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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
CITY GIVES 100000
TO AID SCHOOL KIDS
FARM VACANT LOTS

Chicago, March I'm an effort to
help citizens combat the high cost of
foodstuff the city council of Evans
ton, ILL.,, has appropriated 100000
for the cultivation of vacant lots in
the city and has also voted to pay for
the labor needed to prepare the land
for seeding. An effort is to be made
to induce school children to care for
the lots after they have been planted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
AN IMPUDENT FRAUD
Italian Press Ridicules Austria's Note
to United States.

Rome. March An 'impudent
fraud was the characterization of
Austria's note to the United States
voiced in the newspaper Idea Nazion-
ale today. Practically the same atti-
tUde was shown by al of the Italian
newspaper comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
Getting Too Fat?
Try This-Reduce

People who don. grow too fat are the
fortunate exception. But if you find the
fat accommodating or already cumbersome
you will be wise to follow this suggestion
which is endorsed by thousands of people
who know. Ask your druggist Tor if you
prefer write to the MarmoIa CO. S6I Wood
ward Ave. Detroit, Mich.) for a large case
of Marmola Prescription Tablets 75c is
you will be safe from harmful drugs and
be able to reduce two. three or four pounds
a week without dieting or exercise.-Ad-
vertiSement-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
Kansas Prosperity Evidenced in
Automobile Purchases.
Greatest Winter Buying on Rec
ord, State Reports.
BY JULY |, MORE Than 10000
Failure of Deliveries Holds
Down Totals for KanSanS.
Hundreds of Cars a Month Are
Driven to State.

If the applications for motor license
tags continue to July l in the same
ratio maintained since January l. the
state will register 1911 tags at the
close of the fiscal year. That was the
statement today of Curtis Myers, in
charge of the automobile department
in the office of ]. T. Botkin, secretary
of state. An average of 2O2 new cars
has been listed every day since jan
uary 1.-The record including week
days and Sundays.
The phenomenal record of the auto
mobile department during the last
nine or ten weeks has surprised Myers
and occasioned visions of record in
crease in new cars during the present
year. If the present ratio be main
tanned, the state will have increased
it's number of motor cars nearly 90
per cent during the year. At present
increase of 1920 since January L.
The record at that time showed ia
36S cars.
No Slump This Winter.
During the winter months the num-
Der of motor license applications usu-
ally takes slump. But this winter
it has shown a surprising growth. In
spite of the failure of manufacturers
to deliver cars promptly and the
railroad car shortage, the number
of new cars in the state has increased
an average of 202 a day since the first
of the year.
Hundreds of new cars are being
driven to Kansas from the factories
because of the railroad car shortage"
said Myers. "Only last week one To-
| peka dealer sent ten men to a factory
| in Michigan. These men drove ten
new machines to Topeka. That is just
|
tice among dealers Many of the
dealers have been unable to obtain
cars and with normal conditions, 1 am
certain our ratio of increase will con-
tinue turnout the present fiscal year
A record such as Myers now pre-
/ diets will mean that 151,122 automo-
biles will be owned in Kansas at the
close of the present fiscal year. The
increase of SO per cent will also break
all former records of the state depart
| ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
Dyspepsia
Spells Beauty
Makes the Dark Rings Around
Eyes. Caves in the Cheeks and
Ruins the Complexion.
How TO Get Rid Of
Dyspepsia.

Try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Free
Digestive troubles ruin the COM
pleXion. The sour, fermented. gassy
contents poison the blood, draw the
corners of the mouth, rob you of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07

sleep, give the face that hungry, bag
gard. mournful expression in the
morning and you are tired all day.
1t is not what you eat but the fault
of digestion that hurts. Eat anything
you like and let Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets digest your food tone your
stomach, supply your blood with nour-
ishment, then good looks a healthy
appearance and bright eyes will soon
return. Get 5o-cent box of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets at any drug store
They are real health makers Try
them free by sending coupon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07
POSTS GUARD AT BEDTIME
And Mother Sleeps Without Fear
OF Hearing that Awful Brassy
Choking Cough.

