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The Press., 1917-07-19
"DUCKING" IN BATTLE.
Little Chance For Dodging Modern
 High Velocity Bullets.

High Velocity Bullets.
 Although under the altered condi- tions of modern warfare both officers and men take all the cover they can get, it is still considered bad form" to duck when bullets are whistling or shells screaming overhead.
 This is a survival of the old Crimean days, when men were actually punished for ducking bullets in battle. That the service tradition was not always strict Iy observed even then, however, is ap- parent from story told of a grizzled old veteran who, on being remonstrat- ed with by a young corporal for indul- gence in this very practice, replied, Its all very we'll for you, mlad, but I'm a family man," and continued to duck at each report.
 It is on record, too, that Napoleon strongly objected to it, and on one Occa- sion he even went to the length of publicly reprimanding one of his staff officers for stooping over his horses neck in order to avoid the balls he heard whistling over his head.
 General Gordon, no mean authority, was of a different opinion, tho ugh. Writing in his journal, he says, "For my part, I do not consider judicious ducking to be fault, for I remember on two occasions seeing shells before my eyes which certainly, had l not bobbed, would have taken off my head"
 Needless to say, however, 1t would be impossible to dodge a modern high velocity projectile in this free and easy fashion. It cannot be seen, and by the time it is heard the danger Is past London Mail.
The Press., 1917-07-19
UNION.

Miss Helen Baldwin of Hartford is at home for the summer vacation.
 Arthur 0. Barrows of Providence recently spent a few days with friends here.
 Mr and Mrs. Gilbert Willis of South Manchester recently called on friends here.
 ! Harold Towne of Stafford Springs Raa5 the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. B. H. Barber, this week <. Edward M. Oorbin of Putnam and Harold S. ,Oorbin of Worcester were guests at R. O. -Barrows's last Sunday. The weather for the past week has been fine for garden sass'' and weeds, but mighty poor for hay mak- ing.
The Press., 1917-07-19
HOLLAND.

Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agard returned home Monday after spending two weeks at Charleston Beach, K. l.
 Mrs. Alfred Graham and daughter, Miss Hazel, and son, Harold, of Hart ford were the guests over Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Sterry.
 Mrs. Haoey and daughter, Ruth, and Mrs. McWatly and daughter, Genie, of New Jersey are the guests of their brother, Win. B. Ludlow.
 The fair of the Ladies' Aid of the Lee M. E. church Wednesday and Thursday evenings was a success. The next proceeds amounted to over $1OO.
 Mrs. s. O. Hickman and children of Arlington, N J., are spending the summer with Mrs. Hiokman's sister, Mrs. Harry R. Bartlett. MT. Hick- man will spend several week lends here.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert B. Gregory of New Haven were in Holland last week. MT. Gregory is the state prison comm issioner and was looking over the land for site for 8 new. states prison.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Pearson and daughter. Miss Mildred, and son, Everett, of Hartford were guests in town last week. Miss Mildred Pearson sang very nicely at the Lee M. B. church fair.
 The following are guests at the Steele house: The Misses Louise J. Brooks, Mary E. Brooks of Brooklyn. N. Y, Jessie s. Mitchell of Montolair, N. J., MT. and Mrs. Christian Nun nell and son, Christian, Jr., of Patter- son, N. J.
 Rev. Phillip H. Clifford of the Dutch Reform church of Brooklyn, N. Y., preached a very inspiring and forceful sermon Sunday morning at a union meeting of the Lee Methodist church and the Congregational church. Everyone should avail themselves of the opportunity to hear such a. noted preacher. Rev. MT. Clifford will preach again next Sunday morning at the Congregational church at 10. Az 0 clock on the subject "What time is it?
The Press., 1917-07-19
Gold LAaf.

