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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
DID NOT GET WORD RIGHT
Old Gentleman Resented Apparent
Idea That He Was Working on
His Wife's Coffin.

They were speaking of misunder-
standings NJ a social session In Wash
ington the other night, which recalled
to Senator William E. Chiffon of West
Virginia an incident that happened in
a suburb o. the national capital.
One morning, according to the story,
an old man was busy in the back yard
with saw and hatchet Wien the next
door neighbor cane to inquire after
the health OF his wife. The WIFE II
seems, had taken severe cold
Good mornin', Mr. Smith" said the
next-door woman. How is Mrs.
Smith this moruln'?"
''Jes' about the same.' answered the
aged Mr. Smith. She didn't sleep
very well last right"
Poor dear," sympathetically re-
marked the neighbor woman. Il
spose that's her coughin', amt it?'
No, ii ain: her coffin" testify re-
Piled Smith, still keeping his eyes on
his work. It's a hen housed"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
Boy Runs Railroad Gates.

A ten-year-old boy operating the
safety gates at the Grand avenue. Co
roma, crossing of the Long Island
railroad. the other night. led to the
discovery in his shanty of the gate
man, Michael Francis, either intoxi
Gated or overcome by the heat
A telephone message brought Spe
cial Officer G. w. Howard of the rail
road and he arrested Francis on a
charge of intoXication. Before Mag.
istrate Connolly in the Flushing po
lice court Francis said he had drunk
little. but was affected by the heat
and the magistrate suspended sen
tence The name OF the boy who
took charge Of the gates could no;
be learned. cut it is said that he
worked the levers for two hours. Ex
press and local trains rushed BY
throughout his self-imposed term Of
duty and the boy worked the gatss
like q veteran.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
When iceperos Ere Visible.

The greatest distance at which an
iceberg can be observed in cleai
weather by day is eighteen miles. TIE
average berg, IN an ordinarily cleal
day, can be sighted from thirteen C
sixteen miles rom the ship on q
cloudy day from eleven to fourteen
miles. In slight fog bergs can he
sighted at two miles, in a dense foe
at 200 yards, and in drizzling rain a.
two and q half miles. In bright moon
light they can be seen at two and q
half miles with the naked eye; IN
starlight at one mile and at two miles
distance with siasses. On a might
overcast AID dark, but with the hori
zon visible, bePss can be seen at q
distance Of one-half mile with classes
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Miss Florence Barlow former
teacher IN our local schools and
now of Fort Collins, arrived in the
CITY Wednesday night and will re-
turn tomorrow afternoon. She is
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
Course In Natural History,

"Olt at our country estate"
why, thought you lived in . city
boarding house?'
II do. but we have an old hen Of q
iandlady; her husband is hog. ant
the star boarderess is a cat: her son
Is bounding L3 ail the time Tor a pen.
ny: one of the boarders is mulish, an.
other has a horse laugh; even seem
to be lion among the women there
And as for the rest Of it, one Of hel
daughters is a pippir.. another 8
peach; their aunt is q lemon; there's
regular pumpkin-nead there and
g." But the inquirer had ded.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
Dancer Everywhere

Gallant Major-It's glad | am 10 see
ye about again, my dear lady. bu;
what was it that was troubling Won
Convalescent-i was very, very iii
major, through ptomaine poisoning
dsjor-Dear dear. now, What.
gith that an delirium tremens ycu
never know what to eat or drink nov
.days-I.Ondon Punch.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Mr.. Wise-Whats all that noise?
Mrs. Wise-Woman in the next
apartment practicing The First Steps
In Music"
Mr.. Wise-Well. tell her to take OF
her shoes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Mr. e. Blunt-Ah, out for a stroll7
Miss Paintedup-Yes l walk mile
every morning for my complexion
Mr. Blunt-Why don't you buy
enough at one time to last you a week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Chap in the west suing for a di
vorce because his wife wouldn't give
him anything for dinner but frank
furters."
Hot frankfurters eh? Must hav,
been trying to dog him to death"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29
DIRECTORY

Notice to Lodges. Churches ano Clubs.
Wishing to keep the directory ac-
curAte we ask you to report to US any
changes of officers or conditions as
promptly as possible: also to give US a
complete report of the election of Off
GERS for publication in our local column
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

