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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
THE GYPSYS GAME
Sly and Shrewd One-Means Sure Loss for Man Who Listens to Her Smooth Words.

In the light of recent experiences of certain gullible persons in surrounding towns that have been visited by rowing bands of gypsies. the following infor- nation relative to favorite and very successful game of woman members or these rowing groups may prove of Value to some person who needs his money more than the experience he will gain in exchange for it. if he falls for their little plan of campaign: Stage setting-A highway, an office, store or any old place where a man happens 10 be alone-mark we'll alone. Enter d gaudily gowned and brass -trinketed Amazon Of d gypsy band. Her eyes sweep over the surroundings-and the prospective victim-in an instant. It is lightning fast appraisal and gen. orally an accurate one, for these wan oerers are almost uncannily shrewd in first glance readings of human nature.
 With various incidental preliminaries to suit the particular occasion, but all leading to one end, the gypsy siren speaks as follows:
 You nice man: you good man. I see lots of luck for you-fine business chance. 1 see something you like to have. Me tell you fortune. You got a fine fortune: you listen (Here en- sues business of handing out some happy prophecies of the future) No? No want fortune? Me no charge you
 
 here.) Me no want money. You put silver piece in your hand just for luck; me no take him. (The victim does as directed, with mental flash Get it if you can.")
 Then the uncorseted grafter gets in her artistic work. She directs the goat to hold his money tightly protect ed within his fist. Her next move is to take the money burdened paw and lay it gently on her heaving bosom. Meanwhile she tells of a glorious fu- ture to the now gasping gawk, at the same time running her hands over his clothing in search of the location of his purse. When she locates it there is a quick grab-she has the money, she screams a running string slips somewhere and a disproportioned Venus confronts a cringing and thor oughly shamed man.
 The situation is not one in which an honorable man cares to make the fight and take the publicity that is ab- solutely necee -v for him to get his money back--so he quits cold and takes the loss. In case he fights, the gypsy prefers charge of assault against him. Then it is q case of her word against his-remember, they were
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
NANIElS0N
Forty Hours Devotion Ends-Sprague Bard Surprised on 89th Birthday A Year Since Savings Bank Was Closed by Commissioners - Willy Gypsies and Their Ways.

 A Year Since Savings Bank Was
 Closed by Commissioners = Willy
 Gypsies and Their Ways. Miss Elizabeth Riley, Hartford, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Burns. Mechanic street, has gone to Boston for a visit with relatives.
 Miss Lucy F'ournier has returned from a vacation spent with relatives at Westerly and Norwich.
 Judge Oliver E. Getty is spending this week visiting at points On Cape Cod
 Attorney Thomas Conway of Provi- Ielence was a recent guest of MT. and Mrs James Garland.
 Mrs. George Wood and daughter Avis of New Rochelle, N. Y, are guests of Mir and Mrs. Byron Wood.
 George Foote of Southbridge was a recent visitor with relatives in Daniel son.
 Will Motor to Canada.
 D. F. Jette is to take a party con- sisting of William Curran, Thomas Pepin. Walter Murphy and Charles Thompson to Canada in his touring car, starting early Sunday morning. The trip will occupy about a week.
 Arthur Call of Boston is visiting rel atives in Danielson this week.
 Pendar Humphrey leaves next week
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 Frank Garland of Bridgeport will spend a few days here visiting with his parents. MT. and Mrs James Cart land.
 Appointed Conservator.
 Attorney E. L. Darbie has been ap pointed, through the probate court, conservator of Henry Andrews.
 Joseph Lague is to spend next week at the Lague cottage at Oakland Beach
 New Stockhouse Begun.
 At East Killingly work has com menced on the construction of the stockhouse for the International Cotton company.
 Close of 40 Hours Devotion.
 \ large number of practitioners re- ceiVed communion Tuesday morning at St. James church when the 40 hours devotion came to a close.
 Sprague Bard's S9th Birthday.
 Friends gave Sprague Bard sur prise visit at his home in Brooklyn late Monday afternoon in honor of his S9th birthday. which he passed Sun day NIT. Bard. who was for years member of the New York firm of Mabie, Todd & Bard, is not very strong physically, but his mind is as clear as a bell.
 Savings Bank Closed a Whole Year.
 One year ago today, Aug. 6, 1912. the Windham County Savings bank was restrained under an order from a judge of the superior court. at the request of the state bank commissioners from paying or receiving money. There have been some interesting develop ments in the matter since that time and a few more surprises are antici- pated.
 German band of seven pieces dis pensed music about the borough dur ing Tuesday and In return the band had dispensed t6 it a considerable amount of money from liberal music lovers and some other things that the musicians did not put in their pockets these latter gifts from kind hearted persons who cannot endure the strain of watching men suffering from thirst.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
BRIDGE BURNED.
Loss Over e4oo-Fire Attrbuted~ to
 Locomotive Sparks.

