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The Washington herald., 1914-03-18
PERISH ALL COLORED WIGS!"
MISS HAWKSWORTH'S Sentiment
natural hair anyway" she said. with a
toss of her pretty black head.
Death Kneu Souuded


New York society has sounded the
death knell of these wigs. according to
Miss Haw6sworth. Only theatrical folk
are wild over this latest creation of the
hairdressers, she says
That pink wig experience seems to have
turned Miss Hawksworth also against
the Partisan dance costume of the same
color which she had planned to wear. In
chiffon taneta- with a bodice of black
chiqOn taffeta. with a bodice Of black
chiffon over white and with the new max
Ike sleeves. which give a wing effect
when the arms are outstretched in the
different figures of the dance
The hat Miss Hawksworth wore was
something of a poke bonnet effect-the
one brought over by Nine. Paquin from
Paris, and which attracted much atten-
tiOn at her exhibition at the Ritz Carl
ton last week II was trimmed simply
with clusters Of fOrget-me-nots and pink
roses and has been named the Mar
saret" after Miss Hawksworth.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

Sheh1eld's street cars in l9I2-l3 fis-
cal year carried 9e,sso,2i2 passengers.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

Great Britain last year imported 1sc,;
9SS.OsS pounds of manufactured tobacco.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

Great Britain in 1913 imported 1851 .367
pounds of cigars, valued At S5,5fI.sSa.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-18

Minnesota hens last year laid 200, oOO. .OOI
pPpS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Mabel-Do you ever practice deep breathing. Percy2 Percy-Only when inhaling a igarette.-London Punch.
 She-Jack, when we are married I must have three servants. He-You shall have twenty dear, but not all at the same ume.-Answers.
 Influenza is a terrible illness" Are you subject to it2" T should say so. My wife's always having it."-Boston Transcript.
 Willie-Paw. what is tact? Paw Tact is the art of making other people think they know more than you do, my son--Cincinnau Enquirer.
 Reggy-I thought you'd forgiven what l said and promised to forget 1t? Peggy-But didn't promise to let you forget I'd forgiven it-Chicago Daily News
 +Yes, it took me about six monthsf hard work learning to work this aero plane" And what have you got for your pains "Arnica."-Judge.
 Faint heart never won fair lady" 'I detest that proverb.'' ''Why so?'' T consider it a slap at us brunettes."- Kansas City Journal.
 Poet-Good gracious! Here IS your servant asleep. HOstess-Silly fooli He must have been eavesdroppinK me.-Pele Mele.
 Did your husband have any luck 9idn't G tS you fa hear o what 'Riendt@ Ral it?' He got back aIive"-Houston Post
 When I married you" said Mrs Naggers, T thought to reform you" -'Yes,'' answered the husband, and like a number of reformers you seized the first opportunity to become a boss."-Kansas City Star.
 His Rivirence-Dear, dear, O'Brien, surely you had more sinse than to go lookin' for an escape of gas with match. O'Brien-Sure. yer honor twas Q safety match.-London Opin- ion.
 Bill-Do you believe that fish make brains? Jill-I certainly do. Bill Well, they tell me every man who has gone into the fish business in your town has failed--Yonkers Statesman.
 Ferdinand is engaged" Good match?" Must be. His aunts are all perfectly reconciled, and even his mother doesn't seem to think he is making much of a nistake."-Louis- vile Courier-Journal.
 Don't you Know that your husband Is walking the floor because of his debts?" Isn't 1t fortunate!" replied young Mrs. Torkins. sweetly. You know. the doctor said that Charley simply must take more exercise.''- i Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
MOTHER! IF CHILD's
 TONGUE is COATED.
If Cross, Fevsrish, censtipatsd, Bilious, Stomach Sour, Give "califernia Syrup of Figs"

A laxative today saves d sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become cleggsd up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach sour,
 Look at the tongue, Tnetherl if coated, or your child is listless, eress feVerish. breath bad, restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any otheV childrens S aiImeat, give a teaspoenful of California Syrup of Figs then don't worry, because 1t is perfectly harmless, and in d few hours all this constipation poison, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a we'll, playing child again. A thorough inside cleansing' is efttiraes all that is neGessarx- It should be the first treatment given in any sickness
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for 5e-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that it is made by the California Big SyEExp Company Renst be foolsai
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
COLONIAL THEATRE.
l4eartsease, Brilliant Twe-ReeI Vita
 graph Love Drama.

