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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Miss Atehison Still Missing.

Nothing has been heard or seen of Mis- sF'lora Atchison who disappear ed from her home suddenly on the morning of March 25. Every effort has been tried to locate her by her brother, Dr. F. c. Atchison. It was thought by residents in the neighbor- hood where she lived that she was drowned :n the river and the water being so high at the time carried the body down stream. But it is claimed by her brother that the river was frozen over at the time of her disap- pearance and no holes in the ice had been discovered where examination was made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE.
FshionabIe Function on Friday Eve
 nina at Waureaan House.

tended by 90 couples was given on Friday evening in the dining room at the Wauregan house, the programme continuing from 9 D. m to a. m. The music was by the orchestra of Pro lessor Europe of New York and the arrangements for the dance were made by Philip A. Johnson, J. Humphrey Amy and Joseph C. Worth, Jr.
 There were several small supper parties at the hotel before the dance, including one given by Mrs. Charming M. Huntington and another for a num- Der of New London guests
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
eeoroe R. charbonneau Rssian..

George R. Charbonneau, who for a number of years has been a popular clerk in the employ of Ferguson & Charbonneau, has severed connection herewith. MT. Charhonneau has sew eral matters under consideration, but has not as yet determined his future undertakings. He will have the, best wishes of his many friends whichever way his decision takes him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Bishop Niian's Appointments.

Rt. Rev. John J. Nilsn's appoint ments include. June IS. p. m., con- firmation at St. Joseph's church, New London; 7.3o D. m,, confirmation, Sa- cred Heart church, Norwich Town; June IA. 10.30 a. m., confirmation. St. Mary's Jewett City; 3 D, m., confirma- tion, St. Mary's Stonington; June 21, confirmation, St. Mary's South Coven- try: Sept 13. 10.So a, m, confirmation, St Marys, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
JEWELLERS CLUB.
New London and Windham County
 Men are Organizing.

newly formed organization, the Eastern Connecticut Jewellers club, which includes the jewellers of New London and Windham counties Is to hold meeting next Tuesday even ing here, when further details of the organization and plan of the club will be discussed in order to take action on them.
 The first meeting was held in New London March 18th. It Is affiliated with the other district associations which nSake up the state associa- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Rsbshah committs. Appointed.

Announcement of the Rebakah com- mittee which will have charge of the Christmas celebration of 1914 at the Odd Fellows home at Fairview was made this week at the state as- sembly at East Hartford The mem bers of this committee are Mrs. M Louise Johnson of Osprey lodge, No 20 of New London, Mrs. Isabella Stewart of Orient lodge. No. 27 of New London. and Mrs. Bertha l. Crane of Home lodge, No. 50, of Grot- on
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Eligible for storrs Instructors.

Five of those who took the civil service test of March 25 for instructors of poultry husbandry at the Cennee 'tiCut Agricultural college at Storrs have been put on the eligible list The first three of these, from whom the first vacancy will be filled, are Leslie E. Card of Ithaca, N. Y, who passed with a rating of 91.75; Adrian A. Brown of Amherst, Mass, with s5.30, and Lewis S.Hchwartz of Wauwatosa, Wis, with sS per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser.

Flush out the accumulated waste and poisons of the winter months; cleans your stomach, liver and kidneys of all impurities Take Dr. Kings New Life Pills; nothing better for purifying the blood. Mild, non -griping laxative. Cures constipation; makes you feel fine. Take no other. 25c, at your druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all hurts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
sPRINkLING NGTICE.

Any person intending to use a hose for street. lawn or garden sprinkling or for any other purpose during the first obtain a written permit from the Board or Water Commissioners, and any person who uses water for sprink- ling purposes without obtaining said permit shall pay a penalty of s5. in addition to the regular rate for the water used. This permit applies to metered and unmetered service.
 JOHN J. SHEA, Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
COLONIAL LEADS OFF.
First of Free Shows in Mereh ants
 Week to Be Given There.

The first free theatrical entertain ment for visitors to Norwich during Merchants week will be given Mon day morning at 10.30 by Manager Me NultY at the Colonial theatre.
 Some very interesting amusement features have been arranged for that morning
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Monday Niaht Class at MiIIers.

