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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
b. r. KETTHs.

A weIl-baIanced bin in which the early
acts are fully as entertaining as the acts
on the hot" side of the bill. features
valeska suratt. she Of The Purple Pop
py" and startling gowns, at Keith's this
week
policemen, tales Of horrors perpetrated
on poor peasants of His Highness' estate
in Russia, His Highness himself, vio-
lence. kummel and last but not least,
''The Purple Poppy" herself, contribute
to an interesting fifteen minutes.
The story goes that the Duke has es-
capped from Russia and is now foisting
his unWelcome self upon broadway.
where the Poppy" is famous as a
chorus lady. He becomes enamored Of
her and invites her to dine in his rooms.
There, drunk with kummel. he Is en-
couraged to tell the full story Of his
brutalities to the peasantS The
Purple Poppy" Is revealed In the form
OF an avenging peasant girl from the
Russian steppes who has come to Amer
lea and made her fortune. The peas
ants are avenged, the police come In
and the tragedy Is complete
OF almost equal interest is THE
Best Sellers" in which Hermione
Shone and Regain HuEhston have an
UNUSUAL ana 2ppEeCldIlNS SheLCn. IL
Is a traYesty in song on the foibles
of Laura Jean Libbey, Harold Nc
Grath, or some writer OF the same
style. The preludes are well sung by
Ainsley Lambert and Bessie Mulligan.
Janet Adair is, OF course, the same
Janet NAdafr,l with new songs. She
registers decidedly well this visit.
Assisted by Miss Adelphia- at the
piano, Miss Adair sings s3ly Little
Boy a new ballad; Peaches" and a
new edition Of "Oh, Frenchyi"
Bob Hall, the lightning rhymester,
is distinctly entertaining. Harris and
Mercy, with their "blues:" Collins
and Hart, the inimitable comedians;
Stephen D. O'Rourke. and Robbie Cor
don all fit in as a pleasurable back
ground for the headliner.
The HeastPathe News reels COM
plete the bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
BELAsCO.


Washington is used to being the
premier town for theatrical ventures
and when the first-nighters are re-
warded by witnessing a success they
delight to tell about it.
Those theatergoers who went to the
Belasco last evening to see Nine.
Bertha Kalich in THE Riddle:
Woman" were glad they went, and
the male contingent who invaded the
lobby after the first act were frank
In saying so.
At the close OF the third act the
verdict was unanimous.
The play is strong and the company
of ten is as well balanced an organ
ization as has been seen here in years.
Charlotte Z. Wells and Dorothy DON
Kelly, authC-s, have provided Kalich
with a vehicle which gives her oppor-
tunity to display all Of her powersNas
an emotional actress. In fact, she
thrilled in those scenes when, alone
On the stage, she struggled with the
pent-up passions OF woman in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
Ask COLORED LEADERS

A petition 10 on. its way to the
President today petitiorfIng him to ap-
point colored commanders for eoIored
troops in France. A resolution TO this
ffect was adopted at an emancipat ton
Celebration held at the eolored Cosmo-
aOlitan Baptist Church last night Pre-
ding the meeting a. parade headed
~ the Garnet Cadets and Boy and
Girl Scouts, marched through the
streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
COSMOS.

A neat musical and aerobatic act
and a fine bit Of juggling are two OF
the features of the Cosmos bill.
which is topped OF this week by a
funny little comedian and one Of the
sauciest OF pony choruses in The
Little Burglar" a musical act with
out much plot. but good for a merry
fifteen minutes of time.
Hanlon and Clifton. who open the
performance in THE Unexpected"
first offer a violin selection and a
song well sung and then Immediately
pass into one of the cleverest of
acrobatic exhibitions of the season.
Arthur Rigby monologues in black
face and Weber and Elliott present
a bit OF Yiddish comedy with songs,
while Mr.. and Mrs. William OClare
offer a novel Irish singing skit. The
Royal Gascoignes are past masters
OF the art Of trifIng with the law of
gravitation.
Theda Bara in Cleopatra" fur
nishes the added matinee attraction,
which Is supplemented with a comedy
reel and the Hearst-Paths News and
war pictures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-24
GAYETY.

