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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

most acceptable Christmas gift; just
chose a bag of some kind and rest
easy.
Velvet, brocade, satin, crochet work
and beads are all impressed into serv-
ice for making bags. Chinese, jap
anese and other embroideries contrib
ute additional materials, and among
the handsomest bags are those made OF
pieces of old Paisley ShawlS combined
with velvet. The most popular of all
the many different styles are bags
made of black velvet or black satin,
embroidered with steel beads. Steel
bead fringes and tassels finish them.
Unless they are made at home, so
that the price of labor is eliminated,
these necessities of the woman of fash
ion are costly. Those of beadwork es-
pecially proclaim the value of time
consumed in making them, and range
in price from SIS to 500. Black vel
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

Nearly every day the papers contain
a paragraph stating that some victim
of shell shock has suddenly recovered
his speech, and the variety of the
methods is curious, the London OBJ
server observes. Here are few:
1. Grew excited over u game of
cards.
2. Fell downstairs.
3. Had a tooth pulled out at the
dentist's-without anesthetic.
4. Choked through inhaling cigarette
smoke.
5. Underwent a flashlight photo
graph.
6. Put the wrong end of a lighted
cigarette in his mouth.
The card cure, on the whole, seems
the least painful.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
Not Really Americanisms.

The London Daily Chronicle says!
Though "some" is recognized as an
Americanism today, it has really been
borrowed from us-one of our verbal
emigrants that has found a wider ap-
plicatiOn in new environment, and
visits us with "made in U. S. A."
stamp on it. The word is still part
of the vernacular of Devon. (Teign val
ley district. where you may be greet
ed by "it did rain yum (some)." to
indicate the extent of q recent down
pour. Devonshire has furnished the
United States with other verbal emil
grants, such as guess" "calklate" and
reckon" all now branded as Ameri-
can goods.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

rquanimity. Fortunate, that he didn't
love her. More fortunate still, that he
loved no one else.
IncOntinently he wrote and dis
patched long, eXtravagant cablegram
to Mrs. Petit in care of the American
embassy. little doubling that she would
Immediately answer.
When eventually he strobe into The
white room, Max was already estab-
lished at the famous little table in the
southeast corner. Whitaker was con-
scious of turning heads and guarded
comment as he took his place opposite
the little fat man.
Make you famous in Il night" Max
assured him Importantly. Don't hap
pen to need any notoriety, do you?'
mo, thanks"
Dine with me here three nights
hand-runnins and they'll let you into
the Syndicate by the back door with
out even asking your name. z. L. AS
one grand little motto, my boy"
"P. T. Az"
Pays to advertise. Paste that In
your hat. Look me over" lie requested
abruptly, leaning back. Il guess I'm
some giddy young buck, what?''
Whitaker reviewed the striking eff
feet Max had created by encasing his
brief neck and double chin in an old
fashioned high collar and black silk
stock, beneath which his important
chest was protected by an elaborately
frilled shirt decorated with black pearl
studs. His waist was strapped in by
Il pique waistcoat edged with black.
and there was distinctly perceptible
invisible" stripe in the material of his
evening coat and trousers.
Dressed like fool" Max summed
up the ensemble before his guest could
speak. would you believe that de-
spair could gnaw at the vitas Of any
one as wonderfully arrayed?'
81 would not" Whitaker asserted.
Yet, I'm down in the mouth, be-
cause this is Saras last appearance"
Max motioned the waiter to remove
the debris of course. I've got it in
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
IN GAY new YORK
HUNGRY BUT RASH MAN De.
ScRIBES HIS EXPERIENCE.
According to Him, the Fine Art OF
Separating Man From His
Money Is Highly Developed
in the Metropolis.

