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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
ARE, ALWAYS ON THE DECLINE
Wonder Is That the Dramatic and Culinary Arts Haven't R. aehsd
 the Bottom.

From time to time some ancient gentleman bursts into print on the subject of the Good Old Days of the stage, walls over the lamentable depre- ciation in public tastes, raves about what he is pleased to call the class ics' and wonders In . spasm of hys- teria what we all are coming to any how.
 Why is it that the stage and homo cooking are the only things that have consistently been on the decline for the last three hundred years? And why, If half what these old folks say s true, haven't the dramatic and cuh- Sry arts reached the bottom by this
 le? Anybody with one good eye
 l recourse to public library can as- certain with ease that ever since the advent of George Frederick Cooke in this country, bewhiskered pessimists have been comparing the contem- porary stage with the one of dead generation to the great disparagement of the former. There must be limit, a bottom, finish somewhere to the pit into which American theatricals have been tumbhng for the last no years. If we are on t'sa way to the demnition bow-wows and have been heading there since the days of Hallam, when are We due to arrive!-Glenmore Da- wis in Success Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

to he a basket picnic. Arrangements are being made for those who are go- ing to take an early afternoon car. The committee in charge of the out ing is planning for games, boating, launch trips, etc. Supper is to be at six o'clock.
 Methodist Outing to Roseland.
 Teams will leave the Methodist church at S30 this (Thursday) morn ing to take those who are going to the annual Sunday school picnic to be held at Roseland park, Woodstock. Heat Does not Stop Tax Collecting,
 Joseph McKachnie is busy these days collecting the city tax. He has had many paying visitors. notwith- standing the hot weather. Farm Sales.
 The G. w. Burgess and Frank P. Kies farms, both in the town of ly to A. H. Holman of Albany and c, J. Carney of Oswego, N. Y.
 NewIyweds Return.
 Mir. and Mrs. Philip L. Benoit have returned from their vacation trip. The visit included Nova Scotian points and Prince Edward Island.
 Going on Boy Scouts Trip.
 Putnam will be represented on the boy scouts ship Pioneer which is to sail from Boston for a summer cruise The local boys who are out for the trip are Dana and Donald Johnson and Ernest Chapdelaine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
PEST OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Jack Lcndon's Description of the Now Now, Which Rivals the New
 Jersey Mosquito.

The following story from Jack Lon don's recently published The Cruise of the Shark" indicates that the ter sey mosquito has rival in the now now"
 T made the strategic mistake of undressing on the edge of steep bank where could dive in, but could not climb out. When I was ready to dress I had a hundred yards walk on the bank before I could reach my clothes. At the frs. step fully 10000 now-nows landed upon me. At the second step l was walking in a cloud. By the third step the sun was dimmed in the sky. After that l don't know what happened.
 When 1 arrived at my clothes was maniac. And here enters my grand tactical error.f There Is only one rule of conduct in dealing with now-nows. Never swat them. What ever you do, don't swat them.
 They are so vicious that in the in stent of annihilation they eject their last atom of poison into your carcass. You must pluck them delicately be- tween thumb and foreflnger, and per suade them gently to remove their proboscises from your quivering flesh It Is like pulling teeth. But the diffi. culty was that the teeth sprouted faster than 1 could pull them, so swatted, and so doings filled myself full of their poison
 This vas week ago. At the pres ent moment resemble a sadly neg lected smallpox convalescent."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Dr. L. O. Morgan, of So. Amboy, N. J. says: T prescribe your CsstO- ria every day for children who are suffering from constipation, with better effect than I receive from any other combination of drugs"
 Dr. H. J. Taft, of Brooklyn, N. r., says: "I have used your Casto- ria and found it an excellent remedy in my household and priv ate practice for many years. The formula is excellent.
 Dr. Wm. L. Bosserman, of Buff falo, N. Y, says: T am pleased to speak good word for your Casto- ria. I think so highly of it that not only recommend it to others, but have used it in my own family"
 Dr. F. H. Kyle, of St. Paul, Minn., says "It affords me plea sure to add my name to the long list of those who have used and now endorse your Castoria. The fact of the ingredients being known through the printing of the formula on the wrapper is one good and sufficient reason for the recom- mendation of any physician. I know of its good qualities and re- commend it cheerfully."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Dr. W. |. Leister, of Rogers, Ark, says i" As practicing phy- sician I use Castoria and like it very much"
 Dr. W. T. seeley, of Amity, N. T., says "I have used your Cas- toris for several years in my practice and have found it safe and reliable remedy"
 Dr. Raymond NJ. Evarts, of Santa Ynez, Cal, says "After using your Castoria for children for years it annoys me greatly to have an ignorant druggist substitute some thing else, especially to the pa- tient's disadvantage, as in this case. I enclose herewith the wrapper of the imitation"
 Dr. R. M. Ward, of Kansas City, Mo, says Physicians generally do not prescribe proprietary prepa- rations, but in the case of Casteria my experience, like that of many other physicians, has taught me to make an exception, I prescribe your Castoria in my practice be- cause I have found it to be thor oughiy reliable remedy for chil- dren's complaints, Any physician who has raised a family. as I have, will jein me in heartisst recon, mendation of Castoria."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
ANOTHER DAY OF DISCOMFORT.
No Heat Prostrations, Although Work.
 CTS Swelter.

