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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
The Sad pecadence of Dining.

One more Parisian chef mourns that the art of dining is dead. It is an evergreen lament, and we cannot re- member the day when we were not told that we no longer eat. but only feed. The latest laudator of past dining lays the whole blame on tea. Not only the drink is detestable but ''Le F'iv' O'Clock is a villainous in- stitution. Tea drinkers almost in- evitabIy lose the taste for good wine and cease to attach to it any import ance,' says this chef. who is man ager of one of the best-llnown oyster restaurants in Europe, where, more over, good wines are kept to wash down the oysters. Tt is truly a sac rilege," he adds. that so many bot ties of the most famous vintages do until they grow almost too old" As for the five o'clock'' it has almost killed the art of dining, for who can dine few hours after meal of bread even more dead than dinner, because the latter is eaten later and later, the result being that the only possible time for supper nowadays is some early hour in the morning. not the good old eleven o'clock or midnight of the olden days.
 Early London suppers would meet with the chefs approval, but he would be aghast at the idea of rushing through a dozen courses before clos ing time, and in his own restaurant the difficulty generally is not to eat quickly enough, but to get served at all Tea time in London. would, of course, fiji him with horror. He thinks it is bad enough in Paris, where only people of fashion" touch tea at all However he differs from previous mourners over the decay of eating in that he foresees a reaction shortly. Every day I find my best customers taking increased interest in the menus we prepare for them, and it is for me, indeed. a great consolation to think that the refined tastes of our fore fathers in cookery may soon flourish again. Let us hasten that time by pro claiming a solemn curse upon tea and tea parties, which pervert the taste."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
SCHOOL LAGGARDS
Need Extra Help, Says SuPt. F. H.
 Beede of New Haven.

That some form of manual and in- dustrial work to be carried on stead fly with the regular school studies will have to be introduced in the grammar schools to decrease the mum Der of laggard pupils and those now drop ping out of schools. was the statement made by Supt F. H. Beede of the New Haven public schools in an an swer to a statement made by Leonard P. Ayres formerly general superin- tendent of schools for Porto Rico. who states that the Connecticut pupils are laggards.
 '.Laggards in school" said SupeI'in- tendent Beede. will always exist, but the slow pupils need some considera- ton from the school officials. These are not in the clatss with bookworms, and not being inclined toward books need a study in which they are in terested- This method would change the stereotyped line of work in schools and would keep children in school longer: and there would be no lag gards. They should not be ignored. Some line of elementary manual or in dustriaI work to be carried on stead fly in the grammar schools in which they are interested should be provided for them Pupils would then get along faster and leave school knowing some line of work
 Mir. Beede went on to state that
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
RaiIroads and commeree.

Our railroad tracks-main tracks and sidings-is 350.000 miles in length. and this would girdle the equator IA times. In twenty years we have built more railroad mileage than Great Britain and France, com bined in fifty years. Two-fifths of the worlds entire railroad trackage is laid down in Uncle Sams territory. We have more than five times the allot- ment of railroad mileage in Europe for each 10000 inhabitants. the fig ures being: 27 miles in the United States: five miles in Europe. More over, our railroad capitalization per mile of railroad is less than one fourth of that of Great Britain on the same basis.
 We are moving freight at the rate of q billion gross tons year, and to do this we employ nearly 2,50O, 900 freight cars and nearly 50,o00 locomo- tives We import about 19,000, 600 gross tons of merchandise yearly and export about 52,0OO, 900 gross tons. Our foreign trade shows a return of $3,000.- 0OO, 900, and our domestic trade one of S21 OO0, 000, 000 annually. One-half of the worlds ocean commerce moves along North Atlantic routes, and for the greater part of it our foreign trad ing is responsible. At this it's volume is a drop in the bucket as against the great trunkline tonnage in this coun trSIWaH Street Commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
stevsnson,s Magnetism.

