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Evening star., 1917-01-14
Banquet a Show Feature.

One of the features of show week was
the annual banquet of the National Au-
tomobile Chamber OF Commerce at the
Waldorf Astoria. This is always the big
social event OF the year in the automobile
world, and for the time being the rival
manufacturers forget their rivalries and
indulge in an evening Of frivolity. More
than three hundred Of the leaders of the
automobile industry in the United States
attended this years function. During the
progress of the dinner Roy d. Chaplin
called before him three prominent manu-
facturers, and, with an impressive bur
lesQue ceremony, presented to them
medals about eight inches in diameter
for some Of their recent achievements,
tertainment 1 feature Of the evening W was a
s.mock trial." entitled Lost in Litiga-
tion," described as "a four-cylinder cpl
sode, in four acts and sixteen fire es-
bles in which one of the manufacturers
was recently involved and caused an up
roar from beginning to end. The sketch
was written by Fred Z. Dayton and
Henry Caldwell and was staged by AL
Among the eWashingtonians who visit
ed the show at Grand Central Palace
were the following: T. Lamar Jackson.
H. B. Leary. 1r.:. Arthur H. Collins. A.
q. smith, j. H. Crawford. II. T. Pollock,
Brook Nyce, s. L. Burch, William Ull-
man. A. c. Batchelder. c. H. Claudy, e
M. Pritchard. 8. 8. Grogan, Monte W
sohn, Lester F. Hummer, Louis simons
Stanley II. Horner. william D. Osgood
A. W. Fenwick, j. F.: White, n. A.
DR.. II. b. Coblentz. Charles W. semmes
E. J. Quinn. Mr.. and Mrs. w. p, Van
Wickle. Claude e. Miller. Roy c. Nc
Doweli. Frank g. Stewart II: 3. French
Georre A. Weaver. E. r. Erkman. J. L.
Jennings, william Aubrey. w. D. Arri-
son. r. n. Harper. I. =. Ball. J. n
Fisher. J. b. TFsw. r. =. Rowe. C. Royce
Hough, Norman Bewies. ". =: NiShwttx
Evening star., 1917-01-14
Automobile Salon Popular.

Automobile Salon Popular.
over at the Hotel Astor record break
ing crowds visited this years Automo-
bile salon. which closed Thursday night.
Interest among the hundreds of wealthy
patrons of high grade motor cars and
custom coachwork who attended the
show centered largely on the ultra
luxurious coachwork exhibited and this
feature of the salon proved more pleas
ing to those, who, maintaining motor
equipages of elegance and refinement,
took special delight in automobiles OF
dstinctiveness. 1t was the thirteenth
annual salon and. like all previous ones.
served to introduce in this country All
Of the principal developments of the
past few years. The chassis design has
become largely standardized. while the
fashions in custom coachWork attain
new heights with each succeeding sea
son. Also the wealthy motorist strives
to incorporate individual tastes and
ideas in the design, upholstery fittings
and appointments of the body of his or
her car.
The coachwork exhibited at the salon
showed marked tendency toward low
suspended bodies. thereby setting
fashion which will give finer appear
ance to motor cars de luxe. 1t also
showed a studied effort toward simple
Ity secured by skillful design and con-
minute attention to details. Low. com
pact lines of body. long sweeping lines
Of hood, cowl and tenders. upholstery
of fine textured, neutral colored
fabrics and painting of soft, rich
colors were shown as the requisites or
the smart appearing motor car.
Imported Cars Shown.
Eighteen makes of motor cars were
shown by their importers. makers or
New York representatives. and the ex-
hibits Of four custom body builders
were included in the exhibit. There
were nearly one hundred motor cars
on view, each distinctive in design. APP
pointments and appearance. and aver
aging in price close to $1,000. or a total
of 100000.
The magnificent exhibition of the
ultratluxurious in motor cars was ap-
propriately staged. The famous grand
ballroom of the Astor, with it's superb
architecture bronze latticed ceiling,
beautiful draperies and costly rugs, its
marble statues and stately palms. its
silded finish and brilliant chandeliers,
is considered the most beautiful room
of any considerable size in the world.
1t also contains the largest orchestral
organ ever built and the concerts rem
dered each afternoon and evening by
Leo b. Riggs, the organist. playing
with a etringed orchestra. were fea-
lures of the salon. It is this setting,
together with the character of the ex-
hibits, that gives the automobile salon
it's tone, it's social recognition and
its far-reaching prestige.
Evening star., 1917-01-14
Cars at All Prices.

