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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
NEW CRETONNES For Fall and Winter Attractive and Delicate Patterns

36-inGh wide sMerearizedR Rep in deli cate pink with tiny vine and rose buds, 45ic a yard.
 36-inch wide Chintz suitable for overdrapes and furniture coverings. A good assortment of colors and pat terms are represented at 39c a yard.
 Sunfast Draperies, attractive color combinations of brown, blue wine, rose and green.
 3S-inch wide, 59c and Csc a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
H. c. Murray undersoes Operation.

Hugh c. Murray of this city has un- dergone an operation in a private hos, pital in Brooklyn. N. Y. for internal trouble. MT. Murray is. to have an other operation in a short time and it is expected that he will be greatly improved as the result.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Dominic Turrici.

The death of Dominic Turrici the infant son of Natale Turrici. died at St. Josephs hospital Friday morning At o'clock Friday afternoon the fu- neral took place from the home of his parents at 10 Babcock court Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
WILLIMANTIC

Grace Moriarty: captain of guards, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins color bearer, No. 1, Gretchen Vegiard color bear CT No. ?, Ruth Belding; organist. Mrs. Helen French
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
At 5Sc a Yard

36-inch wide Dress Silks in pretty checks and stripes. also plaid effects $1.25 a yard.
 36-inch wide Skinners Satin in at- tract1ve figured patterns of old. rose. Alice blue. navy and gray, s1.75 a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14

--34-inch wide Cretonne, large floral patterns of pink, yellow, blue and lavender color combination. 15c, 17c and 19c yard.
 
 -34 and 36-inch wide Cretonnes in a1l-over patterns, beautiful color com binations of rose and blue and rose and lavender, others in pretty Persian designs and large cluster of vine and flowers, 25c, 29c, 35c and 39c a yard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
TONIC TABLETS
(HCMPHREYS,'

For the convalescent, for the weak and the weary. Price $1. nt all drug stores, or sent c. O. D.
 Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co.,, 6 William St.. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Miss CeIina Moreau.

The funeral of Miss Celfna Moreau was held from the undertaking par lors on Union street Friday morning at 8.30 o'clock. At g o'clock requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Mary's church. Rev. J. J. Papillon of ficiating. Joseph Gingras. Hormisdas Dion, Rumual Bergeron and Joseph Caillouette were bearers. Burial was in St. Josepfl's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
John B. Brown.

The funeral of John B. Brown was held from the Congregational church in South Coventry Friday afternoor at 1.30 o'clock Rev. Mr. Beebe of South Coventry officiated at the ser- vices. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery in that place under the di- rection of Jay M. Shepard. funeral di-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
FUN ERALS
William knidht,

The funeral of William Knight was held at o'clock Friday afternoon from the Congregational church in North Windham. Rev. E. P. Aver of Mans field officiated at the services. Burial was in North Windham cemetery un- der the direction of Funeral Director
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
BLANKETS FOR COOL NIGHTS

eetyou Coverings
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14

SILK PETTICOATS TO co WITH YOUR FALL SUITS New Silk Peicoats made from the best Windham silk with silk under rue pieaed at botto they come in solid and changeabe colors solid rose, navy be wine Copen hagen and plum, regular sizes $500, ousze S58o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
murray's Boston Store 5 WILLIMANTIC, CONN. 3 Nomen's Fall and Winter Suits
 The collection of Fall Suits for and girls best and there is something for every tase both style and price.
 SUITS AT $22.50 AND $25.oO Hhe who wishes to pay S225o s25.oo for her Fall Suit will find good line in wool popin and fine French Serge in navy blue, green brown Some trimmed with velvet and fancy buttonS while others plain with large velvet collar and cuffs to match. BETTER SUITS AT $29.OO
 We showing better Suits in popin and fine wool serge
 navy blue brown and green with large velvet collar stylish snd neat, S29.O
 2 OTHER GOOD SUITS AT $15OO TO $2O.O0 We showing good line of Suits for both women and girls made of good quality popln and serges trimmed with fancy buttons and velvet and priced at Soo S175o and S2oOO Every represents a good value. -.~eG@
NEW FALL AND WINTER COATS

z NEW FALL AND WINTER COATS
 In addition to Fail line of good Coats adding ones every day. No matter what you looking for you will find here in light medium heavy weight and priced as little S58o S1o0O s125O $500 and up to s27.5o
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
HIDDEN TREASURE,