In imagination I followed his Across the Plains.'' and in those many other flights from poverty and a mortal dis ease. undertaken over and over again, sometimes with humor always with coura ge; last of all I pried into that period of simple human happiness at Samoa which was the crown and cul- imitation of his life-and as I read, all of a sudden the intense magnetism of the man came upon me also, and too bowed down and worshipped. Why question it. after all? Who can explain the attraction of one temperament for another. or the influence, of one mind over another? As well one might try to explain the still sadness of the summer night; or the terrific effect of organ music on any sensitive, nervous organization; or any of the other in fluenceS, personal or impersonal, which are in a small way psychic phe- Like all those who have. to a very : developed degree, the power of in spring friendship, Stevenson had felt one or two deeply romantic friendships in his own life, among which might al so be included his attachment to his wife. This lasted from the first days that he knew her as an unhappy mar ried woman to the time when she fol- lowed him to the South Sea island. in that earthly paradise to spend the late honeymoon of a profoundly intellectual love. There also Stevenson. who had so often and so gallantly defied death, met it face to face at last, with the pluck which was always his predOmi- nant characteriStic-ask asking only that him with his mental faculties unim- paired and ''in his heart some late lark sfnging.'-Beatrice Post Candler in Putnam's Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
STOLEN MODELS RECOVERED.
Three Young Men Returned Them When They Realized Enormity of the Theft

The plaster models stolen from the Stratfield. at Bridgeport, Saturday night, at the banquet of the Bridge port Dental society have been recov- erd, and so the minds of the mem bers are now at rest over the occur renee. tha nks to the part of the Morn ing Telegram played in the affair, since it was through the publication of the fact in that paper that the mod els were of great value that those who took them prank were induced to return them.
 The models were sent to the office of Dr. C. A. Zones, the president of the society. about 3 o'clock Monday after noon, after Dr. Zones had been in- formed by telephone bS thoes taking them that they would be returned They were taken by three young men who had been in the dining room en- toying themselves and seeing the mod els on a table as they passed out about midnight, slipped them into their pock- cts as a prank. Until they saw the story in the Telegram they did not re- alize that tliey were of any value.
 Dr. Fones says that he does moi know the names of the young men who stole the models, but that the as sociation would take no further steps in the matter since they were recover ed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Stovaine on Trial.

Stovaine the new anesthetic, which Dr. Jonnesen, of the university of Bu- charest, claims renders it unnecessary to put patient in the unconscious state while an operation is being per formed and also make the operation painless is denounced by Dr. John w. Shoemaker of Philadelphia as so dan gerous to human life that it's use by physicians is unwarrantable.
 pr. Shoemaker also declares that the absence of pain is purely the re- suit of psychology and the patients s imagination. He also4intimates that it is a trademarked drug, and that Dr. Jonnesen is exploiting it for commer- cial purposes.
 The Roumanian scientist has claim ed that he has used the drug in hun dreds of cases without fatalities or even bad effects, and had made dem onstrations in the hospitals of several American cities that have appeared to slIbstantiate his claim. It is evident, however that it is going to be some time before it is definitely settled whether or not medical science has added another boon to humanity.
 Doctors are prone to quarrel about such things, and the stovaine contro- versy will no doubt fill the medical journals, even if the use of the drug does not fill the graveyards. The sci entific name of stovaine, by the way, is said to be benzolethydime opropanoI hydrochlOride. - Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
WOMEN WORKERS
So Scarce in Bridgeport That Manu-
 lecturers Must Go Elsewhere

A serious situation and one which does not promise immediate solution, is confronting many of the manufac- turers and business men of Bridgeport who employ female help, and many of the manufacturers are casting about in all directions for relief. This situ- for the factories.
 The attention was forcibly brought to the attention of a Telegram report CT a few days ago, when in conversa- ton with a prominent manufacturer the statement was made that the firm contemplated leaving the city because sufficient help could not be secured. This firm is doing a prosperous ibusi- ness. likes Bridgeport. has a good pered for help. This concern has con- sidered securing location in eastern Massachusetts just because it is be lieved that help would be more plen- 1ifuI there It would be further from the market and less convenient, but Is being seriously considered
 The condition not only affects the factories but business lines as well. Recently a business man who em- ploys a number of bookkeepers said he had raised the wages of his girls any of them go, as he could not fill their places even with green girls from the business colleges. He is paying the girls higher salaries than a few years ago were paid the men holding the same position He said if one of the girls asked for more pay and was competent. it was given without ques- tion- He said his experience was only that of many other business men.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
MILFORD MYSTERY SOLVED.
South Norwalk Woman Admits Theft
 of Hostess Diamond Rings.

