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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

shown by a new firm to Fair patrons J. R. Houston & Sons, of Mansfield Both the young men of the firm are Storrs College graduates. and the el- der, Byran Houston has specialized in this work, having been for six years assistant to Prof. A. G. Gulley. The other members of the firm are John and Allen Houston.
 The Norwich Commercial School.
 This school demonstration includes rapid work in shorthand and typeA writing by students while blindfolded the best speed having been attained by Miss M. $. Saduskey a. Seventh grade Taftville paroehial school pupil, who has been studying for three months and whose record intypewriting is 180 words in practice work, and eighty words on new, difficult matter. The school has s6,oo0 worth of office train ing appliances on exhibition in two booths.
 As a test of accuacy and speed. the pupils while typewriing without er- TOTS and blindfoIded, carried on a con- versation with a representative of the Bulletin A crowd surrounds this ex- l1ibit all the time
 Benjamin J. Houlihan, Mrs. B. l.. crandali. Miss M. A. Sullivan. c. P. Lynch and fifteen students of the school are assisting Principal Cran- daI in the demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
so,ooo VOICES
And Many Arc The Voices of Norwich
 People.

Thirty thousand voices-what a grand chorusi And that's the number of American men and women, who are publicly praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache, kidney and bladder ills. They say it to friends. They tell it in the home papers. Norwich people are in this chorus.
 Here's a Norwich case:
 Mrs. Jared Hewitt, Palmer St.. Nor wich. says: "For several months ] was bothered by pains across the small of my back and from other symptoms I know that my kidneys were at fault I got box of Doan's Kidney Pills a, N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store and soon after using them, the pain in my back disappeared and my health im- proved"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Doni simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same thai Mrs. Hewitt had. Foster-Mi1burn Co. Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
sLAsHED AREA sIMoNs
 IN THE HEAD Marcelina Aives Accused of Murder ous Assault on Thames Street.

Arba Simons of No. 65 Myers ave- que was slashed in the back of the head on Thames street. Monday even ing about o'clock receiving 6. cut four inches long from which the blood Spurted in a stream
 He accused Marceline Afves, alias man was arrested about o'clock Tuesday morning after a prolonged persistent search by the police of ev- cry spot where the man might be tn hidning. He was found by Sergeant Matthews and Sergeant Kane. asleep in a house on Talman street which was not his home. He denied the cut ting and said he only pushed Sim ons who fell and cut his head The coat sleeve of the accused man Is stained with blood.
 Sinons was walking on Thames street near Page lane with Miss Paul inc Beatrice when the murderous and unexpected assault was made on him. His assailant got out of the way at once. and Simons, with blood stream ing over his clothes found policeman Roger Cowles who brought him to the police station, where Dr. J. w. Calla- han put s stitches in the wound.
 Simons was so weak from loss of blood that he tainted several times and had to be held up by Capt. Twomey. After the sewing Simons was sent to the Backus hospital in the ambulance.
 It is believed that a razor was used in the assault The shoulder of Sim ons' coat shows a cut where it is be- Iieved the razor left its mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
FROM $50 TO 400
 cooPS WITH FANCY POULTRY Exhibit Under the Grand Stand Is Notable for Quantity aad Quality.

The collection Of poultry. pfgeons and other birds Is assembled in the same spot is in former years. the Ex- hihition hall under the gra11dstand The assemblage is a. record breaker l this Year. not only in quantity, but quality and if the increase in this line or exhibition keeps growing in the future an addition will have to be
 made to accommodate the cacl<lers.
 In all there are between $50 and 400 coops Of birds of the highest standard
 and they have been comfortably ac-
 commodated by Woodbury o. Rogers,
 who has charge of this department =
 Among the vociferous collection are hens, ducks pigeons, geese, turkeys and guinea hens. There is also a fine collection of rabbits and an added fea- ture cage of white rats that are attracting much attention. The guinea
 hens this year are of the most varied sort in color, white. black, red, cream and brindle.
 4 brood of young chicks with their mother is the chief attraction for the
 young people who take delight in
 watching the movements of these small stock are found Barred White. Buff Plymouth Rocks. White and Buff Wy andottes. Sfnge Comb and Rosel Comb Rhode Island Reds White and Buff Orpingtons. cochins. Brahmas. Leg horns. Aneonas. Houdans, Mantams, The number of Leghorns and Wan dottes entered seems much larger than in former years. The quality and quantity of ducks this year is quite large and some are Black Mus covy. Wild Mallard. English geese of Toulouse breed. There are also sew eral excellent exhibits of turkeys. The pigebn department is increas- ing yearly and this year the varieties are greatly admired and among some are white, red fa1taiis. Red Crested Helmets, Silvers. Splash and Blue Homers, Silver, Yellow and Black Tumblers. A marked feature is nice looking batch of hens eggs which are causing much comment and interest. Several broods of chicks with moth CTS made their share of noise with their continuous peeping. The guinea pigs of various colors, with Belgian hares and Blue Imperial rabbits were greatly admired.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
Stop That First Fati couah,

