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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
What Is Going On onignt

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at 'F. Auditorium.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatret r Vaudeville and Mo..oa Pictures at Dasis Theatre
 ht9ua-cln Caucus at Town Ha-L ,. hEom&r NoV2cs C nIcrt at Siater .Ser"t n Stat.aT '-y En-ta1e-s' Asso- 'ls.ign. No. t, meeis nl Riil Bi ok.
 NgrWi'a Conn. Lodge. No 950. L. O. os sM., meets lr Moose Home.
 SArdne- Lodge. No. iG. k of F. hi<sfs in Pyth'an HaIl
 t1i.c Oscar %s Su, Y. O. Of A. meets in Fnrestc-S IhH.
 Svinm hian tomWautery. No |, K T. meets ln M ..Il.c ramrle
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELL

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD lat Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the Sth day of May, A. ID. 1919.
 Present-NELsON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Paul Polak late Of Nor wich, 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 12th day of May, A. D. 1919, at 10 o'clock in the fore moon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District. be- and the same is, appointed for hearing the same and the said Admin istrator is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circula tion in said District al least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return to the Court
 NELSON J. AYLLFG, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN NJ. DREsCHER.
 may9d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
LOST AND FOUND

F0i ND-Pa"ksg conta ming me- c.4nd!se. tu Frankiin May ). Owner can have ne same by proving pro perty and callinG at The Bulletin Office and paying charges. maysd Thursday afternoon between Franklin Sh and Gretou, ,'..iak neck piece. Finder ie4rc at this office.
 maE9d
 BAHKBDOk L0sT-I.ost or stolen. ra ssb9pll No. t227a9 of The Norwich savings Society Ali persons are eau to.ed against purchasing or negotiat- ing. the same, and any person having 8 claim to said book is hereby called up On to present said claim to said bank on 6" he'ore the first day Of November, lai9, Or sannil to having the book de- "Ia -ed cancelled and extinGuished and 2 new book issued in lieu thereof. CT t1" an3uEt due thereon paid. may2F
 
 LOST -- Pair of ladys shell trimmed glasses. Monday afternoon, ou Frank lin square. Please return 10 Dr. r. StGE-artZ's Office. Franklin Square. Ilay1G
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
Large PrOperey on Bread Street Sold

Archa ". IOli has soId 10" .. E. Schoenmehi of Wsternlr,. Conn. the property ai the corner of Broad and Crescent streets which was for many years the home ot ihp lst" Dr. W. <. ~. Perkins. The uurchJ CTS are two young. procre ssive and successful bus iiess men uf this cit$. wuo realize the need here for additional housing ia - ,ilities. They nl;r to remodel the house into two or possibly three te0e- menis. and to place on the large lot in the rear. big garage
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

I.0Sr. stray.d or stolen from my Ayrshire Cow. Please hotify Il. BreH- nan, Box 92, GTeenevilie, Conn. Teie- pa3ne ilg3-12. mayid
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Court of Common Council of the City of Norwich, held in the Council Chamber Monday evening. May 9th, A. D. 1919, the following re- port of the Committee on Public Works was accepted and the last reso- luton contained therein was unani- mously adopted.
 Attest:
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
FARM FOR SALE

Containing 225 acres, 60 tillabIe
 machine land 10 acres woodland, balance pasture, wall fences, 10
 room house nearly new, two barns
 silo, 100 ton capacity, place cuts 30
 tons hay and will keep 30 head
 stock, ideal location on State road licloSe an estate. Can give immedi- ate possession.
 FRANCIS D. DoNoHUE Central Bldg. Phone Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
FOR SALE

197 acre farm, good location, mile
 station, [ room house, large barns and
 outbuildings, fine fields and pastures, beautiful water, 200 bearing fruit trees. wood and timber enough to pay for farm. $2,5G0. For Exchange: Beau riful residence in Willimantic, modern throughout, can exchange for good farm or timberland Farms of all kinds at low prices. TRYON'S AGENCY, 715 Main St. Willimantic. Conn. mar22d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

JEREMIAH A. DESMOND, City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of Compon Council of the City of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
FOR SALE
Six Gents Line of Six Words.

