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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

across the sky. Can't you describe the way it looks to you? And you know what clouds are. don't you dear?"
 No, Mamma, don't know what clouds are,' affirmed Jack. And his mother began telling him .all about the formation of clouds, and what they were for. But before she had finished. Jack had seen the cat out side on the fence and his mind went away from the subject of clouds. oh" he interrupted. just sec the cat. She's walking on top the fence!"
 After some trouble. his mother got him back Co the subject again, and gave him a pencil and paper and urged him to begin his composition. He made very bad beginning, which Mamma declared would never do Then IL was time for him to go to school, and the composition was put off till the next day.
 But this was not the case with Billy Capable. As soon as he had spent five minutes studying the landscape view from his window, he began to write, and he wrote rapidly. for so much had come into his mind. You
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
There were rabbit tracks in the early

There were rabbit tracks In the early
 snow;
 Harry and Ben found these, And stealthily followed them. one by
 one,
 Throug.. the bare and forbidden
 trees. They crossed creek on fallen log A creek which was still and dark! On the bank they thought they heard
 a noise,
 And Ben said to Harry, "Ifark!" They listened hard with four red ears; And four eyes bulged out round; For from the bushes near at hand There had come an awful sound. The loaded guns were both forgot: The boys shook at their knees. Lol two bright eyes did look at them From a thicket of stunted trees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
A. Combination
 x s. q ROQII1 1S1 GLRLeg

forever, and may hold it's corner in the combination room with pride. Not so the new-fangled light-wood dresser or dressing table.
 The girl with good taste Is very careful in selecting furnishings for her combination room. She doesn't pick up a curtain or a rug here and there without an eye as to color schemes and harmony. She realizes that harmony is the keynote of good taste, and she never outrages the ar tistic eye. The general tone of the room should be restful and warm, but never loud and gaudy. Brilliant colors should be avoided.
 Of course, the wood finishings of the room must in no way conflict with the wood of the furniture. It is rather popular just at present to have the woodwork of the room done in white. and the walls should be pa- pered in some neutral tint such as sombre green, goblin blue, dark tan. old-rose is good where wicker furni- ture predominates. But for heavy woods, rose tints are too delicate.
 
 room should never be too elaborate. Simplicity should be observed in their selections, keeping them in quiet tones to hamonize with couch-cover and pillows and rugs. And these as a whole must blend with the wall paper.
 A room should never be crammed with odds and ends. It is tiring to enter girls room and see 1t Uttered with all sorts of useless things. A combination room is not place for -brac, and such bits of adorn- ment have no beauty there. A vase for flowers, or an old bit of china on the mantel, is in good taste, but as for the mixed-up job-lot of things one usually has thrust upon his notice on entering the regulation den. one could dispense with to the credit of the room.
 To remove newly spilled ink from a rug. apply fine salt at once, then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
ADDITIONS.

1. Add the letter E 10 a marble vessel which rests on pedestal and , get to scorch with fire.
 2. Add the letter $ to lock of hair Gand get force of utterance.
 3. Add the letter to the name of an old political party and get tale.
 4. Ada. inc letter s to a kind of tree end get to steep in fluid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
PRIMAL ACROsTIC.

This acrostic contains seven words of equal length. If they are rightly guessed and written one below anoth- CT their primais will spell the namc of a man who was once president of the United States. The cross words are. 1. Parts of a chain. =. An ele- phant's trsk. 2. A female relation. 4. A time piece. ,. A musical instru- ment. G.. Ore who adores sore one of the opposite sox. '. Parts of speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in bee. but not in honey: My second is in dollar. but not in
 money:
 My third Is in silver. but not in gold: My fourth is in zone. but not in cold: My fifth is the same as my fourth
 you'll sec; Ny sixth is in bark, but not in tree: My seventh Is in rain. but notin dew: My eighth is in dozen, but not in two: Ely whole is a storm, both fierce and
 wild,
 ~nd 'tis very unpleasant for man,
 woman. child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
WORD SQUARE.

