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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
LINES ADVANCED

Washington. June 6.-General Pershing's communique tonight an. nounces that American and French troops advanced their lines north west of Chateau Thierry about a mile this morning, capturing pris- oners and inflicting severe losses in killed and wounded on the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
CAPTAIN AND CREW LANDED

An Atlantic Port. June 6.-Captain Owen and the crew of the British steamer Harpathian, torpedoed and sunk off the Virginia capes early yes terday morning, were landed here to- night by the steamer Palmer. They were rescued at sea after drifting for 26 hours in small boats.
 Captain owen said his ship sank quickly and that he and the crew barely had time to launch the lire- boats. He was certain that it was a torpedo and not a mine that struck the vessel. Customs officials who took charge of the crew would not permit the captain to discuss the sinking further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07

length She was heavily armed and appeared capable of putting np a stiff fight against a destroyer or other small war craft
 The fact that the German commander gave the Barpathian's men American tobacco leads 10 the belief here that the U-boat had sunk other ships be- fore attacking the Iiarpathian. Whether the Harpathian was armed cannot bs learned tonight.
 Twenty hours after taking to open boats the captain and crew were picked up by the steamer Potomac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
CHAMBER THANKS MORTON

Anniston. June 6.-(SpeciaD.-The board of directors Of the Ann1st,n Chamber of Commerce at a meeting hold Wednesday, afternoon, adopted . resolution expressing its sppreciatio of the splendid discipline maintained by Major General Charles e. Morton commanding the Blue and Gray dfyls- ion.
 The relations which have existed and now exist between the Blue and Cray division and the people of Admission have been most cordial and the cham her Of commerce directors set out in their resolution that this condition has been due to the efficlescy of the com. 1nsnding general
 committee of members has been appointed to convey the resolution to General Morton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
VISITING SOLDIER SON

MT and Mrs. c. E. Rice of Roanoke Va are in the city for a short visit d their son, Cook John F. Rice, of Com pany r 11sth infantry. and the visitors are much pleased over their first visit to Alabama. They will remain with their son here for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
Miss Hoehn Improving

Miss Lena Hoehn. widely known Bir- mingham trained nurse, whose skull was fractured when she was struck by a Norwood street car Saturday night about II o'clock, was reported by aI- thorities at St. Vincents hospntal to be slightly improved this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
JERSEY COUPLE TO WED

Anniston. June 6.-Private John M. Uhler, Jr.. Battery F, 112th heavy field artillery, and Miss Alice A. Nelson, both of Plainfield. N. J.. will be the principals in another one of the many romantic weddings incident to the presence of the Blue and Gray soldiers at Camp Mcclellan, when they are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07

fat and add liquid. For individual servings, place dough on slightly floured board, pat to 3-4-inch thick ness and cut as for biscuit. For fam fly sized portions, place dough in well greased pan and pat to desired thickness. Bake in hot oven. Egg may be added to dough if desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
Huddleston Meeting

Friends of Congressman George Huddleston held a meeting in front of the Third avenue entrance to the court house last night in the interest of his reelection. Speeches were made by Leo Oberdorfer. John W. Altman and Rodericls Beddow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
War Council Assemblies

Paris, June e.Havas Agency,)-The members of the French war council assembled today at the palace of the Elysee. President Poincare presided at the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
: Smoke Committee

The smoke" committee. in charge of the tobacco fund for the Fighting Fourth regiment now in France, will meet this morning at II o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
MRS. CONKLING LEAVES

Mrs. James B. Conkting, wife of Lieu tenant Conkling of the 18th infantry, left Thursday for her home in New Jersey, after spending several months In the city. Mrs Conkling has made many warm friends among the people of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
Further Defense for Canal

Washington, June GA supplemental appropriation of s492,ooo for the defense of tho Panama canal was asked of Con- gress today by the war department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
General Michie Drops Dead

Paris, June 6.-Gen. Robert E. l..
 Mchie, of the American army, died in a railroad train near Rouen yesterday. His death was sudden and unexpected. as he had not been i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
German Generals Retired

London. June 6.--Four German gen. erals, according to the Berlin Kreuz Zeitung, have been retired on half pay. They are Won Kehler. Von Helchow Bromers and Won Wurob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07

