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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
AGAINST MORE HASSAM PAVEMENTS
Special City Meeting Declines Authorize New Appropra- ton For Franklin Steet-Votes Means Repair Police Signal System and Make Improvements at Municipal Building in Greenevlle.

A special city meeting twenty five minutes long on Tuesday evening in the town hall settled the matters in the call for the gathering by refus- ing to authorize the appropriation of s3,500 for an extension of the Hassam pavement in Franklin street, but yot- ing to transfer the balance from the Water street sewer appropriation to the uses for which 1t was asked in the call.
 After Mayor T. c. Murphy had call ed the meeting to order, and Clerk Stephen D. Moore had read the call, the mayor said he wished to explain the condition Norwich was in tonight, and stated that the petition was the same as made in June for $S,500, but the city meeting then voted unani- mously for $5.000 for this hassam pavement In Franklin street. The mayor gave these figures of appropri- ations voted by the city meeting in June: Paving Franklin street, $5,00O improving Lake street dump, $500; macadamizing or repairing Washing ton street, $10000; G. W. Carroll for Franklin street widening, s2,000; Sa- chem street paving. sS,650, total of $20,9 $50. In addition to this there was paid on December 2S, 1911, the sum of $29.0O0 for widening Market and Shetucket street, making total with the other of $49.950.
 This petition tonight, he said, was not called for by the court of common council. We are about to pay the last instalment on the Stony brook reservoir and there is approximately $14,625 interest alone to be met or the Stony brook proposition. No one imagines that extra revenue from the reservoir will anywhere near pay the interest.
 All the water that we are now us- ing, he said he had learned from the water department, was being supplied now by the old Fairview reservoir, an6 it can be seen that the city will gC shy that $14.0oo in interest this year
 Its up to you," he told the 10t voters before him, and he awaited . motion.
 The first matter in the warning was upon the petition for an appro- priation of S3.500 to extend the Frank | lin street pavement from Oak stree | to Grove street. After a short wal | following Mayor Murphy's statement F. J. Leavens moved that this peti
 ton be denied w. H. Murphy sec 1 onded the motion, which was passed by viva voce vote. Mayor Murph! | called for the vote twice to make sur' of it and on the second time wa | satisfied to declare the motion carried | Corporation Counsel Joseph T. Fan
 ming then offered and moved the adop
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
MORTALITY IN AUGUST. City Had 4e Dsaths-onIy Four From
 Infectious Diseases.

The August report of Secretary Townsend of the state board of health shows that Norwich had only four cases of infectious diseases -one being of typhoid fever and three of con- sumption.
 Norwich had 49 deaths with a death rate of 1ss. The deaths included Il each from diarrhoea under five and heart disease, five from nervous dis ca ses, two each from diarrhoea over five and pneumonia, three from acci- dental violence. and one from bron- chitis.
 New London had but one death from infectious diease-that consumption.
 The 34 deaths in New London in- eluded five from accidental violence, four each from consumption and heart disease, three from nervous diseases, and one each from diarrhOea and pneu- monia. Grotens death rate was 12,7 for sev- en deaths, including two from heart ! disease and one from diarrhoea, Ston-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
THERMoS CONTRACTS
For Heating Elevator and Sprinkler
 Systems Awarded.

of the American Thermos company's building, now in process of construc- tion at Laurel Hill. has been awarded to J. P. Barstow & Co., The con- tract price Is about s1o.oo0 There was but one other bidder, Thomas F, Burns. There will be a circular brick smoke stack about 100 feet high. The heating plant will be of the vacuum system, the heat being forced about the building by pumps. The gas and electrical contracts have not yet been awarded.
 The Salem Elevator company has been awarded the contract for the ele- vators. 1The Roekweed Sprinkler Co. will install the sprinkler system.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
SUIT AGAINST PRzEsTRzELsKI.
Legal Proceedings in U. 8. Court
 Against the Dead Salem FarmaR

