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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
TliE big touring car came re-
luctantly to a standstili at

1 HE big touring car came re-
luctantly to standstili at
- the bidding OF a shabby,
gcsticulating figure in the middle Of
the road. and the driver, naughty,
good-looking girl, stared coldiy at
the audacious interrupter.
so sorry to stop you" began the
young man, with breezy assurance.
but can you tell mo IL I'm in the
right direction for Little Mickleton?"
Straight on" was the curt reply.
And is it very much further?"
with plaintiye sigh.
About five mile3 or So"
"Oh. scissors" he groaned, with a
comical twist OF his good-natured,
wcather-beaten face. They told
I'm sure I've walked 1t. and more.
by now"
They would mean by the shor.
cut across the moors," broke in a
softer voice from the other occupant
or the car. 1.-The road is longer; il
winds so much"
Il should say It did. Certainly II
has windcd me-" laughing at his
shocking pun. He paused suggest
lively, looking with dancing Glue
eyes from the rosy, amused face OF
The last speaker to the drivers in.
different one with beseeching eyes.
but. meeting with no response to
his mute request. lifted his hat
with Thanks ever so much for
telling me-" and moved to tho side
OF the road. where lay heavy bag.
AS he shouldered IL. preparatory
to walking on. the rosy-cheeked girl
spoke to her companion in low
voice. who, with a frown and an i'm
patient shrus. called out in an un-
grpxi'ous toje. I'VE are going to
Little Middleton, and il you care
for lift
Care for lift? Didn't he just.
And needing no further invitation,
he hoped into the tonneau with his
bag, sigh OF infinite contentment
breaking from him as the car moved
off.
81 say-you are a Good samari.
tan, YOU know" he exclaimed with
boyish enthusiasm. leaning forward
TO address an unresponsive back. II
am ever so grateful. | was Just
about done when You overlook me-"
Are YOU staying in Little Mickle-
ton?" asked ROSY Cheeks interest.
cdly. rs the other did not deign to
answer.
Yes. for a bit. expect. OF
course, il all depends
You have rooms there, sup.
nose?" said the drivers, chill ac-
cents. Where shall put you
down."
AT the old Bull and Bush Inn. If
you don't mind" he replied, his eyes
twinkling.
I'm afraid you won't be very
comfortable there" declared Rosy
Cheeks mpassionately, having a
vivid recollection OF the picturesque
but ramsfackle old inn.
"Oh. ! don't mind rough!ng IT,"
he answered cheerily. Anyhow, it
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

with pleasure he said. but let
Us meet at II o'clock tonight in the
little cafe. | must take supper with
my old mother tonight"
When entered the cafe could no:
find him and sat down with some
friends. Suddenly heard the
peculiar shrill laugh which always
announced his entry into the ring.
He was sitting in a corner, and 1
went over to him ad sat down with
him next to the tango couple and the
negro with the monocle.
Good evening. Toto"
Good evening. gave you a sign
that you might hear where | was
sitting"
Then we talked together in French.
He is like a big child, and looks like
one. too. and he has none of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

TOR over an hour no one had en-
r. tered Walter Gilston's little
shop.
Trades dull" he muttered; and.
as he reflected on the situation, he
stared at the ground. with lips set
anxiously together.
Some heavy accounts were soon
due. and he had been trying hard
TO save the necessary money TO meet
them: but old customers were desert.
Ing him, and no new ones took their
places. The shop was not even pro-
viding bare living, although he
economical all he could.
People seemed to prefer dealing
With Leeke's Universal Stores, Lin
tied, at the market town a few miles
awey. Their prices were a little
cheaper. and the stock more varied
than his.
He was half afraid to look into
the future, or consider what would
be the end OF ii all. And nobody
seemed to sympathize; that was the
hardest fact to face.
With an effort he reused himself
and mo1ed to the doorway. a girl
caught sight Of him and crossed. He
wished her good-morning.
I'm going away-to business in
London" announced Lily Coleridge
excitedly. Just for a week on trial
at Cranthorpe's, the big mllliner's;
and If l like it | shall stay, Of
course. I start off this afternoon.
Father and mother are rather cross
and upset at the idea, but they'll
soon get over that"
81 wish you luck" Walter Gilston
stamlnered.
She remained chatting for few
minutes. When she had passed on
he nodded g!oomily to himself. Eigh-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
TOTO---By Christian Bouchholz

