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The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Fair Warninu,

you are a likely-looking chap"
said the glib-tongued proprietor of
the summer hotel. land there are lots
Of pretty girls around here. Why not
spend your time love making?"
Il may" responded the young
salesman on vacation. but there is
Just one thing l wish to impress upon
your mind"
And what is that?"
Il am not one of those chaps who
would rather make love than eat"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Inadvisable.

During snowstorm on the Highlapi
railway train was held up for an
hour or two. The guard, a cheerv
Scot. passed along the carriages trying
to keep up the spirits OF the passe.-
gers. An old gentleman angrily com.
planned that II the train didn't go on
he would die of cold.'
TAX my advice an no dae that"
replied the guard. Min v. we
charge a shillin' mile for corpses."-
Dundee Advertiser.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Swell Stock.

Gould sell you an imported Paris.
ian cat for thousand dollars?" ven,
tured the cat and dog fancier.
"What?" exclaimed the multi.
millionaire in surprise. why, 1 just
bought $1,000 bulldog from you the
other day"
Yes. but | thought you'd want
$1,000 cat for that swell bulldog to
chase. You certainly wouldn't allow
$1,000 bulldog to chase a common
cat, would you?"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Looking for Trouble.

Harold" she said. soothingly. what
you ask is impossible
Well" said Harold. dejectedly, my
friends were right. after ALL
How so?" she asked. curiously.
When l spoke to them about you
they raised their hands and said.
What herr oh. she's impossible. i'm
possibleH At that time l didn't know
what they meant, but of course now
do" and Harold turned and drummed
mournfully on the window pane.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
An Appeal For Mercy.

Judge" said the prisoner, II sup
pose you're going to soak me"
You are habitual offender" re
piled the judge; were caught with the
stolen goods. and the court will have
to do Its painful duty"
II don't want to seem unreasonable
replied the prisoner. II don't mind o
long sentence. I'm used to It. But
say, judge. cut out the lecture that
usually goes with It. won't you
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Ere2ktsh.

"rll admit that he looks like one Of
these clearinghouse model advertise
ments from Paris" said the pretty girl,
but he is impossible
'H'm!" commented the cynical chap.
IF he looks like one of those clothing
advertisements from Paris he must
be impossible"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Matter Of Business.

Harker-That fellow Bright is play.
ing both ends against the middle from
business point of view.
Parker-How's that?
Harker-He operates three pie bak-
cries and has just put a new cure for
indigestion on the market
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Theory Disqualified.

"1'll tell you" says the shade Of the
multimillionaipe to the shade Of Adam.
after they had been introduced, III
you had saved dollar day every
day and lived until my time you
wouldn't have had as much wealth as
had when died"
"Poof!" retorts the shade of Adam.
with some heat. There wasn't any.
body to pay me dollar a day. And
besides. when It comes to that. If
you had lived when I did you could
have owned the earth and there
wouldn't have been half as much criti-
cism of you rs there was when you
were on earth"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
A Practical Younaster.

why do you think your baby ID
such clever child?"
Because" answered the sensible
woman. he just laughs and plays and
has a good time instead of thinking
up smart sayings for US to repeat to
the neighbors."
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Sour Milk,

The milk was not Of the desired
sweetness one morning. and little Et.
ing a sip.
whats the matter with the milk.
Elmer?'' asked his mother.
'.I guess the milkman has been feed
ing his COW on pickles." was the re-
ply.-Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Humane.

do you believe there are germs in
kisses?"
There may be-"
Then don't kiss me-
Are you afraid Of germs?"
Not on my account, but l haven't
kissed my poodle yet this eevning.
and should never forgive myself II I
exposed him to unnecessary risk"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
A Question,

Are the colors fast in that new tub
suit bought, Jane?"
That depends on how you look at
II, ma am"
What do you mean. Jane?"
well, when l went to wash 1t I'd
call 'em fast the way them colors ran"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
!, H. =
Neiehbors Had Celery.

Mrs. Howard--The walls of your
apartment are very thin. aren't theyS
Mrs. Coward-Oh. very! We could
actually hear our neighbors havina
celery for dinner last night.-Judgs's
Library.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
The Duel.

CASTOR burst like whirlwind tu
upon his friend Alphonse. viii you
be my witnessg" he cried.
"Going to fightg'
"No; going to get married"
Alphonse after pause inquired.
"Can't you pologizer'-Argonaut.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
1hN Rrute.

