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The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15
MEN LOST IN WAR
 TOTALS lO,OOO,OO0
The First Complete Tabulation Says The Total Number Kill.
 ed Is 4,441 200.

Washington, March 12.-More than 10,00O,0O0 men are recorded as killed, wounded, captured or missing in the European war in the first complete tabulation of official land authenticated semi-official re- ports of the various belligerents ireceived here.
 Among the military proper, A. |441,2O0 are reported dead; 2,59S,- |5OO wounded and 2,564,50O cap tured and missing. Among civil |ians, especially on the Russian and Balkan fronts, and in Armenia an 'other 100000 are figured as eith- Ter dead or wounded through the war.
 These figures are admittedly only Approximate and in some instances necessarily several weeks old.
 The ententes losses are given as 6,318,4O0, as against 3,3S4,S00 for the central powers. One reason for the great discrepancy between the two is believed to be the relative unprsparedness of the entente, the disastrous retreats, in France in the beginning of the war, in Rus sia from the Mazurian lakes and the Carpathians, and in Rouma- mia. pt.
 The entente's dead total 2,S90,- 400, against i, 1,550,SOO for the cen tral empires; the ententes wound ed 1,676,5O0, against 922,O00 for their enemies, and their captured and missing 1,655, 300, against 912,000 for the central empires.
 Russia is infinitely the heaviest loser so far, with a grand total of 3,084,200 men. The bulk of these losses occurred in the Mazurian lake disaster and the two retreats from the Carpathians. Their dead total | 1,5O0,0OO.
 ! France has suffered the second highest casualties with a total of 1,S1O,S00 largely because of the early retreat to the Marne and the terrific losses in the defense of Yer dun. Her dead total S70,00O. England's total falls far below, be- ing about one-third Frances and 'one-sixth Russia's, owing, of course, to her late sending of a continental army. From now on, however. her losses are expected to keep fairly close to those of the French Englands total comes to .515,4OO, with 2O5.400 dead.
 Roumania's losses are half a mil lion, of which the dead are given as 100000.
 Italy has been saved from eX- treme casualties through the i'm possibility of open operations on her mountainous frontiers. Her to- tai reaches 209.000, including 1O5,000 dead.
 Belgium and Serbia have both lost very heavily in proportion to population. Belgium's casualties come to 112,000, with 50,000 dead. Serbia's dead come to 60,000, her
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

FOR SALE-Three room house, south. part of town. Apply at 621 North Pruet street. *11&22
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15
Spring Normal.

Prof. H. Wayman Roberts will open ten-weeks term of Spring Normal at Marmaduke on April ? 1917, for the purpose of making a rigid review of the common school branches by the use of efficient methods. of those who intend to en- ter high school; those who intend to teach. and those teachers whC are seeking another and better way of doing things.
 Tuition for all classes of stu dents will be $S per month.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

To permit the outside of windows to be washed by persons inside of rooms is the purpose of a recently patented wire frame into which cloths can be clamped.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

ditional 100000 will be requir- ed in the next 90 days. The list Iof your names is kept so that they Hist, but 1 expect my young son will be gray with age before two per cent of you will go to the
 front unless conscripted. '-Arkan- sas Gazette.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15
MEDICINE VS. FOOD.

Do not buy something which you already have. You have food which
 you feed your horses, cattle and sheep, but when you want medi- cine, buy only medicine. That is what you get in B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy. We sell it and guarantee it to be medicine. We tell you that it will tone up the entire system of your stock and adds digestion, thereby causing them to get all the food value out of the grain that you feed them. E. Den nington, w. Main St., Paragould, Ark. Ftf
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15
Strawberry Pickers Wanted.

We want for the coming straw berry crop 1000 Gone thousand) pickers picking will start about the latter part of April. Will pay two cents per quart Houses furnished to families. Apply to A. M. Kit tier, Pres. Shippers Union, Jud- sonia, Ark. (apr4)
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

ment through her exceptional knowledge of customs and Ameri4 can institutions. Y,
 The wedding, it is presumed, will take place at the embassy. The original plan was for wedding trip to England, but whether that will be taken is not known at this time.. s
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

An inventor has patented a small celluloid disk to be attached to q photograph needle to intehsify the sound.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15
WANTED
Experienced farm

hand, single man. Good pay for the right man. Apply to J. L.. Scranton, R. r. D. 6, Paragould, Ark. +16p
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-15

