen
kle was engaged for the case but was
not at home. Mrs. Rodmansky upon
inquiry told him Mrs. Buivet had had
five children without trouble. Upon eX-
aiming the woman he said he found
her lips bloodless and eyes sightless
and her heart weak. He also found an
internal hemorrhage and that the case
was unusual.
Mrs. RodmansJy spoke about having
another doctor twice, but he stared
that there was not time to get one at
that time Of night and that as 1t was
a bad case he would have to use in
struments, to which no objection was
made. DR.. Dimon stated that he gave
the woman chloroform and told of the
delivery of the child, stating that he
used care and science. Mrs. Rodman-
sky assisted him, as did Mr.. Buivei
and Zigmond Rodmansky by bis direc-
tions. He said the child showed nc
signs of life though he did everything
possible. He baptized it, as is the Gus
tom in Catholic families. The case
was a difficult one the child not pe1ne
in a natural position. He said he die
not use force, worked slowly and used
caution in the operation.
He stated that he did everything fol
Mrs. Buivet and when he left she was
regaining consciousness and strength
She showed no signs of pain. He stat
ed that he would be back by daylight
and that warm tea or coffee should b.
given Mrs Buivet, but under no con-
sideration should, they give wbiskey.
When he arrived home at 8 o'clocl
in the morning he had just removed
his outer clothes when he was tele'
phoned to by Mrs. Rodmansky, wht
said that they were not satisfied and
had sent for DR.. Henkle and a prizes
and he added that If they could not ge
DR.. Henkle he would go over again
After breakfast he asked at the resi-
| dence of Father Fitzsinmons If
| priest had gone to the Buivet houst
| and was told that there was more from
| his house. DR.. Dimon then went t
| the Buivet home and when he wen
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
OBITUARY..
John r. Brennan.

John 7. Brennan of New London,
formerly Of this city, died at his home,
20 Hamstead street, Friday, after an
illness lasting eight months. He was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Brennan or
Thamesville. Mr.. Brennan was a
cigarmaker by trade and had been in
the employ of F. w. Morrison and H.
Wiley of this city. His last employ
ment was with John Wiley, in Gro
ton.
Mr.. Brennan was member of Court
Nathan Hale, F. of A, and had served
with distinction as it's chief ranger. He
was also a member Of Division l, A. o.
H. He was a young man Of excellent
habits and a friendly disposition that
won for him host Of lasting friends.
Besides a wife and two children, he Is
survived by a mother father two sis
ters, Annie and Mary. and three broth
ers. William e. and Thomas F. of this
city and DIR. Patrick J. Brennan OF
Waterbury.
The remains will be brought here for
burial in st. 8Iary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
HOME FOR NATURALIsrs
To Be Situated in the Suburbs oil
Stamford.

The Guide to Nature contains
very important announcement which
should interest all naturalists. says the
Stamford Bulletin, regarding a larger
field of labor into which the Agassiz
association is poisoning and which
will be a great benefit to Stamford
DR.. Edward F. Bigelow, president Of
the association, deserves great cerdit
for the work he has done gratis for
the past two years as successor to
Harlan H. Ballard, who. for thirty
three years, was president Of the So
ciety.
The new project will be a home for
the association to be known as Ar
cadia, and is to be situated in the
suburbs of Stamford, Immediately on
the trolley line.
Contracts for the entire plant have
been awarded and the work is in
progress and the outfit will be ready
for occupancy April l. The buildings
are of a temporary and portable ma
ture and the entire outfit is tentative
for a period of two years.
A philanthropist (whose name is
withheld for the present by request)
is to establish Arcadia" a nature
colony or nature university on unique
and original plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
PARTISAN SAGE
CURES DANDRUFF
II 1t Don't The Lee & 0sgoOd Co.
Will Give You Your Money Back.

Yes, Partisan Sage. the most invig-
Grating hair restorer, cures danoruu
and grows hair. The woman OF Amer
lea, who have luxuriant hair, knows II
does, and that is why thousands OF at
tractive women throughout the lana
are regularly using it.
For years this almost marvellous
grower of lustrous and beautiful mar
was confined to the elite Of Europe
and New York City, but about two
years ago it was given to select list
Of druggists, and today can be obtained
in any city or town in America where
society women of refinement dwell.
Partisan Sage is the most delightful
hair tonic in the world. 1t makes the
hair soft, lustrous and luxuriant in
few days. 1t is perfumed most dairt
lily and is not sticky or greasy i
stops falling hair, cures dandrun anc
itching scalp in two weeks or money
back.
The Lee & Osgood Co. sells It for s.
cents n large bottle, and guarantees IL
or direct, all charges prepaid, by
American makers, Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
DOING HIS WORK BY
USE OF PHoNoGRAPHS.
Court stenographer Hoffman Has Six
to Relieve the Great Pressure OF
Work.

