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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Anecdotes of Great Men.

It is related of Mendelssohn at public dinner, at which women were present and where he was surrounded by chorus of aggressive ones clam bring for his autograph, that he al- lowed himself to be victimized with good nature until finally fashy ma tron of mature years handed him her card. The composer wrote upon the card the music and words from Haydn's Creation: And God ere ated great whales" This brought inc autograph hunting to an end and Men delssohn was allowed to go on with his dinner.
 The duke of Wellington had many titles that he never used but for winch he once had to pay dear. He told a man to order dinner for him at a particular hotel and the man did so, mentioning all the dukes titles. Pres ently the duke came and waited q long time. Is the dinuner not coming, . he asked; why don't you bring the dinner ?" We are waiting." replied the walter. for the rest of the party
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
ROBBED OF so9e
 AT ROCKVILLE FAIR Thieves Took Bag of Money Belonging to J. B. Talbot of This City.

Rockville, Cenn., Sept 18.-An cpl demic of petty robberies has appeared here within the last few days. due, the police think. to the number of strangers in town in attendance at the Rockville fair Patrolman Say had an exciting experience with three men at the fair grounds this after noen He was about to place two men under arrest on the charge of robbery when a man giving his naNle IS Myer Senstman of Waterbury, in terfered. During the melee the two men made their escape but Sentsman was arrsted on the charge of inter fering with an officer. PatrOman Say later gave chase to the two men and succeeded in catching one, who gave his name as Henry Siegel of Hart ford.
 Last night J. B. Talbot of Norwich, who conducts a stand at the fair, was robbed of a bag containing $200 in money. There are no clues. The res idence of Fred H. Holt cashier of the First National bank, was broken into last night and the house ransacked MT. Holt's family is away at present and it has been impossible to deter mine what was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Elmer Holmes, while crossing the Mantle river in a rowboat Tuesday, was forced to take an involuntary swim when his boat sank. The boat was leaky and filled when Holmes was in the middle of the river He was forced to swim to shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
BETTER ROADS DESIRED.
Highway Commissioner Makes Address
 to His Assistants.

State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett and his supervisors of repairs, met Wednesday at the Old Saybreok Inn, for the monthly confer ence
 Dinner was served and about half past one the commissioner called the meeting te order.and took up the ques- ton of maintenance on all state high ways, especially trunk lines It was evident from the commissioners con Versatien that he was not satisfied with the present condition of the trunk lines; that the men in his employ must do mere and better work was evident from the charge delivered by him to them. The repair and maintenance of the trunk lines is of vital importance and must be met and dealt with as one of the greatest public issues of the state.
 After the dinner the commissioner and his ten supervisors inspected &he s----,7 s---@:e,- from SaYbrook through to
 The next meeting is to le ae!d .:- Windham county
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and PhetopIaxa.

An entertaining programme of vau- deyille and motion pictures is offered during the last half of the week at the Auditorium. the new bill including the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth and a fine programme of songs by Howard & Ryan as well as well select ed photopIays.
 Kiernan, Walters & Kiernan make a big hit in the traVesty Macbeth and their clever work wins big hand Howard & Ryan are two young ladies of pleasing appearance with nice voices, well chosen songs and a variety Of elaborate costumes, and the conbi- nation wins them favor with their au- dienceS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
FUN
Capt. Henry Austin Smith.

The funeral of Capt Henry Austin Smith was held from his late home in Massapeag at II o'clock Thursday forenoon, and there was a large attend ance of relatives and friends, The ser vice was conducted by Rev. James B. Aldrich of UncasvilIe, The bearers were Arthur Mcfarland, William Dol beare, John Mitchell and Frank Rogers. Burial was in the family plot in the Massapeag cemetery. where a commit tai service was read at the grave by Rev. Mr Aldrich The funeral was in charge of Church $ Allen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Metal Ceilings at Court House.

The staging for the work of placing a metal ceiling in the police court room was erected on Thursday While the work is in progress the police court will be held in the common pleas court room. While taking out a chandelier in the police locker room, where a metal ceiling is also to be placed a portion of the ceiling fell down on Thursday JanitOr Manuel J. Fields and his assistant Samual J. Fields have the furniture all moved out of the com mon council chamber in preparation for the ceiling men to do their work in that room. The furniture is piled up in the hall meanwhile
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Including Connecticut workers, near ly 1000 members of the Woman's aux Hilary to the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal church will meet in New York next month for their triennial convention. This meeting will begin Oct. and will end Oct. 21
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
PERSONAL.


