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Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
MYSTIC
Charles Stoddard, Painter, Slips from Roof, Spraining Wrists and Neck Purse of $55 for Steward Branniean of Mystic Club.

Charles Stoddard, foreman for H. NJ Fitch, fell from the house of pr. J. K. Bucklyn on East Main street, on which he was engaged in painting, Saturday morning about o'clock. StOddard, with the gang of men. had started in to paint the house and had gone on the roof, which was covered with a light coat of ice. slipping and fell to the ground, a distance of about 30 feet. The men rushed to him, expecting to find him lifeless, but he was not in jured as seriously as expected. He was taken to his home on Latham street and Dr. c. F. Congdon was call ed and all possible was done to make him comfortable Later in the day Dr. L. M Allyn was called and after thorough examination 1t was found that no bones were broken, but that both wrists and his neck were badly sprained and that he had several bruises about the body. Sunday after noon he was resting as comfortably as could be expected and he will prob ably be able to be about in a few weeks.
 Heard and Seen.
 Miss Lottie Nugent of Newark N. J.. is the guest of Mrs. Charles Stod- dard.
 Ira F. Moves of New Haven is in town for a few days.
 Rev. G. G. Scrivener, district super intendent of the Norwich district, has returned to his home in Norwich after a brief visit with Rev. and Mrs. c. T. Hatch at the Methodist parsonage.
 Frank N. Gi1lfllan of New Britain is spending a few days with his family on East Main street.
 Capt Mark Gilbert of Boston is pass ing a few days in the village.
 Edward Schofield of Waterbury spent Sunday with his father, D. A. Schofield.
 Miss Sarah Donahue has returned from New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hermes have returned from visit with Mir. and Mrs Shirley Beebe In New Lon don
 Rev. NJ. E. King conducted all the services at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday
 Purse for Steward BrannIgan.
 Daniel Brannigan, who has been steward at the Mystic club for two years, has resigned, For h1s faithful services tl purse of $55 was given him by the members of the club
 Miss Lucy Spicer Ward Is very i'll at her home on Pearl street
 Mrs J. W. Lathrop will entertain the Monday club this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
MATTERS INTERESTING WESTERLY
Watch Hill Home Club Formed-Courtland P Chapman Thrown From His Carriage-How the Knights Templar Returned From Norwich Obituary Notes-Assignment of Superior Court Cases.

The report of the executive com mfttee of the Washington County ASri- cultural society. at the annual meeting. showed that thirty-two members were added 10 the roll during the year, the largest tn many years and there was general increase in entries and good work in all departments of the fair cf 1siZ The treasurer's report showed cash on hand Nov l. 1912, of S2, ,424. .49, receipts eor year S1I,937.0S, disburse- nents S13.TT6-5S. leaving a balance on hand Nov. ]. 1918, of S5S4.sz. The ex- panditGrss included many improve Dents- such as painting the buildings, EhsnEfing Hazard hall, building an ad- ditfon tO the grandstsnd, buying the schoolhouse and repairs on same, and ether unusual expenses.
 The secretary was instructed to is mnm the call for the next annual meet anEw thirty days in advance and to in ra-1 in the call the proposition to change the constitution fixing the date cf the annual meeting to be the first Friday Ln November The executive committee will hold a meeting Friday, Sox- 9S. when the superintendent mar sl-sl and 1zir committee will be elect ed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Councilman Charles 3. Thomas has the distinction of having shot and kill ed more owls in half an hour than any man that ever handled a gun in the state, While hunting for quail in the vicinity Of the small pond near Dr. Lewis Boulder Crest at Watch HilI with Dr. Harold Kenyon as com panion, he came across a flock of owls, said to be the largest ever in this sec ton. or in the state. There were 19 owls in the flock and Councilman Thomas did not permit any of them to get away. for with unerring aim and good field ammunition he shot every one of the screeching birds The owls are now on exhibition in the show window of the Charles w. Will lard company store.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Two new day coaches, the first of the new steel cars of the New York, New Haven &s Hartford Railroad Co.,, that are to grhdualIy supplant the wooden day co3ches were a part of the train that left Boston for New York at 5 C'clHnl.- Ge4---'<7= -<=-.----2s.=7 and arrived at Westerly at 5.02 in charge of Co. ductcr Manwaring The cars are Beautifully furnished and brilliantly lighted with electricity and are far superior to the steel cars of the Pennsylvania line that make up teriOr of the cars are painted a dark green and the interior are of mahog- any finish. The vestibules are wider and the seating capacity of each car is S6 passengers. Each car weighs about 130,000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
RUB RHEUMATISM FROM JOINTS
Get Small Trial Bottle of OIdtime, Penetrating St Jacobs Oi'
Penetrating

