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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
William F. Dobbins Addresses Gath erins of Metropolitan Insurance Men.

In behalf of the sale of War Saw tngS stamps a meeting of the Metro : politan Life Insurance agents and em- ployeS was held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Saturday morn ing. There were large number pres ent and the programme opened with the singing of the Star Spangled Ban her. Music was furnished by an or chestra under the leadership of David Tratchenberg. John F. Murray, su- perviscr of the Metropolitan company in New York city was the presiding officer and introduced William F. Doh- bins. superintendent of the New Eng land agencies who is touring the New England states in behalf of the cam
 paign. Mir. Dobbins said in part:
 Our company assumes the placing
 of 65,000,0 900 of war stamps; work
 that is directly in our line. It is a huge sum and real mans task, but when it is averaged to a per man ba- sis it amounts to only 5000 in the
 year; and when women and children are successfully placing these stamps | in good volumes, it should be easily l possible for you professional sales men and canvassers to place the stamps in even greater volume. No l tice, please, that do not use the word
 ''sell," because it does not seem like
 a sale when you exchange one form of money for another form and a bet. ter form. You have hundred dol lars, or five dollars, with you but fl
 bears no interest. Just as soon as you turn it into savings stamps il does Dear interest and is therefore
 an exchange or trade-but hardly z
 sale. You know that our share ir
 New England of the company's obi 1 gation is some 10000 900 and we GOV. ct the opportunity of doing that muci
 at least for our country.
 It is a good thing for the people There are few investments for thu
 average person and of small sums where per cent and better is guar anteed over a period of five ears The system is wonderfully adapted tt ! rich and poor alike. A working rnal who undertakes to accumulate SIG in stamps by purchasing them perhap in $5 lots, is never in debt and a1way has, value for the money already in
 vested. None of us would of cours
 urge one to invest in these 1'amps wh' felt, it would be necessary to, use tn money soon Nevertheless it is a Soo' plan which permits the people whl must have their money back to ob
 tain it on ten. days notice at the post
 office; and not only obtain retur.
 of the full sum paid, but even an in terest allowance which would equa
 about per cent.
 1 Then we know too that a dolla
 saved now or a hundred dollars save
 now, will probably in five years hay a vastly greater value than it has t day. Money is cheap now, but wilei ! this awful thing is over and don
 with, normal conditions will return
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
Scoffers and Doubters
Why Let Prejudice Bind You to- a
 Life of Rheumatic Torture?


 Be fair to yourself, you sufferer from rheumatism, no matter what form. Go to Lee 6 Osgood Co. or any good druggist and get package of Rheuma, the guaranteed prescription. Use the entire bottle, and if you don't think. it has given you quick and sure relief, say so, and you can have your money back. a Isn't that fair offer? Can you see any deceit or red tape about it? What chance do you take? Absolutely none. Then get a bottle of Rheuma today. It's reputable physicians prescrip- tion, altogether different from rem edies usually prescribed, free from narcotics, and perfectly harmless. Rheuna acts on the kidneys and helps to force the uric acid from the swollen joints and other lodging places. It pleases you in a day; it makes you hopeful and happy in a week It has released from bondage rheumatic sufferers who thought noth- ing would give relief It should do as much, for you-it seldom fails.
 Don't miss this money back offer A large bottle, sufficient for two weeks treatment, is inexpensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

hard and soft corns. if you will just touch the corn or callus with a few drops of sGets-It' What a blessed re- lief it gives to corn pains! You won't limp any more you enjoy the dance every minute. Then to see how that corn or caIius will come right off comp plete. like a banana peel and without the least pain, is just wonderful. Gets-It' is the biggest seller among corn removers in the world today, simply because it is so wonderfully simple and always works. Be sure you get Gets-It."
 Gets -Tt'' is sold at all druggists (you need pay no than 25 cents a bottle), or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co, Chicago. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
NoTqCE TO CREDTTORs.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Bozrah. within and for the District of Bozrah. on the 24th day of Novem- Present-NE1SoN J. AYLTNG, Acting Judge. Estate of Merritt Austin, late of Bozrah. in said District, deceased. Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, together with a copy of, this order, on the sign post nearest to. the place where said deceased last dwelt. &nd in the same Town. and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having circulation in said District. and make return to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLING. Acting Judge. The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 WAREGIAM W. BENTLEY,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