Railroad extensions in China are proposed involving an expenditure of an amount estimated at $6O,- 000,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
COMB SAGE TEA IN
 FADED OR CRAY HAIR
LOOK YOUNG! COMMON GARDEN SAGE AND SULPHUR DARkENS so NATURALLY NOBODY
 CAN TELL.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
 fully, darkened. glossy and attra active
 with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
 Whenever her. hair took on that dull, faded or streaked appearance. this sim pie mixture was applied with wonder ful effect. By asking at any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will get -a~large bot tie of this old-time recipe. improved by the addition of other ingredients, all ready to use, at very little cost. This simple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair.
 A welI-known downtown druggist says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound now because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied it's so easy to use. too. You simply dampen a comb soft brush and draw it through your hair. taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; after another application or two it is restored to its natural color and looks glossy, soft and beautiful. This preparation is 8 delightful toilet requisite. It is not in tended for the cure, mitiga ton or pre- vention of disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Autherizsd to Borrow.

A resolution presented by F. l.. Woodard and adopted by the meeting authorizes the Seiectmen to borrow a sum not to exceed $160.00 fdollars), In such sums and at such times during the twelve months ep>uing as may be necessary to defray the debts and ob- legations of the Town accruing before the next annual town meeting. and to deliver the notez or other obligations Of the Town therefor, as shall be for the best interests of the Town.
 Otis Library Appropriation.
 Another resolution adopted .appro- prfates the sum of $4,500 the same as last year, towards the maintenance Of the Otis Library.
 By a resolution presented. by F. L.. Newton, and adopted by the meeting, the town appropriated a. sum of money not to exceed $18,000 to relieve pupils residing in said Town and attending the Norwich Free cademy of the cus- tomary term fees for the school year of 191718.
 Appropriation for Highways.
 The last, matter on the call was the Highway appropriation. Johns r. Huntington in offering resolution favoring the appropriation called at- tention to the fact that the legislature had recently formed a highway fund and that if Norwich appropriated 5000 for highway improvement the state would add $15,000 to the appro- PIidticH IudkiuS S5V,cVV dVdudUit TUT highway improvement during the next two years. If the town made no ap- propriation there would be nothing forthcoming from the state fund.
 Property Improvement at TaftviiIe.
 The time seems to have come when highways should be relieved, MT. Huntington said. He spoke of the many thousands of dolIars which have been spent in property improvement at Taftville since the big fire there wear or so ago and said that it is the desire of the Taftviile people to haze a better highway over Gallows Hiii to Norwich Town. Last year the town improved the westerly slope of Gallows Hill and it is hoped that the; ca sterly slope will now be improved. He of fered two resolutions. one making the appropriation of S5, 900 and the other asking that the selectmen be directed to bring to the attention of the high way commission the~ preference of the town that the Gallows Hill road lead ing from Taftville to Norwich Town be selected for the construction and inn provement authorized by the s5 900 ap- propriation.
 Wanted to Table Resolution.
 Meyer Blumenthal moved that the resolution authorizing the appropria- tion of the 5000 be tabled as he felt the tax was large enough without any extras. MT. BlumenthaFs motion to table was voted down and the resolu tion authorizing the appropriation was adopted. MT. Huntington's resolution in regard to the Gaiiows Hill road was also adopted.
 Couldn't Lay Tax.
 Chairman Pettis called attention to the fact that owing to a state law tee tax cannot be laid until the assessors and board of relief have completed their work. which will not be until the iast of February or the first of March. The meeting adjourned until the even ing of March 4th, when the tax will be laid. There was a large attendance at the nearly every seat in the hall being occupied:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Girls! Use Lemons!
 Make a Bleaching,
 Beautifying Cream


 The juice of two fresh lemons strained into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes 2 who.s quarter pint of the most reuaarka bfe lemon skin beautifier at about the cost one must pay for a small jar of the ordinary cold creams. Care should be taken to strain the lemon juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets tna then this lotion will keep fresh for months Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and re- move such blemishes as freckies. sal lowness and tan, and is the ideal skin softener. smoothener and heautiner.
 Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any pharmacy and two lemons from the grocer and make up quarter pint of this sxeetiy fra grant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face. neck, arms and hands. It naturally should help to soften. freshen, bleach and bring out the roses and beauty of any skin. 1t Is simply marvellous to smoother rough, red hands
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
COLLEGE CLUB TO BUY ANOTHER LIBERTY BOND
Action Taken at Meeting in Slater
 Hall Monday Afternoon.

