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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
a Salutary Lesson.

"Now, remember yonr salutes." said
the English corporal when posting the
Irish recruit on sentry. IF YOU see 4
lieutenant~he wears one star on his
shoulder--slope arms; il captain
two stars-slope arms: If you see a
major--a crown-present arms; If the
colonel stars and crownVpresent and
turn out the guard
Pat pondered his orders carefully.
but presently he was awakened from
his reverie by the approach of the gen
eral
That worthy son of Mars surveyed
the cross swords on the gallant oiii-
GERS shoulders and as he was not in
cluded In the corporal's category sim
ply nodded cheerfully.
"Well, my man. said the genial gen
eral, and who are you supposed 60
he?r
I'm supposed to be n bit of a SEN
try" said Patrick. "And who are
you:'
"0h, I'm supposed to be bit of n
general" said the latter.
az gincral. is it, cried the startled
Pat. "Then ven want something big
The eorp'ral tould me about the 9th
eis, but nothing about yourself nj I'LL.
Mt all. But hold hard minute. and
I'll give We the bayonet exercise, if
that'll do"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
Scrap Book
Quick wit Won.

George Grossmith was once singing
the lord chancellor's song in 'lolanthe,
which has fer its refrain, said TO
said L. when something caught
fire at the back of the stage. eros
smith himself wasn't aware of the oc-
currence, but he suddenly,saw the au-
dience jump from their seats ana turn
their backs on him.
AT the same moment the stage man
ager shouted from the wiligs to Gros-
smith: Don't stop singing Go ON, go
on
Grossmiih Immediately grasped the
situation and sang fortissimo some
words that came to him on the spur
of the moment:
assure my friends who are ready TO
choke ,..
That Che fire they fear is nothing but
smoke:
II Is only a sort Of Gilbertian Joke
Says to myself. says l.
This rag. which ut any other time
would have been extremely reprehensi'
bic in a Gilbertian opera, Gained the
panic, and the audience resumed then
seats.-E Every Week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
Wednesday, June so. 1915.

Vermont is getting some of the
business created by the war in Eur
ope. The Holden, Leonard company
WOODEN mill in this village has receiv-
ed several orders for cloth to be
used in the manufacture of uniforms
and oyercoats. The American Wool
en- company's mill at Winooski is at
present running night and day to
keep up with an order from Russia
for cloth to be used in the making of
oyercoats The Windsor Machine
company is employing 100 men on a
day and night shift and Springfield
has been unusually active because OF
war orders received in that village.
If cloth for overcoats for the Russian
army is being manufactured in this
country at the present time, it is
evident that the Gar, at least, does
not look for an early termination of
the great struggle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
Demonstrated.

The very young minister, on trial for
his first charge, was well satisfied with
his sample sermon. Fully expecting n
compliment, he asked Ole of the elders
for criticism. The old gentleman re-
piled that "they wis gey fine words.
but a bit heady for common foulk."
The young man disagreed volably,
,wlTereupon the elder proceeded to jus
tify his opinion.
I'VE told us at the laist to draw an
Inference We ken. See mt this moo,
Aw, Sandy!" reckoning to an old fell
low member over the way. Sandy,
1iv We think We could draw an infer
ence the day."
Sandy gnawed his finger full min
ute in silence. Then:
"Aweel,' he submitted cautiously.
al ANNA sac strang as I wis syne, but
If 1t wisna the Sawbath i haze pair
o. steers out yam thnt can fair draw
tho rsaioilt ~ the t1naatia' hnsrsait
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
The Favored.

Life gave hira hours of labor long
With guerdons frail and few,
And Fate no gift Of precious song
For cheer the gray years through
But God. who knew how soon the charm
OF such gifts may depart.
Gave him the greatest gift of all
A happy heart.
He found much bitter in the cup
That he was forced TO drain
When mornings sun rose brightly up
1t often set with rain.
When Fortune seemed to wander near
She came but - depart.
For he had what She could not give
A happy heart
Arthur Wallace Peach.
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testimonial. F." - Mrs. LAWRENCE MAR
TIN. ~ King ST., Westbrook, Maine.
Mansion, Wis. -"At the Change of
Life suffered with pains in my back
and loins until could not stand. ! also
had night-sweats so that the sheets
would be wet. / tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie of Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound l began to improve and |
continued its use for six months. The
pains left me, the nieht-sweats and hot
flashes grew less, and in one year was
a different woman. ! know have to
thank you for my continued good health
ever since. - Mrs M, J.. BRowNELL,
Mansion, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
If yau want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman, and held in strict confidence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
Squared Himself.