M,, first is vessel fc. holding food My second is to be shiftlcss and lazy My third is British shrub of the
 plum genus.
 My fourth is to consider advice. PICTURED PRIMAL ACROSTIC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

. UT in the gray of the early dawn
 Went Harry and Ben one day: O With guns o'er shoulders and
 manner bold,
 They marched them forth to slay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

To remove newly spilled ink from a rug, apply fine salt at once. then remove it and apply more until none of the stain Is left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

ACK Never-Think was nine years old; his chum, Billy Capable. was six months younger. They were
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
NORWICH GOLF CLUB
 HAS ANNUAL MEETING.
Officers and Committees Re elected for the Ensuing Year-New Constitution and Bylaws Adopted-Land Com pany Meets.

Preceding the annual meeting of the Norwich Golf club at the club house on Tuesday evening, the Norwich Golf Land company had it's annual meeting, when the treasurers report was read and approved and directors reelected for the year as follows: General Ed ward Harland, Oliver l.. Johnson, J. R. Howe, Willis Austin and Grosvenor Ely.
 At the Golf club meeting sixteen were present and a new constitution and bylaws were adopted. The officers of the club were reelected as follows: President, Gresvenor Ely; secretary and treasurer, Martin E. Jensen. The old committees were appointed, Lucius Briggs being chairman of the house committee and Willis Austin chairman of the green committee.
 Two tennis courts are to be made near the clubhouse this spring. and they will be ready for use this season, and the first of May the golf profes- sional who has been engaged will take up his duties and continue until the first of October
 The club looks for a prosperous year. as it has at the present time more members than last year and there will probably be a further increase. The membership at the present time is about 15G.
 A number of improvements are to be made about the course this spring which will greatly improve it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
CRUSHED TO DEATH BY FREIGHT
William Geehan of Manchester Attempted Board Central Vermont Train at the Falls-Fel Between Cars and Under Wheels.

William Geekan- aged about 30, papernaker by trade, whose home was in Manchester, Conn. was killed by Central Vermont freight about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Falls. He was attempting to board the freight when he fell between the cars and went under the wheels which crushed him to death.
 The fatality occurred just north of the railroad bridge. Just previous to the accident the man was talking with William Ryan near the railroad. He said he lad been in New London Mon day night and was anxious to get to his home. MT. Ryan saw him go to jump the freight and as he grabbed the handle he missed and fell under the wheels. Policeman Brock was nearby as the affair happened and the man was pulled from beneath the train put nothing could be done for him. He breathed a few times, but lasted but q few minutes. Policeman Brock telephoned Chief Murphy of the affair and he notified Medical Examiner Dr. R. W. Kimball and Coroner Franklin H. Brown, both of whom visited the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
WATERFORD GIRL WAS
 DISCHARGED IN NEW HAVEN.
Ran Up Big Bill at a Hotel While Working in Department Store and Was Arrested.

When the young woman arrested at New Haven Monday evening for fail ure to pay her bill at a New Haven hotel was arraigned in Court Tuesday it was brought out that instead of be- ing Valerie Lovejoy, daughter of Col E. Spottswood Lovejoy, of Bowling Green, Ky, she was Miss Ruth Champion of New London, and that she had come from that city to work in d New Haven department store. While working in the store it develop ed she had engaged the rooms at the hotel and lived in luxurious style. Fall ure to pay her bill was followed by her arrest. After being arrested she told the story of being the daughter of wealthy southern parents who upon be- ing informed by wire of her difficulty sent back assurance by telegraph that the bill would be paid. She further told the authorities that during the proceedings at the hotel an author named U. Hamilton FuTbish" had come forward and settled the bill
 At the hotel it was stated that this story was not so, no Mir. Furbish hay ing stopped there
  she was Miss Ruth E. Champion of New London. She explained that she left the hotel last Saturday owing S60.50 and went to New York, that she told the cashier that she expected money any time and he seemed satis- fed and that she was arrested while working in a department store there. J. T. Voorhees,, a detective connect ed with the hotel, said that when he went to Miss Champion in the store and informed her who he was she as sured him that she intended to pay the bill
 The court after hearing further tes- timony stated that it could find no in tent to defraud the hotel and dis charged the girl.
 Miss Champion Is a Waterford girl, living with her mother in that town. Up to within two months ago she was employed in a New London depart ment store and she had borne a good character
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27

