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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
SYRUP OF FIGS
 FOR CROSS, SICK
 .FEvERISH CHILD
IF LITTLE STOMACH IS SOUR, LIVER TORPID OR BOWELS
 CLOGGED.

Mothers can rest easy after giving California Syrup of Figs" because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels. and you have a well, playful child again. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels. and they become tightly packed, liver gets slug gish and stomach disordered-
 When cross, feverish, restless, see if tongue is coated. then give this delic- ious fruit laxative" Children love it, and it can not cause injury. No diff ference what ails your little one-H full of cold. or a sore throat, diarrhoea, stomach-ache, bad breath. remember. a gentle inside cleansing" should all ways be the first treatment given Full directions for babies, chilren of all ages and grown-ups are printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 5o-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" then look carefully and see that 1t is made by the "California Fig Syrup Com pany." We make no smaller size. Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Relieves Serious Case
 of Chronic COnSfiDa1iOn
Dr. Cald,Uen's Syrup Pepsi,, .Corrects Condition That
 Seemed Hopeless

After suffering from chronic consti- patton until she was so run down she was unable to do any kind of work, Miss H. A. Frees, zoe Adams St., Day ton, Ohio, obtained a bottle of pr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepein and used 1t with such great gratifying results that she continued the treatment and has written to Dr. Caldwell that her con- dition Is again normal, and that she wants to recommend Syrup Pepsin to everyone who suffers with constipa- tion.
 Dr. CaidwelPs Syrup Pepsin Is e Combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin, gentle in it's action and free from griping or other pain or dis comfort. It contains no opiate or nar- cotic drug, and while acting readily on the most stubborn case of inactive bowels. Is absolutely safe for the ttn- fest babc, so that 1t is the ideal family laxative and should be kept on hand fin every household for use when needed
 pr. Cnidweii's Syrup Pepsia costs cn5 ANty cents q bottle and is sold Tn PrG~ SC. q everywhere. To avoid As9- ltntions and ineffective substitutes be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
GIRLS CLUB WHIST.
Awarding of Prizes Was Followed by
 Dance Program.

Members of the Norwich Girls club and their friends enjoyed whist of 1S tables held Tuesday night in the Buckingham Memorial. Following the whist, dancing was enjoyed until 1130 c1 by Smiths orchestra.
 The prize winners were: Ladies First. Mrs. D. B. Sullivan, fancy bag; second, Mrs. T. J. Coughlin, boudoir cap; third, Miss Ruth Beetham, pack of cards; consolation, Miss Alicia Bellows, pin cushion. Gentleme First, J. J. Downing, silk socks; sec ond, T. A. Carey, necktie; third, Err nest Fox, handkerchief; consolation, P. J. Cough1in, toy.
 The scorers were Misses Edna Rob- inson, Katherine Mullaney, Anna Ben tan1in. Pearl Robinson, Mabel Spencer, Gnarion Duhafme and Olga Haubt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
MORE NoN-PARTIsANsHIP
Mayor of New London Would Appoint
 the Board of Assessors.

Tuesday there was presented to the state leSiSlatu an act amending the charter of the city of New London, which specifies that the mayor of the city of New London, during the month of July, 1917, shall appoint three com petent persons to be assessors of said city. one for the term of one year from Aug. l, 1917, one for the term of two years from August l, 1917, and during the month of July, 1918, and annually thereafter during the month of July, the mayor of said city shall appoint one competent person to be an asses sor of said city for the term of three years.
 All appointments made as provided herein shall be from among the cleo tors of said city and shall be non par tisan.
 Whenever, for any cause, there shall occur any vacancy in the office of as appoint an assessor to fill such Va cancy.
 The mayor of said city shall have power, for due cause, to remove from office any assessor of said city. The term of office of each of the present assessors of said city shall ex- pire August 1, 1917, and hereafter no assessor shall be elected at the annual meeting of said city for the election of officers.
 Another act presented is one con- corning amendments to the charter of the city of New London providing for
 
