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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-01
Villa Marching on Chihuahua City.

FL Paso, Tex. Jan. !. - Francisco
Villa was reported to have been at
Concho. sixty miles south OF Chlhua-
hua City. on Friday and was moving
north towards the state capital with
force of 5000 men, mining man who
arrived here today reported. The min
ing man said General Murguia has
fewer men in the Chihuahua CITY gar
rison than had been reported and said
there was a strong feeling in the capt
tai that the Carranza commander
might be forced tc evacuate the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-01
HENRY AoLTeREWE DEAD.
Was For Several Years Reputed to b
World Champion Weight Litter.

Cincinnati, O., Jan Henry Holt
greve, who several years ago was re-
uuted to be the champion heavy weight
litter Of the world. died here today.
Holtgrewe had nationwide reputa-
ton Of having met nearly all or the
heavy weight filters in the country ana
having emerged from each test Oh
strength indicated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-01
LAND GRAB TO FAIL.
Facts Uncovered in House and Senate
Bare Sehense-Dconed to Defeat?

Facts Uncovered IN House and Senate
Bare Schere-Doon,ed to Defeat?
Washington, Jan. 1.-Facts in the
possession of number of senator's and
representatives indicate that the Mis-
sissippi river food bill. containing an
appropriation of more than s45.000,0O0
lis the result of a gigantic land scheme.
1t is declared to be the purpose of
those behind the bill to reclaim 49,
900, 900 acres of swamp land at gov
eminent expense and thus enrich them
selves to the extent of many millions
Of dollars. 1t is declared that the Mis-
sissippI River Levee Association at
Memphis is behind the scheme and
that owners of land along the Mis-
sissippi compose this association.
These facts have been so startling
as to cause a hurried investigation Of
the subject to be made by number Of
!, senators, with the result that the food
nm, which was booked for early pass
age IN the senate. is now understood to
The DOOMED TO defeat.
Z This bill. which was called forth at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-01
Child Labor Employment Ends.

Columbus, S. G Jan. 1.-SOuth Car
olina's new child labor law, prohibiting
employment of children under Il years
II textile establishments. went into ef-
feet today and employment Of about
:, 400 children automatically ceased.
The old law made the minimum age
limit l..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
Animals at the Richards Circus.

Trained lions, elephants, bears, horses, monkeys and dogs will be a part of the big program of circus acts to be seen with the R. T. Richards supreme show of the world to be ex- Ffbited here on Thursday.
 In the biggest steel den ever con- structed a dozen perfect specimens of lions and Iionesses will give an exhibi- ton of the trainers art which it is promised, will dumbfound the specta- tors with its show of skill and daring With table set as for a banquet. all of the animals will sit down to a meal with Joseph Manning, their trainer and will e11hf bit table mannersp fault1ess in the book of etiquette
 Trained bears will ride bicycles and Go other tricks that usually are con sidered possibly only to human beings and huge pachyderms will play on musical instruments and dance the latest society steps. There will be stallions of the ring on whose backs daring men and beautiful women will perform with exquisite skill.
 The exhibitions of animal training will be only a part of the big show All the spaces in the riggings will be occupied during two hours by aeriaiists Of world renown who will swing from high trapezes and perform death defy ing acrobatics'o on various swinging and rigid parapherna1ia-
 There will be two performances of tfr supreme show of the world after the free street parade which will start from the grounds at 10 o'clock in the morning. The afternoon performance will start at 2 o'clock, the entrances opening at 1 o'clock to give time for complete inspection of the menag-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
HUMOR OF THE DAY

