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The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
AWAIT SIMS REPLY
IN NAVAL CIRCLES
Fleet Commander to Explain
Speech at London.

1t probably win be several weeks be-
fore Commander William S. Sims. L. S. n,
commanding officer of the battle ship
Minnesota, of the Atlantic fleet, will
send an explanation of his speech at
Giuldhall in London on December 3, when
the officers and men of the feet were
entertained by the lord mayor and the
city of London.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer has asked
Commander Sims IL ne made the state
ment that Great Britain would probably
receive assistance from the United States
in The event of a foreign war, as he was
quoted in press dispatches from London.
Commander Sims explanation is await
ed in naval circles with considerable in
terest, because OF the fact that he Is
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
COAL LANDS SOLD FOR SONG.
Interesting Figures Given in Re-
port of Geological Survey.

Interesting Figures Given in Re-
port of Geological Survey.
Coal lands belonging 10 the government
heretofore have been sold for a song, ac-
cording to the annual report OF the Geo
logical Survey. Some interesting figures
are given on the subject
Up TO a few years ago all government
coal lands were sold at the minimum
price fixed in the coal law, namely, SIC
or $50 an acre, depending on the prox-
unity OF the product to railroads. with
out regard to the real value Under the
present regulations the value is fixed on
the basis of tonnage and quality and
appraisals have run as high as 500 an
acre and over.
During the past year 5,6l9.76s acres,
classified as coal land" were valued and
placed on the market at $3.50, 955, GAG. At
the minimum rates fixed by law the price
would have been SS7,Sl6.5s9 the increase
thus being nearly S900O00,000
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19

manufacturers and the German potash
syndicate. The details of the question
were laid before the members of the
Cabinet by Secretary Of State Knox, 20
whom American manufacturers have ap-
pealed for diplomatic support. 1t is un-
derstood that no decision has been
reached
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
TOO SCARED TO SAVE SELF.
Man Leaps from Burning Hotel
Window and Breaks Back.

Elizabeth. n. j., Dec 1-Obeying his
friends shouted calls to jump and dis
regarding the appeals of Fire Chief Ger
stung 10 wait for a ladder which was
being rushed up. Valentine Bertothy
climbed out on the window ledge of the
third floor of the Hungaria Hotel, which
caught fire early yesterday. and was
preparing TO leap just as Chief Ger
stung ran to a hose cart, caught up
blanket and spread it,
Bertothy jumped. struck a large sign
in front of the building. missed the
blanket and broke his back. He is dy-
ing at the Alexian Brothers Hospital.
Bertothy did not hear the cry of fire
which aroused the ten other dodgers in
time for them TO escape by the stairs.
He was aroused by the smoke pouring
into his room and staggered to the win
dow when he found other escapes cut
OF.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over sIXTY-FTvE YEARS by
MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEETHING. With PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD. s0FTENS the GUMS. AL
LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND collie and Is the
best remedy for DIARRhOEA. Sold by Druggists in
every part Of the world. Be and ask for Mrs.
" insiows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Guaranteed under the
Food and Drugs Act June 18th 1906. Serial Number
esa An OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
SENATORS TO URGE
POPULAR ELECTION
Will Report FavOrably on
Amendment Clause.
DISCUSSION ON FLOOR

Majority of Judiciary Committee,
Including All Democrats and Some
Republican Members, VIII Prob
ably Bring in Favorable Report.
Would Put Colleagues on Record.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19
Potash Trouble Discussed.

1t was learned yesterday that the spe-
cial Cabinet melting Saturday afternoon.
which lasted from to Z O'Clock in the
evening, was for the purpose of consider
ing the policy of this government in the
dispute between the American fertilizer
The Washington herald., 1910-12-19

Newport. r. l., Dec R-Uness the drought Is
broken during the next fortnight Newport is likely
20 face a serious condition Of Affairs as regards
the supply q pure water. according 10 state
mebt made at tho headquarters of the NewpOFt
wateT works to-day,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
A WILD TOBACCO.
New Kind of Weed Successfully Rais-
 ed in TariffvilIe This Season.

