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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
RoPP GIVES TESTIMONY
 IN HIS OWN BEHALF
insists That Crowley and Smith Were
 Employed as Genfidential Agents

San Francisco, Dec. 21-Franz Bopp, German consul-general in San Fran cisco, testified in his own behalf to- day in the governments suit alleging conspiracy by German consular off, cials to hinder and destroy munition shipments to the entente allies. Bopp and six others are under indictment, including Louis J. Smith, the gov ernment's chief witness.
 Bopp, who was on the stand only a short time. conceded that Vice Consul B. H. Won Schack had employed c. C. Crowley, a detective, and Smith, for mer dynamite factory worker, during Bopp's absence in the early months of the war. He insisted. however, the two were engaged as confidential agents to furnish evidence of entente violations of American neutrality and not to place bombs on enemy ships, trains and tunnels.
 Bopp's testimony followed the sud- den fainting in court of Alonzo Smith of Wheeling, W. Va. a nephew of Louis J. Smith, who had testified that Smith had boasted of expecting to re- ceive $20,000 from the United States government for his testimony. The lad completed his brief bit of evidence and then let his head fall on his chest, later going into convuIsions in the chambers of Presiding United States Circuit Court Judge William H. Hunt. He was removed to a hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Brief Mention.

Theodore Storey of Hartford was a visitor in Willimantic Thursday.
 John Hills, a student at the Suff1eld school, is at his home in this city to spend the holidays.
 Kenneth Harroun, a student at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, has arrived in Willimantic and will spend the holi- days With his parents.
 Perry Crane, musician on the U. S. battleshfp Seattle. is spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. Mary Crane of South Windham.
 Palmer Latham, a student at Exeter Academy, is at his home at 192 Pros pect street, to spend the holidays with his parents. MT. and Mrs. k. E. La tham.
 In honor of her ninth birthday, Miss Ruth O'Brien entertained eight friends at her home Wednesday afternoon. During the afternoon a dainty lunch con was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
PosToFFIcE A BUSY PLACE.
Great Increase in Packages Over Last
 Years Mail.

The Christmas rush has started at the local postoffice and the numbec of packages handled is increasing daily. The amount increased to such pro oc:- tions Wednesday an extra wagon with two horses had to be added to the force to deliver the bundles. It is stat= l that the present rush at the office is 2 great deal larger than the rush of last year.
 Along with the increase of parc I post packages, the stamp window is doing a large business, and reports show that this end of the office is showing an increase. It is esLimated that $250 worth of stamps were sold at this window alone Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
christmas .Exeroises of schooIs.

The Christmas exercises of the Windham Street school will be held today, partly in the Normal school and partly in the town hall. A fine program has been arranged for both The kindergarten will hold exercises in the school this morning while the grades from one to four, inclusive will hold their exercises in the gym nasium of the Normal school at 1G3O o'clock. The grades from five to eight inclusive, will hold their exercises in the town hall at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon. The play. A Christmas Eve With Dickens, has been chosen for the children to act. After the play Christ mas carols will be sung and the dis tribution of gifts will take place.
 Many of the children were in the town hall Thursday afternoon, holding a rehearsal for the play
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
GREAT BRITAIN IS TO RELEASE IRISH PRISONERS
Who Were Interned After the Rebel
 lion in Ireland.

government has decided to release the Irish prisoners, who were internad af- ter the rebellion in Ireland. Henry E. Duke, chief secretary for Ireland, an- rounced in the house of commons to- day:
 "The time has come when the ad- vantages of releasing these men far outweigh the risk and I have so ad- viSed the government. Steps there fore were taken today to proceed, with the least possible delay. to return the interned prisoners to their homes."
 According to the statement of the secretary for home affairs in the house of commons last October, there were 576 Irishmen interned in con- nection with the recent rebellion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
KAISER TO SUMMON
 AMBASSADOR GERARD
To Discuss With Him Possible Amer
 ican Mediation and Action.

