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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
RAILROADS ORDERED TO
FILE EXPERIMENTAL TARIFFS
So That Shippers May State Their
Views at Hearings.

Washington. April 19.-The intestate
commerce commission today issued a
tentative order permitting the rail-
roads to file supplemental tariffs in
creasing freight rates Is per cent as
applied for, effective June 1,
The commissions order was made
tentative so that shippers and other
interested organizations might state
their views upon it at a hearing Begin
ming here tomorrow. At the close OF
the hearing. should the commission
deem it desirable to adopt another
method in dealing with the application
for a general increase, the tentative
order will be Withdrawn, leaving the
situation as it was before the order
was issued.
All commodities, with the exception
of bituminous coal and coke and ore.
upon which advances already have
been made, are included in the COM
missions order.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

could be of serge linen. drill. corduroy.
lawn. batiste. tub silk or crepe.
The skirt pattern is cut in three
sizes, 16. IS and 20 years. The waist
in the same sizes. 1t will require 6&
yards of S6-inch material to make skirt
and waist of one material in a 16-year
size. The waist separate requires IN
yards of 36-inch material The skirt
OF cloth or suiting will require az
yards of 44-inch material.
This Illustration calls for TWO sep
arate patterns. which will be mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
for EACH pattern in silver or stamps
Order through The Bulletin Company.
Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
POETRY
HAm. srARRY flag.


Hal, starry FLAG,
That meath LlbertTS ~lEy
Unison and freedom
H1 4aye easso gen ea elsa'
How Il sounds threuGan the airs
Are sinrnoning there.
tan. starry flag.
a: Tnas our ~ ,NWHSffhingt0n saw;
That the slave must adore;
Flag Of the pine stan
From foresf-crowned Maine.
flag OF proud Texas,
With riyer-rent plaini
HAIL starry Flag,
With your red, white and blue!
Red, red the stains
That our forefatherE knew;
Blue il the sky
Where our martyrs arise;
White is the soul
That in honor's cause dies.
Hail. starry Flag.
~, As you 80 on your way'
To welcome each day:
Once more for freedom
Your struggle shall be.
Claiming our birthright
The Realm OF the Sea,
Hail. starry Flag,
With your red. white and blue!
Honor and glory
We offer to you:
Out from the days
OF the dim long ago
Forward. forever,
Our vanguard, you 20!
script.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
Slater Hall Lecture Course For Ben
eft of Red Cross Society.

Those who are ENJOYING this series
of interesting and instructive lectures
are looking forward to the appearance
OF Miss Mary Antin on Tuesday ev-
ening, April "a. The tens of thous-
ands who have read The Promised
Land" and the many more who have
heard her speak throughout the
country, need no Introduction to Mary
Antin. To those not thus Favored, It
may be said that coming to this coun-
try from Russia with her parents
twenty two years ago. a child of thir-
teen. with no word of English and no
experience of life outside the Jewish
Pale. within sixteen years she produc-
ed ono of the two great books of the
time.
Her subject. american Citizenship
is timely for the present moment in
America, and It is hoped that all who
can will hear this celebrated woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

and am now the mother of q beautiful
healthy baby. I am a graduate nurse
and will be glad to recommend Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
other women. ~ Mrs. r. w. SLOAN,
6026 So. Park Avenue, Chicago, Ill
There are many women who suffer
as Mrs. Sloan did and who are being
benefited by this great medicine every
day. 1t has helped thousands of women
who have been troubled with displace-
Inents, Inflammation, liberation, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
nervous prostretion.
IL you need special advice write
Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi-
dent:sD, Lynn. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

and durin g six
months of this time
was under a doc
tors care without
getting any help.
] decided to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
me feel like a new
woman. / am en-
tirely relieved Of
tn e displacement
or1 ~crsrIsA ~ns.~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

tire on Friday evening, April "a, in
terpreted by a carefully chosen cast
and chorus of beauties who can real
Iy sing and dance and accompanied
by the company's own special orches-
ira That THE Blue Paradise" may
be staged here as elaborately and
artistically as in New York. even to
the minor details. two baggage cars
are required to bring the original
scenic investiture and appurtenances
which. evoked such enthusiastic praise
from the thousands of delighted play
goers who t1ronged the Casino thea
tire, during the fffty-two consecutive
weeks this record breaking entertin-
ment was Broadway's mecca.
Prices Is cents to 81. Seat sale
Wednesday. Mail orders may be sent
now.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
Special Salvation Army Campaign.

