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The Washington times., 1920-03-04

Tours, May 10, 1918.
Dear Marcus:
Here We are in another old
French town OF great interest. l
have had a strenuous week getting
out OF Dion and to this place. Yet
regular mountains of difficulties
gave way and became comparative
ly smooth roads. Three dreadful
railroad changes / dreaded vanish
ed
/ met an American general who
gave me passes on a military train
which came through without
change. And never cost me n cent.
Five hours In place OF fifteen. There
are no portets on trains now, ana
dreaded getting our traps off the
train. \ major who was on the
train heard | was there, and came
and introduced himself. He is con-
structing all the new roads in
France. He took the baggage both
or Off my hands and mind. and got
carriage for me, and sent me off
to this hotel free OF worry.
4 French lady In Dion who lent
me the books OF Leon Denis (Which
caused me TO come here) came the
day after | did and took me TO
lunch with the dear old man today.
! obtained from him the right to
translate his wonderful book, "Des-
tiny" l shall begin it on the 2lst.
my holy day. VIII write a page or
two every day until / have IT done.
May 81. Evening.
Well. ! woke this morning with a
wonderful feeling OF peace and
power. Felt as If I were being car
ried around in strong arms. ! got
busy early and translated three
pages of Destiny" At noon my
friend Miss Chaise from Dion came
and took me to Mr.. Denis again.
We had coffee there. and then All
interesting woman who does writ
ing under control came, and she
soon began to write messages for
everybody. She does not know
what Is being written by her hand
until 1t stops.
Ny messages were not impressive;
they did not impress me. at all
events They were all In French.
One for Mrs. Randall seemed rather
curious because no one here knows
her history.
Mr.. Denis received some that he
found OF much interest. Through
Miss Chaise, however, some very up
lifting messages came TO me. inc
little group was composed or very
intellectual and cultivated people,
and our conversation was an sus-
tanning and stimulating. came
back TO the hotel better than went
from 1t. So the very dihicult an
niversary has bcen oay OF peace
and growth. enclose ietter from
Mr.. Dawson. the secretary OF our
Poetry society IN new hork'
Thought you might like to see II.
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face. His nurse showed us the
Cross OF Honor he had received the
day before.
Then We talked In one ward with
an American aviator who believes
he is recovering from q frightful
Injury TO his spine from a fall. lie
il such n handsome fine type or
man, about thirty. Was most en-
thusiastic about meeting me and
said he read every line of mine he
could find. We are going 70 see
them all again next week.
This afternoon the same man
came in a big car and took US and
three French ladies to three old
chAtsasx, tho Chateau OF I.anglniS,
the Chateau OF ChenonceauX, and
the Chateau OF Blois. All are very
old: one built in the tenth century.
with a wonderful history, and now
only a ruin. one now owned by the
(chocolate) Meniers and by them
given 10 the use OF wounded French
soldiers; that Is, the grounds.
The chateau Is a museum OF old
tapestries and paintings. Francis
First and Henry Second and the mu-
tual mistress, Diane Poiters. lived
there: and in the other we saw the
room where Catherine de Medtci had
her altar for prayers. and Just next
II her secret cabinet for her poisons.
where she entertained her rivals and
enemies at their last dinner The
old original portraits OF all OF these
personages were there. Robert and
always planned summer Of
touring around among these cha
tesuS. There are many more and l
expect to see some OF them.
Saturday--My Corona is baking
so | must finish with my pen.
] am glad to know Mrs. Ritter had
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200 Hernstitched japanese hand
drawn and hand-embroidered White Tea
Cloths and Luncheon Cloths. Elabor-
ate designs on fine cloths, SO, 43 and
so inches square Values regularly up
to $500. Special, $2.85 Each.
o5Dozen Hemmed Mohawk Bleach
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hemming, Sixoo inches. Special,
$3.50 Each.
100 Dozen Hemmei Mohawk
Bleached Cotton Pillow Cases, torn
sizes before hemming, 45x36 inches.
Special, 59c Each
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An opportunity for homes, stores,
offices and apartment houses to secure
these durable floor coverings at con-
siderable reduction on the regular
prices.
Extra thick plain brown or red,
suitable for the hardest kind of wear;
per square yard, $40.
A quality, plain brown, red or green;
per square yard, $2.25.
B quality, plain brown, red or green;
per square yard, $3.50.
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is here. You can always use any
part OF my letters you like for pub
LEGATION. Your own good taste will
decide what It will DO wise TO give
out.
Today has been fun OF unusual i'm
terest. a Y. NJ. c. A. secretary came
In n motor car this morning (he
came In a Hunla TIM and took US
to the American hospital here. We
got there just as "a French aviator.
who had come back from the front
and many great lights safely. was
being brought ia for examination
by N-ray after a fall here in the
practice grounds. He was terribly
injured and has just one chance In
n hundred TO get well. He was
moaning in awful pain. and we had
a glimpse OF his handsome, boyish
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Either Way.

