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The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
Merely a Mama

And are you really going to retire
from the stage?" we asked.
"Oh, no." replied the great actress
This Is merely farewell tour"
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Now that tho Balkan war cloud has
begun hanging around again 1t 10
ttne to send up flock Of airships
10 invite It to 30 hence.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

And now. since men have proved
themselves the best dishwashers the
women want them to retain the Job
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

A Chicago man defeated woman
h . dishwashing contest. 1t were
better for his sex had he confederate
h lost.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
Not Always True,

"A stitch In time saves nine," re-
peated the student of old sayings.
1T doesn't always save nine" OBJ
jected the man with hole In his
pocket, II lost only $3.50"
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Il took Moissant three weeks to
gst from Paris to London by airship
0&ill, walking would have been worse
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

While = wooden leg may be tho
uad result of an accident, the hobble
1kirt 10 Q woman's own fault.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

II IL hard to predict occurrences
from day to day further than that
IN aviation record Of some sort will
- broken.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
AN OLD-TIME CLOWN.

J. B. Ager, (Tony Parker,) Praises
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mr.. Agler is one of the best known
men In the circus world, having been
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Wealthy Americans now coming
homo in the steerage could not walt
0pr the flying machines.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

A married man informs US that ono
who tells his wife all he knows
doesn't know much.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

There are 800 rooms in Kaiser Bills
new palace He'll have to keep
hired girl, we fear.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
Tho Trust Evil,

The Trust Evil.
Blox-Sniplcs claims to be trust
victim.
Knox-Guess that's right. A trust
closed the factory in which his wife
had a Job.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
A FEW THINGS.


I&~RG0 %1AIA-
Reggy-Bah Jove, I'd like to chas-
tise those blawsted reporters!
Cyril-Why SO?
Reggy-We have been insulted. Tho
other day the firemen rescued us fell
lows from the burning clubhouse, and
now the reporters have the account
headed, "A Few Things Saved. but
Nothing of Value"
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Indiana now eats more beans than
Massachusetts. See what literature
doesl
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Scandal 10 tho one thing that never
9uGs worn out 1t the edges by being
Dnssod around.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

8ome Of the Philippine uprising
are 20 hardy that they last ove
0aght.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
With a Fine Bloom On,

Abe-Went to one of them there
roof gardens when | was in Moo York.
Hiram-What do they raise on 'em.
| Abe?
Abe-Peaches, by gosh.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06
Not Guilty.

Not Guilty.
The Barber-Your hair Is getting
thin, sir. Have you ever tried my spe-
cial hair tonic?
The Victim-No, indeed. That wasn't
what caused 1t.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

How can woman be expected to
nave any regard for the truth when
she is obliged to promise to obey In
the marriage ceremony?
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Rouge is now a Newport fad. Tho
poople who use 1t need 1t.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

The man who really practices what
~ breaches does mighty little preach
ing
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

Football has begun and the doctors
are busy saving the pieces.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

The facial expression OF = man
waiting at the phone is not his best
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

King Menelik never knows when
- quit dying.
The silver messenger., 1910-12-06

lief In BUDDHISM ana 8nosls' "nio"
was encouraged first In the feudal
age by the Ashikaga lords from the
fourteenth century down to the close
OF the sixteenth century. 1t was IN
those days that we formed the nation
al epics or poems-that 10 to say, tho
mo" plays; 1t was the first time and
last in the history Of Japanese litera-
ture to have the various traditions
and legends, the certain Buddhistic
faith and imagination (those things
hopelessly neglected by the aristo-
cratic literature of the KyotO court In
the former age), dressed In pure liter
ature. l said 1t was the last, because
the novels and dramas that were sen'
out later on in the TOkugawa age
we're not, In large measure, new at
tempts from those Of the Ashikagt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
LIGHTNING CAUSED TROUBLE
AT ELECTRIC STATION.
Came from Windham County and Blew
Out Two Switches-EIsetrieity Cut
Off for an Hour.

The electric lighting station on
North Main street was shut down for
about an hour late Tuesday afternoon
as the result of lightning that came
in from the Uncas Power companys
high tension line about O'Clock and
put out of commission two switches,
one in each bank of transformers
Supt- w. f. Bogue got steam up as
soon as possible and by 6 o'clock had
the dynamos at the plant started up
and furnishing power.
jumper was put on one OF the
switches and about $50 o'clock the
high tension current was again turned
on. the station dynamos running with
them for a short time
The power line has now been ex-
tended above the Scotland dam to
Rockville and ii was from this end that
the lightning came. The weather wa
cleaE IN the city. and the men at the
Scotland dam reported that there was
no storm there and that the electrical
discharge came from above them.
1t was the third or fourth time late
" that lightning has crippled things
at the station The powerful current
gets by the arresters and goes into the
switches. breaking the porcelain and
burning UP the OIL making a short
circuit, cutting out the transformers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
CIVIL SUITS RETURNED
IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Actions for the First Tuesday in June
$1,000 Damages Sought from Con-
necticut Company.

