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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Illuminating Gas.

Gas for lighting a dwelling was first
used In New York city In the resi-
dence Of Samuel Leggett, which for
merly stood at 8 Cherry street.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
A Sure Thina.

Mickey Junior-Wasn't 1t Patrick
Henry who said, LET Us have peace3"
Mickey Nobody by tn name
ov Patrick liver said anything loike
that-Judge's Library.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
When to Refrain.

Miss Prye-Mrs. Jones, your daugh-
ter just called me a nosey old gossip.
Mrs. Jones-I shall tend to her at
once. I've told her over and over
again not to speak the truth when it's
liable to hurt peoples feelings.-Lp-
ptncott's.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
psnssIY ssttIsd.

The most thickly settled country In
the world is Belgium, where the popu-
lation is $50 to the square mile. Next
comes the Netherlands, with 40 to the
mile.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

EiIken raiment has a standing among
the Oldest garments IN the world.
Robes Of that material were worn by
men and women alike 1850 years be-
fore the birth OF Christ.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Autumn Grass

The growth Of grass that comes in a
long, mild, moderately rainy autumn Is
said to be far more nutritious for cat
tie than the spring grass. It Is richer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

Although aluminium can be welded
to other metals with a blow torch,
two pieces OF aluminium cannot be
Joined In that manner.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

70 Her." With . Pair Of Gloves.
Oh. little thumbs and fingers. too,
can but wish that were you,
eince you. unchid. may clasp her hand
Ten her-but. no; shan undsrStandI
-Dalineator.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
1iqe Miller Writes:

We learned a goodly thing or two
Right here upon the farm
a cocktail on the fence won't do
No Ivin' soul no harm
Boston Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Clean Sill.

He found a welcome in the sly
That's worth your while to win;
Paid up his debts and said goodby,
And the angels said, Come inP'
Atlanta Constitution.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
He swaInwsa X

This is a bitter dose for an honest
man." said the trust magnate as he
looked over the gratifying graft re-
suits.
But the pill Is nicely sugar coated, /"
laughed a profit sharer.-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
MoYaa About.

The globe trotter, It seems to me,
u very much Ike q restless flea
He doesn't eat IN one place. you see.
But takes bite anywhere he may Be.
-Chicago NeWa.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

He-When shan We get msrriedl
sho-oh, John. why do you take our
iengaesment 20 seriously1 - Chicago
Ezamlner.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
MAKING un.

~shame on you! You came home last
night actually tipsy."
so I did. my dear. Just couldn't
resist the pleasure Of seeing two Of
you at once."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

That ''brevity's the soul OF Wit
At time We think Is corlring.
That 4. we think the sayings az
When other folks are talking.
Boston Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Art.

I know q lady who can write most lovely
poems-she's neglected.
IT'S long since she has hoped to win the
honor that she once expected
] know q lady who can paint A pretty
talent she possesses.
But oft she has TO dine on crusts, a. sor-
rowfuliy she eonfesses-
I know q lady for whose art the world n
glad TO pay her dearly.
she does a dance in her bare feet and
otherwise - nude. or nearly.
<-Chicago Record Herald
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

rs aid . woman fans 70 80
When humOr's keen Ara "a
Prhnps she doesu't dare to lara
5ssSG
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
no o.t ths Fourth pimen.ion Of spae

To Get the Fourth Dimension Of Space.
las understood after reading article
headed boy OF Ten Addresses Harvard
Teachers."l
Take n hecatonicocehedrigon and multi
ply by four.
A sexicocehedrigon plus half as many
more,
Put In some polyhedrigons where gaps
suggest a minus
And you'll have q polyhedral-perpendodi-
cahedrinus.
New York Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
The Reason Why.

Keker-why doesn't the bride mar
y the best mani
snieker-she has to marry the man
she can get.Judge.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Cheerful Events.

Molly for a husband sighed
She pouted, 50 twas prated-
And Anna pinned to be a bride
TN she was nigh FRUSTRATED.
But Cupid came 10 join their side
To mate they both were fated,
And thus was Molly mollihed
And also Anna-mated
Kansas City Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Call of the Wild.

I wouldn't want 10 be
The under dog. not me.
For I'm Just the sort OF chap
Who would rather win the scrap
Than the public sympathy.
Boston Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Strenuous Society.