scene, and secured what information they could from those about there.
 No one knew who the man was, but in his pocket was found a letter ad- dressed to him, bearing the name of William Geehan, through which it was learned that he had been employed by the American Board company of Hop River, Conn, and lived at Manchester, being a papermaker by trade.
 Coroner Brown telephoned to Man chester, and learned that he was a married man and had two children there, besides his wife and other rela- tives. He came from a good family and word was taken by the police of that place to his family. A brother of the deceased will come here today to take the body home, Gager having taken charge during the night.
 An examination of the body showed that his left leg below the knee had been crushed, his right hand was crushed, and so was his thorax. He was fairly well dressed, and it is sup posed that he had been in this vicinity looking for work and was trying to jump the freight t" get back home
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27

cut flowers on the officers table. The following fine menu was served: Oyster Cockstail. Served in Glasses
 Walters
 Boiled kennekec Salmon
 Tartar Sauce
 French Peas Roast Native Turkey
 Oyster Dressing Mashed Potatoes Mashed Tnrnips
 Cranberry Sauce Celery Radishes Olives
 Hot Rolls
 Ice Cream Fancy Cake Coffee Cigars Ginger Ale The annual meeting was called to order in the banquet hall by Presi- dent z. R. Robbins, and the reports of the various officers and committees were read and approved The report of Secretary Arthur D. Story showed that there are 205 members, nine new ones having been elected and 19 re- signed during the year, while there were two deaths. Treasurer Leonard P. Church in his annual statement showed that $1.000 had been paid on the mortgage and that there is a bal ance on hand of S31s.72.
 The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Frederick Syming- ton; vice president, Arthur E. Story; secretary, Frank H. F'oss; treasurer, Leonard P. Church; directors for three years, Sherwood E. Potter, John H. Perkins and Daniel s. HaViland: to fill out the unsxpired term of F. H. B'oss, Alexander Jordan; auditor, Charles H. Phelps.
 President Robbins addressed the meeting, thanking them for the cour- tesy shown him during the year and the cooperative spirit that was mani fested throughout the two years of his holding the presidency. He spoke of the club in high terms and referred to what had been done in the past two years, it now being in an excellent condition numerically and financially. He relinquished the chair to Presi- dent Symington, who thanked the members for his election and in an appropriate manner referred to the death of William A. Breed, who had passed away as the meeting was in session. That cast a gloom over the gathering, as he was a popular mem Der of the club.
 A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers for their excellent con duct of the club The prospects are bright for a most successful year at the Arcanum club.
 Arthur E. Story has been the eff cient secretary of the club for the past four years and is now advanced to vice president, the holder of which of flee is in line for the presidency, ac- cording to a custom of the club.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
LittIe Garden investments.

Small gardens are being provided
 for trifling rental by tbe Chicago city garden association Rld last sum
 mer's experiment was so successful that a much greater area is being taken this year. It is hoped that at least AGO families can thus be provided for, and there is plenty of room for still further expansion. Owners of vacant land in various parts of the city have shown a friendly interest, and readily gave the use of lots suit ed to the purpose. Each garden measures an eighth of an acre and the rental Is S1.50 season. Payment is not required from destitute families, but in the past it has been found that pra actically every family has paid, sometimes in instalments of 9 or 50 cents. Almost without exception the gardening has proved successful, the average yield being worth about S35. Chicago has large possibilities in this direction because of the quantity Of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
Incidents in Society

Mrs. George D. Colt is visiting friends in Baltimore.
 Miss Gertrude Brown of Naugatuck is the guest of Norwich friends.
 Miss Annie k. Vaughn of Broadway left on Tuesday for a visit in New York.
 Miss Jennie L. Spencer Of Broad way is spending the week in New York.
 Mrs. Leonard o. Smith and Miss Crowen have returned from a trip to New York.
 Mrs. W. W. Leonard and little daughter Beatrice have been guests of friends ir Willhlontic.
 Miss Lois Perkins, who is attend ing Miss Dana's schodi for girls, is at home for the Easter vacation.
 Miss Helen M. Stearns of East Hartford high school. spent Sunday at her home on Mckinley avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles D. White, tue Misses White and Mrs Louis l.. Blackstone have returned from Eu- rope.
 Mrs. Walter King of Hartford has been spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Thomas Potter of Hunting ton place.
 Miss Ruth Gould, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Donald G. Perkins, has returned to her home in Mt Vernon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
COLDS VANISH Quick, Sensible Method That Doesn't Upset the Stomach

