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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-05

The British twin screw Diesel en-
gined vessel Glenapp. which has
just been built by a Glasgow ship
yard. is. according 10 the local press.
vessel in the world Il is Of 10000
tons dead weight and has two sets
OF engines. constructed by Harianl
< Wolf AT their Glasgow works.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-05

now with the American expedition
airy forces overseas
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO
Cut COST OF LIVING
Wilson Tells Every Executive
Branch OF Government to Take
Steps to Lower Prices.

Washington The government Is n
$emhliu- its forces to stage n cam
pnign against the high cost of living
especially ~ II affects food Stuif>
clothing and other essentials Of If
and the Indications are that dcfinii,
action which may include some form
~ legislation To control prices will
be forthcoming
The major development was call
sent out by Attorney General Palmer
H. the head OF the law enforcement
branch of the government 10 various
cabinet officers AMI other government
officials whose duties ar" most closel!
aniintrd with living costs, for an ex
change of views.
Mr. Palmer said the conference had
been called on his initiative, but n
complete report will be submitted Il
the President
There were other developments
which made the situation as to III,
high cost Of living the DOMINATING
topic in many circles William q. Les
president of the Brotherhood of Rail
way Trnnmcn. made public II part OF
his Testimony given before the wug'
adjustment board nf the Railroad Al
miui>lrntlnn fcN days ago, In which
he declared that the nation was look
iug IN urhcnvHl IN the face. that the
country was nearer HI than ever,
and nearer war than when the kaiser
a. In In,
Many thought the most striking
part uf Mr. lees statement was that
the cure could not be- found IN lncreas
r,l wages. although increases were -
,tntlnl II other steps We're not taken.
such rs the punishment of the mel
who were rcSpnnsihlc for keeping III
prices
II Is stated that the commission has
received huge packages of mail frOia
many parts Of the country and from
mon and women IN many walks Of life
demanding that action be taken Ia re-
licvr present day conditions and de.
claring the situation now faced Is on,
which spells trouble unless the govern
mrni does something of II definite IN
tIre Ia meet H..
Ii is generally asserted here that
the report which Homer s. Cummings
made 10 President Wilson upon his re-
tnrn from II two months survey of the
country. which took him to the Pa
ciiic coast. WAS. in II measure. rcspon.
Slhle for the very determined action
MIR Cummings, IL Is said told III,
President that the high cost of liy
Ing was on the lips of the people
everywhere and that steps toward II
quick solution should be taken
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
AFTER WORLD LABOR MEETING
Joint Resolution Would Empower
President 10 Act.

Washington. senator Kenyon, Pc
publican. Iowa. intro'lucc, q joint res
plution authorizing the President -
call an International labor convention
In explaining his resolution senator
Kenyon said that. although such u
meeting IN October was provided for
under the Lcasur ~ Nations covenant.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson feared the
peace treaty might not be- ratified In
time
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
LOOK OUT!

Tho housewife OF Holland would al
most as soon be without food as with
out her Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL. Haarlom
oil Capsules They restore strength
and are responsible in a great measure
for the sturdy. robust health of the
Hoiianders.
Do not delay Go TO your druggist and
insist on his supplying you with GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules. Take
them as directed. and IL you are not
the name GOLD MEDAL on the box
and accept no other. In sealed Do-sa
three sixee-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
T0NT ar TrSS

Kidney troubles don't disappear OF
themselves. They grow slowly but
steadily. undermining health with
deadly certainty. until you fall VIC
tim TO incurable disease.
Sop your troubles while there Is time
Don't wait until little pains become big
aches Don't trine with disease. To
avoid future suffering begin treatment
with GOLD MEDAL IIaariem OH Cap
sules now. Take three or four every
day until you are entirely free from
pain.
This weli-known preparation has been
ono Of the national remedies OF Hoi-
ment OF the Netherlands granted q
special charter authorixing Its prepsra-
lion and sale.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
HOUSE VOTES To
Give UP RECESS
Representatives Will Forego Va
cations to Fight High liv-
ing Costs.
PRESIDENT MADE THE PLEA.
Road Workers Rather See End &c
Profteering Than More Cash
congree viii Be Asked to
Solve Problem.