all improvements. The matter of heating plant has not been de- cided as yet.
 Plans for Three-Family House. Architect L. Eugene Conway has completed plans for a building to be erected on Shaw st. for James Woleman, care of the architect. The house will be of brick, three stories high, with gravel roof, and will be arranged for three families, with steam heat and electric lights and bells and all Improvements, with five rooms
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

of the new waists, coming in candy stripes of pleasingly contrasting colors
 There is also a candy stripe voile which is we'll liked. These designs have white orgasdy collars, either of the high, low.sor sailor order. Blouses of thi stype are priced at g.
 Buster Brown Collar.
 The Buster Brown collar in organ dy is revived for blouses of fancy voile and with it is worn narrow black ribbon tie, either moire, satin, or gros grain.
 An occasional lace trimmed crepe de chine blouse is featured, the round col lar with jabot effect ending in rich patterns of Battenburg or similar heavy lace.
 Sleeves Are Long.
 Sleeves are uniformly long, cuffs tending to narrow cut, frequently headed by bands contrasting with the waist material and matching the trim ming in general. These colored bands are mostly in delicate tints.
 So far, very few strictly Summer white waists are brought forward. all though of course all dealers have them in stock.
 Prices Reasonable. Blouses appear to be the one arti cle upon which prices have not ad vanced yet although dealers will no promise that this happy state of af fairs is going to continue long At any rate, now is a good time tt buy, for novelties are snapped up bS early shoppers as soon as the choice blouses are unboxed.
 Where the newest and smartest o' the dainty garments are to be found may be learned by the information given intending buyers through Tn. Bulletins advertising columns today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
THE SEASONS RLousEs
 SHOW MILITARY TOUCHES
High Collar on Some of the Best Waists = New sammie Tint in Georgette and Crepe De Chine Models,

Gecr9etre ana Orepe Oe NnIhe
 Models.
 Looking about in the stores, during these Spring Opening Days, the ob- server is impressed by the beauty and originality of the new designs 1T. waists and blouses offered this season.
 High coIors Popular.
 In materials, crepe de chine an1 Georgette lead, a number of the best models coming in high colors.
 Two of the most favored tints are sky blue and tea rose, the latter 8 beautiful pink, as it's name implies. Then in Georgette there is delicate orchid, on the mauve order, while the military idea crops out ir a pale khaki hue known this season as the Sammie tint.
 Tailored Designs.
 For the woman partial to tailored blouses, there is shown this spring a crepe de chine type cut on con ztentional lines, with quarter-lnch tucks laid box -plaited style, tailored cuffs. the convenient high-low collar, sells for $5.
 The graceful jabot fingers in favor, some few waists coming with this long-liked adjunct.
 Colonization designs are good this year. contrasting collars, cuffs. or em- broidery appearing on some of the newest makes.
 Beads For Trimming. Beads, steel, gilt or glass, are very strong, and are employed most effec- lively in the adornment of some very charming blouses. One model great lE admired was in the new Samnie tint of georgette, had military collar. hand embroidered and bead ornalnen- tation in military style-an exceeding ly smart blouse in a model selling at from $7 to $9.
 Flesh Still Popular.
 Flesh continues a popular tint, and as attractive as any was a flesh georgette blouse with Dutch neck, the 1 tab collar embroidered in Delft motifs pin tucks giving a smart effect. Such a blouse was ticketed $5. While the high military collar is ] frequently seen, there is another new 1 cut which is short at the back and l has long roll front. Candy Stripes Favored. l Madras is a favored fabric for many
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO oREDIToRs.

AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1918.
 Present-NEISON J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of James w. Greenman, late of Norwich. in said District. deceased.
 Ordered. That the Administrator cite the creditors of said de- ceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting mo- tice to that effect, together with a copy of this order. on the signPost nearest to the place where said deceased last publishing the same once in a news paper having circulation in said Dis trict. and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge,
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record. Attest: HELEN M. DREsCHER,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
LEGAL NOTICES,

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich. on the 18th day of March, A D. 19fS
 Present-NEISON J. AYLING, Judge. Estate of Charles, E. Mccarthy, late of Griswoad. in said District, deceased. Frank Mccarthy of Griswold, Conn, appeared in Court and filed petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth. that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased, al- legged to be intestate. WheTeupon, It Is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District, on the 22d day of March. A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice of the pendsncy or said petition. and of said hearing thereon, be given by the plzb- Heat ti1n of ths order one time in sorSe newspaper having Q circulation in said District. at least three days prior to the date of said nearing, and that re- turn be made to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLTNEs, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest; HELEN M. DRFFSTTER-
 C1enk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
WilI Ruild storehousle.

The T. A. Scott Co. has started work on. building on Pequot av. for the Scott Investment Co. It will be of wood, SsxS4 feet, two stories high, and will be used for storage purposes, costing about $6,000.
 Building Permits. A Armstrong & Smith, frame addition. Ocean Beach. Cost $100.
 Benj Kaplan, frame addition, State st. cor Cedar. Cost $500.
 vellis & Dimas. brick addition, State st.
 Amelia Farina, frame store, Smith st. Cost $1,o00.
 Scott Investment Co, storehouse, Pequot av. Cost 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
WATERFORD.

At special town meeting an appro-
 priation of $20.000 was voted for the purpose of bilding a new schoolhouse to replace the one recently destroyed by fire The selection of an architect to prepare plans for the new building was left to the school board, of which J. Cl. Geary is chairman, and the de- cision will probably be made at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
NEW LONDON.
Bank Street improvements.

Preliminary plans are being made
 by Architect L. Eugene Conway for extensive changes which it is pro- posed to make in the old frame building on Bank St. belonging to the City Coal Go. The first story of the building will be rebuilt, of brick, and will be fitted up for two stores, to have plate glass windows and metal ceilings. The up- per part of the building will be re- moGeled for four tenements each floor, which will be provided with
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
eRoToN.

Arrangements are being made by the Groton Iron Works for the erec- tion of large number of frame houses at their plant at Eastern Point, the plans for which are by the companyie engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

N0TICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Fitchville, Conn, P. o. Box 56, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 FRANK D. AUSTIN,
 fs eAsi-s sss A d u4fni ist "a ta-re s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

NOTICE.-An creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present undersigned at Norwich. Conn, within
 the time limited in the above and fore going order.
 LESTER GREENMA.N,
 Admin iStrator
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
"Gets-|t" "-2 Drops
 Then to the Dance!

4 Goodnight To Corn Pains-corns
 Peel Off with 'Gets-lt'."
 Say, girls, you can laugh at tight shoes, or damp, corn pulling weather big bumpy corns calluses on the soles of your feet, corns between the toes,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 IN FEW ENGLAND

Statistics of building and engineer ing operations in New England as compiled by The F. w. Dodge com panY follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

America fountain pens are favorite. in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

AGENTS BOOST SALE
 OF WAR STAMPS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

have it ready for habitation in short
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
BRITISH BOMB MANY PLACES.
Aviators Attack Points Within
German Lines.

