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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
Contents for December


Emir Feisal, Archayne Torcom, Sir Bhupendra Singh
"Man Is Shadow on Crumbng Wall' . Frontspiece
l Remember By Maurice Browr
Mun,aon5 by Wiyrtd Jones
Mandates for Turkish Territories By Jackson Filming
Charles Lang Freer and His Collection
By Braintrd Bliss Thye5her
The Matinee Idol of Arabia By LoevrH Thomdr
The Combat by the South Wall, APoEM ByR NJ Rit5taH
Japan v5. China Through Their Own Eyes
|. Japans Right to Empire By SttSno Urnoda
2. Chinas Philosophy War and Peace By T.Y, LEO
Stowaways, Inc By dian Boil
Inhertors of Canaan Art Picture InJrr
Chinese National Sentiment By John Dtwey
The Sultan at Home By IT, B. HarriJ
HluJtraton5 by Edith Emtrgon
The Vanishing Mongo By Luther Ander5on
Mulan--A One Act Play By Torao Takeomo
China's Problem and Our Trade By John Foord
ASIA'S T:ave-Log By Yrginia Lee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

many, Two who have been specializ-
ing on the fashionable colonies Of
Griinewald, Wannsee and Potsdam,
have been captured, after many thefts,
netting loot worth thousands. The
potsdam mausoleum, containing bodies
Of Prince Friedrich Karl and his wife
and sister, Princess Louise, has been
broken into
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
ASIA
The American MAGAZINE on the Orient

Shall we take over the mandatory for Turkey-an
immense responsibility? To refuse is greater danger.
ArshpS have abolished the The time is past when
ourselves off from European and Asiatc
affairs.
Jackson Fleming, special correspondent for ASIA in
the Near East, is one man who is the spot and is
telling the whole story America This month he shows
Cur Destin 'es Lie IN rne Iact
The fate of this nation-of every Western
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

Rumors Of bank rate advance to
10 per cent are rife in London finan-
cial circles. 1t is believed this would
halt speculation and help cut living
costs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

sheyists can win eastern Siberia, they
will have to defeat several japanese
divisions. and possibly face Japan s
full military power.
The British Government will give to
relatives Of British soldiers who died in
the great war copper plnques on which
are inscribed the hero's name and
He died for freedom and honor" "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
The Story That Postponed the
London Opera Season a Month

Lowell Thomas, telling in
London his great story of Col.
Lawrence, Prince of Mecca and
Arabia, has so thrilled tremen-
dous British audiences, from
Lloyd George to the mcrest
Tommy, twice daily at Covent
Garden, that London has post
poned its opera season one month
to continue to hear him. His re-
markable story of one of the
greatest Englishmen of his time
"a man of beyond-human en-
dowments-is running in ASIA.
Captain Alan Bott, British
airman who escaped from a
Turkish prison, tells the strange
story of the derelictS of war
time Constantinople, of opium
smuggling and human freight
"Stowaways, Inc" Maurice
Brown tells of the memories of
men and women, and romance
in the adventure of Eastern
Days and Nights-"I Remem-
ber." Walter B. Harris has
m o1J C,,lton of kTnrocrn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

natlon-the fate OF each lndl-
vidual is bound up with the
East. What happens to those
slowly awaking peoples may de-
eide whether you and your
children twenty years from now
will be at peace or at war-will
have enough TO eat or a place
to live-whether your business
will be prosperous or idle
whether you will have a Job or
problem.
Now is the time to learn
what these Eastern peoples are
doing and thinking and how
they affect you.
ASIA the Magnificent
ASIA is not just magazine
it is a thing of beauty with
its wide margins-its beautiful
type-itS exquisitely repro
duced pictures - extraordinary
as Asiatic art itself. ASIA is for
everybody who has discrimina-
tion and a love of the beauti-
ful--and who wants TO know w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
COAL Commission
STARTS ITS WORK
confers With Secretary Wilson
and TumuIty Prior to
Initial Sessions
OPERATORS MAY ASSIST