Washington President Wilson ask
81 tl. house 10 p"~ipunr il IT,, .,
beeai,r Of present conditions of 81
hugh cost Of litiu-. and tile railroad
,aga negotiations which are likewise
~ oui@rowih 1T The abnormal prices
paid hy the people i"r Tic nrccs>arie.
uf life ''hr house voted To comply
with the request
The Prr>idrn, recommended 'hc
creation Of a special board hy Con
gte>s Ia consider III" matter Of wage
increases for railroad employees.
An increase ~ lively" cents an hour
for Tie workers. according Ia Walker
= Hines. director general If railroads
viii mean an additional expenditure.
at SSno.0Dd.W1 "A year
Ii q wage increase i granted 10y the
tribunal it viii h. retroactive Ia
august !
The President drci>ion, mad
known in Il lrttcr to the rlairmrn "i
both the senate and house committees
on Interstate commerce. means that
Congress Ii # arocd"S 4" hi wishes
Mil have complete control II ia" rail.
r"id situation III a similar SENSE II
will hay" I" solve inr ltisl, cost "f Nv
"a. problem. and i' therefore pos
-,'>~r~, or will p"SS"SN. III" tW" Knot
lirsr problems ii the administration
81 du>r-lail"l are ia" railr"ad wage
negotiations aud The lhsh COS "t NV
in. thar their consideration innSt nee
,.~sarily l." taken NJ N th" same Inn"
TIL railroad workers. 10y llI"ir VISIT t'
a.. Whit" House rrr'illiattd 'ur nc
tom
The Presidents letter L" speaker
Gillette. advising against recess "'
ia" h"'IN" ill'' >'i'''" J. ~
continuously b''a"S' ~ ~ '' 49,,
I"a-t" covenant ''''''
lows
MY Dear MI Hi'""''
I'll" director -'l''''' ~ '''''"' ',.,
informs me NM ny - ''''''''' -
reference =" M i''''''"'
=" 'fi''''' 'N''A ''"''
VIII u" l"NNli'l' Tor '''' mus ~ ~
r"i' - f''">s u'l''' >'''''' ''''''''''
non : taken on me r'''''.''''.!''''''' '''
contained ~ my l''''r !" vi. ''>'''
ofh'lal> 81 l'' -"N' i'''''"' "''
h""n in consultation WIN ''''.'''
{" the rr"hi'nN SN'"'hS "u' ~ -"
high cost "i i'NlnS upon VINE" ~
pcrf recommendations I" ~ ''''"
within = fortnight. Sih''r'l| 'r"N'
that III" l'r"l'">'h r'''>> 81 ''l'-''>'
may 10" postponed ~ N''>t U'''I SUN
iii.w a. W." may hi"" "'ih'''N Wv
problems Which confront u sr""'hE
out 81 ms lnlr"a'" situation
"rdiallN AMI Slh'"''N YOURS
"WooI'l;oW WILSON.
\ similar letter was sem to Repre-.
sentative Franz W. M"ndell. Rcpub
li,an t,unr leader.
Announcement ~ the creation ~ u
subcommittee by the cabner officers
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
SECRET "oRY" AID IN BRITAIN.
Parliament Members 10 Fight to keeF
War Restrictions.

London. in connection with the
prohibition campaign In England, the
members of parliament who sym
pa,hlzc with II will conduct an cner
.eiir secret movement In parliament tc
umintnln the existing liquor control
r.ulntions established during the war.
II especially o." restricted hours Of
'i'lrse members are trying &c
r'r Premier David Lloyd George
live secret dnFIiatlon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-09
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM
CHARLESTON. W. va.-The Stat,

