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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Emperor Williama
 In Towering Rage

M NYONE who imagines that the z 6NKaiser, wearied of the long strain of war, is losing his imperial spirit or is beginning to lean toward a popular form of government, needs only to read his message to Constantine, ex- sovereign of Greece, to find that he continues steadfast in upholding the
 principle of the divine right" of Kings. The day of the monarch who rules as we'll as reigns has all but passed. A few crowned heads are left, but with the exception of the German Emperor the rulers of Europe are serving under strict constitutional limitations. The King of the twentieth century for the most part is only King in name. Yet William, the self-cen- tered egoist, asserts himself with old time vehemence and thereby stands out alone as the one autocrat left in the shadow of the deposed autocrat of all the Russias.
 The Kaiser has always acted as a man obsessed with the idea that he and God were in such absolute accord as to make his sovereignty invincible. He has ruled Germany with rod of iron, and his subjects have sub mitted to his tyranny with amazing
 placidity. His audacity in posing as | war lord has not been without some degree of humor. He has caused other
 people to smile. The question has
 been asked, Does he really take him.
 self seriously?
 | In his latest utterance he outdoes
 himself in autocratic expression. To | former King Constantine he tells of l the wrath which filled his soul when
 he heard of the infamous outrage committed by our common enemies" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
B. M. stark. Here Yesterday

B. M. Starks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, with Mrs. Starks, spent yesterday in Bir- mingham. Both were greeted by many old friends made In years past when MT. starks was stationed in Birmins- ham,
 There Is plenty these days to keep railroad man busy" said MT. Starks. 50 many new problems have arisen directly and indirectly as result of the war that any man in the railroad business these days has his hands ful1" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Splendid series of cartoons

T want to compliment The Age-Her- aids cartoonist on the splendid series of cartoons that he has been giving us" said Walter Perry, the postmaster at West Blocton. Some of them, while humorous, carry a great lesson l think Walter Blackman is one of the best in the business. The one, Sophie Spilled the Greece was top-notcher."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
ODE WRITTEN IN 174e

By William Collins.
 How sleep the brave who sing to rest By all their country's wishes blest When spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mold, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than fancy's feet have ever trod. By fairy hands their knell is rung, By forms unseen their dirge Is sung; There honor comes. a pilgrim gray. To bless the turf that wraps their clay; And freedom shall awhile repair, To dwell . weeping hermit there!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
VIII Be Great Fair

The fair this year is going to be one of the best ever pulled off in Birming- ham," said Abe Kaufman. who Is always a booster and ready to do his part in public affairs l think it would have been a calamity to have passed 1t up. Now is the time when the farmers should be given a chance to show how well they are meeting the demand for foodstuffs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Where Germans Lost

Germany is losing" said Bob Hayes of Vance. "The Germans met their Waterloo at Verdun. Hindenburg is at the Cold Harbor stage, and Gettysburg stares him in the face. Russia is going to stick. It fills me with amazement to know what she did with so little she'd ding of blood compared to the rivers of red that ran in the French revolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Pelham Encampment

T am here in conference with some of the workers arranging a programme for the Baptist encampment, to be held at Pelham next month"; said Rev. J. H. Chapman of Florence I've have already arranged to have some of the greatest speakers in the country to have a part on the programme"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Washington bureau. POT Hibbs Build

BEGINNING THE DAY - Lord, save me from despising my body. May 1t not be my enemy but my ally. May it present not temptation but opportunity. Use it, o God, as tabernacle for Thy presence and vehicle for Thy power. Wrap my soul in it as in a SoOdly garment; arm my soul with it as with shin- ing blade. In Chrfsps name. Amen. H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
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parade. There was reason. Blanks Everett importuned me to do 1t. but I didn't have one. pr. Preston Blake kindly offered to lend me his, but as he hadn't worn 1t for 10 years thought it's style might be a bit premature or advanced for this climate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
HOTEL LOBBIES
Jemelrr Rusiness Index

'Jewelry Is 8 good index, showing the business barometer" said F. M. Lynch. Take my business as sample. May was a fine month and June so far is good. It shows people are getting back their confidence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
A FAMILY SECRET.

