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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-11

Keep on Learning OF
You used idea yesterday what have done replace m
The wise forester plants every time he chops
The use hastens o his brain whenever he
draWs upon ii.
The ahead of you already position;
behind you wants yours
You can't overtake your leaders you'll passed by your
subordnates unless think harder and faster and better
than either.
This mandy panby age There few sinecures.
No who stand his and single
handed Withstand the full couaged fevd competition
inspired by the worlds code of might by right alone.
This the century of deed by rapid transit
The clock has become the uporLds mint.
The precious thing under the today minute and
he who do the with demand tie m
Throughout industry and trade the ceasees is for
chey for humans and for that will shorten
tons and make day yield greater profit.
In Germany scientist this Dery instant concentrating
his attention the utilization Of substance which has hitherto
been dumped into the uOaste pile
In England find the
of high cost product be reduced reach
In Brazil logged botan searching for better bers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-11

Here there everywhere brotherhood of skill
and inventors and abormg
Are posted their doings? Are studying the
world movements all which eventually affect your
duties and responsibilities do four was bound
your vision?
Are mental cannibal subsng entirely your
brain? Look far a6eld you won't suruiue.
We old tolls and old rules.
We can't make hsadway with obsolete fuel
We continually facing strange portals
We unlock them with keys of former centuries
You graduate from the school.
Wake up, realize your shortcomings
You have vasted far many chances You
your and You have been with your
self.
Your biggest will be yesterday unless your
mind keep, pace with The degree of earning will
be regulated by the amount of your learning
You can't stand STILL Progress urging and squirting youth
fight Younger vukty
and methods and daring.
you can't keep ahead the ne you'll have go the
bottom
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31

sacrifice was Infinite, the heroisn was
unbounded. The scene shifts to the
battlefield. Tenting tonight on the old
camp ground; tomorrow resting in the
dreamless slunber of the grave"
He briefly and elcquently sketched
the great battles and campaigns of the
war. eulogized Pickett's charge at
Gettysburg, and led down TO Appomat-
tox. Continuing. he said. The great
war was over and You stacked your
arms and marched back home to join
the great army of industry
Tribute For the Unknown.
There is no pathos of war like the
unknown grave. Some boy in that last
supreme moment. when thoughts turn
ed to home and mother. life was lived
over again. The hurry burly of life is
done, the hero lies III a nameless grave.
Yet, in the books of Him who guides
the sparrows fall, there he is known.
Let US offer a PRAYER for him who lies
there unknown.
There is another class Of pitiful
graves. In the gloomy woods surround
ing the hell of Andersonville sleep
thousands to whom it was not given 20
doomed to die like animals in pen.
Twelve thousand of them are there.
murdered by official sanction, the
greatest martyrs of that awful war.
Young men and boys: Honor in death
is better than di5honor and life.
The Lesson Of the Day.
What lesson does the day bring to
US? We must keep 1t sacred. You old
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31

men have gorified the sacrifice of hu
man life until today the very birds
sing carols TO the departed dead. May
we, as citizens of this republic. learn
the lesson these lives have taught us.
The lesson of patriotism and devotion
TO our country from those who sleep
today under the nations benediction OF
flowers
Senator Kenyon mentioned the fight
that had been made IN congress tor
and against the pension bill. referred
TO his speech in favor of the pension
legislation, and said: I tell YOU. young
men. we can not do too much for the
old soldiers of the country. 1t should
not be that any old soldier should
want for anything.
You men of the blue, that remnant
that is left that is still to march past
that leader who reads every heart. He
will have written there IN the book of
life and will say. Well done, thou good
and faithful servant"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31
School Play at Rhodes.

"The Elopement of Ellen" three.
act comedy, was presented before q
large audience at the Rhodes opera
house Thursday evening by pupils Of
the Rhodes high school. A cast Of seven
pupils took part in the play. and gave
very clever impersonation of the diff
ferent characters. The personnel Of
the cast was James Gray, Pearl An
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31

! pastor OF the Christian church. and q
Albion Rev. T. p. Potter. Of the Meth
odist church, ana rev. q. 81 49, .A
gave short addresses.
gave hhort addresses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31

Oids Wanted FER sel,ess Hsuss.