A Tariffville correspondent writes: "A successful experiment with new tobacco that had never been raised in the Connecticut valley before this year, is made by A. J. Ketchen, to- bacco grower, on his farm here.
 According to the story, MT. Ketchen found the seed of the tobacco while spending the winter months last year in the Bermuda islands. The tobacco was growing wild in that county, and some times to @ height of II or 12 feet and with almost twice the number of leaves found on an ordinary stalk of Connecticut broad leaf. MT. Ketchen secured some of the seed from an un- usually large plant and sent it to his son, William Ketchen. who is also tobacco grower near TariffviIle:
 The seed was received last winter and put away until Mir. Ketchen re- turned from the Bermudas in the lat- ter part of May, when it was sown in the sprouting beds on his farm. The plants developed rapidly in the seed beds and he had attained the desirable height for setting purposes about July f. Six hundred plants were set in the fields. fully one month after the sets had been made of Havana and seed plants. The plants developed quickly and had attained fully as matured growth as the Havana and Connecti- cut seed plants when the harvesting season began. The plants had then grown to an average height of 10 1-2 feet with an average growth of 34 to the stalk, about twice the number grown on an ordinary plant. The stalk growth was also correspondlngly large and avera ged about two inches in di- ameter.
 The primary method of harvesting was used, the plant being picked at about the same time that the shade grown tobacco harvest was made. MT. Ketchen followed the ordinary meth ods of curing and now that the en- tire crop has been cured he has had some of the leading jobbers and ex- perts on leaf. tobacco from various parts of the country examine them. The leaves are very smoot, soft and silky, and are apparently equal to the best shade grown tobacco. Samples of this tobacco have been shipped to various jobbers and manufacturers of cigars who will determine upon the working qualities of the leaf.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

As the train neared the city the col- ored porter approached the jovial- faced gentleman, saying, with smilet Shall An brush yo' off. suh?' 'No." he replied; T prefer to get off in the usual manner."-Princeton Tiger. small boy. Well" replied the other, its something like this: If you fa- ther says he'll punish you if you don't let your mother cut your hair. that's a dilemma."-St. Louis Star.
 Have you been married, Bridget?" "Twicet. num- And have you any cinildren?" "Yis,. mum. I've three. One be the third wife av me sicond husband an two be the second wife av me f1rst"-Cleveland Leader.
 Bill-They've got a bird down to brothers house that repeats every thing I say. Jill-Indeed? "Yes, what kind of bird do you call himr' "A Tyre bird, I guess."-Yonkers States. man.
 ''The ancient Romans had cata- putt that could hurl rocks more than 'What?' My landlord told me this house was a stones throw from the depot. He must have had 1t on his hands since the time of the Caesars Cleveland Leader.
 What are you getting up for your Christmas number?' Some great stuff" said the magazine editor. I've will have an article on pellagra, 6 study of the jail system. something on the isolation of typhoid germs. and red blood expose of the way our axle grease is being aduIterated."-P burg Pest.
 The Manag ger-Can you make quick changes and double in a few parts? The Actor-Can I? Say, you know the scene in Love and Lobsters" where the hero and the villain are fighting and a friend rushes in and separates 'em? Well, I played all three, parts one night when the other two fellows were ill.-Toledo Blade.
 Whats this?" demanded the cus- toms officer, pointing to a package at the bottom of the trunk. That is a foreign book entitled 'Politeness.' answered the man who had just land- ed. T guess I'll have to charge you a duty on it." rejoined the inspector, 'it competes with a small and strug- gling industry in this country. cago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
FOODS AND DRUGS
Ara of Higher Standard Since Laws
 Became So Stringent.

