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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14
Mrs, John p. Sullivan.

The funeral of Catherine NJ. Ahesrn. widow Of John D. Sullivan was Ee1d from het- late home on Starr streec of, Tuesday morning with many relatives and friends in attendance. some com ing from New London. Bridgeport, Pfovi1enfS Eoston and other cities. Many beautiful floral forms were grouped about the casket. At the ser vices in St. Patricl's church Rev sHy1es F. Calvin off1eiated. The bear CTS were Charles w. and Jeremiah J: Corcoran Daniel Clifford of Bridge bort, John Maiboro of Milbury, Mass. T1ieffias Fields and Janies F'iv m, Buriai was in St Mary's cemetery.
 Efidertahefs Shea aud Burke had charge of the arrafa gen1ents.
 John F. Brittin.
 Funeral services for John r. Brit tin were I1eid Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at his late home on Geer av- eT1ue. There was large attendance of relatives and friends, many coming from out of town. About the casket were many keautiful floral tributes. Rev. F. W. Coleman. pastor of Trinity M. E. church officiated.
 This morning the body will be sent to Madisof1, N. J., on the 1929 train by Church and Allen and burial will take place in that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14

Ramp Killkare vaudeville, benefit Y NJ. c. A. Boys Camp, Friday, March 16. and Saturday. March IT. Tickets 25c. Performance at S.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14

Justice George Wheeler is to give reception in Bridgeport Friday even | ing for the newly advanced judges | and justices, including Justice Milton | A. Shumway, of DanieIson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14

For the convenience of those who could not attend during the day the Porteous and Mitchell Go. will have a promenade of living models tonight in their garment section from 7.30 to B.30.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14

Collins Millinery Spring Opening, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1314, ef Rroa dway adv.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
(TO BE
VALUE OF Limb APPRAISED
Arrangement Of Pension Lists in Ena.
land Has Humorous az Well as
Pathetic Aspect

II the average man were asked to
state the proportional value of his
limbs, he would probably reply that
such a task was as impossible to per-
form as 1t was ridiculous to set, but
the pensions ministry have had to
make such an assessment recently, re-
marks London Tit-Bits. A new order
In council has stipulated the weekly
pension to be allotted to men who
have lost a limb, and the list has its
humors as well as Its pathetic aspect.
Thus we find 1t profitable to lose
your leg at the thigh than above the
knee; in fact, the place Of amputation
selected between the thigh and the
knee may make a difference Of 3s Cd
a week. A leg taken off at the hip
brings in a pension Of los, a short
thigh with pelvic band 14s, above the
knee 12s Cd and below the knee los Cd.
Pensions for the arm, too, have been
measured by inches, the right arm car
rying a value of Is more than the
left. Thus the right arm amputated at
the shoulder carries with 1t a pension
Of les a week, above or through the
elbow lbs and below lis Cd. This rat
ing suggests a problem. Why should
the extent of amputation from elbow
to shoulder vary as much as 2s, and
from elbow downward only Is 6d9 The
scale suggests that the lower
half of the arm Is worth less than the
upper, a puzzle intensified by the fact
that a man cannot lose the upper part
without loss Of the lower.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
BOATS ON ATLANTIC
Demand for Tonnage for War carqoes
Brings Into Service Types That
Are Rarely Seen.

Many vessels Of unusual type have
appeared on the Atlantic In recent
months because of the demand for
tonnage for war cargoes. Among them
is the American four-masted barken-
tine John Palmer, a type of sailing
ship cen frequently on the Pacific, but
seldom on the western ocean.
Like some other American sailing
craft the John Palmer had an encoun-
ter with a submarine. She was luck
Ter than the Lyman w. Law. however,
for she floated on her cargo and man
aged to make port. While carrying
lumber from Galveston to Genoa the
Palmer vas torpedoed 200 miles west
of the latter port.
After the torpedoing the submarine
was chased by a patrol boat, which
afterward took the Yankee vessel in
tow. AS she showed no signs Of sink
ing Immediately the captain and crew
remained on board. The Palmer
eventually reached port and was able
to deliver her cargo, although she had
to be beached.
The John Palmer is now being re-
paired at Genoa, and 1t is expected she
will be seawOrthy in q short time and
bring an italian cargo to New York.
She was built Of wood at San Fran
cisco In 1901.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

