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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
DEATH AND RUIN
DEALT BY QUAKE
GUATEMALAN CAPITAL is DE-
STROYED, MANY BEING KILLED
WHEN HOMES COLLAPSE.
Residents Flee to Country in Terror.
When Series Of Quakes Level
Buildings, 10000 Persons Be-
ing Homeless.

San Salvador-Guatemala City, cap
ital of the republic of that name, has
been completely destroyed by an earth
quake. Many persons We're killed In
the disaster, some in their homes and
others in the street.
The Colon theatre, which was filed
with people, collapsed. There were
many casualties among the audience.
Various hospitals and asylums and
the prisons were badly damaged and
many patients and prisoners were
killed
Many Buildings Wrecked.
The railroad depot sugar mills, post
office, the American and British le-
cations, United States consulate and
all the churches in the city have been
leveled.
Deep assures opened in the middle
of the city.
Inhabitants Flee.
The inhabitants in panic fed from
the capital. More than $4,000 persons
are homeless. The stock of provisions
in the city is scant and aid is required
promptly.
The. Salvadorean government has
suspended the official New Year cele-
bration and entered into mourning i'll
sympathy with Guatemala.
Earthquakes have been prevalent in
Guatemala since the day after Christ
mas, when shocks were general
throughout the republic. With each
recurrent shock the damage in Guate-
mala City, the capital of the republic,
a y,
day it was reported that from ten to
forty persons had been killed in the
disturbances of the previous night,
while dispatches of Friday and Satur-
day Indicated that so per cent of Qua
temala City had been demolished and
| that thousands of persons were home
| less.
Martial Law Declared.
Martial law had been declared and
| good order was said to be prevailing.
| Guatemala has been the scene of many
| disasters, the results of earthquakes.
| Since the settlement of the country in
1922 there have been more than fifty
volcanic eruptions and in excess of 300
earthquakes. The original Guatemala
| City was destroyed In 1541 and 5000 of
the Inhabitants were killed by deluge
of water from nearby volcano, which
was rent by an earthquake. The second
capital was destroyed by an earthquake
in 1878. The houses of the present
capital were built low in consequence
Of the liability to earthquakes.
Guatemala City has population of
nearly 100000 1t is situated on a plain
at an elevation of 145O feet above sea
level. In the great square stood the
old viceregal palace, the cathedral and
archbishop's palace and government Of
fees. The capital is. the center of the
entire republic.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
Card Rationina Avoided.

Paris.-Issuance of bread cards,
which was to have been made January
1, will not be carried out, the minister
Of provisions announced on Wednes-
day.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
cheese In Cold storaae.

Chicago.-HarryA A. Wheeler, Illinois
food administrator, on Saturday an
nounced United States investigators
had discovered 80,000.O0O pounds of
cheese held In cold storage.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
Was Never In

Bangor says he il out Of politics
for good"
For the good Of politics-yes."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
10 get the genuine call for full name LAXATIVE
BR0MO QDININH Look for signature OF r. W.
GROvH- Cures Cold in One Day.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
Natural Place

so Bill dressed up his story?"
Eyes, and then took IL to a swallow
tale party"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03

1t is not the sign of an expert to
snort every time you swing the AK.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03

Poverty may sidetrack q man. but
1t never blows him up.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
TEUTONS PRESENT
PEACE PROPOSAL
YELL RUSSIANS THAT ENTENTE
ALLIES MUST COME IN ON
THE AGREEMENT.
Central Powers Ready to Make an I'M
mediate General Peace Without
Annexations and lndemnities,
Says Count Czernin.