First citizen-Do you believe in q personal devil?
 Second Citizen-Yes ever since the Kaiser started this war.-Pathfnder.
 That porter of ours certainly re- minded me of a gun" How so?"
 ''He kicked SO when he was hred"- Awgwan.
 How long are you in for?" asked the new convict.
 "SiX months" was the reply.
 T see. Just doing your little bit, eh ?''-Detroit Free Press.
 she-Has your boy fulfilled yorr expectations as shining light,
 He-Has he? Say, the traffic cops pinched him twice this week for not having on his dimmer.-Judge.
 You always let your wife have
 ''Yes," replied Mir. Meekton: its better than having her so angry she won't speak to me at Washing ton Star.
 "The placing of barber poles at grade mrossings, it is hoped, will re- duce the number of accidents"
 "On the other hand, will they not be a standing invitation for close shave ?"-Lampoon.
 Cooper-why has the great Amer ican novel never been written?
 Webster-Because when an Amer ican possesses sufficient comprehen- sion of American life and the neces- sary facility of expression to write such novel he becomes a promoter or goes into politics.-Life.
 A witness in describing an event said:
 The person I saw at the head of tn stairs was a man with one eye ramed Wilkins"
 What was the name of the other eye?" spitefully asked the opposing counsel.-Collegiate Lawyer.
 Mrs. Casey-Me sister writes me that every bottle in that box we sent her was broken. Are ye sure yeZ printed This side up with care" on it?
 Casey-Oi am. An for fear they shouldn't see it on the top Oi printed it on the bottom as Well.-Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
BREED THEATRE.
Honc mood, the Glory of the Nation, Million Dollar Patriotic Spectacle, Feature for Today, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Today starts the second year of the Breed theatre under the present man agement and in view of this fact Man ager Zuckerman has arranged spe- ciaI program for the entire week. For the first three days of the week WoIn- anhood, the Glory of the Nation, the million dollar patriotic spectacle, will be the attraction. This is positively the most spectacular, intensely human, high powered photodrana ever shown. It is in eight wonderful parts, featur- ing Alice Joyce and Harry Mercy, and has a cast of 800. It is endorsed by the United States government and shows the navy in full action. It was 1auded with one accord by the New York press as the film of the hour. If you are an American, it is your duty to see Womanf1ood. A special musical score will be rendered by an augment ed orchestra at every performance and there will be three shows daily, at 2.30, 6-45 and S.45, and all seats at all per formances will be I5 cents. This is the first time this production has ever been shown at these reduced prices. It is a dollar production and is shown at these prices for anniversary week only. Pearl White will also be seen in the second chapter of The Fatal Ring. To- night the members of the Fifth com pany, c. A. C., will be the guests of the Breed theatre. They will march in a body, headed by Tubbs' Military band, from the armory to the Breed, and at the conclusion of the picture a non commissioned officer will make a four minute address.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
MAJESTIC ROOF GARDEN.
Alice Brady in Darkest Russia, Feature for Today and Tuesday at the Majes- tic and Auditorium-MiIitary Night Tonight and Tuesday.

Tonight and Tuesday is Military night at the Majestic Roof Garden. The members of the Third and Fifth com panies of Norwich and all soldiers and sailors in uniform have been invited to attend The feature photoplay for to- day and Tuesday is Darkest Russia. Alice Brady is the star in this splendid offering and she is seen in one of the most effective of the many effective roles which she has assumed. Miss Brady appears as a young Russian musician who at a crucial moment and at a big assemb1age refuses to play God Save the Car. As the result Of this refusal she is separated from her sweetheart and is sent to Siberia There she becomes an angel of mercy to the afflicted Finally, under the most dramatic circumstances, she is reunited to her lover. Art Arcord in The Frameup at Big Horn. a stirring drama of the west, completes the pro- gram There will be a surprise danc- ing contest on Wednesday night The picture program will be shown every afternoon at 2-3O and all rainy nights at the Auditorium
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
POLLARD BOUND OVER
 TO SUPERIOR COURT
U. S. Sailor Is Held for Tria! on a
 Technical Charge.