The College Club held a meeting Monday afternoon at four o'clock in Slater Hall. Plans for the production of Eff. a musical extravaganza were completed. to he held dn Davis theatre next month. This production has been given with marked success in other cities a.,d is attractive and dainty in the extreme and it it is anticipated that it will be beautiful and original enough to provide the Norwich audi cnce with great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, both to ear and eye
 The literary section of the club will begin work next Tuesday. Ii is plan Ted to devote time to Red Cross and var relief work, at the same time talk ing up contempcraneous literature of which there is SO much that is beau tifu1. pertaining to the war in its var jed aspects.
 It was voted to buy another Liberty bond
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
VALE SCHOLARSHIPS
Various Awards Announced to Stu dents-No Awards in This County CT Windham.

The Yale Bulletin announces that high school scholarships have been awarded as follows:
 New Haven-Joseph Markle, 1921; Morris Sweetkind, 1920 s.
 Waterbury-Iuke Edward KeeleE 1921.
 New Haven Ccunty-Edward Roy Barton, 1920 s. (Derby).
 ridgeport-Leander Ledin Trolin, 1920 S.
 Fairfield County-SClarence L. Lat tin, 1920 s (Sheldon).
 New Britain-Edward Arnold Mag 1921
 Hartford County-Albert Arnold James. 1921. (Newington Junction).
 Holland County-Benjarnin Christie Nangle, 1921 CRockyille).
 State at Large-Morris Gottlieb, 1920 s. (South Norwalk) No awards were made from Litch field. Middlesex, New London and Windham counties.
 The Plainf1eld scholarship, estab- lished by the late Edward Milner. has been awarded to Donald Couture Of Wauregan, of the class of 1920. Shef
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

to try to prevail upon Mary to re- turn with her to Norwich and seq Mrs. Averill, and then to go with her to New York. If she could, not do this she said it was her intention to bid the girl farewell forever.
 Nosip Kariam said he was a re. porter for a Syrian paper in New York and had been to Westerly a dozen times for Mrs. Dahood to aid her in getting possession of her daughter.
 When the case reached. the point that charges were likely to be pre- ferred that might result in the i'm prisonment of Mrs. Dahood, the daughter expressed hope to the con- trary. for the sake of a younger sister and brother. She believed her mother wanted her for perhaps marital pur- poses, but she preferred to remain in her present home where she Was treated as a member of the family She would be satisfied if an agree ment, bound by a bond, could be reached whereby Mrs, Dahood would leave her alone, and not attempt tc force her to accept things she knew not Of
 Monday afternoon, Mrs. Dahood was arraigned before ClrSk Clarence F. Roche, in the Third district court, or two charges; with committing an as- sault upon Mary Dahood and with breaking up school session in the town of Hopl<inton. Mrs. Dahood pleaded net guilty to both charges She was held for trial next Friday with bonds fixed at $R00 in each case The bond was furnished with George Joseph Booksteub as surety.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
FUN ERALS.
Mrs, Elizabeth D. Child