William Fl. Taylor of Norwich sues
the Connecticut company for $4,000
damages, claiming that OH July 9,
1909. while riding in a team belonging
to Thomas Fl. Wilson and about to
cross Central avenue at Fourth street
the electric sprinkler of the company
because of negligence crashed into his
team, throwing the plaintiff headIong
into the street, causing the diSlOca-
ton of his right thumb and many 9TH
er bruises and injuries.
Louis Markof and others have sued
Joseph Swartzburg, Jr.. and his wife
Rosa for a mortgage note of $500, and
Mrs. f. Olivia Tyler Olcott has also
sued the same couple for a mortgage
note of $1,000
William Weiner and others of New
London have entered suit against
Leon Weiner and others of Montville
for the proceeds of a mortgage note
of the face value of $500.
The N Johnson company brings
action against David f. Pulsifer and
Frank z. Coxeter for ST. 100 on a COM
mon count
Charles A. Doscher and Others of
New York, South Carolina and Mary
land have sued Herbert F. Dawley
and others of Norwich fer $1,000. The
plaintiffs, who do business under the
firm name of DeScher. Gardner & Co.,
claim that on March 1. 1909 they
kinds to the defendants on the
schooner Celia F., from Georgetown
S. c., and in the cargo were 101 1913
feet of roofers. The defendants said
the roofers were not satisfactory and
the plaintiffs said they would take the
lumber back and they tried to do so.
but say the defendants used 29.797
feet of the lumber and the plaintiffs
got only the balance. They sue for
the rest of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

portant committees. where he used
fine judgment. He is a man we'll
'~"~-n "nd esteemed. He named O..
Leslie Hopkins, who was chosen by
e-~-e..l.e..4ou aGmist much applause.
John B. Dat placed in nomination
for alderman Herbert NJ. Lerou, who,
he said, has served in the city govern
menI, having "A fine record as a coun-
Gilman and one who will work hard
for the best interests of the city. He
was chosen and like the remainder of
the nominees was applauded as he was
selected.
Members of the Council.
Charles S. HoIbrook named Barzillai
p. Bishop. Judge n. ]. Aging nomi-
mated A. Charles Hatch, Michael
Moore proposed Stephen II. Reeves
and Charles 5. Twist presented the
name of John Heath and all were
unanimously chosen.
Clerk and Treasurer.
William A. Breed placed in nomina-
ton tor city clerk Arthur G. Crow
ell, who was chosen by reclamation
while Judge Lucius Brown nominated
Ira l.. Peck for city treasurer. thus
insuring his election. Judge Brown
said IL gave him great pleasure TO
nominate his distinguished friend for
the Office. He has the distinction OF
vanquishing his foe and having no OPP
position to his election Judge Brown
said he has often run for Office but
never met with that COED fortune, and
the reason that Mr.. Peck is so popular
is because he is very good and he
urged the caucus to mark his predic-
ton that Mr.. Peck will be unanimously
elected.
Sherffs and Water Commissioner.
John Fl. Barnes nominated George
o. Benson. and George II. Stanton
named George w. Rouse for city
sherihs and they were chosen.
For water commissioner Lewis r.
Church named Ansel A. BeckWith, a
business man and one who has served
on the board, and he was not opposed
The town committee WAS empowered
to fill any vacancies occurring on the
ticket, after which the caucus ad-
jOurned at $50 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
WEDDING.
Lee-kennerson.

Joseph w. Lee and Miss Grace Ken
nerson both of New London were unit
ed in marriage there on Memorial day.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Philip NJ. Kerridge, rector'of St James
Episcopal church.
The marriage was quiet one. no
cards being issued for il. Henry Lee
of Hartford, brother of the bride
groom, was best man. Mrs. Lee was
attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Ken
nerson Of this city. After the cere-
monys Mr.. and Mrs. Lee went TO New
York city on their honeymoon. They
viii reside in Jefferson avenue, New
London.
Mr.. Lee is the son of Joseph Lee OF
Jefferson avenue. New London. He
was formerly q member OF the firm OF
Highmore & Lee and is now employed
at Gray's market. Broad street. He is y
member OF the Nameaug Boat club and
other local organizations.
Mrs. Lee is the daughter Of Mrs.
Alma HENDERSON of Norwich. She has
been employed at Mrs. w. c.. Gid
denis millinery store and has made her
home with Mrs. Glidden i'm Alger place.
She is a vocalist of ability. being con-
tralto in the First Congregational
church quartette.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