Another terrible day of heat We'd nesday inflicted about the same degree of discomfort as during the earlier days of he week. One hundred degrees was reported from various points in town. In the mills and manufacturing plants in town the operatives fairly melted away in the cook-stove temperatures in which they worked. Each succeed ing day of the hot wave is making it harcer to endure for many who are gradually W weakening under the strain, but no heat prostration cases have yet come to public attention here.
 In spite of stress of weather farmers are busily engaged in having, Some tine crops are being harvested, but not so good as was anticipated during the rainy weather of May The outlook for garden truck in ample quantities is growing more discouraging every day. Growing things are shriveling up un der the intense heat The rainfall for Windhanl county since June i has amounted to less than half an inch
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Dr. W. F. Wallace, of Bradford, N. H., says: "I use your Castoria in my practice, and in my family. |"
 Dr. Wm. I. McCann of Omaha, Neb., says |" AS the father of thir- teen children I certainly know something about your great medi- cine and aside from my own family experience, I have, in my years of practice, found Castoria a popular and efficient remedy in almost every home"
 Dr. Howard James, of New York, City, says: "I It is with great pleas ure that I desire to testify to the medicinal virtue of your Castoria. I have used it with marked benefit in the case of my own daughter, and have obtained excellent results from its administration to other children in my practice"
 Dr. J. R. Clausen, of Philadel- phia, Pa, says "The name that your Castoria has made for itself in the tens of thousands of homes blessed by the presence of children, scarcely needs to be supplemented by the endorsement of the medical profession, but l, for one, most heartily endorse 1t and believe it an excellent remedy"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Dr. B. Halstead Scott, of Chica- go, H., says ;"I have prescribed your Castoria often for infants during my practice and find it very satisfactory"
 Dr. William Belmont, of Cleve- land, Ohio, says Your Castoria stands first in it's class. In my thirty years of practice can say I never have found anything that so filled the place."
 Dr. R. J. Hamlen, of Detroit, Mich, says I prescribe your Cas- toria extensively as I have never found anything to equal it for chil- dren's troubles. 1 am aware that there are limitations in the field, but I always see that my patients get Fletoher's."
 Dr. Charming H. Cook, of Saint Louis, Mo, says: "I have used your Castoria for several years past in my own family and have always found it thoroughly efficient and never objected to by children, which is great consideration in view of the fact that most medi- cines of this character are obnox- ious and therefore difficult of ad- ministrstion. As a laxative I consider it the peer of anything that I ever prescribed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
DANIELSON
Shower in Portions of PIainfield--1oo Degrees on Wednesday-Tax axPayers Prompt-5ig Turbine Arrives for Gas and Electric Company.

