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The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
THURSDAY

Reports received at military head quarters at San Antonio indicate that all is well with the Ameri- can army of invasion of Mexico. The report was received today from General John B. Pershing, who is in command of the Troops. IL states that eminenly satisfactory progress is being made and that the troops nave met with no trouble as yet.
 A dispatch from Columbus, New Mexico, asserts that if General Villa is captured alive by the American forces which are now pursuing him, ne will be turned over to the Car ranzaistas. This will mean that he will be executed without the for nalty of trial.
 Another dispatch from Columbus asserts that skirmish took place | today in Mexico between American troops and :mall body of MeXica ans | Details Of the encounter are no; available. nor can confirmation of the report be secured at army head quarters.
 An encounter Is also reported tC 1 have taken place at Brownsville 1 Texas, where humber of Ameri can soldiers were defending the in l torn tinDal hridpa acroaa tha Ri( Grande. The Mexicans were the aggressors. having fired on the Am erican guards to the bridge iron the Mexican side of the line. The Americans returned the fire ant the MeXicans withdrew immediately 1 There were 10 casualties among the United States soldiers. Addi
 tional soldiers have been placct on duty at ,ne bridge and in doing patrol work.
 The residents of Mexico City gave
 a demonstration of their loyalty tt
 the Carranza government today. Ter l thousand of them paraded the
 streets carrying Carranza banners
 and expressions of loyalty to Car
 ranza were to be heard on all sides Troops of General Carranza il
 northern Mexico are reported to b. assisting General Pershing In tht effort to catch Villa and his fol lowers.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
TUESDAY

What Is believed to be a last finat effort of the Germans to crush the French forces before Nerdun is now being made in the shape of re Newed assault on the French trench. es. The kaiser is said to be direct ing the attack in person and hiy presence on the field of action seems 10 have a stimulating effect or the German soldiers who are at. tacking the French defenses witb more gigor than ever before,
 The attack is being preceded by an incessant artillery fire all along the 5O-mile battle line about Yer, dun. the sound of the firing being plainly audible in Paris, a distance of 150 miles away. according to dis patches from that city. The French are replying to the bombardment with their heavy guns and the in fantry of both sides has dug deep into the ground to escape the cf tects of the shells fired from the guns, which, it Is stated have fur. rowed all of the fields about Yer dun
 The city of Verdun itself is in ruins as the result of the accuracy of the German gunners Whole forests of trees north of the city have been moved down by the ir cessant firing The villages of Dam loup, Fix, Moulainville, Chatilon and several other places directly east of Verdun ere also in ruins. A similar fate has met the towns oi Cumieres and Chattancourt. direct ly north of Verdun while shells are now stated to be falling in the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
FRIDAY

It is now feared in Washington, D. C., that the American troops
 now Invading Mexico will be com- pellel to mee, the Mexican soldiers Jl Carranza as well as those of Villa, by reason of the fact that the Americans have been refused admittance into the town of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, which is now occupied by Carranzaistas. The ad vance guard of American cavalry men, under Col. DoddS, is now rap l idly nearing that point and, as they nave received orders to continue their advance, If the Carranza sol diers oppose them. there will un- ioubtedly be fight.
 It Is understood that General Car ranza issued the order preventing the Americans from entering Casas Grandes. It Is also stated that 5000 Carranza soldiers have taken up a position at Corralitos. to the
 north of Casas Grandes. and that
 they are waiting there to oppose the Americans.
 Another dispatch says that Col
 Dodds' force Is following the foot
 hills of the Sierra Madres and that l the force under Col Slocum Is fol- l lowing the line of Villas retreat. Aeroplane scouts are being used
 ahead of both forces, In order that the troops may avoid an ambush A dispatch from Columbus, New Mexico, which Is headquarters for all of the newspaper men who are keeping track of events with the | American army of invasion of Mexi- co, asserts that six American sol l diers belonging to the expedition l have been wounded by Mexican
 snipers. The report cannot be con- firmed, owing to the strict censor
 ship of all news ordered by the
 government.
 A report from Fl Paso. Texas,
 is to the effect that Villa. not Car
 ranza, Is in possession of the city
 of Casas Grandes and it's approach
 es. The report states that the sol
 diers have burned bridge 250 feet
 in length at Corralitos in order to
 keep the Americans from reaching l Casas Grandes.
 American residents of Mexico are
 reported to be quitting the country. General Funston has received a re-
 port to the effect that four German
 army officers are confidential advis
 CTS of General Villa and are leading his forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
WEDNESDAY

