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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
AN EPIDEMIC OF LAUGHTER.

All New York is laughing. The
business man chucKles on his way to
store or office; the housewife giggIes
with unsurpassed emotion while busy
ing herself about the home: the school
children are fairly roaring with glee.
One might think New York was a
stage and its people actors in a side
splitting comedy. And it's all over
Fun" the weekly Joke Book being
given free with the New York Sunday
Word. It's a smash-bang, bowling
success-this Sunday World Joke Book,
crowded with jests, humorous skits,
funny pictures, riddles, tricks puzzles
witty stories, &c. Don't miss the one
next Sunday. d5-4t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
Holy Rood Day.

Holy Rood day was formerly a fes-
tival for British schoolboys. who were
granted a holiday. without getting up
a strike, for the purpose Of going nut
ting. At Elton the boys had to write
Latin verses about the fruitfulness OF
autumn or the cold of the coming win
ter before they were allowed to gather
the nuts, which they had to share
with their masters. This anniversary
should inspire the city corporation
and the London county council to re.
plant the nut bushes in Epping forest
and the recovered remnant Of Hal
nault forest, of which they have the
management
The hazel is supposed to have been
extirpated from the royal forest OF
Waltham. to prevent the tall deer"
being disturbed by nutting parties of
noisy apprentices from London. At
present there is only one nut bush In
Epping forest. and not even one in
Hainault.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05

Now, son." she began again, as she
drew him firmly toward her, mother
wants you to say that you are very
sorry and to promise her"
Jaw, son amt my NAME" broke in
the boy, GROSSLY. AN you amt
'mother'-you're ma An you're talk
in like the teacher does, cause she
dasn't lick us. What's the matter?"
George" called Mrs. Briggs. to her
husband, whose steps she heard de-
scending the stairs. Come here and
deal with this impudent young one.
He needs a good whipping. if ever any
boy did" AS her husband entered the
room she added, to insure good meas
ure. He's ruined your fishing tackle
you'd better use your slipper on
him"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
PASSING OF JUSTICE HARLAN
In His Death the Supreme Court
Loses : Deep and Independent
Thinker.

Washington, d. Gin the passing
of John Marshall Harlan a big, pow
erful, majestic appearing judicial fig
ure is removed from the supreme
court bench. In his 80 years on the
supreme court bench Justice Harlan
was known almost from the begin
ming of his service as a "dissenter"
OF sturdy independence OF judgment
There was no pliancy in the makeup
of him and when he gave his opinion
he did II with a vivacity of manner
and pungency of phrase which rather
startled the dignified tribunal OF the
supreme court. Yet, he was not ag-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
NOVEL STREET RAILWAY LINE
Queer Road in Philippines Operated
by Bulls, Wooden Goad and
Mixed Profanity.

San Francisco, Cal-There is q
street railway in the Philippines
which is operated by bulls. The lit
tie railroad runs from the village of
Daet to the coast. The cars are Of
the small street railway type. former
ly used in one of the American west
ern cities, and the bulls make the
four-mile trip up hill from the fort
to Daet in % minutes.
The bulls are attached to each car
and they are driven by little native
perched on the front end of the roof.
He uses nothing but queer mixture
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
Trespass Notices.

Trespass notice printed on muslin
or on paper for sale at this office.
Now is the time to post trespass
notices when gunners with dog and
gun are wont to trespass son private
property. Buy a trespass notice al
The Capital Office.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
Novel Street Railway.

of English and Filipino profanity, ana
a wooden goad about four feet long.
with which he prods the animals into
action from time to time, descending
from his perch and running alongside,
whenever necessary.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
Thoroughbred Bull Terrier
Puppies

Promising Show Specimens. dogs
8 bitches. Perfect mahogany brindle
and white markings, rose ears and whip
tale. OF the famous Oh. Dewhust strain.
Price reasonable.
For further information, spply at th'
Capital ofice. n27tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05
Mistook For Deer; Is Slain.

Bingham, Me.-Harold High, TWEEN
ty-six years old, guide, was shot and
killed by Doctor Brooks, New York
physician, who mistook him for q
deer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05

~ Banking hours daily 8 q. m. to 4
D. m; Saturdays. 8 a. m. TO 6p. m.-
Annapolis Banking and Trust Co.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-12-05

ABIGAIL:
You can't and better. Don't uy. EARTMa
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Joseph Benoit has entered the en-
ploy of H. NORM.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
RECIMENTAL REUNIONS IN AUGUST
The Eighteenth and Twentysixth will Gather Here on
18th and 18th Respectively at Buckingham Memorial.