GaS ana EleCkflC OumpdOys
 Robert Taft of Clayville, R. L. was a visitor with friends in Danielson on. Wednesday.
 Henry P. Raymond of New Bedford called on friends here Wednesday,
 Will Motor to Montreal. Luther Filling and Miss Emma Pill ing have planned an automobile trip through New England to Montreal. Edward Heneault of Waterbury is spending his vacation at his home in Danielsop.
 M. H. Kelliher of Boston, formerly of Danielson, is spending few days with friends here.
 Miss Marion Prince of Franklin, Mass, is visiting her grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Prince, of the West Side.
 Misses May s. and Helen L. Bailey of School street are at EliZabethtown, N Y, employed at the Hunters home for the summer.
 James Murphy and Stella Murphy of Manchester. Conn, have been recent visitors in Danielson.
 The icemen are rushed to the limit, SO do not scold if your deliveries are delayed
 Noise P. Menar1 of Blackstone, MaSS., was NlSltOr with DanleISOn friends Wednesday.
 Shower in PIainfieId.
 Parts of the town of Plainfeld were benefited by a shower late Wednesday afternoon, but no rain came for Kil- hngly.
 Commissioners Visit Jail. County Commissioners c. E. Barber Of Plainield, E- H. Corttis of Thompson and E. H. Hall of Windham were at the county jail at Brooklyn Wednes- day for a regular meeting.
 The camping season is at its height at AlsxsnGer's lake and nearly every cottage and available site is occupied Danielson and Putnam people make up the colony, with a few from other places.
 Rouse LawIar Marriage.
 Albertus F. Rouse of Oxford, Mass, and Mrs. Julia Louise Lawlar of NaticA, Mass, came here Tuesday and were married by Rev. Orion L. Gris- wold of the Methodist church. They left on the boat train for their honey moon trip.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 Letters addressed to J. Heffener, William Wood. Max Geaire. Amadee
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
Half Holiday Today.
Feminine Curiosity.

Little Eleanor's pretty cousin wore a new engagement ring, and the bud ding woman regarded the ring and the giver alike with reverent eyes. One night when the happy man has been invited to Eleanor's home for dinner, Eleanor, unconsciously gushing, burst forth with: "Oh, MT. Blank, do please tell me In all the love stories I've read the men propose so sudden. When it's coming on, does it-does 1t feel anything like a sneeze?"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

Blanchard and Amadee Lang remain unclaimed at the Danielson postoffice this week.
 Big Turbine Arrives at PIainfied.
 The 800 6ilowatt turbine that is to be installed in the plant of the Daniel son and Plainfeld Gas and Electro company at P.ainfeld arrived at that place and was being unlna'l9d Wadnes- day. The foundation for the machine, which is to generate power for us= ir Daniels5n and elsewhere, Is ready so that it can be placed at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
Why Physicians Recommend Castoria

unlike Soothing Godfey Cordial This deal for Medical Our however advancing health The day for poisoning children ought end To know edge Castora which produces and health by regulating the stupng and readers entitled to information.-HaEs Jounao of HeaAh
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

nesday that the breezes that swept the path of the cars were like the breath of a hot oven.
 The body of stephen Bartlett. who committed suicide at East Killingly Tuesday evening, remained at the un- dertaNng rooms of L. E. Kennedy on Wednesday. Arrangements had not been made for the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Joseph Allard, barber in Putnam for twenty seven years, has sold his business to Ralph Smith, who has been in MT. Allards employ. MT. Allard said Wednesday afternoon that he would continue to conduct business at Pomfret, but was not ready to make announcement as to other future plans. MT. Allard came here from Danielson, where he located after coming from Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

1ASIORlA with pronounced part physicians V pharmaceutical societies medical
 clans with results gratifying The unquesonaby the result sree SecOndThat the ses perfect substitute for Castor Oil absolutely
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
STONED SALOON WINDOW.
Jug and Bottles Stolen, Probably by
 Tramps.


 A big stone was used to break out a plate glass window in the liquor store of J. A. Gagne, Pomfret street, dur ing the early hours of Wednesday. The break was not discovered until after daylight. A jug of sherry and some bottles filled with whiskey were stolen. Indications are that the break was made by tramps. Following out this theory, Captain Murray started an investigation during the forenoon. At a point in the brush near the long bridge on the main line of the Mid land division he came upon a camp of nearly a score of hoboes. He did not recover the stolen liquors, but had the satisfaction of driving the buns on their way Later in the day evil del;ce came to the attention of the po- lice that seemed to confirm the be- lief that the tramps got away with the drinks.
 Half Holiday Today.
 This (Thursday) afternoon comes the first real half holiday of the sum mer for many of the clerks in Put nam. Those proprietors who signed the agreement to do so will close their places of business during the after noon and get out for such enjoyment as they and their assistants may find. To Conduct Waureean Prayer Meet
 ings.
 Rev Wallace Stearns of this city is to regularly conduct the Thursday evening prayer meetings at the Con gregational church in Wauregan here after
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
FoRTY-FIvE HONEST MEN
Voluntarily Pay Personal Taxes, Though Their Names Are Not on the List.