The wooden highway bridge span ming the railroad tracks near the Quinebaug lake, about two miles south of Danielsen, was destroyed by fire early Tuesday evening. While the cause of the fire is not certainly known it is believed to have been due to sparks from a locomotive passing be- meath the structure. The fire started just before o'clock. There was no water available with which to extin- guish it and it burned until it was destroyed. Section men from Daniel son went to the scene of the fire and Selectman Hiram S. Franklin was at the bridge before the fire was extin- guished. The bridge is owned by the. New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company and the replace ment value Is estimated at from $400 to $500 for the same type of bridge. The highway from the old schoolhouse on the Green Hollow road to the Wau- regan road will be closed until the bridge is rebuilt. Trains proceeded with caution while passing the scene of the fire Tuesday evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
POETRY
FATHER's CHoRE-

 My pa can hit his thumbnaiI with . hammer an keep still. He can cut himsem while shaving an not swear; If Ladder slips beneath him and he P gets a nasty spill He can smile as though he really didn't care. But the pan beneath the icebox-when he goes to empty that Then a soundproof room we children have to hunt, For we have d sad few minutes in our very pleasant flat When the water in it splashes dow his front. My pa believes his temper should be all the time controlled; He doesn't rave at every little thing. When his collar button underneath the chiffonier has rolled snatch Of merry ragtime he will sing; But the pan beneath the icebox-when to empty that he goes As he stoops to drag 1t out we hear grunt, From the kitchen comes a rumble, and - then evSrybody knows That he's sDlashed the water in 1t down his front. Now, the distance from the icebox to
 the sinks not very far m sure it isn't over twenty feet, But though very short the journey, It
 Is long enough for pa
 meet, And it's seldom that he makes it with
 out accident, although In the summertime it is his nightly
 stunt; And he says a-lot of language that nc gentleman should know When the water in 1t splashes down Edgar A. Guest, in the Detroit Free
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
TO CLOSE AUG. IA.
Business Men Who Will Take Half
 Holiday for Big Meeting.

Up to noon Tuesday the following business men had signed an agree ment to close their stores and places of business on the afternoon of Aug IA, when all of the Business Mems associations of eastern Connecticut will be having an outing at Wildwood park: A. P. Woodward. Gallup Broth CTS & Lindner, Boston Dry Goods Co.,, Louis Lague, 'rry Hutchinson Co, N. T. Hurlbut. Gaston Maindon, Wilfred J. Puize. w. A. Burrows, Jo- seph FarrOn, J. C. Witter, Arthur R. James, Henry Dembo, Adolphe Vim cent Julian Benac. John B. Lacas, Church Clothing Co. D. E. Jette, W. J. Craig, Frank Winkelman, Frank T. Preston, Andrew E. Meech, Austin & Conwell, \. II. Armington. L. J. Four nier A. V. Mathieu, Keystone Depart ment Store CO, l.. H. Reach & Co.,, Kent 4. Darbie, Albert Spinesa, A. N. Smith, Louis Niens, Peoples Light & Power Co. office. A. E. Beauregard L.. J. Morin. H. c. Knight, F. E. Bitgood, \. A. Jordan, Young Brothers Go. of ice, Burroughs Drug Co., George S. Brown, Crystal Water Co.
 Other signatures that are available for the agreement but which for vari- ous reasons have not yet been se- cured, will be put on the paper today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
PUTNAM
EIks Claim They Defeated Norwich Team-Frank Broughton Loses Three Fingers-Eighthieth Birth
 day of Mrs. John c. Carpenter Death of Mrs. George A. Jacobs.