Timber up, Quit complaining! Get Q small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil' from any drug store and in just a moment you'u be free from rheu- matic pain, soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer, Relief and a cure awaits you. St Jacobs Oir' is just as good for sciatica, neuralgia, luIn- baSo. backache. sprains.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
Re-urrattz-n ]. -pain only.-

Rh~ur-ztfS-- ts pain only
 Not one case 11 fifty requires inter rszl rrszxme-L Stop 6rugxInEl Rub sootEsaE- pezsetrari1s -SL Jacobs OiF' dsrUcsly upon the tender spot and rr.ief comes instantly St Jacobs NE- cgnruerS pain IL is a harmless rhelr1za4srn cure which never disap- Sa1nts and can not burn or blister she sksz-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Darn. after 6ganiuS Dunn and re- e@s~-saa no satisfaction brought civil mz14 tn The Tn&Td district court the cnxn being or The docket as Herbert Q. Damn against John E. Dunn, Of Drur-s Corners II was a civil suit tr book account and judgment was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

given for plaintiff, who is a captain in the United States navy. In order to satisfy the claim of $134, d boat house and land located in Haversham was sold at auction by Deputy Sheriff Fred erick T. Mitchell on Saturday morn- ing. The property was sold for $15 To James Dunn a brother of Attorney John J. Dunn, who is counsel for Cap tain Herbert O. Dunn. While there is slight similarity of names in con- nection with the transaction, there is no blood relationship among some of the parties in the case
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Tbe Watch Hill House club, an or aauSzz1ion formed for the purpose of holdinE social entertainments and for ncid and water sports. was iucirpor sfe1 last Friday al the office Of the secretary of state of Rhode Island. The @mh 1a 70 be located at Watch Hill and the incorporators are AdoIph E. Dick Frederick J. Fuller. Albert B. D9Esea. Charles E. Young and Charles E P1e2e-.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
NOArn
Brown Rathbun Wedding-Fire Chief
 Parks to Address Boy Scouts.

At the home of Mrs Addie Rath- bun of Church street Saturday even ing her daughter, Miss Helen Rath- bun, became the bride of Halstead Brown of Mystic, The wedding march was played by the members of the Mandolin club of the village who are friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. w. T. Aiken of the Baptist church The bride was gowned in white and carried bride roses. She was attended by her sis ter, Miss Esther Rathbun. Harry Chapman of Mystic was best man. The house was prettily decorated. About 100 relatives and friends were present. After a wedding trip Mir. and Mrs. Brown will make their home in the village.
 Eleven Join Sewing Class.
 At the meeting Of the sewing class held recently II new members were received. Tine work is of great Interest to the liule ones attending the class.
 Mir. and Mrs II. E. 3abcock and daughter. Miss Edna Babcock of the West Side are visiting friends in Nor Wich
 The Boy Scouts had hike Satur-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

The recent arrest of Gecrae Ash
 worth of Attleboro on complaint of
 John A. SIocum, charging him with
 the alienation of Mrs. Slocum to the
 extent of $1D,000 in damages, and
 which resulted in the withdrawal of the suit and the release of Ashworth, was the fOrerunner of suits in divorce proceedings. MT. Slocum brought suit in the Washington county superior court on the charge of adultery and Ashworth was named as correspondent Mrs. Mary Allen Slocun brought suit for divorce in the superior court for Prov idence county alleging cruelty and de- sertion. There was a hearing last Saturday before Judge Doran in Prov idence on the application of Mrs. Slo- cum for support and counsel fees pending the hearing on divorce. John J. Dunn, representing Samuel H. Davis, counsel for Mir. Slocum, appeared in opposition. MT. Dunn claimed infor mality in procedure as the case should have been brought in Washington as the residence of the wife that of the husband. Judge Doran said that perhaps there was some merit in the contention of Mir. Dunn and took the matter under con-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17
lay in the woods which was greatly