List
 W. N Arnold, tax collector for Xiii lingly, has received about SAL 900 of the money due tue town on the list last compiled. This sum is $2.O00 in ex- cess of the amount that he had re- ceived up to Sept. 1 of last year. On last years list MT. Arnold has collect ed all but $500 to 1000 of the amount due the town. with all errors eliminat- ed. His collections on the latter men tiened list amount to about $49000.
 As to personal taxes. MT. Arnold has received payment from a large ma iority of the S5S people of the town who are liable to meet this obligation. Less than 200 have not pal1-but they will. Mir. Arnold has also received personal taxes from about 45 people whose names were not included in the list given him to follow in making his collections.
 Tuition Receipts Will Increase.
 The last annual report of the secre- tary of the town school committee shows that the amount received by Killingly for tuition Gncluding rebate from state on supervisors salary) was S3,00G It is probable that ar increase in this amount by $500 may be looked TOT during the school year tQscOmmence in September this being due to the increased number of students from surrounding towns and the slightly in creased charge for tuition, from S45 to $50, he latter rate probably to be nearly uniform throughout the county hereafter.
 Big Barn at County Home.
 The big new barn at the Windham county temporary home for children is so far completed as to permit hay be- ing stored in it. The barn was built to replace one destroyed by fire a few months ago.
 Brief Local Notes.
 The night patrols in Danielson and Putnam have not been lonesome this week Rooms stif1ing with heat have driven their usual occupants out of doors to remain until the cooler hours of early morning.
 Miss Edith Eaton of Danielson is among the large number of teachers registered at the Danbury summer school.
 Trolley car patrons remarked Wed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
A Makeshift.

The Israelites were gathering man na. Tt will do we'll enough until we get where we can buy patent break fast foods." they rcmarked.-Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
EarI.est ExpressIons of rhouoh,

History, as 1t lies at the root of all science, is also the first distinct prod uct of mans spiritual nature; his earl lest expression of what may be called thought.-Carlyle
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
sha WIII chanoe Then.

Mrs. Crawford-Although my daugh- ter is such a big girl. she's still afraid of the dark Mrs. Crabshaw-Don't t worry about that, my dear. She'll soon be in love.-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
GRANGE INTERESTS.
Field Meetings Arransed-Big Gath ering at Fishers Island in the Fall.


 L. H. Healey of North Woodstock, secretary of the state board of agri- culture, while in this city Wednesday afternoon announced the following dates for field meetings to be held un- der the auspices of the state grange: August 5, at Kent; August 6, at Light house Point, near New Haven; August 2, at Ellington August 8, state grange picnic at Lake Compounce, Southing- ton. At this last meeting the list of speakers will include A. G. Hull, lec- turer of the national grange, and L. H. Healey, overseer of the national grange. J. Arthur Sherwood, Easton, acting master of the stage grange, will be in charge of the field meetings. The big gathering of eastern Con- nect1cut grangers is to be held at Fishers Island. the grangers of Wind ham and New London counties being guests of the members of Fishers Island grange. The date for this event has not been fixed, but 1t will be after the going away of the summer board CTS who are occupying the hotel on the island, where the grangers are to be entertained.
 Thermometer Registered 92 Degrees.
 grees. A Putnam man of -veracity said Wednesday afternoon that he had looked into the face of a thermometer hung in the business section, that was recording 110 degrees of heat at noon. It was cooler than that at four o'clock, however. The general run of instru- ments was marking 92 at about that time. The heat was so intense during the morning hours that numbers of factory operatives failed to report for work, it was said.
 Recent Marriages. Returns at the office of the town clerk record the following recent mar riages in Putnam Miss Aurola D. Yeilleaux, 1s. Norwich, and Peter Duffy, g, Webster, Rev. J. Van den Noort performing the ceremony: Miss Eva Desautels, 25, and Henry D. La rose, 30, both of this city, Rev. J. Van den Noort officiating: Anna Hicks. Providence. and Charles Scott, Providence, Rev. J. R. Stubbert offici- ating; Miss Lulu Benson and Malcolm McKinnon, both of Worcester, Rev. J. R. Stubbert officiating; Adella L. Brown ofs Worcester and John A. Welty of Rutland, Rev. c. J. Harri- man officiating.
 All Teachers Appointed.
 Practically all of the vacancies ex- isting in the teaching staff for the schools of Putnam during the coming school year have been tentatively flied l by a subcommittee of the town school committee. It is probable that the sub committees selections will be ap- proved at the next regular meeting of | the school board. Principal J. E. Wig not remains in Putnam doing work in connection with preparations for an other school yearA
 Congregational Sunday School Picnic.
 The members of the Congregational Sunday School are to have their out ing at Wildwood park July Is. It is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
Much Harder Question,