The independent school district Of
Clemens. Iowa. has plans ready for :
new school building 1t Clemens and
IL now ready to receive bids Bids
received up to ~ o'clock noon. June 5,
1919. The plans may be seen ct the.
Office OF A. Bracl<ney ct Clemoas. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31

SCOTS coal office. 1T East Main
street. with American Express Con-
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-31
EXERCISES IN COUNTY.
Different Towns Observe Memoria
Oav With Proorans

Gay WIN programs.
Addresses and programs marked the
observance OF Memorial Day thruout
the county. state Center, Gilman. Lis
comb. mad Albion all observed the day
At state Center the address was de-
livered by Rev. s. F. Ellis, of this city.
s. c. Huber. Of Tama, delivered the
address at Gilman. At Liscnmb the
address was given by Rev. T. F. Paris,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
SEE IF YOUR cHILD'S
 TONGUE IS COATED. # Cross, Feverish, Bilious Give De- licious Syrup of Figs" to Cleanse It's Little Bowels.

Look at the tongue, Motherl If coated tit is sure sign that your lit- tie ones insfdes, the stomach, liver and 30, feet of bowels are clogged up with purifying waste matter and need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When your child is listless, dropping, pale, doesn't sleep soundly or eat heartily or is cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach ache, diarrohea, sore throat, or is full of cold give teaspoonful of Syrup of Figs, and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, un- digested food and sour bile will gently move on and out of it's little bowels without nausea, gripping or weakness, and you surely will have 8 well, hap py and smiling child again shortly.
 With Syrup of Figs you are not drug ging your children, being composed en- tirely of luscious figs, senna and aro- matics it cannot be harmful besides they dearly love it's delicious taste.
 Mothers should always keep Syrup of Figs handy. It is the only stomach liver and bowel cleanser and regulator needed. A little given today will save a sick child tomorrow.
 Full directions for children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly print ed on the package.
 Ask your druggist for the full name, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna," prepared by the California Fig Syrup Co., This is the delicious tasting, genuine old reliable. Refuse anything else offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
MOST SICKNESS COMES
 FROM WEAK, INACTIVE KIDNEYS

costs but trif1e. and commence it's use at once. When you have taken a few doses you will be surprised how differently you will feel.
 Croxone cures the worst cases of kidney, bladder trouble and rheuma- ttsm, because it removes the cause. Pills. tablets and other remedies, merely give temporary relief at the best. Croxone cleans out the kid neys and makes them filter out all the poisonous waste matter and uric acid that lodge In the joints and mus cles, causing rheumatism; soothes and heals the bladder, and quickly effects permanent, positive, lasting cure.
 You will find Croxone different from ali other remedies. There is nothing else on earth like it. It mat ters not how old you are or how long you have suffered. 1t is so prepared that 1t is practically impossible to take it into the human system with out results.
 You can secure an original package of CrexoHe from any first class drug gist, such as The Lee 6 Osgood Co.,, Yhe will personally return the pur- chase price. if it fails to give the de- sired results the very first time you use sap
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
COLCHESTER
Crowd at Moving Picture Show
 Steam Shovel Shipped to Lisbon.

 A large crowd attended the movine picture show In Grange hall Saturday evening. The feature picture of the evening was entitled When Uncle Sam Was Young, in two reels, and was his torical of the early times in the United States. The other reels and the illus trated songs were excellent. A social dance was held after the show.
 Shipped to Lisbon.
 Work for the steam shovel on the state road was finished Saturday and the shovel was taken to the station. where 1t was loaded on the cars to be shipped to Lisbon, where MT. Tryon has another large contract for a state road. The work of trimming off the shoulders or the road is being rushed.
 Butcher Lodge Msets.
 Butcher lodge, No. ts, Herman Sons. held a special meeting Sunday after noon at their rooms on South Main street. After the meeting a lunch was served. Several visiting brothers were present.
 Brisfs and Personals.
 Charles Bailey of New Britain was at his home on South Main street over Sunday.
 MrS. Helen Kellogg was calling on friends in Norwich Saturday.
 Rev. B. D. Remington and wife were in Fitchvilie Saturday, attending the funeral of friend.
 Thomas Collins of Rockville was calling on friends here Saturday.
 Misses Annie and Rose Smith were guests of relatives in Hartford Satur- day.
 Charles M. Reade of wi1limantic was a Colchester visitor Monday,
 J. s. Case and H. Wolf were caliins on friends in Norwich Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
MYSTIC
c. Lane-Members of Rebekah Lodge Invited to Groton.