Have you heard of the overnight cold cure that is putting colds in the head and chest out of business between sunset and daybreak2
 Here it Is. Cut it out and bags it if you don't need 1t now. If you have cold, cough. throat soreness or acute cataTrh, be sure and try it tonight just before going to bed. Pour a scent tea spoonful of HYOMBf (pron0unoe it High-o-me) into bowl of boiling water, cover head and bowl with a towel and breathe for several minutes the vspor that arises, then go 10 sleep and awake with 8 clear head. frcs from mucous.
 HHOMEI is guaranteed for catarrh. colds, coughs, croup, asthma, sore throat and bronchitis or money bach Bottle of Hyomel 50 cents at The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists evefy- where.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
The Anti-Tick Campaign.

The relation between the cattle tick and the cost of living at first appears remote, but it is direct The cattle tick is a parasite which causes fever and Geath among the cattle. In the southwest. where it is common, the losses from this cause have averaged nearly six thousand dollars per cOun- ty per year. Since the aRutiek cam paign began, led by Secretary Wilson's department, the losses have been re- duced to almost nothing. The cattle killed weigh on the average 115 pounds more than they did before. Tn five years from now writes a Mis- eissippi farmer our pastures will be fuli of high grade feeders and the sale of carloads of such animals will be common occurrence.' That means more beefstesks.
 All this, as the Mississippi farmer says, lis mute testimony to the great good that is resulting to our people, springing mainly from the efforts of the national government t-Syracuse Post Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
companion. His loss will be keen felt.
 Ension Robert MacMuIlen.

EnSlQn Robert MacMuIlen,
 Ensign Robert MacMullen, 54 years old, of the Portland branch of the Salvation Army, died Monday after noon at the Maine eye and ear in- firmary in Portland, where he was taken a few days ago. He was taken with hiccoughs and his condition be- came so serious that he was removed to the inflrmary He was a native of England and had been an officer in the Salvation Army for 2s years. He had been in Portland IS months.
 MT. MacMullen had been very sick and his daughter Gladys was in Port land at his bedside for several weeks but his hiccoughing was checked ana she returned to Norwich expecting a speedy recovery for her father; nut he had relapse and she was a sec ond time summoned to his bedside. When she reached Portland she found that the second attack had proved fatal.
 The elderly people of Norwich re- member when the Salvation Army in vaded Norwich in the early sos, and were derided and injured with flying missiles in the streets without dis playing anger in any form, and 1t was tie frank testimony and sweet SOAASS OA lAeJBy DOOs dS NiA @hS'C Mullen was then known. which made their meetings attractive and built up a large following for them.
 He remained in Norwich for many years ard while janitor of the Young Mems Christian association was seri- cusly burned. He married New Lon don woman.
 He returned to the Army about 15 years ago and did work in Boston and in the large manufacturing cities in that neighbOrhOod always being in favor because of his good nature, fer vor and sincerity. He has been in Maine for several years, and wherever he has been he has been force for good
 Those who have known him during his whole career in New Eng land love and respect him for his many excellent | personal qualities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
FUN ERALS.
luther Roswell CasA.

