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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-26
Funeral OF CAMEL BenOOdt-

The funeral of CAMEL Benoodt was
held this morning at 9 o'clock at st.
Pauls church. Rock Island. Father
P. Holvoet was in charge of the serv-
ices, with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-26

The text. of the statement follows: |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-26
Called BlOOdiest Battle of War.


The work up there is hot, indeed"
said an officer who has just arrived in
Paris from the Verdun battlefield.
They are gnawing at our lines a lit
tie faster but with no positive advant-
age for themselves. Previous at
lacks made by the Germans in that
section are nothing to what they are
now delivering. | cannot of course
give details, but l can say that we are
holding well against their formidable
attacks. The artillery exchanges are
intense. Our batteries, admirably
handled, have changed ground in mas
terly style and the losses to the enemy
are really fabulous Ours are slight.
The Germans are at the limits of the
Argonne and the Meuse heights"
German Sacrifices Disregarded.
The Germans are continuing their
violent attacks north of Verdun with
out regard to their sacrifices. the war
office announced this afternoon.
The German attacks in the region of
Beaumont, east of the Mouse have fail
ed. the war office said, notwithstanding
repeated attacks and tremendous
slaughter
French Statement.
The text of the statement follows.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Electric railways of the United States represent a valuation of $780, 0O0,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
KINGSTON FAIR
OPENS TOMORROW.

The fair at Kingston is advertised as some punkins''-a real old time fair with all the amusement and ex- hibition features that have distinguish ed county fairs for one hundred years or more. There will be exhibits of course large in number and varied in character, as befits the only large fair held in Rhode Island, the state of va r1ed industries and interests. Some of the displays ard demonstrations are of interest principally to farmers, as for instance the soil testing educational exhibit and the more or less technical talks and displays on the raising, packing and shipping of vegetables, fruits, etc.
 But the city dwe1ler, too, finds much to interest him. Everyone delights in the inspection of livestock; the dis plays of fruit, all of them grown in the renowned South county, always excite very general interest; every woman finds the exhibitions featuring the products of household industries, sewing, embroidery, arts and crafts, etc, places deserving thorough inspec- ton.
 There is free vaudeville, of course no county fair would be complete without it. The list of performers in cludes Jessie keeler, a woman acro- bat; Paul Nicfzerson, a clever equiIib- r1st; Lordy's dog circus; the Aerial Kunnels, novelty hoop performers; the Nicholsons, trapeze artists: Lordy's dog pantoInime, and the Rosa Rentz trio of acrobats. Takers row is @ show in itself, for ehere are found the fa- nous hot dog men. The freaks, the side show features and circus acts form a small amusement park in themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The per capita wealth of the UnitedI States now has almost reached thei S2 900 mark
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

who have very neat comedy singing, dancing and piano speciality to pre- sent. Ruth Lattiner, the girl with the guitar will introduce her speciality also, which consists of singing, pretty costume changes and instrumental music. These two acts have been spe- ciaily selected for the opening bill and will make up a very pleasing vaUde- vile programme.
 Two excellent feature pictures will be shown today and tomorrow and will include the we'll known musical comedy favorfte, Frank Daniels, in MT. Jack, a screamingly funny comedy, in troduced by the V. L. $. E. Film cor poration, one of the best picture con- cerns in the business. The other fea- ture will be a five reel Paramount fea- turing Dustin Farnum and taken from the well known book David Garrick. In the cast Winifred Kingston plays opposite MT. Farnum.
 In the play David Garritk's greatest ambition is to uplift the state. All of his wonderful talents are directed toward that end. He becomes the idol of many, put advances, particularly from women, arouse no interest in him until one night, while playing Romeo, he sees her in box.
 Simon Ingot a wealthy London tradesman, visits FTarrick and tells him that his daughter has fallen in love W1lA HILL I1G OlIGIS OIdTIHck Q DIE sum to leave England, thus giving Squire Chivy, a favored suiter, a clear field. Garrick refuses, but consents 10 cure the girl of her infatuation for him.
 He attends a dinner at Ingot's home, and meets the daughter-the girl of his dreams. Sung to misery by his prom ise to Ingot, Garrick carries out his plan. Chivy becomes aware of Gar rick's secret affections for Ingot's daughter. Ada, and informs her. The evolution of the story from this point holds one breathless with interest in It's masterly combination of hu1nor, pathos, tenderness and passion. And finally happiness builds to a delightful ending.
 A union orchestra will furnish music at all performances. There will be three shows daily, and the admission will be 10 cents, with few seats re- served evenings.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY
THE IMPULSE.