very decollete. He makes a deep
bow and seems to collapse into a
pile Of rags. and when he gets up
again he wears skiing boots and
skis which do not prevent him from
executing brilliant double somer-
sault.
For three years he has been with
. the Schumann Circus. On the latest
programmes he appears as a cat in
a cat and dog pantomime and dances
the tango.
There are clowns and clowns.
Some have big, ill-shapen heads that
look like ripe pumpkins, n d their
greatest asset is their physi,.l ap-
pearance. These are the lowest lass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

sword. ] collapsed fat on the side
walk. heap of rags, as you have
seen me do in the circus. The po!
lfceman stared at me in surprise.
then IN expression OF terror came in
to his eyes, and he ran away as fast
as his legs could carry him. He
probably thought he had killed me
or that | was the devil"
Toto told how he had been hired
TO hang like dead body on a lamp
post, an advertisement for a tonic.
y man came up and gave hi mn dose
OF it, and he came back to life.
He told also more sentimental
stories.
1T was not very easy when was
only sixteen to bury my father in the
forenoon and amuse the audience in
the evening. And another time an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

Of clowns. Then there are the &c.
centres, who paint their faces in i'm.
possible colors. but their comedy
lacks life and spirit. You can tell
by their very appearance that though
they may arouse laughter in the
arena, in their real life they are fear
full tragedians.
But Toto is different.
When I saw him the first time the
thought Immediately struck me: He
is al exception. He does not make
up Except for n black dot on the
lower lip. He always has new ideas.
His comic stunts are gay. natural and
spontaneous"
That is why looked him up in his
dressing room.
Toto" said, "let US go and have
a sup OF coffee together"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

equilibrist had fallen down in a cir.
Gus, and the crowd screamed and
yelled in terror. Then I was sent in
to prevent panic and make them
laugh. Initiated. burlesqued the
cries OF horror, jumped about like an
Imp of Satan and at last did make
them laugh and forget
Toto is the gayest, the most nat.
ural and childlike person ever met.
When we arose from the table. he
said: II am happy because feel
happy!"
Waiter! The bill"
And he picked up one foot with his
hand and wrote the bill on the sole
OF his elegant patent leather shoes,
added up the amounts and stuck the
foot into his pocket. Then ne laughed
as heartily as child.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

HIMMERING blush white arc.
- lights are hanging down from
the mysterious Olympus Of the
stage ceiling. Yellow. green and
blue searchlights are playing on the
maze of ropelndders, trapezes and
lying bars.
With curved necks, their chin
pressed hard against the chest the
iron-gray stations are rushing into
the arena. A shrill laughter is
heard, everybody looks toward the
entrance gate and q storm of APP
pSause shakes the house.
Toto. the clown, has entered
dressed as a woman in a red cloak
ind magnificent hat. His dress is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

The following days, varied by an
occasional meeting with Eunice,
passed with uneventful monotony
for the potman. The nights were
chiefly spent in haunting the Manor,
until one morning Balm, the village
constable. received a visit from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
ROYAL ARcANuM.

Following is a summary of mem bership and finances of the Supreme council September 30, 1913.
 Membership-Las report 249,51o; applications since received 45S; re- instatements since received, 3S; total, 250,096; Sus. & Per. withd'Is, 260, to- tai, 1,22S; approximate membership, 24S,86S; total number councils, 1928.
 W. & O. B. Fund-Balance last report, $536, ,041.62; received during the month, S647217.49; total, $1,183,- 259.11; death benefits paid, $5737S8.07 balance on hand s609, 471.04; total pay ments from organization to date, $160, ,049, 490.80.
 Emergency Fund-Amount per last report, $5,974 ,005.41; amount since added $S,500.52; total Sept 30, $5,- 9S2,505.93; excess of mortuary re- sources over all known liabilities, $6,- 494, ,599.71; amount outstanding against certificates under Sec. 45 16) $4,- 64S,642.59.
 General Fund Balance last report, $111, ,952. .36; received during the month, S668.01; total. $112,620.37; paid during month, $17.604.564 balance on hand, S95,015,81
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25

out the unexpired term of Charles ". Clarke, deceased. The election will be held November 25th, and the meet ing of the Board of Canvassers, November 21st, to prepare the neces- sary voting lists.
 Election Supervisors.
 The following were appointed super visors of election to serve at the elec- tion: Voting district No Edwin B. Allen. Henry J. Wheeler, republi- cans; Calvin Davis and Michael Me Ginn, democrats; voting district No. 2-Albert s. Babcock. George E. Allen, republicans; Mallory o. Main and Gardner G. Burton, democrats
 Vacancies Filled.
 Vacancies on the Committee of Re- mission of Taxes, by the decease of George H. OIney and Charles W. Clarke the council appointed Edgar T. Spencer for three years and Paul B. Irish to serve for the year.
 Mir and E. R. Allen returned from Boston, Monday.
 Thomas Grinnell is i'll at the home of Josephine R. Collins.
 Frank w. Crandan has begun his work as tax collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
Washington County, R. ].
 HOPKINTON
Election Called to Choose Repre- entative-SuperVisor Named.