The Young Ladies Guild of the
Methodist Church
A dainty bazaar will hold.
Tnere'll be all sorts of pretty be-
ribboned things,
Worth all of their weight in
gold.
You may purchase your sweets
at our candy booth,
The prices will not be great
Aud will hold this bazaar on
December the 4th
Now please don't forget che date.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Yes, De Blood has been riding q
horse great deal lately for the pur
pose of reducing flesh"
That SO? Has is reduced his weigh,
much?"
No. But you ought to see the
horse"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-29

Clubs
SHAKESPEARE
Meets second and Fourth Tueesday Election
OF officers last meeting in May
Mrs. R. B Morton. President
Ms Geo. K. Kimball, Secretary
SOCIAL ETHICS
Meets second and fourth Friday afternoon
Election Of ofIcers. drst-neeung in April
Wave W Wright, President
Margaret Robinson. Secretary
COjCMBiNE CLUR.
Meets second snd fourth Thursday afternoons
Election Of ofhcers last meeting in March.
Edith Behr, President.
Edith Hupp, Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
BURDlCK AND LATHAM
 IN MOTORCYCLE arlLL
Latter Skdded on Turn and Burdick Went Over Him to Fence at Rock vile Fair Race.

The five mile motorcycle race at the Rockville fair Wednesday. in which H. F. Burdick of this city and c. B. La tham of Lebanon were entered, proved a disastrous event. since but three or the nine machines entered finished. The officials refused to run off the race in two heats and two of the entrants refused to ride with so many machines on so narrow and dangerous track. In practicing before the start of the race several riders took the turn punched and Henry Seyerin of Bridge port was forced off the track, colliding with the fence. He suffered com pound fracture of the leg and was re- moved to a Hartford hospital. Ihe accident delayed the race and 1t was not until after o'clock that the event was started.
 Of the six starters three finished, Ted Carroll, mounted on an- Indian, finish ing first; Palozzo of Hartford. Excel sior, second, and Norris, Indian, third. The time was minutes 93 seconds. Bill Burdick had by far the fastest machine on the track and was out 10 ride a careful race. as he could easily make up in the stretch whatever he might lose on the turn. He got away to a bad start, but closed up in the back stretch to within few feet Of Latham, who was in the lead. on the next turn Latham stuck to the pole and struck the curve at high speed. His machine sISidded out from under him and across the track. Burdick, following close, was unable to dodge Latham'S s machine, going compIetely over it, and sliding with his own ma chine a distance of 30 feet to the fence William Cunningham of Man chester managed to dodge the two ma chimes. but in doing so swerVed off the track and struck the fence, suffering numerous severe cuts and bruises: None of the three was badly injured and their machines were not badly damaged.
 There were a number of automobile parties at the fair from this city, among those attending being Albert J. Bailey, William F Bailey. Lyman l.. Chapman, George Scott. Richard Egan, c. V. Pendleton. Jr, Herman NJ Bur- dick and Andrew Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
WEDDING.
FIannery-Case

In St Mary's Star of the Sea church at New London Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, Miss Teresa c. Casey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Casey of Terrace avenue was united in marriage with Thomas F. Flannery of New Britain. Nuptial high mass was solemnized by Rev. Thomas H. Herman. The bride was attractively attired in white crepe meteor cut en train She wore a long tulle veil caught up with lilies of the valley and carried an arm bouquet of the same flowers in shower effect.
 The maid of honor, Miss Florence P. Casey, sister of the bride, was gowned in golden crepe meteor and carried an arm bouquet of yellow marguerites and yellow ribbons. The best man was James S. Flannery of New Britain, brother of the bride groom. The Ushers were Walter S. Casey, brother of the bride, and John H. Flannery, brother of the bride groom.
 MT. and Mrs. F1annery were the recipients of many beautiful gifts of gold, silver, cut glass, china and linen. Mrs. Flannery was up to the time of her resignation in June, a teacher in the Winthrop school. MT: Flannery is well known manufac- turer in New Britain. At noon the newlyweCls left in an automobile for an extended honeymoon trip, on their return from which they will reside in New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
FALL FASHIONS.
Hats and Suits Noted at Wednesdays Openings-Artists and Designers ~end Out Beautiful Models.

