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The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

tunics-lit their plpes-and some of
them began to sing.
1t was that other sense all savage
danger tbat SrouRSt tSe
advance guard to a halt at last with
in a hundred yards of the ridge. They
halted first, and then an officer calico
The order had but left his lips when
a rifle shot made the word his last
one; and then instantly the whole long
ridge became a line Of squirting fame
and there was no advance guard any
longer-only a. row of horses that
stood patiently and one loose horse
that galloped back. Heads appeared
the blood run. cold were raised in a
sudden storm Of sound.
The Russians unlimbered and got
into action with speed that did them
left to man each gun and send a with
ering dose or two of grape shot
sbrieking on its way across the
ridge.
But Andry's machine gun opened on
In. storm of bullets that seemed to
slit the very universe in fragments,
and that ratified of the barrels of the
guns like hail on window. the Cos;
and fed-back in the direction of the
mountains-back to meet the infantry
who should be, hurrying hot foot to
10 lhenl.
They rode straight toward Dick An
thony. He loosed but half his seven
hundred, and rode straight at them!
There was sword work before the
Sacks. maddened at losing the battery
that represented all the pride he had,
singled out Dick and met him hair
way, blade to blade The odds were
But Cossack rushed to his ma
jor's aid, and Dicks good charger
groaned, hamstrung and helpless; A
dismounted, but the Russian majors
sword missed Dick by the breadth of
breath of air.
surrender he yelled: but he gave
Dick no opportunity to yield. Instead
he rode in with rush, to make an
end.
Dick sprang. IL man may be said
to see. crossed the horse in front and
seized the majors leg. He could have
killed him then and there, for the
horse raced on and Dicks grip was
The next thing that the Russian
knew was that Dicks foot was on
him and a claymore's two-edged point
Dick called half a dozen men and
ordered one of them to snatch the
majors sword away.
Now. bind him hand and foot!"
He looked once keenly at all six of
them, memortzing faces; each knew
that he could pick all six again out
of a thousand shaSld he wish to.
81 hold you SIX answerable for
him.
He had time to look around him
then, and in second his calm humor
left him., His eyes blazed again and
his lips became straight, hard line
Cossack prisoners! Dozens Law dead
among the gun wheels and under the
legs of the horses. Fifty more were
lined up. ready to be shot, and he
was Just In time to fling himself in
front Of them, and stop the voliey that
would have turned his battle field to
a shambles and his. victory to crime.
u,an,oh+ ,o,nd Tho pr,n.. a
Karageorgovich. chin on hand. star
Ing at the distant Persion watch fires
that danced before row of upset
wagons.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

ed. They started at an easy walk-six
guns. one following the other. wits
an extra ammunition wagon to each
gun and considerable convoy of pro-
visions.
A second trumpet sounded for the
trot, and for perhaps four hundred
yards the, column logged and bumped
along, with heavy wagons Jolting In
It's wake. making the dull. rumbling
thunder that rides ever with artillery.
Then. an officer of the advance saw
something on the ridge ahead that
awakened his curiosity.
Instead of sending an alarm back.
and letting the guns halt until he
had investigated. he galIoped ahead
alone: and as he spurred--timed to a
nicety-Dick Anthony led his seven
hundred horsemen at a walk behind
the other ridge. Now, the Russians
were between two hidden bodies of an
enemy and absolutely unsuspicious of
The officer rode on and nothing
happened. He reached the edge at a
point where low bushes crowned 1t.
He rode over IL and disappeared. No
body heard the yell for help as he
was dragged from his horse and
knitted; nobody saw his body again,
for the jackals finished II that night.
The rest of the battery continued to
advance. sublimely ignorant of twitch-
ing fingers curled over triggers and
of machine gun whose mechanism
purred to the testing of canny, care
ful Scot. The Cossacks loosed their
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