What" said an interviewer to . candidate, do you intend to do | you are elected?" My goodnessF said the poor fellow. what shall I dG if I'm not elected?"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
Daily Thouuht

But the mind never unbends itselt so agreeably as in the con versation of a well-chosen friend.-Addison.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
PUTNAM

Joseph Allard Sells Out to Ralph smith-stone Used to Break Win dow of Saloon from Which Goods are stolen--First Half Holiday To- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Statistics of agriculture show that the number of sheep in Canada de- clined from 3.1555 50a in 1871 to 2,792.- 200 in 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
GenerallY.

You can generally find a crowf where anything foolish is bejug dong
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11
PATENTS

Protect your idea Handsome 6o-page
 Guide Book Free HARRY E. BACK. Attorney-at-l a,,,. Phoenix Block, panielson, Conn, oet1TuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

The Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the sigma tHre of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since it's infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imi- tations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trif1e with and endanger the health of Infants and Children Experience a ainst E xperim nt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-11

Robert Taft of Clayville, R. L. was Q visitor with friends in Danielson on. Wednesday,
 Henry P. Raymond of New Bedford called on friends here Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1912-10-07
WILL BURY VETERAN
PENSIONS CHIEF IN
LOT AT GLENWO0D
Friends Plan Funeral of
Capt. Henry Casey for
Tomorrow Morning.

The funeral OF Capt. Henry Casey.
for many years chief Of the pensions
division IN the office of the auditor
Of the Department Of the Interior. will
be held tomorrow afternoon At .
o'clock from the family residence,
1911 Sixth street northwest. The Rev.
r. II. McKim. of the Church of the
Epiphany. will ofhciate and burial
Will be IN Glenwood Cemetery.
Captain Casey was a mere boy when
he entered the army in the civil war
at his home city. Boston. He was
badly wounded at Funkstown, Nd.
losing his right leg and hip. Upon
his discharge from the Army Hospital
In 1883. he visited the War Depart
ment, and Secretary Stanton. moved
At the sight of so youthful q figure
on crutohe:. at once rewarded him
with q position In the departmental
service; He continued In the service
Captain Casey was q member of
Soldiers Alliance and Burnside Post.
q. A. II. He was also the oldest mem
Der of Beacon Lodge, l. o. o. r. In
1900 he married Mlse Hannah M.
Whitney. daughter Of the late will
liam r. Whitney. who survives him.
The Washington times., 1912-10-07
GEN. FRANK SMITH
|. DIES At HIS HOME
IN CAPITAL TODAY
Served In Civil War and Was
Popular in Army
Circles.

Brig. Gen. Frank q. Smith, U. 9. A.,
retired. died today at his home, 1901
Twenty-nrst street northwest. Cen
eral Smith was horn In Pennsylvania,
February 1880, and entered the
army from Ohio a. second lieutenant
in the Fourth Artillery. on August s.
1851. He was promoted through the
various grades in the artillery arm,
reaching the rank Of colonel Febru-
airy Q. 1901.
He was appointed brisadier general
on August .. 1908. and was retired
from active service on the following
day at his own request, after more
than forty years service.
He was breveted captain December
Ices In the battle OF Stone River
Tenn. He was breweted major on Sep.
tensber 20. 1858, for gallant and meri-
torious services at the battle Of Chioka-
manga, Ga.
He served throughout the entire ck Il
war. and during his service In tht
army, and after his retirement. he had
come to be known as one OF the most
popular officers In the service.
Until ten days ago General Smith hat
known excellent health for a man Of hi,
age. A severe attack of indigestion
brought on heart trouble, which caused
who was formerly Miss Georgians
Gouchy, two daughters, Miss France,
M. Smith. and Mrs. Chamberlain, wife
OF Major William Chamberlain. Of Ole
Point Comfort, and one son, Charles r
Smith, Of Rediands, Cal.