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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-23

be unable to carry out their plan. They gazed
stantly in the direction of home watching, watching
during what seemed interninable time. An hour
after dark Joe rose up shoLting There she goes;
the water there fared ever larger and brighter the
great annual Fourth of July bonfire in which all the
boys and young men OF the town took such delight
The bonfire was roaring gloriously the hilltop
rounded it and added to the glory of the fire by
constant discharge of fre-cTackers and rockets.
Henry where's Joes" called lusty voice. Eyes.
where's Joe? Where's yoe7" repeated dozen voices
and spend the day with us, He went camping
on Oak Island, yon know, with that school-chum
of his"
Everybody knew this and all eyes turned nstinc-
"Heigh-ho; what's that? See there; Joes answer
ing cried noisy chorus.
And enough, way out across the water
answering fame was seen. then another, another,
many bonfres? Joe was lavish in his celebration.
But the fires grew and spread and seemed to
together in long thin lines.
Why there's a letter E, shouted a voice.
other-it spells HELP" yelled the excited crowd;
and then for moment in astonshed silence they
gazed the water at that tragic bonfire, that
message written in flaming letters. each many feet
in length, which the starving campers had worked
hard to prepare.
"Joe's in trouble" called leader "Come on
fellows, let's give him signal" A town caretaker
standing near. holding the great flag he had re-
two of the allest fellows held up hide the
fire from the view of the boys the island. 1t
then dropped and the signal repeated several times
A rush for the town had already begun; Mr.. Murray
was notified, small steam launch was pressed into
service, and Joe's anxious father and number of
friends soon speeding toward the island, Won
dering what the trouble might be-
1t was midnight when the launch returned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-23

campers went along the upper shore in the vain
hope OF finding the boat, but 1t gone, COM
pletely gone, and with it their main supply of pro-
Visions some clothing and many parts OF their camp
equipment They were left with their tent, sufficient
clothing for warm weather, their guns, little
munition and very few articles of food, enough
only for two or three days.
The day was not 4 cheerful for them but
the gravity of their situation cot fully realized
till later. At first they felt that somehow they
would get safely of the island bun soon it dawned
on them that visitors there very indeed
and few boats passed within haing distance.
On the first afternoon they did see small fish
ing-bOat sail by beyond ear-shOt, and made earn
efforts to beCkOn the occupants to the island;
but the three fishermen merely waved their hands
in reply and passed on.
ON the second day the boys wandered ainlessly
about and watched Tor passing boats but none ap-
peared. On the third day they talked long and
even with the allowance agreed upon for each
meal they must use even less, very much less They
had coffee enough for month and matches In
plenty. The only oil in the lantern and that must
be saved for making night signals II boat passed
close by.
They must hunt for game though there prob
ably was none the island and they try
to catch fish, though all the hshing-tackle was lost
with the boat.
On the fourth day they were hungry and irritable,
but Will shot a mud-hen swimming the shore
and no mal&d duck Thanksgiving turkey ever
tasted good.
just close cough for the boys to hear the music
OF the band They frantically jeckoned and shouted
and waved q sheet fastened pole. They
hundred handkerchiefs flutter laughing response
Jolly campers were 'saluting" her.
Their condition the sixth day pitiable.
They had lost heart, and felt faint from hunger,
and could think OF no possible source of relief a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-23

few days more and their danger would be extreme,
1t even very real. AS they ate their
tanalizng little supper and drank each extra cup
of black coffee to keep up their they could
scarcely keep from blubbering outright as the weight
of inconsistencies and of danger pressed on
them
They felt especially discouraged because of the
complete failure that day OF their attempts catch
fish with bent pins for hooks. There were no FISH
near enough to the shore, or they might have had
better luck.
That night their sleep was very broken. Joe
lay awake for hours thinking desperately. At day
Got what?" cried Will. Got some grub?"
mo, got an idea. Tomorrow is the Fourth;
we'll call for help"
head?" asked Will in alarm
Joe assured him he not out of his head and
soon explained his scheme, It meant lot of hard
work, and it might fail; but it must be tried
morning.
Their plans raised their spirits and gave them
new strength, and by great caution and persever-
ance they succeeded in shooting another mudhen
as soon as cooked, and felt if they had eaten al
most full meal, though several times the amount
would quickly have disappeared had it been at hand
Then they fell work
desperately all through the next day, the Fourth,
and used the last of their food only few mouthfuls
TO sustain their energy.
As the day passed their steps Jagged more and
work must be finished before dark, and at sunset
they declared it done. There was net bite to eat
but they drank some cold coffee they had brought
from camp and threw themselves down on the hill
bone and muscle ached; they could scarcely raise
their heads; their plan might not work after ali
nevertheless, they must keep awake though il cost
them very painful effort to do SO, or they would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-23

