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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

so violated the formalities and conven-
tions Of his fance s family that they
made prompt opposition to the wedding.
Her mother locked the rather inde-
pendent girl in her room on the top
floor: then it was up to Thorpe TO get
her out. The way he did this, how
they eloped, and how they were helped
by Molly's siangy brother, all makes n
very interesting story which comes out
quite conventionally and appropriately
in the end, in spite of eli the risky
things that were threatened. The les
son of the story does not seem to be
very impressive either way, except that
when willful man and willful girl
set their heads there is little use OF
others trying TO stop them.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
A HANDBOOK ON ORIENT RUGS.
Rugs OF the Orient BY c.. r. Clifford.
Published by Clifford 6 Law,on, New
York - "

Rugs OF the. Orient BY c. r. Clifford.
Published by Clifford 6 Law,on, New
York.
This is a very fine book, handsomely
illustrated, and with text fully de.
scrlptive of the different methods of
making rugs, Of the patterns in them,
and of the blendings of one form or
pattern into other forms. We have
here, first of all. u preliminary chapter
on the identification OF rugs, giving
the tyings peculiar to the different
forms of knots, description Of the
main types of rugs, and the character
lstlcs of the different forms. all most
interestingly set forth and illustrated,
Then follows a chronological history of
the Orient, with the leading events of
the. record There is. historic sum.
mary Of rug districts, chronology Of
Asiatic peoples, vocabulary of Orien-
tai rug terms. the characteristics of rug
weaves, treatise on barbaric design,
another On the use Of rugs according
to periods, and then we come TO the
rugs themselves. The Cauasian, copious,
ly and handsomely illustrated, Chinese
and Samarkand characteristics, Turko.
man rug characteristics, Turkish rug
characteristics, Arabian rugs, all pre-.
sented with copious and iue illustra-
tions. The relationship of primitive
types of design is set forth and illus.
trated. Kurdistan and Persian rug
characteristics are given with much
detail and illustrative art Then we
have the Kirman, Saruk, Kashan and
Tabriz rugs, and India rug character
istics, all well presented and pictured.
The book is made up in large pages, has
convenient index, and altogether is
as complete handbook on rugs as one
could desire.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
CONVENTIONAL UNCoNvENTIoN.
Thorpc's way. BY Morley Roberts. The
Century Co. Publishers. New York,

Thorpc's way. BY Morley Roberts. The
Century Co. Publishers, New York,
The author Of this work can always
he depended upon TO write good,
lively, human-ipterest story. That is
what he has done In this, Thorpe, it
appears, had radical views Of marriage,
religion, and morals, and carried them
out ruthessly, paying no regard to con-
ventionalities. being satisfied with his
own way, and to get the girl of his
choice to take his way. He lost no
wanted, doing So the first evening they
met, at what is described as ''a rather
formal and stuffy dinner party" He
being a social insurgent. was impatient,
and his ideas and desires horri6ed the
middeclass people whom be met. and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Carson is primarily a dancer
perfect physique necessitated b
fession. She has tremendCu
and strength which she ua|
service OF her life and her art.
too much-too much of everytt
her task TO tame herself to the
in more common use, the 9th
had too little, and the differen<
these two women is characteTi|
difference between the two po[
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
THE STORY OF THE BALL.

The Big League. BY Charles T.. Van
Loan. Published by Small, Maynard &
Company. Boston.
This is a story of baseball, and of
the telling about the game and OF
match games. in the most strenuous
fashion. We have as charactdAs and
incidents, ''The Crab ''Thc Low
Brow '1Thc Fresh Guy" "The Quit
ter "The Bush League Demon. -
.IThe Cast-off,'' s'The Busher," ga
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
A DOMINATING FIGURE.

