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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

Presently came the Mohametan
conquest, with its tribes of nomadic
Arabs, and the invasion of the
Tuaregs from the east, accelerating
the Saharan devastation.
These invaders burned over great
tracts of land, destroying vegetation
and leaving nothing TO hold the fallen
water in check. The hygrometric
state of the atmosphere was impover.
ished. The vapor was no longer con.
densed. The rain failed, vegetation
disappeared and the soil and rocks
were left exposed to the direct action
of heat and cold and Of the winds.
The decomposition of the granite
filled the dry river beds with sand
for great distances.
The advance of this phenomenon
has not stopped at the edge of the
tropics. The Sahara, 1t Is thought, has
gained toward the south steadily. IT
is established on all the northern
parts of Lake Tchad. Although it ap-
pears slow, its march Is extremely
rapid, compared with other geologic
phenomena. Barth, the German eX-
plorer, found water in abundance
sixty years ago where the expedition
of Peroz suffered from thirst in 1904
The old men of North Adair showed
Peroz rivers which in their youth
flowed many months OF year, but were
at the time of the French expedition
entirely dry. Lakes yesterday per
manent, which the French expected
to find full, were dry, and did no
replenish themselves, except durinl
the two months of winter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03
WEDDING FEES
Even New York Pastors Seldom Get
as Much as $50 or $500.

as Much as $50 or $500.
Large wedding fees are rare, even
in New York. Fees of $50 and $10O
are considered large. The $1,000 fee,
when it makes its appearance, usually
goes to the rector of wealthy con-
gregation who enjoys salary Of
$4,000 or $4,000 a year.
Larger fees are sometimes given.
The man of wealth, actuated by q
high regard for his pastor and friend,
occasionally gives his check for $4,000
or $4,000 under the guise of we'd
ding fee. He wishes to help the min.
lister and knows the money would not
be accepted under any other circum-
stances. Such gifts, it is needless to
say, are extremely rare.
New York has few clergymen
whose marriage fees average $1,000 q
year. The pastor of large Presby.
terian church on Broadway has esti.
mated that his fees amount annually
to $1,000, according to a writer in
the Christian Herald. These are top.
notch figures.
The fee received by an American
minister for officiating at the we'd
ding of one of his wealthy parish
ioners in Paris p few years ago is
said to have covered the expenses OF
his four months vacation on the Con.
tinent. Such fees, however, are ex.
traordinary. They are beyond the
widest dreams of the average pastor.
who may be able to recall one fee OF
| $50 in his entire ministry.
After you have known a clergyman
for twenty years perhaps you can in.
duce him to talk freely about his
marriage fees-not before. The sub
Ject is too complicated. too per.
sonal, too disappointing. When you
have broken down the barriers if his
reserve it is probable that he will
tell you some highly entertaining
stories.
Methodist minister in Baltimore
recently married a young man of the
Bowery type who asked him at the
conclusion of the ceremony in the
parsonage how much he Charged
AS hint to the clergyman to keep
his fee within reasonable limits the
young man drew half dollar from
his pocket while speaking.
The minister explained that nc
| charge was made for his services
| Whereupon the delighted young hus
band exclaimed do you hear that
Mag? He don't charge nothin'!" and
dropped the half dollar back into his
| pocket.
But the pastor had more to say. He
told his visitor that the fee depended
On the valuation he placed on the
service rendered. If it was worth
nc thing to marry the young woman
at his side, very good; but if She
valued her his fee would give some
evidence of it. The bride groom was
impressed. Slowly he produced the
half dollar and laid it in the min
ister's hand. A 81 bill followed. Then
he grasped his brides arm and moved
| toward the door, :
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03
Fearing if free she would marry
again, San Francisco woman waited
twenty-five years for divorce.
Car Number Fad.