Warren F. Pollard, a sailor from the United States ship San Francisco until a few days ago when he was
 transferred to the ship Nebraska at Newport, was arraigned in the New London police court Saturday fore noon for assault with attempt to rape Hazel Wyman, a IA year old girl of New London on the evening of July 4th.
 The case did not get to a trial. but it resulted in Pollard being held for trial in the superior court next Sep temper
 Through his counsel, Clayton B. Smith, Pollard demurred to the com plaint. MT. Smith said he took this course in order that the record of Pollard in the navy should not be inn
 offense alleged this course would not be a wise one to take. If it was a
 case of impudence on the part of the accused the matter would be of a
 forcefully said that the accounts of
 the matter had been grossly exagger-
 ated. MT. Smith said he admitted a
 technical violation of law. Pollard is not of age. and the girl in the case
 is also a minor. The couple were to-
 gether some considerable time and
 there may have been indiscretion. He
 declared that no rape was committed
 nor was any attempted nor was there
 any brutal assault. The statements
 that had been printed had been gross
 ly exaggerated. There had been no
 threat of murder or killing: He said the prosecutors investigation ascer- talned the same facts.
 MT. Cronin said the statement made to the court was a fair one. The ac-
 counts published were exaggerated and entirely erroneous. They reflect ed upon the girls character unjust1y and upon all concerned with the case. The fact is that no brutality or vic iousness was manifested in the case in any way. The statement that an anaehthetic was used was absolutely untrue. All the facts that have been learned show that statement to have been absurd. Prosecutor Cronin said he didn't propose to state all the facts he had learned in the case, but he serious one it had been represented to be by erroneous and magnified statements. The girl was not handled roughly nor was she abused. though was alone. The sensational reports would lead to the belief that a seri- ous crime had been committed when the facts show the reverse.
 Pollard and Miss Wyman had been in the company of each other some two hours. The statement of Miss Wyman was that no threat was made nor was there any knife in the case nor any threat to kill.
 Officers from the ship San Fran cisco were in court in behalf of Pol lard. They displayed a fair interest both for the girl and for Pollard. They gave Pollard a first class record. T
 It was the purpose of clearing tic record of Pollard that the demurrer was taken.
 The court held that an offense had been committed in the eyes of the l law, but that whatever it was it was l far from being as serious as was rep resented. Probable cause was found | for holding Pollard for trial in the | superior court and his bond was fixed l at 750.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

In undoubtedly the most gripping and thrilling pnotadrama in which she has ever appeared, the nations sweet heart. Mary Pickford. will be seen at the Davis theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in her newest Aircraft picture, The Little American. A vital story produced under the personal df- rection of MT De Mile, whose many creations have made him one of the foremost masters of photoplay tech niuue. this film offers a particularly timely subject of patriotic theme
 Since her appearance at the head of her own company for the Aircraft Pictures corporation Miss Pickford has appeared in several strong dramatic photoplays However, in The Little American she Is given a story which for thrilling situations and great ep- peal outdoes anything the famous little Star has ever appeared in-
 The story deals with the present great war and offers various surprises that when seen on the screen will dis close remarkable effects. As the little American girl marooned in a French chateau while the battle surges around her Little Mary is given an oppor- tunity to display the wonderful dra- matic ability with which she is gifted.
 The other feature is William Des- unond in Paws of the Bear a f1ve-part Triangle production. The scenes are laid in Europe and America, and many realistic scenes of the European bat 1Iefields are shown.
 Monday night is Soldiers night and any man in uniform will be admitted free to any part of the theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
NEGRO HELD FOR
 THE CRIMINAL COURT Freight Handler Charged With Cut ting a Sailor in New London.

John Waddell, ~ negro freight handler, was held for trial in the su- perior court, after a hearing Satur- day forenoon in the police court at New London Saturday forenoon in the police court for assault on George H. Graf, a sailor on the ship San Francisco in New London harbor
 The testimony of Graf and his companion, sailor, Charles Kane, was to the effect that they were sitting on a box at the corner of Main and John streets when Waddell came up and asked for a match. This was given to him when he inm ediately struck Graf. Wadde11 had three com panions with him. Other blows follow ed the first and when the negroes took to their heels and ran it was discov- cred that Graf had been stabbed in the back above the shoulder blade Waddell ran to Church street and then to Meridian pursued by the sail ors and others. At just that time Po- l.ceman Geer was on State street and looking into Meridian street he saw the negro running. Immediately the pursuers of the man came in sight and the negro ducked into the cellar of the Mohican building. Geer was after him in a jiffy and finally found him in the coal bin and arrested him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
POETRY
THE SOUL AND THE LEAF

