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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10

week. The most beautiful woman IN the
world would be a great vaudeville at
traction, but if she could arrange to get
acquitted of the murder of her husband
IN advance, her salary would be doubled.
An ideal vaudeville bill would consist
OF a lew new songs, few old Jokes, =
trained Goldfish, two comedians who
throw pianos at each other, a drama
boiled down into Is minutes. a eouple
OF singers with nervous, staccato feet, a
grand opera star, a singer who accom-
panies herself on a washboiler with bar
rel slaves, a lctUre by a baseball pitcher
and a luggler who recites Browning while
keeping three lighted lamps IN the sir.
Vaudeville succeeds not because it
Pleases somebody all of the time. but
because 1t pleases everybody part of
the time. II the man who has invested
Two hours and 70 cents in a vaudeville
performance gets Is minutes of solid en-.
loyment and half an hour of satisfaction,
ne goes home pleased and comes again
Millions Of people are now attending
vaudeville and millions more would do so
II some safe and painless anaesthetic
could be provided for use during the acts
Whleh do not please.-C Copyrighted by
george Matthew Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10


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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
Good Resolutions

At s o'clock on New Years day,
heard Bill Wax, my neighbor, save
This year whl see me leave the hole
in which Eve long immersed my soul,
that hole Is Debt, and from its deeps III
drag myself, this time for keeps. NV
bank account must be enlarged; III buy
no goods and have them charged; col
lectOrs won't be on my track, nor bailiffs
camPed around my shack III cut out
PorterhOuse and pie, and pay for every
thing buy, and when the year IS
growing gray III have a bundle put
away. This vow I surely won't forget
Pm bound to take a fall from DebtlP
For many years on New Years day old
William Wax has talked this way; he's
asked the gods to witness vows as rigid
as the law allows, and for two weeks
or maybe three old BilFs as righteous as
can be- And then he sees 3 watch or
gun he needs so bad He has no mon,
and so he has the blamed thing ehalked;
and then, such weary roads he's walked,
he buys a horse to rest his frame, and
gives his nOte-the same old game; and
when the year is growing old the mer-
chants clamor for their gold, and Bills
afraid to go out doors to be run down
BY creditors. Alas for Bill Alas Tor
all who have their backs against the
wall, their noses on the grinding stone,
because they can't let Debt alone!-
Copyright, 1912, BY George Matthew
Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
HONOLULU COURT REOPENS
SPRECHELS'S WILL CONTEST

Honolulu, Hawaii. Jan. 10y a de-
cision rendered here reversing find
ing of the supreme court or california
tn first circuit court Of the United
States. Judge Henry z. Cooper. presid-
ing made it possible for John D.
SnreckIes. of san Francisco. and his
brother. Adolph, to reopen the famous
Spreckles's viii case, involving $751;
so which has been in the courts since
1908.
Hawaiian property involved directly
amounts to approximately $500
Although the decision applies only to
Hawaiian property, the court being a
federal court appeal can only be taken
10 me United States supreme court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
POLICY KINGS WIFE FALLS
FOR AN OLD WITCH GAME

New York. n. Y. Jan 10.--Favorable
reDorts of a midnight reading of the
vvhirns of fate in a boiling pot of hers
brought from a witch's cave on an
island in the West Indies, induced Mrs.
isabelle Y. Adams, widow of Al Adams
-poIfcy king" to sign a note for $50. 600
IN favor Of Mrs Marguerite Gilbert. -
professional medium, according to tes-
timony in trial Of unusual interest in
the supreme court Mrs. Gilbert, recog-
nized in her own mystic world as mile.
de Bran" is seeking to recover the
amount of the note from Mrs. Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
SAYS NEW MEXICO WANTS
TO SEE MARTINEZ HONORFeD

Camille PadiHo, publisher of a SDan-
ism Illustrated magazine in Santa he. is
III FL Paso today en- route to AIamo-
gordo and TularOsa, n. NJ. OF bust
ness He says the people of New Mex
leo. regardless of political affiliations
are enthusiastic over the prospect OF
Felix MARITIME being appointed am
ministration He saws this IS mar
ticularly true OF the Spanish American
sentiment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
The Husband Question
HeIen's Affection Increases When
She Finds the Widow Has No
Designs on blanchard.
Nv Vircinf1 Terhune Van de Water

