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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

battle cruisers. with their superior
speed, would run past us and harass
and cut off our retreat
So certain it is that we would be
beaten that we ought. as a matter of
i wisdom, to remain in harbor, while the
enemyS battle cruisers did to our coast
towns what the Germans did to Scar
borough and they landed troops at any
chosen point on the American continent.
| This is the first of a series of articles
on "Eurcpe's Battle Front Lessons for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Why the Glasgow Escaped.

Crawling along after the Cradock
squadron was the Campus. This ven
cradle battleship, built in 1899, could
wheeze nineteen knots when she did
not have to stop for repairs to her en-
gines. She had four l2-inch guns,
which. If she could have brought them
to bear, would have meant the range
of the Germans. But they had the
speed of her. They forced battle with
her in the rear. After the other British
ships were destroyed the fast little
Glasgow managed TO escape. Her addi-
tional two knots an hour saved ner.
Such is lesson number I. Let us men
ton an Incidental lesson before we
lass to main lesson number ..
a lot Of people think that If navy
is 10 per cent stronger than another
on paper. il will be stronger in war.
Nothing of the kind. The British have
always counted on 20 80 per cent.
They wanted to run no risks. They
wanted TO be sure of victory-which. is
cold, common sense.
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Georgetown Citizens to Meet.

Plans for the year are to be outlined
at a meeting of the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association at o'clock tomorrow
evening at Potomac Savings Bank Hall.
Wisconsin avenue and NJ street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
American Navy No Match.

Now, after Cradock's defeat at Cor
orel, Won Spec was free to roam the
seas, Atlantic and Pacific. raidlng Brit
tsh commerce. The British admiralty
must find him and find him with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
GUN POWER, RANGE AND SPEED
ARE MAIN NEEDS OF u. S. NAVY

squadron speedy enough to force bat
tie, and gun power enough to destroy
his vessels. That meant detaclling ships
from the main force, which was watch
ing the Germans across the North sea.
Therefore. in naval war you must have
enough ships to whip the body of the
enemy and enough to spare to look
after his raiders.
All the dreadnaughts in the United
States Navy and all our old line battle
ships now melting at our navy yards
could not have caught Won Spec S
squadron except by forming Gordon
around it and starving it out of coal.
For, once Won Spec saw the American
navy approaching him. his speed. su-
perior to anything we have of equal
gun power, would make his flight Sc
cure He could run away and continue
his rai3inp
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Lesson of the Chance Shot.

Another lesson. that chance shot 1t
exactly proves the British contention
that the one dependable way of being
superior is to have superior force. If
we wish to be sure of command of the
sea. do not trust in luck or improvisa-
ton. but in being certain of throwing
more weight of metal than the enemy.
One shot in the right spot in any mod
ern ship may do more damage than
tweEty random hits.
The Lion had no other bad hits, but
this was enough. In any action of
three ships against three ships equally
powerful, one chance shot which dis
ables one of the three on either side
may decide the day. The larger the
force engaged the less important the
chance. With twenty dreadnaughts
fighting twenty dreadnaughts. the
probability is that the chance shots
will be about equally distributed.
The Lion had to give up the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

Ped Ton Dive is nourishing and re.
49, " NJ freshing--because o,
its absolute purity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

America The second article will apI
pear next Sunday. ~
lCopyright. 1915. by the Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON c. DECEMBER 49, 1e15PART