FOR SAIAS-A mantel clock. in first class condition: reason for selling owner has no use for it. Inquire at thls ofnce. may9d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Real Estatc Tran9fers.

The following .rJ.,erlics have re- 'ently been sold ltroIgh the agency of A. V. 'oteilo: Tne four- tenement houso Of Mrs Kuetier at le2-l04 B0s- we'll avenue. to MT A. Srhank: the coitare hou-s ot Mir Sinclair at < Orchard street tc .S. Rizzuto: the hrec-tcnorc1i house of Joseph Matry on the corner of Silver and Copper strtet- Ca Mrs. : tbi iiStian and tho ltoc6l9wn propert-- ot Nrs Louis Gas sidF on Narren street and Platt ave rue to Louis Markov.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-Three pairs big heavy horses. weighing 2S00, and two others that weigh 1900 apiece; also d 1916 Ford truck and one 1914 Buick touring ear. both in good running order L. H. Frink, P. o. Box 4S1. Plainfield Tel Zt-3. may9d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

CAFES, Capes and Capes, for women and children. Don't overpay. The
 Pasaik Co. sell for less. Three stores
 Norwich, Danieison and WiliimantiC. aprZ3d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

s5Go.s0 for good Cadillac car with truck body and cab in fine mechanical order. new cord tires on rear and Suod front tires; this is a line opportunity for anyone wEo needs good speed car: good self starf;ng system ana electric lights. The Plaut Cadden Co. Norwich, Conn. apr2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-Slab wood, s8 per cord; il-2 cord same rate, cut in stove lengtns. the kind that suits. (. $. Brown Yantic. Phone l099-2. apr23d
 FOR SALE-At wholesale prices, Royal Worcester animal fertilizers.
 Norwich Tallow Co. Phone g1G-3.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

Buick car in perfect condition, all good tires, newly painted. real bargain at s1 GOO must be sold at once. Inquire of The PIautC Cadden Co, N0rwica, Conn apr2Sd
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29

Thirty-odd years ago that block
OF Twelfth street northwest. be-
tween G and H, which now consists
mostly of commercial houses, was
almost strictly residential. 1t was
a lively square in those days. Many
youngsters lived in the neighbor-
hood, and they played and fought
together like regular kids.
1t is interesting to note the prom
inence to which several of these
boys grew in the business and pub
lie world of Washington.
Ivory O. KimbaII became judge
in the Municipal Court; Ed. and Carl
Droop are we'll known through their
connection with the Droop music
establishment at Thirteenth and G
streets northwest; Howard Wilson
is connected with the Lincoln Ma
tional Bank; and II. c. c. stiles, the
subject OF this story, is secretary
and treasurer of the Maurice Joyce
Engraving Company.
When the Joyce Company was or
ganized, photo-engraving was just
HOlu III llC "OAiN'
Until the time Stiles became asso-
ciated with the Joyce Company, short
ly after its organization. his life had
been, spent pushing the pen" in or
binary clerical jobs. lie was n hust-
ling, Industrious young man, however,
and when the proverbial knock of Op-
portunity came Stiles answered the
call.
He accepted 4 position with the
photo-engraving concern in its days
of dubious prospects and has grown
with it. or, rather, it has grown
with him.
Stiles came to Washington from New
Jersey when a small boy. With the
exception of six months in New York
City as a clerk m the freight depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
his life has been spent here.
He obtained a public school educa-
tion and took a business course at
night at the Old Columbia College of
Commerce, long since out of existence.
Stiles was president of the Ameri-
can Photo-Engraving Association from
1903 to 1872. He is a member OF the
Board of Trade, Chamber Of COM
merce, and Commercial Club. He is a
prominent, Mason.
His hobby is looking after business.
Some years ago he was a golf bug
but because of poor health he was
forced to give it up.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29
BRYAN TO LECTURE
AT D. c. LIBERTY>HUT
Back to Cod" Subject of Com
>moners Talk Tomorrow.