treasurer took $4,000 from the sink
ing fund, $4,000 from the treasury and
borrowed $4,000 at four per cent, thus
reducing the rate from five to four
per cent.
within the appropriations and Treas
urer Peck's figures, which do not lie
show that there are uneXpended bal
ances of s17.994. Some $4,000 of this
should go to the new pole line built
by the electrical de -artment TO Taft
VILE but that leaves $4,000 as a bal
ance from last years appropriations.
The common council now recon-
mends a nine-miu tax after having
considered carefully all the necessary
expenses of the city. There are other
things which would be nice if the cit
liens want 10 vote them. Under the
nine mills, however, many improve
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

and party and a ticket of unusual mer-
it was named for the consideration of
the voters.
Charles d. Moves. chairman of the
town committee, called the meeting
to order a few minutes after eight
o'clock and Amos a. Browning was
chosen as the chairman of the caucus.
Upon the nomination of c. Fl. Stanton
w. W. Ives was selected as clerk
amidst applause.
Chairman Browning addressed the
meeting briefly, calling attention
he said to a few facts worthy of con-
sideration at this time, there are
important offices to be filed and the
party should unite and elect those
nominated.
1t seems that during the past two
years under Mayor Costello Lippitt
(applause) that there has been a wise
and economical and efficient admins
tration of city affairs, and not an adj
ministratfon of noise. beating of drums
and school district or schoolmas-
ter's lectures by the mayor. This sane
and wise administration has had the
confidence of the people and has been
commercial le. AS an illustration of
what has been done in all depa rtments.
the sane and wise policy in handling
the bonds which came due January i,
1910, of 500, 600, is an example. They
had to be met at that time. The
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
PROHIBITION PARTY
HAS ITS CAUCUS.
Ticket Named for City Election Headed
by James M. Young.

A caucus of the Norwich prohibition
party, adjourned from last week, was
held on Tuesday evening in room in
the Bill block, at which a ticket for
the city election was nominated. Levi
S. Saunders, who has served as pro-
hibition town committee for a number
of years. was chosen moderator of the
caucus by the seven men present,
whom later arrivals increased to ten.
E. Allison Smith, county organizer, was
chosen clerk
In presenting the names for the
ticket the question was brought
whether to endorse the nominations for
city treasurer and tax collector made
by the republican and democratic par
having ticket entirely separated
from the other two parties. as Chair
man Saunders stated ii a well
known fact that no candidates on
elected without tho support of the
liquor interests. George p Yeomans
also spoke in favor of separate
ticket.
The following was the ticket norni-
mated: For mayor James NJ. Young;
for alderman Charles s. Storms; for
councilmen. Daniel c. Graham. First
district, Charles II. Packer. Second
trict Amos A. Baldwin. Sixth district;
for city clerk, Frank r. r. Leete; for
city treasurer. Louis A. Frazier: for
tax collector, f. Allison Smith: for city
sheriffS Levi :. Saunders and Sterling
Nelson. The nomination for water
commissioner was left to the clerk of
the meeting, who later named Frank
Haglund.
The following were named dele
gates and alternates to the prohibition
state convention in Meriden June IS
and 20. when the state ticket is nom
mated: F. s. E,dmonds, James NJ
Young. Amos A. Baldwin. delegates
Sterling Nelson, &. Allison Smith and
Mrs. E. A Smith. alternates.
The naming of q town committee
was attempted but tabled after sew
eraI names had been suggested Mr..
Smith announced meeting in the v
Principal c. H. Hobson of Greenevjlle
is to be the chairman. and the topic
for discussion viii. h. Sunday obaery-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
Republicans MISUNDERSTANDING
Albert S. Comstcck Nominated for Mayor Amidst Loud
Applause-Hopkins and Lerou for kIdermen-Har-
monious Session of Representative Men,