4 hospital nurse was examining
an orderly on his practical knovi-
edge Of first aid work. Now. what
would YOU do " n man collapsed"
she asked. GIVE him some brandy.
miss replied the man. But SUP
pose YOU had no brandy" Wei.
them he answered cheerily ia
promise him some. miss"
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Specials in this department for Friday and
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Towels-plain white, colored stripes,
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White Wool, Wool and Cotton and
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regular price.
Hemmed and HemStitched Union
Huck Towels, y linen, large size, very
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CSC grades regularly. Special, 42c
Each.
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Retaining knowledge.

Mother-Hcnry, does your ear
ache? Henry-No. mother. Mother
Then, why have you put cotton
in it? Henry-Well, you know,
mother. you keep on telling me
that 1 learn so little because what
goes in one ear comes out OF the
other. so I've plugged the other
one up!
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Home Upholsterers Win
Today's Economy Prize.

DEAR ELIZABETH IArTtMEr~
This fan we realized that our q Il
fashioned horsehair. covered furniture
could not render further service az IL
wsE We could not afford to buy new
rhe frames OF tho seven piccr sr' wore
IN splendid condition and Of solid wal.
nut An uphNlstcrer wanted to charge
SIa for just three pieces. so ,vr decided
IN do the work ourselves. We ripped
~ the Old covering. put Or layer ~
raw cotton and covered With burlau.
a'sr streuEt henlng Tho bottom sprirCa
Win strips ~ burlIp ~ raise tho cusN
iln seats. Then w. covered tho seven
Ii'.ss with blue and gnld ,lhth
(satin aud linen WiNrdN aud finished
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DRAPERY- DEPARTMENT
SHOP TALK

the best shape take
Slip Window Shades Awnings Reupholsng
of Furniture, etc.
executed possible
be ready when the time for their
workmen will handle the work and satisfaction
assured
call mail will bring representative to talk the
proposiion md cheerfuly furnished
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with a dark blue braid OF Guimpe
The frames were given coat Of dark
Narnish. and We have been highly COM
plmented on our new" living room
set. II really 81 very attractive. as the
blue satin with solo hEure goes so well
with the DARK ropd. We covered tho
whole set far less TRAN tlie price OF up
holstvr.ng Enif ~ the set, and no one
has accused l. of looking home
made" MRS. W. NJ. COLE,
Maryland gCreet, Laurel Nd.
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purpose in 1t All Is Never to
Lean on Any Human Being for
Happiness; Find 1t in Divinity
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Copyright, 1890. King Features syndieste.)

Copyrgh
1.-THE fouino hitherto 6shed Americas
brother Mareu r. Wheeler Windsor Wis.,
a a remarkable At
time they What believed her certain
hereafter based from her
Robert died IN 1910 also inter
estg ghts life ana Of this aritsr hose
name is kno 10 very H be
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.SDeciaL Offer of LINOLEUMS

If YOU have a need for any plain
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estimate before placing your order.
Unusually large quantities of each
grade and a skilled force of linoleum
layers ready to execute your order with
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IT Sccms delight to mcdistcs to
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" meteor satin. This gown OF eN-
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About the neck there Is a deep coll
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\ blue velvet band tied at the right
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This gown found nj very ox.
elusive shop In \ street u also Is
made in dove-grey ana navy
rrlcc. $3.50.
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The sleeves have "A louS curr with
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Colors: white and flesh only.
Price. s305.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
MOTORISTS STRUGGLE WITH BAD ROADS