Two sirhs have been brought In the United States district court by Irving c. Fox. trustee, of New York, against Fred Koteisiti ef New York city and Frank Pryestrzesi<i of Salem, Conn, and against Mary SkrBat and others, to recover property involved in bank ruptcy proceedings,
 Prsestrzeski is the man whe com mitted suicide here last week by swal- lowing stfvehnine after he had been convicted in the superior court on two counts of cruelty to animalsI
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

from eastern Connecticut are planning to go to the college anniversary eele- bration for alumnae day, October 8.
 At the meeting of the Ideal club of Preston City which was held last Sat urday evening, at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Haskell, 1t was Mrs. Jo- seph Pendleton who was elected to the executive committee and not Miss Re- becca Hallowell.
 A civil service examination is to be held October 9, 19, for printer in the Philippine service in Manila, at an en- trance salary of $2,0OO a year, ad- vance within six months to $2250; and promotion to $2,500; age limit, IS to 40 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
SYMINGToN LEADS FOR
 NORWICH ROGUE TROPHY.
Has Not Been Defeated Yet-captain WahIy of Washington Stands Sec ond.

In the tournament for the local roque trophy now in progress at the grounds of the Norwich Roque club Frederick Symington is easily the leader, having won five games and lost none. Captain Wah1y of Washington, D. C., ranks second with three won, two lost. On account of the pressure of business Frank H. Foss has been unable to play any of his games as yet. and this is delaying the tourna- ment somewhat The tournament was started last week and will probably be concluded in a few days.
 The standing of the players at present is as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
"MY BABY SUFFERS SO"
Anxious Mothers Worried About Chill
 dren's Eczema.
Try This Remedy at Our Risk.

Try This Remedy at Our hlsk'
 Mothers are driven almost frantic with pity and anxiety over the sut- fering of children with eczema or some other torturing rash.
 So often are, we asked what will give relief that we want every one to know about our new remedy Saxo Salve, for all sorts of skin diseases, which is performing remarkable cures among children as well as grown persons
 Right at the start this soothing penetrating application allays the frightful itching and burning. And as it sinks into the skin it destroys the germs and exerts its powerful healing influence most thoroughly.
 You cannot do better than to try Saxo Salve for eczema, letter, ring worm or any crusted or scaly skin trouble! We give back your money if Saxo Salve does not satisfy you. Broadway Pharmacy, c G. Engler, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
srsI,pox Epidemic at Scranton.

Scranton. Pa, Sept, 17.-A serious 1nalIpox epidemic prevails In Carbon dale. this county, Seventy-nine cases have been reported during the past three weeks, Ferty-five patients are at present under quarantine and the infected houses are guarded by state police
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

There is a good prospect that teach CTS in the state aided secondary schools of England and Wales may See the commencement of a superannua- tien system this year,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Mrs. Theodore Wynans and heI daughter, Miss Roberta Wyans, oi Yongers N. r., were guests Monaay ol MT. and Mrs. Philo Hard at pheir nome on Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

After spending the summer at shore resorts. Miss Grace Iron is being en- tertained at the home of MT. and Mrs H. $. Warrington of Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
Notice of Annual Me.fine

The Legal Voters of the rown ntrnx4 meet at the Brick Schooihouss ss mlsH@ day evening, Sept 3sd. 1914 at
 o'clock, to nominate three members o< the Board of Education and eIect 1x-
 By order of the Board of E6v~n<<vxx
 LEWIS A. HYDE. Distrtnt ci&r&-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

The controversy regarding Mars be- ing an inhabited planet began in 1877.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Mrs. Martha l. Mooers, s4, died at her home at Thorndike Sunday, after an illness of two weeks. She was the daughter of William G. and Esther Dennison and for time lived in Stafford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
Young Men's Styles A Speciality