Railroad men have fad for keep
ing watch for cars with straight num-
bers like 12345. OF course. there are
only few cars of this number in the
United States, and the chances of see-
ing one are very small. When one
passes through freight yard the
fact is subject of general comment
in the switch shanties for a week or
SO afterward
Switchmen have this habit of look
ing for cars with odd numbers de-
veloped to greater degree than any
other class of railroad employees.
They all have superstition that il
they can see car numbered 12345 1t
will bring them good luck. Some
enthusiasts pin their faith of getting
smiles from fortune not only on
"straights," but on numbers that
might be called full hands," "com.
binations" and policy numbers. No.
41144 is hailed with delight by these
One man in Pittsburg achieved dis
tinction recently by reporting that B
& o. No. 123456-a steel hopper-had
been spotted by him going from Glen
wood, Pa, to Willow Grove, loaded
with furnace Stag. Other railroad
men agreed with him that he was no
likely to see car Of that number al
long as he lived, unless some I'm
usual chance sent it his way.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03
PEARLS FOUND IN NOSE
OF SMALL TOY DooGiR
This But One Of Many Ingenlus Ue-
vices Used by Japanese In Snug
ulinu Scheme

] MS put OHc OF MANY iHHcUius W"
vices Used by Japanese In Snug
Cling Scheme
San Francisco, GAIA little toy
dog, with stubby tail and a point
ed nose, which would emit bark
like grunt when pressed, stood on
the table in the office of Tustus War
dell, surveyor of the port, surround
ed by collection of cultivated pearls.
The tip of his tail was missing, as
was the end of his nose, both Of which
had been cut away by custom inspec-
tors.
The dog was only one of many clev-
er contrivances used by the Y. Nakane
wealthy pearl merchant Of Toxic,
who was arrested when he made u
declaration at the custom house, say
ing that he carried only $400 worth
Of pearls. An investigation Of his bag
gage by Customs Inspector J. B. Bros
man revealed pearls valued at more
than $4,000 and resulted in the JAP
anese confessing that he had attempt
ed to smuggle the pearls into the
country.
Nakane arrived in San Francisco
aboard the Tenyo Maru and declar
ed to the customs inspector that he
had $i00 worth of pearls in small
| jewel case. An examination of tho
case showed that it had felse bot
| tom and pearls value at $1,000 were
case. This was the first lot to be
discovered. While the jewel case was
being taken apart Nakane drew from
his pocket dainty Japanese tobacco
box and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
The beauty of the box attracted
the attention of Wardell, who asked
to see it at closer range. The box
when examined revealed another
| $1,000 worth of the precious gems.
Nakane removed his coat to assist in
the work of unpacking his cases.
Again Wardell was attracted by the
beauty of silk vest, and made an
examination and found that in the
center of each of the buttons was set
small pearl, which was so near the
color of the shell like buttons that
the gems could only be detected by
an expert.
In the. bottom Of one of the mer-
chants trunks the inspector found a
toy dog carefully wrapped IN tissue
paper. Nakane explained that it was
to be gift to child relative here.
An examination of the outside of the
toy revealed nothing; finally the tir
Of the nose was removed with pair
of scissors and it was found to be fill
ed with pearls. A like find was made
in the dogs nose.
Nakane then confessed that he had
tried to smuggle the jewels into this
country. The gems were coDfiscated
It's mans nature 10 crave power
and if he can't bully another man or
| dog ha u rrind
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

u. S. to Operate Railroads during the
period of the war. President VIII.
son links all transportation systems
under federal control and places
Secretary McAdoo in charge. Con
gress will be asked to pass legis-
lation guaranteeing pre-war earn
ings and maintaining of railroad
properties in good repair. McAdoo
will retain his office of Secretary
of the Treasury and will call upon
practical railroad men to assist him.
Germany Names Her Peace Conditions
i'll trying to arrive at an agreement
with Russia. She is ready for
peace il Russia can get all the al
lies to agree to terms of no an
nexations and no indemnities and a
return of German colonies. This is
regarded as German move to
widen the breach between Russia
and her allies by making it appear
that the latter are responsible for
the continuation of the war.
Germans Make Violent Attack north
of Yerdun after a heavy artillery
preparation, but assault after as
sault was repulsed by the French.
u. S. Engineers Leave Russia as the
railway mission is unable to CO.
operate with the Bolsheviki govern
ment. John Il. Stevens. who head
ed the commission, has arrived in
Yokohama.
Blackhanders Threatens Governor of
California demanding payment OF
fifty thousand dollars under pen
atty of blowing up executive man
sion and capitol building.
u. S. Uncovers Plot to Destroy exist
ing social orders through combin-
alton of the 1. w. W., Russian Boil
sbeviki and Irish agitators and re-
volutionists in countries at wal
with Germany. Federal agents
found store of rifles and ammu-
milton in cargo of the Russian
ship Shilka, which arrived at q
Pacific port manned b va Bolshe-
wiki crew. This and many Other
incidents lead to the belief that q
widespread organization is being
attempted.
British Aviators Bomb German city
of Mannheim, which is 100 miles
from the border, dropping tons OF
explosives. This is the first of tho
air reprisalS for German raids over
defenseless English towns All but
one of the raiders returned. French
airmen have been carrying out re.
prisals for some time and have
penetrated as far as Essen and
Frankfort.
Engines Built for Russia will prob.
ably be put to use here in this
country If Germany concludes peace
with Russia. With government
control of our railroads the conges
tion In the east may be relieved.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

