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New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
On Board SS. Megantic.
En Route for T'other Side

En Route for TOther Side.
 Dear Janet-Forgive me sailing without formal good-by to you, will you! And accept my apologies for not answering your dear, fine letter. You lsee, you took so much off my mind by sticking to the job that just rose up Hike balloon set loose. There was the Megantic sailing right away. Here was anxious for holiday. So I just slid out. ,N
 Things began to happen as soon as I got on board. One of the Belgian re- lief commission made me accept an appointment on the staff. That means mountains of necessary, absorbing, hu- mane work. I'll send you several ar ticles on the work for the magazine.
 A submarine chased us. Nearly a whole day we lived in our life belts and hung around the lifeboats. It helped to pass the time away.
 A Dutch capitalist made me a prop osition for the rights to a Holland edition of our magazine. We're wrest- ing now for terms. I think I'll land him with his shoulders to the mat. I'll cable when I've closed the deal, and will write immediately after.
 Cargan, the buyer for the most ex- elusive importers in America, is on his way to Paris to bring back the latest in fashions for the wives of our multi millionaires. I commissioned him to write for us what the Parisian women of average means are wearing.
 Miss Helen Garvin, regular good fellow, besides being one of the best newspaper correspondents in the game Is going to visit the prison camps of warning countries for a newspaper syn dicate. I've arranged to have her do work for us at the same time.
 You see, Janet, I am already full up with things to do and think of every minute of my waking time. It will be still worse when I set foot on shore find that I've taken on more work than I can do in an ordinary day. And I'm Supposed to be on vacation!
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16

We have new by-word in our fam fly circle. ,5 N- -t
 It was supplied by the little girl who lives around the corner.
 Her mother told us the story. The little girl is five and even more cum ming than that, of itself, implies. From the moment she wakes up in the morning until the moment she drifts away into dreamland at night, she throws off quaint, delightful little re- actions on life like sparks from a pin- wheel.
 One Little Girl Didn't Know What
 God-bless Meant. t l. The one in question came just be- fore that last moment of drifting off She was saying her prayers. She had said the immortal prayer of childhood and added the immortal petition to "bless Papa and Mama and make me good girP' (by the way, another lit tie girl who had been repeating these same petitions for year or so startled me one night by asking what Cod Bless meant, an interesting commen- tary on the way the little folk repeat the sounds we tell them to say with out knowing half tho time what they mean).
 "Is that all 2" said her mother. Miss Five-Years has way of adding pray CTS of her own invention.
 I'm No Happier When Whine. NO" she said. There's some more tonight And then she went on "Please, God, keep me from whining I'm no happier when I whine, so why whine?" \ And that, as you may guess, Is our family by-word.
 Was ever the philosophy of life bet. ter expressed in a nutshell? Did ever wise man say more in SC few words than this baby? Again and again we find 1t coming 1 to our lips,-usually, of course, fol some one elses benefit Such is human nature!
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
Veu,s for 7heatey G0e7y and Women Readers
RUSH FOR SEATS AT LYCEUM HAS STARTED

With the announcement that next week marks the twenty fifth anniver- sary of the first theatrical perform ance at the Lyceum has come an av- alanche of orders for seats. All those who witnessed the opening perform ance of the Lyceum twenty-five years ago are expected to be present on next Monday night. At that time "Diplom-
 aoy" will be staged. This is the same drama that played at the Lyceum upon the opening night a quarter of a century ago.
 The Walter Naylor Players plan one
 of the greatest stock productions ever given in this city. MT. Naylor in sists that next week must be an ab- solute reproduction of "Diplimocy," not one detail being omitted. To this end he has secured the script of the play used in revival two years ago by William Gillette. He will cast the
 mem bers of his company in such a fashion that will bring them near to
 the first picture. The part played by
 Rose Coughlin at the Lyceum a quar- ter of century ago, Countess Zicka. will be given to Miss Virginia Perry. It is one that demands careful read ing of lines and at times heavy act ing. Miss Perry has demonstrated that she is capable of taking good care of the trust imposed in her. Beauclerc, the part always played by William Gillette, will be in the hands of Philip Quinn than whom there Is no better student and reader of lines in stock. To Ralph Murphy will go the part of Count Orion. who figures extensively throughout the play. In the revival of Diplomacy" at tho Elm pire theater, New York, two years ago, Marie Doro was cast as Dora, the ingenue lead. Miss Dorothea Antel, who has once before demonstrated her ability to depict youthful and 1nno- cent characters to perfection, will be cast as Dora. Miss Margie Dow will come into her, own again next week, as she will have great character part in the role of the MarQuise de Rio- Zares.
 On his trip to New York last week MT. Naylor secured the services of young actor to play the part of Julian in Diplomacy" This man Is Smythe Wallace During the rehearsals MT. Wallace has displayed such adaptabil- ity that it is the intention to make him permanent member of the Nay Tor Players. He will make his initial appearance on Monday night, the start of Jubilee Week at the Lyceum.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
RELIEF NOT HALTED.
,d Work in Poland Will Be Con-
 tinucd.

