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The Press., 1915-01-13
New York to Manila

# is not generally known that one can travel by boat from New York to Bombay almost as quickly as from Tokyo to Bombay, twenty-six days. One can journey from Vancouver to Tokyo in two days: less time than from Tokyo t9 Manila: Two boats of equal speed starting from New York for Ma pila at the same time, one via the Pan anna canal, the other through the Suez canal. would reach their destination within 9 few hours of each other. The mileage either way is practically the Sama
The Press., 1915-01-13
The Rodleian Library,

In size and importance the Bodleian library at Oxford is the greatest uni yersity library in the world. and the greatest library not directly aided by the state. About seven rank above 1t in the world, but among English speaking peoples only the British museum It contains 2,75O,OOO printed literary pieces in perhaps S6O.OOO vol umes. There are also about 10000 manuscripts, not counting separate charters and deeds, which number about 1S.5OO. The staff consists of sixty eight persons. The number of readers averages more than 250 day. London Standard.
The Press., 1915-01-13
StromboIi,s Flames.

Stromboli rarely pours out streams of lava, for this Aeolian crater vomits flame consistently and cinders spas medically. The lighthouse of the Med. iterranean" has been known to stick to its function of torchbearer for the space of 2.OOO years. Whenever the tiny, regular eruption takes place the stones drop back again into the crater. While the ancients regarded StrombolI variously as the smithy of Vulcan and the headquarters of Ae0lus. the men of the middle ages looked upon it as the main highway to purgatory.
The Press., 1915-01-13
WeIort of a Gallon ot Milk.

What Is the standard weight for sweet milk
 \ quart uf uII!k weighs z la3 pounds and gallon ~6l2 pounds. or quar- l5 pounds and a gallon st pounds It Is untirr>t.nni that the temperature of Ihe nilIk and ihe relative Drnp"r tioIs nt th.. butter fat and solids nnt vary. bul the weights stated above are those generally used Progressive Farmer
The Press., 1915-01-13
A Floral kidnaper.

A shameless floral kidnaper is the pit has slippery. treacherous lining When gnats and other small sects ell ter in search of shelter and food the, slide easily to the bottom. whence es cape is impossible Here nt the bot tom of the pulpit may be found the corpseS of many wanderers. all kid naped by the Rev. Jack.
 The pitcher plant is another kidnaper, but in it's case it is the leaves that are guilty.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Founders of Rcme.

There were three founders of Rome," the first, Romulus, B. c. 752; the second, Camillus, who saved the city from the Gauls, B. c. 365; the third, Caius Marius, who saved the city from the Teutones and Cimbri, B. c. 1O1,
The Press., 1915-01-13
Land of the World,

The area of the earth is 199,712,OOO square miles, of which only about 55,- 100000 are land. The average altitude of all the land above sea level is 2,411 feet; hence If all the land above sea level -2 25,OO0,OOO cubic miles = was spread uniformly over the globe 1t would form shell 66O feet thick.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Golden Fleece.

The noted order of the Golden Fleece is military one instituted by Philip the Good. duke of Burgundy. in 1429. on the occasion of his marriage with the Portuguese princess. Isabella. The order now belongs to both Spain and Austria.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Like an Auctioneer.

Chaperon-Was that young man who pEed on you last night an auctioneer. Tess-Why so? Chaperon-He talked like one He put up that going" bluff for half an Wisconsin Sphinx.
The Press., 1915-01-13
The Cheerful Man,

''Is this train on time?" asked the restless passenger
 NO" replied the conductor We're two hours late"
 'That's good. I'd rather be here than iD the town I'm going to- Washington Star.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Scared.

What was the matter with old Boozie when he called the doctor at midnight last night?"
 He thought be had lost his sense of taste. His wife's hat was on the dining room table and he ate the grapes off it"-Houston Post.
The Press., 1915-01-13
ATa Court of Probate holden at Tol-

Ara Court of Probate holden at Tol- "A land within and for the District of Holland, on the K, day of january. A. D. lslo.
 Present, EDM IN $. AGARD. Judge.
 on motion of l., O. Dtmock, executor on the testate estate of 1Zzie M pimock, late or Will linpton. within said district, deceased =
 This court doth decree that six months ron ahoye T .,e be allowed and limited for the cred. itors of said estate exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, ana directs Una. nnblc notice be given Of hls order by adve' Using In a newspaper having circulation in said dis trict. and by posting copy thereof on the pup nc slgn.posI In salu town oa ai.ngSom t nea'e''
 Certified from Reco'd ,
The Press., 1915-01-13
Different Ideas.