Mrs. George C. Lane entertained the members of the Monday club at her home on Willow Point Monday after noon. There was large attendance. The subject of England was continued by the club.
 Invited to Groton RoIIcaIT.
 Members of Home Rebekah lodge, No. 50. l. o. o. F., of Groton, who are residing in this place. have received invitations to attend the annual roll call Thursday evening, Dec. F. Dis trict Deputy Grand Master Thomas H. Fox of Stonington lodge, No. 26, I. O. o. F., has received a special invitation and will accept.
 About the Village.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Rushlow have returned from weeks visit in Hart ford.
 Misses Marguerite Foley and Geneva Champlin have returned from a visi: in Willimantic.
 Ira F. Moves and Roscoe Burrows have returned to New Haven after Q few days stay in the village.
 MT and Mrs. Paul Wood of Wake eld, R. l., are guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Eccleston.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Barber have returned to New York after a visit with the formers parents. MT. and Mrs. Leander Barber.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Recent Reports Show Hundred Suffer With Kidney Troubles
 and Don't Knew It.

There are scores of nervous, tired, run down people throughout the city suffering with pains in the back and sides, dizzy spells. weaknesses of the bladder (frequently causing annoy ance at night. who fail to realize the seriousness of their troubles until such conditions as chronic rheuma- tism, bladder trouble, dropsy. diabetes or even Bright's disease result.
 All this is due to weak. inactive kidneys. The kidneys are the fiitsfers of the bleed, and nc one can be well and healthy unless the kidneys work properly. It is even more important than that the bowels move regularly.
 If you suffer with such symptoms deH't neglect yourself another day and run the risk of serious eempiiea- tiens. Secure an original package of the new discovery. Grexeae. which
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
STAFFORD SPRINGS
John ". Leach Elected Wardsn-J. Allen, Mix Declines to Run-Citizsns
 Ticket Aiene in the Field.

John M. Leach was elected warden at the borough election Monday, J. AiisH Mix, who was rehominated a meRth ags, declined te stand after his name had been printed on the ballots. It was. therefore necessary for the vot- CTS to write the name of MT. Leach in the blank column. There was only one ticket, the citizens. in the field
 There we're 155 ballots cast. of which IS were thrown out for various causes
 Tine officers elected are; Warden, John s, Leachi hursssses,, Hannibal Alden,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

A. W, KIngsbury, Enos B. Penny; clerk and treasurer, William H. Heald; ; collector, Patrick J. Murray; bailif, Thomas J. Hayes; assessors, H. o. Butterfeld, M. P. J. Walker, Ernest K. Taft; board of relief. H. s. Abel, Anthony. Adams, George J. Frazier; registrars, David. Bissett, George Sis wick.
 At the business meeting in the af- ternoon & tax of four mills was laid. This Is the same as the present rate.
 Suffers Sheek.
 James Clark, who conducts a barber
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Local Laconics.

William A. Wilcox has sold to Mrs. Phebe NJ Nash the house and lot in West Broad street formerly owned by the late Carey A. Main.
 Dr. Michael H. Scanlon was 37 years old yesterday and the few of his many friends who had knowledge of the an- niversary extended congratulations.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jane E. Crandall who was Westerly's only pensioner, widow of Jonathan Gran dall, former chief of police, were held at her home in Dixon street Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. ". Ford officiating. Burial was in River Bend cemetery. The bearers were Carl B. Burdick, Flu gene B. Pendleton, Charles H. Pendle- ton and J. Herbert Segar
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Selected Books for Bows

A series by such wellknown writers las Alger and Henty-price 19c a copy.
 Another series by such well-known authors as Optic, Reed, Cooper, Castle man, Trowbridge and Verne. They are printed upon good quality paper, and Substantially bound-price 25c a copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