Washington. Dec. 20. Members Of
tho con,p,;ssior ro,od IA, President
49,, -,
wilson uhoer the 'oai "'r'"' S''''"''".
ngreemlIt To Investigate wages and
prices in the bitumuous coal industry
s.,t,.,od ,,.i,1 S,,r,,,r, .r,,,,.rt,. to
~ w.,
ua! d' '"' WINE 'i""S''
Secretary Of Labor Wilson later
ioined tho conference. John g. Kocgan
a..,obo &c .b, Do,,o,.,.,o,,, ,C I.obor
a''"'"e W ''' i''''' ''''' =, ~,
who TOOK part IN the SrttI'il'u' VIII"
the miners accompanied Mr. Wilson TO
the White House.
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OUT program I"' ''S WORN "' ''''''"e
during the day.
Morhcr, of thc cycnu+;vc corrr,iftrr
NJ. r., O.,..,
OF INC h'tuihlhouS oa' ,'N''Enr'
socla.lou hlSo Wer" ~ ,'% Wy ,".,'.l
and " WIS expected lhaI !h' oP"IulpI
nhaiiE Wouia ten9er 'ntIr
70 the COMMISSION III IT'S Work' III ,Sp,l"
OF OF oplprliohS ma, havp n.n .','u,, Wy
the operators 10 tne goVpI LI"u'
nSy % General ,n ,T' Palmer ,'im With Nth, Prcsidcnt
Wilson'S authorization, work has boon
resumed at the mines. n II per cent
advance in wages has boon givon tho
miners and government fixed prices on
coal Of S2.35 ncr ton mine run ut
a. 800,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

Bitterness is uppcrmost in the Christ
mas humor Of the Berlin wceklics. Even
the daily press seems filed with morose
resentment during the holiday season
This wear. Christmas shops are far
from gay and the crowds have been
buying only the cheaper presents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

1atural border line between the two
countries.
Sarah Bernhardt and Leon Berand,
minister of public instruction, presided
at the forty first anniversary meeting
Of the "1Iydronaths in Paris yes
terday. 1t was the second twenty year
Joint meeting of the two branches of the
organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

NJ. Patck. the new Polish foreign
minister. is in Paris to ask aid of the
Allies in helping his country resist in
vasion by the Boshcvists, which. he
declares, is scheduled to take place the
coming SDring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

how the future of any world order is involved in
Turkey.
John Dewey, now living in China, explains to you the
psychology of the Chinese and its bearing their inter-
national position. His contributions American educa-
ton beyond price, because he understands the human
mind. Now he has performed the difficult feat of under
standing the Chinese mind and explaining it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

Richard Henry Little. the Chicago
Tribunc's special correspondent, has re-
turned to Paris after eleven months in
the Baltic states, His hair is COM
plctcly white. and he is limping from in
iurias received in the Gatchiua retreat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
ASIA the Magnificent

tu-and who wants TO know what is going on in new
old world of 900 100000 people
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

Turkeys poblems solved
America begging bring
Allied
be published
and the the Arab and the Jew shall America these
peoples to be the paythng of European diplomacy?
There and and the highway oh world Turkey Italy Greece
England and France all demand slice You December
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

most amazing story of the old Sultan of Morocco
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29

"Wc fall, but we rise again" is the
message TO the world sent by the
Ukrainian Government as it fled from
Dcnikinc's advancing forces. a revolt
of peasants is being fomcntcd, and is
expected to make itself felt in the
spring.
Toxic announces that before the Boil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-29
Fur Coats! =!

Regularly NOW
(3)-Russian Pony Goats 1850 .79. so
36-nch fare models, large shawl
collar and cuffs of Nutria.
(S)-Australian Seal Coats. 1890. -. 80 80
Smart sport coat with large shawl
collar and wide cuffs.
(5)-Taupe Coney Coats. 1880 "a. so
smart sport designs with large roll
ing shawl collar and cuffs.
(6)-Australian Seal Coats. 145.00. ... 92 81
snort models some are trimmed with
Skunk Reccoon collar and Guns.
(3)-Marmot Goats .....,.. 1876 90. IIU.W
smart sports models with shawl col
lar and cuffs of Marmon
4l-Australian Seal Coats. l55'Oo. IIU,W
Stylish sport design of yer" fine
skins large shawl collar and cuffs.
(5)-Australian Seal Coats .1s5.oO. 125. .OO
36-inch fare models with wide hor-
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
TO BREAK UP TRACK
 WALKING PRACTICE HERE

Chief of Police G. l.. Hodge of the Central Vermont system and assist ants arrived in Norwich on Thursday to look into reported cases of tres. passing on rai.eoad property. It has been tho custom of some min workers in going to and from work as well as others who wish to meke shore cuts to walk the tracks contrary to law.
 Chief Hodge is here to break up this nractice. Mill owners were asked by him to notify their help to refrain from walking the tracks else it will be necessary to arrest and fine the of- lenders.
 Recently two or three persons who were walking the tracks have been struck by trains Of the. Central Yer mont. As a general thing in such eases If tho person is injured badly suit is brought against the railroad notwithstaf1dine the fact that it is an infraction of the law to trespass on railroad. property. Chief Hedge says that prompt action will be taken when there are any violations in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
SAYS SHE WAS DuPEp
 INTO FAKE MARRIAGE