Fighting Lord Charlie Beresford and
Sir Redvers Butler both deservedly
earned a high reputation for bulldog
tenaclty of purpose.
During Nile campaign Lord Charles
and Sir Itedvers, descending some
bad water in a river steamer, got
into discussion as TO the proper chan
mel to be taken Each obstinately de
Tended his own course, but in the end
Butler got .his own way, with the re
suit that the steamer ran through
safely.
you see, was right" cried the gen
eral. milne was the proper channel"
THAT was mine, too" coolly replied
Lord Charles. II only recommended
the other because l knew you would
go against whatever I said"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
station agent.

station agent.
We'll, then. how is it that I've been
waiting here ever since . o'clock for
that 2;i3 train and it's now BIB and
no train yet: Take look at this time
table and at this watch, please, and
tellmc why"
The polite statioh'aeent looked as re-
quested and then said softly, Because
that weekday time table. sir. ift
1t WAS Il lovely Sunday.--st.i Louis
Post dispatch. ssaas 5ssAatars.sa rs-ss -se
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
a 4 ovely Sunday.

My man." said the traveller In his
best manner sis this a railroad station
or perpetually endowed waiting
room|
ITS II railroad station, sir answer
ed the polite station agent.
"Well. then. do the trains run on
tracks or speculation he demanded
ION tracks, sir replied the polite
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
The Golden Link.

Life insurance is one of the Golden
Links which bind man to his family
long after he departs. 1t is a sub
stantial reminder of him. National
Life ms. Co, of VT (Mutual) Earle
s.. Kinsley, General Agent, Mead
Building, Rutland, vtgsAdy. .skA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30

pans In my back
and side and was so
weak / could hardly
do my Homework.
| have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
of good. / win re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permits
sion to publish my
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
EIow's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned have known + j.
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 his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take HALLS Family Pill for constipation
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30
WOMEN FROM
45 10 IS TESTIFY
TO the Merit of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

Westbrook, Ne. - 81 was passing
through the Change of Life and had
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-30


+ With the settlement Of the strike
among the granite workers in Barre
is again onHthe boom in the
Granite City. Barre is a community
of onei industry, a feature that often
has its decided disadvantages. In
the case OF the Vermont granite cen
ter, however. whatever set-backs the
city has experienced through the
suspensions caused by labor troubles
there have apparently caused
but little permanent depres-
sion. In 1902 Barre went through
a six months strike and
while there was an almost com
plete suspension of business the re-
coyery was fairly marvellous There
''have been simalir experiences in more
recent years but of shorter duration,
but in spite of these temporary per-
iods in which the pay envelope dis
appears the citya continues to thrive
and wax fast in population.
hs9 ----------------- f bai
The Essex County Herald. OF Island
Pond, the only paper published in Es-
sex county, has been absorbed by the
Newport Express and Standard Co.
The Herald was established in 1878
by the late w. r. Bishop and under
his direction for many years was an
excellent paper-Brattlebo Refor-
mer.
Fewer newspapers and better ones
IS a rule That has been prevailing in
Vermont fors some years and one
that is likely TO continue in force in
'the future. GAs the circulation of the
dailies increase there is bound to be
a loss of patronage. and business for
the weeklies and it is not at all re-
markable that the latter are occas-
ionally dropping out of the ranks.
The case of the Island Pond Heard
was one in which the individuality of
the founder and longtime editor pre-
vailed against the Entertainments of
the new idea but with his death the
paper lost its grip upon the commune
~
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
PLEASANT WORDS FOR
NORWICH LEGISLATORS
At Dinner Given by Representative
Henderson-Dr. Pollock of State
Hospital Praised.
Especial ITO The Bulletin.)