The great Vitagraph cast is seen at its best today at the Colonial theatre with the big feature film in two parts entitled Heartsease telling of a young wife who, under the cold reserve of her husband willis. and her younger son tnhertts her nature and soon fol- lows his mother. Too late, the hus- band and father realizes the cause of their death. His Bireman's Con science is the splendid Biograph drama which is a story of the railroad and features Claire Mcdowell. Harry Ca rey and others in B superb offering. The Mystery of the Talking Wire is the third mystery in the Chronicles of Cleek, which is the famous series be- ing presented by the Edison company, while Anne of the Golden Heart Is q strong western story with Anne Schae- fer in the leading role. The program today is exceptionally attractive and bv it's merit and variety is bound to please all Pictures are completely changed again tomorrow and every day following.
 Coming Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. Is and 19. Ten Nights in the Bar room. in reels from the book by A. T. Arthur. This is a masterpiece of motion picture productions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
FOR CHARITY BALL.
Those Who Have Taken Boxes From
 The Sixty Provided.

The sale of boxes for the Annual charity bah of the Catholic Woman's club has disposed Of nearly all of the ixty which are provided for. The iifty-five boxes are the following:
 Box 1 Wauregan House, box Ed ward Kelleher, box 3 John Carney. l.cz. 1 J. Edv ard DriscoH, box Alex alnder Jordan, box $, John Quinlan, box W. I. Enos. box 8 Henry D. Buckley, box William T. Browne 5ox 10 Ii. V. Murphy box Il Frank T. Sylvia, box F Jas. P. Kearney, box 12 Geo. Kilroy, box II R. NJ. Powers, box 5 William T. Mcknight, box 16 J. w. Slattery. Box IT Joseph Conner, box Is Dr. D. J. Shahan, John Steiner, box 19 J. J. Corkery. box 20 Dr. Geo Comeau. M. C. Higgins, box 21 Jas F. F'enton, box 22 M. H. Don ohue (Baltic) box 23 P H. Ethier, box 24, John ?. Corcoran. box 25 B. A. Aubrey, F. B. AIcMahan. box 26 Will jam H. Oat, box 27 Frank L. Farrell box 2S John r. Murphy, box 29 Frank box 31 Mrs. E, McNamara, box 32 Jo- seph Marshall. J. c. Keegan, box SS T. J. O'Neil box 34 William F.. Me Garry, box B Nelson c. Disco, box S5 1-2 James r. Fenton. box 36 D. T. Shea, Box 36 1-2 William H. Shields, box S7 Dr J. Nj. King, box s Thomas r. Burns. box 39 Dr. P. J. Cassidy box 40 Jas O'Neil, box fl Mrs. M. Sliney, box 42 Mrs. J. Stanley, box 43 D. J. Hayes. box A Joseph P. Cum nings, box 45 F. Fininsky, box 47 Jas La Pointe, box AS john A. Holland, box 49 Thomas Fl. BeckIey, box 90 Dr. r. 52 John R. Bowman, box 5S Philip HenaIlf
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
DAVIS THEATRE.
Jolly Fannie Hatfield G Co in The
 Fifth Commandment Today.

For the first half of this week the Davis patrons will have an opportu- nifty of witnessing one of the most pleasing vaudeville and photoplay shows of the season; the feature at traction today is our ever welcome Jolly Fannie Hatfield and her clever company of players in the strong dramatic playlet, The Fifth Command 1nent. There are four people in the cast and everyone is an actor of the highest standard. Brennan and Car roll, a young fellow and girl, have a delightful singing and talking comedy ss1it called the Crying Nuts: this act is away from the general run of double acts and is sure to prove 6 big win ner. Unice Howe, the dainty little comedienne, will keep you entertained with her songs and her beautiful dress are all in accordance with the high class of the act. In the photo plays today the headline feature is a two reel K B. production called Di- Vorce, Q powerful drama of domestic life and one that teaches a good moral lesson to both husbands and wives One Round O'Brien in the Ring Again Is the name of Q funny Apollo comedy with tlle popular Fred Mace playing the leading role. This photo comedy O'BTien, the picture that created a fu- 1ore some time ago. The other pie ture Is a Keystone called Rebecca's s Wedding Day, with Fatty ss Rebecca sc you can imagine how many laughs arc coming to you when you see this comedy. Matinee as usual today at 2.30. all seats 10 cents. Special at Iention shown to ladies and children at our matinee performances. A spe- cial musical program by the Davis Concert orchestra will be another fea- ture of rhis splendid bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
POETRY
sI woNpER MHY.r