"Yes, this room is dark. damp ana
positively uninhabitable. II is sup
piled for your wife's mother. II she has
one"
"She has. I'll take the fiat"-Boston
Traveller
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Force Of Habit.

links will carry his marine habitA
with him everywhere"
How do you mean?"
IF he goes out motoring his auto
turns turtle. If he goes out ROWING
he always catches a crab"
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
The Average Man.

Call him n sad dog"
And twill make him glad:
But call him a puppy"
And he'll get fighting mad.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
Two TRAGEDIES.

To woman there are two trage
dies. One Is not getting the man she
loves: the other is getting him. The
first is resignation, the second disillu-
sion. New York Herald.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15
An Old Timer.
Traveller.

Hes an old newspaper man."
about how old?"
'Well. he can remember when they
only issued extras when something
happened. ."-Louisville Courisr-J Journal
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15

His Friend-I suppose you found it
pretty hard to give up your automo-
bile and go back to college?
Columbian-Oh. no! l am a mem
ber of the football team this year, so
l can go right on manning people.
The Delta independent., 1909-10-15

Europe is less than one-fourth a
large as Asia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

There was a large congregation in
st. MichaePs church, Thursday at the
solemn high requiem mass for Rev.
Francis P. O'Keefe, a former pastor
of the church. who died a year ago.
the mass being arranged for by his
successor, Rev. James w. Cunning
ham.
Before becoming pastor Of st. Mi
chaePs church, Westerly. the late F'a-
ther O'Keefe was stationed in Jewett
City and Rev. James Dolan, a native
of JeWett City, now Of the Connec-
ticut Apostolate, Milford, was cele-
brant Of the mass. Rev. Arthur
O'Keefe of Taftville was deacon and
Rev. Herbert H. Hennon Of Westville,
n. H. formerly of Jewett City. was
sub-deacon. Rev. William Krauss, as
sistant pastor of ST. MichaePs church,
was master of ceremonies.
Besides Rev. Father Cunningham
these priests assisted at the mass:
Rev. Fathers William c. F'itzsimons
of New London, p. ]. Riley of Mont
Vile, James ]. Smith and William A.
Keefe of Norwich, J. w Hoey of Bal
tic, John H. Fitzmaurice of Jewett
City, John Van den MORT Of Putnam,
Arthur Van Open and Nicholas Sny-
der of Meriden. Michael Lynch of
Deep River. J. c. Lynch of Stoning-
ton. Peter McOscar. John Dunn and
Henry Bruno of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, Westerly.
The Gregorian mass was sung by the
choir, Thomas V. Clancy singing the
solos of the mass. Joseph Lehman
sang Pie Jesus. Several relatives of
the deceased priest, including a sis
ter from New Haven, attended the
mass. and the large congregation at
tested the friendship of his former
parishioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

gers gone at the first joint as has
this man Fuller.
Thursday afternoon Chief of Police
Murphy of Norwich came to Westerly,
accompanied by Denis G. Driscoll, who
worked in the L. L. Chapman stable.
in September, 1905, and recognized
the prisoner as the man who engaged
a team to drive to Colchester. The
outfit was valued at $400, and Mr..
property.
1t is evident that Fuller so-called,
did not drive to Norwich from West
erly but went to WilIimantic by way
of Voluntown.
The prisoner is extremely reticent
and shows no inclination to free him
self by discriminating others. He will
be taken to Washington county jail
at Kingston this (Friday) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19
WESLEYAN BANQUET
To Be Held in Hartford During Marc

The Wesleyan men in Hartford and
vicinity are planning to whoop things
up for their alma mater and as q pre-
lminary move about a score Of them
met informally at the University club
last evening and arranged to have a
banquet some Friday evening the lat
ter part Of March, probably at the new
building OF the Hartford Golf club.
At the banquet an association of the
alumni residing in central Connecti-
cut will be formed, the headquarters
of the association to be I'm this city.
Its membership will include Wesleyan
alumni in Hartford, MiddletoWn, New
Britain, Bristol, Berlin. Manchester,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

A resolution has been presented in
the state senate which prohibits mem
bers of the general assembly from
holding positions of trust filed by
election by either branch Of the gem
eral assembly. The act provides that
persons now holding such Offices shall
be allowed to serve oat a full term,
but prohibits them from reelection.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

Derby.-Dr. =. A. Elmes, the health
officer, this year IS to have the sup
plies which are needed by his depart
ment supplied by contract and the
druggists in the city have been asked
to submit bids The supplies needed
are thoss things used in fumigatinE
houses after contagious and infectious
cases have been in them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