CHARLESTON. W. va.-The State
Bureau of Markets will immediately
institute an Investigation into food
prices IN Wc> Virginia
sTockHoLM.-The Svenska Tag
hladt Is informed hy persons clusrl,
connected with III" Russian soviet
government that Nikolai l.cninr, thu
premier. intends Ia begin - ,lraSti'
change of policy and then retire
PARIS. - There is uneasiness in
peace conference" circles over the situ
alton IN Asiaiir Turkey. where six III.
visions of troops under Kcmnl rnsha
are threatening an attack upon the al.
lied forces
NGToN.-Fioures showing
that retail meat dealers In Washin.
ton are averaging lO0 per cent. profit
IN all sale, nf meat were cited before
"A Srnnte District of Columbia sub.
committee Investigating living costs
IN the District.
NEW YoRk.-One hundrei steam.
ships built on the great lakes during
the war are sold 10y tire shipping
Board 10 the Anderson Overseas Cor
porntion for 500, OOOOOO.
ATLANTIC cirY.-The demand for
,obacco il the greatest IN the worlds
history, according tn II statement nnliie
here by Benjamin Duke
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
WILLIMANTIC

tenant4 Taylor came down from his high elevation by the simple expedlent of spiral nose dive that caused a sharp intake of breath right through nose down and dropped towards the earth several hundred feet. spinning axially while dropping It glided out of the spin-Aff to the north. banked, field, establishing connections with terra firrna at SAY. Leonard's com ment as he climbed out of the meeha- nician's dungarees was Great stuff i day,"
 The plane will leave this Friday) morning for Mineola. There was a crowd of at least 500 people at the automobiles, including two buses, parked around the field.
 WnIinantic has 5000 tons of ice to last it from now to cold weather, an ample supply according to the deal CTS. There were $500 tons on hand at $500 tons have been used so far The local plant is equipped to handle 40 tons of ice day. but the average since the saloons have been closed has of the hotter days the figure ran up to 20 tons. but this is the exception rather than the rule.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ida E. Campbell was held Thursday aftesnoon at 2 o'clock from her home in Ledyard. Rev. Hollis Campbell conducted the services. Burial was in the Williman- tic cemetery. eBnSertakert Jay M. Shepard was in charge of the arrange ments.
 The death of Daniel E. Fuller oc-' cured at the home of his son. J. c. Fuller, of Mansfield Four Corners, ear ly Thursday morning after long 1ll- Tf71x- 1 1881, the son of Daniel and Betsey Nef Fuller. He leaves two sons. J. c. Full Ter of Mansfield with whom he lived, and Eugene Fuller. also of Mansfield, and 10 grandchildren.
 Carl R. Ashford. while driving his car out of Railroad street about 4.45 Wednesday evening, struck a small boy who. was riding on a bicycle The boy jumped up and made off before Mir Ashford could get out of the ma chine.s He reported the matter to the police.
 Telephone employees from Williman- tic, Norwich, Putnam and Danielson, the cities comprising the Norwich dis trict. met at the local exchange build ing Wednesday evening at o'clock to discuss the telephone employees union which is being formed William Gard ner of Putnam and Joseph Garvey of Norwich were elected delegates to the state association meeting.
 The local baseball team will line up against the Columbias of Hartford on Recreation park diamond Sunday next. The Will1mantic boys have been going good since Art Nichols took hold of the team and expect to turn in wins for the rest of their games. They have had a winning streak which has lasted during the last seven games and expect to run it over into next sea- son. If they beat the Co1umbi next however, they will have to1 travel at a fast pace. The Hartford aggregation has gathered a bunch of stars which has an exceedingly for midable appearance and gives promise of making Farrell and his teammates
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