Notices ofthe 43d annual reunion of
the Eighteenth Connecticut Regiment
Volunteers association, to be held at
the Buckingham Memorial on We'd
nesday, August 16. have been sent out
by Secretary Henry Hovey of this
city. A good number of replies have
already been received and large at
tendance of the reunion is assured.
AS usual the ladies of Sedgwick Wo-
mans Relief corps will serve tempt
ing dinner to the assembled veterans.
Secretary Hovey records the follow
ing deaths since the Eighteenth's last
reunion:
Elisha D. Hill, Company A. January
6, 1911; C. J. Richards, Company A,
March IA. 1911; William H. Anderson,
Company B, December IS, 1910; George
Clemens, Company B. January 6. 1911;
George L. Chesebro. Company B, De-
cember 25, 1907; John w. Abel, Com
pany c. February 81, 1911; Edwin
Sharp, Company D, May 80, 1910; Ste
Der 25. 1910; Josiah c. Palmer. Com
pany e. July Z. 1911; Albert S. Eddy,
Company G, December 26, 1910; Mi
chael Brainard. Company G, January
-, 1911; James Moffitt. Company /,
December 25, 1910; Asa NJ Holmes,
McEwen, Company 1, June "a 1911;
Allen L. Moore. Company I, June 80,
1911; Lewis Walker Company K,
March II. 1910; Joseph D. Hall, Com
pany K. May 81, 1911; Robert Scholes,
Company K, June 81. 1915
Since sending out the notice he has
received notification of the following
seven additional deaths:
Franklin G.. Bixby, Company D, July
4, 1911; Lyman M Aldrich, Company
ID, December Is. 1910: Charles Arm
ington.y Company B, March =, 1911;
Elisha A. Woodward. Company l, June
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
NURSE TELLS OF SKIN CURES

Il have seen the Cuticura Remedies used
with best results during the past twenty
years. In my work as a nurse. many skin
disease cases came under my observation,
and always recommended the CuticuTa REM
edies. One case was that of a friend who,
when child, was afflicted with eczema
which covered her face and hands entirely.
She could not go to school as the disfigure-
ilent looked terrible. L told her to get a
set of the 'Cuticura Remedies. After the
use of only one set she was perfectly we'll
Another lady had dry salt rheum in both
palms of her hands every fall, and the Cuti-
cura Remedies cured her. l have also
seen them cure children of ringworm. The
children's faces would be all circles and
rings around the cheeks and the neck, and after
treatment with the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, they oe,s. .srnpletely cured My
husband had rhe, sne ickan on his arm and /
used the Cuticura Ointment, 1t made his
crm as timber and nice, whereas it was
quite stiff before Last May l had an in
growing toe nail which was very painful.
cut the nail out and applied Cuticura Oint-
mcat-, In less than ten nights it vas all
healed! Ten days ago, had my left hand
and wrist burned with boiling lard, and Cuti--
cura Ointment has completely cured them =
(Signed) Mrs. Margaret Hederson, II High
land Ave. Maiden. Mass. Oct. l. 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
SOLDIERS AT FORT
PRACTICE ON BIG GUNS.
Ideal Day for the Work. Shocks Felt
at New London.

