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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION
 AT JOHNS HOPKINS

Baltimore. Nd, Dec. 26@Twenty associations Of scientific experts from every state in the Union are parttei pating in the meetins of the Anlerf can Association for the Advancement of Science, which HN.:aE it's sessions at the Johns Hopkins University to- day and will continue tomorrow and Saturday.
 The associations range from those whose business it is to study micros- copic animals-the American Associa- tion of Economic Entomologists--to those whose business it is to study the history of man on the earth-the American Anthropologica Association. Many groups whose studies are zins be- tween are included in the body-such as the Association for the Promotion of Engineering Education7 the Asso- citation of American Geosraphers, the Science and the American Metric As sociation which latter advocates the adoption of the metric system in this country. .t ,.,-p
 E. D. Ball spoke at a meeting of the entomologists today on, the importance of fostering the usual insect and of destroying. the ha- -mful insect. The retiring president of the body, Dr. Theodore W Richards, of Harvard University, delivered his annual ad- dress.
 Professor Pablo Frassetto. of the Italian embassy at Washington, read 6 paner advocating an international uniform method for the measurements of soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
All New Show Today.

Tommy Levene and his Yankee Doodle girls with Frank Murray, Joel P. e." funniest French come dian in the world: Dolly Clifford Blanche Parquette. George Brown, Bob Lane. Bessie Miller and others. 10 say nothing tor say something at leasO Of that Levene chorus, which for beauty, shapeliness, voice and grace has never been eNcelled in show at this price.
 Beginning to day the Auditorium theatre will feature for two days the William Fox star. Peggy Hyland. in a tale of love and patriQis1n called Bonnie Annie Laurie" Mingled with realistic scenes of the tattlefields of France and No Mans Land. is told a tender story of the romance of a hearted Scottish lassie who be- comes the cueen of two gallant sol diers of Scotland and America.
 The famous rock cliffs of Balboa Beach. Southern California. are seen Tn the eleventh episode of "A Fight for Millions,' Vitagraphs latest ad- venture serial, which will be shown in the Auditorium on today and Saturday William Du1can, star and director in the seriIl, h1d his entire company al Balboa during the making of the tenth and eleventh episodes the beach and cliffs lending themselves perfectly tc the hazardous stunts deniarded by the scrins.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
aHEARrs oE THE woRLnn

The biggest event in the entire sea- son in the world of motion pictures, will be the presentation Of D. W. Grffith's latest film masterpiece, Hearts of the World"
 Hearts Of the World required eigh- teen months In making and many of the scenes were taken on the actual battlchelds of France by Mir. Griffith, with the official aid and assistance of the British and the French govern ments. Mir Griffith. however is anxious to remove any apprehension that Hearts of the World" ts primari- ly a war picture. It is, he announces, primarily a love story. in which war figures sas the grim background. It may be called "the story cf a village" and for mora than forty minutes dur ing the exposition Of the story there is 19t 9 cannon shot. not a sugges- ton 0f wars alarms. There is the pretty romance Of two girls each in love with the same man. there is the quie' and reaceful atmosphere of a sma1 French town before inc holo- Caust of the war. Then comes the conflict with its ensuing effects upon the fortunes of those in the little village The rattle scenes shown are actual battle scenes taken right in tho trenches during the death struggle of inc French and the Germans: only oc- casionllly has it been found necessary 10 piecre tho story Of the battles to- gether by means of acted scenes. Thus one sees the life in the trenches; the charges Of the French soldiers: the thrilling hand to hand conflicts and the thrust of bavonets. the murder of the shells. inc great guns in action; inc tanks: the attack by liquid fire: the charges and the retreats: the Ger man piE-hoXes; the flight of the vil- lagcrs tht ruthless destruction of property: the treatment ot young girls who fall info the hands of the Ger mans and other things too numerous 70 mention. .he whole ruiminating in the arrival Of the American troops. of ultimate vic-9ry and q hint of fu- ture happiness for thcse who have endured this terrible struggle. At the Auditorium next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Vernie Olson, a little girl at Belling- ham, Wash, took to bank 5000 cents she had saved and bought a $50 Lib erty bond.
 Three solid trainloads of potatoes from northern Maine and New Bruns- wick have arrived in Boston to be shipped to the West Indies. In the three trains there were 12S cars.
 Bengal supplied $264;9OO, 7S9 worth of the Indian merchandise exported dur ing 1917, Bombay $227,71S,991 worth, Sind $95, ,S21, 1922, Madras STA, 551,S02 and Burma $64,47S,327.
 By means of a new trouble truck, " designed for the use of automobile repair establishments, one man may load on a damaged car and convey it to the repair shop
 The patriotic feature at the wedding of prominent New York girl was the carrying of the American flag by a choir boy at the head of the bridal procession.
 Small electrically heated trucks for use in hospitals are now manufac- tured, enabling patients to secure hot, appetizing food, whatever the distance their room may De from the kitchen. Stimulated by a prize of $1,0O0 of fered by the Mormon church, a Utah farmer set out to cultivate and fer tilize each plant with the care that might be given a peony. His acre yielded 825 bushels of potatoes-eight times the average crop.
 Having found difficulty in getting milk for his influenza patients, Dr Alfred G. Pelletier of Winchendon carries an eight-quart can around with him on his trips, and whenever he meets a milkman who can spare 3 few quarts he has the can filled up. 1 o. D. Adams of Springfield. S3 years old, has finished knitting his 97tt sweater for the soldiers. He makes about one sweater a week and while knitting the 37 sweaters he has made ] 10 soldiers caps, two pairs of wrist | lets and one pair of Woolen boots.
 Mrs. w. Whalen of Grarfd Rapids
 Mich, received in one day three let i ters from her son in France, the f1rst signed Corporal William Whalen, the second Sergeant and the third Second Lieutenant The letters were writer at different periods but were delayed | in the mails, all three arriving the
 same day.
 1 Marseilles has at present in tht vicinity of 100000 inhabitants and i 1 is the largest port in France as wei as one of the wealthiest industrial anC 1 commercial centers. It is a distribut | ing market for numerous products re quired in southeastern France and tn i French African colonies, but in th'
 case of toys Paris controls the trade
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
eIl la tn accnmnanv the hear east com-

