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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18

wish to request one more favor. and that is to thank the business men of Pine Bluff for the many kindnesses extended while I was superintendent of the Valley division, and to request, on behalf of the Missouri Pacific. con- tinued good will on the part of the business men toward the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
 Thanking you for this and many other .avors received at your hands, 1 remain,
 Yours very truly, ID. 0. OUELLET."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18

Where practicable, they will serve in
 vicinity of their homes. Confer with department commanders as to where
 recruits will be sent. Reports by wire to adjutant general as to number en. listed"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18

Of course we make the price and delivery the goods. Go into all the world and preach Gospel, but stop at Mallard Wagon Works for your needs. It this side of Ninniva unless you be a Johna. tr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18
WE'D AT COURT HOUSE.

A marriage license was issued to A. A. Schaaf and Mrs. Rosa Mccall yes terday. and the couple were married by Squire Murphy at the court house. MT. and Mrs. Schaaf left on an eve ming train to make their home in Rowe, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18

Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch, who is the first woman to receive ap- pointment as master in chancery in Chicago, is noted woman lawyer and suffrage worker. She was one of the first women to be admitted to the Illinois state bar and has been priv ileged to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States since 1898.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18
LEAVES WAR BRIDE.

Grant Baine and Bertha McFadden, negroes of Altheimer, were married at the court house yesterday fore noon. Baine, who has been employed byJ s. Swims, will soon join the Ma tional army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-18

10 Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Up The System Take the old Standard GROVES TASrELEsS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 60 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the, Service.
HAS GAINED 15 POUNDS,
w. Everett Eagles, Formerly of This
 City, Writes of Camp Life in Texas.

Sergeant w.. Everett Eagles, son of Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Eagles of this city, who went from New London in the motor-truck service of the guar : termaster's department, and who was at the time foreman of the Nauchaug Engine Co. No. ? of New London at the time, writes concerning his exper- fences at Fort Worth, Texas. as fol- lows:
 Camp Bowie. Fort Worth, Texas,
 Dec 7th.
 I will endeavor to give you a short history of things that have happened and the life I have led since I have been in camp. and of our trip down here.
 As you know, we left New London on Aug. 30th at 7.30 a. m., and our route was as follows:
 New London, Springfield. Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth. Texas. arriving here at noon on Sept. End.
 was rather surprised at the kind and size of the city of Fort Worth. Il is city that greatly resembles Hartford. Conn. as to paved streets, buildings, etc. I had in mind a much smaller place and not so progressive.
 The only difference can see in this S1unfsy |. eexSspt ,s fog the rolling i5 people in their movements and their talk. One of the pecularitiee of speech that bothered me for a long time was their calling afternoon, eve ming.
 The camp is situated on the rising ground about two miles west of th., city and is some city itself
 When we first arrived there were four troops fof cavalry, about regi- ment Gold organization) of infantry and the base hospital unit.
 Now ther care nearly 30,O0o troops here. They are the National guard of Texas and Oklahoma In fact, there is now what is called a complete army division. the 36th, with all its branches.
 A regiment used to consist of about 200 men. while they now have 3,200. e
 On our arrival we were assigned to Motor Truck Co.,, No. 15., as they didn't know we were coming and what to do with us.
 For nearly a week we didn't get any cars or much of anything else, but they finally moved us to the Quartermaster,s department, and as- signed us to touring cars and Rec 1900 pound trucks.
 T. was given a truck which I drove for about a week hauling quarter master supplies There was a light truck wanted for the fire department they were forming. so I was the one picked on account of having had
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
POETRY
THE SERVICE FLAG,

from your house? Like warm, red roses they are bursting into bloom all fragrant fir g mt memories g % of th6sSe Wh Who have have The foiiowing poem by William Her. r Minneapolis News. will be read with interest,":
 Dear little flag in the window there, Hung with a tear and woman's Child of oid Glory, born with a star Blue is your star in it's field of white Dipped in the red that was born of Born of the blood that our forbears To raise your mother. the Flag. o'er- And nsw you've come. in this frenzied To speak from a window-to speak q am the Voice of a soldier son Gone to be gone till the victory's won. .I am the, flag of The Service, sir; The flag of his mother-I speak for Who stands by my window and waits Put hides from the others her unwept
 tears.
 For the safe return of martial mate. A mate gone forth where the war god To save. from sacrifice other mems
 wives.
 T am the nag of the sweethearts The often unthought of-the sisters, And won't come down till the victory's
 won."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