Through detective work on the part of Chief William Vollmer and Officer Frank s. Stratton of the South Nor walk police force a diamond mystery was unfolded which implicated a cer- tain well known South Norwalk young man and his wife, whose names are being withheld out of consideration of their parents.
 This man and his wife spent New Years with Mrs. Catherine C. Porter of Milford, eating from her table and enjoying her hospitality. The day after the couple left Milford for their home in South NorWalk Mrs. Porter 1iscov- cred to her consternation that two diamond rings, one worth $90 when she purchased 1t some ten years ago and the other made up of two smaller dia- mondS worth $60 had disappeared from the bureau drawer and she could only trace them to the departed man and wife who had been her guests, as they were the only ones who had access to her room.
 Mrs. Porter acquainted the police of the facts in the case. A trap was laid and a chain of circumstances woven from certain incidents which had been noticed since the couples return, and both went into the trap and were taken into custody at the South Norwalk police station
 The woman, who seemed to have been the prime mover in the case. par tIalIy admitted her guilt, and the Mill ford authorities were notified Officer George Mallory arrived and then the woman broke down and admitted her guilt. relating how she had acquired the jewels, brought them home and later went to New York, where she pa awned them.
 Officer Mallory took the couple to Milford, where they were given a chance by Mrs Porter to settle up. This they promised to do and were re leased. The woman went to New YorI, and 1t is expected that she will re- returned to their rightfuI owner.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Early salIoonins.

As far back as 1S44 the American public were led to believe that the Atlantic had been crossed in bal loon. On May 2S in that year the New York Sun published a detailed ac- count of an areial voyage from Iiver- pool to Charleston. which purported to have been accomplished by the steering balloon Victoria in period of seventy-five hours from land to land" Five columns were devoted to the description of the journey and to a scientific account of the balloon, or which a woodcut was given, and an air of verisimilitude was added by a list of eight passengers, one of the names mentioned being that Of HarrI- son Ainsworth. who was then at the height of his fame.
 At the end of the eighteenth century balloons were all the rage. Then. as now, enthusiasts predicted a time near at hand when war would either be an awful matter of the annihflation of armies and forts by bombs from above. or would cease altogether through the abolition of frontiers and the fusion of nations. Prophecy went even further.
 Canals and roads were to vanish and the space occupied by them to be re- stored to agriculture. And ships eff any still existed) when caught in storm, would be grappled by the mast from balloons above and safely con- veyed into port, or even carried over mountain ranges.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
OFFICERS ELECTED AND INSTALLED
Franklin Council Mo- B. R. & s. M., Makes but One
 Change for the Ensuing Year-Grand Masters Visi- tation-PaImyra Encampment Officers installed.

M- P. Charles B. Chapman, assisted by D. F. McNeil as grand captain of the guard The committees are: Standing committee, James c. Fitzpatrick, Dan iel F. McNeil, E. Allen BidweIl; trus- tees, Charles B. Chapman, Joseph W. Gilbert, Charles w. Gale; committee on dues. Justin Holden, Charles c. Caul- kins and George A. Kies.
 The grand officers were received af- ter the installation in due form and the degrees of royal master and select master were conferred upon a class of three candidates. T. l. Grand Master spoke in high terms of the work he had witnessed and complimented the off cials for the manner in which they performed it.
 At the close of the assembly the large gathering adjourned to the ban quet hall, where a delightful oyster chowder with the fixings was served, closing with cigars.
 The council has had an excellent year under the leadership of T. l. Mas ter Justin Holden. and inasmuch as he is again to hold the office, another year with excellent results is antici- pated.
 Odd Fellows Installed.
 Palmyra encampment. No. 3, I. o. o. F., had its officers for the next six months installed at it's regular meet ing Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall the ceremony being performed by
 
