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NATIONAL

In THE Strange Woman" William
Hurlbut's three-act comedy, in which she
made such a strong impression here last
October. Elsie Ferguson is to play a re-
turn engagement at the New National,
beginning tomorrow night, with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees, that
on Wednesday being at popular prices,
with the best seats at 81. Since she was
here last Miss Ferguson had "a long run
in the play at two different theaters in
New York-the Lyceum and the Gayety-
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Cosmos.

Gerte Carlisle, charming little song
comedienne from the ''big time vaude-
Vile circuit, with her company, describ-
ed as her Seven Sweethearts,' will pre-
sent unique musical comedy offering at
the Cosmos Theater this week. The act
was a real sensation at Hammersten's s,
New York, recently. with a two-week
run. 1t is said to be peculiarly charming
and to possess nothing of the crude to
mar it's beauty and the enjoyment of it.
A boy sensation is promised in Walter
Brewer, a new live wire in monologue
merriment and original song parodies,
also from the higher grade Of theaters.
Franklin Wilson. a star In legitimate
comedy, with selected company, will
present The Honeymooners," a laugh
able offering Of farce comedy OF the clean
and light variety. The Versatile Varleys.
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was known to her intimates, a poseur
for effect, never ceasing to act when she
had auditors. thriving on the adulation
of admirers, but always a sparkling,
brilliant and scntillatinS figure gorgeous
Iy gowned.
Charles Frohman has sent with Miss
Barrymore company of more than or
dinary distinction, including Charles
Cherry, Haidee Wright Eileen Van
Biene, Mrs Thomas Whiffen. Mabel
Archda1l, William 1ngersoll and l.. Henry
Edwards. Mr.. Frohman has also pro-
duced "Tante" elaborately and tastefully
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American Beauties Company.

T. F. Forresters American Beauties
Company will be the attraction at the
Gayety Theater next week. i'll a two-act
musical burlesque entertainment ly
George Totten smith, entitled. Million
aires for a Day" Edgar Bixley, tramp
comedian. appears in the leading role
Though broadly humorous and replet.
with novel vaudeville Snecialtles, the Of
ferinp has a more or less consistent plot
Thirty-five young women are in the
chorus. and the list Of principals CON
tains many names well known to bur
lesque, including Adele Archef. prina
donna: Lew Hilton. clever charaeter
comedian; George :. Banks, Zella Clay
ton. May Holden, Dave Mallen and Ger
trude De Feres
Musical numbers include local song hits
and original numbers.
Friday night the country store, with
more women's prizes than ever, VIII be
a feature.
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pany will be found many of the old ia
vorites, including George Barber, Ever
EFT Butterfield Willard Robertson, John
NJ. Klein, Jessie Glendinning, Carrie
Fletcher. Julia Blanc. Bessie Max
Well, and a host OF others. Earl
Brown, who has just concluded a re-
rnarkable engagement in San Francisco,
is to be the leading man. He is said to
be young and of the romantic type.
Violet Heming is to play the ingenue
leads. She has just terminated her con-
necticn with the George Arliss Dis
rael'' company, with which she has
been playing the leading feminine role
for two seasons. Miss Hem.ng played
with the Columbia Players two seasons
ago and her excellent work in 'Disraeli
during the past winter is familiar to
local theatergoers. Arthur Richie will
have absolute charge of the stage, as
sisted by large corps of auXiliaries.
which will be drawn upon for the many
large productions that are in contempla-
ton.
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"Racketty Packetty House. :

Master kingdom Brown, who plays
Peter Piper in the forthcoming produc
ton of "Racketty Packetty House a
the Belasco Theater, has the distnctlof
of being the youngest leading man OF
the American stage He is eight years
old. His first bid for histrionic lame wa
made at the Childrens Theater, New
York, in the same play.
1t is through the efforts of the loca
center of the Drama League that Mrs
Frances Hodgson Burnett's charming
fantasy of doll life is being brought te
Washington and will be presented at tht
Belasco Theater for five matinees, begin'
ming Saturday, April Is. At u o'cioch
am. with other performances Tuesday
Thursday and Friday, April y, >; and y
at O'Clock. and the final presentation
Saturday, April %, at II am.
Thirty-five children recruited from fani-
lies socially prominent in this city viii
support the professional kddies from
the Children's Theater
The entire original production and cos
tunes will be brought from the Chil-
drens Theater, New York, to Washington
and will be under the personal direction
of Clinton Hamilton. stage director OF the
Children's Theater.
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American.