We know what the young fellows like in clothes; we've made a special effort to pro- vide the kind of style they want; not freakiSh, extreme things; but styles and models which gentlemen want.
 In Suits we have the Shape maker, a suit built on athletic lines with trousers that will stay fit without suspenderS or belt.
 The English model, with long roll lapel and high cut vest.
 We've got some lively 4 Il
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Fall millinery opening today and
 tomorrow. Open Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Mrs. F. A. Collins, Mckinley avenue.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Old soldiers remembered Tuesday as the anniversary of the famous Battle Flag day, September IT, 1879, when thousands of G, A. R. men and their friends assembled for the exercises in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

It Is announced now that the mobi1- ization of the United States fleet in New York harbor will last from De- tober to 15, a matter of interest te friends of boys who are on the war ShipS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Albert R. Chandler of McKihey ave nue leaves today for Cambridge, Mass where he is to be an instructor in, liar ward for the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Miss Achsab Beardsley of Somers celebrated her 97th birthday Monday. She entertained guests who called from Hartford, Rockville and Filing ton, as well as many from Somers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

We advertise exactly as 1t Is
 MURPHY < McGARRY 2O7 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Bridgeport papers note the activity of Town Chairman William w. Bent, now of that city, in arranging for the Twenty -seoond democratic senatorial convention Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

The new automobile register for the state, showing the registrations in the office of the state secretary up to September 1, made it's appearance on Monday. Since June 1 over 2,5O0 cars have been registered
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Mrs. Walter Rogers millinery par lors, Il Union street, are now open with a complete new line of fall and winter millinery.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

The department of agriculture has proclaimed quarantine against the importation of white pine, in the event of the introduction of the disease known as white pine blister rust.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Wells so dry that water for house. hold use and for cattle must be brought from distant brooks is begin ming to be an annoying condition in some places in the suburbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Sunday, October 27, will be observed as Tuberculosis Sunday in many of the Protestant churches, and the pas tors of the churches will use this as the subject of their sermons.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Katherine G. Lambert, manufacturer of human hair goods. 116 Main street. adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

When the Connecticut Forestry as- sociation holds field meeting in the Lawson woods, in the eastern part of Union, on the 18th of the month, the discussion will be led by c. E. Kel- logg of West Stafford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

At the Sunday morning service in the First Congregational church of Willimantic Miss Gladys Ffske of Nor wich was the soprano in the quartette. She also sang the solos.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

MT. and Mrs. HorAtio Bigelow and family have returned to their home on Broad street after passing the sum mer at Ocean beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Dairy and Food Commissioner H. F. Potter gave hearing Monday at the capitol to a Putnam milk dealer and producer, who has been found with not up to the standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Having spent last year successfully as principal of the Portland, Conn, schools, Frederick D. Mabrey is D cipal of the high school in Benning- ton, Vt, this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

In a fire at the state college at Storrs, Saturday evening, a small building and the SLIGO automobile be- longing to Prof. c. D. Jarvis were burned, fact which Norwich friends of Professor Jarvis will regret to learn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

The engagement is announced oi Miss Abbie lComstock. daughter o1 MT. and Mrs. John G. Comstock oi Ocean avenue, New London, to John Allen Harvey. Jr
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18

Walter Kent of New London, who bought the Robishaw property at Quaker Hill, is to make some inn provements and use 1t as summer residence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-18
Incidents In Society.

MT. and Mrs. James Lewis smith O Broad street are leaving today (Wed nesday) for d visit of a week or ter days in New Yof&
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
THE BENEFIT OF ARBITRATION.