 My dad could whip your dad with one hand tied behind Lim." "shucks! My dad could whip your dad with both hands tied behind him." "He couldn'tw "He could!" How could he? He couldn't do noth- ing cept butt my dad" That's just it. My mother says my dad has the hardest head of any man she ever knew"
 HEALTH NOTE.
 Iris said who owns flivver
 But rarely takes a pill,
 Because he has liver
 That's hardly ever ill.
 If you've a sluggish liver
 So dreadful to endure
 Go riding in a flivver
 And you vii find a cure
 GRATEFUL SOUL What is that intoxicated man shout ing?"
 Votes for women? He's showing his gratitude" "Iow so7" He earned enough money to purchase the jag by carrying a suffrage banner"
 ACUTE FATIGUE. T suppose you went to see Congress in session while you were in Washington? Most visitors do that" "No." replied the caustic citizen. Con- went to Washington that I didn't feel equal to the exertion.'
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

His imperial majesty then assures Constantine that his deprivation can be only temporary. "The mailed fist of Germany" he says, "with further aid of Almighty God, will restore you to your throne of which no man by right can rob you. The armies of Germany and Germany's allies will wreak vengeance on those who have dared so insolently to lay their crim- inal hands on you" In conclusion the Kaiser extends a thousand cordial greetings.
 But German intrigue is no longer effective in Greece and the mailed fist has lost it's significance. Con- stantine will remain throneless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19


 tract any unfavorabls comment. and that, as matter of fact, every one of the silk hats of the reception commit I tee were borrowed or rented with the sole exception of the one worn by his honor the mayor, MT. George B. Ward, the citys regalia used by him to inn press important visitors.
 ! I found out that Senator Marconi un- derstood English perfectly, and what was more surprising, that he had a keen sense of humor and enjoyed joke. | So I told him that when Gen. Leonard Wood was here Paul Stevenson. a news paper man, had said to the Hon. James l platform, and who is a member of the city commission: MT. Weatherly, why l do you wear that old slouch hat when
 the mayor wears stovepipe?"
 Well, it's this way" replied the man
 whom the people have lovingly nick ns med Sunny Jim," you see the city o,
 Birmingham is hard up and we are mak- ing all the economies we can in these wal times, and as it can only afford to own | one silk hat George, by virtue of being president of the commission. has the first l call on it and up to date he has never 1 let any of the balance of us sport it. but some day I am going to steal 1t ] and wear it. if I have to use 1t on a l f,,uerol occa sion
 This inspired the charming Italian to tell me of an experience which he had just had in Atlanta. Tt seem there are
 a number of interned German officers lover thera" he said, and wallina
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
HUMoR oF THE DAY

why do the doctors support vac cina ation?"
 Because vaccination supports the doctors"-Life.
 POlly-won't 1t be just grand when
 Dolly-But just suppose election should come on a day when you have a fitting at your dressmaker's.-Life.
 Curate--Shame on you for bsatinR up Mike that way. Don't you know
 Denny@But he ain't my inemy. father; he's a friend nv mine.-Life.
 After the Battle on Mons an ohcer congratulated an Irfshman on his con spicuous bravery under fire.
 Well, Pat" he said, how did you feel during the engagement"
 Feel, captain" answered Pat. CT felt as if ivvery hair on me head was a band of music. and they were all playing Home, Sweet Home "-Ev- erybody's.
 Aspiring Author sCandidiy. now what do you think of my new story?"
 The Critic-'Please don't ask me. You ae so much biger and stronger than l am."-Puck.
 Sportsman (wishing for fresh fields to conquer)-T should like to try my hand at big game"
 Fair Ignorance I suppose you find 1t very hard to hit these little birds."-EXchange
 Did you really call this gentleman an old fool last night?" said the judge severely.
 The prisoner tried hard to collect his thoughts.
 ''The more I look at him the mere likely it seems that ] did" he re- plied.-
 The dealer in automobiles was pretty angry.
 Look here" he said. ."The bill For that motor car I sold you has been running for over a year now"
 Let it run" said the delinquent cus' omer. 'I want to have something connected with this machine that will run for over half an hour without 
 Little boy" asked the weII-meaniug reformer, lis that your mamma 0vrrr wonder with the beautiful set of fursg"
 Yes sir" answered the bright lad.
 Well, do you know what poor ami maj it is that has had to suffer fin order that your mamma might have the furs with which she adornS her self so proudiy?"
 Yes, sir. My papa."-
 Owner-Here, what are yo udOfngg Don't you know you're not allowed to take fish out of this water?
 Angler (three hours without a bitsJ I'm not taking them out; I'm feed ;ng them
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
The Folly of Taking
 Digestive Pills
\ Warning to Dyspeptics.

