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Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
BURGLARY AT NORFOLK
Home of New York Woman Entered on I Monday Night.

The Terraces, the Norfolk home of Mrs. Helen Hartley Jenkins, a wealthy New York woman, and situated on West road next to the estate of Prof. M. I. Pupin of Columbia university, was buIglarized Monday night. No list of missing articles has been given out, although State Policemen Hurley and Wheeler are working on the case. The burglary vas discovered by the care taker, John F. Colby, about o'clock as he was on his way through the greenhouse to bed the fires for the night. He noticed light in The Ter races and at first thought his wife had left it burning. He called to his wife for the keys and on entering The Aer- races found five electric lamps burn ing--three in Mrs. Jenkins room, one ii Mrs. JenkiEs' daughter s room and one in the hallway. The Japanese room, costing thousands, was in dark ness. A desk in Mrs. Jenkins room had been rified snd other articles of furniture ransacked. Whether any thing was taken from the Japanese room is not known
 MT. Colby discovered aplank resting on one window sill, it having been driven through the win low and it is thought that access was gained through this window. AnoEher window was raised, he said, and it is thought that the burglar or burglars used this win dow in making thei- exit. MT. Colby said he saw loot prints outside one window, butthese had been co cred by a sRowstorm before the arrival of the state police.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
GRANGE FOR PROHIBITION.

At its three day session in Hartford, the Connecticut State Grange, OF Jan uary 9th, took strong ground in favor of prohibition in state and nation, as they have in previous sessions, but this year, in addition the Changers ap. pointed committee and appropriated $5. 900 to push their prohibition propa ganda, principally to aid in securing the ratification or the federal amend ment by the Connecticut General Assembly.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
OUR STOCK OF GOLD.

The gold monetary stock (coin and bullion used as money) in the United States on November l, 1917, is esti- mated in Secretary No Adoo's annual report at $3, ,O4l 500 eco. The increase in the past 10 months has been $174.- 800 900. and in the past three years $l, 236. 500. 900. In five years the DOT tion of the world s gold monetary stock held by the United States has increased from approximately one-fifth to more than one third.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
EARLY CLOSING HOURS.

All the Getail merchants of Union vile, seventeen in number, have taken voluntary action along the lines of closing their place of business early in the evening to aave coal and aid the Nation in it's conserxat. on campaign. Fourteen merchants, who deal chiefly in groceries and other food stuffs, signed an agreement yesterday to close their stores st o'clock every evening except Saturdays and other days pre- cedlng holidays.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17

REVISED LIST OF MEN
 CHASED AS DELINQUENTS Questionaires Have Been Mailed to the Following and Returned
 Unclaimed.

The following list of na mes of men in this district have been mailed ques- tionaires which have been returned as unclaimed at the address specified The law specifically states that all rel is- trants must communicate with their local board when changing their ad dress Possibly there are names here of men who are in the service but who have not notified the board of the fact The names snd place of employment at time of registration only are printed.
 NORTH CANAAN
 Giovanni Zucco, N. E Lime Go. 1; George Yancy, N. E. Lime Co, colored; Giovanni Valenti. Caesar Malnati; Domenico Pezzsti, Conn. Lime Go. {; Quince Nelson, B. R Co Chemical, colored; JohE Nadramio, George Lasher; Miniccislaw Kucharcik, N E Lime Co; Van hoe, B. R Co.,, colored; VInanti Giovanni, les & Peirce; Eurico Carabelli, Conn Lime O.. William Franklin Brooks. fireman boiler, N. E. Lime Go colored.
 SALISBURY
 Harry Frederick Sharpin, cook, Hotchkiss School; Francesca Cotto, farmer, B. Carini; Temanelli NuDjie, pantry laborer, Hotchkiss School; Segalia Clio Battieta, farm hand, Louis Briganti; John B Bozzoli, mason, John Garrity, reported in service; Chs Mlntz, carpenter. Ed. Smith, Coney Is Alvise Rizzi, woodcnopper, Antonio Bozzoli; Enid Winkler, but cher. Hotchkiss School. reported desd.
 SHARON
 Marco Simson, farmer. Harry Reb. stein; Alex Dabro, farmer, Ray Dean f, Herman Butler, farmer, Crjs Sanran- cen; Pitt Naston, farmer, B. Cohen.
 KENT r..
 Paul Ruskie, farmer, Alva Chase; Louis Corkofeky, self.
 TWISTED
 Walter Baker, Sec. O. N. E., colored {; Carlo Ella, concrete work. Q. N. B.; f William Heafey, EouievffIe, Ky, O. N. E. colored; Fred Ratte, Flater ! 1kAohB ntSs SJs iNo0SAh AAShhy S~oepf farmer, Burton E. Moore; George E. SreIlmap, clerical, Gilbert Clock Co. 1; Gera. do Di Berardino, teamster, Cnaites J. Ryan, Louis Bennoro, pol,siler. Hendee Machine Co. Palmo tSernar1i, woodchopper, B. R. Go. Paul Mlaka, teamster for B. Epstein; Grant 1yree, section O. N. E colored. BARKHAMSTED Rondi Camille, road work Longh Bros. Emilio Dellaglalfa. road wCrL Longhi Bros.; Manuel Cabral, roac work Longhi Bros. David Cartori road wo:k LonghI Bros. RuccI Gui seppi, baker, Longhi Bros Benjamin PIeteIes, lsborer, Lonehi Blos. Michele Lsynelli, laborer, longh Bros {; T,ny Melen, laborer, Longh Bros. Erasio Leporti, laborer, Longh Bros.
 COLEBROOK
 Harold A. Anderson, butler, Jerc m Alexandre.
 NORFOLK
 Laurj Klepal, Mrs. Jenkins; Kusta' W. LehtO, Mrs. A. s. G. Taylor.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
WAR CREDITS TO ALLIES.