An interesting picture of life in fashionable London boarding school for girls is presented in The Little Princess Mar Pickfo~d's latest Art craft production which will be the at traction at the Davis theatre today, and which is a finn version of the story by Frances Hctlgson Burnett, recounting the narrative of Sara Crewe, a character we'll known to the readers of the books ny the famous Anglo-American novelist.
 Miss NIinchin's Select School for Young Ladies contains many inter esting and really human types Of girls. centering around the heroine of the story, Sara Crewe, portrayed by Miss Pickford. Amelia, Ermin ngarde. Livina the snob, the Cry-Baby, Beck the slavey, and Sara Crewe herself. first a pupil in the school and later a house-raid in the same establish ment, are as req! and life-like char acters of fiction as were ever drawn by 1he pen of a novelist.
 Tn the picturizatiOn of the book, Frances Marion who writes the screen stories for Mary PicIzford, has trans lated Mrs Burnetts excellent pen DOT tra aitures to the language of the screen. which is ,admirahlv suitable to teh talents of the Artcraft star by reason of its inter TselI- human appeal of sepuine heart interest
 The other picture is Charles Ray in his first PerH mount six-act produc- ton. His Mothers Bov. This is. without a doubt. the greatest story that Mir Ray has ever been filmed" in. Love thrills, i,trirua and ad- ventures knitted together by a mas ter hand into a burning heart interest picture that vou'l1 rem emher for many d~v You can't afford to miss it The Animated Weekly will complete the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Patrons of the Breed theatre will un- doubtedly he pleased to have their at tention called as 9 matter of service to the coming production, The Judg- ment House." which is the feature at this Qopular playhouse today and Tuesday, because nothing of greater importance has been filmed since the beginning of screening. "The Judg- ment House" is a great spectacular production taken from the novel of the same nunre by Sir Gilbert Parker and Dicturized and personally directed by inc master of screencraft. J. Stuart Rla ackton, who also produced s'The Battle Cry of Peace'' and Woman hood" WiIfred Lucas is seen in the leading male role. that of Rudyard Gvng, a powerful, forceful type of man. who has battered his way to wealth and success. This man of brawn, brain and wealth is a character you will long remember. Vi- olet Hemi-ig, who is seen in the lead ing feminine role is one of the most beautiful actresses of the screen, and plays the role of Jasmine Grenfe1, a somewhat frivolous young English wo- man who has two suitors. These two characters dominate this great story of loves part in the fate of nations.
 The latest war news in the Hearst Patfe weekly will also be shown and a very funny comedy entitled, 'sThe F1irt," completes the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Lady I'm afraid you. don't like
 work, my good man.
 Tramp-How kin I, lady, seein', it killed me pore wife? Minneapolis Tribune.
 Wife - The doctor says I should go south for my health. The ques- tion now is where to go.
 Hub-Go to another doctor.-Bos- ton Transcript. n T. wish I had a baby brother to small Elsie. 'EMy dolls are always getting broke when it tips over." = Chicago Daily News. Egotistical Author-Of course, you are familiar with my books? Clubman-On the contrary. I have only holding acquaintance. -. St.
 Louis Globe Democrat.
 Prospective Groom-Are girls nc 6 ous at all during we iding ceremonies
 Cynical Friend-A little at first, per haps but not after the fellows said T wilP'-Passing Show. How does your father regard r1e as a prospective son-in-law?' We. won't go into that, Reginald
 Father always was lpessimistic about everything g."-Birmingha Age Her 'She has rejected me by letter. There is. no hope" Are you sure: it's final? Nothing | written between the lines?'' There's only one ."-Boston transcript
 | Mrs. Exe-It isn't right to charge Willie with taking that money out of your pocket. Why don't you accuse me? Exe@Because it wasn't all taken. - l Boston Transcript. That man ought to be arrested! He thew a lump of coal at a cat!" Are you going to tell the S. P. C.. Az" t4
 'tNo. I'm going to tell the fuel commissioner."-W Washington Star. A girl who was running a London bus was making out her first report. | Under the heading Accidents" she stated: < i Bumped into an old gent, Under the heading Remarks" she said: 'r
 Simply awful."-christfan Register. A little girl wrote the following composition on men: "Men are what women marry. ] They drink and smoke and swear.
 but don't go to church. Perhaps if they wore bonnets they would They are more logical than women, also more zoologfcaf. Both men and
 women sprang from monkeys, but the | women sprang farther than the lmen." I-Ladies' Home Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Auditorium. Moving Pictures at the Breed The etre.
 Vaudeville and Photop4ays at the Davis Theatre
 Norwich Rifle Club meets at the Armory. Uncas Lodge. No. Il, I. O. O. F.. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Norwich Aerie, No. 5e7, F. O. B., meets in Eagles Hall.
 Ladies Auxiliary. No. IS. A O. H., meets in F'oresters' Hall
 Sedgwick Camp, No. 4. s. Of V., meets ir Buckin gham Memorial.
 Norwich Music Association Meeting at Slater Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