Society Is a funny thing"
~whyT'
-After a coming out you are al IN"
Harvard Lampoon.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Mans Inconsistency.

Yes" said the woman who some
times thinks aloud. cts a fact"
whats a factT we queried.
That a man who growls about his
Wife's cooking at home win eheerfuIly
eat any old thing when he's camping"
answered the noisy female thinker
Chicago News
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
The Post-His Explanation.

The Poet-His Explanation.
] sing for those who love a song
Nor care vhOeer the singer be.
But most I sing for those who long
To hear my song for love OF me.
For all sing as best can
The thoughts that haunt the heart OF man
Boston Transcript.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Word From er'er Williams.

Word From Brer Williams.
Ef de ferryman amt dar wen you
gifts ter de river an de steamboats,
done blowed up think o. yo' swimmin'
lessons an jump In, but fer de Lawd's
sake don't boiler fer rope wen you git
halfway cross or de world II laugh at
you an make you mad enough ter
wish you wuz lost In de wilderness
Atlanta Constitution
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29
Double Stitch.

The sewing circle
Meets each week
At a given point
Because they seek
Savages TO dress
In coat and gown
Likewise to dress
The neighbors down
Chicago News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-01-29

PostieaI Ten Tucker.
Little Tom Tucker
6ings for his supperS
Where WIN he landg
E1ghf on his uppera.
Saturday Evening Pei
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
THE PERFECT WAY
Scores of Norwich Citizens Have
Learned 1t.

IF you suffer from backache.
There is only one way to cure it.
The perfect way is to cure the kid
neys.
A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills are made for
kidneys only.
Are endorsed by Norwich people.
Patrick Sullivan. 4S Mt Pleasant
Street, Norwich, Conn, says: IF any
person should ask me what to use for
pain and Iameness across the small of
the back 1 would advise trial of
Doan's Kidney Pills. I have found
that they have no equal for this
trouble. My supply was procured at
n. D. SEWN & Sons drug store and
they thoroughly relieved me of severe
pain in the small of my back, strength
ened my kidneys and benefited me in
a general way"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's = and
take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
GRAND OFFICERS ENTERTAINED
BY SCACHEM CHAPTER.
Enjoyable Session at Buckingham Me-
nroriaI-Addresse by Officers.

Sachem chapter, No. 81, Order of the
Eastern Star, entertained the grand Of
ficers at its regular meeting on We'd
nesday evening in Buckingham Me-
mortal. These officers, nine in num-
Der, were met by the members of the
reception committee, Mrs. Dorothea w.
Balloon. Mrs. Mary NJ. Stevens. Elmer
D. Kinsman. Andrew B. Kingsbury and
James G. Fitzpatrick. Following the
business meeting. at which Worthy
Matfon Mrs. Annie L. RaWson presid-
ed, refreshments were served in the
post room under the direction of the
entertainment committee. Mrs. Eliza
beth Addie (chairman), Mrs. Daisy L.
Thomas, Mrs. Mary F. Washburn, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Woodmansee. A num-
Der of the visiting officers and others
spoke during the evening, their re-
marks affoFding niue hpleasure.
The grand officers present We're:
Grand Matron, Mrs Kate A Case, Bris-
tol; assistant grand matron, Mrs Ma
zie B. Clark. Higganum; grand chap
lain Mrs. Mary e. Kenyon Putnam;
grand lecturer, Edward e. Fuller, Toll
land; grand marshal, Mrs. Adele Ten
nings, Georgetown grand Esther. Mrs
Elizabeth A. Shirley, Springfield; grand
Martha, Mrs Mary b. Orr, Meriden:
grand Electa, Mrs. Eta Warner, West
Haven; grand Ruth, Mrs. Lille O.
Perkins. Groton.
Worthy Patron John G. Austin of
New London and Mrs. Minnie Gray of
New Britain We're also guests of Sa-
chem chapter. There were over fifty
present, and the evening was a delight
full one for all.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15

Horace w. Smith of Prospect street
is spending his annual vacation in
Squantum, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Baptist Convention Names Officers
Many in Attendance at New London to Hear Reports
and Addresses BY Prominent Mnister-Norwich
Churches Represented.

