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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-03-28

VARIOUS MATTERS

H X m
Nurserymen ere busy grading and
packing stock for the spring trade
All about the country helds, mead
as the first preparation TOT ! good
grass crop.
It win soon be time for planting
peas and some amateur gardeners are
making ready to put the peas to soak
before planting.
A number from here win attend the
stone Babcqck wedding at the North
Stonington Baptist church this after
noon at 5 o'clock
In ST. Patriclx's church ON Monday,
Rev. Hugh Treanor celebrated an an
niversary requiem high mass for Mrs.
Jeremiah Hailahan.
- Sunday Mrs. George A. .Aleen was
painfully burned by pailfuf Of water
falling on her right foot, requiring the
attendance of q doctor.
Z. Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Beck,vitb h.va
sold their cottage at No las West
Thames street to Charles A. Pvne ~r,, 4
Is occupying it with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Radfker Of New
York are having Quilt a summer resi-
dence at Ocean beach. where bnfidinp
mas continued throughout the winter.
Althongh there was a good down
pour On Monday. the Weatherwise
claim that the direction of the winds
wnen the sun croszed the line means
q dry summer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

come mentally unbalanced. flashed
through his mind. Was their fate to
| hiss And Elsie? His wife!
He looked at her. and fierce, pas
sionate protest rushed over him New
er while he lived should she realize
what had happened. Never should
she want for his love and care. and
he gathered her into his arms with
sn overwhelming sense OF her dear
nese.
John, dear, please don't tease me
any more" she murmured, laying her
tired head childishly for q moment
on his shoulder. Don't you see
know? How could help knowing?
began to think about Il when you
sent the first lot OF beefsteak. and I
was so pleased. dear, that you had re-
membered the very first anniversary
OF our marriage. So many men for
get, and then when more kept com
ing knew you must have invited
good many people, and so I prepared
for them. But come and tell me IL
you Ike the table and just exactly
how many places to set. And. John.
ing: everything will be cold"
Realization OF the meaning OF II all
had rushed upon the man as he list
I
oners and. a wild desire TO run away
and hide. He had forgotten the an
niversarv. but not for worlds would
he have her know.
The steak was certainly a mistake
He wondered OF what queer vsgaFy OF
his mind he had now been made vic
tim.
Then he looked at the table. dressed
IN its snowy cloth the center OF glass
rejecting the flowers as in = pool of
water: ct the plates. arranged from
end to end in an orderly row, and the
many chairs. like sentineis, guarding
them. and the absurdity OF the situa-
ton struck him. He felt an almost
Irresistible inclination to giggle. like
Rn hysterical woman: then its pat hos
came upon him. and his culpability.
His wife, led by an unwarranted as
sumption Z her own. had spent an
afternoon Of hardest toll He could
not tell her that she had worked so
hard. and use'essly. because his mem
ory had again turned traitor and
made OF him a senselsss, braiuless
idiot,
How much steak did send" he
questioned. to gain time.
About 10 pounds, / should think"
Johns chin dro7ned. his mouth
opened. and he stared at her in
amazement. Then he remembered the
necessity for concealmsnt, as long as
possible. and shut his mouth with a
snap. his Jaw squarinE with a de-
termination to give fate the worst OF
this encounter.
And here's another couple of
pounds I brought home with me- in
case they forsot TO send some Of what
ordered" he lied. cheerfully. his
brain working like mad. There
There ought 10 be about-hm-1O
TO dinner, and some more people aft
erwards"
Suddenly a broad smile lightened
his face, and he said as he took her
in his arms for a moment:
You're a trump, Elsie. and a
nightly clever little woman to guess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

that her nerves were strained to an
alarming and dangerous degree.
4 few minutes later she heard his
CHEEKY whistle and his step at the
gate. alone. He had not brought
them with him, then. What II they
were not coming until much later!
Everything would be- spoiled, She
flew to the door.
Where are they, yohn:" she cried,
excitedly. Didn't they come with
you? When are they coming? Ev-
eTything will be ruined
She dragged him into the house, his
look Of puzzled and frightened bewil-
derment passing unnoticed in her ex-
element
why don't you snswer?" she al
most sobbed.
Elsie Jameson, what in the world
are you talking about?" he finally
questioned, and he disengaged her
nervous hands from his arm and took
them IN his cool palms, noting anx-
iously the strained tension OF her
voice and manner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
Kaiser's New Commander