A Big Horse TO Ride. BY L. &. Dewing.
The Macmillan Company, Publishers.
New York
This author has given lis heretofore
10 great acceptance, 8 book, "Other
Peoples Houses which had au ex
cellent run of popularity. Rose Car
son, the central figure in this novel
WAS bent on theatricl career. She
obtained her fathers permission tc
study stage dancing. with the definite
purpose of ultimately going upon the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Now there Is 70 be play Keeping Up
With Lizzie" Irving Bachelors book.
published In March by the Harpers,
seemed to put into phrase. by its title,
what good many Americans had been
thinking about extravaganza and educa-
Irving Bachelor and William Barlowe
Briggs and will be produced the coming
season by Joseph Brooks. keeping Up
With Lizzie visualizes the village Of the
book, Pointview, its quaint philosopher.
Socrates Potter, we'll as Lizzie and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

which Is not only her own but is too
crowded for her own use. She Is ever
regretting that there has been much
which she has OF necessity missed just
because her opportunities In certain ways
have come together Il seem destined
she says, Ito have knocking at my door
more than my house Will hold. Emily
Steadman. the heroine of ''other Peoples
Houses was primarily an invalid and
she came at life from that angle, Rose
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Job for the Pitcher and ''The Col
den Ball of the Argonauts. The final
scene is also the last one for the short
stop of the 3rgorauts. aud the mourn.
ing over him as for a departed chief.
The golden ball is finally assayed, and
the story ss a whole is one Of the most
vital sporting interest. exceedingly well
told, with the characters brought out in
bold and striking relief.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Unlike the heroine OF z. r Dewing's S
former book "Other Peoples Houses,
who had metaphoricaly no house OF her
people, Rose Carson, the central figure in
"a Big Horse to Ride" has house
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Dan. The role of Lizzie will be played
by prominent young actress, whose
name so far has been withheld
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Not for several years have
bathing conditions at Saltair been
SO favorable as at present. The
depth of the water, the tempera-
tire and the bathhouse arrange
ments are all that could be de
sired, and Indications point to a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Some hitherto unpublished letters Of
Napoleon from the Vienna Archives will
be q feature OF the new and enlarged
two volume edition of Fournier's Ma
poeon l., TO be issued carly In July by
Messrs. Henry Holt and Company The
translation OF this new edition is by Miss
a, T. Adams. The original appeared in
Germany-three volumes. The same
American publishers issue a translation
by f. G. Bourne OF the original one
volume edition which at once took it's
place In the front rank OF Napoleon
studies and Is still widely regarded OH
the continent as the best Of the shorter
Lives Of Napoleon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
LITERARY NOTES.

Will n. Harben, whose last novel,
Dixie Hart" was published in the fall.
has just completed the task OF reading
proofs on his next book, which the Har-
pers Will bring out In few months.
Having done this and arranged for the
production OF the play made from his
novel Ann Boyd Mr.. Harben left New
York last week for Dalton Georgia. He
has leased furnished house for the sum-
mer and Mrs. Harben accompanied him
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02

Inc Quest Of n Soul and Other Verse.
| BY Martha Arnold Roughton pub
.shod by Fleming II. Revell Company.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-02
A PHILIPPINE ROMANCE.

The Garden Of the Sun: Il Novel. BY Cap
tain L. !. Powers, l.. $. a, Published
by Small, Maynard g. Company. Bos-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
CLEAN POLITICS
Motto of the Booster CIub-To Work
 Against Vote Buying.

Nelson A. Daniels, secretary of the Booster club, said Monday that the club was formed for civic reform pur- pores anc the doing away with the degrading practice of vote buying on election day. and the promotion of a move for sound policies a progressive and economic administration of city affairs.
 He said the club was to give a re- ception and smoker to the republican candidates this (ruesday) evening in the rooms of the Willimantic board of trade, to which all members of the republican party were invited. The reception is given in honor of the city republican .iominees b. the Booster club and no one else The club is endeavoring to do all possible toward making for clean pblftics.
 It IS even rumored that members of the club are thinking of raising a con- siderable purse to be offered as re- ward to anyone furnishing evidence of vote buying ard selling at the cleo tion next Monday. It is understood this matter will be discussed tonight when the boosters get together for the reception and smoker.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
K. OF C. COUNCIL
Taik;rG of Erecting Building of Its
 Own.