Check your fall cough or cold at once don't wait-it may lead to serious lung trouble. weaken your vitality and develop @ chronic lung ailment- Get a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery today; it is pure and harmless--use it freely for that fall cough or cold. If baby or children are sick give 1t to them,, it will relieve quickly and per- manently. It soothes the irritated throat lungs and air passages Loosens phlegm, is antiseptic and for tines the system against colds. It surely prevents cold germs from get ting hold. Guaranteed; BOG and s1 at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
OBITUARY.
Humphrey aaIIivan.

Humphrey Gailivan died at his fate home In Mohegan Monday morning at 12.15 o'clock after an illness of one 1ssa
 rety-two years ago he came to Nor wien and resided here for some time. At the breaking out of the Civil war Mr. Gadliyan enlisted in the 2sth reg iment Co. B. c. ". Sent. 2. 1862. serv- ng until he was honerably dtEcharged Aa- 1T. 1888, Thirty-nine years ago hs removed to Mohegen and resided thcre up to the time of his death, He was married Oct. IS, 1858 to Mary year ago. He is survived by one son and i've daughters. Timothy Galiivan of this city, Hannah of New York, Mrs srne11ens of Boston, Mrs. James Casey lnd the Misses Katherine and Maude Ialiivan Of Worcester.
 Mfr. Galiivan was of a pleasant per ,opality and jovia1 disposition. He nade many friends and was greatly owed and respected by all who knew Jim. He will be greatly missed by
 is many friends. The members of the hereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the community.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
PERSONALS

George Pattison passed the holidays in Hartford.
 John Lafferty was a visitor in Bos- ton Labor day. Mir. and Mrs. Felix Laborie were wis., ttors in Worcester over the holidays.
 Miss Annie Clark of Bridgeport is visiting the Misses Foley of Oneco street.
 Mrs. Alice Hagstrom of Norwich is the guest Of Mrs. Thomas J. Hill, at Mantle.
 John Donahue of Bridgeport is xisit- Onece street.
 Miss Dela C41Sran Of Franklin, Mass, IS visiting her cousins, the Misses Foley, of Oneco street
 Edwin Curtin has been entertaining his twin brother from Arizona nt his home in Montville.
 Daniel Rogers of Norwich is wis., ft1ng In the village, of Noank, which was once his home.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Horford from Georgtavhle. R. l.. are visiting MT. and Mrs William Banfleld of Greene vile.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas of Brooklyn, N. r.. are the guests of their cousins, MT. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray, in Ledyard.
 Miss Eleanor Donaf1ue and Miss Vera Holston have returned to their home on Oneeo street after passing two months in Bridgeport.
 Miss Lena Ackley of Ledyard is visiting Miss May Fisher of the Corn ing Road and Miss Katherine MaIlett, of West Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Parker, who spsnt August at the home of Mrs. ". Hurlbutt at Gales Ferry, returned to Norwich.
 Miss May Fisher. of the Corning Road, has returned, after several dayss visit with Miss Emma Williams of Old Mystic and Miss Lena Ackley, of Ledyard
 The folIowir-- Norwich people were registered at Watch Hill oyer Labor day: Edward Cudworth and family, Miss Kate Backus and W. B. Cranston All the hotels at the Hill are still open for visitors.
 Oliver H. P. PeckhaIn of Corning Road returned Saturday from a week among the Berkshire Hills. visiting in Pittsf1eld, West Stockbridge and Grea, Harrington. He made a short stop in Springfield, calling on Gus Hoelck, a former East Side resident.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
77 ' : 7-7'7'- WEDDING.
Rurns-knex.

