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Puonacious EarwiQs.

Observation has disclosed that ear wigs are quarrelsome creatures and al ways ready to use their nippered tails against each other upon the slightest provocation. When any light suddenly falls upon them congregated at the sugar some are more scared than the others and scuttle past them, when each earwig which they nearly touch in flight will savagely swing back its tail and nip in the air with fury. Sometimes the blow falls upon neigh bor, who instantly retaliates, and half . dozen furious nips are rapidly inter- changed. But fighting weight quickly settles the quarrel, the smaller earw1g scuttling off and the larger pursuing him for half an Snch. running blindly backward and reaching savagely. to right and left with his nippers. Yet these same earwigs. so vindictive at meals, will be crammed, all sizes to- gether, into any hole or crack by day. and they must be very gentle with each other then. for among them you may find some that have just cast their skins, snow white, soft and help anoo
The Press., 1916-05-10
MANSFIELD.
Merrow.

Merrow. Mrs. Ivan Wilcox visited in Filing ton and Rockville last week.
 Mrs. Frank Willard was a week end guest of Mrs. Charles Woodworth.
 Miss Addie Tilden of Willimantic was home with her sister over Sun. day.
 Mrs. Joseph Brown and son, Donald, from New Milford were guests at Edgewood last week. Mrs. W. B. Martin, Mrs. Louis Weirs from Rockville, and Mrs. Benjamin P. Phillips from Williman. tic were the guests of Mrs. Phebe Wilcox last Monday.
 UNION.
 A light thunder shower passed over here Monday night. Miss Florence Barrows of West Haven spent the week end at her home here.
 John Sellers, who has been quite ill with the grip, is able to sit uI for a short time.
 The social held at the hall last Fri day evening was well attended ane | a pleasant time enjoyed. Regular meeting of Mashapaue Lake grange next Wednesday evening. Refreshments will be served and full attendance is desired.
 The heavy snow of last winter wal very favorable for plant protection. Arbutus plants came out strong and vigorous this spring, and the blossoms have been of remarkable size an6 beauty.
 Teachers and pupils are beginning to prepare for Memorial day exercises. It is pleasing to see the interest ano the helpful spirit which is shown eacl year toward this day, day that hal meant much to Union for many years.
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HOLLAND.

Mrs. Grace Ludlow mas re6urneu home after spending the winter in Clifton, N. J.
 Miss Elizabeth B. ARard is the guest of her brother, Atty. Harry B. Agard, of Westerly, R. I.
 Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agsrd left Tuesday for a visit in New York with Dr. and Mrs. Henry B. Safford.
 Clarence Fiske and Miss Annie Sohell of Coventry were the guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Lewis B. Price.
 Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Geisler and family of East Hampton were guests of MT. and Mrs. I. Tilden Jewett Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. I. Arion and Mrs. Carrie A. Smith of Waterbury were recently the guests of MT. and Mrs. Geo. Palmer Charter.
 Mrs. A. l.. Fullenwidsr of Brim- ingham, Ala, and Rev. and Mrs. Phillip H. Clifford of Brooklyn have been spending sometime at the Steele house.
 Mrs. Seth Andrews was taken to the Hartford hospital Tuesday. She has been i'll all winter and it is feared there are no hopes for her re- coyery.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee Metho- dist church will meet in the town hall Wednesday afternoon and even- ing. Supper will be served from 6 to o'clock.
 Mrs. Hamilton F. Bowling and Miss Minnie H. Hicks of New York have bought the Mrs. Marilla Metcalf Moulton place. They are having the barn torn down. Benjamin Baxter is doing the work and carting away the lumber.
 The young people of the grange had charge of the entertainment al the last grange meeting Tuesda, evening of last week. A vocal sol' was given by Miss Elizabeth l.. Green entitled "when I Leave the Worlc Behind. {" A rural comedy, "Teaser, , was presented. Miss Ruby Browr gave a recitation. Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Brundage of Storrs were present. Prof. Brundage gave talk on corr clubs.
 The stereoptioon lecture given in the Congregational church Friday evening by Rev. F. B. Bridgman of Johannesburg, South Africa, was very much enjoyed by a large audience, who fully appreciated the fine lecture and pictures, of Rev. Mir. Bridgman. giving his hearers a new idea of that vast African country about which the average person knows so little.
 rnL- E.Ila.=s.... ir Ala .aI.onl. .,ar
The Press., 1916-05-10