The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth -D Childs. of Broadway. was held Mon- = day afternoon. Many friends were fin attendance at the family lot in Yantic cemetery. where corlmittal service was read at the grave by Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Howe. There were beautf- full flowers. The bearers were Fred erick J. Huntington. Rev. C.. H. Ewing, Nathan S. Hall and John P. Hunting ton. Among those present from out of town were Mir. and Mrs. Edward Childs of New York.
 Henry Allen & Son were in charge of the arrangements.
 Miss Lizzie H. Fellows.
 The funeral Of Miss Lizzie H. Eel lows took place from her home at 343 Franklin street, Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Newland, pastor Of Trinity M. E. church, conducted the services and eulogized Miss Fellows as a faith full, consistent christian. The bearers were William F. Shaw, Ernest M. Newbury. James c. Macpherson and D. H. Purvis.
 There was an automobile cortege to New London, where burial was in the family plot fin Cedar Grove ceme- tery. Rev. MT. Newland read a com initial service at the grave.
 There were beautiful floral forms Church and Allen were in charge OK the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. Clifton N. Draper has returned to Schenectady after visit with rel atives in this city. M
 Miss Mac D. Freeman of whitman, Mass, is the guest ofaher sister, Mrs. J. H. Buteau, of Baltic.
 has returned. after few days visit with relatives in Danbury.
 Rev. Edward M. Chapman of New London is to conduct the services in Broadway church. Norwich. next Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. James Baker have returned to their home in Sterling, after a months visit with MT. Bakers mother, Mrs. John Baker. in Mystic.
 Miss Flora, Berthrume of Baltic is a guest at the home of C. H. Cowan, in Stonihgton. Miss Berthrume was formerly district nurse in the borough.
 Ralph D. Anrabam left town Mon day for Fleetwood, New Hampshire, where he has entered upon a course Of study at Morris Heights. prepara- tory school.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert B. Wightman and daughter and MT. and Mrs. John H., McNeely have returned from a weeks mot6r trip through the Now England states.
 Miss Helene PenderEast, a student of Willimantic Normal school, has re- stunned her studies after spending week end in Norwich the guest Of Miss Margaret Riley of Summit street.
 James l.. Case, of Norwich, is am nounced as one of the speakers Sun day, Oct. 2S. when the Waterbury First Baptist old home week with ded- ication services of the new church will be held from the 21st to 2sth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
AUTO TRUCK AND
 TROLLEY CAR COLLIDE
Car Was Considerably Damaged b,
 the Impact

About o'clock Monday evening the Falls trolley coming toward Franklin SC uare struck the large auto truck of Stoddard & Gilbert as 1t was cross ing the track near Pond street The auto was just turning into Pond street when the driver of the truck shifted his gears to make the hi11 and the truck rnonaentariiy stopped. The trol- ley was coming at a fair rate of speed and Motorman Benoit seeing the truck, reversed his car. but owing. to leaves on the track the wheels would net hold. The car struck the rear end of the truck a glancing blow. The car was considerably damaged and the passengers had to be transferred to the Hospital Express. The truck was slightly damaged
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
RALLY DAY AT
 BROADWAY CHURCH
Special Programme at Sunday School Session Under Direction of Super intendent Cary.

The Broadway Congregational church held their annual Sunday scEool rally Sunday morning with about 215 present, including several of the boys in the national service who were nome on leave of absence. The rally day programme was con ducted by Herbert B. Cary, superin- brief address. The decorations of the Sunday school room were very beau tiful in autumn foliage and flowers, having been done by Morrison.
 Frederick ". Lester was leader of the choir and Edward Breed was the leader of the orchestra
 There were eight members of the primary department to graduate to the junior department and each was presented a Bible. The programme closed with the salute to the flag and the singing Of America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Mass, March IT, 1885. His ancestors settled in Wareham in 1762. MT. Bent came to Norwich in 1862, entering the employ of the late John Mitchell un- Ger the late Azel ". Gibbs. at the Cold Spring Iron Works, as an ex- pert blacksmith and iron worker. He married Miss Hattie Woodworth of this city and since his marriage had made his home in Norwich. He re- sided at 54 West Thames street. For sometime past he had been janitor at the West Thames street school
 In politics MT. Bent was a demo- crat and had filled a number of pub lie offices. He is survived by two sons, William Bent, a lawyer in Bridgeport and Frank Bent, or Brook iyn N YA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE IdoIaters and Seven Keys to BaIdpate

Idolatprs and Seven Keys to Bald pate, two superfeature moving picture plays, comprise the unusually good bill at the Davis theatre for the first three days of this week. The leading role in Seven Keys to Baldpate Is carried by George M. Conan, who is said to be the most accompli shed celebrity of the American stage, The story with one or two minor changes is the same as that of the play which it will be remembered by many was presented before a Norwich audience at the Davis theatre two years ago this fall It is a mystery farce and is full of surprises. thrills and humor- ous situations. r
 Louise Glaum, the Triangle siren, carries the leading role in Idolators a masterpiece of the screen artists
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
TOWN SCHOOL BOARD
 ORGANIZED MONDAY NIGHT
B. p. Bishop is Chosen Chairman for
 Another Year.

