Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 7, 1915, Page 8

Absolutely Pure No Lime JSOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND PUSHING TO TIDEWATER. Making Progress on Tracks from Mas- sachusetts to Providence. . Passengers on New Haven road #rains bound for Boston are noting Iwith interest the progress being made jby the Southern New England rail- jroad branch of the Grand Trunk sys- in pushing through its tracks to ®rovidence, R. 1, and tidewater. Dur- 4ns the past six months the work has #een rushed on filling in and building fthe new roadbed. It runs parallel {with the tracks of the New Haven ieystem for a number of miles from Dougles, Mass, almost into Black- jstone. Just before Blackstone is reached, /the tracks of the new line will cross, by bridge, over the New Haven's tracks, circle around Blackstone and fe-cross the tracks of the New Haven Toad by another set of bridges. The line will then run in a southerly di- rection to Woonsocket, Providence ‘and tidewater. Almost all of the road- Med work is completed at_ the tide- fwater terminus and from Narragan- wett bay into Providence. Travelers Wave noted that the bridge abutments sre practically all set. Didn’t Worry Murphy. Boss Murphy could have sued, too. But he regarded the Colonel's casti- jgation, of which Boss Barnes com- ns, as just a penalty of the bus- Or did he know he was guilty? —Springfield Republican. Phosphate R. F..D. ROUTES HANDLE MORE MAIL EACH MONTH. Steady Increass Shown on the Nine Routes from Norwich Office. Postmaster John P. Murphy of the Norwich office reports that the num- ber of pleces and weight of all mail handled on the nine rural routes from his office show a steady increase every three months. Figures for April this year show an increase of 1 1-2 per cent. over January, 1915, and the in- crease of pieces handled in April, 1915, over the same month in 1914 was 16 per cent., end the weight increased 22 per cent. The fact that €0 many large parcels that were formerly sent by ex- press now go by parcel post shows its effect in the large increase in weight handled. Gas at Abbotsford, Abbotsford, which is now serving as a military hospital, was one of the first_residences north of the Tweed to be lighted by gas; and Sir Walter Scott was as pleased with the instal- lation as a child with a new toy. “My gas establishment is in great splen- he wrote to Dan Terry in March, “and working very easily and Very cheaply. * * * In our mew mansion we should have been ruined with_spermaceti oil and wax candles, yet not had not one-tenth of the light; besides, we are entirely freed from the great plague of cleaning lamps, etc. —Pall Mall Gazette. paiingge ¥ RS Germany’s last year’s potato crop amounted to 50,200,000 metric tons. blood. food itisimportant toassist Duffy’s Pure is ideal for this purpose food. supply you, write us. This trus: is for a man wh, sble, and easy to ad just. You may wear this truss 1 satisfactory you may return Elastic Stockings, Crutch THE LEE & ten and Vitality are dependent upon the it ) 5 The stomgoch is th:ondmm o ihe organ of the body beca ‘we eat develops the blood supply. Hence, % flow of juices necessary for “get Duffy’s and Keep Weil.” Sold by most druggists, grocers and deal \ = an 100. If they USeul medical booiiet s 1 1Y can't TheDUHyMfltWhiskequ,mm’N'y‘ means. It carries the “NON SKID” rubber pad, soft, dur- Come in and lat us show you this truss. Norwich, Conn. nergy > most important use its action on the § the stomach in'its duties, Malt Whiskey asit gently stimulates tggrllnroper dlg;nortxh of | o wants comfort within his 0 days—if it is not thoroughly it and get your money back. es, Abdominal Supporters, OSGOOD CO. Lawn Mowers MT. TOM, 8-inch wheel, four cutting blades, easily adjusted plate, $3.00, $3.25, $3.50. You may buy for less but you will not get as good a machine. MT. TOM BALL BEARING. Parts may be duplicated. $4.00, $4.25, $4.50 Our Own Easy Running THE HOUSEHOLD BALL BEARING Nine-inch wheel, easily adjusted plate. Ball Bearing and Adjustable Cone Bearing, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50. You may pay more and do no better. A GOOD LINE OF GARDEN HOSE The Ho BULLETIN. BUILDING Telephone 531-4 Ordera delivered anywhere in City, Norwich T T A Rt A Dl usehold 74 FRANKLIN STREET or Taft- WIN FIGHT AGAINST Legislature Rejects Proposed Bill to Create Two Towns Out DIVISION of Town of Norwich—Petitioners for New Town Given Leave to Withdraw. The Ricketson petition for the di- vision of the town of Nt?rwlch. and designated as house petition No. 1, be- ing the first to be recelved in the earlier days of the session, and which has occasioned as much interest gen- erally, and more locally, than any other matter before the general “as- sembly, has finally, through the ef- forts of the people of Norwich, their attorneye and Senator Barnes and Representatives Bailey and Hender- son, been finally and officially rejected. Buried