The next quarterly milk and butter scoring, under the direction of the Connecticut agricultural college,
 United States department of agricul- ture and Connecticut dairymen's s association cooperating will be held by the dairy and baoteriology depart ments at Storrs, May 19. Entry cards will be sent to all applying for them.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Notice Is hereby given that we have this day made application to the stafford Savings Bank for duplicate deposit book of No SIT, issued by said bank in favor of Susan Coleman and Florence H. Converse, the original deposit book having been lost. Any one finding same or hay ing same in their possession is hereby notified to return said book to said bank or to the under signed. SUSAN H. COLEMAN,
 FLORENCE H CONVERSE. Stafford Springs, Conn May 10, 1916. 3w
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TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a tax of four mills has been laid on the list 1915 In the town Of VII. l1ngton, payable on the 1st day of May, 1916; that have warrant to levy and collect said tax and that for the purpose of receiving the same will be at the store Of G. Hall, Jr, Co.,, South Willington each business day during the month of May. The legal rate of interest will be charged on all unpaid taxes.
 JAMES SERVICE, JR Deputy Collector.
 Wilmington, Conn., April 10th. 1918. 2w8
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COLLECTORS NOTICE Borough of Stafford Springs

5OKOu6H VT @t"HOEV SFFH6S
 All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs list of 1915 and the street sprinkling assessments, are hereby notified that l am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May lst and on ali taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collect ing. For the purpose of receiving the same will be at the store of w. K. Hanley every Thurs day from May 1st to June lst 1916, from 6. m. to D. m. PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector.
 stafford Springs, Conn.,. April 19 1916.
The Press., 1916-05-10
M MarveIous.

lle-1'here is no doubt that natures works are indeed marvellous. She Aren't they?- -Ohly fancy. even the liniest insect has it's Latin name London M. A. P.
The Press., 1916-05-10
Taxes for the Town of Union

Property taxes in the town of Union, on the par until June 1st, 1916. ror the purpose of col Iecting above taxes will be at the Town Hall on May 1st and May 30th from l to p. m. On all taxes unpaid June 1st interest will be charged and all legal fees for collection. : Dated at Union April l9, 1916;
 T. O. NEWELL, Collector.
The Press., 1916-05-10

N.Bo a year In advance. When not paid In advance, at the rate of si i.70 year.
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards Of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates Births marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention
 This paper Is mailed regularly to its suoscrio- srs until c definite order to discontinue Is re- seIved and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have ns.cs Items sent In, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier. If possible. It Is often neces- sAry to abridge Items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or "Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a m
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
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FOR SALE

farm Of 1s0 acres with a Broom house and barns, 2 sheds and hen houses; also 8 horse' years old, good driver and worker. Two never failing wells of water. Located on 8 R. F. D. route; also on telephone line. Situated in town of Union, conn.,, near Sta6ord line. '~i---'
 Apply to EVERETT E. MATHEWS,
 s2w6 Staffordville, Conn.
The Press., 1916-05-10

Rockville Journal with party of four, R. J. Wool ridge of Glastonbury with a party of three, and Dr R. H. Stover of Cromwell with party of | four.
The Press., 1916-05-10

For any pain, burn, scald or hruise, ap. plv Dr. Thomas Eclectic OIL the house. hold remedy. Two sizes, 25c and 5Oc at all drug stores.
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NOTICE

Taken by virtue of an execution to me direc ted, and will be sold at Public Vendue to tht highest bidder, at the public sign post In tho town of Coventry North Parish) IA days aftel date, which will be on Wednesday the 10th day of May, 1916, at ? o'clock in the afternoon tc satisfy said execution and my fees thereon, tho following described property, to wit: good two horse lumber wagon, nearly new; good one horse lumber wagon, nearly new set of double team harness.
 Dated at Coventry this 26th day of April, 1918.
 ALBERT E. HARMON, Deputy Sheriff.
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WALES.

The l. G. s club will hold dance at their hall Saturday evening.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Gale are at
 Little Rhody cottage for the summer.
The Press., 1916-05-10
Both Roilina.

eff water is stirred with 8 paddle for five hours 1t will be boiling"
 ''So would any cook who was asked to do it."-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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EOR SALE-=A fine Mover top buggy, N shifting New Haven carriage pole, Century
 starter for Ford est, good lawn mower UH. Y. L. SMITH.
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MICHAEL ROBERTS. ............... .Aucti,
AUCTION