Especial Corresp oudence OF The Argus
Emperor William has Sc
lected as the new commander of the
imperial yacht Hohenzollern, Cap
tain J. Kraft thereby going outside
of the ranks OF the nobility for one
Of the most immediate members Of
his official family.
This choice has been widely vel
coined since the privileged position
of the aristocraCy in the crack regi-
meuts and higher commands in the
army is keenly felt by many citizens
and has been the subject Of long
agitation.
Captain Kraft IS not only highly
regarded in naval circles but is one
Of the most skilIful Of Germany's
amateur yachtsmen, having often
been selected TO steer yachts of the
emperor and members Of his family
at the annual yachting festival at
KEEL. He accompanied Prince and
Princess FiteI Friedrich as naval
aide on their trip last year to Pal
estine and Egypt. Captain KTaft's
second in command and two others
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
Only Sober Men Wanted

Every lire OF business is closing its
doors 10 Drinking" men. II you are
drinking man. n may De your time
next Better sop drinking at once
DTTiue the standard remedy for the
liquor habit. viii help you. BY the ala
yf DrFiu- thousands OF men have been
restored 10 lives OF sobriety and indus
Try.
Ne are 50 sure hat OrTlne VIII ben
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its Use. your money VIII be refunded
OrTIns Is prepared in two forms. No.
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Is tasteless and CdCrless. given secret
Iy IN food or drink. Crrine 40 2 IN
psi form. "a for those who desire 70
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only s. box II you are Interested IN
some one who drinks you owe II 70
yourself 70 come 20 our store and get
free booklet and Information. II. D.
Rolf Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

for a moment bIankIy: then shs
rolled down her sleeves and reached
for her hat.
I'll run down to the store and or
der some while you get everything
elseready," she suggested. I'VE must
have cake Mary. IF only John would
remember TO have that telephone put
I'M"
The -four arrived, also the ice
cream. Mistress and maid worked all
the long afternoon; the cake was
made, vegetables prepared for cook
ing. making a goodly array on the
clean kitchen table.
we must have enough for any
number" Mrs. Jameson had said, and
there certainly was sufficient All
was ready but the final cooking and
this was to be started an hour before
train time. For I think he will
bring most Of them with him" rea-
soned his wife, and proceeded accord
fnglr.
The intervening time was spent IN
arranging the dining room. The ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

, conversation lasting through the hour
of luncheon.
The afternoon was crowded as full
as the morning, and not until he was
homeward bound did his besettin z
falling again appear TO trip him up.
Hungry" he exclaimed to himself.
as he started for the train. 4 wonder
what the little girl will have for diu-
ner tonight. o, by Jove! Seems 10
me she told me- 20 get something.
Steak, as sure as I'm here. I'll have
to take II home with ne" and he
stepped into q market md bought two
pounds
In the meantime his wife had not
been permitted cay Of entire rest
or freedom from mental worries. The
first fnstalment OF steak appeared in
due season, and she had been soma
what puzzled. for her husband did
not ordinarily interfere in the man
agement of domestic details. That
had been agreed upon when they
We're married. year ago today.
Mrs. jameson stopped embroider-
ing very suddenly. 4 year ago today!
That was the solution OF the matter.
John had remembered the anniver-
sary and lad sent home the dinner.
Doubtless other things would follow
( il did not matter The main thing
was that he had thought OF IL
What II he did forget many other
things, Insignificant details and pet
" errRnds, What If ne was absent
minded sometimes Her Joy was IN
bounded
Few men remember their wedding
day Il lies in the past q thing &C
couplished and perhaps held dear. but
vague blur as 10 actual dare and
crowded ont Of vital being by the full
ness Of present DAYS But 20 a woman
It e Z day 70 be crooned over ana
held sacred 70 be celebrated and
teted. and the care.e ss memory Of
this is one Of the things z woman
finds hardest 20 forgive
At II O'clock Mary. the faithful
came 10 the door and announced that
another niece II meat had come.
Poor fellow Re forgot, prob
ably, that he had already sent sons. p"
said Mrs. Jameson TO herself. and she
sighed a little IN spite OF her laD2i-
ness
But when Q little -ater a third or
dar came she thought she understood
Mary" she cried eToftedIv. I'VE
haven't 2 moment 90 lose Mr.. Jane
son has United lot Of people TO din
Uer ~ celebrate Us our anniversary.
.-ir NOV or course he - Mt want
no TO guess. and he was going to sur
prise me. hur now ! know. we must
make preparation.
Wen have to have beefstesk. !
suppose. Put what else. Have We
ar-trtvr- Cor s-u02 We viii order
a SALON Of Ice cream Or DO YOU think
We should have two? II I only had
some idea Of how many he's invited.
Reefstcsk and ice cream. o. why
didn't hc let No order the dinner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