In the great array of the latest pro-
duction Of the car manufacturers was
to be found machines that met the
purse limits of every man desirous of
becoming u motorist. from the light
touring car selling at. 1895 to the chas-
sis listing at $1,000. with bodies extra
costing several thousand dollars addi-
tional. More than 80 per cent of the
cars of the models exhibited were listed
under $4,000, and close to 30 per cent
within the reach of a man wanting to
spend under $1,000 for his touring car.
Carrying the price classification even
lower. about 10 per cent of the 1917
models sold for under 500.
The present car owner who Is deeply
interested in the parts and accessories
that go to make his car complete. COM
Portable and convenient was afforded
an excellent opportunity of making a
comprehensive survey Of the latest de-
vices produced in this branch of the
automobile industry. Thousands Of lit
tie attachments that are designed to
add to the economy and comfort OF
automobile maintenance were displayed
by the hundreds of accessory concerns
that had been allotted space.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
BRAZIL LOSING PATIENCE.

Now it is Brazil that is chatting I'M
der the treatmen. which is being given
it's vessels by the German submarines
Brazil waxed indignant some time ago
and threatened to get into the war on
the side Of the allies because of the
manner in which Germany was dis
regarding the rights of that nation.
but IL subsidized after demanding an
explanation from Germany. In the
case of that country, as with other
neutral nations, Germany is anxious
that il should not join the entente
group but it is not doing anything
&c avoid such a step. In fact it is
by the methods which it Is pursuing
with its submarines, doing the very
thing which will force every self re-
specting nation to break relations
and take sides with the allies, by its
wanton and unjustifed destruction of
shipping.
The temper of Brazil has been tried
out by Germany, but like the pitcher
which went once too often to the
well the underwater boats are bound
one Of these days, IL they haven't done
SO already, to drive this South Amer
lean country to the point where it will
fight for its rights. It is possible even
that such has already taken place by
the sinking of the Brazilian steamship
Tijuca and the loss of life in connec-
lion Herewith. since the president of
the Brazilian republic sends a mes
sage to the congress of that country
recommending the revocation Of the
decree of neutrality between the
United States and Germany in the
war.
It remains to be seen what the Bra
lillian congress will do but it is evil
dent that the feeling prevails in that
country that 1t cannot overlook such
mistreatment indefinitely and there
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24

with lying; beginning with f1iseAaodle
regarding the origin or fne war. FL re-
hoods regarding first aEsresa.oHs.
falsehoods regarding tEc nrs. gee W
suffocating gas. falsehOodE ar al -lmes
and on all subjects. prepared and DIS
semiated with all the perfection ~
German method. will make rre world
hungry for truth and caudor-
1t has been asked whether the rF-
suit of This war Is going r1 1aFa.e.
hatred between peOD es rhat wlI Sc
detrimental to our spiritual existence.
If we cannot detest actions chat are
lOathsOme, how can we defend uG~-
selves against all that goes with -leu
1t Will be necessary 10 extract All sem
sibility from the human soul before F-e
can cease hating what e. vile. lu order
to love what Is good eVeu. sre mart
hate evil. and this opinion comes from
n man who never harbOred Iu ntg SOU.
hate against anyone do not cay now
that ! personally hate German sle
hOrrifes me-
Please tell the American people far
me-" said Pastor Wagner in concllsl1H.
that France will never FORGET 1or
disinterestedly and spoutaueouHlI the
came to the aid OF our afflicted u1ua
lation at a time when they thrmss ives
had no thought Of being involved lr
or having a direct Interest Oh the con
nict"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
LANGSTER'S BEAUTY SLEEP