Petrograd.-The central powers are
ready to make an immediate general
peace without compulsory annexations
and without indemnities
This is their answer through Count
Czernin, the Atistro-Hungarian foreign
minister, made 6hh christmas day at
Brest-Litovsk 10 the Russian proposals.,
which they are readyutoiscceptiin lost
particulars. as the basis of negotiations.
They insist, however, that the Zen
trail powers cannot bind themselves
one-sidedly to such conditions without
a guarantee that the allies of Russia
will recognize and fulfill these con-
ditions.
Russia to Consult Allies.
The Austro-Hungarian foreign min
lister declared that the central powers
did not intend forcibly to annex terri
tories seized during the war, nor to
deprive nations of political independ-
ence lost in the war.
The question of the subsection of ma
tionalities who have not political in
dependence to another country cannot
be solved internationally and must be
met by each government and its peo-
pie. The right of minorities is an
essential part of the right of peoples
to selfdefinition.
In the event of mutual denunciation
of indemnification for war costs and
war damages, Count Czernin continued,
each belligerent would have to bear
only the expense incurred for its sub
jects made prisoners and to pay for
damage caused in its own territory to
property of civilian subjects of an
enemy country by violations of inter-
national law.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
State Business and Building.

The record of bank clearings in the cities of Hartford, New Haven, Spring field and Holyoke for the week inGf- cate a substantial gain over the cor responding period of last year, the gains being. in Hartford, 6.9 per cent; New Haven, 2.9 per cent; Springfield, =.5 per cent, and Holyoke, 9.7 per cent.
 l Statistics of real estate transactions 1 in the cities reported in The Com mercial Record show a smaller volume i Of business for the week than for the | like week of 1917. Sales by warranty deed numbered 360 for the week, against 439 last year. In the volume of mortgage loans, however, the com 1 parison is more favorable, the total for the week being S1,o23, 700, com pared with $1.189,601 a year ago.
 The record of new incorparttions ir this state continues to show the effect of restrictions imposed by the government as to the channels into which money shall be directed. But four new companies are reported for the week, with authorized capital of !! S145, ,000 This is in marked contrast | to the years 1915 and 1916, when new companies were formed with capital stock of $3,810000 and $1,S48,50O re- spectively.
 | Business mortality continues at a low ebb, only three petitions in bank ruptcy being filed in this state during l the week, with liabilities of $17,619 and assets of $7.32S. This is the best record for the first week of Septem- Der of any year since 1914.
 The record of building permits granted during the week in New Ha- ven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, Stamford, New Britain. West Haven, | Hamden, Stratford and Springfield, Mass, shows but little activity in the building trades The total of permits for the week is 151. for buildings costing $242, ,340. These figures com Lare with PIT permits. for buildings costing $469, 9,265, last year, and 223 permits, for buildings costing $514,613 in 1916.
 Among the projects for which con tracts have been let during the week are several factory additions in New Haven, $200,000 factory in Bridge port, power houses in Springfield and Hazardville, garages in Willimantic, Hartford and New Britain. storehouses l ill Holyoke coal pocket :n Hartford, and one, two and three-faInily houses 1 in New Haven. West Haven. Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Brit in, residence alterations in New Ha- ven, and recreation hall in Bridgeport
 Plans are reported for new struc- lures, as follows: Public rarage in l West Haven. store and tenement block | in Bridgeport, warehouse in the same city, factories in Waterbury and Hart ford, office building and garage in Hartford and a million dollar housing proposition in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
LEONARD BRIDGE.

Mir. and Mrs. Lombard of Fort Wayne, Indiana, are visiting local rel atives.
 Mir. and Mrs Lombard came east to celebrate their twenty sixth we'd ding. anniversary with MT. and Mrs. E. H. Mccall of Goshen, whose twen- ty-sixth wedding anniversary occurs the same day.
 Sergeant Leo c. Cummings of New Jersey was home on a short furlough and attended Lebanon's patriotic eel ebration.
 Miss Gowdy of somerville is the teacher in North District school this year.
 Miss Ruth Lombard has gone to Sufield where she will teach this year.
 Miss RutI, Brown is student at a Middletown business college.
 Charles Lombard is working in the tobacco fields near Hartford
 Mrs. Fred l. Brown has returned home after a few days spent with her daughter. Mrs. Edward H. Mccall in Goshen.
 Mrs F J. Brown. Mrs. c. NJ. Geer Mrs. Peck and Miss Lavina Kneeland atters'ad tha Social Corner picnic at Mrs. William Weavers, in Franklin Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17