sentatiVe-SuPerVisor Named.
 William Seymour Mellen and family have closed up their summer home here and gone to Chicago and St. Louis for the winter.
 Mrs Sarah A. Kenyon is visiting friends in Connecticut.
 Rev E. P. Mathewson supplied the pulpit of the Second Seventh Day Baptist church last Saturday morning in the absence of the regular supply, Rev. E. B. Saunders.
 Holland Johnson.
 Carroll Waide Holland and Miss Jennie Alfreda Johnson, both of Westerly were married Monday ev- ening, October 20th, by the Rev. B. P. Mathewson, at the home of Harry R. Holland, on Laurel street Asha- way The young couple will keep house in the tenement owned by Horace H. Rodman on West street, Ashaway.
 Special Election.
 A special meeting of the town coun- cil, called by the president Hon. John s. Cole, was held in the town hall, Tuesday afternoon, October 21st, for the purpose of instructing the town clerk to issue his warrant calling a special election to elect a representa- tive in the General Assembly, to fill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
PYTHIAN SISTERS

One hundred and four Pythian Sis ters from various temples of the state attended the annual convention in Robert o. Tyler Post hall, in Hart ford Tuesday Grand Chief Mrs. Minnie Hitchcock of Waterbury, pre- siding. The morning session was con- fined to the reading of reports and the conveying of greetings to the Knights of Pythias, who are in con- vention here Tuesday
 Mrs Martha Snyder gave an ad- dress of welcome to the delegates on behalf of Mrs. Katherine Beech, most excellent chief of Unity temple, No 6. The report of the G. M. F. by Mrs. Jeffrey showed receipts of $1,- 714.80 and expenditures of $67495, leaving a balance on hand of s1,03985
 Grand Mistress of Records and Correspondece, Mrs. Lillian w. Tur- ner, read a report of the business of the year and the Grand Chief, Mrs Hitchcock made the annual address,
 The business meeting was adjourn ed while the grand chief accompanied by Post Supreme Representatives Emma White of Ivy Temple, Water bury, and Jessie Perry of Laurel Temple, Naugatuck, conveyed the greetings of the grand council to the knight in l. o. O. F. hall. They were given a cordial reception.
 At 12 o'clock the Sisters marched in a body to Odd Fellows hall. where they were met by the knights and escorted by them to Hotel Bond for luncheon.
 At o'clock a necrology service was held in Tyler Post hall
 Chrysanthemums and autumn leaves were contributed by Unity temple No. 6, for the memorial service and after the service will be distributed among the sick of the city. The meet ing was called to order at ? o'clock by Mrs. Hitchcock and a committee from the Knights of Pythias was in- troduced
 Brother George w. Pennyman of Brockton, Mass. who is also a Sister, and who says that his wife has prom ised to be a Sister to him always, ad- dressed the grand temple.
 The memorial address was made by, Mrs. Emma White
 Following is a list of the sisters of the grand temple of Connecticut, who have died during the year:
 Myrtle No 3. Ella M. Snagg and Bobatta Hubers; Iv., No. 5, Brother Cornwell; Laurel, No. 6. Laura A. Scott and Anna P Frost; Glascon, No. 8. Salvinia Slickman; Clover, No. Rose Kamak; Harmony, No. 13, Fred Politz: Apollo No. A, Edgar G. Will cox: Spruce, No. Is, Thomas Ridge, and George Hollein; Colanthe, No. IT, Mary Davis.
 business session followed the ser vice and officers were elected At o'clock the grand officers were en- tertained at supper which was served hv the W. R. C, for Unity temple, 9"q. Lois Irene Earle was chatrDsan ~@e the suppAr nnrnn1fttAA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Since l assumed the office of grand chancellor at our last conven- tion in Stamford until the present moment l have had one of the brightest and happiest years in my existence declared Dr. John J. Galley of Waterbury in his report as grand chancellor at the opening of the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias, a Hartford. At this fore noon's session. which began at g o'clock, a number of distinguished visitors were welcomed from other grand lodges and reports of the grand lodge officers were read and accepted.
 In his report, the retiring grand chancellor gave unstinted praise to George R. Wright, who has succeeded Horace c. Case as grand keeper of the records and seal. and recommended that the officers present salary of $1,000 with travelling expenses of S100 be increased Go $1,5 800 fiat. The grand chancellor reported 46 visitations, spoke enthusiastically for a Pythian home, recommended an appointment of field organizer at a salary of $500 and protested against the order com peting with insurance companies ex- icept for sickness or accident, and against the use of printed ballots at grand lodge elections because the Py- thian law requires a written ballot" During the year. John F. Lyon lodge, No. 45, of Dayville, surrendered it's charter, acceptance of the surrender being on October g, 1913, and mem bers may affiliate with Orient lodge, No. 37, of Danieison, three miles dis tant. A new charter was furnished to Mistuxet lodge No. 43, of Mystic, in accordance with the vote of the Stamford convention, and a new char ter was granted to Gavel lodge, No IS. of Naugatuck, which suffered heavy loss by fire. A letter from gen. eral secretary w. c. Powers of In- dianapoEs was read, showing the in suranCe department in good condi- tiOn and an appropriation of $20O was recommended for the Uniform rank net gain in membership of 300 on June 30, 1913, was reported by the grand chancellor, making the total membership at that time 8,84S, or about 5000 to date
 Prosperity signa1ized the year. ac- cording to the report of grand keeper of the records and seal George M. Wright, who congratulated keepers of records upon the extraordinary fact that every semi annual report was on time. Mir. Wright reminded the mem bers that in accordance with instruc- tions he had sent to each lodge a copy of a resolution proposed a year ago for the purpose of reducing rep resentation and that the resolution would come at the present convention for final disposition, though the re- ports received as a referendum show ed a majority against it's adoption.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of a Norwich Citi-
 zen's Experience.