The outing of the B. l. L. club at Phillips grove was a great success, more than 130 persons sitting down to the dinner.
 w. $. Johnson has returned from an automobile trip to York Beach, Me.
 James T. Bennett of Marlmoro was visitor with friends in Putnam on Tuesday.
 Alderman J. Harry Mann has re- turned from a stay of several days at his cottage at Gales Ferry.
 Dr. $. B. Overlook of Pomfret re- mains a patient in Hartford hos pital He is improving but very slow ly.
 Death of Pomfret Summer Resident.
 A cable message from London an- nounces the sudden death in Eng land of John E. Gilliett, a we'll known summer resident of Pomfret in sea- sons past.
 M. M. Dwyer is attending the na- tional convention of the Knights of Columbus, being held in Boston this week.
 Were Big Favorites.
 Louis and Regal, who have a typi- cal Weber and Field act, were big fa- vorites at the shows at the Bradley theater Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
THE HIDDEN SONG.

s.E .-a To him who listens with friendly ear The tumult of our time-the grim, harsh strains Of traffic, cry of factions, tolls re- frains That soar from meadow, city, mountaiv Sheer-5 Is not discordancy in wild career; To him it is the sound that e'er oA- Before the orchestra in tuning gains The common key and tones are blended clear. Some day from this great busy land shall rise, When, after years. the singing pitch is found sg The, mighty song of civic brother The hymning of people whose em- Has made them one at heart, ana brightly crowned Their earnest toll with guerdons. rich and goodl
 New York Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
BALTIC
FSr~ in Shannon Building Believed Due to Cigarette Snoker-CIub at the Be@cb-Nes~ Superintendent at penohue Milis.