Mother keeps a hidden treasure in a
bureau drawer she locks,
And the treasure chest that holds it's a
yellowed paper box.
And the treasure that is in it's really
nothing much to see,
Butts guarded as the jewels Of a throne
could never be.
Just little baby slipper. worn all shiny
on the sole,
Just tiny little stocking, in the toe a
tiny hole.
And the tiny feet that wore them in the
journeys of the past
Are toddling now in memories that all
her life will last.
When she takes the tiny treasure from
fts secret hiding place
somehow softer lights seem fallen on her
dear old mother face,
And the loving hand caresses are q Sill
ent mother prayer
For the footsteps OF the baby that she
seems to vision there.
For the baby that had worn them In a
baby to her stilI
In corner Of her heart no other love can
y ever I'LL
Yes, the baby that had worn them, baby
Z still will always be,
fhough the years have turned that baby
into great, big grown-up me. "''s--
-Hazen Conklin.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03

c. G. Pritschau, six feet eight
inches tall and former member of
the Kaiser's bodyguard, is one of the
most highly esteemed residents of
Kitchener, an Ontario town that was
formerly known as Berlin. The
secret of his popularity, as revealed
by the Kitchener correspondent of
the Toronto News, is his talent for
silence. The wonderful thing about
it is that this silent man sells real
estate. The facts seem to be in con-
f1ict.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
Praises Louis P. Shoemaker.

Editor The Washington HeralS: Phil
lips Brooks said: Let us beware OF los
ing our enthusiasm. Let us ever glory IN
something. and strive 10 retain our ad-
miration for all that would ennoble, and
our interest in all that would enrich and
beautify our life"
OF the late Louis P Shoemaker this can
be truly said. He never faltered in en-
thusiasm in striving to promote the in
terests Of Washington. 1t was indeed a
passion with him. A quiet, unostenta-
tous. natural gentleman ever grasping an
opportunity to advance the attractive
ness and Identification of this city. 1t
was not alone a civic pride but burning
national ambition; in word. a truly pa
triotic pride.
Born in Rock Creek Park in the heart
Of its varied natural beauty, he seemed
to have enveloped his very soul in max
ing the material surroundings OF the park
harmonic with il. There was no divid-
ing his zeal. although apparently his large
land holdings might seem so to many who
did not know him intimately. The writer
spent many delightful hours with him
driving through Rock Creek Park and
listening to his wonderful details OF its
history. He spent equally delightful hours
in walking through his beautiful urban
place where trees. shrubs and vines both
foreign and domestic. grow and had their
story. too. In his unique home relics and
heirlooms of olden times Of Washington
were collected. He was fond Of his coun-
try, his city. his home and his friends
and loyal to them all with an exceptional
devotion.
The passing away OF such men as he
and Brainard H. Warner is a distinctive
loss to Washington. particularly at this
time. when IL seems TO need big-minded
patriotic. aggressive friends
ELIJAH f. KNOTT
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
The Herald's Open Forum,

day; or IL employed by the hour, not less
than 81 i-2 cents per hour; or II en-
ployed by the month, not less than SO
per month; or IL employed by the year.
not less than S.0s0 per annum."
That would be all right. but. IL says:
Provided further. That the provisions
OF this act shall apply only to those per
sons who have been continuously in the
employ Of the government OF the United
States, or In the employ OF the govern
ment Of the District of Columbia for a
period Of not less than two years and
who shall have attained the age Of TWEEN
ty years"
That proviso makes 1t ridiculous and
should be stricken out. II the bill should
pass In that form many clerks. type
writer's. and stenographers who have been
In the service less than two years would
receive $40. $40. or $500. while charwomen,
laborers. and messenger boys over twen-
ty years of age who have been in the ser
vice more than two years would receive
S1.0So per annum
ONE WHO WOULD SUFFER.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
WATCHMAN PROTESTS.
Federal Employe Tells of Working
Seven Days a Week on Small Wage.