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10

". B. Kendall. special agent OF the
gulf division of the Western Union
telegraph company. is in II Paso today
looking over the service and meeting
the business men. He has been =
years with the w estern Union.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-10
Vaudeville
By GEORGE FITCH,
ufhor of "Af Good Old Siygash.7

VAUDEVILLE is a theatrical per
Torrance IN which the patron
has nine chances of being
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
GRANGE FAIR WAS BIC SUCCESS
Attendance of 700 on Last Day at North Stonngton- Children Admitted Free to Enjoy the Sights-Premiu1 Awards Poultry Vegetables and Fruit

Thursday evening brought to close the fourth annual fair of the North Stonington grange. held in their own grounds at North Stonington. and the concluding day attendance was a most satisfactory one. Children under 12 were admitted free and there was a big attendance of the youngsters who enjoyed the sights and experiences of the country fair. The crowd numbered between six and seven hundred.
 For Fine Vegetables.
 The award of premiums in the veg etable tent was concluded with the first premium for the largest and best ex- h1bit going to G. A. Champlin of Clarks Falls. Frank F. Peckham of Norwich had a fine display, which was awarded secon premium, and Thurman Main of Clark's Falls was awarded the third premium MT. Peckham S exhibit was also awarded first premium for the greatest variety, with the display of Edwin Man second and Thurman Mains exhibit third.
 fine basket of potatoes entered by Nathan Main was awarded the second premium offered by fertilizer com pany, and Orrin Main won similar premium on his corn. Joseph Moves had four fine pumpkins on exhibition the largest of the season Edwin Man had haandsome dieplay of consider able variety, which won much favor able comment.
 Premium Winning Fruit.
 In the fruit exhibits in the main ex- hibition hall Charles F. Chapman's ever bearing strawberries entered for display attracted muCn attention and were awarded a special prize by the judges Eugene Edwards was award ed first premium for the finest collec- ton of grapes and M. 5. Babcock was awarded Lafayette F. Main, second premium going to George D. Thomp- son, Jr., of Hope R. I. L. F. Main was awarded first on quinces. Other apple awads follow: Mcintosh reds. first Park B. Main; second, Leander Park. Glass apples-Ffrst. L. F. Main; sec ond, Leander Park. Fall Pippins- First, Dwight Main of Laurel Glen; second, L. F. Main. Wolf Rivers-L. F. MainJ. John b Avery. first snow apples, first Gravensteins, first Falls Waters; first crabappples. Mrs J. D. Avery.
 Peaches -Fflbertas, first Leander Park of Stonington; Mountain Rose, first J. Edwin Thompson, second Ghas. A. Nell of Stonington, third J. F. Thompson. Belle of Georgia, first 1. F. Main.
 Wild grapes-First George Kendall.
 Best collection of pears, L. F. Main
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
COUNTY BAPTISTS SHOW
 LOSS IN MEMBERSHIP
Reports Made at Meeting With Quaker
 Hill Church.

One of the interesting features of the annual meetings of the New Lon don Baptist association is the reports that are presented hy the various churches of their activities during the year. The statistical matter that is furnished by the church clerks is tab ulated and printed in the minutes, copies of which are sent to all of the contributing churches
 The reports this year show a loss in membership in the association. in spite of the fact that during the year there were 130 baptisms, as com pared with 87 during the previous 12 months The loss in large degree was due to the revision of church membership rolls, there being I'll ensures, while the previous year there were but -120. More deaths were also reported. the number being 75. The previous year there were but 6S SeV- en were excluded from membership, and a year ago no exclusions were reported.
 Fourteen churches reported bap- tisms. They are: Bozrah 4, Colchester borough 8, Lebanon l. Montville Union ?. First New London Is, Huntington street, New London, 15; Montauk Avenue, New London, ?; Shiloh, New London, 1: Mantle 1, Central Norwich 34, First Norwich 20, Mt. Calvary Nor
 
 morial Norwich II.
 The total membership of the churches in the association is 3,697. Last year the reports showed mem bership of 3,839.
 Sunday Schools Show Gain.
 The Sunday school enrolment shows a gain. The membership of the schools was reported at 2,951, against 2.626 last year. The average attendance re- corded was 1,592, a gain of 92. The additions to the churches from the Sunday school were 96 last year they were 72.
 The total value of church property in the association membership is s254- 0S3.85 Last year it was $232, ,43425.
 Norwich Has Largest Church.
 The largest church in the associa- tion is the Central of Norwich, with a membership of 692 and property val ued at S47,701.85. The Sunday school connected with that caurch has an en- roIlment of 565.
 The Chesterfield church has the smallest membership, 10, and it's prop erty is valued at s1, ,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST
 ELDREDGE CONSTRUCTION CO
Decision by Judge Case-Verdict for
 the Other Two Defendants.