New York, Feb. 16.-The Polish ktims Relief Commission announces receipt of cablegram from Lau- Sne, Switzerland, which states that work of the general committee h suffer no interference In the
 lomatic break. between the United ktes and Germany, .'
 The general committee sent word It it has received Assurances to Is effect from all the e1ligerent |wers occupying Poland. m
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast Cherry Mush
 Sugar and Cream Broiled Bacon
 Potatoes Saute
 Rolls
 Coffee
 Bunch
 Roman Meat Pudding
 Pickles
 Fig Cake
 Cocoa
 Dinner
 Black Bean Soup
 Broiled Steak Mashed Potatoes Spinach
 Cold Slaw
 Farina Custard
 Coffee. Cherry Mush--Pick over and wash one-fourth pound dried sour cherries cover with fresh cold water and soak over night. Drain, measure the liquid, add water if necessary to make three cupfuls. With this make a mush, using any of the prepared cereals. Cook thoroughly, and five minutes before serving stir in the cherries. Serve with cream and sugar. Roman Meat Pudding-Mince a pint of cold veal, take 8 cupful of good stock, nicely favored, one egg, some lemon sauce. little vermicelli. pepper and salt; mix all together and season with a suspicion of onion and parsley. Line a meat mold with some macaroni. previously. boiled quite ten- der. fill the basin with the mince meat, steam for half an hour Turn out of the basin and serve with a white sauce.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

the British thrust along the Menin road.
 This new British advance in the Ypres salient now definitely threat ems the enemy's line of communica- tions to the Belgian coast. The Ostend- Lille railway, which in a large meas ure feeds the German naval bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge, the latter the home port of the German high seas submarine flotillas, now comes with. in the range of the fire of the British guns.
 "The superiority of the British over their enemies was conclusively proved during the engagement of the past week. The battle Of Menin road, fur. thermore, shows that the fighting sta, nina of the German is deteriorating not that the enemy did not display great skill and dogged determination in his repeated counter attacks"
 Of the fighting on the French front the communiQue says:
 "The outstanding feature of the re, cent engagements is the wastage of the man-power of the enemy If We compare the combat front of Verdun in 1916, held by 12 German divisions with the combat front along the Aisne in 1917, held by IA divisions, both of practically the same length, 1t is found that during the same period of time from May to September, 1916 and 1917, respectively, the enemy engaged along the Verdun front 25 new divi sions last year; along the Aisne 3E new divisions this year
 ''So great has the wastage of enemy forces become, owing to the improved
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
GERMANY GROGGY
 BUT POWERFUL : ENEMY
(By Associated Press)

Shaken but still powerful" is the estimate of Germanys defensive strength nthe western front given in the official communique, issued by the war department.
 The superiority of the British over their enemies, the communique says. has been proved conclusively by the last weeks fighting, while it has dem. onstrated that the fighting stamina of the Germans is deteriorating.
 Of the activities of the American force in Europe the communique says absolutely nothing. Of the forces at home it reports mobilization of the na- tional guard and the national army proceeding satisfactorily.
 The analysis of the situation on the west front, which the communique says remains the principal battle of the war, follows:
 The battle of Menin Road (Ypres salient), which promises to be one of the great battles of the war, is fol lowing it's normal course. Last week we recorded the gains of the British in this sector. This week we must note the desperate attempts by the Germans to retake the lost positions
 Beginning Sunday last the con, stantly increasing violence of the counter attacks reached a continuation on the 27th instant, when seven pow erful onslaughts by the picked storm battalions' of the enemy endeavoired Eainly to regain the lost objectives The village of Zonnebeke, the center of the conflict, is now firmly held by the British
 Tt is evident that the efforts of the enemy in this sector are not actu ated merely by the desire to regain lost territory of merely tactical value nor must the persistent attacks be considered merely the normal reac tion of a modern field engagement, in which counter attack invariably fol lows upon attack; but rather it is to be noted that the enemy realizes fully the immense strategic importance oi
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