British minute by minute closer to the
Germans. who were trying to escape
| from superior gun power The German
nope was to draw the British on to a
secret mine Held: but. this the British
had located with their swift scouts,
which we lack. The shots that hit are
| the shots that count, and the shots
| 5hat count most are those that are de-
! l1vered FIRST. Ten minutes fire may put
any modern ship out of action One
lucky broadside may.
Ships do not close in Tor battle now
adays; they stand off at ten or twelve
miles. Ihe Lion began firing ranging
shots at the Bluecher, which had to re-
! main astern. because she was so slow
| at over 10000 yards. and at $4,000 the
Lion got her first blow home with her
| l3.5s- The Bluecher. with her s2-inch
smells. weighing 276 pounds, against
the latest type of 135-inch shells OF
the Lion, which weighed 140O pounds,
mad the chance of worn-out middle
weight against = fresh heavyweight.
! But the Bluecher was better than any
thing we have. What the Lion did to
the Bluecher, that old ship could have
done to any of our cruisers. remember.
Lion Kept on Battering.
The Lion kept on battering the
Bluecher until her speed brought her
within range of the Seydlitz next in
line, while the Tiger had her turn at
the Bluecher. which Hipper had thrown
to the wolves. The faster British bat
tie cruisers were now moving thirty
knots an hour. The slower New Zea-
lana and lndomitable, astern, had
their turn at the Bluecher which the
destroyer Meteor finally torpedoed
The Germans We're outgunned; they
had far to go. They could not escape
the superior speed of the British. Hip
per knew that If the thing kept up
the German battle cruisers would be
finished. But he had another card to
play-his f1otilla of fast destroyers.
which we lack. He sent them in a sea
charge against the British, hoping to
send torpedo home. But the heavy
torpedo defense batteries of four-inch
guns of the Lion. the Tiger and the
Princess Royal sent them back. The
Bluecher was finished, the SeydlitZ and
the Derffiinger were on fire; the 1875
British shells were doing their work
against the elevens, and the battle
seemed won when chance shot struck
the Lion in the feed tank. This dis
abled her. Her gun power no kenger
counted because the Germans We're still
steaminG at full speed in their race
for refuge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Shs Placed on File by the Corn1is-
 sionsr for This District.

Six agreements made under the worlmen's compensation act were filed on Monday with the clerk of the su perior court by pr. James J. Donohue, who Is the commissioner for this dis trict- They were the following:
 New London Ship and Engine cor poration Of Groton, employer, and Frank Russo of New London, enploye, Whc broke a bone in the big toe of his left foot Dec. q. Agreement was S5 per week, commencing Jan. 3 and con- tinut4g during disability.
 Ponemah mills of Taftville, employ CT, and Alice Maynard of Taftvflle, e-rpzoya, yYllo cut the end Of her thumb Dec. 1S. Agreement was $6.43 from Jan to Jan. 1e.
 Hall Brothers of Norwich, employer. and Clarence Sherman of Norwich. empioye, who tore off the skin from the top of two fingers on his left hand Dec. 10. Agreement was $5 weekly from Dec. 25 to Jan. 6.
 Lorraine Manufacturing company of Pawcatuck, Conn.,. employer, and James Maraonla of Westerly. employe, who struck his head against a pulley Dee. 14, lacsrating his upper lip and forehead. Agreement was s from Dec. s to Jan. 2.
 American Thermos Bottle company of Norwich, employer, and Charles W. WashburD of Norwich, employe, who broke the little finger of his right hand Dec. 1s- Agreement was S5 weekly during disability, beginning Jan. ?.
 Because of the death of Mrs. Mar Earet Dalton Of Hartford, to whom Compensation Commissioner George E. Chandler of Hartford county in a de- cision given Thursday awarded S5 a week for 312 weeks in her claim against the Connecticut company for the death of her son, William F. Dai- ton on Oct g, an interesting legal point has arisen as 10 whom, if to any one. the, compensation shall be paid. Mrs. Dalton died Jan. , and the com missioner awarded the compensation 10 her without knowing that she was dead
 This is the first time that the oues- ton has been raised in Connecticut. so far as is known, no beneficiary having died previous to the expiration of the period during which compensation has been payable. -..e-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
A GREAT MUSICIANS
 HAIR SECRET

It was man musician to whom we were talking, but every woman will realize the value of his answer to our question, What makes your hair so abundant and so lustrous?" Lust simple care, madam. I am as good to 1t as I am to my hands" It WAS just his way of saving, ''I keep it perfectly clean" Since then we have found that regular care and perfect cleanliness means hair health and heauty. It is not advisable when shsnIpooiRg to use a mskeShirt, but always use 8, prepara- tion made for shampooing only. You can enjoy the best that is known for about three cents a shampoo by get ting a package of canthrox from your druggist: dissolve d tsaspoonful in a cup of hot water and your shampoo Is ready After its use the hair dries rapidly with uniform color. DaItdruff excess oil and dirt are dissolved and entirely disappear. Your hair will he so fluffy that 1t will look much heavier than it is. It's 1uztre and softness will also delight you. while the stimulated scalp gains the health which insurcs hair growth.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19

