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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
orpheun, Theatre. ban;elson,.. ,.

The Bon Ton Musical Comedy com pany, one of the iveliest tabloid must cal shows now in New England, will open a Christmas week engagement at the Orpheum theatre, Danieison, on Christmas afternoon. The show will play every evening the remainder of the week. with a change of programme nightly.
 Pretty girls, funny comedians, all of Inc very latest songs, including all of those written i1 honor of the boys who are gong over there will be sung during the company's engagement in Danielson-
 A dancing doll chorus that will be something new to Danielson theatre E0ers is one of the things that the management mentions specially as sarning the big success that has been achieved throughout the season.
 Hello France, a dazzling little must .a1 show that is making hit every where it is seen, is one of the special features that the Bon Ton company is featuring
 The prices at this show are small. Sut the value Is great In connection with the musical show there will be ! showing of pictures each evening, assuring a delightful entertainment br ai1 patrons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Old Sarhrcok@The rrInor which is still fin circulation that John F Chap man who was found dead OR tte trsck Wednesday of last week, met with foul play and that the money he had in his possession was missing. Such is untrue. Two hundred and ninety four dollars were found in his clothes He started out to go to market Tues day night which was his custom and had to cross the track at his home near where he was found in the morn ing. Many trains are going through at that time and one probably struck him on the track where he was found frozen stiff the next morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
 The Legal Voters in Town Meeting of the Towns of Norwich, are hereby warned to meet in Special Town Meeting, to be held dn the Town Hall, in said Norwich on
 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26, 1917,
 at o'clock P. m-. for the purpose of considering ways and. means to protect themselves against further injury arising from the present shortage of fuel in this Town: also to decide whether they will authorize the Se1ectmen of the Town to appropriate sum of money for the purchase of wood or other fuel to be disposed Of to inhabitants of the Town needing the same at cost. and to pro- vide for a suitable person or persons distribution of such fuel; also to do any other acts which may seem to the meeting to be necessary or proper for the purpose of meeting the emergency on account of which said meeting Is called
 Dated at Norwich, Connect4cut, this 21st day of December. A D. 1917.
 CASPER K BAILEY,
 CHARLES F. BUSHNELL
 PATRICK F. CORNELL Selectmen of the Town of Norw5ch-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

There win be three complete shows al the Davis today and the feature is Winston ChurchilIs famous story, The Crisis in 12 parts This film is so true. so deeply human, so real in it's portrayal of courage, patriotism, love, honor. self sacrifice and Americanism, that the cheap exhibitions supposed to arouse these dormant sentiments, when rhe band plays America and the ''hero'' runs up the flag, are tawdry in com pariSon- This is history. alive, with men and women who choose to suffer and -dfe for a great cause and do not count the cost This shows Lincoln, the man. in the character of the sad but indonitable patriot, whose heart was wrung by the suffering of the south. In other words, this film brings home to the last two genera tions the actual situation in this coun- try at the time of the Civil war as no amount of text book study record or battles can do. Current Events with all the latest news in pictures and the first pictures of the Halifax disaster will also be shown Three shows to- day at 2-15 and and D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

One of the best bills of feature pho toplays ever presented in this city will be seen at the Breed theatre today and tonight and is headed by Vivian Mar tin in Little Miss Optimist, a beauti- fu1 and thrilling photoplay of love and sacrifice. Roscoe CFatty) Arbuckle is also shown in his latest Paramount picture entitled A Country Hero This is by far the best comedy that the heavyweight comedian has yet appear ed in and will make you hold your sides with laughter.
 The Hearst-Pathe News, showing Camp Devens as it is today and the latest war news completes this ban ner bill There will be four shows to- day at l." 3, 6-45 and S.3o.
 Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday the Breed will present a mammoth double bill which win consist of Mar guerite Clark in Mary Roberts Rine- hart's delightful "Sub-Deb" story, Bab's Diary, William s. Hart in Good for Nothing. and the Pathe Weekly.
 There win be continuous perform ance at the Breed on Christmas day from 1 to II D. m
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

M5He~d-Fhe Milford chapter of the kme<tc4n Red Cross has decided to end no more knitted garments to men n camp or at any of the army bases The national organization asks that his stand be taken to prevent waste md loss
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
NOT1CEi