without ceremony or exhorta- tion. ' At Thursday morning’s session of the house Clerk Buckley read the un- favorable report of the committee on new towns and probate districts on the petition. Mr. Back of Killingly, house chairman of the committee, stated that the petition provided for a separation of the town of Norwich and that a majority of the committee had de- clared for an unfavorable report. He said the matter had been given three long hearings and had received the most carefu] consideration. He moved that the report of the committee be accepted end the petitioners be given leave to withdraw. The motion pre- vailed. Fight Over Bill Made Featurs Hearing The fight to defeat this proposed bill to create the town of Old Norwich out of a part of the present town of Nor- wich has furnished one of the features of this session of the legislature, as far as hearings are concerned. The proposed towh was to be carved out of the present town of Norwich by taking the whole of the Fifth voting district and practically all of the Fourth voting district, which would have taken into the proposed new town the villages of Taftville and Yantic. Its promoters alleged that they de- sired_eeparation from the town of Norwich through their fear that a con- solidation of town and city might be attempted. In opposition to the di- vision of the town, the Norwich Board of Trade was a leader and received the backing of other civic_organiza- tions, the city and town officials and a large number of the business and banking houses of the city, with the result that when the bill first came up for a hearing before the legisiative committes a delegation of about 200 citizens went to Hartford on a special train to appear at the committee hear- ing, and a delegation of large size was also taken to Hartford on & spe- cial train by the advocates of the bill. The attendance at this hearing was exceeded only in size by the hearing upon the equal suffrage question at this session of the legislature. HOUSE PASSES (Continued from Page One) ing. Mr, Sanford of New Haven said Dbillboard advertisers had expended large amounts in the business, expend- ed in good faith, and they ought to be protected. Mr. Bowers said that if the Thomas amendment passed bill- boards might be cut open into squares and avoid payment of tax. The Thomas amendment and the general bill was passed. The tax is two cents a square foot in towns of over 10,000 and one cent in towns less than 10,000 Special Railroad Police. The act appointing special policemen on railroads, passed in the house, came back from the senate rejected. house voted to insist and called for a committee on conference. Messds. Wilcox of Stonington and King of Fairfield were appointed to the com- mittee on the part of the house. No Retention of Bills. The rule was suspended for the bal- ance of the session which required the clerk to hold bills on the desk for one day for opportunity for reconsidera- tion. Portrait of Governor. State Librarian Godard was author- ized to procure a portrait of Governor olcomb to he placed in Memorial hall and th ecomptroller directed to draw his order to cover the expense. Committee Reports In Today. Vote was adopted which requires all joint committees, except appropria- tions, present all reports favorably acted upon before the opening of the session on Friday, Maey 7. —Leader Hyde explained that if this were done all bills would be on the files on Mon- day, and was necessary if there was to be adjournment May 18. Norwich City Bonds. The committee on finance reported favorably an act authorizing the city of Norwich to issue bonds to the amount of $30.000 for the building and construction of sidewalks. Tabled for calendar and printing. Trolley at Willimantic. The railroad committee reported fa- vorably an act extending the time for construction of the Willimantic and Manchester Street Railway company; also act incorporating the Middletown ang Chester Railway company. Ta- bled for calendar and printing. Railroad Reimbursed. The committee on finance reported favorably an act authorizing _the comptroller to reimburse the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company the sum of $2,317.72 for taxes erroneously paid the state. Ta- bled for calendar and printing. Norwich-Colchester-Hartford. There was received from the senate, approved, a bill extending the time for the extension of the building of the Norwich, COlchester and Hartford street railroad. Tabled for calendar and printing. Women Will Not Vote, The house concurred with the sen- ate in the rejection of the bill that would authorize women to vote on the liquor license question. Pencil Polishing Permitted, The committee on labor reported unfavorably an act concerning the em- ployment of children_under eighteen and women in certain business. It was explained that the bill would prevent those from polishing the metal ends of lead pencils. The report was ac- cepted and the bill