There appears to be some mystery about the origin of gold leaf. It is found, for example, in connection with the most ancient known mummies, hay ing been used for covering teeth, tongue, skin, etc. Sometimes 1t is also found on the collins. Gold leaf was also used on the tOmbs and monuments of ancient Egypt The process of making gold leaf has thus been known since the eighth century B. 0. In the eleventh century it seems to have attained as high degree of perfection as today. The gold leaf on some ancient Grecian pottery, indeed, is as thin as that now used.
The Press., 1917-07-19
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Mass will he held at St. Joseph I: chapel in Staffordville next Sunday al o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. John Newton of Springfield spent the week end at the Foster home.
 Miss Marjore B. Eaton is visiting her sister. Mrs. Olive Harrington, in Dorchester, Mass.
 O. F. Beokwith and J.H. Valentine were on 8 fishing trip at Crystal pond, Eastford, this week.
 MT. and Mrs. J H. Alvord of Win stsd were the guests of MT. and Mrs VI H. Mills over Sunday.
 Christian ChIistiansen, who is en- listed in the artillery and is stationed in New Haven, is home on leave of absence.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Newton have joined MT. and Mrs Christopher Allen at their cottage on Syndicate Point, Crystal lake.
 R. W. Smiths white Scotch collie named Jack, was run over and killed Saturday morning at Boyer's crossing by the 10 o'clock car.
 Miss Frances Newton is spending a month at Camp Farwell. Vt., where she is taking & short domestic science course along with athletic training.
 The Cutter Stock Go. will play here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the week of July sOth. This oom- pany played here to full houses last year.
 Donald D. Mitehell's brother from Pittsburg, who is to leave for France this week to serve in the ambulance corps, was in town the first part of the week.
 Miss Agnes Shea, W. B. Hanley and Edward Shea attended the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Shea in Medway, Mon day morning. W. B. Hanley and Ed ward Shea acted as pail bearers. There was 8 solemn high mass, Rev. Mir. Lee, who is the Medway priest, officiating. Many friends sent flowers to decorate the grave. Mrs. Shea died Saturday. She was born in Millis, Mass, twenty eight years ago and was married to Joseph Shea four years ago and since then has lived in MedwAy. She is we'll known here, and many people are sorry to hear of her death. Her husband, Joseph Shea, lived here until eight years ago, when he accepted a position in Me'lway with the Fabyan Woolen Go. People know him we'll and show much sympahy for him at this time.
The Press., 1917-07-19
Jobn Morrsll and Thurbert Ryder

John Morrell and Thurbert Ryder visited Mount Tom last Sunday.
 Sunday morning in the Methodist church the pastors subject will be "The Attracting Power of Christ Orucified. ' Sunday evening the Epworth league service will be led by Mus. T. M. Lyon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dana Jaoquith of South Coventry were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Chandler of Hydeville over Sunday. Mrs. Chandler returned home with them for a twow eeks' vacation. ..a..t
The Press., 1917-07-19
Tho IIauaI MoSion.

To a judge at St. Joseph, Mo-, an old negro once applied for marriage license. It was not the province of the judge to issue such paper; but, knowing the applicants history, he asked:
 "Ephraim, were you ever married be fore?"
 "Jes' once, jedge," was the reply.
 Wasn't that enOugh?"
 "Mebbe, jedge, but I want new trial."-St. Louis Republic.
The Press., 1917-07-19
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.
'SOMERS.

Mrs. H. L. Herr is recovering from an attack of diphtheria
 Edward Leach of Springfield is a guest in. the home of his. aunt, Mrs. S. Dwight Perciyal. :.
 Miss ,Roslyn Blanchard of Auburn dale, Mass. is visiting Mus. Fred A. Pease in the ninth district.
 'Mr.and Mrs. Erwin Tupper of Florida are guests in the home of MT. Tupper's sister, Mrs. Jerome O. Lee.
 Mrs. Clifford J. Parsons has as a guest her sister, Mrs. Smith, and three children of Haddenfield, N. J.
 Dr.. and Mrs. Henry Gillet of New York city have opened their summer home in Battle street for the season.
 Aaron B. Whitlock of Monkton, Md. has been spending several days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Whitlook.
 Horace A. Sikes attended the we'd ding of his niece, Miss Emily Mo- Knight, to Harold Davis in Ellington Monday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Billings have been entertaining for few days MT. and Mrs. Frank Reid and daughter, Mernice, of West Springfield.
 ii Hugh Combs and friend, Charles Schwagel, have returned to their home in New York after spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Frank Combs.
 MT. and Mrs. E. W. Avery and daughter, Elizabeth, of Rockville, are spending the week in the home of MT. Avery's father, Erwin D. Avery. MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mclean and son, Russell of Hartford, are spending their vacation in the home of Mrs. MoLean's parents, MT. and Mrs, Everett P. Russell.
 Mrs. John Brison and Mrs. Fred Seel of Springfield have returned to their homes after being guests of Mrs. Archie Cooley. Miss Marion Cooley returned with them for 8 week s visit and she will also visit her aunt, Mrs. Raymond H. King.
 Ia A Ford touring car owned by Brown & Ross of Springfield, and driven by an emplyee, overturned Tuesday afternoon in front of the resi- denoe of Elisha and James Pierce. The occupants of the car, the, young man who was driving and. a young woman, were bruised and scratched but no bones were broken and they were able to board the trolley for ISpringfield. The automobile was damaged. the top, hood, lenders and windshield being completely demol- ished. s.......... ,.. ;,
 Roderiok Chester Pomeroy, the three. year old son of Chester Wood and Isabel Lucy Pomeroy of Somers, died at his home Monday morning, July 16th, at 9.2O after Il long illness. He was, born in Somers January 29, 1914, and had been patient sufferer for over two years. Last Wednesday he underwenta serious operation from which he failed to recover. Besides This parents, he is survived by two sisters, Janette and Catherine. The funeral was held at the home Wednes' day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. Thomas Tryie of HazardVille officiat Iing. The burial was in the north
The Press., 1917-07-19
Plenty of Rest Is Necessary.