The Saliva ton ARMY Silver Rand of
South Manchester will be conducting q
special campaign in this citv Satur-
dry and Sunday. April 1929. This
band is composed of So accomplishsd
musicians and is the best musical or
earjz7 ton that the Army has in New
Fnriand They will give n musica'
in the RuclSingIlar N Mem orial h1ll Sat.
urdav ni-ht at 8 O'Clock. Admission
will be CHARGED to hen defrav the ex
pense OF their TRAVELLING. The band will
be accompanied by Brigadier William
Andrews and Major Thomas Hughes
II Hartford. divisional officers of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
SLATER HALL CONCERT
HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Mr.. DeWronski IN and Unable to APP
pear This Evening.

The management of the Slater hall
concerts received a telegram late
Thursday afternoon stating that Mr.
DeWronski, the Polish baritone, Is III
and will be unable to appear this even
ing. 1t viii be necessary, therefore, to
postpone the owski-DeWronskt re-
cital until such time as Mr.. DeWronski
will be able to appear, which it is ex-
pected will be in a short time. Due
notice of the new date of the recital
will be given all subscribers and those
interested through the press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DIS
trict of Montvi1le. S., Probate Court,
April 18th, 1917.
Insolvent estate of Charles N Chap
pell, late Of Montville. in said District
deceased.
In pursuance Of an order Of Honor
able Dan D. Home, Judge Of the Court
Of Probate for the District Of Montville.
notice is hereby given that said Court
hath this day appointed Joseph T.
Church OF Montvil1e and Frank H
Rogers of Montville, disinterested per-
sons Commissioners to receive and de-
eide upon the claims OF the creditors
Of said insolvent estate.
The said Commissioners will meet at
the Probate Office on the 30th day of
April. 1917. at o'clock in the after
noon Of said day. for the purpose Of
attending on the business OF said APP
pointment
JOSEPH Z. CHURCH,
FRANK H. ROGERS.
Commissioners.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to
GEORGE H BRADFORD
apr1Sd Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

field and social work of the Army in
New England, also Adjutant Abrams
of South Manchester, converted Jew.
SUNDAY night at I. 80 the band will give
a sacred concert in the Davis theatre
There will be short addresses given
by the visiting officers. This Will pc
a great musical treat and none should
miss hearing these accomplished nu-
sicianS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
THE BLUE PARADISE.
Coming to The Davis Theatre Next
Friday Evening.

With the substantial endorsement
of a record run of one whole year in
New York as a guarantee of its
worth, THE Blue Paradise" most
melodious, delightful and satisfying of
recent operettas. will be presented by
Messrs. Shubert at the Davis thea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

ing players who are not overburdened
with success.
Mr.. Barrymore excelS as Buddy
Bennett, the leading man of the Chi
cago Ideals Theatre Company, and
the great cast supporting him includes
Ethel Dayton. Frank Currier, Mary
Taylor, Maude Hill, Kate Blancke and
Walter HERS.
Other pictures on the bill include
the Pathe Weekly and a very funny
one reel comedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
RECEIVERS FOR AETNA
EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, ING.
Benjamin 3. odelI and George c. Holt |
Appointed.

New York, April 1s.-Former Cover
nor Benjamin b. Odell and former
United States Judge. George G. Holt
late today were appointed receivers for
the Aetna Explosives company, Inc, an
SIS, 200, 900 corporation, which has been
engaged in manufacturing munitions
for the entente allies since 1914. In
making the appointment the federal
court directed the receivers to continue
the business and to supply a bond of
So, 900 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
HOW TO no THTNes.