The lecture, Back to God" which
illness prevented William Jennings
Bryan from giving on March 2, at the
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL FORECAST

District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Fair and not quite 50 cold Saturday; Sun
Gay fair and warmer; diminishing northwest
gales.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Large can fish roe. 1Dc; red kid
ney beans, 10c; sugar corn, 12k c.;
+. J. peas. 15c: large pkgs. oats,
lOc; large prunes. lie; pure pepper,
30c; ; pkgs. cornfiakes. &c; doz.
safety matches, Csc; navy beans,
10c: lima beans, 12c; Star cocoa,
&c; peanut butter. 14isc; pure
jelly, 15c: 12 lbs. white meal, 45c;
Is lbs. white potatoes, 33c; cans
gunpowder tea, s1.25. 412 Fourth
St. S. E. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles
stores.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29

Liberty Hut, will be given there to-
morrow afternoon at > o'clock. This
is Mr.. Bryan's first public appear
ance since his recovery.
Martin Richardson, well known as
tenor and a popular song leader of
the Y. NJ. c. A, will sing. and seIec-
tions will also be rendered by the
male chorus under the direction of
Precy S. Foster The ushers and
policemen have arranged to ad-
NIT the crowds at doors ?, 4, and 5,
at 2:15 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Midnight, 81: a m. IS; 4 a. m, "a; a m.
81; a. m. 35; 10 a. IN, 81; Il noon. g; p
m, 10; p. IN, 20; p. m, 81; p. m, s.;
10 p m, s. Highest, Il; lowest. "a.
Relative humidity-S a M, 49; 2 p m. 20;
p, m. 81. Rainfall Is p IN. to s p. M, Go3
Hours Of sunshine, l25 Per cent Of possible
sunshine, 100.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29
DEPARTURES,
AnrnntilafAI

Accumulated excess Il temperature since jan
uary /, 1919. ++Oi. Excess Of temperature since
March l. 1919, +l65. Accumulated deficiency
Of precipitation since January Il. 1919. -06e
Excess Of precipitation since March l, 1919
+G4
Temperature same date last year-Highest, 81;
lowest, 20.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-29

TIDE TABLES.
Compiled by United States coast and geodetic
SuTey.l
Today-Low tide. 2:t5 a. m. and Il q D. m
high tide, 5;G a. m and Sos n m.
THE SUN AND NOON.
Today-Sun rises, a. m. sun sets, 6:2s D m
Moon rises, 3d2 a. m; sets, 500 p. m. Y
Automobile lamps to be lighted at 65s D. m.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
Old .Mombi INDUCES in Witchcraft

my jacket. they have only to rush
out and scamper homo again as fast
as they can. BY doing this they will
assist me to regain my throne. which
the Army of Revolt has taken from
mo-"
'In that case," said the Queen, Il
will not refuse your request. When
ever you are ready, will call twelve
Of my most intelligent subjects"
II am ready now." returned the
Scarecrow. Then he lay fiat upon the
ground and unbuttoned his Jacket,
displaying the mass of straw with
which he was stuffed.
The Queen uttered little piping
CALL and in an instant dozen pretty
field mice had emerged from their
holes and stood before their ruler.
awaiting her orders.
What the Queen said to them none
of our travellers could understand. for
1t was in the mouse language: but
the field mice obeyed without heslta-
tion, running one after the other to
the Scarecrow and hiding themselves
in the straw of his breast.
When all Of the twelve mice had
thus concealed themselves, tho Scare
crow buttoned his Jacket securely and
then arose and thanked the ouean for
her kindness.
"One thing more you might do to
serve u.s." suggested the Tin Wood
man; "and that Is to run ahead and
show us the way to the Emerald City.
For some enemy is evidently trying
to prevent us from reaching It,"
II will do that gladly" returned the
Queen. Are you ready?'
Evening star., 1919-03-23
The Observer Writes of Busy Jokesmiths