 Memorandum of decision in the case of Merchants National bank of New Haven vs The Eldredga Construction company of Mystic, Henry F. Walton and Warren c. Randall has been re- ceived from Judge w S Case at the superior court clerks office. It involV- ed payment of the sum of $2,03l10 for crushed stone furnished by the Eureka Trap Rock company of Short Beach to the Eldredge company.
 The judges memorandum is as fol- lows
 The action runs against the three defendants named in the caption. Al though the complaint is in terms open to such a construction 1t cOnfeSSedIy cannot. for jurisdictional reasons, be treated as an action Cn Walton ana Randalps bond. The plaintiff as the bona fide assignee of the Eureka com pany-a claimant for materials fur nished the Eldredge company-appar- ently seeks to maintain this suit against one or both the suretes on the bond because of claimed representa- tions by one of them, Walton. There is nothing, however, either in the pleadings or in the evidence offered, which suggests a liability on the part of either other than that disclosed by their contracts as. sureties. Even 1T the complaint warranted the consid- eratOn of misrepresentation or Irauu as an issue nothing in the evidence offered hints at it's existence.
 The federal statute defines an ex- elusive remedy for the situation, as against the sureties. The fact that more than six months has elapsed after the completion of the contract and without action by the government before this suit was brought does not affect the iurisdictionai question; and it is of course of no bearing here that the year within which the material man must act had expired before this case was reached for trial.
 Upon the complaint and the evil dence offered to support it. l cannot see that an action lies against either surety in this court. The complaint however, sets up a contract with the Eldredge company, by the plaintiffs s assignor, the Eureka company and the evidence fully sustains a claim for S2.03110 for stone furnished by the latter concern. Judgment is directed for the plaintiff against the Eldredge company for that amount, with inter est from June 1st. 1912, and for the other defendants, Walton and Ran dall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
PICkPOCKETs OPERATED IN
 NORTH STONlNGTON CROWD
James E. Lathrop Lost $75-Robbed
 in Jam Boarding Car.

While returning from the North Stonington fair Wednesday James E. Lathrop of Raymond Hill, Montville, was robbed of $75. MT Lathrop with his wife and family started to board one of two cars bound for his way, but the crowd was so great that he backed away and started for the other car There were three or four men who deliberately surged around and pushed him about and it was with considera ble difficulty that he finally got aboard the car. Mir. LathrOp carried his money in a change pocket book with thin compartments, in his left front trousers pocket and as he was carrying the baby on his left arm the sneak thief had easy access to his booked.
 After riding some distance in the car Mr Maynard, a fellow passen- ger, remarked that during the crush last year he had lost $30 by a pick pocket MT. Lathrop then discovered that he had been robbed of his money The pocketbook contained two $20, three s1O and a fine dollar bill with a small amount of change The rob- bery was reported to officials but as yet no clues to the identity of the thief have been discovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
$2o Check for Bremen

A check for S20 has been received by Chief Howard L. Stanton of the fire department from James A. Hoscox owner of the building occupied by inc Gross garage which was damaged bv fire recently. in recognition of the cox accompanied his gift with letter of appreciation of the efforts of the firemen and it was suggested that the money be used to swell the firenen's s fund which will be done. Although the firemen expect no reward from the public for the faithful discharge of their duty there is natural sense of satisfaction created by these gifts showing that their scervices are ap- preciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
LEARN TO EAT Then If Stomach Rebels You
 Need Mi-o-na