ell is to accompany the near east con- mission, leaving for Constantinople during the early part of January.
 Danhury.-Charles O. Beers. 64 su- perintendent and caretaker of the Dan bury Fair grounds died Sunday. his funeral being held Tuesday.
 Danbury.-Two Danbury young men, J. c. Durlkin and James J. Roland, ex- pect to leave soon after the first of the year for France, where they are to take part in work of reconstruction.
 SheIton.-Falling on an icy sidewalk at Shelton two weeks ago. Albert George Stillman, IS, received such se- were injuries that after he was talk en to Grace hospital in New Haven he died.
 MiddIefield.-About 50 friends sur prised Mrs. George Trischman at her home Friday evening on the silver an- niversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Trischman. The company pre- scented them chest of silver.
 tamford.-StoIlwreck Brothers, Inc, chocolate factory, established at Stam- ford in 1906, was sold by order of A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property cus- todian at public auction to the Tou- raine Company of Boston fer $1, ,503,- = 39O.
 Naugatuck,-His bonds increased to $2,0O0, Alfred Lenoci of Naugatuck must answer to a charge of man. slaughter in the superior court in Jan uary. He was the driver of a car which struck Michael Phillips and caused his death several weeks ago.
 East Haven.-Fire believed to have been of incendiary origin visited the c. W. Blakeslee & Sons stone quarry about o'clock Saturday afternoon and burned for several hours, doing damage to the engine room and ma chinery at the plant, as well as de- stroying Q ctone screening house near nv
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
BREED THEATRE

For the feature attraction for today and Saturday the Breed will nre- sent Florence ReeJ. supported bv ThIn- can McRae ard an excellent cast in The Womans Law This is a. now erful pictur.z1tion of the famous novel Of the same name by MaraveDe Thompson and is a very unusual story. Mac Marsh will also Dc seen in Fields or Honor a screen version of tho popular Saturday Evening Post story by the celebrated American writ or. Irwin $. Cobb This is an emotion al love drama based on the historic "shot that rang around the world" and dramatically is the most powerful bic ture Mae Marsh has had under the GOldwyn name.
 The Hearst-Pathe news will com plcte the bill today and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
HUMOR OF THE, DAY