mechanical means of the allies and the perfection of their methods of combat, that the Germans are obliged to main taiu in reserve as a minimum guaran- tee for the safety of their battle line in the west at least 40 divisions. The western front thus remains the prin- cipal battle front of the war. It is strongly held by the enemy and his de- fensive strength, while shaken, re. mains powerful"
 The only mention of American forces kis as follows:
 The mobilization of the national guard in their camps Is proceeding rapidly, and the formation of reorgan. ized divisions is taking place. This reorganization is necessitated by the conditions of the present war and re. quires larger regiments and certain machine guns and other units not typical heretofore.
 cihc tue re organization has arisen, but its pur. pose and military necessity are being explained and the division command. CTS are doing their utmost to preserve the local associations and historic me. mories of these state forces.
 "The assembling of the national army in the cantonments has gone on with smoothness and success. Euuip. ment difficulties are not serious and are being rapidly overcome The most obvious shortage is in rifles, but an adequate supply for all purposes will soon be at hand and no delay in train | ing results from the shortage. All overseas forces, of course, are ade l quately supplied"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Captain Ginger and other officials of the steamship Alameda state that the last trip down was one of the worst ever experienced by them while navigating in Alaskan waters. The storm which struck the ship when 100 miles off Cape Spencer was one of the worst in history. and the big steamer was eighteen hours getting inside the cape. The seas were mountain high, and every one washed the ship from stem to stern, making it dangerous to go on deck. One stateroom door was washed off it's hinges and its occu- pants flooded out by the seas.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Ed S. Orr, founder of the Orr stage line, between Valdez and Fairbanks. and once the Republican candidate for delegate to congress from Alaska, is now one of the county commissioners of Lewis county, in the state of Wash ington.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Farm hands are scarce in the Mata nuska region. according to J. M. Elkin, the owner of 320-acre ranch in that district. He arrived in Anchorage re- gently and offered s4.00 per day and board for men to assist him in gather ing his crop of spuds. He has nine acres in potatoes, and expects to har- vest about 90 tons this season.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

The Willow Creek Development Co is the title of a new corporation re gently organized by Anchorage men for the purpose of developing valuable mining property in the Willow creek section
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

A night school and a commercial course for the day school have been added to the courses in the Anchorage schools. The night school win be open to all persons regardless of age or sex.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
DISPLAY OF NEW FALL HATS

A big assortment of new fall hats has just been received at Mrs. Kate Rolfes and will be sold at panicky prices for two days only. Now is your time to purchase new headgear at prices that are right.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Any one having any knowledge of the whereabouts of Theodore Quinn will confer a favor on his brother, James B. Quinn. by writing to him at the Morgan Baths, Buffalo, New York
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Try loaf of Sun Maid" Raisin Bread. It's really fine. City Bakery
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Try loaf of Sun Maid" Raisin Bread. It's really fine. City Bakery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04
venting it.

venting it.
The state of Connecticut has been
in favor of conservative and economi-
cal administration, and 1 am conf
dent that this enviable reputation and
record will not be impaired during the
present session of your honorable
body.
The general assembly of 1915 has re-
ceived general commentator for it's
efficiency and economy, and 1 trust
that this 1917 general assembly win
establish a still better record in these
respects.
In administering the affairs of this
state there is seldom any occasion or
excuse for party alignment such as is
had in congress when policies are con-
sidered as to which political parties
differ. This state is a large business
corporation, the successful manage
ment of which requires Intelligence.
and patriotism rather than partizan-
ship, and trust that each and ali of
us will act as if we had been unani-
mously selected and elected by the
people of the state as their agents to
administer the business of the state,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04

missioner's report under the caption of
WEIGHTS and Speed of Vehicles"
An amendment to the constitution
provides that each member of this
body shall be paid his transportation
by public CONVEYANCE between his
home station and the place of meet
ing. during your sessions.
Previous to the adoption of this
amendment whe nsuch transportation
was paid it tended to prolong the ses-
sion and delay adjournment because
so many members failed to regularly
attend the sessions. There is no ex
cuse for this. and it is a hardship up
on the members who are present at
your regular sessions. Presumably
every member of this body desired to
be elected to it. and should be pres
ent at all of your sessions unless hav-
ing sufficient reason for being absent.
If you will do this I am satisfied that
all necessary legislation can be adopt
ed and an adjournment had by the
first of next May. By constitutional
provision adjournment must be had as
early as June 9Th.
We shall commence with a new re-
vision of our statute law. l believe
the revision committee has conscien-
tiously and efficiently performed it's
duties, and unnecessary changes in
otherwise are undesirable.
In my 1915 message 1 made a sug-
gestion which l venture to repeat for
your consideration, viz:
and expense could be effected if pro-
posed legislation adversely acted upon
by the committee to which it was re-
ferred, was not reported except when
requested by vote of the senate or
house"
The Surplus"
In some quarters it seems to be a
matter of serious concern that the
state treasury should at the present
time show a gain instead of a deficit
s,afi roo irT1cs hoy -hna n hot
s1is incoming legislature will indulge
in reckless extravaganza AS previ-
ously stated, 1 am of the opinion that
the present income of the state is no
more than is necessary for a proper
administration of the needs of the
state and of it's various departments,
and for a desirable payment upon the
states Indebtedness, and l am salts
fed that you will resist all suggestion
for extravagant appropriations and
any unnecessary expenditure of the
states money, and / shall use all of
the powers of my office to aid in pre-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04