This fine boy is Master Charles
Kern, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Hurley, 1926 Madison st. LaPorte
Ind. Charles has little "Bodyguard''
who lives in little blue jar. and pro-
tects him against Group. colds. sore
throat, bronchitis-in fact all kinds of
cold troubles.
The name of this "Bodyguard" ia
gick's VapoRub Salve, and the best
thing about him is that. he doesn't
have to be swallowed. To post the
guard Charles mother just applies
VapoRub externally and covers with a
warm flannel cloth Quick relief
comes by absorption through the skin
and by inhalation as a vapor.
I'VE always try to keep VapoRub
in the house." writes Mrs. Hurley.
"as the children are very susceptible
to Group. By rubbing it on their
threats and chests they are soon
relieved. My husband end l used
VapoRub when we had pleurisy and
So our pains went almost irnmedi-
ES} ateF.
FE3W Three sizes, Csc, soc, 81 90.
4ANl ~keep I,ttIe BooY-Guaso in YOUR Ro1ag\
TAYNE2,CNE0op,IQ G Avn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07

Miami, Fla.-Jonts squeaked and
lamene fairly yelled it's presence
when the Braves took to field work
again today. Manager Stallings put
the team thru two hard and fast ses-
SiOns yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07

New York-Eddie Kane, manager
of Tom Gibbons, announced today he
had signed articles for a ten-round
bout the night of March 20 between
Gibbons and Battling Levinsky. The
bout will be staged in St. Paul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-07

Hot Springs, Ark.-Ernie Shore,
who pulled into the Red SoX camp
Tuesday night, will make his initial
appearance on Majestic park field to-
day. Cstdy is another newcomer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
MANY ALIENS MADE CITIZENS
Sxtyeight Admitted Naturalization Session of Superior court-Candidates Appeared Before U. s. Examiner A. F. Church Tuesday
AIperowicz.

tarelli, Italy: Abraham Aiperewfcz, Russia; Laizer Soloway, Russia; Charles A1illstein, Russia; William Henry Buckley, Great Britain; Axei Hugo Johnson, Sweden; Harry Mas sey, Great Britain; August Tohang, Germany; Cfarissoverghis Constantine Chrissoverghis, Turkey.
 Alfonso Scarano Italy; Ernest Jones. Great Britain; Thomas Riding Platt, Great Britain; Thorvald Ross Denmark; Nicholas Amato, Italy; Ef-- nest Oates. Great Britain: Felix Bur- zycki, Russia; Joseph Victor Enos, Portugal; Matthew Thune, Austria Charles Magnus Olsson, sweden; Frank PeseeteIlo. Italy; Antone Silva Alexander. Portugal: George Mitchell. Great Britain Jan AntoHi Zezulewicz, Russia; Frank Rudolph Gerard Cour- bois Holland; Edmond Octave Proulx, Great Britain; Frederick Bond Pow ers Great Britain; Giovanni Rebuzzini, Italy; John Gentilella, Italy; Arthur Joseph Sylvia, Portugal; James Je- seph Shreenan, Great Britain: Hugh Finlayson. Great Britain; Luigi F'elice Antonio Trapasso, Italy: Arthur Jo- seph Legare, Great Britain Abrurn Ruben A1exandrowitz, Russia; Steph-, en Joseph Kehoe, Great Britain; James McNeely, Great Britain; John Tom Iinson. Great Britain; Percival Col ins, Great Britain.
 Court will come in this (Wednes- day) morning to resume the trial of the case of Annie Maria, Fillmore vs Charles A. GageF a controversy over farm property in Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
WEDDING.
Gardner-FarrelI.