War credits extended to foreign Governments since the United States entered the war total $4, 236, 40, OOO0
 Of this Great Britain received $2, ,045,- 900 900; France, $1, 285. coo, GOO; Italy, $500, 900, ,000; Russia, $325s 900, 900; Belgium, SIT, 400, 900; Serbia, $4, ,0OO,- : 900.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-17
tsh.:ac :hronia ssrEnn.rs.

Another pathetic little feature of everyday life Is the number of excep- tional opportunities to mako ai3ney very rapidly that come to man by mail from perfect strangers. bus (Ohio) State Journal.
Evening journal., 1918-01-17
SUPEP-SX STYLES
IN HUDSON Cars
Touring Limousine an d
Landau Types are Latest
Additions to Family
Eight CLOSED
MODELS ON MARKET

lIudsons new models are always
awaited with more or less expectancy
at the automobile shows For several
years now the Hudson has had the re-
putaiion of largely setting the mode.
Something new could always be looked
'or from the home Of The Supor-Slx.
This year the reputation has appar-
emily been maintained. and while no
radical changes have been made there
are several new attractive body types
oi3lly different from sny eve. built by
his maker OF automobiles.
There are now 10 models in the Hud-
son llne-two open the others Of the
enclosed type Of the latter the run
about landau. Che touring limousine and
he full folding landau are new addi-
lions TO The line.
New Touring Limousine.
OF these three the touring Limousine
perhaps stands out az The most unique
type. 10 is both a limousine and Sc
dan, possessing an In advantages and
,onveniencss OF eithor type. 10 has q
seating capacity for four. When the
class partition between the front end
rear compartments IS lowered II pos
sesses all the intimacy of a family car.
When this Is raised. however, 10 be-
comes a chauffeur driven coach, a motor
dlctagrsph furnishing means OF COM
munication with the driver. The lines
are almost severe IN their squaronCss.
but none the less attractive
The runabout landau Is a tw0-pas-
scnger car that can be instantly trans
formed from snug cabrlolet into an
open roadster. The ful folding landau
IL rS-f.tlr. fa.sHV anf Isrrn fThtl nafg
Hudson limousine. a town car and the
landaulets also have "a squsreness TO
the coach lines that adds greatly to
their appearance. The rear tenders are
longer. The interiors are furnished I'm
quiet colors, with richness and dignity
emphasized.
This year the open DOdies-ihe seven
passenger and the fOu-pa: -enger phae-
ions-have been changed slightly. The
body lines have been lowered, and
there are number OF other marked
renncmeni- IN these Hudson models.
Those who have followed The history
OF the Hudson Supcr-SiN have had an
opportunity 10 observe It's development;
how Il has brought about the prestige
That the car now holds.
When the Super-Six was introduced
II was with The stat, ment Of its being a
Hudson patented motor when developed
50 per cent more horsepower than other
motors Of similar size. Power and un-
usual engineering skin were impressed
upon the m0torist. The very name
Super-SiX-su suggested that thought The
car being new IT. was necessary to des.
cribe its new principle with more OF
less detail. Statesmen had 10 explain how
the greater power was obtained.
But at the end Of The year buyer
were less interested in knowing abou
the motor and were more curious abou
its performance. The competition storie
that the Super-Six was a mechanica
failure were met by establishing new
records Of endurance. Those record
were the proof that buyers wanted an'
accepted a sales-room examination o.
short demonstration falls as far shor
Of suggestions the true worth Of Hud
son Super-Six as Geraldine Farrar IN thl
movies reveals Geraldine Farrar thl
Evening journal., 1918-01-17
LIGHT twelve IS The
LATEST IN HAYNES CARS