for Christian Workers, by Miss Vera
Wagner, and Looking Forward, by
Rev. George G. Chappell of Palmer
town.
convention is scheduled to adjourn at
4 o'clock.
Meals for the Delegates.
The task of supplying dinners and
suppers for the delegates was no easy
one. Seventy pounds of meat sand
other good things in abundance were
provided. The meals were served in
the vestry of the church. The tables
were prettily decorated dahlias, as
tiers and other flowers being used with
good effect.
Mrs. Walter M. Slocum was in
charge. assisted by members of the
church.
Membership of Association.
The New London Baptist associa-
ton was organized in 1917. 1t includes
the following churches, the names of
the pastors and assistants being given
where they are regular pastors: F1rst,
New London, Rev. Charles r McNal-
ly; Huntington Street New London.
Rev. Joseph A. Elder; MontaulS Ave
nue., New London, Rev. Howard F.
Adams; Central. Norwich, Rev. P. G.
Wright; First, Norwich. Rev. w. t.
Thayer; Mt. Calvary, Norwich: Third,
Norwich Grace Memorial, Norwich;
Mantle, Rev. II, A. Goering; First,
Second. Waterford, Rev. F. d. Lud-
dington; Bozrah, Rev. J. G. Ward;
Chesterfield; Colchester borough, Rev.
B. D. Remington; Fitchville, Rev.
Robert E. Turner; Modus; North
Lyme Rev. Francis Purvis; Old Lyme,
Rev. T. H. Day; Montville Union, Rev.
G. G. Chappell; Salem, Rev. B. d.
Remington; Scott Hill, Rev. NJ. P.
Maynard (supply); Shiloh. New Lon
don. John Sheldon (supply).
The oldest church in the association
is the First of Waterford which was
founded in ITO, and the second in
point of age is the East Lyme church,
founded in 1852. The youngest is the
Montauf Avenue of New London,
which, however, is the outgrowth of
the old Second church.
The largest church is the Central
of Norwich, with sos members. and
church property valued at S49,701,S5.
The First of New London has 476
members and property valued at $685.
900. The Huntington Street has a
membership of 397 and property val
ued at 100000.
The total membership of the
churches in the association is 4,123
and the total value of property is
s231,322.S5. The total raised by the
association for benevOlences was So,
S55.55, and for all purposes $41, 23115.
All of these figures are for the fiscal
year ending July /.
Delegates from the First Baptist
Church.
The following are attending the New
London Baptist association at New
London al delegates from the First
Baptist church: Rev. and Mrs. William
r. Thayer, Mrs. c. r. Cross, Mrs. W.
J. Koonz, Mrs. F. L. Lathrop and w.
r. COwan.
Miss Vera Wagner, one of the speak
ers at the association, will be present
at the prayer meeting of the First Bap-
fist church this evening. Miss Wagner
is representative of the Baptist Train
ing school of Philadelphia. This is thu
school from which Miss Everett, re-
Gently assistant at the Central church.
graduated.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15

