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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
MAUD MULLER

The Judge was out in his new machine,
nifty, imported limousine
He honked his honker in the shade
OF the apple-tree, to call the maid
And asked for water from the spring
To cool his motor sputtering.
She stopped where the cool spring bubbled up
And filled, twelve times, big tin cup.
And bushed, as she gave It, looking down
At her shoes, all mud, and her spattered gown.
" 'Blged!' said the judge land all that rot
Jove! but the beastly thing was hot
He spoke Of the clutch and power and gear,
OF motor and shaft, while Maud gave ear:
Then he talked of tires, and wondered whether
That patched hind-tube would hold together
And Maud forgot her spattered gown
And spring -drenched ankles, muddy brown
And listened, wnle a dazed surprise
Looked from her-don't know coor-eyes
At last, like one who for delay
Seeks vain excuse, he chugged away.
Maud Muller lodged and sighed: 20 Gee!
That l the judges bride might bel'
-Puck's Patent Whittier
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
THE SEVEN AGES OF BASEBALL

All the worlds a ball field.
And all the men upon it merely players;
They have their innings and their gongs-
out;
And one man in his time makes many plays
At bat and on the diamond. At first the
Kidlet
Biffng the ball about the vacant lots
And then the "semi-pro" with fierce am
bition
Some day to be as great as Honus Wag
And draw big coin. And then the Minor
The Minor Leaguer-soon by scout discov-
cred.
Bought and given a try-out Then the
Major
The Major Leaguer-idol of the bleachers
Quick on bases, snappy and sure in fielding
Seeking the sluggers reputation
Fen against Three Fingers Brown. Then
pouf!-benchwarming!
His leg goes bad his arm eye some
He bats 'em out before the game, and
coaches,
In sweater clad, at first third. The papers
All fear he cant come back" The sixth
age shifts
To Minor League again, and there he Is.
He says he's just good as e'er he was,
But even here too fasts the company
For his bad leg arm; his manly voice
Turning again toward childish treble
blames
1t on the umpire. Last scene of ALL
That ends this strange eventful history.
Is Bush League hopelessless and sure
oblivion,
Sans speed, sans arm. sans eye, sans ev-
erything. "A. H. F. in Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
SANG SAMMY FIRST

An accident made Anna Laughlin
famous Miss Laughlin is one of the
top-liners at the Orpheum theater this
week.
Miss Laughlin was the first of the
many to sing Sammy" the featured
song with the "Wizard of o." In the
chorus of the song the singer told of
her love for one Samuel, family name
unknown. The song was directed at
some unsuspecting man in the upper
left hand box. But Miss Laughlin
doesn't sing to the boxes any more.
Well, she should say not Miss Laugh
lin has left that act long behind her.
But If you question her in a
severe manner Miss Laughlin may tell
you of how she became famous in a
night.
"But, honest, l didn't mean to do it"
Miss Laughlin said. 1T am really a
very modest young person. and far be
it from me to sing to anyone who
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
USEFUL MONKEYS

An officer of the United States navy
recently took home two young apes
which had been captured in the island
of Formosa in the China sea. His sis
ter in San Francisco is an expert golf
player and she has trained the two
monkeys to carry a bag of golf clubs
and follow her round the links as cad
dies. They stand about feet inches
high and wear liveries of white duck
and each has a small Turkish fez. TO
see the lady on the links of the Bath
Beach club attended by her apes Is the
local sensation of the hour
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
CAN you DO THIS suM2

If a bookkeeper on a salary of $12 a
week steals $144,0O0 from a bank in a
small city, how much ought an office
boy on a salary of SO a week to take
from New York corporation? Back
of this question in mental arithmetic lie
two serious thoughts. Men and boys
who are responsible for vast sums of
money or who can obtain access to
them should be adequately paid for the
services they render and the moral
character they must possess to resist
great temptation. They should also be
heavily bonded, checks should be placed
upon them, and a strict oversight of
their work should be provided.-Provi-
dence Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
A GREAT SURPRISE

Papa-Ruthie, 1 shouldn't be sur
prised if God would send you a little
baby brother before long. What would
you think of that?
Ruthie-Oh, papa! I think it would
be perfectly lovely. And say, papa,
let's you and me keep it surprise for
mamma.-Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
DOUBLE OR NOTHING

'T'll teach you to play at pitch and
toss" shouted the enraged father. "I'll
fog you for an hour, I will"
Father" instantly said the incor-
rigible, as he balanced a penny on his
thumb and finger, "I'll toss you to
make 1t two hours or nothing. Cas-
sells Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
TWO TERRoRs

Mrs. Stubbs-John, what do you
think of the English dreadnaughts?
Mr. Stubbs-Battleships or suffra-
gettes, Maria ?-Chicago News
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22

"How do you like your neighbors?"
Don't know yet I haven't asked
them to lend us anything. detroit
Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
YANTiC HAPPENINGS.
MT. and Mrs. Louis Engler Move to East Norwieh-Weave Room Starts Up.