 In youth I Iabored hard al school. ] could repeat the lengthy rule That told how the cube root Is founos My boyish brain whirled round and With all the mazes of rule fst never, since l went to school Have l q cube root yet discerned, Nor used the rule that then l learned
 l wonder why? Full oft in hazy memory What was the thing? Why was 1t
 sOughtY Oh. what prodigious. painful thought T ;r,s spent on II. ana now "a fret And sulI, in all the years to me, Has never come G. C. D.
 l wonder why? And fractions, too, I multiplied. l turned -1em up. or on one side. And added them. or used some trick To get tHe answer right and quick let since my brave diploma caRe l must conf fess-perhaps with shame I've never had to multiply A fraction when I sell or buy.
 l wonder why? Old Euclid. tool toiIed with him, l tackled diagrams with vim; V hlISt various angles I'd biSect Dots, circles. lines and flying arcs, -~ And all the calistic marks I've never used since that far day, They do not help me draw my pay
 l wonder why? The aIgebraic mysteries, once were as plain as A B Cs- could stretch Ks. S and Z s Across the board and then wIta east Could sotVe, although my mind 'twoule The probiem showing what was X. Yet since 1 lei, the schoolhouse door We iatnereI X plus I no more.
 Unidentified.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Personals.

c. E. White was in New London on Saturday.
 Miss Alice Kennedy was in Middle town ever Sunday
 L. D. Gary cf Stafford Springs was in this city Saturday.
 Miss Ruth D. Taylor was at Middle Haddam for the week end.
 F. T. Cunningham went to Hartford Saturday to visit relatives in that city.
 Miss Ella Thompson has been en- gagged as clerk in the store of A. P. Johnson.
 Miss Caroline Colgrove is substitut- ing in the advance foreigners class in the evening school.
 William and Thomas Cotter of Bos- ton spent the week end with their parents in this city.
 Thomas Costello of Fitchburg spent the week end with his brother, W. J. Costello of Chestnut street.
 Mrs. Virgine Moreau of Jackson street is entertaining her daughter, Miss FlQrina Moreau of East Hart ford.
 Miss Mary Shea of- Hartford Is spending a fortnight at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. Shea of Cary street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Chief Richmond Reports Walks Not
 Cleared.

In accordance with the provisions of the city charter, it is the duty of the Tatrolmen tt report to the chief of po- lice, and in turn his duty to report to the superintendent of streets any side walks not property cared for after q storm. In accordance with tiAse pro- visions. Chief E. il. Richmond on Sun day. after receiving the reports of his patrolmen, sent at letter to Superin- tendent l.. c. Sumner stating that the snow and ice left by the recent storm have not been removed as they should Have been, and that he names no. par ticular spots as with few exceptions they are all in the same condition. This report is obligatory on the part Of the chief, although the storm was so se- were that it has been almost an im- possibility for the residents of the city to remove he accumulated drifts as required by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Messea P:atares as Ehe Auditorium.
 Moving Pictures al Colonial Theatre Y Vaudeville and pheteplays at Davis Theatre.
 Common Council Meeting.
 Anti-suffrage Meeting at Bucking- ham Memorial.
 Court Norwich, No4 4sss, L Q. +, meets in Bill Block.
 uncas Lodge, No. Il, I. o. o. F. meets 5R Odd Fellows Hall
 Thames Union. No. 1s7, T.. B.. of 2. Norwich Aerie, No. SGT. F. Q. E., meets in Eagles Hall.
 Norwich Camp, No. g, w. Q. N4 meets in Bill Block.
 Norwich Council. No. 20, 5. B. L.. meets in Pytnian Hall
 Ladies' Auxiliary, No. Is, A. o. H.. meets in Foresters' Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

ary movement, of 8 few years ago. is in progress throughout the state, ar engagements having been made for a series of eleven conferences held in various towns in Connecticut. This city is selected for the fourth con- ference today, Monday. Feb. 18th. at the Baptist church. Members of other churches have been invited to at tend.
 The afternoon session will be held at 2.30 and the evening session at 7.3o. There will be a supper for those attending at 5.30. The speakers are Rev. J. c. Robbins, joint secretary for N. E.. Rev. P. R. Bakeman of China, Mrs. c. A. Robinson, corresponding secretary of the Home department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary so- ciety. and Rev. A. B. Coates, general secretary of the Connecticut Baptist convention,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
ELECTED OFFICERS.
St. MichaePs Italian Benefit Societ
 Held Annual Meeting.