Shortly after 8 o'clock Tuesday evening the village was stirred by the blowing of the fire whistle on the Baltic nzl for a fire in the shan Peter Deslandes, Jr., who was pass- ing the building saw flames issuing rom a second story window and cal1- cd to others An investigation re- vealed the fact that room in the rear Of the ticket office was in flames. A hurry call was sent in to the village nrc department and in a few minutes three streams of water were pouring Into the building After a hard fight Inc flames were extinguished The Ire was confined to the second floor but considerable damage was done Ivy water in the four stores on the ground floor. Just how the fire orig hated Is mystery but it is thought thmf sor1e careless smoker dropped a cigarette butt in pile of papers in the room The damage is estimated at. several hundred dollars.
 John Jr. MacReady. formerly as eistanf superintendent and designer ot the fantic Woole1 Mills company began his duties as superintendent of the ShetCcker Worsted mills Monday Mr- AacResdy succeeds Thomas Han lay who has left for Atlantic City to spend a short vacation before start ing 10 work again.
 Cnccr~ert Operation.
 James McGuire Jr of RaiIroa q street was operated on for appendi- citis at St Joseph's hospital. WilH- mantle. Monday The operation was very successful, and indications are for a speedy recovery.
 Mrs. Joseph Buteau and daughter Doris. of High street, are spending a months vacation at Mrs. Buteau's home i'm Whitman. Mass
 Arthur Jones who recently suffered a fractured leg while at his work in the Baltic Cotton mill is improving 2 rapidly at his home
 William Rocheleau. Sr., is seriously n of pieurisy at his home in Franklin.
 At the Beach.
 A number Of the members of the IT. e. C. club left Saturday for a week s stay at the Hartford house, Ocean beach.
 The party numbers twelve and in cludes Misses Anna Drescher. Louise Drescher. Mae Buckley. Athol Cullen, Ella Love Gunhald Swanson. Louise fr1Ge Swanson, Bertha Jones. Ruby Erfcksan. Laura Ridgway, Emma Headen and Miss Nigran.
 Herbert Barnet of Worcester was the guest of local friends Sunday.
 Society at Communion.
 The Children of Mary received holy communion in a body at the o'clock 1lsAss al St. Mary's church Sunday.
 Edward Kelly has entered the em- rfcy of the Thermos company at Nor wich-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Peg O My Heart is to be produced in Germany. -
 Margaret Green will appear in the cast of Seven-Keys to Baldpate.
 Nora Bayes has signed a contract to continue for the entire season in vaudeville.
 Gertrude Berkeley and Jane Mar bury have been engaged for roles in Little Women.
 The Argentine government is con sidering the importation of camels for various agricultural duties.
 Melba and Jan Kubelik, will give a series of ninety concerts in the United States and Canada this season.
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 Eehel Barrymore, it is settled, Is to star under Charles F'rohmans man. agement in a dramatization of Taute.
 Little Juliet Shelby. who has made such a hit in The Littlest Rebel last season is to be featured in that play this year.
 Charles K Harris, author of the famous song, After the Ball. has writ ten play of serious purpose, which is likely to be produced early this fall.
 Frank Sheridan is to begin his tour of the principal vaudeville houses in. the beginning of next month He will appear in a one-act drama Blackmail by Richard Harding Da- wis.
 In a court suit over Alias Jimmy Valentine if developed that Paul Armstrong wrote the play in four days. In the last four years he has received from the l.. .Liebler company. as shown Ill this suit. something like s75,o00
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Albert T. Day.

At the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. George o. Thomas, of the West Side, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, funeral services for Mrs. Albert T. Day were held. Rev. James F. George, Jr, pastor of St Albans church, con- ducted the service. The bearers were James Day, Benjamin Cogswell, E. R. Warren, Raymond Allen, Earl M. Young and Archie Ennis. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. Louis F.. Ken nedy was in charge of the funeral ar arrangements. There were many beau tiful flowers
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATRE.
s-5oth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg" To-day's Feature.

The management of the Breed has extended an invitation to the mem bers of the local c. A. R. to attend this theater to-day or tomorrow to witness the beautiful motion picture depicting ''The 5Oth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg" held on the same old battle-ground made famous i'm history. All of the old veterans that were unable to attend during the ex- cessively hot days of the reunion, will De enabled to see all of the important events from d comfortable chair at the Breed. free of charge Another big feature is the two-reel drama entitled
 The Trapper'S Mistake a very super 1or story with a superb cast Other pictures worthy of especial mention, are The Glove" a society drama by the all-star cast of the Vitagraph Co, and the Biograph success is ''The Mis- take" strong Western story. Two extremely funny comedies are the con- cluding features of the bill. which is one of rare merit and interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
What Is Going On Tonight.

Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs mk the Breed Theatre
 Photopiays at Davis Theatre.
 4mmerEruen Lodge No. 12, S. Of H., meets in Germania Hall
 Tecurnseh Tribe No. 43. l. o. R. M.s meets at 35 Shetucket Street.
 Hope Rebekah Lodge. No. 21, l. -. O.. FA meets I'm Odd Fellows Hall.
 PohShers' and Buffers Union meets -n C. l.. J. Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
Death of Pomfret Summer Resident
OBITUARY.
Mrs. George A. Jacobs.