some experience in that line in New London, and having the rating of a sergeant was placed in charge of the two companies. before we had anything to do, and then had a big fire at the base hos pital which burned three single story buildings. .~-.
 There fas no water to fight it with and the only way we stopped 1t was by tearing down the connecting verandas bodily, but we stopped it Now they have fire plugs all over the place.
 Since then we have had a few good sized ones and a. lot of small ones.
 The base hospital where I am To- cated is small city in itself con sisting of about 50 large buildings, ali of wooden construction.
 whole camp. About all we have to dc is to keep the car in good working order and keep the place clean where we stay.
 I was in charge of the whole hos pital as regards fire protection as well as answering calls from the ICst of the camp. , ~
 I have to inspect the buildings and see that no inf1ammable material is left about, see that all extinguishers are charged and all the rest of sucn work.
 The only calls we. pay much atten- tion to are reveille mess call and fire call. The only reason we answer reveille is to get up in. time for hrea kfast.
 The food is excellent. never had any better at home, and the dinner they gave us Thanksgiving was wonder. have gained over Is pounds since I have been here, and still going strong.
 The boys are all feeling fine an l have all escaped the measles but opa ard he had it light.
 r There have been three accidents in the whole bunch. One of them tried to knock trolley car off the track one of them ran over boy. and the ether burned the water -connection of his engine, running it without water
 We are under two weeks cuaran- : tine for measles and spinal meningi1is s hut don't think it will last any longer than that as they are well in hand now.
 Yours sincerely, .
 Sergt. William E. Eagles
 The Russian legation at The Hague announces that it refuses to recognize the Maximalists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

duel with lrn=ves., followed by f2lI hundreds of fnet down a noun eairside which results in the death of one of the duelists. is one of the many thrills promised in the second episode of 'HThe Fighting Trail" the Greater VitaGraph serial which will be shown at the Auditorium theatre on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Miss Gladys Brockwell the star of the William Fox photodrama Con science to be shown at the Auditori- um theatre Monday Tuesday and We'd believes that the clothes she wears in any of her productions must be per feet in every detail When she ap- peared in an oriental dance in one of the scenes she wore a dancing dress loaned to her for the occasion by Miss Ruth St Denis. the famous dancer. It was formerly the property of Hindu princess. And you should see William Russell, the athletic star of a new Mutue1-American feature production. ''Sllackles of Truth" gives a most thrilling exhibition of his boxing skill Tn the fight scene with Alfred Vos- burgh, knccizing his opponent out with 9 ripping uppercut tha: makes specta- tors gasp.
 Mir. Russe1rs new play is one of the hest in which he has ever appeared for the screen It is a story of con- fiict between love and filial duty that affords the versatile young actor splendid opportunities for the display of his varied ta'fnts, all of which he accepts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Lieutenant Stutt, chief of the Rich mond N. S. w, Flying school flew in a Curtiss biplane from Point Cook to Richmond 500 miles in seven hours 20 minutes actual flying time, establish ing a longest Australian nonstop rec ord--viz., 342 miles in four hours 10 minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A small yellow and white col- lie; lost in the neighborhood of Bos- well Ave. Tel. 1885. dec17d
 LOST - Between Golden St. and Franklin Square. a leather handbag watch. Findef return to Bulletin Of flee and receive reward. dec17d Z
 FOUND-Rowboat Inquire 216 south Thames st., City. dec17d
 IlOsT-If the person. seen picking up roll of money. in electric car station Franklin Square, will return to Car Starter, he will receive reward. dec17d
 LOsT-Thursday night, at N Y N. H. &. H. R. R. depot, a pocketbook con taining a sum of money which the finder will please return to The Bulle-
 LosT-To whom ! it may concern: soeI is Noa s snd thas iosi to osa inclusive. of the National Fire Insur- ance Company of Hartford. Conn. re- quiring for their validity the counter sig nature of a duly authorized and li- censed agent. have been lost. Since countersigned. issued or accounted for. nor any premiums received thereunder by this company. they will be valueless and void in the hands of whomsoever they may fall and any claim hereunder would De illegaI and fraudulent: If ford, Conn. No claim of any nature purporting to be based upon them will be recognized by the company. The RnSc T ak n1tGs df Hartford: Conn, by F; D. Layton, As Local Agent. at Norwich. Conn. decl4d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
RED CROSS BOOTH
Erected in Smiths Store for Cam
 paign This Week.