Twenty minutes later he was buying
out the stock of several 9th street
stores.
And the gang laughed long and
heartily 1t was certainly a great joke
When Jones returned he had the bet
ter part of a weeks salary done up in
presents that he intended to give the
great Mr.. Blank.
A terrific 'augh greetcl him as he
entered the room in which .the con
spirators We're seated.
whats the matter, boys" he asked.
innocently.
"Oh, we just thought yol certainly
were going to put one over on Blank
with all those presents" they said
Lets see them"
Very obligingly, Jones opened all of
the packages. The total cost CT theln
be confided, was in the naighbo"hood
of $40. He didn't mind, however, for
surely good job at $500 a year
would be worth the expense.
Then the crowd began to feel cheap.
1t was shame, one of the ollc: fei-
lows thought, to make lad waste his
money the way they had. so, when
Jones left the room, momentarilv. he
put his argument UP to the rest Of
the jokesmiths and declared they
should compensate the boy for his
losses.
When Jones returned to the room lie
was solemnly told that he was the vic
tim of joke. But it was promised
that he would lose nothing thereby.
All of the presents would be bought by
the conspirators at their market
value, he was assured.
Naturally, the lad felt bad. He just
grinned, though, and said that he was
IAN awful fish," or something like
that. Then, In a few minutes, he
drtfted out OF the room, carrying his
presents under his arm.
1t was fine joke-so fine, in fact.
that some one communicated 1t to
Mr. Blank almost as soon as 1t hap
pened. And Blank, who Is one Of the
whitest men that ever stepped into
shoe leather--and II you don't be-
lieve that I'll show YOU several hum
member to the most menial laborer
in the whole state of West Vir-
ginia. whence comes Mr.. Blank-was
righteously angry. lie eouldn't see
that there was any joke in it at all.
And the message that he sent Jones,
the innocent butt Of the alleged joke.
was highly encouraging.
And now the final chapter:
An hour or so after Jones had left
the conspirators, and they had raked
anu SCIdpcu loSClhcI All oI lHtIf Qua
change to pay him for his purchases.
he blew back upon them, packages
still under his arm.
Just put the packages here. Jones"
the ringleader of the crowd said.
indicating a table top. Hero Is
your money"
Jones laid down the packages. took
the money, thanked the boys for
their many kindnesses and departed
Later, when the gloomy jokcsmitbs
decided that, having invested In
cigars and gum and such, they had
as well use them, they opened tho
packages. only to find----
They We're filled with sand ana
paper. THE OBSERVER
Evening star., 1919-03-23

ice to u.s." answered the Scarecrow,
who was impressed by a sudden
thought. see If you can call her,
my dear Nick"
So the Tin Woodman blew shrill
note upon a silver whistle that hung
around his neck, and presently a tiny
gray mouse popped from nearby
hole and advanced fearlessly toward
them. For the Tin Woodman had
once saved her life. and the Queen Of
the Field Mice knew he was to be
trusted.
Good day. your Majesty" said Nick.
politely addressing the mouse; IT
trust you are enjoying good health?"
Evening star., 1919-03-23
TN the magazine section of The
= Sunday Star Of March 16 was