A Berlin dispatch states that the German war office entertsins hopes of capturing the city and fortresSes of Verdun within the next few days, Gains of importance are being made everywhere and it is confidently believed that the French forces will have to evacuate the Nerdun de lenses, which are already partially destroyed under the fire of the heavy German siege guns.
 The artillery is being used on the east side of the city to clear the way for the advance of infan try. according to the report. The Germans are also advancing along the Mouse river just north of the city.
 A Paris dispatch says that the Turks are maSsing all of the troops available in Armenia In order to resist the Russian advance. It is reported that the Russians are ore pairing to take the offensive all 
 along the line of battle in Turkey During most of the winter the Russian and Austrian forces on the Galician front have been inactive except for few skirmishes, show ing that each was watchfully wait ing. It Is believed, however, accord ing to dispatches from Vienna, that decisive battle will be fought soon, although which side will take the offensive is not known.
 The Germans have been deci sively defeated at several points in German East Africa, according to a London report, important gains be ing made by British troops.
 The Turkish positions on the Gal lipol peninsula are being shelled by British and French war ships
 Several thousand men now em ployed in the munition plants of Great Britain are soon to be re lieved of their work so that they can enlist in the army. Their places in the muuition works are tc be taken by women. according tl . the report.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
MONDAY

Todays dispatches from Washing. ton indicate that Major-Generai Frederick Funston will be ready to start the invasion of Mexico in pursuit of General Villa, tomorrow morning. In reporting to Washing
 ton. General Funston denies that troops have already crossed tue border. An army of $500 inen is assembled at Columbus, New Mexico. a force of 600 Carranza troops is also on the border near Columbus, ready to participate in the cnase of Villa, permission to invade the ing been granted by Carranza who ing been granted to Carranza who claimed that the dignity of Mexico could not otherwise be upheld. in view of the fact that American troops are to make an incur,ion into the southern republic. The movements of the American troops are being kept secret. American patrols are concentrating at Nogales, Carranza troops are also gathered at Nogales and will attempt to prevent the escape of the Villa bandits in that direction. An Fl Paso report Is to the effect that the telegraph wires between JuareI and Casas Grandes have been cut and 1t is believed that Villa is re- sponsible Several pieces of heavy artillery belonging to the CarraEza troops are reported to be in posi- ton along the Mexican boundary opposite Nogales. Arizona. Since the discovery an American battery has also been moved into position on the American side of the lire. Several aeroplanes have beer dis patched to the Mexican border from
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
THURSDAY

According tc today's dispatches from Paris tho big attack on the Verdun defenses, which 1t was ex' pected that the Germans would make, has not yet materialized. In fact, the fighting has slackened per ceptibly, which is taken as an en- couraging sien by French milital, ists. There Is still considerable fighting to the north of Ferdun but 1t is confidently believed that the attack of the Germans Is now on the vanc. However the lull in the fighting may indicate that the Germans are merely pausing while they art being further rein forced.
 Spinecourt was the center of the fighting today. the Germans having made several attempts to dislodge the French from their positions
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
OUR OWN TROUBLES

army headquarters at San Antouio, A Washington report Is to tn. ef
 feet that large quantities oi glns and ammunition have been assembled by the MeXicans at various points bility that martial law will b. dc
 clared on the border. Naval radio stations of the United States alor.g the border have been placed under guard. The war department has es
 tablished a rigid censorship c. all movements of troops on the border
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GENERAL NEWS
 BY TELEGRAPH
FOR AUD LANG SINE.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 13.- Representatives of the Portuguese republic have issued statement in which they declare that Portugal en- tered the war at the request of the British government, to which coun- try the smaller nation was obligated by treaty signed five hundred years ago.
 DETROIT HAS EXPLOSION.
 DETROIT. March 13.-The most disastrous sewer explosion ever re- corded in this city occurred today, causing damage to the extent of more than half a million dollar. Fully two miles of pavement was torn up by the explosion, water mains were broken and hundreds of windows were shattered. In addi- tion to the destruction of property. several persons were severely hurt, but none will die.
 BARRACKS BURNED.
 MONTEREY, Mar. 13.-The Mon terey presidio was totally destro1ed
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