 Miss Lucy Palmer of Groton is the guest of friends at Windham.
 Miss Julia coe has returned to Groton from visit in Norwich Mrs. Ella B. Smith and daughter Louise of Mantle visited in Norwich this week.
 Mrs. Henry Caron left Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Sher- brooke. F. ..
 Miss Florence lilly and Miss May Welch have been at New London and at the lilly cottage at Ocean Beach. Harry J. Coleman, son of Patrick Coleman, has returned to Baltimore to resume his studies at St. Mary's col Iege.
 Mrs. John C. Perkins has closed her Gales Ferry cottage for the season and has returned to her home on Me Kinley avenue.
 Mrs B. GottheIf and family have closed their cottage in Neptune park where they have spent the season and have returned to their home on Cliff street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

InoSe who Of1ctated in the districts. were the following: Tyler D. Guy, Cor nelius J. Downes, First district: Her bert M. Lerou. Thomas J. Kelly, Second district Timothy A. Carey, John w. Mckinley, Third district; Albert J. Bailey, Patrick J. ConneH. Fourth dis trtct; George N Beardow, William Delaney. Fifth district; Henry Ge- brath, James w. Blackburn. Sixth dis trict.
 There were no women's names re- ceived, but one noticeable feature was that many of the names offered were of men who will vote for the first time, having recently received their natural tzation papers. Judging from the names, these are mostly of Italian percentage and there are also some Hebrews.
 This year there will be but one day when voters will be made. and that will be on the last Saturday in this month. On that day those who put their names in Thursday will appear in the town hall before the board of registration, which consists of the three selectmen and the town clerk. The registrars of voters also sit with them
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Party for Her Ninth Rirthdau

Little Miss Berna Bauck daughter of Rev. and Mrs Theodor Baucx enter tained a party of young friends at her home on Franklin street this week. the occasion being her ninth birthday. Games of all sorts were enjoyed and q dainty luncheon was served. The little hostess received a number of pretty gifts and all passed a delightful time Miss Bauck's aunt Miss Betty HadeIer of Springfield, assisted in entertaining the little ones.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
At Bankers Executive Committee
 Meefino

ham County National bank at Daniel son, and H. C. Lathrop, cashier of the Windham bank at Willtmantic, were in attendance at Hartford on Thurs day at a meeting of the executive committee of the Connecticut Bankers association.
 Matters of interest were discussed, such as the national currency bIll the New York banks attitude regarding home collections, banking laws before the Connecticut legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
FIRE IN CELLAR OF
 FRANKLIN STREET BLOCK.
Alarm from Box 25-Blaze Probably
 Started by Match or Cigarette.

The department was called out at 20 minutes of F Thursday night for an alarm from box 25 for a small blaze in the cellar of the block at the corner of Chestnut and Franklin streets. The fire had evidently started from a match or a cigarette dropped on the board floor of the cellar The floor burned through and some rubbish under the floor caught fire The fire men quickly extinguished the blaze and there was practically no damage. Six gallons of chemical were used. The blaze originated in the cellar under the south end of the block. The property is owned by Tony Colleti 8 company and is occupied by several Italian fam flies
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
CUMMINGS & RING Funeral Directors and EmbaImers 337 MAIN STREET
 Opposite Post Office. 'PHONE-f052-2
 Lady Assistant
hau had nrepared dinner for about

They had prepared dinner for about twenty people.
 An American gentleman recently went over the field of Waterloo with a guide. who boasted that he had es- corted General Sheridan over the scene of Nanoleon,s defeat What did Gen. Sheridan sayr' asked the American; "Oh, nothing" He must have said something" wei, he only said, It was a - good place for fight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
PINOCHLE CLUB
 ORGANIZES FOR SEASON.
Alexander Jordan and A. J. Bailey the
 Officers-Games Begin Next Week.

The West Side Pinochle club held a meeting for organization on Thursday evening and reelected the two officers who served so well last year: Alexan- der Jordan, president, and Albert J. Bailey, secretary and treasurer.
 The club will have twelve members the same number as a year ago, and proposes to begin it's series of meet ings next Wednesday evening. The games will be played in two series this
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
sos TO BE MADE.
Registrars Received the Names-Many on List Who Have Just Been Nat uralized,

The registrars and assistant regis trars of voters sat in the various dis tr1cts on Thursday from 8 in the morning till in the afternoon to re- ceive applications from those wishing to be placed on the list of those to be made. When Registrars Tyler D. Guy and Cornelius J. DoWnes had the re- turns complete in the evening they found that there has been S69 names received
 The figures by districts this year and in 1911, which was also what is called an off year are as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Buys Balance of Moran Stock.

The fixtures of the John A. Moran furnishing store were sold at auction at o'clock Thursday afternoon and the balance of the clothing and fur nishings were sold at private sale to Mayor Halloran of the Joseph Halloran Inc of New Britain. The store is now in the hands of s. Kronig & Son.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Drunken Bremen Suspended.