Were I a trembling leaf,
 On wonder stately tree, After season gay and brief Condemned to fade and flee. should be loath to fall
 Beside the common way. Weltering in mire. and spurned by ali Till trodden down to clay I would not choose to lie
 All on bed of grass. Where thousands Of my kindred lie, And idly rot In mass Nor would I like to spread My thin and Withered face In hortus siccus, pale and dead A mummy of my race. No: on the wings of air
 Might I be left to fly, I know not. and heed not where. A waif of earth and sky. Or cast upon the stream
 Curled like a fairy boat As though the changes of a dream, To the worlds end I'd float Who that hath ever been, Could bear to be no more? Yet who would tread again the scene He trod through life before7 On with intense desire
 Mans spirit will move on: It seems to die, yet like heavens fire It is not quenched, but gone
 James MontgouerV
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
THE NAMELEss STREAM.

found a Nameless Stream among the hills And traced It's course through many a changefui scene; Now. glidino free through grassy up lands green And stately forests-fed by Iimpld rills; Now dashing through dark grottoes where dfstills The poison dew: then Issuing all serene 'Mong howery meads where snow white lilies screen The wild swans whiter breast. At length 1t fills Its deepening channels-howing calmly on To join the ocean on his bl1lowy beach But that bright bourne Its current ne'er shall reach; It meets the thirsty Desert-and is gone To waste oblivion! Let It's story teach The fate of one who sinks. like it un- known.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
He also found knife in the coal bin

He also found a knife in the coal bin and this Is the knife it is claimed was used by Waddell in the assault
 Waddell declared that he had never seen the sailors. He said he was passing along Main street when he saw other negroes running, so he started in to get away. He said he was in Portsmouth, Va, once and that he was beaten up because he did not run. He didn't propose to have that experience again if running would get him out of it.
 Dr. Rhodes, surgeon on the ship San Francisco, testified as to the wound and said that three stitches were taken in 1t. He did not consider it dangerous wound.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 21st day of July, A. D. 1917
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Corne1ia A. Cranston, late Of Norwich, in said District deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- miniStratton account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 Ordered. That the 9th day of August, A. D. 1917. at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, be. and the same is appointed for hearing the same, and the said Admin istrator is directed to give notice there of by publishing this order. once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least fl days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court
 NELSON J. AYLlNG, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest; HELEN M. DREsCHER,
 5y23d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Breed The Ire.
 Vaudeville end Moving Pictures al the Davis Theatre
 Feature Moving P1crure5 at the Au- dftorium Theatre.
 Norwich Rifle Club meets at rne Armory. in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Thames Union. No. 1S7. U, B, of q Barbers' union meets at IF Main Street m ee ts in Eagles Hall.
 Norwich Lodge. No. PAS. N, E. o. Pr meets in Buckingham Memorial.
 Sebeouonash Council. No. il, D. of P meets in Foresters' Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District of NorWich. on the 21st day of July, Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Eliza W. Geer, late of
 The Executor exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; 1t is therefore Ordered, That the 30th day of July, A. D. 1917. at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District be. and the same is. appointed for hearing the same. and the said Execu- by publishing this order once in some newspaper havin~- a circulation in said District, at least six days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLTNG, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M. DREsCHER,
 1v23d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
Peck Street House Sold.

Through the agency of Thomas H. Beckley, the two apartment house at 103 Peck street has been sold to James H. Maloney. MT. Maloney will reno vate and rebuild a portion of the house and thoroughly modernize it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

erie. The evening show will start at o'clock. The big side show, in which will be exhibited many of the strangest human curiosities in the to the close of the evening perform ance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mrs. Nellie Woodwork and Mrs Charles Bentley motored Friday from Hartford, where they had been visit ing Mrs. Woodworth's daughter, Mrs Herbert Tubbs, to their home on West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
LOST AND FOUND.