Father-Meet me in the woodshed.
 hnny-Er-couldn't we hold the session by wireless? New York Sun.
 Mrs. Gaddabout-Oh, these men are all alike. Never can find anything!
 Mrs. Gaddalot-You're wrong, dear. You should hear my husband fipd 
 "A newspaper man has given Duff fersby couple of passes for a thea re."
 What about it?"
 Nothing in particular but he's go- ing to be a hard man to please when the curtain goes up."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
 They were talking in a foreign but a friendly tongue.
 Do you know what they are say ing?" asked another guest.
 FNo,' replied the hostess. T do not understand a word-but is that not the charm of their conversation ?"-Grit.
 What did the doctor advise to con- plete the cure of dyspepsia" ?"
 "A plain, light diet"
 "Can you content yourself with such fare?"
 q must, for since paying his bill fo, medicine and attendance find I can. not afford anything else."-Chicagc News.
 She is the best of women and fol four years she has worked untiringly But the other day, at the N sout N hospital, she was not exactl! tactful. Seeing a newcomer in thu ward she was in the habit of visiting she said:
 50 you lost leg?" "Yes."
 "Ah, poor fellow! Have a choco late!"-New York American.
 There's just one more condition, said the new maid. "The wages yol offer to pay are satisfactory and tn evenings you allow me to myself ar all right, but something else must b | understood And what's that?'
 If I consent to come to live at you 1 home, you must agree to do all tn work elf."-Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
DISSOLUTION OF TURKISH
 PARLIAMENT PROCLAIMED

Washington, Dec. 26.-Dissolution of the Turkish parliament was proclaim ed yesterday by the minister of the interior, according to a despatch from Constantinople to the Petit Parisien, reported to Washington today through official channels. It had been expect ed that the Turkish cabinet would fall, the report said, but instead the house of deputies WAS dissolved by procla- nation.
 Later the minister read a long dec laration in reply to interpolation from the deputies of the opposition in which he outlined the history of the war and pointed out that Turkey was led into the war through no necessity but to content the ambitions of s(6ne high officials,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
ONE YEAR SENTENCE FOR
 STRIKING SUPERIOR oFFIcER

Boston, Dec. 26-Charged with striking and kicking a superior off, cer, Private Francis w. McNabb of the United States Guards. was sent to Fort Jay. x. r.. to serve a sentence of one years Imprisonment at hard la bor. He also will lose all pay and al- lowances and be dishonorably dis charged from the army at the expira- ton of the sentence.
 According to the record of the courtmartial McNabb. who was one of the army provost guard on duty in the North End district, was clubbine a sailor on the night of November 15 and when Lieutenant c. s. Leonard navy provost marshal for this city, appeared on the scene, McNabb re- fused to recognize the lieutenant's au- thority and attacked him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

wANTED-The public to know that l have purchased the wood of the good dry hard wood; l am ready to sell the same anywhere in the city limits of Norwich. Call 1075 Tel, or call rear Crescent Arms Co. from a. Ill. to D. m. J. c. Hafner. dec6d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
IMPORTERS ARE TO PROTEST
 SHORTAGE OF TONNAGE

Montevideo, Uruguay. Dec. 26.-Im- porters here are preparing a protest to the foreign minister over their in- ability to obtain tonnage aboard re- uuiSitioned vessels which. they alleSe, is contrary to the agreement between the Uruguayan and American govern ments The newspapers today say that not one ton of freight has arrived ir this port direct from America in two months.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

WANTED-Pupils for private modern dancing lessons given daily, Call S5 Phone 38-2 N. H. Levy. Instructor.
 dec1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

WANTED-Girl or woman for gen eral housework; good wages. Inquire at Bulletin Office. dec27d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS usT.

tnOn0OAr AF EhNOON,S ElSIs Killed in action SS; died of wounds 12O; died of accident and other causes 14; died in aerOplane accident 3; died of disease '262;; wounded severely 653; wounded (degree undetermined 576; wounded slightly 34S; missing in ac- tion Al; total 2,140.
 The connecticut names in the list:
 Killed in Action.
 Private James Carver, Norwich. ,
 Died of Wounds.
 Lieutenant Carl A. Johnson, George town. q, V z -.Se
 Private Herman pikel, Bristol.
 Died of Disease.
 Corporals-NiIes c. Clark, Hartford; Theodore F. Haussler. Shelton.
 Privates-Joseph Beanelli,. Bridge port; Anthony Rocco, Piecone, Goshen.
 Wounded Severely
 Sergeant Frederick N Mccarthy. Corporals James Chaban, Seymour; Frank B. Bowling, Naugatuck; Ross Rhoades, WethersfieId; Carl A. Besenz 2 bruck, Waterbury; Frederick ". Fleischhauer, New Britain. sev Wagoners Will sHezPettit, Dawson Springs; Arthur J. sF essier; 6 Goodyear. Mechanic Albert H. Sumpf. Nauga- tuck; T-j4 vs Privates-Edward sBacl1ell, Bridge port; Michael Lake, New Britain Edward Pin<ey, Wauresan; George E. Nash. Norfolk, Bernard ConweH, Southport; James Coppola,- ,-'. Norwalk; {; Albert P. DeIotte, East Haven; Stiff Brygidyr. New Raven Stanislaus Terlikowskif Hartford; Bertrand E. | Cloudman, Stamford. s4eia. N. Wounded Degree Undetermined). Corporal Joseph F. sHelupka, Glen vile,
 Privates- Samuel ". Loshin Dan bury. Tony Olefsi1i. Branford; Joseph Raccio Hampton; William Winning New Haven; John Thomas Walsh Bridgeport; Meyer Hodes,s New Hav- l en. La. .....zz.t as.t,C. ss,ssf-
 Wounded Slightly. Lieutenant Martin J! Grove, Tor rington. e''.N @s ee1se Private Eric H. Miller. Norwalk.
 Missing in Action. - Corporal Harrison sc. Preater Windsor Locks, .5 fys xtf
 Private Weslig 5Nakenschnig, Water ! bury. - >.-f .s4' y.'--slsa 5
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
UNRESTRICTED TRADING IN
 COFFEE FUTURES RESUMED

