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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
Boilers and sinkino Shin.

With the sinking of the Titanic wA nave mad the usual revival of thA tirns nonored fallacy of the boilers ernIodS ing as the vessel went ddWn. This 1alse supposition has been exnosed again and again by engineers of re- gute, Including the late Sir Fredericlz 5ramweh' yet it still crops up in the tsIes or surviving passengers from sinking steamships. The fact is thaf ll the boilers did anything at all. thev wouIu colapse inwards when the wa eer reacneo them, instead of exploding. any one "ho doubts this statement can easily prove it's correcfness b,, making a simple experiment. The onIy apparatus required is a paint fin con, raining little water. and some sort of stove or flame to heat it. To carry out une experiment. punch a hole in the lid with small brad-awl, then hammer The iid down tightly and place the fin on stove or over a flame until +ho water boils and steam is blowing out cf the punched hole. Then plnnge tba tn into cold water, and it will imn1aS d1ately crumple up. What happens ia tnls: AS the water boils steam rises out through punched hole, until in a lew seconds steam only is contained in nn. The sudden cooling immediately
 ~AS 'hO SlUdAl1 lIfLO water aRaIn. leaving vacuum, so that the lin is exposed to the full pressure of the ar mosphere, or nearly fifteen pounds to the square inch, trying to get, Into it. This pressure is enough to suleeze mn any ordinary tin of the type used for paints and like substances. The steam in the boilers of a steamship is con densed in a similar manner when the cold water reaches them; and, instead of having any tendency to explode the boilers, the pressure is all the other way, and unless they were enornousIv strong they would be squeezed up like the paint tin by the pressure of the air outside. What gives the impression ot and explosion Is the large volume o1 steam produced when the water reach es the furnaces, which are full of glow ing coal in an intense heat. Steam will not cause an explosion unless ii Is confined and cannot get away: bun in this case there Is ample room for it to escape through the stoke hole grating and the funnel hence. all though the water on the fires may cause species of report, there Is moi sufhcient pressure on the deck or sides cf the vessel te have any dana gins asees,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
HUMoR OF THE DAY

| He (frightfully hotl--whewi I'd give 10 marks for little shade. She That's how you throw your money about.-Friegende Blaetter.
 Suffragette-We believe that a worn- an should get a mans wages. Married Man-Well, judging from my own ex- perience, she doesl--Judge.
 Diner-That man at the round table gets three times more than I do. II shall complain to the manager. Where is he? Wsiter-It's the man at rths round FTiegende Blaetter. "Oh, Shakespeare's plays bore me to death" "Well,l to tell, you the truth. old chap, I.think when you've. seen one you've seen the lotl"--Londcn .Optn- ion. Gtr M
 Kind GentIeman-Why are you cry- ing, little one7 A Chiid, -My brcthers and sisters, who 70 to school, have a vacation. have none!-eucssos Santiago, ChilD.
 She-what are the newspaper hszs yelling about2 He-A big powder mill has blown up. She--Mercy, I'm glad it isn't cold crean1i ~ I'm nearly out of it.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Fisherman-Here comes another dead fish, Pat; the rivers fun of them. What's the meaning of itfh Pst-sure, I cannot tell at all, at all, SOFT, oniess it's this terrible fut and mouth &ssesS. Punch.
 'Wife-Tom, wish you, wouldp't play poker. I don't even, nke the pfrns of the game. Hub-Why not? We It suggests "playing with fire, e,---Bos- ton Transcript,
 That novelist says he takes his characters from real life" He. should be encouraged to keep on taking them," replied Mir. Qrcwcher. The fewer like them in re4l life the better" Warrington Star.
 There ain't nothfn' very bad about me, maam, there sint,- said the beg gar at the Boston back door. Think not7" said the lady with the spectscIss at the door. How about your gram mar?"-Yonkers Statesmen.
 My love, I don't want you to do your work when we are married" That's considerats of you" ~And that brings me to q delicate question. Have you enough money to enable us to keep a hired gfrlT"-Kansas City Journal 9l
 Once upon time a Wise Man pen ned a letter full of confidential state ments, and at the end he wrote this line, heavily undefscored: TBurn this letter" Then, being Wise Man. he took his own advice and burned the letter himself.-London Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
Hold Thursday Evenins-Town Tick.
 ct Named-New Nominations,

The republicans held their county caucus in the municipal building on Thursday evening to nominate off, cers for the town election in October. l.. H. Fuller was chairman and Jo- seph McKachnie was clerk. There were about 50 present and no con tests. With one exception George w. Hathaway. the following were all new nominations: Assessor, Walter s. Carpenter; board of relief, James B. Iatem, Joseph Plessis; selectmen, c. E. Pierce, Luther M. Keith: auditors, Gilman H. Brown; tax collector, ]. Richard Carpenter; constable, John B. Daigle, Hermon G. Palmer, George Warren, Peter Gardiner; registrar. Herman c. Palmer; town school com mtttee, George A. Hammond, Henry J. Thayer; library directors, George B. Shaw, John c. Johnson, George w. Hathaway; tree warden. Barrak K. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATER.
"A Change of Spirit" the Superb Bio
 graph Feature Today.