'Ho, hum!" said LANCASTER, straight
ening up carefully from the drawing
board and stretching prodigiously. He
again bent over the set of plans he
once more leaned back in his chair.
'Gee." LANCASTER informed the big
empty room, but I'm dog tired and
sleepyi!"
He had worked at breakneck speed
for several days and late into each
night and was paying the penalty.
In spite of himself. his lids Topped
downward, his head reeled and every
muscle ached. Tt looked like a nice
prospect for him to distinguish him
self as an escort that evening, and
LANCASTER had been looking forward to
the occasion for two weeks. He was
to take a very special young woman
to a theater party and supper.
This" LANCASTER muttered, scowling
at the completed drawing, will neveG.
never do. I've got 30 get in a nap il
die for IT'LL
He looked around. The big table
desk was too short, the chairs plenty,
but they had arms. Nothing remain
ed but the floor. There was nobody
else in the office, 1t being after hours.
Rolling up an office coat for a pillow,
I5angster placed it on the rug behind
the desk. Then he seized the small
cock on a draftsman's table and he
ses the alarm forty-five minutes
ahead. Finally, composing himself
upon MS Quy CO0CA IC SoiiA
into profound slumber, almost be-
fore he had sighed his relief.
It was some ten minutes later that
Mrs. KIovinsky, the scrublady on that
floor, let herself into the place with a
c1atter of mop, pals and brooms.
Heavily singing a ditty composed of
four notes. she proceeded with her
labors until she had rounded the
large desk and stumbled over Lang
ster's feet. Mrs. Klovinsky gave one
wild whoop and abandoned both her
into the corridor shrieking for Nels,
the ja1litor. Nels came on a run.
Man be dead" Mrs. KlovinssN
cried
Quit your kidding" Nels told her
gruffIy. Nothing like that ever had
happened in the building and he dis
approved of it. Besides, LANCASTER was
generous with tips. He rushed into
the Office and surveyed the PROSTATE
figure in the shadow fearfully- He
touched it with his foot. There was
no sound. no movement. Nels hastily
drew back. He breathed hard.
''Gosht" he gasped, its Mr. Lang
ster. Somebody's done for himi
Don't you touch him! The police
won't want you to touch him till they
get herel"
Nav" agreed Mrs. Klovinsky fear
fully. He give me a dollar last
Christmasl He fine mani"
Mrs. klovinsl1y scurried off to breal k
the news to her confreres, who drop
ped pals and brushes and gathered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24

in German, but he fights in French
Napoleon knew that the spirit of the
Alsatian was French and that he need
ed have no anxiety on the score of the
lagnuage. In fact. the French policy
since Louis XIV had been never to
touch anything in Alsace. The coun-
try was left with a language that was
not national. German and French were
taught. but the old PatOis was the sub
stance French penetrated the pro-
vince like q perfume instead of like a
projectiie as did German Institutions.
a curious result of the German e.
fort to stamp out French in Alsace
was that in proportion as the Asa
tians forgot French they became more
AIsatian, while they never approached
any nearer to being German. In less
than fifteen years after the beginning
of the German occupation, an AlSa tian
literature had sprung up. The Ger
mans permitted it. not understanding
that that provincial patois was a sort
of fortress behind which Alsatian char
acteristics were sheltered"
Passing on to general questions re
garding the war and it's effects after
ward, Pastor Wagner expressed the
opinion that the world viii be spirit
ually better for the great trial through
which it has passed.
The world will. have observed he
said, that there are things that can
not be put into the balance, invisible
things that count. and from winch
good will come. Good will come even
from the formidable exposition by men
of bad sentiments that will make the
rest of the world sick of living among
them. Germany's abuse Of power is
great object lesson that will be useful
to future generations. America even,
that great refuge of liberty. was I'm
ally forced to rebel against it. The
lessons of the sacrifices that have been
made by the young will improve the
spirit of youth by emulation, while
older people have been renovated men
tally. The world generally Will no
longer admire the same things that it
did before or will no longer admire
them in the same way 1t is not only
my opinion but my sentiment; | feel
myself being spiritually renovated.
1.-The perfection TO which Germany
has brought the organization of false
hood will in itself disgust the world
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
CHANCE FOR EVERYONE.

Careful and systematic plans are
being perfected fer the purpose of Civ
ing everyone an opportunity to do
his part in raising the Liberty loan.
There are many large subscriptions
which are being received, John d.
Rockefeller with his ten million dol
lars being the largest individual pur-
chaser to date, and those who can af-
ford to buy at the rate of a million q
clip are doing SO almost daily Bank
ing houses, big corporations and in
situations are investing extensively in
this government guaranteed loan,
knowing that by SO doing they are
aiding the country materially in car
rying out the part which it must play
in the great conflict and at the same
time recognizing that it affords the
safest kind CT an investment at a
good rate of interest. It is also ap-
preciatet of course that il is not a
gift they arc making for the money
will he returned with dividends.
But regardless CT these big contri-
buttons, it is the desire CT the gov
eminent that there shall be a large
participation by the little fellows. In
order to encourage that the bonds
were issued in sraaIt 6tsl1oTn: attic -
but plans are already being carried
out which makes it easter fc.- the vas;e
Garner to be included in the list Of
subscribers. than would be possible
II IL was required that he should at
tempt to buy otherwise. It is there
fore for the purpose of encouraging
the small subscriptions that corpor-
atoms are agreeing to carry these OBJ
legations for their employees until they
can repay at stipulated small sums
each week, that the participation GER
tifcates of SO have been decided upon
and that the instalIment plan for
amounts as low as one dollar is being
adopted in some instances.
The purpose at the bottom of it is
10 get everybody interested. There are
those who are going to be called upon
TO fight There are a great many
more who are being called upon to
aid the government financially at this
time and there not only should but
there will be a generous response. The
loan should be oversubscribed and
made a pronounced success. 1t is 4
patriotic duty
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
SUBMARINE MERCHANTMEN.