The full service firing, made inpos-
sible Tuesday because the high sea
was too rough for target towing, was
begun by the Connecticut coast artil-
lerymen Wednesday afternoon. Third,
Fifth and Fourteenth companies fin
;shed sub-calibre practice. which was
interrupted by the storm on Monday.
The Fourth and Eleventh COM
panies began sub-calibre practice on
the 12-inch motars Wednesday morn
ing and continued this practice in the
afternoon. With the exception of
these two companies the entire corps
will have full service firing on the
ten-inch guns. Sixth company was the
first of the organizations to begin the
full service firing at a moving target.
The full service firing will probably
be concluded this afternoon.
Sixth and Seventh companies
mounted guard on Wednesday. Sixth,
Third, Seventh and Fourteenth COM
panies formed a battalion and paraded
under Major Hermann Wednesday.
1t was considered the best parade of
the encampment, Improvement of the
artillerymen in infantry drill being
shown each day. Third and Thirteenth
companies mounted guard Wednesday
afternoon. Captain Darbie Of the lat
ter was officer of the day, and Lieu
tenant Dennison of the Third company
being commander of the guard.
The weather conditions for firing at
great distances were ideal Wednes-
day.
The official report of the results of
the field meet Wednesday is as fol-
lows:
100 Yard Dash-Ffrst. Corporal
second, Private Flynn. Ninth company,
C. n. G.; third, Private Best. 131st
company, U. S. A.
220 Yard Dash-F'irst, Corporal
MnrnIU Tu7a1ffh A
second. Private Mayette, Ninth com
pany, C. N. c.; third, Private Roreck,
Seventh company, c. N. G.
One Mile Run. Relay-Won by reg
ulars: first, Monroe; second, Benway;
third. Silvie; fourth. Murphy.
One Mile Run-First. silvie,
Twelfth company. U. S. A.; second,
Foreit. Sixth company, C. N. g.; third,
Martinez, Sixth company, c. n. G.
Time 5m. 26s.
Sack Ra g Presley, p pweIfth
Third company. c. N. c.; third, Kerc-
kes, Eleventh company, G. N. G..
Three Legged Race-First, Harmon
and Lowery, 131st company, U. S. A;
second, Playford and Johnson, 131st
Mcneil, Twelfth company, U. S. A.
Broad Jump First. Murphy
Twelfth company. U. S. A., 10 feet 4
inches: second, Whitehead, bath com
pany, U. S. A.. II feet II inches; third
Mayette, Ninth company. c. N. g., II
fee II inches.
Tug of War-Won by regulars
team, members of which are as fol-
lows Rogers. Shafer, Lawton
/ O'Rourke, Lovlind, Butcher, Lawton
| Craft, Dempsey, Reardon, Barrett.
| The practice on the big guns wa;
| felt on the mainland, the shocks from
| the discharges being easily distin-
| c11iShed a New London and POoJlOpOc
while it was particularly noticeable a
the beach. All in the camp are wei
and thinking of the time for returning
| home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
NORWICH GRANGE
MEETS IN LEDYARD
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. z. Tanning
at Their Summer Home.

In the neighborhood of fifty of the
members of Norwich grange. No. 172,
Patrons of Husbandry, passed de-
lightfu1 evening Wednesday as guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John e. flaming of
Willow street, at their summer home
in Ledyard. The party went down on
the 7.45 Norwich & Westerly car and
returned on special car about 1890
o'clock. having had an enjoyable time.
Following the regular meeting,
which was held with Mr. and Mrs.
Tanning with the idea that it would
be more comfortable there than in
Grange hall because of the hot wealth
er, there was an entertaining and prof
liable literary programme. Extracts
from the Year Book of the department
of agriculture furnished the topics of
two interesting papers by Elmer c.
Jewett and Mrs. Tanning. Mr.. Jewett
considered the progress made by the
government in the utilization of corn
stalks and other materials in paper
making, while Mrs. F'anning's talk was
along similar interests. Several Sc
Iections were acceptably read by Frank
T. Naples. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. concluding the excel
lent programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Is, 1911; John F. Smith. Company B,
May 9, 1911s Charles III. Tilley, Com
pany G, June "A. 1911; William May,
Company d. July 16. 1911.
showed 307 names, but during the
twelvemonth the ranks of the veterans
have been thinned down to zS5.
Twenty sixth Regiment.
On Thursday, August II, the veter-
ans of the Twenty-sixth Connecticut
will hold their 18th annual reunion at
the Buckingham Memorial. In former
years it has been the custom to hold
the reunion on the Wednesday near
est to the date on which the Twenty
sixth was mustered out. but this year
it will be held on the exact date. the
18th, in order not to conflict with the
reunion of the Eighteenth. 1t will be
the first reunion of the Twenty sixth
to be held in Norwich for several
years, a number of the recent ones
having been at Golden Spur. Secre-
tary II. D. SEWN of this city has no
titled Corresponding Secretary Ben.
janlin F. Gates sof New London to
send out the notices of the meeting.
Although, as with all the regiments
who wore the blue half a century ago,
their numbers are fast thinning year
by year, there will still be good
number of the old Twenty sixth to
get together this year and talk over
the experiences of field and camp.
The present officers of the Twenty
sixth Regimental association are:
President, Frank E. Beckwith, Nor
witch; first vice president, Joseph Pea
body, Waterford: second vice presi-
dent, John H. Scott, Norwich; third
vice president, Henry r. Harding, East
Lyme; secretary and treasurer, N D.
SEWN, Norwich; corresponding secre-
tary, Benjamin F. Gates. New Lon
don.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
Y. M. C. A. OFFICIALS
GOING TO SILVER BAY.
Will Spend Two Weeks at Training
SchooI-New Piers for Gym Floor.