MT. and Mrs. Louis Engler, who have resided here since their marriage last fall, have gone housekeeping in East Norwich.
 John Bulger of Willimantic is spend ing several weeks here.
 MT and Mrs Henry Hamilton. MT. and Mrs. c. D. Sevin of this place and Mir. and Mrs. Irwin Hamilton of Nor wich spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Warren Hamilton of WauWecus Hill.
 Christopher $. McHale of South Manchester spent Friday here with his mother, Mrs. William McHale
 Miss Pauline Stanley of Westerly was a week end visitor with MT. and Mrs. Seymour Quin1ey
 The weave room of the Yantic Wool en company resumes operations today, after a weeks shutdown
 Miss Minnie Munch has returned home, after spending the week in Nor Wich with her sister. Mrs. Haebner. to Norwich after spending a few days with her grandparents, MT and Mrs. Henry Hamilton.
 P. J. McHale has returned to Asbury Park after spending the week at his home here.
 Miss Helen NTcHale is able to be out again after a two weeks illness.
 Michael and John Burns. Jr., of Boz raf spent Saturday with their grand father, Martin Burns.
 MT. and Mrs. Arad Manning and son Anna Pdrke spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Ayers of Ayers Gap.
 Charles Harris, boss farmer for Winslow T. Williams, is moving his household effects from West Farms to Sunnyside.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
TAFTVlLLE
"Backer'' Larowe's 18th Year Playing Basebali-Returned from Florida Village Mention.

Adolphus Larowe, better known, per haps, to the baseball fans of eastern Connecticut by his we'll earned title of ''Backer." is getting in readiness for his 18th year of ba1lplaying- He has pledged his support this season to the Taftville team, and in the local field there can be found no better man in point of Knowledge of the fine points of the game and in generalship than "Backer,'' to fill the strenuous posi- ton behind the bat.
 Some time ago, by a heavy lift, Backer strained his back and last week he did the trick over again. Other wise than this. which will be soon worked off he is in fine condition. He has recovered from the injury to his thumb received in North Gros- venordale last season, and promises to do his part in turning out a team that the village will be proud of
 In his opinion. the team will not lack a. first class pitching staff this season. Simino. who made good at Moosup last year; Hornisdas Ger main, a clever left handler, and Fred Smith. who put over the slants for the Wheel club a few years ago, are three candidates who will be on hand when baseball weather gets here. and there is no telling what material can be found in the many newcomers that have arrived in Taftvi1le during the last few months. The rest of the po- sitioas will all be we'll looked after from present indications.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
CRIMINAL SUPERIOR COURT CASES
Roscoe C. Swann Turned Over to the Government Au- thorities-Cases Against Moore and omlinson Noed and Those Against Addie Burns and Whey Malady Continued.

There was a short continued ses s1on or the January term of the crim nal superior court on Monday Judge Greene being on the bench, as Judge Reed had been informed that the Ad dle Burns hearing would have to go over Court was in session about fif- teen minutes and adjourned without date.
 State Attorney H. A Hull brought up the matter of the state vs. Roscoe C. Swann, the accused in this case be1ng bound over to the May term of the superior court on the charge of WllfuI and felonious assault on the body of J. H. Crotty in New London with a knife, with intent to kill and slay. He is a private in the United states signal corps and Crotty is a private also of the signal corps They were of a party of men from the Unit ed States cable boat Joseph Henry. 'Crotty was not Serously injured and was out of the hospital in a day. The state attorney explained that the wit nesses in the case are liable to be called away from this section and it would be impossible to get them for the trial in May. The military au- thorities will punish Swann for the offense and he asked for a bench war rant bringing the accused before the court. Judge Greene fCted the mo- t1on and Swann was presented in court and put to plea. On the direction of the court he pleaded not guilty and the bonds were fixed at S100. The clerk Of the court was ordered to take the accused's recognizance for that amount
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
One of Moraan,s Stories.

