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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Birthday Auto Ride.

Deac Uncle, Jed: I am sorry but l could not write to you, as I was away touring through the Eerkshires.
 We started of one Sunday. morning at half past eight (We stands for father and myself) We went through WillinTantic, passed through a good many small places. and arrived with out any mishap to Springfield. | From there we set of for Pittsfeld It was yet a good 30 miles to Will .iamstown At last we arrived at our destination at a quarter past four.
 My little cousin Laurette came out of Williams inn, and we started off to- gether in high spirits.
 Father secured a pretty room and bath, overlooking the flower and veg etable gardens. We started off again on Tuesday We did not have any def mite plans. so, we went to Troy
 By that time father had made up his mind to go to Saratoga Springs, so we started off for Round Lake. There we stopped over night, and next morning resumed our trip We arrived l at Saratoga at noon. We engaged rooms at the Grand Union hotel We had lunch. and afterwards fath- CT asked if I would like to go to the races. l. was highly delighted and of We started.
 We arrived there and had a fine i time. The second race was a hurdle race. not a horse broke his leg.
 Then we returned to the hotel and s.arted to dress for dinner. Next morning we went to the State Springs and drank some Geyser wa ter. I did not like the other kinds of water
 As I YVES twelve years old that day father said I could choose where we would go. I immediately said, "To the. races" And father said, "Alright!' l And off we started.
 Ir tfe first race. Number IA. the horse that came in third, broke his leg and was immediately shot. Ensore one ot the Jockeys won gcod many races that day. He won three thous- and, fve-hundred dollar handicap. Rob inson and Sandy also did fine.
 In the evening of the same day we started for home; went through AL bany. and stayed over night at one of the hotels. Then we started off again through Springfield. Willimantic, and straight home to Norwich. And with all that trip of, hundreds of miles our Tin Lizzie" withstood all. not even having so much as a 1 blowout!
 DOROTHY :PASNIK, Age F. | Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
CLOSE oFsTHE PICTURE CONTEST

The picture contest for July and Au- gust has closed and the Wide-Awake Circle artists have done a, lot of good work. The prize winners in their order are as follows: ssSv
 First prize. s10e-rhe Launching Of the Ship, by Margaret Noteworthy of Hampton. Second prize. so.75-Prayins for Daddy "Over There," by Arlene An derson of Danielson.
 Third prize, $o.75-Little Home Gar den, by Lillian Agnes Murphy of Nor wich.
 Fourth prize, $oso-The |, Twins, by Eloise c. Smith of Norwich. s. Fifth prize, so5o-The Swell Dresser by Ella Zenka, of Norwich. Sixth prize, Brushing Up ar | Acquaintance, by Irene O'Neil of Nor wich.
 Seventh prize, sso.25-History, b. John Gunderman of Norwich.
 Eighth prize, s025-At the Seashore | by Eloise c. Smith of Norwich.
 Ninth prize, Somewhere ii Norwich; by Faith Curtis of Norwich | .l6nIn QTlZ6.a $U.Z0---fN NlctnOSfI oI Afl' Home Guard, by Alvin L. Chapelle o Canterbury.
 Eleventh. prize, so.25-one of tht Greatest Mothers of the World, b. Stella Bolieau of Goodyear.
 ,.l Honorable Mention. | A Maid of '7e, by Shirley A. Jackson of Danielson.
 A Butterfly, by Ida LaBonte of Wes Wilmington.
 ATank to Get the Kaiser, by Charle Gunderman of Taftville.
 A Lonely Mother, by Catherine Kel 1y of Norwich.
 The Blue Bird of Love, by Ida La Bonte of West Willington.
 In future only one-coIunan picture will be accepted-two inches in Widtl length to suit drawing.
 The next picture contest will clos Oct. 20th. Draw your pictures care fully. Well made little pictures wi take the prizes!
 UNCLE JED.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05

insisted on staying around it. Al though there were other autos there it didn't seem to bother them.
 One of our party said ''The peacock is a very proud bird.'
 I wanted to know why it was proud, but it wasn't long before I found cut.
 We chased it away many times. but still it came back. Finally it went away and we thought no more of it. We then walked through the park and sat down near. the lake. Ali of a sud- den I looked up and to my surprise saw the peacock on the running board of our auto It was walking up and down. spreading it's feathers and looking at itself in the highly pol ished doors of the auto.
 I thought how handsome it was, then said, Now I know why it is called the proud peacock because it knows it's beauty and perhaps hears others admire it.
 GERTRUDE FoNTAINE, Age 10.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05