Distinctly prominent among the open
cars exhibited by the Haynes Automo-
bile Company is the new Haynes seyep-
passenger Light Twelve" tourine
model. Finished Ia Haynes blue, this
powerful motor car with its massive
contour and elegant appointments at
tracts Instant attention.
"The new Haynes Light Twelve open
car for seven has an improved body
design Of extreme roomlness," says F..
o. Taylor, local Haynes representative,
In commenting on the debut OF the
model. "Thc body IS of the double-cowl
tyne. the center cowl being OF richly
grained American walnut The auxiliary
seats fold into this cOwl, which has a
speedomeier. an elght-day clock and a
light In addition 20 similar equipment
on the Instrument board. for the con-
venience and information Of passengers
IN the rear compartment. The uphol-
stery Is OF special bright-ilnishedi
straight-grained hand-buffed leather.
"Plate glass windows IN the rear cur
tain, duplex head lamps wire wheels
cord tires and shock absorbers are
part Of the regular equipment.
"The power unit Is substantially the
same Haynes-built cylinder en-
glne which has won renown in many
racing and endurance contests during
the last year. A few minor beiterments
are included however. More bearing
surface has been obtained through all
iering the valve mechanism, a gear-type
oil pump now installed gives higher oil
pressure. and the thermostat for the
control Of the temperature of the water
in the circulating system has been at
tached TO the intake manifold, insuring
more even operating temperature
Evening journal., 1918-01-17
NATIONAL SEDAN IS
AUTO trade NOVELTY

Although first manufactured for
nationwide distribution during the
late summer months, the National
Sedan is a novelty as far as the auto
mobile shows are concerned. and was
flrst formally introduced TO the motor
ing public at the New York and CHI
cago shows.
For a model so young, however, the
National Sedan has bad a most inter
estlng and thrilling career to date
Two hundred of these convertible
closed cars already have been sent to
France. where they are in active ser
vice with the American oNpeditionary
forces. transporting ihe subogdnates Of
General Pershing from stan headQuar-
tors and military dcpois to the various
sectors of lhe far-nuhg battlo-llne.
The National sedan which is offer
ed on either the six or the twelve
chassis. hos an unusually short turn
ing radius OF 80 feet, making it ideal
for city sdriving on tra1lc-choked
streets. Heavy weights. commonly,
associated with the town car, also has
been eliminated, the top for example,
consisting Of "a substantial hardwood
frame covered with wire and leather
In converting the sedan into an open
car. the glass IN the door and center
section is lowered into the body, the
rear glass is removed and stored be
hind the tonneau seat and the re-
movable pillars are placed IN pockets
under the rear seat.
Divided front seats provide a pas-
sageway between the front and rear
compartments, the doors are staggard
and that car "a upholstered 10 whip
cord The tonneau equipment includes
vanity case. match carrier, cigar
holder and ash receptacle
Singer. a Tucson snper-sIx descrIbed
Evening journal., 1918-01-17

close Of 1916 there were in operation in
the Philippines 5000 passenger cars.
1872 motor trucks and $40 motorcycles.
In addition, there We're $50 machines
undergoing repairs or not In operation
The city of Manila had l,4si passenger
cars and 2iS trucks in operation The
trend has been toward small and low
priced machines.
The rapid growth OF automobile use
is due primarily 10 the excellent roads
in nearly every section Of the country
Evening journal., 1918-01-17

and the prosperous condition OF the
islands.
Tho figures available for the first six
months Of 1917 show slight decrease
in the value Of the automobiles parts
and tires imported for that period, COM
pared with the first six monrns or 1916.
The indications are, however, that the
current year viii show no falling Off
in the imports Of automobiles over 1916,
provided shipping conditions do not in
terefere.
Evening journal., 1918-01-17
5000 PASSENGER AUTOS
IN Use IN PHILIPPINES