Monday morning at o'clock Miss Ellen May Farrell and George IF Gardner were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Fftzmaurice in St Marys church. They were attended by Miss Anna Moore of New Britain and Mir Maurice Carroll of this city.
 The bride wore a travelling suit of wisteria color and black picture hat and wore a bouquet of bridal roses. The maid of honor was dressed in a dark blue suit with black picture hat and wore pink roses.
 After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother to a large number of friends and relatives.
 The brides gift to her bridesmaid was a handsome cameo brooch, while the groom presented his best man with an opal stick pin. The wedding gifts included siiverware, cut glass china, money and linen.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gardner left at noon for Philadelphia where they will spend their honeymoon with James L. Far rell. a brother of the bride. On their return they will reside at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. James Far rell, 499 North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
WILL HOLD PUBLIC
 REVIEW ON THURSDAY
Academy Battalion to Close Seasons
 Work This Week.

The work of the Academy batta1- ion will close with next Thursdays public review. In the two months during which the battalion has had drill they have taken up close order work, the manual of arms, squad, pla- toon, company and battalion move ments. It is hoped that next year the battalion can have uniforms and rifles to take the place of the wooden guns they have used this year. The instructors are also anxious to take up extended order drills and theoreti- cal tactics.
 At present there are a hundred and fifty eight on the roll under the in struction of c. A. Hfagberg, Sidney Alling, Paul Latham, Sidney Morral. w. R. Baird and Edward Mckay. The non- commissioned staff consists of Rogers, Phillips, Mccormick and Will Sevin and Johnson, musicians: Will liam Wyman, color sergeant: Humph- rey and Suplicki, color guard Cap tain Hagberg is battalion commander Thursdays review the standing of the students will be read and the officers for next year will be appointed on a merit basis.
 The roster follows:
 First ompany-Captain, H. T. Slat- tery: first lieutenant. J. C. Keefe; second lieutenant, T. P. Sears; ser geants, McMulian, Burke. Gregson, Tanning, Rogers; corporals; Dolbeare, Byrnes, Tarbox; privates. Adams. Brown. Byrne, Bailey, Campbell, Con nor. Coughlin. Dyer, Donahue, Graf, l.. Hall, J. Hall Hertz, ohnsont Ie- win. McNally, Meyer, Newbury, Moves. Purvis, Raphael, Shea Smith, Seyin, Slocum, Sullivan, Turner, Hines
 Second company-Captain, C. D. Hanover, Jr.: first lieutenant, W. M. Eastwood; second lieutenant, T. P. Sears sergeants. Graham. Palmer, Sharples, Phillips: corporals. R. Sayles. Bennett, tBradlaw; pr1vates. Arnold. Brand. Battersby. Brewer, gam, Hourigan, Harris, Jensen. John son, Jones, Kadish, Leathers, Luther, Main, Willard, Marquardt. Marx, Nor ton. Sadinsky, Shabecon.
 Third company-Captain. Charles Tirrell: first lieutenant, John Sulli- van; second lieutenant, Gerald Braz- gil: sergeants, Nelson, Hall, LaFoun- taine, Mccormick; corporals, HiscoX, Bamford. Bige1ow. DriscoIl: privates, Avery. Aldrich. Barnett, Bailey. Bald win, Brush, Church, Covello, Connors, Donogan. Ferguson. Goodfellow, Grin honey, Mccarthy, Raphael Rasmus- sen. Sears Sobel Tholan, Tuber, Wax, Wilcox, Gallup.
 Fourth company-Captain. Raymond Wilcox; first lieutenant, Richard Nor gan; second lieutenant, Richard Lat Wilson: corporals, Avery, Paul, Gal laudet. Sullivan, Budesto: privates. Andrews, Avery, Croker, Cramer, Car penter Duf1ey, Forbes, Heath. Had dad, Keenan. Lee. Markof. Morley, Murphy, McNally, Moran, Metzser, O. Neil, Rabinovitch. Reed. Ringiand. Staddard. 'Sayles. Schwartz, Shea, Stor7ms, Tirreu
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
DIED.

