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Evening star., 1918-01-13
RAISING FUND TO AID
JEWISH WAR SUFFERERS
"Mercy Week" VIII Begin January
27 and End February 8,
According to Plan.

An appeal for contributions to the
fund for the alleviation of the suffering
of Jews through the war has been
sent out by the central committee LOT
the relief of Jewish war sufferers. The
week beginning Sunday. January ~
and ending February has been des-
1gnated as Mercy week" in memory
of the second anniversary of Procla-
nation day, January 81, 1916. named
by President Wilson.
In its appeal the committee says:
Sunday, January 81. marks the sec
ond anniversary of the Jewish Keller
day designated by President Wilson in
his historic proclamation as the day on
which the people of the United States
of America We're asked to stretch out
their helping hands to the millions OF
Jews suffering in the war zones.
This event was epoch making ana
must never be forgotten. AS long as
life lasts Jews win recall the NOBLE
action of the President of the onltea
States of America. The committee feels
that the- anniversary should not De
passed without a concrete demonstra-
tion of the appreciation OF President
wilson's high minded response to the
needs of our stricken brethren in the
war zones.
.rhe reports that continue to come
from over there show that the suffer-
ing of our people is not only intense,
as 1t has heretofore been, but it is even
greater.
1.-The work of saving the lives of men.
women and children must go on un-
checked. The central relief committee
appeals to all the communities and or
ganizations cooperating with it to
make Mercy week a record in the gath
ering of relief funds
The central committees offices are at
81 Chambers street New York city.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
GAS FREEZES, GIRLS GET
CANDLES, DANCE GOES ON
Sailors Reception at Christ Church
Parish Hall Overcomes Obstacles.
Other Entertainments.

The mere question of lack of gas be-
cause the pipes had frozen did not pre-
vent the sailors from having their dance
nor dampen their spirits last evening at
the dance given in their honor at Christ
Church Parish Hall. $40 G street south
east
When it was found that the hall could
not be lighted because the pipes had
frozen the young women of the Church
came to the rescue and Immediately one
hundred candles were brought into play,
and the temporary predicament was rem
edied.
And the dance went on. About $50 men
in uniform were present.
Monologue by Private Lee.
A rnonologue given by Private Lee, U.
S. NJ. c.. featured the entertainment and
dance given to the men in uniform at
Epiphany Parish Hal. G street between
18th and 18th northwest. Cohen in So
ciety" was the subject of Private Lee.
Miss NJ. Roche sang patriotic songs.
Slides of songs of the day and those sung
in the trenches were thrown on a screen
and the entire audience joined in the
singing. led by William l.. Mayo. Dane
ing followed the entertainment
Dances for the soldiers were held at
st. Andrews, New Hampshire avenue
and V street northwest, and at the
Thomson school, 18th and l. streets
northwest.
Men in uniform were entertained at
a social hour and wers given refresh
ments at the First Church on John
Marshall place, the Church of the
Covenant. Connecticut avenue and 18th
street northwest, and Friends Club.
1911 I street northwest
Evening star., 1918-01-13
PNEUMONIA STOPS TRAINS.
Epidemic Causes Chinese Officials to
Cancel Runs,

PEKING. January 10-The spread of
an epidemic of pneumonia has caused
the government to order a suspen-
sion of railway traffic between Peking
and Kalgan, on the Mongolian bor-
der. 10 miles northwest of Pekng.
and from that point westward. The
governments action followed the de-
mands of the diplomatic body.
A dispatch from Tientsin January 4
said that the prevalence of pneumonia
along the Shansi-Mongolian border was
causing alarm among the foreigners there.
there.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Games for Boys in Khaki.

Bowling. basket ball and old ia sh-
ioned games for the boys in khaki were
held at the Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Church. 1906 Columbia road
northwest. Music and refreshments
followed the game hour.
Because of a lack of coal to ade-
quately heat the hall the entertainment
and dance at st. Margaret's, Connecti-
cut avenue and Bancroft place north
west, was postponed.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
q. S. TO BUILD POWDER PLANT.
Will Cost $50, 900, 900 and Employ
About $4,000 Men.

