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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
FOR THE BOY
IN CAMP

What shall I send that boy in military campf
Many mothers and others are asking that ques-
ton. In reply, DR.. James Naismith, professor Of
physical education In the University of Kansas
says: "Send him candy and lemons, good book
and, If his company has talking machine,
record of light music something funny. But
don't send him sob letters nightgowns."
Doctor Naismith speaks from 80 years expert
ence in training university and college youths
and from four months on she border as che plain
of the First Kansas infantry. He Is the inventor
athletes and kept thousands of students physically
fit.
sob letters and nightgowns were the most wor-
rying and useless things the boys on the border
received from home" said Doctor Naismith
Write that boy once twice week. Send him
the home paper. He may not seem prompt about
writing home but never forget he has an in
satable appetite for home letters and the home
paper His appetite for sweets too IS very keen
The army ration. wholesome and nourishins
hasn't many trimmings so candy always is warm
ly welcomed by the boys. Homemade fudge or
caramel candy, something that doesn't mash or
melt easily, should be sent.
"There is no need to send clothing or medi-
cines. Uncle Sam will look out for that But
small musical instruments are valuable in keen
ukeleles, good Baseballs bats, gloves and
masks always are welcome Anything that en-
courages healthfuf play Is good to send.
II am very much in earnest when ask that NO
sob letters be sent the boys. Also, IL you know
of some boy who has no one to write him or to
send him candy, remember him. saw bows who
felt it quite little that there was no one 10
remember them. They're all just big kiddies, you
know. and they need appreciation"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
HOW LIFEBOAT
ORIGINATED


! The Iifeboat Is very modern contrivance. 1t is
not much more than half century since 1t came
10 be generally used In the old days sea captain
rcarfy resented even the suggestion that his YES
bsi should carry Hfeboats.
, At the period when these boats still were an ex-
peyjuent, a remarkable feat Of life-saving was
ksrformed on the New Jersey coast at point
ecw within the precincts of Asbury PARK
Doseph Francis inventor. had brought forth
Hevice made of iron and shaped like boat with
q lid which could be shut, thus keeping out the
water Francis coutended that I'm case of snip
wreck near shore line could be made fast be
tween the vessel and the coast, and his quaint
A1feboat hauled back and forth, carrying seVerai
persons on each trip.
Francis was the butt of much humor, and MS
ftfe,saytng boat which was commonly called
Kettle because of its odd shape, became suDJect
Tor general derisIon Then vessel bearing the
hau,e OF Ayrshire was wrecked In 1847 on the
Heysey coast 1t had q large passenger list, ana
great loss of life seemed Inevitable. FRANCIS
rushed to the scene got line to the snip ana
stsrted his boat upon Its first emergency test he
soyed POI lives by this method. many OF wnlch
Suss have been lost otherwise. for the sea was SO
rough that no ordinary boat coulo nave over
reached land from the wreck
10 recognition Of his skill and bravery. congress
orssented Francis with the largest gold medal
sver oven By that body. It was made Of pure
sold. two-thirds of an Inch thick and was OF
sbout the same size asa tea plate. The boat de-
vised By Trancis might still be In use were 1t not
for the breeches buoy. Because OF the boats
size weight and general clumsiness 1T was dimcult
10 handle But It was none the less practical and
paved the way for the breeches buoy, operated on
the same principle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21

never said it at all. the Columbus Dis
patch asserts that General Sherman
said 1t In Columbus on August Il, 1880.
and In support Of the assertion pro-
auces from its files copy Of short
address he made here at that time In
which the now famous definition of
war was made.
"The occasion was a reunion Of the
Civil war soldiers Of Ohio. President
Hayes was guest of honor and most
of the living generals of the Civil war
were present. The addresses were
made in the open in Franklin park.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
sHERMAN's FAMOUS SAYING
nenerars Definition Of War Was Given
IN an Address at Columbus, O, IN
1850 at Reunion Of Veterans.

J. II. GalbrAlth Of Columbus, O.,
writing to the New York World, gives
place and date to remark which has
been widely credited to General VIII
diam Tecumseh Sherman. He says:
I'm answer to inquiries as to where
Gen. william T. Sherman said war was
hell. and refute fntimations that ne
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21

"This last clause brought greet an
plause, and when 1t subsidized the e<l
eral proceeded on another line a
thought"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
Reel. Not Real.