It seems to me I'd like to go Where bells don't ring. nor whistles
 blow, Nor clocks don't strike. nor gongs don't
 sound, And I'd have stiffness all around. Not real stiffness. but just the trees l Low whisperings, or the hum Of tne
 bees, Or brooks faint babblfpg over stones In strangely, softly tangled tones. Or maybe 8 cricket or kat tyd:d, Or the songs of birds in hedges hid, Or just some such sweet sounds as
 these
 To fill tired heart with ease.
 smell,
 I'd like a city pretty we'll. But when it comes to getting rest, like the country lots the best. Some times it seems to me I must Just quit the city's din and dust 1 And get out where the sky is blue; 9 And, say, how does it seem to your zt
 Eugene Field.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
CLOCKS,

It stands in its place in the hal. A piece of the far long ago, Mahogany. dignified, tall, ES3 The sun, moon and seasons to show Its music is mellow and slow. us We harlk to it's pomDous tick tack "Si The ;grandfAther's timepiece we
 know, < But where is the Grandmothers clock? Pray, did she escape from the thraM, Escape from the years saddest blow? Old time stand so still at her call Twas useless to measure the flow? Perhaps in her glory and glow She made of the tyrant a mock,
 In vain do " e curious grow, But where is the GrGndmOther'S clock? Or did she like woInenfo1k all
 Sweep. mother and bake. scrub and
 sew?
 To reckon the minutes would gall, Was this then the sum of her woe A task when the sun wOul1 set low, task at the crow of the cock?
 The pendulum swings to and fro, But where is the Grandmotller's clock? Time. answer from under the pan And kindly the riddle unlock; The Grandfather stands by the wall, But where is the Grandmother's
 clocko
 -McLandhurgf Wilson, in the New
 York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Jack must be out of debt"
 'fW41y?"
 He's walking down tEe main streets again. -Gargoyle.
 ''NIy wife constantly posters me for money. Does yours?"
 "No; the people she buys things from do that."-Boston Transcript.
 Aunt-Nfy goodness, Eddie, why did you take the biggest apple ir the dish?
 Eddie-I was afraid some one else would get it!-Chicago Herald.
 '"The book I have just finished said, The hero drank in her beauty"
 However could he do that?'
 Through his glasses, I guess."-, Tiger.
 'Why does a beginner always win at cards?''
 "He gets the game so mussed up that presently he has more of an idea of what's goin on than any body else at the table."-Wa ashington Star. Rafferty (viewing the Grand Can yon)--How do it sthrike ye, Tim?
 Haggerty Ca contractor)-F it sthrikes me Colonel Goethals has got nawthin' to brag about. Who dug it?- Life.
 ''What's the matter with Mrs. FTub- dub? She was going merrily ahead with her vacation plans, but now Sne seems all upset
 "A couple of children just came back from boarding school that she had forgotten she had"-Judge.
 The sympathetic friends he a good doctor?
 The chronic invalid-Oh, splendid. I have only been employing him three months, and he has already told me I have almost all the diseases there are-Buffalo Express.
 Grubbs-Does your wife find the, summer resort where she is staying reasonably comfortable?
 Stuhbs-I judge so. Less than 90 per cent. of each of her letters is con-. sumed in complaints about the qual- ity of the accommodations and the serYice.-Richnond Times Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The night police of Seville carry spears as of old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
BREED THEATRE.
Eastman, Bayne and ChapIin-Sone Combination Offered Patrons for Monday and Tuesday.