Inspired by hunger, in rash mo-
ment l entered a New York hotel to
get bite to eat. l was accosted by
q gentleman who opened the door.
'"Ten cents, please" he said.
'What for?"
II represent the Metropolitan Door
Opening Syndicate
After giving him the money 1 pro-
ceeded in through the corridor. was
detained by another gentleman.
Excuse me, sir; 10 cents, please"
"What for?"
For not getting weighed on that
weighing machine over there. l repre-
sent the Metropolitan Delinquent
Weighing Machine company. We have
the right to impose fines on all guests
of this hotel who do not get weighed
as they pass that machine
Paying him the money l passed into
the restaurant, after giving up my hat
and stick to the representative of the
Metropolitan Headpiece Holdup So
ciety. 1 was about to sit down, but
another functionary appeared.
"Half a dollar, please"
"What for?"
"In entering the dining-room you
neglected to walk up to the headWait-
er and shake hands with him.
l paid the money and ordered
meal. When / had finished another
gentleman came up, and leaning over
In q courteous manner said:
"How much money have you gotT
"Is it necessary for me to tell your"
Eyes, sir. A new rule just estab-
ushed by the Metropolitan Cash Ex-
tracing company requires all guests
of this hotel to pay all the cash they
have on hand for meals"
Suppose I object?"
"You will then be boycotted by every
restaurant in New York and might
have to have your meals at home"
1 paid him the money and prepared
to depart. 1 was accosted by another
functionary, who was accompanied by
officers Of the law.
"You are arrested" he said. 1t
will be necessary for you to appear at
the court of general sessions and put
I'D a bond or else spend night in
jail
what for?"
He smiled deferentially.
There is an extra charge here for
all people who have no money on
their person"
But" 1 protested, chow can this
be otherwise now?"
Then 1 said earnestly:
"My dear sir, can fully understand
why you charge people for coming
through your doors. I can see why
you wish people to weigh themselves.
1 can appreciate the Difference due the
head waiter and can also sympathize
with your desire to extract all the
money that people have. That Is not
only business but it breathes the very
spirit of the metropolis. But it strikes
me as being little bit unjust to make
me pay for not having any money aft
er this other process has been gone
through with"
"YOu do not understand
Then he placed his hand upon my
shoulder.
"My dear Sir" he said, Il fear that
you are u provincial. Don't you see
that it would not do for US to enter
tain people here even for few mo-
ments unless they had money? They
would only take up room without
yielding any revenue. New YORK
Sun.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

All at once all the women, from
Maine to California, have walked up
to find themselves inspired by single
thought, and that is a desire for a one
piece frock "a la chemise." With one
accord they are demanding straight
hanging gowns with little or no defini-
ton at all at the waiStline.
Very soft satin, crepe georgette, or
other supple materials are demanded
for these frocks, which would not be
graceful in any other sort of fabric.
The shapeliness of the one-piece frocll
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
In W0man'S Realm
Nothing but the OnePece Fok Seems to Satisfy the Ma
joriy of Women Today-AH Kinds Of Supple Materials
Employed in Its Making Luxurious Bags
Feature of Dress Accessories.

and all the shop windows are featur-
ing them.
No one is satisfied with just one ex-
ample of the fine art of needlework as
it appears in these lovely cOnceits, and
there are all sorts of bags for all sorts
of purposes. Those for wear with af
ternOOn gowns and those for shopping
are larger than the gay and much-orna-
mented little vanity bags that might
stand for smile translated into satin
and gold lace, they are so pleasing.
No one need worry this year as to the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
Skin Graftinq Not New.

The transplantation of bits of skin
to cover injured parts was practiced
by the Hindus ages ago. 1t was re-
discovered in comparatively recent
times and has proved q great blessing
10 mankind. 1t is now held that the
transplanted skin does not actually
take root, but IS used by the body as
h t4f.s t.sss s:.sy~-srs .>r o"s. rssw r,ts.e
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
Doinu His Best to Fill Order.

\ country hotel proprietor, glancing
out of rear window, saw his new
waiter chasing Il chicken about the
yard.
"What have you in that bOwl?' de-
manded the hotel man, referring to a
utensil he was hugging.
Mushrooms" responded the new
waiter. There's a gentleman that
wants chicken smothered with mush-
rooms, and I'm trying to smother him,
Sirr
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

ed hat, shaped good deal like soft
felt or cloth hat that q man wears. The
brim and the crown are made separate.
ly and then set together, and ornament.
ing the top of the crown almost like
wreath are some pretty crocheted
flowers that are used on the scarf.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
Scarf to Match Cap,

Crochet needles and knitting needles
which have been so industriously piled
in behalf of the soldiers in the trenches
in Europe are giving some attention
now to the needs of madam and ma
demoiselIe, and so in consequence,
many very lovely accessories are to be
found in the shops. One very interest
ing feature is a scarf with broad ends
and narrower neck muller. These
broad ends are finished in points and
trimmed with g heavy fringe,
Accompanying this scarf iE er9ehet'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
Usual Thinu.

why didn't you interfere when the
cook chased the waiter with Il cleaver
and the waitress yelled murder?"
! Il thought it was al ordinary caba.
| let fpninr.."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
uck Is Not for All.