The dancing demons, George Stone
and Eta PilTard, and the Social
Maids" are presenting a highly en-
tertaining burlesque show at the
Gayety this week. While dancing
forms q large part of the entertain
ment there are numerous comedy sit
uations. the action being punctuated
from time to time by popular songs.
THE Boys From Home" is the title
given the two-act piece Joe Hurtig
has provided for his popular stars.
and as a large part of the action
takes place on an American battle
ship there is plenty of opportunity
for patriotic color.
While Stone and PillaTd dominate
the performance they are assisted by
number OF clever people. including
Mabel Blake and Rose Duffin, two
soubrettes whose work Is above the
average; Cecil Jefferson, Hal New
port, Bert Bernard, and Joe Weston.
The chorus also forms an Interesting
part of THE Social Maids" AS Ital-
ian street singers Stone and Newport
repeated their success OF former sea-
sons while an Indian dance creation
originated by Stone and interpreted
by the entire company was feature.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUDITORIUM.

The special Mastercraft production. The One WomfO,," by Thomas Dixon, will be presented by Select Pictures at the Auditorium theatre today, it's your last chance to see tt. r~ 4
 "The One Woman" is thrilling story of. love, religion and politics. concerning the faithful devotion of the "one woman" and the misguided career of Frank Gordon. a young clergyman, who leaves his wife and family to follow the advice of Kate Ransom. Gordon holds the pulpit of a fashionable New York church, but his leaning toward socialism be- comes more pronounced. he is asked 10 resign. His only comforter is Miss Ransom. who finally urges Gordon to solicit funds for the erection of a temple Of man. At last Gordon is successful in obtaining the money, and before the new temple Is completed he divorces his wife and enters into a common law agreement with Kate. When tho temple is dedicated Gordon is proclaimed a leader of men. The time comes. however. when one of his radical lieutenants takes steps to bring vote against conscription. Cor don protests. but he is uverruled and in the end hc leaves the church broll- en-hearted. several of his ideals all ready having slipped from his grasp.
 "The Brass Bullet" a thrilling serial story of Pleasant Island and the lat Hst Animated Weekly. topped off 8 picture programme hard to beat.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
BREED THEATRE.

A great star, great story by a treat author and a great cast :hese are the chief figures responsi- ole for Bidders of the Purple Sage" which is the feature at the Freed thea Ire today. Riders os the Purple Sage' is unquestionably q western film If all time just as the nationally known novel of which if is faithful tram script was acclaimed everywhere as a work of brilliant distinction. The story Is by Zane Grey, who is universally recognized as the foremost writer in his field. The star William Farnum, Is America's most popular actor and is absolutely ;'eerless in hIs ability to portray ;he big fighting l.assiter, hero of the drama. and the supporting com- bany without a single exception con- sists of artists of the first rank. The result of ail this is a blood stirring photodrama that is mel3-dramatic and lhsnrbinr from the start and ends r-ith a smashing. thundering climax 'hat will r1ake you gasp. Other pie ''ra- or the bill include Il two-part E'r"h re comedy and the Hearst Pathe news.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Ledyard. within and for the District of Ledyard. on the 14th day of Decem- Der, A. D. 1918.
 Present = SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDGE, Judge.
 Estate of Justin Ball. late of Led yard, in said District. deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to the Court for allowance: it is there fore
 Ordered That the 20th day of De- cember, A. D. 1918. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate Court Room in Ledyard. in said District. be, and the same is, appointed for hearing the same, and the said Administrator is directed to give notice thereof by pub- fishing this order one time in The Norwich Bulletin. a newspaper having a circulation in said District and make return to the Court.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest:
 SAMUEL E. HoLDR1pGE,
 dec17d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
HUMoR OF THE DAY