London, Dec. 21, 1O.30 p. m.-In Ber- lin diplomatic circles, says an Ex- change Telegraph despatch from Am sterdam, it is understood that the Ger man emperor will at an early date summon to headquarters the American ambassador James w. Gerard, with the view to discussing with him pos sible American mediation and action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
wILLIlIANTIc OFFICE. e Church st. Telephone 21O-2.
SOLDIERS BIRTH CERTIFICATE Secured by Mrs. Janet Mccormack of Pawtucket-Son Would Leave Brit ish Army.

Mrs. Janet Mccormack of Pawtuck ct, R. l., has secured from the town clerks office of this city a copy of the birth certificate of her son, Hugh Higgins, who is now in hospital in England recovering from the wounds he has received while fighting in the British army. Higgins has made an application for his discharge from the army on the grounds that he was born in this country and the copy of the birth certificate will be sent to Eng land. Higgins was born on Clark street in this city, 32 years ago.
 Several times word has been receiv- ed by his motifer that he was killed in action but each time he has shown up and continued fightings The last word received by his motehr stated that he was in a hospital in Liverpool,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
couehed Fifteen Years.

Coughs that hang on and grow worse in the night and weaken the sufferer are relieved by Foley's Honey remedy. R. r. Hall, Mabe, Va, writes: For Is years I was afflicted with a. troublesome bronchial cough and irri- tatior of the threat. Foley's Honey and Tar relieved me: after taking one bottle the cough ceased and has not returned. No medicine stands higher as a family remedy for colds for chiI- dren and grown-ups. The Lee & Os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Two Girls Stopped at Railroad Station.

TWO GIris Stopped at Railroad Stat on.
 Late Thursday afternoon Miss Nan cy Austin, secretary of the U 1ited Charities, called up police headquarters and stated that two girls who had run away from their homes in Worcester were/coming to this city and would arrive at ' o'clock. Lieutenant Xiii lourey was at the station and held the girls until Miss Austin arrived, When it was learned that the girls lived in this city. The mistake was made iE the sending of the message from Wo'- cester by an official who made a ms take in identifying the girls. The girls were allowed to go to their homes after the matter was adjusted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

Coventry Car Goes to the Terminal.
 As a great part of the debr1s has been cleared away from Main street in front of the Jordan ruins, the South Coventry trolley car went to the terminal near the railroad crossing on Main street Thursday afternoon. This was the first time this car has gone past the Jordan ruins in nearly
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
STAND BY WOM ErN
Officials of Rossie Velvet Mill Refuse to Discharge Two Who Refuse to Join Union.

The strike of number of the em- ployes of the Rossie Velvet mill has not been settled yet. The strikers, who left their work about a week ago, are members of the Velvet Workers Local. No. 1051, and they state that they will not return to work until two women, who refused to join the union, join the union or get through. John Powell of Pawtucket, an organizer of the Textile Workers of America. was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
FUN ERAL-.
Florence L. Taft.

The funeral of Florence L. Taft was held from her home on Babcock Hill, South Coventry, Thursday afternoon. Rev. Charles L. Adams offfciated at the services. Funeral Director sJay M. Shepard will ship the body co Provi- dence this morning, where it will be buried in the Swan Point cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Kaiser on Capture of Bucharest.

Berlin, Dec. 21, 10.40 a. fn., via Lon don, 9.50H ?. m.-Field Marshal Von Mackensen. responding to q telegram of Emperor William offering congrat- ulations on the capture of Bucharest, says: Bucharest was one goal, but not the f1nal~pne.''
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Held Christmas Social.

Many of the students of the Normal school held Christmas social in the gymnasium of the school Wednesday evening and very enjoyable evening was spent. Robert Casey, IS, acted as Santa Claus in the distribution of the small gifts which were very pleas ing to those present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

in this city Wednesday and held a conference with the strikers but in what conclusion the conference result ed is not known. The officials of the company did not hold a conference with the organizer as far as can be learned. Although short handed, the mill is in operation and the officials refuse to discharge the women in question,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
FUNERAL.
Alexander OIiiik.