 as follows:
 Article II. section g. is hereby and three school visitors and sub- school visitors not members of the same political party" so that this sec tion as amended will read:
 Sec. g. At each annual meeting for elected one water and sewer commis- sioner, one sheriff, one assessor, one member of the board of relief, two constables, one commissioner of the town deposit fund, and two school vis- itors not members of the, same politi- cal party for the term of three years and until their successors are chosen and qualified, and there shall also be chosen by a plurality vote in each ward from among the electors entitled to vote therein, one alderman for the term of three years, and until his successor is chosen and qualified. At such annual meetings in each of the years when the regular terms Of office of the incumbentS shall expire, re- spectfully, and at such meetings in every third year thereafter, there shall treasurer of the school fund, and treasurer of the town deposit fund each for the term of three years and until his successor is chosen and qua!- flied. At the annual meeting to be held October 2, 1905, and every third year thereafter. there shall be elected a clerk to the board of assessors for the term of three years and until his successor is chosen and qualified.
 Article XI is hereby amended by in serting before Section 48, the follow ing:
 The court of common council of said city shall annually, in the month of October, appoint one of it's members to be school visitor to serve for the ensuing year and until his successor is chosen and duly qualified.
 Miss Ruth Law, the aviator, who re- gently made a record nonstop flight across the country, has refused an offer of $35,000 a year to appear on AI,, r-Hc, ,crn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

gan. -.
 The meeting was well attended and interesting remarks were given by County President Hanlon, F. J. Mur- tha and Edward T. Burke, A social hour and smoker, followed tthes busf- ness session.
 The officers were named a commit tee to make arrangements for a social which will be held on March IT, and the officers were also named a com mittee to meet members of Division No. in regard to devising means to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Robert Emmet, an Irish patriot, on March 4tt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
SRE SsEG'As Enes IN Stationery

School Tablets, regal note or letter sizes, ink pads-special price -...-........'-- ---.-'-.'-.. Giant Ten" Ink Tablets, ruled, in three sizes - Note size 40 sheets, Packet size 105 sheets, Letter size 70 sheets - choice today .....-..-..--'.. Boxed Stationery. fabric finish. each box contains 24 sheets and "A envelopes, value 26c to 39c a box-today at.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
OFFICERS OF SECOND
 DIVISION ARE SEATED.
installation Conducted by County
 President Torrance Hanlon.

installed the recently elected officers of Division No. 2, 40. H., at a meet ing held in Eagles hall Tuesday night
 The officers installed are the fol- lowing: President, John W. Burke;
 vice president, Francis J. Brennan; phy; financial secretary, John F. Mo Weigh; treasurer, James Dutton; ser geant at arms, Thomas Houlihan; sen- tinel, Patrick Carbary; chairman of the board of directors, James J. FInne-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Hosiery-Underwear

Odd sizes in Silk Heel and Toe Cashmere Hosiery, value 25c- Clearance price ...... 127he Women's Burson LisIe Hosiery. black, second quality of 25c grade-Clearance price. ....... 1se Women's Medium Weight Vests and Pants, all styles, value soc price each ................ 39e Women's Medium Weight Vests and Pants, extra sizes, value 50c-price each ............ 44c Women's Ribbed Union Suits, a small lot, value 50c-Clear- ance price ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 39c Women's Ribbed Union Suits, regular and extra large sizes, value 75c-C1earance price 59c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Mrs. George C. Ripley has returned from a visit of several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Howard E. Atterbury in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Miss Esther Ferry, of Cambridge, Mass, died of injuries received Sunday in an automobile accident at the Still River station crossing, of the Boston & Maine Railroad, in which three members of her family and a guide were killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
BARGAIN OFFERINGS EaSE KsHS DEPARTMENTS
Handkerchief Specials

Women's fine Hemstitched Handkerchiefs. value 1oc each, Ut 0S Women's Embroidered Hand kerchiefs, value 125zc each-at 8 for 25c, or each. ........... Sc Women's Embroidered Hand kerchiefs, value 19c - Special price ...........-... 1oc Women's fine Embroidered Handkerchiefs, value 25c - at 3 for soc, or each. 19c Women's Initial Handker- chiefs. value 39c-Special price TOT ........... ..-...ss ESc Women's Initial Handker- chiefs, value 44c-Special price 0 TOT .........-. .-.....-s ooc Mems Silk Handkerchiefs, in- cluding some Cheney Silk make, regular soc value at. ....... 25S
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Rubber Syringes 45c

Rubber Fountain Syringes, two and three quart sizes, complete with hard rubber tubes, guaran- teed for one year-Special price 45o, value 75c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

nounced by Rev. MT. Worcester.
 The collection taken amounted t, s24.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Muf Beds at $1.19

Muff Beds, melon shape, satin lined, filled with silk floss-Special price S1.19, regular price s1.50
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Lester o1 SlatervilIe, R. l., spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs. Frederick H. Gran
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

John Louw Nelson of Albany was the guest of Mrs. Charles L. Rich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Mrs. Thomas Harland and her guest, Mrs. T. D. Olena of Brooklyn, N Y, who have been at the Waure- gan for the past week, left Tuesday morning for New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Fine White Goods, 121ac

One lot of fine White Goods for waists and dresses, comprising Crepes and other fancy weaves- at 12He a yard, value 33c and 3sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Rifle Club Members Met.