The American Theater will open the
week tomorrow with a special ladies
matinee" The program for the week
will present the Three English Girls,
a European act, in new songs and aero
batic dances; Powers and Wilson, sing
ing and dancing comedians. and the
great Horton psychic phenomenon,
who will accept challenges to escape
from trunks, packing cases and bags,
with three other acts. Friday night will
be "try-out night" with three prizes to
the winners. A school children's matt
nee will be given Saturday.
Special concerts today will run from
to 1890 pm
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Beulah Benton. Welp and Irene Cassini
and the Electric City -Four.
Other members of the company are
Thomas Welch. Eugene Rauth, Cotton
Welch and NJ. L. SAKE. Nineteen mu-
sical numbers are introduced by chorus
of thirty. riday night the country
store, with its own particular stage set
ting, will be a feature
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From =
THE CHRISTIAN
P1cruRET1Lr1s

exponents of character comedy. song
and dance features, and the two Franks
in series of nerve-straining feats of
balancing and equilibrium will be other
numbers. The Pathe motion pictures of
late world events of unusual interest and
a selected series of photo plays of the
comedy type will complete the bill.
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Jack, the Giant Killer. "

The production of Jack, the Giant
Killer" at the Belasco Theater, Tuesday
afternoon, April II, at 2:15 o'clock. Will
be under the direction of Miss Hawkes..
The little ones have been rchearsfnS
for several weeks and will be in readiness
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"Reiuvenation Of Aunt Mary.

The Columbia Players of 1914 will
open the summer season at the Columbia
Theater a week from tomorrow night,
with May Robson's comedy. The Re-
juvenation of Aunt Mary" In the COM
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of high society, the Pathc weekly re-
view, the pipe organ recitals and the
dansantes after the weekday perform
anCcS.
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Confession" a threefold appeal that
easily explains its popularity.
Mr.. Corbett will be seen tomor-
row night In his original characteriza-
ton of Joe Dumont. the French Cana
dian fisherman; Mr.. Buhler will have
the character Of the man condemned to
die and Miss Nelson the role of the
heroine. Frank Shannon, Russell Fill
more, Dudley Hawley, Cecil Bowser,
Stanley James, Miss Gertrude Bondhill.
Miss Louise Kent. Miss Helen Tracy
and Miss Hazel May appear in the cast.
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a high-grade musical program by an en-.
larged orchestra.
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- AID It not been for the charac-
terization of the pert little
girl that injected a breezy If
somewhat unconventional hu-
NOR into the home of her mil
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
RICHMOND
Two Hundred and Thirty at Wood River Church ciambake-Motor Par ty to Association Meeting.

MT. and Mrs George E. B. James have returned after visiting at New port and Providence.
 Fred Eaton and Henry Hoyle were at Pleasant View Wednesday.
 Two Hundred and Thirty Dine.
 A clambale was held by the Wood River church Tuesday, Sept 1st An excellent shore dinner was served to "bout two hundred and thirty.
 Motored to Newport.
 An automobile party consisting of MT. and Mrs. William J. DawIey. MT. and Mrs. Bradford B. Moore and An drew Moore attended the Narragan- set association meeting at Newport Wednesday.
 Walter Curtis of Providence made his annual trip through Beaver River valley this week
 Arthur B. Barber and Miss Gertrude kimber were among luncheon guests at the Imperial hotel, Narragansett Pier, Sunday.
 Raymond c. Hopkins was a, Sunday visitor at his home here.
 Misses Edith and Susie Wood, of Slocum, were guests of relatives at Cliffmore recently.
 Visited Watch Hill.
 Rev. T. H. Root. Mrs. J. R. Clark, Miss Gladys Heath. Clarence Hopkins and Andrew Moore were among those from town who visited Watch Hill one day last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
LIMITED WQRkMEN.