Sale to take place rain or shine, over Arm strongs mark ct, Main street, Stafford Springs Saturday, May 13, 1916, at 0.3o o'clock. Every thing on the bill will be sold regardless of price Cook stove parlor stove, kitchen tables, rock CTS, dozen chairs, l3 beds and springs, ls mattresses, bureaus, washstands, 6 toilet sets linoleums (32 yards), oilcloths Q50 yards) IS lamps. lot of picture frames: writing desk lot of jars and jelly numbers dishes, washtub hand dish. five-gallon oil can, step ladder, rakes, spade. shovel, saw. jugs, small oil stove large mirrors, stands, clocks, lot of curtains iron wall bookcase, some bed clothes some feather goods kitchen cabinet, some nice plants a few wall pockets, assortment of tools ward robes, 15 window screens and 6 lot of other things too numerous to mention.
 aH PETER LANDRY.
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EOR SALE-Splendid home and in. vestment within the thriving town of staf ford; rooms with fireplace in parlor. Gonven tent to trolley and church. Good barn and gar stf W. Il. REED.
The Press., 1916-05-10

Be brief, for 1t is with words as with sunbeams-the more they are condens- cd the deeper they burn.-SouthAy.
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sead not to contradict nor to believe. out tn weigh and "onsider.-Rac"n
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N OBT= Fridsy evening at C0fniqhs N Tbsatfe srnalf pHfse containing two keys
 and q stun of money. Finder rethfh to Press efHee Reward.
The Press., 1916-05-10

TEN NEMENT TO RENT, with garden. ! near Oreuttyile Tel. s7,b ..a.,.,
 8wg w. It. FRBBbE
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ETHA AWBfHHY PLANTS for sale. - W, A. BHUgE, V tstt9i q ave, Tel gt=ias
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TOR SALE-Fine Q l. c. Brood Sow. I FERRY, Chestnut HILL Tel, connection.
The Press., 1916-05-10

pEPORT OF THE CONDITION of h The First National Bank of Stafrord Springs at Stanford Springs, in the state of conn at the close of business, May ], 19l6 Loans and discounts except those
 shown on ol ol.:.;................ SsD2, ,sSs go U. s. bonds to secure circulation tpar securities se,i Other than $. ,nds jnoI ''''' W
 including stocks owned un- .. Subscription to stock
 of Federal Re-
 serve Bank. $6,OO0 co
 Less amount unp aid 5000 co 5000 % Value of banking house Of unencum- ooo oo Net amount due from Federal Reserve - oo. .o ~ Net amount n due from approv. '' "
 ed reserve agents tn New
 York, Ioris, Chicago and St; s., ROO 7s Net amount mount due from approv- '''N "
 ed reserve agents in oth- =
 CT reserve rye cities cite o ,. M @'Ssi eo'SSa 7a
 1D.. ......................... % 5ss 72 Outside checks and other sasa sss },
 fractional currency, nick .. Notes of other National banks, ........ 5,372 % Lawful money reserve in bank:
 coin and certificates ...........,.... 13.627 50 Legal l.tender notes 15,OO0 % Redemption fund with U. s. treasurer 25OO 00
 Total. $699, ,9s4 9s
 LIABILITIES. . Capital stock paid in. .............. S0,OO0 % Surplus fund. ..... 50,000 co Undivided profits. .$B, ,l56 35 Less cufrphJ expenses, ln-
 terest and taxes paid. s, ,392 sS 2T63 31 Circulating notes outstanding. 4S90O % Due to banks and bankers (others
 than included in % or 30) ......... 35,679 3i Dividends unpaid d.................. 50 co Demand deposits:
 Individual deposits subject to check, 447,OO3 5S Certificates of deposit due in less
 than 30 days. T,476 ~ Certified checks ks................... 1000 %
 Total, S69s, ,9s4 9s State of Connecticut, County of Holland, ss I, F. G. Sanford, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. c. SANFORD, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of May, 19l6
 CHAS. F. CHANDLER, Notary Public. Correct-Attest: k. w. SMITH, Directors. W. H. REED,
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HOHsE for sale, or will exchange for ' " young stock Inquire 6f j. c. BARTLETT ab the WhitsH Grocery.
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EOHSALE He,ss, Refrigerator, Seed
 E Potatoes, Bantam Sweet gefn, Wax bsahs, Hhubafb it66Gh, E Y PLuMH '
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TNRAPNESTED SINGLE COMB
 | White Leghorn Eggs for Matching From stock with records up to 260. All male breeding pens have pedigrees from 200 to 2s9 eggs We have four special malings. Call and see the stock, on hill near Baptist church. All eggs half price after May lst. HILLSIDE POULTRY FARM West Willngton K. F. D. 4stf
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EOR SALE Nil Q bushels nice Seed II Potatoes -fi 2 per bushel-The Gold Coin.
 The WHEELER FARM, West Wilmington
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EOR SALE - Three-tenemen house ' and four acres Of land, situated at Forest vile. Apply 10 T. MULLEN.
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NOR sALE-The Kane property on N South Street near the freight depot
 a,S JOHN KANE.
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HIGH EST CASH PRICES PAID , for dition Write Box 352, UNION OFFICE Spring field Mass ..-- s4w
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ArANTED-Far at once also wood w land. Ready buyer. Send all details location. price and lowest terms. BRIONNE 28O Broadway, New York. 5w
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Moose Meadow.