When the back begins to ache,
 Don't wait until backache becomes chronic;
 Till kidney troubles develop;
 Till urinary troubles destroy nights rest.
 Profit by a Norwich citizens ex- perfence
 Mrs. Henry Dearing, 4S9 E. Main Street, Norwich, Conn, says: T suf- fered terribly from pains in my back, caused by disordered kidneys. I was unable to turn over in bed and sound sleep was out of the question. If stopped, sharp twinges darted through my body and I could hardly straighten. My feet became swollen and other parts of my body bloated. I was treated by doctors, but wasn't helped. When I learned of Doan's Kidney Pills began using them. They made me feel like different person."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Nfilburn O.. Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-an take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
Woman Who Get Dizzy.

Every woman who is troubled with fainting and dizzy spells. backache, headache, W weakness, debility, constipa- ton or kidney troubles should use Electric Bitters. They give relief when nothing else will, improve the health, adding strength and vigor from the first Cose. Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca, La, says: -Four doctors had given me np and my children and all my friends were looking for me to die. when my soa insisted that I use Elec- tric Bitters. I did so. and they have done me a world of good" Just try them. soc and $1. at all druggists or by mail H. E. Bucklen & Co., Phila- deIphia or St Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25

J. Lambert of Rhode Island State col lege was one of the speakers.
 Charles c. Reynolds of Slocum call ed on B. B, Moore Thursday.
 A. W. Moore, who has been ill at his home for a few days, Is improving.
 George H. Clarke has purchased a new seven passenger touring car.
 Rev. A. F. Chase of East Greenwich was one of the speakers at Shamrock shurch Sunday evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
ROCKVILLE
Mir and Mrs. Jared G. Barber Married Fifty Years-T emperance Address

Frank Dye whose health is poor, is with his wife, staying at present at the home of his father, John Dye.
 The Loyal Workers served a chick en supper at the home of Miss Lottie Burdic6 last Saturday evening, which was quite well attended.
 Married Fifty Years.
 MT and Mrs. Jared c. Barber re- gently passed the f1ftieth anniversary of their marriage, but without any observance of the day.
 Miss Ethel Kenyon of Hope Valley attended church here last Saturday.
 To Speak Against Saloon.
 Rev. A. B. Christy of Providence is expected to speak in the Seventh Day Baptist church here today Saturday, in the interest of the Anti-saloon League of Rhode Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
EAGLES.