Great preparations are being made by the Hartford lodges for the annual grand lodge meeting to be held in that city October 18th. A large and enthusiastic gathering is expected as in. other years and from the interest shown at this early date it Is safe to predict that it will turn out. to be a complete success. Representa- tives from every lodge in the Con necticut jurisdiction will be present, besides many other brothers of prom thence in the order, including several supreme and grand lodge officers from other states.
 This meeting will begin the winter work, and things will hum right along from that time on.
 Supervisor John T. Radigan of Dis trict No has issued a call to the oldges in the district to secure recruits in order to initiate them efore, the eginning of the annual Grand Lodge session.
 Grand Recorder George Stroh of New Haven. went to Hartford this week to make arrangements for the banquet to be given to the Grand Lodge officers at the annual session and to arrange for their accommo- dation while in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
Political Gossip
Good Timber.

The Republicans of Connecticut would take long step toward putting this state back in the C. o. P. column, should they nominate such man as Howell Cheney of Manchester for gov ernor.
 Already there is talk of MT. Cheney's candidacy. but if it is to amount to anything, the office must seek the man. Mir. Cheney has shown corclusively that he will not lift his little finger to seek the office
 In Howell Cheney the Republicans would have candidate happily at tractive to all classes. Mir. Cheney is a manufacturer and as such could fit- tingly preside over the destinies of one of the greatest manufacturing com monwealths in the union On the other hand he is one of the leaders in the work of social legislation; his mills at Manchester are models and he is beloved by his workmen as an employer of the right kind.
 MT. Cheney was one of the most in- fuential of the legislators. in bringing about workmen's compensation, and years before the law was heard of in this state, system practically the same in effect (more liberal than the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
EASTERN STAR.

Monday, honoring the birthday an- mvsrsary Of Robert Morris, rounder of the Order, of the Eastern Star, about 15O members of the order from all parts of the state gathered at Lake Compounce, and the day was fittingly observed in acordance with the an- nual custom of the Eastern Star mem bers. Grand Matron Mary Orr, of fMeriden, made the principal address of the day. relative to the life and his tory of Robert Morris, and there were also remarks by Mrs. Fannie Gardiner of Milford, Ella Lines Cnapin, the right worthy grand condustress; liar riet l. BurweIl of Winsted, grand sec retary, and Associate Grand Patron George Stoeckel, of Hartford. Follow ing a suniptuous chicken dinner. George Stoecks1 was elected grand patron, Mrs. Walter Pond of Winsted secretary. and Mrs. Moffatt of Win sted. -H1e f':tlIup of Moosup, and MT. Carr cf town. were elected aides to prel< the meeting next year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
ROYAL ARcANuM.

The Norwich councils. Norwich. No. T20, and Thames, No. 1851. were rep resented at the fall meeting of the regents and past regents of the state on Thursday at Savin Rock. There was an attendance of aout 50 ara those who went from this city werc Past Grand Resent Walter F., Can field of Norwich council, Deputy Grand. Regent George F. Adams O. Norwich council, Deputy Grand Re gent William T. Curry of Thames council Past Regent F. Summer Will lard of Norwich council and Past Re gent William Casey of Thames coun- cil
 A fine shore dinner was an import ant feature of the days gathering and then there were speeches by a num- Der of the regents, past and present. William Hobson Of Palmr. Mass, past grand regent of Massachusetts, and Grand Secretary Carlton E.. Hoad- ley of New Haven made especially ip- tereSting addresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
NEW ENGLAND ORDER PRoTEc
 TON.

Thames Lodge, No. 32S. had an in- teresting meeting on Tuesday night, Warden Mrs. A. E. Foley presiding, and its first session of the fall was marked by the discussion of plans for what will be notable occasion Tn it's history. This will be a combined cei- ebration of two important events, the oficfal visit of the supreme and grand lodge officers in Norwich, and the observance of the fifteenth anni- versary of the institution of Thames Lodge. The actual date of the fnaug- uation of the prospering organization was Nocember 16, 1899, but the officers, who represent all parts of New Eng land, are coming on the, 17th of Mo- vendber and so it has been decided to join the two events into one big one to be held on the latter date. Pre- lininary discussion on Tuesday. led to the placing of matters in the hands of the entertainment committee, and they will see to it, that the day is properly and fully celebrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
ODD FELLOWS.