It would be impossible to imagine a more attractive programme than that which the Breed theatre is presenting for today and tomorrow, composing two extraordinary feature attractions, a five part Metro drama featuring Francis x. Bushman and Beverly iBayne, entitled A Million a Minute, and the king of comedy. Charlie Chaplin, in the most Imaginable of his screen characterizations, a two act comedy entitled Police.
 | A Million a Minute is a thrilling and romance covering two continents, scenes in and around New York and others have the true atmosphere of Paris and its underworld. MT. Bush man and Miss Bayne are seen at their best in roles exceptionally suited to their distinctive talents.
 l Police is considered to be one of the best comedies that Charlie Chaplin has ever appeared in. He encounters a series of comic and near- tragic ad- ventures that will make you scream with laughter.
 ! The Breed will also present the Metro Travelogue and MT end Mrs. Sidney Drew in a one act comedy en- titled The Lady Killer. The Breed concert orchestra will render a special musical programme.
 l Owing to the length of the perform anice, the matinee will start at 2.15 and the evening shows will start at 6.45 and 8.45, and the prices will remain the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Only One Knocker
 Is Truly Welcome

There is only one knocker,'' phil osophized the fat plumber, that gets a universal welcome"
 What knocker is that?" the thin carpenter inquired
 Opportunity
 ''Yes, and let me tell you something about opportunity"
 Shoot"
 'There isn't one person in a thou sand that knows opportunity when he sees it."
 What makes you think that?'
 Because most of them sit down and wait for it."
 What would you have them do?"
 Look for opportunity where it is at home
 Where is that?'
 You'll be surprised when tell you"
 '"Tell me anyhow
 "In the classified department of the Bulletin"
 Are you poking fun at me?''
 "T should say not. Take up the paper this morning and see for your self. If you need a job you will find it; if you have something to buy, sell or trade, you'll find some one else of the same mind; if it is g. house or room you want you'll find those. In other words, if it is an opportunity of any kind you seek the chances are ten to one all you have to do is to grasp it."
 'Is that so?"
 Exactly. To be specific, opportun- ity is just another word for classified ad."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHOE WEARERs MUST
 "PAY THE PRICE,"
Hide Shortage, Population Increase Army Shoes and Autos Create High CT Prices.

i A side effect of the far-away war
 that interests every man, woman and child is the annOunc cement Of the fact
 that shoes must this season advance in
 price.
 { The generally reported scarcity of i leather and increased cost of tanning since the war, combined with an enor-
 mously increased demand for leather, all account for the advanced cost of footwear.
 | Millions of pairs of shoes for the European armies have been and still tare being made by American shoe manufacturers. On the average, these
 army shoes consume one and one-half as much leather as the average Amer ican mans shoe.
 | Knapsacks, saddles, harnesses and
 other material for the armies at war
 and general increase in equipment 7 of the American army and state militia account for a still further demand on the none too large supply of leather. ! Munitions plants have called for thousands of feet of leather belting and ! the general picking up of business has
 started thousands of factories wheels land greatly augmented the call for
 belting.
 ! Autos have also made great and in-
 creasing inroads into the available
 leather supply for upholstering. : Leather is a by-product. The sup ply cannot be increased at will as crops and metals are, but is dependent on the hide supply; and cattle are not killed, primarily, for their hides. : The latest census reports show that the cattle population has decreased 20 per cent. in the last ten years, and the population has increased the same percentage.
 | Shoes, therefore, are to be more ex- pensive. It is said that the increase for the present will be about 20 per cent, but will likely be more by next fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

This model is especially attractive for linen, pique, corduroy, broadcloth, gabardine, taffeta, poplin and fail1e. The back has gathered fullness. The front is cut with extensions overlap ping the back.
 The pattern is cut in six sizes: 22 24, 26. 2S, 30 and 32 inches, waist measure. It requires i 3-S yards of 36inch ma terial for a 24-inch size. The skirt measures a little over 3 yards at the lower edge.
 A pattern of this illustra ton mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