tremble of real anger In her tone.
you're too hatefully polite and prig-
gish! Come and ring the bell for the
lift. am going!"
She slid gracefully to her feet, shook
the cigarette ash from her clothes, and
picked up her muff.
you are really an egreglOus, thick
headed, obstinate c%Ountryman," she de-
clared, as she moved toward the door.
you haven't either manner or sensi-
bility. l am a perfect idiot to waste
my time upon you. l wouldn't have
done it," she added, as he followed her
dumbly down the corridor, "if l hadn't
rather liked you"
II am very sorry" he declared. II
don't know quite what l have done. l
do appreciate your friendship. You
have been very kind to me indeed"
She hesitated as his finger touched
the bell Of the lift, and glanced at
the watch on her wrist. She sighed,
and watched the top of the lift as 1t
came up. Then she dropped her veil.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

own friends. It's rather fine to be
here, you know-to be in the atmos-
phere, even If the limelight misses
one"
John sighed. and regarded her
thoughtfully. you're a queer little
girl, SOphy," he said. II don't know
how to advise you"
"Of ours you don't" she answered.
"No one could. As for you, l suppose
you will marry Louise. What will hap
pen to you after that, 1 don't know.
Perhaps I sha'n't care so much about
London then. You've made 1t very nice
for me, you know"
you've made it bearable even for
me-" he told her. II often think how
lonely 1 should have been without you
to talk to. Louise sometimes is de-
lightfully companionable, and kind
enough to turn ones head. Other days
1 scarcely understand her; everything
we say to one another seems wrong.
1 come away and leave her simply be-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

man in my position should be glad t.
know. He has shown me one side OF
London life pretty thoroughly"
And what about it ALP GraillOt
demanded. you find yourself some
thing more of Il citizen of the world
eh?"
Not II Bit" John answered simply
"The more | see of the life up here
the smaller ii seems to me. | can OF
course, the ordinary life of pleasure
the life to be lived by u young man
like myself, who hasn't any profession
or work upon which he can concen
trate his thoughts"
Then why do you stayT"
John made nc immediate reply. In
stead. he walked To the window Of his
sitting room and stood looking across
the Thames with II Disconnected frown
upon his face. Between him and the
Frenchman II curious friendship had
sprung up during the last few months.
~ gather" Graillot continued, that,
to put II conciSely and truthfully, you
are the most bored man in London.
There is something behind all this eff
fort of yours, my friend, To fit your
self, the round human being, into the
square place. Speak the truth, now |!
Treat me as a father ConfesSor."
John swung round upon his heel. In
the clear light it was obvious that he
was a little thinner in the face and
that some of the tan had gone from his
complexion.
81 am staying up here, and going on,
with it," he announced doggedly, "De-
cause of Il woman"
Graillot stopped eating. placed the
remains of his cake in the saucer of his
teacup, and laid it down. Then he
opened his lips to speak and abruptly
closed them. His face suddenly under
went an extraordinary change. A few
seconds ago his attitude had been that
of a professor examining some favorite
object of study now a more personal
note had humanized h expression.
Whatever thought or reflection it was
that had come into his mind, 1t had
plainly startled him.
"Who is the wOman?" he asked
breathlessly.
'There is no secret about it, so far
as l am concerned" John answered.
at is Louise Maurel. 1 thought you
must have guessed"
The two men looked at each other
in silence for some moments. Out on
the river a little tug was hOoting Wig
orously. The roar of the Strand came
family into the room. On the mantel-
piece a very ornate French clock was
ticking lightly. All these sounds
seemed suddenly accumulated. They
beat time to a silence almost tragical
In its intensity.
Graillot took out his handkerchief
and dabbed his forehead. He had writ
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
CHAPTER xIV-Continued.

"Sometimcs with Miss Maurel. some
times with her little friend, Sophy Ge-
rard. and sometimes alone" John re-
piled. 81 have bought a Baedeker,
taken n taxicab by the day. and done
all the sights. I've spent weeks in the
National gallery, picture gazing, and
I've done all those more modern shows
up round Bond street. ! have bought II
racing car and learned to drive 1t. l
have been to dinner parties that have
bored me stiff. have been introduced
to crowds of people whom never wish
to see again, and made one or two
friends" he added, smiling at his guest,
'for whom | hope ! am properly CRATE
full"
The prince has been showing you
round n bit, hasn't he?" GraillOt grunt-
ed.
1.-THE prince has been extraordinarily
kind to me-" John admitted slowly,
'fOr what reason | don't know. lie
has introduced me to n great many
pleasant and interesting people, and n
great many whom | suppose II young
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