The Red Cross campaign up town this week is in charge of Miss Helen M Lathrop of Washington street. A booth will be erected in William Smiths store on the Green and rep resentatives, of the work will be there daily to receive subscriptions, at 10 in the morning for an hour and a half, from to in the afternoon, and an hour in the early evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
THE ANSWER.

nefore . little wavsida sbr1ra 7EsS5zl gE Half ruined by she'll .T171' A Belgian soldier kneIt to pray 'F7H-' When shades of evening fell Behind him in the fading light
 A tuttering chimney rose. The remnant of his happy home Destroyed by ruthless foes. 70 Lord of Hosts" he humbly prayed, "A miracle I crave; Send us a savior. strong and true Our stricken land to save" And To! upon the road appeared A soldier of the U S. A Who bore the Stripes and Stars.
 -Mina Irving, in Leslie's.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

It is suggested in the Nieuwe Cour- ant of Amsterdam that the defense of Zeebrugge may lead to an extension of the German mine field to impede Brit ish naval movements, and in that case Holland would run very great danger of directly or indirectly feeling the conseQ uences.''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
U-6oAT SECTION OF THE
 GERMAN IMPERIAL NAVY
Has Been Formed to Deai SoIei,
 With Submarine Affairs.

London, Dec 16-An important de- cree prescribing for the duration of the war the formation of the new section in the German imperial navy depart ment to be called the U-boat depart meut has just been published. accord ing to an Amsterdam despatch to Reuters, Limited.
 The new department deals solely with TT-boat affairs, which hereto fore have been handled by the dock yards section of the navy department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The pupils of Town and West Town Streets schools in the senior grades have had their regular lessons in cooking and manual training at the Broadway school this term, going Tuesdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Durham-Rev Louis H. Ruge. pas- tor of the Durham Congregational church, has been granted leave of ab- sence during the continuation of the war He will leave for France short Iy. where he is to act as chaplain. His church voted to continue his sal- ary, and will pay it to Mrs. Ruge. for the support of herself and daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Leaves to Enlist.

Francis McNamara of Wightman avenue has left for New York to en- list. in the army and later will be as- signed to one of the camps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Move to Peck Street.

MT. and Mrs. Walter Nelson moved Thursday from J. w. Sterry's hous, on Otrobando avenue to Peck street West Side, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Captain Moraht brother of Major Moraht, the military writer, has re- ceived the order pour le merritt for sinking number of ships by subrna- rine in the Mediterranean. The kaiser travelled from the Isonzo to Pola to decorate the officer personally.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
NORWICH TOWN

Pupils Have Special Lessons at Gen. traI SchooI-Red Cross Booth Erect ed-Lieut. James Murray Breaches Franee-SIeishina Parties to Scot land Road Dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Hospital Patient Improving.