ed out Sometimes the dog grew tired of this life, but he never whined One day he was nearly sick and not hay ing much to eat. seemed discouraged. Just then a fine boy. ran b". and he stopped to pat the black dog. What a good. steady dog" "ne said.
 Indeed, young master" said the blind man. q don't know what l can do without him, he is eyes to me. and most faithful guide. He is worth his weight in gold''
 T am sure he is. What a contrast hs is to that lazy. fat dog on the steps, who has nothing to do," said the boy.
 The dog heard all this, and on he went with work and much lighter heart.
 HENRY BRYNAN, Age F.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
A Chance of Mind,

 , Dear Uncle Jed: The third Wednes day in August is set apart for Old Home Day in this town. The day be- fore I worked hard scrubbing floors and washing win,<ws to earn thirty cents which I planned to- spend for ice cream and candy. The day came, as bright and beautiful as ever a day could be.
 I dressed and started with my precious money i'll my pocket. But alas! On my way I overheard a con versation between two girls. One of them said:
 I'm going to buy ice cream and candy with my quarter"
 Pm going to buy Thrift Stamp, replied the other.
 I didn't wait to hear more but sped away as fast as my feet could carry me. resolving to spend my money fol Thrift Stamp as needed only one more stamp to complete my book. How glad was. To be sure, I had only five cents left with which to buy ice cream
 time and was a happy girl gofns home but the girl who bought sc much ice cream and candy went sad lX on her way be:ause she woulc have to work very hard to earn an other quarter.
 When I got home I told my rnothe I bought Thrift Stamp instead 0 ice cream and she said I was goot girl because otherwise I would hay, eaten the ice cream and received littl benefit from it, while the Thrift Staml helped some poor soldier "Over there. and since then I resolved. "No nor sweets for me until this wicked. wa is over. LOUISE .KAvARov1CA. No-xr;oh
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05

seourge. but even now, sometimes a low, strange hissing sound falls on the travellers ear at midnight, freezing his blood and filling his bosom with un- wonted terror. A spring was found where the ser pert died and over it shrine was erected to the Virgin. The girl was made a saint and the shrine became mighty Megaspilion.
 LEONA BERGERON ftvi11e
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Girls Department

the Yukon.
 4-sennie zarsiria, of Norwich: The Speedwell Boys.
 5-F. Annie Kramer, of Norwich: A thrift stamp.
 @Leona Sullivan, of Taftville: On the St. Lawrence.
 T-Sophie Gaska, of Jewett City: Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie.
 s-Aplene Pearl, of Augusta, Me: Campfire Girls Larks and Franks.
 Winners of books or stamps living in the city may call at the ISllletir business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
COLCHESTER

The first grand social of the Col chester Old Guard band was held on Monday evening in Grange hall and was largely attended. The band gave a. concert on the park at 4 o'clock and was loudly applauded In the evening they gave. another concert in the hall from s.30 to g o'clock. The. Old Guard orchestra ef1sz4shed music; ths irstru-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
Rules for Young watsr.-

| Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and number the pages q. Use pen and ink, not pencil
 a Short and pointed articles will bs gwen preference. Do not use over 25O words. (. Original stories or letters only will be used S. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
rhe storx of a .Eaithful poa.

There was once in New York. a blind man; he had no money, and he could not see to walk, so i1e begged
 for a living. He first wondered how he could find his way from house to house, but finally concluded he would tic string to his faithful dog and let him lead him. He put a tin can around the dogs neck, and they start
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
THE WINNERS OF PRIZES.

1-Gsrtrude Fontaine, of Norwich: Auth Fielding at Sunrise Farm. 2-Louise KaVaroViea, of Ashford: A hrift stamp.
 5-Dorothy Pasnik, Of Norwich: On
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
NorMc]
The Proud Peaeoek.