The Monday Nnght class at Mil lers academy on Oak street gave a special evening there Friday with a large attendance and a particularly enjoyable time resulting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
v. M. c. A. EVENTS.
Lobby Social Successfully Conducted Rev. A. L. Telford For Sunday Meeting.

The free and easy lobby social for senior members at the Y. NJ. c. A. on Friday evening was pronounced success. Benjamin Bruce had ar ranged the programme and it proved a pleasing one to the goodiy number present. It was carried out as fol- lows:
 Singing by the Coblyn quartette. consisting of Charles Coblyn, Alfred Hall, Fred Randall and Howard Will son. Picallo solo. by Harry Bell, ac- eompanied by Miss Edith Boynton, who also rendered piano solos; duet by Frank Pedace, guitar. Frank Russillo, mandolin; vical trio, C. Harding Ha- vens, Benjamin Bruce, Woodruff Sul- livan.
 The News club joined in the festiy ities and after the programme all were served with hot frankfuters and rolls.
 The Mems rally Sunday will be ad- dressed by Rev. A. l.. Telford and some fine selection will be played on the Victor machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Eisht For Academy Prize Speaking.

Eight For Hcadeny FFIze oPeakIng
 The trials for candidates to com pete at the prize speaking at the Academy were held Thursday and the following eight were selected: Bro gan, Duggan, Markoff, R. Hill, Hughes. Kimball, Lahn and Stockwell. The contestants were announced Friday by the judges, Principal Tirrell, Miss Bonfocy, F. H. Cranston and J. c, Oyerhaugh
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUSTAINS
 DAIRY COMMISSIONER
in Proposing to Exempt Dairy Deputy
 from Civil Service.

Attorney General John H. Light has given an opinion to the civil service commission in which he says that F. H. Stadtmueller of West Hartford, who has been appointed dairy and pure food commissioner by Governor Baldwin, is 'an appointing officer and can ask that the office of deputy be exempted rom test and competition. The opinion of the attorney general in full is as follows:
 Attorney Generals Office.
 Hartford, April 16, 1914. Hon. Charles G. Morris. President of
 State Civil Service Commission: Dear Sir: I have your favor in which you say:
 The question has arisen in connec- tor with the proposed appointment of deputy dairy commissioner whether or not a chief officer who has accepted legislature, but whose term of office has not yet commenced. is an appoint ing officer within the meaning of chap ter 2S2 of the Public Acts of 1913" am Of the opinion that the dairy commissioner, recently appointed by the governor, and whose term of of flee will commence on the first day of May next. is an inchoate commissioner and an appointing officer in the meaning of chapter 2S2 of the Public Acts of 1913; and as such appoint ing officer" he may properly notify your board at any time that there will be vacancy in the office of deputy dairy and food commissioner 10 be filled by him by appointment on the first day of May. 1914, and to request if he should see fit to do so the ex- emptiop of said office from the test and competition.
 Very truly yours.
 JOHN H. LIGHT,
 Attorney General. This decision by the attorney gen eral has a bearing upon the appoint mept of Thomas Holt of Southington
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
SOMERS
City of Norwich Water Works

OInce or Board of Water Commissioners. Norwich, Conn, March Sl, 1914. Water rates for the quarter ending March 31. 1914, are due and payable at the offee April l. 1914. Office open from S.5o q. m. to D. m.
 Open evenings of April 18th and goth from : to s.
 Additions will be made to all bills remaining unpaid after April 20. apr1d JOHN J. SHEA, Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Academy spelIino Test.

At the Academy on Friday, Principal H. A, Tirrell announced that in the general spelling test recently given in the school, six had tied for first place. having missed but one word.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18

Drew's Dancing Academy Opened.
 Professor James F. Drew opened T. A. B. hall on Friday evening as Drew's Dancing academy and had a large attendance The music was by Drew's orchestra having changed its name from the Cadillac orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
EIaa at Half Mast.

The flag at the Buckingham Memo rial was at half mast on Friday for the late George W. Whittlesey of Taftville who was a lieutenant in the Thirteenth Connecticut volunteers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
Repairino Mckinley Avenue.

