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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Registration Unemployed
 Provided in Amendment
By Associated Press

Washington, January T.-Registra- tion of unemployed along lines fol- lowed in enrolment under the selective service act Is provided in amendments to the census bill adopted today by the Senate.
 Introduction of the amendments by Senator France of Maryland brought discussion by several senators of unem- p1ovment and reconstruction problems Senator Weeks declared that the nation was "in as fatal condition as to pre- paredness for peace as we were in pre- paredness for war;" and predicted that unless the situation is corrected there will be great distress over the coun- try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
TOMMY" AND MAY"
 REMEMBER OLD DAYS

Washington, January 17.-(Special) The Princeton Alumni Weekly, con- taining alumni notes, has been receiv- ed by Washington correspondents. Un- der the caption, "Seventy-nine," the following appears from a correspond ent, writing from Paris:
 Tommy Wilson was in Paris the other day. l ran into him in front of a palace He looked well; said it was the first vatction he had had in six years. The boys will be glad to know he has a new hat-a regular dicer. The old gray one he sprang on us in soph year has been finally discarded.
 He said he might run over to Lon don for a few days. l asked where I could find him if we turned up. Buck ingham palace he replied; he always was good at joking. Tommy says he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Prompt Examination of
 Rate Questions Urged
By Associated Prsss

Washington, January 7.-Prompt ex- animation of pending rate revision questions was urged today by Direc- tor General Hines in telegrams to chairmen of the eastern, western and southern freight traffic committees of the railroad administration.
 With the cessation of hosti1ities,'' the message said, it is both more prac- ticable and more necessary that the important rate matters coming under your charge should be disposed of promptly and that the patrons of the roads should be able to secure a de- cision with the least delay. and l ask you to do all that is possible in this direction under the present conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18

passion of the people who in over whelming majority have no sympathy with man who has and makes use or scruples against fighting the battles of his country.
 About the criticism of Major White and Major Taussig? Have you ever seen a Frenchman shrug his shoulders? That is what the war department is doing The war department believes, whether justly or unjustly, that the ot- ficers got off light''-just as did the negro whom the Texas mob hanged when, at the request of Senator Un- derwood, it reviewed the case. and changed a peremptory dismissal into an honorable discharge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Sentence Commuted
By Associated Press

BY NSt0cIateu Trcsk :,
 Washington, January 1L-Sentence of dismissal from the army and confine- ment at hard labor for two years inn posed by courtmartial in Porto Rico upon Capt. Samuel H. Hodgson, army medical corps, has been commuted by President Wilson to reprimand, the war depart ment announced. Captain Hodgson was found guilty of having made statements indicating his admiration of the Ger man people, and. according to the speci- fications entered against him, of favor ing the cause of Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Repair Ship Plans
 Approved by Daniels
Ru A,snnIated Pras,

Washington, January 1L-Plans for a repair ship and transport, included in the three-year naval programme of 1916, were approved today by Secre- tary Daniels. Construction will be started on the two vessels before July. The reair ship will be based on ex- perience gained from the war and will be equipped to take care of all minor repairs to warships, even of battleships and cruisers.
 The transport was designed for the purpose of transporting an entire ex- peditionary force of marines with equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18

physically all in'- and unable to ap- proach the Rhine"
 The New England division is now stranded somewhere in France" &C., cording to MT. Gallivan. That divis- ion, according to the same authority, will speak it's mind when 1t comes cut of uniform. Tn the meantime, the Mas sachusetts member is demanding a congressional investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
ALABAMA CREDITED
 FOR PLANTING TREES

Washington, January 17-(Special) The American Forestry association gives Alabama credit for being the first state to perfect a county-by county organization for the planting of memorial trees to perpetuate the valor of American soldiers in the German war.
 The announcement was made on re- ceipt of information to the above eff feet from w. s. Keller, state highway commissioner, and John H. Wallace, Jr- commissioner of forestry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Would Give Right to Appeal

The right of appeal from decisions of the Alabama public service commission will be conferred upon the complainants if a bill, scheduled for introduction in the Senate Friday afternoon by Sena- tor Prestwood of Covington county is enacted. Under the present law only corporations, whose rates are lowered by the commission have the right to appeal the decisions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
Would Increase Salaries