Shoppers went their merry rounds on Wednesday, finding much to admire in the display of fall and winter suits, furs and millinery. AS on Tuesday, there was considerable buying, both in preparation for coming social affairs and. because the wise woman knows that mild weather will not last long. and she would be prepared against the days of chilly autumn.
 A reasonable hat noted Wednesday was a soft crowned black velvet with slashed, transparent brin, trimmed with a black paradise, and banded with black 4Tnoire ribbon, finished with a natty bow
 Modest yet smart was faupe hat with banding of satin corded ribbon and fancy gray ostrich quill
 White plush was used ip aexelopin large hat which had a dainty lace facing over pink It was atrimmed with band of white fur and had pink roses under the brim. @zp
 A brown velour boat shaped model had an effective banding of hamosanv corded satin mad for trimming g, smart mahogany fancy.
 Blue shirred chiffon over Dresden made stunning ..ss|&e, with facing of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
SELECT NORWICH FOR
 BIG MOTORCYCLE MEET.
Several Thousand Riders Expected tc Be Here at Fair Grounds on Oct. A.

At a meeting held among the leading mOtorcycists of the state at Rockville Wednesday ip reference to holding a large meet for the state of Connecticut for motorcycle races Norwich was se- lected as the place, and promoters are going to arrange for a large meet to be held in Norwich at the fair grounds on Saturday, Oct. 1.
 While the plans are yet in an em- bryo state, it is practically decided to have seven races in all for large purses. The big races will be run off in. trial heats. While the entry blanks have not yet been printed, and full informa- tion is not out, c. " Pendleton of this city will shortly be able to give all the necessary information.
 There should be in the city of Nor wich on Saturday, Oct. 4, several thou sand motorcycle riders from all over the state, it is said. as all sections Of Connecticut have their faVOrite riders.
 The Norwich Motorcycle club will make a special effort to entertain the visiting motorcyclists while they are in the city Over the long distance telephone Wednesday MT. Pendleton stated that keen interest IS being man. ifested all over the state and it took quite a little persuasion to get Nor wich chosen for the races
 It is hoped that there will be large crowds to see this big meet, as the decision as to the place of other meets will rest upon the success of the one to be held at the fair grounds in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18

the same, shirred velvet brim, chin strap of velvet and wreath of tiny chif- ion flowers in pastel shades,
 Leather tints were employed in a mushroom model, it's striking garniture Bulgarian applique flowers.
 SWagger Suits.
 Among suits which attracted atten- ton was an electric blue brocaded chinchilla broadcIoth, with trimmings, collar and vest of novelty mixture, the handsome cord girdIe being knOtted at the side
 Mahogany brocaded eponge formed a handsome suit it's skirt the fashiona- bIe pegtop cut the coat having drop shoulders. set-in sleeves, the trimming g mahogany panne velvet and fancy buttons.
 Distinctively elegant was one piece street dress in raspberry cloth, with seal trimmings and fancy black frogs and loops.
 A novelty is a suit in brocaded eponge in taupe and primrose, with wide cord pipings and moIeskin collar.
 See these beautiful and modish\ hats and suits while they are at their best and whe na wide choice for selection is offered.
 A study of The Bulletins advertise ments today will furnish the very best shoppers guide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
c. N. G. NEWS.
George E. Cole Now Second Lieuten.
 ant of Company K,

Orders commissioning First Sergeant George E. Cole of Troop B, cavalry, c. N. G., to be second lieutenant of Com pany K, First infantry, vice Barbour, promoted, to which position he was recently elected, have been issued. Lieutenant Cole is son of Brigadier General George M. Cole, the adjutant general of Connecticut. and has served an enlistment in the regular army
 The following enlisted men of the Connecticut National Guard have been discharged from the service:
 Field Hospital No. 1-Privates Geo w. Black, James E. O'Brien, Isaiah Robinson, good of the service.
 Battery A. Field AItillery-Private Andrew R. Averill, non residence.
 Company F, First Infantry-P Privates Lewis O. Phillips, James G. B. F. Ky an, non residence.
 Company H.. First Infantry-Private Albert Blessing, conditional discharge to enlist in United States navy.
 Company A, Second Infantry-Pri- vate Frank Gamach, good of the ser vice.
 Naval Militia, Third Division--Ap- prenticed Seaman Edward M. Schaum loeffel. non residence.
 Naval Militia, Third Division-Ap- prenticed Seaman M J. Chernisky, good of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
SAYS RIVERS FIRED RIFLE AT HIM John Pceno Trial in Superior Court Springs Surprise by
 New Clairn-Was New to His Own Counsel and Also to
 States Attorney-Jury Will Get the Case Today.