pose there ever was a play in London
that was more talked about and then
putting it off for more than three
months-why, there have been all sorts
of rumOrs about. Do you want to
know who the people In the audience
are?"
"NOt particularly" John answered.
II shouldn't know them, If you told me-.
There are just a few familiar faces.
l see the prince in the box opposite"
"Did you telephone to Louise to-
dayT SOphy asked.
John shook his head.
"NO. / thought 1t better to leave her
alone until after tonight"
"You are going to the supper, of
%course?"
II have been asked" John replied,
a little doubtfully. II don't quite know
whether 1 want to. Is it being given
by the prince or by the management"
"The management" Sophy assured
him. "Do you come and take me! It's
going to be rather fun"
Lie CuiluAA WcHt Wy upOu IHe bcC'
ond act. John, from the shadows of
the box. listened attentively. The
subject was not a particularly new
one, but the writing was brilliant.
There was the old Marquis de Guy"
a roue, a degenerate, but still over
bearing and full Of personality, from
whose lips came some Of Graillot's
most brilliant sayings; Louise, his
wife; and Faraday, a friend of the old
marquis, and obviously the intended
lover of his wife.
II don't see anything so terrible In
this" John remarked, as the crutain
of applause greeted some wonderful
lines of GraillOt's.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
CHAPTER XIV.

"This is very nearly my idea Of per
feet happiness" Sophy murmured, as
she leaned across the table and listened
idly while John ordered the dinner
"Give me very little to eat, John. and
talk a great deal to me. / am de
pressed about myself and worried
about everything"
"And l." he declared, "am just begin
ming to breathe again. I don't think
understand women. Sophy."
"Wasn't your weekend party a sue
cess?" she asked.
mot altogether" ne confessed; "but
don't let's talk about 1t. Tell me what
is depressing you"
"About myself, or things generality"
yourself first"
swell the most respectable young
mar you v e knew in your life, who
lives in Bath, wants me to marry him.
! don't think l could. I don't think
could live In Bath, and l don't think
] could marry anyone. And I've just
thirteen shlllings and fourpence left,
I haven't paid my rent, and my dress
maker is calling for something on
account on Monday morning"
"There's only one thing to answer
to that" John insisted cheerfully. II
am going to lend you fifty pounds while
you make your mind up about the
young man."
She made a face at him.
II couldn't borrow money from a
strange gentleman" she protested.
Rubbish |" he exclaimed. IF you
begin calling me a stranger-but there,
never mindl Wen see about that din
ner. Tell me more about your love af-
fair, Sophy."
ut isn't a love affair at ALL" she ex-
claimed. almost Indignantly.
"Why, l am sorry. Your prospective
alliance, then, shall l call it?'
ooh, 1t isn't interesting" she said.
ITS just a young man in Bath. He
Is n lawyer and moderately well off.
lie has wanted me to marry him for
years. He was a friend of my broth
er's. Lately he has been bothering a
little more than usual-in fact, l sup
pose l have received what might be
called an ultimatum. He came 10 yes
and l went out with him last
night. He has gone back to Bath this
morning, and l have promised to let
him know in a month. l think that Is
why I went out to Waterloo bridge in
a macintosh and got wet"
"Do you like him." John asked prac-
=" like him, I suppose" Sophy sighed.
That's the worst Of 1t. If l didn't like
him, there might be some chance. I
can't realize myself eve doing more
han liking him in a mild sort of way
md II he expected more, as of course
he would, then l should probably hate
hin. He tried to kiss me on the way
the station, and I nearly scratched
lin. That isn't like me, you know. I
'ather like being kissed sometimes"
John buried himself in the wine-list.
SWELL" he admitted. 1T doesn't
sound very hopeful. I'm no sort of
Judge in these matters, but I have
leard lots of people say that m gets
m all right after marriage without car
ng very much before. You don't seem
have a very comfortable life now,
10 youT"
Comfortable? No, but I am Free"
,ophy replied quickly. II can come In
md go out when I please, choose my
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