Action of Directors or The Uncas National Bank on the death of Arthur J. Dawley:
 It is with great regret and sorrow that the Directors of this Bank learn Of the recent death of their fellow Director, Mir, Arthur J. Dawiey.
 Mr. Dawley has been connected with this Bank as Director for eleven years. In addition to the ordinary duties Of 8 Director, he has served as a member Of it's discount committee and frequently been called upon for special work in connection with it's business. In all his relations with the Bank he has efficiently and most loy- ally contributed to it's, prosperity and growth. His sound Judgment, together with his practical knowledge of men and business affairs. rendered him 3 most valued member of this Board, and the a-hi1itv and energy which contrib uted to the noteworthy success of his personal business, in which he took just pride. constitUted a, valuable asset to this institution.
 Tn, the death of. MT. Dawley this whole community, in which his many acts of assistance and kindness are so well rem eEnbered. no less than every member of this Board. has suffered a profound less.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
TRINITY METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Elected at Annual Meeting of the. Resrd-costelIo LiPpitt Reelected Superintendent

At the annual meeting of the Sun day school board of Trinity Metho- dist Episcopal church held on MsIu- day evening, officers were electe1 teachers were appointed for the corn- ing year and reports were heard. The dition, financially and socially and ri1e membership roll shows a gain over last year. Costello Lippitt was reelecr- ed superintendent of the Sundas school position he has held for some years past. The officers elected are as follows: Superintendent, Costello Lippitt: first vice president. !, B. Stanton; third vice president, Mrs. r. J. King; superintendent primary department. Mrs: Costeii3 Lippitt; superintendent home depart ment, Miss Emma Bliss; treasurer '. l.. Hopkins; secretary, George IF. Rob inson; librarian, James M. Kneely.
 Library committee, Mrs. Morger, Robinson. Pianist, Miss E. Doty. Chorister. J. Herbert George.
 Class teachers were appointed as follows: Rev. F. w. Coleman, pr. Allen, Mrs, G. W. Guard, G. ". Guard. W, F. Shaw, E. F. Pendleton, D. 1T. Purvis, Mrs. F. W. Coleman, Elmer D. k1nsrHan, Justin Holden, Miss Jennie Grove, Guy E. DoIoearc, Miss Eliza beth Grove, Miss Edith Fellows, Er- nest NJ. NeWbury. Miss Maud C~oWe Miss Verne Smith. Miss Anna Has land, Miss Edith Holden, Mrs. Briggs Miss Elizabeth Lane, Miss MaricTie Young, Mrs. Ernest M. Newbury.
 Substitute teachers as appointed are as follows: Mrs. Alvin Lewis. Mss Mary Bidwel1 and Mrs. G. G. Scriveh- CT.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
NOTHING FOR CONNECTICUT.
New England HaFbors Can Expect Only Crumbs While Southern Senti- Fnent Dominates.

Congressman Donovan's failure to get something for Connecticut in the rivers and harpors bill was tn be expected. While the majority in con . gress is composed largely of southern CTS, the New England states can ex- peet nothing but crumbs and mighty few of them. It is well to recall that the entire policy of the present ad- ninistration al Washington has been without much regard for New Eng thought of it the turnover of Ia St election showed.
 As is well known, there is no New England man in the cabinet but there are four from the south Even in the years when the north ruled absu- iutely the south was not neglected. It remains for President Wilson and the ruling element from the soufh to entirely disregard New England in the selection for all important post uons, and to pay regard whatever to any of her interests.
 Congressman Donovan's plea for Er1dgeport,s harbor fell on ears closed by partisan feeling. If he hailed from south Carolina and was asking for ., haI million to spend on 9. mud would have had help without stint. but because he asks to have a natural harbor, one of the finest on the New England coast, further developed ol1 one Of its numerous arms, he is told fguratively speaking, to so away back and sit down.
 Congressman Mahan shares the same fate as our representative IT his efforts to get a, little help for the magnificent New London harbo.. Both the gentlemen made the grave r7is- take when they entered upon their of hclal careers at Washington of stand lnss by the orders of the southern ri,;- CTS. Had they shown more indepen- dence they would have been more successful Tn defending the interests of their state.-Bridgepor Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
DanieIson Here Toniaht.

The basketball team meets Danielson this evening at Parish hall in the sec ond game of their series. Last weel; the up- state boys defeated the locals in a hard fought game in which the visitors displayed wonderful coming back power in the second half, snatch ing victory from what looked like de- feat. The local team had a. stiff work out in the hall Monday night and are confident of turning tho trick this tirne although they realize that they have got to fight every inch of the way with no letups. Captain Murphy and his men have 8, big task before them and they have set their teeth and will make big stab to tear off a, victory. The Danielson team will lineup the same as last week, with the same lime light star, Marlin. This game will be one unquestionaibly that the~1oVers of the sport cannot afford to miss and a record crowd will be on hand to cheer the home boys to victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
NORWICH HAD 29
 DEATHS IN DECEMBER.
Rate Was 15.3 Which Was More than
 From the State.