New and interesting developments have come to light ccncerning Harold Loomis. alias Hardin. alias Jake Arm strong who was arrested in New Lon don wednesday afternoon by Detective Sergeant Hammond for the New Brit ain police. who alleked that he .stole seven valuable rings in Ny Britain.
 Loonnis denied ail Knowledge of the rings. but Serxt. Nelson s. Smith after diliEent search located the whole seven Lsoonhis had given three away m automobile in which he had been riding. After much questioning by Sergeant Smith. Loornis acknowledged the theft and told all the details con
 Now the wife of Loornis. who was with him at the time of his arrest and who is only 1s years of age, comes across with a weird story of Isoomis. the army and had been in France for many months. The wife says that he never saw France. and that he is a deserter from the C. s. army. having gust. They were married on Aug. IS in Great Harrington. but now Mrs. Loomis says that even the marriage was a fake. She says that after her husband was arrested she got her marriage certificate from among his personal effects and finds that the sup posed certificate was nothing more than fac-simile of a marriage cef. tidcate and was evidently torn from some book. Not evenNher name or that the names of the minister and witness were signed by the same person. She claims that she was not legally mar ried and iutends~tc look the matter up and will then press additional charges against Tsoon1is who she says duped her into 8 fake marriage.
 Isoomis was taken tor New Britain late Wednesday night by Patruinaan Richardson of the police t1epa rtsnent Of that city. He is e4 years of age. His wife remained in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
FIX MAYOR MURPHY
 ATTENDS BRISTOL OUTING

Thursday was the day when may ors and ex-mayors from all parts of the state gathered at Bristol where another of their well known outings was held. In the morning a meeting was held at the Fsiks' Home. which had been opened for tho occasion.
 After the business meeting tho men went in a body to the Crocodile club on Lake Compounce, where as. guests of the club. a most enjoyable time was had.
 The mayors and ex-mayors from nearby cities attending we're: May ors Morgan of New London, Ex- Mayor Dunn of Willimantic Dutton of Bris- tol, Cabner of Rockville. and Cook of Meriden. president of the Association of Mayors and FIX Mayors. Ex- May. ors T. c. Murphy of Norwich and Mi ne rof New London. Mayer J. J. Des- mond and Ex- Mayor Allyn l.. Brown of this city were unable to attend the meeting. 1s.sA-s .@-s- --s
 At the invitation. of Mayor Morgan of New London the association voted to hold thei rnext meeting in the City by the Sea.
 The subject for discussion at the coming meeting, which is to be held in October, is to be the trolley situa- tien in Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
LOCAL RECRUITING STATION
 GETS NEW ORDERS

TIhe army recruiting station at Springfield Mass. has notified the 1o- cal recruiting of1ice- at the post of fee building to. resume at once the acccptsnce of white applicants for fn- faatry and signal ocrps for the Amer ican Expeditionary Forces fn Europe Previous service men can now be en- listed for this service for one or three years. Telephone operators. repair men, radio operators and telephone linemen' are especially desired for ser. vice in the A. P. F, signal corps. The enlistment for three year periods of qualified white applicants for service beyond- the continental limits of the United States iu the following arms oe the service is at present a9thori-i zeds
 Panama canal denartemnt: Tnfs?try. cavalry field artillery, mountain. coast artillery. engineer corps, signal corps, medical department, infantry for motor transport corps.
 Hawaiian departments: Engineer corps.
 Philippine department: Coast ar- ti1lery, ordnance department, engineer corps, signal corps. ouartermaster corps, and medical department in- cluding dental and veterinary corps
 Siberia: Infantry and medical de- pertinent. Z
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
sToRRS PROFESSOR SPEAKS
 AT DAIRYMEN,S MEET

The annual mid summer field day of the Connecticut dairymen's associa- tion was held Wednesday at the farm Of H. 0. Daniels Of Middletown, state deputy dairy and food commissioner. Upwards of 2oo0 members Of the so- oiety, including their wives and fam lilies were in attendance. despite the stormy weather. Most or the morning was spent in inspecting the farm ana dairy, and there was also cattle. judg- ing demonstration by Professor Rhea Of Storrs college.
 The afternoon program began at 1 D. m. with an address to the visiting dairymen. by H. O. Daniels, host for the day. which was responded to by President Robert '. Mitchell of the dairymen's association. Professor Ai- len w. Manchester of the Connecticut Agricultural college, gave an address on Farm Management" showing how only careful planning and the appli- cation Of good business ideas to farm ing could make the farm successful and most productive to it's owner. to- day. The concluding address was giv- en by Dr. w. M. Esten. also Of the State college, on the subject Bacteria as an Aid to Successful Farming" Dr. Esten was formerly an assistant in the bacteriology department at Wesleyan under Professor Atwater.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
WIFE OF JUSTICE WHEELER
 DIED FROM PNEUMONIA