The annual meeting of fhe Hnoc9- holders of the Chichester Farm Hot0ce Company wiu De- held at Chichester pose Of transaetfng such bnsiness as may be legally brought before 1t. e SAMUEL GHIERT, President
 By order of the Board of Directors
 By H. B. MINSK, Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Auditorium. Moving Pictures at the Breed The atre- Davis Theatre
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Central Baptist church, Rev. A F. Purkiss, pastor, morning sub ject The Glory of the incarnation Evening sermon, No Room in the Inn. White Christmas programme in the Sunday school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holland Property Sol

Holland Property Sold.
 Asa s. Holland has sold through the agency of Francis D. Donohue h1S property located at ASA Main street to Frank LaFidono. It is a seven-room cottage with Improvements and will be occupied as a home by the new owner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Senator VilIari, the Italian histor- ian. who has been seriously i'll for seY- eral days. has become worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Manager Connolly of The Auditor
 1m will offer to his patrons an ex- #eslent programme for the coming Week beginning Monday the Christmas holiday bin will include William S. Hart. everybody's favorite. in a great picture of the west entitled A Square Deal Virginia Pearson will be seen next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in William F'ox's photopEay, Thou Shalt Not Steal, at the Auditorium theatre Thou Shalt Not Steal is Q thrilling detective story in which Miss Pear son does some excellent acting.
 William Duncan. master athlete, shows all his tricks in the third epi- sode of The Fighting Trail, the Great CT VItaTaph outdoor serial which will be the feature at the Auditorium the atre on Monday.
 See our big banner bill today The Conqueror.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

service in Buckingham Memorial hall, 307 Main street There will be Bible study in the afternoon and the topic will be. The Influence of the Church in the World.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Preston City Baptist church, Rev. F. W. Tholen, pastor, there win be a, Christmas service in the morn ing. The Illuminating Star. The choir will render Star of the East In the evening the sermon will be Seeking and Finding Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
DAVIS THEATRE

Three Shows Today, at 2.ts, and 8 D. r-Two Big Features, The Crisis and the First Pictures of the Halifax Diszster-No Advance in prfeA<
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22


 destined for Germany have been with
 drawn
 Crippled Italian soldiers who went to the front to help to restore the mo ral of the army have issued a mani festo saying that they are proud of the miracles of gallantry accomplished by the army, and asking the people to ] send blankets and warm clothing as
 Christmas gifts to the soldiers. Prince Demidoff, the Russian min M. Politis, minister for foreign af- fairs, protesting against the publica- 1 ton in Russia of diplomatic treaties and documents exchanged between Russia and the entente governments, and dissociating himself from this ac- tion.
 When returning to his house in Par I is, on Sunday night, M. Pierre Ser trand, editor of the Evenement and brother of the French consul general at Moscow, was knocked down by and letters, but left his watch and
 money. His condition is serious, and l it is feared that he will lose the slght of his left eye.
 A Blue book (Cd. s461) was issued yesterday containing Memoranda and | Tables as to the Grief Harbours of Che l British Empire SS4d Certain Foreign Countries, and as to the Suez and Panama Canals prepared by the Do | minfons Royal Commission. The pa per supplies information which is available in no other single pubnca- tion about the depths. accommoda- ton, and administration of harbours | in the empire and in many other parts of the world
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Broadway Congregationai church the pastor will preach in the morning. A Christmas service for the Sunday school and congregation will be held in the afternoon at three.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At Christ Eposcopai church ther' will be holy communion at e-30. ana Sunday school will meet at noon There will be evening prayer at 7.30
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
BREED THEATRE

Vivian Martin in Little Miss Opium ist and Fatty ArtucI<Ie ir A coun- try Hero, Features for Today and Tonight-Four Shows Today at 1.3o, 3, 6.45 and 8L3o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Mckinley Avenue A. M. E.. Zion church, morning worship and sermon at 10.45, subject Learning From the Bethlehem Shepherds and Orient Stages. Sunday school at 1915. Evening subject, The Christmas Mes sage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