The announcement which has been
made to the effect that submarine
merchantmen are to be constructed in
this country for the purpose OF over
coming the menace of the U-boats
does not come as a surprise. The only
surprise in connection with the plans
which are underway is that they have
not been resorted to before, and the
size to which it is believed that such
vessels can be constructed. Such an
idea does not mean any improvements
in the methods Of fighting the suDsea
boats. but it does mean that the mer-
chant vessels of eight to ten thousand
tons capacity viii have the same
means of protection that the suomer-
sibles which are endeavoring 10 starve
out the allies now have. They can
disappear from the surface ana ever
when they would be making Esaows.y
above water tt1sy would furnish the
low visibility which is OF great i'm
portance in escaping detection
On a small scala Germany has DEM
onstrated that the underwater lzassr-
chairman when it is necessary can be
put to excellent use. It has shown
that 1t was possible for it to over
come the conditions which are to Dc
encountered in a transoceanic voyage
and that they can carry cargoes which
ing apparently upon such knowledge
Simon Lake, who has long been iden-
tilted with such kind of ship con-
struction, has the confidence and the
backing which will result in this
country developing underwater freight
carriers which should overcome the
terrorism which has been created by
the ruthless submarine warfare, and
from the claims which have been
made they can be built in compare
lively short time
Necessity is the mother of invention
and it has been fully demonstrated in
many ways since the European war
opened. Many new devices have been
perfected because they were required
Science is ever showing progress AMI
while others are working upon schemes
for overcoming the torpedoes of the
German U-boats, the prospects of the
underwater merchantmen accomplish
ing it in another way seems highly
DrObable.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
PERUNA
Made Me Well
Nearly
Starved

They were nice, lovable fellows. Their
outlook upon life was simplicity itself.
Graduation and a job. Then, after
few years another job, a little higher
up. Finally a home of their own and
some nice girl to be their wife and a
few babies and a car and two weeks
vacation to go hunting and fishing
Here and there a man with a hobby
or the ambition to do. or write, or
build, or achieve some particular pur-
pose.
To most of them, however, life
meant a cheerful gift to be enjoyed as
the faithful days came along. There
was no searching for hidden motives
or for an Interior purpose. The ami
able Divinity of Things -they-are
ruled their realm. They accepted
whatever came with smile, and they
did not ask questions
And now, without a word of warn
ing. they have been asked to face the
Invisible Mystery. There was no COM
plant. They packed their trunks and
God bless them.
They are going.
Thus far they have been my stud
ents. But now, in an humble fashion
am grateful that 1 have been their
teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
LETTERS TO THE EDITO3
The Irish Question and Mr.. Cummings.

The Irish Question and Mr.. Cummings.
Mr. Editor: 1t must seem to Mr..
Cummings that his opinion on all
world wide movements, political and
religious, is of equally worldwide i'm
portance, and if this be the case. then
this community may consider itself
deeply indebted to him for keeping it
informed on these various points. Only
a few days ago he showed up Irish
he opposes the referendum which Of
fers a settlement of the Irish que Zion
by the Irish people themselves. From
this it is plain that Mr.. Cummings is
of that happil. small faction to whom
the settlement of the Irish question
would be a calamity. Like Othello, his
occupation would in part be gone. The
business of spooning out the Cruel of
hatred and discontent would be at an
end in the event of i conclusion which
would destroy the mark for 1t. The
coming together of the Irish people on
a new and modern basis of mutual in
terests and not on the aboriginal
acrimonious disputes OF Saxon and
CeIt in by-gone centuries. would rob
the agitators of their cherished themes.
Agitntors, who laud the Sinnfeiners
and denounce Mr.. Redmond. Cheering
the impossible and kissing the posi-
ble-yet posing friends of Ireland.
When we sing God Save Ireland. well
may we add-"From such friends!"
FLAG A BALLAGH.
Norwich, May %. 1917
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
FEW DROPS AND
CORN LIFTS OUT
SAYS THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR
CUTTING CORNS AND IN
NITING LOCKJAW