Anxious friends had long been waiting at the
landing, and had provided carriage and even a
stretcher, thinking that one of the boys might be
seriously injured. They felt greatly relieved when
BOTH" called cheerfully across the water by Mr..
Murray.
Hold on, hold on" Joe exclaimed, two minutes
after landing Il can't answer many questions
our boat with nearly all provisions and other
truck left on board But tell me first boys could
you read my printing easily at that distancei"
Yes, it was plain, Joe. That was great idea of
yours but how in the world did you do t3 Where
did YOU get the stuff for all those fres?"
i knew that steep rocky hillside on the island
could be from our hilltop, here at home" re-
Piled Joe, and that you fellows would be up there
after dark at the bonfire, and could probably read
our signal if we could only make it large enough
To do,it was the biggest days work we ever did /
don't think we'd have succeeded if we had not found
quantity of hay that Dan Mcleod cut on the marsh
there for his little logging camp the island last
winter. Luckily for us he didn't use it all We had
hillside; where we spread i in long windows to
form the letters The hillside was bare rock so
there was nothing else there to burn and destroy
the shape of the letters when you saw them. Then
within easy reach, and gathered In blankets all
the dry rubbish could find in the woods and piled
IL al over the hay to make the letters last longer
When we your fire we did some hustIing
hen we saw you hide your fire half dozen times;
PIT we didn't feel sure our scheme had succeeded
TIL we saw the lights of the launch approaching.
we were happy just then, tell you.
But now, goodnight boys. We haven't had
square meal for six days, unless you count small
box of crackers we found on he launch We are
awtully stiff and sore besides. and must get home
es thank you, well use the carriage; it mighty
night" so0u-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-23
By CULLEN BRYANT SMELL.

I'm OE Murray and Wilbur Howard pushed
away from the landing and hoisted their sail
sail to the warm morning breeze.
#@ They exchanged laughing good-bys and
~z% good wishes with little group of friends on
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings.

Mrs. A-IWthere did you go for your new hat? Mrs. B--Through my hus- bands pocketsl-Boston Transcript.
 Mrs. PoorleiSn-And what would you be now if it wasn't for my money? Mir Poorleigh-A bachelor, my dear.--Lip- pincott's Magazine.
 The Old One Jas they clasp hands) One-Why. hello, there! How's the boy ?-Puck.
 I'm doing my best to get ahead" asserted Chollia. aWell, heaven knows you need one,' assented Dulfie-Toledo Blade
 Blobbs-Does ScrSbbier ever display any of the eccentticities of genius :? Slobbs-Yes. he occasionally pays back some of the money he borrows-Phila- delphia Record.
 How is your wife getting on with her social settlement worl1s'' Great. She's had her picture in the papers twice this month."-Detroit Free Press
 Musical Hostess-TNey tell me, cap tain. that you fairly dote on Wagner. Baseball Enthusdast-All a mistake, madam. I'm 8 lphian.-Cievs land Plain Dealer.
 Closefist-I. saw a magician last night who made BIO bills disappear as though they had never existed. Spendit Huh. l can do that.--Philadelphia Record.
 Your husband seems lass careworn than formerly" Yes; now that the baseball season is over he hasn't any thing but his business to worry him" -PittsbuFg Post
 Jack-When we uuarralecf she asked me to return her letters. Tom-And, of course, you did? Jack-Sure. and I accidentally dropped three or four from other girls in among them.-Chicago News.
 Rather peculiar chap, isn't he7" Yes. He never asks for aisle seats when he applies at the box office of a. theater and he always nsgiects to da- mand lower when he engages berth in 8 sleeper. r."-Chtcago Record Herald.
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BREED THEATER.