General Secretary F. r. Starkey and
Physical Director A. c. Pease of the
Norwich Y. M. c. A. leave on Monday
for Silver Bay, n. Y, where they will
spend two weeks in the summer train
ing school for the purpose of gaining
the latest ideas in connection with Y.
M. c. A. work. They will spend Mon
day night in Albany. Assistant Secre-
tary Ely will be in charge during their
absence. and he will spend the last two
weeks in August at the Bay.
Improvements are under way in the
gymnasium at the Y M. c. A. building.
the floor being raised at ona end where
it has sagged somewhat. couple Of
new piers being put in at this place.
The cross country tramp to Gardner
Lake is in the developmental stage. but
it is probable that there will be good
number to make the trip. Groton Long
Point has also been mentioned as a
good objective point for hike, Y. NJ.
c. A. boys have made the trip down
there before, going to Groton on foot
and there taking the trolley, and it
made a good jaunt on that occasion.
although one of the fellows had to be
carried some of the way.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
TRoLLEYMENS UNION
INSTALLS OFFICERS
Past President Arthur FInagan Does
the Work.

At its last meeting, local No. 262,
Trolleymen's union, had installation
of officers, the following being seated
in the various chairs for the coming
term of six months: President, Ar
thur Flanagan; first vice president,
Charles H. Raynes; second vice presi-
dent, William Barry; treasurer, Win
throp Abel; financial secretary, Will
lam F. White; recording secretary,
William A. Barwen: executive board,
Arthur Flanagan, chairman, George
Leonard. Thomas McHugh. William
Barry, William Shaw. Benjamin Mar
tin and Thomas Weaver, the last two
representing the Putnam lines. Fred
Shea is the delegate to the conference
board, meetings of which are held each
quarter, usually at Hartford The
installing officer was Mr.. Flanagan, he
being a past president. The condition
of the local as to membership and
finances is highly satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

sun. Moon ana Tides
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
Escaped With His Life.

Twenty one years ago faced an
awful DEATH, writes, H. B. Martin
Port Harrison S. G. Doctors said
/ had consumption and the dreadful
cough | had looked like it. sure enough
l tried everything, l could hear OF, for
my cough, and was under the .reat-
ment of the best doctor in Georgetown
S. c., for year, but could get nc
relief. A friend advised me to try
Dr. Kings New Discovery. / did so
and was completely cured. | feel thai
1 owe my life to this great throat and
lung cure Its positively guaranteed
for coughs, colds, and all bronchial
affections soc & $1.00 Trial bottle
free at Lee & OSgoOd Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
Kill More Than Wild Beasts.

The number of people killed yearly
by wild beasts don't approach the vast
number killed by disease germs. No
life is safe from their attacks. They're
in air, water dust, even food. But
grand protection is afforded by Elec-
trio Bitters, which destroy and expel
these deadly disease germs from the
system. That's why chilIs, fever and
argue, all malarial and many blood
diseases yield promptly to this wonder
full blood purifier. Try them, and en-
joy the glorious health and new
strength they'll give you. Money back
il not satisfied. Only SOC at Lee &
Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
E. Hart Geer in Hospital.

e. Har. Geer of Lyme, the veteran
member Of the state commission of
fisheries and game. went to the Har.
ford hospital Tuesday morning. in
stead of to the meeting of the COM
mission. which was held a the capitol.
He injured the index finger of his right
hand Monday night with rusty nail
and it became infected. The finger was
opened at the hospital Tuesday after
noon and it is believed that the trouble
is gangrene.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
CONTESTED ELECTION
TESTIMONY RECEIVED
Reaches Clerk of House-Contestants
to Appear in Ten Days.
Especial to The Bulletin

IhJPtCIelI 20 15uIICIIIII
Washington, July 26.-The testimony
in the Higgins Jodoin contested cleo
ton case reached the clerk of the
house of representatives late yesterday
afternoon. The contestants will be
notified to be present either in person
or by attorney in ten days. when the
testimony will be opened and assigned
to one of the three committees on cleo
ton, which will review it and make
report to the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

About one hundred attended the pic
mic held by the First Congregational
church Sunday school at Ocean Beach.
Tuesday. They went on the steamer
Block Island to New London and were
transferred by trolley to the beach.
There was a heavy surf and much en-
joyment was found in the bathing
padding. etc. This being a basket
picnic, the school furnished all with
ice cream. The weather being favor
able, it proved a most enjoyable day
The success of the affair was due to
the efficient services of Herbert l..
Warrington, Mrs. George Raymond,
Miss Ruth Potter, assisted by Frank
Sterry.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
PAY OF RURAL CARRIERS.
Compensation Hereafter Determined
by Length of Route.