Keel, NOT Real.
A merchant says that one reason
why he would like to 60 into the
movies is because the hero always geta
his telephone connection so promptly,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
E11e1\T De(n,aff.
k The Rural New IorkeI

YRTLH stopped playing on the
organ. and whlrled about, address
ing the family gathered around the
evening lamp.
'Pve got a conundrum for you"
she announced.
zone of those that has no an
swer, I'll bet" said Tim, who was
popping corn over a bed Of glowing
Goals. 81 don't get caught twice
the same way"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21
Truly Good.

1t is better to be good in reality than
to seem so.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21

(sy IDA M. BRUCE in Utica eIobe.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-21

HEN a young man at a
Christmas party leads,
with an attempt at nom
chalance, some charming
young lady beneath a
bOugh Of mistletoe in Or
der to win a "mistletoe
kiss" he is of the opinion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
GOD HAS SOUNDED
 WARS DEATH kNELL.
Rev. George II. Strouse Says Time Will Come When Battle Fias Vii
 Never Be Unfuried.

At the First Baptist church on Sun
 day a Thanksgiving service was held
 with special music and a sermon of
 Thanksgiving thoughts and blessings
 George H. Strouse. Rev. MT. Strouss
 took his theme from Psalms 24: 1.2, That the earth is the Lords, and the
 fullness thereof; the world. and they as follows: Two friends were driving together
 over a country road in the far south
 one Sunday and they met an old negro
 demonstrated with him that it was the
 Sabbath day. The old negro replied that a religion which couldn't bend
 enough to permit a man to kill a fat be established round here, no how! This little story illustrates the two conceptions entertained in these days regarding Christianity. Christians are called upon to love our fellow men and never to slay them. True, war occupies big place in the Old Testa- = ment, but in the New the dominant ception interpret literally the com mand Thou shalt not kill" This is a negative type of Christianity and hardly able to meet the present situa- ton. Christians with this conception can't possibly understand this world wide catastrophe with its horror and l it's woe.
 I But there is a second conception of Christianity, and those who entertain 1 it can't possibly understand how A Christian or a Christian nation can remain inactive or unresponsive to the cries of a bleeding world, but insist that it is our duty, with all the vast resources at our disposal, to see to it l that every furnace is going full blast, | that every mill and factory are running 1 full time, that every locomotive and l ; the seaboard for transportation across | the sea, all the sinews Of war. These | Christians believe we should plunge ! into the conflict and never cease to | crushed and bleeding at our feet. Surely uor task for the present is not dreaming but positive aggressive ser
 vice for God and man.
 Let me suggest three things for which we should be profoundly thank full. First sound hHalth. There are people to whom sound health is a complete stranger, and they put us to shame by their devotion and achieve ments. Second. we should be thankful 1 things and God is unresponsive-there is a reason for it. What would be- come of us if God gave us all we ask ed for? He knows when to give and
 when to withhold. Third, we ought .ot thank God for our friends. How precious they are. I think of the long l journey to Africa and how God raised up friends for us. And she friends whose companionship I enjoy so muck right here in Norwich. And the great friend Jesus on whom we can bank every time.
 God has sounded the death knell of war War is here now but it can't al- ways be. The time is coming when the battle flag will never be unfurled again. For this better day which is surely coming we thank God and take courage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
INTERESTING MEETING
AT THE Y. M. c. A.
Rev. William Crawford Delivers Talk
 on Return of Christ.

The mems rally at Y? M. c. A. build ing Sunday at o'clock was one O. interest to'the men who attended. The music by Swahn'S orchestra and the vocal solos by Hugh Kinder served to make the musical part of the service very helpful. and the men showed their appreciation.
 The address of the occasion WaR full of interest. and the speaker, Rev. William Crawford. The topic was, The Return of Our Lord. The speak CT read the last chapter of Revela- tions and while he did not attempt to name the day when Jesus would re- turn to the earth. yet he expressed his belief that present conditions may in dicate that something of the kind may possibly happen. He asked the point ed question. If Christ should come to Norwich, how many would be willing to serve on the reception committee; he also asked how many would give him a glad welcome. MT. Crawford made the statement that if we were not ready for Christ's coming, neither were we ready to go to meet him if we were called suddenly to change worlds.
 Several of the enlisted men from New London and the submarine base were in the audience. and they were given a cordial welcome. SecretarH Hill had charge of the service and R, T. Crosby acted as usher.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Mayor Brown Addresses Gathering in
 Honor of koseinsko-PersonaI