there is the black peril in. the dark continent as well as in one white continent. No matter what you call the color. the black. white. or yellow human nature. >She spoke of how the vices of civilization are taught by the whites to the blacks in Africa such as gambling. drunkenness and pros titution- She told remarkable incid- ent of the conversion of an African native who dedicated himself to Gods service.
 In the third period, Mrs. Lucy Stock Chapin of Hartford conducted her instruction in Sunday school me thods by speaking on the subject of f'Expressional Activities. She em- phasized the fact that the lessons should be so taught that their mean ing appears translated into the lives of the boys and girls at home and elsewhere in their words and actions. Mrs. Chapin's next period will have for it's subject. Learning to Tell Stories.
 The closing period of the morning was devoted to the subpect of Per sonal Evangelisnss Rev. Albert E. Legg giving his first talk on that inn need the church has of the educational the abuses of moving pictures. and various physical exercises. Then comes personal work. To have the goal of million members for Me thodism is all right, but mere mum berS don't count. must get at the inner life of the man. We need devo- tion and the Holy Spirit, and to just do the work You learn to swim by swimming. Christ won most of dis cipIes one by one. like Taecheus and the Woman of Lamaria. So did his disciples.
 At thirty. half hundred gathered at the Children's meeting in the New London house. where Miss Thatcher, the leader, gave very beautiful story of the life of Joseph
 At 2:30 in the grove auditorium, Cheaister Wheeler conducted 15 minute praise service. The speaker of the afternoon was Rev. Albany Smith son of the evangelist. Gypsy Smith He read from the book of Judges the story of the downfall of Samson Prayer was offered by Rev. Edward M.< Anthony of Jewett City. one of
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

in the morning. 0gt. -lr,sta- ~f-5 sN g.F
 Warm and sunny weather together with the resumption of the trolley traffic, has made decided increase in 3 The Stafford Springs cottage meet ings begin today (Friday). These old fashioned Methodist meetings. with their fervent amens-and hailelujahs have been missed by. many this season Rev. J. R. Miller of East Thompson is to be in. charge. -. ~
 Fred Dodge of Norwich Town came up in his automobile Wednesday and son of the late Rev. J. O. Dodge, for merly pastor in the Bean Hill Meth odists church. si ee4
 W. W Gordon of Hazardville came Wednesday for the balance of the
 Oliver Tracy of Franklin and his daughter. Miss Mabel. visited the grounds Thursday afternoon.
 Cold Reception is scheduled to be held after the evening service tonight tFriday} in the tabernacle.
 At the adjourned meeting of the camp meeting association held at the Mantle house Thursday morning. Dis trieta Superintendent w. H. Bath of Norwich presiding, it was unanimous ly voted as an amendment to the con stitution that the president of the Norwich District Epworth league be ex-officio member of the executive
 
 Mayor Costello Lippitt of Nor wich is pleased to be again riding on the trolley. as he goes and returns to his business daily as treasurer of the Norwich Savings society.
 Mir. and Mrs. George R. Tha tcher of Central Village and Mrs. Emily Bush- nell of Canterbury are at the Daniel son house. for the remainder of. the meeting.
 Mrs Nellie Saunders of Jewett City is al the cottage of her mother, Mrs E. Tinker, on Simpson avenue.
 Those who patronized the restaurant greetings of Mir. and Mrs. A. ID. Za- briskie of Norwich Town. who catered so well during their term of service here.
 After Chaplain Legg's wideawake address on war life as seen from a chaplain's standpoint. the young peo- pie under the guidance of Rev. w. c. Darby of Moosup went to the grove
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
Norwich Bulletin. WiiIimantic Of. flee, g Church St. Telephone 1o5.

Lieut.. W. P. Taylor and Sergt- Carl Coleman, with U- S. scout plane No. SC3z44s, arrived at Wnlimantic on Thursday afternoon five minutes ahead 3.55. The plane left Providence Thurs day afternoon and made the trip here without accident. A crowd began to gather at the lot as soon as the plane landed and detail from Co. B Third regiment c. S. G.. in charge of Second Lieut.. Ellison B. smith, policed the grounds in an efficient manner
 The two aviators carefully tested the wires and guys on the planes and aerlons for about an. hour before start ing to warm up the engine. The en- zine was started about 6 o'clock. and about 10 minutes after Maurice Leonard of the entertainment commit tee, who had been selected to go up in the plane. climbed into the observ- er's seat in the rear of the cha ssis. The plane taxied to the north end of the field and then tuDned. After a run Of about 175 yards the plane gracefully left the ground. rising into the teeth of the rather stiff breeze from the south
 After getting up in the air the plane circIed the field twice. gaining height each time. until at the end of the sec ond round it was several hundred feet above the ground It was just 6.22 when the plane left the ground. and by ss35 the aviator was high enough to do stunts with safety. For 10 minutes or more the crowd was in a gleeful state, picturing to themselves the state of Leonard's stomach during the various somersaults, loop -the-loops and steep fy banked turns. Then the plane flew low over the field and Leonard rather surprised the crowd by being able to wave a hand over the edge of the fu- selage as the plane swept over the field. The plane then flew ever the city itself and repeated most of the stunts Coming back to the field, Lieu
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