There are many interesting facts in the investigation of foods and drugs as carried on by the Connecticut eX- pertinent station in New Haven under the supervision of John F. Street. Ev- cry year there is a report issued, but it seldom lands in the kitchen where it's information would be most use full. For fourteen years, now, foods have been tested in the station. in the first place, foods were tested to see if they were pure, and since the passage of the pure food law they are tested to see If the law is enforced.
 Prepared foods on the market have become much purer since 1896. Take, for instance, coffee. The last exam ination of twenty eight samples of this found none adulterated and full weight given in practically every case. In 1898. the first year that coffee was examined, of sixty y-fve ground coffees, fifty eight were adulterated; of forty four samples of unground coffee, elev- en were adulterated.
 In spices, which have been kept carefully under the stations official progress towards purity from 57 per cent. pure spice in 1896 to 91 per cent. of those examined last 4ear. This progress towards giving the honest ar- ticle to the buyer is true of all foods since the pure food law was passed, except extracts and catSupS.
 Vanilla is the most initiated extract. The vanilla bean costs $11 pound and the tonka bean about 75 cents pound Extract made up of tonka bean flavoring, and colored with caramel is still palmed off as vanilla extract. However, there is plenty of unadulter- ated vanilla for sale and MT. Street will gladly supply each housekeeper with his latest report. There is a list of forty-one vaniilas now on sale in the stores, which are not adulterated. The list of adulterated or illegally la beled Compound Vanilla Extract is thirty-on
 No matter what kind of breakfast food the different members of the family want to eat, it is all right. The one who buys for the table need not fear that hay or chaff or excelsior is being eaten, however much some ce- reals may resemble these articles. for of forty eight kinds which were found for sale in the state, all were 'appar- ently made from the grains named on the label"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Today at the Auditorium.

The management of the Auditorium are presenting for the last half of this week an all star programme. bill in which each individual act could be fea- 1o1- It is by giving such shows as - tAet the Auditorium has held and increased its patronage, not by giving donation parties. The Great Hornmann q Go. of magicians and llusionists will be one of the four features. Horn mann is one of the most brilliant and accomplished of the modern school of presttdigitateurs. being g. clever come dian as well as @ skilful exponent of magic in all It's branches.
 Feature No. 2: Swisher and Evans, q comedy singing and talking and dancing duo, have an act that contains many features. one of which is the wonderful dancing of MT. Swisher. who ranks with the best in the country in shis line.
 Feature No. g: The extremely clever novelty ekctch presented by Lillian Rsed & Co. entitled Sally in Our AL isy. This act has headlined many pro- Eranmee and should create a very fa- wnrable impression here.
 Feature No (: The Great Sterke, king of the wire. in his marvellous feats of equilibrium and dexterity. Positively wonderful
 Feature No. Q. A series of the latest srd best photoplays. headed by the fea-r ture Imp. film Dixie. the greatest pa t-iotfc story ever filmed. IT you don't Ike this film you will never like any films so see 1t and be convinced.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
FISCAL YEAR
Might Better End Jan. fist Than April
 1st, Bridgeport Thinks.

There is strong sentiment among Bridgeport city officials, says the Stan dard, that the city's fiscal year should commence on Jan. i instead of April l. and that the board of apportionment and taxation should lay the tax some time during the month of November.
 ''If I knew how much money the board of apportiOnment was going to allow me l could commence at once to lay out my work for next year, said the head of one city department today. If money for public work was avail able on Jan. many projects could be got out of the way before the summer rolls around" he added.
 An officials of one of the public ser vice corporations said that his concern could buy supplies for less money be- fore January than it could after the first of the year, but that the company Is obliged to wait until after the tax boord has made it's appropriations be- fore it knows how much pipe to order, If any. All extensions of gas and wated mains are contingent upon work done by the city in opening new streets and laying permanent pavement.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
BERKELEY DIVINITY SCHOOL
Has Six New Students Under In-
 struction This Year.

The November number Of the Berke- lev Divinity School Bulletin has been issued. Note is made of the opening of the fft---seventh year of the school un the eve Of St. Matthew's day. On All Saints day the bishop of Con- necticut, as president of the school, held a matriculation for newly admit ted students.
 The coming Of Rev. Anthon T. Ges- rer. class Of 'eS, as professor Of ethics and evidences is noted Dr. Binney having leave cf absence for the pres e-t year the work in Hebrew with ar the classes Is taken by Mir. Van- derbogart. who alsa gives instruction .n Greek to juniors dispensed in He- brew.
 Rev. Charles B. Hesricle. Trinity 'ss, has accepted an appointment as in- ftructor in the New Testament and will enter upon his new duties after the mid winter examinations,
 Rev. Henry Ferguson, ILL. D., of the class of 1872, has accepted en ap- pofntnent az the Mary Fitch Page Iec- turer for the current year, and will deliver four divinity sermons or lec- lures. Rev. Herman Lillienthal/ of the class of 1889 has accepted an appoint suent as alumni lecturer on preaching, and will give a course of four lectures soon after Easter.
 The now students are six in num- Der.
 The library has received from J. Pferpont Morgan a collection of litur- gfcai books There have been present. cd 10 the school photogra phs of Bishops Davies. Rev William c. Andrews and Prof S. R- Colladay.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
GHOSTS.