The worlds championship baseball Ferfes of 1910, the marvellous feature picture at the Breed theater for the first three days of this wek. is one of the most perfect of it's kind ever made. as the photographers were blessed with four sunny days and perfect pGOtOgra- phy is the result. The event recorded is this big film, is the worlds cham piOnship baseball series of 1910. won by the Philadelphia Athletics from the Chicago Cubs. in games played in Phil sdelphis- and Chicago. The series is historic in that the former greatest baseball ma chine, with record of four National league pennants and two worlds championships was over whelfning1y defeated with score of to 1 by e team which has been regard cd as a minor team in the American league. Many scenes of interest and gltmpses of notsbles other than the players who were absent in previous baseball films, will be found included In the 1910 edition of the series films while the baseball Is thoroughly com prehensive and will explain itself to those familiar with the game. Both Miss Wolcott and Mir. Calkins will ap- pear in special programme of both high class and illustrated songs.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
Cars With Brass Beds Instead of
 Berths.

Sleeping cars that have brass beds and every toilet convenience except a bath tub are the newest luxury in travel offered by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com lrsny for service between New York and BOS ton.
 Most costly woods. such as verniI- lion. English oak Cuban mahogany and kOlto have been employed in the interior decoration, but there is no at tempt at over recommendation.
 Each car is divided into seven apart ments and zach apartment is as large and luxurlously furnished as a private room in private car. X new ven ilstinz device gives splendid supply uf freSh. clean air. Some of the apart 70 ments are connected so that they may he occupied as suites, just as though you were in a hotel or club. Each 4 spsrtment conta ins two chairs and a drop table. Over the bed is q reading anlp.
 Opening off each apartment is q toilet annex with washstand. mirror ard dresser shelf. There is also a complete dresser in the apartment Bach roOsl is lighted by electricity and gas and has an electric fan.
 To be able to enjoy repoSa in q 5Olble bed aboard 6 fast express is the strongest appeal that the new styIa s-ce ping car will make 10 New York and Boston travellers.
 The new cars went into service be tween New York and Boston Sunday night Nov. 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Objects to New Charter.

Mir. Editor: There are three proposi- tions in the new plan of municipal government to which the attention of the citizens should be called. Any one of these in my opinion should be enough to cause the people to reject the plan:
 1st. No citizen who is not a taXpay- CT is eligible to office. (Class legisla- tion.)
 2nd. No man is allowed to represent party. No effective reform work can be done without organization.
 3rd. The recall, initiative and refer endum are made practically impossi = ble.
 Government by commission is re trogressive. autocratic Delegating power to fewer individuals will lead to more and worse, not less, corrupt ion.
 Every citizen should get out this (Monday) evening.
 ALBERT BOARDMAN. Norwich. Ct, Nov. F, 1910.
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P0tTRY.
THE GARDEN FOUNTAIN.

 For my delight comes dipping winW About your shadows flutterinE, Where, fearless. on the messy brink The blackbird. dips his bill to drink. The sun for my delight shall part The casket of your Iily's heart, Open the folded white For my delight. And when the furnished noon has come And all my garden choir ie dumb, When dipping wing has sought the
 leaves And shadow of the jasmined caves, Ihen sudden-from a brassy sky A meteor-hash. A dragon-fiy Shall on the edge alight For my delight. When eve shall peer with slantiuE rays Down the sequcstered garden-ways Your constant voice shall call me still To learn the secrets of the hill or hidden sources whence you slip The babble at the marbles lip. And drop your crystal bright For my delight. -Marna Pease. in London Spectator.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
City Meeting
MAYORS OFFICE,

City of Norwich, Connecticut. To either Sheriff of the City of Nor
 wich, Connecticut, Greeting: You are hereby directed to warn the legal voters of the city of Norwich to meet in the Town Hall in said city on Monday, November IA, 1910, at s o'clock in the evening, to hear the re- port of the Commission appointed un- der authority of a vote of said city at its adjourned annual meeting in June last. and to take action thereon and on a proposed new City Charter to be by said Commission presented to said meeting.
 Dated at Norwich, this 5th day of November, 1910.
 CHAS. F. THAYER,
 Mayor of the City of Norwich. l hereby certify the above and fore going is true and attested copy of the original warning and notice direct ed to me for service.
 Attest-TIMOTHY A. CAREY,
 Sheriff of the City of Norwich. nov9d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
THE GOVERNORS.
Gains in the States Made by Dem
 ocrats.