Prompt treatment of slight attack of diarrhoea will often prevent a serious sickness. The best known remedy is pr. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM War ranted by Eugene Jacobs' Drug Store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
NEWS OF AN7VISTON
 AND CAMP MCCLELLAN

made man and wife Friday evening b4 Rev. Carlton Rarnwell rector of the Grace Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
BRITISH STEAMER OFF THE VIRGINIA
 CAFES IS SUNK BY
 GERMAN TORPEDO
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of operations leads officials to believe that the raiders are waiting for much bigger prey than they have yet found. The place where they have operated most recently is in the lane of travel up and down the coast and through 1t must pass much of the important ship ping going in and out of the Virginia capes.
 The sinking of the Harpathian brings the total of vessels known to have been sent down on this side of the Atlantic by the raiders to IA six steamers and eight schooners. All the vessels were American except the Eidsyold and Harpathian.
 An Atlantic Port, June e.-That one of the fleet of German submarines raid ing the Atlantic coast chased a vessel at sea off Frying Pan lightship Mon day afternoon, is the statement of the captain of one of the vessels which put into this port early in the week to es- cape the submarines. The vessel re- ceived the alarm and changed it's course when a wireless was picked up to the effect that another vessel was being chased, giving the location as about eight miles southwest of the ships location. Nothing further was learned of the fate of the ship sending the message.
 Another of the ships putting in here this week today sent it's passengers, num- bering 43 mostly women and children, to their destinations by rail, majority of them going to Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-07
DEATHS

Fred F. Funk-Died yesterday morn ing in Dayton, Ohio. Funeral secv- ices will be conducted this after noon in Bellefontain. o. The de- ceased is survived by his widow, two daughters. Miss Alice Funk and Mrs. Nivens, and one son, Art Funk. Mir Funk was well known in BirmlnS- ham, having been connected with ths Greene Drug company for sometime. Mrs. Funk will be unable to attend funeral services because of illness. Robert BrnzeI-Aged years, died at a local infirmary at 10:30 o'clock yes- terday morning. He is survived by his parents. MT. and Mrs. Joseph 70, Brazel, five brothers and three sis ters. Funeral services will be com ducted from the family residence, 124 Fifty-ninth street, north, this morning at II o'clock. and interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery Mrs. Sarah A. Law-Aged so years, died at the residence, 1924 Virginia avenue Wednesday at 12.25 o'clock, The remains will be sent to Lincoln this morning by Johns.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
UNCLE JEp's TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES

Perhaps you do not know there are clouds the eye cannot see, or invisi- ble clouds. as well as clouds we do see.
 There are sound Cor acoustic) clouds which make bells ring clearer and send the sound to a, distance where they are not often heard. and we say is H iS ho slt S4s rfisy 6ttsF I Say Kgst5 and Id iii some directions these clouds are prevent-sounds from being, heard and Those who cannot hear the bells say the wind is not right.
 These clouds are composed of water yapor and in different temperature become visible and distribute water over the earth and become rain clouds
 These clouds make the tone of the bell seem stronger or weaker accord % ing to their nasitiou-with reference to these clouds and they may shut the sound out as fos-hanks do, or make the sound seem 10 be in the direction e iRNnot.
 .-' How ao wg kpQy there are acoustic Or sounI cld4ds Because men have a way ot asteetipg, them if they can
 You may not kpoY these high thin looking white clouds are ice clouds bu they be. Tbere is a. great deal to bt learned about the clouds most people Go not know!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Two Little Pigs.