"I'm payin. all my debts. 1 believe the end "t the world will come next nIonth "
 ''I dont understand your logic. It 1 thought the eint of the world was rOfn ing uexi mouth q order a rIt of stun 1n credit now " Pittsburgh Post
The Press., 1915-01-13
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

All male persons residing in the town Of Stai. ford, between the ages of 2l and 60 years, (un less legally eXempD are assessed a personal tax of two dollars for town and state expenses. The undersigned has been appointed by the select. men to receive said tax, which will be due on Feb. l. For the purpose of receiving said tax | will be at the stores Of R. E Nothnck, stafford Springs, Feb. l. from 9 a m. to D, m; IT, M, Jenkins. stafford Feb. ? from 10 q, tn to D. m, l, T. M. Lyon, Stai1ordville, Feh, 2, from ! Co 8 D, m. G. NJ. Barlow. West Stafford Feb a, from 10 a. m. to D. m. at my residence at other times. All personal taxes unpaid after March will be collected by legal process
 F. H, PLUMB, Collector Of Personal Taxes
 stafford Springs, Conn, Route I, Box 40.
 Jan. l3, 1915. sw
The Press., 1915-01-13
rh. na.-;..,. E..a

''l think I will take little fish. waiter
 .'Yes. sir. Bluefsh or whitefish. sir7' Bring me little of ench and also a portion or red snapper. I'm nothing if not patriotic Seattle lost. infr.ii- gencpr
The Press., 1915-01-13
Untimely.

''Then you didn't ask for her handT
 father he was busy with the furnace He said to come down, and after watch ing his struggles for half an hour didn't want to get married. ."-Chicago News.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Hollow Ware

Just received large stock of the oldfashioned Cast Iron Pots, Kettles, Spiders and Griddles. The kind the "old folks" used to use; the kind you were asking about.
 It is good time to buy the up to date ware; also the Aluminium Ware. : ss
The Press., 1915-01-13
0hlioind ropdIetor

The fussy lady had noticed that the rude man sitting beside her on the street car had expectorated on the floor. The fussy lady immediately signaled the conductor. and that official came in to see what was wanted.
 Do you allow splitting in this carr" demanded the fussy lady.
 Well, mo-" replied the conductor. But you can come out on the plat form if you want to, lady."-Cincinnati Enquirer
The Press., 1915-01-13
The Answer.

They say the ,Ione.ses are very happy couple Is very SeIdutn at hOne .s. "Exactfy Cleveland Leader.
The Press., 1915-01-13
COVENTRY.

The Joseph H. Birkwell farm on the main road from Audover to North Coventry, and the stock, farming tools, etc., will be sold at auction next Monday at 9. 80 a. m-
The Press., 1915-01-13
A Lamb In the Street,

kidd looks very sheepish lately. He seems to have been thoroughly cowed by something.''
 Didn't you hear? He foolishly took steer from bull on the bear mar- ket. t.'-Boston Transcript.
 ceiorins Bricks. The color of brick is controlled to large extent ny the temperature at which 1t K baked.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Fair Sunnosition.

"They certainly do work their poor servant to death in that family. What do they suppose the girl is made of?''
 "I suppose they think she is maid of all york;
The Press., 1915-01-13
Seit Dental.

Teacher N hai dO yUii nnd-rSta no by tue words "seit deniaIT Pupil II is when some one comes tO tmrrOw money from father ana n- says he IS 0Ot at nome. t'liegende Biatter.
The Press., 1915-01-13
SNmoakhN

juror-We acquitted him out of sym pathy. Friend-For his aged mother? Juror-Oh. no; for having such a law yer.-Exehange.
The Press., 1915-01-13

The things that never happen are of :en as much realities to us in their effects as those that are accomplished.
The Press., 1915-01-13

If you know how t. spend less than you get. you have the philosopher's stone.-Franklin.
The Press., 1915-01-13

Feel languid, weak, run down9 Head aehsf Stomach .'offp' A good remedy is Burdock's Blood Bitters. Ask your druggist Price et.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Knew His Limitations. |

"I don't want to brag about myself. I've done many foolish things in my time. but I've been wise in one way"
 Whats that?''
 "I never bad an idea that could paper Il bedroom myself."-Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1915-01-13

The more study the world the more l am c"nvin'.pd of the inability of force to create anything durable -Napoleor R"naparte
The Press., 1915-01-13
What Did She Maan2

Harold-What did she say last night when yon turned out the gas and kiss ed her?
 Rupert-Said she felt as if she never wanted to see my face again.-Phila. delphia Record
The Press., 1915-01-13
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf.