The best work, however hard, is al- ways methOdical enough to permit of timely rest and regular nutrition, and the full recognition of this fact is a mere question of public utility which we hope to see more and more wide ly admitted into practice. - London Lancet.
The Press., 1917-07-19
MANSFIELD.

Miss Harriet Morrow has returned to her home here for the summer.
 Dr. E. R. Dimook has bought Miss Evelyn Tilden's hay and is cutting it now.
 Celia Clough, who has been stay ing with her cousin, Sarah Wilcox, has returned home.
 Mrs. Phebe Wilcox was the week. end guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. B., Martin of Rockville.
 Mrs. Lena French, who has been with her sister in Rockville, Mrs. Harris, is at home again.
 MT. and Mrs. Ivan Wilcox attended MT. Wilcox s aunt's funeral in Wash ington, R. l., last Wednesday.
 Miss Mary Kibbe and Bradford are spending their vacation with their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.. Dimook.
 Frank Newoomb. wife, daughter, sons and grandchildren were guests of Mrs. Milo Willard and MT. and Mrs. Frank Willard, Sunday.
 Eagleville.
 Fred Langdon of New Britain was guest of the family here over the Sabbath.
 Samuel Rynolds went to New Britain Monday morning, where. he has secured employment. F s2
 Sunday services at the hall next Sunday as usual, and to be continued throughout the summer
 Mrs. Geo. Reynolds has gone for 8 short vacation, visiting among her relatives in Rhode Island.
 Mrs. Stoneburn and children of Pennsylvania are visiting at the home of Sheriff and Mrs. F. O. Yinton.
 Business at the mill is rushing, and all gardens are fourishing. much encouraged for growing by the recent rains. -SA
 There was a dance in our hall last Friday. evening. It is reported that dances will be held every Friday evening MT. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins and daughter, Eleanor, visited at the home of their mother, Mrs. Charles Hop kins, over Sunday.
 Mrs. Willard Few gave to quite a number of her friends a lawn party last Saturday evening. All reported having 8 good time.
 Mrs. Vinton entertained a few friends at her home Sunday. President and Mrs. Beach of Storrs college and Mrs. Stonebum and children of Penn. sylvania. .o
 Miss Amy M. Rogers of New Lon- don and Miss Addie o. Hopkins and Francis W. ,Ohaffee, Jr., were guests at the home of Annie I. Thompson Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Julia Champlif1, who has been very sick and under constant care, remains about thessAme. She is expected to- be removed from her home to St. "joseph's hospital, Will limantic, soon.
 MT. and Mrs. Landen have been quite anxious to hear news. in regard to their son, Edward Landen. He enlisted in the S5th infantry, Go. B.. Fort Slooum, N. Y. From there he went to Nogales, Ariz., and it has been a long while since they heard from him. So they wrote to the war department in Washington, p. O., and they received letter that he was now located "someWhere in France. ''
The Press., 1917-07-19
An Ori0inaI introduction,

An introduction is a conventional thing, but it is still possible to impart a little originality into the formula "This is grandpa" said the six-year- old proudly as he introduced his friend II pray for him every day" he added impressively.-Man Guardian.
The Press., 1917-07-19
Summer Footwear You Will Want