 ley T. Boon and staff. The encarnp- ment also had as visitors Grand Patri- arch G. Herbert Peck of Hartford and Grand Junior Warden Samuel Prindle of New London, who both added much to the interest of the meeting by their remarks.
 D. D. c. P Boon. was assisted by Frank J. King as grand senior war den James Harvey as grand high priest, Harry Hirsch as grand scribe, James Harvey as grand financial scribe Nelson E. Church as grand trustee and William E. Mayo as grand warden.
 The following were the. officers in stalled: c. P, Frank M. Green; H. F., John A. Peck; ST. w, Herbert Wiley; Jr. w, Frank l.. Futile; scribe. John F. Auburn; financial scribe. William E. Mayo: treasurer, James H. Smith; outside sentinel. James Harvey; inside sentinel, Edward F. Kinney; first watch Henry Betting; second watch Edward Andrews; third watch, George A. Birmingham, Jr.; fourth watch, Her man J. Gibbs; guide. Harold T. Sar- gent: guards of the tent, o. T. Fergu- son and Thomas Hunter
 The addresses by the installing and the visiting officers were listened to with interest and were followed by an oyster chowder supper served in the banquet room under direction of the committee consisting of George A. Bur Mngham, Jr., D. B. Worthington, Frank M. Green, F. l.. Futile and Harold Sargent.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
WOOD CARVING.
Karl von Ruydingsvard Addresses Hartford Arts and Crafts Club.

Karl von Ruydinsyard made an ad- dress on The Possibilities of Wood Carving before the Hartford Arts and Crafts club al its meeting in the Wads- worth Atheneum annex Saturday aft ernoon. in which he ascribed the causes of the lack of enthusiasm in wood carving to be the lack of proper materials and perfect equipments, to- gether with the poor supervision of instructors In the course of his ad- dress he gave a sketch of wood carv- ing past and present, prophesying that if Americans would take a proper in terest in the craft their country would be responsible for revival of the art The lecture was illustrated by some of the work of Miss Redfeld of this city. and by one of the seven panels the subjects for which are taken from the Ring of the Seventh Century. on which Mir. Ruydingsvard is at work. Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
NEW LONDON NORTHERN
Railroad Company Elects Directors
 and Officers for Ensuing Year.

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the New London Northern Railroad Co, held at their office in following were elected directors for the ensuing year:
 Charles H. Osgood of Norwich, Thomas B. Eaton of Worcester, Ed ward C. Smith of St. Albans, John c. Averil of Norwich. Guilford Smith of South Windham, Frank B. Bran degee of New London. David Macken- zie of New London, Justus A South ard of New London, Chester c. Rum Till of Springfield.
 At the meeting of the directors inn mediately after the stockholders ses- sion, officers were elected as follows: :: President, Charles H. Osgood of Nor wich; vice president and treasurer John c. Averill Of Norwich: secretary. J. A. Southard. of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

The annual assembly of Franklin council, No. 3, R. and s. M. was held at Masonic temple on Thursday even ing with a large number in attendance, it also being the occasion of the official visitation of Oliver D. L. Burrows, T. I. grand master, of New London who was accompanied by a number from Cushing council, No 4, of New Lon don.
 The council opened in regular form and there were the annual reports of the several officers, showing the coun- ell to be in a hourishing condition in every way. There were five admissions during the year and seven deaths, as follows: John E. Warner, Feb. II, 1909; George H Bruce. April l 1909: Rufus W. Marshall, April Ii, 1909; John H. Williams, Aug. 4, 1909: George R. liar ris NJ. D.. Oct. 27, 1909; Aaron Lucas, Dec. 5, 1909; Charles H. Preston. Jan. ,, 1910. The total membership is now
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
NEW ENGLAND
 BAPTIST CONFERENCE
To Be Held at Boston on February
 2 and 5.

An event of great interest to the Baptists and Free Baptists occurs in Boston Wednesday and Thursday. February 2 and 3. The New England Baptist conference holds it's second meeting in Ford hall at that time. Last winter the conference met for the first time. It was largely attend ed, and matters of practical import ance in the work of the churches were discussed The problems of all New England churches are much the same, and advance movements are most widely decided by considering the con- ditions in all parts of the field. This conference is a part of that all New England movement which is inspired by the perception of the fact that, in order to maintain it's interests and promote it's welfare, New England must act as a unit, as other parts or the country are doing. Btth minis ters and laymen make up the con- ference and the representation from the churches Is not limited. A large attendance is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Start on Six Months Trip.