Chief Cottrell, after thorough tests,
ia satisfied that the Cyclone steam fire
engine. thoroughly rebuilt. is in con-
dition to do first class fire duty. Al
though new copper tube boiler has
been installed. the engines rebuilt, the
woodwork strengthened, and the whole
apparatus painted, the cost win not
exceed S1.25O.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

3. Frank PendIeton, the last of
Stonington's whaling captains, died
Thursday morning at his home in Elm
street. in his Seth year. He was born
in Stonington and was engaged in
the merchant as well as a whaling
service, and made his last voyage as
master of the brig Aquidnec, built
in Mystic, in 1866, to Rio Janeiro. He
was appointed keeper Of the light on
Stonington point from 1872 to 1890.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Eugene ?. Hyde and Mrs. Herman At
wood of Stonington, and six sons,
Thomas F., William A, H. Edgar,
Charles H.. Oliver c., and Frederick S.
Pendleton, all of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19
Local LaoonIcs.

The members of Cyclone steam fire
engine company and their families en-
1oyed the annual social reunion IN Cal
edonian hall Thursday evening. There
was singing, dancing and refreshments
and the affair was a source Of pleas
ure from beginning to end.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

Sufield and adjoining places. In the
city Of Hartford alone there are over
forty Wesleyan men, and with the
neighboring towns to draw from an
association Of considerable strength
and material aid TO the college can be
formed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

Bliven opera house was filled to ca
pacity Thursday evening, and the large
audience enjoyed the minstrel per-
Torrance given by the st. Mary's club
of the parish of the Church of the I'M
maculate Conception. All partici-
pants acquitted themselves with abil-
fly.
The programme follows:
Interlocutor. George Loughlin; bones,
Timothy Gilchrist, James Loughlin;
tambos. James Mahoney, Ed Brown.
Curtain raiser. overture by company;
solo, Loves Sorrow, NJ. H. Spe1lman:
end song and chorus, No, No, Positive
" No, Edward Brown; solo, Sweet
Miss Mary, Miss Katherine Bransfield;
end song and chorus, Bye. Bye. MY
Caroline, James, Loughlin; solo, The
Harbor Of Home, Sweet Home, Keyron
DOYLE end song and chorus, O'ReiIIy,
James Mahoney; solo, My Heart Beats
Alone for You, Joseph Lehman; end
song and chorus. The Lanky, Yankee
Boys in Blue, George Loughlin; solo.
Sing On, Miss Irene Horgan; solo, If
/ Had ThouAand Lives to Live.
Thomas Clancy: chorus, Captain Will
lie Brown, by company.
Olio-Quartette, Little Cotton Dolly,
Miss Sadie Carney, Miss Catherine
Bransfield. Martin Spellman, Thomas
Clancy. One-act Farce-My Wife
Miss Whalen, NJ. Hannafy, J. Bray.
BUCK and wing dancing, Gilchrfst and
Loughlin. Musical Act-Brown and
Foley. Juggling Act-Rhodes Broth
ers. Sketeh-The New Doctor, Lough-
lin Brothers.
The chorus was made up as follows:
Thomas Clancy, Martin SpeIlman.
Keyron Doyle, Frank Picard, John Fo-
ley. Charles Hughes, John Carney
Charles St Onge, Joseph Lenihan,
Rodney Rhodes, Edward Nestor, Will
liam Higgins, Katherine Bransfeld,
Sadie Carney, Rose Bannon, Mae Suk
livan. Eta Mcknight. Marie Malnatti
Irene Horgan, Lena Sweeney, Rather
inc Murphy, Bessie Murphy, Agnes
Donovan, Julia Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

At the annual meeting of the grand
lodge Of the Ancient Order of United
WoTkmen, the neurology record pre-
scented included William Pearce of
Westerly lodge, DO. 10. and Charles J.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

