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The Washington times., 1914-12-06
OSTRANDER.

Harry c. Ostrander, who VIII give
..Mohammedan Lands OF the Near
Fast" the fourth of his series OF Illus
trated travel talks. at the Belasco The
atcr this evening. has Journeyed thou
sands OF miles through the worlds uh-
frsouented byways. and yet a big city
The Washington times., 1914-12-06
CASINO.

Cheyenne Days. a Wild West
offering showing the pastimes Of COW
boys. hroTcho breaking AMI other West
ern sports, with intsrpolated comedy
end songs. will he the feature Of the
Casino thGater program this week. The
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

bruce McRae. who heads the cast of
The Fallen IDOL" at the Belasco this
week, is nephew of both the late Bron-
son Howard and Sir Charles Wyndham.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

The stage settings for THE Lily" at
Polls Theater this week will not only
he built along the lines OF the famous
Belasco production but will be improve
ments on that series OF settings. sug-
gested through Mr.. Belasco's expert
ence with the play and Director Harry
Andrews original ideas.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Trixis Ayers. of Al Reeves "Reauty
Show" was formerly a member of the
Shubert forces. and was last seen here
with Gertrude Hoffman.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

The Arthur Leslie who makes his trsr
appearance with the Poll Players TO-
morrow in The Lily" Is a Washing
ton boy and the son OF I. Arthur
smith. the local impresario. Leslie
made his first stage appearance here
several seasons ago in extra parts, and
made such rapid strides in his profess
sion that last season he was lead
ing man on the road with The Blind
ness OF Virtue"
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

be one of the biggest Oh the burlesque
circuit, consisting Of fifty burlesque-s.
including a chorus of thirty beautiful
singing and dancing girls. The prin-
cipal artists Of the aggregation have
been recruited from. the Broadway
musical comedy ranks.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

.onsip." the mystery of the Heating
piano. will be one OF the attractions
at the Cosmos next week.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06
HEARD IN THE FOYERS

Gahy Deslys is to appear in London -
a short revue that has been written o.
Sir james NJ. Barri-.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

The gentleman VINO Irst told Us the
'rpg-at had 10 build 4 reputation Tor
a-lls"N among alien peoples before he
could expect u make much o. . swirl
v tho atmosphere Of his native section
~ probably a prehistoric newspaper
nan, who received much OF his intellI-
FErr % the fame Of his nclgI5OTs
ster II had become so great as 10 over
lsg the Tar corners Of the earth where
was made. And this sort o. thing
aappens very often IN our own e,-
DerleuCo For instance. our ycry charm
-12 associate who seems 10 have in
eItcd the name Of Jean Elliot solely
- the purpose Of writing such witty
s'ters about Washington people wrote
E' foT me alone the other day rc-
-ardiu% the activities O.. Helen LeCaiH
no has z host Of friends and admirers
% this. UeT native. city. and yec who
rEs Dcen forced to 20 al the WY 10
lDuulalu 10 obtain the SORT OF reputa-
OH her ability as an actress and mu-
zeal comedy star demanded Our per
-0nal experience with the GOOD Dr0Dla
e the Hawaiian capital. hello IN per
etual memory Dy the morning balm!
Young HOtei and afternoon Ian
nor o. Waikiki beach, leads us tu D.-
eve that il requires more than orGi-
aIE ability to gam = name iuI Artistic
g~k among the sophisticated tneatar-
-uCrs and music lovers Of these blessed
les And Miss L@Cain has found this
90 be 50 because she has recently re-
rned to this country and is now
ys!ting the opening OF the exposition
san Francisco. where she is 70 nave
100 leading role in the biggest theater
a: the exposition grounds. riOT 70 20
~ TO Honolulu she distinguished her
.rlC in san Francisco at the Gayc,y
heater. where her husband. Charles
49,. Scars. is The maaageE SOM or
1.se days. perhaps, Miss Lc:s n T'li
Journey eastward and asf0uiSH the
irdod nomcfoiks with some Of she irc-I.
real music that the people ~ san EraG-
CISCO have n such aDundauca and s."
rsrsly cen be persuaded 10 snare with
their feIlow-countrymen east Of he
AlolkLnA
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Harry Miller and Bernice Smith. who
appear at the Gayety this week. We're
secured direct from Hammerstein's Now
York vaudeville house, where they isst
gave their dance specialties.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

James Robey. who is here in char-,
of the Williamson undersea motion pc
lures that come 20 the Columbia The
alter next week. comes from an old
theatrical family. his father havin;
made fortune in the burlesque field
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