For the first half of this week the management of the Davis announce what they consider the best bill of Keith vaudeville and Triangle photo plays ever seen in this city for the money. The headline attraction is the huge spectacular musical comedy of fering entitled A Dream of the Orient, featuring Madame Makarenkee and her beautiful Oriental girls There are ten people in the act and it is the most pretentious feature that has ever play ed this theatre They carry two special stage settings and numerous Oriental rugs and draperies, the gorgeoUsness of which has never been equalled in any vaudeville attraction that has ap- peared at this theatre. Every member of the company is an accomplished singer, and for dancing this act is in a class by itself. They carry their own musical director who leads the or cheStra and sings a solo in a rich bar itone voice. The costuming of the act has not been neglected and the girls make several changes throughout the performance. This act is the most ex- penstve production ever seen here and is a whole show in itself. There will be two other acts besides this one, name ly, Burns and Lyman, two expert danc- CTS and comedians, and Bob Penney, a 'blackface musical comedian, who pro- Vfdes music and mirth that anyone will enjoy. In the photoplays the Fri angle feature is called Honor Thy Name, with Frank Keenan, Charles Ray and Louis Glaum as the stars. This is a five part Ince production and a great big message is carried to the world with the thesis of this pro- duction. An old fashioned father of the sturdy patriotic stock of the south shows his erring son that a good name is even more to be guarded than life itself. The son falls in with a rather fast set in New York and allows a woman of the usual type to enslave him. The complications that ensue while the father tries to separate the boy from this calculating woman forms one of the sensational elements of the story.
 There is the usual funny two reel Keystone comedy on the bill, and De- Wolf Hopper is the star. Matinee at 2.15 daily, all seats 10 cents. Evening at 6.45 and S.45, 10, 15 and 20 cents, reserved.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Scarcely any article of ammunition is made complete in any one estab- liShment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The United States has 66,0OO post offices.
 One mile of railway requires 270 tons of rails.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
What Is Going On Tonight

Motion Pictures, Cabaret Singing and Dancing at Majestic Roof Garden
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Davis.
 Norwich Rifle Club meets at Armory Uncas Lodge. No. II, I. O. o. F., meets
 Thames Union. No. 197. U. B. of c and ]. of A.. meets in Carpenters Hall Norwich Conclave No. 424, l. o. Il. meets in Eagles Hall. Norwich Lodge, No. PAS, N. E. O. F. meets in Buckingham Memorial.
 Sebequonash Council, No. Il, D. of F. meets in Foresters' Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

price asked is $400 and Mr. Ballan- tine hopes to secure the names of 16 men who will give $25 each, thus making up the purchase price.
 Democratic Caucus.
 At the democratic caucus held in borough hall Thursday evening Charles B. Pinney was elected chair man and M. D. O'Conneu clerk. Del egates to the various conventions were elected as follows: State, E. C.. Pinney, M. D. OConnell, John Fitz- patrick, A. w. Kingsbury, congress sional, Frank Fitzpatrick, Lott O'HaI- loran, Arthur H. Adams, Frank z. Fairfield: senatorial, H. .. Fisk, J. Allan Mix, Patrick J. Murray, Charles Dimmick: probate, George Lord, Ben jamin Phelps. Napoleon Pero, Jr. Charles Mcclellan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Rev. J. w. BaIiantine Seeks the Dia- mond Ledge Property for Park Democratic Caucus.

Mrs. John Anderson of Providence has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Yara for the past week.
 Mrs. Joseph Tesar and children atives in West Wilmington.
 Mrs. Sarah West of Troy, N. T., has been the guest for several days of her sister, Mrs. Frank Mason.
 Regular meetings of the Eastern Star will be resumed Wednesday ev- ening.
 Wants to Preserve Park.
 Rev. John W. Ballantine of West Stafford is circulating a petition to ford. It, is one of the beauty spots in West Stafford and it is hoped to preserve it for a public park. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
LEGAL NOTICES
BRIDGE BIDS

Bids will be received for the con- structiOn of Reinforced Concrete of NOrA ich. up to 4 P. ma. Sept. IS, 1916. Plans and specifications may be seen and the bids will be received at the office of Chandler X Palmer.
 SELECTMEN OF NORWICH.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

North Dakota has s64,O00,o0o worth of land set apart as school endow- ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Brind1e Scotch terrier. Finder return to 181 Washington St. and re- cetve reward. sep11d
 LOST-A sum Of money, either on Church or West Main street or Fair mount street. or on West Side trolley leaving East Great Plain at 4.15 D. n Friday Return to PIC Main St. and receive reward. sep9d
 FOUND-FemaIe beagle hound; black back, brown head. with white spot, four brown shoulders and four white legs. Apply to Louis Trudeau, Dog Warden, Baltic. sep8d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
NOTICE

The Registrars of Voters of the Town { of Franklin will be in session at the Town Hall, Thursday, Sept. IA. from g Q. m. to D. m.. for the purpose of placing on a list to be made the names of persons who are entitled to be made voters before the Town Meeting to be held Oct. 2. 1916.
 Dated at Franklin, Conn. Sept g, 1916.- essff.,
 c. HUNTINGTON uATTIROP, e.s
 WILLIAM J. BRAZZET1, <s.S
 Registrars of Voters. j
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
FOR RENT