Pumps with white heels at only $S pair See the White Buck
  heels $6 $65o or$475 White Regn Oxfords Buckshn heels SC white washable
 
  5pir
The Press., 1917-07-19
Differant Answar,

Am the first girl you have ever loved?"
 "No, you are the sixteenth, and my taste has been improving right along. Kansas City Journal.
The Press., 1917-07-19
A Culinary Puzzle,

Waiter (seeing dissatisfaction on guests face)-Wasn't the dinner cook ed to suit you, sir? Guest-Yes, all but the 'bill Just take that back and tell them to boil it down little!
The Press., 1917-07-19
Just the Thinu.

What is thisT''
 Sympathetic ink"
 T think I'll take some. I have a friend who is ill., and I must write letter of condOlence. e."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Press., 1917-07-19
HAVE AN IMPERIsHABLE LIKENESS


  hand  specially Counter.
The Press., 1917-07-19

We lament that today we received SO much that was good from the world and gave 90 little back.-Michael Fair eSS-
The Press., 1917-07-19
Cool Summer Wear for the Boys

white ored Wash Suit We reduced from $125 $1  the back kind with drop sea kind for Mdd Straw Hats regular $6 and SC kinds
  Silk and cool Cloth sized R kinds with low Kaynee
  Bathing Suits 75c WoolB $ to$ $4.5O
The Press., 1917-07-19

The lives of many are ruined by the Atal error that the more one possesses the more one enjoys.
The Press., 1917-07-19
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

{ Matter under this head 10 cents per nne.l Our straw hats cut in half now. s. Katzowltz & Co.
 Choice showing of newest White and Silk Skirts and Shirt Waists at J. Was serman's.
The Press., 1917-07-19

Cheerfulness is what greases the 1xles of the world; some people go through life creaking.
The Press., 1917-07-19
HaaIthfuI Norway.

The average length of life is greater in Norway than it is in any other part of the world.
The Press., 1917-07-19
ASHFORD. Wo....o:..-s11>


 Earl James is working at F. A. Youngs'.
 A number from here attended the dance at West Ashford on Friday eVening.
 E. Mrs. Douglas Weeks of South Ash. ford is visiting at her home in Kenne- bunk, Me.
 Mrs. Mary Weeks and Mrs. Thomas .BebbingtOn were in Hartford several days last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Milton Durkee at- tended social at North Ashford on Friday evening. ..l Charles Lawton is home for the present, after working in Willimantio for some months. r O. P. Durkee is enjoying his new Buick and others are enjoying it, too, through his generosity. Miss Bertha M. Bassett is at her home after working several months at F. A. Young's at Mt. Hope. "a Mrs. F. A. Vose has returned toj Mansfield after spending a number, of weeks with Mrs. David MatheWson. W. IL. Durkee has had good strawberry yield this year. Crops of all kinds are in good condition in this locality.
 MT. and Mrs, David Mathewson gave a lawn social at their home on Thurs. day evening: Despite unfavorable weather over a hundred persons were present.
 ~:..:: ELLINGTON.
 -+ Crystal Lake.
 4 There will be no church service for two weeks.
 d Mrs. D. H. Curtis is entertaining relatives from Mystic for two weeks.
 Clesson Charter is spending the week with relatives here and in Rockville.
 MT. and Mrs Everett Charter and children of Montery spent a part of last week with friends in the place, returning Sunday:
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Jackson and Marion and Thomas Jackson of Rock vile called at MT. and Mrs A. U. Charters Sunday, @:
The Press., 1917-07-19

cemetery. The bearers were A. Vail Smith, Jr., and Mercy W. Smith, uncles of the boy.
The Press., 1917-07-19
IouicaI Conclusion.