On Monday night members of the Norwich Rifle club met at the state armory and held practice relative to the prize shooting which will be start ed in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Washable Gloves $1.35

Women's one-clasp Washable Cape Gloves in white, ivory and tan coloreSpecial price $1.35 a pair, value $1.50
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Miss Cornelia Gardner of New York is visiting her cousins, the Misses Lucas,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

The Sewing Club met Monday af- ternoon with Miss Edith Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Arthur W. Bunnel1 is visiting friends in Utica, N. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Fancy Ribbons, 33c

One lot of extra wide Fancy Rib bons in a large assortment of pat terms and colorings-aIl at 33c a yard, value up to 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

sure you get pr. Caidweirs Syrup Pep- sin. See that Q facsimile of pr. Caid- weIPs signature and his portrait ap- pear on the yellow carton in which the bottle Is packed. A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 45s Washington st, Monticello, Illinois.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Scarfs, Squares, Etc.

One lot of Scarfs and Squares, mussed and soiled - Clearance pT1Ce ISIzO One lot Of Lace Scarfs and Squares, regular price 69c- Clearance price ............ 42c 64-inch Japanese Battenberg Centers, value $1.60-Closing price ooc Fancy Turkish Towels in assorted colorings, for combing jackets = Clearance prices 19o, 33c and 42c. sWEIHEss M0MEN3s Reduced
 At $4.7e-women's Wool Sweaters.
 regular price $500
 At $745-women's Fibre s 1
 Sweaters, regular price $S.6o At $sA5-women's Fibre s k
 Sweaters, regular price S10.o0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Miss Ruth Law, the aviator, who re- gently made a record nonstop flight across the country, has refused an offer of $35,000 a year to appear on the stage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
UNITED WORKERS ANNUAL MEETING
Mrs. George D. Cot ReEted President at Largely Attended
 Meeting Tuesday Night-Mrs. Emily T. Davies Only
 Living Incorporates Gives "Reminiscences Reports Read and Approved.

At the annual meeting of the United Workers which was held on Tuesday evening in the Sunday school rooms of the Broadway Congregational church, the annual reports were read and approved giving in detail the ac- tive work conducted bv the United Workers during 1918. The annual election of officers resulted as follows: vice president, Mrs. Amos A. Brown ing; treasurer, Miss Adelaide L.. Butts, assistant treasurer Miss Louise B. Meech: recording secretary. Miss Mrs. Arthur l.. Peale; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Frederic w Gary vice presidents for three years, Mrs " Willis M R nas BiTgs Messtar Mes LeRqe By to years, Mrs. John D. Hall, Mrs. Leon ard O. Smith, Mrs. Fitch Do1beare; for one year. Mrs. Charles w. Gale, Mrs. Hugh H. = Osgood. Mrs. William ant auditor, Philip T. Wells: advisory board, Arthur H. Brewer, Charles R. Butts, Charles w. Gale, Frank Hemp stead, Oliver L. Johnson, William H.
 The nominating con1nnittee com prised Miss Matilda Batts, Mrs. J. Dana Colt and Mrs. Wallace s. Allis-
 The meeting was called to order ident, Mrs. George D. Colt. Rev. Ed ward S. Worcester, pastor of the Broadway Congregational church. read the Scripture and then offered prayer. secretary, read her report, which was accepted.
 The Treasurer's Report.
 After the report of the secretary Mrs. Edward J. Graham had been read the trea surer, Miss Adelaide Butts read her report as follows; 1-
 Receipts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
A. V. ARNOID, Chairman of Committee.

Mrs. Emily T. Davies. the only 1iv- ing incorporator of the United Work CTS, gave very interestingly, reminis- oenoes of her work connected with the United Workers dated back 40 years ego.
 A vote of thanks was extended to the Broadway consreganonai oharch Frederick W. Lester presided at the
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CHAPTER NNIlI--Continued