The street department is making re- pairs to Mckinley avenue from Grove street northward, using crushed stone which is rolled down by the steam road roller.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18
A WOMAN'S DOLLAR
 IS BIGGER

The average woman gets more for her money than the average man does her dollar has 8 greater purchasing power.
 Women are the best readers of advertising we have.
 Is there not direct connec- ton of cause and effect between these two facts?
 Woman has proved for her self that it pays to know what is being offered before she buys.
 She knows what her dollar is worth and she means to get the most for it.
 She finds the advertising one of the most interesting and help ful features of her daily news paper,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18

This decision by the attorney gen. eral has bearing upon the appoint ment of Thomas Holt of Southington to replace Tyler Cruttenden as deputy dairy commissioner
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

With the exaggerated sense Of nnal-
ity that Is par, and parcel Of the make
up OF his race, n Japanese chief OF q
meteorological observatory committed
suicide because he did not properly
warn the people Of Kyushu island
against the impending earthquake. vol
csnic eruption and tidal wave. Imag'
Inc a weather man In the United States
thus transiixing his stomach with cold
steel because Jupiter Pulvius reneged
on the Interpretation Of his promises!
Yet, after they had been deceived. the
latest news Is that the people who
fed the island are returning In thou.
sands to the scene Of the disaster.
comforted and consoled by the pre-.
diction Of another eminent parsonage
In the III service, who assures them
that 1t will be safe to do so. The
Japanese are so thoroughly welded
to the faith Of modern science that
they will not be seduced to doubt the
e1-cathedral quality OF It's utterances,
says the Columbia IS. c. State, Per
haps this 10 due to the fact that when
the weather prophet makes a mistake
he commits hari.kari. wherefore his
predictions are at least to be credit.
ed with the virtue OF complete sin
cerity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05
B~ANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Delta Division of the
Northern District of Mississippi.
In the matter of Kane Reed, bank
rupt- In bankruptcy.
To the Honorable H. C. Niles, Judge
of the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District OF
Mississippi.
Kane Reed, of Itta Bena, in the
County Of Lefore and State of Missis,
sippi, in said Division and District, res,
p~ectfully represents that on the 2lst day
of April last past he was duly ad.
judged bankrupt under the Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his proper.
ty and rights Of property. and has fully
complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and of the orders of the
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said Bankrupt Acts,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this the 2Sth day of May. A,
D. 1914. Kane Reed, bankrupt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

The tendency Of the century Is away
from the horse. Gasoline Ia ropIac-
ing him everywhere. Prophets have
predicted that the nert generation Will
not know the horse IA a useful friend
Of man. but merely as an ornamental
creature for rAce.track exploitation,
OF all horses, the fire engine horse has
perhaps been the most loved. His in
t%eilIgsnee, his spectacular appear
ancss. his friendship for his human
comrades. have made him a favorite
OF news writer's and Of romanCera,
There has been much regret that the
FIRE horse Ia doomed TO go. RochcF-
ter Ia one Of the largest American cit
les which hRs kept abreast Of the
timsB by providing for the gradual re-.
placement Of horse drawn apparatus
by motor engines. trucks aud hoaa
wagons Last winter Rochester was
visited by a sever" Bnowetorm and II
was found that tho horandraWn en-.
glnes were better nbIe M cope With
tho unusual conditions than the new
motor apparatus A a rosUlf. III"
chief Of the department has d'cjarpl
that a certain number oi horse drawn
engines will BE- retain d.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

During his four years at Harvard,
Thomas Wentworth Hisginson kept q
minute account Of ali his doings. These
notes furnish some Of the material for
the story Of his life written by Mary
Thatcher Higginson tHoughton Mil
fin). On his fourteenth birthday he
found that he was the youngest un.
dergraduats. Two months later his
journal has this record: Many of the
clsss. having become slightly booty,
made somewhat Of q noisy prayer"
And again: What a sight the chapel
presented at prayers this morning!
About 200 panes OF glass blown up. the
hands Of the clock taken on, and the
dial stove In. The front panels OF
the lower part Of the pulpit removed,
and all the damask between the pillars
torn away. and A Bone for Old Quin
to Pick written on the wall" "Old
Quin" was President Quincy. who had
a way OF dropping in upon classes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

