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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

Biblical Delilah IL vague figure, ex-
cept in two respects: She is a woman
Of such charms we may assume them
that she wins the love OF Samson, and
such guile and cupidity that she plays
upon his passion and betrays him 20
the lords Of the Philistines for LOO
pieces Of silver each. The Bible knows
nothing Of her patriotism, nor does the
sacred historian give her the title OF
Samsons wife, though it has long been
the custom Of Biblical commentators 20
speak of her in this relation. st. Chrys-
ostom set the fashion and Milton fol-
lowed it;
But vho s ;hisf What thing Of sea Or lsndi
Female 90, seH = seems 49,,
Cones his way sailing
Like stately ship
~ Tzrsus. bound for The isles
With al her brs1sry On. ard t4ckl, tim.
s sS a By ,7d h .' sRs that soa them play
Az amber scent Of odorous perfume
some rich Philistian matron SHE nav seem:
And nov ol nearer view, no other certain
Than DslIa. thy vic.
It cannot be without significance
that the author Of the story in the
Book Of Judges speaks in a different
way Of each Of the three women who
play a part in the tragedy Of Samson's
life. The woman who lived among the
vineyards Of Timnath, whose murder
Samson avenged, was his wife She
was a Philistine, but Samson married
her according 10 the conventional man
ner Of the time and, also according 20
the manner of the time, she kept her
home with her parents after her mar
rage. Wherefore she has gotten her
name in the good books OF the socio-
log; cal philosophers who uphold the
matronymic theory touching early So
cietv. The woman Of GAIA whom Sam
son visited what time he COMPOUNDED
his would-be captors b. carrying OF
the doors Of the gates Of the city was
CURLY IAN harlot." OF the third
woman il is said only that IL came 20
pass that Samson loved woman IN
the Valley Of Sorek, whose name was
Delilah." Thereupon follows the story
of her bribery by the lords Of the
Philistines and her betrayal Of her
lover. Evidently a licentious woman
who could not aspire even 20 the merit
Of the heroine Of Dekker's play.
Milton not only accepted the theory
- Lc- v-ifabood. but also attributed
patriotic motives 20 her. She knew
that her name would be DETAINED in
Dan. in judah and the bordering
tribes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

strikes him dead. The satrap's soldiers
would come to his aid, but are held in
fear by the hero, who is now armed.
TIE Israelites rush of 10 make war on
their oppressors. The High Priest
comes down from the temple Of Dagon
and pauses where the body Of A bip,e-
lech lies. TCo Philistines tell Of the
fear which had paralyzed them when
Samson showed his might. The High
Priest rebukes them roundly for their
cowardice, but has scarcely uttered his
tenuncistion before a Messenger en-
ters TO tell him that SGnson and his
Israelitish soldiers have overrun and
isvaged the country Curses and vows
Of vengeance against Israel, her hero
and her God from the mouth of Dagon's
servant. One of his imprecations is
destined TO be fulfilled;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

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The High Priest makes mock Of the
Judge Of Israel; Let him empty the
wine cup and sing the praise Of his
vanquisher! DnlilG, in the pride Of
her triumph. tauntingly tells him how
simulated love had been made 20 serve
her gods, her hate and her nation.
Samson answers only in eontrite
prayer Together in eanOnic imitation
the erudite form does not offend, but
only gives dignity 20 the scene) priest
and siren offer q libation on the altar
Of the Fish god.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Labor Day Park Concert.

The programme OF tomorrow nights
,ncert on the Central Park Mall IS as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

4 concert Of Lonesome Tdnes" will
be given Sunday evening October %,
at the Cort Theatre. by raine Wy
man and Howard Brockway. These
Lonesome Tunes" were collected last
spring by Miss Wyman and Mr.
Brockway or a 3OO-mile tramp in the
Kentucky mountains. during which
they secured eighty of these original
melodies, folk-songs of the mountain
GERS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

Under the auspices and for the bene-
fit Of the Civic Orchestral Society two
gala night performances of open air
grand opera, with Metropolitan Opera
stars, orchestra and chorus. will be
given a, the Lewisohn Stadium Of the
City College Of New York-"Walkure'
in German. Monday, September IS, at
7:45 o'clock, and "Cavslleris Rusti-
cana" and "Pagliacci," in Italian,
Thursday, September q, az 7;45
o'clock.
Among those who have volunteered
their services are Amato, Botta, Braun,
Fay, Gadski, Howard, Matzenauer'
Kurt, Fitziu, sembach, Artur Bodan-
sky, conductor Of "Walkdre,' and Ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