The vital statistics issued by the state board of health show that there were 1449 deaths in the state during the month of December. This was less than in December of last year, that is 1913, and 37 less than the aY- craze number of deaths during De- cenaber for the five years preceding. 2. The death rate was Al for the large town, for the small towns 1E9 and for the whole state including the state institutions 145. The deaths from infectious diseases were POS, be- ing Al per cent. of the total nor tality. In Norwich during the month there was 39 deaths with a, death rate of 15.3, while New London had 26 deaths during the same month with an average death rate of 12.S.
 Interesting data concerning Eastern Connecticut towns is given below.
 Living ioirths-Groton 19: KilUngly 9; New London 62; Norwich Ss; Plaintield IS; Putnam 1s; Stoninston
 Stiii births-Norwich 3; Plainfeld
 Marriages 4; KillingIy g.: New London 22; Norwich so; P1aa- field 5; Putnam Is; Stonington i WindhaJn H.
 Total deaths-Groton 5: Kilginegiiy y il; New London 26: Norwich 3q; Plainfield '; Putnam Is; StopinSton 13; WindilaIn Is, with the following death rate rates in the several towns: Groton S.9; Iillingly 20.4; New Lon don 12.S; Norwich 15.3; PlaInfielG New London '; Norwich ': Plainfield 1; Stonington 2; Windham l.
 Deaths from 1 to 5 wears: Nor Wich 5; Putnam 1; Windham g.
 The following causes of death were given: Scarlet fever. Norwich :. grip, Putnam 1: diphtheria and croup, Norwich 1; Putnaln l: whooping cough, stonington I; diarrhoea un- der ,, Norwich 2; Windan ?; tuber- culosis of lungs, New London 2; Stonington 2; other forms of tubercu- losis, New London 1: lobar and bTon- cho pneumonia, Killingly i; Putnam 1; Norwich 1; Stonington i; Wind ham 2.; bronchitis, New London l.; Windham 1: cancer. Groton 1; Ncr- Wich 3; Putnam 2; Windham |; acci- dents and violence, Groton 2; New London 2; Windham l. All other dis London 19; Norwich 31; Putnam II :; Stonington s; Windham s.
 Infectious Diseases.
 The following number of cases ot in- fectious diseases were reported hy health officers of Eastern Connecti- cut towns:
 MeasIes-Norwich (city) l; old Lyme l.
 Scarlet fever-Killingly l; New London 4; Norwich (city) 9; Plain field 1 Putnam (city) 4; Williman:Ic (city) l. Woodstock 1.
 Diphtheria and croup-Montville ': New London 4; Norwich (city) 5; Putnam (city) 2; Stonington 2; YTiiii- mantle (city) 10; Windham 2.
 Wl1ooping cousf1-Groton 10; New London IT.
 Typhoid fever-killingly l.
 Tuberculosis-New London ,; Nor wich (city> 1; Plainf1eld 8; Stonington ]; Willinantic tcity) l.
 The health officers of 73 towns in the state reported that they mad not been notified of any infectious dis eases.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Picture

N6udeVlite and Motion FIctuFsS
 For the first half of the week tters are three unusually attractive Yaude- vile numbers. on the bill at the Au- ditoriun which gained decided fa ror with the houses at all three perform ances at the Auditorium on Men- day, which were large for such d stormy day. The headliner was Wes- toms Models, an artistic posing nov. city that was well worth seeing. They have just arrived in this country from Australia and New Zealand and only week or two ago were appear ing in the New York theatres Their efforts were well received by the au- diences. Jacque and Foley, two very clever artists, were seen in an irnper- sonation act with catchy up-to- date song numbers and piano rendiIicns. The last number on the vaudeville pr7- graInme was Tillson, a clever comedy acrobat and turabler
 J. Warren KerTigan was seen in the third episode Of Terrence O'Rourke. Gentleman Adventurer. The instai : naent was in two reels and was en titled The Inn of the Winged God. a strong society drama. The other pho- to plays were The Hustler Outwitte.i, a. Frontier drama, and a comedy fiIn, Where the Brides Got Mixed, T.th Eddie Lyons and Victoria, Ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
To Keep Skin Healthy,
 Youthful, Wrinkleless