Hartford Conn, Sept. 1S.-It was announced tonight that the fire com missioner will conduct an fnvestiga- tion into the habits of members of the fire department Three members of the department were recently sus- pended on the charge af 1ntaxiGations
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Incidents In Society.
Mrs. E. c. Bidwell of Lincoln avenue s visiting in DayVille

Miss c. c. Bacheler arrived in New York Wednesday on the Lmperator from Hamburg, after passing the sum mer in Europe She will spend a few days at her home on East Town street before resuming her duties at Miss Masters school at Dobbs- Ferry on- the Hudson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Rainfall of .e4 of an Inch.

For about an hour, between 4 and o'clock on Thursday morning, Norwich had a copious fall of rain. which had been preceded by a light drizzle for some time before then The fall meas ured GA of an inch and gave a total for the month of 1.95 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
Petition in Rankruntcu.

petition in bankruptcy has been filed in Boston by the H. T. Nelson Manufacturing company of Boston. Li- abilities $3301. Assets S2949.
 MT. Nelson was formerly of this
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
To Horseshoers, Convention.

Michael B. Ring and William Black burn are to attend the convention of the Master Horseshoers' National Pro- tective association of America in In dianapolis, Ind. They will be away a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
No Socialist Ticket.

There is to be no socialist ticket for the town election this year. one of their workers said Thursday night This leaves the field to the republicans democrats and progressives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
RrincinaI at North AttIsboro.

William D Tillson, formerly Central school district superintendent here, is principal this year of the J. D. Piarcs school at AaSth -Attlaboro. Masss
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
No Vote on License.

There will be no vote on the license question here this year. The time has passed in which a petition to vote on license could have been presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
To Aduar..sa for Bids.

It was learned later that the cozzi- mission had voted unanimously to ad= veTtise at once for bids. The pier will be 1000 feet by 200 feet wide and will cost about S5000 000
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

THERE IS no adyerr1sIng medium In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bn1@ latin AlE husiAssE EaRu1SA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
That sudden breeze, predicts
 a freeze. Be prepared Get a Gas Heater

You all know it's dangerous to cat breakfast in a cold room, and besides, it's not very comfortable. Whereas, with one of cur Heaters installed, you only have te light it a few minutes before breakfast is called in order to have the dining room comfortably warm.
 We carry these Heaters in three dif- ferent styles: Reznor Reflector Heater in two sizes
 and Phe 6riele, something new in Gas
 Heaters.
 Call and see them at eur effice and let us explain their usefulness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19
ORDER IT NOW

Ropkins & Co.'S Light Dinner Als, TEc per dozen
 koehier's Pilsner, Soc per dozen Trommer's Evergreen, -5c per ozen. Free delivery to all parts of the city
 H- JACKEL & co. Telephone 1865.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Because of disagreement between the heirs relative to the management of the mill at Eagleville, it has been decided to close the plant for an in- definite time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

The five year old son of Policeman Casey of No. 13 Thames street fell recently and broke his left arm just above the elbow- Dr. Higgins reduced the fracture
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Local alumni learn that since the inauguration of President Shanklin, four years ago the enrolment of Wesleyan has increased from 292 to 4l0 students.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Unsoaked scallops from Long Islam at Powers Bros,-adV.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

The board of managers of the Con- necticut society Sons of the American Revolution. will be guests of President Wilson H. Lee at dinner at FairIea farm, Orange. next Wednesday at l D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Doris Avery, aged seven, of SomeFs, Holland county, has received a certifi- cate from the state for perfect at tendance at school for the year 1912 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

It is stated by the L4tchfieId En- quirer that Mrs. John L. Buel gave a charming luncheon Friday to Mrs. Minor of Waterford vice regent of the state D A. R., who has been her guest
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Fresh macbereI and butterfish to day at Powers Bros.-adv,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

This year the law for gray squirrels reads: Oct. to Nov, g. Penalty for illegal shooting. not more than $25, and additional SIG for each squirrel
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

With store doors and windows open women in summer garb about the streets and calls for milk shakes anC ice cream soda at the fountains, yes terday did not seem like the eighteenth of September.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

In ordinary years Joseph F. Smith is exhibiting fine large dahlias about this time. While the 1913 blossoms are handsome, dry weather has left them undersized and the number of flowers is less.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Farmers in this vicinity who have crops of potatoes in the ground are taking special precaution to guard against the destruction of their crops by the potato tuber moth, which is making it's appearance in several parts of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Disposal of the cases in various ways
 has thinned ont the numbers in the
 prisoneds' pen, and on Thursday after noon there were only five men left
 These were Joseph Peoples. William Henry Dennis and John Pisceno, with the two men brought from state prison to testify in the case of Mike Dimerio. They are Joseph Alfiero and Frank Sirrato.
 Peoples is g young man of good ap-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-19

Cod. 6c; steak fish, 3 lbs. 25c; fresh smelts, 1Qc, at Church Bros-Adv
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-05-30
Village Buys Fire Equipment.