Dear Uncle Jed: One hot afternoon this summer my. father took me fer a ride to Mohegan Park, When we got there I was surprised to see the pea cock walking freely around ths park
 It came directly over to our auto and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-05
EAST WOODSTOCK

Corporal Harry Townsend, of the marine prison, spent Sunday and Monday with c. H. Potter
 Mr. and Mrs. George Frink and son,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
EGG FAMINE THREATENS
COUNTRY, IS WARNING
Co1d Storage Supply Disappearing
Rapidly and No Relief In Sight
Cold Weather Hinders-

NEW YORK. January s,-An egE-fa-
mine threatens the United States, ac-
cording to a statement issued by W. B.
Prieb, head of thepoultry and egg
division of the Federal Food Adminis-
tration. He declared that from Septem-
ber 1 to January s5 per oent OF the
supply Of cold storage eggs was con-
surned. and the other IS per cent viii
soon b gone. Thsre 10 no retfef IN sight.
he asserted. for the supply cannot meet
the demand.
'sThe people in tha cseieE" ssid Mr..
Priebe. "shoufd do like the country
folk. When eGgs are scarce the coun-
try folk only serve them once week
and then on Sunday morning.
The cold weather. Of course. has aA-
ded to the difncuity." ne added. TN Cali
fornia and Oregon however. tho weather
conditions have been favorable and
these two states are able to send us
eggs. but the supply cannot meet the
demand"
Between 100 and 200 carloads Of fresh
eggs. or about $4,000 to $4,000 casea are
now In transit from the states west Of
the Rocky mountains. Mr.. Priebe said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
MINT CATCHES UP WITH
SMALL COIN DEMAND
Vast Output Of Pennies, Nickels,
Dimes, Quarters and Halves
Announced.

The mint has caught up with the UNI
precedented demand for subsidiary and
minor coins. thus performing the
greatest labor that has ever fallen to
Its share of public duty. Ray T. Baker.
director of the minis, announces that
tho new year finds him ahead of the
game to the extent of half a million
pieces of silver, half and quarter dol
lars, and dimes, nickel five-cent pieces
and copper cents. He has a stock of
every denomination of subsidiary and
minor coins.
The mint at Denver has been en-
gagged solely in turning out copper
cents-working day and night shifts
to make the mint do its utmost ca
pacity. The mint at San Francisco
has been devoted to similar task.
The other mints have been taking care
of the demand for other coinages- The
task has been accomplished.
The enormous labor of the minis is
shown by comparison. In 1917 there
were more than 500.o00.0 900 United
States coins minted, against 347. DOC, 900
In 1915 In addition there were minted
100000 foreign coins and 100000
Philippine coins.
Director Baker, a practical minera1o-
gist, has made an estimate of the out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
BARONESS ZOLLNER FILES
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Admits in Petition at Knoxville That
Lieut.. Spau1ding Boarded With
Her at Annapolis.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, January a.
Baroness lone Zollner has filed with
Judge f. T. Sanford of the United
States district court here a petition
for release upon writ OF habeas cor
pus. The petition will be heard in
Knoxville within the next twenty days;
meanwhile she is held in jail in Chat
tanooga, where she was arrested about
three weeks ago. She is charged with
being guilty of violation of the es-
pionage act
In her petition she admits that Lieut..
J. w. SpauIding boarded with her in
Annapolis. and that an affidavit was
executed by him. in which foolish"
language was used as descriptive of
the insanitary condition Of the build
Ing. in substantiation Of her repre-
sensations to the landlord. This paper
had been regarded by officials as sus-
picious She admitted that she and
Spaulding had q code of few words.
which he was to use in indicating the
port from which he would sail should
he go overseas, and he would add the
word lovingly" If he could see her
at that point. Last week the baroness
was held to federal court on the
espionage charge.
Lieut.. Spaulding is at Fort ogle-
thorpe. He was in the baroness room
at the time of her arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
o. KS DINNERS FOR BUYERS.
Commissioner Roper Makes Tax
Rulinr ON Rusiness Custom

Dining" out-of-town buyers is =
proper business expense for CONNER
cial houses and may be deducted Iegiti-
mately from earnings in figuring In
comes and excess profits taxes. Inter-
nal Revenue Commissioner Roper ruled
today.
Many New York and Chicago 5obbers
OF clothing. millinery and other mer-
chandise had asked anxiouely for such
an Interpretation. urging that the cost
Of meals and entertainment for pros
pective customers was no small item.
So long as the dinners have q business
aspect they may be charged against
earnings. the commissioner decided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
Gen. Clark Honorably Discharged,

Brig. Gen. Harvey c. Clark of the
National Army has been honorably dis
charged the service of the United
States by order of the President. on ac-
count of physical disability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
MINSTREL SHOW AIDED
BY DIRECTOR McAD00