One of the great characteristics of the American people is-too rapid eating. The inevitable result or bolt ing our food Is indigestion with its various forms of stomach ills.
 Nothing makes life so miserable, or interferes so widely with the useful ness of the average American as dys- pepeia, the result of indigestion.
 The quick lunch counters, many restaurants and even some homes are veritable manufacturers of stomach troubles
 It seems useless to say feat slowly" for our best physicians, and publica- tons devoted to health. have been making the same cry for years, yet we don't heed their warnings.
 Since we persist in defying nature, help must be given the digestive ma chinery. otherwise serious results will follow
 Mi-o-na Tablets are a specific for stomach ills. They not only attack the food in the stomach and assist in its digestion, but go farther, and tone up the entire digestive tract, restoring It to healthy condition so that we can eat what we want at any time without distress.
 Take Mi-o-na at the first sign of upset stomach, such as headache, dizziness, coated tongue, eructating of sour food. or nervousness. All the symptoms of stomach distress will promptly disappear, indicating that the digestive machinery is once more running smoothly.
 Remember Mi-o-na is always sold on money back if not satisfied plan. The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere. soc for d large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
FINAL DAY OF
 BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Delegates from County Churches Ad-
 ieurn After Helpful Convention.

The meetings of the second and final day of the Seth anniversary of the New London Baptist association were held on Thursday with the Second Waterford church at Quaker Hill. The morning session of Thursday was spent listening to business reports of officers and committees. Rev. A. B. Coats, D. b, gave an address on New Connect- cut, and his remarks were well put. There was also an address by Rev J. Q. Killian of the Chapel Car EVangel. The subject was the Three National Missionary Societies.
 Close of Convention.
 In the afternoon the closing exer- cises of the convention were held. Rev. John H. Dennis led the devotional service and there was a report of the midWinter Bible school conference. Rev. Joel B. Slocum. D. D.. of Norwich addressed the convention on The Work of Bible Schools.
 After discussion in which several of the members participated the clos ing prayer and conference was held The Church at Work was the subject and it was conducted by Rev. Joseph A. Elder of New London. Then ad- journment was taken.
 The exercises of Wednesday, We'd nesday evening and Thursday were held in observance of the 96th anni- Versary of the New London Baptist dSSOClNLIOH | lie second w dI0T1OIu Baptist church at Quaker Hill in which the convention assembled. was thrown wide open in cordial hospital ity extended to the members of the association and visitors. Those con nected with the church did excellent work in receiving the out of town members and the visitors were well taken care of The 96th anniversary was one of the pleasantest the associa- tIon has ever held.
 The committees appointed at the meeting were as follows:
 On place and preacher for 1914 Rev. J. G. Ward of Bozrah, Rev. H. P. Fuller of Mantle Rev. F, F. Wolf enden of Waterford
 On resolutions-Rev. w. " Gray, Deacon L. $. Henry, Rev. A. J. Chan dler
 On nominations-Rev C. M. Reed of East Lyme. Sylvester Jerome, F. F. Richards.
 On state of religion-Rev J. A. FL der Capt. J. P. Clark Rev. G. E. Lamphere of Fftchville
 On young peoples work-Rev. G. H. Strouse of Norwich. Rev c. C. Chap pell of Montville, Miss A. Dean, Miss Helen Champion.
 On obituaries-Rev. H. F. Adams of New London, Charles Peabody, Rev. George Ringrose of old Lyme
 On next anniversary-Re Joel B. Slocum of Norwich, Richard w. Mans field of New London, F. E. Beckwith of Mantle
 Missionary-R Charles R. Me NalIy of New London Rev Joel B. Slocum of Norwich, C. B. Green of New London, Rev. C. F. Eldridge of Mantle, Rev. G. c. Chappell of Mont vile, Charles H. Ames of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
s+a+erert from Mr., Schwartz.

The following statement ts made to The Bulletin by Joseph Schwartz:
 Since the matter of my musical in- struction has become question of dis pute, as evidenced in The Bulletin of Sept. 10th. in which it is stated that have been pupil of Mir. Kinders for the past year, am pleased to clear up the atmosphere by stating that l stud fed with MT Geer from May. 1911. to March. 1913, at which time I was in dueed to take up work with Mir Kind CT, with whom I studied for four months, returnig again to MT, Geer in July, and that I have continued work with him ever since, h6wiHg dona all of nay study except for this short peFi6d with Afr, Geef.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
Other Premiums Awarded.
Other premiums were awarded as follows:
 Poultry