There was an interesting entertain
ment in the Congregational church on
Thursday evening under the direction
of the pastor, Rev. S. NJ. Cathcart.
assisted by. Rev. Joseph I. Peacock.
The following programme was enjoyed
by large audience:
Piano selection Scottish Airs. by
Miss ]. Emelie Zangrandi; Scotland
Yet, John Bell by a chorus of twenty
voices; solo, Bonnie, Sweet, Bessie,
Gilbert, by Miss Marjorie Culverweu;
violin solo, Lost Chord. Sullivan BY
Master Max Raithel; Annie Laurie,
Dudley Buck, by Quartette compos-
ed of Messrs. Smith, Bell, Pengelley
and Coleman; SOLO The Aud House,
Lady Marin, by Miss Jennie Clark Fra
ser; remarks by Rev. John Collins;
solo. Lo'e Nae Laddie but Ane, Gled-
hill, by Miss Marjorie E. CuiverweIl:
solo. This Bonnie Lass o. Mine, Hugh
Conway, by Rev. J. L. Peacock: recita-
ton, by Miss Halsey Kenyon: vocal
duet Ye Better Bide a Wee, ClarabeTl,
by Miss Jennie Clark Fraser and Rev.
J. l.. Peacock; duo, Hundred Pipers,
w: 5. Roddie. by chorus of twenty
voices. The exercises closed with
singing Aud Lang Syne, with Miss
Zangradni assOmpanist
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19
HORSE THIEF HELD AT WESTERLY

"Arthur Fuller" Kept Minute Record of His Thefts-
Wanted in Norwich, Wlimantic and Other Places
Social Events-Anniversary Mass for Rev. F. P
O'Keefe-Death of Capt B. F. PendIeton, of Stoning-
ton-Personas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

The c. c. boys club of the Bible
school of the Broad Street Christian
church gave a concert Thursday eve
ming, the proceeds to help defray the
expenses Of the boys annual outing.
There was large attendance and the
following programme was rendered:
Spring Song. by c. c. orchestra; pi-
ano solo, The Wayside Chapel, by
Harley Chase; chorus. by c. 8. bovs
recitation, Rev. Oatley; mandolin duet
'Clapp and Bald; reading, Franklin
Smith; violin solo, Harold Spencer.
solo and chorus. Willis Jones and a.
G. boys; piano solo, Waltz, Faust.
Clifford Watrous; reading, Earl Blan-
chard; recitation, Robert Mitchell.
trio, piano and mandolins, Watreus
Ciapp and Bald; clarinet solo. Maui
rice Nye; recitation, Harold Spencer.
piano solo. Loves oracle, Earl Blan-
chard; recitation, Willis Jones. The
closing number was chorus singing
by the c. c. boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19
AMERICAN HOUSE,

Farrell a saAderson, Props.
SPECIAL RATES to Theatre Troupes.
Travelling Men. etc. Livery connected
sHETUCKET STREET.
seUt2S
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19
Attention,


dressed
deman df1mour
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-19

Rider Of New London, railroad con-
ductor, who was a member of Prov
idence lodge, No 2. The report of the
grand recorder showed a loss in mem
bership but an increase in finances
over last year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16
Advertisements
FOR RENT.

LARGE furnished room. private family.
904 Lunalile street. SAIL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16

There were 1,176 drosEnings in the
United States during the month of July.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16
PORT OF HONOLULU.

ARRIVED.
Wednesday, September Is.
C. A. s. S. Aorangi, from the Colo
MES, a. m.
DEPARTED.
CA. S. S. Aorangi, for Vancouver,
4 p. m.
schr. G. W. Watse,, for Hanamaulu,
8 p. m.
SAIL TODAY.
Us. A. T. Logan, for Manila, TO a. m.
DUE TOMORROW.
P. NJ. S. S. Mongolia, from Yokohama,
a. m.
CA. S. S. Makura, from Victoria.
SAIL TOMORROW.
CA. S. s. Makura, for Sydney, D. m.
SAIL SATURDAY.
2. NJ. s. s. Mongolia, for San Fran
cisco, about noon.
VESSELS IN PORT.
(Army and Navy.)
Iroquois, q. s. station tug, Moses.
Kukui, q. S. L. T.
U. s. Pacific Fleet (eight cruisers),
San Francisco, Sebree.
Logan, U. S. A. T.
(Merchant Vessels.)
Aloha, Am schr, Tacoma, Sept. 10.
Benicia, Am. bktne, Grays Harbor,
Sept. II.
Dauntless, Am schr., johnson, Grays
Harbor, Aug. II.
Flaurenee Ward, Am. schr., Piltz. Mid
way, Aug. Ii.
Helene, Am. schr., Thompson, Grays
Harbor, Sept. IL.
Missourian, Am. SIS, Lyons, Seattle.
Sept. II.
Nordsee, Ger. sp., Peitsmeir, Leith.
July 20 lin port again Aug. 27, from
adrift at sea).
s. c. Allan, Am. schr., Willer, Eureka.
Sept. 6.
Scottish Monarch, Br. S., Newcastle,
Sept. 2.
TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Buford, at Manila.
Dix, from Honolulu for Manila. Sept. z.
Logan, in Honolulu.
Thomas, ar. San Francisco from Hon,
Sept. 10.
Sheridan, ar. Manila from Hon. SEN
TENDER 8.
THE MAILS.
Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
San Franeiseo-Per Chiyo Maru, Sept
q.
Yokohama-Per Mongolia, Sept. II.
Eaneouver-Per Makura, Sept. II.
Colonies-Per Moana, Oct. IS.
Mails viii depart for the following
points as follows:
San Franeisco-Per Mongolia Sept. IS.
Yokohama-Per Chiyo Maru, Sent. q.
Nancouver-Moana, Oct. IS.
Colonies-Makura. Sept. II.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16