"He is not out of the woods yet" '"That is why they think they can rec him" Baltimore American.
The Press., 1917-07-19

Miss Mary Clark of sufield is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Rafftery.
 R. H. Fisk and his family have opened the Ohamberlin cottage at Crystal lake.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Yare of East Killingly were the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Yare over Sunday.
 Mrs. Thomas Murnighan and her daughter of Amsterdam, N r., is Vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Han- ley.
 Earl Gary was in Newport, R. l. yesterday. He tried to enlist in the U. s. naval reserve force but failed in the physical examination. -
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-09-25
SUPERVISORS IN
MEETING MONDAY

Vance Johnson, ]. NJ. Sparks and
John Rock, members of the board of
supervisors. met yesterday in Tomb
stone and later made an automobile
run to Benson, ,<yhere they inspected
the bridge over the San Pedro river.
Bridge to Be Repaired.
The bridge in its present condition
is almost unsafe for crossing. The
river has washed away the earth or
one side to such an extent that the
supporting piers are almost entirely
out of the ground. Since this earth
has been washed away, the great
weight they bear has caused these
two piers to make alarming lists, and
action will be taken Immediately to
remedy the trouble. The present
span is to have an d it on a
span added to it, and precautions win
be made to prevent a similar cond--
ton to the present one arising at any
time in the future.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-09-25
MOTHER! YOUR CHILD
IS CROSS, FEVERISH,
FROM CONSTIPATION
If tongue is coated, breath bad,
stomach sour, clean
liver and bowels.

Give California Syrup of Figs" at
once-a teaspoonful today often saves
a sick child tomorrow.
If your little one is out-of-sorts, half
sick, isn't resting. eating and acting
naturally-look, Mother. see if tongue
is coated. This is a sure sign that its
little stomach, liver and bowels are
clogged with waste. When cross, irri-
table, feverish, stomach sour. breath
bad or has stomach-ache. diarrhoea,
sore throat, full of cold, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs"
and in a few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out of its little bowels
without gripping. and you have well,
playing child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
it never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the
stomach and they dearly love its
pleasant taste Full directions for
babies, children of all ages and for
grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" then
see that it is made by the "Californis
Fig Syrup Company" ADVERTISEMENT
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-09-25
CITIZENS COMMITTEE
REPORT SUCCESS OF
WASHINGTON MISSION
Talk With President and Cabi-
net Members on Local Con-
ditions and the Price of Cop
per.

The citizens committee, consisting
OF J. r. Henderson (chairman), DR..
y. c. BledsOe, Charles Mexican, J. c.
Ryan, c. X. Jacobson and Joe Berlin
dis, have returned from Washington,
whittier they went the first part OF
the month to consult with the presi-
dent and his cabinet regarding the
price of copper to be fixed by the gov
eminent
The committee spent several days
in the capital and they accomplished
a great deal. The cordial reception
accorded them by every official with
whom they came in contact gave their
mission an additional interest and
pleasure
See Bernard Baruch
After calling on Senator Ashurst and
Congressman Hayden, the committee
saw Bernard Baruch. To Baruch, who
heads the commission that purchases
war supplies for America and Ameri-
cas- allies, the Bisbee committee pre-
scented data compiled to aid him in
determining an equitable government
price for the copper bought thereafter
They explained fully the harm which
would be done every one whose wages
depended on the sliding scale if this
price were set at too low a mark.
Baker Cordial
The secretary of war, Newton ID. Ba-
ker, accepted the committees state
ment on the recent trouble in the
Warren district, and announced it was
improbable that the deported men
would be returned to Bisbee. Later,
Secretary of Labor Wilson told them
that he hopefully anticipated better
feeling between capital and labor in
Arizona from henceforth.
Received by President
On the 9Th President Wilson re-
ccived the committee at the executive
mansion. The chief executive dis
cussed the price Of copper and other
matters pertinen! to the districts at
fairs with them, and he showed that
he had a thorough knowledge of Ari-
zona conditions. He expressed him
self as being delighted, however to
be able to discuss things" with resi-
dents. Stating his hope that condi-
tions would soon resume a normal as
pect i'm the district and in the rest of
the Arizona camps. he laid stress on
the fact that full copper production
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-09-25
JUNCTION BRIGGS
LOSE FIRST GAME
FOR LOCAL TITLE

The first game of the local "big
series" went to the c. & A. nine Sun.
day by the decisive score of 8 to 2.
1t was a cleverly played contest, and
much closer than the score indicates.
After Johnson relieved Waldschmidt
of Junction Briggs in the second,
promiscuous scoring ceased, and
flashes of big league stuff were in
evidence. Johnson had a world OF
stuff, and dazzling speed. On the
other hand. Baldridge himself had ev-
erything, and he kept the Junction
sluggers well in hand. Not once did
they seriously threaten to overcome
the commanding lead the c. & A. team
had piled up in the second inning.
The score: