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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19

truants from Hartford schools accord ing to the April investigation of At- tendance Officer R. W. Williamson, which he has just reported to Super intendent of Schools Thomas $. Weaver. The rest of the 2S1 cases of school absences were satisfactorily ex plained.
 Waterbury. - Announcement was made last week of the closing of a deal by which $, z. Poli becomes owner of the Hayes and Eallon properties on East Main and Brook streets, for which he will pay in the neighborhood of s400,000. MT. Poli is to use part of the large tract as the site for new the -atre to seat 4600.
 MiIford.-The appointment of Mich ael Collins for his Milford deputy by Sheriff elect Thomas l.. Reilly has had a disconcerting effect upon the demo- cratic regulars. While the fitness of the appointee is not question, it is pointed out that Waiter M. Irving was recommended to Mir. Reilly by the town committee, MT. Collins name not appearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19

large number Of machines were held up on School street for the purpose of inspecting licenses. The majority of the drivers were found to be oper- ating within the law. Those ordered into court today are Philip s. Barton
 Worcester, glaring headlights; Willis Vanselette, Putnam, no license, War ren s. Southwick. Oakville, no li- registration, no operators license; Ev- erett A. Wright. Providence, no official license; Fred D. Bernard, Putnam. no lights: Philip B. Hobby, Worcester, no tail light; James w. Caffrey. Putnam. no lights; Myrtle Jordon, Southbridge. no license; Oscar Sanstronl. Putnam, no registration; John R. Schesler, of Southbridge, no registration; Stephen s. Coldin. Providence, no registration; William II. Perrin. Jr., Putnam. glar- ing headlights. The inspectors say that they found some men who were driving cars who have no operators licenses while others hold them. but did not have the documents with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
THREE VETERANS DECORATED
 ON THE COMMON AT BOSTON

Boston, May 1S.--Three veterans of the American Expeditionary Forces were publicly decorated at exercises held on the Common here yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph NJ. Flint of tho medical corps and a professor at Yale. was given 8 Distinguished Ser vice medal, and Captain Conrad Mes selhoeft of the medical corps. of this city, and Corporal Edward D. Murphy of Fitchburg, received Distinguished Service crosses.
 Major General Clarence R. Edwards commander of the Northeastern de- partmeni, who made the presentations also pinned a Distinguished Service Cross on Mrs. Edward T. Martell of Somerville, mother of Lieutenant Jud- son c. Martell. who was awarded the cross after his death: and read cita- tions of Misses Gladys and Irene Me- Intyre. Salvation Army workers who were commended for bravery under fire. Brigadier General Charles H. Cole, formerly commander of the Sand artillery brigade of the 18th division, acted as senior assistant to General Edwards and battalion of the Seth infantry served as a guard of honor.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Danbury.-Miss Edna E. Erickson has recently added five swarms of bees to her apiary at 100 Elm street.
 Ansona. -NThe suggestion that the city provide carriers for the 60cent sidewalk ice offered to families by the Ansonia and Derby Ice company ap- peals to Mayor Mead.
 New Haven.-Charged with defraud- 'bers were admitted to membership in the Automobile club of New Haven by vote of the board of governors at the meeting held at the Hotel Taft last week.
 New Haven-Charesd with defraud ing the New Haven road by using a pass belonging to ain employe of the same, Waiter c. O'Connor of this city was before U. s. Commissioner Ser nard E. Lynch Thursday. He was re- leased under $500 bonds for hearing Wednesday next.
 Rartford.-There were only five real
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
WINNERS IN AUTOMATIC
 RIFLE MATCH AT LE MANS

Le Mans, France. Friday. May 16.- The marine corps and the state of Texas divided first honors with the automatic rifle in the closing event to- day of the American expeditionary force competition at the d'Avours range. Private Fred Kramer, Sixth Marines, of Rensen. Iowa, added an other first to the marines string of laurels by winning the gold medal in the individual competition with "a score of 403. The Thirty Sixth divis- ion team from the Lone Star state, took the divisional championship.
 Third place in the efficiency compe- tition went to the Second division. fourth platoon. F'ifty-F'irst company of the Fifth Marines, Second Lieuten- ant J. D. OLeary of Waterbury, Conn.,, commanding.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
INTEREST IN TRANSFER OF
 BRAZILIAN DEBTS TO u. S,

Rio Janeiro, Friday. May 17-Inter- est continues in the proposal to trans fer the Brazilian debts held by the al lied powers to the United States. The Correio Da Manha can sec no differ ence whether Brazi, is indebted to Great Britain and France or to the United States. It criticises former Brazilian governments for their meth ods in shouldering such debts and de- clareS that there is nothing to fear provided that the Brazilian govern ment is strong and honest and meets its obligations whether the bonds are in the hands of Europe or of North America.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE AROUSED
 BY JUDGE HANDS DECISION

New York. May 18.-The decision of Federal Judge Hand yesterday in the test suit brought by the Joseph Hoff- man Brewing Company of this city, that the wartime prohibition law pro- hlbits the manufacture and sale only of beer which is intoxicating, has re- doubled the determination of the An ti-Saloon League to bring about en- actment of law defining intoxicants so as to exclude all beer, Wayne B. Wheeler. general counsel of the or ganizarion, announced here tonight
 If congress defines i1f"~ic~-r"-
 we hope it will. Judge Hands decisios Will not aid the breWer.', hc ue> >..s -
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19

If man lets the beard grow people say he is too stingy to patronize barber and if he slaves daily they say because he is gettin gray.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
"The Belle of the Camp

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 The New Perfection Water Heaters gives you hot water any time you want 1t. Decide tohaveaN NewPerfection StoveandWate Heater this summer. See your dealer today. STANDARD or. COMPANY OF NEW YORK
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

seriousness the woman he had loved
and lost.
Mary Ann opened her eyes and
could scarcely realize that she was
really in Ned's arms
as It you. Ned darling-is f. really
your How can you ever forgive me1"
"You were gone only two years
when she confessed TO me on her
death bed that she lied about me. She
said she loved you and could not see
you marrying me-"
Ned crushed her TO him and then be
tenderly said: But dead folks can't
see. Mary Armand. besides-I'm very
rich now"
And in another month a store lost
two workers instead OF one. and the
ticket chopper in the subway missed
two pleasant faces from the daily
stream of these who do their best all
along the line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

York seemed to fly. Miss Benton had
much to attend to and many calls TO
make. Marjorie and her new govern
ess spent many happy hours together.
visiting the aquarium, the parks, the
Statue Of Liberty and other places Of
interest Then the morning came
when the steamship Cambria sailed
out OF New York harbor with The Gus
tomary farewell excitement
Down through the moderate climate
they sailed. then further down into
the hot tropics and through the gulf
The trip was like tonic TO Marjorie.
Her eyes spsrkled and danced with a
new light and her cheeks were pinker
and rounder than ever.
The moon and the stars. under which
Marjorie sat out for so many eve
nings with her governess. to hear all
about their astronomical relations,
were a constant source of interest 10
the dear. enthusiastic child" as her
Mommy Lou used 70 put II In talking
with the governess.
To their surprise and Mommy LOUIS
pleasure, they found GARFIELD Morris a
guest Of the same hotel where they
were to stay
II was a week later. after they had
settled at Del Palmo Beach. that the
little mystery which lay behind Mar
jorie's soft, pansy eyes was revealed.
Marjorie and Garfield and Mario
ries governess we're sitting on the
beach in the sunshine, and Mommy
Lou was canoeing Just beyond the
palm-fTinged embankment Suddenly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01
By Elsie Endicott

they heard q cry. II was a call for
help coming from Mommy Lou. Mar
jorie was startled She could not
swim, so she suddenly turned 10 Gar
field.
Jump in. Morris" she pleaded,
"Mommy Louis going down; quick,
please"-but Morris. panic-stricken,
backed away covering.
There's alligators in there. child.
IL she's probably taken now-it's
no use"-he said Drgathlessly.
And before the frightened spects-
tors, Mar5orie's governess sprang in
10 the water.
There was struggle. but the pow
erful physique OF the governess over
came Mommy LOUIS struggling and she
was carried to the shore safely.
A half hour later, when the formal
Miss Louise Montgomery Benton came
to. she looked up only to encounter
the kindly. smiling eyes Of the gov
erness-Jack Fuller.
Mr." she began. but her sense
of human gratitude was too over
whelming She simply gazed az him,
saying. 'Jack-Jack Fuller, what on
earth"
1t was Marjorie herself who explain
al that abe and Tack bad roada m The
plan when Susanne had been taken i'll
30 that Jack might prove somehow he
was-a real man-and not"
The three looked al Garhelds re-
treating figure down the beach.
Unless something unforeseen hap
pens" quoted Jack mockingly when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

as he drew the sedan toward the cou-
pie.
"A little over twenty years ago
loved a woman with all my soul. AL
though was but q poor boy. man
eyed to save, by the strictest self-de-
NAL. enough for a modest little home.
And then asked the woman to share
Il with me.
For months we planned. As look
back. can still see the playful smile
In those soft brown eyes as she
planned where each little household
treasure should 60"
why. Uncle Ned. there's tears in
your eyes" said Joe. why, what
happened; go en-. tell us
WELL" said Wallingford, "our wed
ding was just a month on. when a ly-
ing tongue destroyed forever her hap
piness and mine. She sent back my
ring. refused to see me. and broken
hearted, left my native land"
Gee. but look at the money you've
made, Uncle" said Joe whose ability
as a money maker was somewhat be
low par.
Money is quite an empty asset when
there is no loved one TO enjoy IT," re-
marked Wallingford, as he reached
for the gold cigarette case in his
pocket.
Miss Aldridge, If you don't object
I'm going to ask Joe 10 so to the cor
ner and get his old uncle a pack OF
coffin nails.
But before Joe had time 10 speak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

~HERE certainly was a jam in
the subway tonight. Mary
Ann"
The speaker was a rather frail
young girl. and about 20. Her eyes
showed the strain characteristic of
those who work under the electric
light in the business Offices and stores
OF large city.
Well. never mind. Lucy. dear" said
Mary Ann. tenderly.
only a couple of months more. so
stick it out grille"
A half hour later found Lucy in her
tidy kimOno and house slippers. Mary
Ann was serving the salad before Lucy
offered further comment
Gee but l feel lots better since
ate Tell me. Mary Ann, didn't you
ever want to get married? Every time
Joe eats here he always says that
some man missed a good wife when
he missed you"
N answer TO this vOlley of ques-
lions the older woman smiled. perhaps
a bit sadly, but she merely said,
who'd marry an old lady like me.
child?"
Get into your pretty white dress
and slippers. In half an hour Joe
will he ringing the hall bell and you
won't be near ready unless you hus-
tie"
Mary Ann Faye was perhaps nearer
80 than 40. Enthusiastically. in her day.
she must have been a beauty. Even
now. her iron gray hair was remark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

ed for its lustrous beauty. But her
soft brown eyes told the world that
hidden somewhere in their bottomless
pools there was a memory. perhaps a
great sorrow.
No one that Lucy knew had ever
been able to wrest from her lips the
cause OF the sadness in those eyes.
Five years before Mary Ann met
Lucy Aldridge in Kempner Company's
department store. Mary Ann was a
buyer for the waist department. Lucy
had started to learn the great bust
ness of Selling" waists.
Lucy came from the American melt
iug pot. the East Side of New York.
Her parents. needing her financial as
sistance. however slim. sent her to
work IN the store almost as soon as
she graduated from school.
A hard winter and a slim purse saw
both of Lucy's parents carried on 10
the land beyond the sun during an
epidemic OF pneumonia
For years Mary Ann had longed 10
mother a girl like Lucy She was not
a rich woman. but she had a modest
little four-room apartment, a good sal
airy and unbounded affection.
And so Lucy came TO live with Mary
Ann.
Where's that ever-white gone, Mary
Ann?" shouted Lucy from the tiny
bathroom. MY slippers are a sight.
Why. here IT is-boOb that am-right
behind the taIcum can"
Are you all right now. Luz" said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

gomery Benton, sister Of Marjorie's
father. picked up the telephone receiv-
er to dictate her telegrsphic message
to the clerk at the hotel desk below.
And please see that this little ad. is
placed in tomorrow's paper" she I'm
ished; after she had dictated another
little memo detailing the type of gov
erness desirable.
Early next morning as Marjorie was
arranging some Of her new clothes in
the little steamer trunk beside her
bed the telephone bell rang and Nom
my Lou reached TO answer II.
In a moment after she had hung up
the receiver a knock on her door an
nOunced the FIRST applicant for the po-
sition as governess.
And you play golf also" Miss Ben
ton unused. taking in the fine, athletic
physique Of her new applicant after
she had interviewed her
"All right. then; you may begin at
once" she said, closing the contract
Wen sign II for six months at
least. she remarked, and should any
thing unforeseen happen. both parties
70 come 70 a mutual agreement"
The three remaining days IN New
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