A ford, within and for the District or Staf. .ord on the 7Un day of January. A. D. 1915. | Present, ROBERT H. FISR, Judge. On motion of. Marietta L. Wallace Of Stur- bridge, state Of Massachusetts executrfx, on the estate of Edwin Wallace, late Of said stur- bridge, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors pI salu esUate to exnIplJ JneIr claims agaInsL the same Uo the executrix and directs that public notice
 ,e given ot this order by advertising the same
 aid district. and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in he town of Union, In saio district certified from Record,
 MAREIS FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1915-01-13
The Careful Wife.

Wife. wish you'd buy me a couple of five cent collar buttons. I need 'em badly"
 "All right: just as soon as somebody has sale" Kansas City Journal.
The Press., 1915-01-13
FAILURES.

FOUND-Two rings. Owner can have \ same by identifying and paying for ad
 MODERN CLOTHING co.
The Press., 1915-01-13
The Speed Limit.

Motorists going through small town ID in liurthern lntliana bear witness tt the fhcl that Shp'lSnt reaches a high stage of development there. Going into the town on" is tnef by d sign reading Speed Limit no Miles an Hour
 Mighty decent people in this town" .h;nks the nnotoriSt But before he has gone far he realizes the sarcasm fully The streets are so rough and. the road through there to Chicago has so many turns in ii that it would be impossible to go faster than ten miles an hour without running into some ones front yard Indianapolis News.
The Press., 1915-01-13
Satisfactor,

Mrs. Gabb-Are your new neighbors all right socially?
 Mrs. Tabb-oh, yes-their children stand even lower in their studies than Nine do.-Kansas City Star.
The Press., 1915-01-13

The surest way not to fail Is to de- termine to succeed.-Sheridan
The Press., 1915-01-13

' OST--A pin of the two-hearts in-one lI design. Will finder please leave same with
 "1w42 MISS JULIA SIMONDS.
The Press., 1915-01-13
First Use of the word "Kerosere u


 The word kerosene seems to have been first used ill the United States patent No. 12.612 of March P. 1855, granted to Abraham Gesner of Will liamsburg. \. I.. and assigned to the North American Kerosene Gaslight company. In the preamble to his speci- fcation Gesner states that he has Sin vented and discovered Il new and use full manufacture or composition of mat ter. being ;l new liquid hydrocarboll which l denonlinate us kerosene So far as We are aware and as far as the patent office examiners are aware, this is the first instance i'll which the word kerosene was suggested us a trademark or name for what was then generally called ''rock oil. Scientific American.
The Press., 1915-01-13

uso year. If paid strictly in advance, SIPS
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-hsh advertising rates Birtns' marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 We are always glad to have netos items sent In, but request that they reach us oy Iuesoay noon, or earlier, if possible. It Is often neces- sary to abridge items that are received tne la'- fer part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to its suoscrio- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceiyed and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pup hshing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
The Press., 1915-01-13

~ MAYO. General Expressman. Os WI Service at all hours.
The Press., 1915-01-13

MISS ELSIE M. TEAL, Teacher of
 WI Pianoforte. Corcoran Avenue, Stafford Springs. '15ily
The Press., 1915-01-13

N ANTED-Work of any kind. Pre-
 W fer to do odd jobs around houses. such as cleaning yards, sidewalks, etc. Address letters to P. O. Box 269. 4ltf
The Press., 1915-01-13

l. OR SALE--A new milch COW, giving ' 16 quarts of milk a day.
 s4w41. PAUL GENHOLT, Orcuttville.
The Press., 1915-01-13

FOR SALE-A good carriage, 9 bar rels of cider, and 25 bushels of Baldwin ap
 ples. JOHN KING, Stafford Street. .3w4i
The Press., 1915-01-13

A IL PERSONS owing any bills to the A estate of tlliam II. Webs CT are requested O pay the same to Attor' ey D. O. onnell, who is hereby authorized to collect and receipt for the same.
 CLARA M. WEBSTER, Executrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
E10fAN ASSOCIATION
 WILL CONTINUE SCHOLARSHIP At Hampton lnstitute-AIeo End>avor
 to Assist in Y. M. C. A. Work.