az propriate money to build some new
armories, and the need for better ac-
commodat1on of the troops in one or
more of our cities is apparent; but
before mourning the expense of new
armories, will it not be advisable to
wait until it is determined what the
f. ture status of our national guard or
federal guard. or whatever name may
be hereafter given them, is to be- At
the present time it is in a nebulous
stage.
The state now has but limited con-
troll of it's militia. and may have still
less, if any, in the future. Congress
may decide to assume entire jurisdic-
ton and control of state troops and to
build such necessary armories as have
cot been constructed by the states.
Reformatory for Women.
The necessity of a reformatory for
women in this state has been repeated
ly urged, and it must be conceded that
there is an increasing need for some
institution for the more humane in
talligent and efficient care of unfortu-
nate women than now obtains
One serious objection against the
establishment of any new institution
is it's initial cost and that of its sub
seQuent maintenance
Possibly in the case of such a re-
formatory this cost might be ninim-
lied if it was established in eonnec-
ton with our Connecticut industrial
SCnOOl Tor girls at M1QQl6COWn. The
location is ideal, and the state has ex-
per ded substantial amounts in the
erection of buildings for the case of
the girls there committed. The title to
the property upon which these build
ingS are located is in a corporation
created by the general assembly in
1868. I would suggest the appoint
ment of a committee to investigate the
feasibility of establishing a refor1na-
tory for women upon this property.
thereof, and the cost of acquiring the
title to the property by the state, and
to make a report to this general as
sembly, if practicable. and, If not, to
report to the next general assembly.
1t would seem as If the title should
he in the state of all property upon
which are located institutions estab-
bshed and supported by the state
County JaiIs.
1t is believed by many of our citi-
zens that our jails, especially those in
our more populous counties, are anti
guated, unsanitary, exposed to serious
ire hazards, and that in some other
respects they are in an unsatisfactory
and discreditable condition
1 recommend that commission be
appointed to investigate the condition
of the jai1s in the several counties of
to the 1919 general assembly. with
such recommendation as the ascer-
tanned conditions warrant
The State Department of Health.
The infanti1e paralysis outbreak of
last summer and the widespread
smallpox epidemic with which we are
now threatened, have emphasized the
urgent need Of more adequate organ
ization for the protection of the health
of our citizens. Modern health science
is in position to yield large and tan
g;ble results in the saving Of human
FIc <.if r,p
for the most part well protected, but
the residents in our rural commune
ties are too often unable to secure the
benefit of the best modern knowledge
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04
Help Wanted In Norwich
And Furnished BY the Help of Norwich
People.

Those who suffer with kidney back
ache. urinary iIls or any little kidney
or bladder disorder. want kidney help.
Who can better advise than some Nor
witch resident. who has also suffered.
but has had relief. Norwich people
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills Here's
zone case and there are many others.
Mrs. =. MulEin, s1s N Main ST. Nor
witch, says: Il had dun pains across
the small of my back. I noticed the
trouble mostly when I over-exerted
MYSELF When was on my feet a
great deal. my back felt weak and
tired. Doan's Kidney Pills gave me
good relief and that is why I recon-
mend them"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs MuIlzin had Foster-Milburn Co.
Props. BuffaIo. Ny.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04

Perca1e, brfl1iantine, nohaar, sateen,
gfngham, seersucker, lawn or cambria
nay be used for this design It may
pc finished without sleeves and with
Che yoke cut in square outline at the
neck It may have loose sleeves in
short length, or be made with sleeves
n wrist length, thus afording q COM
Piete covering for the dress that may
sse worn beneath 1T. This style is good
Cor h0ueekeepers or for studio wear
The pattern IS cut in three sizes
Small, medium and large. 1t requires
81 yards 70 S6-fnch material for
medium size with sleeves; without
sleeves, 6 yards. =
A pattern of this illustration mailed
80 any address ON receipt of 10 cents
n silver or stamps
Order through The Bulletin Company
Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.