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The Raymer enterprise., 1913-08-21
Strange to Say.

Here is unique novel by Brit
ish author"
What makes 1t unigue?"
An American girl is introduced In
the story and she speaks very fair
English"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
ROAD BUILDING AT
 NORWICH SANAToRIUM.
Progress is Reported at Meeting of
 State Commission

The contract to furnish milk for the state tuberculosis sanatorium at New ington for two years was awarded to Wilton Sherman of West Hartford, at a meeting of the state tuberculosis commission held Monday at the cap itol at Hartford Permission was given by the commission to Dr. Will liam M. StockwelL superintendent of the sanatorium at Shelton, to have erected electric lights on the private roadway leading from the main high way to the institution.
 Plans for the proposed administra- tion building for the Shelton sanato- rum were shown by Mr. Smith and discussed by him and the commission CTS MT. Buck reported progress on the sewer bed construction at Shelton and on the grading and road building at Meriden, Shelton and Norwich.
 Besides the commissioners there were present H. Hilltafd Smith. architect; H. R. Buck, civil engineer; Peter Suzio, contractor, of New Britain; Dr. H. B. Campbell, superintendent of the sana- torium at Norwich; Dr, James S. Sim nan, superintendent of the sanatorium at Meriden; Dr. William M. Stockwell, superintendent at Shelton; Dr, H. s. Wagner, superintendent at Newington, Porter L. Swift and William Sherman of West Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Sound to Mystic to it's project dimen- slons, Contract was let TOT extend- ing the channel above the highway bridge. Expenditures during the year were $3,600. The project is 31 per cent. completed, a channel 100 feet wide and 15 feet deep having been secured.
 In New London harbor the entire area of Shaws Cove was dredged to l5 feet and two ledges were removed during the year, The project is eom- pleted and freight rates have been re- duced materially as a result.
 Thames River.
 In Thames river during the year the channel from Allyn's Point to Nor wich was restored to it's project depth and increased to full project width The turning basin at the head of the channel was deepened to IA feet. This project also has been completed The work done has reduced the cost of transportation by enabling freight to be brought in vessels of Is and 22 foot draft instead of eight foot draft The river commerce of the present day could not be carried except for the increased depth thus obtained. Ten thousand dollars can profitably be ex- pended in restoring the channel below Allyn's Point by dredging.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
EASTERN CONNECTICUT WATERWAYS
Report Improvement Projects Them Given by Chief of Engineers of the Army-Thames, Pawcatuck and Mys- tic Rivers Had Money Spent on Them-Shaw's Cove Dredged.

More than forty pages of the an- nual report of the chief of engineers of the army are devoted to discussion of Connecticut waterways covered by improvement projects of the govern ment. The report says that no per- manent result has materiaIized from expenditures so far made on the up- per Connecticut river and that a large amount of money would be re- quired to produce any lasting benefit.
 Pawcatuck River.
 In Pawcatuck river two parts of the channel were connected Work on removing boulders and outcropping led9s was going on at the end of the year. The expenditure during the year was $13,682. This propect is 51 per cent. completed. A draft of nine feet at mean low water is pos sible. No operations were carried on at Stonington harbor of refuge last year was $13,6S2. This project is pleted. The breakWaters serve a most useful end, the report says Six thousand dollars is needed to put the improvement works in f1rst-c class con- dition.
 Mystic River.
 In Mystic river the engineers re- stored the channel from Fishers Island
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
LECTURE ON WHISTLER.
Work of the Artist Described by Miss MarshaII-Once Went to School in Ponfret.

The regular meeting of the Art Stu dents association was held at Slater hall on Monday evening. Dec. 8. The consideration of the routine business of the association preceded the lecture of the evening. Six active and three associate members were unanimously elected.
 Miss Helen Marshall then gave an entertaining illustrated talk on Whist Ter and His Art Many amusing incl dents were interpolated during the course of the talk throwing illuminat- ing side-lights upon the unique and overpowering personality of this ec- centric genius. Miss Marshall said in part:
 James Abbott McNeiH Whistler was born in the year 1884 at Lowell. Mass. He remained there until 1842, when his father accepted q position in Russia to build the railroad between St Peters burg and Moscow. Whistler at this time was a delicate child, but his mind was very active and his imagination was much developed by the study of the works of Hogarth. After the fath- CTS death the family returned to America and settled in Pomfret Conn. where the sons were entered in school. The deepest impression Whistler seem ed to have left on those who know him at this time was his talent for draw ing
 It is by no means an eXaggeTation to say that for practically the whole of his working career of about 45 years Whistler was a personality of extra ordinary prominence in the art world His pictorial intention was to realize with exquisite subtlety the most deli cate gradations of tone and the most dainty modulations of color. He had a marvellous faculty for observations, which enabled him to perceive the art istic possibilities of what may be call ed the COmmonplaces of the modern world.
 The first results to come before the public were his etChings, and of this fascinating art he soon showed himself to be one of the ablest of modern eX- ponents..
 During his residence in London, when he and DuMaurier were associated to- gether he produced the famous Thames Set.'' He saw the river as no one had seen it before in all its grine and glitter; with it's forest of ship ping, it's endless procession of barges, it's warehouses, its huge banks and it's little Waterside inns. Later Whistler became interested in Japanese art. Its influence was strongly shown in such plates as his bridges, and in a lesser degree in the two Venetian sets. The substitution of the butterfly for his signature was made at this time.
 The great charm of Whistler's later work lies in his adherence to the prin- ciple that line in etchings only carries
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Amateur Press Club Has Doubled It's
 Membership-The Bomb Issued.