The habit of taking digestive pills after meals makes chronic dyspeptics of many thousands of men and women because drugs and medicines consisting Of artificial digestents have practically no influence upon the excessively acid condition of the stomach contents. which is the cause of most forms Of indigestion and dyspepsia.
 It is not enough to merely lessen the sensftiveness of the stomach nerves and thus give a, false sense of freedom from pain. If those who are subject to indigestion, gas, fatulence, beiching bloating. heartburn. etc. after eating would get about an ounce of pure bi surated magnesia from their druggist and take a teaspoonfu1 in a little water after meals, there would be in most instances no further necessity for drugs, medicines. pepsin pills or arti- fcial digestentS. because bisurated maenesia instantly neutraIizes stomach acidity. sweete1s the sour stomach, stops food fern entat and thrs es- tablishes normal. painless digestion by enabling the stomach to do it's work without hindrance.
 As there are various forms of mag 1esia he sure to ask the druggist for Bisurated Magnesia, which is the form especially preoared for the correction of stomach acidity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
BREED THEATRE.
Blanche Sweet in Unprotected, Five Part Paramount Production, Feature for Friday and Saturday.

Blanche Sweet, the famous Lasky star. will be seen at the Breed theatre on Friday and Saturday in Unprotect- ed. a thrilling drama of the southern prison camps, written especially for her by James Hatton
 There Is no other artist on the pho- todramatic screen who has the versa tliity and is able to run the gamut of characters as ably as does Miss Sweet She has, in her excellent manner de- picted characters of all nationa5ities and in all walks of life. She has been seen as child of the sIums and as a princess, as a Swedish maid of all work in a college boarding house and as a Montenegrin peasant In Unpro- tected she portrays the most striking and unusual character of her entire career-that of a beautiful young art ist, leased with other convict Iaborers and sentenced to work in a turpentine camp.
 Miss Sweet is surrounded by an aII- star cast headed by Theodore Roberts Others in the cast are Tom Forman, Ernest Joy, Walter Long and Mrs Lewis tMcCord.
 Today,s bill at the-Breed consists of Marie Doro in The Lash. the Metro traFelogue and Victor Moore in a very funny comedy entitled In Society-afd Out
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12

A. R.. held its April meeting in the chapter room Wednesday afternoon, Miss Alice A. Brown and Miss Ida. [ Foster acting as hostesses and Mrs. A. M. Brown, the regent. presiding.
 The northeast boundary stone of the town of Norwich is to be dedicated on May 16.
 Two more new members were voted into the chapter.
 The regent stated that at present all members of the chapter are members of the American Red Cross. which is the best record in the state. The chap ter voted to contribute sum of money to the local Red Cross society.
 The sum of $10 will be given to pupils of Riverside Grammar school school for good standing in geography and history. Mrs. Frank Whiting had charge of the current events and Mrs Ida B. Ladd read paper entitled Glassware, Pewter, Silver.
 Refreshments were served during the social hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
FUN ERALS.
Maurice Shea.

The funeral services of Maurice Shea were held at St. Mary's church We'd nesday morning at o'clock. Rev. J. l J. McCabe sang the requiem high mass Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery The bearers were Michael Shea, Jeremiah Donovan, John Keefe and Patrick Shea. There were beautiful floral pieces Friends were present from TaftviIIe, Norwich and Hartford. Un- dertaker J. A. Hourigan was in charge of the arrangements.
 Miss Florence Huntington.
 The funeral services of Miss Flor cnce Huntington of Willimantic were held at the Baptist church in Jewett City Wednesday morning at Il o'clock. Rev. J. A Spidell, pastor of the church, oficiated- Mrs. George Sparks, Miss Evelyn Gardner, Mrs LemueI Green and Miss Ida Foster sang Jesus Lover of My Soul. and Nearer, My God, to Thee, with Mrs. G. H. Prior at the or gan. Burial was in the Jewett City cemetery. The bearers were George Palmer, Frank Geer, R. w. Dearnley, E. c. Wilcox, H. T. Wilcox and c. F. Gardner.
 Among the relatives and friends from out of town were MT. and Mrs. Henry Huntington of Preston, Mir and hfrs. Leonard Geer of Wil1imantic, Mrs Lavius Robinson of Franklin, Mrs. Ed ward Cady and Miss Charlotte Cady of Oxford and Miss Abby Stanton of Preston.
 Brevities.
 Mrs. Susan Mercy of Danielson was in town calling on friends Wednesday.
 Arthur Lagesse and Fred Hebert nave spent a few days at their home in New Bedford
 Dorcas circle of the Kings Daugh- ters has voted $10 towards the work of the newly organized Red Cross chap ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
DAVIS THEATRE.
New Show Today-Three Big Keith
 Acts and Triangle PhotoPlays.