cessfuI conquest, and he reached his
office IN q good hunor with himself
and all the world. Seating himself
before his desk he plunged into the
sea OF business details and correspon-
deuce that awaited hts attention.
Letters dictated, kilograms sent,
applications and agreement drawn up,
q dozen people seen and sent away,
satisfied or grumbling, and q hun
dTed minor matters disposed OF con-
stituted a sharp period Of work, when
his secretary called his attention TO q
directors meeting a. which he was
due.
On arriving he found an informal,
though intense discussion in progress
and the president OF the road. his
voice raised and strained, was arguing
With vehemence
4 tell YOU ne urged, the goods
are subject 10 duty. Thay have never
come in free. Many's the man that 5
tried Il. but it's never been done And
It's my opinion II can't he done with
IN the law"
Make a law to cover u, then" in
terrupted a grumpy man IN the cor
uer. there's too much al stake not to
have this thing go through
It'll have TO be an amendment,
then" retorted the first speaker.
We're in hurry. We can't wait for
a new law. What do you think,
Jameson %
John. busy with g slip OF paper,
did not answer the question imrle-
diately At the mention of stake,
his face had assumed 9 queer look Of
perDleEirv, then Of guilt.
Excuse ne q moment La said,
and calling the Office hoy he gave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
EXCUSE Me A MOMENT. PLEASE"

John. deer, please don't tease me.
7 know You meant II for surprise,
bat that would have been mistake.
! hOUsekeeper must know when such
things are going 10 happen, especially
when there are SO many coming.
There is so much 10 do, you see. And
7 really like il better this way.
shall enjoy it more to know that ev-
erything is all right, and we We're
ready for them"
Elsie, have you gone suddenly
mad? Poor child, you're trembling
Come and sit down and let me help
you get those troublesome nerves un-
der control"
John felt the grip of cold fear at
his heart. What his wife was talking
about. in her rambling sentences. he
had not the slightest idea. Glaring
newspaper items of bereaved hus-
bands, whose wives had suddenly be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

bic extended the length Of the room
Its linen cover, shore like Alaska
snow. and the silver and glass like
precious stones upon II.
Il think I'll step over to the florists
Mary. while -Ou are putting the
vegetables TO cook and get a center
piece The table Will be so much i'm
proved with some flowers to break the
length. I'm SO nervous! I do won
der how many there vii. be"
As the train whtstled for Surfboro,
Mrs. Jamison. charminEIy costumed
and "a sweet and blushing as when
year before she Lad vowed 20 love
and cherish him for whom She was
waiting, was pacing back and forth
in feverish anticipation. No one
would have guessed, from her appear
ance, that she mad spent the entire
afternoon in a furry of preparation
for an unknown number Of guests, so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

of the six officers Of the HOhenzoI-
.eTu are also outside the nobility.
The Germany navy has III general
been free from the influence Of fam
lily and court connections The ca
reer opened in It to men from the
people was strikinEly illustrated by
the names in the list of promotions
published after the summer maueU-
vers in which the officers appointed
to the high commands. with one or
two exceptions. lacked the noble
prefix Won"
The controversy between the sur
Eeons at the time Of the death of
Emperor Frederick. father of the
present emperor. has just been re-
opened by the publication of the pri-
vate letters of Ernst Won Bergman,
one Of the surgeons who attended
at his majesty's deathbed.
Although there is little new that
rs told in the correspondence some
curious lights are thrown on the &C
tious OF the doctors engaged. some
Of which seem to have been occa-
stoned by political considerations.
Sir Moreu Mackenzie. whose pro-
cedure has been the subject OF CON
slant attack on all sides. was. il is
said, under the wrongful impression
that 4 member of the house of Ho-
henzollern could not ascend the
throne II he We're suffering from a
mortal disease. and on this account
. ~
I'd TO have denied the fact that his
patient was suffering from cancer.
The same idea as also possessed by
Bismarck until be was shown con-
clusiveiy that It was not according
TO the constitution.
There Is d rule in reference to the
reiCuiug family, however. which
makes necessary the holding of a
post norton examination TO dis
cover the cause of death. The let
te~s OF Ernst Won BerGma0u occupy
many columns IN the newspapers. .
n view Of the 20oth anniversary
of the birth OF Frederick the Great,
early HeNt year. the disposal al Leip-
z.g at the end or November Of auto
graph letters - shat monarch. to
Eefae- with those Of some OF the
most celebrated characters IN Euro
peau history. Is attracting attention.
The collection is -hEr OF Carl Gel
bel. a-i is 10 lee offered ~ the rooms
~ tle dealer who recently sold the
famous Martin Luther letter that
v-.s purchased Ev = Morgan and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
ALDRICH IS TO DEFEND
COMMISSION MONEY PLAN