William, Burns and Miss Mary Knox were married by the Rev. charle. Brennan in the Sacred Heart church Monday morning at ' o'clock. They were attended by Miss Mary Tracy and James McIa1e
 Mtss Knox is the daughter the late MT. and Mrs Henry Knox and Is a native Of Baltic. but has resided in the village for the past year. She was becomfngly gowned in a travel ing suit ot seal brown broadcIoth.
 MT. Burns Is the son of Martin Burns and has been employed in the mill here as spinner for a number Of years.
 After g. breakfast the couple lef, for Hartford. where they will spend week and on their return will oc. crpy newly furnished home on Sun. nystde. They received many gifts 6, silver, linens. and cut glass. and 2 purse of gold from Mfr. Burns father Their gifts to their attendants wer, gold pieces,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS AT THE FAIR
Exhibition Hall Teemng With Interesting Showings by Mer chants-Big Display of Poultry Under the Grand Stand The Sheds Filled With Over 250 CattIe-Midway a Lively Spot

Seemingly taking on a new lease of life in it's 66th year, the New London County Agricultural society made the banner record of it's existence in it's 6oth annual fair which was opened at the Fair grounds at East Great Plain on Monday. In practically every de- partment of exhibits, there is new interest and increased entry lists this year, providing more than ever for the visit to see and wonder at and ad- mfre as he stro1ls over the grounds, past the cattle sheds. the sheep and and up and down the aisles of agri- cultural hall and it's addition, built this year. and used for the first time on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
Incidents In Society

Mfr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson of New York are guests for few days at Woodside, Norwich Town.
 After several weeks visit with rel atives in Newport, R. l., Miss Anna L. Ely of Washington street has re- turned.
 Mrs. Allen North left Thursday for her home in Binghamton, N. Y. after spending August with her mother, Mrs. Charles Rudd and sisters, the Misses Rudd, all of Woodside.
 Lewis A. Hyde, and his daughter, Miss Susan c. Hyde, of Washington street. left Monday for Edsartown, Mass. where they will be guests of Mrs. L. H. HyE at her summer home
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clerk of the races. President Arthur D. Lathrop also graced the stand, but not as a race official. Casper K. Bailey and Oliver Buddington acted as mar shals and did efficient service in keep ing the people off the track and out or harms way The police, too, at the different points of crossing the track. had their hands full, but as usual their capabilities prevented any untoward accidents from happening.
 2.17 cIasa
 The 1.17 class started off the after noon's racing card and the field or four horses, seven being drawn rom the entry list, provided satisfying brushes. On the first turn in the initial heat the drivers of Madam K and Intern had the misfortune to get mixed up ana Tn consequence both were put out Of the running. The horses and the drivers were uninjured in the spill, but Madam x cid no. come up to the form expect ed of her after the accident Both were, however, made eligible as starters in the next heat Ben Locanda took the race and first money in straight heats and Intern placed next for second money. Billy Burke took third money and Madam x fourth. The summary:
 PIT class-purse $4oo:
 Ben Locanda, h, R. E.
 Thompson. Brighton ....... Intern, blk g. Fred Thrall, Biily Burke. m, John F. Law
 Ter, New Haven .......-.-.. 8 Madam x. br m, Matt Brazil,
 Hartford, Conn. ............ 4
 Time-2.2o 1-2. .l2.17 3-4, 2.zz.
 2.3o Class.
 The 2.a0 class, purse $500, brought out the largest field, and provided the best entertainment. Interest centered in Had Norton, the Norwich horse. for merly owned by Elmer R. Pierson, and sold by him few days ago to Jo- seph Bedard of this city. In the first heat the chestnut showed fine form and lots of speed, but after that he didn't come back. The horse went seauent heats 1t was headed easily. The race was hotly contested, for three horses were well matched and 1t was not until nearly 6.3o that the final heat was over and first money went to the New Haven horse, Van olo after three straight heats The summary:
 Vanolo, b g. Clay-Cotton
 Stables, New Haven ..2 211 Mary Alcan, br m, Dan
 J. Kelly, Blackstone ..s 1z 2 Had Norton, ch g. Elmer
 R. Picrsen, Norwich .. 1 s { 8 Star Agent, h, Driving
 Club Stable, Providence s Betsey Morgan, oh m,
 Ralph Morgan. Windsor 61
 Time-2.2o 1-4 2.1s 1-2, 2.20 1-4.
 Colt Race.
 The colt race. New London county
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville, and Motion Picture,

The htIt at tho Auditorium for the hrzt of this week offered a good at- traction for holiday axnusernenta and was well attended Monday at an per fornlances. Joe Goodman, a mono loR.1ist of no sr1al ability, afforded
 much pleasure. Edith Raymond & Co comedy Wtre artists, were of the tor notch Eort and performed clever feats Lucter and Evans wound up the vaudeville with a comedy singing ane talking act that held the close atten- ton of the audience. The rnotior pictures were up to the regular stand ard of this theatre, with Trey O Hearts as 8 feature film
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
ARE VIRTUAL PRISONERS
 IN PAU, FRANCE News Comes from Explorer Frank Edward Johnson and Party.