rejected, Brush in Highways. An act was taken from the calendar and passed providing that the first selectman or fire warden of any town, Wherein any cut brush or tree growth is permitted to remain within 15 feet of the traveled portion of any high- way, may order the owner of the land adjacent to such highway where such cut brush or tree growth is lying, if cut by him or by his authority, or other person who cut the same, or caused the same to be cut, as the case may be, to remove or burn such brush or tree growth. Such order shall be in writing and shall designate a time not less than thirty mor more thnan sixty days from the serving of such order for removal or burning thereof. Such order shall be left with or at the usual place of abode of the owner of such land or the person who cut such brush or tree growth, or caused the same to be cut, if a resident of said town, or if a non-resident said order shall be sent to such person by reg- istered mail postpaid. Any person who shall fail to com- ply with any order issued by authority of the act shall be fined not more than $25, or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both. Soldiers Must Pay Pricd. The act concerning the Connecticut National Guard, was amended in re- latlon to the collection of fines, which prescribes that any person committed to jail by authority of the'provisions of the law shall be required to per- form such work as his physical con- dition will allow, and shall be dis- charged when his labor at the rate of $1 per day shall amount to such fine or finpes with interest, including the sum of two dollars and twenty-five cents per week for board, du 3 period of commitment, Upon o of such person, the county commis- sloners shall pay to the person issu- ing such warrant, for the benefit of the company or organisation to which such offender belongs, the amount of such fine or fines, with. costs taxed by the authority . commlitting . SEWERAGE BILL Three Hundred for Moore. An act was passed reimbursing Nel- son H. Moore of Montville for damage caused by defective state highway, reported favorably by the committce on claims. The foundation of a house owned by Mr. Moore was damaged to the extent of $300 by an overflow of ‘water by reason of faulty construction of the highway, and he was voted that sum. Assessment for Taxation, A substitute and amended bill re- garding the assessment for the pur- pose of town and state taxation, was taken from the table and passed. The Gravel Bank Law. The act concerning the taking of land by towns, which means the tak- ing of gravel for highway purposes, was taken from the table, it having been previously amended 80 as to ap- ply only to the town of Woodbridge, instead of the whole state as orig- inally intended. Mr. Perry of New Haven spoke in opposition to the bill based_on’the statement of the gentl man from Woodbridge, who had said he had no personal interest in tie measure, but that the town he repre- sented wanted it, and Mr. Perry had hoped the bill would repose on the table until adjournment day. The bill was passed. Special Order of the Day. The act concerning the taxation of miscellaneous corporations, favorably reported by. the nangp comnittee, was made_the order of the day for mext Tuesday. Latent Business Revived, In the prevailing desire to adjourn upon the date fixed, a measure at the foot of the calendar was disposed of Thursday afternoon. The act concern- ing the time mutual insurance com- panies shall render reports to the tax commissioner and pay taxes to the state was passed and transmitted to the senate. Increase of Capital Stock, The committee on finance made fa- vorable report for the Northern Con- necticut Light and Power company to increase its capital _stock to $1,000,000. Disagreeing Action. The bill passed in the house, which provided for the payment of Messrs. Robbins, Kelley and Mountain, trus- tees, for thelr services as building committee of the epileptic colony at Mansfleld, was rejected in the senate and returned to the house. It was voted to adhere to its former action and a committee of conference was appointed. The Home Rule Bill, The committee on cities and bor- oughs made favorable report on the home rule bill, which will permit towns and cities to transact their internal business and do away with much state legislation that is purely of local in- terest. If the bill becomes law bonds may be issued to an amount of five per cent. of the total of the assets of the city, including water works. Bills on the Tabl In order to clear the decks for early adjournment, Speaker Healey directed Clerk Buckley to read by their titles all bills on the table, to see if some could not be disposed of, as there was no sense in the present congestion. The bills were read and the measures numbers 17 and 6 were despatched. Humorist Rogers Withdraws. The bill introduced by Mr, Rogers, of Litchfleld, entitled an act to abol- ish politicians and extend the civil