Do you believe in long engage ments?" he asked, after she had consented to be his.
 Yes, dearest" she replied. Il have always thought 1t was such a mistake for two people to rush into matrimony before they ! ned to really know eah other"
 Well, about how long would you wish the engagement to be-
 Let me see. Would you think 1t was too long if we didn't get married until week frolu next Thursday"
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

signed to General Gales has bee. seized by American soldiers, ant an attempt is now being made b.: the United States government l. ascertain who the shipper was.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

The Seward Gateway says that there were but few private parties who lost by the dock fire at Sew ard. Several trunks were lost, but a safe which was in the warehouse was saved It Is thought that the fire started from tue stove in the office at the dock
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
YOU CAN'T LOSE THIS PENCIL.
Hero's a Chance to Get One of Those
 Nifty "cIip" Pencils, Free.

Every man who knows how annoying tt is to reach for the lead pencil that Isn't there will welcome the chance to pocket clip pencils.
 All you have to do, the American Tobacco company announces, Is to get a tip of Tuxedo, and the dealer will hand you a pencil free. It's the real thing in pencils, too, made by D. Fa- Der. enameled metal case, adjustable lead, rubber tip and nickel plated clip to hold the pencil in the pocket.
 The only stipulation is that you don't put it off too long, as the supply of pencils may run out. Watch for the tobacco shop with the free pencil off, fer displayed in the window, and step right in and demand yours. You'l only have to pay the usual Tuxedo prlce-10 cents-for the tobacco, and the pencil costs you nothing.
 This offer, the tobacco people say, is to induce more smokers to try Tuxedo and see how good it is. Judg- ing from frequency with which that green and gold package pops into view wherever you go, almost everybody must know about Tuxedo already,
 It seems to grow more popular year by year. Its mildness, smootllness sweet flavor and freedom from bite have made Tuxedo a big favorite among the most critical and fastidious smokers. and hundreds of famous Americans in all walks of life have tes- tifed to its superiority.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Thin People Can
 Increase Weight

q
 Thin anewz@g1cs vvaUrnen ySho would like to increases sthedr weight with 10 or 15 pounda of heaft3ry, astay there" fat should try esttng a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note re- suits Here Is a good test worth try Ing. First weigh yourself and measure yourself Then take Sargo1-one tablet with every neal-foE two weeks. Then weigh and measure again. It isn't g what your ffriends say and think. The scale3 and the tape measure wall tell their own story, and many thin men and women we believe can easily add from five to eight pounds in the first fourteen days by following this simple direction. Ands best of all, the new flesh stays put.
 but mixing with your food. it aims to what you have eaten into r1chs ripe. fat producing nourishment for the tissues and b1ood-prepare 1t in an easily as- simulated form which the blood can readily accept. Much of this nourish- ment now passes from your body as waste. But Sargol works to stop the waste and do 1t quickly and to make the fat producing contents of the very same meals you are eating now develop pounds and pounds of healthy flesh be- tween your skin and bones. Sargol IS safe, pleasant, efficient and inexpen- sive. H. M. LeRou's Drug Store, Nor wich, Chesbro's Drug Store, WiTf- mantle, and other leading druggists in this vicinity sell it in large boxes forty tablets to a package-on a guar antee of weight increase or money back as found in each large box.
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MONTVILLR SS

DISTRICT OF aEONTvILLE SS,, Court of Probate, June 18th, A. D. 1916
 Estate of Elizabeth Simpson, late of Mentville, in said District, deceased
 Upon the application of Carrie L. Simpson Of Montville,. Conn, praying that administration may be granted on said estate of Elf1abeth Simpson, de- ceased, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, Tlhat said application be heard and deternineda at the Probate Office in Montvil1e, in said District, on o'clock fin the afternoon, and that no- ttoe be given of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of hearing thereon, by pubMshfnE the sanae one time in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District and by posting copy thereof on the public
 ; DAlgsD D. HOME. Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
COLONIAL THEATRE,

The feature picture at the Colonial today is A Change of Heart, Lubin drama in two parts. A quarter gas meter plays an important part in this two-reel drama, written by Julian Louis Lamothe and produced by Leon ID. Kent The picture has an interest ing plot and involves tn eredemption of woman who is surrounded by bad influences at the opening of the story. Velma Whitman plays the leading role with excellent results, and other well acted parts are contributed by George berrell. Robert Gray. George Routh and Eleanor Blevins. A BusIlranger at Bay. two part Kalem drama, Busted Hearts. Vim drama Two other pic. lures are Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea. Essanay drama, and The Tale of a Coat Kalem comedy, ends todays pro gramme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
HUMoR OF THE DAY

Sentry-Halti Who goes there?
 Old Dame-An right. me sonny don't e'e be, afeared-it's only me - London Opinion.
 "TIousecleanfng all finished?"
 "AlI except the cellar. and Pas Eo- ing to take care of that the first Sum day it rains.'-Detroit Free Press. Old Lady = Dear me wherever did you find that poor, half-starved ht-
 Special constablelT didn't find him It's my own child.-Dondon Opinion.
 Jaspar-M Many wise word is spoken in jest. = pare with the, number of foolish ones that are spoken in earnest.-Ldfe-
 'ewhat has become of F1ubdub? He used to boast that he would never wear any mans collar"
 'Tve noticed him lately with some lady leading him around. d.'-E'1ttseursn Post.
 Bacon-'swho told you my w1fe's mouth was prominent?"
 Eebert-'sMy wife"
 Did she ever see 1t
 NO; but she heard if" = Honkers Statesman.
 Cubist Teacher Can any one give an impressionistic definition of New York?
 ousines almost entirely surrounded by Fords.-Houston Chronicle.
 My husband accuses me of ex- travagance. spent $10,000 last year.
 T wouldn't mind being scolded on that basis. have to stand for the same accusation on $20 a week" - Louisville Courier Journal
 Wife-Well, dear, T shall have to do the cooking now. Cook left without warning this afternoon.
 Husband - Not exactly without warning. She told me this morning had better bring Ilome some dyspepsia tablets tonight, but didn't quite un- derstand what she meant.-T1t-Bits.;
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cATARRH CANNor Br cURED

with local applications. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is local disea SC. greatly influenced by to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of Che system. Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians In this coun- try for years. It is composed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood puraherss The perfect combinatien of the ingre- produces such wonderful results In ca- tarrha1 conditions. Send for testimoni- als, free.
 E. J. CHENEY & CO. Props, fodelo, O.
 All druggists, 7 Sc.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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A Very Desirable and Popular Style

lawn or cambr1c this model will be found very satisfactory. It is cut with sufficient fullness for comfort and ease which assures freedom of movement for the arms while working. The back Is finished with a belt.
 The pattern is cut in three sizes Small, medium and large. It requires Az yards of 36-inch material for a medium size.
 A pattern of this ilIustratio mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
What k Going On Tonight