Federal Employe Tells of Working
Seven Days a Week on Small Wage.
Editor The Washington Herald:
The Treasury watchmen would give
thanks II we could spend some Of the
holidays at home with our families. We
are on duty from Monday to Sunday and
on all holidays. some OF us past 70, and one
day a week for relaxation would help us.
The other departments give their men
one day off. Why is the Secretary not
interested in the welfare Of men who
during warm weather are on the verge Of
collapse for a change. Since 1890 have
been getting the paltry sum of $50 a
month for seven days work a week.
was unable to give my family a
Thanksgiving dinner. I am too proud
to beg. The government should open free
lunch rooms and furnish flowers for the
employees. Free hospital accommoda tions
for Uncle Sans poorly paid watchmen
should be furnished.
I can't save one penny. The clerks
should think of our slave condition.
Thanking The Washington Herald for
the interest in our behalf, I dare not sign
my name for fear of losing my poorly
paid position, but I hope you will help
US.
ONE OF THE wATCHMEN.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
''UNCLE JOE" To BACK
RAILROAD PROGRAM
Will Support Wilson's Recommends
tions-WouId Avert Strikes.

Representative Cannon. long Repub-
licAn Speaker Of the House, declared last
might that he would support President
Wilson's recommendations for railroad
legislation.
While II 10 almost impossible, two days
before Congress assemblies, TO tell just
what decisive action will be taken" said
Representative Cannon, Il take N for
granted the President viii renew the rec
ommendatiop he made at the last session.
In that case know OF one Republican
that will support him, and that IL my
self"
Uncle Joe" said further he fully eI-
pected that the railroad brotherhoods
would make good their threat Of q walk
out unless their demands were met. and
that last September would have seen the
railroad men victorious. but at a cost
that would have staggered the country.
had not the remedial legislation been en-
acted.
Mr.. Cannon believes that the railroads
Of the country should he in reality a pub
lic utility and that arbitration Is the ra-
tional method OF settling q dispute that
involves a hundred million people.
However, the program OF railroad leg
islation, whatever it IL. will have q more
thorough combing over" he continued
and It is expected that Congress, being
more in a mood to consider seriously any
legislation affecting so great q number
Of people, will undertake to make a great
national calamity, such as a railroad
strike of the proportions that threatened
US last fall, impossible In the future.
with the present wave OF prosperity
practically at its height It behooves both
the Republican and Democratic members
OF Congress TO consider wisely and SOL
emnly any laws that may or may not
have an unfavorable bearing on the vel
fare of the country at large"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
BRYAN AND PROHIBITION.
II. ID. Parker Declare. Nebraskan's
Crusade Lacks Morality.

Crusade Lacks Morality.
Editor The Washington Herald: W.
J. Bryan announces a change from
economy to morality for the fu-
ture. This arouses humorous
comment at the first modest blush,
but on reflection his choice of prohi-
bition as the great moral issue to
demonstrate the change is gross per-
version. ! shall show that neither the
cause nor the man Is moral. but drst
and last political.
The attitude of Christian morality
toward liquor is clearly and definitely
stated in the Bible. Drunkenness IL
denounced and temperance praised.
Nowhere is drinking declared a sin.
Necessities are provided for as in
Proverbs. chapter 81. verse 6: GIVE
strong drink unto him that is ready
to perish. and wine unto those that be
Of heavy heart"
Yet some would upset the Bible and
declare drinking q sin; they would
frame q new commandment Thou
shalt not touch liquor"
Is not this blasphemy? 1t is not
moral. but grossly immoral, to seek
for the guidance of man.
AS for the man. w. J. Bryan, his
mission is to gather votes together on
one issue and hand them over to be
used for a totally different purpose.
His official acts, while unfortunately
Secretary of State, were exactly what
Tammany would have ordered. Now.
just work out for yourself the
Jesuitical turn of his mind.
H. D. PARKER.
Washington, November 81.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03

In Pennsylvania there is, as usual,
no let-up in the political ruction. The
speakership of the legislature is the
bone of contention just now, with
Senator Penrose leading the cohorts
of reform against the following of
the Wares. There will be no COM
promise" says Penrose. So long as
politics continues to be the chief &C
tivity of Pennsylvanians, there must
be compromise. That's what the
game thrives upon.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
Work for Congress.