I am finding you too attractive fol-
my peace of mind. There's your text I"
He poured a glass Of wine and drank
1t of.
"IIl do my BEST" he agreed. If 1t
sounds like rubbish. you can still be.
lieve that l appreciate everything
you've told me. You are pretty. and ]
am lucky to have you here. Now III
try to make you believe that I think
So"
She leaned over 80 that her head al.
most touched his.
"GO on, please" she murmured.
"Even II 1t hurts afterward, 1t will be
heavenly to listen to-"
The next night Sophy acted as show
man at the first production Of the play,
so long delayed because Of GraillOt's
insistence on q scene that promised
to be startling to English %playgOers.
Her part was over ut the end of the
first act, and a few minutes later she
slipped into a seat by Johns side be-
hind the curtain.
"What do you think of 1t 81 fart"
she asked a little %anxiOusly.
ut seems quite good" John replied
cheerfully. "Some very clever lines,
and all that sort of thing; but l can't
quite see what it's all leading to-"
Sophy peered around the house from
behind the curtain.
"There isn't standing room any
where" she declared. II don't sup
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Valuable instruments.

"Say, but that chap Stradlvarius
must be a corker !" CALCULATED the low
brow.
"Yes, he vas the greatest violin
maker of all time" returned the artist.
"Oh, not a doubt Of it. l saw in the
paper last week where u man paid six
thousand dollars for one of his old
secondhand fiddles. Just think what
1t must have been worth when 1t was
new?"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Anything for Comfort.

Anything Tor Comfort.
II wouldn't grieve so about your boy
going to war"
TT il dreadful; I can't bear the
thought"
II know, but just remember that II
he stayed home he might take 1t into
his head to marry some girl you have
use for"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
There's The Question.

"Truly, am l the first girl you v
kissed?"
"YOu are, my darling, and 1t makes
me happy to hear you say I am the
first man who ever kissed you"
IF l IN the first, how does 1t hap
pen you do 1t so expertly"
"And If l am the first, how do you
know whether I do 1t expertly or
nOt7"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
6arnaln Day.

The Angular Woman lat the Grocery
Departmental bought this coffee this
morning and you gave me reduced
weight.
The Clerk-That's all right, ma'am.
Everything Is reduced today.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Full MEASURE.

Pat-I hear Kelly lost a foot In that
railroad accident.
Mike-He lost a yard-one of his
own feet and two Of his wife'sI-Town
Topics.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Wouldn't Bake.

Mr.. Justwed-Why. dearie, this
bread isn't baked at all.
Mrs Justwed@I know 1t isn't-and
I can't understand II. I put lots Of
baking powder In 1t but 1t doesn't seem
to have worked ut all"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

These Oayo.
First Housewife-Tm going to buy
a dozen eggs.
Second HOusewife-WhO "a your
broker?
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Good News for Ejdo,

Mrs. Highup-Mrs. Swell has a lit
tie baby.
Mrs. Smarte-How lovelyl Her dog
will have some one to play with.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Congratulations.

"Allow me to congratulate you"
with a frOwn. ,
"Oh, for just anything--the sun.
shine, the green fields, the fact that
you are up and doing. Isn't that some-
thing?"
mo"
"Then, congratulate me for not hav.
ing a disposition like yours"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
lin WITH GRAVE DOUBTS ABOUT LOUISE-AT TIMES
HE WISHES HE WERE BACK IN THE HILLS.

synopsis-Lomse Maurel, famous actress, making II motor tour of
rural England. was obliged, when her al broke down, to spend the
night ut he ancestral home of Stephen and John Strangewey, bachelor
woman lmerS. In the Cumberland district. Before she left the next day
she had cnptiyated John. Three months later he yer to London and
looked her up. She introduced him to her friends, among them Gralot,
"a playwright, and Sophy Gerard, n lghthenrted little actress. John,
purtnncal In his views, entered the gay bohemian life of the city with
enthusiasm. 1t was soon see that John and the prince of Seyre ere
rivals for the heart and hand of Louise. SOphy also loved John
secretly. The prince tried to entce John into evil ways by sending
fascinating women to charm and bpdevl him.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
A Rara Avia,

A Rara Avis.
mark the perfect man."
you'd better mark him, when you
find him, 50 that you will know him
when you see him again."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12
Thu IollAr.