Governors were elected on Tuesday Tn twenty-six states. In these the in cumbents had stood eight democrats to eighteen republicans. The returns for governors show that fifteen democrats were elected Tuesday and eleven re- publicanS. There are two other states in which the governors terms expire on January 1. These are Arkansas and Georgia. Democrats have already been elected there.
 The governors. elected on Tuesday are:
 Alabama-EmmettO Ona1, q.
 California-Hiram w. Johnson, r. COlorado-John F. Shafroth, Y. Connecticut-Sim F. Baldwin, q. Idaho-James H. Hawley, q.
 Iowa-Claude R. Porter, r.
 IEansas-W. R. Stubbs, r.
 Massachusetts-Eug N. F'oss, d. Michigan-Charles E. Osborn, r. Minnesota-A. O. Eberhart, r. Nebraska-Chester H. Aldrich, r. New Jersey-Woodrow Wilson, d. New Yorl1-John A. Dix, q.
 Ohio-Judson Harmon, d.
 Ol1lahoma-Lee Cruce, q.
 Oregon-OswaId West. q.
 Pennsylvania-J. K. Tener. r.
 Rhode Island-Aram J. Pothier. r. South Carolina.-COleman l.. Blease, South DakOta-James H. Vesey, r. >Tennessee-Ben w. Hooper, ind. q. TeXas-O. B. Colquitt, d.
 WiScOnsin-Francis E. McGoVern, r. Wyoming-Jo NJ. Carey, q. Endorsed by republicans.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
A Show of Class at Poli's.

Always d good show at Polls. You can't go wrong any time by going there, for you absolutely see the same show as you would by going to New York or Boston. Polls play acts direct from Keith x Proctor's Fifth avenue theater. HarnmerStein's and Percy Will Hams houses. The whole town is ray ing over the shows seen here; why not you join in and be one of the regulars The bill for today, Tuesday and We'd nesday is scorer and has two head liners. Wright Huntington & Co. in A Vision of the Night and The Great Richards in The Act Beautiful. This Is an act of art and color. He carries a special setting and electrical effects. Ten Brooke & Henry, the singing comedians. are one big riot. Clinton IS Nolan in The African DOdger are a clever team that put over the goods and bring home the laughs. Doherty' $ PoOdles are a treat for the little. ones and they are bunch of canines that are very seldom seen to perform the wonderful stunts they do. Mahoney & Fremont are a clever pair of enter tainers and are a hit everywhere they have played. Josephine Davis. the clever Comedienne. will also make up the big bill. Miss Davis comes here direct from her European tour. Next Wednesday night will be tryOut night. and a. number Of acts from New York city will be added to the regular bill. So successful did the employees bur lesuue the act last Friday night the yranag sment has decided to let them burlesuue another act on the bill next Friday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
THE AUDITORIUM.

Headed by spectacular novelty act for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the bill at the Auditorium promises to be an excellent one. Lamont &, Milham head the list with their sensa tionaI and spectacular musical act An original idea used in this act is the transfor- nation scene, in which the whole stage setting changes in full view of the au- dience. The musical instruments used are Of extraordinary types, consisting of pails, bricks, farm implements. etc. A neat team of singers and dancers are Dll & Ward, who present several tsrpischorean novelties. and fntroduc- ing the Girl with the Diamond Dress. That eccentric comedian, Jack Stock ton, known as the man with the bell. will be on hand Monday with bunch of miTth- provoking eongs and stories. Mir. Stockton is one of the funniest single turns on the road today. Ross nsr & Hillman character comedy change artists, complete the pro srarnme for the first half of the week. The entire bill is changed every Thurs day and the phOtoplays every Mon day, Wednesday and Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
NOTICE
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE: By crder of the Honora . ble Court of Probate for the District of Norwich, I will sell the real estate be longing to the late Patrick Fogarty deceased said property consists of a side of Boswell Ave, with the half of a double dwelling house thereon stand - bounded southwesterly by land former Iy of the estate of Francis Counihan northwes terly by land of the City of Norwich formerly pond: northeaster- ly by land of John H. Cunningham and southeaster1y by said Boswell Ave.
 ALBERT J. SFNF'T,
 nov14d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Hon Court of Probate for the District of Norwich [ will sell the interest of Maria, Hennon. late of Griswold, de- ceased, in the following described real estate: A parcel of land with dwelling house thereon situate on the eaSterly side of Matthewson St, within the Borough of Jewett City. Town of Gris. wo1d bounded northerly by land of by land of St. Mary's R. C. Church Corpora tion, and southerly by land of Joseph Boucher ct uX.
 JOHN r. LENNON.
 noy14 4d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
Proposals for State Road Work