The funeral of Alexander O1ijik, who was killed while at work in mill at Hop River Monday night, was held from his home in that place Thursday morning at S.30 o'clock Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock, Rev. P. J. Moo ney officiating. Burial was in St. Jo- seph's cemetery, this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Broken Wire Causes Bell Alarm

Thursday afternoon the people of the city were bewildered by the ring ing Of the fire alarm which rang in two strokes. It was found that the trouble was caused by a break in the wire on Main street. caused by some men who were working on the pole at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

ing to the Overseas News Agency
 The report adds that Lieutenant General Oreste Bandens, the Italian chief commander in Albania, and nu- merous sailors, were drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Sell Manx chrlstmas seals.

school have sold $76.31 worth of the Christmas stamps in the benefit of the tuberculosis fund. Many of the stu- dents were given badges for selling one hundred or more of the seals.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

Switzerland. saying that a vessel, the name of which is unknown, on De- cember 13. hit a mine in the Adriatic and sank with its entire crew, accord
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

month and as the walking was bad Thursday evening, the many employees of the American Thread company that use this line fully appreciated the fact.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
DICKENS, CHRISTMAS CAROL
To be Dramatized at Normal schoo
 Today

The members of the class of IS of Willimantic Normal school will dra- this (Friday) morning at 9.15. The play was coached by Miss Cowles of the faculty. Miss -Furlong of Pomfret takes the part of Scrouge to perfec- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
VESSEL STRUCK BY MINE;
 ENTIRE CREW WAS LOST
Report Came from Lugano, Switzer-
 land, of Disaster in Adriatic.

Berlin. Dec. 21.-(By Wireless to Sayville). The Frankfurter Zeitung
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
christnas shonnars Rusx.

In spite of the bad weather and the sloppy going many were out doing Christmas shopping Thursday after
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Natchauq Has 1s2 PunctuaI Pupils.

The list for perfect attendance in the Natchaug Grammar school for the fall term is very large this year, there being 132 names on the list, which are; as follows: Eighth grade, IS; seventh grade, IT; sixth grade. 13; fifth, II; fourth. IS; third, s5; second and first, l4; kindergarten. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
WILLIMANTIC

suffering from several fractured ribs received while fighting in a first line trench.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11

ter to produce a crop of alfalfa on
light sandy soil than on one of heav-
Ter nature.
A very heavy clay soil is likewise
not the most suitable for growing al
falfa, because % the roots have much
difficulty in pushing down through the
heavy soil and hence their feeding
area is restricted; (2) drainage is poor
in a heavy clay soil and the subsoil
may contain too much water for opti-
mum plant growth; CD heavy clay
soils are difficult to irrigate, and IL
the fields are not leveled properly,
when the irrigation water is applied
it will stand in the low places and in
all probability kill the young alfalfa
plants.
Another thing to be avoided in Sc
lecting an alfalfa soil is an impervi-
Gus layer Of "hardpan" few feet be-
low the surface. A layer of hardpan
Is liable to cause a waterlogged soil
because 1t holds water very efficiently
and does not allow downward percola-
ton of the excess irrigation water.
root penetration very materially.
Another factor Of importance is the
depth of the water table below the
surface Alfalfa roots cannot live for
any length of time in free water. If
the water table is within few feet OF
the surface, as soon as the alfalfa
roots reach this free water, the plants
begin to lose their vigor and very
soon die. This is due to the fact that
the roots become diseased and decay
in the free water and also because
their feeding powers are restricted to
such a degree that they cannot sur
vive.
Since alfalfa is usually planted with
the intention Of growing the crop on
the, same field for a long period of
years, the above factors should be
taken into consideration as much as
possible in selecting suitable soil for
our alfalfa field.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
SECRET OF KEEPING
HENS SUCCESSFULLY
Good Ventilation and Dryness Are
Essential for Good Health
of Poultry Flock.