Norwich attorneys were Interested In the dispatch that. following a brief illness with pneumoniA and heart dis. ease, Agnes AIacvs wife Of Justice sGeorge ". Wheeler of the supfAune court of errors. died unexpectedly on Sunday at Seattle, waShinxton. The body will arrive in Bridgeport Satur- day. Fanefal services win De held on Saturday aftArnaon at the Wheeler home, 115 Park avenue
 Justice Wheeler and his wife left Bridgeport for trip, in the west on Monday, Aug. {. thesintention being to visit the Yellowstone Park section. children, Hefcn and George Macy Wheeler. The Bridgeport StAnaArA says:
 For the past four years, both Jus tice and Mrs. Wheeler have been bus wheeier's chief interest for the past y two years was in Red Cross work She was head of the Hospital supply com mittee of that organization and in her duties there she labored daily from 9 in the morning until late in the after noon. She vNs woman of unusual mental gifts and possessed wonderful. organizing abilities. Mrs. Wheeler was president of the Helpers society which was organized in 1907 and did much to assist the poor and distress ed in tn city.
 Besides her husband, she Is survived by. daughter Miss Helen Lucy Wheeler student at Vassar college. a son. George Macy Wheeler and a. sister, Miss Mary Wheeler of Bridge port.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
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 and Wonderful Beautiziez

Here's good news for men ana wo- men whose hair is falling out and have scalps covered with dandrun that itch like mad.
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 Thousands can testify Co the excei- Ient results from it's use: some who feared badness now glory in their abundant hair. while others who suf- fered for years with dardruf and itch ing head got clean, cool scalp after just few days use of this simple home treatment.
 No matter whether bothered with falling hair. gray hair, matted. stringy hair. dandruff or itching scalp try Parasian sage--you will not be disap- pointed ft's S scientific preparation that supplies all hair needs.
 The first application will make your hair and scalp look and feel 100 per cent. better. If you want beautiful lustrous hair and lots of it by all means use Parisian sage. Don't delay begin tonight. A little attention now insures abundant hair for years to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
Engineer
INFORMAL MEETING OF
 s CHELSEA BOAT, CLUB

Thursday evening at the Chelsea Boat club about thirty five members attended the informal meeting Of the club. During the early part of the evening the man gathered around the table where they were served the fol- lowing menu. Lobster chowder. sal mon croeuets, rrelons. coffee. ice cream and cigars. After the banquet there was social hour and subject of inter est were discussed. The board of gov- ernors held meeting and Fred r. Baker was voted a member of the club. Robert Chapma who recently returned to this country from over seas where he had served with the Second Division. gave a few accounts of life over there. MT. Berry had charge of the banquet arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
A Quick and Harmless
 Rheumatism Remedy
That Has Driven All Agony from Hundreds of bespairine Sufferers,

Be fair to yourself, you sufferer rom rneumatisn, h. no matter what form Set from your druggist a package of REedma- the guaranteed prescription lse inc entire bottle, and if you don t think 1t has given you quick and sure reiieL say so. and you can have Your
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 Then get a bottle Of 'Rheuma today. It's reputable .physlcian's prescrip- dies usually prescribed. free from rar- cotics, and perfectly harmless.
 Rheufna acts on the kidneys and swollen joints and other lodging places, It plesses you in a day: IL makes you hopeful and happy in a week. It has released from bondage rheumatic suf- ferers who thought hpthing would RlVe relief. It should do as much for you it seldom fails. The Lee & Oszood Co., will supply you and guarantee money back if not satisfied.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

William c. Osgood of Andover, Mass, has been the guest of Mrs. R. D. Hill.
 Edward Harland Miller returned to New York Thursday after spending a week in town.
 Lieut.. Clifford B. Webster of Haver. hill. Mass, was a guest recently at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Francis Haley.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin w. Higgins and daughters have been in Hudson, N. r., guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Van Deusen.
 been taking a trip through the Berk- shires, has gone to Atlantic City and Philadelphia for two weeks stay.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan A. Gibbs and Miss Natalie K. Gibbs returned to their summer home at Gales Ferry Wednesday evening from a motor trip to Cape Cod. after ten days visit with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-29
DR0ADNAY SCHOOL PRINCIpAL RESIGNS

Mr. Stevens came to Norwich about a year ago from Kingston, E. Y, where he had been principal of a school He took up his, duties as hrin- cipai here at the beginning of .ae school year in 1918 and proved one of the most efficient principals in this seSticn Mir Stevens win move his family to New York as soon as he is released which is expected to take place some time in the early fall. 1t Is with sincere regret that the people learn of the resignation of Mf. Stew ems and Of his leaving Norwich where .he has made friends.