hind them. The priorities division Of
 tie war industries board has received
 from the principal manufacturers of
 building materials a pledge of CO., operation in preventing the use of these materials for unauthorized non-
 essential construction. These manu- lecturers have exacted similar pledges from their customers who purchase for
 resale. To secure building materials from these patriotic dealers and man. ufacturers, the individual contemplat- | ing the construction must have a per- I init for the work
 J. E. Kinney of Norwich Town is erecting an addition to his property in that place and the work is well along.
 The work on the spur track at the J. B. Martin company has made prog ress during the past week. Several of the concrete supports nave been erected and the rails have been laid. Cars are able to run up on the tracks for a distance of about 50 feet and discharge their cargoes of coal | At the American Strawboard Co. the
 work of resetting the boilers is well
 under way and will be completed with l in a short time. Peck McWllliams Co.
 has the contract,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
 AID ALL IN SERVICE

Christian Science camp welfare work is now being carried on in forty five army and navy camps in the United States under direction of the Christian Science War Relief and Camp Welfare Committee of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. There are at present about seventy men and fifteen women en- gagged in this work, the women serv- ing mainly as welfare room attend ants.
 Conducted at first independently the camp welfare work has been merged with the war relief work which the Christian Scientists were doing in foreign countries before the United States entered the war For both these purposes about one million dollars have been raised.
 The aim of the Christian Science camp workers is to be as helpful as possible to all the men in the camps whether or not they are Christian Scientists, and particularly to give assistance which may not be avail able at the time or place through any of the other camp welfare agencies A feature of this phase of the work is an arrangement for keeping soldiers and sailors in close touch with their
 
 Cooperating with the committee in Boston, there is Christian Science camp welfare committee in each state. The committee in the home state of a soldier or sailor CO., optrates by mail and telegraph with the committee of the state in which he is camped or stationed to form a direct and constant link between the soldier or sailor and his relatives Thereby the relatives are quickly made acquainted with needs of theil boy in the service, and he is provided with an avenue of quick communica- ton with his home.
 This linking of home and camp combined with the personal attention of the Christian Science workers 1T the camps, has frequently been the means of changing a soldiers outlool from one of gloom to one of joy, anc not infrequently it has proved to b. the means of relieving relatives O | financial embarrassment, the com. mittee in the home state making loan. | for use by the relatives until thei boy in camp should be prepared tc | forward money to them.
 The net result for which tht | Christian Science committees ant camp workers have received man, commmenda tions, has been a no ticeable raising of the morale 0
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
COLCHESTER

Mrs. John Riley and daughter of Hartford are visiting Mrs. Rileys mother, Mrs. Etta Lombard:
 Miss Deborah Shea of Hartford was at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. David Shea on Lebanon avenue over Sunday
 Prof. E. F. Malonev and family mo- tored to Norwich Saturday.
 Mrs. Edna May Munson returned Saturday from a few weeks visit with relatives in Vermont making the triF in her touring car.
 Harry Elgsft of New York was the guest of his family on Linwood av- enue Sunday and Monday.
 A squad of the local company of State Guards were posted in the borough Sunday taking the number and names of autoists who were out.
 Francis W. Brown of Norwich was the guest of relatives in town over Sunday.
 Rev. Irving Burnap of Ivoryton con ducted services at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Charles M. Reade of Willimantic was in town Monday.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was the guest of friends in town Monday
 In celebration of Yum Ripper Monday by the Jewish people, ser vices were held in the synagogue or Lebanon avenue. All the Jewish places of business in town were clos ed for the day
 Mir. and Mrs. Ronald k. Brown, Mrs Bessie KinGs5ury and daughter, Miss Helen, were Norwich visitors. Mon- day.
 Meyer Chaf1tz of Norwich was at his home in town over Sunday.
 The Agricultural School fair, which opened in Grange Lall, Friday even- ing was largely attended The exhibits by the different schools were effective ly arranged in booths. The exhibits oi vegetables, grains. etc. raised by the pupils were excellent as also was the reedlwork and that in other lines The Old Guard band played several times during the evening and the Liberty Chorus sang patriotic selec- tions. Supervisor Libby introduc- ed the speaker. Rev. Frederick Ray mond of Glastonbury. who has beer engaged ir Y. M. c. A. work at severa camps and is also supervisor of agri- cultural education. He gave a shor-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
Benny Leonard Wins Six Round Bout