J. Pierpont Morgan, at the dioccsan convention in New York. amused a group of clergymen with a story of a. minister. He was as ignorant, this good man, of financial fnafters." said MT. Morgan, -'as the average tinancier is ignorant of matters eccleEiasticaI. He once received a check--the first he had ever got in his Hfe-sand took It to a bank for payment.
 "'But you must indorse the cheek, , said the paying teller. returning it through the little window.
 Indorse it? said the old minister. in a puzzled tone.
 "sYes, of course. It must be in dorsed on the back
 :. T see,' said the minister. And turn ing the check over he wrote across the back of it:
 CT heartily indorse this check. "- Boston News Bureau.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

and Sheriff Brown turned him over 10 Sergeant Schroeder of Fort Trumbuu, who took him to that station. SWahn will be given a trial before d general court at Fort IT. G. Wright, so that he will doubtless receive his punishment, and the expense of it will not have to be borne by the county or state. Oth- erwise, had the witnesses left these parts, and as the states attorney pointed out the evidence against him not being available he would have got ten off free.
 Upon the recommendation of the state attorney, the case against George Tomlinson of Groton. who was charged with an indecent assault upon a Norwich girl named Smith and at whose trial the jury disagreed, was noiled by the court.
 The state attorney recommended a nolle in the case against Edward Moore of this city. who was arrested in con nection with the famous Hill and Bab- son cases, and the court granted the motion.
 Regarding the matter of d hearing in the motion for a new trial ill the case of Addie Burns. a continuance was granted until the May term of the superior court the mother of May Burns not being able to attend court at tie present time.
 The case against Whey Malady. who is held in connection with the Burns case. was also continued until the May term
 This completed the business of the session and court was adjourned with out date.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
ART STUDENTS ASSOCIATION.
Scholarship to Be Given-Miss Abbott
 to Give an Address.

The regular March meeting of the Norwich Art Students association was held Monday evening in the Old SchOolhouse near Harland's corner The president, Mrs. Frank A. Roath, conducted the meeting, and after sev- eral minor business matters were dis posed of it was voted to give a schoI- arship in the day class at the Norwich Art school for the year 1910-11, the award to be made at the discretion of the director. Announcement was made that in place of the regular April meet ing the association will meet on Mon day evening, March 2s, to hear a lee ture on Great Venetian Painters by Miss Abbott
 The evenings programme was in charge of Mrs. William E. Birge, the subject, Venetian Life During the Renaissance being presented in in teresting light Refreshments were served by the house committee and the meeting was brought to a close.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
WEDDING INVITATIONS.
Ida kaplan and Morris j. Solomon to Be Married-Supper in Their Honor.

MT and Mrs. John R. KapIan of Chesterfield and Mir and Mrs. Samuel Solomon of this city have sent out in vitations to the wedding of Miss Ida Kaplan and Morris J. Solomon in Chesterfield on Sunday afternoon April 8, at o'clock. MT. and Mrs Solomon will take up their residence at 35 Fifth street Greeneville, where MT. Solomon is a successful grain dealer.
 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Slosberg gave an enjoyable supper at their home on Aqueduct street Monday evening in honor of his grandson, Morris J. Solo mon, of this city, and Miss Ida Kap- Ian of Chesterfield, who are engaged to be married. Following the supper Miss kaplan pleased the gathering of about thirty relatives and friends with sev- eral beautifully rendered solos, while there were pleasing selections by other members of the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Series of Evangelical Meetings Begin Thursday at Third Baptist Church Finger Was AnnPutated-LocaI Men ton.

Beginning Thursday evening March IT, and continuing until Sunday. March 27. a series of evangelical meet ings will be conducted by Rev. Will jam F. Newton, the colporteur Of the Connecticut Baptist convention. in CO., operation with the American Baptist Publication society. Rev. Dr. A. B. Coats of Hartford, secretary of the Baptist state convention, will preach and special singing by a chorous choir is planned. Both clergymen are known as preachers of unusual power, and in addition, Rev MT. Newton is a we'll known singer, so that series of well attended and successful meetings seem assured.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
FOUR YEAR OLD BOY
Found With Fractured Skull, Having
 Been Kicked by a Horse.