There arc SOC, 900 factory girls In
Japan. and OF this number 900. 900 are
under the age Of twenty and 400. 900
are employed In spinning and weaving
factories, principally making cotton
aud silk thread and cloth. OF the lat.
ter, 10 per cent live in dormitories, es.
tablished partly with a view to their
detention. The girls on flature work
on an average Of thirteen to fourteen
hours, and those In weaving factories
fourteen to sixteen hours. Their health
10 defective In general, as the result OF
lack Of rest and OF the fact that they
work In insanitary workshops, A fac,
tory that employs n thousand girls
has to engage eight hundred new girls
every year to maintain the number.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

The republic OF San Salvador Ii the
only government on earth that col.
lects lighthouse fees on account OF A
volcano that II owus-and without the
slightest cost OF upkeep The volcan,
ic beacon 10 about eight miles In
land from the port OF AcaJutia and It's
pillar OF cloud BY day and OF fire by
night 10 visible fer many miles out at
sea. II bursts forth every seven min.
utes and Is Just al accurate As any
revolving light that warns mariners
OF danger In any part Of the world,
Every vessel that puts In at Acajutia
has to pay It's lighthouse fee. There
Ia no other lighthouse than the volca.
no, but that Ia a suficient excuse for
the government OF San Salvador to
make the regulation charge for Its
gratuitous service.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05
NATIVE HUNTERS % HIPPO.
A. hiprepotamus hunters the shuI

A hippopotan nv hunters the shaI
las OF the 5oeai region, North Africa
staad alone. says the Southern WORK
A native hippo hunt Is an En-
citing and dangerous sport The hunt
ers are 10 tusoUt canoes, Two or tire"
paddle, shlls one manages the a
boon or barbed spear, TO shich 10 at
tached a stout rOpe snd a float ot am.
batch. When the hippo comes 70 the
surface 10 breathe, an attempt ia made
to steal upon him with the h2rpoon,
says the Christian Herald When this
ia accomplished the Hunters make a
hssty rctrea, from the enraged beast
And Ia turn Engage his attention while
attempts are made TO spear him By
those In the other canoes When Ee-
vsrely sounded the h!ppopotamus goes
ashore 10 rest or 10 die. and not 10
attack It's EssaiLantG. as has been so
often reported. The native hunters
wait for this. and when the NINA
goes up out Of the water a ToIley Of
spears is thrown into Il and slowly
the huge beast bieeds 20 death tn"
hunters do q always escape, Some
times the NE or limb Of one Of them
IL sacrificed to their daring The hide
Of tho hippopotamus Is cut Into strips
and dried. to be sold to Arab traders,
who In turn sell Il to the whipmakers
Of Omdurman and Egypt Certain por-
tons OF the hide are much priced a.
shields, The flesh Ia cut into long.
narrow strips and dried In the sun.
It's taste resembles that Of coarse
beef,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05


ne nostss Of The death Of ~ emf
sent man In Londoa contained thsss
vords: His wife and family viii rs-
spsot bis urgsut desire that no out
yard sign OF mourning should be
worn" In referring 70 this notice the
London Times says; The practise
OF wearing mourning has long been
sliding into disuse, and probably the
psIt 20 years will see II abandoned
altogether. At any rate among the
seaithisr people" According to the
London paper. ali badges OF woe are
disappearing from funerals. The black
rosettes op the horses brides and
the Grape on the hats and sleeves
are sect seldom. SO II Is with black.
edged writing paper and black-edged
cards, II Is all going. because mourn
ing Is not needed, either for memory
or respect Here are two paragraphs
from the Times article: Those whose
sympathy we value will give II Us,
without our advertising for Il: It will
sssm all but Indecent 10 go about the
world demanding sympathy Of stran-
gers. And II We believe that those who
have left US have still the power to
observe our doings We must believe
that It Is our hearts, not our clothes.
that they will read" All Of which
ma seem a little unfeeiing. and yst
II 10 only TO give an idea Of the
changes that are going on In the world
Of mourning,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