TN the magazine section OF The
Sunday Star Of March 16 was
printed an article entitled,
washington Boy in Gas and
Flame Division" in which a
returned soldier mentioned the
case Of an officer Of his command
who, observed flashing a light
on the transport going over
seas, was arrested and taken
from the vessel at Brest and
later. It was reported, had been
taken to Paris and there shot
as a spy. This does n grave in
justice to the officer In ques-
tion, who was not arrested, was
not suspected of any improprie-
ty Of conduct and has since been
honorably discharged from the
service.
Evening star., 1919-03-23
GAIN 1t has come to the OBJ
\ servers attention that 1t Is
Y poor practical joke that will

poor practical joke that Will
not work both ways.
Once. when we (editorially speak
ing) were a reporter in Chicago, the
gang of us framed up one night, at
police headquarters, on new re-
porter, "cub," SO to speak, and all
were trimmed properly. We began
talking, upon his entrance into the
station house, early one morning,
about the mysterious murder of an
aged millionaire in block adjacent
to the station. We were quite graphic
In our description Of the details-so
graphic, in fact, that the new re-
porter, fearing he was horribly
sscooped. rushed over, to the mill
lionaire's home to find out all about
the murder, and he found the old
mans body in a hallway. The up
shot Of the whole thing was that the
new reporter got scoop, and num-
ber Of us, including myself, got the
can for missing the story
Now. l want to tell you about a
little movie that took place right
here in Washington a few days ago,
which might be called. 1.-THE Jokists
Joked; or, Who Came Out on Top?"
y-,
OF recent date widely known man
about town, who is a great friend
Of all the newspaper men, was ap-
pointed to the presidency OF a large
corporatioEb at a corking good SAL
ary. And every one OF his friends
was happy. And many Of them hit
him for Job. One Of the favorite
indoor sports, in fact, for several
days after he got the place was for
newspaper men to gather and specu-
late on the time when they would
be drawing down large, fat salaries
from their old friend.
Maybe some Of them will don't
know.
Anyhow, one particularly young
fellow-Jones-did not know Mr.
Blank especially well, but he yearned
for q good job, just like the rest OF
the fellows who were talking about
getting them, and when he displayed
keen interest the takers quickly
cooked up a little scheme on him to
make him ridiculous
We'll" yawned one Of the chaps
upon the appearance of Jones, Il
Just went up ard saw Blank and
landed a ten-thousand-dollar job"
He happened to know that he was
making within $40 week as much
as the speaker, and it occurred to him
that he might grab off some easy
money at a figure slightly under $10,-
900. but still substantial sum.
"Thats not SO bad" joined a second
reporter. II got $12,500 out Of him, but
Of course I've known him long
time"
Jones hitched his chair over close
to the two speakers. 1t certainly was
q highly interesting conversation.
II haven't been up to see Blank
yet" a third said. X go on the theory
that since he is going to take care OF
Evening star., 1919-03-23

THANK you, I am quite WE'LL" an
swered the Queen, demurely, as she
sat up and displayed the tiny golden
crown upon her head. Can do any
thing to assist my old friends?
You can, indeed" replied the Scare
crow, eagerly. Let me, entreat you,
take a dozen Of your subjects with
me to the Emerald City"
X
*
"Will they be injured in any way?'
asked the Queen. doubtfully.
Il think not" replied the Scarecrow.
Il will carry them hidden In the
straw which stuffs my body, and when
I give them the signal by unbuttoning
Evening star., 1919-03-23

US. he probably will call me up. 1t
never hurts to have fellow call you
when you want job from him"
Up to that moment the crowd did
not appear to have noticed Jones. but
suddenly one who was in the "know-
ing circle" turned on him.
"By the way, Jones'" he said. have
you been up to see Blank yet?'
mo, I haven't" Jones said. II don't
know him very well. and so | have
been slow about approaching him. Ia
like to have good job of course, and
If one Of you fellows would only give
me letter to him. or something like
that. I might land"
Letter nothing" chorused the
crowd. You don't want a letter. NO.
dation. Furthermore, the way to get
job is to get on the weak side of
man. Take him the kind of cigars,
chewing gum, snuff or whatever else
in the luxury line he likes. Then
he'll fall hard for you"
* X
Jones frightened perceptibly.
Say, If 1 just knew what kind Of
cigars he smokes. I'd do that" he said.
That's easy" said one of the con-
spirators; she smokes Ell Ropo. I've
known that for years and bought him
many a box Of them"
"And know that he liked Cabbage
hint chewing gum. too." interjected
second. "He eats it by the bale.
know one man to whom he gave a
$4,000 job just because he always had
some Cabbagehint gum in his pocket
when he came to see him"
Hes great on Florida water, too"
a third remarked. Better get some Of
that"
And overshoes." fourth said "If
you only could get him good strong
pair of overshoes, that would tickle
him. He'd probably make you vice
president Of the company"
Jones thanked the boys all around
and disappeared from their midst
Evening star., 1919-03-23