Sunday afternoon the six Polish so- cieues of the village met in Pulaski hall to celebrate the 200th anniver- sary of the birth of the great Polish leader Kosciusko. A large proportion of the members of all the societies at tended vespers after which they marched to the hall where exercises were held. Mayor Allyn l.. Brown made a brief address, explaining the meaning of the Liberty bonds and the Y. M. c. A. Red Triangle work and thanking them all for their. support to these worthy objects. Mayor Brown also spoke of the recruits furnished by the village to the Polish army now being recruited in this country. Two young men of the village enlisted on the spot and many others expressed their intention of following suit with the coming of spring. A recruiting station has been opened in one of the stores in the Pulaski Hall building There were visiting Polish priests from New London and Bridgeport who also spoke briefly to the gathering, telling them to emulate the deeds of the hero whose anniversary they were celebrating and expressing the hope that Poland might some day be free again The men were also advised to stand by America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
BORN

wEBsTER-In Boston Nov IS 1917. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. George W. Webster. formerly of Putnam. DAVIS-In Thompson, Nov. Is, 1917, a son to MT. and Mrs. Charles Davis, Jr.
 MKENNA-In willimantic. Nov. 22, 1917. a son to MT. and Mrs. John McKenna.
 MOSs-In wilIimantic Nov. 22 l s17, a son to MT. and Mrs. A. F. Moss of Storrs college CAsARICo-In Westerly, R. l.. Nov. liam CasaFieo SHEFFIELD-In Westerly. R. l., Nov. 21. 1917. a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Warren Sheffield. SLOSBERG-4On Nov. IS. 1917 at the Backus hospital. a daughter. BeV- erly Ruth, to Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Slosberg Qormerly Fannie Strom).
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
D. A. a. REGENTS ARE
 FIGHTING PROTESTS
Adopt Peppery Resolutions and Pre-.
 pare for Third Liberty Loan.

Chapter regents and the members of the war relief service committee, Connecticut Daughters of the Ar1erf- brary at Hartford Friday afternoon to consider plans for further concert ed war relief service. They endorsed the National Society D, A. R. projects to raise $51.0oo for the restoration of the French village of Tilloloy and to subscribe $100.o00 for the third Lib- erty Loan. and voted to assume their share of the amounts to be raised for these purposes. The sum of $701, $50 has already been reported as subscrib- ed by Connecticut Daughters for the second Liberty Loan. This is as yet incomplete. Supplemental reports from chapters are daily being receiv- ed. The following resolution was unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, many of us heard with approval the vigorous remarks of Gov ernor Holcomb of Connecticut against pacifists in this; state at the meeting Of the Ruth Wyllys Chapter. D. A. R., in Hartford on. November 17, and re- alize that there are many not only in this state, but in the country, and
 Whereas. We feel that there has been too much 1axity on the part of with .pacifists, spies. pro-Germans and other traitors. and also With enemy aliens, be it
 Resolved, That we, the chapter re- gents of 5000 Connecticut Daughters Of the American Revolution. in spe- cial meeting assembled, urge our state and national governments to take thA most stringent measures afforded by martial law in war times for the pro- lection of our country from this peril within our gates, and
 Resolved, That copies of this reso- lution be sent to the president of the United States. the secretary of war and the governor of Connecticut.
 -.~la Conn.,, November 23,. 1917.
 Elizabeth Barney Buell. state regent Louise Lyon Barnum. state record ing secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
CREST MILLS IN
 COUNTY ARE BUSY Grinding Corn Into Flour for People in Their Localities.