Clean your house and clean your she'd
And clean your barn In every part:
But brush the cobwebB from your head
And sweep the snoWbanks from your
heart. S+
Yes. when spring cleaning comes
Bring forth the buster ana the
broom:
But rake your foSy notions down
And sweep your dusty soul of gloom
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
What Is Gong On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Breed The
tire
Vaudeville end Moving Fictures at
the Davis Theatre
Feature Moving PfctureS at the Au-
ditorium Theatre
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

The word beIligerent IL formed of
two Latin words: Bellum, war, and
gerere, carry. A belligerenE nation Is
one that is carrying on war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

The word hetcherize relates 20 the
theories Of Horace Fletcher, who
achieved a reputation as a lecturer
on hygiene and an advocate OF thor
ough chewing OF food as a means OF
nutrition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

technical school that It is estimated
power for 100 persons at a cost Of
a similar plant could supply light and
$126 a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

H. G. Wells is both a prolific ana
an eloquent writer upon a multitude
of topics, yet as a public speaker he
Is hating and nervous.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

The famous "o"-Sir Arthur Quill
ler-Couch-is a charming speaker, rs
BELTS a learned professor Of litera-
ture at Oxford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

A balloon carrying recording in
struments, sent up by Italian scient-
lists, reached an altitude Of 80 miles
and found the lowest temperature 10
degrees below zero, IL miles up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
Comprising Shirt Waist Pattern zoos
and Skirt Pattern 201o.

The waist Is ideal in that it is made
with a convertible collar. It is espe-
skirt has a very practical belt finished
with tab portions that may be button
bine striped and plain bingham or
suiting for this design. or the skirt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

Norwich. Conn, April 18th. 1917.
I hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and attested copy
of the original warrant to me directed
for service and return.
Attest: GEORGE W. ROUSE,
Sheriff OF the City of Norwich
apr1SF
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

After being four years tied up in
a close coil, a saw Of vanadium steel
to have influenced its shape very
slightly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

The shrimp of the Gulf and South
Atlantic coasts supports one of the
most important OF the minor fish
cries, and IT has been reported by
the commissioner of fisheries within
the past two or three years that IN
certain regions the supply showed
indications OF depletion. Ag a basis
for possible measures Of conservation
a study OF the natural history OF the
species was begun in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

London has at least one windmill
still in use, though electricity now
supplies its motive power. This stands
has been in the possession OF one
family of millers for more than q
century.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

1t is proposed to construct a $4,000, 90
900 dam for irT1gating 100, 900 to 600
900 acres of land in Utah.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
AUDITORIUM.

Ethel Clayton In The Web Of Desire,
Feature For Today and Saturday.
A Bath House Tansie, With Hank
Mann Completes the Programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Some species of lizards are seven
feet long.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
FOR SALE
oANIEL9ON, CONN.

Tho Eugene s. Nash property on 4I,a
westerly side Of Mechanie street. Cot.
taae house with IL rooms, city ystor.
aas and electricity, on lot II feet In
width with concrete walk.
This very desirable centrally located
properly 10 offered at . very reason
able price, part mortgage II desired.
Full particulars by communicating
FRANK w. COY, Ast.
StiIlrnan Building Westerly r. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
A GRADUATE -
NURSE
Why She Recommends Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Chicago, m.-'T was In poor health
for two years, caused by displacement,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE

to buy a cottage, barn and Ave acres
of good land, at Norwich Town. All
kinds of fruit and fine view. and you
cannot make a mistake in buying it.
e. A. PRENTICE,
Phone 800 So Cliff Street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
O-Room House at 500 Boswell Avenue,
with all improvements, including heat.
in excellent condition; garden and fruit
trees; the lot is 60x200; owner leaving
town. Price right for quick sale In
C. z. MECH.
No. 60 Sixth St.. City.
Telephone 829-3. apr5d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
5000

buys a 40-acre farm. 800 cords of
standing wood on place and pine tim
Der enough to pay for it; fruit, a crib
l2x16. This place is situated "a mile
to thriving manufacturing village.
stores and churches ] Ia
miles to main line of railroad. This is
a rare bargain, situated on main high
way; telephone passes door. Immedi-
ate possession Let me show it to you
Send for Wilcoxs Farm Bulletin
choice of 400.
WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
Real Estate Broker,
No. Al West Broad ST., Rooms 4 and 2.
Telephone 1865
Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
FOR SALE
FIFTY SALE HORSES

Another express load of % Horses
just here. making so Horses to pick
fron-there are all kands-big and
sma1l-in pairs and single-and prices
as low as possible for the quality.
Come and see them.
ELMER r. PERSON.
Tel 1868. apr1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
TO RENT
STORE TO RENT

About 20 TO Is feet, at 90 Franklin
Street, suitable for almost any kind Of
business, at q Reasonable price, In
quire at Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATRE.