Because men occasionally have stu
bled into great achievements is no
reason why you should not 'wRsch
se4r step. 'a~Jnhn March.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01
When Skin Is Tender

Almond meal is excellent for use on
tender hands, and good preparations
may be found already put up.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

course, but for export. These blue
nose fishermen aren't missing any
chances and they demand and get New
York prices. New York Correspon-
dence Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

MNENT tell Hugh Whitaker that six months is his
Il him stunned by
- the Whitaker q long South
a kill
daughter York
candeine To
save
months for home
He
but Whitaker who reported lost delicate
tnla to
in old
about the prospects finding
enter the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-12-01

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
BROADWAY AuptToRiuM
 REoPENEp s YEARS AGO. Organ Reeitals Planned in Observance
 of The Anniversary.

The files of The Bulletin 25 years back contain several interesting ref ereness to the redeco-ation of the in terior of the Broadway Congregational church and the construction of the present organ, and a glowing account of one evening in particular. For on Saturday, Nov. 18th, 1891, the audi torfum was reepened and the organ dedicated witt. q noteworthy recital in which several competent musicians had share. Among these was Fred erick W. Lester, playing then for the first time as the church's crganist. Inasnnuch as his service has extended now most aeceptabfy to a somewhat unusual term. during most of which also he mas had the entire responsi- bility of the direction of the church's music, it has seemed most desirable to the music committee that the anni- Yersary should not pass unnoticed.
 On Sunday. therefore, q. special or der will be followed in the afternoon, beginning at 4.3o with several organ selections, and including with the ser- vice of praiss an lddr- ss by the pastor with some reference to the function of musical leadership in public worship. And on Tuesday evening, the 2sth, a recital whose program has been char acteristically well planned will mark the precise anniversary. On both oc- casions MT. Lester will be assisted by the quartetts chcir of the church, and in particular by Walter F. Lester, baritone soloist, now also in his 18th year of continuous service. As always, the church extends sa hearty welcome to the general public.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21

The wedding of Frank Ralph Wilson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Prank l.. Wilson, of Elizabeth street, Norwich, and An geline Harriet Bates, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James B. Bates, of Preston, was celebrated Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was fitting that tine event should take place at the residence of the brides brother, Henry E. Bates, who was married last August. The newly furnished homo of Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Bates at the old Bates home stead provided an appropriate setting with it's fine display of chrysanthe- nuns, ferns and palms, for the cere- mony, which was performed by Rev. Charles H. Ricketts oe the Greeneville Congregational church, pastor of the bride. The abridged form of the full Episcopal service, in which the double ring service was used, was followed
 The bride was hecomingly attired in a gown of crepe de chine mad carried a shower bouquet of roses. The cere- mony was performed in. the presence of the immediate families of the con tracting parties and personal friends from New London and Preston. Among them were the paternal grandmother of the bride and her great -great-aunt, Mrs. Dr. White, ln hes 91st year. s
 The wedding presents s.weTe numer- ous and valuable, consisting mostly of cut glass, china ard linen. The bridal tour will include Erattleboro treal. After their return they will re- side at the home # the brides par ents. MT. ard Mrs. J. 5. Bates
 Mir. Wilson is employed as book keeper and cashier at the Central Vermont station of tEiS city
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
MAY HAVE ANOTHER
 TUG OF WAR LEAGUE
Physical Director R. T. Crosby Has
 Plans We'll Underway.

Physical Director R. T. Crosby of the '. Nj. C. A. is making plans for a tug of war league among various or ganizations and factories in the city. The tug of war found much favor dur ing the past few years and stimulated much interest. At a meeting to talk over the situation held Monday night at the Y. M. c. A. the following were represented: T. A. and $. society, Chappeu Coal Co.,. Riverview club, Brainerd and Armstrong, Hopkins and Allen and the '. NJ. c. A. It is ex- pected that the Greeneville Hooks will be represented and there are several others who have not yet been heard from.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
FIRE TRUCK ALMOST
 HIT AN ELECTRIC CAR. New London Motorman Failed to Stop Stop His Car on Bank Street.