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway Commits ssioner, Room 27, Capitol. Hartford, Conn.,. until D. rn., Monday Nov. A, 1910, for three sections graded road in Norfolk two sections of gravel road in Canaan and one section gravel road in Plainfield, in accordance with plans and specifications.
 Bids will state the price as per speci- fcations. The State Highway Commis- Sloner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of feet to be inn proved, after the contract is let.
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish surety pany bond, or a certified check, shall forfeit from his bond sum equal to the difference in price between his bid and the next lowest bidder. Plans and specifications may be examined at Selectmen's Office for Norfolk. at Walter L Keuogg's, Falls Village. for Canaan, and at John c. Gallups. Moosup. for Plainf1eld. or Commissioner. Room 2, Capitol.
 The State Highway Comm issioner re serves the right to reject any and all bids. ,L
 Dated at Hartford. Conn. Nov D, 1910.
 J. IT. MACDONALD. Sta te Highway Commissioner, Room 21,
 Capitol. Hartford, Conn. novSd
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Vaudeville and moving pictures at Polrs
 Vaudeville and motion pictures at the Auditorium.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed The eter,
 Special cify Meeting to Consider Proposed Charter.
 Strube Orchestral Club a Central Baptist Church, the Third of the Y. M. L. A. Entertainment Course.
 Uncss Lodge, No. II. I. O. o. F., meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Thames Union, No. 137. T.. B. of c. and J of A., meets in Lucas Block.
 Norwich Conclave, No. 424, l. o. H., meets in Austin Block. esf N4rWich in lCHSg s0 te Menora o G o Taft Lodge. No. 25, D. of L., meets in Ponemah Hall, Taftville.
 Sebequonash Council. No. II, D. of F., meets In Foresters' Hall
 Norwich Lodge. No. 25, F. B. l., meets in Pythian Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
soniatlat Note ponhIns

The socialist vote diminished this year in Chicago as compared with TWO years ago. and there was a fall 5Uc off in other places in the middle west But in the country as a whole ti1e figures seem to have doubled, as appears from the following table of aStirnaTes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
KEEPING THE RECORD sTsAIGH1

Oh. fobfble gown,
 Peach basket hats. And high -healed shoes And heaps of rats. We write these few Short lines to you To keep the record
 Straight, we do We long to have
 You understand We love the 9tra3
 To beat the k6Sx. Not because they
 Wear things like you But in spite of
 That fact, we do. x Houston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
PRESCRIPTION FOR BACKkCRE

One Of the Best Known in Medical
 Profession for K idney and
 Bladder Troubles.
 Half ounce fluid extract Buchu; half ounce MuraX compound; six ounces good pure gin. Shake the bottle well each time and use in doses of one or two teaSpOonfulS after each meal.' These ingredients can be mixed or sup piled by any druggist
 Backache frequent or highly colored urination and rheumatic pains are symptoms of kidney and bladder disorders that usually terminate in dreaded Bright's disease or diabe tes. The above prescription is known to give quick and permanent results.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
MATT TINKER. Auc toneer
 AUCTION.

EGGSYou can increase your egg = E0OSreceipts 50 per cent. by get ting some of our Mayfower White wy andotte blood into your flock. We of fer you your. choice of 50 beautiful cockerels It very low prices for a short time. Our order book for baby chicks and eggs for future delivery is now open. Cuban Game stock for sale
 MAYFLOWER POULTRY FARM
 NorNic ich Town, Conn.
 Phone S4-3 oct6ThM
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
IF YOU WANT TO SELL

your property put it into the hands of E. A. PRENTICE, S6 Cliff Street, who will give you honest, careful and experienced service without charge un- less a sale is made.
 Farms a speciality. nov11d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
THE PENNANT GRABBER.

ChicaSD has big feet, or so Old 1pkssmiths used to say; But they're not fn it with the feat Of Philadelphia, ehe
 --IIonStnn Pnst
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14

The annual lumber cut in the coast forests of Alaska is about 27.000, ,000 board feet. This consists almost en- tirely of spruce, since hegnlock is but little used.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
BEST REMEsIBERED.

A wise man bent his weary head
 And sighed, 'Srhis life Is all unrest The things you wish you hadn't said Are what the world rem em bers best |"
 -Wa shin gton fD. CD Star