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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
nuEER OCCUPATION FOR POET
wait Whitman, Not Being Able to
Make Both Ends Meet With H's
Poetry, Went into Commerce.

.eWaIt Whitman wasn't as successful
as the English poet, Alfred Noyes, r
making both ends meet with his
poetry," said Philadelphia editor.
:rWaIt's muse had nothing like the
shallow. commonplace. commercial
ouality Of the young Englishman's.
II used to visit Walt Whitman in
his old age in his little two-story
wooden house In Mickle street, Cam
den. One day-it's a pleasant souvenir
This. of old-time Phiiadelphia-on day
An December I said to him:
We'll, Walt. how are things going
this winter? ANY Christmas subscrip-
tons needed?
mo said the old poet. No, indeed
I'm working now. I'm working for
George w. Childs. He pays me $50 a
month
"'Goodr said /. And what's your
Job with Childs?
Riding in the horse cars, said
Walt. 7 ride about the city, talk to
the drivers and conductors. / find out
which OF them need winter overcoats,
and guessing their size. / notify
ghilds, who fits them out forthwith.
IT'S easy, pleasant work. and it saves
Childs lot OF trouble over measure
ments and so forth
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
AND rhen lieLeft.

81 wish / was star" the dude
sighed. smiling at his own poetic
fancy.
Il would rather you were q comet,
she said. dreamily.
His heart beat unanimously.
And why?" he asked, tenderiy: at
the same time taking her unresisting
little hand in his own And why?"
he repeated, imperioIsly.
oh" she said with brooding
earnestness that fell freezing upon
his soul, "beca;,se then you would
come around only once in fifteen
years"
And he took his hat and went out
into the shimmering moonlight.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
MECHANISM OF HUMAN HEART
Average Rapidity Of Cardiac PuIsa.
ton CT Sdait Male Is About
20 Beats Per Minute.

In the human subject the average
rapidity of the cardiac pulsation OF
an adult male Is about 20 beats per
minute. These beats are more fl ;
quent as rule in young children and
In women, and there are variations,
within certain limits. in particular
persons owing to peculiaritios OF or
ganization. Il would not necessarily
be an abnormal sign to find in some
particular individuals the habitual fire.
quency of the hearts action from 80
to 60 or from 20 individuals the
haoitual frequency of the hearts
action is slower and more powc. ful
In fully developed and muscular or
sanizaions and more rapid and
fcebler in those of slighter form.
In animals the range is from % to
40 in the cold blooded and so upward
In the warm blooded. except in the
case of horse which has s. very
slow heart beat, only 40 strokes a
minute, The pulsations of men and
all animals differ with the sea level
also. The work of a healthy human
heart has been shown to be equal TO
the feat of raising five tons four hun
dredweight one foot per hour, or 125
tons in "a hours.
curious calculation has been made
by DR.. Richardson, giving The work OF
the heart in mileage. Presuming that
the blood was thrown out of the heart
at each pulsation in the proportion Of
SO strokes per minute and at the as
sumed force of nine feet, the mileage
of the blood through the body mighi
be taken as 207 yards per minute
seven miles per hour. 16S miles pei
day, 1890 miles per year. or $3.50,
$3.50 miles in a lifetime, 81 years. The
number of beats of the heart in The
same long life would reach the CRANE
total of 2,S69. 776, 900.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
JAcK-0'-LANTE9N
Talking Pumpkin Answers Questions
and Cracks Jokes at Recent EIee-
trIcal Exhibition.

The illustration shows a figure
which attracted considerable atten-
ion at a recent electrical exhibition.
Il consisted of life-size imitation
ack-o'lantern mounted on three large
glass pillars cemented at either end
% brown porcelain high tension insu-
atorS.
At specified times during the day
he pumpkin would break the silence
and answer questions and crack jokes
with the mystitied spectators who in
Fariably gathered around his en-
closure.
The secret of the device lay in an
especially designed dictograph placed
inside the hollow head and connected
10 a distant operator by concealed
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
mers. Of e.,ators.