My father had two little pigs whose mother was sick and unable to afford them any nourishment. As they were nice plump little fellows, my father could not bear to see them perish of hunger, 50 he brought them into the kitchen, put some fmilk into a nursing bottle such as babies use, and offered it to them. They took hold at once and swallowed the milk with great satisfaction one after the other. Very soon they learned to drink their milk out of @ small basin and would come for it themselves the moment they heard his voice.
 When he stood at the kitchen door and called Come, pfggies,s they would come rushing full gallop from the pig pen. They always came on the full gallop exactly abreast like a little team, and when they had had 1 their milk returned to their Mother in the very same order. Then they snug gled down beside her for a nap.
 Sometimes when they got hungry in the night they would come under my | fathers bedroom window and suueal and squeal for sim to get up and feed them. But he. thinking that would only teach them bad habit, and that l pigs as well as children ought to practice self control, paid no atten- tion to them; so they had to go back to their mother grunting discontented ly, no doubt.
 After a while they became ole enough to drink swiIl from the trough like the other pigs.
 NETTIE B. MAINE, Age If. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
A Story of the Red Cross,

The Red Cross of America was started by Clara Barton. While on 8 visit to Switzerland she heard of the Red Cross When she came back to the United States she asked the pres- idept to help her organize Red Cross society. Finally she succeeded in get ting money and volunteers and started a small society. Ever since that day the Red Cross has beeh growing very rapidly.
 During peace as well as during war the Red Cross is working for the sick and poor
 When the Michigan forest fire, the Mississippi flood, and the San Elm cisco earthquake and fire occurred the Red Cross was fully appreciated for its great relief work.
 In time of war the Red Cross is like great mother The nurses walk be- tween falling shell and shrapnel as brave-hearted as any lof the soldiers, picking up the wounded. They are placed on stretchers and carried to the hospital, which formerly was church, school or barn. They are then gently laid on a soft white l bed, where they are cared for and fed by the Red Cross nurses. l Another great helper of the ReG Cross are the Red Ol'oss dogs. A cloti with two large red crosses on the side. is closely wrapped around it's body. 4 small Red Cross kit is tied around it neck. It hunts around for a wounded l or disabled soldier, who opens tn kit, dresses his wounds and send some sign back with the dog. The dog returns and leads the wa. to where the soldier lies. He is takel and carried away to the hospital. Where does the Red Cross get none, to buy supplies? Of the people O America When they enroll in tn. Red Cross society they pay a dolla and get a card which every patrioti boy and girl, man and woman in tn United states should have.
 Help the Red Cross by knitting fo it, and be a member of the eIbciety.
 HARRY SCHATZ, Age F.
 Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
A Patriot.

1. Dear Uncle Jed: One day as Johnny was playing on the streets, he said to one of his comrades: "Goin, to buy some w. S. S., Jim ?''
 'fNo,' was the stern answer.
 What for?" asked Johnny "The wars over. what more do you want P
 Aren't you going to help the boys come home 7
 "Aw! They got enough money"
 ''They have, eh I'd like 10 hear you say that again!
 After Jim had gone out of sight could carry linn. For he knew that if Johnny would get after him, he'd get something he wouldn't like.
 Otter Jim had gone ont of sight | Johnny went. home and got his money and bought some stamps.
 The next day the children had tc tell their teacher how many stamps l they bought and show tt.eir W. s. s book in front of the room. Johnny had -25 Thrift Stamps, ane Jim had E. So you see Johnny's scolding helped after all. Then Johnny told his teacher 1 she was very proud of Tim, and sht l called him her Little Patriot" LOUISE LEBER, Age ii. ! Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
My Red Squirrel Friend.

Dear Uncle Jed: A little red squirrel lives in a tree near our home and we are getting to be quite good friends When I first saw him he was on a limb of a tree just over my head, and what noise he did make! I think he was trying to tell me to go away
 I put two or three nuts on the ground near the tree and he soon came and picked them up. You ought to have seen how funny he looked with two large nuts in his mouth.
 The next day ! went and left some more nuts in the same place and he came and picked them up while I was standing near by.
 In a few days he would come and take the nuts from my hand, jump upon my shoulder and then leap into 1 the tree.
 Now when I go near his tree I find him watching for me. He runs to meet me, jumps into my arms and looks into all my pockets for something tS eat.
 ADELARD DUQUETTE Age 13. ] Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
NOTICE RETAIL DRUGGISTS
 NO MORE vAPORUB DIRECT
 BUY II FROM YOUR JOBBEn