ments can be carried out. as the Sa-
chem West Main and Division street
improvements, the macadamizing OF
Washington street and the sewers IN
Ripley place and Boswell avenue are
all improvements.
Mr. browning proceeded to snow
that nine mills is low for the city to
be on as the tax collector shows
that since 1890 there has not been
tax so low except in 1904 when it was
nine mills. (Applause.) The tax has
been ten and according to the fire de-
pertinent figures as high as Is mills
has been recommended, that being i'm
1901. Following 1904 with nine-mill
tax, the next year showed II IL mills.
Looking over the past two years the
result is that there has been "A fine
administration. Now, said Mr. Brown
ing, | am sorry to say that the man
who has been there ,,Dr two years,
wants, ] presume less hours and more
pay taughter), he is aspiring for
igher honors (applause). Yes. that
means we hope he Will get there
Albert S. Comstock Nominated.
Upon calling for nominations for
mi., Coz 4. W. Gale addressed the
chair and stated that he proposed to
name a man for mayor who can be
elected next Monday and he stated
that ii gave him great satisfaction to
recommend Albert s. Comstock When
opportunity allowed after the applause
F. II. Smith seconded the nomina-
ton and Mr.. Comstock was made the
nominee.
Two Aldermen Named.
For alderman Costello Lippitt stated
that 1T gave him great pleasure to
nominate a gentleman who has had
experience for the past two years,
during which he served on two i'm
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
DIDN'T KEEP UP.
BicycIists Say That Thomas Chase
Was Not Lost by Them.

The party of boy bicyclists from
Norwich who went to Hartford Sunday
and returned Monday stated Tuesday
that Thomas c. Chase was not an in
vited member of their party and that
they didn't leave him behind. Chase
asked permission to go with the party.
they say, and this WAS granted when
he said he could keep UP with them
and had money enough to look after
himself.
On leaving Hartford, Chase dropped
behind, threatening to GO back. AL
though they waited for him inc was
soon out of sight The boys state that
Chase Was not lost BIZ any of fhenl--
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
Incidents in Society


Mrs. William C. Lanman is spend
ing several days in New York.
The Dickens club met on Tuesday
afternoon with Miss Jane NEG. Aiken
of Washington street.
The Harmony whist club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Cynthia A.
Potter OF Grove street.
Mrs. Tookes and Miss Sarah J.. Tyler
of Union street left on Tuesday for a
weeks visit in New York.
Mrs. I,onald C. Perkins of Warren
street is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Alfred ]. Mcclure, Jr., in Concord, \.
III.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. Hall and Miss
Mary Aiken have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred L. Aiken Of Worces-
ter.
Judge and Mrs. Lucius Brown and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w. Brown took an
auto trip to Providence on Memorial
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson of
Brooklyn n. Y. have returned. after
SPEEDING a few days with relatives in
town.
The New York World notes among
Memorial day guests at the Hoffman
house Mayor Frederick l.. Osgood
of Norwich.
Letters have been received from
Miss Ruth Northrop from Gibraltar.
announcing her safe arrival. She has
begun her travels in northern Africa.
Mrs. L NJ. Dickson of Chicago. who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry III. Gallup of Washington street,
has left town. accompanied by Miss
Susan l. Gallup who IS her guest at
the Waldorf 4 9ria and later Will
make a brief visit to Albany friends.
Mrs Dickson is a sister OF Mrs. Ros-
well a. Breed and came east to ac-
company her daughter to a boarding
school on the Hudson.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
81 YEARS MARRIED.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Weaver Celebrate
on Friday.

Mr.. and Mrs Henry C. Weaver will
observe the 54th anniversary of their
wedding at their home at 1872 Broad
street New London, OH Friday, June 3.
They will be pleased to receive their
friends and acquaintances between the
hours of and Z p. m that day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver We're married
at Hamburg on June 3. 1856, by Rev.
William Reid, who was pastor of the
Baptist church there. The Inarriag e
certificate bears the names of Peter @.
Turner, c. A. Weaver and James New
comb as witnesses, all of whom have
died. Mrs. Weaver was Miss Harriet
e. Brockway.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
HOPE SWEET WON
THE ESSAY CONTEST
On the Harm, in a Cigarette-Prepara-
tons for Flower Mission Day.