Gera1dine-How old do yous suppos, I am? x ng ti;lss.7t
 Gerald nS stafistician.-Bosto1 Globe ssss s1sasssr-s
 50 you have promised to make Cholly happy, eh?' s,s g5Fyre
 I've agreed to marry him; thatI all."-kansas City Journal
 T am much interested in the ante. diluvian period.f''p
 ''Yes, I thing Antediluvius was tn, greatest Roman emp Harvard Lampoon s.g.ss .T
 The Poet-Y Yes-atmosphere, after all is everything
 She-You don't mean, t.o say that you haye.actuaIlys been in a gas at
 They're comparatively rich, aren't they ?' $sS&
 Well, wouldn't say Comparative ly, but relatively They have rich uncle of whom they expect great things. "-London Tit-Bits.
 He's a food speculator''
 But he always looks half starved"
 That's it-he's always speculating as to whether he'll get all the food he needs at the next meal"-Buffalo Ex- press.
 Young Man-In the bright lexicon of youth there is no such word as fail
 Old vMan-True,s my lad,sbut as ones education advances one has to use an unexpurgated edition.-Boston Tran | script.
 The ancient witch offered twelve | Sibylline books for. a price. This be- ing refused, she burned three and Of fered nine volumes for the same price. l Tarquin finally bought. three volumes at the original figure"
 That's the way lillker is going up," commented old Uncle Pennywise.- Louisville Courier Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
LEGAL NOTICE
DISTRICT OF NORTH sroNINGTo,

DISTRICT OF NORTH sTONINGTON. ss;i Court of Probate. Dec. 18th, 1918.
 Estate of Flora D. Congdon, late of North. Stonington. in said District, de- ceased
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance IF is
 Ordered, That the goth day of De- cember. 1918, at II o'clock in the fofe- noon, at the Probate Court in North Stonington. be. and the same is, as- signed for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons inter- ested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper, having a cir culatlon in said District. and by post Ing a copy on the public signpost in the Town of North Stonington, where the deceased last dwelt.
 CHARLES c. GRAY,
 decl7d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

An acceptable substitute for absorb ent cotton is being made of wood, ground and rolled or spun into sheets.
 London hairdressers say there has been a great increase. in ayhaired young women due to the war.
 Japan has a glycerin manufacturing plant which has. a capacity of about $50 tons a month.
 As part of the armistice celebration at Houlton, Me, Z, 900 pound OK was roasted for the populace in a large fireplace built in the square.
 Two toluo1 plants will be erected for the United States government at gas works in Seattle Wash. by H. Kop- pers company of Pittsburgh.
 An American tanker arriving at Boston from Mexico brought 2,772, 900 gallons of crude oil, largest shipment ever received here.
 Indiana coal mines set record for production in. October of 3,0S7,T%t tons first month production exceeded S,000, 0e0 tons. g
 The business of the police at Salina, Kan, has fallen off so that for the first time in years the county jail is now unoceupied and~the Black Maria has, been sold to- local grocer for delivery truck.
 The fulmar, sea. bird common on the island of St. tKilda, is so oily that when the natives kill one they simply pass a wick through his body and use it as a lamp In St. Kilda it is legal to kill the furmars only during one week in the year, but during that week from 1S,O00 to 10000 birds are de- stroyed. ..-
 A movement has been recently in augurated among American firms of Tientsin to, encourage their younger employees to study the Chinese Ian suage. Local American merchants in terested in import and export trade have long recognized the desirability of getting into personal touch with the Chinese merchants and Of estab | fishing closer rela tior1s, and it was with this primary object in view that the movement was started. x J
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
A Quick and Harmless Rheumatism Remedy That Has Driven All Agony from Hundreds of Despairing
 Sufferers.