sible for us to fill these promptly, and instead of distributing our goods more quickly, they are really slowing up the process.
 We believe that. we can serve you better now by reverting to our for mer policy of shipping exclusively through the jobber, and. effective inn mediately, no more drop shipments will be made.
 While we have put on night shift and have, thereby, about doubled our production, we are still unable to fill our back orders and won't be able to give each jobber all the VapoRub he wants. Hence, it will be necessary for the jobber to continue distribu- | ting VapoRub in small lots only. But we. will be able to furnish <, each jobber at least twice the quantity of | VapoRub that he purchased for the
 corresponding month last year, so there should not be any difficulty in your getting your pro rata share.
 We feel that the public appreciates 1 the service that the retail and whole l sale drug trade have rendered the country in. this time of stress. We wish to express to both branches of the trade our thanks for the kind CO., operation extended us in our efforts l to meet this emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19

state in the union-and, believe me, it was happy moment for all when we heard about it. I have not been able to get back to my own outfit and don't think I will; am now with the 57th regiment, arrived here last night and slept in a church. I have slept in stables. hen coops, wood sheds and mud, also box cars, but never in a church before. Had flapjacks, syrup, bread and butter, with bacon, for breakfast; beefsteak, potatoes, bread, coffee and bread pudding for dinner, and I tell you it was great. Ever since I left the. hospital have been eating corn willy with hardtack, coffee maybe once a week, and sleep in the mud and wet. and you can guess | about how I feel to get into regular outfit once more.
 Remember me to all and give my | love to them, and do not forget the change in my address, though I may not receive any more mail over here Have not had any for four months
 Will now close with love for all hoping to see you again soon. I re. main as ever,
 1 Your loving son,
 PVT. VIM. H. HARRINGTON.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Birds in Winter,

Nothing is more delightful than a walk in a snow storm if you have a woodland near at hand. For there are many winter residents among the birds. and everywhere. as you walk you will find dainty tracks in the snow where tiny feet, not protected with warm stockings and rubber boots. have been wading through the drifts.
 Many birds, as juncoes, tree spar rows and black-capped chickadees, take a keen delight in snow and cold. You see them in winter, fitting about the bushes and clumps of dried grasses, chirping gayly. You can trace their web footprints winding in and out among brambles and weeds, stop ping here and there beneath a weed stalk in search of seeds, or plungine | through drifts up to their soft little bodies in snow.
 | You shiver when you think of theil unprotected feet. yet the winter birds seem to enjoy this snow Wading as much as boys enjoy a brook in sum mer.
 The hardest birds in the winter woods are the tree sparrows. Whe1 every other bird is glad to seek a she1 ter in secluded forest hooks, the tret | sparroWs choose the clearing at tht border of the woodland where storm. are widest and wind whistles an( blows the snow about in flying eddies They seem to revel in the storm, anC hold high carnival.
 You will never be lonely on youl winter walks if you keep a sharp look | out for these bird companions: anC they will teach you many a lesson il cheerfulness and friendliness.
 Don't forget to carry a handful O crumbs to strew on the white snoy tablecloth; and flickers aud titmice nuthatches and downy woodpeeker. will join with the others in rejoicins because you have passed their way
 ELIZABETH SHAW, Age 1S. E Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Whx nux rlberlx Rond.7

People who were born in foreign countries come to our great land, not only to make their living. but to make our natian lsrgef e1Id strdnger and to get liberty and Justiee.
 When people come to America from foreign lands .tbey see our Statue of Liberty. They fall Co their knees afid thank God that they have reached here safely. All people who come to Amer lea. whether they are from France, Italy, Ireland or Germany, are created free and equal.s .- s a-- +
 We have established free schools high schools. libraries. parks, art gall leries and hOsPitals for thol who. are poor or i'll. z
 People are free to worship in any way they wish. No one religion should ruio over ansther. We choose all our leaders and they make our laws. All the people have to- obey cur laws even the president, governors and our Benators and representatives,, If our laws are poor and our leaders are bad lt is our fault. because we were not as good or wise or careful as to se- iect better. ..,-- .-.- ~..-
 Te believe in peace but not in peace of slayerys- We should realize
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
ST. MARY'S T. A. B. SOCIETY
 PLANS TWO EVENTS

Three new. members were received and six applications presented at the meeting of St. Mary's T. A. aend B. society in the T. A. B. building on Tuesday evening. PMns were also made for a members smoker on Dec. B and for the anniversary dance on Jan. 23. William H. McGuinnesss, James J. Sullivan, Romeo Kane, Paul Shannon and J. PTunier were named as the committee to ar range for these two events.
 The honor roll of the society's members have now been prepared and is ready to be placed in the rooms. President Andrew CapIes presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
North Franklin.
Too Late.