John Chatterton. known on the stage
as gnor PeTugini. died Friday at the
Forrest Home in Philadelphia. He first
attracted attention as a member of the
McCaun Opera Company. He was the
third husband Of Lillian Russell
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Plans have been perfected for ~.
Coincide Franchise company to appeal
in New York for series of perform
ances.
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Mary toland. leading woman with
My Lady's Dress at the Nat.on.l
this week was last seen here as lead
ing woman with John Drew
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Frederick Truesdell. the Washington
actor. has made hit as a playwright
with a one-act play produced at the
Princess Theater. IN New York. under
the title OF "The Fog"
The Washington times., 1914-12-06

Houdini will offer entirely new feats
Of escape with the usual bill at the
concerts at and Sis p. m. at B. F.
Kelth's today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
COUNTY DIRECTOR FOR
 STATE PoMoLoeIsTs. F. w. Browning Elected For New
 London County

The second day of the annual meet ing of the Connecticut Genealogical society in Hartford Wednesday had an attendance of about 300 people The morning session was given over to addresses, discussions and the election of officers. The election resulted as follows:
 President -stanciiff Hale of. South Glastonbury
 Vice -President-George w. Staples of Hartford.
 secretary-H. c. c. Miles of Mil ford
 Treasurer-G. H. Putnam of Litch- field
 Vice President N. E. Fruit Show Charles L. Gold of West Cornwall
 County Vice Presidents-L. C. Root. Hartford; A. L. Henry, New Haven; G. A: Drew, Fairfield; E. D. Curtiss, Litchtield; F. w Browning, New Lon don; c. H. Savage, Holland: Henry H. Lyman, Middlesex.
 The afternoon session was a joint meeting with the Connecticut Vege- table Grogers' association
 At the evening session w. ColIing- wood, editor of thS Rural New York CT, spoke on Ideals in Horticulture, U- Grant Border of Baltimore. Md, spoke on Ideal Ways of Advertising and Selling Our Fruits. There were remarks by visiting delegates. Re treatments were served.
 At the session, Tuesday evening. sherman P. Hollister of the Connecti- cut Agricultural college read a pa per on Preparing Fruit For Exhibi- IIoh II ana some Lessons From the New Engfand Fruit Show and an illustrat- ca lecture, "A Walk Through a Gen esee, Valley Fruit Farm was given py samuel Frazier, of Genesee N Y
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
MUST NOT OPEN CAFES.
New Haven Issues Warning Notice to
 It's Passengers.

The growing practice of passengers opening the gates on trains before the train comes to a stop at stations has led the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad to issue a warning notice on the subject, pointing out the dangers Incident to 1t. The gates on it's cars are rather puzzling, but it ap- pears that many commuters and oth- CTS have learned how to open them, thereby endangering their own lives and the lives of others.
 Passengers alighting from trains before they come to stop" the notice says, 'are liable to serious if not fatal injuries. Conductors trainmen and Pullman employees must warn the pub lie against the danger of this practice, and must not open gates or doors any sooner than Is necessary before the train comes to a stop at station. Where a conductor, trainman or Pull man empIoye is located on the plat forms of cars approaching stations, a word of caution should, any in many instances will have the desired effect on the public"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
MONEY AND MERCHANDISE
 TO CITY MISSION.
Donations from Many Sources in
 Month of January.

Donations of food, furniture. cloth ing. cash and literature have been re- ceived at the City Mission rooms dur ing the month of January from the following persons and organizations, for which hearty thanks are hereby rendered:
 Miss Marion G. Beebe, Mrs E. L.. Rathbun, Mrs. Price, Mrs. w T. sOl- colt, Miss Browning, Mrs Charming Huntington, Mrs. John Eccles, Mrs C. P. Lane, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Randall. A. F. Wyman, Miss Cadden, Mrs S. M Dean, Johnson Home, Otis Library (20 discarded books), Mrs. F. w. Abell, Church Improvement society of Second Congregational church. Mrs. Evander Taft, F. Ii Cranston, C. s. Holbroowlz, Mrs. Willard, Mrs. McNaught Mrs Clark, Mrs. F. E. Dove, E. J. Hunt, Miss Eunice Backus, Mrs. Erastus H. Gardner, Spiritual Union Cood), Miss Anna NJ O'Neill Mrs H. E. Robbins, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Crocker, Mrs A A Browning, Mrs. l.. R. Jewett Mrs. J. N. Burdick, ladies of First Baptist church, H. L. Warrington, A Friend, Mrs. Hagberg, Mrs William Williams, J. C. MacPherson.
 The constant stream of donations leaves little to be said, save that the pressing. Good books for the young people and illustrated magazines are readily and rapidly taken up by the verious members of the clubs that meet in the United Workers house.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