Court Stenographer G. F. Paul
Hoffman is not conducting a phono-
graph agency as one might suppose
upon a visit to his Office in the city
hall building, but has changed his sys-
TEN of work so that he is doing it by
means of monographs and an assist
ant. The pressure of business became
so great that it was necessary for him
to undertake something of this kind,
as he was unable to cope with it, and
he installed six monographs. They
are similar to the ordinary photograph
but more costly and are operated by
electricity.
With a special horn to talk into
them and a special cylinder eight inch
es in length he can read his steno-
graphic notes to the machine, which
will record them at whatever rate he
desires to read and after filling the
cylinder he can have them read back
to him. By this he can fill as many
cylinders as time will permit and do
it quicker than he can to a typewriter.
The cylinders are numbered and placed
SO that the assistant can take them
when he can and typewrite the notes
from what they tell him. He uses
a clariphone to receive them from the
machine.
This permits the assistant to work
steadily through the day, while the
'cour. stenographer may be busy in the
court room.
1t is possible to get about six sheets
of copy on a cylinder, and the machine
can be stopped at given point, repeat
what has been read, as if the assistant
was taking notes. 1t is a great device,
says the court stenographer, and in use
in most every city. The cylinder can
be used again after being scraped up
to about 100 times.
The machines were installed by the
Plaut -Cadden company and the meth
Cd will prove of big assistance during
the coming murder cases, when daily
copies of testimony may be desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Girl Cadets Will Organize.

Following the formation last fall in
this city of two companies of the Tier
ney Cadets, Brigadier General Law
less Of New London is to follow this
IN by coming to this city tomorrow,
when he will organize girls branch
of the Tiernev cadets, under the aus
pices Of st. Anne's ladies' society. 1t
is expected to get the st. Anne's ca
diets organized and drilled, and if pos
sible. they will take part in the 25Oth
anniversary of the town in September.
It is also intended that all the ca
Diet organizations, both boys and girls,
shall be uniformed and drilled and
have them take part. in the annual field
dav celebration Of the state union. For
the girls it is also intended to have
sewing and other useful classes con-
nected with their branches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
A Horrible HoId-Up.

About ten years ago my brother was
held up in his work, health ana hap
piness by what was believed to be
hopeless consumption" writes w. r.
Lipscomb of Washington, N. c. He
took all kinds of remedies and treat
ment from several doctors, but found
no help till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by six
bottles. He is well man today" It's
quick to relieve and the surest cure for
weak or sore lungs, hemorrhages
coughs and colds, bronchitis, la grippe,
asthma and all bronchial affections.
soc and ST. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
President Helps ORPHANS.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the president of the Indus
trial and Orphans home at Macon. Ca.
who writes: 1--WE have used Electric
Bitters in this institution for nine
years. 1t mas proved a most excellent
medicine for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles. We regard it as one of the
best family medicines on earth" 1t in
vigorates the vital organs. purifies the
blood, aids digestion, creates appetite.
To strengthen and build up thin, pale
weak children or rundown people It
has no equal. Best for female com
plants. only SOC at The Lee & Os-
good Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
BIBLE CLASS FOR
YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN
Will Be Organized in Christ Church
Some Discussion Regarding Parish
House.

There was a meeting of the societies
Of Christ church at the Norwich club
house oil Friday afternoon, at which
there was a large attendance. The
meeting was for the purpose of talking
over the needs of the parish, and il
was decided to organize a Bible class
for the young men and women of the
parish.
There was some talk regarding a
parish house for the parish, which,
Whenever built, will probably be 10
Gated on the lot north of the church.
No action was taken, the matter being
informally discussed, and as yet is
something far ahead. The meeting
was presided over by Mrs. Frank I.
Brown, and refreshments were served
at the close.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Fire on Talman Street.

At AIS o'clock Friday morning an
alarm from box called the fire de-
partment to No. 1873 Talman street,
where a feather bed had caught fire
from a hot fiat which was being used
to warm bed, a member of the house.
hold suffering from infiammatory rheu-
matism. The bed was thrown out, so
that there was little or no damage to
the house The fiat was so hot that
one of the f1remen dropped it, imme-
diately he took it up. The house is
occupied by Mrs. Johanna Geib. Charles
also live there, the latter having his
hands burned putting the bed out.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
GOSPEL Service at First BAPTIST.