The ninety third anniversary of the
New London Baptist association Gn-
corporatedD was held at New London
Wednesday al the Huntington Street
Baptist church. About $50 delegates
and other interested persons attended
the opening session.
The anniversary opened at 1890
and will close this afternoon.
The session opened with a devo-
tional service, led by Rev. Brewer G..
Boardman, pastor of the First Baptist
church of Waterford AT 1915 came
organization. First the letter of the
Huntington Street Baptist church
was read Report of the nominating
committee followed. Only three Off
GERS We're elected. They follow:
Moderator-Rev. Charles NJ. Reed,
East Lyme.
Clerk-Rev. J. G. Ward, Bozrah.
Trustee for five years-Rev. Joseph
A. Elder, New London.
The annual sermon was delivered
by Rev. j. R. Very of Norwich. Fol-
lowing hymn an address on the Bap-
fist Ministers Home was delivered
Lyme. An offering was taken for the
home. At 1880 an intermission was
taken and luncheon was served in the
vestry of the church
Missionary Rally Held.
At 100 the afternoon session
opened for the annual meeting Of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
Miss Julia G. Craft of Burma deliV-
cred an address. A devotional service
followed.
Rev Brewer G. Boardman delivered
the annual missionary sermon, The
National Societies was the subject of
an address by Rev. j. Il. Norcross. d.
d. Rev. Charles r. McNally, pastor
of the First Baptist church of New
London, gave history of the church.
At $50 supper was served in the yes
try.
Young Peoples Rally.
Wednesday evenings programme
opened with praise service led by Rev.
Charles NJ Reed. The report of the
committee on young peoples work,
by Rev. Charles r. McNally, followed;
welcome of new societies.: remarks by
Rev George d. Gould. president of
state organization; offering and an
them by choir.
At SIS Rev w G.. Fennell, DID,
of Hartford delivered an address. His
topic was Fully Equipped for Service.
Programme for Thursdays Meetings.
This morning the session opens with
devotional service led by R. W. Bans
field of New London. Then will come
report of treasurer and trustees and
reports of committees on state, relig
ion obituaries midWinter Bible school
conventions, resolution, place and
preacher, with prayer and discus
sions.
Four addresses will follow: The
Work of the State Convention, by
Rev. A. B. Coates. DID: The Gospel
Wagon Work. by Rev. W. T. Newton;
The Work Among the Foreign Born
in Connecticut. by Rev. F d. Ludding
ton. and The Place and Power of the
Bible School, by Rev. Edward f. Ad-
ans, the new pastor of the Montauk
Avenue Baptist church.
This afternoon will come the annual
meeting of the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary society with an address on Gu
ba by Mrs. n. n. Bishop. A devo
tiOnal service led by Rev. H. A. Goer-
ing of Mantle win follow. Unfinished
business will be transacted and then
two addresses, The Baptist Institute
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15

On Tuesday evening, from to II
o'clock, a farewell reception was ten
dered by John Fox of Omaha, Neb
to the members and friends of En-
CINE company No. 2, in the eompany's
rooms. nearly q hundred being pres
ent. An excellent clam chowder, pre-
pared by Dennis McNerney. was serV-
ed, after which cigars were passed
around. The party then took posses
sion Of the parlor where two enjoya-
BILE hours were spent. Marsh's orches-
ira was on hand to furnish music and
others that added to the evenings en-
joyment were Edmund Portelance in
two solos, Silver Threads Among the
Cold and The Songs Ny Mother Used
to sing; piano selections George Hou-
rigan; song, Silvery Moon, the Silver
Tone quartette, composed of Daniel
Casey Peter Gadle, John Simpson and
John II. MusseH. For an encore they
rendered Call Me Up Some Rainy Aft
ernoon. An Irish jig and reel were
given by Edward Byron: whistling So
10 with violin accompaniment, George
Smith; song, The Girl I Left Behind,
James McNeeley; piano solo, Albert
Marsh; song, Forget and Forgive,
John H. Mussell; violin solo, n. Far
rell; fancy dancing. Edmund Byron:
song. Keep Your Foot on the Soft
Pedal, quartette: song, Johnny Smok-
er. Albert Marsh
The evenings entertainment closed
with selection by the orchestra. The
affair was very pleasant one and all
wished Mr.. Fox a safe trip and good
luck on his return west which will
probably take place the latter part of
the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
WATER BOARD MEETS
BUT DEFER SACTION.
Special Meeting Called Becaues of the
Condition of the Water Supply.

On Wednesday evening there was a
special meeting of the board OF water
commissioners called for the purpose
of considering the shutting off of wa
ter for the elevators about the city, for
the purpose of curtailing the water
supply as much as possible. After dis
cussing the matter it was decided to
defer action until the next regular
meeting of the board, which will come
Sept. 30.
Supt. ]. J. Cookery reported that the
reservoir on Wednesday was 2G5 inches
below high water mark. According to
figures in the office Of the board, com
puted from measurements of the reser-
voir by G. e. Chandler. there are now
102, 100000 gallons of water in the res
ervoir, which means IL days supply.
Despite the fact that the water supply
In low, although it has no reached the
lowest record point, which was 255
inches, there continues to be about the
same amount of consumption daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
NEW sHlPBuILDINe CONCERN.
Buildings at Groton to Be Started in q
Week.