service merit system, was taken from the table, and the speaker asked (Mr. Rogers if he was going to forsake his child. Mr. Rogers responded by ask- ing permission to withdraw the meas- ure. Granted. Delayed Bills the Order, Mr. jHyde made motion, which pre- vailedy that all matters on the table and at the foot of the calendar, be made the order of the day for next Tuesday, following* the special order of the day and it was so Voted. The house adjourned at 4 o'clock to 11.15 Friday morning. Legisiative Notes. The senatorial circles in the hotels, with a sprinkling of selected repre- sentatives, guide some of the legis- lative business. They meet the night before and fix the next day’s transac- tions. They can do these things when a legislature is mot equally balanced politically, The Biack Horse cavalry, rubber shod, are orowsing in the state cap- tol. Some Dig stunts have been perform- ed and others will follow before ad- journment is reached. There was considerable juice in that electricity bill. One who ought to know says the present legislature is no purer than some that have gone before. A couple_of queries that were not answered: Who's boss? Is it Roor-or- Back? Here's the way a Hartford county member put it: “The gimp must be taken out of that Orangeman Mur- tn, I mesn the gentleman from Orange. He gTown a couple of inches since he won aver Leader Hyde in the palmistry bill and in boosting the liquor license fes to $760.” “Who's King?” “Which King?" The King. Shoula Adjmn-nn:ar‘at be Teached on May ,_ 88 plann ere will have Doon 75" leglslative days and 1t will be put down as a short session. The legislature of 1891 was in session just one legislative day—the deadlock ses- such of-|sion. ~ _Richarqe<PeszpopsHobuon was_the) are looking for in our large stock. Muslin Bonnets 25¢ to $1.50 For the little babies nothing has superceded the Muslin Bonnet for warm weather wear and we are able to offer a large choice in a ‘wide price range. choose from. Lingerie Hats ........$150 to $2.98 ‘Worsted Bootees . .50c to $1.50 Worsted Sacques ..50c to $1.50 Ki corsets. Be a wise woman! guest of honor at the Hartford Press club dinner, Wednesday evening. Cof- fee was the strongest drink, in defer- ence to the presence of this leader in the prohibition movement. His talk was on coast defense and no reference was made to prohibition. Captain Hobson is of a reciprocal nature, IN THE SENATE Unfavorable Report for Woman Sec- retary of Vocational Schools. Hartford, May 7.—On motion of Senator Hewitt the senate today in- sisted on its former action on the bill relating to the licensing of social clubs and asked for a commitee of conference. Senator Pierson was ap- pointed on the committee. The senate receded and concurred with the house in amending the bill on the employment of inmates of the state reformatory. The committee on education re- ported unfavorably on the bill creat- ing the office of woman secretary of vocational schools. Bill rejected. Calendar. Rejected. For the establishment of continuation schools for children be- tween 14 and 16 years of age. Passed. Giving the highway de- partment control over the East Had- dam and Saybrook bridges; incor- porating ~the’ West Cornwall Water company; amending the charter of the city of Meriden. Senator Evarts, the chairman of the committee, said two water companies were necessary gin the town of Cornwall. Porti of Governor A resolution, submitted by Sen- ator Magee, was passed, authorizing the painting of a portralt of Gover- nor Marcus H. Holcomb to be placed in Memorial hall of state library building. Passed and transmitted to house. High School Tuition. The committee on _educatin re- ported favorably on the bill to re- peal the law passed at the last ses- sion and approved June 7, 1913 con- cerning reimbursement in part by the state of high school tuition. = The committee had previously made a fav- orable report on the bill but It was recommitted. The committes makes the same report now. Calendar. Committees of Conference. Senator Klett of the Sixth district was appointed on the committee of conference on bills relating to taxa- tion_of property acquired by muni- cipalities for water purposes. This;Is Nemo Week, IE you wish to be ultra-stylish; if you want bealth and ease and comfort; if you care about economy—this week's Exposition of Nemo Corsets is for YOU. _The latest Nemo models give all these features—better than ever. & The old Nemo favorites are here, vastly improved, and in greater demand than ever; and the “Nemo Week Special” Self-Reducing Corset, at $3.00, is a splendid new model made of the fine white mercerized batiste ordinarily'used in $5 to $10 Get the Nemo habit. FOR THE VERY LITTLE FOLK Daintiness—that first consideration in Infant’s and Children’s Wear, has been carefully studied in the selection of our large stock of little folk’s garments. There are so many things a baby needs, and busy mothers have so little time