Director General. McAdoo yester-
day went to the aid of q minstrel
chow stalled in its private car at
Wheeling. W. Va, under the de-
funct railroad war boards former
order forbidding railroads to haul
private passenger cars in interstate
commerce.
The director heard the complaint
of the head of the show that his car
held fifty-one persons. more than
the ordinary Pullman. and was not
luxurious coach such as the war
boards order was Intended to hit
The director then ordered the car
attached to train which put II into
East Liverpool. Ohio. in time to fill
an engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

put of gold and silver during the past
year. 1t is figured that in 1917 there
was produced 4.0s5.5s9 ounces Of fine
gold. valued at S4.4J6. 500. against a
value of S92, $50. 300 in 1915. The pro-
duction of silver was 1924. 500 ounces
in 1917. according to the estimates.
against T4,414, 500 ounces in 1916 The
gold loss is put at S,133, 700 and the
silver shortage of production is 17o.3o2
fine ounces. The price paid for silver
last year was s0.S17 an ounce
The price of silver during the current
year is being considered at conferences
with producers. in which the federal
government and foreign governments
are concerned. Eighty-one ounces of
gold, worth sf,7oo, and 9,40o ounces of
silver were mined in Virginia last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
If You Can't Help "Over THERE"
You Can At Least Help "Over HERE"

ALI America has classes of loyal those who Over
~ THERE and those who Over HERE Hundreds
the flower of Wngon manhood fighting Over There
the of Wshgon loyal citizens Over Heeserve by inn
metey u S. War Savings Stamps and u S. Thrift Stamps.
Thousands have already started saygf have already done
RIGHT NOW the be had
authorized the these
will be gladly given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
STRIVES TO IMPROVE.
SERVICE TO CAMP.
Gen. Nicholson, at Meade,
Confers With Officials of
w., B. and A. Line.
D. C. MEN TRANSFERRED
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
4 CAMP MEADE, Admiral, Md, jan
uary Brig. Gen. Nicholson. canton
ment commander, has taken steps to
improve the electric railway service to
and from Camp Meade.
ohicials of the Washington. Balti-
moro and Annapolis interurban line
held a conference with Cen Nicholson
to map out a program of Improvement.
In addition to the irregularfty Of the
train service, one of the important
safety afforded to passengers. Owing
to certain switching arrangements 1t
has been reported that cars stopped
railroad at Odenton, on the Washing
ton division, the point OF intersection
between the two lines.
81 don't know just what improve
ments will be made at the present
time" said Gen. Nicholson. But they
Problem Of Congestion
The problem of congestion that re-
suits on visiting days or during the Pc
RODS when the soldiers leave the can
Torment on furlough is also one of the
important points of discussion. Meth
DDS OF regulating such traffic and for
warding adequate facilities Is neces-
sary for Improvement.
Three members of the District ma
chine gun battalion have been trans
ferred to other Army units, ana be-
fore the new year IL much older other
men from the National Capital will
probably follow.
Corr. Samuel Neidelman, Company A,
812th Machine Gun Battalion, has been
assigned as sergeant with tho coast
artillery forces at Fort Wright, N T.,
while Corp. Roy r. Steele. Company G.
is assigned to the same fort and also
given the rank Of sergeant. Corp.
James Ord Of Company A is given an
opportunity to become meteorologist
at the Philadelphia weather bureau.
Two Men Sentenced.
Two more members Of the division
who violated military regulations have
been sentenced by the general court
martial Robert ]. Neese. headquar-
tors detachment. 18th Depot Brigade.
was given a prison sentence OF six
months for absenting himself without
leave. and John IL. Downs. Battery b
310th Field Artillery, was given q
three-xnonth sentence for attempting to
strike o superior ofacer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Woman suffrage organizations will
observe today as the 125th anniversary
of the birth of Lucretia Mott, famous
pioneer of the equal suffrage movement
in America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
MAMAUX RESTORED
TO GOOD STANDING
National Commission Lifts
Ban Against Former
Pirate Pitcher.

CINCINNATI, March 16.-Pitcher Al
Mamaux, who was suspended by the
Pittsburgh club during the latter part
of last season for his failure to observe
all the clauses in his contract, and who
was later released to the Brooklyn
club was today reinstated by the ma
tional base ball commission. upon ap-
plication from the player. No fine was
assessed. the commission ruling 'the
lay-off of the player has been a lesson
to him."
In another finding today the commits
sion holds that the Philadelphia Ma
tional League club must forthwith for
ward its checks for the draft price
on Player Fitzgerald of San Francisco
and Player Muesel of Los Angeles.
Philadelphia Nationals claimed that de-
spite an increase of SIS per cent in SAL
airy over their 1917 contracts these
players have declined to sign for 1918.
The Philadelphia club therefore con-
tended that the draft money should
not be paid until the men actually en-
ter into the clubs service.
The commission held that there is a
rule covering men who joined or were
forces of the country, whereby the
club drafting a man would not be
forced to pay the draft price if the
man was called to the colors. The
commission held, however, that this
rule did not cover the cases Of FitZ-
had Joined or been called for military
or naval duty. therefore the Philadel-
phia club was ordered to pay for the
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
CONFERENCE MEET
HAS MANY ENTRIES
Ohio State and Iowa Only COL
Ieges Not Represented in
Big Event.