St. Michaers Italian Benefit society held a meeting in Labor Union hali Sunday afternoon and elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: President, Salvatore Porcaro; first vice president, Achille Fremita; second vice president, Calagero Russo; financial secretary, Angelo Carocari; corre- spending secretary. Fortunate Gior- dano; treasurer, Giuseppe Giraca; board of counsel, Nicoto Cavolo, Carlo Mario. Diego Sciabbarrase, Tony Las cio, Francisco Lazzara; board of finance. Loreto Colettt, Marsala Fran cisco, Vincenzo Insalata, Vicentini Um- berto, Laverra PaoIo: flag carrier, Giuseppe Piseitelli; flag carrier. U. S., Angelo Parla-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
WILLIA4AN TIC
LincoIn Service Postponed.

The special service in honor of 4 Abraham Lincoln, which was to have been held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at half past four, was postponed owing sto the fact that it would De next to impossible for Rev. James $. King of Eastford to attend, on account of the storm, and to the unexpected illness of Rev William $. Beard, pastor of the church. Rev. MT. King was Captain of Co. c, 3rd Penn. Heavy artillery in the Battle of Gettysburg, and was to deliver an ad- dress at the meeting.
 Rev. Mir. Boards Illness was said not to be serious, but an indispositiOn which might keep him within doors for 2 few dGE s.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

by Louisa M. Alcott, published over forty years ago and given a stage yer sion by Marian de Forest. by arrange 1nent with Jessie Bonstelle, who se- cured the consent of the AIcott heirs to the dramatization. For such a, sweet, simple story of home life in New England during the Civil war, MT. Brady has given the play an elab- crate production. Many of the old fashioned properties and costumes which are used in the play were fur nished by the heirs of the A1cott fam fly and residents of Concord. Massa- chusetts, who are desirous of having the play faithfully depict the scenes and times of the period in which Little Women was actually lived The fourth act portrays the apple orchard at .Plundeld, in golden autumn. New electrical effects will be used which have never been seen before on the To- cal stage. Matinee prices 25c, soc. 76c
 and $1.09. Evening 25o, 35c. soc, 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Auditorium Secures First penonstra-
 ton of New Invention.

There will be an opportunity of see ing something entirely new in motion pictures, as the manager of the Audi torium theatre has secured the services If the Renfax Musical motion pictures for a demonstration on the Sth day of February, matinee and evening.
 These pictures can not only De seen, hut heard. You see the actor and you hear the actor.
 The program will consist of musical comedy pIayIets and the American dance craze, The La Rumha Tango as danced nightly at Shanley,s, New York, by America's foremost dancers
 Tn addition to the Renfax subjects, our usual program will be shown. Come and hear these pictures, and if they meet with your approval. we will ar range to show new RenfaX subjects weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
K. OF c. LECTURER. Rev. w. A. ksefe Made Address Upon Catholic Ideals of Manhood.

Rev. William A. Keefe of Piainfield, state lecturer for the Knights of Co., lumbus, was present at the Sunday evening service of St. Joseph's church and delivered the address on Catholic Ideals of Manhood. Father O'Keefe is forceful, eloquent speaker and his glorifcation of Catholic ideals and ac- complishments since the foundation of the church was accompanied with his torical references which showed a high degree of familiarity with the history of the Catholic church and the world in general.
 Members of the K. of C.. the Holy Name society and other Catholic or ganizations attended in large numbers and listened attentiVely to the really excellent address
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
FUN ERAL
Mrs. ArchihaId M. Turnar

Funeral services for E Louise Chaffee, wife If w. A. Turner, were held from her home on Main street at one thirty Saturday afternoon, and We're largely attended The number of floral tributes was very large. and some exquisite flowers were sent. Rev. William S' Beard of the Congregation al church ets1ciated. Burial was in Will Wiiimantic cemetery. Mrs Trr,pai. was a tive of Oxford Mass. and was; 36 years old. Death was due te heart disaa se- Besides her husband she leaves q brother, Frank Chaffee ef santa RoL Sa- Cal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

church. They were named William and Henry.
 John F. Doyle of Providence is a local visitor.
 Lawrence Authier of Akron, Ohio, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Joseph Au- thier.
 Clovis Racine and MT. and Mrs. Sil yer, MT. and Mrs. Moran and George pesparlais attended the wedding re- -eeption of MT. and Mrs. J. Allard who were married here recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Difficulty in Reaching Home of Mrs
 5rayton Cole.