The closing meeting of the series
was held in the First Baptist church
Friday evening. Rev. William T. Thay-
err had charge of the service and spoke
of the note of encouragement the week
had given. Lewis A. NiclIle led in the
praise service and by testimony and
singing of a solo helped to make the
meeting a success.
The message of the hour was that
Christianity Is truth with which we
must meet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
FUNE ERALS.
Mrs. Victoria A. Rsans-

The funeral Of Victoria A. Beane was
held from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William ]. Hunter, in Michigan,
on Friday afternoon, the services being
conducted by Rev. F. ]. Bohanan Of
Greeneville. There was a number of
relatives and friends present. Friends
acted as bearers and burial was in
Shantuck cemetery in Mohegan.
Church & Allen had charge of the ar
rangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
PAID SUPERINTENDENT
For New 5rjttin Congregational Sur
day School.

The Eccles iastical society of the
First Congregational church, New
Britain held its annual meeting Mon
day night. 1t was voted to adopt the
recommendation of the sOciety's COM
mittee that man be hired for SUNDAY
school superintendent who shall devote
his entire time TO the work and also
act as private secretary to the pas
TOR
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
JUST FIFTEEN CLUB.
Reorganization and chowder Supper at
Y. M. c. A.

The Just Fifteen class at the Y. NJ.
c. A.. composed of members Of the
Junior department, held a meeting at
the association building Friday even
ing for reorganization, enjoying a
cFowder supper before they proceeded
to the business part of the evening.
It was decided to meet Fridays at
$50, with a supper each evening, which
will be furnished by successive squads
Of four from the class. The study Of
the club this year will be Of the Old
Testament. geographically, and at the
next meeting they will have review
Of the life Of Adam.
Following out a new policy Of the
Junior department, General Secretary
Frank H. Merrill was elected adult 40 =
wiser of the club. Benjamin Bruce IS
president and Carl Hoffman secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

There is no case on record Of a cough
cold or Ia grippe developing into pneu-
monia after Foley's Honey and Tar haa
been taken rs It cures the most obstl-
nate, deep seated coughs and colds
Why take anything else? The Lee &
Osrood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
DIED.

sQUIRES-In New London, Jan. 10,
1903, Mary, daughter OF Mary and the
late John Squires
sMITH-In st. Augustine. Fla, Jan. II,
1909. J. Hunt Smith of Norwich, Conn.
Funeral services will be held at 154
East 23d ST., New York City, Sunday.
Jan. II, at ~ o'clock. Burial in
Greenwood Cemetery.
NASH-At Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. ~,
1909, Ann Eliza Pendleton, widow of
late Austin B. Nash, formerly OF
Norwich.
Notice of burial hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

William z. Jones Of SO Pearl street,
one of the well known trolley conduc-
tors of this city, has recovered from a
nine weeks illness with grip and will
resume his run on Monday. His
friends are pleased to see him about.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
NORWICH TOWN.
Friends Entertained by Desmond Muir
phy-Treat for Hospital Patients.

On Thursday evening Desmond Muir
ply entertained a party Of young
friends at his home on West Town
street. Games were enjoyed and very
pleasant evening spent by all. During
the evening refreshments were served
the guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Gave Their Earninss.

On Saturday the mayor of New Ha-
ven received $50 for the earthquake
relief fund from the pupils Of the
Eighth grade Of the Orange street
school. Each one contributed five cents
or more and each earned the money he
or she gave.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

Daniel Long. boy arrested in New
Haven by Detective Dorman for theft,
was sentenced to ten days in Jail. Long
was given the sentence for idleness, for
no evidence could be procured on the
theft charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
KeILeY,a DANCING Class.

Prof. J. T. Kelley's Thursday evening
class gave a very enjoyable private
social to their friends. Refreshments
were served as a part of the pleasing
urOgramme.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

DANN-BOWERS-A the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. John Hislop. so Nathan
Hale street. New London. Conn, Jan.
IA, 1908, by the Rev J. Romeyn Dam
forth pastor of the First Church Of
Christ. Helen F. Bowers and Edward
H Damn, both of Syracuse, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Arnstrona,s Poultry Won.

2. Percy Armstrong left Friday to
visit the Boston poultry show, where
Armstrong Brothers had entries Of
Rhode Island Reds. Wednesdays
Boston Globe named them as premium
winners on pullets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16

If you will take Foley,s orino Laxa-
tive until the bowels become regular
you will not have to take purgatives
constantly, as Foley's Orino Laxative
positively cures chronic constipation
and sluggish liver Pleasant to take
The Lee & Osgood CO.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-16
Iark. son Of Samuel CLARK

Ravmond Clark, son Of Samuel Clark
a well known COW dealer Of Preston,
was hurt this week by falling on two
rusty spikes which entered his foot
and caused blood poisoning. TIr. Clark,
who is about 90 years old. Is now nu-
proving after having medical attend