LONDON. May 26.-An official state
ment on aerial operations tonight says
There were only few flying inter-
walls Saturday. during which over 800
bombs were dropped on billets in the
neighborhood Of Armentieres and Mer-
vile. an ammunition dump at Vars
senaars and on tho BruEes docks
In air fighting eight hostile ma
chimes were brought down and two
were disabled. Another was brought
down by machine gun nre from the
ground. None OF our machines Is
missing.
During a short period at night per-
mitting bombing. six tons Of bombs
were dropped on Peronne. Bapaume
and Maricourt. All Of our planes re-
turned.
An Official summary Of recent opera.
tions by the British forces In Italy says
Since May Is the Royal (British)
air force has carried out numerous
reconnal lssances far behind the enemy
lines and collected much useful infor-
nation. Many bombs were dropped on
enemy hutments and dumps. In the
air fighting since May IS twenty-four
airplanes were destroyed and one
enemy observation balloon was burned.
During this period We have not lost
single machine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
OUR MEN LNFLICT
HEAVY CASUALTIES
Drive Back Enemy in Series
Of Patrol Encounters

WAsH,NoroS. May 26.-Two COM
muniques from Gen. Pershing were given
out by the War Department to-day. The
statement on to-day's operations fol.
lows:
In tho course Of patrol encounters
our troops drove back the enemy and
inflicted number Of casualties. Last
night In Lorraine one Of our patrols,
consisting OF an officer and twenty
men. gained contact with an enemy
patrol OF about equa! strength. which
was supplied with light machine guns
and assisted by machine gun fire from
its own lines In the fighting which
cnsued our patrol drove hack the
enemy. killing several OF them
Saturdays communilue. which was
delayed in transmission. follows:
Yesterday in PiCardy our troops
executed a successful silent raid and
inflicted on the enemy number of
losses in killed and prisoners. There
is nothing else Of Importance to re-
port.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
ENEMY FLIERS
QUIT T0ULLINE
Scarcely a German Airman
Seen Between st. Mihiel
and POnt-a- MOusson.
Z. s. TAKES HEAVY TOLL
Four American AviatOrs Opcr-
ating on British Front Re-
ported to Be Missing.
U. s. TAKES HEAVY TOLL
Bv the Associated Prsss.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE
May 25 (delayed) The activities Of the
American air squadron operating in the
sector northwest Of Toul seem to have
had results even more effective than
was anticipated. When 1t FIRST began
It's work there were between thirty and
nifty summonses to activity coming to our
aviators daily. Gradually the number Of
calls has dwindled. until for several
days the average has been but two a
day.
From strictly technical, military
standpoint tho operations Of the Ameri-
can airmen have two objects. The first
10 to kill of the opposing airmen. while
the second Is to keep the enemy from
flying his machines on the American
side Of the line and thus preventing him
from taking photographs. regulating ar
tillery fire. or in any way obtaining in
formation. The American airmen have
done much toward accomplishing both
objects
The records show that the new squad
ron has already taken creditab'e toll
OF enemy pilots and observers. while for
a German airplane to come over the
ShhcTitah I!Ncs Is now u rare occurrence.
This situation contrasts sharply with
that which prevailed when these avia-
tors first started operating. 1t was a
rare occasion then when one or more
enemy arplanes was not crcling over
or behind the American lines. operating
with almost complete freedom.
Moreover. according to information
obtained from German officer aviator
brought down within the last few days
the fear Of the American av!ators has
been inst!lled into the German flying
corps. This prisoner furnished the In
formation that the line from St. Mihiel
to Pont-au-Aiousson. within which the
American airnen are operating. had
come to be regarded as dangerous
place for German pilots. Our fighting
av!ators could not possibly have heard
a more welcome tribute
Four American ayiators have been
reported missing on the British front.
two OF whom were brought down behind
the German lines. since May r. The
names Of the missing men are not yet
available.
There is no confirmation as vet Of the
assertion III Thursdays German official
statement that three American air
planes were brought down on "Wednesday
on the l.ys front.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
AMERICAN LOSSES
HEAVY, SAYS BERLIN
Enemy Statement Denied by
AdUices From Our Army.