At ! special meeting Of the board
held Monday evening an order was
placed for Z chemical engine and 1000
feet Of first class fire hose to replace
the present supply which has deterior-
ated to such an extent a. to be practic-
ally worthless. A q inch fire bell was
also ordered. The chemical engine Is
to have two cylindars Of s. gallons
capacity, and will have an extinguish-
ing power equal to $500 gallons Of
water. A new hose cart was also or
dered and when It arrives q sub-station
win be established-at some place in the
residence district Of the town. The
Board Of Underwriters Of the Pacific
has given our people to understand
that by the installation OF the above
equipment reduction Of Is per cent
on Insurance rates will be granted on
the property protected.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-05-30
THE CAR or PROGRESS.
Ar You Holding Il Down or Helping
p Pueh lt AIonof

Ar You Holding Il Down or Helping
g Push Il AIongf
The car was on an up grade. Most
Of the passengers had got out and
were pushing. Many. with their coats
on, were toiling and sweating bravely.
And slowly but surely they were get
ting ahead. Some. however, remained
In the car. Part Of them said there
was no use in pushing, since the hill
was 30 steep they could never get up
anyway. Others said they would help
when all those pretending to push
were really pushing al they ought to.
But the toilers toiled on, pushing the
car and those in It constantly mp the
hill.
The world Is on an up grade. Most
Of the passengers are pushing faith
fully, and every year finds It steadily
going forward and upward. The pee
simists. however. and the cynics re-
main seated in the car. The former
say that the problems are 80 hopeless
and human greed 50 intrenched that
we are already beaten. The latter say
that when those who profess to be
trying to do right begin to practice
what they preach. when the ''hypo-
critics" are eliminated. they will help.
Meanwhile the workers are pulling
and pushing, and the world II going
up the hill. But did you ever see q
complainer or a knocker who was help
ingf-Eugene Bernard Smith In Out
look.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-05-30
FAMILY Pride.

~Prsoner. have you anything 70 nv
why the sentence Of death should not
be passed upon your
"A few words your honor. I an
thirty years Of aga"
"WeIl1
"Your older brother y . physician
'.This = impertinent and irrelevant
1T may sound %. your honor: but Il
means hfe or death 10 ma I under
stand that you take Z great pride n
tho phenomenal success Of your broth
err
II do. but what possible bearing can
that have upon your caser
simply this: Your brother. the doc
tor, examined me year ago and pro
dicted that ! would i've It least TWEEN
II years more. It would certainly I'M
dermine his reputation q Z scientist
should ! die before that dmA"-Lon-
don Answers.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-05-30

The function Of the modern
rabbi is twofold-to teach Jew
fish ideals to the Jew and to In
terpret Jewish ideals to the
Christians. The modern rabbi Is
not the priest of an ancient the
ology, but his is the task of the
prophet. Which counts most, So
cial Justice or the fear of criti-
cism and opposition? No slave,
no coward, can help the cause Of
Justice. There are those of US
whose hearts remain dumb and
unstirred to the appeal for social
justice. They care not for Amer
lean principles. The literature
and the history Of America are
unknown to them. Indifferent
or cynical. they must be reused
to recognize responsibility to
acknowledge and fulfill duty.
The mission of America is social
Justice. 1t is engraved upon the
heart and inscribed on the BAN
ner of our leader, the president.
1t is visible in the patient SUI
ferings and hopes Of the Jewish
people In ages past Even now
are there not those who still
must suffer for their Jewish man.
hood and their love Of justice1
Are there nevertheless some
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-05-30

We have q few Second Hand Sew
ing Machines for sale Cheap.
WELLM AN-McROBERTS co
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-08
NAVAJOS THREATEN
RAID ON SHIPR0CK
INDIAN AGENCY
Appeal From Agent w. T.
Shelton to u, S, Marshal
HudSpeth Starts Prepara-
tons for Defense.

santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov Trouble
with the Nayajos on the reservation
in the northwestern portion Of New
Mexico appears imminent unless
charges against eleven of their mum
ber are dismissed, according to wires
received by United states Marshal
Hudspeth today from Agent w. r.
Shelton at Shiprock ON the reserva-
ton
The marshal returned last evening
from three weeks on the reservation,
during which time the Navajo chiefs
secured promises from the eleven
renegades to surrender on November
~. Hudspeth returned to Santa Zee,
but today a wire from Shelton states
that with their friends. they viii visit
Shiprock on Monday and that unless
their olfonses are pardoned they will
massacre the agency force. Hud-
speth has wired the Mckinley coun-
ty sheriff to go 20 Shiprock with dep
uties while he himself with a posse
leaves tomorrow morning for the
scene Of the trouble The eleven In
dians are charged with rioting, as
sault and carrying deadly weapons.
growing out Of the djsarmlng of a
policeman at shiprock by the Indians
some time ago.