day in the woods which was greatly enjoyed.
 Mr and Mrs Austin Gi1lis are nov
 Mrs. G. E. Andrews and Mrs. James in New Haven Saturday and remained over the week end with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Woodwork days with relatives in South Coventry
 Home from the West.
 Claude Chester, who is engaged in business in the west. spent the week end with his family on Chester av- nue.
 Chief Parks to Address Scouts.
 Arrangements are to be made for Chief l.. l.. Parks to give the Boy Scouts talks on fire fighting which are expected to result in much good both to the boys and the village.
 Mrs. Angus Macleod and daughter Annie of Prospect Hill are visiting Mrs. John MacNeiI in Waterford.
 Mrs, Emeline Weaver and Miss Charlotte Morgan are visiting friends in Westerly.
 Roy Morgan of Brooklyn is visiting his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Wayland Morgan, of the East Side.
 Mrs. Taylor of Enders Island has gone for a visit of 8 few days to friends in New York.
 Myles Standish of Norwich spent Sunday with friends on Pearl street.
 Mrs. Thomas Lee of Pearl street is recovering from illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Courtiand p. Chapman, a resident of the AVondaIe section of Westerly, was thrown from his carriage while on the Watch Hill road, Saturday morning. Mir. Chapman saw a troll ley car and a double team belonging to Captain William F. Saunders ap- preaching. Mr. Chapman thought there was ample room to pass and in this he miscalculated. A forward wheel of his carriage struck a rear wheel of the Saunders wagon. The wheel of MT. Chapman's carriage was dished and he was thrown out in such way as to strike on his back. Assistance was promptly at hand and it was as certained that Mir Chapman was un- injured The dished wlfeel was pulled back into position and Mir. Chapman continued the trip to Westerly.
 When asked if he was injured MT. Palmer replied: T suppose if you were thrown from a carriage you would be hurt. but | have been thrown from vehicles so often, that I do not mind a little mishap of this nature'' MT. Chapman is one or the best known residents of this section.'
 The members of Narragansett com mandery. Knights Templar, of Wes- feriy, who visited C6Ium Dian- com
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

fire in the Manhattan store. The ear was held up for short time at Pfes- ton bridge and about twenty of the Sir Knights left the car and ran to the location of the fire, with Sir Knight Albert r. Barber in the lead AS they ran down the street they at tracted attention as they wore fatigue caps, and a lady was heard to remark; Guests it must be some fire, for there go some firemen from Westerly, with Shorty Chief Cottrell in the van.'' ~ That lady mistooS the caps for fire caps and as the men came direct from the Westerly car, supposed they were Westerly firemen, and very naturally believed that Sir Knight Barber was Chief Cottrell as they are of about the same stature and the sun had set in the west.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Adjutant General Abbott has re- ceived from the war department the list of officers of the First Artillery district who attained seventy-f1ve per cent. and over at the examinations last May. The list does not include the officers who passed the basic course as the proceedings have not been re- viewed but all the officers named have passed the basic course. Among kne officers who passed as employment off cers are Majors Arthur N. Nash and Bourbon A. Babcock, of Westerly. Cap tain Robert G. Thackeray, of Westerly, passed as range and communication officer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

The superior court for Washington county will convene at West Kingston, this morning and among the cases assigned are these from Westerlyi Joseph GervaGini against Ernest Per clio, Ledwidge for plaintiff Rathbun for defense Stanton s. Thompson against Otis ChampIin, Tillinehast and Collins, Ledwidge: Mary Jane Carr against Earl c. Carr. McKenna for plaintiff: Carrie B Whipple against George F. Broughton. Dunn, Cunning ham and OConnell Lem Young against Eng Lee Kong, Rathbun, Led widge
 The other cases assigned are: Mar ragansett Pier company against Ed ward E. Coggeshall, town treasurer, Edwards and Angeu Olney: Lester F. Brown against William F. Dyer ct ux. Case, Tiepke and Dunn; William Pod rat against Elmer E. Pollock, Case, Olney: Sarah Nicholas against Frank Feminist, Cross, Olney; Mary L. Northup against John Kennedy, Olney, Boss and Barnefeld: Edmond B. Greene against George w. Ordway, Whitman and Murphy, Henshaw; Car To Corso against LOrenz Yomma, Olney for Plaintiff; Julia E. McDonal against New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. Tillinghast and Col against New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, Crafts and McSorley, Sweeney. Parmina Du- buque against Henry Desmarels Archambault and Archambault, Agard
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

The members of Narragansett com mandery. Knights Templar, of Wes- teriy, who visited Columbian com mandery in Norwich, Friday night, arrived in that city by trolley soon after the alarm was sent in for the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-17

Claude Chester, who is engaged il business in the west. spent the weeI end with his family on Chester av'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11
Which Falls Quicker?