Robert G. Fowier. an aviator. says
that while he VIZ flying across the
Tsthmus of Panama he found It would
be easy for an aeroplanist to blow up
the Gatun dam.
There is absolutely no protection"
he said. Il think the government has
overlooked this.
ANY good aviator, fl. ms first class
machine, could carry er ugh nitro
glycerin or other high explosive, to
blow such n hole in the dam that 1t
would leave the whole canal useless. /
could have done it myself. and would
not fear to attempt it at any time"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
Mabel Scores a Point.

One rainy afternoon, when the lit.
tie ones were obliged to stay indoors.
Bonnie and Mabel were making such
q racket that father. who was trying
to read, called out:
What in the world are you young.
sters doing?"
"Playin'," replied Mabel.
Play what?" called father, who in
slsts on having the children carefully
pronounce their "ings"
'Playin'," repeated Mabel.
"Play-IN?"
Yes, sir" replied the little girl;
mamma says it is too wet for US to
20 out. "-Youngstown Telegram.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

oors say look younger now than did
htteen years ago. Mrs. SARAH r.
WHATLEY, Athens, Texas, r. F. D.
No. 8. Box 90.
We know Of no other medicine which
mas been SO successful in relieving the
suffering OF women, or received so many
genuine testimonials, as has Lydia e.
Finkham's Vegetable Compound.
In nearly every community you win
md women who have been restored to
health BY this famous medicine. Almost
every woman you meet knows Of the
great good it has been doing among
suffering women for the past 30 years.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn.
Mass, are files containing hundreds of
thousands OF letters from women seek
ing health, in which many openly state
over thelr own signatures that they have
regained their health by taking Lydia
= Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound,
many OF them state that it has saved
nem from surgical operations.
II Jon want special advice write t,
1ydla 7. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl.
SeatlaI) Lynn, Mass. Your letter Win
Se opened, read and answered by a
u"mAn and held In strict confidence,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
RIDDLES.

Why is vain young lady like a
confirmed drunkard?
Because neither OF them is satisfied
with a moderate use OF the glass.
Why is dog biting his own tail
like a good manager?
Because he makes both ends meet
What trees flourish best upon the
hearth?
Ashes
What is the difference between
cloud and a whipped child?
One pours with rain, and the other
roars with pain.
What is the difference between a
jeweler and a jailer?
Que sells watches, and the other
watches cells.
What Is It that Adam never saw.
never possessed, and yet be gave two
to each of his children2
Parents
What is the difference between
pugilist and a man with cold?
One knows his blows and the other
blows his nose.
Why should you never tell man
to take a back seat?
Because he's likely to take az
front
What is It that has face, but no
head hands, but 10 feet; yet travels
everywhere and is usually running?
A watch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
The Farmers puzzle.

square piece of land He had already
planted one-fourth. as shown in
drawing. and is DESTROYS OF dividing
the remainder into four fields. all OF
equal size and shape. How win he
do it?
The drawing shows how the farmer
divided the land outside the piece in
the upper left hand corner so as to
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
COMPLICATION
OF WOMAN'S ILLS
Yields to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Athens, Texas had a complica-
don of diseases, some of them of long

standing. i wrote
to you for advice
and took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
some other things
h at you sugges-
ted. / must confess
that ! am much bet
ter in every way and
have been relieved
Of some of the worst
froutlaS NV naiCh.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
The Rocket Trick.

ed that the latter be extracted with
out being touched. BY applying a
flame to the middle it will be found to
shoot off smartly into the air. AS
the match thus removed takes the
form of a miniature rocket, it is adj
visable to direct it into the fireplace
by holding the box at the opposite
end.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
NOVEL LITTLE ROCKET TRICK
Spectacular Effect Is Obtained by
Forcing Two Matches into Box
and Lighting Another.

A simple little trick affording some
spectacular effect is that of forcing
Two matches horizontally between the
sides of the box and the sheath. A
bird match is wedged firmly between
their two extremities. 1t is request
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
Obligations.

Mamma-Johnny. you're a naughty
boy. You can just go to bed without
any supper.
Small Son-Well, mother, what
about that medicine I've got to take
after meals?-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
Between Devil and Deep sea.

Simeon Ford, New York's we'll
known humorist, said whimsically the
other day. apropos of the death OF J.
Pierpont Morgan: I'VE learn from Mr..
Morgan's life that wealth does not
bring happiness. We know already
that poverty doesn't bring 1t, either.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

DO you want me to understand. sir.
that when / ask you for your daugh-
ter's hand, you are holding it up:"
Il want to you to understand. sir
that am putting my foot down"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
HARD PUZZLE FOR A FARMER
illustrations Show How Square Piece
of Lanc Was Divided Into Four
different Fields.