There will be an entire new show at the Davis today and the bill booked for the last half of this week is right up to the standard. The three Keith acts are The Dorothy Southern Trio, three pretty girls who present high class musical offering that is something well worth hearing. Morris Golden comes next and he is called the Fiddle with the Fiddle. Then Verce and Verc1 put a fitting finish to the vaudeville in a novel comedy skit entitled A goth Century Elopement, introducing gym nastics, singing and talking and using all their own songs. This is something different from any act ever seen here. The Triangle feature photoplay Is Constance Talmadge in Betsey's Bur glar, a five part Fine Arts production. This is a mystery play that will keep you guessing till the last. To complete the show there Is the usual Triangle fun provoking film called The Cave Man.
 For the first half of next week the management announce a big double bill with Mary Pickford in her latest success, A Poor Little Rich Girl Watch for particulars later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
CAPTAIN KIDD, JR,
With Original Cast, Coming to the
 Davis Friday.

There is a play of irresistible charm coming to the Davis theatre Friday evening. April 1S. It is called Captain Kidd. Jr., a comedy by Mrs. Rida Johnson Young. It is a most engross- lng story of adventure that Mrs. Young mas woven around the exploits of a twentieth century namesake of the fla nous buccaneer whose buried treasure -or tales of it-has caused so many credulous souls to turn treasure hunt CT with the hope that they might be the fortunate one to uncover the wealth of the Indies which the original Captain Kidd is supposed to have buried somewhere on Cape Cod
 Critics are agreed that not since Seven Keys to Baidpate has such an absolute novelty been shown in the theatre. As a matter of fact, there is more genuine enjoyment in Captain Kidd, Jr., than can be found in half a dozen other entertainments, and it will be seen at the Davis theatre Fri day night with the original cast and production, just as it was presented at the Conan and Harris theatre, New York
 Here are the players: Edith Talia- ferro, Zelda Sears. Adele Rowland, Otto Kruger, Ernest Stalard, Charles Brown, Charles Dow Clark, Elmer Grandin, Lincoln PIhmer. Westcott B. Clark and others
 Prices 25c to S1.5o. Seats now sell ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12

Today is your last chance to see William F'arnum in The Price of Si- of the season. Mrs. Vernon Castle in the ninth episode of Patria is seen at her best. In this chapter Donald ob- tains warrants for the arreat of Huro- Xxi, De Lima and the rest charging them with having caused the Black Tom explosion Some excellent views of this disaster are shown. On Friday and Saturday an excellent program has been booked. the feature being Robert Warwick and Doris Kenyon in \ Girls Folly, a story of the movie studio, showing how motion pictures are in the making The Fox comedy is in three parts, featuring Billie Richie. It is called The House of Terrible Scandals. On Saturday as usual there will be four performances-1eG 315 : and s.3O- Children at matinee SC.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12