The large cottage house recently oc- cupied by the late Rev. Charles Moves, located on Carol avenue. The house has been greatly improved. A very attractive rate.
 For full particulars inquire of JOHN A. MORAN, Real Estate and Invest ment Broker, Franklin Square, Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
JAMES H. HYDE ..... Auctionee1
 AUCTION Will be sold at Public Auction TUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 1916,
JAMES H. HYDE
Auctioneer

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 1916,
 at 10 o'clock a. m..
 my farm. with 50 acres of land. house barn and other buildings, in good con dition, as Mansfield City, two miles east from South Coventry. five miles horse (weigl1t about 1200), 2 harness, two-horse team wagon, dump cart, 2 buggies. two-ilorse mower, horse rake, four-horse power gasoline engine (naounted). wood saving outfit. porta- .ble gr1st rnila. taible saving outfit shafting and pu1leys sleigh, HaIlock weeder, two horse bob sled, stone drag, blows, cultivator, cutaway harrow, anvil and blacksTnith's t'oo1s, some car penters tools, grindStone, Whee1Ibar- row. lot chains, forks. hoes, shovels, 8 stoves, hoxse blankets, 4 bedsteads and springs. g. quantity of household furni- ture, and other articles too numerous to mention R stormy. first fair day.
 JOHN M DAGGETT,
 R. F. D. No. 1, Mansfield Center, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
w. C. r. u. Meeting.

w. c. T. U. meeting today at three D. m.. No. 35 Shetucl1et street. room 6. All members are urged to at tend.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Opens Today-VaudevilIe, Paramount
 and V. L. s. E. Photoplays.

Today at the matinee performance
 the Auditorium will start on it's tenth consecutive year as a vaudeville and picture playhouse. On the vaudeville programme will be Wilson and Whit sp1an, a mixed team of entertainers,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The average weight of the Green whale is 100 tons-244 900 pounds equal to that of eighty elephants or that of 400 bears.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
DAVIS THEATRE,

A Dream of the Orient, Big Musical
 Act With Ten PeopIe-Two Other
 Good Acts-Trianqle Feature Plays and Keystone Comedies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

A stove for campers that can he folded and carried like a suit case which it much resembles, has been invented.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The United States has 66.OOo post, offices. One mile of railway requires 27Oi tons of rails. This country has 100000 women farm 1aborers.
 The night police of Seville carry spears as of old. i The United States yearly produces S20, 900, 900 worth of buttons.
 Sudan grass yields from one to eight tons of cured ha van acre. Doug1asville, N. J., has a dwellingi occupied continuously for 200 years.
 Electric railways of the UnitedI States represent a valuation of $780, 100000. North Dakota has s64,0o0, 900 worthj of land set apart as school endow-d ment. d Scarcely any article of ammunition;
 is made complete in any one estajb-l ishment. A
 The per capita wealth of the UnitedI States now has almost reached thei
 
 In northern India sheep are used as beasts of burden. The ycarry load: of 20 pounds each.
 Mrs James Rodie, age ninety-ntne. of Melrose. Mass, says eating candy
 has prolonged her life. A gasoline engine driven machine has been invented to bale hay or
 straw in cylindrical bales. Clark Parrine was arrested as drunk in Plainfield, N. J., the other
 day for giving away $10O bills. A stove for campers that can he folded and carried like a suit case
 which it much resembles, has been invented
 The average weight of the Green whale is 100 tons-244, ,0O0 pounds equal to that of eighty elephants or that of 400 bears.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Clark Parrine was arrested as drunk in Plainfield, IN. J., the other day for giving away $1O0 bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

A gasoline engine driven machin. has been invented to bale hay ol straw in cylindrical bales.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Mrs. James Rodies age ninety-ntne. of Melrose. Mass, says eating candy
 has prolonged her life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The United States yearly produces $20, 0,000,000 worth of buttons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

In northern India sheep are used as beasts of burden. The ycarry a load
 of 20 pounds each.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Sudan grass yields from one to eight tons of cured ha van acre.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Douglasville, N. J., has a dwelling occupied continuously for 200 years.