Keeping hens in fresh, reasonably
dry air is one of the secrets Of keep
ing them successfully. In the hen
house good ventilation and dryness
are so essential that the most skill
full breeding, feeding and rearing
cannot make up for their lack. They
are among the fundamentals OF good
husbandry wherever hens are kept,
and are very likely to be found to-
gether. At least 1t Is difficult to. Sc
cure dryness without generous
amount of fresh air. 1t has been
estimated by scientists that hens
breathe more air per pound Of live
weight than any other class of farm
animals.
Two hundred five-pound hens will
breathe nearly three times as much
air as a COW weighing thousand
pounds, yet they are kept in closely
crowded sleeping quarters. Every
hen in the flock breathes out impuri-
ties that are poisonous to the others,
and she breathes in the impurities
given out by them unless there Is SUI
ficient ventilation to carry away these
impurities and furnish fresh air in
their place.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
USE OF LIMEWATER
IN CLEANING CHURN
Essential in Butter Making to
See That All the Apparatus
Is Absolutely Clean.
By e. s.. ANTHONY. Pennsylvania
State College)

By e. 8. ANTHONY, Pennsylvania
State College)
After the butter Is taken from the
churn the latter should be rinsed out
with warm water. and the rinsing fol-
lowed by a thorough washing with
very hot water. The rinsing out with
warm water will remove any butter
milk which may remain in the pores
of the wood. The hot water will re-
move any fat which may be left in
the churn.
1t is never we'll to use soap powders
on the interior Of the churn, but the
occasional use of a small amount Of
dairy washing powder or limewater is
beneficial. To keep the churn sweet
and free from odors and taints a small
handful of lime placed in some water
In the churn or in the last rinsing OF
the churn is very effective. II is very
essential in good butter making to see
that all apparatus used is absolutely
clean and free from undesirable odors
and taints, as these are quickly alb
sorbed by the butter.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
: Q)lrG{handIo
inflammation
PROTECT YOUNG APPLE TREES
Thin Wooden Veneer Wrapper viii
Prevent GirdIing by Rodents
Screen Wire Also Good.

Perhaps the best protection against
girdling Of fruit trees by mice and
rabbits is obtained by using a thin
wooden veneer wrapper which has
been soaked to keep it from breaking,
then bent around the tree and held
In place by single wire about the
middle, writes c. c. Wiggans in Mis-
souri Valley Farmer. The wire stayn
In place better il passed through a
hole near the outer edge of the veneer
wrapper. The wrapper should be
pushed down into the earth so mice
cannot burrow under it, or they may
be shut out by heaping soil up around
the bottom Of the case and tramping it
firm. Coiled screen wire may be used
in much the same way, but it is more
expensive. The veneer wrappers do
not usually cost more than half or
three-quarters of a cent apiece, and
can be secured from any orchard sup
ply house.
Bunches of long grass, or split corn
stalks, may give good protection
against rabbits, but fail to keep mice
from doing harm. Newspapers or tar
paper wrapped around the tree trunk
have been successfully used by many
orchardists.
Paint and washes do not give good
results, as the rabbits sometimes seem
to attack the washed trees more than
the untreated ones.
Damage from mice should be avoid
ed by the removal of all loose, trashy
material from the neighborhood Of the
base of the tree trunk. If the ground
has been fall plowed, the under furrow
slice has good nesting places for mice
and the nearby trees are likely to suf-
fer, but If the ground near the tree is
clean and well compacted little dam,
age will be done by these rodents.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
(By J. #. BARLOW. New Mexico College
of Agriculture