yr1HAT had she heard or seen down in the
w caves? Beatrice had now neither Time
nor inclination to ask.
Listen, old mother" she commanded
'J am now going to leave you and my son
here together. After I am gone lock the
door Let no one in. l alone snail enter
My signal shall be two knocks on the door'
then a pause. then three" Do not open
till you hear that signal. You understand
me?'
II understand and obey. o Yulcia noa y
cit is we'll Guard my son as your lie.
Now ! go TO see the wounded ana the SICK
again"
The old woman let her out and carefully
barred the door behind her. Beatrice, un-
afraid. with both her weapons lying loose
i'm their holsters, belted under her robe
advanced alone down the terrace path.
Her hair had once more been bound up.
She had recovered something of her polse
and strength. The realization or her mis-
sion inspired her to any sacrifice.
"It's all for your sake, Allan she whis-
pered as she went. "All for yours-and
our boys"
Far beneath her New Hope River purled
and sparkled in the morning sun. Beyond.
the far and vivid tropic forest stretched
in wild beauty 10 the hills that marked
the worlds end--those hills beyond which
She put away the thought refusing to
admit even the possibility of Allan's failure,
or accident, or death.
HE will come back to me!" she said
bravely and proudly, for moment stopping
70 face the sun "He will come back from
beyond those hills and trackless woods He
will come back--to us!'
Again she turned, and descending some
dozen steps in the terrace path, once more
reached the doorway of the hospital cave.
Pauslng not, hesitating not she lifted the
rude latch and pushed.
The door refused to give.
Again she tried more forcibly.
II still resisted.
Throwing all her strength against tho
barrier she fought to thrust it inward II
would not bulge
'Tarred !" she exclaimed, aghast.
Only too true. During her absence.
though how or by whom she could not know
the door had been impassably closed to keep
her out
who, now, was working against her will :?
Could II be that H'yemba, all burned and
blinded as he was, could have returned so
soon and once more set himself TO thwart
her? And if not the smith, then who?
Rebellion !" she exclaimed. TITS spread
ing-growing--now at the very minute
should have help. faith and cooperation
open Open in the name of the law that
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THE STORY THUS FAR

Once more on earth after their expert
ehces in the abyss, Beatrice and Allan start
they near Hope Villa they see. that the
horde OF beast savases has infested tne
nulIding and grounds, and that the IN
Saders have set fro to the home. i5rok'I,
h,eerted, Allan guides his aeroplane t0EE,Tru 0EE,pr
where records Of the last pilgrimaSe hl.er
the Great disaster are hidden. Among tne
records is phonograph and discs hciIIo
ing the wedding service. There; IN the nd uo
sertud ruins Of the cathedral. Beatrice ana
Allan are married ,.,.
The two return to the edge of the aiIS apSs'
hnd prepare cave on Settlement, sn,5,,
where Allan plans to bring the EoIk In IIotn ~
Keep the white e-haired. white-skinneu pho
pie away from the bright sun during tue M
Day, Allan returns with two OF Tue Nj, nri,nt
caans on his first trip, to find that srnnS nan
gorilla had stolen Beatrice. The three n nieu
save the girl, and Allan continues hiS morn1
Cliffs III.
While Allan teaches the men tne Tpdl- ,i6n
.nents of construction and ciyiliZ2iuuronnr;
Beatrice instructs the women and cnl,dttsh l,, tha
IN English and tho three RS. Durihs ,no rs
Spring son is born 10 the, w sev.
builders Of tho human race. Aitte1lp de-
eral months of work on earth. Ai,an ice
cides to return 10 the abyss.
again tries to dissuade him. ,,,r,,
But Allan goes. this time not 70 Ietut IetStx
While worrying about her HUSBAND tsoik IN
a battle for life when the cliffs commence
TO crumble. ,,,..,,ha
While at work she learns that II yein9os.
the smith. whom Allan has best,H, best,s,nS Se'h tho
Folk to state of rebellion. l.ateii he
giant enters BeatriCe's cave ana stea,S steaT,, To-
weapons. Beatrice sends her old seIyfh. si;, nd al
when the woman returns Beatrice prepaIe'
to face H'yemba and the rest OF the trlo''
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revulsion from long pain. ,hrashed terribly

revulsion from long pain. thrashed terribly
in her breast
gasping with emotion, burned with the
FIRST sudden onset of consuming fever,
half blind shivering, parched and in agony,
the girl made tremendous effort to hear.
TO see TO understand.
ALLAN Allanl" she shouted wildly.
where are your where7"
Beatrice Here! on the bridge I'm
coming!"
She turned her dimmlng eyes toward the
suspension bridge hung high above the
swift and lashing RAJ Ids Of New Hope River
the bridge, a cobweb-strand in space
across the chssn,
There II seemed To her. though now she
could be sure of nothing, so strangely did
tho earth and sky and cliffs, the bridge,
the Jungle, all dance and interplay--there
II seemed she saw moving figure
Disheveled, torn. almost naked. lame and
slow, yet with something still Of power and
command In It's bearing this nerra was ad-
vancing over the swayng pan of lqnboo-
rods lashed to the cables O. twisted fber.
Now It halted as IN exhaustion and
great pain; now, once more. ~ g.ruggled
forward lmping, foot by foot crawling
hanging fast 10 the ropes Il. s6me great
insect meshed IN the vInGa.VU.G .ilaments
She saw It, and she susc tnc truth at
last
Allan! Allan-come quick Help me
help
Then she collapsed At her door she fell
All things blent and swlred, faded. dark
ened
She knew no more.
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JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Annual Meeting of Hahnemann Hospital Associa-
ton at Belevue-Stratford This Morning.
John McFadden, Jr., to Make Address