Especial ITO The Bulletin.)
Representative Joseph H. Hender-
son, while not a talking member, is
classed among the most active workers
in the general assembly and is not
without influence. He has worked
eonscientiously in behalf of al meas
ures in which Norwich had interest
and succeeded in securing the aid of
other members in his undertakings,
notably in the contest in which deter
mined attempt was made to separate
the town of Norwich. In recognition
of the assistance received, Mr.. Hen
dersQn invited number Of the mem
bers to a dinner at Heublein's, at Hart
ford, Thursday evening. Those who
accepted the invitation and were gen.
erously entertained were: Senators
Charles o. Thompson of Pomfret, Mar
tin e. Pearson of Bristol, Charles ].
Heineman of Meriden and John H.
Barnes of Norwich, and Representa-
tives Robert o. Eaton of North Haven.
William B. Mitchell Of Preston, Win
field S. Rogers and w. Burton Allen
of Litchfeld, Lee F. Revere of North
Branford, William~J. Atchison Of Sher-
man and Albert ]. Bailey of Norwich.
There was no speechmaking, but
Representative Eaton took occasion
to thank Mr.. Henderson, in behalf
Of the guests, for the f1ospitable treat
ment, and spoke in a commendatory
way of the successful methods of Mr..
henderson In getting what he went
afteS and for a beginner, he had no
superior in that line in the general
assembly. Mr.. Eaton in referring to
Mr.. Henderson's work for Norwich,
also spoke words of highest praise of
the efficiency of DR.. Henry NJ. Pol
lock, superintendent of the state hos
pital. Mr.. Eaton said as house chair
man of the committee on appropria-
tions he had visited every state insti-
tuition, and that the hospital in Nor
wtch was conducted by DR., Pollock
more efficiently and economically than
any other in the state. He did his
work earnestly and conscientiously
and accomplished more than any other
man in the service of the state.
Mr.. Eaton complimented the Nor
wich delegation on their faithful at
tendance. remarking that they had
failed to be In attendance but one day
during the session. He said Norwich
was fortunate in having such a faith
full and competent legislative delega-
ton as Senator Barnes and Represent
atives Henderson and Bailey and for
tunate, too, in having such a competent
official as DR.. Pollock in charge of the
Norwich hospital for the insane. 1t
was the confidence in the doctor that
secured for him such large appropria-
ton to increase the usefulness and
capacity of the institution. A vote Of
thanks was rendered Mr.. Henderson
for his hospitality.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
FIRST OF NEW STEEL
TROLLEYS IN OPERATION.
Placed on the Through Line Thursday
Semi Convertible Type.

The Shore Line put one of its hand
some new steel cars in service on
THU sday morning at s o'clock, when
Conductor Floyd May and Motorman
John King pulled out of the Greene
Vile car barn and took the new car on
It's initial service trip to New London.
Conductor May had the honor of ring
ing up the first nickel collection on
The new car. The car was run all
day On the New London Taftville line
and excited favorable comment from
all who saw it.
1t is one of three received recently
from the Boston Manufacturing COM
pany who have a contract to supply
the Shore line with ten cars for local
service. The cars are of modern con-
struction and equipment. The inte-
rior finish is of mahogany and the
handsome case seats have a total ca
pacitY of SO persons, allowing two to
a seat. The old style cars seat but Al
persons. The cars are At feet long,
weight 1880 pounds each and cost
$4,000 each. The exterior is green
and the words. Shore Line Electric
Company, are painted nthe sides in
gold leaf.
The car floors are solid, it being pos
sible t orepair the motors from under
the cars instead of through the floors
as is done on the old cars.
The floors slant three inches at
each end so that the steps, which are
IA inches from the ground, are low
eEieugh to provide comfortable step
ping for everybody. At night the
cars are lighter by a dozen high power
Mazda bulbs covered with glass
shades. The ceilings are painted
white ivory and the straps are tipped
with white celluloid holders.
The heating is by electricity and
feature is the regulation of the heat
by thermostats. They can be so ar
ranged that they will open the heat
ing apparatus at any desired tempera-
ture. The cars are of the semi
Vertible type and the windows may be
entirely raised or the upper half may
be partially lowered. Storm windows
may be added in extremely cold
wether if desired.
1t is the plan of President r. w.
Perkins to run the semi convertible
cars on the quarter to the hour trips
to Willimantic and New London and
to operate the open cars on the quarter
past the hour trips to New London
and Taftville
The cars are so arranged that they
may be run in trains of two or more
according to the demands of the
travelling public.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
FOR MERCHANTS WEEK
Business Men Appoint Committee to
Consider Plans.