Failure of a trolley motorrnan to stop his car on hearing the fire alarm whistle about l o'clock Sunday aft- srnoon, came near resulting in a serious accident on Bank street. New London, when the F. l.. Allen truck pulled oot of it's hoose. barely a foot in the rear of the car. A crash was averted by the quick action of Driver Edward Connor in applying the brakes to the truck. Farther down the street the Niagara Engine Co. was held up in its response to the alarm by the persistence of the same motornan in taking the right of way.
 The alarm from Box 26 was for a basement fire in the boarding house conducted by Mrs. Alice F. Stewart at 214 Huntington street. The fire men were given desperate battle with the flames. in the thick nauseat- ing smoke which filled the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
Visited Brother in New York State,

Arthur Winfield Saunders of Gen. tral avenue has returned from a ten days visit in central New York Dur ing his stay he was the guest of his brother, Rev. Herbert R. Saunders, of Fafrport, pastor of one of the leading S churches in that tows1. He reports a delightful time despite some indictment weather and was shown about the sur rounding country by Mir. and Mrs. Saunders in their touring car, visiting many points of interest in the city of Rochester and it's surrounding coun- trV.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
THE P0RTE0uS S MITCHELL 60.
HELD SUCCESSFUL WHIST
 AT FoRESTERs, HALL
Twenty Tables Played Under Auspices
 of Division No. f2.

Ladies' Auxiliary Division No Is, conducted a successful whist of 70 ta- bles on Monday night in Foresters' hall. The prizes were awarded to the following: Ladies' first, Miss Mary O'Neill, clrtny center piece; second, Mrs. A. J. Wholly, fancy writing pa per; gentlemen. first, Joseph Burns, Dill folder: second. Frank Mcintyre, silk handkerchief
 The scorers were Mrs. Mary Nor iarty, Miss Mary Dunn. Miss Mya No- Ian and Miss Anna Siiney. The com- mittee in charge comprised the fol- lowing: Mrs. M. V. Murphy. Mrs. Will liam T. Browne. Mrs. Charles Fox and Mrs. Mary S5tn.oy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21

The nine thousand dollar darnag suit brought against the Robert Palmer and Son Shipbuilding and Ma rine Railway Company of Groton b Herbert F. Dawley, ct al., has been withdrawn from the superior court docket. Notice of the withdrawal was filed on Monday with the court clerk. The action was brought for recovery on a loan of $s,006.14 made on June 22ad last.
 filed in the court off1ce on Monday.
 They are as follows:
 Totokett Manufacturing Company of Norwich, and Alphonse Vincent, Nor wien. On the fifth of October he lost the finger nails on the second and third fingers of his left hand and the fingers were badly bruised to the first joint. He was awarded cofnpensa tdon at the rate of s5 weekly from the f1f- teenth of October.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
NEW HAVEN'S APPEAL TO
 SHIPPERS AND coNSIGNEES.
Prompt Unloading Will Help Solve the
 Car Shortage Problem.