According to present bookings, F. H. Fermier at Sunset Farms'', if looking ahead toward busy season. The interior of the house has been remodeled and refitted throug hout and can accommodate now twenty-five at one time. The new dining room has the same capacity. The guests there last week were c. F. Keene, superin- tendent of Barbour Silver Co.,, Meri- den with e party of three, Charles E. Isleib. contractor, of Hartford with
 a party of five, D. L. Hondlow of the
The Press., 1916-05-10

xA K are buying Chestnut and Oak it. W Cross Ties 6 and inches thick. f. o. b.. the C. V. By. THE CHILD LUMBER CoRPO- RATION, Putnam, Conn.
The Press., 1916-05-10

ArOTICF.-Ae my wife Janet, has left IN my bed and board without just cause, this ia to forbid all persons harbortng or trusting her on my account. as shall not pay aDy pilis or her contracting after this date.
 ! Stanord, onn Nay 5, 1916. hKHA sT MARIE. lT UMBER FOR SALE - square
 lock boa rds AL Sl85O per M., delivered In Staf-
 ford Springs. THE CHILD LUMBER COX
 PORATI IN, Putnam, Conn. a"o
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OTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District D of Stafford, ss. Probate Court May 9th, 1916.
 Estate If Emily R. Parry, late of Stafford, in said district deceased.
 In pursuance of an order of Robert H. Fisk Judge of the Court of Probate, for the District of Stafford. notice is hereby given that said court has this day appointed the undersigned Dennis J. Mccarthy of Rockville, Connecticut and William H. Heaid and "Antoni Jacobsen oi said Stafford, disinterested persons, to decide upon the claim of Emily M. Goodell against the the estate of Emily R. Parry, late of stafford. in said district deceased, disallowed by said court November 9th, 1915. and they hereby give notice that they will meet at the office of Willis H. Reed, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. on the 2Oth day of May at Il o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 DENNIS J. MCCARTHY
 ANTONI JACOBSEN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-12

Philadelphia preachers have formed
a church Advertising club.
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U. S. FLAG FOR THREE SHIPS.
Star Steamship Corporation Also
Charters Three Foreign Vessels.

NEW YORK, November 1.-THE pur-
chase of three steamships now flying
British and American flags. and the
chartering of one Norwegian and two
japanese vessels were announced here
today by NJ. Ginsberg, president of the
American Star Steamship Corporation.
According to Mr.. Ginsberg, the ships
purchased are the Fordonian and Al
gonquin, from Canadian owners, and
the American steamship Bowdoin. All
three will fly the American flag, he
said. The chartered ships are the
Taizen Maru and Toxic Maru, japanese,
and the Norwegian steamship elena
Mr.. Ginsberg said the ships will be
placed in transatlantic and gulf trade
New York ship brokers today also
reported the sale of the American
steamship Joseph w. Fordney to the
Gustav Vigeland Steamship Company
of Bergen. Norway, and the Henry 1
Scott to American owners.
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Kaiser Again Thanked.

Representatives of the League Of the
Polish Commonwealth today forwarded
to Emperor William, through the gov
ernor general, a telegram expressing
thanks for the proclamation of the
Polish kingdom, which is described as
guarantee of the fulfllment of the
most ardent national ambitions Of the
Poles.
I'VE recognize the confidence reposed
in US, and answer it with equal conf
dence." says the telegram. We believe
and hope that the promises in the
proclamation will be fulfilled, and we
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You shall protect your country un
der your own colors and flags, cher
ished by you above all. We know
your courage and your ardent patri-
otism, and call you to arms at our
side. Rise. you valiant men, and fol-
low the example set by the brave
Polish legion. and. in common, work
with the German and Austro- gari-
an armies and lay the foundation for a
Polish army. reviving the glorious ira
ditions of your war history by the
faith and bravery OF your warriors"
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Meet Stout Resistance.
CARLOADS OF FOOD HALTED.
Government Investigates Complaints
at Chicago of Orders Given.