II one marble be snapped horizontal
ly from the top Of table and another
be dropped from the same height at
the same instant. which reaches the
floor first?
This question Is sent to the Scientific
American by q correspondent and the
editor of that magazine answers it as
follows:
Sir Isaac Newton stated three laws
Of motion WHICH from his time to the
present have been universally accepted
as true. The second law is. "A given
force produces the same effect whether
it acts upon q body at rest or in mo-
ton. whether it acts alone or together
with other forces" You will see that
the second part of this law covers the
case Of ball dropped from Il table
and another ball shot horizontally from
the same level at the same instant.
The first ball falls by the force Of gray
ity alone. The second ball has. as you
say, two forces acting upon it. The
ball ObcyS both forces ut the same
time 1t falls as if gravity acted alone.
1t goes by the blow as if the blow act
ed alone. Both balls reach the floor
at the same instant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11

Laugh at Tour Curden,

Most Of us are bending under tho
burden OF some great load. 1t may be
care 1t may be disappointment. It ma!
be injustice. 1t may be physical pain
or spiritual Encouragement. but it is
heavy. Often it seems heavier than
we can bear. and we cry out and pro.
test. These burdens are very real. but
really they are not half rs biz and
heavy MS we make them. declares Il
writer IN the Univers;lIiSt Lender We
have had them upon our shoulders. ell.
tirely out Of our sight. so long that
they have been magniicd by imnginn
ton or wearincss or imraticncc until
they seem unbenrahlc. Now. then
whatever your burden may he. how
ever long you have been carrying it
and however proud you may have he
come OF yonr self imposed mntyrdom.
just take your burden down aud look
ut 1t honestly. and YOU will he surpriS.
ed how it has dwinhIed away whie
yon have been nn-nfying It in your
mind. LOOK ut it frankly and feHrIcsS-
~ and IN nine eases ont OF ten will
your tears be turned to laughter and
your signing. into SONG
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11
The Milk La the Cocoanut.

South Africa natives along the Or
angc river have way Of producing
milk" which. primitive as it is, vies
in ingenuity with the method Of those
who believe in the synthetic produc-
ton Of what the journalist, hardup for
synonym. has been known to call
"the tactical fluid After cutting the
top from cOcoanut, the native places
the nut over hot ashes. SO that the
warmth may cause the fat and but
ter contained in the h,isk to be alb
sorbed by the milk. This changes the
milk's quality and gives It 4 palatable
taste. In order to deal with several
nuts at time the natives construct
rough ''holders" from old iron hoops.
The ashes are placed under the graf
ing and the nuts set in 1t. Obviously
there must be no actual fire beneath
the nuts or they would be burned away
and the milk be lost.--Argonaut.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11
GOING TO CANADA
RELIEVED Of Cash

| MINOT, March l0--Peter ChrislOck
Of Tioga, enroute to Webb, Sask., was
held IN and robbed of his gold watch,
valued at S2s, about $50 in cash. his
railroad ticket, and some other person.
al effects, in the vicinity of the Great
Northern depot at nine o'clock at
night In addition to being robbed
Chrislock was badly beaten up, one
eye being badly bruised while severe
cuts and bruises completely cover his
face and head
Fell in With Strangers.
According to Chrslock's story he
and his wife were staying at the Hotel
Dakota while waiting for the train to
take them to Canada. He states that
he left the hotel about eight o'clock
and attended the socialist lecture at
the Grand Opera house. remaining un-
til about $50. Leaving the opera
house he fell in with two strangers,
one Of whom he had met at the lecture
and who followed him out. One Of the
men suggested that he knew where
they could secure bottle Of beer and
the three started off in the direction
Of the Great Northern depot. They
reached house in the vicinity of the
| depot and it was there that Chrislock
says the men jumped on him and be-
gan to choke him and beat him about
the face and head. He says he beg
ged them to spare his life, offering
them everything he had, but one Of
the men kept on pounding him while
the other rifled his pockets. He is
under the impression that while the
man was going through his pockets
he became unconscious for lie says he
remembers nothing until he found
himself at the Dakota Hotel.
Story Of the Police.
According to the story told by the
police Chlislock had been walking up
and down Main street during the even
ing trying some of the doors and ap-
parentlv somewhat under the influ-
encc of liquor. He was taken to the
police station and seemed to straight
, en- up there and told the police that
his wife was down at the Dakota. He
was taken down there and the police
left linn in charge of his wife. but 1t
appears that he went away again. The
next the police heard OF him was when
they responded to a call from the
Great Northern and found C;lrislock
lying unconscious. He was taken back
to his room at the hotel where his
| wounds were dressed.
Didn't Have All His Money.
Chrislock says that when he went
away from the hotel his wife urged
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11
MONSTER HEADDRESSES..
Women at Ono limo Wore Fleets Of
Vessels In Thor Hair.