FRANCIs-In New London. June 4, 1917, Charles A. Francis, in his 46th year.
 LIRRY-In Noank. June 3. 1917, Calista V. wife of Charles I. Libby. SPICER-In Groton. June f. 1917. Capt. John O. Spicer, in his S1st year. SKELLR-In Woodbury, Conn.,. June 4. 1917, Mrs NJ. F. Skelly. mother of Mrs. Joseph Wedge of Westerly. for merly of Norwich.
 MERRILI-In Norwich, June 5. 1917, Jane Lawrence, widow of William J. Merrill aged 76 years. Funeral services will be held in the Central Baptist church Thursday; June T. at p. m. Relatives Snd friends invited to attend without further notice. Burial private. HEWITT-In Norwich. June 4. 1917, Calvin W. Hewitt aged 7s years. Funeral services will be held at his late home. Laurel Hill road; T'hurs- day. June :. at D. m. Burial in Poquetanuck cemetery BRowN-In this city. June 4. 1917, Prayer at the home of his son, Her Thursday afternoon, June 7, at 12. 45. Services in the I.1srd Baptist church, North Stonineton. at 2-3e. Burial in family lot, Union cemetery. sEcrSS Stnnin gton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06

Sixty-eight men were admitted to citizenship in the United States at the naturalization session of the sn- perior court in this city on Tuesday Judge Case occupied the bench and the examining of the candidates for admission was conducted by Allan P. Church, United States naturalization examiner. The men admitted to citi- zenship were as follows:
 Edward Atkinson Myers, Great Brit ain; Bartholomew Tyrer, Great Britt ain; Julius Rubin. Russia; Martin Culfigan, Great Britain; Iionardo Fer raro, Italy: Frank Vincent Crompton, Great Britain: Alexander Craig Fay Tor. Great Britain; Samuel Finkelstein, Russia; Ludwig Johansen, Norway; Cari Theodore Eiiasson, Sweden Gerald Herbert. Fred Billett, Great Britain; Giacomo AndrioIa, Italy; Nic- ola Capozzo, Italy; Schloime Mahl, Austria; Thomas William Murphy. Great Britain; Judel LunanslSi, Rus sia: Carlo DeIEarbieri, Italy; Neil Mar tin MacPhail, Great Britain; lens Poulsen Bruun, Denmark; Carmine Zozzoro. Italy.
 Harry Moskowitz. Russia; Cornelius Joseph Connor, Great Britain; Moische Weinberg, Russian: Julius Deutsch, Russian; Christopher James Isblster, Great Britain; Karl Hendrix Hendrix son, Russia; Isador Mintz, Russia; Luger, Austria; Herbert Bu- chanan. Great Britain: Leonard Will jam Cooper, Great Britain; Louis Hoffman, Russia; Gcffredo Natale Sar-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
TRINITY EPISCOPAL PARISH.
Annual Meeting Elects Officers for the
 Coming Year.

The annual parish meeting of Trin- ity Episcopal church was held Tuesday evening with the rector. Rev. J. Eldred Brown, presiding. The officers elected are the following: Wardens, $. A. Gill bert Henry F. Parker: yeStrymen, Charles Fl. Phelps, R. C. Perry, W. E. Gilbert. P. w. Chapman, l.. P. Roath, J. w Curtis, c. E. Messinger, A. T. Sullivan: clark A T. Sullivan; treas urer, W. K. Gilbert
 P. w. Chapman and A. T. Sullivan were elected delegates to attend the conveR tion that will be held on Tues day. June 12, at Stamford: alternateS, H. F. Parker and w E. Gilbert.
 The delegates to the archdeaconry meeting are F. w. Chapman, A. T. Sul- livan, H. F. Parker, W. E. Gilbert delegates to the federation of church. es, A. T. Sullivan mad W. E. Gilbert H. F. Parker and c. H. Phelps were elected auditors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
DeoIorahIs Condition of War Refugee.