Tears and Laughter Abound in "Ths
End of the Tour" Starring Lionel
7arrymore, Feature For Today and
Saturday.
s'The End of the Tour" the Metro
feature comedy drama. starring Lionel
Barrymore will be seen at the Breed
theatre today and Saturday. The play
depicts graphically the life of travel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

THERE Is no advertising medium In
Eastern Connecticut equal TO The Bull
letin for business results
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

NOTICE.-An creditors of said de-
peased are hereby notified to present
heir claims gainst said estate to the
Undersigned at No. 16 Lincoln Avenue.
New London, Conn. within the time
limited in the above and foregoing or
der.
JAMES w. BJIvEN
apr2o6 Administrator
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
Ar A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDE

AT COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN
at Canterbury, within and for the Dis
trict of Canterbury, on the 18th day of
PresentEA. Hale BENNETT. Judge.
On motion of James w. Bliven Ad-
ministrator on the intestate estate of
Samuel D. Bliven. late of Canterbury.
within said District. deceased.
This Court doth decree that six
months be allowed and limited for the
creditors of said estate to exhibit their
claims against the same to the Admin
istrator and directs that public notice
be given of this order by advertising in
a newspaper having circulation in
said District. and by posting a copy
thereof on the public signpost in said
Town of Canterbury. nearest the place
where the deceased last dwelt
Certified from Record.
A. HALE BENNETT, Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20
Losr AND FOUND

FOUND-Bundle OF rugs. jaime.
Palmer. Jr-. Norwich. apr2Od
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
Of Norwich. on the 18th day of April
A D. 1917.
Present-NNELSON J. AYLING. Judge
&c Pawtucket. r. L. deceased
The Administrator exhibited his ad-
ministration account with said estate
to the Court for allowance; it Is there
fore
A b 1917 at ii o'efocT in the foreneon'
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 Administrator is
directed to give notice thereof by pub
fishing this order once in some news
paper having a circulation in said Dis
trict at least three days prior to the
date of said hearing, and make return
to the Court.
NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing Is a true
COPY of record
Attest: HELEN NJ. DRESCHER,
apr20d Assistant Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

OLD FALSE TEETH wanted; don't
matter if broken; pay one to ten dol
lars per set: send by parcel post and
receive check by retain mail. L MaZer,
:o09 s. Fifth ST.. Philadelphia, Pa.
apr17d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

$500
will buy a 5o-acre farm. 80 acres till
able, land fertile and machine worked.
1-2 acre of strawberries. IA acre of
asparagus, 40 peach trees. plenty of
wood for home use, coy house of five
rooms, small barn and hennery, two
horses. some hay, a few farming tools,
wagons and about 80 hens. This farm
is situated in good neighborhood. near
school, and two miles from railroad
station. Investigate.
5000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-20

~ANTt1D-An all around sober mar
understands to milk, drive horse
steady work; wages $50 a month Ad.
dress 80 East Town St., Norwich Town
aDr17d
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
70 FLAGMAKERS
HOLD UP PUBLIC
Commission Investigates Sudden
Raise in Prices Of Flags After
Declaration of War

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Oct. d
Twenty leading flag makers in diff
ferent parts of the country were for
mally charged by the federal trade
commission today with making ex-
horbitant profits out of American pa
triotism by concerted illegal action
to raise flag prices. The complaint
was the result of the commission 8
recent investigation into the sudden
rise in flag prices. after the declara-
tion of war. made at the request of
the senate. The investigation showed
that in osme cases 800 per cent pro-
fit was made. Hearing on the charges
will be November 4. The association
of flag manufacturers and it's chair
man, Harold NJ. Turner. was charg-
ed with acting as a clearing house
for price information.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
NEUTRAL SHIPS ARE
NOT TO BE SEIZED

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Oct. g.
Strong intimations came from gov
ernment sources today that Dutch and
other neutral ships lying idle in Am
erican ports because of fear of sub
marines, would not be commander
ed for allied use as has been suggest
ed in some quarters. The Unites States
has sufficient tonnage, it was said. to
provide for immediate needs and by
the time more bottoms are required
for Increased food and war materials
transportation, a number Of former
German vessels and government COM
mandeered ships will be ready.
The government, moreover. Is un-
derstood to be opposed at this time
to establishing any cause for irrita-
ton of neutral governments such as
seizure of tonnage which they would
wish to hold for their own uses lat
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
CIVIL WAR in GERMANY
NOW BEING TALKED