The annual meeting of the stock holders of The American Thermos Bottle Co. was held this week at Port land, Maine and the present board of directors were all reelected. The directors will meet in the near fu- ture and elect officers
 The annual report to the stockhold- CTS by President William B. Walker shows the company to be in a flourish ing condition. The sales increased from $594, ,485.S1 in 1912 to $696, 427.65 in 1913. The increase would have been much larger but for the interruption in manufacturing caused by removal of the plant, delay in completion of the new building and the fire in the New York factory from which $42,- 014.59 was recovered from insurance companies. The cost of removal of the business from New York to Nor Wich was $12,1S2.14.
 There was expended for advertis- ing and Norwich payrolls $121, ,75e00 or nearly one-sixth of the amount re- quired to be expended before the Nor wich bonus will be earned
 During the past 12 months the American Thermos Bottle Co has ex- pended $3S, ,197SS on their Norwich building and real estate and paid S25,- 900 in dividends. a
 The expenses for freight, carriage and parcel post were $2a, 42a.02, Dur ing the year there was charged off s4,- 61S.54 for depreciation on machinery and $10,000.o0 for experimental work and schooling of help while the factory
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
THERMOS DIRECTORS REELECTED
Annual Meeting Held Portland, Me-President Walkers Report Shows Sales Increased $1O20O0 in Past Year Company in Flourshing Condition.
was being operated in the Davenport

was being operated in the Davenport building.
 Martin E. Jensen, secretary of the Norwich Industrial Improvement cor poration audited the books of the company for the year and found that they correctly set forth the expendi lures made under the contract between the Thermos company and the local subscribers.
 Former Superintendent Charles R. H. Visscher of New York has return ed to his duties and resumed charge of the local factory atfer a leave of absence of over a year caused by ill health
 MT. Visscher has been with the American Thermos Bottle company for over six years. He will move his fam ily to Norwich late in the spring. Thomas Baldwin, who was assistant superintendent of the New York fac tory, moved to Norwich Tuesday and will take up his residence here per manently.
 Six thousand four hundred and sew enty-three shares of stock were rep resented at the annual meeting. The stockholders unanimously approved all the acts of the directors and officers as shown on the records for the year
 The directors are William B. Walk CT, Patrick F. Murphy, John F1ani- gan, William B. Morrison. Isaac Boss ford, E. c. Jameson. William J. Low rie, Henry D. Bultman of New York scity; Lewis B. Curtis of Bridgeport, sJ Harvey Page of Walsai England; Lyman F. Gordon and E. P. Bennett of Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
GROWERS
 OF THE STATE
Willimantio and New London Men for
 County Directors.

Wednesday morning at 10.3O o'clock the second annual meeting of the Connecticut Vegetable Growers asso- citation was opened in Foot Guard hall, Hartford, with 100 present
 President A. N. Farnham of New Haven read his annual address, and Secretary David s. Kelsey rendered a report in which the incorporation of the association, less than year ago. and the aid of the last legislature in appropriating $500 for the society, were outlined.
 There were interesting talks on Plant Breeding by Stephen F. Willard and on Important Facts in Vegetable Gardening by Dean R. L. White of Pennsylvania State college.
 The election of officers resulted as follows:
 President = A. N Farnham, New Haven.
 Vice president-W. H. Burr, Vest port.
 Secretary David s. Kelsey, West
 reasurer-Charles R. Risley. Silver Lane.
 County vice presidents - Herman F. Wells, New Britain; HA D. Johnson. Hfghwood; Charles D. &Gallaher, New London; John s. Wakeman, Westport; c. s. Roberts, Riverton; Frank B. Ashton, Middletown; J. M Gager. VII limantic; William B. Chapman, Tal- cottville
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
WHY GRIP IS DANGEROUS. lt Is an Epidemic Catarrhal Fever Caused by Bacillus that Gener- ally Leaves the Patient Weak After the Acute Stage
 Has Passed.