Fifty-six grist mills in Connecticut are busily grinding grain into flour to be used in making bread for the they are located, according to facts recently gathered by the committee of food supply of the state council of oefense. Many mills are installing the machinery necessary to make a high grade of four or meal, and people are flnd1ng that home ground flour is just as good although it may contain a lit tie more bran.
 Several causes are bringing the local have been using flour brought from mills 1000 to 1,5O0 miles away and paying high prices for special brands Of Hours. the makers of which have spent millions of dollars to refine snd transportation facilities are strained to the utmost, the consumer is quite willing to take local flour with a little higher percentage of bran. knowing that it also has a higher food value,
 Besides, money which would be go- ing otherwise to pay for the transpor- tation of flour as well as that which would go to pay for the advertising of the patent white flour is being saved through the Connecticut miller The list of mills equipped to grind meal or flour for human consumption are giv- en out by the committee of food supply from their headquarters at No 36 EedrI street, HartlOrd, Include for eastern Connecticut:
 New London county - Alfred M. Clark. Clark's Falls; c. w. Grant. North Franklin; w. w. Palmer, Chest nut Hill; A. R. Manning, Yantic: A. I. Bush, Mantle; Pitcher Bros. Leba- non; Sherwood G. Avery, Bozrah; b. Elgart. Colchester; F. M. Manning & Co.,, Mystic.
 Windham 'county-Eugene Kimbau. Hampton; J. D. Moffitt, Hampton: : Quinebaug Grist mill, Danielson; Err nest L. James, Warrenville; c. G. Lawton. Brooklyn: Willimantic Grain ton; John Skinner, Hampton.
 Holland county-William c. Pease Ests Somers: Edward White, Rock Yillei F. A Glover, Stafford; George Dennis. Stafford Springs; Miles Rog- CTS, Hebron; c. t.P. Bradway. West Stafford; Edwin J.. Crandall Rockville fR F. b
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
DIED

 BECKWITH--In this city. Nov. g, 1917, Albert Beckwith. aged 65 years. funeral parlors Monday afternoon, Nov. 26, at 2.se. Burial in Yantic cemetery.
 yoHNSON-In Norxich, Nov, 25. 1917. Notice of funeral hereafter. MAY-In Norwich. Nov. 25. 1917. Charles A. May. in his 18th year. Notice Of funeral hereafter. CI1ARK-In Norwich, Nov. 2s, Lillian Chappell. wife of William Clark of Versailles. aged 1s years. Fureral nhmrdn MnHds MsSryd,ee at 0Gegm Catholic SHEPARD-In woodstock. Nov. 22. 1917, James A. Shepard, aged 66 years. ADANs-In Worcester, Nov r, 1917, Mrs. James W. Adams. aged 7S years, formerly of Putnam. CARPnNT1R In Preston (Fort pavis p,' wife nese91eI of Clarence G R K carnsaa da ter. aged 46 years. Funeral services will be held from her late home Tuesday. Nov. 27 at i eeleck Burial in Brewster Neck '. s-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
WAR RALLY PLANNED
 FOR GALES FERRY
One of Series to Be Held in Every
 Part of the State.

Men and women who want to know what they can do to cooperate active ly with the soldiers and sailors of the nation in their efforts to rid the world of Prussian autocracy will be told their duties and opportunities at the war rally to be held in Gales Ferry Meth odist church at 7.3O o'clock, Nov. 30, 1917, under the auspices Of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. The rally, which is, one of 8 series being EeId in every part of the state, Is ina tended to reveal to the people of Con- necticut the magnitude of the war task which the United States has under taken, the essential part which every man. woman and child is expected to play and the real facts of the war and their significance as interpreted by men high in the authority of the state and federal governments. Courtland E. Colver will preside at the rally.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
DOCTOR GAVE THIS RUNDOWN
 WOMAN vINOL
And She Got Well He
 Nervousness Disappeared

Flint, Mich.-'T keep house for my family of six and got into generally run down condition. I was weak nervous and could not sleep, and had headache a good deal of the time. My doctor prescribed Vinol and it made me well and strong. I am a good deal less nervous and can sleep nights-"-Clara Smith. 1918 w. 4th Ave, Flint, Mich.
 We sell Vinol on a positive guar antee to make nervous, weak, run down women well and strong or re- turn their money. Try it anyway.
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Prop, Norwich. Vinol is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co.,; in Danielson by the A. W. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
G. WALDO oAT IS
 MADE AN ENSIGN Norwich Boy Ordered Home From European Waters to Get Appointment

G. Waldo Dat. son of Mir. and Mrs John B. Dat of Thames street, is home for a few days after an absence Of over two years. during which time ne has been in European waters in the naval service He enlisted in the navy seven years ago on his seventeenth birthday and was in Vera. Cruz .ifs ie1S-1s14. being, there when the trou- ble with Mexico began and was in the Haytian campaign of 1S16-1s17. Dur ing his term in the service he has been promoted several times and wa . nrdered home to get his appointment as ensign at Norfolk. Va. While en- titled to an annual furlourh. he is home for only three days and will re- port tonight (Monday) for duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Tribute to Late Members.