There IL now no chance for Sinking
The struggle meier relaxes.
When 3 fellow Isn't working
He 10 figuring on his taxes.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

The mystery about the life Of
Louise further troubles John
and he sets forth to get the ex.
act truth, no matter how tragic
for him II may be.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

Lady-Why don't you go to work?
Hobo-Tm an honest man, mum, an
I can't find any business that isn't full
Of graft.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-10-12

Poetry Of Motion.
Unto the dance We don't allow
Its former lofty place.
A motion to adjourn u now
The highest form Of grace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-19
M'ADOO SENDS
 AN APPEAL TO
 LOCAL PEOPLE
Asks Local Red Cross to Assist in the Great Drive for Liberty
 Bonds.

The local Chapter of the Red Cross today received the following telegram asking them to cooperate in every possible way in the Second Liberty Loan Drive.
 "I take pleasure in forwarding with my hearty indorsement to all Division managers of the Red Cross the following telegram just received from Secretary McAdoo at San Der nardino, California.
 "If it will not interfere with your plans and Red Cross work think it would be immensely help ful to the Liberty Loan if you would request all Red Cross organizations in the country to join with Liberty Loan organizations everywhere in an intensive drive for the sale of Liberty Bonds. During the last week of the sale I feel confident of the success of the loan if every energy of the American people is put forth. l find splendid spirit ev anywhere have been very sue cessful so far but much work re mains to be done
 Your immediate cooperation witl Liberty Loan committee most strong ly urged.
 "C. D. STIMSON,
 Manager Northwestern District" Mrs. P. J. Malone today stated that at the last meeting of the lOca executive committee it was decided to cooperate in every way with thu Liberty Loan sales committee ant the decision was spread on the min utes. This was several days be fore the receipt of the above tele gram.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-19
AN AMERICAN TRANSPORT IS
 DESTROYED
Seven Lives Were Lost While the Vessel Was on Her Way Home
 ward Bound.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 19.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. - An American transport on the way home was sunk with the loss of seven lives. There were only IT on board. It is presumed these were all members of the crew.
 A brief dispatch to the war de- partment brought the news of the disaster, giving few details. It IS understood the casualty list has not been cabled even, and if avail able, it is in Europe, and will not be received here in time tonight for publication.
 Grief at the War Department over the bad news is mitigated by relief of the thought that had the enemy gotten the ship on her voyage to Europe it would have been infinitely worse. Details of the enemy's at- tack and rescue of the survivors are awaited with impatience.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-19
GAMBLING IS
 WIDE OPEN IN
 SLAv CAPITAL ReckIeSsness Is in the Air and People Do Not Seem to Care for
 Anything. RESORTS MULTIPLYING 1 Minimum Stake is Fixed at 10000 RoubIes and Wealth Is Quickly
 Spent.
RESORTS MULTIPLYING

PETROGRAD, Oct. 19-Gambling and rioutous living is enoromusly on the increase throughout this city.
 Gambling resorts set a minimum stake at 10000 roubles
 Questionable places and night clubs are multiplying aMny peo- pie seem to live only from hour to hour, reckless with their time and money.
 Eobberies are increasing and no one seems to care about anything Accidents, the collision of motor busses, derailment of cars and reck- less driving seem to be the rule, rather than the exception.
 Observers say nothing like the scenes being enacted were ever wit messed in the early days of Western ,America- Wealth Is suddenly creat- ed over night and lost again. Very little attention is paid to the au- thorities, who seem indifferent to the state of affairs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-19
0UT OF THE PAST COMES AN
 APPEAL TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS

of tn a nhcntuy comesa a t the echmadby of Orange n threatened by II o he ny.k a bemade n mry
 The Prince of Orangi il mot a O gdb be 50 d th t
  who
 
  If
  : bonds subscribed is r notatbn ona by nerdipo ht o O The Secretary O O bd The Jmeaub mutd al
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-19
Notifications Guarding the Gulf of Finland Will Be Evacuated by
 Soldiers.
PETROGRAD IN DANGER
Capture of 0ese| Island by Germans Has Partly Opened the Way to
 Petr0grad.

PETROGRAD, Oct. 19.-Minister of Public Affairs Kiskin announced today that the government will move to Moscow soon, and will make that place the capital of Russia.
 Newspapers here publish an off, cial announcement of the evacuation of the fortified port of Reval, on the Baltic sea, guarding the water way to Petrograd at the entrance of the Gulf of Finland.
 People are already leaving the fort and surrounding district. The schools have been closed and the children and parents sent to the in- tcrior.
 It is believed that the German new offensive resulting in the cap ture of Oesel and Moon island in the entrance of the Gulf of Riga caused the decision of the govern ment to remove the capital to Mos COW. 2 fAH