Friends In Norwich hear most dis concerting news regarding the pres ent condition of Mrs. Isabella Thomas, her daughter, Mrs. Edward Whiting Johnson and the tatter's son, Frank Edward Johnson. the explorer and lecturer.
 They are virtual prisoners in Pau, Southern France, at the foot of the Plrap ees. Food stuffs are scarce and they with other Americans are sub- jected to many hardships. It Is im- possible for them to get to a place Of safety as the country Is now under martial regulations. MT. Johnson acnnot do much except guard his mother end grandaaotller as best he may. AS Mrs Thomas is over 90. To- cai friends are greate1y concerned for her, fearing that the strain and un- certainty Of conditions at Pau may have a serious effect upon her health.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
s.nartsd to Probate Court.

Herman AIofein, 2d, and Henry w. Tfbbits, who were appointed commits sions on the estate of the late Elmer son P. Turner. have passed upon the claims presented against the estate and have made their report to Judge of Probate Nelson J. Ayling.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
SCHOOLS TO OPEN.
the Day to Get Back to
 Books.

The public schools of the town be- gin the year on Wednesday. buildings and teachers being ready. Harry Mills of Buffalo. N. Y. is to be the in structor in manual training and Miss Grace E. Rogers in domestic science, which are to be added courses or m struction for the seventh and eighth grades this year.
 The Norwich Free Academy also opens on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08
Peaches
 at RALLION'S $

affair, in half mile heats. got lot of interest from the crowd Only two heats were run, and after the 2.30 class, the judges decided to put it hour, until 10 o'clock today. Beatrice. the Etheredge mare, captured the first half mile without trouble, but the sec ond heat went equally easily to the gray horse, Preston Wilkes. The Nor gan horse was hardly in the race. The summary:
 Beatrice blk. m. E. M. Etheredge, NOrWlcn l 2 Preston Wilkes. gr. g.. Ernest O.
 Miller, Preston ....... 1 Demon blk. g, G. H. Morgan,
 Time-L15. LA
 Five Mile Running Race.
 The five mile running race, in which nine men were entered, narrowed down to three actual contestants, who ap- peared on the track. For the Nor wich Y. M. c. 4, William Saker came out, and running Independently were John D. Nolan, Jr., of Taftville, and James Milaski of Greeneville. It was long, hard race, ten laps around the track. but each man stuck to it with fine grit and endurance. Nolan showed the results of the training that his father, the well known runner, who it will be remembered, ran against his
 
 old records for a man of fifty at the fair grounds, and he took the lead from the pop of the pistol and increa sec t all the way. In fact in the final few rounds he Tapped Milaski ana then Saker, and finished with a wonderful his time down to 29.37 for the five
 - o.ner men both finished,
 ar coming in second and Milaski last.
 Motorcycle Event.
 In the six mile motorcycle race that was run off at o'clock. there were four entrants. Wild Bill Burdick of Norwich (Exceisior), Fred Nixon of Springfield Gndian), Bennie Driscoll of Hartford (Excelsior), and George Latham, of Lebanon Undian), who went in in place of Walter Chappel of Willimantic. The riders were given one turn around the track to get up speed and then Starter c. V. Pendle- ton, Jr., fired the pistol. The race was between Burdick and Nixon, Nos. and respectively. They took the turns at reckless speed, it seemed to the gasping spectators the stands and along the track and over the stretches they burned like demons. The winners time of 7.19 1-4 shows the speed at which they raced the, six miles. getting down pretty close to- the mfle-a-mfnute class. even over the CIT cular half-mi1e track. Nixon was un- able to draw away materially from Burdick and the Norwich rider pushed on relentlessly. But there was a mar gin there that he seemed not quite able to make up. Nixon passed under the finish wire at the end of the l2 laps a hundred yards in the lead: Bur- dick was second. Latham third, and Driscoll the Hartford rider, last. The timers in the stand were John Hart and Andrew Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