Justice of the Peace Warren C. Ran dalI is proud of the distinction of de-
 feating a fuIlfiedeed lawyer at the law game. There was case against Martin L. Babccok, civil action of book account brought by the H. T. Kenyon company by Attorney Clar- ence D. Roche before Justice of the Peace William A. Wilcox in Pawca- tuck Monday. MT. Randall, not a law yer, appeared for defendant He en- tered a plea in abatement on the ground that inasmuch as the writ was issued in Rhode Island it was without the jurisdiction of the justice court in Connecticut. The plea was sustained and the writ was quashed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Polls a Foul Plot.

When shameful plot exists between liver and bowels to cause distress by refusing to act, take Dr. Kings New Life Pills, and end such abuse of your system. They gently compel right action of stomach, liver and bowels, and restore your health and all good feelings. 25c at The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Rover Series for Bows

No stories for boys ever published have attained the universal popularity of this series. It includes Rover Boys on the River" Rover Boys in Camp, Rover Boys cut West-pFiee 500 a copy
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Selected Books for Girls

By such well-knewn authors as AL cott, Carey, Meade and ethers-an ex- cellent series for a girls library printed on good quality paper and tastetully bound-priee 26e a copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Largest Producer of Glass Sand.

Pennsylvania produces 30 per cent. of the sand used in slassmaking in the United States-about 100000 tons. The average value of glass sand in Pennsylvania, according to the United States geological survey, is $1.40 a ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

shop on Main street, sustained a shock Sunday afternoon
 Dana Gary, who was operated on at the Johnson hospital last week, is inn proving.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Selected Gift Books .

A selected line of titles. printed on good quality paper. bound in fine rib bed cloth, gold stamped, each one in fancy box-price 5sc a copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Good Value Series

A series of popular fiction by writers who stand high In the world of novel, ists, well printed on good quality paper and bound in uniform cloth-price 55c Ia copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

Those who renewed their Iiauor li- censes in Westerly are doing business at the old stands and in the same old way, regardless of the outcome of the action of the no-license committee to reverse the decision of the town coun- cil reached after careful recount of the ballots, that the electors had voted in favor of license. The case has been heard in the supreme court upon a writ of certiorari and the decision is awaited with much interest, as upon the decision will depend the continu- ance or discontinuance of the legalized sale of intoxicating liquors in the town of Westerly for two years. The two new applicants who have been granted liquor licenses are in the dol |. drums and will not incur the expense of fitting up saloon and engaging in business until assured by the supreme court that the town of Westerly is in the license column.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

Frederick Martin, formerly of West
 erly, and whose mother, brothers and sister still reside here, is one of the very best oratorio bass singers in the United States MT. Martin has been engaged as soloist by the celebrated Handel and Haydn society of Boston for the oratorio The Messiah Dec. 22. MT. Martin is also engaged for the miscellaneous concert of the society Feb. g. MT. Martin has sang on sev-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Sudden Death Of Westerly Woman
Mrs Edwin Barber Expes While Preparing For Supper at Methodist Church-Carl J. Nordel Awarded Honors at Corcoran Art GalIery-I. Irving Maxson and Family Sailing For Isle of Pnes-CharIes E. Merritt Dead.

Ms Edwin Barber died suddenly of hearl failure late Monday afternoon in GsSlce Methodist church, in which churcA she was a zealous member and active worker When death came she was arranging for the supper to be given by the Ladies Aid society and seemed to be in her usual good health to the very last moment of her life. Besides her husband she Is survived by son and daughter.
 Carl J. NordeII, a former Westerly boy, now of Boston, and still under 20, is gradually reaching the front rank of artists, in fact, is already marking time with them. in spite of the draw backs of his youthful days, he being the son of poor parents and one of a large family. His adaptability for the artistic was displayed in childhood, and, after a course of study in the public schools. he became a student in the Rhode Island School of Design and later was enabled to study abroad. His work has been admired wherever exhibited, the merit recognized by art critics, and young Nordell has won many competitive prizes.
 He received added distinction Sat urday when the list of awards was made public for the fourth exhibition of contemporary American oil paint ings at the COrcoran Art gallery in Washington. He was awarded the fourth W. A. Clarke prize, $500, and the Corcoran honorable mention cer- tlficate for his painting Femme Nue.
 The jury was composed of Carl Melchers, Welmer, Germany; Ben Eos ter of New York; w. Elmer Schofleld of Now York; Frank w. Benson of Salem, Mass. and Richard M. Brooke of Washington. President Taft will attend a private view of the exhibit on Dec. 16. It will be open to the public the following day and continue until Jan. 26, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Books