Materials required "A square
piece Of cardboard.
Problem to be solved-A farmer has
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

wires. Fine. tightly drawn conductors
passed in vertical lines through tiny
holes in the insulators and pillars and
concealed grooves in the table legs
to the floor below.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

Aliens Foot Ease. the Antiseptic powder for
tired. aching, swollen, nervous feet Oivep
rest and comfort Makes walking delight
Sold everywhere. abc. Don't accept any sub
sutute. For FREE sample address Allen &
Oimsted. lie Roy. N. Y. Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

Pa, what is a receiver"
"A receiver, my son, is man who
winds up a business after it has run
down"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

The average man thinks he is doing
well IL he stays on the water wagon
between drinks.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

Things are not always what they
seem-especially compilations.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
in1portant I'd Mothara
The Reason.

"Comeup says he finds it easy to
take any ones measure
I dare say; you know, he used to
be tailor"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04
SURVEYORS CLIr1blNo FOUNTAIN

UNNlNG the longest straight
line boundary in the world.
between Alaska and Canada,
has finally been completed. 1t
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

Why should you never tell man
to take a back seat?
Because he's likely to take af-
front.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

". N. " MILWAUKEE, NO. 27-js13
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

What is the difference between a
pugilist and man with a cold?
One knows his blows and the other
blows his nose.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

What is It that has a face. but no
head; hands, but 10 feet: yet travels
every where and Is usually running?
A watch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-07-04

Why Is vain young lady like
confirmed dTunkard?
Because neither of them is satisfied
with a moderate use Of the glass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
MYSTERIES RECORD HOT DAY
Mercury Reaches 100 Degrees I've o'clock Wednesday Aforementioned J. Ashbaugh Arrives to Take Charge of Fairgrounds Dwight Miner at Pendleton Hill After Wethers6eld Term

Granite street. Mrs. Stillman was in her 99th year. Her husband, Ed mund Stillman died about twenty years ago.
 Rev. Edward w. Babeock and fam fly of Troy NY, have leased for the summer the residence of Rev, Joseph l.. Peacock on Greenman Heights, The mer at North Stonington at the Gal lup farm.
 Ethan Wilcox, librarian emeritus of the Westerly Public library, has collected one hundred DabeII almanacs, almost complet file. MT. Wilcox col lected them for the library and on Tuesday two were loaned to a gentle man who wanted them for important reference.
 The customary tablet, bearing date of erection, the names of architect, builder, building commission and town councilmen. Is missed from the corTi- dor of the new town hall. It will prob ably come with the ornamental lamp posts that are to adorn either side of the main entrance.
 A few of the favored ones ate cherries Wednesday received direct from California by Horace Dodge. The picked and sent to MT. Dodge by AL bert E. Hamilton, formerly a clerk in the B. M. Dodge and company store, which has been established in the Dix on house block just thirty eight years.
 Julius L. Friend, age AT, died Tues day night at his home in Moss street from Bright's disease, after seven months illness. He is survived by his widow, Ellen Friend and two sons, Frank L., of Westerly, and Arthur Friend of Buffalo. MT. Friend former ly had dry goods store in Main street but of late has been engaged in the insurance,
 The utilities commission of Rhode Island order all railroad signalmen of the state to hold danger signal in sight of those using grade crossings before and until trains have passed over the crossings. Complaint had been made that it has been the cus- tom of some signal men to wave the danger flag upon the near approach of trains and then leave the crossing unprotected before the passage of trains.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03