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Western
Economic society met here today
and a dozen speakers We're scheduled
10 discuss the Aldrich currency plan.
Professor Kemmerer, at the opening
session, criticised the method of choos-
ing directors and the preponderance of
banking representation in the proposed
plan. He thought it would be better
70 entrust the choice of directors to
the president Of the United States than
to give such power TO bankers. To
night Nelson ". Aldrich, chairman of
the national monetary commission,
viii thoroughly discuss his proposed
currency plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
A Fathers VENGEANCE

would have fallen on any one who
attacked the son of Peter Bondy OF
South lockwood, Mich but he was
powerIess before attacks of kidney
trouble. Doctors could not help
him" he wrote, so at last We gave
him Electric Bitters and he improv-
ed wonderfully from taking six bot
ties. It's the best kidney medicine
l ever saw" Backache, tired feel
ing, nervousness, loss of appetite,
warn of kidney trouble that may end
il dropsy, diabetes or Brights dis
ease. Beware: Take Electric Bit
ters and be safe. Every bottle guar
80 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

prominent persons connected with
the so years war and there are also
signatures and letters from Cath
crime de Nedicie, VINO caused the
massacre of st Bartholomew: the
Marquis de Pompadour, who cor
responded with VoItaire: the beau
urul Ninou de Lencios. the Countess
Cosseu. the friend of August the
Strong: and the Countess Aurora
Won kUnigsmsrck. another friend Of
the same monarch, who changed his
religion il return for the kingdom
Of Poland.
The document, however. POSSESS
ing the greatest interest is a letter
N Frederick the Greats own hand
writing, written while he was crown
prince and sent to his father, the
king, on March %, 1887. 1t is ex-
pected that representatives of mu-
seums and private collectors
throughout the world viii partici-
pate ia the bidding.
Most important additions to the
defeuses OF the northwest coast Of
Germany have recently been effect
ed. especially in the vicinity Of the
North sea entrance of the Kiel ca
nal. The naval department has con-
sidered the Strengthening OF these
works necessary-ln view of the great
increase in the number Of torpedo
and submarine vessels IN the French
and British navies.
Leading naval officers, in order to
bring influence TO bear on the de-
partment have used the argument
that, although the almost impreg-
nable fortresses at Heligoland and
CuNhaven offer great protection 10
the mouth Of the Elbe and 10 Ham
burg, yet should a single small for
eign vessel succeed in eIudinE their
vigilance = would be IL d position
- cause enormous damage and
able to threaten. If not destroy, the
entrance 10 the canal, which is
strareglcaily Of such great import
ance. On this account a new fort
ress has been constructed at Bruins
buttel and four extra guns OF large
caiibsr have been placed N position
along the coast IN the neighborhood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