F. W. Barber of Plain Hill, who i. at Baclxus hospital, is much improved and everything is now favorable tt his recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
BREED THEATRE,

"The Judgment House." Sir Gilbert Pscker's Great Spectacular Story of tlce Won;7n's Love That Swayed the Fate Of a Nation, Feature Today and Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

William Cohnihan of New Have was a visitor at West Town stree school the last of the week. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Being in need of a rest M. Granting Swedish minister of finance ,contem- plates taking a short holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

A large number of important engine parts of ships have been discovered and seized by the Brazilian police at Santos. These parts had been remov- ed and hidden by the German crews before the German shipping was requi- sitioned by the Brazilian government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

According to a Dresden telegram
 the king of Saxony in the speech from the throne which he read at the open ing of the landtag, promised that bills would be submitted for the reform of the upper and lower houses of the diet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Red Cross roor,s in the Thay- CT building will be open for work this week as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
sIeiohinu Parties to panee.

Parties from Baltic. Taftville. Nor wich, Franklin. Bozrah and Hanover came in sleighs Friday evening to Scotland Road hall for the. dance. Greenman's orchestra furnished music and Prof. E. L. Tinkham prompted. Ice cream was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Three Boxes Packed.

At the First Congregational chapel Friday three boxes were packed for Rev. and Mrs Payne of Center, Ne braska- They are sent by express, as freight % is so uncertain. Clothing. household supplies and Christmas gifts which included books. made the gifts attractive and useful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Robert Sterry of Otrobando avenue is now on the ship Onandaga, stop ping at different ports ont coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Harry FoIlis has returned to Prov ;dence after spending the week with friends on Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. Minnie Edmiston of Mcclellan avenue has returned from a weeks visit in Hartford with her daughter Mrs. J. M. Hart
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Some of the R. F. D. carriers co = cred their routes in sleighs Friday and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Miss Rose Durr who has been i Brooklyn, Conn, the past few, week: is at her home on Town street for brief stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
-Lie,,tenant Murrav in Franee,

Saturday morning a cablegram was received by Mir. and Mrs. P. F.. Mur- ray of West Town street from their son. Lieut.. James Murray of the avi- ation corps. telling of his safe arri- val in France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

William Staples of Bridgeport mad a brief stay with his aunt, Mrs C w. Grant of Scotland road recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Short Paraqraphs.

Children made the most Of the hol iday coasting on every available hil
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. George Geer and Miss Marjorie M. Barber of Plain Hill were in. Bal tic to attend the, two days Christmas sale and entertainment at the Metho- dist Episcopal church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
DAVIS THEATRE.

Mary PickFord in "The Little Princess" and Charles Ray in "His Mothers Boy," Two Supreme Feature Plays Today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
AUDITORIUM.

to 7e-tr Dovy, Steep Noun tsi7 Side FoI'c-"s K~;fe Battle Where Great Mine Property Was InvoIv- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
TO RENT

TO RENT-Fourteen room new house S-4 mile from Plaintield mill cn state road. Inquire of Antonio Gerosia, DIV. decl7d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - A dapple gray horse, age ', 1850 pounds; a brown horse. age 105O pounds; these horses are honest to work anywhere and must be sold at would take some hay in exchange. Murphy Brothers Stable, Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

TO RENT--Rooms for light house. keeping. Call evenings. 43 Cnion' St.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

FOR SALE-A few fine sleighs cheap. Est. M. B. Ring. dec17d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
WANTED
.WANTED-Forty men to harvest ice. Tuesday morning: John H. Ford.

CIGARS for Xmas at soc a box up; cigarettes in boxes at 5ec. a box up; special soldier kit" ready to mail, soc; nice pipes. too, also Let me see, Q yes. nice boxes of high grade choeot ;..2. our chocolate department Fagan's Smoke Shop dec17d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

WANrrED-Furniture for fye-room apartment or separate pieces. Writa F. B. care Bulletin Co. dec17d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The Russian legation at The Hague announces that it refuses to recognize the Maximalists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

STORE TO RENT-Situated in a good neighborhood Address w H. care Bulletin Office. dec17d,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

LOST-A small yellow and white col lie; lost in the neighborhood of Bos- we'll Ave. Tel. 1885, dec17d