New York Dec. 26.-Unrestricted trading in coffee futures was resumed today on the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange for the first time since October 1& when it was ordered stopped by the food administration. Many brokers were on the floor. The first sale was in May contracts at 17.5O cents compared with 9!55 cents the maximum prices ruling on the day the exchange closed. July contracts cold at 17.55 cents; September at 1T 40 cents and December at IT cents, with total transactions of about t2,0O bags,
 Spot coffee was quoted at 10 7-S cents on the day the exchange shut it's doors; today it was nominally 1T 1-4 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
 FOR SALE

FOR SALE-All household goods at 92 Fourth St.; only been used two months; will be sold Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening and Monday evening dec27d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

strings at Fagan's Smoke Shop. Cigar cites, 100 in a box, 75c; special holiday offering, Nebo cigarettes, 13cS a pack age, two for 25c Fagan's Smoke Shop.
 dec21d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
DAIRY FARM

Will sell at sacrifice price my dairy farm of 1O5 acres. well divided into tillab!e, pasture and woodland; fruits of all descriptions, a good new for 20 head and horses. plenty of ether buildings. such as wood shed, carriage house. corn crib. hen house; all of these buildings are in first class bull, 50 to 60 fowl, barn full of hay and corn fodder. enough to winter all of these cattle. about 300 bushels corn, 100 bushels potatoes. and other vegeta- tions, a full line of farming tools and implements This place is located five miles from Plainf1eld station, good To- cation, fine outlook best of elevation ested, write for price and terms. Will give immediate possession. Racine Farm Agency. Danielson, Conn. Phone 19S. nov2Td
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New HaVen.-By the will of George W. Lewis, a New Haven undertaken, his estate valued at s50,0oO goes to his family,
 Bridgeport-From burns received when she. toddled into a bonfire Lottie Maderoa,' four years old, died at Bridgeport.
 Hartford. - Lieut.. Edwin Knox Mitchell, son of Prof E. Knox Mitch
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
MOTHERS GIRL

This attractive model is easy to de- velop. It has new and attractive fea- lures and will lend itself nicely to any of the materials now in vogue One could use serge in blue or brown with braid trimming or velvet combined with silk. Corduroy, mixtures, plaid or check suiting would also be suit able.
 The pattern is cut in four sizes: 6, s, 10 and 12 years. Size 10 will re- quire 5A yards of 27-inch material.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
S,s22 NAMES IN TWO
 ARMY CASUALTY LISTS


 Washington, Dec. ,26.-The following casualties are reported by the Com manding General of the America n Expeditionary Forces:
 Killed in action "A; died of wounds S6; died of accident and other causes l2; died of aeroplane accident i: died or disease 180; wounded severely 557: missing in action 272;; total 1,1S2. Connecticut Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts men:
 Died of Wounds
 Privates = Duncan F. McKenzi. Springfield, Mass; Raymond J. Fort fer, Worcester, Mass; Daniel !. Lynch, Springfield, Mass. 9a
 Died of Disease.
 Private Denis sBreen, New,Haven.
 Wounded Severely. Sergeant George Burros, Bridgeport: Privates-DoIlard St. Pierre, Central Fall. R. l.; Busebe Chawfn. White Rock, R. l.; William Durham. Woon socket, R. T.; Salvatore Norgi, New Haven; Frank H. Kuns, Coscoh.
 Missing in Action.
 Sergeant Armand A. Gagnon. Wor- cester, Mass. @ 5lz, s Privates- M. Balfour. Es- mond, R. l.; James M. Costello. Waterbury; Earl Tucker, East Proyi- dence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
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A sERvICEABLE PRACTICAL SKIRT

This is a splendid model for mater rity or invalid service. The side gores and back have plait extensions al tne seams. Serge. broadcloth, gabardine, satin velveteen and crepe also wash fabrics, are good for this style.
 The pattern is cut in seven sizes: 22, 24, 26, 2S.. 30, S2 and 34 inches, waist measure. Size 24 requires four yards of 44-inch material. Width of skirt is about 21s yards at the foot, with plaits drawn out.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents ill silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company. Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
Her croup Vanished over Niaht.