uvlne In Chicago will return in ssvsr,,
nently. "Oiio "ere perna-
Mrs. Hollister Sturres ~ pvu,o-- c...
Avenue near Seminole avenue C,hos,D,,,
r,l' accompanied by her mother Nrs
a 'ancls a, Leggitt has gone to Cincinnati for
stay of two weeks. i0'
me science and Art Club C. cserma ntov,
,net me last night at the home OF Mr. ana NJ
~ Marrlott Candy, westview and WISE.
l,hon avenues. The well-knovn ,ioIinist
sa SaScna Jacobnoff, gave a most nleasinv
mIs' Edwin Burk Estabrook whose mar
ase took place during the winter ba,
sone ,' 10 Newark, n. j., where she vii, he
Goor Ine guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
MISS Dorothy Perkins. "se
Mrs. Il. Earle johnson. Of c,bar,,o, ,,ro.,
shore. S'S'eru"S from the
- ~ tne dance which Mr.. and Mrs Herbert
- brantham, of the Rittenhouse will give
~ Ine oallroom on Friday night of this
en IN nonor OF their son. Mr. Leslie r
prhntnafn some Of the guests will be Nfiss
Louise Deacon, Miss Aida C. Rueb,or Ntiss
,'.Haoe,h Van Deusen, Miss Alice Dllen-
neck' MISS Genevieve Dillenbeclk Miss Alice
iaunal Miss Marion Chase Miss GLADYS
Ee -, Maistre, Miss Carleen Brooke. Misa
frances Sibley, Mr.. George Stevenson. Mr.
lewis cutler Mr. James NJ. West, Mr. Ed
ward "A, Sibley Mr.. Frank Krusen. Mr.
,harles Perot Whiting, Mr.. Charles Carti
gan Mr.. Gerald Rich. Mr. whilmore Tay-
lor MT William Clothier and Mr.. William
T. Buehler Jr
MISS Sue Ridgway. Of Old York road
oehh5hto"h' Is spending some time at At
mrs j. +. Lamorelle, of S51o Barring
street and her daughter Miss Margaret
Lanorehe' are spending some time at At
iantic city at the Dennis. Judge Lamorelle
returned to town the first of the week.
Miss Helen II. Lpplncott OF Riverton.
N. j." is spending some time at the Dennis,
Atlantic City.
Mrs Simon Cameron Burnside who spent
the weekend with Mrs William Burnham.
at Forty-third' and Spruce streets, has re-
turned TO Atlantic City. TO stay several
weeks.
Miss Marie Auee, of Wayne, has an
nounced the engagement Of her niece, Miss
Adele Atlee, and Mr.. Charles Stanley Har-
vey Jr, of ST. Davids. The wedding will
take place in the fall
Miss Atlee Is the granddaughter Of the
lato DR.. Walter Atlee, of this city, and
niece of the Countess Louis de Oranges de
Bourcia, of Wayne, whose husband has Just
returned from service in France.
Mr. and Mrs, George w smedley, of SIS
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FREAKISH STYLES FOR U. s.
WOMEN SEEM DOOMED

CHICAGO. March 13.--Freskish STYLES Il,
the costumes OF American women are
doomed. the 1900 designer -dressmakerr
here for the sixth semiannusl convention
OF the tashiop Art League OF America. said
today They will compete for prizes Of
fered for the best and simplest designs
OF various gowns. including taileur. after.
noon and evening frocks
Exhibitions OF the gowns on manneoulns
VIII be n feature of the convention which
enas thursday evening. As an example
OF me pressure the designers are bringing
to bear in the effort 10 eliminate freakish
modes, the style committee has issued an
edlct, tabooine summer furs" No longer
VIII milady appear in the torrid temperature
OF July day, bundled to the ears in fur.
she would display good taste. The dc.
highers' however, are discriminating csre-
iullN between the sensible and the extreme
ana nave therefore made no effort to BAN
'sh inc very practical short skirt