A government powder plant to cost
s60,000,000 and to employ about $4,000
men is to be established by the
War Department, near Nashville, Tenn,
Construction will be started imme-
diately, the plant will be put on a pro-
duction basis at the e1rliest moment.
A preliminary force Of workers al
ready has been ordered to Nashville.
Daniel c. Jacklin of San Francisco will
have charge of construction of the plant.
1t matters little what it is that YOU
want-whether a situation of servant
a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
U. S. Thrift Stamps

q. s. Thrift Stamps may be
had at c5c each. One or more,
of these may he purchased
and attached to a blank Thrift
Card (given without extra
cost.) The U. 8. Thrift
Stamps may be purchased in
any number at any time. and
attached as purchased to the
Thrift Gard. When sixteen
spaces on the Thrift card are
filled, the Card with -12c In
cash will be exchanged
during the month Of January
for one of the War Savings
Stamps and you may then be-
gin snvinE the War Savings
Stamps which earn Al In
terest compounded quarterly.
U. 5. War Savings Stamps
and U. s. Thrift Stamps may
he had mt post Offices, banks,
trust companies or other au.
thorfzed selling agencies.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
FUMES OF WAR GAS
TRIED OUT At MEADE.
Men Under Instruction Fail to
Heed Advice and Are
"MUved to Tears"
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CAMP MEADE. ADMIRAL. Md, jan
nary 12.-Tears-real, honest tears;
heaps of them-rolled down the faces
of the men that marched in column
of squads on the Portland road that
leads to the military city. In addition
to special activity of their lachrymal
glands, they shifted and coughed-
TT was terrible." said one of the
men in the first squad. as he brushed
the moisture off his cheeks with an
o. d. handkerchief.
"I have been in the service seven
years, but this is the tsnifr) worst
,sniff) ever moaned top sergeant,
selected from the line of regulars to
instruct the National Army boys.
Poor boys / wonder what happened
to them," sympathized a lady visitor
who watched them go by.
Something dreadful must have hap
pened." was the assurance OF her
companion. who was prone to assume
a Calamity Jane attitude on the slight
est proyocation.
But the tears-well they were not the
result of any particular emotion that
the boys felt 1t was the first COM
pany of members of the Liberty Divi-
sion to be initiated to the fumes of war
gas. And it was tear gas"
Tear gas is technically known as
IdCnfynlaI pfpouct because Vi the
strange and sensitive effect it produces
in the lachrymal glands. OF course, the
boys wore masks when they faced the
fumes at the gas house" on the eNT
treme western point of the cantonment:
but they had not learned all the tricks
of keeping their headsear alright. 1t
was their first experience.
That afternoon the same men. men,
hers of the S15th Infantry, were sub
jected to a gas attack while stationed in
line of trenches. Again they fell to
weeping profusely, while their instruct
ors kept giving them counsel on how to
shut off the fumes from reaching their
nostrils and eyes.
Day by day this character of training
will be continued-frst one regiment,
then another-until every man in the
reservation has fully mastered all the
ways of protecting himself against gas.
AS they progress, stronger and more in
furious fumes will be employed
Evening star., 1918-01-13
u. S. War Savings Stamps

U, 8. War Savings Stamps
may be had In january at
S4.1c each. One or more Of
these may. be. purchased and
attached to a blank War
Savings Certificate (Rtven
without extra COST. thus
forming a government obii-
cation to pay the holder $500
on January 1. 1923, for each
stamp attached to the certifi-
cate or a total of 10000 II
the twenty spaces ON the Ger
tiflcate are filled. The stamps
may be attached from time to
time at the owners con-
venicnce, and are redeemable
in any number at any time,
provided the holder gives ten
days. notice.
The sooner you buy War
Savings Stamps. the more you
save. because they cost one
cent more each month after
the 31st Of January, 1918. as
foll0wss
January.$4.l2 July. $4.1s
February 4.13 August. -. 4.l9
March. :. Ala September 40
April. =. 4.15 October. 4.2l
May. -. 4.16 November. 4.2c
June. 4.1S December. 4.23
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Under Religious Influences.