CHICAGO, March 16-Entries for the
eighth annual indoor track and field
and swimming championship OF the
Western Conference total 152, it was
announced tonight. The events will be
decided in Patten gymnasium. North
western University. next Friday and
Saturday night. Every institution in
the conference, with the exception of
Ohio State and Iowa, will be repre-
scented.
The event will mark the return of
the University of Michigan to confer
ence cinder-path and field games. Eight
cen wearers of the maize and blue Will
compete against other athletes OF the
Big Ten Wisconsin has entered the
nine starters Chicago entered thirty
one, Purdue ten, Indiana five. Mime
sofa six, Illinois fifteen and North
western twenty-six.
The entry list, while not as large as
in former years. contains the best ath-
yard dash will bring together such
stars as Mallacker of Wisconsin, Car
roll of Illinois and Zoellin of Michigan.
Twenty-seven starters have been
named for the event.
Curtis and Feuerstein of Chicago and
Kreidler and Gardner of Illinois are
among the stars to compete in the
quarter mile. The 2-mile run will bring
together an exceptional field George
Otis of the University of Chicago is
considered the favorite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
HOW EvERS GOT IN BAD
Johnny's Sailing Tactics Cost Char
ley Murphy 81 900 and Made
Cub Owner Sore.

NAL Eason helped to get me in bad
with my old boss, Cholly Murphy" haz-
arded Johnny Evers, as he fitted hither
and thither at the National League winter
meeting in New York.
"Ma!, the umpire?" some one queried.
yep that's him"
How did it happen" was the come
back.
During 1918, while 1 was manager Of
the Cubs" offered Johnny, II arranged
with the Cardinal manager that we would
call a certain game at 5 pm. SO as to
catch a train. Along about 4:30 the Car
dinals got one run in front. and at once
began the old STALL game. They threw
the ball around the diamond, took their
time getting on and off the field and de-
,ayed things generally
Eventually we overcame that lead and
forged one run in the lead. Five O'CLOCK
was nearing. We began to stall. just as
had the Cardinals. The umpire yelled al
ms to hustle up. But we didn't. We were
lust doing what the Cardinals. had done
earlier, and | figured that if they could
get away with it. SO could We. But
reckoned without Nal Eason.
.'Old Nal stood for our tricks just a
little while, and then he halted festivities
and forfeited the game to the Cardinals.
When Cholly Murphy got the news which
meant that he was automatically fined
81 900. his love for me grew cold and it's
never warmed up since"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
RECORD ON FIRST DRIVE
From Four-Inch Mound Hans Wag.
ner Obtains Longest Distance Ever
Made at Hot Springs.

Barney Dreyfuss always delights in
recounting the tale of Hans Wagner's
first golfing experience.
Some years ago, while the Pirates
were training in Hot Springs" declares
Dreyfuss. some of the enthusiastic
golfers tried to get Wagner interested
in their game. But for a long time
Honus wouldn't enthuse. At last, how
ever. they succeeded in Turing him to
the links and armed him with a driver
and a golf ball.
"Honus grabbed a handful of earth
and built himself huge mound, on
which he placed the ball. Just as he
was about to drive off, one of the ex-
pert golfers, Mortified. hustled over and
grabbed the club of the Dutchman
oh. my dear fellow he exclaimed
You never can accomplish anything
with such high mound for your ball
And then the golfer lifted up the
ball. kicked Wagner's four-inch mound
to dust and built another about a half
inch tall. placed the ball on it, and
then. turning to Wagner. CALCULATED:
There; that's about the proper
height
Wagner surveyed the new mound,
and then said:
II think I like the higher one bet
ter and at once rebuilt the mound to
its original four-inch size.
And then, while the veteran golfers
sadly shook their heads because of the
fool idea of Wagner. the Dutchman
swung, caught the ball fairly and made
the longest drive ever recorded on Hot
Springs golf course"