the prayer meeting Wednesday eyen- ing.
 The Wadawanuck Tennis club has grown in membership to aE extent which warrants the club looking for a larger site for it's home and grounds for several courts
 Charles P. Trufnball. who underwent an operation at his home in Hartfefd Sunday, is quite comfortable.
 Republican Caucus.
 The republican borough committee has called a caucus for the nomination of a borough ticket fer Monday even ing next.
 Mason Frank Breyer Is building a set of cement and rubble steps 1n front of the residence of William P. Bindloss on lower Water street.
 The gatetenders at the Elm street railroad crossing made the monthly change in watches Monday. James Ledwith taking the day service and B. l.. Wells on at night.
 Landscape Gardener Schurman has secured a trace of ten acres of land from the Heath company on the meadows at the Stonington Manor Inn as nursery for ornamental trees and shrubs.
 Caucus of Democrats.
 The democratic caucus for the nomi- nation of a borough ticket will be held Monday evening. t5 aa Y9
 John Bindloss has gone on the schooner J. Lloyd Hawkridge for trip to cover two weeks.
 Teachers in Pine Tree State. -
 Misses Sally c. Leahy. J. Anna Don ohue and Helen McKenna, teachers in the Stonington school, are in Maine, to remain until the first of September.
 Frank J. Brown and family, who have occupied the Gilmore house on Elm street, are to move to Apponaug, R. I.
 w. F. Broughton was in Providence Tuesday.
 Mrs. Calendar and Miss Catherine De Forrest are to arrive at Shawon- daee, their summer home, on July for the season.
 Miss Anne Atwood has returned from Saco, Me. where she has been on visit.
 Professor Turner Welcomed Prof. w o. Turner of Willimantic, who is visiting his cousins, Dr. and Mrs. Charles o. Maine. is as usual en- toying the calls of his many friends who are always glad to see him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
To Duplicate Cottage.

Contractor George Mcdonald has received the contract to build on Gro ton Long Point a cottage in every way a duplicate of that of Mrs. l.. S.. Packer of Jersey City. Work is to begin immediately.
 Death of Mrs. Aida Phillips.
 The death of Mrs. Aida Phillips of Providence was a shock to many in the village where she had loving illness was so dangerous till word of her death arrived. She leaves a sis- ter. Mrs Roswell Lamb. and a broth CT, Herbert Cost. of this place, where her early days were spent.
 Leslie Porter, conductor on the Gro ton and Stonington street railway is enjoying a vacation
 Miss Florence Fitzpatrick and Miss Grace Fitzpatrick have returned from a visit to relatives on Long Island, and are entertaining Miss Miller of Brook lyn.
 Miss Pearl Carson will accompany her sister, Mrs. Walter Lewis, to her home in Uxbridge this week.
 Mrs. Rice and Miss Moorhead of Cedar Crest are visiting for few days in New York.
 Miss Jessie Horton of Brooklyn is visiting MT. and Mrs. Samuel Coles.
 Barge Completed.
 The barge recently completed at the Palmer shipyard left for New York Wednesday.
 Harold Nichoi of White Plains, N. J., has arrived at his summer home on Mason's Island.
 Myles standish of Norwich spent Wednesday with friends on Pearl street.
 Capt P. Avery Wilcox of Fishers
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03

There As at least one Civil war vet eran in Westerly, who does not ap- prove of the cid men of today who were the Boys of 's1, risking their lives in observance of the flftieth an niversaEy of the Battle of Gettysburg in the battlefield where they risked their lives in defence of the Union. He declares that, in his opinion, "the whole matter is government scheme to Kill off the old veterans in order to reduce the pension relli" The old man who made the utterance has a good war record and has also made a record above the ordinary civil life, for three of his former wives are still among the living.
 Warren Moon Is his name and West erly his place of residence, He did not participate in the Battle of Gettys- burg, He enlisted April Il. 1882, in Company, c, Third regiment, Rhode Island Heavy artillery and was pro- noted to be corporal September l, 1862. On February 20, 1864, he was wounded in action at Oulsett, Florida, and sent to hospital and borne as absent sick until April, 1864, He was discharged when before Richmond, February 16, 1865. MT. Moon is ern- phatic in his view regarding the trip to Gettysburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
Lccai Laconics.