The Norwich Indian association held its first meeting for sthe winter on Monday morning at the home of the secretary, Miss Alexandrine N. Trum- bull, on Perkins avenue. This was conducted by the president, Mro. F. E. Dove. After the usual reports and let- ters from other friendly workers for the Indian. and a discussion of plans for the year, 1t was decided to con- tinue the scholarship at Hampton in- stitute and then to endeavor to assist in the '. M. c. A. work which MT. Hall is starting among the Indians. Mrs. B. P. Learned read an editorial on the proposed Indian holiday, and Mrs, George w. Lane gave instructive facts from the Southern Workman regard ing the new census of the Indians.
 There are 2S0 tribes, speaking 52 dialects. The Indians are increasing in numbers. especially those of mixed blood. Illiteracy Is decreasing and in- dustry increasing among them.
 Mrs. Rush w. Kimball read a con- densed history of the Cherokee tribe and their transfer from the Atlantic coast to the Indian Territory. Mrs Joel B. Slocum entertained with read ings from Miss Johnson's Legends o1 Vancouver, giving the two Indian sto- ries of The Lost Salmon Run and The Siwash Rock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
BAR5ERs WITHOUT LICENSES. 1900 of Them in/the state-onIy 700
 Renewed on Time.

The state barbers, commission held a meeting Friday in the capitol at Hartford to transact business in con- nection with the issuing of renewal licenses to barbers throughout the state. All licenses of barbers expired Oct. 1st, The renewal fee is $1.
 Within the past few weeks the com mission sent out letters to the barbers reminding them of the date of ex- piration. Replies have been received from nearly TOO. There are about 1.S00 to be heard from. A barber who works at his trade without having his license renewed on October | leaves himself liable to a fine of $50. The commission gives the barbers lee way in which to secure renewals of their licenses. This, however, is not required by law.
 Later in the present month the members of the commission will make a tour of the barber shops of the state to see If there are any persons work f1g at the trade who have neglected to have their licenses renewed It is likely that prosecutions will follow the discovery of violations of the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
HAS INCREASED ASSETS S6, ,s45.44
Fifth SeAnnua Report for Thames Loan and Trust CO Made by Receiver Browning g-Realized $27,so5s2 Gross From Assets in Period Covered by Report on Hand in $9s, ,lO9.o6.

Receiver Amos A Browning of the Thames Loan and Trust company on Monday filed with Clerk George R. Parsons of the superior court the senAi- annual statement which is required by law. It is the fifth semi-annual state ment made while the trust company has been in the hands of a receiver and covers the time from May 3. 1915, to Oct. l. 19l5,' which is the period during which MT. Browning has been received. succeeding to that position after the death of Charles F. Thayer.
 Receiver Browning shows that there has been realized from the assets Of the trust company in the period upon &27, ,s05,92, against which there is charged $s;0S2.21 of expenses. and that there has been an increase of assets amounting to $6,945.44.
 Converting Assets.
 As reasons for delay in converting assets into cash, Receiver Browning makes these statements:
 Every effort has been made to con- vert assets into cash as rapidly as can be done and obtain a fair value. In the case of a large number of debtors, the only way to realize any reasonable amount is to take payment in install meuts. An effort to collect by legal process would result in bankruptcy, with hope of only small dividend, or at best in the acquisition of title to realty subject to incumbrances which make the equity of uncertain or>doubt- ful value.
 While a small amount of securities held as collateral or otherwise has been sold, the state of the market has
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
REPLEvIN SUIT TO
 RECOVER sATEEN BALES
Brought by Providence Company
 Against U. s. Finishing Go.

perior court in November, the Man vile company of New Jersey, with an office in Providence, sues the United States Finishing company to secure possession of 13 bales of eateens, val ued at $1,200. It is a replevin suit to recover the goods. which are described as sold by the Manville company to Thomas F.. Donigan of New York in Septembe. 1915. for s1, ,169. payable in ten days. The goods were delivered to the Finishing company at Sterling and remain in their possession. The plaintiff company of Providence ayers that it rescinded the sale on Sept. Is and that Donigan purchased the goods without intent to pay for them. that he was insolvent at the time, and ever since has been insolvent. A
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
DIED
NTsGTwUEv-H Na,.,

 MGINLEY-In New London. Oct. a 1915, John Mckinley. aged n years. wARNER-In Westerly. R. |. Oct 1,
 1915. Mary T. Reynolds, wife of
 Charles D. Warner.
 RIST-In Lisbon, Oct 3, 1915. Emma
 L., widow of Isaac s. Rist, aged s2
 years.
 Funeral services will be held In this
 city from the parlors of Church & Allen 15s Main street. Wednesday,
 Oct 6. at D. m.. Burial in PoQue-
 tanuck cemetery.
 METcALF-In GreenevIlle. Oct. g
 Loretta A. Connor. beloved wife of Henry c. Metcalf, aged 36 years. Funeral from her late home, 2sS Cen
 tral avenue. Tuesday afternoon. Oct ;5. at 1.45. Burial in the family lot
 at Maplewood cemetery. JAHN-In Norwich. Oct. 2. Carl F. w Jahn, aged 90 years and Il months. Funeral services will be held. at his day. Oct. 5. at p. m- Burial in Maplewood cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
KEEP AWAY THOSE GRAY
 HAIRS WITH SAGE TEA
With Sulphur. it Restores Natural Dark Shade. Guaranteed.