Rev. J. O. Barrows of Norwich Town has received a copy of the ca blegram sent to this country by F. Willoughby Smith; American consul at Tif1is, calling attention to the de- plorable condition of the war refugees. The telegram follows:
 American Consulate, Tif1is.
 General condition of refugees has reached critical stage. Nearly two years exiled from their homes. Only negligible proportion have been able to find work in their new environ ment. What little money. or posses sions they were able to bring with them now exhausted. Great distress from hunger Housing bad. Bedding entirely lacking among large propor- ton. In many districts signs of ex- haustion appearing. Large numbers of old, or sick, or weak men with fam lilies to support. Appalling number of widows with dependent children. Ma jority will not be able to return to old homes for at least one year. Es timate 10000 orphans here. Need for aid at this time greater than ever be- aid at this time greater than ever be- fore
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
WEDDING.
puoas-Ritcher,

The wedding of Edmund Dugas, son of MT. and Mrs. Prime Dugas of this place and Miss Blanche Ritcher of Putnam took place Tuesday mornin g in Putnam. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Charles F. Bedard in St. Mary's church, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The couple were attended by Prime Dugas, father of the groom, and MT. Richter. After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. MT and Mrs. Dugas came to the home of MT. Dugas and today will leave for a weddin 2 tour to Providence, Boston and other points of interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
ST. MARY's SOCIETY
 TO EXEMPT DUES Of All Members Who Are Drafted or
 Enlist.

Two candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of St Mary's T. A. B. society held Tuesday evening in their rooms on Broadway. There was a good attendance at the meeting. It was voted to exempt all members from dues who are drafted or enlist in the army. navy or any other branch. Pre- nninary steps were taken towards appointing a committee for the pur- pose of giving the boys of Norwich, who will leave at the call to tht col ors. a good send off.
 The society voted to assist the Red Cross and will give an entertainment in the near future, the. proceeds of which will go to the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
ATTENDED MEMORIAL SERVICE. Local Coast Artillery Companies Made
 Trip to Yantic Last Evening.

Yantic had a touch of militarism Tuesday night when the members of the two local Coast artillery companies, the Fifth and Third, attended the me morial and prayer services held in Grace Episcopal church. The real spirit from the patriotic sense was revealed when the Third company ar rived in the village, having marched from the state armory under the com mand Of Capt. William R. Denison.
 Rev. J. w. Areson, rector of the church, gave a brief address.
 Captain Denison of the Third com pany has received orders to discharge seven of the married men, the order dating June 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
Renistration Work Goes Smoothly Kings Daughters Attend Conference
 -Gardaer- F arrelI Weddinq-Not

The registrat ton work at Union hall went off smoothly on Tuesday and the registrars were kept busy from the opening until the close. At noon about 200 had registered and it was expected that nearly 400 would sign before closing time. The committee of the Women's League under the su- peFvision of Mrs. Archibald Gilchrist were kept hard at work during the day and the women deserve much credit for the assistance which they so kindly gave
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
MARRIED.

1si7. by Rev C. R. Atna. Edgar J. Aldrich and Miss Mona Belle flake. BUNNER ' sToCKFoRD In Groton. June 3. 1917. by Rev. c. R. Atha, ford.
 COPE@DI Saybrook. June 2. 1917. Lillian B. Dimock and Thomas P. Cope of Philadelphia DgGAS-RITCHER- Putnam, June 5 1917. by Rev. c. F. Bedard. Ed mund Dugas of Taftville and Miss Blanche Pitcher of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
Tried to Evade Reaistration.

Four men, probably college men, from New York, understood to be sons of rich men, came to town Friday night and took lodging in a local boarding house. They stayed until Sunday night when they attempted to take French leave" but were caught just in time. On further invesdga- tion by the proprietor of the board ing house it was found out that they were in this city trying to evade the conscription draft bill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
pifferent-But Satisfactory.