Iredde
Wilson's Frsng
would have five oLows:- From
to 0 New Yoat wahngo A
distance
ngeof
Nabou
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

A pessimist likes thing he can
enjoy and an optimist enjoys thinl
he can't like.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

Every mother knows that all the
bad children in the neighborhood be.
long to the neighbors. ott
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

The enthusiast who dives to the bot
tom of pleasure brings up more gravel
than pearls.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

On the authority of an architect the
largest room in the world is the room
for improvement.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

Competition that would kill, and de
stroy has got to go. But there will al
ways be emulation which is the rival
ry of Withholding.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

When trouble comes hobbling along
a woman gives way to flood of tears
but a man proceeds to tint the at.
mosphere blue.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

Women seldom take back their un-
kind words unless they want 10 use
them over again.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

If you don't like book you can shut
it up. This shows the advantage of
loving books.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

After fortune knocks at a mans
door he may be able TO prove an aiibi
but what's the use?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-03

It's mans nature 10 crave power.
and if he can't bully another man or II
dog he gets married.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-13
VERNON.

There will be preaching service and
Sunday school III Union church Sunday.
Mrs. Edgar Weaver Of Orange has been
guest Of Mrs, Addison Brooks several
days.
Mrs Dodge OF Worcester is making an
extended visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Sawyer.
The Ladies circle will meet Wednesday
for Red Cross sewing Dinner viii be
served al noon.
Mrs. Bert Wiley, who was operated on
al the Memorial hospital Saturday. is
maxim a good recovery.
Mrs. +. F. Stoel1well and Mrs. Pliny
Burrows went Monday to Burlington t.
attend the state Grange meetings
Miss Pamalia phetfeplace has gone Il
Greenfield, where she has work in d
branch OF the Nathan watch factert.
Mrs, Major ButteriieId ANA children arr
boarding with Mrs. Hattie Baker T. f.
Reed also is boarding at the same place
Private Leon Pike came Monday to visit
his parents. Mn and Mrs : :. Pike, hav.
ing been discharged nom military duty
at Camp DIX, y 7
Private Jay Phptteplace, Who has been
stationed at Fort Warren. Boston harbor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-13
Lincoln.

Why Is Lincoln most loved OF Amerl-
cans: Washington was \ greater man
of action. In special intellectual attri-
butes Franklin and others have equaled
or surpassed Lincoln. What il loved in
Father Abraham is the whole personality
Il might say the Christikeness, if Christ
were not 30 out OF fashion at this mo-
ment. Llneons brains were strong, but
the best of them was ii THEN moral in
sight. His mind and his heart were we'd
ded. lie was one OF the few tender and
tolerant spirits who ever climbed tile
twisting ladder that leads to political en-,
nonce No raneor marred his soul, no
revenge, no pride. lie met public fury
and il passed him by. Against our I'M
pelialiStic and tricky war ON Mexico he
refused to follow patriotism. The
Youngest member 81 the Illinois Iegisla-
ture he was one OF only two IN that whole
body that dared to go on record against
pubic prejudice on the most sensitive Is
sne Of the day When the Civil war was
won he stood like rocl, against Furnishing
the south. Ills party in congress aud III
the newspapers was breathing the usual
vltuous fcrocity Of conQuerors. With
matchless nobility he took his stand on
reconstruction, and ii viii do any Ameri-
can good 70 read his reasons FOR holding
ont the hand Of fellowship 10 Louisiana
The red-hlooded ones were protesting
AGAINST such fcebleness What molly
eoddlc Lincoln was, with his malice toward
none and his charity for ALL How serene
and noble he looms, now that the angry
dust OF those days has cleared away,-
Norman Hapgood. in Leslie $
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-13

received an honorable discharge las week
lie and Mrs. Phctteplace are visiting al
the home of lis parents
Charles II. Allen 1T Blattleholo has
work at the Connecticut River Power plant
and moved his family Monday into one ..
the houses owned hy the company.
Private Phillip WnaIen, Who Was on i
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-13
lf You Saw Wood Each Day
You Won't Need Cascarets