With an earnest desire to develop a community prayer spirit, and especial ly that the habit of prayer for our country and her enlisted men may be developed, the local Young Men s Christian association has arranged a meeting for the purpose at 3-5o p. m tomorrow CSunday) at the r. Nj. C. A. building. There will be three five minute talks on Prayer by Rev. s. H. Howe Rev J. H. Newfand and Rev A F. Purkizs. after which a season of earnest and definite prayer for our country and our soldiers and sailors win be engaged in-
 Both men and women are invited to attend. and it is hoped that large number will decide to spend a portion of Christmas Sunday afternoon in this appropriate way.
 The management of the '. M. c. A hopes to have such a service at least each uOuth-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

It is now stated that the Dutch min ister of finance. M. Treub. has so far given way in his dispute with M. Post huna, the minister of agriculture, that the instructions to the customs de- partment to hold up supplies of cheese destined for Germany have been with drawn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At Mt Calvary Baptist church there will be a preaching service at II o'clock with Sunday school at noon 4 missionary meeting led by Mrs M. O. Williams at 4 D. m. The Sunday school cantata- The Children's Mes. siab. at p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
-- WANTED

THERE IS no advertfslnE medium In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul. ls41n for bunfneG1 results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the First Methodist Episcopal church, there will be preaching morn ing by the pastor, Rev. William Crawford: morning subject, The Star of the East; evening subject The Story of Bethlehem. Special Christmas music at both services.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
AUDITORIUM

queror With William Farnunr and 45o Full Flooded Indians. Also the WoDderful Comedy Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
SERVICE OF SPECIAL PRAYER
 AT THE Y. M. C. A.

Rev. S. H. Howe, Rev. J. H. Ne~iand and Rev. A. F. PurS<iss to Make Brief Talks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
FARMS FOR SALE

If you are interested in Farms or Real Estate, send for catalog. We have some of the best located farms in Eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At Park Congregational church Sunday morning at 10.30 observance of Christmas. Preaching by the pastor Rev. S. H. Howe, D. D.S At o'clocl ChiIdren's Christmas service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At St Andrews Episcopal church, Central Avenue, Rev. William H. Smith, B. A, rector, there will be holy communion at 9.30 a. m, with morning prayer at 10.3e a. m. Sun day school at noon. Evening prayer at 7-3o D.. m- The morning subject, Christ's Blessing. The evening sub ject, The Bible Lamp. Services for Christmas Day will be holy commu- nton a. m and Christmas service at 10 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Whitestone Cigars will be $S.9O a 100 from Oct 1st, 1917. g for box of 50. same rate Der thousand.
 y. F. CONANT.
 II Franklin st. t.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the TaftviTis Congregational church Sunday morning Rev. Arthur Brought a Sword. In the evening there will be special music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the First Baptist church, George Henry St-ouse, pastor. Theme for the Christmas message at the morning service: The Achievements of the In- carnation. Sunday school at 12.@ B. Y. P. U. at 6.3o. The Sunday school will give Christmas concert at the evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
WANTED

WANTED"An elderly lady to care for two children and act as house. keeper for widow. Write Box 27, Bull letin. dec22d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Several of the finest houses in Groton; also farms of every description in New London and Wind ham counties. A. H. Maine, Groton, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Spiritual Academy, Par Street, Rev. Albert P. Blinn will lee ject, The Externally Human. Ther will be no evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Rev. J. r. Cobb, pastor of tf Church of the Good Shepherd hs charge of the Sunday afternoon ser vice at the Sheitering Arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Second Congregational church, Sunday morning, Rev. H. J.
 Wyckoff will preach. Sunday school at noon, carol service at 430 p. ID.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At Grace church, Yantie, Rev. J. W Areson, rector, holy communion a 10.45. Sunday school at noon. Evening service at p. m-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At Trinity Episcopal church ther will be holy communion at 9-3o a. m morning service and sermon at 1O-3o 6 m-, and evening prayer and address a 7.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

WE TAKE Liberty bonds just the same as currency in the cloak and suit room. Useful gifts. The Pasnik Go. sell for less. dec6d.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
S25O.OO

Will buy you a House Lot, 100x120 fe in Fair View Park. This is one of t best locations in town to build. B qufre of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
HUMOR OF THE DAY