During the month of December s22
members OF the liberty division were
converted. according to report made
public by the Y. NJ. c. A. today. The
monthly report of the 'Y'' workers con-
tains other interesting figures. For in
stance. 41,0s9 soldiers attended the vari-
Gus entertainments given in the 'Y
bungalows during December. The mov-
les wereI patronized by 34564 wearers
of the olive drab.
The record shows that 3203S5 men
visited the various bungalows during
that same period. They wrote 307,95s
letters there and mailed them through
the Y. NJ. C. A. The athletic events
staged by the association brought out
1888 soldier participants during that
month.
A Ienient view was taken by the mill
tary court here in the case of Private
Thomas j. FitZmaurice, a District SOL
dier. who was charged with desertion
and apprehended in Washington Fitz-
maurice, a member of the division util-
tiles detachment, formerly in Company
A of the 312th Machine Gun Battalion.
was sentenced to forfeit one-half of his
pay for six months.
The court-martial changed the charge
to being absent without leave in view
of the testimony presented, less grave
onense. Fitzmaurice will be permitted
to resume his duties with the utilities
detachment.
Sergt. Arthur P. Undercof1er Com
pany L. S16th Infantry, has been or
dered to proceed to Christina. Pa.
armed with a revolver. to apprehend
and escort Private Walter T. Simmons
back to the cantonment to face a
charge of desertion.
simmons took French leave ac-
cording to the military authorities. sew
eral weeks ago. He also is a member
OF company l. of the same regiment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
NORWICH TOWN

Mrs. Henry Vergason is i'll at her home on Huntington avenue.
 Leonard Evans of West Town street is confined to the house by illness.
 Rufus Stanton of West Town street is recovering from a serious illness of several weeks with pneumonia, the re- ports of his improvement being grati- flying to his friends.
 Mrs. Charles Dearborn of Central Village, who spent few days recent ly with Miss NJ. A. McGarTy of Town street, has returned.
 Mrs. Frank Allen of Willimantic camp ground visited Mrs. Elisha P. Geer of Scotland road Friday.
 John Cain and family recently moved from Bliss place to Cliff terrace in the house vacated by Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Bernard.
 The family of F. W. Guild have moved into the Fleming apartment on Bliss place.
 Charles Randall, who resides with Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones of Bliss place, and who has been i'll all week with influenza was reported comfort able Friday. MT. Randall is a nephew of Mrs. Jones.
 Others on Bliss place who have had influenza the past week are Daniel Mack and MT Rerrick
 Homer Hunt, who has been seriously i'll for several weeks at his home on Lafayette street, is able to be out His brother, A. Gould Hunt, who has been confined to the house the past week by illness, is also out and about An aeroplane was heard and seen in the vicinity of East Town street Friday about the riiddle of the after
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
NEW LONDON AND ITS AFFAIRS;