After a lengthy and careful consid- eration of the demands of the engi- neerS on the 52 railroads of the east for increased wages, the arbitration board finds them entitled to some in creases on the roads which have not been paying as well as others The finding of the board shows the i'm portance of arbitration, a method which deals with greater fairness with such an important question, than can be done by strikes.
 When the board held that the pub lie was the most deeply interested in the matter, it was giving consider at1on to the people who have to pay for the increased rates and the in creased pay, when increases hke made. The public is protected against the increase in rates through the rul- ing of the interstate commerce com mission, but neither the roads nor the public is protected against the de- mands of organizations, who have all at their mercy. This is where the ben oft of arbitration is felt. through which there is a square deal for all concerned, and wherein the public gets a representation.
 The action of the board holds good only for a year, which dates from last May, with the possibility that changes will be asked then. However, the benefit of arbitration must make its appeal. A strike which would have affected everyone has been averted, those concerned have lost no. wages from strikes, business has been main- tained and important truths regard Ing the operation of the roads have been established.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
CONNECTICUT FRUIT GROWING.

Exhibits throughout the east at this time are being largely devoted to displaying the results of agriculture and fruits culture and some remark able results are being shown, making 1t apparent that the full benefit is not being obtained from the soil. Again, failure to give the proper attention to fruit growing, or failure to pay much attention to the raising and market ing of apples is apparent. Connecti- cut is an admirable location for the growing of apples. Some specialize In them and others raise good crops. Jobbers find 1t profitable to go through the country in the fall and from crops which can be secured on the tree or picked, secure a profit which is as- tonishing. In states of the middle west apples are allowed to rot on the ground. while the neighboring mar kets are supplied with Pacific coast apples. It is plain, therefore, that opportunity is not being embraced, others are getting the benefit of such lost advantages. Maryland has learn ed that apples are just suited to that soil and climate. The result is that such business will be developed and the famous Hood river valley growers are being brought there to direct the culture.
 Connecticut has magnificent oppor- tunities in this direction. It needs the proper application of time and at- tentton to such lines of fruit raising, and then there can be more successes like J. H. Hale of South Glastonbury and others in the state even though the scale may not be quite so large. The opportunity is one which land owners should realize.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MA
Happiness vs. contentment.

The most contented are not the happy but the busy people.
 The search for happiness is alto- gether a delusion. Nobody is ever happy except at certain brief periods. The climaxes of ecstasy are necessar- fly of short duration. And this is true, whether of sensual pleasure, mental or spiritual.
 After the mountain top, you must sink into the valley low, just as surely as water seeks it's level.
 But contentment is a different mat ter. You can be content, if you will, practically all the time.
 You can live in state of content ment: whereas a state of happiness is impossible; for happiness has only it's moments, it Is by nature fugitive, passing.
 And the programme of contentment is to be actively absorbed in an agree able occupation, so that you do not think at all of whether you are happy or not. After keeping this up until tired, if you can rest, divert yourself and sleep, there is no reason why you should not be constantly contented
 The secret of contentrnent is self forgetting. In pleasures and pains you are conscious of yourself, so both are enemies to content.
 1t is doubtful if all the combined amusements, ecstasies, and gay times add to the real sum of human joy. For their reaction is equal to their action.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
SAFETY BEFORE SPEED.

When the public utilities commission investigated the wreck at Westport where the fast express was wrecked on taking a cross over. 1t was not long in reaching a decision that the trains were being operated over such constructions as existed there at too great A speed. Consequently. there were two courses open-change the cross over construction 80 that fast trains can be operated over it at high speed, as is being done on other roads, or bring the trains to a stop before attempting to use the present form of construction. It will readily be seen that not only Is 1t good rail- road law but it. is common sense. If the train Is brought to a stop the cross over must be taken at a low speed. It will mean slight delays as long as the low speed cross overs are maintained, but it is far preferable that the train should require a few minutes longer in running time, and insure safety than to take such nhences for the sake of speed and nfite death and cremation,
 The attainment of speed has been sought too long in all directions. It is sought by many at the risk of death, to gaia the piaudits of enthusiastic crowds whose ambition is to see a record broken, Speed has become a mania which demands every safety applianes for protection when the lives of others are concerned, Such is the purpose and should he the result of the commissions orders following the WsstRert wreck
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
THE BULLETINS SHORT STORY
A SWIFT REVENGE