0 -'Iz.N0 0' " 34th Co.,, L. I. $.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Federated church, Rev. E. J. Ayers will preach at 10.30 a. m. Sub ject, The Parable of the Mustard Seed Sunday school at 12 m. Junior Chris deavor at s.s0 D. m. At the evening service at 7.30 Rev. MT. Ayers will preach a. Christmas sermon with Christmas music
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, morning service at 10.3o. Ser mon on Wisdom Worshipins Holiness. Christmas music by special choir The Sunday school at 12, Junior meet ing at 4.3V P. m- Young Peoples meet ing at 6.3o p. m, Mr. Crowe's class to lead. Evening service. at 7.30. Spe- cfal music. Sermon on Christmas Then and Now. Closing service the Light ing of the Christmas Wreath.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

$sSO0O buys perfect SS-note player piano with 25 rolls, bench and scarf Terms $20 down, g per week The Plaut-Cadden Company. 135-143 Main
 you act quickly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

At the Church of the Good Shepherd, Sunday, Rev. Joseph F. Cobb will preach Christmas sermon on the sub- ject, The Effsst of Good Win. At the close of this service Miss Carrie E. Chanplin, organist, will give Christmas Organ recital. The Sunday school will meet as usual The topic for the Y. P. c. U. service is to be, Cheerful Givinu.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
F. I. RACINE

Real Estate Agent, PiainfieId Phone 99-4, Moosup Division
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03

Wilson sat calmly about his routine
work. Going to the cabinet room in
the executive offices, he signed a num-
Der OF letters and commissions Hav-
ing decided on his move. he awaited
with confidence renewed signs that
the country stood back Of him.
Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Tumulty. the only two men who saw
the president during tho morning,
said he was grave, but undisturbed
In his speech the president declared
that notwithstanding this unexpect-
ed action Of the German government,
this sudden and deeply deplorable re-
nunciation of its assurances given this
government" he refused to believe
that 1T is the intention Of the Ger
man authorities to, do. in fact,
they have warned US they feel at lib
erty to do
In concluding his address, Presi-
dent Wilson declared that II overt
acts are forthcoming he will again
como before congress to ask "au-
thority to use any means that may be
necessary for tho protection of our
seamen and our people,"
All neutral governments, he be-
lieves, will tako the same course,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03
"MfASURESSHORT RT0fWAR" FOLLOW
BREAK IN DIPLOMACY; DISPLAY Of
FORCE may Be MADE; AN HISTORIC
SCENffNACTfD CHAMBER
History of World Shows That Display
OF Power Always Has Meant War;
Today's Session of Congress
May Prove Most Sombre
In American Annals

Washington 3-The
Germany formally
President Wilson joint session this
The United States stands
historic precedent Of pressing
ing the guidance Almighty
Wilson detailed United
rights and takes the lives Of ts citizens.
HISTORIC SCENE CONGRESS.
Calm with n wha may
sobre history in
toc nail OF the house Of with
rentates before him.
try into the world conflict
for law ' -
Silent and attentive the grim nations
the struggle
many from her campaign ruhleesness.
MEASURES
After OF
OF other measures termed mon amicabe modes
These modes OF redress
intercourse display Of
allied the relief Of
OF force, short OF
WAR FOLLOWS
When
9n decides dispense
More than 100 times formally
eed Only u times in sio has actually been declared
making
iies Germany the United
IT provided however. that there
conditional
OF law
however that dpomast
It almost anything within the range
possibilities - - - ~ =
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03
BfRNSTORFf GIVEN H|SPASSPORTS:
DOES NOT MEAN NDECLARAn0NWAR.
TILL GERMANY COMMITS OVER TACT:
Observation-Disclosures
Commercial Relations Remain Unchanq.
ed-Diplomatic History of World Ac-
centuates Danger of Hostilities- /.
Severance Always Has Been
Followed By Conflict