Sage Tea, combined with Sulphur. han been the fayorite remedy for genera uor1 for darkcnlnE gray hair. Instead 1lmply get Soc bottle Of Bulpho-84Ee Dru6Eista say it contains all of tho virtues oS the good old-fsshioneS prep
 No matter how long you have been gray. sulpho Sage win bring back the rich. dark shade evenly and perfectly leeYlng it glossy, lustrous and youthfu looking. Entirely unlike dyes, no one wnI know. you are using suipho-Sage It removes dandrun and keeps new gray hairs from showing Guaranteed or Utley q Jones. who sell and recon. mend Sulpko-8age in Norwich. will re. turn your money. Clifton Chemical Go Newark. N T. Out of town orders hIlet by parcel post
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
ALMsHousE CROPS.
Superintendent chaPman's Farm Had
 a Good Season.

Superintendent James B. Chapman at the almshouse has completed the harvesting of the crops from the farm which has shown a good season this year. In the variety of vegetables planted thought was given to what would be of most use and the cultiva- ton of the farm resulted in quite a crop. It included the following: 400 bushels of potatoes; 150 bushels of corn. 50 bushels of onions, 50 bushels tomatoes, 50 bushels of carrots, IT bushels of shelled beans, 1 900 cab bages. 150 bushels of rock turnips, 25 bushels of parsnips. 4o.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
ONE FINGER CUT;
 ANOTHER AMPuTATED. Three WorImen's Compensation Agreements Placed on File.

The following agreements, approved by the workmen's compensation com missioner. were filed on Monday with the clerk of the superior court;
 Hopkins 6 Allen Arms Co. of this city. employer, and Joseph Zubrosky, employe. badly lacerated third finger of right hand and little finger ampu- tated. compensation $7.33 weekly dur ing disability from Sept. 20 and in addition $7.33 per week for 20 weeks for loss of little finger of right hand. New agreement for specific injury is to be made later.
 Ponemah mills of Taftville, employ CT, and Polidor Brothers. employe, jammed end of finger on Sept. 16, com pensation $6 per week during incapaci- ty from Sept. 27.
 New London Ship and Engine Go. of Groton, employer, and J. W. Worrell, employe, hand cut with piece of brass on Aug. 23. compensation $10 per week during incapacity from Sept. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05

made larger sales unwise and not to the advantage of the creditors. ,.
 Within six months period, suits have been begun against several debtors in the effort to realize upon their notes or obligations, and such suits are pending. Several suits begun by my predecessor in the once of receiver are stiIl pending. and 1t has been impossi- ble to reduce them to a final judgment The following debtors of this com pany are in bankruptcy and the cases are stiil pending in that court and no dividends have been declared since the last report, viz: The Fenton- -Charniey Building company. whose note for $2,- proved: and Max Rabinovitch, who owes this company by note about s100 duly proved against his estate in bank ruptcy.
 Cash on Hand.
 Cash on hand is shown as follows: In banking house, Norwich, s47.04; Carnegie Trust company, New York $1.674.73; Thames National bank, $1.- 826.0T; Merchants National bank SIC. .f12.94; uncas National bank (com- mercial account), $sz701; Uncas Ma tfonal bank (savings account), $6,- 639-30: a total of s101. .4z7.09.
 Against this there are outstandinl dividend checks of $2,31S.03, leaving $99 ,109.06 cash balance. but as thu Carnegie Trust company is In liquida. tion, the deposit of $1,674.73 there fl not available as cash.
 Present Standing. The present standing of the Trus company is given in the following statement:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
Olle RtlllRtita.
TIE WEATHER.
condltIons.

Conditions. There has been decided rise in temperature over the interior eastern districts.
 There wifi be showers Tuesday or Tuesday night in New England and the middle Atlantic states, followed by generally fair weather on Wednesday. It wifi be cooler Wednesday in the Atlantic states.
 The winds along the north and midi de Atlantic coasts will be moderate south and southwest.
 Forecast. Eastern New York: Showers Tnes- day; cooler in west; Wednesday cool- CT. probably fair.
 Southern New England: Partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday, probably showers by night; Wednesday cloudy and cooler.
 Northern New England: Tuesday warmer probably showers in west; Wednesday cooler, showers in interior. Observations In Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar. l2 m. ........... ........... 62 SO.2p Highest 6ss lowest Al. |
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Fair Mondays weather: As predicted.