Norwich aerie held a largely at- tended and interesting session Mon day evening in Eagles hall and two new members were initiated Twelve applications for membership were re- ceived. and plans for a big class initi- alton for the first meeting in Novem- Der were discussed. A social time will also be arranged to follow the busi- ness session.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
RICHMOND

Rally Day Exercises-The Weeks 8
 Happenings.
 Mir and Mrs. Nathaniel Hendrtck of Wickford Junction and MT. and Mrs. c. c. Bliss of Matunuck spent Sunday at Jamcsford.
 Mrs. A. H. Phillips and son, John, of Peacedale, spent Sunday with the for mer's brother, Albert Hoyle, and fam fly.
 Alfrado Kingsley is spending the week with Fred Hoxie at Charlestown Beach.
 George B. James made a business trip to Westerly Wednesday.
 Rally Day. Rally day was observed at the Shan mock Baptist church Sunday. Prof. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
uUNIoN ST. JEAN BAPTlsTE.

Lafayette council, No. POT, held a we'll attended meeting Thursday even ing and one new member was initiat- ed. Five applications for membership were received, and 1t was voted to hold the first whist of the season on the second Thursday of November
 These delegates to the district con- vention to be held at Willimantic were elected: Adelard Morin, Peter St Onge and J. B. Caron
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
OWLS.

At the regular meeting of Norwich Nest, No. 1896 in Owls, Hall Thurs day evening the entertainment com mittee reported on plans for the liar vest whist to be held November 7th. Regular business occupied the greater part of the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOM
State Convention of Knights of Pyhias- Plan Class Initiation-Odd Fellows Hear Report from Grand En-
 campment = Thames Past Brands Association Plans / Winter Activities.

Thursday evenings meeting in Odd Fellows hall The delegates reported on the meeting of the Grand Encamp- ment at New Haven on Tuesday.
 Uncas lodge worked the second de- gree on two candidates Monday ey- inc
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
Holland County RIPLEY HILL
District Pupils Making an Effort To
 Improve School Room.

Mrs. A. E. Peterson has been visit ing in New York.
 MT and Mrs. William Ingle and daughters Eleanor and Marjorie of Hartford, and Mrs c. A. Sherman and daughter Helen of Glastonbury. were visitors on the hill Sunday.
 Raymond Sherman and Miss Elsie Bemont of Glastonbury were week end guests at Mir Shermans.
 The school children are working to obtain articles for the improvement of their school room.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
WoMAN,s REuEE CORPS.

Sedgwick corps. No Is. met at the Buckingham Memorial Friday after noon with the president, Mrs. Lillian E, Brewster, in the chair One appli- cation for membership was received and the new national password was received
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
UNIVERSALTSM

The doctrine of Gods successful pians The teaching of Jesus and the early church. The hope. trend and goal of Professionalism. For information. books, tracts, etc, address REV. F. A. D..s- LINGHAM Superintendent, No. So Cot tage Street, Bridgeport, Conn, scpzsS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
NOTICE

The New York Furniture and Clothing Company wili. furnish your home and clothe you at your request. For in- formation write or call 5e The New York Furniture and Clothing Company, Inc, II Bank St., New London, Ct.
 Juisows
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
ODD FELLOWS.

Palmyra Encampment worked the
 second degree on two candidates at
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25

THERE Is no advertising medium i'm Eastern Connecticut ecual lo The Bus. latin lar &uRi@aR@ rM@E%sssA--~ ~S7l~s
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
REREkAHS.

The Thames Past Grands' association held regular meeting Wednesday af- ternoon in odd Fellows hall with "A members present. Business of a rou- tine nature was transacted and se- ries of whists to be held during the winter was discussed. The next meet ing is to be held at New London.
 At the close of the session the com pany enjoyed a harvest supper at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-25
UNITED WoRKMEN.

The following officers were appointed by Grand Master Workman G. Herbert Bishop: Grand medical examiner, Frank H. Wheeler, New Haven; advi- sory counsel, Edward A. Hartman New Haven; committee on laws and appeals, Edward A. Hartman, New Haven, Past Grand Master Workman Clarendon C. Bulkeley, Hartford and Joseph A. Garde Waterbury.
 The regular meeting of the grand lodge finance committee was held last Wednesday afternoon at the grand lodge office. New Haven, and in the evening the grand lodge executive committee met in the same place. Very gratifying reports were made.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-12-25
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