Marie Antonctte had passion for
extraordinary headdresses. One struc-
ture that she invented was fortytve
inches in height and was composed Of
many yards Of gauZe and ribbon. From
the folds sprang punches Of roses, and
the entire cdifce was suymountel by a
waving plume OF white feathers. II Is
recorded that when Maria Theresa re-
ceived portrait OF her daughter wear
ing this headdress she exclaimed:
'"This is no daughter Of mine! 1t IS the
portrait Of an actress
The Duchess dc Charities, determined
to surpass the queen. designed Il head
dress two inches higher 1t was made
up Of many plumcs waving at the top
of tower Two waXcn figures, repre-
senting the little Comtc dc BcaujOlais
0he brother Of Louis Philippc) in his
nurses arms. were worn as ornaments.
Beside them a parrot picked at plate
of cherries, and the wax figure Of a
black boy reclincd at the nurses feet.
On different parts Of the tower were
the initials Of the duchesse's husband.
her father and her futher-in law. made
from her own hair.
At this time France and England
we're at war. In naval engagement
the French frigate Licornc struck her
tag. but the Belle Poule. another
French vessel, crippled the Hector. an
English man-ofwar. AS the French
men were about to board two English
vessels bore down to their consort S
assistance. and the Belle Poule sailed
away. The English fleet returned to
Plymouth with two prizes, the Licorne
and French lugger.
The French, although they had lost Il
frigate. proclaimed victory. The
queen and her women Wore headdress.
es that represented the Belle Poule I'M
der full sail blowing a sea OF green
gauzc In pursuit of the English frigate.
This construction was known as the
"coiffure Belle Poule."
The wife of an English officer living
in Paris deemed the headdrcss an in
suit to the English navy and deter
mined to resent It, At the next public
occasion therefore she appeared carry
ing on her head five English line Of
battle ships. n French frigatc and a
lugger An arrangement Of silk and
gallze represented Plymouth hnrbor,
which the English ships. with their
prizes. were entering. Each vessel car
ried streamer that bore its name. and
on the edifice at the back the word
plymouth" appeared in gittering
beads.
The audacity OF the spirited English
woman struck every one dumb except
the chief of police who invited her to
cross the frontier at her earliest con-
venience.-Youth's Companion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11
An Ugly Weapon.

When boxers and fighters came TO-
gether in the old days Of Greece they
wore upon their hands the cestus.
which was in itself a terrible adjunct
to any fighter. But there was some
times attached to the cestus deadlier
weapon, consisting Of three pronged
fork of bronze, known as the myrmex.
Classical literature has frequent REL
erences to the myrmex, which is de-
scribed as the deadliest weapon OF the
ancient pugilist The right hand was
swathed in tough hide. bound in place
with thongs and supplemented by
small knobs Of lead or iron. This was
the cestus, to which was affixed the
myrmcx. Combats in those days were
much more brutal and dangerous than
those Of the modern prize ring. 1t Is
easily seen that single blow of the
myrmex might cause death OF Perma'
nent injury. u !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-11

following old customs handed down
from generation to generation. There
are many butcher shops in the quarter,
and outside Of each steams great pot
of soup over glowing brazier. In
each pot stands a ladle as ancient as
the pot.
When customer comes with penny,
in goes the ladlc and comes up full OF
savory broth and chunks Of meat, odds
and ends that the butcher has had left
over And what comes up the Gus
toner has to take. One can Imagine
how anxously the hungry urchin or
the mother OF seven must eye the in
exorablc ladlc and how 4 pretty girl
might get another draw from the
butchers boy.
At any rate. ito take potluck" means
to take what you get and say nothing,
whether the pot is in Limoges or in
the flat of the man who eagerly invites
n friend of his youth to dinner.-New
| York Sun,