ehe Auditorium.
 Movlns Pictures at the Colonial
 ynndeyille and Moving Pictures ct shstucket Lodge, No. 27. I. a. D.. meets fin Odd Fellows Hall meefs in Owls Hall
 WNuregan Lodga No. O. K of F., meets in Pythnan Han.
 Slater Lodge, No. 609, N. D. o. F., m1eeta in B1l Block.
 lonio Camp, No. 7694, M>W. A. meets in EaEieg Hall
 Norwich Central Labor Union meets in Carpeuters' HRll.
 St. James Lodge, No. 23, F. and A. M-a meets In Masonic Temple.
 Thames Lodge, No. 326. N E. O. D.. meets in Boresterg Hall.
 Rose Of New Eng1and Lodge. No, 2904. O. U. o. of O. E. meets at S01West Main Street.
 6. Kfaryis T. A and B. socdety- meets Ln T A R BnlldIng.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Msridsns-Rev John T. Lynch, pas tor of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church of Meriden, observed the thir1eth anniversary of his ordina- lion Monday.
 RoeScviIIe,-Plans are being made for the annual outing of the Mems Union of this city which is to take place at Holland, next week Satur- Hay June 24
 East Hartford.-The officers of the East Hartford Trust company have gent invitations to all the town and nre district officials to attend the open- Ing of the new bank building today.
 augatucb.-Edward L. Stephens son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stephens pf Lounsbury street, Waterbury, was Dne of the large class which received the degree of Bachelor of Laws at Georgetown university.
 Farmineton-The wedding of Miss Ada Taylor Hitchcock, daughter of Mr Shd Mrs. William H. Hitchcock of farmington and Archibald Mac Lseish ok Chicago. will take place in The Pennington Congregational church at 1 o'clock. Wednesday after aoon.
 New Britains-If numbers count for anything, the Irish tag day. July is already a success, for on the executive sommittee. chosen Saturday, there are sxactly 13S men and women. all of whom are enthusiastic over the work f raising money for the Irish relief hnd.
 Glastonbury-Professor Kingston of me Connecticut Agricultural college tt Storrs gave a demonstration of .aponizing chickens before the high fchool agricultural class at A. E Iollister's. Thursday. Two of the boys tainted away while watching the operation.
 Torrington.-St. Francis T.. A. & B. iociety is making preparations for the lrection of its new club house on its lroperty on South Main street. The lew structure will be a three-stor trick club house if present plans are larried out and the cost, it is esti- hated will be in excess of $15,0OO.
 RoclcviIIes-Two local boys, John Ind Raymond Monahan who partici- ,ated Tn the state e. T. A. U.. at An onia, Saturday, returned Sunday with he news that Raymond had taken lrst prize in the 220-yard dash, as yell as third in the 100-yard dash while John had taken second in the l2o-yard dash.
 Tcrrinptcnr-The First Co, Gov rnor's Foot Guard. which has been D camp at the state rifle range near schibrs for the past four days, broke lamp Sunday afternoon and left on a pecia1 train for Hartford. In all here were more than 130 men and nore than twenty qualified at first haSs marSgmen.
 Branfords-1Irs. Robert M. wilco1 fElia Wheeler) leaves Short Beach or Sunday for California 10 be away a rear of more. She will be accom- ,arled into the far west by Harry Wilcox, her late husbands nephew rho has walnut ranches in the west md who came on after Mir. Wilcox'S ieath. called here by his aunt.
 Waterlown-- Preparations are being made for the opening of the summer amp at Black Rock which has beer sonducted by the members of the Tafl lcho0l Christian association, and where a large number of boys from he Boys club fin New Haven ars 4Vam a two week@' vacation The
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camp will probably be opened as usual July 1 and will close August l.

ice cream cones. popcorn, fruits and soft drinks. who have been doing bus- mess during working hours with em- ployes of the Cheney silk mills, will not be able to continue the practice. In granting the nine-hour day with the same pay as was given for ten hours, Cheney Brothers gave it to be understood that they expected the em- ployes to keep active at their work during that period. One young man who has been doing a thriving busi- ness in ice cream cones was informed that the practice was to end.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
safeouard Your Child.

If your child is pale, dull, at times flushed, irritable and fretfu1 you should attend to this condition at once, as the chances are your little one is suffering from worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is what you should get This well known remedy ia lozenge form is pleas ant to take and expels the worms ct cnca. the ca.rse of yogr childss su40- ing. Only 25c at aa1 drugglsts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

The American hen produce during the last census year nearly 2o,00os- 0OO, ,OoO eggs, and the product has been increasing since that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

A novelty in pistols has been per- fected for use by the United States Signal Corps for the purpose Of com rn1Inicatine at night. Cartridges fir ing spurts for ammunition, the color of tIle flame carrying definite mes sage to the distant lookout.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

There are cases on record of light ming flashes striking the surface of ponds, lakes and rivers and killing Quantities of fish.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Winter agriculture and dairy shows or fairs are well patronized in New Zealand and are regarded as very henehcfal. They usually run four days and are largely attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sale of household goods of the late Miss Agnes M Robertson at Church street today and "Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Salubite, a new epiosive, is 50 times more powerful than dynamite and Is much safer, for 1t will explode only by means of the percussion cap.