At a meeting at 4 o'clock at the
Board of Trade rooms Thursday af-
ternoon, at which Frank J. King pre-
sided. final reports were made on the
Merchants week conducted in the last
week of April, and a unanimous vote
was passed to hold a Merchants week
again in October. Samuel Kronig,
John NJ. Lee, William II. Cruickshank,
Will L. Stearns, William P. McGarry,
Abner S. Schwartz and H. B. Cary
were named committee to take this
into consideration.
The general opinion expressed was
that the holding of Merchants week
twice a year ought to be made a reg
ular thing and that the key to making
it a big success would be to provide
enough attractions so that the out of
town people would want to come here
for those in addition to the induce
ment offered by fare rebates.
In his report, Secretary Cary ex-
pressed appreciation of what had been
done by the committee chairmen and
of the help given by the Wauregan
house, Shore Line Electric company,
Chief Stanton and the fire department,
the three theatres, the newspapers and
the Norwich Commercial school.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
The Kind of Food That VIII Keep
You Well.

The true way to find out what is
best to eat and drink, and then culi-
vate a taste for those things instead
of poisoning ourselves with improper,
indigestible food, etc.
A conservative Mass. woman writes:
ST have used Grape Nuts years for
the young-and for the aged; in sick
ness and in health; at first following
directions carefully, later in a variety
Of ways as my taste and Judgment
suggested.
"But its most special, personal ben
eft has been as a substitute for meat,
and served dry with cream when
rheumatic troubles made 1t important
for me to change diet.
Served in this way with the addi-
ton OF a cup OF hot Postum and a
little fruit 1t has been used at my
morning meal for six months, during
which time my health has much i'm
proved. nerves have grown steadier,
and a gradual decrease In my excess
sive weight adds greatly to my COM
fort"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a Rea-
sonn."
Ever read the above lettsr2 A new
ono appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
MRS. r. T. KELSEY
w. r. c. PRESIDENT.
Clinton Woman Elected at Sand An
nuaI Department Convention.

The thirty second annual conven-
ton Of the Woman's Relief corps of
Connecticut closed at Hartford on
Thursday with the election Of the fol-
lowing officers:
Department president, Mrs. Robert
T. Kelsey, Clinton; senior vice presi-
dent, Mis-. Katherine Carrier, Middle
town; Junior vice president Mrs. Mar
tina L. Goodenough, Hartford; secre-
tary, Mrs. Arbel1a Hull. Clinton;
treasurer, Mrs. F. L. T. Hayden, New
Hav5n.
a memorial service preceded the
morning session. conducted by chap
lain, Hattie E. Brockett of New Ha-
ven. The names Of the members of
the corps throughout the state who
had died during the year were read
by Mrs. Alice c. Whitehead, depart
nent president, presided, Harriet ].
Bodge, president of the w. R. c.
home board reported on the home at
Cromwell, describing the excellent
condition of the home and inmates.
The roll call of delegates showed 2ss
voting members present
at noon the convention adjourned
until $50, when the final session was
held for the election Of department
officers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
COMFORTABLE COMBINATION.


This comprises a smart shirtwaist
made from pattern 1920 and a stylish
skirt developed from pattern 1917. The
waist may be finished with wrist or ell
bow length sleeve. and with convert
ible collar. The skirt has convenient
pockets at the sides which. however,
may be omitted. Its lines are new and
attractive at rae Fer the waist, WHICH j cut
inches, bust measure, crepe, taffeta,
wash silk, batiste. linen, lawn or ma
cloth. shepherd check, in wool or cot
ton material, linen, bingham, ratine.
serge or wolfe. would be serviceable
and suitable The pattern is cut in six
sizes, %, "a. 26. 2S 80 and 80 inches.
waist measure. 1t requires yards of
waist requires 2 5-s yards of 44-tnch
material for a 36-inch size.
This illustration calls for TWO sep
arate patterns. which will be mailed to
any address on receipt of 10 cents for
EACH PATTERN, in silver or stamps.
Order through The Bulletin Company
Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14