My little girl had croup every few nights SO as soon as I got F'oley's Honey and Tar I began to give her a few drops every two or three hours That night she slept well, never roughed. next day her cold was gone. Except to keep this remedy in my house continually. for there's nothing Ina; can come up with it. To all my friends I say, Get bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, for la grippe, coughs, colds and croup. A genuine cure.' You can publish this" Mrs. R. M. Raney. R. r. D. 2. Stanford Ky. The Lee C. Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
What Is Going On Tonight

Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Motion Pictures at Auditorium Tne- Vaudeville and Motion Pictures a1 Davis Theatre.
 Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Auditorium The atre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Lodge oscar, No. 80, V. O. of A. meets in Foresters' Hall.
 Hugh H. Osgood Lodge. No. 6ezQ, ! -O O. F.. M. u.. meets in Germania Hau,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
PRESTON BRIDGE Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable. Taxi Service and
 Garage Connected.

Horses to let for all kinds of busi. ness, with or without rigs. by the day or week, Special attention to boarders and transients; 20 to 30 horses always on hand for sale. weighing 1O5O, to 1900 each; several extra niee pairs, 24O0 to 32OO per pair. all good workers, and some extra nice drivers; every horse will be sold with written guarante. to be just as represented a. time of sale. or money refunded in full. Trial allowed. If in need of anything in our line. give us a trial and we will give you full value for your money.
 STABLE 371. 37s. 375 MAIN ST.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cooking Lectures at V. N. c. A

Cooking Lectures at Y. N. C. A.
 Mrs. \. E. Robinson of the Boston school of domestic science is to give a course of cooking lectures in the Y. NJ. c. A. under the auspices of the Woman's auxiliary. Mrs. Robinson will show how to cook simple and practical menus in the proper manner. The lectures will come on Dec. 30. Sl' Jan. 9, 3 and 4. The full course tickets will be 50 cents, at Cranston's, or of Mrs. Allyn L. Brown, president of the Womau's auxiliary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
FOR SALE
FOR SALE SIPS Down Gets 1855 Acres. 8 Fine Cows and

team good horses, moving machines, wagons, harness, cultivator, tools, quantity oats, potatoes, beans. corn, etc; cuts 50 tons hay, worked dark 1oam fields, 20 COW. spring water ed. wire-fenced pasture, estimated 1000 cords wood. 75,O0O timber; variety fruit; spring water piped to Groom house and 52-ft. stock barn, silo, horse barn, etc; distant owners low price $2,250 for all half down. Details page IS. Strout's Catalogue bargains IT states, many with stock, tools. crops: copy mailed free. Dept. 36, E. A. Strout
 Farm Agency, 150 Nassau St., New York dec27d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
JIM TO ADOPT
 AN ELECTORAL REFORM

Washington, Dec. 26.-The Belgian cabinet counci};e .tse sittfng Tuesday Ender the presidency of the king, adopted scheme Of electoral reform Altended to establish universal suf- frage for the next, elections. said an official despatch received today from Brussels
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27
THE FOOL. j ].

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 s@4afe1ssr g3g8a DO He could tell why any man 34; sbQs,e s4 , lar Should wish his brother i'll;
 He starving caravan s-!s 4etS9e a12} Tottering a hill -*eA S9A f He could not why this be .oe.Sr1 1t s7 When others their fill .slasiIlg.. ,2sdafes r
 aeE7S5Esaa i He could not understand the scheme sh IF tS 4g Men call their T He knew maid that loved srayed: s-gises E He white q 4fer oz r, The church her sisters, all the good-s 23sH5aae :. They crushed in their might Ss2so-o
 sgfs ; All these many things easfs. s-R He could comprehend s
 To wise here it clear T s1zas. They would have shown their friend; 1fEtf 1e.s< he such a they said, R s47 ss would be t.ts 2 s-s.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-27

Poverty would soon be an unknown quantity if men could dispose of their experience at cost.