Westerly is in the safe and sane class for July Fourth.
 Good health prevails in the Rhode Island delegation at Gettysburg.
 While the thermometer scared to 100 in the village of Westerly, it reach s at Watch Hill and 68 at Pleasant View
 The Westerly Boy Scouts who are enjoying a week of camp life will re- turn home Saturday.
 The regulations regarding the sale and use of fireworks is being strictly enforced in Westerly.
 Misses Rhod1 and Dorothy Barber are In Norwich, guests of Miss Carrie A. Travers and Miss Anne Barber.
 Ianena group Campfire Girls, Mrs. Herbert L. Smith, guardian, had an outing at Pleasant View, Tuesday,
 MT. A R- Geer and son. of Spring field, Mass, are guests of Mrs. Her bert L. Burdick, in Greenman avenue.
 Rev. S. M. Cathcart officiated at the funeral of Norman G. Blake which took place Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in River Bend.
 A rare surgical operation recently performed by local physician dem onstrates that there are at least two degenerates in Westerly.
 Automobilists seem to be conform ing to the speed law in Westerly, as no arrest has been made for viola tion during the present season.
 The annual examination for teachers certificates for the schools of Rhode Island were held Tuesday and We'd nesday in Westerly, Providence, woon- socket and North Scituate.
 The giided ball was placed in po- sition, Tuesday, and now the flagstaff on the partially constructed post of flee building, is completed and the stars and stripes are at the peak.
 The surviving members of the 11th regiment, Rhode Island volunteers are planning a reunion at Slocum's S. on- the -Pawtuxet, Saturday. July F, the fiftieth anniversary of their muster in to service.
 The concert by the Westerly band in Wilcox park, Wednesday evening, was enjoyed by a great many people. The only time permit is given to peram- bulate on the grass is while these weekly concerts are in progress.
 The thermometer in front of Thomas F. Towards news store, on the bridge registered an even hundred at two o'clock, Wednesday afternoon So far as goes the memory of any living man, Tuesday was Westerly's hottest day
 Announcement has been made of the marriage, June 25, in Oakland Califor- ria, of Ruth Aiieen Brown, a niece of Mrs. Walter Fowler of Westerly and Sheppard Smith, of Oakland a son of Mir. and Mrs. John Smith, of Wester- ly.
 Dwight Minor arrived in Westerly from Wethersteld, Tuesday night, having served a term in the state prison on the charge of man slaughter for shooting and killing his brother. He went direct to his home at Pendle- ton Hill
 Mrs. Elizabeth D. Stillman, died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles l.. Segar in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03

Iage for the season.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Avery of Taft vile have been visiting here for a short time.
 Mir and Mrs. Philip Ross of Main street are entertaining guests from Merfden.
 Dr. and Mrs. Dodge of New York have arrived at their summer home on Masons Island.
 Installation Ceremonies. Liberty council enjoyed the install lation of officers Wednesday evening Later cake and ice cream were served Pennsylvania in 1912 produced G. 490,oo0 tons of basic pig iron.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03
CORNS

WHEN you want to put your busi- ness before the public. there is no me- diuni better than through the advertss- ing columns Of The Bulletin .s-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-03

brate Silver Wedding-Firemen Wit ness Farming by Dynamite.
 Mir. and Mrs. Conrad Kretzer have Issued invitations for the 18th anni- versary of their marriage at their home, AZ Pearl street, Saturday after noon and evening, July 12. 1913.
 To Teach at West Mystic.
 Miss Julia Wilcox has been engaged to teach this year at the primary de- partment of the West Mystic school Miss. Wilcox is a graduate of the Broadway High school and has taught successfully for several years at the Road district.
 Farming With Dynamite.
 Fred Barnes, who resides just north of the village, entertained party of his friends of the Mystic Hook and Ladder company at his home to wit ness the blowing up of stumps of old trees with dynamite Cool drinks and refreshments were served and a pleas ant day was spent.
 Telephone to Groton Long Point.
 Manager George D. Johnson of the Southern New England Telephone company is having the line extended to Groton Long Point for the convenience of the summer people, The line will be in the. Mystic division and will prove a great convenience.
 Chiefly Personal.
 Mrs. Jabez Brooks was in Shamrock Wednesday,
 Mrs. Daniel Brown is visiting her son and wife, MT. and Mrs. Palmer Brown, in Providence.
 Miss Mae Donohoe has returned from visit in Providence.
 Mrs. Frank Gillfillan and daughter. Miss Marion Gillillan, are in New Britain.
 Charles Tingley of Norwich was in town Wednesday.
 Miss Mae McDonough of Providence is the guest of MT. and Mrs Albert Duhaime. Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Hubbs and seH sGlarence and Miss Jessie Divisick of New York are at Stanton lane for the summer