The first material sign of the new
shipbuilding plant on the site of the
defunct Eastern Shipbuilding company
Mt Groton is now at hand. Stakes have
teen laid out at the yard for the build
Engine company.
Saturday, Capt. Frank r. Cables.
superintendent of the Electric Boat
cempany's Quincy, Mass, plant, ar
lived there, accompanied by a few Of
the heads of the departm at the
Quincy plant, which is TO be renewed
there. With the architect and engineer
Captain Cables and his ASSISTANTS
went to the site and the bull aings
We're located and staked out.
Actual work will be started in about
week The first building to be built
ing viii be 10ox16e. The Office built
ing will be the next to be constructed
and then will come the boiler build
ings and other buildings.
The work will require about five or
six months. Early next spring the
plant will be ready for business At
first the plant will be started on rather
small scale. 1t is planned to add
continually and it will thus grow to
large proportions An evidence OF
this is the fact that one end of the
machine shop is built of wood so that
Gil duuitloH may De TeaulY mace at
any time. 1t is planned to make a
substantial addition to the plant in
about year from the time of tha
start Of actual work. The remainder
OF The machine shop will be OF brick
aud steel
fh5 $50 qsq subscription required is
assured Just how many men art to
q employed ana other details are not
kre WI, but II is certain That it Is to
pc > RIG thing industrislly for Groton
and New London
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Doctor Was Stunu.

farmer hired a doctor to attend
his sick wife. The doctor had an eye
out for the main chance. and asked
the agriculturist if he had the money
to pay for an operation.
Sure" said the farmer. land I'll
pay you 500 if you cure her.
Il am not handling insurance as a
side line" said the doctor, and / do
not take cases that way"
Very WELL says the farmer, III
pay you 800 if you cure her. or 500
If you kill her" The doctor let it go
at that.
The lady deceased and the M. ID.
called for his fee. The farmer pulled
out his roll and asked, Did you Kill
her?"
Certainly not" said the doctor
and there is heap of circumstan-
tial evidence that you didn't cure her"
said the farmer carefully replacing
the wad next to his femur, therefore,
according to our agreement, [ don t
owe you anything. Topeka Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Stomach Feels Fine
Two Mi-o-na Tablets Drive
AWAY Distress from Stomach

Get a so cent box of MONA tab
lets at The Lee. 81 Osgood Co. TO-DAY
and learn for yourself how easy II Is
to put your out of order stomach III
perfect condition.
MONA stomach tablets give IN
slant relief-and do more.
They build up the stomach so quickls
that in d few days belching, sourness'
heartburn. heaviness, biliousness mead
ache and dizziness will disappear.
MONA stomach tablets are guar
anteed by The Lee & Osgood 20. TO
cure Indigestion and all stomach ills.
OF money back.
Il have had trouble with my stom-
ach for two years I tried everythine
heard of. MI-O-NA stomach taDiets
did me more than $500 worth OF
good. They are the best in the world
Dennis Stephen, Coudersport, Pa
Feb. 1, 1910.
Fifty cents for large box of MI o.
MA at The Lee & Osgood Co., ana
druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
AMOUNTS FIXED FOR
SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF TOWN.
Joint Meeting of Selectmen and Board
of Town School Visitors-Amount is
$780,

There was meeting of the board of
selectmen of the town and the town
board of school visitors in the city
court room on Wednesday evening, at
which all but a few were present. The
meeting was for the purpose of fixing
the appointments of money by the
town to the several school districts, the
session lasting until nearly 10 o'clock.
The following amounts were fixed for
the school districts for the ensuing
year.
Central. SIC, 600; West Chelsea, $14,-
$50; Greeneville, $3.50: WequonnOc,
$4,000; Town street, s2,975; Bridge, So
IT'S; Falls. $4,000; West Town street,
s1950: Occum. $3.50: Long Society
$1,675; County Home. $500: Yantic
S1,100; East Great Plain. 1925; Wau
weus Hill, $3.50; Plain Hill, $3.50; Scot
land Road, $3.50; total. $61,530.
There are a few changes from last
year, there being a reduction in the
Wequonnoc district because of the
opening of the Sacred Heart school,
while the Occum school gets a larger
amount than was given in the joint
district arrangement in pervieus years.
All the districts were represented or
had been heard from, and the amounts
are satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
About the Village.

Charles Dunn has returned from a
weeks visit with friends in Maine