LOsT-A pocketbook containing sum or money, Saturday morning, between Bulletin Office and Franklin Square, or on o'clock trolley for New London. Finder leave at Bulletin Office and re- ce1ve reward. iy23d
 LOST-Sma11 handbag was left in the car office on Franklin Square the morning of July 16 It contained sum or money ring and other small arti- cIes. Finder will be rewarded by leav- ing 1t at 368 West Main St. jy23d
 LOST-Basket of eggs. between Nor wich and Gales Ferry Reward If left at 91 Shetucket St. Martin Larsen.
 jy20d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mrs. Margaret Heating and daughter Katherine Heating, have returned from a visit in New Haven to their home on Tanner street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
A Beauty Spot.

One of the beautiful places on West Town street is that owned by Mrs. John Nagle. The elm tree standing alone in all it's majesty in the center of the we'll kept lawn is one of the finest in the country. It is especially beautiful at this time as the rustic arbor in the background is covered with pink rambler roses in full bloom. The tNagle place is one of the old his torid homesteads of Bean Hill and was occupied for many years by the Sherman family
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mrs. M. J. Woodworth of West Tow street has been visiting friends il Wi1limantic recently
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mrs. Sarah Mccall Stafford of the New London turnpike Is in New York city for a brief stay
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

A telegram from Havana states that the magazine of a fortress, on the oth CT side of the bay, exploded recently The whole of Havana was shaken by the explosion. One person was killed and many injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE. Cottage Houses, Tenement and Busi- ness Blocks. Building Lots, all in de- sirable locations. List your property if you care to sell or rent, as I have a number Of people looking for real es- tate nVestments.
 WILLIAM F. HILL,
 Real Estate and Insurance. Room 103- Thayer Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

At cabinet Council In Copenhagen recently. King Christian declined tc accept the resignation of NJ. Rottbol who will therefore continue to act ae Minister without portfolio.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS THEATRE.

Exceptional Bill for Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday-Miss Pickford Tn The Little American and William Desmond in Paws of the Bear-Posi- lively the Finest Show in the City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Gager of Wau- wecus street have recently received a letter from their grandson Leslie Tracy Gager, who is a surgeon on the medical staff, stating that he has ar rived in France safely and we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Miss Anna Poppy, who has been tn, guest of Miss Mary c. Fields of Elm avenue during the last week, has re turned to her home in Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Sir Henry Norman. who acted as liaison officer between the British and French governmnts In the matter of war inventions, has been made an Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Canadian exports to New Zealand during the last three months of the New Zealand fiscal year have beaten all records.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
FARMS FOR EXCHANGE.


 Two excellent farms; can trade either for city property of equal value; one 27 acres. state road, near city. modern buildings; also 1s0 acre stock farm with tools and equipment, fine build ings. keeps 50 head. If interested. write or telephone
 TRYON'S AGENCY, je30d WiIIimantic. Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Mrs. Mabel Pavey of West Town street is visiting relatives in Middle town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

mess before the public. there is no medium better than through the ad- vertiSinE columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

During the coming harvest year not only bread corn, but barley. oats. peas. and beans, buckwheat anl millet VIII be entirely requisitioned In Germany for control and distribution by an or ganization named the Imperial Grian Bureau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

According to the Christiania Journal Tidens Tegn. the German government has advised the Norwegian government that it intends to apoint Admiral von Hintze, formerly German Minister in Picking, as German Minister in Chris tiania.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

Girls Camping at Gales Ferry. Miss Florence Bonnet of Verea son avenue is chaperoning a party of girls at Gales Ferry this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

New Britain.-The Parker Shirt Co., of New Britain have received an order from the United States government for 5000 dozen of soldier shirts, the government to supply the material
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23
NORWICH TOWN

Local Girls Camping at Gales Ferry Mrs. John NasIe's Place a Beauty Spot.