 Now that tEe social season is here, be especially careful tO keep your skin m line condition You know how con- spicuous complexion defects appear un- der the bright light of the drawing or ball rOom- Also how very evident are some mekeups when similarly illumi- mated. l have myself discarded cos msttcs entirely, using a process which leaves no trace on t.le skin, At night ! smear on a thin coat of or@inary mer- cotIzed wax washing it off next morn ing. This gradually sbSorbss<the de- vfta1fzed psrtioles Of surface skin; just s.s gradually the more youthful skin osneath comes forth, providing a com pleTton as clear. smooth and delicatelv tinted as a young girls. Get an ounce or merCcilzed wax at your druggist's 's and try this remarkabIe treatment
 Remember, too, that wrinkles even the finer lines, are not easily conceal e13 n a brilliantly lighted room You can Tuickly obliterate these hateful marks 5v bathing your face in a solution of how'd cred ssxollte. 1 or. dissolved in witch hszel, E pt And your face won't look sticky. as after using pastes- Aunt Sally dn Woman's Realm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service com mission will hold an examination on Feb 2 to secure specialists in cotton testing, the salary ranging from $1,S00 to $3.o00 a year. Applicants must have been graduated from some col- lege and also have taken textile school course.
 On Feb. 10 the commission will give an examination to secure an aeronau- tical mechanical engineer, to fill a va cancy in the signal corps aviation school at San Diego. Cal Applicants much be of good moral character, tenn perate and of good speech and man ner.''
 On Feb. IT an examination will be held to secure shop apprentices at pay running from $4S0 to $54o a year.
 It is announced by the commission that no examinations will be held this spring for the place of railway mail clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
Rheumatism Soon
 Becomes Chronic
The Result of Tired Kidneys Failing to Expel Poisonous
 Waste Matter.

Tired, oyerTorked kidneys allow poisonous uric acid to remain in the blood instead of expelling it from the system. That is the cause of chronic rheumatism. The disease gets into some joint or group of muscles and settles there, and only strenuous treatment will dislodge it.
 Rheuna softens the uric acid crys- tals lodged in the joints and muscles, causing the terrible pains, and passes them out of the system through the kidneys and bowels.
 All the blood in the body passes through the kidneys once every three minutes Unless it is pure the organs become diseased. Rheuna pu1if1es the blood and the kidneys, then regain their natural activity.
 Lee $ Osgood and all druggists sell hheuma at price so ineXpensiYs that IL is folty to be without 1t:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19
SUPERIOR COURT BUSINESS
New London Resident Sues That City For 900 Damage Her Arm Was Broken by Fall sdewalk-Two Cases Aggregatng 0OO in Claims Against Shore Line Electric Railway Go. Have Been Withdrawn

ForrbreaAing her right arm and suf- fering bruises on her right hip and shoulder by a fall on the sidewalk, Laura K. Davison of New London has brought suit against the city of New London for $S,000. Papers in the case were filed on Monday with the clerk of the superior court.
 The accident on which the plaintiff makes her claim occurred about o'clock on the morning of Jan. 20, 1914, on Crystal avenue, near Main street. where it is alleged the sidewalk was in an icy and dangerous condition, and had been for three days before the ac- cident Mrs. Davison alleges that the injury has made her right arm peTna- nently weak and defective.
 Two damage suits which were in the superior court were withdrawn with out costs on Monday
 They were the suits brought by Err nest E. Rogers of Lyme and his wife, Mary B. Rogers, against the Shore
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-19

Line Electric Railway company. Mr. Rogers brought suit fer $2,5o0 for damages to his automobile and for the loss of the society and the services of his wife. who was injured when the Rogers automobile was struck by a trolley car of the defendant company on the afternoon of April 27, 1914, at the intersection of Whippoorwin road and Lyme turnpike.
 Mrs. Rogers brought suit for $2.500, alleging that she was badly wrenched, bruised and sprafned about the body and limbs when she was thrown out of the auto that was struck by the trolley.
 Those in the auto. all of whom were tllrcwn out, were Mir. Rogers, who is a licensed automobile operator; his wife, Ray Hedgecock, who is also a licensed operator. and Mrs, Hedgecocll.
 Clayton 5. Smith was attorney for both the plaintiffs, while Kenealy, Brennan and Whittiesey represented the defendants.