rosy through her eyes.
AS she entered the waiting taxi and
gave the name of the hotel to the
driver there was a CLEAN OF srticips-
ton in her eyes. q little CLEAN that
unfolded its mystery some weeks lat
er.
here and be with you again" she muir
INJURED as she threw her very white
arms around her aunt's neck and
smothered her with kisses.
But child. dear" her aunt looked
in surprise. where Is Susanna. your
governess; is she below?"
And Marjorie burst into 9 torrent Of
breathless explanation. "Oh, Mommy
Lou. meant 10 wire you. but thought
you'd forgive me for travelling alone
as long as / arrived safely; but the
Gay before left Susanna was taken
I'll. She had to be operated on for ap-
pendicitis. so she went 10 the hospital.
The nurse phoned me last night and
said she was doing nicely. It'll take
weeks before she can vslk-and /
thought you wouldn't mind-do you?
Why, OF course not. Marjorie.
am sorry the unfortunate incident had
10 happen at this time. I'll wire SUI
same my sympathy right now. Mean
time we can get another governess for
you right here. I'm sorry you had
10 come on alone-it's dangerous. you
know, travelling alone-but," she said
incoherently. New York is teeming
with the best governesses to be had.
And with that Miss Louise Mont
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01
By Joella Johnson

says I'd be a great success II l exer-
cised, the latent executive power
haYe-I believe l have got it-but l
never realized Il before. Madame says
she can see II there In every line OF
my bandits entirely up to me to
make my own future"
Lydia stihed a giggle OF delight IN
her sleezy lace handkerchief.
Then she ushered Jerry over 10 the
hot dog booth. from where a deli
cious odor was steaming.
Within three weeks the idea Of Jer-
rvs initiative power had completely
obsessed him. He had made great
strides in the office under its influence.
It was Jerry who had taken # upon
himself TO have all the office furniture
moved to further efficiency Then ne
had executed working plan to stimu-
late old accounts. He knew all the
time he had it in him. and now he was
confident he would succeed. he argued
as he went about his work. Wasnt
success written in every Iine of his
palm?
Lydia was delighted 10 hear II, then
quite unprepared for the news. one
evening Jerry brought to her.
Hes done it. Lyd." Jerry said.
smiling. He's realized I'm worth
more-at last. and he's given me a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

here and have our plans read" Then
as she moved closer TO the little cove
she exclaimed eagerly: IT'S Madame
Paula. the great Egyptian palmist.
she's a wonder Only year ago she
told Ralph lie Bonne's fortune-and
see-didn't IL all turn out as she pre-
dicted?" Lydia asked eagerly.
All right. Lyd, Jerry agreed pleas
antly; I'll go in to her. but doubt
They were into the cove before he
finished his pessimistic thought. The
Egyptian witch, swathed in gay col
ors with a heavy mantle over her
head and scarlet veil across her
dark features. sat in deep meditation
as they entered tlmidly.
Il must tell the gentleman first and
IN private" Madame announced. and
she dismissed Lydia with q wave of
her hand.
One hour later Jerry. a new spring
mess TO his step, emerged from be-
hind the trees where Madame Paula
had established her palm-reading par
Tor. He had time to think it all over
while Lydia had hers read.
she's great" he exclaimed. slap
ping his hands together as they walk
ed away little later; simply great!
And you know. Lydia, l think she's
right in what she says about me. She
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01
By Abner Anthony