republican voters. In some instances the introductibns are appreciated, but in others the candidates need no in troduction to the voters of New Lon don. The basis of the boom for one candidate is that he was born in Nor wich fftyyears ago, with cut from a photograph taken at twenty five; that he was a former democratic collector of customs and is now treasurer of a social club.
 MT. 5odenwein originated the plan in New London of requiring candi- dates to pay for the booming they re- ceived through the newspaper chan nel. He was not chairman of the re- publican town committee at that time. As the boomlets are signed by the re- publican town committee it is presum- ed the bills for booming are paid for by funds of the committee. If not paid for in advance, there may not be funds adequate to meet the expense. In that event the debt will be assumed by the chairman of the committee, as is usually the case in New London, in both parties. So far as goes the newspapers, locally, there is but one party in New London and that is the republican, not the democratic, as the latter does not seem to put up the coin for political advertising.
 John F. Murray, the democratic can didate for mayor is also chairman of the democratic town committee, but he has no newspaper at his back as has the republican chairman, and is therefore adopting different tactics, to gain votes, perhaps. The democratic campaign fund ought to be fully as large as that of the republicans, and it probably is, but it is not being used to cover money that is supposed to be on the table, but is as elusive as the Irishman's flea. Murray is an old cam paigner; so is Bodenwein, and they worked the political game together in the long ago. It has been hinted that the democrats are working 3 pussey- foot campaign with the hope of dem onstrating that it is the quiet fish ermen who catch the fish.
 A glance over the candidates of both tickets, republican and democratic, reveals a condition in politics that did not exist in New London when the men of sixty-five of today cast their maiden votes. Had conditions been identical there would have been no occasion for the formation of the Pat rick Henry club, organized for the sole purpose of demanding that 2.7 Irish man by birth or descent be nominated for office on the democratic ticket. For be it known that at the period in ques- tion nearly every then called Irish voter was a democrat. That club serv- ed it's purpose and since then there has been no special fight to get recog- milton oi either ticket. Conditions in that respect surely have changed and the so-called Irish vote is pretty even ly divided, and the strength is, recog- nized by both parties. All are Ameri- cans nowadays. just as they should be and are not bound to any particular political party.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

White Cross council No. 13. K. of C., held a meeting Friday evening for the purpose of inducing into office the newly elected board of officers. The installation ceremony was under the direction of District Deputy John F. Hennon of Jewett City. the following being the officers installed: Grand knight, M. J. Coscoran; deputy grand knight, Joseph P. Gadle; chancellor, J. A. Desmond; recorder, John M Lee; financial secretary, Patrick Sullivan; treasurer, Dr. T. A. Crowley; chap lain, Rev. Myles 2. Calvin: advocate J. c. Bland; lecturer William H Harrington; warden, John D. Lee; L G.. James J. Casey: o. G.. Frank G. Mcintyre; trustee, Walter G. Casey.
 The council was favored by the presence of three returned soldiers who had seen 14 months oversea ser vice, taking part in many of the inn portant battles Albert J. Brown, Jo- seph A. Corrigan and Arthur J. Ma honey, who addressed the meeting, telling an interesting story of their war experiences. These men have been detailed for home service in the interest of the fourth Liberty loan.
 Before closing the business session. the council voted to subscribe for a 1000 bond to the fourth Liberty loan This will be the fourth $1,000 bond that the council has taken, having sub scribed for $1 900 each in the three previous loans.
 Before adjournment, Grand Knight M. J. Coscoran urged the members of the council to subscribe to the limit of their ability to the Liberty loan
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
FIT
 AT ANY AGE

It isn't age, it's careless living that puts men down and out" Keep your internal organs in good condition and you will always be physically fit. Watch the kidneys.
 The kidneys are the most overwork ed organs in the human body. When they break down under the strain and the deadly uric acid accumulates and orystaliZes, look out These sharp crystals tear and scratch the delicate urinary channels. causing excruciating pain, and set up irritations which may cause premature degeneration and of ten do turn into deadly Bright's dis ease.
 One of the first warnings of sluggish kidney action is pain or stiffness in the small of the back, high colored or scanty urine, loss of appetite. indi- gestion or rheumatism.
 Do not wait until the danger is upon you. At the first indication of trouble go after the cause at once. Go to your druggist immediately. Get a trial box of GOLD MEDAL Haariem Oil Cap sules. imported direct from the fabora- tories in Holland, where they have been in use for over two hundred years. They will give almost immediate re- lief. If for any cause they should not, your money will be refunded But be sure to get GOLD MEDAL None other is genuine. In sealed boxes, three sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
CAPT. SATTERLEE WAS
 IDEAL NAVAL. OFFICER