An indication of resumption of activities in Norwich Odd Fellowship following the summer season, and it's attendant routine was provided by the receiving of a new application by Shetucket lodge. No. 27, at its regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall. on Tues day, evening. Uncas lodge has also a candidate waiting for it, and so both lodges have made a start toward au- tpmna1 activities. The fact that dur Ing the past 6 months, over 400 Odd Fellows have been made in Connecti- cut Is cause for pride among the mem hers of that order, and of faith for continued growth in the coming months
 Odd Fellows throughout the state, particularly those of the higher ranks, are grieved to hear of tho death in Manchester. this week, of District DepUty Grand Patriarch Loven Davis. Q member of Midian Encampment, of Hartford. and of King David lodge
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
Woodruff Confident,

Former Senator Frank C. Woodruff who is identified with the movement to land the governorship nomination on the republican ticket for former Lieut. Governor D. A. Blakeslee, says that he is confident of the success of this movement. Few of the delegates to the state convention, elected at the republican caucuses about the state last night are pledged to any candi- date and this fact in itself Is claimed to help the friends of MT. Blakeslee in their effort to place him at the head of the republican state ticket-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
Washington County, R. |.
 HOPKINTON
Two Join Baptist church-Burnins
 Out Yellow Jackets.


 Frank W. Mills and Leon G. Sprague were baptized last Sunday afternoon in the fellowship of the First Baptist church of Hopkinton by Rev. E. P. Mathewson.
 MT. and Mrs Fred c. Allen have re- turned to Boston after a brief vacation at the home of MT. Aliens parents.
 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander C. Kenyon returned home Thursday of last week from attending the Seventh Day Rap tist conference in Alfred Center, N. T., and visiting relatives in Pennsylva- nia-
 Fire in Tree.
 One of the young men of the neigh borhood attempted to burn out a. nest of yellow jackets Tn a buttonwood tree few feet from the store of Hon. E. E. Allen. The decayed wood in the center of the tree caught fire and burned for several hours. Late in the evening tfe fire was discovered and several pails of water were required to extinguish it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
Their StxIe.

Petitions from progressives in var ious parts of the state for the placing of the name of Prof. Willard C. Fisher of Middletown on the party primary ballot have been received at progress siVe headquarters in Hartford. The progressives naturally like Fisher. He is their style of a candidate. Just at present, though. he is seeking the dem ocratic nomination and cannot look for the other, but he intimates that if there is any cheating, or evidence of machine rule at the democratic con- vention he might consider it.-Water- bury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
What Fisher Says,

Speaking before the employees of the Colts Patent Firearms Manufac- turing Company's plant the other noon, Professor Willard C. Fisher progressive democratic candidate for governor, declared: Unless you vote for delegates at your Thurs day caucus, who are unmistakably Fisher men; if you send non- commit tai to no choice delegates to your convention, you will be doing nothing else but endorsing Charley Comstock the s.New Haven roads favorite lobby ist, for governor" r."-Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
EAGLES.

Norwich aerie had an interesting and important meeting on Monday evening in Eagles hall with Vice President Henry J. Clement acting as chairman in. the absence of Pres ident Frank A. Bliss. To the reports of progress by members of the fair committee the meeting devoted much of it's attention and the statement brought in that the demand for the tickets is steadily increasing. brought satisfaction.
 At the next meeting on Monday, August 21. important matters in re- gard to the fair are to come up and for that reason it is desired that a large attendance af Eagles be pres ent. At that time the committee will have further report to make on pro sress and arrangements will be made for the programme of the opening night, Oct. 1e.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
FoREsTERs.

The Foresters, whose activities dur ing the summer have been confined to one meeting a month. resume the1r regular schedule with the coming Of September, as do many of the other orders, which take vacations during the heated period
 Court Quinebaug, No. 12S, has it's first meeting for month, next Tues day night and fall plans will be in- formally talked over.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
EL-kS.

Five applications for membership were received on Thursday evening at the meeting of Norwich lodge, No. 430, held in the Etlss' home and presided over by Exalted Ruler William w. Beckwfth. Through Judge Nelson J. Aylfng the building committee re- ported progress in what is being done towards settling various details in connection with the addition for which the excavation has now been begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
chiIdren's Sickness Due to Worms.

Your child will not be sick if you rid the stomach and bowels of worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer will do it quickly and surely. Makes the worms let go their hold while the gentle lax ative medicine removes them through the bowels. It tones up the system, gives appetite and promotes sleep. Pleasant to take-chiIdren like it Guaranteed Only 25c at your drug gist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05

state law) was in use at the Cheney mn.s. Appearing before the judiciary committee of the legislature at a hear ing on Workmen's compensation, Mr.. Cheney was able to make the proud and significant statement that during g. period of 66 years his company had not spent one dollar for lawyers fees in accident cases. Such a man would command the admiration and respect of the conmunity.-Bridge Tele- gram
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
OWLS.