Fred Kelley. the four year old son of Mir and Mrs. John J. Kelley of Bank street, New London, received in jurfes about l o'clock Monday after noon which will probably result in his death. The boys skull was fractured by a horses hoofs. He was taken to the Memorial hospital, where he re- ceived proper attention.
 Just how the youngster came to get hurt is not known. He was found un- der the feet of a horse in the rear of the restaurant conducted by his father on Bank street Whether the boy was kicked by the horse or whether he fell under the animals feet is merely a matter of conjecture. The where abouts of the boy were not known un- til he was found in an unconscious condition
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
STONlNGTON
Progress on New Velvet Mili-Ras Is- land Gun Club Feasts and Hears from Sportsman's Show-Vsrious Items

The blanks on the roadway of the Pine Point bridge are in poor shape and are dangerous for those having to cross.
 building ne wmill in the Bay View district. The timbers of the roof are being placed in position.
 Gun Clubs Supper.
 The Ram Island Gun club held a fine supper in their club house Satur- day evening, the menu being as fol- lows: Baked codfish, baked sweet TO- tatoes boiled white potatoes, boilet beets, baked beans, brown bread. pick les rolls, celery salad, tosated crack CTS, cheese, cocoa, coffee and cigars. Messrs. Muller and Stanton, who were in New York as representatives of the gun club at the Sportsman's show, presented the club a large collection of pamphlets and booklets on sports.
 This afternoon when the Travel club meets. the speakers will be rMs. John w. Wagner and Mrs Ira H. Palmer
 A speaker from Princeton university, Dr. J. Duncan Spaeth, will lecture in the Congregational church parlors on Friday evening. on The Anglo Saxon.
 The Nantucket schooner Fred Snow, which has been in the harbor over Sunday. sailed Monday for Providence
 Capt G. E. Allison has purchased a lot of hickory pound poles, and Ar thur Wheele ris unloading them at the Atwood wharf, preparatory to spring fishing
 Business Change. One of the largest clothing firms 0: the town is closing out stock as T member of the firm is to withdraw his share. MT. Tracy will resign from the company on April 1. MT. Grover will continue business.
 In and About the Borough.
  all the buildings at Cove Lawn, the large summer home of MT. and Mrs Edward F. Danel on the North road Repeated complaints about boys ffcer Ledwith to investigate. The names of the boys were taken and warning given them Alexander P. Loper has returned from Boston Eugene P Bradley. who has been i'll at his home on Elm street, was able to be out Saturday. Robert G. StapliD of Waterbury is in town.
 Capt. P. Peterman of Mir. Waylaud's sloop yacht Viola, arrived here Satur- day and will overhaul the boat and put her into commission early this spring.
 The Haley house has been rented to Mrs. J. R. Adams and the family will occupy the house soon.
 Miss Stella Eldridge has returned from a visit to Yantic-
 Otto Seidner is spending this week in New York
 Wilton Mason of Washington, D. C., is in town.
 Louis Norton of Brooklyn, N. Y, is the guest of his parents
 Michael Fenton of Boston was here Monday.
 Wilbur Wright of Ansonia is in town on business.
 J. NJ. Lloyd of Providence is in town
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Has Purchased an Island.

Capt Avery c. Smith of this city has purchased an island off the coast of Florida. at Miami, for excursion ists- He has been. engaged in the ex- cursion business there for some time and his success has been so marked that he thought it advisable to pur- chase the island. A small steamer is being built for Captain Smith which he will operate in addition to the one already in use and together the steam CTS will better accommodate the in- creasing patronage
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Funeral of Miss Enma PIant

The funeral of Miss Emma Plant was held from her late home on South street on Monday morning at S.3o o'clock and at the Sacred Heart church @l ; C4OCh a ISquleIu mass Was redd by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe, the church choir participating in the service. The bearers were Samuel Plant Joseph Laurette. Joseph Sevigney, Frank and D. Ferland and Joseph Tellier Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery in Greene YilIe-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Artisans, sooietX Maets.

The regular meeting of the Artisans society was held Sunday afternoon in St. Louis hall, with President Martel fin the chair. Regular business only was transacted. On next Sunday morn ing the Artisans society will attend Holy Communion with the other French societies of the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Presented a Rocker.

Motorman Harry McGIone of the Connecticut company was given an other surprise on Monday, when the linernen of the company presented him d handsome rocker. MT. McGlone is motorman of the line car on the Cen traI Village line. The arrangements for the presentation were in charge Of Dennis CnnnellY-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Mr, Mclntire's New Position.