plen heF LuSbhAd
as he bent for a goodby kiss. Big
enough 10 hold grapevine. AL
right Bye. Got 10 run for it as
usual" and with a wave Of his hand
and a cheerful whistle he started
down the street.
His young wife shook her head
slowly and smiled as she watched him
out OF sight
Poor John" she said 70 herself
CT wonder how far he'll get before
his errand leaves his head complete
~ II ou.y had q telephone, 7
wouldn't have 20 trust 70 him. but he
can not remember to order II put in. 10
She turned again to her pruning
with q sigh, for John Jameson waF
the victim OF serious absent-mind-
eduess which neither z college career,
year OF happy married life. a charm
ing home nor q successful, weii-estao-
lished bugiDsss had been able 10 cure.
II had led him into many an embar-
RAISING biUudsr. and had been the
source Of much annoyance to his wife
and amusement 70 HIS friends.
So common now. however. was the
knowledge Of biz weakness that his
acquaiutarc es no longer felt rebuffed
and wou nded II he passed them by
with q stare Of blank disregard: he
wife ceased 20 fret when her erreuds
were forgotten ana his dog. more
than once stoned into q uelzhboT's
yard By an arstTactad master. now re-
NAMED placid and Gn1istuThed and
still went pc luFophically TO the train
10 meet bin and follow home at his
heels.
Johns conscience had been stirred
the day before. however. by some IN
usually fragrant and repreheusible
trick Of fis memory. and today he was
on the alert. Fe determined that for
thfs once st least he should ne the
master OF his own mind. and crossing
his little finger over the third. he
mentally repeated his lesson all the
way down the street
Hello he called TO the busy clerk
as he reached the store Send
niece OF beefsteak down to my place
pretty soon will YOU How much
Wei. now. that's queer" he mused 20
himself. u remember she snid enough
20 hold up q grapevine One Of Le-
Jokes. Of course. O. 7 guess couple
Of mounds will do" Re added. raising
his voice again. Don't forget"
The train pulled into the station
as he reached ne platform. and he
ror~dad the smoker. lighting cigar
With sense Of luXuriant satisfaction
For once he had beaten that imp OF
tucorrigibllity. his memory; the cause
Of many a blunder and most OF his
troubles. For once he had controlled
a tvraut whose dominant sway had
bred both subsection and rebellion
He felt like a general after sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

.
all this. Now, I've got To so out for
ten minutes on a very important nat
ter that can't wait. The folks will
be along right away, and when come
in I'll sneak up and dress. but I
won't be late. Don't you worry"
But, john"
''rll be right back" he shouted.
and was OF
Once out OF the house. he held close
to the fence for q short distance, then
broke into run which landed him at
Rs neighbours door. and without the
Formally OF a knock. he burst in up
on the man and his wife. as they we're
sitting down to neir dinner.
George" ne cried, excitedly. i've
been good friend 10 you: I've loaned
you my lawn mower and my hammer
and my step ladder. and once my
hired girl when yours left in q hurry
and you were 10 have company. You
owe me something, don't you. old
chap; doesn't he. Mrs. Crawford?
! Well. want you TO pay me. want
you to pay all Of your debts right
now. ! want You to be two OF the
| halt and the lame and the blind.
Please don't look so frightened, I'm
perfectly sane" he laughed. as he
sank into a chais and explained the
whole miserable mistake to them.
The poor, dear child" said Mrs.
Crawford. sympath etically. as he An
, ished, frankly wfping the tears from
her eyes, she shall have her party
and shall never know tho secret,
either
The three conspirstors formed
themselves into delegation. and In
less than e half hour. six pairs OF
married folk had left the bosom of
their families and th.ir dinners, and
sworn to secrecy. were vending their
way 70 dine at the Jamesons' and help
them 70 celebrate their first wedding
anniversary.
A hurry telephone call to a half
dozen % Johns good city friends
! brought a merry party on an early
train. and the evening passed de-
NghtfuiIy. Mrs jameson. charming
as a hostess, was radiant, and her SO
crst toy gave her an added viYaoity
that was delightful.
Everyone stayed late. Happiness
Is contagious, and no one wanted to
so home. Finally. however, the last
GOOD wishes we're said. the last hand
shakes. on Mt. Jameson's part n
| crushing clasp OF thanks, exchanged.
and the outer door CLOSED for the
night.
John. dear. I'm 80 happy" said
Mrs Jameson. as she slipped her hand
through her husbands arm, and laid
her tired head on his shoulder.
What II there are some things you
forget: the real important ones you
do remember, and the others do not
really count. do they?"
John bent and kissed her.
My dear little WIFE," he said.
softly. as his conscience gave some
pui1tV twipges ct love Vor, mora to-
night than did year ago. May our
love grow each year and when we are
old--you know the rest, don't you?
he laughed. as he bent and kissed her.
20, by the way" he added, sudden
~, did you get that stake for your
grapevine this morning? l ordered
one when I went by"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11
KING GEORGE AND QUEEN
LEAVE FOR DELHI, INDIA

London. Nov. liking George and
Queen Mary left London this morning
for Portsmouth to board the liner Me
dina, which Will carry them to India
for the imperial drubar in Delhi next
month. The streets were lined with
people, who gave the party an enthus-
iastic sendoff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-11

violations here, in a grand jury report
flied in the superior court. The report,
which esuIted from a three weeks in
vestigation, recommended that grand
jury be called to fix responsibility for
the matter unless the situation i'm
proves