Montgomery, January H.-(Speclal) Salaries of circuit judges and solicitors. affecting the Montgomery circuit, will be increased to $4500 and $4200, respec- lively, if bill which was adopted in the state senate Thursday passes the other house. The original bill pro- Vided only for the increase of the judges salary, but an amendment was adopted which provides for the solici- tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
GALLIVAN SEVERE
 ON ARMY OFFICERS

Washington. January 17.-(Special) Representative Gallivan of Massochu- setts is the first formally and publicly to assail General Pershing, to give off, ficial expression to the rumors that he is exceedingly unpopular with his men, and to add that the -boys and off, ficers with whom I have talked have no real respect for either of the twS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-18
------@-----s6'---7 Peruvian Delegate Named

Washington, January 1.-The American legation at Lima has been notified by the
 minister of foreign affairs that Francisco Garcia Calderon, Peruvian minister to Belgium, has been appointed Peruvian delegate to the peace conference at Vr- sailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
Davis Theatre.

Today will be the last opportuuity you will have 10 see the excellent pro gramme Of Keith vaudeviil" and fca- iurc pictures at this theatre which has pleased large crowds the first two days Of this week. The Keith vau- ievillc is headed by the Variety Four, Quartette Of harmonious singers. who arc hard 10 beat They introduce little comedy that is vary entertain ing. The next act is Ben Smith. ] -lcver singing and tnkinE comedian iu \ Study in Black. The Tillcr Sis fers arc the third offering and they have novel singing and comedy skit called More Power to Them. All three acts arc regular big timers and are right up to the standard of the shows presented here. The feature picture is an Art special production with Will liam Favers1am fin The Silver King This is a powerful dramatic produc- ton and one that everyone will want 70 see. Mir. Fsversham is one of the greatest emotional actors in America today. In this picture both his per scnaiity and wonderful acting are out -tanding features throughout the en- tire six reels of film. With the Amer ican [. M. c. A, in London is the Eur ton Holmes travel picture to complete the show.
 New show tomorrow Three big Keith acts and feature pictures. Spe e rial added attraction, Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms. the funniest picture ev-r made.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Auditorsum.

A question that arises after seeing The Heart of Humanity, now showing at the Auditorium theatre, is Where did the director get all those child ac- tors and actresses"
 The answer is: They are not actors and actresses. Let Dorothy Phillips. inc star of the film explain .t
 Allen Holubar, the director. engaged bout seventy five chil l1reh. They were picked from all parts Of Los Angeles. and it may be interesting 10 those who have seen the orphanase scenes in The Heart of Humanity. to learn that come Of them were orphanaEo chil- tren. Their big treat at the end of each days work was a feas- os ice cream cones
 "To explain MT. Hombsr's methods. ] am going to expose an animal train -r's trek When you sec a trained horse or elephant marching and ap- parently keeping time with !ts trainer do not be deceived The trainer is seepinr time with the elephant.
 con the same prin r),c Nr. Holubar -ecured his wonderful child pictures. He studied them with the camera all ways in readiness. In a large group of children. their moods change rapid b 'v and by first securing pictures Of -hom laughing or crying, he was able fc build m his story to the scenes. As it well known. in pictures we do not tim connected story. w assemble 'he scenes afterwards. Very few of thc child scenes were rehearsed or even acted. We Cainej the confidence cf the children. Mir. Holubar suggest ,d they play at this or that and when fhey were so enErossel that they had forgotten the camera. he told fhe camera man 10 grind. Of course il oost a tremendous amount of wasted film footaEe. but W think it was worth it. don't you 2"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
POETRY
THE GREAT uNMoVED.