Grip Patients Grateful to Peruna, the
 Expectorant Tonic.
 Do not make the error of regarding . grip as an exaggerated cold. There is a big difference between the two. Grip is an epidemic disease that poi sons the vital organs. When per son has grip, the air passages are alive with millions of bacilh poison ing the blood. The infected person feels tired and exhausted.
 Peruna is a Tonic Laxative.
 It requires good tonic laxative to keep the body of the patient as strong as possible to counteract the effect of the poisons created by the grip bacil- Jus. An expectorant tonic with some laxative qualities Is the safest rem edy Such is Peruaa. Beware es- pecially of coal tar powders or tablets because they lessen the vitality of the patient.
 There is no specific for the grip.
 Peruna has been used with good success in former grip epidemics. In- dications point to the return of grip this winter.
 Do not fail to read the experience of former grip patients with Peruna.
 Mrs. Gentry Gates, s2fs First Ave, East Lake. Ala, writes: T had a bad case Of grip. tried Peruna and 1t cured me. I can safely say 1t is a fine medicine"
 Mrs. Charles E. Wells, ST., 230 South St, Delaware, Ohio, writes: After severe attack of la grippe took Peruna and found it a good tonic"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Dentist Seeks Mandamus Writ.

The hearing on the application of Dr. A. G. Jones of Bridgeport for a writ of mandamus to compel the state dental commission to restore his as- sistant dentist license was continued nthe court of common pleas at Bridgeport Wednesday. Doctors Ed ward Eberle of Hartford, D. Edward Taylor of Willimantic and Albert W Crosby of New London, members of the commission, testified that Dr. Jones had an opportunity to present his case at the hearing in Hartford and that he admitted at the hearing that he owned the interests in the city in the offices where his name appeared on the door and windows. Jones testified Tuesday that the commission gave him and his counsel no opportunity to present his case at the Hartford hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
J. JORDAN IN LEAD
 IN PINOCHLE CLUB.
Has Over 2o00 Points More Than the
 Second Man.

In the West Side Pinoch1e club con- night, the fifth night of the series, were as follows: J. Jordan 35710, Baker 333SO, A. Jordan 32935, Opitz 32s10, Bailey 32375, Ha1lisey 32310, Larsen 92255, Underwood 32050, Pettis S1975, Ledger 31230, Pendleton 30950, Schutz 30420.
 The evenings scores were as fol- lows: J. Jordan 8S1O, Baker 1850, Opitz 1885, Pendleton 70S5, Underwood 703O Larsen 6685, Ledger 6640, Hallisey 6075 Pettis 5895, A. Jordan 5S05. Schutz 57S5, Bailey 55S5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
TELEPHONE co. EARNED
 $765,352 IN 1918
Has $Ss4ooo In Undivided Profits
 f1o,219 Stations in the State.

The directors of the Southern New England Telephone company have is sued their annual report of the bus mess of the company for the year ending Dec. 51. 1918. During the year the earnings of the company were BPS, ,207.32, which left net earnings of $766, ,352.49. Interest and dividends during the year amounted to S7os,- 740.23. leaving undivided profits of s5S,612.26.
 The year closed with total of f1o.- 219 telephone stations of all kinds in the Connecticut system, an increase of 7,5S0, or 7.39 per cent. for the year. The local tra c. or calls between sub scribers within the same exchanges. IS estimated at an average of 5S5, ,256 calls per day during the year, as an increase of 12.7 per cent
 The large additions to the cable plants continued throughout 1913, with the result that the wire mileage was increased by 46.722 miles, bringing the total to 302,0S1 wire miles at the close of the year.
 Real estate additions during 1918 included among others the completion of central office buildings at Putnam and W1llimantic. New common bat tery switchboards were installed and placed in service in the Putnam and WllNmantic buildings.
 The report for the year 1912 calls particular attention to the adoption by the company of the Employees Benefit plan and the establishment of a ben eft fund. From that fund during 1913 the first year of its existence, benefits were paid to employees as follows:
 For pensions, s1,041o5; for accident disability. $T,655.3s; for sickness dis ability, $12, 490.27; for ordinary life insurance, S2.2S5.40; for accident life insurance, S7,620.S0; for surgical ex- penses etc. $1.102.eo; total, $S2,1s4s0
 The company having furnished sat isfactory proof to the commissioners has been granted certificates of finan- cfal ability to pay compensation di- rectly to injured employees or other benef1ciaries, has accepted the pro- visions of the workmen's compensation act passed by the last legislature,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Highway Contracts.

Contracts for the construction of state road work have been awarded by the state highway commissioner as follows:
 EIlington-About S,15e feet of gravel construction on the Somers road to the A Vito Construction corporation, Thompson for S16.058.7o.
 F'ranklin-About 3,650 1ineal feet of gravel construction of the Hartford Norwich turnpike to the Bristow Brothers and Knowles corporation. Narragansett Pier, R. l., for Se,S24.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
MAssAsoIT COMPANY.
F. L., George s. and Percy S. Palmer
 Made Directors

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Massasoit Manufactur- ing company held Tuesday at Fall River officers were elected for the en- suing year as follows: Clerk of cor poration, John Foley; treasurer Wen dell E. Turner; directors, Frank L.. Palmer, New London. Wendell E. NTur- London, Percy $. Palmer, Oakdale. Charles T. Palmer, New York, William o. Van Blarcom and Henry F. Mc- Grady, Fall River. During the past year the company paid total dividends of per cent. amounting to $30,oe0.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Seeks to Recover Cloth.