Emily (Bixby9. widow of George A. Jacobs, died at her home in Webster Monday at the age of so years Mrs. Jacobs was born in the town of Thompson and was the youngest child of Nathinael and Mary (Bates) Blk by. She married in 1851 George O. Raymond. who died at the battle of Gettysburg, Two years after Mr Raymond's death she married MT. Ja- cobs. Mrs. Jacobs is survived by two sons and two daughters, all residents of Webster, by twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Jacobs was well known in the town of Thompson.
 The work of renovating the in terior of the City hotel, which re- gently changed hands, is progressing. The house is to be greatly improv- ed.
 To Rehearse at Bradley.
 Mir and Mrs. Will IT. Strauss of the Whiteside- Strauss Stock com pany, which is to do it's renearsine of seasons plays at the Bradley theater, were visitors in town Tues day, coming from their home in Paw tucEet.
 From arrangements that have been made by persons to attend the indi- cations are that Putnam lodge of odd Fellows will have not less than 125 at their outing and clambake at
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
Peck's Real Estate Agency
 FARsiS A SPECIALITY 132 Spring St.. Willimantic
AcRIcuITuRALeLIMT

AtIRICUITUftAIf If IIIMEIs We have Just p'-t carload into our storehouse and can supply your de- experts of the country say the ground limestone Is better than the burnt lime, and this is Wat we have. Sold by the bag, ton or carload
 PECK. M'WlLLIAMs < co. febl9d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
URoeEN
FOR ALL FORMS OF RHEUMA-
 TTSM.

lA%Ms
 Dr. H. IT Tinker. Of New York. a specialist, has relieved every case presented to him with this prescription. known as Uro- gen. ft !s an ethical prescrip- ton. containing neither opi- ates nor narcotics, and 1t has proven itself in his extensive practice. hospital and otherwise, among thousands. to be a posi- tive antidote for Uric Acid-the cause of all forms of Rheuma- tfSm-
 Rheumatism. Chronic. Sciati- ca with history of frequent acute attacks for six years, swelling of joints. In thirteen hours after first tablet. obtain ed decided relief. and after fonr days. relieved and attending 10 usual work Took no other medicine John Hall. Golden St. age 6S years
 UroEen guaranteed. soc and s1-0o q bottle Sold by all drug E3st8L
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
pR. E. W. HQLMS. Dentist

Shannon Building Annex Room A. Tsicphcns 522 oct10d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Tuesday noon, near or on Franklin Square, an order book. Find CT leave at Preston Bros. and receive reward. aug6d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

FOR SALE-Iorse, good driver and worker, a bargain if taken at once as owner is going away Address H., Bul- letin Office. augbd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
WANTED.