 sink to the body of the machine.
 The farmers along these roads are reaping small fortunes pulling the un- fortunate autoist out of the mire. On the Jewett City road it is said that one man keeps a pair of horses hitch ed in the brush short distance from an especially bad place and when he sees poor unfortunate go into the hole he brings out his horses, pulls him out and says Five Dollars, Please" It is said that one afternoon this week he extricated five machines in succession from the mire and charged each one five big dolT4rs apiece without any rebate for half dozen.
 One motorist stated, however, that he met one farmer who had a heart. The local man had got his car stuck in the road when the farmer hap | pened along. He went half a mile to his barn, got his horses, pulled the man out and~oAly asked one dollar. One local concern shipping a load l of goods to Ledyard on Thursday had its truck stuck in the mud below Po- | quetanuck and had to leave the load 1 beside the road. The person for whom the goods were intended had to hau them the rest of the way in team.
 Right in the city several autoist: report that they have been stuck ir the mud on the side streets and hat to be pulled out. These cases hay, been few, however, and the cit, streets are rapidly improving as tn, weather continues fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
PROGRAM FOR LAUNCHING
 OF STEAMER HONNEDAGA

The official program for the launch ing of the steamer Honnedaga at the Groton Iron Works Saturday after noon has been announced. Ar engagements are being made whereby thousands of people can see the steam CT leave the ways and take the water for the first time. At the lauching is scheduled to take place at 2:3o o'clock arrangements have been made to have the ferryboat make a trip from New London to the shipyard at 2 o'clock. On the return tSp the ferry will leave Groton at o'clock.
 Mrs. Frederick w. Conlin of Vest field, N. J., daughtertin law of Re- ceiver Frederick Conlin, has been chosen as sponsor for the Honnedaga.
 The official program for the launch ing follows:
 Yard shuts down at noon and em- ployes leave yard.
 1:45 p. m.-South gate opened to
 2:00 p. m.-South gate opened to employees with regular yard badges and their friends.
 200 p. m.-Tugs arrive.
 200 p. m.-Bottle taken to stand, hung from bow and a man stationed on forecastle to guard same and to break bottle on vessel should sponsor fail to do so.
 2.15 p. m.-South gate opened to general public.
 2;15 p. m.-Passing in river to be stopped until after launching by Arrow"
 2:20 p. m.-Final inspection before launching by MT. Godfrey and MT. Mo Coombe-
 2:S0 p. m.-Launching and christen. Ing by Mrs. Frederick w. Conlin. 2:40 p. m.-Presentation of watct to sponsor-P. L. Harwood. 2:45 p. m.-Presentation of clock ts vessel-Mrs Frederick W. Conlin.
 Acceptance by United States Ship ping board representative. Photograph of presentation. 300 D. m.-Receivers. with sponso, and party proceed to Mohican hotel. 400 D. m.-Everyone out of yarS except necessary worl1men, guards anS officials of company. $. $. Honnedaga will-tie up at fit. ting out pier with bow upstream.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26


 Although the past few days of springiike weather have worked mi racles on the roads in this vicinity the motorists are still having their trials and tribulations and are like wise paying out good money to what they term the "robber farmer for pulling them out of the mire into which their machines have sunk to the hubs. The worst places in east ern Connecticut apparently are in the vicinity of Jewett City and of Fort Hill on the back road between Mystic and Groton.
 The road between Norwich and New London is in fairly decent shape although at the top of Mohegan hill there is a bad spot that motorists must look out for or they will break a spring Military Highway, on the east side of the river, is rounding in | to good shape with the exception of | the piece through the Pines south of | the State Hospital where there is stil a large amount of ice. The Norwich | Willimantic road is fairly passable although there are a few bad spots
 in it caused by the frost coming out
 of the ground.
 I The country roads are out of tht question for they are practically i'm passable for anything that is no | horse drawn. The Gardner Lax, 1 road, the Bozrahville road, the Pres ton City (beyond the macadam), ant roads in Ledyard are all literal quag
 mires into which an automobile vii
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
RECTOR IS
 LENTEN PREACHER HERE