Capt. Charles Satterlee, who was the commander Of the U. s. S. Tam pa which was sunk Thursday, was one of the most efficient and one of the best liked officers in the service. He was the son of Charles Satterlee Of Gales Ferry. He entered the cutter service in 1896 and was graduated from the U. s. revenue cutter scho4 at Baltimore in 1S9S Three years ago he received his promotion to captain and was assigned to duty abroad a year ago this September. Before be- ing sent over seas Captain Satterlee was stationed in New Bedford, in command of the cutter Acushnet. A giant six-footer, with Van Dyke beard, rumbling voice, a piercing dark eye and commanding presence, Captain Satterlee was every inch the intrepid leader of men, and at the outbreak of the war was put in com- mand of the Tampa. which had been taken over into the regular navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
BAPTISTS WILL UNITE
 WITH CONGREGATIoNALISTS

Besides inviting the Central Bap- tist church to unite with them in the Thursday night prayer meeting servic- es, the Uni4d Congregational church has invited the Baptist congregation to hold union services on Sunday as long as the Baptist church remains clos ed because of the use of Bushnell chapel as an emergency hospital in the influenza epidemic.
 The invitation has been accepted and Rev. J. H. Selden will preach at the morning service on Sunday while Rev. A. F. Furkiss. the Baptist pastor, will preach in the evening. His ser mon will be on Jacob. A Cheat Chang ed to a Prince.
 Tine Sunday school sessions will be omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05

noon.
 A recent articles on progress of Miss Katharine Lee Bates verses in gaining recognition as a national hymn states that published octave of America the Beautiful, with four different settings, includes one by William Arms Fisher, the musical director for the pitson company. William Arms Fisher is tAe son of Mrs. Kate Arms F'iSser and grandson of Dr. Hyram P. Arms, for 46 years pastor of the First Congrega- tional church at Norwich Town. MT. Fisher while studying music in New York spent some time here with his aunt, Mrs. William B. Clark, in her home at the one time parsonage at the foot of the Norwich Town green.
 At Pleasant View. R. l., where many Norwich people spent the past summer, the season is over. The post office and grocery store clcsed Oct. 1st. Most of the 40 cottages are closed, 8 few people coming again from West eriy this week to stay a while because of influenza. The invigerating air and pure drinking water are afspecial at traction. When the Wigwam was built there was nos system of drinking water at the beach, water being brought in milk cans from Westerly, Then 40 families were secured to take this Westerly water and pipes were laid. The water supply of Westerly is one of the purest in the country, coming from 40 artesian wells.
 It has been decided to- omit the Sunday school session at the First Congregational church tomorrow as 8 precautionary measure
 
 When a young man really enjoys hearing his best girls practicing on the piano that is love. z
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
HOWS THIS?

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 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirtydve years and has be- come known as the most reliab re- medy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrk Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poi son from the Blood and healing the diseased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for a short time you win see a great improvement in your gen. eral health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medicine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
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 Sold by all Druggists. 75c
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
DR. BLACK ASKS FOR
 DOCTORS AND NURSES

All doctors and nurses who are in a position to render their services wherever in the state they may be most needed during the influenza epi- demic were urged on Friday by Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the state department of health, to send their names to that department. Doctors and nurses called upon will be given compensation and all expenses.
 Dr. Black said that there was great need in Connecticut of doctors and nurses.
 "As the epidemic reaches its height and sweeps over the state from east to west, pneumonia and deaths in crease in number, and in certain com munities the shortage of physicians and nurses is greatly felt" Dr. Black declared. The department of health earnestly urges upon all physicians and nurses not to leave the state. but to remain where they are in readiness for a call. No doctor or nurse should neglect the opportunity to render his or her veiS' real bit by thinking that there is someone else to bear the burden. Personal risk incidental to at tending cases of influenza can be avoided by wearing a mask"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-05
WALKED BAREFooTED,
 CARRYING HIS SHOES

John Cody of Seyrnolr, who escaped from the Norwich State hospital, was found in New London Oh Wednesday morning and has been returned to the hospital.
 Durr of Occum found wandering around barefooted carrying his shoes in his hand last Tuesday night. The constable brought the man to the Nor wich police station and he was held over night But released the next day as he appeared rational.
 Later in that day the police depart ment had word that man like Cody had been seen by railroad man near the New London bridge. This man was also barefooted and was carrying his shoes.
 At the police station Cody said that he had his shoes off because his feet hurt him.