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 3.-According
to the ocialist newspaper Vorwaerts,
of Berlin, the following manifesto has
been circulated throughout Germany:
Citizens! the fatherland is in per-
IL. 1t is in worse peril than three years
ago. Today the enemy is in our midst
and he is at work."
The newspaper adds: ut is not
enough that the whole world is fight
ing us. The men who are responsible
for this manifesto being issued also
want to war against their own peo-
pie. The civilian truce Is over. Let us
have a civilian war! Very we'll, let
them have 1t! But the reichstag must
see to it that nothing shall interfere
with the peoples defense against the
civil war agitators."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
STRIKE ON THE JOB,
PLAN OF l. w. WIS

SEATTLE, Oct. 3.-Hundreds of
Industrial Workers of the World went
back to the lumber camps Saturday
and Sunday to work again as loggers
after having been on strike for sew
eral months. Several hundred Of the
last to leave the city met at head
quarters of the organization Sunday
afternoon and listened to the har-
angues of their leaders. who urged
them to return quietly to work, but to
strike on the job"
This striking on the job Is a
scheme to obtain their ends by going
TO work at o'clock in the morning
and quitting promptly at o'clock
in the afternoon. This they propose
to repeat from day to day until they
have won the concession of the eight
hour day from the employers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
GREATEST BATTLE OF THE WAR


tie line to the east of Ypres, the Brit
ish drove a wedge into the German
trenches extending from a few yards
to a half mile. At many places the
Birth troops have advanced to- within
a few yards west of the Zonnebee.
The Germans are resisting desperate
ly and along a front of several thous-
and yards on the Ypres-Menin road
terrific struggle is proceeding.
The most important points involv-
ed in today's fighting are the strong
ly held elevations between Ypres-
Rouliers and the Ypres-Menin high
way. The losses on both sides are
heavy. the fighting many times reach
ing a hand-to-hand stage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
STANTON HELD
TO. GRAND JURY
We'll Known Mail Contractor Held 10
Answer to Charge Of Assault
With Deadly Weapon

Joseph J. Stanton, of Cordova, the
well-known contractor and transfer
man. was held by Commissioner Med
ley of that place to the grand jury,
a few days ago, on the charge of as
sault with a deadly weapon.
The charge, 1t is alleged. grew out
of a dispute between Stanton and a
man whom he had discharged from
his employ. The fracas is said to have
occurred in Stanton's Office, in Cor
dova, during which Stanton is said to
have drawn gun in an endeavor to
force the ex-employe to leave the Of
flee.
Stanton was arrested, and at a
hearing before Commissioner Med
ley was held under bonds of $500 to
answer to the charge. H. I. O'Neill.
of the Blum, O'Neill Co., and Ed. Kel-
ter qualified as bondsmen and Stan
ton was released.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
Work Resumed in Steel Plant

SEATTLE. Oct. 3.-The wood
workers in the steel shipyards of the
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Co.,
the largest plant here. resumed work
today, the company having given bond
to use only lumber manufactured In
eight-hour mills. Two other large
yards had previously resumed work,
using eight-hour lumber. Although
only a few hundred woodwOrkers are
employed in the steel yards. making
scaffolding and doing like work. there
was danger that the steel workers
would be obliged to stop work for lack
of scaffolding. There was no change
today at the wooden shipyards, which
have been tied up for several days
by sympathetic strike Of the wood
worker against ten-hour lumber.
The feeling at strike headquarters
is that the difficulties of the wooden
shipbuilders as we'll as the metal
workers will be settled by negotia-
tions now in progress at Washing
ton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-03
LABOR STRIKES
MAY Be ENDED
Basis Of Negotiation Expected to be
Reached This Week-Seattle
Yards Agree Use Lumber

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 81
Shipping board officials are confident
that basis will be reached this week
for settlement of all labor disputes
in Pacific coast shipyards
On receipt of reports of the strike
of iron workers at San Francisco to-
day the board made efforts to hasten
a settlement of the strike in Seattle
shipyards. in the belief that it will
serve as a basis for agreements at
Portland, San Francisco and other
places.
Only few minor points of differ
ences on the wage increases and the
proportions to be paid by the gov
ernment and shipbuilders remained
to be considered today at a confer
ence between builders. union lead
ers and shipping board officials.