Indigestion causes worry, nervous ness, sick headache, biliousness, coated tongue, bad breath, boating, gas, con- stipation and constant distress. W. A. tMcRae, Raleigh, Ga. writes: Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse my system thoroughly and do not gripe or hurt at all. I recommend them to others and all find them entirely satisfactory and wonderfully different and more pleas ant than anything ever seen. They cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stom- ach, invigorate the liver. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
- CARD OF THANKS

The pastor and trustees of the Me Kinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion church extend thanks to the friends of the church for assisting in the effort to meet the deficit for this conference wear. All debts of the church have been met: the pastors salary paid up to a small balance of $50 Anyone feeling disposed to cancel this can send their offering to Mir. Speed Evans, treasurer of the church, 11S Mckinley avenue.
 CHARLES F. HAZARD,
 President. HENRY RIVERS.
 Vice President. SPEF1D EVANS,
 Trea surer. MARIUS GOBLIN,
 Secretary. Norwich, Ct., June 9th. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
BORN.

YAHN-In Hartford, June 3. 1917, a daughter. Barbara Marie. to MT. and Mrs. Chester E. Yahn, formerly of Danielson. KINGIn Norwich. June i. 1917. a son. Robert Clayton, to Mr, and Mrs. Lu- ther w. King of Corning road. DEROSfER-In PIainhe1d, June 4. 1917. a son to Mir and Mrs. David Dero- sier
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
Larae Nunhsr Reoister.

The registration in this place was lively all during the day and several hundred filled out the blanks. The registrars were kept busy as well as the ladies giving out the Registration Day badges. The Ponemah Co. did not close their plant during the day, although the help that wished to reg ister were allowed to leave whenever they chose. The J. R. Martin Co. shut down at 4.15, giving their en- ployes plenty of time to register.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06

soren ess disappearS and shortly you will find the corn or callus so shriv- eIed and loose that you can lift it off with the fingers.
 Just think. You get rid of hard corn, soft corn or a corn between the toes, as well as hardened calluseS without suffering one particle You feel no pain or irritation while apply ing freezone or afterwards. It is magic!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
Norris RxIex in Battery B.

Norris Ryley of this city has en- listed in Battery B, Rhode Island Field artillery, and is awaiting a call wb;ch he expects will come in July. MT. RyIey is an assistant dyer at the U. S. Finishing company and has a large number of friends in this city. Also O. A. Mason of this city. a salesman for the American Radiator company, is enlisted in the same battery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06

almost magic fluid. A genius in Cincinnati dis covered this ether com pound and named it free zone. Small bottles of freezone like here shown can be had at any drug store for a few cents. Don't limp or twist your face in agony and spoil your beauty but get a lit tie bottle of freezone and apply a few drops on your tender. aching corn or calIus. Instantly the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
Maennerohor Club Meets.

The regular monthly meeting of the Maennerchor Singing club was held Tuesday evening in the club rooms with a large number present. The regular routine of business was trans acted and the reports of the officers read and approved. Matters pertain ing to the good of the society were discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
sIueeers Defeat Seventh Streets.

The Greeneville Sluggers of Fourth street handed out defeat to the Sew enth street boys Tuesday afternoon. The score was s to :. The Fourth street boys started in at the fourth in ming and overcame a six run lead. The battery for the Sluggers was En- right and Moran.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06

Albert PorteIance is the guest of friends in Rochester, N. T., for a few days MT Portelance has been at tending the ordination of his brother in Buffalo, |.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06
TAFTVILLE
British American Relief Fund In- creases-SeveraI Hundred Register Tuesday-Maennerch Club Holds Meeting-Notes.

The British American War Relief Fund is steadily increasing though the past weeks collections have fallen slightly below the average of the pre- ceeding weeks. The amount previous ly acknowledged is S324.50. collected for week ending June 2, sl6.95, total amount collected, $341.45.