Norwich nest. No. 1896, had It's reg ular meeting in Owls hall on Tues day night with President Merton B. Johnson in the chair. More reports on the financial side of the outing came in and they were equally as satisfy ing as those of last week. Only rou- tine business was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
REREkAHs.

An interesting meeting of Hope Re- bekah lodge, No. 21. was held on Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall, with good number attending and Noble Grand Eva Wilson in the chair. Two applications for member
 ship were received and the usual committees were appointed upon them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
Thames Lodge N. E. OP Will Celebrate Its Anniversary and Entertain Supreme and Grand Lodge Oficers-In- terest in G. A. R. Encampment-New Candidate For Shetucket Lodge Indicates Start of Fall Activty-Nor wich Men at Regents Gathering at Savin Rock

of Manchester. His funeral was held Friday afternoon. with a large rep resentation of the Odd Fellowship of the state represented.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-05
nl n DR. REMEDY FOR eR AERRE5 PILE s is now
 Ell A nEkES manufactured and

sold by N. D. Sevin & Son, 11S Main Street, or can be procured direct from ,he owner of the original prescription, MRS. MARY A. HARRIS, R. F. D. 6.
 Norwich. Conn. Price One Dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-14
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in Effect &oH. 80, l9lS

! Schedule in Effect 9eoF. 80, 1918.
gor Washington and points north,
daily at sos, 1928, S:31, 1854 a. m,
1891, lis, 2:3O, Through train
for New Y;rk, via P. r. r. -6:ls.
S:l8, 1883 p. M, sveek days az GOT
z. NJ. Sundays only S:O7 P. N.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond, and
points,s9uth at 4:S7, 1893, Noeal' ano
lO:17 i. A.. 1916, S:22 5:1F Qocal}
o:27, 9:57, 1907 p. NJ, daily.
>: Accom- cloiation for Fredericksburg
at: l1:l3 a. m, daily except Sunday.
when train leaves 2:lS pm. This tram
runs through to Milford except Sat-
urdayS and Sundays.
NOTE:-Times Of arrival and de
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teed
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-14
AN APPEAL
FOR THE POOR.

The sudden cold weather, as l.
invariably the case, catches many
through no fault of their OWL, I'M
prepared for the rigors of the sea
SON. Some, however, are inclined tC
suppose that improvidence is gener-
ally the fault Of those who are caught
in such condition, but the fact re-
mains that they are in need, no mat
ter what brought them to that state
The old fable of the scholar who
had fallen overheard ard Was abou:
TO drown may be referred to- y col
icge professor. who CHANGED to pas.
by at the time, began to lecture the
boy concerning the danger of going
too near the water. The boy CRIED
out, "Save me first, and deliver tho
lecture later
There are many human pe.ngs, no
matter how earnestly they strive
who find it impossible AZ tines to
stem the tide, anI wheW .hr mort!
wind blows around empty wood sheds
and coal bins and their barders arc
exhausted. they are subjects for I'M
mediate relief. Such we have with u
always. and the good ladies who con
duet the Cooperative Charities OF
Alexandria make an earnest appeal
to our more favored citizens not to ig
more the calls of the poor.
Many of our people diStribut;
much, in I; private manner, year b.!
year for the alienation Of distress.
not allowing their left hand 10 know
what their right doeth. The object.
OF their muniiiccnce are, III the main.
unfortunate persons Of their own &C
uuaintance, and such acts relieve tbs
COOPERATIVE Charities to certain
extent. But there are many other.
whose C-ra is in the hands OF this or
.aniZation. and in order TO afford re
lief i. is necessary that theE have th'
wheIewithal. Hungry people cannon
be fed with prayers, and tracts. MOI
can warmth be brought TO the tamii!
hearth by good wishes. Such untort
unatcs want brcai. not stones.
The association feels that hln'
at this twin. season will be sufficient
to bring the generous responses Wnlcf
have followed apresls in by-gont
wears. and He who raised His hands
and said. blessed are the poor" VII
not allow such acts to escape His
notice. -.