 San Jose council, No. If, Knights of Columbus, now occupying leased qUar ters, at an early date may have q comprising Jeremiah Murphy. John Moriarty, John w. Murphy, V ilisam A. Costello, E. F. Casey, F. J. ILurline, J. r. Twomey, George A. Grady, E. H. Ottenheimer. J. H. AspinwaH, A. L. Gelinas. Daniel P Dunn. w. l.. Jen kins. Joseph P. Cotter. Williarn Van derman. Lawrence Casey, A. \. Vaughn. John Reilly, William J. Swee- ney and Hormisdas Dion has been named as a building committee The duties of this committee will be to either find and lease a suitable place for the meetings of the council or pro-, cure site that will be suitable for the erection of a handsome building for the councils own use. The mem bers are in favor of doing the latter and sentiment is strong in that direc- tion.
 The local council is more than a quarter of a century old and has a large membership and is active in Knights of Columbus affairs in this section of the state. Some councils have their own buildings and in more than one instance the buildings are netting the owner good revenues. The local council feels that what others can do it can do and in addition have fine structure all it's own to which it's members may point with pride The membership of the local council at present is in the neighborhood of 250 and growing all the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Whats the Reason ?
Many Norwich People in Poor Health
 Without Knowing the Cause.

There are scores of people who dra g out miserable existence without realizing the cause of their sufferinS. Day after day they are racked with backache and headache; suffer from nervousness, dizziness, weakness, lan- guor and depression. Likely the kid neys have fallen behind in their work of Altering the blood and that is the root of the, trouble. Look to your kid neys, assist them in their work-give them the help they need. You can use no better remedy than Doan's Kidney Pills-endorsed by over one hundred thousand people, and by your neigh bors in Norwich
 Mrs. J. F. Sundstrom A Summit s.. Norwich. Conn.,, says: For several years I suffered from backache and other symptoms of disordered kidneys. had about despaired of ever getting relief when I was advised to try Doans Kidney Pills about month ago. procured a supply of the remedy at N- D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store and strengthened and I felt better in every way.''
 For sale by all dealers Price soc. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan'.and take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
FUN ERALS.
Frank voceI.

The funeral O. Frank Vogel was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from E. E Hickey's undertaking rooms on rector of St. Taurs Episcopal church. was the officiating clergyman. The bearers were relatives of the deceased Rev. MT. Townsen read a commttaI service at the grave Burial was in Wilinantic cemetery.
 Miss Eunice Ripley.
 The funeral of Miss Eunice Ripley was held Monday afternoon from the chapel of Funeral Directors Fillmore x Shsrard on North street at o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. A. P. emy conducted the services. Among the beautiful floral tributes were handsome emblems from the First Spiritualist society of Willimantic, the antic, Francis $. Long, Woman's Re- lief corps, No. 23. and Willimantic con1mandery No. 256, .U.O.G.C- Burial was in Willimantic cemetery.
 A friend writes
 The passing into the higher life of Miss Ripley closes the earthly experi ence of a beautiful womanly character, who, Tn her quiet way, Was the means of much helpfulnesS and encourage -nent to many. and whose sweet, cheery disposition through many years of physical suffering has been an ex- ample of fortitude and strength to all WHO El1cN her 11I1012lely. MISS tSpley was a native of Windham, born No vember II. 1928. the second daughter of Jeremiah and Olive H. (Byrne) Rip ley, making her one of the oldest res i1eDts of NNillimantic Her father was a direct descendant of Joshua Ripley, who, with his wife Hannah Bradford. came from Bingham, Mass, in 1890 to settle in Windhan, and who was one Of the prominent settlers of that time thus ma king Miss Ripley a de- scendant of Governor Bradford of the Plymouth colony and eligible to the Hayflower society. Her early life was passed in Windnam Village and later she conducted a successful dreSSmak erS business in Willimantic. at which time she was interested in many pub lie affairs, principally the work of the Grand Army of the Republic, as member of the relief corps, of which local branch she was Il charter mem Der. She was also actively interested in the First Spiritualist society of Will limantic, of which sine was charter member, and a teacher of the Young society, during the days when it was q largely attended Sunday school. Dur ing the past twenty years she had spent her summers at the Connecticut Spiritualist camp ground at Mantle. and has been a valuable lmember of the Ladies Aid society, assisting in all things that. would benefit and improve the camp, and her presence, so Ions a familiar one. will be greatly missed in coming seasons. She is survived by one brother, Capt Elezier Ripley of Washington. D. C.. and a niece. Mrs. Grace Ripley Bugbee of Vineland, \. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
SKIN A MASS OF FIRE