| There was a large attendance from | Mystic at the fellowship nesting ol the Congregational church of Ledyard Pawcatuck, Stonington, Mystic, Norti Wednesday at the Road church Rev A F. Earnshaw of Mystic preached the sermon at the morning session. Officers of Cemetery Association. The annual meeting of Elm Grove cemetery association was held at the home of Frederick Dennison on Broadway and these officers elected President, Evan D. Evans; secretary The directors are Henry B. Myers, Al pheus SchOonover, Benjamin A Holmes, Evan D. Evans, Edwin B. Moves and Frederick Dennison- Sup CT.
 Annual Meeting of Monday Club At the annual meeting Of the Mon day club held at the home of Mrs Daniel B. Dennison, the following of ficers were elected: President, Miss Charles D. Holmes; secretary and treasurer Miss Lima Fish; entertain ment committee, Miss Mary Crates, chairman; Mrs. G. Albert Thompson and Mrs. George c. Lane.
 Home Guard Captains
 Walter T. Fish has received has ap- pointment as captain of the Home
  Frederick W. Taylor has received his appointment as captain of the Home Guard of Mystic, Company No. 3.
 Mrs. Wilfred Lamb entertained the sewing society of the Phebe Packer RAthbun tent, Daughters of Veterans, at her home on the Noank road We'd neSday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in sewing for the Red Cross work.
 Miss Paige organist.
 Miss Louise Paige has been engaged as organist at the Methodist Episcopal church.
 Home Notes of Interest.
 Miss Claire Luther of New Haven is the guest of Miss Annie Rathbun. ing Riverside Commandery United Order of Golden Cross at the session of the Grand Commandery held in South Norwalk- She was the delegate from Riverside Commandery of this place.
 a hospital in New London for treat ment.
 Miss Mildred Calvin has returned from a visit in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas P. Wilcox have returned to their home in Qua imba.ug after spending the winter in Florida.
 from a ten days visit in Hampton, N.
 Miss Ella Potter of Norwich has been spending a few days in Mystic.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter F. Hammond and Sherman Hammond have returned from a visit in Springfield, Mass.
 Mrs. Stephen J. Austin, Miss Lonle and Miss Lila Douglas wis ited Mrs. Belle Latham at the Norwich hospital Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
POETRY
THE PIPEls

The pipes blow up, the pipes blow
 down, Through all the streets Of Wernal
 Town, Who is the piper7 I have heard Her name is April-lyric Wordi She bids you dance across the hills With crocuses and damOdils And join the robin rewelry The blithe abandon of the bee! She summons you from every slope With her alluring call of hopo, For hope it is that seems to stir The wild, persuasive heart of herl Across the dawn, across the dark, You hear her piping. Hark, oh. hGrEi Is there a mortal ear that knows Pipes IoveIier than April bIows7
 Clinton ScolIard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
ST. cBCTLTA,s BrRD.

When Spring ls weaving tapestry Of vivid emerald hue, All patterned OCT with arbutus And violets dar1lly blue, The wood thrush on a breezy bOuEh StiII JeWe1led with the rain Tn ecstasy immortal trillH The rapturous refrain:
 Cecilia" we listen to the sWe1 Of every golden note And marvel at such melody From such a tiny throat But lol one morning to the wood The saint Of music came And taught the bird Co sing, for GiarlE He still repeats her name:
 Cecilia"
 -adinna Irving.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
HOWE rHIaR

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
YANTTC

Andrew Warner of New London was a recent caller on local friends.
 Mir Pease of Thompsonville spent a short time here Tuesday.
 Joseph Mackenzie was recent viSI- tor in Willimantic.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Brown and sons Leslie and Alfred, were recent visitors in New London.
 F. W. Clapp of WillimanJic was a Yantic visitor Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
WANTED

WANTED-Married man for work on farm: $45 to $50 a month to right man, and free rent and firewood, milk. zee, potatoes and other vegeta bIes in season. w. S. Brown, Shepard Hill Farm, Central Village, Conn Phone
 apr12d
 WANTED-One to six International hooVers, at once. George F. BarthoIo- meW, Brooklyn, Conn. apr12d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12

BristoI.-Miss Keziah Peck. S2 died early Tuesday morning in the house in which she was born on West street. from infirmities of age and the results of a shock. Miss Peck was one of a
 family of 12 children. the only one now
 surviving being Prof. Tracy Peck, for
 merly connected with Yale univ ersity, but now living in Rome Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Breed The Ire.
 Vaudeville end Moving Pictures at the Davis Theatre.
 Feat ture Moving Picture5 at the Au- d1tOrillnn ThRafra.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-12
SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE OF
 A GERMAN SPY SUSPECT
Count AIvo Won AIvensueIben is Miss
 ing From Chicago.

Chicago, April 1.-The sudden dis appearance from his Chicago head quarters of Count AIvo von AIven- sueIben. who vigorously denied two years ago when refused entrance into aCnada, that he was the head of the German spy system on this side of the Atlantic, was the cause of considerable speculation today. Federal officials were non -committal. The count, who was formally a lieutenant in the i'm periaI German army, had apartments at a downtown hotel and a. business of flee in a neighboring building.