(By J. #. BARLOW. New Mexico College
of Agriculture.)
Although 1t is true, as most farmers
know, that alfalfa will grow and pro-
duce fairly. profitable crops on almost
any kind of soil, 1t is equally true that
certain soils are much better adapted
for growing alfalfa than others. In
stead of trying to adapt our soils to
particular crop, we should more often.
IL possible, try to adapt our crops to
the soils that we have.
In selecting a suitable soil for pro.
posed alfalfa field we should bear in
mind that alfalfa is very deep-rooted
crop, it not being uncommon to find
old alfalfa plants with roots 80 feet
or more in length. The alfalfa plant
is also very voracious feeder and
requires large amounts of plant food
to produce maximum yields of crops.
Obviously, then, from the above points
the best soil for alfalfa is a very deep,
uniform and fertile soil containing
abundant plant-food material. These
conditions would best be found then
in our heavier sandy loans. silt loans,
and very light clay loans.
A soil with too much sand, 1. e., our
almost pure sands and very light sandy
loans, is not the best for alfalfa be-
cause Q) of the difficulty Of getting a
good stand of alfalfa due to the blow
ing of the sand particles and cutting
off the young plants near the surface
of the ground as well as the uproot-
ing of the plants. (2) Sandy soils are
very apt to be lacking in available
plant-food material, particularly nitro
gen, and especially after few years
cropping. (3) Sandy soils do not hold
water well, i. g., they have low wa
ter-holding capacity, due to several
factors, two of the most important of
which are the ease with which the
water percolates away, and secondly
to the usually low content Of humus
and organic matter. Other things be-
ing equal, it takes more irrigation wa
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
WHAT is URIC ACID?


Ever since the discovery of uric acid
In the blood by Scheele. in 1775, and
the bad effect it had upon the body,
scientists and physicians have striven
to rid the tissues and tho blood of
this poison. Because of its over
abundance in the system 1t causes
backache. pains here and there. rheu-
matism, govt, gravel, neuralgia and
sciatica. II was DR.. Pierce who dis
covered a new agent, called "Anuric,"
which will throw out and completely
eradicate this uric acid from the sys-
tenn. "Anuric" Is 81 times more DO
tent than lithia, and consequently you
need no longer fear muscular or ar.
ticular rheumatism or govt, or many
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
SPRAYING IS NOT DIFFICULT
Have Clear Idea Of What Is Required
Mix Materials Properly and
Follow Directions.

II does not pay to spray, as spray
ing is done by half of those who try It..
Yet proper spraying is not difficult.
Have first a clear idea of what you
want to do. Know the enemy you are
fighting. Then mix your materials
properly. Study the formula and fol-
low directions carefully. No haphaz-
ard work will do. The details given
for the mixing are all necessary.
Spraying well done pays, and pays
big.
Apply 1t right, with strong pres"
sure.
You can do 1t right IL you try to,
and yet 1t is no easy job. II Is work
from first to last, but 1t is work that
pays.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
DANGEROUS VARIC0SE
Veins Can BE REDUCED

II you or any relative or friend II
worried because of varicose veins, or
punches, the best advice that anyone
in this world can give is to get a pre-
scription that many phys ians are now
prescribing.
two-ounce bottle of Emerald Oil (full
strength) and apply night and morning
to the swollen, enlarged veins. Soon
you will notice that they are growing
smaller and the treatment should be
continued until the veins are of normal
size. So penetrating and powerful is
Emerald Oil that 1t dissolves goitre and
wens and causes them to disappear.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To halt pint Of water add l o. Bay Rum, .
small box Of Barbo Compound, and y OF. Of
glycerine Apply TO the hair twice a week
until IL becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix 1t at
home at very little cost. It will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair. and re-
moves dandrutf. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
IL win not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub oif.-Ady.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11

than ! ever was and recommend your
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backaches, dread of impending evil,
timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation
of the heart, sparks before the eyes,
Irregularities, constipation, variable APP
petite, weakness and inquietude, and
dizziness.
For these abnormal conditions do not
fail to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege,
table Compound.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11
RED, ROUGH, SORE HANDS
May Be Soothed and Healed by Use
Of Cuticura. Trial Free.

Nothing so soothing and healing for
red, rough and irritated hands as Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
Soak hands on retiring in hot Cuticura
soapsuds. Dry, and gently anoint hands
with Cuticura Ointment. A one-night
treatment works wonders.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l..
3oston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-11

other diseases which are dependent on
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Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
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