Friday that it will encourage the playing of the 1918 football schedules instead of demanding their abandon ment.
 By breaking 156 targets again last Friday F. M, Troeh, Vancouver, E.. C., annexed the high amateur average in the close of the third days events of the annual Westy Hogan shoot. His total for three days was 469 out of a possible .4S0. He had straight run of Ill in his string yesterday
 George Whiteman. who divided one of the Red Sox outfield positions with Babe Ruth. was the brightest star of the worlds series In twenty times at bat he secured four singles and a triple from the Chicago moundsmen, and saved at least two games by mar velous catches in the field. His hit in the final game of the series-a scorch- ing liner that Max Flack dropped, and two runners crossed the plate brought the game and titular honors to the Beantowners.
 Charlie Hollocher. the pride of the Cubs infeld, expected to show up Scott. proved bad f1ivver. He hit for .190 getting three of his four hits in enc game and his fielding was not as remarkable as that of Scottie.
 Babe Ruth appeared in three games of the worlds series games and came to bat five times. He got one hit, a thunderous triple that won a game, but his average was 200. He looked better as d pitcher than he did as a hitter winning two of his teams four games. arl Mays won the other two, pitching fine ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DULL.

New York, Sept 16.-In a dull and featureless session of the stock mar ket today the restricted money situa- ton overshadowed the political signif- canoe of the Austrian and German peace overtures.
 After a steady opening, interpreta- tive of a continued check of the re- cent liquidation, and of satisfactory war news, sharp recessions developed in a few of the speculative issues. no- raoly American Sumatra Tobacco, which suffered a decline of seven points during the day to 107 1-8, it's lowest in many mohths.
 Thereafter, speculation of a highly irregular character materialized, vari- ous issues being pushed up substan- tially, with, however, a degree of eau tion in the buying investment traders not being disposed to follow up prices eagerly.
 The so-called peace shares, as stan dard rails. gave a good account of themselves, notably Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific. Steels and equipments were dominated by inter mittent selling of U. S. Steel, which offered freely, declined about a point with similar loss in affiliated proper ties. During final dealings the trend was generally downward on realiza- tion of profits and on speculative sell ing of U. $. Steel. Sales were .2400oO shares.
 Bonds held well with some slight improvement in foreign issues. Lib- erty bonds were inclined to yield. To- fal sales, par value, aggregated $S,150, coo.
 U. s. bonds. old issues. were un- changed on call
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
STONINGTON

Fire was discovered Saturday eve ming in the supply of soft coal at the pumping station of the Mystic Valley Water company. caused by spontane- GUS combustion. The station is far beyond the fire district. and the Ston- ington department was not called out. Streams of water were poured on the coal, which is in a large shed. and several tons were shoveled over before the fire was extinguished.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Varney Coggswell and Miss Joseph inc CoggsweIl were guests Sunday of Miss Geraldine Joseph.
 Carmille Meller and family have as guests MT. and Mrs. Claude Milk and son, Edwin, of New York.
 The Boy Scouts took a hike through the roads Saturday. The Girl Scouts enjoyed a tea at the Wampossett Inn given by Mrs. E. $. Bishop.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
GOVT. BAN ON EXTENSIVE BUILDING

Owing to the fact that a ban has been put on all unnecessary building operations where the construction cost is over $2500 there is little build ing of note being done in the. city. Many contracts which called for large buildings for different manufacturers and private individuals have been can celled by the contractors as a result of the government order.
 The Connecticut State Council of Defense has received from the Council of National Defense instructions to olganize at once to carry out this task for the war industries board The re- quest of the federal authorities is that local agencies of the State Defense Council, the war bureaus and town committees in 16S towns and cities throughout Connecticut, handle this important war task.
 This action is another step by the government toward putting the whole nation on a war basis It is based on the necessity of making the entire nation work or fight.
 In carrying out the new task which has been assigned to them, local agen- cies of the Connectiut State Coun- cil of Defense will have the full au- thority of the federal government be-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
cLyEr1. PEABODY q co, ING. MAKERS

many men in the service and the de- velopment of better feeling at home regarding the participation of their boys in the service.
 The camp workers say there is an increased willingness among the com manding officers and surgeons to al- low Christian Science treatment for those men who ask for it, and many Christian Science headings have been recorded Recently, two requests for Christian Science services in los pital wards were received by camp workers from medical nurses who had observed the beneficial effects of Christian Science treatment.
 In or near numerous camps, the Christian Science Committees have erected substantial buildings, with quiet places for reading and writing, and other buildings are in course of construction. A light touring car has been added to the equipment of the Christian Science camp workers at each camp to be used wherever and whenever possible in assisting the men.-Boston Sunday Advertiser, July 7 1918
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17