make Dick Anthony an outlaw, so that
Russia-or rather the Okhrana that is
Russia's bane-might have excuse for
bringing down more troops to Persia.
What more excuse was wanted for the
invasion Of Persia by an army corps?
She began to see now that her VEN
geance on Dick Anthony might be
accomplished better while at the same
strong with the Okhrana-
Through the dark stihing streets
she ran swiftly, though entirely un-
signed to her for quarters be?or9 she She
and lne military came to logRerheads
There: In a strong box that was
papers that contained the whole Rus
sian depositions as well as a chart
of Persia's weaknesses.
She OF ened the box now. and chuck
map, sweeping every other minute at
the moths that huttered against the
lamp or fell singed on her secret pa
pers. Suddenly she slipped the map
maid.
"Sit there!"
The princess pointed to a chair at
one end of her desk, and the maid sat
on it. leaning both elbows in front Of
her.
with deft fingers, now. she took
SO swiftly sthat the princess scarcely
had to pause. The princess spoke with
her eyes on the wall in front-as If
did not notice that Marie Mouquin
had inserted carbon paper underneath
the sheet she wrote CT.
Sheet. after sheet was filled. Sheet
after sheet was laid on the blotter;
in the maids lap, and in a momenI
when the princess paused to think,
shifting in her chair restlessly and
glancing to shuttered window, the
sheets were rolled up and slipped into
stocking. ~ o..
At dawn, they brought word that
the wires had been repaired. By that
sage ready, written in code, and hers
was the first message that went
through. 1t stated after asking that
the army corps be started on its
fuller and important details followed;
and the letter started. one hour later.
in the pocket of man whose orders
We're to kill as many horses as he
But before dawn, another messenger
had gone on in different direction;
he bore copy of the princess letter,
and the original of her. secret map.
Slowed with them in the envelope
was sheet on which the maid had
poured her heart out In what she
was addressed in rambling hand to
Monsieur MacDoogle, chez Monsieur
Richard Anthony.
Modern guns. bahadurv' exulted
Usbeg Ali. Nearly automatici Non-re-
coiling-no need to realm after eacs
shoti A little intricate, the mechan-
ism, yes-but shooting with such guns
is easier to teachi Maneuvring? Ah-
that is different, but we have picker
our best men; they can already ride,
and the teams are goodi We are an
army. now. bahadur-we have gunsi"
But Dick knew they were very far
knew that two regiments of infan-
try were hurrying to overtake these
guns he had just captured and that
he must deal with those regiments
within few hours.
The Russians had all that he had
not. They had even aeroplanes and
wireless. He might expect at any time,
circiing like kites to mark MIN down;
The Washington herald., 1916-01-02

hurry back and not wait for their es-
cort explaining in nifty words that
Dick Anthony was entrenched near
the city, and that therefore the road
sent them one at time at intervals,
in case OF accidents. Two rot by un-
observed. The following three were
II was the last man whose letter
reached Dick Anthony.
wreathed in the rising mist, Dick
Anthony stood silent on the cliffs pro-
jecting lip and gazed through BIZ
noculars.
"Bahadur!" said Usbeg Ali, drawing
nearer now respectfully, yet somehow
cry that he had not been consulted.
Dick closed his binoculars, snapped
them in their sling case, and faced
Usbeg Ali at last with a good hu-
mored smile that made the Afghan
wish he had not spoken.
hand Usbeg All. Get a thousand hid
den along that ridge to our right
that ridge that reaches out across the
plains You'd better. hurry-the gum
ners won't be long about breakfast.
Waiti Play a waiting game! when
them; they'll timber up and retire TO
look for their supports after they've
answered with round or two. Leave
em to me then. Don't follow-pepper
'em at long range But don't break
Govern
So. while the gunners ate their
breakfast. there crept between them
and Astrabad long line of Persians
Russia
A trumpet sounded. Leisureiy tn.
gunners seized their reins and mount
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15

With the object in view of familiar izing the public with the character of the work that is being carried on in the public schools of Norwich, Supt. Edward J. Graham has issued an irl- Vitation to parents and friends of the pupils and all citizens of the town to visit the school sessions on Friday of this week. No special programme has been arranged for as the teach CTS will carry out the work according to the daily plans. In the Broadway school, however, the domestic science department will have on exhibition pickles, preserves and jellies that they put down" last fall These will be offered for sale and. the proceeds are to be used for the purchase of silver ware for the dining table. As soon as suitable equipment is provided the domestic science classes will be taught how to set the table. the use of sil- rerware and how to serve a meal.
 In addition to the domestic science exhibit the manual training classes of the Broadway. Greeneville and Mount Pleasant Street schools will have on exhibition the different articles they have made. The classes include the boys of the seventh and eighth grades in the schools.
 Superintendent Graham urges every = one interested to take advantage of the invitation to visit the schools on
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
PUBLIC VISITING DAY IN SCHOOLS
pecia Invitation Parents and Friends of Pupils Visit Sessions Friday in Order That They May Become Better Acquainted With Character of Work Done by Children-Domestic Science and Manual Training Ex- hibts to be Feature of the Day-An Citizens of the Town Welcome.

Friday. Visitors are welcome at all times but this Is special opportuni- ty to see just what kind of work the teachers are carrying on ana just what the children are being taught
 Secretary Hines Weekly Lecture.
 At the Brcadway Grammar school Monday afternoon at f o'clock State Secretary c. D. Eine gave another of his weekly lectures before an audi ence of school teachers numbering so. School Administration was the topic upon which he spoke. Secretary Hine discussed some of the subjects of the school curriculum and he also spoke of the various new subjects that have been added to the three R's, these including drawing, singing, man. uaI training, domestic science, sew ing and vocational training.
 Two Reenns Closed; Lack of Heat.
 owink to the extremely cold wealth CT Monday morning it was found inn possible to raise the temperature high enough for comfort in one Of the rooms at Briadway school, occupied by the sixth grade, and so the scholars in that room were dismissed. For the same reason the sixth grade in the Occun school was dismissed. The rooms were closed as precautionary measure against the injuring of the children's health.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
sLEIGHRRDE TO LEFFrkGWELL Cleaners Bible Glass Delightfully."- En- tertained by Mrs. William RisIey.

Fourteen ladies. members of the Cleaners Bible class of the Central Baptist church Sunday school left the city Monday evening in two large sleighs for Lef1ngwell where they were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. Will liam Rfsley, a former member of the Bible class. Music and singing was enjoyed. Mrs. Risley was presented necklace by the ladies. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, doughnuts, cake, candy and coffee was served by the hostess.
 The return trip was made about Il o'clock and when they left Leffingwell the thermometer registered degrees below zero but nevertheless the cold weather did not interfere with the merrymakerS as they all reported that they had a jolly evening.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Chapman, president of the class, had charge of the arreInge- ments. Those who made up the party were as follows: Mrs. J. M. Chapman, Mrs. George Carter, Mrs. Orrin Merry, Mrs. Henry Geer, Mfrs. William Wood, Mrs. Sadie Lester, Mrs. Annie Hoff- man, Mrs. Eugene Saunders. Mrs. Louis Starkweather. Mrs. Herbert Rogers, Mrs Floyd May. Miss Eliza beth Hull, Miss Clara Joseph and Miss Maud Osborne
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
ART STUDENTS
 MONTHLY MEETING
Rev. William M. Zunbro to Lecture Under Auspices of Association for Benefit of Norwich Public.


 The regular monthly meeting of the Norwich Art Students association was held in Slater hall Monday evening The president, Miss Lucas, conducted the business meeting. Reports were made by the standing committee. Mrs William E. Birge of the programme committee announced that at the next meeting a paper on Goya would be read by Miss Annie Ruggles.
 Mrs. Birge also announced that on Feb. 18th, under the auspices of the association, a lecture is to be given by Rev. William M Zumbro, president of Madura college, on Art in India.
 MT. Zunbro is generously giving this the Sbeneflt of the Norwich public and 1t was urged that the invitation be widely extended.
 Mrs. Frank Hampstead of the school committee reported a project for plac- ing a picture on the walls of the sixth grade of three of the public schools, the picture to be partly donated by the association and partly subscribed to by the children.
 Mrs. Ozias Dodge reported for the museum committee that the public school children of the sixth grade are being taken in weekly groups through the museum, according to a plan laid out last year.
 The meeting was then placed in the hands of the programme committee graphic account of the life and work of Murillo, given by Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn, illustrated by numerous ex- amples of his work.
 Refreshments were served by the social committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.
U. $. Wants Carpenter Who Can Lead Band and Special Mechanics QuaI- fled as Electricians.

The United States Civil Service cornnaission has announced competi- tive examinations for several posi- lions. To be assistant inspector of hull. material. applicants should have good praclica! knowledge of the testing of materials, a general knowledge Of iron and steel, be fa- n1iiiar with the details Of inspection of p}ates, shapes, bars present fur mace end mill practice. The age of the applicants must be 21 years or over. Applicants must have years course in high school, two years college work in science, physics and chem istry and one year college mathe- n.atics, must be between the ages Of IS and 40. Special mechanics, qualified az electricians, must have at least two years experience as a touneyman electrician, of which one year has been on work of a ma rine electrical character and must be ever 20 years Of age. Aid, qualified in engineering, must be graduates of a mechanical training, must be between the ages of IS and for men only and will be held March
 Another set Of examinations will be held or March 7. They are also for men only. Carpenter, qualified as k1rd leader, applicants must show that they have served an appren- tices:ip or the equivalent as car penters, and also for at least one year they have led and instructed brass bands. They must be between the ages of 20 and 50.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
uNIrEn MIssloN SERVICES
Rt. Rev. E. Campien Aehesen to Speak at Lenten Services at Local Eniseo- pal Churches,

Rt. Rev. E. Campion Acheson, suf- fragan bishop of Connecticut, will be the speaker at all the evening mission services to be conducted by Christ Episcopal, Trinity Episcopal and St. Andrews churches during Lent. The programme follows:
 Monday, March 1S-Holy connun- ion, Christ church, 10 a. m.; preaching service, Trinity church, D. m,
 Tuesday, March 14-HoIv commun- ion, Trinity church, 7.30 a. m.; preach ing service, St. Andrews church, 8 D. n.
 Wednesday, March 15-Holy com munion. St. Andrews church, 6.15 a. n.; holy communion, Triinty church, 10 a. m.; preaching service, Christ church, p. m.
 Thursday, March 16-Holy comrnun- ion, Christ church, 7.S0 a. n. united children's service, Trinity church. 4.15 p. m,; preaching service, Trinity church, 8 p. m.
 Friday, March 17-Holy communion. St. Andrews church, 7.se a. m; hoiy communion, Christ church, 10 a, rn.; preaching service, Christ church, D. m.
 Sunday, March 1s-All United Ser vices: holy communion, Christ church. .T.34 a. n.; confirmation, Christ church, 10.3o a. n,; confirmation, St. Andrew 8 church, S.So p. m; confirmation, Trin- ity church, 7.30 D.. m.
 The following committees have been appointed to arrange for the services. Publicity, A. T. Sullivan. John Mo Kinley. Edward H. Tfbbits: finance. H. J. Parizer. ". Tyler Oleott, W H. Baker: music. Walter B. Gilbert. ". F. Habekotte and George E. Stevens.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
Y. M. c. A. ACTIVITIES.
Nesting Of Saiesmanshin Glass Mon day Evenins-New York Preacher Secured for Mass Meeting Next Sun. day.

The Y. M. c. A. has a busy schedule before them this week. On Monday evening the meh's Bible class met at 6.16, and the salesmanship class met later in the evening. Rev. Joel B. Sio- cum, D. D., will address the shop meeting to be conducted this (Tues- daO noon at the Cutlery company The board of directors of the association will meet this evening. Wednesday noon Rev. Charles H. Ricketts will be the shop meeting speaker at the Rich mond Radiator company. Fridays shop meeting at the Crescent Arms com pany will be addressed by Rev. George H. Streuse. The junior and Academy Bible classes hold their regular weekly meeting on Friday evening. General Secretary Edwin Hill will lead the Sunday school teachers class which meets Saturday evening. and SIt Sun day Rev. Joseph H. Selden, who has had much experience in preaching in the vicinity of New York, has been selected to address the mems mass meeting which will be held in the Thayer building. Swahn's orchestra will furnish music. and Hugh Kinder will sing
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
VALENTINE PARTY.
Much Enjoyed Affair Given by Miss Faith Curtis to Ten of Her Friends.