CHICAGO. November 11.-Carloads of
foodstufrs have been congesting Chi
cago freight yards for weeks. and
trainmen have been forbidden to move
them, according to complaint under
Investigation today by Joseph B. Flem-
ing. assistant United States district
attorney.
Mr.. Fleming is conducting an in
quiry into the rise of prices of food
stuffs. More than 1000 carloads of
cabbages and potatoes have been lying
in freight yards for weeks. according
to Mr.. Fleming's informant. and others
are arriving daily.
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FIST BATTLE BREAKS UP
WELSH PEACE MEETING
Woman Delegates to Cardiff Confer.
ence Fight Fiercely With Men,
But Lose in End.

LONDON. November IA confer
ence at Cardiff. Wales. in favor of
opening peace negotiations. which had
been arranged by the National Council
of Civil Liberties. was broken up to-
day. the Cardiff correspondent of the
Exchange Telegraph Company wires
A crowd of patriotic demonstrators
broke into the hall. and severe fighting
resulted. although there were no cas-
ualties. The president of the South
Wales Miners Federation was in the
chair. Speeches were made by James
II. Thomas and Ramsay Macdonald,
members of the house of commons
The delegates to the conference ap-
peared 20 be mostly young men of
military age. a number of women also
were present. The crowd which broke
UP the meeting first paraded through
the town, Its ranks growing constant
ly. until several thousand persons
were in line.
Meet Stout Resistance.
When the demonstrators reached the
hall IN which the conference was being
held they met with stout resistance
from within. but eventually the doors
were broken down. Fist fighting fol-
lowed. in which IT Is reported woman
delegates fought fiercely. Some stones
thrown from without broke windows.
Mr.. Thomas attempted to rally his
supporters. but was dragged from the
platform ana narrowly escaped serious
injury. When the demonstrators were
In 1uu possession of the hall they
waved flags and sang God Save the
King"
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are determined to give our property
and lives to develop the kingdom of
Poland at the side of our liberators us
an independent and powerful state
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TEUTONS ASK POLES
T0F|GHT WITH THEM
Proclamation Says Germans
Will Continue Administration
of New State for Present.
KAISER RECEIVES THANKS

BERLIN, November IL, by wireless to
Sayyille y N.-An AuStro-German
proclamation to the Poles, calling upon
them to volunteer for the new Pollsh
army. which will serve in intimate as
ISOLATION with the armies OF the CEN
trail powers. has been published at
Warsaw an.i Lublin. The text of the
proclamation, which is signed by Gov
Gen Beseler and Gen. Kuk, is quoted
by the Overseas News Agency as fol-
lows:
The rulers of the allied powers of
Austria Hungary and Germany nave
given notification of their resolution to
form of the Polish land delivered from
Russian tyranny the new autonomous
kingdom of Poland. Your most ardent
desire entertained in vain during more
than century, is thus fulfilled
Retain Administration.
1.-The Importance and danger of this
war time, and regard for our armies
standing before the enemy. oblge us
for the present to keep the admins
tration of your new state in our hands.
Readily, however. we will give, with
your aid. to the new Poland by DEGREES
those public institutions which guar
antee her consolidation, development
and safety of these the Polish army is
the most important.
THE struggle with Russia is not yet
terminated. You desire TO join in it.
Therefore. step to our sides as volun-
teers in order TO help complete our vic
tories over your oppresso-. Bravely and
with high distinction your brothers of
the Polish legion fought our side.
Rival that in the new bodies of troops
which, together with the legions, shall
form the Polish army that will con-
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Will Fight Under Own Flags.

solidate your new state and guarantee
it's interior and exterior security.
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are planning a rose
campaign, you must
get their addresses
and l will send them
my circulars says
Miss Boal. OF course
it is too bad for Miss
Boal that poets are
inclined to talk more
about roses than to
use them, and when
they order "a dozen
Cecil Burners for u
riot they are apt to
bubble over the
price. And where are
the good old days
when Emperor Nero
stifled n roomful of
guests in a shower
of rose-petals?
Evening star., 1916-05-21

collapse by studying law. This meant
that she had to get out in the open air,
and so she sunk her savings in the Glen
dale Ranch, bought shovel, two-hun-
dred-dollar bungalow, and few rose slips.
She hires man to plow for her. but all
the rest of the work-the raking, culti-
waiting, wedding, and irrigating does
herself. She pushes a wheelbarrow over
her five acres with ten times the gusto
that she ever exhibited in stitching hats
in the millinery establishment.
"If you know of any other poets who