George Barrere will open his New
York season on Tuesday afternoon.
October 81, at the Cort Theatre. with
a concert by the Little symphony an
orchestra in miniature which he has
recruited for the furthersnce Of the
more ambitious chamber music COM
positions those which lie in the
province Of neither the string quar-
tet nor the wind ensemble, but rather
combine the two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

mold Cont, conductor OF Italian operas.
The technical director is Edward
Siedle and the chorus master Giuiio
SETH. Assistant conductors are +.
Romei, ". Tyroler. Fred Jacob and
VI. Fueito. Tickets at from % cents
TO $3.50 will be on sale a, the stations
Of the Civic Orchestral Society begin
ming tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

The Civic Orchestral Society closed
its season with last Tuesday even
ing's concert at Madison Square Car
den. when the soloist was another
Metropolitan Opera star, Nine. Mela-
nie Kurt, dramatic soprano. Mr. Roth
we'll, the conductor, had arranged a
Wagner-Liszt programme, as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

a. re oppressed people tell Of the SUI
'erings which they have endured;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

A song recital by Nine. Maria MEIER
Narodny, assisted by Nile. Prosch-
witzka-Williams, will be given on Sun
day afternoon, September l., at (
o'clock. at the Maverick Music Chapel
a, Woodstock The programme fol-
lows:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24
REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS
AND ASSIGNMENTS
Many Political Meetings Being Held
During the Present Week

Assignments of meetings and
speakers for Somerset County in
continuance of the campaign which
started Monday have been completed.
The speakers and the meetings for
this county are as follows:
Aug 25-Congressman Samuel E.
Winslow and Edward F. Merrill at
Palmyra.
Aug. 26-Congressman Winslow
and Mr.. Merrill at st. Adams.
Aug. 2S-Congressman William
Rodenburg of Illinois and Thomas A.
Anderson of Pittsfield at Scion.
Aug. 29-Hon Bert NJ Fernald of
Poland and Raymond Fellows of
Bangor at Smithfield in the afternoon
and at Norridgewock in the evening.
Aug. 31-Congressman Franklin F.
Ellsworth of Minnesota and Hon.
William T. Cobb at Madison.
Sept Congressman Simeon B.
Foss of Ohio and Hon. Frederick
Hale of Portland at Fairfield; Hon.
Edward ". Wheeler of Brunswick at
Harmony.
Sept. Congressman Foss and Mr..
Wheeler at Pittsfield.
Sept. CONGRESSMAN John A.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

night. an occurrence which was not
unexpected, as for number OF years
she has been gradually failing A
few weeks ago she sustained two
falls and for a few weeks has been
noticeably sinking. The funeral ser
vices were held Sunday afternoon
from the home OF her daughter, Mrs.
Nahum S. Steward, where she had
resided for a long period, Rev. o. II.
Tracey D. D, of the First Baptist
Church. officiating. There was an
attendance of many people and a
profusion of flowers bespoke esteem
for her aud sympathy for the rela-
tives
AS would be inferred Mrs, Oak was
one of the old Bloomfield families,
her birth having occurred in that
town nearly 96 years ago. She mar
ried Samuel Oak and they lived for a
few years in the town of Exeter but
later returned to this town. Their
home was for a long time in the
Bigelow hill neighborhood, where
Mr. Oak, who has for some years
been deceased. was engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits. Mrs Oak had
the honor of being the oldest member
of the First Baptist Church, So
ciety which has felt her influence for
many years. OF her immediate fam
lily there are three surviving daugh-
ters, Lizzie who married Horace
Jewett; Mary A. who became the
INife of Gilmore Withee and Nina
now Mrs. Nahum Steward with
whom she lived. These three ladies
are all residents of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

rejecting the 54-hour bill, 50 called.
which was passed BY the Legislature
and the operation of which was sus-
pended through the medium Of the
referendum, and the other an act for
the State and county maintenance OF
all highway bridges, which was pass
ed by the Legislature for ratification
or rejection by the people.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

The ballots for the two refereu-
dun questions which will be settled
by the voters of the State at the reg
ular election, which will be held,
Sept Il. have been printed and are
ready for distribution when the bal
lots containing the names of the can
didates are sent TO the city and town
clerks. The ballot will have two
questions submitted, one affirming or
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