resemblance of her brother was strik- |, ingiy reassuring. A hurried look at the real Bobby relieved her anxiety; he was breathing easily now, and the color was returning to his lips. Imttad- ing his boyish stride, she went down. stairs and across to the stables.
 Coming up behind Andy Sturgis, she greeted him with her brothers voice. He whirled with a violent start, his surprised and evident perturbation confirming her suspicious as to his triekery.
 Hurrying on to where a groom was holding Bonibelle, she leaned her cold cheek against his soft nose
 "Oh, We must win, Bonibelle-we must! It's for the dear old home and Bobby!" she whispered bro1enly. Then she found herself in the sulky, her feet braeed desperately; her icy hands clutching the lines tenaciously; and then they were out on the track, with the experienced drivers craftily joclSeying for place.
 But finally came the sonorous "Go!" and they were of.
 Confused. frightened, and expecting every minute to be thrown from her insecure perch, Marjorie lost all con- trol over the excftable little lilly, who broke and went into the air again and again; and Black Hawk won.
 But the next heat she won by sheer good luck. Then Black Hawk got the third; BonfbeHe the fourth.
 It was now only question of the last heat.
 But with her eyes sn1arting intol- erably; with her arms feeling as though torn from their sockets, the girls courage was broken. She felt she could never drive Bonibelle to the 1n- ish.
 Swallowing the sobs that threatened to choke her, she drove listlessly out for the last getaway. Andy Sturgis drove alongside, his face flushed with triumph at her evident dejection.
 You and the famous Bonibelle seem bit rattled, Deanel" he said. The smear was like the prick of spur. In a breath her quivering nerves steadied; her arms were like steel, and the eyes beneath the long visor were black, as she fell in behind Black Hawk
 And now Bonibelle felt the frmer hand, the quiet, more assured control, and settled down to her work with a will Steadily increasing her pace, the homestretch found her creeping rapid ly up on her big opponent. To his
 
 stretched nech-nose to nosei And then with little snort of defiance she pass ed him like the wind, taking the wire a full length ahead! As Marjorie slipped to the ground, faint and dizzy, she was conscious of but one wish-to get away from the deafening yells and cheers to Bobby.
 An then-there was Bobby, himself, a weak, white faced, bewildered Bob by-who was repeating over and ov- CT:
 And you drove Bonibelle? You, Marjorie? And won the race-while I slept? I-don't understand don't understand"
 She put her arm through his, watch | ing the approaching MT. Sturgis.
 "No, dear," she murmured, but l do-and so does MT. Andy Sturgis! Perhaps he would like to explain" But MT. Sturgis had heard, and was already lost in the crowd.-Boston l Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-26
The Definition of a Friend.

What is a friend? I will tell you. It is a person with whom you dare to be yourself. Your soul can go naked with him. He seems to ask of you to put on nothing, to appear to be nothing, only to be what you are. He does not want you to be better or worse When you are with him you feel as a prisoner feels who has been declared innocent. You do not have to be on your guard. You can say what you think, express what you feel. He is shocked at nothing, offended at noth- understands those contradictions in your nature that lead others to mis- judge you. With him you breathe free. You can take off your coat and loosen your collar. You can avoW your little vanities and envies and hates and vicious sparks. your meanness and absurdities, and In opening them up to him they are lost, dissolved in the white ocean of his loyalty, He under stands, You do not have to be care full. You can abuse him. neglect him, berate him, Best of all, you can keep still with him. It makes no matter, He likes you, He is like fire that purifies all you do. He is like water that cleanses all you say, He is like wine that warns you to the bone. He understands, he understands, he un- derstands. You can weep with him, laugh with him, sin with him., pray with him. Through and underneath it all he sees, knows and leves--you, A friend. l repeat. is the one with whom you dare to be yourself.