for the many stitches which must go into each little garment. So, what’s the use of rushing yourself beyond en- durance when in the Boston Store Infant’s Wear Department you will find everything that baby needs at prices which you can afford to pay. THIS WEEK IS SPECIALLY DEVOTED TO THE YOUNGEST GENERATION Long and Short Dresses from 50c to $5.98 From the plainer, serviceable dresses at the lowest prices, up to the most expensive, we have endeavored to give the very fullest value and the daintiest designs possible. It will not be hard to select the dress you Muslin Skirts 50c to $2.98 Skirts both long and short, made of fine muslin and finished in vari- ous dainty fashions. Good, de- pendable garments, all, which will give the greatest service. Embroidered Flannel Skirts from 50c to $3.98 Flannel Skirts, both soft and warm, always have been and always will be absolutely necessary for baby’s comfort and health the greater part of the year. We have tried to make these warmer skirts as_pretty and dainty as the lighter ones, and there are many charming designs for you to Long and Short Coats and Nightingales $2.98 to $6.98 These are all ddinty Cashmere Coats for the younger ones who have not yet arrived at the age when colors are appropriate. ones the Nightingales are easier to handle and afford great protection, and for the older babies the Cashmere Coats will be found the best. large assortment of extremely pretty styles is ready for you. For the very little A Hand Embroidered Bibs, 50c to $2.98 Pillow Covers «...50c to $2.98 Baby Towels, each............. id Shoes and Moccasins, 50c a pair WE CARRY A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF HATS AND COATS FOR THE LITTLE ONES FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. DESIGNS IN THE BEST COLORINGS. CLEVER & on conference on the bill relative to the sale of milk. Shell Fishe The committee on finance report- ed a bill concerning the leasing of shell fisheries. It provides that the shell fish commission shall lease grounds no longer than ten years, etc. Calendar. Commitment of Boys. The committee on hunmane insti- tutions reported - unfavorably on the bill concerning the commitment of boys from 7 to 16 years to incorpo- rated institutions. Bill rejected. Calendar. Passed—Giving the Hydraulic com- pany an extension of territory; house bill “concerning rewards for informa- tion against horse and puoltry thieves. Commissions Appointed. On the favorable report of the com- mittee o nexecutive nominations. res- olutions were passed making the fol- lowing_appointments_to_commissions: New Haven harbor, F. C. Bushnell, J. Frederick Baker. On_state parks, John E. Calhoun of Cornwall and Fayette Wright of Pomfret. Shell Fish Assessments. Senator Isbell presented an amend- ment to the bill relating to assess- ment of shell fisheries. It creates a board of relief and makes the shell fish ,commissioners the assessors for the fisheries. Calendar. The senate adjourned to Friday at 10:30 a. m. Viewing the Dirigibles. Not only do the Parisians, who view the dirigibles from windows and bai- conies, get some pleasurable excite- ment out of a Zeppelin rald, but it is somewhat of a picnic to those who obey the summons “Depechez-vous, a la cave!” A private letter from a lady who lives near the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower (very much within the danger zone) relates that the con- certed alarm is for the fire engine of the quarter to go rushing through the streets with buglers on its sounding the alert, “Prenez garde a vous” (do, do, sol, s0l, sol, mi. mi, mi, do, do, do). She heard it as it flashed under her window at 130 A. M. last Sunday, and roused the household, not daring to turn on any Mghts. The whole city was in dead darkness in ten minutes. They groped their way to the cellar, & spacious apartment, well warmed and well lighted, as many cellars are in the bigger houses in these days of sudden alarms. Here they sat is lay Dainty Wash Goods Which Are Attracting - Attention Our collection of dainty colored Wash Goods is most attractive in quality, color and price, and the great variety which we can mow offer affords you your best oppor- tunity for buying your Summer frocks. i A Few of the Many Novelties PRINTED FLAXON....15¢c a Yard This is a 30 inch sheer lawn, in white and colors, with extremely pretty floral designs. The colors are fast, too. CHIFFON CREPE.....15c a Yard Chiffon and Krinkle Crepes which require no ironing and wash per- fectly. Tinted ground effects with unique floral designs and stripes. CHIFFON VOILE — ORGANDIE RAYE AND RICE CLOTH 26¢ a Yard All 40 inch fabrics in white and colors with a large variety of printed designs in colors. An un- usually large selection is offered. HECLA POPLIN EMBROIDERED VOILE 29¢ to 79c a Yard NON CREASE LINEN..59¢ a Yard DRESS GINGHAMS 12%¢, 15¢, 25¢ a YardC BATES WOVEN CREPE 25¢ a Yard SILK-AND-COTTON CREPE DE CHINE 5% pers, while the guns thundered