Amateur journalism has taken q wide step in Norwich by the formation of the Norwich Amateur Press club. with C. Benjamin Morgan of Prospect street as president. The club has doubled it's membership since it's or ganizatiOn and has a set of bylaws whose main object is to keep the mem bers in touch with literature and the press. The officers are a president, vice president. secretary, treasurer ani official editor. The members are in 2 large part students who take lessons Or work at the \. E. A. press.
 At the last meeting a suggestion was made by President Morgan that eacn member with a partner member pub~ fish a small paper. This suggestion has been taken up and a new paper The Bomb. just published, is the out come. The paper, which is of foul pages, is published by H. A. Covey and J. R. Gregson. Among other mat ters, the paper contains a summary oi the Mexican situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
disc, but should be transmitted under separate cover.
 Posfnards

disc but should be transmitted under separate cover.
 Postcards.
 Cards bearing particles of glass, metal, mica. sand. tinsel or other sim liar substances are unmailable, eXcepi when enclosed in envelopes tightly sealed, to prevent the escape of such particles or when treated in such man. her as will prevent the objectionabl" matter or substance from being rubbed off or injurinS persons handling Inc mails.
 In the use of Christmas stickers cars should be tcAen not to seal parcels herewith, as sealed parcels. are rif- mailaole a the fourth class rate 0f postage, Which necessitates their belus- returned or held for postage. thus causing delay end possible difappolEi- ment
 Where to Mail.
 Photographs. printed books, Christ mas cards and parcel post packages weighing four ounces or less may be mailed at any numbered station, named stations and main office.
 Parcel post packages weighing more than four ounces must be mailed at the following places in this city ant territory served:
 Norwich postoffice (main office)
 Greeneyille tation. Norwich Town branch office.
 Preston rural station.
 Insurance on Parcels.
 All valuable parcels should be in sured. A mailable parcel on which the postage has been prepaid may be in sured against loss in an amount moi to exceed $25 on the payment of a fee of five cents and $50 on payment of a fee of ten cents. Insurance tags are used for the purpose, and may be ob- tained on application to the main of flee or it's stations These tags may ba taken home and attached to the par cels to be insured in advance of theic presentation for mailing at the offic3 window, thus saving time and avoii- ing inconvenience during the busy holiday period. A return receipt will be furnished if desired. Parcels for the Philippines and the canal zone may be insured, but indemnity is allowed only when loss occurs in the service Of the United States
 When to Mail Packages.
 Local packages should be mailed If possible by Dec 23d.
 For the south. central states and middle west mail by Dec 20th
 For the Pacific coast states mail by Dec 18th.
 Christmas Cards.
 Owing to the great congestion in the mails in previous years, l would strongly urge that Christmas cards be mailed early, and will then be sure of delivery in the various cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
TAFTVILLE
Birthday Party Given by Herher.
 Wagner on 18th Anniversary.

Herbert Magner entertained 15 friends Monday evening at his home in honor of his 18th birthday Popular parlor games were played during the early evening and at 9.30 a delicious supper was served. On the center of the table was large birthday cake with 15 candles and there were pretty favors at each cover. The dining room was artistically decorated After the repast, music, vocal and instrumental was enjoyed. The host received many pretty gifts from his friends, including ring and 8 stickpin At a late hour the guests left, all wishing their host many more happy birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Christn as References.

The Connecticut public library con-. nlittee, of which Henry A, TirreH is d member has issued @ list of references to poems, dialogues stories and mis- cellany connected with Christmas for the assistance of teachers, librarians and others having access only to school libraries or comparatively small public libraries
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Then the occasional use of Stuarrs Dyspepsia Tablets will bring to any enc d more enjoyable and comfortable feeling after a large meal than one can possibly imagine.
 The entire secret of Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets from a successful di- gestion standpoint lies in the fact that they are composed of those elements which the system needs most and would supply if it could.
 Don't delay. Go to your druggist and obtain a box this very day. Price, 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
euxa from Jereme Eetate.