A study of the table published to-
day in the news columns of The
Washington Herald gives some in
teresting statistics on the increased
cost of foodstuffs in the period from
1913 to 1916. They show an almost
consistent increase in prices for the
foods that go on the average family
table, and offer strong argument for
increasing government salaries, fixed
years ago, to meet the market condi-
tions of the present.
The figures were compiled by stat
isticians in Boston and represent the
average retail price of nine reputable
firms in that city. The quoted prices,
in most cases, will be found in some
cases lower than those prevailing in
the District of Columbia.
One of the largest milk contrac-
tors in justifying the advanced cost
of milk, marks as the most important
items the higher cost Of labor to the
farmer and the increases in wages for
wagon drivers, route statesmen and
other employees.
The jobber declares he has to pay
more for his labor and supplies and
the wholesaler in turn finds wages a
very important factor in the in
creased selling expense.
Summarized, the higher cost of liv-
ing finds increased wages in almost
every line of business dealing with
the food supply one of the essential
reasons for the advancing cost OF
commodities. 1t is the same story
that the eight-hour day of the train
men tells. The public must pay the
higher salaries with higher prices.
Against this is the low standard OF
salaries for government workers fix
ed by Congress in great majority OF
cases many years ago and utterly in
adequate to meet the present-day
prices for actual necessities of life.
Congress convenes tomorrow and
no more important business can be
outlined for consideration at the
short session than that of alleviating
the distressing conditions under
which the government employees on
small salaries now are living. 1t will
not take long or exhaustive investiga-
ton to find out that conditions de-
mand action at once. There already
is cumulative evidence that many en-
ployes are living in abject poverty
while trying to support families on
the meager salaries doled out by Un-
Gle Sam. There are many more who
are suffering in silence, confident that
Congress soon must recognize the
equity of their demands.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
K0ENIG AIDS RED CROSS.
Deutschland Captain Donates Post
Card. to German Relief.

cards TO herman heneI.
Editor The Washington Herald: With
the holds OF the s. s. Deutschland
filled to the matches with valuable mer-
chandise, practically every available foot
OF space occupied by cargo worth its
weight in gold, Capt. Koenig has not
overlooked the serious and self-sacrifc-
ing efforts of many Americans in assist
ing the German Red Cross in its work OF
relieving the distress Of the wounded and
suffering in Germany. and he has there
fore, as a matter of personal and special
appreciation for those contributing to
this humanitarian cause. brought over.
stored away among his own limited per
sonal belongings in his cabin. a package
OF 1000 original Photographic postcards.
ship taken in German waters, as a dona-
ton to the German Red Cross.
The postcards were personally pre-
sented by Capt. Koenig to the delegate
OF the German Red Cross in America,
Capt. E. HeCker. for further distribu-
tion in this country.
1t was Capt. Koenig's intention to auto
graph personally each card. but the de-
mands on his limited time have precluded
this labor Of love. and in place thereof
he has given permission to Capt Hecker
to reproduce his fac-simile signature on
these cards. the entire proceeds OF which
will be devoted to the purpose mentioned
above.
E. HECKER,
1l23 Broadway, New York City.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
Today's Events

Lecture By Hooper H1ris Of New Yu-k under
suspices Of Bahia Society Of Washington. Studio
Hall, SIS p N.
Trinity Methodist EIiScCral Sunday School 80
a m. Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Sun
day school, 0:0 q. n: Wallace Memorial Presby-
telAn Church, II a. m; lexington and Blooming
Gale Union, St tbul's Methodist Episcopal Church
South. p m. and LItbeT Place Memorial Church
Christian EndeaTOc Society. p. m.
AMCSEMENTS
B. +. heiths-EEudeville and SIS D. N.
Poh'-'The Milonaires Son and The Shur
Girl" p. m.
Gayety-Burlesuue, and s:I5 D. n
Lyceum-Burleslie, and si5 p. N
CcmOs-NaudeTilIe 5 to 1890 D m
Loews Columbl-Photoplays 5 to 100 d N
Garden-PHotOplays. 70 Ic:1 D. m
strand-Photoplays, 5 to 1880 p m
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
JACK LONDON'S GIRLS
TO STAY WITH MOTHER

Oakland. Cal. Dec 2.-Despite the
wishes of Jack London. expressed in his
last will-in which he bequeathed the bulk
Of his 100000 estate to his second wife,
Charnion McKittredge London-that she
assume the control and care Of his two
daughters, Joan and Bess London. Of
Oakland. the two girls will remain with
their mother. the authors first wife, Mrs.
Bessie London, who was cut of in the
will with S.
Mrs. Bessie London at her home here
today said her daughters would remain
with her.
Mrs. Bessie London refused either to
affirm or deny a report that she would
contest the authors will for her two
daughters. In the will the girls are given
an income Of SIS month each until they
marry.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
Jottings from Jokers

The Lady Of the House-I trust that YOU
are always truthful. Mary. The New
Maid-fis mum. am on me own &C.
count l only lies to the callers for this
missus.-Puck.
Here's a heartrending account OF L,
chorus girls privation." Lives in a hal.
bedroom. l suppose. and doesn't get
enough to eat?'' "Oh, no, 1t seems she's
the only girl in the company who doesn't
own a limousine. ne."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Arthur-Nill you marry me. my pretty
maid? Annie-How many cylinders has
your motorcar. sir? she said-London
Answers.
Poet Crejected and dejectedD-Iu be
thought better of when ] am dead and
gone. Editor-Thats so; you won't be
writing any more then.-Boston Trans
cript.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
U-Boat Pledges.