Other premiums were awarded as Poultry. Barred Plymouth Rocks-George ! Thampson. first and second, cocks John c. Davis, first and second. hens, third bullet; Ralph Wheeler, first and second cockerels, second bullet White Plymouth Rocks-Henry Rhodes Palmer, second cock, second hen, first and second cockerel, first and second bullet, first young hen. A. P. Wilcox, first cock, first and third hens, first and second old pens. Frank Se- bastian, third bullet.
 Buff Plymouth Rocks-Walter Nor gan, first cock. first hen, first and sec ond cockerel, first bullet, first pen of young. A. P. Wilcox, second cock, sec ond hen.
 S. c. Buff Leghorns-A. P. Wilcox, first cockerel. first and second bullets, first young pen.
 R. C. Buff Leghorns-A. P. Wilcox, first cock, first and second hens, first bullet, first pen.
 S. C. White Leghorns-Herbert Lee first cock first, second and third hen. Mrs. H. R. Palmer, second cock, first cokereI, first bullet. first young pen. Harold Critchenson. second and third cockerel, second and third bullet M. Kinnear. second pen. Chester Merrill
 
 s. C. Brown Leghorns-Varian York, second and third cockereL second pull let, first young pen, first old pen. Err nest Luther, first cockerel, first bullet
 Light Brahmas--Farmhol olme. first cok. first hen. first cockerel, first pull let, first young pen. Frank Brown, second young pen. first old pen. J. E Thompson second old pen.
 White Wyandottes = Frank Fitch, first cock, first hen L. F. Main, sec ond cock. second hen. " York. first cockerel, first bullet. first pen.
 Buff Cochins-Frank Fitch, first cockerel, first bullet.
 Golden Wyandottes - Frank Fitch, first and second cocks. first, second and third hens.
 R. l. Reds-Harvey Arzamarsl<ie, first cock, first cokerel, first and sec ond bullet. first young pen. Y. York, second and third cock. first and sec ond hens. H. c. Eccleston, second cockereI third bullet.
 Emma Babcock was awarded first and second premiums for collection of flowers and second on collection Of dahlias Ernest E. Chapman's hand some dahlias won first premium, and George L. StilIman of Westerly was given honorable mention.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
snau gov Fell from Window.

Wednesday afternoon about o'clock Jerry Schele. 3 year old son of Antonio and Marie Schele. of Chestnut street, fell out of the third story window at his home mfraculously escaping death. The child was picked up unconscious by several who saw his fall and med ical aid was summoned. The doe tors examination showed that al- though he suffered no broken bones he had concussion of the brain and probably suffered internal injuries. The child was playing on the third floor when he suddenly went to the window and disappeared. falling a dis tance of 20 feet or over to the ground The injured boy regained partial con- seriousness Thursday morning and it is said has a chance of recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
REVOLVER IN ROW.
Poor Craftsmanship of Makatzak
 Prevented a Fatality at OakdaIe.

James Konontzik and John Mentz. both of Oakdale, were arrested Wed nesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Manual J. Martin Tor assault on Maxim Makatazak, also of Oakdale. The arrests were made upon the com plaint of Makatazak, who alleged that konontZik and Mentz assaulted him Saturday August 29.
 The men were presented before Jus tice of the Peace John J. Lawless late Wednesday afternoon and charged with assault Attorney Morris Id1b- chansky prosecuted
 It developed during the trial that the complaining witness was drunk on the day of the assault and follow ing a war of words he pulled a revolv- CT and emptied all five chambers at KonOntZik.. Fortunately none of the bullets took effect. In the meantime Mentz fell upon Makatazak, taking the revolver away from him Tn the melee the complaining witness received a deep gash on the forehead which re- quired six stitches to close. Later he lodged the complaint which caused the arrest of honontZik and Mentz
 The three participants in the fight were the only witnesses and each told his story. Evidence was intro duced showing that Makatazak had a revolver which he fired at Konontzik, and which Mentz took away from him giving it the following morning te the manager of the mill ill Oakdale at which all three are employed and whieh was 6iaiasd by Makatazak lat CT as belonging Is hiFn,
 After hearing fhe staafes of the three mea Justice of the Peace I4a,wfess Helied the ease against KsHsntzik and AeRtz
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-12
gxamina&ien for Pestmaster.

Fhe United States civil service csEa- mission is ta hold aR exaHaiRation a3 OakdaIe eR October 11tR to fill a COR te#nPiated vacancy iR the position of fourth class postmaster of that class at 0akdals, GGRR., and other vaea4- cies as they Raay eGeur at that office, unless it shall be decided in the iR- teFests of the service t9 fill the vacAa- cE by reinstatement. Fhe eampeHsa- tieR of the postmaster was $455 for the last fiscal year. Fhe examination is open to all citizens of the United States who can comply with the re- auireEaen1S.