James D. Lynch of New York has bought seven acres of the estate of B. N. Jerome which has a frontage of 250 feet on Pequot avenue and the Lower Boulevard but it does not in- clude the Jerome farmhouse It will be used for building plots. The prop erty was in the grand list for $30,- 000
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Dreaming of Days When Appetite
 Was King
Bring Back Those Joyous Sceith Laden Days By Using Stuars's
 Dyspepsia Tablet After Mea;s.

One Of the sad memories of stom- ach sufferer are the days when he could eat the meals that others ate. rte recalls this joy and the relish of the same thing now would be followed by distress, if not painful suffering.
 Just 8 single Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablet eaten like candy after a meal will assist in quickly and harmlessiy digesting such a meal In a brief time the faulty digestion will become normal and man may eat as he de- sireS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Forty hinurs, neuntion

The annual devotion known as ths forty hours will open at St Mary's church next Sunday morning at the high mass at 10.30 o'clock and vii close the following Tuesday morning All the church societies will receiv- holy communion in a body at the 7.30 o'clock mass Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
superintendent Graham to Speak.

The December meeting of the Mems club of the Taftville Congregational church will be held next Tuesday even ing. Superintendent Graham, superin- tendent of schools, will address the meeting on Ideals of the Public Schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

out the thought of the artist and should not force the technique on the observer. The lines give an impress sion which the eye fills in as one looks at a landscape, getting the general idea of the subject.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
JItle Gl1llRtIn.
Norwich, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1913
THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For Southern New England: Fair Wednesday, and Thursday; moderate Predictions from the New ork Her aid: On Wednesday it will be clear and milder with fresh to light wes- terly winds
 The outlook for Thursday is gener- ally fair to partly overcast and warm CT
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from SeVin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrie changes Tuesday:
 Ther, Bar. q. m. .................. Z3 302U IZ m. .....-.........-.. 36 30.2S F. nl .=..-,.., oo oV.5o Highest 42, lowest 23.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Fair. high northwest winds diminishing. Tuesdays weather. Fair. colder, north to northwest winds.
 Sam. Moon and Tides
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The H. R. c. met Monday evening for their regular business session with 8 good attendance. After the business had been concluded there was a social hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Beginning Thursday, the new sched- uie of the express car of the Groton and Stonington branch of the Norwich and West,~ay Traction company wiH be lu teu
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

After passing a week in Palmer, Mass. James Marvin has returned
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

John Gay of Valley Falls. R. |. $ visiting relatives and friends on Mer- chants avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Emile Darrow of Lisbon left Tuesday, afternoon for a two weeks visit in Derby
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Address.


 Addresses should be complete ana plainly written in ink The name and address of the sender should be placed on the upper left hand corner the name and address of the addressee on the lower right hand corner. and the stamps on the upper right hand cor ner of parcels. In case a tag is used the name and address of the sender and addressee should 'also be written on the wrapper of the parcel. for use should the tag become detached,
 In addition to the name and ad- dress of the sender which is required it Is permissible to write or print on the covering of parcel of fourth class matter, or on a tag or label at tached thereto. the occupation of the sender, and to indicate in a small space by means of marks, letters, numbers, names or other brief de- scription to the character of the parcel full address and for the necessary postage stamps. Inscriptions such as Merry Christmas, Please do not open until Christmas, Happy New Year, With best wishes, and the like may be placed on the covering of the parcel in such manner as not to interfere with the address. or on a card enclosed herewith.
 Parcels sealed oG otherwise closed against inspection are subject to the first class rate of postage.
 Written matter in the nature of a personal communication subjects un- sealed parcels to the letter rate of postage.
 Mail matter should be addressed legibly and completely. The namc of the addressee. the postoff1ce and state or territory should be given. If tho addressee resides in a city having free delivery the house number and street, if known, should be given.
 Photographs, Books and Printed Mat
 ter.
 Photographs printed books and other printed matter are not embraced in the parcel post, but are third class matter, one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof, unsealel.
 Parcel Post.
 Parcels weighing four ounces or Iess are maila0ie at the rate of one CGrt for each ounce or fraction of an ounce regardless of distance. Parcels weigh irG more than four ounces are mailable at the pound rates, a fraction of pound being considered a full pound
 General.
 A parcel containing two or more classes of mail matter is chargeable with postage at the rate applicable to the highest class of matter enclosed. A parcel containing two articles, one being matter of the third class (books Or printed matter) and the other mat ter of the fourth class (merchandise) is chafgeable with postage at the fourth class rate when such postage is equal to or greater than that which would be chaFgeable if the third class rate were applicable. However, when the postage on parcel containing both third and fourth class matter to more at the third class than at the fourth class rate, owing to the graduated zone rates, the parcel must be charged with postage at the third class rate Gone cent for each two ounces or fraction of two ounces) and in such ease the parcel must not eH- oeed four pounds in weight. For com Venience. therefore printed matter should not be enclosed with merchan-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Henry Kloss of Lisbon is visiting friends in Stamford and vicinity
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Mayor John F. FitzeeraId's condition shows no appreciable change since his collapse while on a tour of the cheap lodging houses of Boston last Thurs day night.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Notes and Personals.