A pretty valentine party was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph W. Curtis on Woodmaneee avenue Monday afternoon and evening from 5.30 to s.3o o'clock, when their daugh- ter, Miss Faith Curtis, entertained ten of her friends in a most delightful manner. The time was spent in play ing games pertinent to the occasion, such as pinning arrows on heart, making valentines, valentine picture puzzles and hunting hidden candy hearts, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
 A lunch was served the decorations on the table being red tulips and car nations, and at each plate were two favors.
 Those present were Lorain Macpher- son, James Kearney. Ralph Parker, Dan Young, Natalie Macpherson, Isa- bel Rodier Anna Rodier, Marjorie Mc- Comb, Ruth Eaton and Emma Thomp- son, and in their opinion the merry time was one which will not be quick lv forgotten
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
TAFTvILLE
Local People on sIeishins Party to Jswett city--PersonaIs and Notes of Interest to Local People.

delightful sleighing party was held by the young people of the Peo- ple's store Monday evening. The par ty went to Jewett City where they at tended the movies. Refreshments were furnished by the young ladies. The evening was fine, clear and moonlight with just the right snap in the air to put everyone in fine spirits. Those comprising the party were Misses Ada Belair, Loretta Waldron, Theresa Me Manus, Lillian Stone and Florence El- lis, Richard Heberding, Carl Beutelier, Percy Therlow, John F'rohmander Eddie Murphy, Thomas Greenwood and George Stone. The party return ed at a late hour after a regular jolly old fashioned sIeighride
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
Alkai Makes Soap
 Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain muisif1ed cocoanut oil, for this is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive soaps or anything else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store. and few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in, about a teaspoonful Is all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy father. cleanses thoroughly. and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking. bright, fluffy, wavy and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust. dirt and dandruff.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
DISCHARGED FOR
 BENEFIT OF SERVICE.
Does Not Mean Dishonorable Dis charge Says Col. Edward Schulze of C. N, G,

In the last few months there has been an unusually large number of men discharged from the Connecti- cut National Guard flor the benefit of the service Colonel Edward Schulze, when inquiry was made con- cernips ire significance of so many discharges for that reason, said there were two chief causes. The first was that the men were so dis charged if the requirements of their occupation made 1t impossible for them to attend drills of the company in winch they were enlisted.
 Another reason for dismissal for the benefit of the service" said Colonel Schulze, was that a good many men In the National Guard me- glected. when they changed their domicilc to another state, to inform the military authorities of such change. Consequently, the latter were forced to remove such men from membership in the guard, in order that a lot of absentees should not be carried on the rolls. Dis- charge for the benefit of the ser- vices" remarked Colonel Schulze, did not mean dishonorable discharge; 1t simply meant that the men so dis missed were no longer active and efficient members of the National Guard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
MALCOLM Q. MckEAe RESIGNS.
Leaves Employ of Hopkins & Alien Arms Company After 1e Years of Service.

After 19 years in the employ of the Hopkins SS Allen Arms company, Mall colm D. McKeag of No 55 sherman street, assistant treasurer of the com pany, has rendered his resignation.
 MT. Mckeag entered the office of the company three years before the fire which occurred in February, 1900. and has since been in their employ. When the present building was being rebuilt Mir. AIcKeag acted as timekeeper and for number of years, he has been office manager. On Feb. 1 he was elected to the position of assistant treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
Ol1elB11llRfim Norwich, Tuesday, Feb. IS, 1916.
THE wEATHER.
conditiona.

Condifions.
 Cold weather prevailed throughout the eastern states on Monday. The cold wave will be of short duration, however, as a general reaction to high CT temperature will set in over the day. and moderate temperatures will continue thereafter during the next several days. The storm that pre- vailed in the Atlantic states Sunday has passed eastward over the ocean and no disturbance of marked intensity now prevails anywhere within the re- zion of observations. will be fair, with a general change to high temperatures over the states east Of the Mississippi river during Tues day and Wednesday.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be fresh north; middle At lantic, fresh to. strong north.
 Forecast. Northern New England, Southern New England and Eastern New York: Fair. rising temperature, Tuesday, and probably Wednesday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrie changes Monday:
 F m. .................... 10 3O.64 Highest 2S, lowest 5.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Monday: Fair and continued cold.
 Mondays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
ARRIVES HOME ON
 FORD PEACE SHIP.
Harold Starr Returns After Spending
 Year in Russia.

Harold Starr, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles S. Starr of New London, who went to Russia, last year in theinter- ests of the New London Ship and En- zine company returned on the Oscar H., arriving in New York city on Fri day. MT. Starr is now at the home Of his parents on Williams street.
 His trans-Atlantic trip was unevent- full He thought it somewhat Of a novelty to come back on the Oscar H. the new famous steamer of Henry Ford reace propaganda fame and otherwise known as The Ark. He said tt.at q few prcpagandists were on board and also many Red Cross nurses.