This design comprises Ladies Blouse Pattern 2453 and Ladies Skirt 2462 pretty bordered poplin or embroider- ed linen would be smart for this. The model is also good for satin. taffeta, foulard, serge, crepe and wash silk The blouse is in Russian style It has very good lines. Skirt and blouse may be of separate materials. The blouse of satin and the skirt of crepe or serge. One could also combine organdy and gingham in this model.
 The blouse 2453 is cut in seven sizes S4, 56. 3S. 40. AZ. A and 46 inches, bust measure The skirt 2462 is cut in seven sizes: 22 A, 26, 2S 30, 32 and 34 inches, waist measure. For medium size the costume will require 6 1-2 yards of 96inch material. The skirt measures about 1 7-S yards at the foot.
 This illustration calls for TWO sep arate patterns, which will be mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents for EACH pattern in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
BRIEF STATE NEWS

5erlin.-The first man to register in Berlin last Thursday was J. H. Kaiser.
 Essex.-Two new wings have been added 10 the honor roll board to ac- commodate the extra names which are 10 be added from time to time.
 5ridueport.-Mike Pappas of the Nenetia Importing company has been fined $50 In the police court for selling cottonseed. oil in containers labeled pure olive oil"
 Wethersheid.-The Wallace Nutting collection of American antiques part of which was formerly on display at Hospitality hall, Wethersaeld. has been put in place on the fourth floor of the Wanamaker building, Broadway and Tenth street. New York, and is open 70 the public
 5ristol.-Ralph E. Gerth, for the past IS years in the employ of the Southern New England Telephone company as exchange manager at Bristol. New Britain and Waterbury, has resigned and entered partnership with F. H. Chatdeld in the Chatfeld News company in New Britain.
 New HaVen.-Final hearing in the estate of the late John C. Anderson in he probate court disclosed the fact hat only about Slso.O0O was left for Inc distribution of the heirs. Mir. An 7ersou was al one time a millionaire. put snnuities on his life reduced his estate considerably. Many relatives will benefit by the will, among them . grandson. Ralph Ingerson. of Los Angeles. who will get S1s,o00 when he attains the age Of 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
WHITE ROCK

George Brook 80. died at his home on White Rock road, Friday after noon. MT. Brook has resided here for many years. He leaves four daugh- ters, Mrs. E. Howard Clark and Mrs. John Stanton. of Westerly, and Miss Sarah and Ruth Brook, who resided with their father. Mrs. Brooks died a number Of years ago.
 Miss Idella Lancaster has returned home after a weeks visit in Provi- dence.
 Miss Hazel Bennett is now employ ed as bookkeeper at the White Rock store.
 The members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety gathered at the home of Mrs. Charles NJ. Robinson Thursday even- ing and gave her a surprise party. Mu- sic and games were enjoyed after which refreshments were served. For four years Mrs. Robinson has been president of the society and as she is soon to leave the village the members presented her a gift that will often remind her of her friends III White Rock.
 Miss Mary Nichols is now employ ed at the mill office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17

Norwich had eight sales of realty the past week to six for the same week last year. The mortgage loans for the 200.
 In New London there were six sales of realty last week to seven for the same week last year, the loans for the two weeks being S21, 300 and $22, 800 re- SDectiVe1v
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-17
PRESTON

Mrs Thomas Owens and Miss Fran ces Owens are visiting Mrs G. A. Hol- den.
 Miss Ethel Miller is teaching in Led yard.
 Miss Alice Aver and Miss Eliza beth McClimon are attending Norwich Free Academy
 Miss Florence Kennedy is attending the commercial school in Norwich.
 School opened last week with the same teachers as last year.
 There is to be a missionary meeting