The Philippine ISLANDS are proving an
excellent market for motor vehicles,
says A. +. Boomer, Of Manila, in re-
cent issue Of Commerce Reports. At the
Evening journal., 1918-01-17

singer. a Hudson -upor-SiX described
in specification cannot explain "a Super
Six in the hands of $1,000 owners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21

but they have the appearance now of
middle-aged men.
French and American Red Cross units
are working day and night to aid the
prisoners They also are caring for
great numbers of civilian refugees
Among the latter we're two boys Of
seventeen who had been prisoners for
four years. one had a boche helmet
he carried about with him for two
years.
The returning prisoners mostly are
French. They are attired in a monde
script garb, garnered, II would seem,
from all the armies Of the world. Some
have German overcoats. American hate
and French and British tunics and
| trousers or any other kind obtainable.
Upon their arrival In Paris they are
given a hot meal. American Red Cross
workers distribute woolen socks and
underwear among them. and furnish all
with cigarettes.
Only the strongest are able to reach
the city. After walking scores OF miles
and sleeping in the open, many collapse
before they are met by the advancing
Allies and sent back by motortrucH
or train.
The American committee for devas
tated France sends out rolling kitchen,
along the front to meet the prisoner
on the roads and aid them in reaching
the armies of occupation.
Some of the prisoners are coming b,
way of Belgium others by way Of Yer
dun or through Lorraine and Alsace
All these roads are paths of misery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
PLAN SlS,5OO FOR BELCIANS
Relief Committee Hopes to Send
Big Check Tomorrow

The Philadelphia Belgian relief com
mittee hopes to express its joy over the
announcement that King Albert OF Bel,
gium will enter Brussels at the mead
Of his troops tomorrow by sending him
a gift of S1S,500.
+ Mrs. Bayard Henry. head of the local
relief committee, today received tele-
gram from the Belgian minister NJ
DecartIer in Washington. giving the
news Of King Alberts proposed entrance
into Brussels
Through voluntary contributions near
ly $4,000 has been raised by Philadei.
phians since last Friday for the benent
of the Belgians The Kensington High
School gave $1S665 Howard $. Rob
erts through the Belgian consul, $loo'
and 500 from three young women VINO
conducted peace party at Fifty-
first and Parkside avenue Monday night
TT is wonderful the way people have
responded to the call made through the
newspapers" declared Mrs. Henry we
are hoping to make the total contr,-
buttons reach s1s5Oo in order that
we may send a draft for 100. 900 francs
Theatres. schools, booths, department
stores and individuals have given gladly
and handsomely. We appreciate It and
we know that our friends overseas VIII
appreciate II even more
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
CAPTIVES OF GERMANY
Several From This City and Near
by Reported in Prison Camps

Washington, Nov. 2l.-tBy A. PA
list of officers and enlisted men in Ger
man prison camps was announced today
by the War Department II includes
the following:
tenant L. G. Hall, Charlottesville, Va
At Standardization William J.
Clarity. 26a9 East Thompson street,
Philadelphia
Camp Limburg-Antonio De Stefano,
1894 West Thompson street. Phiiadel-
phia.
Reported in good health-Camp Ras-
tatt--William J. Wright, Chestnut Hill.
Philad delphia.
Camp unknown-Clarence H. Owen,
II Bidwell street, Jersey City. y. J,
Martin Luther Weaver. Scalp Level.
Pa
Reported in good health; camp un-
known-Asa Whitlock, Olaf, Va. John
A. Thrash. Buck Mountain, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Four Fine Goats at SIS
for Women and Young Women

They of the SOFT lovely materials that like and
light while being and and the styles trimmings
attractive.
One velour brown and reindeer belted
plain peated deep
collar band the bottom of the all
navy blue peated back
with silk roll collar
of pompom navy blue has turnback large
collar of sealene
The last is of velour blue with collar
the chin
All o. fully lined are snug and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Christmassy Bits
of Color

brighten a table of little gift
things in the Toilet Goods Store.
There are wee little glass jars
with enameled tops for mustard
at SOC, and larger size for jam
at 81.
Pin trays and smelling salts
bottles are also soc.
Deep little trays equipped with
a wool puff are $3.50.
Holders for safety match boxes
are $3.50.
The enamel is in red, dark or
light blue, maize, lavender, rose
and white.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
PRETENDER THANKS PREMIER
Duke of Orleans and Clemenceau
Exchange Fluctuations

Paris, Nov. 21.-(By a. P)-The
Duke Of Orleans, the pretender to the
French throne in the Bourbon-OrlIans
succession, has sent telegram to Pre-
ton ton and gratitude over the great hero.
isni shown by the French soldiers and
Thanking the Premier for what he has
done for France.
The Premier Clemenceau, i'll reply,
thanked the Duke for his telegram, add
ing that the French victory WAS due to
The soldiers who We'd with each other
in heroism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
FROM NAVY TO RESERVES
Daniels Plans to Have Released Officers
and Men Available