At the Breed today Is one of the strongest dramatic successes of the year. It is entitled A Change of Spirit and is produced in a highly pictur- esque territory by the great Biograph company. It tells of girl whose nar- row minded father has kept her from outside associations except her chap eron. While strolling in the park she 1ndulges in a little irritation with a young man, who is one of couple of thieves, He cunningly takes her handbag, so as to have an excuse for calling upon her. When he calls. her father ts out, and the gentleman thief appropriates her house key. so that he and his pal may have plain sailing, when night time comes. When alone. he deeply feels the impression she has made upon him by her innocence, and he is fin a state of mental torment, for he has already arranged to have his pal meet him at tho house. How he averts the burglary is a clever se- crst and one that is the hit of the story.
 very strong western picture also appears on today's bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
A FEW sEAsHoRE LOTS

Situated in the Town of CharIestown, R. L, fronting the Atlantic Ocean, on one of the best bathing beaches in the state. These lots are fifty (50) feet frontage on ocean and one hundred fifty (15o) feet deep. In the rear of these lots there is salt water pond nine miles long, sandy bottom, exoel- lent boating and fishing. The price of these lots is two hundred (S260), dol- lars. Remember the prices that were paid for lots at Pleasant View four years ago and the prices that are be- ing paid now. These cottage sites that am offering for only $20O are on. the same ocean. same beach, only a few miles east of Pleasant View. Here Is chance to buy a seashore cottage site at a low figure and have 1t increase in value many fold In a year or two Avail yourselves of this opportunity and don't be among those that will say (after they are all sold) wish I had bought one. Come and look these lots over and remember If you prlr- chase one l pay your expenses for any distance not over 100 miles. Trans portation from Westerly in auto. h. vestiEate.
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker,
 No. Al West Broad St., Rooms 1 and 3.
 aug3d Westerly R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
PUTNAM
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taking over the property of the water | company. The city's credit is so strong 1 mat offers have come in at once fol
 financing the change of ownership ot
 one Of Putnam's available public utili- | ties. It was learned Thursday that g local agent Of financial institutions was anxious to arrange for the hand | ling Of the entire financial end of the clty's acquiring the property, and al- together the outlook for getting the
 money is extremely easy
 As general rule, leading citizens of Putnam are well pleased with the commissions finding. Those in closest
 touch with the situation feel that the city has made a most excellent move
 in preparing to acquire the plant. It
 was said Thursday that 1t seems cer-
 tain that the city can retire the obli-
 sations assumed in acquiring the plant
 in the course of 30 years. and during
 all that time earn at least per cent
 on the investment in the water com
 pany's property.
 That there will be many advantages over those now enjoyed in the matter or water service is assured as soon as the city assumes control If more hydrants are needed for fire protection, as they really are. the matter of cost
 VIII Hol Slduu III the Way-Only the cost of material and installation. There will be no more rental or ser vice charges. If filtered water is wanted all the time, as it is, it can be nad. If anything within reason in water service is wanted, it can be had and at the lowest possible price.
 There must, of course, be a rigii business management of the affairs of futnams first municipally owned pub lie utility and every effort will be ex- ercised 10 see that it Is given. To tnose now responsible matter of deep concern is the placing of the property in the hands of an efficient city management and of safeguarding It In every possible way from becom- ing the prey and plaything of any coterie of politicians that may see in It the possibilities for predatory prac tices. Az one prominent Putnam man put 1t Thursday: "The water plant must be kept out of politics"
 If It is. it seems likely to prove the best investment the city ever made.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioners for New London County: I
 hereby apply for a transfer of Fred Gilbert's license to sell and exchange
 spirituous and intoxicating liquors,
 ale. lager beer, Rhine wine and cider
 in. the Ladd building, High street,
 Town of Sprague, except In the rooms and apartments in said building, any
 part or parts of which are cut off or partitioned in such manner aS to form
 booths, side rooms. or retiring rooms
 My place of business is not located
 within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice, public library, or cemetery. Dated at Norwich. this Sd day of September A. D. 1912. Thomas Baker, Applicant
 We, the undersigned. are electors and
 taxpayers. owning real estate, of the Town of Sprague, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Thomas Baker. for a license. and here
 by. certify that said applicant is 8 suitable person to be licensed pursu- ant to said application. Dated at Sprague. this Sd day of September, A.
 D. 1912. Peter Rabitai1le, A, Beiair, Arthur Roy. Moses Genard. Joseph Holmes. I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorhers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate in the Town of Sprague Dated at Sprague, this 4th day of Septembe Der. A. D. 1912. Arthur P. Cote, Town Clerk sep6F
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
 Irons of Versailles.

Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Irons ceie. brated their fifth anniversary at theil home in Versailles Monday evening September 2. There were a number of presents, consisting of wood, linen glass and china. Selections on the phonograph were enjoyed and solos were sung by George Howard. Sand wiches, cake, fruit and coffee were served. There were several out ot town guests. All enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures aa the Auditorium.
 Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davts Theater.
 Motion Pictures and Songs at Breed Theater.
 Sedgwick Post, No. 1. c. A. R., meets in Buckingham Memorial.
 Columbian Commandery. No. {. K. T., meets at Masonic Temple.
 Lodge Oscar, No. 36. o. of V.. meets in Foresters Hall.
 Norwich Stationary Engineers Asso- ciation, No, 6, meets in Bill Block. Virginia Dare Council, No. 25, D. of L., meets at 65 Union Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
Republican Caucus

The Republican Electors of the Town of Sterling are hereby notified to meet in caucus in the Town Hall of said Town of Sterling on the evening of Sept. 1e, 1912, at o'clock. to place nominations for Town Officers to be voted for at the Annual Town Meeting next ensuing, and for Judge of Pro- bate for the District of Sterling, and to do any other business proper to come before the meeting. |. Per order of the Republican Town Committee.
 H. B. MOWRY, Chairman. Dated at Sterling. Sept. 12, 1912.
 sep13d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
JUST ARRIVED,

Express car of 2s Horses. Som. nice Chunks, big Horses and Drivers Have on hand 45-head to pick from They must be sold or exchanged Prices right.
 Tel. 1139. E. R. PERSON
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

James vibert of wethersfsld, Ct. is believed to be the oldest old time stage coach driver in this part of the coun> try. He is nearly s2 years old. Sew enty years ago he drove the stage b. tween Litchheld and Hartford and fol- lowed the occupation of a driver ir different parts of Connecticut for 50 years until the railroads forced him out
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of Septem- Der. A. D. 1912.
 Present-NELSON J. AYL1NG, Judge.
 Estate of Lucy M. Stott. late of Nor wich. in said District deceased.
 Charles F. Burke of Norwich. Conn.,, appeared in Court and filed petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth, that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate,
 Whereupon, 1t is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined al Norwich. in said District, en the 18th day of September, A. D, 1912, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said heaHing thereon, be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a cireula tion in said District, at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return be made to this Court
 NELSON J, AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 sep13d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
FULL ASSOCIATED Is PRESS DEssArcHss
POETRY
I IN, THEE, AND. THOU N xn.

IN THEE, AND THOU N MR l am but clay in thy hands. but rssu
 art the au-leving artist.
 Passive lie in thy sight. vet In n.v
 selfhood l strive 50 to embody the life and the h~vs rh tnou ever impsrtest
 1hat In my sphere of the finite I TAT
 pc truly alive.
 Knowing thou needest this form. ss thy divine inspiration,
 0winE ' uIsian 5nos urS sShs1sst n'. the clay with 80 would l answer each Stouoh of tsy
 hand in its loving cresfios, ~ That in my conscious life thy boyer
 ana beauty may shine v Renecting. the noble intent then bast m torming thy icreeturee;
 waking from sense into life of ths working iUui, w;tS snd tS tse imsseof thes;.
 model humanity.s fesxures Into the likeness of God, rnyaeif
 from myself would free F One with all human exixtence rn .~s. -. sooye or below nnec
 Alt oy thy wisdom and love, as rssss are stepped in the morn; Growlng from clay to a, statue. from
 statue to fesh, till thou know Wrought into manhood celestial, anf
 In thine image reborn. So in thy love wip I. trust bringing Fast the dark screen that divide .. these shows of the finite froH Thine. thine only, this warm. dear If. Thine the invisible future. born ~ -,a the present, must bel -Christorher Pearse crsnch...
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

Charles H. Cafiin, author of Hsw ts Study Pictures, etc, Is abroad rhther- ing material for his book. on The Story of British Painting which will c6dfins ue the series begun in. The Story sf Dutch Painting and carried, on iu The Story of Spanish Painting and The Story of French Painting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