Rura. letter carriers are hereafter 10
be paid according to the length of their
route, as shown by the records in the
postoffice department.
Routes from s to miles will pay
$500; from Sto 10, $3.50: from 10 to
IL, $500; from - to IA, $3.50; from IA
to &c. $500; from Is to IS, $500: is 20
20, $500: 20 to %, 5000; % to "a, $3.50,
and "a miles and over, $1,000
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Miss Baldwin entertained the mem
bers of her Sunday school class of the
Third Baptist church in the chapel
Wednesday afternoon. Games and
music were enjoyed and refreshments
were served. The occasion was much
enjoyed by ALL Miss Baldwin was as
sisted in entertaining by Misses Flor
ence lilly and Mary Gray.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Two deer, a doe and a small fawn,
in the vacant lot at the upper end OF
Slater avenue attracted good sized
audience early Wednesday morning.
The deer seemed quite tame. appear
ing not at all frightened until some
one shouted, when they trotted into
the woods.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

At s O'Clock this (Thursday) morn
ing months mind mass of requiem
will be offered in ST Mary's church
for the respose of the soul of the late
Mrs. Johanna Shea.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

T. Parent of Merchants avenue left
for St Helen, p. O., Canada, on We'd
'nesday, being called there on account
of the serious illness of his sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

William Corcoran, the year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Corcoran of
South A street, who had his toes cut
off by the trolley last Saturday is re-
ported as doing nicely and will prob
ably be brought home from the Back
us hospital on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Buckner ant
son. Donald, of Dorchester, Mass, ar,
visiting DR.. and Mrs. c. H. Lamb, O
Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Miss Katherine Mal1ett of Town
street and Miss Rose Metassa of Wash
ington street spent a day recently al
Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Cooper of Cen
trail Village were over Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. David Lillfbridge of
Plain Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Packer are the
guests of relatives in Wilton, CT Be
fore returning home. they will visit ir
Georgetown, CT
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

In regard to former pastor of the
Sacred Heart church, the New Haven
Register mentions: REV. Arthur
O'Keefe, the new pastor of st. Fran
els church, has made new rule that
no more eulogies will be pronounced
at funerals at the church"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Rev. and Mrs D. C. Stone of Ston-
ington are guests of Mrs. Stones par
ents and sister, Rev. and Mrs. Barrows
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
liens
Hosiery

AN IMPORTERS SAMPLE LINE
1900 pairs Of Mems Fine Inps<ts1
Hosiery-the sample lire Of ore Of tks
largest New York importers On ssIs
at these very special priesss
LOT lat 1ec, VALUE Use
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27
NORWICH TOWN
Picnic of First Church Sunday School
Proves DeIightful-Guests and Their
Hosts.
Fine Days Outing.

Mrs. Lewis Apply of Vergason Hill
spent week in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

| Mrs. Frank Hunter has returned.
| after two weeks visit with her moth
| er, Mrs. John Riley of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Master Warren Sharples of Front
street was given a surprise by eight of
his boy comrades on Tuesday even
ing. An enjoyable evening was spent
with games and music. Cake, candy,
fruit and ice cream were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

avenue is able to be out, after being
confined to his home for several days
by sickness. Mr.. Beauregard is hay
ing on the Douglas property in New
,ent.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mrs. George Fillmore of Norwich and
were visitors in town Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mrs. John Mullen of New York city
is the guest of John O'Connell and
family of North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

the guests OF Mrs william Sanderson
of Northbridge, Mass, a former resi-
dent Of Taftvi1le. They will later visit
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

| Miss Gladys Greenleaf of New Bed
| ford was the guest on Tuesday of Mrs.
| Dwight Underwood of Peck's Corner
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mrs. Ruth Sansauci of Worcester is
spending her vacation with her aunt.
Mrs. L. E. Greene of Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-27

Mrs A. White, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
White and Misses Hortense and Rosie
sCaron spent Wednesday at Ocean
Beach.