The Anna M. Herr Y w. c. II. u.
held interesting and enthusiastic
meeting Tuesday evening with their
superintendent, Mrs. Fields, So Broad
way.
The meeting opened with singing,
scripture reading and prayer. The sec
retary's and treasurers reports were
read and accepted. Repots were given
of the preparation for the sale, show
ing much enthusiasm and great con-
fidence in it's success.
Mrs. Fields reminded the young
women of the approach of Flower Mis-
sion day and plans were made for its
celebration. She also reported on the
essays, The Harm in a Cigarette. Five
were written, Hope Sweet winning the
coveted dollar.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

With over $50 assembled in Town
han tuesday evening. the republicans
Of TIE city held their caucus for the
nomination of a city ticket for the
e4ectfon next Monday, the session
lasting about a half-hour and being
harmonious and enthusiastic through
out The gathering was representa-
tive of the prominent men of the city
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
PERSONAL


Ripple Morgan has accepted po-
sition with a Norwich automobile
company.
Miss Elise Martin of New Haven is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Harry L. Hyde
of 104 Asylum street
George NJ. Sicily of Palmer, Mass,
was at his home on West Thames
street for Memorial day.
Lester Rounds, Brown, 1910, was
the guest Sunday and Monday of Miss
Marian Kimball of Laurel HILL
Rev. DR.. A. B. Coates of Hartford,
secretary of the Baptist state conven-
ton. was visitor here on Tuesday.
George NJ. Powers, who has been
confined to the house with illness for
a week. is able to be at work again.
Mr. and Mrs Albert W. Stafford of
North Oxford have been visiting Miss
Martha s. Allen of Hamilton avenue.
Edward Downey of New London was
in Norwich Monday, were also
Daniel Z. Shea and Richard S. Wall.
Miss Elsie Talbot has returned to
New York after spending Memorial
day with her parents on West Main
street.
Elijah b. Morgan of Irvington, N
Y, spent Memorial Gay with his par
ents, Policeman and Mrs. Myron B.
Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert r. Branche
and family of Lafayette street spent
Memorial day at their summer cottage
at Poquonoc.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar C. Wight of
East Hartford have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Frank G.. Rice of lis
Asylum street.
Miss Mildred Wilcox of Jewett City
who has been the guest of Miss Jen-
ME Hitchon of Washington place, has
returned home.
Attorney Thomas ]. Shelly has re-
turned to New York after spending
the holiday with his parents on West
Thames street.
Miss Mary Alice Sullivan and Miss
Tessie Sullivan of Hartford, formerly
VI TINS City, DIRE III lOWu 10 all0nQ the
Gleason-Sullivan wedding today.
Rev. J. H. Dennis, the new pastor of
the Mt. Calvary Baptist church. has
written to Norwich friends that he
may be expected here Saturday.
Mrs. George E. Oner and son, George
Ellis Olleri Jr., have returned to their
home in Brooklyn, N. Y, after visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Herbert r.
Branche of Lafayette street
Mr.. and Mrs. James E Reavey of
Providence and Mrs. William d. Ris-
ley and daughter Daisy of Hartford
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip 3.
Reavey of Washington street on Me-
mortal day.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Schellens of
Groton and party, including Miss EN-
lily Copp and Mrs. Charles Allen,
sailed from London on Friday May
81, for New York. Mr.. ScheIiens was
taken i'll while on the trip but is strong
enough to return home. The party is
coming over on the steamer Mime
tonka-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
James Flynn Hurt.

James Ffvnn of Norwich a llneman
in the employ of the Southern New
England Telephone Co, was severely
injured Tuesday morning while At
work. He was working on a pole i'm
Groton, where the Norwich brancll's
force is doing some work. A heavy
bolt fell on Flvnn's head. making n
scalp wound which reached to the skull.
He was brought to New London, where
doctors took several stitches in his
head.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

ance, with an out of town speaker to
make the address.
This concluded the business of the
caucus.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01
A. d. S.
Olive Oil

A product of Sunny France made
from perfect fruit = "hsnd picked"
This represents the "first rum" De-.
IishtfuI as a food. condiment or
medicine.
In Summer time, the time of salads
the most delightful dressings. Use it
freely and frequently. A pure, sweet
product, made from natures best, and
recommended by us for the table, the
toilet or the sick room.
Price S1.oe per Liter
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

Russia is establishing numer
wlreleNs stations over its great terri
torn
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

The two hundred and first annual
meeting of the general association of
the Congregational ministers of Con-
necticut is to be held at the Church
of the Redeemer in New Haven, June
Z and s.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

Mrs. Tookes and Miss Sarah l.. lyle
of Union street left on Tuesday for
weeks visit in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

Sarah E.. widow of DR.. Albert G..
Browning of Providence, died Friday
in Taunton, Mass The funeral was
held Tuesday at the home of her bro
Their. w. H. Arnold in Providence. The
family has relatives in Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

The special train for Hartford (for
the Consistory) Thursday will stop at
Greeneville and Taftville going and
returning.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-01

Local coin collectors will go to
Providence this week to view the $50
600 Zerbe collection of money of the
world from the earliest times. eXhib-
tied at the National Exchange bank
daily, and Thursday evening.