Sore corns, hard corns. soft corns
or any kind of corn can harrnlessly
be lifted right out with the fingers If
you will apply directly upon the corn
a few drops of freezone, says Gin
cinnati authority.
1t is claimed that at small cost ore
can get a quarter of an ounce of
freezone at any drug store. which is
sufficient to rid ones feet of every
corn or caIlus without pain or sore
ness or the danger of infection.
This simple drug, while sticky, dries
the moment it is applied and does not
infiame or even irritate the surround
ing tissue.
This announcement viii interest
many women here, for it is said that
the present high-heel footwear is put
ting corns on practically every wom-
ans feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society.

Schlusselburg, a, suburb of Petrograd
where munitions workers are reported
to have participated in a demonstra-
ton against the provisional govern
ment of Russia, is the subject of the
following war geography bulletin is
sued by the National Geographic So
ciety:
Forty miles up the Neva River. and
twenty one miles to the east in an
air line from Petrograd is the small
manufacturing city of Schlusselburg,
where munitions workers are said to
have threatened to set up a separate
Russian republic recently.
Sch1usse1burg is situated on the
south bank of the Neva at the point
where the river energies from the
waters of Lake Uadoga, while the
small fort, which was the original nu-
c1eus of the town, is built on a small
island in the stream.
Sat the beginning Of the war
SchlusselburN had population OF
only 1900 but it has Enthusiastically
increased enormously since 1914 for
the whole district along the Neva be-
tween this point and Petrograd is a
succession of manufacturing settle
ments.
1T is a trip of four hours by steamer
from Petrograd to schlusselburg.
while the down stream return trip re-
quires ore hour less. Along the route,
a few miles out of PetroGrad. the voy-
ager sees on the right bank the famous
thornton WOODEN mills at Ale8andrOV-
skoye Selo, the largest in Russia Next
there appears the extensive manufac-
turing establishment of the Imperial
Porcelain and Glass Works. The
porcelain plant was founded in 1744
by Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna, daugh-
ter of Peter the Great, and the glass
works in 1772, the two being united a
quarter of a century ago under gov
eminent management.
THE Obukhov steel works and sew
eral huge cotton factories are among
the most important of the numerous
mills along this Industrial artery be-
tween the capital and the fort city.
''Schlusselburg has had an interest
ing history. 1t was probably recog-
nIzed as an admirable situation for a
stronghold by the early vikings and
mariners of the Efanseatic towns who
made their way from the Baltic to
Novgorod via the Neva, Lake Gadoga
and the Volkhov, for in 1923 the Nov
gorodians, who were at war with
Sweden at the time, did establish a
fort here. For several centuries the
stronghold was a cource of constant
dispute between Russia and Sweden
and finally in 1917 it was surrendered
to Gustavus Adolphus by the young
Tsar Michael, other possessions going
to Sweden by the Peace of Stoblova,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-24

'FWhen in doubt plants beans"
This is the advice given today by
Carl Vrooman. assistant secretary of
agriculture and member of the Ma
tional Emergency Food Garden Com
mission of Washington which is CO.
operating with this newspaper in urg-
ing more food gardens this year to cut
the high cost of living
The lesson today is in the nature of
a warning to the people of the coun-
try because of the shortage of cans
and tins for preserving needs and the
commission directs special attention
to the warning as a result of the con-
dition of the market at this time.
There is a serious danger" con-
tinued Mr.. Vroonan, that hundreds of
thousands of back yard farmers will
plant 100 many perishabS vegetables.
1t is all right to plant enough fresh
vegetables to supply your own needs
this summer, and If you can be sure
of securing cans or glass jars in which
to put UP such vegetables as tomatoes.
asparagus, ETC., then it is safe to
plant plenty of them. But beans are
absolutely safe.
Nature has provided beans with
their own dessiceators or drying ap-
paratus. I refer to the pods in which
beans grow. All that is necessary to
do at the harvest is to store your pods
in dry, cool place, and let the air
do the rest. Most dried beans are
exactly as good as green beans, and
when in doubt. plant beans"