Peters of Ellsworth and Harry Good.
rich of Palmyra at Palmyra; Con
gresham Nicholas Longworth oil
Ohio and Thomas A. Anderson oil
Pittsf1eld at Bingham; Senator James
W. Wadsworth Jr. of New York and
Raymond Fellows of Bangor at Madi-
son.
Sept. Congressman Peters al
Cambridge in the afternoon and Con-
gresham Longworth and Peters al
Hartland in the evening.
Sept. CONGRESSMAN Peters al
Canaan in the afternoon; Congress-
man Peters and Hon Carl E. Mill
ken of Island Falls in Norridgewock
in the evening; E. \. Merrill and
Thomas A. Anderson in Ripley.
Sept Sen. Warren G. Harding
of Ohio and Edward +. Merrill at
Pittsfield; Hon. William T Haines OF
Waterville and Harry Goodrich OF
Palmyra at North New Portland
Edward n. Merrill and Thomas A
Anderson at Athens; NJ. p Merrill
and L. l.. Walton of Skowhegan al
Mercer.
Sept 8-Senator William f. Borah
of Idaho at Skowhegan; Hon. Carl
f. Milliken and Hon William T
Haines at North Arson; William F
Merrill and James Hudson of Gull
ford at Cambridge; Thomas A. An
derson at st. Adams.
Sept. 9-Hon. William T. Haines at
Canaan; Hon. William L. Walker OF
Skowhegan and Thomas A. Anderson
at Cornyille; Edward F. Merrill and
George H. Morse of Bangor at Har-
mony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24
MRS. LUCINDA (ALLEN) OAK
Another of the Children of Bloomfield
Is Layed to Rest

One by one the residents of old
Bloomfield are being called from
earths activities and now another,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

We like to encourage those (and
there are hundreds of them who
mail this paper to some one else to
read after first reading il themselves
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24

THE LATE Mns. LUCINDA OAK
Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak has ans
wered the last call The end came
during the first part of Thursday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-24
Since September 1st, 1915, the Somerset Central
Agricultural Society Has,

lame o as IS ha
u oR A1nnesch the
New an Agcum
ahbun hILwnhI0 G Reuraed large art o its race
the nnproe o aa
Of Roupac AcnoWl HHa there md hhe
getyan gtendt oston
the nn1om opain numeouSh oxemenW who have
in been raining strings o at
Feema nfort g
view aammr
n1ngsasa baasd1e ncey
3dhua INC tnd q Other details pugam o
including hundreds of uextnsve
OF more
oeoftb fhsebN nqse andr7oen etbnvn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
NON SUIT GRANTED IN
 COMMON PLEAS CASE
John, A. Moran Sued James T. Fitz-
 patrick for $45o Commission.

Tuesday the court of common pleas started to try the case of John A. Mo- ran against James T. Fitzpatrick of Norwich for s450 commission for a real estate sale. After the testimony of two witnesses had been taken at torneys for the defense made a mo- ton for a non-suit which was argued and granted by the court.
 It was claimed by MT. Moran that on January 13. 1916, he sold the build Ing owned by MT. Fitzpatrick at S2 Franklin street and used in part as a bakery, to Emil A. Fox for the sum of s15.000. He claimed he was au- thorized to sell the property for the sum named. After the deal was start ed MT. Moran testified that Mr Fftz- patrick said it must be net S15,000 as he would not pay a commission. Mir. Moran said MT. Fox first would pay only $12,o00 for the place but he grad ually raised his offer to the desired sum of $15,000. Mir. Moran said af- ter the sale when the commission of s450 was refused he told the old owner he would sue for his commission.
 It was testified by Archa w. Colt was the usual commission for selling real estate.
 The plaintiff rested his case and the jury was excused and Lawyer Hig- gins made a motion for a insult and the matter was argued by the lawyers. When the court came in at o'clock Judge Waller heard some of the testi- mony read and then denied the motion The jury was excused until Dec 12 and the court went out to come in on Saturday in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
WHAT THE BIBLE
 SAYS ABOUT SIN. Was Topic at Meeting of Y. M. C. A. Mems Bible Class On Tuesday Ev- erino