Great medcinc,-the Sawbuck.
Two hours day saving wood will keep any,
ones Bowels regular
No need OF pills, Cathartics, Castor Oil nor
Physie," if you'll only work the Sawbuck
regularly,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-13

Exercise Natures Sure do if
haven't q a wuodp pile
But II you viii take exercise Easy Chair, only one way to
of
Because only one kind Of Artificial the Bowels and
Is "CASCARETS" 1880 ~'4
Ccrcts are the means Bowel Muscles without ,
Druggits-l0 Gents 4 "' "'""
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
POETRY
OUT OF THE TRENCHES

This poem was found by Canadian, talion.. sta toned in Flanders. while censoring the mails. Author unknown. The mud's knee deep in the trenches
 y an me bones is raked VI fne An I warns. me 'ands at the charcoal
 tin. fore ever I takes 'old Of me 'snub nosed service rife; ow the . foresight shines, . An. sends a. message of love an peace into the German lines! si. E Pingi that's Merry Christmas, o, for the sight O the mistletoe bough. an a good mince pie or two. Jimmy. e,s got me. girl on his knee, But I'm havin' a 'ell O a time pottin'
 the Germans ere. I'm froze right through to the marrow an me coats been wet for a For you ain't got time for a wash an ,. brush when the guns begin to speak. We're ahead, O. the commissariat staff, an all as we ave to eat Is Rooty soaked to a slab O mud, an 'Arriet ham for meat. PPing; Pg that's low are you faring? But I'd sell me Soul for slice O goose an a glass O sherry wine. i Jimmy. 'e's 'aving is pals alone, an i Billy. e cops the brew, But I'm 'avin' a ell O time, eeeSN' me | country through
 ! But, 'struth it's a Merry Christmas, { : ,,, we in the trenches get, Though our 'ands is froze til it's .ar 1 | to shoot, an the socks in our boots is wet, But me. I couldn't be appy along D a
 fire tonight
 l When knows full well, as Pm hale | an strong an fit for the 'ardest fight.
 Ping! that's Merry Christmas! Ping! that's glad New YearI
 But the missus an kids feel safe to- night. They wouldn't if we
 weren't ere
 Jimmy: es smokin' a black cheroot. an Billy at fat cigar,
 But Pm 'avin' 'ell Q a time an I'm damn glad I arei
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
AUDITORIUM
William Farnum, in The Heart of a lIor-Farnum at His Best-A Smashing Career, One of Those Sunshine Comedies.


 Everybody loves William, Farnun: That fact has given him his immense popularity on the screen, and placed him above all other male stars as the greatest favorite of today That fact makes us happy to tell you that he is soon to appear in our. city once more. His latest William Fox sub ject, The Heart of a Lion. is going to De shown at, the Auditorium theatre for three days, beginning today. The Heart of Lion is picturization of Ralph Connor's novel, The Doctor You have surely read this great book by a great author. If you have not, you must have read his Black Rock or The Man From Glengarry You know the action which Ralph Connor puts into his works. Imagine William Far mum interpreting this action! His Smashing Career, a very funny sun shine comedy. completes a programme second to none -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
LAUREL GLEN
Hole Discovered in pam-Water Has to Be Drawn off-Loeal Attendants at PendIeton Hill Supper.

This place was well represented at the turkey supper held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson, Sat urday. evening for the benefit of the Red Cross.
 Eugene Conedon is much improved, after a recent illness.
 Attaway Main of Noank. was week end visitor at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Nathan Main. -
 Hole Discovered in Dam.
 There is. a hole in the dam at the Green Falls reservoir. This dam is thirty feet high Men are drawing the water off in preparation to repair the dam before, the spring rains. This reservoir gives 8 water supply to the mill here, also to Clark's Falls. This dam gave way about fifty nine years ago causing great deal of, damage. Mrs. Nathan Main is i'll.
 Several local women are pulling lace for Richmond Lace Co., a, .y.e vi Walter Main and sister. Alice, at tended the North Stonington Grange meeting Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
CONCERT THIS EVENING
 AT CONNECTICUT COLLEGE An Evening of Pleasure Will Be Pro. vided for Music Lovers.