Miss Alberta Kelsey of Center street, West Haven, with her sister Mrs. Wil- liam MosoIey of New Haven, left We'd nesday on q trip lasting about six months. They will cross the continent, visiting all points of interest en route. and on February : will sail from San Francisco on the steamship Cleveland for Japan. They will then travel to China. India, Egypt. the Holy Land,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

bloom in colonial gardens which sur round the executive mansion and un- der whose direction the first flowers of spring peep through the fertile soil Of the grounds about the presidents home before they are to be seen any where else in Washington
 For years, George R. Brown. a noted landscape artist, filled the position. He made a name for himself for his treatment of the public parks through out the city. Since MT. Browns death in November, Colonel Crosby has not been able to fill the position and even the civil service commis- sion has been unable to supply a man with the proper qualifications, who would undertake the job for the salary available.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
New Superintendent Takes Charge.

Elmer E. Lunt of Boston, who has been appointed superintendent of the BigeloW- Hartman Construction com pany of 127 Federal street, Boston, ar rived in Uncasvilie on Wednesday and took charge of the work of building the new paper mill the vacancy oc- curing through the death of Charles w Coburn-
 Mr. Lunt was introduced to the overseerS and other officials of the company by Maunseu Van Rens- saeler. The construction work has proceeded right along under Joseph Knight, who was with MT. Coburn from the commencement of operations
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

one third of the pupils at present in the high school would probably leave the school if they had no opportunity of getting some manual training. lie stated that a considerable number or pupils in the grammar school are kept back unpromoted. every year, but 1T some work in which they are inter ested was provided for them in school very few would be kept back
 This would have a fine effect in lfl- creasing the high school attendance and fewer chiloren would leave school al the age of If. which is an unpleas- ant fact in high school now.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
One Government Job Goes Begging
That of Landscape Gardener, Paying $24oO Per Year
 Salary is Too Small.

Washington, Jan. 13.-One job with in the gift of the Taft administration is going begging because the salary is comparatively low for the require ments. and no one seems content to fill it for the glory of service, not even a Yale man It is the job of landscape gardener in the office of public build ings and grounds, paying s2,400 per annum. but even the title does not tell all of the glory attached thereto.
 The landscape gardener since time immemorial has been a right bower to who arranges the floral decorations of the White house for nearly all occas- ions during the society season. who commands roses and nasturtiums to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14

S22 The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in a reelection with one exception, E. Allen Bdwell, T. T.. being made chaplain.
 The following are the officers: T. l. Justin Holden, master: R. I. James c. McPherson, deputy master; I. Elmer D. Kinsman, principal conductor of work; r. Leon Hutchins, captain of guard; M. P Albert S. Comstock, treasurer; Charles c. Caulkips, recorder; Peter s. Wilson. conductor; James L. Hubbard, steward; Jacob B. Mershon, herald: T. ]. F. Allen Bidwell, chaplain; J. Frank Corey, musical director; Irving N- Gif- ford, sentinel.
 The installation was performe dby
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
NORWICH . WORCESTER
Railroad Company Hoids. Annual Meetins-c. P. cogsweIi Reelected Director.

At the annual meeting of the Nor w1ch & Worcester Railroad company at Worcester on Wednesday, the fol- lowing directors were elected for the ensuing year: Edward L.. Davis, Thomas E. Eaton. Francis H. Dewey, A. George Bullock, all of Worcester; Charles F. Cogswen. Norwich; Alfred D. Foster, Milton Mass.
 At a meeting of the directors. the following officers were chosen: Presi- dent, A. George Bullock; secretary and treasurer. M NJ Whittemore
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-14
Ao.inst Peddlera, L.ioenses.

The ordinance providing for the IT, censing- of peddlers was turned down by the Ansonia board of aldermen on Monday night, by q vote of nine to four All the democratic members of the board voted against ethe regulation and three of the republicans