 The doughhcy sauntered the Great
 White Way A huge buck private,Szlength six
 foot three. ! He had fought and bled. i'll the Argonne
 fray, And he=twiee had traversed the
 trackless sea. lie took in the sights with a casual
 eye, He rubbed his chin and he cooked his head And he turned to his buddy, who am
 bled close by. @.-.t So this is New York, eh?" the
 douGhboy said He was tanned and seasoned and self
 contained:
 He had seen the world and had sat
 on il, too; And he felt at home where the shrap-
 neI rained
 Or in innermost sanctums at G. H.
 c. \ patriot trotted along by his side And gave his broad shoulders a lov-
 ing pat Well, how was the war;" the civilian
 cried;
 And the answer was merely, Which
 war was that?" He braved the motors with measured
 tread; He rode on the buses, decidedly
 bored; The subway rattled and rocked in its bed:
 Great blasts exploded; the canyons roared: The jazz bands screeched from the cabaretS; The sirens walled and the muf1ers parked; But the big buck private they colld not taze; It sounds some familiar" he calmly remarked. They rode him around in a sight-see- ing car; ! They showed him the statues and l monuments grand: They toured the Museum Che looked l for the barr: l They praised this picture, the other one banned. 1 The Bowery Chinatown, properly i damned. 1 He took them all in with a gaze auStere. 1 Well, wasn't it wonderful" ladies exclaimed, And he answered, Where do we go 1 from here?' But his leave was soon up and his cash declined,
 And he wearied of clubs and of can teen chow, l Well it's quite some burg" his buddy
 opined,
 Though there ain't no fields for a guy to blow Then the doughboy answered, You said it. Bo: To them that likes it, this stuff is
 grand; But it's me for the soil where the
 sunf1owers grow,
 For the old mans farm is sure Some
 Mans Land!r i-Charlton Andrews, in the New York l Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
ATA COURT OF PROBATE HELD

ATA COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 11th day of March, A. D. 1919.
 Present-NELSoN J. AYLING, Judge
 Estate of Stephen O'Hearn, late of Franklin. in said District. deceased.
 Anna O'Hearn of Franklin, Conn appeared in Court and filed a petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased, al legged to be intestate.
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing theSeon, be given by the pub lication of t1 s order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District zt least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and that return be made to this Court Z.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true copy of record,
 Attest:
 HELEN M. DRESCHER
 na2r1sd Clerk. .L, |
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
TAX NOTICE

TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE
 TOWN OF SPRAGUE:
 All persons liable. to pay taxes in the Town of Sprague, State of Con necticut, arc hereby notified that have warrant to levy and collect a tax Of thirteen (13) mills on list of 1918, due and payable March 22d 1s1e All persons neglecting this notice will be proceeded against as directed by the laws of this State
 For the purpose of collecting this tax l shall be at Baltic, in said Sprague, at the Town Clerks Onice on all Tuesdays and Saturdays. begin ming March 22d and ending Saturday, April 18th, from 10 a. m. to D. m.
 At Hanover at the store of Webster Standish, on Wednesday, March 18th, from II a. m. to l D. m.
 At Versailles Postoffice, on Wednes- day, April 2d, from II a. m. to l D. III. After April 22d, 1919, interest at the rate of nine (9) per cent will be added from the time these taxes became due. All taxes must be paid direct to Tax Collector and all bills receipted by him. If by mail, enclose postage if you wish receipt.
 Dated at Sprague Conn, this 5th day ot March, 1919.
 JAMES INQUIRE.
 mar5W Tax Collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
nreed Theatre.

Today and Thursday Edith Storey, the talented emotional actress. will be seen al the Breed theatre in one Of her most remarkable pictures, As He Sun Went Down a Metro offering of intense human interest The story was taken from the play of tha. name written by George D. Baker. r. is q thrilling and absorbing tale of girl who lived the rugged pioneers and vet succeeded in retaining their respect md winning love for le-s slf. l. is q most unusual play of the days Of is and one that will hold your at 'ention from beginning 10 end.
 Monroe Salisbury will also be seen In the biz dramatic offering The Mil Lonaire Pirate. This is thrilling story and the marvellous acting of Monroe Salisbury will hold you spell ,ound. To tell you even a tiny bit of ihe plot would spoil this perfectly rip ping story. tt Is brand new. however. and will twist you around in your seat. Beautiful Ruth Clifford is seen in sup port of tho star and Rupcr; Julian di- recte1 this picture
 The pathe trave ae-ics viii com 7iete thc bill for today an T Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Thirty years ago South Wales sup- piied most Of the tin plate require ments of the United States but with the enactment of American protective tariff laws British firms sought mar hets elsewhere
 Mesopotamia is land of two f1ar- vests for arable crops. Wheat, bar ley. and beans are soWn in the Au- tumn or Winter and harvested in April and Ma.'; rice, peas and maize are sown during the Spring floods and harvested between August and Sep tcmbcr. I
 A new heat insulating material com l 0sed of mixture of. special clay and cork has been discovered by a Norwegian engineer. .Ehe clay and cork mixture is burned, anG the result IS the formulation of"a veTy- fight, sub stance that iS said to be cminently suitable for all heat insulating pur- poses.
 Figures made public by the Cana dian Wool Growers Gtdi show that a0Out 70 per cent of tie wool dispos- aG Of by tn. company fast year came from the West Approximately 4,3oo,- Coo pounds Of wool vera handled, it's vs.!ue being about $2.S2t,090. West 2rn Cauada's share is. therefore. about 2.oi0,G0e pounds. valued at S1,974.T0e.
 There is . prevailing tendency for Chinese labor to drift into the mer- cETnt classes when cil'cu nsSt1nces per init. Many fiourishing Chinese trad
 ing and nefcnanr liI2lls n he Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States owe their cXisf once 10 "1en of the laboring ylass. and u r;fy I-e said to ne typical of the EAii' .'ia9rer to set mp in nada or ,}u-it'N. -'e stlorl as he has 2IHassed sufficient capital to Go SO
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
HUMCR OF THE DAY