Horrible torture-pain unendurapIe days when the whole body seems to be burning up-long nights of sleepless agony
 Then
 Instant reIief-the skin cooled ard refresheG-al1 burning and itching gone!
 Thousands testify to this-thousands who suffered from Eczema. Psoriasis and other skin troubles, until they hear of that simple cooling wash of wintergreen, thymol and other ingredi- ents known as D. D, D. Prescription
 J. Samuel Lewis of St. Paul, Minn, writes: T used three bottles of D. D. D. Prescription, and now my skin, once a mass of fire and irritation, is as smooth and soft as a child's"
 A 25o trial bottle will give you posi- tive proof!
 We are so certain of what D. D. D. will do for you that VIC offer you . full size bottle on this guarantee:-if you do not find that it takes away the itch AT ONCE, it costs you not a cent.
 Cali here and talk 1t over.
 The Ice $ Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
City Court Cases.

John LadE1a. who kicked his wife in the stomach Sunday, at his home in the SFone TOW, was in police court Monday morning. but his case was contflued until Wednesday morning. as bis wife was in the hospital and could not appear against him.
 Cornelius Moriarty pleaded guilty to being drunk, but not guilty to va grs ncy John A. Bowman, in whose barr he was found by the police upon lVS complaint, was not in court, and J udge Arnold stated that those mak- ing complaints should also be present to appear against the accused. Mori- 2 rty took a ride to Brooklyn for a short term the first charge.
 Anna EryshIna was in court, charg- ed with stealing two pails of coal. of the value of p cents. the property of tIillhouse & Taylor. Harold. son of a member of the firm, testifedsto see ing the woman take the coaF. as did Charles LaFleur. She was placed up- on probation for four months.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28

ignation at H. F. Remington & Go. NIT. Kelley will assume his new du- ties either Saturday or Monday.
 HHst Selectman Robert F. Mitchell vas in Hartford on business Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Brick of the Windham road spent Monday in Hart ford.
 County Commissioner E. H. Hall of North Xindham was in the city Nnn- day.
 Master Walter Corcoran is confined To his home on lower Main street with diphtheria.
 Capt. Philip Cheney of South Man. chester was in town Monday calling on friends.
 Timothy McNamara of Palmer, Mss. formerly of this city. was m towr. Monday. calling on friends.
 George Fl. Bissman attended meet ing of the state board of barbers' ex- aminers, held in Hartford Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
PeddIed More Than Milk.

Gurdon Love, a farmer and milk peddler. living in the town of Ster- ling. had his place raided by State Policeman W. E. Jackson of this city Sunday. A rice little bar was found all fitted up in the cellar and plenty Of wet goo1s Were found Twelve barrels of cidcr and one hundred bot ties of peer were confiscated. Love was ara gned Monday before Justice of the Peaca Bradford Danielson of Meosup at f2 o'clock in the town hail at onecO. The case was prosecuted Dy Prosecuting Agent Addison J. Greenslit of North Windnam. He was found guilty of selling liquor without .. licease an1 was fined s30 and costs, which he paid
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
IEWETT CITY
Fair of St. Mary's Parish Opens With Big Attendance and Varied Forms of Diversion-TrebIe Clef GIee Clubs Concert Nets Over SEQ.

St Mary's fair opened in the Finn Opera house Monday evening under most favorable circumstances. The night was very fine. and the attend ance was very gratifying to the man aeement Never were booths more handsomely arranged or more ef fectively decorated. On the left. upon entering. was the fancy work booth, arranged with lattice work effect to represent a bower. Tn the angles of the structure were hundreds of pink roses, against a background of laurel. In the center or the hall was the booth like a small cottage, where the com This was adorned with festoons of red leaves and figures, with a foil of light and dark green.
 Second to none of the attractions was Obediah Skinner's country Store, where anything from a potato to a load of hay. and from a pin to an au- tomobiie could be purchased for spot Over the counter a long banner bore the words: "Sociability, Security, Con- stancy." Home made candy of all sorts and cake of many kinds were sold from handsome booth done in the national colors. together with a pretty arrangement of fancy napkins.
 The Japanese tea booth was the cen ter of attraction. The arrangement was one of the open balcony corners roof. of grill work, were covered with bouquets of laurel leaves, massed around single large yellow chysanthe- mums The base -was concealed by yellow cloth, above which wide band of oriental crepe paper showed e
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Personals.