Lucy was saying that II Uncls Ned
didn't mind. she would run along with
Joe.
They were gone but a few minutes.
when the door bell rang. Mr.. Walling-
ford pushed the button In the living
room which unlocked the door. All
ready for little smoke. he was walk
ing toward the tiny kitchen, when he
was startled by voice calling out,
suppose you thought 1 never would
get back. I ran into Moran and he in
sisted upon buying me a bunch of
sweet peas way over on Eighth ave
nue.. Wonder how he knew it was my
birthday"
Wallingford had heard that voice
before The match burned to a cinder
in his fingers. He was like a man
turned to stone. Yet his blood tore
through his veins with the velocity Of
a tornado. He could not move.
Mary Ann, in modish taupe satin
gown with a dewy bunch OF pink
sweet peas caught at her waist sill
houetted charmingly against the gray
blue walls Of the living room. Receiv-
ing no reply, she had hurried in to look
for Lucy. And then, totally unpre-
pared. she came upon-Mr. Walling-
ford.
Good God-Nedl" she gasped. Then
the objects in the room began TO grow
dim. The light seemed to leave Mary
Ann had tainted.
Like father caresses a long lost
child. so this man coaxed to con
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01
The Best Surprise Of All

plexion and rather sun-burned hair
told of life in the open. The few fine
lines around his tender blue eyes lent
a certain mellowness to their express
sion.
His immaculate linen and clothing
of superior workmanship bespoke the
man Of means. the gentleman.
Almost an hour had passed. The
little group talked on every topic of
general interest. Finally Joe said
Uncle Ned. you old batch. why didn't
you ever marry? You've been prom
Using all day to tell US sometime why
you went away TO Brazil. Dad says
you went away about twenty years ago
and all We know about you is the fact
that today you came back rich"
Mr.. wsllingford arose and walked
toward the window. Outside 1t was
refreshingly cool. Gay groups of
young folks sauntered toward the riv-
er, TO dance on the evening boats. II
was summer, loves time. Cupid
reigned supreme.
Presently he looked toward Joe and
Lucy.
Children. dear" he said, another
month will see you launch your ship
into the sea of matrimony. I hope
you will always be as radiantly hap
by as you are tonight.
I'VE should love to hear your love
story" interrupted Lucy, ever enxious
for bit OF romance.
"11l tell II to you, said wallingford
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01

Mary Ann. hurrying toward the bath
room. I'll be sure you look just right
and then I'll run over to Jakes and
get some cheese for the rarebit"
Mary Ann was gone but few mo
ments when the door bel; rang. 1t was
Joe.
LUIS heart began to futter as she
captured the last of her stray hairs
with an invisible" before opening the
door.
"Lu"-and Joe Wallingfor crushed
Lu in the embrace characteristic of a
big-hearted lover.
When Lu disentangled her hairs
from Joe's coat buttons she flushed
deeply. for standing behind Joe was
another man.
Luz dear" stammered Joe. this Is
my uncle, dads brother"
They were seated In the tiny gray
blue living room before Joe continued
You see. Uncle Ned is an old bach, -
said Joe playfully. He came in this
morning from Brazil. Dads been
showing him the town today and to.
night 1 just made him come along to
see the dearest little girl 10 the
world"
Lucy blushed deeper.
81 can not tell how happy 1 am to
meet the young lady OF my nephew's
choice and to tell him how fortunate
ne is"
The last remarks were uttered by
a man not less than SO. Tall. straight
as an arrow was he. His bronzed COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-01
A Disguise That Worked

with Marjorie even receiving Jack Full
Ter only as a friend. "a she had finally
agreed 10 the afternoon OF the CONVEX
sation.
He seemed to be taking Marjorie's
heart right out OF her keeping. and she
resented it-not only for the sake Of
her own well-established social posi-
ton In the South, but Marjorie must
marry a real man and wealthy. she fig
ured
And so II was on the 1th OF July.
Mommy Lou came TO New York TO ar
range a sailing on the steamship Cam
bria 10 some foreign port where Mar
iorie, amidst the glamor OF new faces
and friends. as Mommy Lou planned so
psychologically, would forget all
about her puppy fascination for Jack
Fuller.
she was to send for Marjorie and
her governess within q few days. and
they would shop together in New York
and then sail away. San Salvador
was the place Mommy Lou had chosen
and the change and scenery and eli
mate she hoped would be sufficient 10
bring about as great change in Mar
Jorie as desired.
The day Marjorie arrived in New
4
typical OF New York's July weather
but the pretty little blond creature
who stepped from the train at her des.
tination was crisp and cool. There
wasn't anything in the world could
trouble her, for she was young and
koFeful. and the whole world looked