The high wind of Monday blew down a shed in Lisbon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Notes.

Mrs Bissonette is confined to her home on Central avenue by illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The Ladies guild have complete l the arrangements for their annual Christmas sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
POSTMASTER CARUTHERs
 MAKES XMAS SUGGESTIONS. Timely Advice Concerning the Mailing of Parcel Post Packages for Both Sender and Postoffice Employees.

Postmaster Caruthers offers the fol- lowing suggestions relative to Christ mas packages going through the mails:
 Extraordinary preparation will be made to prevent congestion at parcel post windows and to insure an eXpe- ditious mail service during the busy Christmas period but on account of the enormous volume of mail to be handled this can only be accomplish cd with the co-operatiOn of the public. Compliance with the following sugges- tions in mailing Christmas parcels will greatly relieve the situation and will be appreciated.
 Wrapping of Packages.
 In the usual course of handling par cels are thrown into mail sacks and in transportation il is necessary to ar range sacks in piles; thus the wrap pers of parcels should be of sufficient strength to not only resist the pressure of the other mail in the sack. but to withstand the weight of the other sacks of mail which may be piled thereon. It is obviously to the inter est of the sender, therefore, to see that parcels are securely packed. wrapped and tied. Parcels improperly packed will not be accepted for mailing.
 Umbrellas, canes. golf sticks, fish ing rods and similar articles should be fastened between boards slightly long CT and wider than the articles enclos- ed.
 Hats in pasteboard boxes should be crated with wood unless packed in double corrugated pasteboard boxes, and must no exceed 72 inches in length and girth combined
 Cut flowers should be placed in box es of wood tin or heavy corrugated pasteboard.
 Candles in thin pasteboard boxes should be included in outer boxes of wood tin or corrugated pasteboard.
 Drawings or paintings when not fiat should be rolled around a stout wooden stick and then carefully wrap ped or inserted in pasteboard tube.
 Sharp instruments or other articles with sharp corners or edges should have the points or edges well protect etl( so as to prevent damage to other mail. matter or injury to employees.
 Articles of glass, crOckery, Christ mas toys easily breakable glass framed pictures. etc. should be care fully packed in boxes of metal, wood, leather or corrugated pasteboard with sufficient excelsior, raw cotton or sim liar matter to prevent the contents from coming in contacth with any DOT tion of the box. Such parcels should be marked fragile
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Sun. Moon and Tides.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-11-07

eminent and which contained twelve two
cent stamps, the price of which was rs cts.
The new volume is to contain twenty-four
two-cent and an equal number of one-cent
stamps.
The leaves of this new educational
work." said a postOffice official, will 90
far to fill long-felt want. In fact, prop
erly used, they will 60 far as the Phillip
pines, Hawaii or Porto Rico. 1t is seldom
an announcement is made of a new volume
that is destined to exert so widespread an
influence.
The department has issued instructions
to postmasters throughout the country con-
corning the issue of the new stamp book.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-11-07
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Farm, situated on Chesapeake Beach
Railway. about 20 miles from Washington,
in Southern Maryland, near Upper MARI
boro owner, Paul Y. Waters-200 acres
of fine land under excellent state of cult
walton, about three-fourths cleared. balance
in wood. All fields well watered from pure
springs. Diversified crops. Over one mile
frontage on Patuxent river. Lies high, no
swamps, no mosquitoes. Young orchard,
three and one-half years old over 100
trees, all kinds, principally peach and APP
pie. Improvements, fine large house, II
rooms, big porches, bath room hot and
cold running water, best plumbing, etc.
Water driven by ram from pure spring.
Cement cellar, stock barn, tobacco barn,
corn house, wagon sheds, new tenant house,
chicken house and runs, ice house. all nee
essary outbuildings, farming implements
and equipment. Finest fishing and field
and river shooting.
Having moved back to MONTGOMERY coun-
ty to live will sell the above-described
valuable farm on easy terms, or will ex-
change for Montgomery county property.
Write for full particulars or call at nv
Office in Rockville on any Tuesday.
PAUL Y. WATERS,
Attorney at Law,
oct lO-lm1 Rockville. Md.