Be fair to yourself. you sufferer from rheumatism. no matter what form: Get from your druggist 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.
 Isn't that a fair offer? Can you see any deceit about it? What chance do
 Then get bottle of Rbeuma today. It's reputable physicians prescrip- ton, altogether different from reme- dies usually prescribed, free from mar cotics. and perfectly harmless.
 Rheuma 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 suf- ferers who thought nothing would give relief. It should do as much for -you--1-- 1t seldom fails. Lee & Osgood will supply you and guarantee money back if not satisfied.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
STATE JAIL PRISONERS
 GEWER THAN IN pAST NGAp

Secretary Charles P. Kellogg of the state board of charities, when visiting the Hartford coun>y jail last week, found there 1S3 prisoners, less by far than' inc usual number, and according 10 Mir. Kellogg, the same is true in Ciher jails in the state The small humber of prisoners is attributed to the fact that there has been plenty of work of late and war conditions which has had a quieting effect all over the country.
 At the close of the fiscal year, Sep temper 90. the number of prisoners in the jails was as follows: New Haven. 292: Hartford. 21S. Fairfield. 196; New London, 72; Windham, 51; Litchfield. 90: Holland, s. Secretary Kellogg has not yet received a report from the jails in Niddlesex and Windham coun- iles relative to the.cost per week for the support of prisoners, but in the other six counties the figures are as lOllows: Hartford. $2.74: New Haven. s4.94: Fairfield, s5.26; Holland. s1.29; New London, S2.29; Norwich S2.S5; -itchfeld S4.47. Of these amounts.
 ne state provides S225 for the sup port of each prisoner.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Motion Pictures at Auditorium The atre-
 Shetucket Lodge, No. 27. I. o. o. F. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Norwich Nest No. 1896. o. O. O. Wauregan Lodge. No. 6. K. of P. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Slater Lodge. No. 509. N. B. O. F. meets in Bill Block. Ionic Camp. No. 76s4. M. W. A, meets in Eagles Hall. Norwich Central Labor Union meets in Carpenters Hall
 St. James Lodge. No. 23. F. and A M., meets in Masonic Temple.
 Thames Lodge, No. 326. N. B. o. P. meets in Foresters' Hall
 Rose of New England Lodge, No s364. G. U. o. of o. F., meets at SC West Main Street.
 Clara Barton Tent No. z. D. of V. meets in Buckingham Memorial.
 St. Anne's T. A. Society meets h I. A. B. Building. St. Mary's T. A. and B. Society meets in IT. A B, Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
Fruit Show in State Armory.

H. C. c. Miles, secretary of the Connecticut Pomological Society, has prepared a premium list for the an- nual convention and winter exhibit of fruits that will be made in the state armory at Hartford ia connection with farmers week. Jan. 20-24, 1919, MT. Miles explained that the Pomological Society and the Vegetable Growers Association had planned to hold a joint meeting some time in December put this was cancelled in order to participate in the consolidated nro- sramme. The Pomological Society has undertaken to make it's fruit exhibit ton the most attractive feature of farmers week. The secretary has no- iihed all members fiat the associa- tion Will pay necessary storage charges so as to avoid any risk of the fruit freezing before the time of the show. The officers of the society have voted SlOO0 to be awarded in prizes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
!. POETRY e11 BE1DkD TTfE GATEsE

1 go on strange adyentiresA -ss i. Ihrougftzthe Gates of Sleep; Ay, in a world Of wonder --=--+~ My Will-lesss waNtI keep. ., With marvel after marvel A' " Passing before mlne eyes. HoWeFer great tfe FmEst terI, - ft
 It gives me no surprise. 1 go on stfange SIdve tures-,7a
 Men proclaim them dFeams Declare it. all unreal, z Where nothing is-jugt seems; And yet-1ands vet, Il know not; Forsooth,> how Can. | dare To say. the body slumbeTiflg,
 Howsfar the soul may fare? l go on strange adventures 3.4 And while. agepe I mate eS With most aglazing@ compa ny Es. < Beyond 1ne Sleeping Gats1G By paths not df my- choosing
 Most mystically led 9laS H#sl Sometimes T greet tfea liVins
 And Oftentinies-t1e DeadiS I go on stfange adVentrre gl ,,! fhsfromz place to place without touch of weaFfness@
 Defyins time and space. sometimes l talk with -monarchs;
 With tsages I converse. !4 ffs And tn majestic pFesencess 5o
 Both fear and awe sdisperse. I go on strange .adyentlrss
 But not unmqvedsT, ahs efio spe F9r ersenest n cft.ti them g T, I meee And after I've bsenl pilgriming
 AdeWH the vanished years, sf Sometimes L come back smiling.
 Sometimes I -WakeTin tearsi Samuel Minturn Peck. in the Nav
 York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
OBITUARY,
John M, Johnson.