Mother Goose at 25c.
 Aunt Amy.s Animal Stories at Z5c. Chatterbox at soc and S9c. Painting Books. an instructive book for children at 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Gift Books

A beautiful line of Gift Books in at tractive bindings and with colored at 10c a copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

eral occasions in his old home town for the pleasure of many friends and acquaintanceS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

Wind and weather permitting, the three masted schooner Ronald of Bridgetor Bsrbadoes, will sail from Stonington this (Tuesday) morning under charter of J. Irving Maxson of Westerly direct to the Isle of Pines, in the West Indies, about 50 miles south Of Havana. MT. Maxson and family will locate there and they took pas- sage on the Ronald. The party Is made up of Mir. and Mrs. Maxson, J. Irving Maxson, Jr. and MT. and Mrs. Howard Gwinn MT. Maxson was born
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

Charles Edward Merritt of Ashaway died Sunday morning in his 80th year. He was the son of Samuel Merritt, who was named for his grandfather and had a long line of honorable ancestry. His first wife was Matilda Greene, daughter of Rev. John Greene a Seventh-day Baptist minister. and MT. Merritt was conscientious member of that denomination. By his first wife he had two sons, who reside in At lanta, Ga. Both arrived in Ashaway and were with their father when he died. His second wife. who survives, was Miss Louisa Austin. Besides the widow and two sons. MT. Merritt leaves a sister, Mrs. George s. Cham plin. of Ashaway, and three brothers, William H. of New Bedford and Frank and Samuel Merritt of Groton.
 Wien a young man MT. Merritt worried as a ship carpenter in Mystic and Noank and later engaged in house csrpentering in Ashaway. His latest employment was in mill work.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Catholic Prayer Books

A splendid assortment of Catholi Prayer Books. suitable for gift pur poses at 25c to S1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10

in Westerly and has always resided here and up to two years ago was en- gagged in the building and lumber busi- ness, succeeding his father, who con- ducted business for many years in the plant now operated by the Isaac Sherman company in West Broad street. He is now president of the Isle of Pines company that is backed by American capital. MT. Maxson is to manage the business of the com pany in the Isle of Pines. The com pany will engage in the cultivation of pineapples, grapefruit and other fruits that yield substantial profits. MT. Maxson visited the company's proper ty and familiarized himself with the conditions before deciding to leave Westerly
 For weeks the household effects of the MaXsop family have been prepar- ing for shipment and safely crated. The Ronald will carry a varied cargo. Tn addition to the household goods, there has been placed aboard the ves- sel cows, chickens, ducks, automobiles, carriages, wagons, steam and gasoline engines, farming utensils of every de- scription, as MT. Maxson is to engage in the fruit business on large scale, With favorable weather the Ronald should reach it's destination in 22 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
R0nKC All the Latest Publications OVV4AO for Gift Purposes

DVVAAO for Gift Purposes complete Book Store is at your service in the Millinery Our Holiday selection and the selection shown without exception the best offered hereabout Every noted book of publication now our stock as well dainty assortment of gift books in appropriate and tasteful bindings produced especially for gift purposes
 
 att Jour usual fair prices. 10c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-10
Household Necessities

Fireplace Screens, covered with red and green burlap at $2.75. Carpet Sweepers, splendid line at s2.0O, $2.50. $500 and $350. Fur Robes for baby carriages and go- carts at low prices.
 silk Floss Pillows in all slzes-1S \ finch at 3oc-20-inch at 40c-22-inch 2 at 50c-24-inch at soc. A splendid line of Cedar Chests Mating Covered Utility Boxes-Cos- 1tumers-and Smokers Tabourettes at
 reasonable prices.