Afterward, when they had stopped
1t for a moment to allow Tip to rest,
they saw forty roads branching Off
from their feet in forty different di-
rections; and soon these forty roads
began whirling around like mighty
wheel, first in one direction and then
in the other, completely bewildering
their vision.
But the Queen called for them to
follow her and darted off in straight
PAGES the whirling pathways vanished
and were seen no more.
Mombis last trick was most fearful
of all She sent sheet of cracking
flame rushing over the meadow to
consume them; and for the first time
the Scarecrow became afraid and
turned to fly.
IF that fire reaches me I will be
gone in no time!" said he. trembling
until his straw ratified. IT'S the most
dangerous thing l ever encountered"
I'm off. tool" cried the Saw Horse,
for my wood Is so dry it would burn
like kindlngs."
rs fire dangerous to pumpkins?"
asked Jack, fearfully.
You'll be baked like tart-and SO
will II" answered the Woggle- Bug,
getting down on all fours so he could
run the faster.
But the Tin Woodman, having no
fear of fire, averted the stampede by
a few sensible words.
Look at the Field Mouse!" lie
shouted. "The fire does not burn her
in the least. III fact, it is no fire at
all but only deception"
Indeed, to watch the little Queen
march calmly through the advancing
flames restored courage to every men,
Der of the party, and they followed
her without being even scorched
This is surely a most extraordinary
adventure" said the Woggle-Bug,
who was greatly amazed: "for 1t up.
sets all the Natural Laws that I heard
Professor Nowitall teach in the school,
house,"
"Of course 1t does" said the Scare
crow, wisely. "All magic is unnatural,
and for that reason is to be feared
and avoided. But I see before us the
gates Of tho Emerald City, so
imagine we have now overcome all
the magical obstacles that seemed to
oppose u.s."
Indeed. tho walls of the city were
plainly visible. and the Queen Of the
Field Mice. who had guided them SO
faithfully. came near to bid them
goodbye.
I'VE nro very grateful to your
Majesty for your kind assistance"
said tho Tin Woodnan. bowing before
tho pretty creature
Il an always pleased to bc OF serv-
leo TO my friends" answered the
queen. ah1 IN n nash she had darted
away .ton her Journey homo.
tCcbytisht, fsts he H. Frank naHu,. for Geo.
Matthew kdstns setttre)
Evening star., 1919-03-23

The Tin Woodman looked at TIP.
I'm rested" said the boy. LET us
start"
Then they resumed their journey,
the little gray Queen Of the Field
Mice running swiftly ahead and then
pausing until the travellers drew near,
when away she would dart again.
without this unerring guide the
Scareorow and his comrades might
never have gained the, Emerald city;
for many were the obstacles thrown
in their way by the arts Of old Mombi.
Yet not one of the obstacles really
eXisted-all were cleverly contrived
deceptions. For when they came to
the banks Of rushing river that
threatened to bar their way the little
Queen kept steadily on. passing
through the seeming flood in safety;
and our travellers followed her with
out encountering q single drop OF
water.
Again, a high wall Of granite tow
cred high above their heads and op-
posed their advance But the gray
Field Mouse walked straight through
1T, and the others did the same, the
wall melting into mist as they passed
1t.