William vanderman is in New York on a business trip.
 ( ol w. H. Hall of Wilmington was q Wsllimantic visitor Monday.
 Gilbert l.. Hewitt of Norwich was a Wfllimantic visitor Monday.
 Arthur MoFeau is i'll with pleurisy at his home on Jackson street.
 Miss Evelyn Jennings of MIX street is visiting friends in Providence.
 Harry J. Kelley, for the past three more years employed by Charles R. Hibperd. has resigned to accept one made vacant by William Cotter-s res
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
About the Boronsh.
Ho,v,s Thise

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of CAtarrh that can not be cured by Halls catarrh Cure.
 r. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. O.
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 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Q.
 Halls catarrh Cure is taken inter nally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all DrugGists-
 Take Halls Family Pills for consu- Ion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
WEDDING.
Lester M MaxweIl.

Miss Marguerite T., youngest daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. James H. Max well of 57 Lewiston avenue, and liar ry Lester, were married Sunday eve ming at o'clock at St Joseph's church by Rev P.J. Mooney The couple were attended by John Maxwell. brother of the bride, and Miss Agnes McNarama Of this city The groom is employed as clerk at the local plant of the American Thread company. Mir and Mrs. Lester will make their home at 57 Lewiston avenue for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Burial of Francis A. Barnes.

A Bristol correspondent writes: The body of Francis A. Barnes, who died at Wfllimantfc last week. was brought on Saturday afternoon to this city, his former home, for burial. The funeral was held in Plainville that day. He was a member of Ethan lodge, K. of F.. of this city and members of the lodge attended the burial service held in West cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Evening of Whist.

Miss M. Louise Lessard gave a whist at her home, 20 Prospect street Sun day evening. There was a large at tendance. First Iady's honors went to Miss " Parent and first gentleman's to G. Handield. Consolation awards were rendered Mrs. Alphonse Chagnon and F. Dion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
A Househoid Mediein.

that stops coughs quickly and cures colds is Boleys Honey and Tar Com pound. Mrs. Anna Pelzer. 2526 Jef-
 ferson St., So. Omaha, Neb., says; T can recommend Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as q sure cure for coughs and colds. It cured my daughter of a bad cold and my neighbor, Mrs. Ben son, cured herself and her whole fam fly with Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound. Everyone in our neighborhood speaks highly of it." Lee 6t Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Deacons Meet But Don't Tell Why.

The deacons of the First Baptist church held a meeting Sunday fore noon after the morning service at the request of the pastor, Rev. Ralph G. Hartley. Those attending stated that what occurred at the meeting was not to be made public, for the present, at least. It was said the meeting did not have anything to do with the recent call Rev. MT. Hartley received from the South Norwalk Baptist church. It is said Rev. Mir. Hartley will soon an nounce his final decision relative to that call.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
Good Time on Ta4t,s Messaae.

Washington. Nov. 37.-President Tafts annual message to congress was turned out in record time at the gov ernment printing office here today. Correction made by the president early today allowed the message to go to the printers shortly before one o'clock It was estimated to be about 5000 words in length. but in less than three hours the proofs were back in the White house.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
city's Disbursements.

The city payroll for the week end ing November 25 was apportioned as fo'iows: Willimantic water works sl1O.26: police department $135.5e: street department S169 9S; new streets sI22.S6 maintaining sewers s9.53; construction of sewers $17.J0. sidewalk construction s4; water department construction $44.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-28
French Elected Captain.

held a meeting Monday afternoon and elected Donald French captain of the team for 1912. Howard Randall was elected manager of the next year s eleven.