go harder and fastef than they have yet if they would bring honns the bacon. Local Nosss.
 John Anderson of Manchester was visitor in Willimantic Thursday.
 Alexis Caisse of Chestnut street was a business visitor in Hartford Thurs day.
 F. Rev. August Bobzin of Norwich was a recent visitor here.
 Rev. F. J. Muster of Torrington was a caller here Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert J. Bath were in Hartford Thursday
 Miss Marion K. Clifford is the guest of Mrs. James Metcalf of Mantle.
 T. J. Watts of Benton Harbor. Mich, is the guest of relatives on Valley street.
 Miss Anne Henry of Stonington is visiting her grandmother. Mrs. Ellen Twomey, of 227 Jackson street.
 Chester Andrews is visiting his brother in East Lyme
 Ernest Emory is spending his vaca- ton in Concord. N. H.
 David Oggins of Long Island City is visiting his mother, Mrs. s. M. Oggins- of Center street.
 Principal James L. Harroun and family have returned after several weeks at Pine Grove
 Everett Flanagan of Pawtucket and Harry Gleeson of New Bedford are Twomey, of Jackson street.
 Thursday was True Blue Circle night at the First Baptist church. Mrs. B. M. Ellison led the meeting.
 A number of the clerks who are members of the local lodge of Elks spent their holiday in getting the grounds in condition for the coming fair.
 The business section of, the city was very quiet Thursday. as all, the stores were closed. The drug stores closed from to in the afternoon.
 Miss Annie Woodwci-th has returned to her home in Apponaug. R. L. after spending several days with relatives here
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22
CAMP MEETING
 ATTENDANCE INCREASING

Thursday mornings cool and pleasant weather brought good sized congregation to the < taber- nacle at the B.: Is hour of worship Rev O. E. Newton of Gales Ferry. offered prayer,
 The speaker was Rev. R. E. Bisbee, of Portland, who gave an interesting interpretation of Jesus Prayer of Priestly Intercession, as recorded in John 17:126. 1,~
 "The Sower," "The Leaven," and "The Mustard Seed were the par ables taken up by Rev. E. J. Curry in the first study period of the Institute, 8: 50-9:35. He spoke of the fact that the kingdom of God 5. was growing mysteriously and gradually in the earth, and one great evidence was Americas coming. she did into the great war.
 At the close a beautiful hymn com posed by W. J. Stephens of Vernon, which was written on the blackboard was sung to the tune of Keep the Home Fires Burning
 Rev. J. M. Springer. who is on the program for the last three days of the week did not arrive till afternoon, but his place was well filled by Mrs Springer. who took up the work of the next hour. 4.-
 This missionary period of instruc- tion was adjourned to the grove where it was much warmer than in the tabernacle. The Heart of Central Africa" book published by the Me- thodiSt Book concern, was written by pr. Springer about his journeys in Africa. Mrs. Springer spoke of the great needs of Christ in Africa. for
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-22

half a mile away down the railroad and enjoyed a basket picnic. At its close the. quiet hour was observed and Miss. Ruth Manchester told them her experience of being called to go as a missionary. In the fall she is to sail for India. 10 be busy in the Isabella Thoburn college at Lucknow.
 Many of the Id-tiners miss the fervent meetings held for many years up to this season at the Stafford Springs house. The presence of the veteran organist Prof. W. o. Turner, is also missed, he being in feeble health detained at his home in WIllI- mantle. He is S3 and up. to last sum mer has been at his post here for a half century or. more. Last summer he sang and played till the closing Sunday, when he was stricken with illness, and taken to St. Joseph's hos pital, Willimantic
 The annual campfire was held Thursday night at the close of the evening meeting.
 Rocky Hill.-George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill was reappointed eompen- sation commissioner for the First dis trict by Gov. M. H. Holcomb.
Evening star., 1919-10-09