The funeral of Luther Roswell Case was held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock fom his late home, No. 14S Broad street. the large attendance of sorrowing friends including relatives from out of town. There was a wealth of beautiful floral tributes. Rev. P. C.. Wright of the Central Baptist church conducted the service, and George A. Turner sang Crossing the Bar. The honorary bearers were Adams P. Car roll, Gilber l.. Hewitt, John H. Powell son, William Caruthers, Frank W. Hurlburt and $. Alpheus Gilbert, and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
PERSONAL

Mrs. w. H. Gallup has returned to Woodstock after a stay of several days with friends in this city.
 Miss Grace Lippitt, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles c. Lippitt of New London, has returned from a visit in Norwich,
 Coroner and Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Norwich are to open their summer home at Gales Ferry early tfiS season.
 Mrs. Frank IT. Clark has been con fined to her home for the past two weeks with a sore throat and grip, and is recovering slowly.
 Mrs. Lewis Stevens and daughter of Westbrock return home today after being the guests of Mir. and Mrs. James Perkins of Pine street.
 Mrs. Frederick Parker of West street, New London, who has been inspecting her summer home at Fr2nklin, has returned home.
 Mrs. Julian C. Huntley and son Ed ward have returned to New London from a visit to Mrs Huntleys sister, Mrs. Lewis Hulburt of Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 THE ARCANUM CLUB
Directors and Officers Chosen for the Year-Frederick Symington Made President.

The annual meeting of the Arcan- um club was preced by the annual banquet in the banquet hall of the club house OF Tuesday evening, being served at 6.30 o'clock to 1S1 members. During tie banquet an orchestra Of five pieces, directed by R. E. Eldred, furnished music. At each plate was
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
MET DEFEAT
 AT HANDS OF TOSS.
Many Witnessed the First of Three
 Games to Decide the Triple Tie.

At the Arcanum club Tuesday even ing the first of the games necessary to Lreak the triple tie in the handicap pool tournament at the club was play ed, following the annual meeting. Pier son and Foss met, the former being obliged to get 120 points while the lat ter got 90 to win Many witnessed the game Pierson started off strong and had commanding lead over Foss for a time. Foss gradually gained, how ever cutting down the lead as Pierson lost on breaks or poor position. At the close each had seven balls to make and the excitment ran high. Foss managed to get the position and by good work got his 90 points while Pierson had reached but 114.
 Thursday evening Pierson plays his game with Robinson at the same hand icap.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
WILL BE TAKEN BACK.
Charles Weeks of Danieson Detained
 Here fer Danielson Authorities.

At the request of the Danielson au- thorihes Captain Linton had his men or the lookout for Charles Weeks, aged 23, of that borough Tuesday evening. Policeman Smith located him and he was taken to police sta ton to remain for the night He will be sent for this morning. It is un- derstood that he is not sound mentally and is apt to runaway.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
BOOTH BOUND OVER.
Mrs. Daniel Main Secured Bail and
 Joseph Main Hopes To.

The continued case against Joseph Stanton Main and Mrs. Daniel Main, charged with adultery, was the only matter before the city court on Tues day morning. Relatives of both par ties were in court.
 Both the accused said they desired to demur to the complaint. but Judge Barnes Cverruled the demurrer, find ing probable cause for holding the accused for the criminal court in May. Bonds of $500 each were named. Mrs. Main was able to secure bonds late in the day, so that she secured her freedom, but Joseph Main could not get bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
BOILER EXPLODES IN
 MARYLAND SAWMlLL.
Five Men Killed and Two Others
 Probably Fatally Injured.

Salisbury, Md. March 26.-Five men were killed and two others probably fatally injured when a boiler exploded today in a sawmiH operated by Hermis L. Hearn near here
 The dead: Hermis L. Hearn, W. Dow Mills, Irving Kennerly, two colored mill hands.
 The injured: Robert H. West, a col ored mill hand.
 The explosion is said to have been due to lack of water in the boiler. The mill was literally blown to pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-27
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT.
Annie Shauback Sues New London
 Tailor for $2,5Oo-Other New Cases.

The following new cases have been brought in the superior court for New London county:
 Annie Shauback of New London sues a New London tailor by the name of Louis Lunn for S2,500 for breach of promise.
 A divorce on statutory grounds is sought by Jennie Grill from Joseph Grill. Both are of New London.
 Edward Maynard of Groton, also on statutory grounds, desires a divorce from Sarah Maynard of Greton.
 A suit involving building materials furnished is brought for $2,50O by Dennison & Brown against Daniel Macdonald of Groton.