At the meeting of the Women's Re- lief Corps held Friday afternoon in the Buckingham Memorial a tribute was paid to two of the oldest mem hers of the corps who recently passed away. The departed members are Mrs. Nancy Hussey and Mrs. Sarah s. Spa1ding.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
TAFTVLLE

Benefit Performance of French Play
 in Parish HaIi-PersonaIs and Notes
 Sunday afternoon the Wilhmantic Choral club gave a performance of a French play in Parish hall for the benefit of the new troop - of Bow Scouts. at the Sacred Heart church. There was a good attendance and a fair sum was realized for the troop. The troop is taking hikes every Sat urday from which they are deriving much benefit. No number has heen assigned the troop yet but it has been recruited to it's full strength of 32 members,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
MARRIED.

Smith, Harold E. Vincent and Miss Margaret A. Rollins. both of New COFFEY-CONE-In Plainfield, Nov
 20, 1917. by Rev. William A. Keefe, Eugene Comey and Miss Marion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Burpee Thurlow was a. recent visi- tor in Providence spending a few days with his brother there. He made the trip in his car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
seldi.rs .nd Sailors visit V. M. c. A

Quite a large number or the sol- iiers and sailors visited the local Y. NJ. c. A. building Sunday, and they evidently appreciated the privileges of the reading room and writing tables: the regular war work Y. M C. A. sta = tionary is furnished to the enlisted men without charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Anothes War Burden.

We suppose. with three-cent post age in effect, our correspondents will feel justified in writing on both sides
 of the paper again, after we had them almost broken of it.-Kansas City
 Star
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Gibson Weeden Engagement Is An.
 nounced..

MT. and Mrs. William L. Fletcher. of Lincoln avenue announce the en- F. Gibson, to William A. Weeden. of
 Juincy, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Knows How It Feels.

Any person who ever bit off mol than he can chew realizes in small measure how Bill HohenzoIlern feels Washington Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Why They Fail.

Possibly one reason that German chanceIlors don't get along any bet ter is that the impossible is expected of them.--Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Arthur Edwards and Alfred Nor man of the Naval Reserve forces are at their homes in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Corporal Fred Powers and Private John Evans of the National Army were home from Camp Devens over Sunday. (,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
canserxe Our Time.

Most of us waste a lot of perfectly good energy trying to find out things that we really do not want to know Cincinnati Enquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Unpleasant to Contemplate.

E Drafting for. the submarines may have caused the German n1utiny As Yum Yum said,- it is such a stuffy death.-Columbia (S. CD State.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Clifford Cormier of the U. S. navy Is at his home in the village on a short furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Edward Koslowski and Homer Su- blicki were in Willimantic Saturday on business
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
THE WEATHER
Conditions.

A high pressure area of much mag nitude overlies the entire country east of the Rocky Mountains with it's crest over Lake Superior and cold weather prevails over this area, the line of freezing temperature extending Sum day morning through central Florida. The weather was generally fair ex- cept for local snows from the lake re- zion eastward. There will be local snows Monday and Tuesday in the lake region and snow or rain Monday night or Tuesday in the Ohio valley. Temperatures will remain low al- though somewhat higher on Tuesday in the Atlantic states. ?
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Fair, continued cold Monday: Tuesday fair, slightly warmer.
 Southern Ney England: Fair, con- tinued cold Monday and Tuesday. .;
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday: Saturday. Ther.. Bar
 a. H. -'''.''.. '..'. ...... oSs 2S.oo Iz m- ......I. 4S zS-72 p. m- 36 2S.S2 Highest AS. lowest 34.
 Sunday Iz m '.........s...s 51 3O-O0 Highest 3S. lowest 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
Personals and Notes.

Fred Towne of the Naval Reserve spent Sunday at his home in the vil- sage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Personals and Notes. Miss Stella Warrington spent the weekend in Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26
snn. Moon ana Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after nigh water 1t is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-26

Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Increasing cloudiness and colder. Saturdays weather: Fair, colder. Predictions for Sunday: Fair. Sundays weather: Fair, much cold CT.