Among the exhibitors at the stat, flair Hartford Is Morton F. Plant, O Eastern Point. with twenty-two heat of imported cattle from the island o Guernsey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

A Hartford paper mentions that MI ar1d Mrs. Charles B. Ware have close, their cottage at Ocean Beach and re turned to their home on Vernon street Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

Fruit trees, decorative eversreens shrubs, California pines. hydrangeas, and grapes. are among the exhibits
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

Elmer Farnhan, who has bee working at Storrs College during tn summer, has gone to Collinsville t visit his pakents. MT. and Mrs. Charie Farnharn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

R. Irving Huributt has been de1iv- erfng many consignment of railroad ties at the Gales Ferry station for Thomas Baudro of Ledyard. from the farm. of John McGuire in the Lester district %HAN-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

Oliver H. P. PeckhaIn of Corning Road, returned Saturday from a week among the Berkshire Hills, visiting in Pittsfield. West Stockbridge and Grea, Barrington. He made a short stop in Springfield, calling on Gus Hoelck. a former East Side resident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

the points 10 which the
humorist referred are
known as "occasionals,
that is, they may be
worked periodically to
feel the way, but
they are by no means
staple laugh getters. OF
the FIVE alleged points,
number three alone is
the most consistent Of
the "occaSionalS. OF
the critics table of four
teen laugh secrets, all
save possibly numbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

\ comedian out IN evening clothes WIN boxing
gloves instead Of white kids, on his hands.
IL. Hebrew comedian makes some REMARK ABOUT Set
ting fire to his store
r. An Irish comedian, dressed up as policeman Swag-
gers nm TO saloon raps and handed glass OF beer.
Is. A German comedian INDUCES IN proud reference
to his "leedle Ludwig.
a. soubrette holds up her mouth to be kissed and then
boxes the ears Of the actor who tries 10 kiss her.
IA A comedy pianist after playing his selection, strikes
high note on the piano with his little finger after grand
gesture.
These devices are as successful in provoking laughter
TODAY as they OF years ago. whether they
ro as effective outside of vaudevie-in the twodolar
theaters will not hazard to say believe, however,
that audiences. in the MAN, are the same both in and
out of vaudeville; although do not believe that the
tvodollar pavs and players have precise a code OF
a1augh eetters- as vaudeville and its players have.
NEVERTHELESS, when Beauty and the Beast
~ was Du on at the Broadway Theater a number OF
Years ago and lin company with Harry Buger and
Ioseoh Cawthorn) was engaged for a comedians role
and for the time being deserted my well understood
field of vaudeville for musical comedy learned some
thing about these strange twodolar audiences. Both
Bulger and Cawthorn had appeared in vaudeville and
s three were to carry the comedy scenes of the piece
we mt orr heads rehearsal and sought think
ont sure way of making the audience laugh. There was
one scene that we had oureyes on especially for words
had been written for u.s. and it had been put to us to
work out our own comedy act at this point OF the show
"IU tell YOU what let's do suggested Lets
crack dozen of the Oldest stalest, most moth-eaten
Jokes we can lay hands on. Let's do 1t IN per-
fectlv serious way Just II thought were crack
inc new Jokes. The audience will see the point, will
relish the old joke satire, and will laugh at us
We talked it over and finally agreed that the old joke
Continued P1gs IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

trade as they them In instances these writers
have managed in a manner, to hit the mark but more
often they have scored nothing than wide miss.
lust as only the barber knows the trick of Smearng dust
on his finger from the back Of tie chair and them after
pretending TO rub your hair of showing you the dirt
and recommending a shampoo, just as only the tailor
knows the trick of placing his mirror in the shadow so
that the wrinkles in the handmedown you are trying
on will not show, just only the in vaudeville
can know the whole secret of the profession.
The two foregoing illustrations not meant oimpy
that vaudeville is full Of crooked devices. Such inn
proved devices would be unnecessary TO vaudeville
radiators would be to the Kongo Free State In the
MAN. vaudeyilles only necessary tricks are the old
tricks of its cradle days These tricks are its tounda
ton. as much part Of it the mirrors in the barber
sbon or the tape measures the tailor shop But if the
tricks of vaudeville are not Crooked, they may never
tbeless be termed so by a smiling public after have
taken it into my confidence.
TN nv scrapbook have treasured so-called laugh
index" of vaudeville prepared by dramatic critic
about five years ago This "index detailing the times
at which a vaudeville audience regularly laughs (of
course that means is made to laugh by vaudevilles
secret tricks) reads as follows