KENILWORTH. d. c.
Immediate possession of 9-room and bSth
home, with hot water heat. electric lights, lot
about 50xaJ0 feet. Price. $3.50.
II. r. HowENsTEIN CO..
eth and II ne. 1914 NV.
ROOMS. GAS. ELECTRICITY: ROOM FOR
bath: newly papered and painted: large lot;
20 min. to Treasury; $3.50; terms: possess
sion at once. R. ". MCMAHON. owner, Dist.
Natl. Bank bldg. o.
PAYING; RENT Is DEAD LOSS. OWN
your own home in Chevy Chase. A ANAL cash
payment and what you are now paying for
rent will. under our generous loan plan, Sc
it. Call for f. II. RUSSELL. Room ais.
Colorado bldg. 1ith and q SITS. NV. %
FOR SALE, $50 MONTHLY: EXCELLEAT
semi-btnRalow. rooms and hath on frat floor
rooms second: electric light, gas: fur
mace; large porch acre lot; fruit and forest
trees. Price. $4,000. See owner. w. r. WfI.-
son. Riverdale. Md.
4s1l ACRES LAND, BRADLEY HILEs !;
fronting on car lines and boulevard: beautiful
building sites: heavily timbered: estimated to
be worth $1,000: adjoining land selling from
$500 to $500 per acre surrounded by most
expensive homes in this section. Price. $500
per acre terms
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS. 1887.
Evening star., 1919-10-09
PROPOSALS.

oFFlCn OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. Washington, b. G., 0c.
oIr.a soIs. At the Office of the Secretary :" ths
sssse asrd Of Gonnissioner.. Room 5os pistres rns
RoiidinS. untn 2 o'clock Pm, October aand
ts.S:n Channel Of the Potomac River, opnosifs
ssusre SEQ known g structures ~ to 20 in.
Forms of proposals and all necessary infory,:,
tion may be obtained from the C6airmsn" " Of
wharf o%%issssssi ssd1Sio1. HsaT ~. District hala:
G1npIlHk okA1x1e u. xuT1 cummis. mS
Evening star., 1919-10-09
FOR SALE-LOTS.

SPECULATION OR HOME sTTEITwO HALF
ssoo each OF 81 .ooo for both. On easy terms. M
Ask about them. JAMES NORRIS WOOD
WARD. 723 10th ct. NV.
CHOICE CHEVY CHASE. D. O.. BUILDING
site. for home or investment: ANAL cash pay
ment: Investigate this opportunity. Address
Box 819B. Star ONCE. nov2'
LOTS ON 18th ST. FROM 50c 70 81 FOOT
Now 10 the time to buy.
2 lots in Mass. Ave. Heights. They are the
finest in the subdivision. 65c foot
3. J. TOTTEN 4 CO.. sos vt. ave. N. $685.
BUILDERS! TAKE RACK SECOND TRUST.
Corner lots aleng 14th ut. car line extended
improvements; suitable for houses, stores,
apartments: consider exchange for equities
OWNER. Main $3.50. Branch 727.
ONE OF THE MosT DEsIRABLY LOCATED
lots having a froutage Of about 90 IT, on
Cedar at. Thnfton. Va; high elevation;
level: surrounded By hne homes: city i'm
provements; clear: price. $3.50: terms to suit.
Lot Arlington ave-, Aurora Heights,
Va: close to car line; will sacrifice for $175;
clear; terms to suit. N. 2. RYON, 1923 +
Ot. NV.