In his trial for assault with intent to kill and murder John Pisceno of Csraton was a witness in his own de- Sense here on Wednesday in the su- Derior court, and in the course of his Testimony mtreGuced statement that was a surprise alike to the states at torney and to Pisceno's own counsel, Attorney Smith when he made the statement that Albert C, Rivers the Plant poultry farm manager whom PiSceno is accused of shooting at with a rev olVer, had later on the day or xhe trouble. May F. pursued Pisceno dc n the road and ShG& at hln three dimes with a rifle
 When asked on cross examination by States Attorney Hull why he had not told this story before to anyone and why he was telling it now, Pisceno an sWered that 1t was because he heard Alr. Rivers telling lies on the stand, s6 he decided to tell the truth
 I-a1er when Nr, Rivers was called shv the state in rebuttal he testified that the tale about him and the rifle was all a falsehood and he contra dicted several ether points in the uS- Iiuapnv of P3ScenO, as did also Mu- liam L Crandsu on other details of PiSceno's testimony.
 One Argument Made.
 The evidence was completed late "Wednesday afternoon nda Attorney Warren Burrows who is assisting the . s1azs's attorney, made the first argu- ruenr for the prosecution just before court. aa aieIrne6. The arguments will be concluded today and the case will reach the jury during the day.
 Mir. Rivers Continues His | estImony.
 When couTI came in on Wednesday Nr- Rivers continued his testimony, which had been interTu pted by the ad- iournmenI of court on Tuesday He had been to the scene of the shooting over night and lad made plan of the locality which he reproduced on the board in the courtroom and explained
 Mike Scsuane, the man who had been struggling with PiScenO when the shooting at Mir Rivers had occurred, took the stand and testified to the struggle with Pisceno and the shoot ing both at Mir. Rivers and at himself 2 by Pisceno much along the lines that ,Air. Rivers had sworn to,
 William L. CTandall told of seeing %he revolver in Piscene's hand while Ihe struggle was going on, and the viJDeSse said he ran away and got in 10 the hen house ahead of Mike Scar ran0 James l.. Burke testified to the way Piscene had followed AlphOnse Scarrano around after Piscene had been discharged from his job in conse- Quence of the attack made on AlphOnse earlier in the day. when the two were working in the ditch
 George O. Vincent. a GTOtOn constable, testified to the part he took in hunting down the accused man after the shoot ing
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY. Little Friends Called at the Home oi
 Miss Bertha Deane.

At the home of Daniel A. BeaRe, 39 Orchard street, there was a pleasant surprise party on Tuesday for his daughter Bertha upon her eleventh birthday,
 After playing games Fefreshment were served by Mrs. Pearl Allen and Mrs. William Miller which consisted of sandwiches, assorted cakes, fruit peanuts, candy, dates, frozen pudding and lemonade.
 There were many presents given by the little party, which consisted of: Martha Sabuiski, Anna Sabuisl1i, Ha- gel Howard, Viola Howard, Airline Howard, Sadie Shea, Edith Palmer Minnie Dufner, Alice Deane, Ruth Armstrong, Victoria Armstrong, Dor othy Miller, Walter Armstrong, Floyd Armstrong, George Armstrong, Fred Armstrong, Louis Allen and Alfred Deane.
 After wishing the little hostess many happy birthdays, the merry party broke up at seven o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE
 HELD A SOCIAL.
Entertainment Followed Business
 Meeting at Central Church.


 The Young Peoples Union of the Central Baptist church held it's first meeting of the fall season on Tues day evening at Bushnell chapel In the business meeting conducted by President A. F. Wyman a new stand ard of excellence, which was brought forward in a recent convention in Brooklyn, was adopted. It was recom- mended and explained to the local un- ion by Miss Alice M Dean, and pro- Vides programme of effort and at tainment which the union sets for it. self.
 After the business meeting an en- joyable programme was given in which there were well rendered readings by Miss Marion Stark and solos by Miss Marguerite Gallup. The programme for the evening was directed by the entertainment committee, of which Mrs. A. F. Wyman is chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
ARCANuM CLUB
 ELECTS NEW SECRETARY
D. S. HaviIand Succeeds Frank S. Foss Latter Has Entered Newspaper Work.