When the schooner Benicia sailed
from the Sound few weeks ago for
Honolulu she wfE' without. one Of the
mates. One whom the captain brought
along jumped overheard after dressing
himself in his best suit of black clothes
hut he was picked up after some eff
fort and then disappeared again. He
was finally landed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16
HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE
Capital. tPar
Paid Upival Bid A x
NAME OF STOCK.

Honolulu, Wednesday, Sept. Is, 1909.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-09-16
BORN.

AND for cribs. baby carriages, or 60
carts, see J. Hopp & Co. They have
many styles of go-earts and carriages.
one go-eart is only S2.75.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-17
TABLETS VALUE SHRINKS
Figured an Case an Which Controller
Nets WaS Mentioned.

That mysterious box which. according to George
D. Sprou1. a bookseller contains ilumina ted tab
let's worth 00C0. and which figure in the suit of
the University Press of Cambridge, Mass, against
Mrs. Mary J. Hoxie. opened yesterday at the
Garfield Safe Deposit vaults. BY Jermain Savage,
who is taking testimony in this city for the
Chicago court. where the suit is pending, had with
him Hughson HawIey, water color artist and
c. B. Falls q magazine illustrator, who were to
pass the tablets experts. The tablets
there are thirteen of them-are the work of Mes
tore LeOni according TO Sproul. who induced Mrs.
Hoxe to accept these when she complained that
his books up to representations.
The box brought out, and after dozen
wrappings removed, there was a double
spring lock TO open, and then the 100000 worth OF
tablets. Mr.. Hawley, after looking them over,
said they worth probably $1,000. They were,
he said, nothing out of the ordinary arusucalIy.
being a combination of old and new methods OF
water coloring. Mr.. Falls declared that no maSa-
zine would pay anything for the tablets
scriber for a set of the de luxe works of Dickens
sold by Sproul, brought into the case yester-
day when SprOul on the stand before Mr.
Savage, as commissioner. Mr.. Sproul was not an
illuminating witness. In answer to questions by
Mrs. HoXie's lawyer to whether Controller
Metz had subscribed for a set of books, and
after receiving half a dozen volumes had paid
$4,000 TO be released from the contract, Sproul
would only say: 4 decline to answer"
New-York tribune., 1909-07-17
REALTY NOTES.

A. K l. Hess have leased for the No. 1m Fifth
l'elle Building Company the -erth loft in Nos.
e'- -' Firth avenue Ia the Eyatte Hair Goods
---la1y, t0r T. Sehl@ -he second loft in No 80
-aS- --st street o. FaEraaeh d Co. and for the
cohen and Brothers Realty Company the
----'i- ff-a and sixth lofts. containing 10000
1-1'e ieel In Eos. .--27 West 9th street. TO
same tl9e-shelu.e- * Bros
osies --eraey Is fae buyer ot tho twelve story
- 0--li;-S SO East ---h street. sold by the
5''-'l Construction Company Iie gave in ex-
--s Inc dwelling 80. --- --.r.rside Drive.
--.5r1A @ Gaael have leased for Saul Deiches
.-f story .G.-as ~ $50. -gs East S7th street.
----= l-e corner a+ Lexington avenue, 10 David
y. -',--saA.1. The same brokers also leased for
,. -s.zaes 70 tae Century Athletic Club No. 50
--1a"ay avenue. Brooklyn.
~ - d stern have leased for Henry Corn in the
------Iz now beng erected a. Nos. - TO g
-sl street The fourth. nth and seventh lofts,
- - 1eoF space at aa.u; 5000 square feet to
~ 1'os- d &C. and the Ocean Aanufactur-
- ---i-Ig. -ae leases age Tor ID long term Of
a. d l,.aa rental o. over StlVy0.
s.. - ->r"1a1 g. Co., have leased No. 353 sth
s = r E1o1A-ya, d three story dwelling. for Mary
7! T. T. : EaSs+t1