Hon. Joe F. Sullivan. mayor ef irn- boden. Ark. is thought to be the youngest mayor in the country. He assumed office in May, just after his 21st birthday. In his fight for the cfics against two veteran politicians Mr. Sullivan enlisted the services of l2 pretty schoolgirls, all less than 1s years of age. who served as his cam paign managers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
THE kALEIDosCO OPE

Two 11 year old twin sisterr, Horsn- tinea and Sophie ,Hudsc, of Wefnnar Tex, claim the distfnetion Of being the champion cotton pickers in that state They recently picked 1,oo2 pounds in 10 hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Rae Cople Rsunn, candidate fef mayor of San Diego, Cal. is q trained nurse of experience, a scientific house keeper, has been a newspaper. writer for a good many years, and is said to be one of the best impromptu speak CTS in that state. She declares that 1T elected, one of her first reforms win bs a tax On bachelors. --. ..-... ~
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

With ls years continuous servics to his credit. Harvey Pshnsr of Loveisnd Col. claims the honor of being ths oldest rural lsrtsr carrier in the Unft ed States In point of service. WheS the government lrN experim ented wlii' the rurAl delivery ides In ltss fslmei wss ans of 42 carriers aPpSiatsd, aHd he is sril csvefins tie same rSHte.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
srENpINs IHE suhnEa.

Sis had a good time while away. As she has since oonfeSnsd. Where she .wRs5 fashion ruled the Axy And everybody dressed.
 -rf s~. Ma had good time when shs vsns In battle line arrRyad, Long hours each day at bridge tAeg-
 spent
 And everybedy played.E And brother. he had quite a tins. He went where rippies swisksA where wearing good clothes WIS . l. And everybody hshed. But poor dad couldn't quit tke rr4nx Or go where mlnnows iurksd, While others loafed he stayed befin( Where everybody worked.
 H -PittsburE Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd Francis, tka woman norieulturlst of Ventura. Cal. has after years of scientific toll pro duced a double petunia Which is the wonder of hybrldizers the world over. Mrs. Francis devoted five years to the work ot rsls1nE the plsheisn single petunls to the rank of th- csrnatiyD and ths nrGhld ans. taksinE, x " Tsprpr Aues iAaH hx keAGk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
NOTICE
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican Electors of the Town of Canterbury are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall, Canterbury Plains, Tuesday. Sept. 17th. 1912. at s o'clock D. m.. for the purpose of plac- ing in nomination Candidates for the various Town Offices. and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 By order of the Republican Town Committee.
 EDWARD BAKER, Chairman
 Dated at Canterbury. Conn, Sept. 11th, 1912. sep13d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
LOOK

A seven room cottage with bath and toilet and lot 5Ox140 with fruit, for sale at 8 tempting price.
 E. A. PRENTICE, Phone 300. s6 Cliff Street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

SACRIFICE SALE-Pieasantly located 70 gore farm, 35 acres excellent blow land balance pasture and wood. Food frHit, 1x miles from R. R. station and village. hear markets. 1x room colonial house with verandas. best oondt ton henhouse. cost sSs5, sheds, outbuildinss, buildings worth t5,000; price 32,2o0-- t1.eoo down. Includes household fur nishings, farming tools and poultry. Trycn's Agency. Willimantic. Conn.
 5an31d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13
FOR SALE

One Two-Seated Canopy Ton Car. riage, one Top Buggy, both rubber tired and nearly new. One Runabou ;. One set Double Harness, heavy mount ed. nickel trimmed, and one Single harness.
 DIR. D. l.. JONES, Near the Fair Ground. Norwich Tel ISe. sep2d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-13

HATTIE s. BAKER VS. ALBERT s. BAKER. Order of Notice.
 State of Connecticut County of New London, Sept. II. 1912.
 Upon the complaint of the said Hat tie s. Baker, claiming. for the reasons therein set forth, a divorce. rsturnable on the first Tuesday of October, 1912 before the Superior Court in and for said County.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant, Albert S. Baker, Is absent from this State-gone to parts un-
 It is therefore ordered that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant by publishing this order in The Norwich Morning g Bulletin, newspaper printed in Nor wfch, Conn.,, once week for two before the 18th day of September. 1912.
 HIBBERD R. NORMAN, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for New London County. sep15d
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1912.
 Present-NELsON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Ella B. Huntington, late of Norwich. in said District, deceased.
 The Executor exhibited his adminis- tration account with said estate to the COurI TOT allowance; It IS tneref0re
 Ordered, That the 18th day of Sep- tember. A. D. 1919, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, be. and the same Is. appointed for hearing the same, and the said Execu- tor Is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some having a circulation in said District. at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLINQ, Judge.
 The above and foregoing Is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 sep13d Clerk,