At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Arcanum club held in the clubhouse, President Arthur E. Story presiding, the resignation of Secretary Frank H. F'oss was read and accepted. Mir. Foss has gone to WiIlimantic where he will become a newspaper correspondent. His resignation from the office of secretary of the club was acted upon with regret resolutions be- ing passed to that effect. He had held the office for the past two years. Daniel s. Haviland a director, was elected to fill the vacancy. Mir Foss has also given up his position as ticket agent and freight clerk for the Cen tral Vermont railroad where he has been employed for the past year. The vacancy o nthe board of club directors will be filled at the next meeting of the board. MT F'oss has made an ex- cellent secretary of the Arcanum club and the members of that organization will be sorry 10 lose him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
Rivals Her Daughter
 In Youthful Beauty
LErom Social Rerfster-

From Social Register
 well known society matrOn whose youthful beauty is so well preserved that she Is regarded as her daughters s rival in this spect-thOugh she does not pose as such-atJributes her girlish complexion chiefly to two things She says
 ~I am convinced that creams, by overlooking the skin and pores, tend to age The compl eEiOn- MeTcOlized wax has just the opposite effect It keeps the pores clean, permitting them to breathe. and removes dead particles of cuucle which are constantly appearing and which give the complexion that faded look Whenever my skin begins 10 get the least bit of-cOl0T, l go to my druggists for an ounce of merco- lze6 wax, l apply sthis nightly. like cold cream for a week or so, washing tt off mornings This is what keeps my complexion so fresh. white and velVety-
 The absence Of wrinkles and nabbl- ness ] owe to the use of simple face bath prepared by dissolving one ounce Cf powdered saXoIite in a half pint witch hazel This keeps the skin tight and firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
Will Go to WeaterIv

A large number of the members of Home Rebekah lodge of GY-oton plan to accept the invitation extended to Groton lodge by Hope lodge of Wes- terly to attend a meeting of the lat ter organization in Westerly this eve ming. The Westerly Rebekahs will en- certain Rhode Island state assembly officers also and many prominent Re bekahs will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
GOLD SPIKE DISAPPEARS.
Secretary John H. Cassidy Finds Firs Official Spike in Waterbury TroIle. Line Gone.

The gold CD spike, which was off, cially declared to be the first one driv- en in the Waterbury and Milldale Tramway company's new line from Waterbury to Hitchcock's lake, has disappeared says the Waterbury Amer ican. When Secretary John H. Cassi- dy of the company went out the other morning to see how the work was pro- gressing he stopped to look at the gold spike, which had been driven by him self several days aA5O. When he found the spot there was nothing but a hole where the spike had been. The fore man and the Workmen did not know of any one pulling up the spike. But the spike had disappeared over night and Mir. Cassidy said he would see Prosecuting Attorney McGrath about the matter The only cIew he has is that some of the workmen saw a heavy, bushy haired and red bearded man near the right O. way. His act ions looked suspicious to them and they think he may have purloined the spike.
 MT Cassidy thinks the theft was in- spired by the stories that appeared in the paper in regard to him driving the first spike. If that story had not ap- peared," said MT Cassidy, mo one would have thought of stealing the spike. I was afraid of that at the time gave the story out, but the damage has been done, and am not one who cries over spilled milk"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
Mystic Man Not Responsible.

Frank B. Buckley of Mystic is held been in no way responsible for the au- tomobile accident on Sept which caused the death of seven year old Herbert Won Wickle, and the secre- tary's finding, just issued orders Buck ley's license reinstated and his license suspended during the investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
Roadwork Contract Awarded.

State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett has awarded the contract for the construction of one and one quarter miles of bitumipous macadam on the Hartford New London turnpike in the own of Glastonbury to A. D. Brodges' Sons, Incorporated, of Haz- ardviIle, who will do the work for ap- proximately $13,25S,29.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
That sudden breeze, predicts
 a freeze. Be prepared Get a Gas Heater

You all know it's dangerous to eat breakfast in q cold room, and besides. it's not very comfortable Whereas, with one of our Heaters installed, you only have to light it 8 few minutes before breakfast is called in order to have the dining room comfortably, warm.
 We carry these Heaters in three diff ferent styles: Reznor Reflector Heater in two sizes
 and The OriOle, something new in Gas
 Heaters.
 Call and see them at our office and let us explain their usefulness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18

A thick haze Wednesday morning was followed by 9 day of almost sum mer teInReratlre.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18

Houston. Tex, obtains it's water sup ply from 40 deep wells,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-18
Goinu to New School.

A number from Norwich Town are planning to attend the school which will be opened in the Norwich club house by Miss G. L. Trow of Wash ington street These include some who are to study languages, music, domes- tic science or to enter the Kindergarten