over- head. The women were in the dishabille which is the strong point of the fair sex of all classes in France, and is perhaps a little more studied nowa- days on the chance of these raids. “B. read ‘David Copperfield,’ and Bobs, the terrior, went ratting. . . . .15 A. M. the firemen passed again, pl B ing ‘Cessez le feu,’ and a long-drawn- out note on the ‘bugles, 50 we went peaceably to bed” But an interlude in this long vigil below stairs had been a visit to the dining-room and an ex- cellent view therefrom of “the lumi- nous, cigar-shaped object, very, very high'in the starry sky,” and the final shots from Mt, Valerien, and chasizg by the French aviators. Roman Catholics think the Germans are aim- ing at the Cathedral of Sacre Coeur on Montmartre, as there seems to be some prophecy that it will be destroy- ed before its consecration. That oere- mony was fixed for Oct. 18, and was postponed on account of the war. Readers of Zola’s “Paris” can jmagine the symbolical importance of such an incident—Manchester Guardian. Street Needlewomen. In many towns of China one may have his garments mended on the street, and “while he walits.” Native sewing women are to be seen on low stools, perhaps on the sidewalks, mending articles of masculine attira The accomplishments of these street seamstresses are somewhat limited, their efforts with the needle being for the most part confined to “running.” Other branches of needlework are growing Toe Nails trea without pain. Comfort Shampooing, icur- ing, Scalp Treatment and Facial Massage. your combings. Miss Katherine Lanz Room 22, Shan Buildi Tol. 548-5 (Fake Elovator) Upholstering and Repairing in all its branches. CARPET LAYING at lowest prices. | Telephone 1196-3, JAMES W. BLACKBURN, 8 Stanton Avenue, Eagt Side Best Ceylon Tea .. 30c All Other Teas . Cream Tartar, pkg. . 10c - Currants, pkg. .... 10c Matches .. 3 boxes 10c United Tea Importers Co. (Over Somers) Dr. J. M. KING DENTIST May Building Jan1TuWE GEORGE G. GRANT Undertaker and Embalmer 32 Providence St.,, Taftville Prompt attention to day or night calls. Telephone $38 wpri¢MWFawl Think of ‘LEE CLECC" .5 when your Clock or Watch refuses to tell the time Prompt_collection service Low prices 128 WASHINGTON STREET MAY BASKETS MAY BASKETS from 5¢ up. LUNCH SETS, NAPKINS, CREPE PAPER, CANDLES, FAVORS, GAMES, INVITATIONS and DECORATIONS for May Parties. MRS. EDWIN FAY Franklin Square. DRS. L. F. and A. J. LaPIERRE 287 Main St. PRACTISE LIMITED TQ Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hours 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Order It Now by Phone 136-5 Trommer's Evergreen, per case $1.70 Ropkin's Light Dinner Ale, per case .40 Koehler’s Pilsner, per case $1.25 Free Delivery to all parts of the city H. JACKEL & CO. WE HAVE A GOOD LINE of Wagons, Carriages, Concords, Har- nesses, Blankets and Auto Robes to look over before buyini. Also some bargains in Fur Coats and Winter Blankets, THE L. L CHAPMAN CO. 14 Bath Street, Norwich, Ct. Babies! L] Soon they will be big boys and girls, and their faces will be only a memory. Bring the babies and we’ll catch their smiles. LAIGHTON THE PHOTOGRAPHER Opposite Norwich Savings Soclety, practically unknown to them. As a consequence their efforts are better appreciated by native workmen than by_foreign travelers. They are never short of patrons among the former, for these are of- ten natives of oiher districts, and, having come to the city to engage in business, have no one to mend a rent for them. Their wives being left at home, they are giad to avall them- selves of the services of the street needlewomen. For this class of cus- tomers the skill of the itinerant sew- ing woman answers practically every purpose. Generally speaking, thess women are wives of boatmen and laborers who live in the houseboats which line the creeks of many Chinese cities and towns, and their needles are a great help toward the solutfon of the prob- lem of maintenance in a crowded city or town.—Washington Star. Napoleon’s Prisoners, ‘The escape of a couple of prisoners SPECIAL RUGS AND CARPETS WEEK NEW LONDON AND NORWICH DYE WORKS, 33 Broadwa Phone Connections Our Auto at Your Service Such episodes were of regular occur rence. During the three years endin June, 1812, nearly 700 commissione officers, ships' masters and other pric oners of rank regained their iiberty and less than a third of them wer recaptured. On both sides prisoner were badly treated, and Frenchme were often assisted to escape by Eng lish sympathizers. One method wa to use a covered cart with seats in side for the fugitives, who left thei hiding-place after dark, met friend and occasionally visited an inn wher Senator Thompson of the Twenty-|down on blanket-covered straw, with [of war would have caused little con- |the host had a “blind eye.”—Londo nipth, yasagpaipied on e, compliics roches, Juitting, sad the ovcalng RS 'curn o, the.sirupyle with Napoleap | chrontle, AT e oy T e e