Washington. Nov. 21.-tBy, A. P)-
t1ar The nayy's rehabilitation plans.
secretary Daniels said today, will be
placed In the reserves. 80 as to be avail
able in case of emergency. The Secre-
tary expressed the belief that practically
to maintain some connection with the
establishment Where men desire to
sever all connection. he added, some
method will be found for their dis
charPp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
PLEA FOR RUMANIAN JEWS
Dele CATION Asks Secretary Lansing TO
U. S. Intervention

Washington. Nov. 21.-(By A: P)-
A delegation cf Rumanian Jews OF Amer
lea asked Secretary Lansing today for
intervention by the United States In be-
half Of Jews in Rumania.
They said Rumanian Jews have been
restricted in civic rights for many years.
and they now hope in the social recon.
strurtor OF Europe that their lot may be
improved
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S]

Men who thought they were to be
called to camp and had put off buying
new Winter clothes now find their
paramount need is overcoats.
Good overcoats that they can put
their faith in are the only kind to be
found at Wanamakers. Every coat is
all-Wool, steadfast and sound.
S25 to S35.
Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Women Who Go Out Euery
Day Need Stout Shoes

Walking shoes is the term usually employed to
describe this comfortable, sensible footwear Sturdy
shoes of dark tan or black calfskn are cut to lace
high and have durable welted soles and low medium
heels Some quite slender to line, others have
the wide toe shape that is comfortable for
much on their feet. $4.90 and $5.40
Girls low heel shoes of dull black leather lace
have sensible toe shapes They in sizes 2N to
7 at 81.
Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
To Make New
FrOcks

Fine wool serge in brown,
green, Copenhagen blue, tan, sill
yer and dark gray and wistaria.
Sd inches wide. Unusual at $2.65
a yard.
Beautiful, glossy velveteen in
navy blue and black, "a inches
wide, at 81 and 1925 a yard.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Everybody Needs
an Umbrella

sometime, and most people have
found they have needed umbrellas
pretty constantly during the past
week; and there are plenty more
Winter rains to come.
Sturdy umbrellas for men or
women are covered with Ameri-
can taffeta (cotton). The handles
for women are trimmed with
bakelite in many colors or are of
plain or carved wood-many with
silk loops. Men like the crooked
handles best. So.
It's q hint for Christmas shop
pers.
(CcntraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Pershing's Sentiment
Inspires Monument Plan

Paris, Nov. 21.--tBy A. PAN
interesting sidelight on the proposal
to erect a monument at the mouth
Of the Gironde River to commemo.
rate the help given to France in
the war by the United States. has
developed. The words of Gen
eral Pershing during his visit to
Picpus Cemetery-"Lafayette, we
are here!" inspired the plan to
raise such a monument.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Party Slippers
at $3.50

Women's dainty slippers with
light turned soles and high, COW
cred heels are to be had in
Gold cloth
Black satin
Blue satin
Beaded brOmze kid
Silver cloth
' White satin
Pink satin
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
III. s. IS ALARMED
ABOUT CAPTIVES
Cables Pershing to Repor,
Condition of Incoming
American Prisoners
SOME ARRIVE IN PARIS
Captured Allies Return Hun.
CRY and Tattered Over
Paths of Misery
Washington, Nov. =

Washington, Nov. Il.
The War Department has cabled Gem
eral Pershing ordering him TO send
quickly names of incoming prisoners with
statement of their condition.
The message should have reached
Pershing yesterday or Tuesday, but up
to this forenoon fe had made no re.
sponse
While awaiting this information, the
State Department will do nothing by
way of following England's course
notifying Germany she can expect no
food relief while prisoners are badly
treated.
War Department authorities We're
somewhat apprehensive today over the
possible condition of returning American
prisoners in view of revelations about
British prisoners.
Press reports Indicate that many
British have been freed without food and
in impaired physical shape.
The War Department has made ar
rangcments for systematic handling of
prisoner reports here and expects soon
to inform the nation of its plans for
keeping relatives In this country posted
as to prisoners. The system will be
comprehensive, 1t was stated today, and
the departments intention is to give the
fullest publicity in the quickest time.
Paris. Nov. 21.-The Care de llGst Is
a temple of mingled JOY and sorrow
Repatrlated war prisoners. hungry and
tattered are arriving there day and
night.
An American mother hovered on the
h6rn pF ha a,J
some liberated American who could
tell her of an aviator son who was taken
prisoner. None of the few Americans
arriving knew of him. The mother con-
tinued waiting and watching.
Two of the Americans who arrived to-
day formerly were caddies for a Buf.
falO golf club. They are mere boys