You see, this rope guys the tent
 What abort "-Lamrcon.
 Say, that lot you sold ne is three feet under the water
 Is it."
 Yes it is. and you know it is."
 Well it's q good thing you told me. [ can let you have 2 bargain in q canoe. .-kdHsas City Journal.
 Mr, Box jwho stayed 1t home. an did that darn newspaper shot of you in the water at Palm Beach?
 Mrs Rox-TIow? Why. you poor goose. I made an appointment with him of course.-New York Sun.
 Said the hostess to tho tank steam CT, who liUeraIly patHouized the re- freshing bowl at the dance: You seem to De in excellent condition fc- q prize fight"
 "Why. how's that~' hn asked
 You are SO full of lunch, you ktow," was her tactful reply Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
 So this is your famous Beacon street 2" said Mayor X, as lie strolled with his friend along past the State house Frankly I'm surprised. had always heard that was a very exclusive street. you know"
 Well so it is" said tfe other man,
 "i1h. old chap, how can .ou say soc Why it fairly verges on tEe Com mon" n."-Philajelphia Record Mrs. Gadabout-Are you still bothered wi=h the awful Boresum family coming to dine with you every few evenings?
 Mrs Babalot-Oh, no: trey finally took the hint Mrs. Gadalout-What did you say to them
 Mrs Gad1lot-Oh. nothing was si i'd But we served sr ronge cake every time they came. Indianapolis Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
AUCTION

AS l have lost my husband and am unable to carry on the farm, I will sell at public auction, for the high dollar, without reserve, Friday, March 14, at 10 a. m. sharp, the following described 
 1s HEAD OF CATTLE 5 cows, to freshen in July. in June, 5 three year old high grade Holsteins, 4 due to freshen very shortly, 1 a little later, white Holstein bull coming two years old, heifers coming two years old. supposed to freshen this fall. 1 large brood SOW and 10 three weeks old pigs at side, Chester Whites, 1 sheep.
 30 TONS OF HAY
 Nine tons of extra good horse hay remainder early cut. COW hay: also a few cornstalks and some rye; 10 cords of slab wood and a large pile of rough lumber in the yard.
 FARMING TOOLS
 consisting of l two-horse Worcester Buckeye moving machine, 1 Walter A. Wood horse rake, l land roller. spring tooth harrows, ? blows, one nearly new, cultivators, weeder, stone boat, l iron wheel farm wagon, 2 in. axle, l onehorse tip cart, 1 OK cart, hay rack. 1 two-horse sled. 1 buggy, 1 cutter l hand corn cutter, Sweep Power corn cutter, saw arbor, saw and belt 1 corn sheller, i OK yoke, l No. 3 Sharples cream separator, 1 No. 6 United States, 1 No. 2 Economy Chief, 1 five gallon steel barrel churn, 2 small churns, 1 butter worker and molds, crosscut saws, l ice saw, ice tongs and pike, 1 set double team harness. 1 curly haired collar, l dump cart harness, crowbars. rakes, hoes, forks, shovels a small quantity of hen wire, washing machine 1 self-feeding coal stove, l chunk stove, l gasoline heater, 8 tables, bureaus, 1 small cabinet, bed and springs, stands, lamps. and lots of small articles too numerous to men tion. Also few Irish Cobbler pota- toes, some corn and rye, suitable for seed.
 Some of the stock are high grade Holsteins. the remainder are a mixture and are all in good condition. Ii stormy, the next fair week day. Caterer in attendance Two and ne-Quartel miles north of Chaplin village on road to Eastford. five minutes walk from Natchaug schoolhouse. Terms cash.
 MRS. WILLIAM l. LEE,
 mar11d ExecutriX.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Honor able Court of Probate for the District of Norwich I will sell the interest of Annie E. Wilson, late of Norwich in said District, deceased, in the real es- tate situated in the Town of Norwich, on Broad street, and fully described in the application to sell on file in said Court. For more particular descrip- tion. see said application.
 JOHN H. HARRIS.
 marl2d Appointee.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
Avoid Indigestion
 By Simple Rule
{ You Eat Fried Food, You Follow With 2 StUart's Dyspepsia Tab let, Then You Won't Have
 Indigestion. Be Sure
 Na n. TL..
10 Do This.