Rev. w. S. McIutire, who has been the associate secretary of the Connec . ticut Temperance union the past year and whose relations with the union will close April 1, has been elected field secretary for Connecticut and Rhode Island of the New England Lords Day league and will begin his new duties April l. His office will be located in Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Returns from South.

Mrs. Charles w. Prentice returned to her home on Slater avenue on Sat urday evening, after several weeks in the south. It is probable that Mrs. Prentice will move to her new horne on Washington street in the city this spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Mir. and Mrs. Richard Carter of Pleasant street entertained at dinner on Sunday Mir and Mrs. Alex Camp bell of Thamesville, Mrs. Daniel
 Wheeler and her daughter Blanche, Frank Weaver. Frank Dowdall, Leon ard Woodwork and Edward Donnelly of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
damned Thumb and Fingers.

Frank Butler damned the thumb and two fingers of his right hand by catch ing it in a gear while at work in the dye room of the United States Finish ing company Monday morning. He recevied medical attention and later returned to work
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Little Finaer Was Amputated.

Thomas Kirby had the little finger of his left hand taken off at the knuckle on Monday morning at the Backus hospital. About ten days ago. while at work in the bleachery. MT. Kirby accidentally drove a. rusty nail into the finger and a bad case of blood poison ing followed MT. Kirby bore the op- eration well and a speedy recovery Is anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
DIED

LEARNEO-In Norwich March IA. Major Bella Peck Learned, aged T3 years.
 BREwSTER-Tn New London. March IL 1916 Cath crime Elizabeth Brew ster. in her 71st year. wEST-In Middletown, March 12 George A. West, aged 73 years. Funeral at the Buckingham Memorial l. this city Tuesday afternoon, March 15 at 2.30 o'clock. Burial in the family lot in Yartic cemetery. CARON-In Baltic, March 14. Isidore Caron of Baltic, aged ST years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Thumb Cut at Versailles.

NJ F. Manchester, boss weaver at the Versailles mill. cut a bad sash in his thumb b while at work Monday aft ernoon about 2.30 o'clock. He at once came down to Taftville by automobile and the wound was dressed by Dr. George Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

MT. and Mrs. Herbert Gibson have returned to their home in Passaic, N. J., after visiting Mrs Gibson's par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Ibbison of East Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Miss Alice Gardner was the guest of Mrs Harriet Wood of Seventh street Sunday while on her way to her home in MaSSac chusettS, after visiting in Pennsylvania, where her father. Palmer Gardner, was killed some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
OBITUARY.
Martin B. CuIIin.

Martin B. Cullin died at his home on West Colt street, New London, Mon day morning about o'clock after a long illness.r He was GA years old.
 MT. Cullin served during the war of the rebellion in the 125th regiment of New York, enhsting April 9, 1864, and serving till September. 1865. At the battle of Petersburg he was shot through the left lung, sustaining d wound that he never recovered wholly from. He was g. retired member of the New London police force
 MT. Cullin is survived by his wife, two sons, Richard F. and John F., and Miss Ellen A, all of New London. A sister also survives. He was well known here
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Water Color Emporium.

Cincinnati, with flood water 20 feet higher than effete Paris boasted, claims anew to be the art center of the New WorId-New York World
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Eben Allen of Washington street is in Hartford, where he went on Monday to hear Madame Sembrich sing at Par sons theater Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Mrs Harriet Tucker has returned to her home on West Town street after several weeks stay with Mir. and Mrs. k. l.. Tinkham of Hanover.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

MT. and Mrs. Henry Hensler of Plain Hill had as guests on Sunday Mrs. Charles Wight and Mrs. Joseph Girard of Escoheag, R. l., and Mrs. Henry Wight of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15
Personals.

Celem Melenson has returned to his home in Springfield, after visiting his sister, Mrs. Alfred Bellevue of 32 Second street
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Dr. William c. Mclaughlin returned to his office on Monday morning after an absence of about Q, month, caused by an attack of appendicitis and operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

Miss Mary Bagley returned on Sun day to New York after two weeks visit with her cousin, Mrs. James But Ter of Old Cemetery lane-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-15

The popularity of electricity among the Chinese as a means of lighting has again been fully de=So1strated by the eagerness with which the inhabitants of A1ukden are ciamoring for lights.