DanleISon, Feb. 16.- Many of the roads out of Killingly were almost impossible Sunday and the driver for the A. F. Wood under taking company. called to the town of Foster when Mrs. Eliza Cole, aged 90, had Just died, was over four hours making the trip of eight miles, and even then employees of the town had to break out the road part of the way. An equal length of time was taken up in making the return trip.
 Mrs. Cole was the widow of Brayton Cole. and had lived practically all her life In Foster. She leaves ono son, Charles, at whose home she died.
 Defeated at PstarboRo.
 The Killingly High sehoel basketball team was defeated e9 to 20 by the PeteTboFo, N. H., basketball team Fri day night at PetePb6ro. The members of the team were finely entertained and have many words of praise for the New Hampshire bays, Coming home, the local team ran into the blizzard and were practically sll day on the road, reaching here about Ss0.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Heliott's Trained Bears, Two Other
 Acts and Universal Photopiays at Auditorium Today.

Acts ana OhIVeFSai rnotoPidJs at Auditorium Today.
 The Auditorium is furnishing for today the maximum of good clean en- tertainment for the minimum of price and it is relief to find such an of fering in these days when the so-called sex plays and other morbid attrac- tions seem to hold sway. The show at this popular house Is one to which you may take your wife, sweetheart, mother or sister, and also the children and everyone will be provided with good whole amusement. The Powers brand of films starts today's program with that sterling actor. Edwin Au- gust, in A Seaside Samaritan. Next will be one of those fine Gold Seal dramas entitled The Lie; featuring Miss Pauline Bush Dan Collins, the Eng fish humorist. starts the vaudeville bill with his quaint songs and stories and he will be followed by Miss Marion Kay, a singing comedienne. or more than usual ability
 Of course the big feature for today is Helliott's comedy trained bears. This is. one of the most amusing animal acts in vaudeville today and the antics Of the cute little Teddy Bears. also the larger ones. are extremely funny. There are two people and bears In the act, which is provided with spe- cial scenery. Bring the little ones to sec the real live Teddy Bears. Mike and Jake Live Close to Nature, is the title of the ridicuIous Joker comedy which closes the show. It is nonsen- sical but ft is really funny. An extra and special attraction for Wednesday only Is the first public demonstration of the latest invention in the picture line The Rerfax Musical Motion Pic lures This is merely a demonstration hut should it prove popular and prac- tical the Auditorium holds an option on all future rights to exhibition in this city This is in addition to the regular show and there will be no raise tr prices The invention will be demonstrated three times on Wednes- day. once at each show. The man oe,a1oe1t would like your candid opin- ion on this new discovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
HO1IELY WRINKLES.

The tangled threads of yesterday We SLll uusnarl with toll and pain. Today our stubborn fingers play sad havoc with tomorrow'S Skein. And yet the pattern grows apace, Despite the tangles that distress; And at the last it gains a grace From all our patient clumsiness-
 Farm Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
FOR SALE

The Estate of A. x. Carpenter offers for sale at 23 Commerce St., a large quantity of Contractors Tools and Ma teta Tha sTocI- F. inS.ln3es conere9a mixer, steam holster. boilers. air com pressor, new c. H. X E, portable saw rig, with boring attachments, derricks, pumps, jacks, barrows. ShOVels, picks, tackle and a great variety of tools, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Roofing Paper. Roofing Paint, about 80 thousand 24x6 cedar shingles. large lot of second hand doors and window sash.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
Y. M. c. A. Mena hers' Social.

There was an audience which filled the Paeiors of the Y. NJ e A F,ridas, night on the occasion of the members social. Warren q. Richards of Bos- ton proved an entertainer of high order with his character iIaPersonations. and dialect sketches. The '. M. c. A. orchestra furnished several entertain ing selections and refreshments were enjoyed at the close of the programme,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

Early official estimates indicate that the gold production of the United States last year was the smallest since 1905. while that of silver was the greatest for quantity eR record.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16
''Lltsle Women" Coming to The, Davis

William A. Bradys production of Little Women, which scored wonder cago the past year. will be presented st the Davis theatre Friday. Feb goth, matinee and night. Little Women the play, is really Little Women, the book.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

According to the census of 1s11, the population of the Union of South Afri- ca was 5.973.394, and the estimated population on Dec. 31, 1912, was 6,211,- goo
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

The raising of chickens and the pro- auction of eggs are things apart 10 the farmers in the Basel consular dis trict- While Basel is one of the prin- sipal supply cities of Europe for poul- try and eggs. only a small percentage Is actually produced in the Easel dis trict or in Switzerland
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-16

Fhe Austrian ministry ef war has offered S10.600 prize for a nonrubber automobile tire with the elasticity of rubber and greater durability eIs If less durability, lower cost.