You get ravenous when you smell something frying. But you won't cat it because il hurts your stomach
 But after it take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. There will be no gas. no sour risinSs. no lump in your throat, no biliousness. DO dark brown taste in the morning. And whenever you are troubled eat q tablet as soon as possible and relief will come prompt lv. These tablets correct the faults of a weak or overworkpd stomach:
 they do the work while the stomach rests and recovers itself. Particular ly effective are they for banqueters and those whose environment brings them in contact with the rich food most apt to cause stomach derange- ment from the food. Relief in these rases always brings the glad smile. .iet a boI of Stnsrt's Dyspepsia Tab lets. SO cents, in any drug store .nrcr<snut the United States and -n'd-z --zsavAyr@, Kr' ..
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
SOUTH WINDHAM

Mrs. FioTa1ce Bsckus Euui- and Miss Forau Of New J.or6on. spent Tlcqdsy paih Mrs. l.. F. 8sckus Of to1th WindhJn.
 W. P. Barstow has been in New York i-certiy.
 Miss Jennings is spending several Gays m Springfield Mass
 r.rs. A. W. Avery of I'uras1ille has h-eu the guest Of her daughter. Mrs. Clarence Avarg.
 Mrs. Harry Avery md little daugh- ier. Of Willinantic. are with Mrs E. ". Avery for 8 while.
 Mrs. C. W. Murdock 5f Norwich caTl- e on Mrs. T !. Watts. Sunday.
 Miss Alice Holden. Tho is a grad c .te nurse is in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
What Is Going On I oniShl

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at the Auditorium.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre
 Roller Skating at Olympic hall. Norwich Council. No. TO, K. A., meets in Eagles Hall
 Norwich Grange. No. 172, P. of H.. meets in Chamber of Commerce Hall. Norwich Lodge. No. F, A. o. U. w., meets in Germania Hall.
 Painters and Decorators Union meets in Carpenters Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
NOTICE

By order of Probate Court, District of Hampton. l am hereby authorized to sell the real estate of Carrie L. Lewis, late of said District, deceased.
 JOHN c. LEWIS, marl2d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
FOR SALE
Horses
 Enp cAIE
FOR SALE

Seco~d lead of good Farm Chunks and . few matched pairs ranging in weight from 1o50 pounds to 150o. Prices very reasonable. Please give US a call and look them over and try them and take them home if necessary,
 Every horse guaranteed as represented or money refunded. Can be seen at 2S3 Lewiston Avenue, Jim Browns old stand, Ws1ilimantic.
 JOHN SIMPSON, of Hartford. Mor
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12

By simplifying the system of tick cts given to the passenger on busses in London a saving of 10 tons of pa per pulp was affected in the course Of a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-12
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Monday, between 10th and 18th Sts.. on Prospect St, 1adys wrist watch. Finder notify this office. Reward. mar12d
 FOUND-On Franklin St., a purse containing sum of money. Owner may have it by proving property and pay ing for this advertisement. Mrs. Hill debrand, 295 Boswell Ave. Call be- tween and D. m. mar12d
 LOST Monday evening, large brooch with lady's head painted on it; valued as a keepsake. Reward if re- turned to this office, mar12d
 LOST-Tire chain. Sunday evening between Christ church and New Haven depot Dr. Donohue. Tel. 675 mar11 q
 LOST-About Feb 21, small white French poodle, with collar, No, 37962. Finder notify 16 Clay Ave. Mrs. Frank Williams. mar10d