When the Marina was about sixty
hve miles southwest of the Irish
Coast, with rough sea on, there was
an explosion on the starboard side
amidships. There was no warning,
and the officers on the bridge and the
lookout men in the crows nest had
seen no sign of a submarine, but we
all realized the ship had been tor
pedoed because she started to settle
in the water on an even keel. =
There was very little confusion and
Io4 out of total of I23 hands on
board were able to get away in the
first four boats that were lowered.
There was some difficulty with the
falls of the fifth boat and the nine
teen men left on board were clearing
it away when the submarine rose to
the surface on the port side Of the
sinking steamship and fired another
torpedo at a distance of sixty yards.
1t exploded with such terrific force
that the Marina broke in two amid
ships and sank Immediately, taking
the nineteen men down with her.
In the above brief form Jesse T.
Hancock, of Richmond, Va, who
was one of the Americans aboard the
British steamship Marina, describes
the sinking of the vessel. OF the
nineteen men that Hancock saw go
down with the vessel seven were
Americans. The important facts
given by Hancock may be stated as
follows:
THE Marina was given no
warning by the submarine. Mine
teen men, including seven Americans,
were deliberately murdered. One
hundred and four men were cast
adrift on a rough sea, far from land
in great danger of perishing.
These facts seem to show conclu-
sively that Germany is guilty of gross
violation of her pledges to the United
States to conduct the U-boat war in
accordance with international law. In
answer to this governments request
for an explanation, it is reported that
the German government "is ready tc
admit that mistake was made" and
willing to make reparation to the
United States for the mistake, if il
can be shown that the Marina was
not an armed transport, but peace.
full vessel entitled to immunity from
attack without warning"
Apparently, therefore, Germany in,
tends to continue ruthless U-boat
warfare and adhere to her pledges
to this country at the same time, q
course that obviously is impossible
unless the United States is willing tc
accept Germany's apologies for mis-,
takes" and payment for the lives ot
murdered Americans. Under such
procedure a severance of diplomatic
relations between Germany and the
United States is inevitable, but the
new tactics probably will enable Ger,
many to press the submarine war,
fare under the old Tirpitz methods
for. many months before losing the
friendship of the American govern,
mept,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-03
ADVOCATES REGIONAL
Rate fixing BOARDS
Railway Representative Tells Newlands
Committee About New System.

Creation OF a system Of regional rail
way commissions would greatly expedite
adjustment Of rate disputes and ADJUST
ment Of rates to varying traffic rondi-
tons in the opinion OF A. p. Thorn. r"p-
resenting the Railway Executives Nd
visory Committee, as expressed during
his examination before the Newlauds
Joint Railroad Committee yesterday by
Representative John J. Esch, OF Wis
consin.
Mr.. Esch's questions also developed the
statement by Mr.. Thorn that il the In
terstate Commerce Commission is ALLOW n
to fix minimum rates it will be within
the power Of the commission 10 revise
inland river traffic
Mr. Esch asked IL the regional comm.s-
sion system would not involve very large
expense.
Mr.. Thorn replied that the sum would
be very small compared with the value
Of q perfected transportation system.
Would not appeals to the Interstate
Commerce Commission from regional
commissions increase the work Of that
commission" asked Mr. Esch.
Mr.. Thorn replied that 1t would not.
because the record Of the case would be
made in the regional commission and
that the Federal commission would be
required to pass only on exceptions 10
1t would expedite hearings" said MI
Thorn
ITO adapt the capitalization OF the rail
roads TO the real value OF the properties
would cause financial ruin 20 the world.
Mr.. Thorn said Senator Cumu1ins OF
Iowa. had just suggested that as the
value OF railroads would constitute the
basis for rate-making, so the capitalize
tion should really represent the value.