The dateh of John M. Johnson. for merly of Waterbury, occurred in Preston on Saturday following a lin- gering illness. He was 6S years of age and has relatives in Waterbury. Ina body will be sent this morning by Undertaken Gager to Waterbury for burial. Relatives will accompany the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO.

Lucas County, ss.:
 Frank. J. Cheney makes oath that ke is senior partner of -tte firm of F. J. Cheney & Co. doing business in the City of Toleslo C5dAtYl and State afore- said, and. that said firm will pay the sun of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. f1r -ea oh and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the dso ofs3fALL'S .CATARRHa MEDICINE. f,ssr fl0,sE J4uFRANKs J, CHENEY. J, sworn to before mo, and subscribed ir my presence, this 5ta day. Of Decem- Der, AID. s1SS6.-7S5 . tSeaD .sa. A. ". ebE4 SON
 D.. KIT. s4;5,3i Notary Public. V Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken ia- ternally and acts through the blood on tlse mucous surfaces ot the system Send flor test ti;noni9is, free. E FassJ CHENEY & co, Toledo, C. SoltiS bNsalf druggists. 7ac.
 Halls Family Pills fer constipation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
DAIRY FARM

Will sell at sacrifice price my dairy farn ot 105 acres. well divided into tillable Iasture and woodland; fruits of all descriptions. a good new for 20 head and 8 horses. plenty of other buildings, such as wood shed, carriage house, corn crib. hen house; all of these buildings are in first class bull, 50 to so 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. full line of farming tools and implements This place is located five miles from Plainfield station, good To- cation, fine outlook. best of elevation and good heavy rich land. If inter- ested, write for price and terms. Will give immediate possession. Racine's Farm Agency. Danielson. Conn. Phone 19S. nov27d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17

TSrrington.-Deputy Judge Wall, who has just passed his roth birthday has been retired from the borough court bench by age limitation as pro vided ir the state constitution. He has filled the office for. 15 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
.THE E.GInTIsT.

. THE -EGOTIST7 '7-ls He considers, flin1self 2l And himself alone ia H!tgs The one man to settle p& & The destinfes of the wocld.gs He asks no advice Prem those competent ito give it He ignores it .e,.. When it is offered to him. sS And in solemn self con tempt plation, Surrounded only 'ey those Who. are willing 9@L5 s5.s, if To do his biddiS Or Or his his self-Impessd elf. in missiota But Fortunately Other men of. other nations. Will say their say 5r And have their way
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE

NUIIOE UT N PETTTTUN FUR
 AMENDMENTS TO CHARTER.
 The Shore Line Electric Railway will petition the General Assembly of 1919 for an amendment to it's charter authorizing it to lease or sell and transfer. to the Eastern Connecticut Power Company, or it's successor, it's rights and franchises now held or hereafter acquired, to generate. sell and distribute electricity, together with it's transmission lines and their appur- tenances as they now exist or may hereafter be constructed.
 THE SHORE LINE ELECTRIC RAIL-
 WAY CO.,,
 by R. W. PERKINS, President. Dated at Norwich. Conn, this 14th day of December. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-17

HOWS VERA nice. line of vera nice cigar strika you, vera nice pipe too. we have um; come one. come seven, l mean come all to Fagans Smoke Shop.
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