WAN ELI.
 WANTED-Wo Woman for general house. Work; go home nights. ll5 Mt. Pleas ant St. aug6d
 WANTED-Boy or girl about l6 Apply West Side SIX a SSGH Mil. nanoalgtds augsd
 WANTED clerks and car rlers; Ss0U per annum to start; Conn. examinations in Nov; many appoint ments coming. Particulars free. Write
 aug6d
 WANTED-To hear from persons who have from 5000 to $20U to loan on good per cent. first mortgages, all new houses. Albert Lamphere, Contractor and Builder, AZ Margin St, Yves terly, h.1.
 aug6d
 GOVERNMENT positions are easy to get. My free booklet, Y-63S, tells how. Write today-noW. Ea1I Hopkins Washington, D. c. aufZsW collection and delivery service Of Watcn, clock and jewelry repairs oI l. Clegg. 12s Washington St.. City prop postal or phone 3..-z. apr2M " r
 NTED-Automoblle to clean, at the Public Wash stand. rear or Elks' Home. 1e24d
 WANTED-Lady to demonstrate house to house, and train for manager must be able to travel; salary ana transportation paid. Address BOX z4, Bullet tin. augpu
 BARRIER WANTIaD-Apply Waure- gan House Barper Snop. aug3d
 WANTED-Position by nrsI class, all around baker, thoroughly rellapIe i; good money maker Tor employer. Address TOT interview Box Is, fsorwIcn Bulletin Office augod
 WANTtsD-At once, competent woman 1or general nouseWork, Apply at 17o broadway. augod
 WANTED- lady wishes pc sition as housekeeper for wiaeWer. <Aa- dress Bex A.. tnls ofnce, aug4d
 WANTED-At once an experienced waiter for quick lunch also ulsn- washer. Apply at the Clry Lunch, Nor wien, Conn. aus4u CTS; AppIy West Slde silk MIII.
 WANTED = Locomotive hremen, hEa akemsa, wages about $l6ei experl- Hallway. care 8allsiin: 5SIsa
 WARp4sD-MaIl Carriers Wanted. s6s. te sfCv msath: Norwich ex- aminatlons coming; sasslmen ques- 5 5. Kechester: s: !: tyisa
 WANRED At pace. good all aEalna blacksmith. pone hut a steady, reHaple nan and one who wishes a asa a5sadx R ee e Goaa zs C. may Misns WANTED-A'arms and country buSt- aess. If you care re ger a quick buyer for your farm or country business, Wrate to Burman & CherneX, the old established and reliable real estaLe and business brokers. 1SS ESSex st.. N. '. maySd
 WAyTFcD P1augatunl4t unl4tiEg: g g.. SEpy 5, don. zSS Prospect St. CftH. Tel. 6S2-2.
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 WASTED HFrea man, g1ng1e. to work On farm and board with family; Szs a month salary. Inquire of Glen Rock Farm 1Leayard3. Fred sands, Manager. Mystic, Conn, R. F. h. 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

The Argentine government is con sidering the importation of camels for various agricultural duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Melba and Jan Kubelik, will give a series of ninety concerts in the United States and Canada this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

and 250 GA Irregular business stzel envelopes neatly printed. for Sl.so; 6O0 each $500. Send for samples and prices for any printing you are in need of. The Bulletin Company, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Eehel Barrymore, it is settled, Is to star under, Charles Frohman's man. agement in dramatization of Taute.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Gertrude Berkeley and Jane Mar bury have been engaged for roles in Little Women.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Choice R. l. Red and White Wyandotte bullets, guaranteed to lay this fall, $1.25 each; also one female Boston bull $15. Mrs. Samuel McDonaId. Chichester. Ct. auE6d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

FOR SALE-I will sell at a priee that will surprise you my large stock of millinery, and fixtures, situated on Main St., opposite P. O.. Jewett City. Mss D. BeauregaTd. 5e4d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06
TO RENT.

TO RENT - At Pine Grove, Mantle, Conn. furnished summer cottage, e4ght rooms by month or season, good boat ing, bathing, fishing Enquire Mrs. Vars, 5S Ho part Ave, between 10 ana or ' to p. m. Je5xuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

FOR SALE-Two nice Jersey heifers, one just fresh, will make a good family COW, the other one will be fresh in about a week. D. Coughlin, Baltic.
 aug6d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

$s5.OO-Briggs upright plano in wal nut case stool and scarf, good piano for a small sum. Terms s10 down and $1.5C per week. The Plaut-Cadden O., Plaut-Cadden Bldg, Norwich, conn.
 aug2STuTh
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

FOfs SAEE+Eleven room house, with lot S9 Cliff St. Must be sold to close estate. G. w. Hamilton, Executor, 1S0 Main St.. 5e1d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Little Juliet Shelby. who has made such g. hit in The Littlest Rebel last season is to be featured in that play this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Charles K. Harris, author of the famous song. After the Ball. has writ ten play of serious purpose, which is likely to be produced early this
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

TO RENT - Very reasonable, barn for automobile at 53 Oak St. Enquire Mrs Vars. 5S Hobart Ave-, between lO
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-06

Peg O My Heart is to be produced in Germany.