3-Dpomatc with GERMANY were
home from Berlin lin passports
Notice Of the break vii! be outlined detailed a
c, In spite h Of & the fact that danic that Diplomatic
would notdi the situation M ~ ~ anu s'a'e "0
president ] eom2stea his message early this morning
MANY Washnsten ash e Eel, Diplomatic
protest characterized IN the usage of nations
history Of the world diplomatic
break between first class
by dpomsc re- e.
latons No treaties
Whether ether the the break
Inamuch Austria
Germany however this already
The decision reached presidents confer.
tions With Germany. ~ " "''"' ~
its reading known germany
cmaxc by the note giving warning the Berlin
The decision tc break OF
decision hose esnfsrenos. e. Sis s'Ss oD
line OF the aa,on serious that
with Germany ~ - >'' '''' "
Washington relations
deal in contrsbanS
~ There should be no @ es ennS as 81 ecer
ty either in tho United
mee h se OF the war be used by the United
% nen he actions % es @ snf 5 SsSss @
OF nations has been the leading
Mall will continue
existing special conventons There should
policy United States to @ ~" otnsr tna
wishing to visit tic war zone unless they have business
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03

Guards not Increased.
No special orders for increasing the
guard at the stations, arsenals, wire
less plants naval magazines or other
reservations have been issued, but
each commanding officer has authori-
ty to take any steps necessary.
Minor Precedents.
Precedent for the severance of dip
lomatic relations is found in modern
history only between lesser neutral
nations and first-class powers and les
ser ones The United States suspended
diplomatic relations with Mexico and
only recently were they resumed. 1t
suspended diplomatic relations with
Nicaragua when the dictator Zelaya
executed two Americans. Cannon and
Groce. When John Quincy Adams was
president the American charge DAFT
faires at Rio Janeiro demanded his
passport and returned to the United
States without instru uctions because he
considered unwarranted the capture
Of American ships by Brazilian war
vessels, enforcing blockade. Presi-
dent Adams did not disapprove, but
Brazil contended the charges action
was unwarranted by adequate %nten-
tional cluse." and later the American
legation. was re-opened.
Individual's Status Same.
In fact. 40 far as individuals are
concerned. the status remains practic-
ally unchanged by break in diplo-
matte relations.
Upon the conduct Of Americans In
Germany and the conduct: of Germans
and German sympathizers in the
United States depends the attitude of
the respective governments regarding
them.
U. S. Gives up German Work.
There is, however. ono relation be-
tween the United States and Germany
which ceases through diplomatic rup-
ture. It is the humanitarian task of
guarding the welfare Of soldiers in
the prison camps of their enemies and
the care Of German civilians detained
in the entente countries. Some one
else will have to take up tho Cause of
humanity on land, while the United
States, by severing diplomatic reia-
tions with Germany, makes protest
against the violation of humanity on
the sea.
Officials feel that tho nrst Ameri-
can life lost as result Of the new
submarine campaign will bring tho
crash.
Wilson is Grave.
After sending his message to the
public printer and arranging for the
joint session Of congress, President
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03
COAST GUARD
CUTTER DRAWS
Up TO APPAM
German Prize Crew Expect
ed to be Taken Off
Immediately.

=. Newport News, Va. Feb. 3.-The
coast guard cutter YamAcraw has
gone along side the German prize
ship Appam, and it Is thought tho
German prize crew will he taken
OF Immediately. Two torpedo boat
destroycrs Joined the super
drcadnou&ht Arkansas OF the Wiz.
ginia Capes on emergency duty.
1t Is to the large area Of land now
devoted to permanent grass that Eng
land must look for the means Of any
considerable increase in her food
products. Meanwhile everybody Is
urged to raise potatoes, pigs or poul-
try In his back yard.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-03
MOST OF US. CITIZENS
KILLED SHOULD HAVE
HAD EVERY PROTECTION
Under International Law,
They Should Have Been
Safe From Attack.
FIRST AMERICAN
KILLED MAY ~, 1915
Gulhight was First U. S.
Ship Attacked-Many
Killed on Lusitania.

Washington. Feb 3.-Two hundred
Americans at least. probably more.
have gone to their deaths through
German and Austrian submarine op-
erations.
Most Of the Americana were lost
travelling on unarmed merchant ships
and under the practices of interna-
ton law and humanity. believed
themselves secure. More than 1000
citizens Of other natiorlalities lost
their lives in the same attacks which
cost the lives of Americans. but they
compose only part of the toll Of life
taken by submarine warfare. The
ships lost on which the Americans met
death. arc only a fraction OF the
number sent to the bottom by torpe-
does. most Of them without warning.
The cases which involve the United
States and Germany are primarily
those In which American life was lost
or endangered.
Flrae Came FAlaba.
The hrst American Of whom there