AMSTERDAM. May 2s.-"Heavy losses
were inflicted upon the Americans on the
Picardy front In the repulse Of strong
American patrols yesterday west OF
Montdidier. It is asserted In a semi -offi.
ctal German report received to-day In q
Berlin telegram. The report. In the
course OF description Of yesterday q
military operations. says:
West OF Montdidier. strong American
patrols advanced against our front. One
American patrol was entirely cut up by
our fire. The others were thrown back
by counter attack. The Americans
thereby suffering heavy losses"
Regarding tho American 'hordes'
training In the French camps. the semi
official North German GGxetts Of Ber-
lin. remarks:
Fresh reenforcements meanwhile are
maturing In our recruiting depots be-
hind the front, and we will wait and
see whether the lightning trained Yankee
will hold his own against the German
lads who have had military training
from their youth"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
R0UT GERMAN
PATROL FORCE
Americans Kill Several of the
Enemy, but Suffer No
Casualties.
ARTILLERY FIRE LIGHT
Issuance Of Communiques Is
Discontinued on Order
From Washington.
ARTILLERY FIRE LIGHT
~ fAs Associassd Prsss.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. May 26.-An American patrol
had an engagement last night in the
Luneville sector with q German patrol
carrying light machine guns and routed
the enemy in a sharp fght. Several
OF tho Germans were killed. Their
bodies were dragged back by their COM
rades There were no American losses.
On the same sector . German SER
geant crept into the American lines.
holding up his hands and shouting
"Kamerad." He said ne had had
enough Of lighting for the Kaiser and
Won Hindenburg. He was sent to the
rear.
The artillery action generally was
light in NE Toul and Luneville sectors
American airmen concluded several'mis-
sions successfully without encountering
any German machines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
BOASTS OF BOCHE BARBARITY.
German GlOats over shooting
Down Wounded British Captives.

rpe''os 'oo'e bespuNH 70 Auk ON.
LONDON. May 26.--Another account
Of German barbarity to prisoners comes
from Switzerland. A neutral formerly
living In Berlin met a sergeant In the
German army who had seemed humane
in the old days when he was music
teacher. but now gloated over the man
ner in which he and his compa mons
had marched a large detachment OF
British wounded through Germany. The
captors were mounted. the prisoners
afoot. trudging twenty-five 10 thirty
miles day,
When they !aSscd." the sergeant
said, I'VE drew our revolvers and shot
them down. out OF 900 only 10 arrived
at our destination. That Is war. Our
German principle is TO get peace quickly
and We must wage war ruthlessly.
Those are our orders"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
7. R. And TAFT
IN LONG CHAT
Former Presidents Meet in
Chicago Hotel and Hold
Long Converse.
SUBJECT NOT DISCLOSED
Incident First Of Its Kind
Since Party Split at 1912
Convention.

CHICAGO. Nav 2s.-rheodore Roossveli
and William H. Tan met to-n,sht in a
Chicago hotel and held their fr,t az.
tended amicable conversation s,nce the
national Republican convention in 1912.
It vas at that convention. held in Chi
cago, that the Progressive party was
born and Col. Roosevelt made i,s
nominee after the Republicans had
nominated Mr.. Taft.
The meeting took place in the din.
ing room,
Theodore" Mr.. Taft exclaimed. "I
am clad 10 SEQ you!"
"Well. I am indeed deliwhted To sas
you," replied the Colonel. rising.
wont you stt DOWN
Mr.. Taft. who had come from st.
L,uia to attend a nset,nr ~ the Wa,
Labor Board here tomorrow. had dIned
on the train and 80 had TO decline the
Coloners invitation to toin him. hut the
pair were rather too busv 70 eat anv.
way for the half hour thew were 10.
esther.
Both Co, Roos.v.,, md Nr TAFT IA.
clined to discuss the .,yhtects ~ THAR
conversation. "Just saw VA talked
patriotism and the good Of the coun.
try" said Mr.. Taft. parry,nr the oue..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-27
AUSTRIAN SOCIALISTS MEET.
Conference on May 70 One Of
'CrEent Necessity"

Lo%DoN, May 26.---A great Socialist
consress will take place in Vienna ON
May so, In which representatives from
all Austria will take part. according to
tho Vienna Arbeiter Zcitung. as quoted
in ar Exchange Telegraph despatch from
Copenhagen.
II Is added that Socialist leaders
summon such conferences only in cases
of urgent necessity.