er, William CLASSIFY, Waterbury; grand
senior woodward, Frank J. Murtha,
Norwich; grand Junior woodward, John
NJ. Kilboy, New Haven; grand senior
beadle, Albert c. Calenback, Hartford;
grand junior beadle, A. A. Brougher,
Putnam.
Grand trustees-James J. Fitzgerald,
Waterbury; Ralph w. Prest, Windsor;
Martin Laughlin, Wallingford; Thomas
L. Egan, Windsor Locks; Louis c.
Wildman, Bridgeport.
A recommendation by the committee
on the good of the order that all courts
In the larger cities amalgamate to save
expenses was adopted and the grand
officers We're directed to encourage and
assist this movement. The per capita
tax for the coming two years was
placed at II cents per annum, an in
crease Of one cent. The retiring grand
chief ranger, Mayor Sullivan, of Derby,
was presented a diamond ring by the
delegates,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
BIG ADDITIONS IF
H. G. A. ARMS CO. SELLS.
Would Increase Employees to $500 or
5000, it Is Expected.

The statement was made on Thurs
day by Manager George S. Watts Of
the Hopkins & Allen Arms company
that group of Massachusetts, manu-
facturers of army rifles was negotiat-
ing for the purchase of the Norwich
plant. The Massachusetts, men have a
large order from the British govern
ment for army rifles. If the sale is
made, large additions would be made
to the local plant and from $500 to
5000 men would be employed. 1t is
expected that Manager Watts would
be identified with the new concern,
Those interested in the proposed
purchase comprise the Union Twist
Drill company of Athol, Mass, S. B.
and Baush Machine Tool company of
Springfield. Mass.
The Westinghouse company has just
bought plants in Springfield and Chic
opee Falls to fill big war order.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. n. e. Smith of Norwich
were recent guests Of Mr.. Smiths
parents at Hebron.
Mrs. H. D. Coveil Of Pornfret Land
ing has been visiting relatives in Nor
witch and New York.
Miss Pendleton. Mrs. Anne Gilbert
and Miss Susie Pendleton of Hebron
We're among recent visitors in Nor
witch.
Miss Augusta Tilden and Miss Mary
TiIden of Mansfield Depot are visiting
their brother, Rufus TiIden, and family
in Norwich for a week.
Miss Belle Service and niece, Miss
Constance Maclearn, Of Norwich, yis-
tied recently with Superintendent Nc
Connell and family of BalIouville.
George w. Price of Syracuse, N. Y.
was the guest of friends in Putnam
and Woodstock. returning to Norwich
TO visit his brother, Orrin Price, before
returning to his home in Syracuse
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Richard x. Werner.

Mrs. Charles G. Rogers of the Breed
building received telegram from
Richard K Werner Of Galveston, Tex
as, stating that his wife, Ida Stewart
Werner, died at their home, 2118 Av-
enue ], Monday night, after a lnger-
ing Illness which she bore with great
fortitude. A later telegram states
that the funeral party expects to ar
rive in Norwich Sunday morning
Burial will take place in the family
plot in Yantic cemetery.
Mrs. Werner was formerly the widow
and during Mr.. Sherwood's life, spent
most Of her summers in Norwich. Mrs
Werner made many friends here, who
will sincerely mourn her loss. Being
Of q. kind hearted and charitable dispo-
sition it was her greatest pleasure to
help the needy and distressed She
was also known as capable business
woman. and not long ago she disposed
Of a valuable portion Of the Robert p
Sherwood estate, better known as the
Truman property on Franklin square,
to William A Somers Of Somers
Brothers.
Willard II. Palmer.
Thursday afternoon Willard H.
Palmer died at No. 241 Asylum street,
following an illness due to a compli-
cation OF diseases. He was taken from
a roonling house IN the center OF the
city on Wednesday afternoon, where
he was discovered in a very serious
condition.
Mr.. Palmer has resided in Norwich
for some years, at one time making
his home in Greenevi1le He leaves
son. Mason H. Palmer, Of New York,
and a. daughter. His SON has been
notified Of the death and will come to
Norwich to look after the funeral ar
engagements. Church and Allen took
chcarge of the body