This evening in the gymnasium Con- necticut college, at 8 o'clock, a delight full concert will be given. An evening of great pleasure will be given to music lovers. - Mme Hudson Alexander, soprano, and Frederick Weld, baritone, will ap- pear in joint recital. The following l program will be rendered.: Duets from Op. 66. True Lovers Heart True Lovers Plaint
 By Summer Sea-, Johannes Brahms Cycle Eliland. Silent Woe.
 Fraunworth.
 Roses. Secret Greetings. - On the Shore of the Lake. L Child Voices. 5.s-1 .g-s-t; -s Moonlight Night. ,..'... Dreams. Anathema. Resignation, Alexander von Fielitz .a-.. MT. Weld. Chanson Triste Extarc, Duparc Il Pleur Dans Mon Occur Fam. toches, a, ..,3 Debussy Le Procession, .'.. Cesar Franck | Mime. Hudson Alexander. Three songs from the Just So Song | DOCK, klpl1ng, German: l When the Cabin Portholes | The First Friend.
 Kangaroo and Dingo. MT. Weld. .. Zeflretti Lusinghiere, Mozart O. Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave
 MeE 2. # Hande Charmer's Song, Lehman IWickenham Ferry, Marzials
 Mime: Hudson Alexander. Guets Op. 3S. EE,1. Heart, Repent Thee Not.
 Far Der the Moorland Reaches.
 Wouldst' Thou Keep Undimmed.
 Georg Henache
 Miss Ella M. Potter. will be at the piano. Tickets for this notable con cert are on sale at the college. Single admission $1. er >.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Banker-Do you know anything about checks and drafts?
 Applicant = Yes, sir. I've run ofr furnace for years.-Bosten Transcript.
 "The Lord knows how Binks made his money!"
 No wonder he always looks wor- ried."-St. Louis be-Democrat
 Mrs. Wigwag-It looks very much like rain. You had better take your umbrella.
 MT. Wigwag = My own umbrella What nonsense! Haven't we any bor- rowed ones ?-Philadelphia Record. <
 People take peculiar interest in scandal"
 "Yes," rejoined Miss Cayenne. Everybody can tell you that Solo, mon had numerous wives, but very few can recite any of his wonderful verbs."-Washington Star. a.
 "Pm glad they drafted Titewad. Maybe at last he'll learn to buy when his turn comse." T don't get your line" Well l understand one of the first l things they teach soldier is setting | up exercises. Judge.
 '''How's your bungalow? You told me it was cooled by woodland breezes in the morning." s I That part was all right, but the landlord is working nature overtime Now he's trying to heat it solely with the sun.''-kansas City Journal. T understand old man Simpkins | was very much opposed to his daugh- ter marrying Bill Smith; called Bill a 1 fool and all that sort of thing"
 That's very true, and before he had been married six months Bill ad- mitted the old man was right."-Dal- las. News. l He-Most girls, I have found don't | appreciate real music.
 Second He-Why do you say that? l He-WelI you may pick beautiful l strains on a mandolin for an hour and she won't even look out of the 1 window, but just one honk of a horn | and-out she comes!-Burr. ,-
 T don't skurcely see how Nephew l Adrian is going to get along over there in Europe" said Mrs. Horn beak. "He can't speak enough of any foreign language to make himself un- derstood."
 T don't s'pose he'll need to-" re- piled Farmer Hornbeak. "As I un- derstand it, he has gone to shoot the Germans, not to debate with 'em. = Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

will be shown at the Breed theatre to- day and tonight. The exciting scenes were staged in a massive oak set,
 erected in replica of a notorious gam
 bling den well known on the police
 blotter. The walls were of thick oak
 panels and the door was doubly barred.
 A genuine roulette wheel and other equipment of a typical parlor of chance
 was used in the spirit play Other pictures on todays bill include
 the Burton Holmes travelogue and a Victor Moore comedy.
 Coming Friday and Saturday, Fran cis c. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in the Metro special production de luxe The Voice of Conscience.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Colt Agency Sells Anderson Property

Colt Agency Sells Anderson Property.
 Archa W, Colt has sold for Samuel Nnderson the residence property To- iated at 178 West Thames street, con listing of large dwelling. stable and 2reenhouse, and grounds of about two ecres. This was originally the home of the late John Mitchell, the well known iron manufacturer and a former president of the Norwich Savings so- clety. and has always been considered one of the finest residences in Nor Wlch: The new, owners. The Norwich Woolen Mills Company. will use the