Tommy's letter that he had written to Santa Claus did not reach him.
 When Tommy found out he was dis appointed and he acted cross all day.
 One day Tommy's mother said: Tommy stop that fuss! You should nave written the letter earlier"
 But Tommy paid no heed to his mothers words.
 Of course, it must have been too late to write to Santa Claus after Christ mas because Christmas comes but once a year, and so does Santa Claus.
 Every day Tommy did not act as he should. He was always murmuring | something against Santa. One day he felt nervous. His mother always reminded him to be good, but he did as he pleased. Several weeks passed by and Tommy kept on. This was because he received nc present for Christmas, as he was for gotten.
 After a while he said nothing but it was "too late for my letter, too late too late!'
 hope every Wide Awake will have better luck than Tom did STELLA GASKA Age 10. 1 JeWett City
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Private Dram Was in HospitaI

George W. Dram of Quaker Hill, who is with the American forces in France. has written letter to his rel : atives which was dated Nov. Il and contains mention of the signing of the arnistice on that date.
 Private Dram tells of the satisfac- tion of whipping the Germans. de- scribes at considerable length how the enemy has at last been disposed of and recites narrow escapes. He has es- capped wounds and is looking forward to an early return home.
 He says he was laid up at the hos pitaI for a time, his kidneys having become affected through lying in damr trenches and drinking too much coffee He says cocoa is now served and the soldiers can also build bonfires before which they can keep warm and com fortable. He says he expects to be home in about three months
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Effective Immediately. No More Direct Shipments Will Be Made Retailers. All Shipments Now Go to Jobbers for Redistribution.

When the influenza epidemic struck the country and wiped out our ware house. and jobbers' stocks almost over night, we were faced with the problem of distributing - to the stricken districts-in the quickest possible manner-our daily product of VapoRub We solved this by offer- ing to ship direct to the retailers in these influenza districts, by parcel post prepaid, quantities of not more than three dozen VapoRub in any one shipment, and by shipping what was left from our daily production to our jobbers by express instead of freight
 This was costly, but it solved the problem for the time being. Now
 however, we find that these small shipments are constantly increasing we have received as many as 1906 in a single mail. It is becoming impos-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-19
Rip Van Wiokle.


 Dear Uncle Jed: Rip Van Winkle's great error was an insuDerabIe aver sion to all kinds of profitable labor. It could not be from the want of patience or perseverance; for he would sit on a wet rock. with a rod as long and heavy as a Tartars lance, and fish all day without Yntfrmur, even though he should not be encour- aged by a single nibble. He would carry a. fowling piece on his shouldc for hours, toaEther trudging througi the woods and swamps, and up hill an down dale, to shoot few squirrels c wild pigeons. He would never refus, to assist a neighbor, even in th' toughest toll, and was q foremost mar at all country frolics for l1usking In- dian corn or building stone fences.
 The women of the villages, too, used to employ him to run their erTands and to do such little odd jobs as thei1 less cbliging husbands would not dc for them. Tn a word Rip was ready to attend to anybody's business but his own; but as to doing family duty and keeping his farm ln order, he found it impossible.
 He declared it was of TO use tc work on his farm. It was the mos pestilent little piece of ground in the whole country; everything about i went wrong and would go wrong il spite of him.
 His fences were continually fallini to pieces; his COW would either gv astray, or get among the eabbages weeds were sure to grow quicker in hi fields tha nanywhere else: the rain al ways made 9 point of setting in jus as he had some outdoor work to do so that though his patrlmonial estat lad dwindled away under his manage ment, acre by acre, until there wa little more Teft than mere patch c | Indian corn and potatoes, yet it wa the worst conditioned farm in tn | neighborhood
 CLEARANCE HATHAWAY, Age 14. i Goshen.