o to creep in by candle light, When all the world is fast asleep. Out of the cold winds, out Of the night, Where the nettleS wave and the
 rains weep; O to creep in, lifting the latch So quietly that none could hear, And at those embers In the gloom Quietly light one careful match You should not hear 1t, have no fear-- The old familiar room;
 To see the old books upon the wall And lovingly take one down again, And hear-O strange to those that So patiently underground The ticking of the clock, the sound
 N watch the play
 tili the dmplacable call Of morning turn our faces gray, And, or ever we go, we lift and kiss Some idle thing that your hands may : Some paper or book that your hands
 let fall, And we never--when 1iving-had cared
 so much
 As to glance upon twice
 But now, o blissl To kiss and to cherish it. moaning our
 pain,
 Ere we creep to the silence again, Alfred Moves. in Westminster Ga
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
CURE FOR ECZEMA.
Discovery That Cures PimpIes, Ecze-
 ma and All Skin Troubles.

If you are troubled with pimples, blackheads, acne, barber's itch, blotches, freckles or other skin dis ease or blenish, now is the time to cure it with Hokara.
 This pure and simple skin food is being introduced in Norwich by The Lee & Osgood Co, at the low price of 25c for a liberal sized jar, and in the past few weeks they have sold hundreds of treatments.
 It contains no grease or acids. is cleanIy to use and is a true food and nourishment for the skin, cleansing and clearing it nsevery pore, making it soft white and beautiful.
 If Hokara does not do even more than is claimed for it and give perfect satisfaction return the empty jar to The Lee & Osgood Co and they will refund your money. If you have any skin trouble, you cannot spend 25c to better advantage than for jar of this skin food Large size soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
P0tTRY.
ON BEING our OF woRK

Am the fall guy Some Wall Street gentlemen desired x
 break some other Wall Street gentlemen. And incidentally They broke My boss-with one stroke And me At the same time. In debt-7and though perfectly r:speo&.
 able, To throw a bomb. Yes, know I should be calm Ana Ana placid and patient. like psalm. You can't blame me, Very much, because, after all, Guys for everything. We pay the higher cost of uyinx. We're forever giving Somebody mething for nothing. And when they feel, III at ease or mean They turn on Us and clean For this present state of things. tell You, it's hell Of q ~ tob: a in doubN Where the next meal Is comings To go bumming Around begging for work, With the kids at home and tho wffs Making you hate your life Because yon can't do better for them Than you do. I'm no Shirk, I'm no charity easel want work. I'm willing. honest, true, To my employer-when have ona. Yet I get f, Out of job and in debt l{Y And desperate because -ssg Somebody goes after {fTf| Another big grafter T D And gets N, Me. -Beyton Braley. fin December ParaAe
 Monthly.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Vaudeville and moving pictures at Polrs
 Vaudeville and motion pictures at the Auditorium
 Moving Pictures at the Breed The nter. Armory.
 Missionary Institute at Central Bap- tlst Church Hall.
 Franklin Chapter. No. 4, R. A. M, meets in Masonic Temple.
 Ladies' Auxiliary. A o. H, meets in Hibernian Hall
 Norwich Lodge. No. 43O, B. P. O. E., meets In Pythian Hall
 Canton oneco. No. 8. I. O. o. F., meets sr Odd Fellows Hall.
 Court Sachem. No. s4, r. of A.. meets fr ForesterG Hall
 Germanie Lodge. No. Il, O. D. H. S., rsets in Germania Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Bicycles in Siam.

One of the most popular modes of locomotion in Bangkok Is the bicycle; the city covers a very large area, the public offices are far from the resi- dential portion of the town, and the roads are excellent. The customs re- port for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1910. shows that 709 machines were imported during that year, an increase of 240 over the previous year. amount ing to $1s.613, an average of s26 a bi- cycle. Machines may be bought locally from S15 upward, the English makes ranging from about 80 to about $75. Parts of bicycles were imported during the last fiscal year amounting to s2.940. Of all the bicycles imported during the last year 5S7 are credited to the United Kingdom. 34 to Denmark. 8 to Germany, 31 to Singapore. 16 to Bel gium, to France, 1 to Italy and 3, to the United States-Daily Consular Re- mort
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
JEWISH CHARITY BALL
Lasueiy Attended In Hartford Tuesday
 Evening.