The town school board at a meeting on Monday evening in the school su- perintendent's office organized by electing B. P. Bishop chairman and Thomas J. Kelly, secretary. The as follows:
 Care oS Property-Robert McNeeIy, Charles O. Murpky and B. P. Bishop, eX -Oficio.
 Committee on Supplies-H. M Le- rou, T. J. Kelly and B. P Bishop, ex- off1cio.
 Visiting and Examining Committee pr. P. J. Cassidy. H. M. Lerou, and B. P. Bisop, -officio
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
CONSTIPATION IS A PENALTY OF AGE

Nothing is SO essential to health in advancing age as free- dom and normal activity of the bowels. It makes one feel younger and fresher, and fore stalls colds, piles, levers, and other dependent ills.
 Cathartics and purgasives are violent and drastic in action and should be avoided. A mild, ef- fective laxative, recommended by physicians and thousands who have used it, is far preferable. This is the combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin sold by druggists under the name of pr. Caldwel's Syrup Pepsin. It costs only fifty cents bottle; a trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to Dr. ". B. Caldwell, 456 Washington s., Monticello, Illinois.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
SARAH BERNHARDT ACCEPTS
 THE TITLE OF GODMOTHER

Chicago, Oct. S.-Madame Sarah Bernhardt today accepted the title of godmoother to the children of Amer ica. offered her at the meeting of the Children's Patriotic league, which she addressed
 To-day a big family comes to the unhappy children of France and Bel gium with hands full of gifts,' she said. Those gifts will put the light of. joy into eyes which too early>kne the bitterness of tears. It is the begin ming of an admirable fraternity"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Sunday Schoi Officers and Teachers
 Met

There was a meeting of the officers and teachers of the Christ Episcopal church Monday evening with a large number in attendance. This was the first of a series of meetings for the betterment of the Sunday school and the methods of teaching. The chic subject under discussion at Mondays meeting was the policy of grading the Sunday school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Having paid a quarterly visit tc
 the Haddam Neck and Mcodus Metho- dist churches Sunday. the district su- perintendent, Rev. q. G. Scrivener, Wi!limantic Methodist church Mon day evening.
 The minister of the Second Congre: gationaI church, Rev. H. J. Wyckon
 will be at the National Council, ir Columbus. Ohio, until the close of the sessions, October 17th, going as alter. nate G917-1920) for Rev. H. A. Blake Of Colchester.
 Wheeler school at North Stoninston has three new teachers to fill vacan- cies from last year. They are Miss Frances Bradley of Brooklyn, N. :Y., Miss Persis Pottinger. who comes from Massacl1usetta and Flood E. Reed of North Stonington.
 The calendar of Trinity Methodist church contains 8 memorial tribute to Miss Lizzie H. Fellows, closing with the words of appreciation: She was noble illustration ofs an eff1- cient Christian. She rests in peace from earthly troubles Her works fol- low on.
 Palmer Tubbs of Parsons, Kansas a former resident of Mantle has received his commission as lieutenant junior grade. in the United States aux Hilary naval reserve. He reported to the supervisor of the auxiliary naval reserve of Now York, Saturday, to be assigned to duty.
 Local art students learn that as result of the successful competition and exhibition of fabrics held last May in the Alliance Galleries, New York. a second exhibition of the kind will be held there from Oct 22 until Nov. 3. This competition is of tex tile designs suitable for wemen's wear.
 F. A. Verplanck of South Manches- four minute men, told in that space of time in his talk at the Circle theatre last week, that the camp at Aver, Mass, will soon have more men in the camp than there are people in Manchester, Rockville and Whitman tic.
 More than 100 members of the New York State Historical Association came together in their nineteenth an nual meeting last week at New York when one of the speakers was Edward Hagaman Hall of the American Seen Ls ic and Historic Preservation, a former assistant editor of The Norwich Bull letin.
 Madison Square Garden exhibitors nection with the Eastern States Ex- position and Dairy Show at Spring field, Mass. Oct. 12 to 20 inclusive. will include Miss Isabella Wanama- Ser Of Merton: Pa. granddaughter of John Wanamaker, who was a recent guest Of Mir and Mrs. l.. o. Smith, ,f Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
MARTIN F. BENT DIED
 SUDDENLY ON TRAIN
Was on the Way to Visit His Son in
 New York

Martin F. Bent, a we'll known Nor wich man. died suddenly on pas senger train between Bridgeport and New York Monday noon, while en- route to New York where he intended to visit his son, Frank Bent The body will be brought to Norwich for burial.
 MT. Bent Was born in wareham