The hcaring, by the interstate com nlerce commission at Louisville about car shortage ano the number of cars on the New Haven lines that are be- ing delayed because freight Is not re- moved fast enough from freight houses, team and private tracks has forced the New Haven read to issue an embargo.
 The read mast now decide what can be done for the control of freight cars that are standing between the point of loading and the point of unloading i; this condition exists altnough there is a large number of cars at destination ready foc delivery and q large number of cars waiting under dernurrage.
 It is necessary to avoid an s,ccumu-
 ation Of standing loads in order to make those cars availsl,:e for other business and jn order to prevent the road from becoming blocked and to make it possible to give preference to the most important freight and to shipments of those who are able to un- load promptly
 E. With practically no enlbargoes dur Ing the las. three months, unloading has been handled fairly well. For sew eral weeks the, number of cars un- loaded has exceeded the total of any previous period by ai'out 10 Ter cent, ayerag gins nearly 6,G0G cars a day, and on many days being more than that. Notwithstanding this. the number of cars under denlurrage is too large, and such cars now occupy about II miles Of tracks in various freight yards.
 By reason of oVerShipments nearly 5000 cars are standing short of desti- nation, which deprive other shippers of that nuHiDer of cars and of the tracks upon wf1i.h tEey stand.
 Two plans may be used for mprov- ing the conditions:
 First. To endcavor to Lave the daily unloading more nearly approxi- mate the daily shipments and deliver ieS at destination
 Your cooperation is earnestly re- quested with this plan. If it can be made effective without accumulation of delayed cars there should be no re- strictions on shipments and the con- pany would be if position to furnish it's maximum Of best service.
 The facilities of the company are, in some places, less than desired, and congestion at these places makes it difficult to give the service you need Arrangements are heinz made to ;n- crease yards, tracks and power at such points.
 In spite, however, of some shortage of facilities, the com pany has been able to deliver at destination more freight t.san has been taken away each day. This indicates that while the company may not be able to handle all that is offered. it has an ability to do q larger Volume or business if there was reasonable. regularity and proper adjustment between shipping and ull loading, and if each car moved was loaded by the shipper to it's capacity. Second. To place embargoes which become absolutely necessary when cars have accumulated in too grea. num- ber.
 You can help materially by care in ordering and by prompt urloadin i'd aveid the necessity for this policy The embargo is obiectienabIe to all and is only used as a last resort.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
Royals Play scoreless Tie,

The football team of tiie Royal Ath- letic club and the All Stars 'battled to a scoreless tie on the oMhegan park grounds Sunday afternoon. Tine game was hard fought from start to finish and both teams were en their toes every minute. Although outweighed. the Royals play ed d clean, snappy game. The game was featured by the sensational playing of Fielding and Connolly for the All Stars, and for the Royals Gautilier, Mcintyre and sham rock. The teams showed the effects of their coaching anG did credit to their instructors. Delaney is coaching the Royals, and Elmer Fielding, who Is the quarterback for his ship football team in the U. S. N., coached the All Stars.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
AnsuI. P.raly.i. RssuIssior.

The regulation by which children visiting in places where infantile pa ralFsis was prevalent were excluded fror,l school two weeks on their return to New London will be annulled be- ginning next Monday Health oficer Edward c. Chipnlan has issued the following regulation Tn this connec- tion:
 On and after Monday, Nov. 20, chill dreE who have visited out of town will not hs reauired to remain out of schooi two weeks as at present.. Those children under two weelss sentence for visiting out of toEn prior to said date, may receive 8 permit to return to school By presenting themselves at this ofYice. fsf
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
WILL REPRESENT LOCAL
 Y. Nj. C. A. AT NEW BRITAIN
Six Are Delegates to the Older Boys
 Conference of Connecticut.

W. Manley Eastwood, Bruce Rog- CTS, Johnathan Johnson, Ralph Gra- ham, Edwin Sevin and Otho Chase will represent the local I. NJ, C. A. at the older boys conference of the Y. M C. A., churches, Sunday schools and Boy Scouts which will be held tn New Britain on Dec. l, and g. There will be delegates from the Second Congregational, Central Baptist, Nor wich Town and Trinity Methodist Episcopal churches. It is expected that there will be from 400 to 800 boys at the conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
SeMinn Circle.

Norwich Girls club met in their
 rooms in the Thayer building Monday night. The evening was spent in sewing. Tonight the girls will hold a special meeting and it is expected that the delegates to the recent auxiliary board meeting of the National League of Women Workers. which was held in Providence. will give d full report.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-21
JOLLY EIGHT WHIST CLUB Delightfully."- Entertained by Mrs. Jo
 seah A. George on Monday.

Mrs. Joseph A. George delightfully."- entertained members of the Jolly Eight whist club at her home on Washington street on Monday after noon. The prizes were awarded as follows: First, red, Mrs. Charles Car penter; second, Mrs. Ernest Kicker son; white, first. Miss Cora E. Fiet- cher; second, Mrs. William R. Deni- son.
 After the whist the ladies sat down to an appetizing supper. The menu follows:
 Oyster Chowder Saltines Celery Olives
 Cold Boiled Ham
 French Fried Potatoes
 Rolls Cake
 Coffee.