On Tuesday night the regular ses- sion of the Mems Bible class was held in the directors room at the Y. M. c. A., and the study proved interesting. The subject of the study was What the Bible Says About Sin.''
 The following facts were enphasiz- ed: The Bible shows very clearly the great fact of sin and the passages which mention this are Romans 3:23 and 1st John 1: 10.
 The Bible speaks very clearly about the origin of sin, and how sin man ifests itself in evil thoughts and evil deeds; it also points that there is such a thing as the sin of omission and that one of the greatest ot sins is unbelief.
 Some of the results of sin are as follows: Corruption, wondering from God. the wrath of God. and even death results from sin.
 The question of what are some of the qualities of successful Christian Nfe was discussed and the following points were brought: A pure life: a knowledge of the Bible: a prayerful life, unselfishness, tact and common sense. Secretary Hill led the discus sion of the lesson.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
A HUNDRED FAMILIES WILL s.
 BE GLADDENED TODAY.
City Missionary Will Have All the Thanksgiving Baskets Distributed By Nightfali.

One hundred families and several hundred hearts will be gladdened to- day when the City Mission, under the direction of City Missionary Charles A. Eorthrup, distributes a hundred bas- kets among the worthy poor of the city. The distribution will be made by automobile and by night it is expected that every basket will have reached its destination. City Missionary Northrop said Tuesday night that the mission has received a nice assortment of donations from the school children of the city, who have made a gener- ous response in spite of the. very high cost of living this year. The barrels were collected from the school build figs Tuesday and the baskets were all packed by Tuesday night. with the ex- ception of the meat which will be put in the baskets today. Somers Bros. store was open until nearly midnight last night and MT. Somers was busy all evening preparing the big order for the city missionary. It was the best of pork loins that he was pre- pairing for the hundred baskets and the pieces averaged four and five pounds each. As in past years, Pow CTS Bros. have donated fifty pounds of fish.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
TAFTVILLE
First Night oe the kermis at Parish Hall Proves Sueeessful--Man Annoy ina Persons Here-Postoffice Hours Personals and Notes.

The kermis given by the Sacred Heart parish opened Tuesday evening at Parish hall with large number in attendance Several tables of whist were played and a. large array of fam cy articles were on safe. During the evening a French pIaylet entitled La Petite Brodeuse was cleyerly produced by five of the girls of the French speaking Children Of Mary. Those taking part in the play were Misses Anna Malo, In:e1dia Chancerelle, Aldea Chancerelle, Anita Belair aud Cora Troie. The kerTnis will be held again Saturday evening, at which time the entertainment will be furnished by the English children.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

the forenoon. The boy received a tong, deep cut on the right side of his head and behind the right ear, a frac- tured skull, bruises on his ankles and legs and was unconscious for five days. He became deaf in both ears and is now permanently and insurably injured.
 Freeiove A. Miller of Norwich has filed an action against her husband, Everett O. Miller, ct al. in which she petitions the superior court to order her husband to pay her money for support. They were married in 1893.
 Wallace $. Allis has filed a foreclos- ure suit against Charles Tyler Bard, ct all The plaintiff seeks recovery on two notes, totalling s4,000.
 Six thousand dollars damages are sought by Ellen Doyle Of Norwich from the Shore Line Electric company tn an action filed on Tuesday, She was passenger on a trolley car which ran off the track on Mckinley avenue and crashed into a. wall in front of the Collins residence and claims she was badly injured.
 In action again Cleste l.. Beckwith of Norwich. Sarah E. Warner, also of Norwich, seeks recovery on a thous- and dollar note. dated Oct. 1, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
 WILL FLOOD POND,
More Funds Are Needed to Meet This
 Expense, However.

The directors of the Norwich Play7 grounds association held a regular meeting in the Board of Trade rooms Tn the Thayer building on Tuesday aft ernoon. John M. Lee, the treasurer, presented his report which was ae- cepted and showed balance in the treasury. It was decided to flood the pond at East Great Plains which was used last year for skating purposes and which was greatly appreciated by meet the expense of flooding this pond there is need of more funds. During the past summer the association spent more money than in previous years for apparatus and the question of in- surfing the apparatus was left in the hands of the secretary and treasurer. A nominating committee was appoint ed to select officers who will be elected at the annual meeting which will take place in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