George Grouse Tyler, the New York
theatrical manager, says that d play
revealing the best American
ners could q be cast today because
OF the imposslblity OF securing mate
riAl. 1t might be possible to find the
women. he says. but not the men.
American actors. he Coca on, have no
social contacts. and know nothing OF
the elegancies OF life. The saloon In
this country. he intimates, has over
Swallowed the salon, and every tie
between actors and people Of culture
Ia broken. The average star IL made
over night. and draws $4,000 for play.
Ing nothing but himself. He cant
talk En~glish-only F~orty-second street
and they give him a play to Mt"
Mr.. Tyler's conclusions seem pessi'
mistic, but after all where are the
successors TO Lester Wallack and John
Drew!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

rleas conveyed In sacks OF sugar
are held to be responsible for the
appearance OF hubonic plague at Hav.
ana. Cuba. Surgeon Guiteras. Cuban
director of sanitation. sbsolves the rat
from guilt. although this rodent has
been generally blamed as the chief
dissemination Of bubonic germs. He
says he conducted more than 2 800 ID.
borAtory experiments with rats and
found none OF than infected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Northern District of Mississippi.
On this 3rd day Of June, 1914. on
reading the foregoing petition, it is or
dered by the court that a hearing be
had upon the same on the Sth day of
July A. D.. 1914, before the Court at
Clarksdale in said Diuision and District
at IL o'clock, noon, and that notice
thereof be published in The Commons
wealth, Greenwood, a newspaper print
ed in said District, and that all known
creditors and other persons in interest
may appear at said time and place and
show cause, if any they have why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered by the court,
that the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order addressed to them at
their places of residence as stated. f,
Witness the Honorable Henry C..
Niles, Judge Of said Court, on the 3rd
day of June, A. D. 1914.
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk.
w. G. LANDERs, D. C.
A True Copy.
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk. o.
By w. G. LANpERs, D. C.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo, O.
We. the Undersigned. have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any Obligations made by hts frm
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ii taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
ccus surfaces Of fhe system. Testimonials
sent free, Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
BY all Druggists.
TSks Malls Family PiiIs for e~onsipAsiVA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

The last hat worn by Richard was,
ner, put up at auction In London. failed
to evoke q higher bid than $sT. There.
upon the relic VA withdrawn. But
what 10 the relevancy Of an old hat
a a souvenir OF . great musician II
10 orsansrtnders. not composers OF op.
sras, that uss their hats In their bust.
ness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

Three women, dressed in the new
Parts ~pantalcon skirt, we're arrested
in Brooklyn for obstructins tratlc. II
requires 70 little these frivolous times
to take mems minds OF the serious
things when freak fashions prom
snadA-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

A legal ight between relatives and
q Boston terrier over the latter's leg.
aey was decided In favor Of the ter
rier. who now has ar income Of 81, 200.
Every dog has his day, but II 10 .
great pity this particular dog does
not understand what a day he might
have II he only knew.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

II 10 Z good thing that all women
are not alike, For instance, who
would care to have for \ wife q wom-
m who keeps \ dosen cats, gives them
three rooms and furnishes a trained
nurse TO care for them!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

Mail orders receive our best
care and attention. II you are moi
pleased with what we send you,
return II promptly and get your
money back. A, Weller 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

After a woman has talked over the
phone for ten minutes she says good
bye. hangs up the receiver and then
thinks OF something she wanted TO
say.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

The San Francisco polieewoman
Who caught An automobile speeder BY
chasing him In an aeroplAne proves
the truth OF the old adase that when
q woman stArts To get 4 man she usu
ally gets him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

The University Of Chicago has pro-
duced two dozen lemons breaking all
records for size and weight. Which
is hardly what a university would
like to become noted for.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE,

Mounger Outfit with 60 h. D.
Boiler, 40 Engine, two Gin Stands
and double Box Press and shaft
ing and pullies complete. Apply
to B. j, Sanders, Schlater, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-06-05

Once more the names of Mathew
o and Cobb and Johnson are BE-
coming almost As familiar to news
paper readers A. those OF Villa and
Huerta.