A petition by Attorney Henry H. Pettis for Pierce. Billings & Co. of Boston was brought before Amos A. Browning, referee in bankruptcy, Wed nesday morning The petition was to recover a quantity of cloth in the hands of Telley E. Babcock. trustee for the bankrupt estate of Louis J. Bru- cite William l.. Conroy of the tailor department of the firm at Dorchester, Mass, testified to the manner of mak- ing suits from the cloth displayed by the bankrupt. Attorney Quinn ap- peared for the trustee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Brewing Company srinas Suit.

The New England Brewing com- pany has filed papers with Judge Par sons, clerk of the superior court against Frank Owsiah and Jacob Mi gacz, who conducted a business in Norwich under the firm name of Owsiah & Migacz. Suit is brought on the common counts for the sum of S1,104.S5, with damages placed at $1,- S00
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Swansea Dye Works

At the annual meeting of stockhold- CTS of the Swansea Dye works held at Swansea, Mass, Tuesday officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Clerk and treasurer, Wendell E. Tur- her; directors, Frank L. Palmer and George S. Palmer, New London, Wen dell F. Turner. Fall River. This is an adjunct of the Massasoit company.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Trolley Comes to Franklin Square.

A change which went into effect on Wednesday evening has been made in the running of the latest trolley car on the Norwich and Westerly road to this city. It formerly came only to PItston bridge, reaching there at 11.30, but 1t now comes to Franklin square, which it reaches at 11.45 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Muddy Skin---
 Blotches and Pinples
Are More Quickly Removed and Pure, Colorful Skin Restored By the Use of Stuart's Calcium Waters
 Than By Any Other Method.

There is no common sense in pinn- pies, liver spots, blotches etc, mar ring your beauty and if you will read the rest of this announcement you will see exactly why this is so
 When you eat you fill the entire blood with all manner of waste mat ter. If decay and fermentation of a harmful kind arise then this poison ous matter is taken into the blood and must be thrown off
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
NORWICH TOWN
Unusual Number of Bluebirds Noted Electric Lighting For SturteVant And West Town Streets.

Tuesday robins were seen on Boz rah street. Wednesday on Wauwecus street in a yard not over fifteen feet from the house bluebirds were seen flying about and looking over a box where they nestled last year. In an or chard near this home redw1nged blackbird was seen and heard also this week. Bird observers note the larger number of bluebirds this year and the early arrival of the spring hirdS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

A cottage prayermeeting will be held this (Thursday) evening at the home of Mrs. Everett Rogers on Wau- wecus street. Mrs. E. T. Wilbur will assist in the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Met With Mrs. J. B. slocum.

WednesGay afternoon the Progres- sive Missionary club of the Central Baptist church met with Mrs. Joel B. Slocum at her home, No 156 Broad way, with an attendance of 27. The vice president, Mrs. Franklin H. Brown, presided. There was reading from the Life of Judson by Mrs. A. T. Utley, past president of the society After sewing, refreshments were served, the social hour proving partic- ularly pleasant.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
W;u Attend e. E, Meetinu.

It being Christian Endeavor week members of the local society will at tend in a body the midweek service Of the First Congregational church to be held this (Thursday) evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Assassination Rumor pishelieued

Madrid, Feb. 4.-No credence is giv- en here to rumors circulated abroad thai an attenQt had been made today on the hfe- of King Alfonso.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Magnolia Buds Ready to SProut.
 The recent mild weather has caused the buds on the magnolia tree at the Buckingham Memorial to swell as II 1t were spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Farmers from this vicinity attended the meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the interests of the proposed pickle factory
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Mrs. Andrew Gardner of East Great Plain was the guest this week of her sister, Mrs. Enoch Worthington of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Mrs. William Casey has returned to her home on Wauwecus Hill after passing several weeks with relatives in South NorWalk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Vergasou, whose home Is in Providence, have re- turned after visiting MT. and Mrs. nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

MT. and Mrs. J. Hansen of West Wilmington have returned after a weeks visit with MT. and Hrs. An thony Jacobson of Sturtevant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

George Randall a student at Yale University is at his home on West Town street for the midyear recess.