The Hartford section of the Coun- efi of Jewish Women gave a charity bah Tuesday night in Putnam Phalanx hall The council is affiliated with the Council of Women of the United States and with the International Council of Women. The purposes of Ths organization are to further efforts fin behalf of Judaism It co-operates -~4th rbe National Child Labor com- ynfttee and with the Consumers league. The National Council hes a member sazfp of t3.o0o, consisting of 52 senior and Is junior sections. The guests of honor at the ball were: Mrs. Caesar L.. ldfnsch of Providence, R. |, president of the National Council: Mayor and Afrx Edward l.. Smith. Rabbi M. Elkin oF the Temple Beth Israel and Mrs. FL ktr. and IT. W. Ettelson, associate rab- h of the temple
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
FREE TO E EHz RUP PTURE 9
4 New Home Cur4 That Anyone Can Use Without Operation, Pain,
 Danger or Loss of Time.

have new Method that cures rupture and I want you to use 1t at my expense. am not trying to sell you 8 Truss, but offer you cure that stays cured and ends all truss-wearIng and danger of strangulaton forever.
 No matter whether you have Gingle, double or navel rupture or following operation, my Method is an absolute cure. No matter what your age nor how hard your work, my Method will certainly cure you. l especially. want to send it free to those apparently hopeless cases where all forms of trJsses, treatments and opera tous have failed. I want to show everyone at my own expense, that my Method will end ali rupture suffering and truss-wearing for all time.
 This means better health, increased physical ability and longer life. My free offer is too important to neglect a single day. Write now and begin your cure at once. Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do it to-day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
BREED THEATER.

-'tfcre Than His Duty is the title cf the superb picture story which is tf1e head-liner for the balance Of the week at the Breed then ter, and it is q thrilling story of the Royal Mounted Police Of Canada. who are conceded to be. without question. the bravest body of men fin the world. When one of their members is sent out to capture criminal he is not permitted to bring back any excuse whatsoever, nothing but the criminal, dead or alive, can be the fruits Of his return. This picture shows one of the sensational episodes cf this sort Of real life, being photo- gra nhed upon the very location the story depicts. Splendid illustrated songs complete the big bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Hcw's This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars @ss- not be cured by Halls CataFrh Cure.
 F J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. O
 We. the undersigned have known r J. Cheney for the last Is years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able 10 carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Q.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testinonials sent free; Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all DrugEi5ts.
 Taka Halls Family Pills for consti- paflsn
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
ON CHARGE OF ARSON.
Bridgeport Man Is Believed to Have
 Set Fire to His Restaurant.

Charged with having set fire to his restaurant. John Kareman has been bound over for trial before the superior court, under $2,20o bonds by Judge wilder following a hearing in the Bridreport court Tuesday afternoon. aeveral witnesses were examined at inc hearing. and. according to one of them. John Kareman and his brother Robert had rehearsed just what they would say to the authorities if ques- tioned about the fire. Robert, howev- or. according to the witnesses. became confused under questioning, which aroused the suspicious of the autoki- flas
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

Lead for industrial and manufac- turing purposes, other than the mak- ing of shot and bullets, has been ex- empted from all prohibitions and di- rections under the Indian arms act of 1878 in the districts of Karachi, Lar kama. Sukkur, and Upper Sind from tier Sind
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
The Msyas.

An szc1zsoios1st in the middle west ehfnls chat che Maya7. who once in- habfted America, had a civilization as Ter advqRnced as that of any people except re1s Greeks. The dwellers in the 3ung1es of Yucatan. Guatemala and Hondurns are believed to be their de- GnemAnnta A block of sandstone Vna1A6ng bbrty tons. a relic of the 7GoyDR ognkafne many faces and fig VI oGrved ou yts sITr<scs. What con mncf1n 0AD 3nd with the religion of fw1uD1 AonGe 4nnAA -
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Cupcort postponed.

On account of the illness of MT. Eben Learned the concert which was to have been given at the Osgood Memorial by eaonAi church. New London, on Friday evening of this week has been post poned to next Friday. Dec. 9th.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
ANNOUNC MENTS

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