At 4.30 Tuesday afternoon a jury In the superior court returned 9 yer dict of $1.096 damages for the plain tiff in the case of Frank W. Barber of Plain Hill against the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company. The super for court came in @at 1855 o'clock on Tuesday morning and the Barber case was continued The arguments were completed and at the afternoon ses- sion Judge Joel H. Reed charged the jury, who took the case and returned with the above verdict at 4.S0. The action wKs brought by MT. Barber for injuries received two years ago when he was run over by one of the Great Atlantic and Pacific company's wag- ons.
 Papers in a s1o.ooo damage action brought by Sarrofini Montes, minor, through his father. Pasquale Montes, against Frank T. Preston of Killingly were filed in the superior court office on Tuesday. In the complaint it is alleged that the boy who is but nine years of age. was struck and badly injured on Aug. 3, 1916. by an auto mobile owned by the defendant. The accident occurred on West Thames street and at about 11.30 o'clock in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
CENTRAL BAPTIST PASTOR
 SPEAKS ON THANK SOWING
Addressed Men at the international & aHet Silver company's Plant.

Dr. J. B. Slocum addressed the men at the International Silver Co. Tues day noon on the subject of Thanks giving; he stressed the importance of being thankful for the many daily blessings as well as the many special blessings we receive through the year.
 He mentioned the blessings of the pure air, the blessings of friendships and emphasized the fact that earthly riches in the shape of gold does not in itself make us happp. but there are many other things more precious.
 By special request Hugh Kinder eang Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
IN MEMoRIAM.

In sad but loving memory of cur beloved Mother. Mrs. Nellie Carver McNeely, vjoo died Nov. 29, 1915. We miss thee from our home, dear
 Mother; Q
 We miss thee from thy place: We miss thy fond and earnest care And the sunshine of thy face. Oh. dear Mother, we have laid thee In thy peaceful grave, embraced, And we will always love thee Till we see thy heavenly face.
 THE CHILDREN. Joseph W. and Harold Carver McNeeiy Elizabeth N J.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
Returned from Canada.

Miss Dora Ethier of Central avenue and Miss Louise Chartier of Taftville have returned homo after a two weeks visit in Canada and Vermont In St. Albaf1s, Vt, they were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. J. Perrault- sister of Miss Chartiec. Montreal is ore of the chief places of interest, where they were the guests of Miss C.hartier's younger sister, religieuse at St. Law renee. In Burlington they visited the known Greencvill boy, Patil" G:idie is a medical student. Besides these cities they visited several points of interest in Canada and Vermont
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
VINEYARD WORKERS. Central Baptist Society Was Enter. tained by Mrs. Calvin L. Swan.

A social meeting of the Vineyard Workers of the Central Baptist church was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Calvin l.. Swan on Peck street. About 40 members were present and the evening was passed very pleas antly with musical selections on the piano and Fictrola Mrs. Oliver sang two songs. Mrs. Charles Gardner, president of the Missionary s3ciety of the Baptist church in Waterford, was present and gave a very interesting talk on the work their society is do : ing. Various items of missionary in- terest were read by several members Refreshments of cake and fruit punch were served by tine hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
Tried to Rob Poultry Show.

The story is leaking out of an at tempted robbery at Groton hall while the exhibit of poultry was on last week. Watchman Twist, hearing a suspicious noise at a window on the east side. Thursday night, investi- gated and found a wagon tongue placed against the window and in the distance a man was seen running. It is supposed that someone was after a high class dinner for Thanksgiving but as several ben roosts of the more common variety in Monument street were robbed the same night evidently their aspirations took a tumble.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
Shower Given Miss Ruth ProdeII by Norwich Girls cIub--Holy Name Society Holds Meetins-7ersonals and Notes.

Monday evening miscellaneous shower was given Miss Ruth ProdeI at her nome on Prospect street by members of the Norwich Girls club, of which Miss Prodell is a member. The evening was spent with games and music. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The party broke up at 8 late hour wishing Miss P, odell much happiness in her married life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
DIED.

HOWARD-1n Norwich; Nov 27. 1916. Simon B.. Howard. aged SS years Funeral services will he held at Church &s Aliens funeral parlors, Is Main street, Wein esday. Nov. %. at D. m. Burial in Maplewood cemetery. LAs6NDE-In Norwich, Nov. 2T, 1916, Mevina Lasonde. of 30 -Sherma n street, aged g years. LEIPER.-In Stoningtor fPaw catuck), Nov. 27, 1918, Mary wife of George G. Leiper. }15=a@ PALNIER-In Bozrah tLeffngweID, Nov. 2S, 1915. Mary B. Nichols be- loved wife of c. Leland Palmer aged 56 years. Notice O. funeral hereafter