At the last of the United Lenten services held at Christ church on Thursday evening the address was de- livered by Rev. W. F. Borchert of St. PauPs chcurch, Wilfimantic. Rev. MT. Borchert took for his topic Victory In the Battle of Life In part he said: In this great battle of life we struggle for success and victory. What is victory or success? Some of us will say it is one thing and some say another and each one of us has diff ferent desire. Many people strive for success, working earnestly and sacrificing much, while others appar- ently achieve their desires without eff fort. But it is the man who works, who suffers and who meets the re- verses of life with a smile that suc- ceeds. It is easy to smile when every thing goes along smoothly but if things are the reverse, then is the time that the character of the man is brought out.
 We wonder why God has put trials and temptations into our lives but we find that God chastens those whom hesloves and if it wasn't for the hard ships that we suffer the reward would be worthless. The most tedious day may be made a day of beauty if we would but realize after it was over the strength we had gained. When we learn this we have learned life's lesson. It is not the easy life that counts but it is the strenuous life Trials and struggles develop, and we can thank God that things were not made easy for us.
 It makes no difference how lowly you are, you can win Gods Well
 Done" if you try because it is up tc you to make good or bad of your life
 Don't go into the battle of life half hearted. God has given us the pow CT to Win.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
FIGHTING HAS BEEN
 RESUMED AT VESSEL

Wesel, Rhenish Prussia, March. 25 (By the A. P.).-The fighting at Wesel, which ended at 10 o'clock last night, began again this morning at 10 o'clock and lasted for an hour and a half. Both forces then took long and com fortable luncheon and hostilities were renewed at o'clock. They were vir- tually finished at 4.3o.
 Traffic across the Rhine is still at a standstill, because the workmen last night directed their fire toward the eastern end of the bridge at Wesei and continued today their intermittent smelling and also covered the exposed highway and the small city bridges leading into the town.
 The city is quiet Nor than five persons are forbidden to gather in the streets in groups. Business is going on normally and there is plenty of food.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
SPOTLIGHT lLLUMlNATES
 CHELSEA BANK CLOCK

What is lighting up the face of the clock at the Chelsea Savings bank? was question that had the policemen and numerous citizens on Franklin square guessing Thursday night.
 There was unmistakably something flashing a light on the face of the clock, but there was nothing to show where the light came from. It was of the flashing variety, appearing and disappearing every few seconds. Bank officials who were appealed to said they could offer no explanation, as they had made no arrangements for illuminating the dial of the clock
 The solution was reached when an automobile was observed standing at the curb in front of the McGrory building, across the street from the bank building. The driver had his spotlight focused on the clock face and sat there flashing the beams on and off while he enjoyed the mysti- 6cation of the passersby.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Isabel Mitchell entertained the Sewing club Monday afternoon.
 Miss Anita G. Butts of Newton Gen. ter, Mass. was a recent guest of Mrs. Charles R. Butts.
 Mrs. Cesare Guiglielmetti and Miss Amanda B. Hail are at The Breakers Hotel, Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. William Russell Baird have returned after spending several weeks at Atlantic City.
 Alfred L. Aiken of Worcester spent the week end with his parents, Gene rsA and Mrs. William A. Aiken.
 Miss Mary Whittlesev of New Brit ain, delegate to the D. A. R. con- vention. was entertained by Mrs. Wal lace s. Allis.
 Miss Barbara Allen. student at Miss Capen's school, Northampton, Mass, is passing the spring vacation at her home on Huntington place. The Wednesday club which was to have met this week with Mrs Charles l.. Richards as hostess, was postponed on account 0 fthe death ot a member. Mrs. Bella P. Learned.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
LLOYD GEORGE EXPLAINS
 TURKISH SETTLEMENT

Londons March 95.-Replying to criticism of the governments foreign policy by Herbert H. Asquith, mem ber of the house for Paisley. Premier Lloyd George this afternoon gave a detailed explanation of the Turkish settlement.
 The premier said 1t would have been a blunder to have settled the Turkish problem without giving the United States the most ample opportunity to decide whether it would accept a mandate, because it would have gwen rise to suspicious that Great Britain and France were taking advantage of the political dissensions in the United
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
JOIN THE SYNAGOGUE"
 CALL TO HEBREWS

An appeal to every Jewish. man and woman, young and old, to join a syn agogue" will be made through news papers, motion pictures, posters and the pulpit during the week of April 8 to 10. The announcement of a cam paign from coast to coast for increased membership and revival of interest in the synagogue, has been made by the executive committee of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. The drive will be known as back to the synagogue movement D Its headquarters will be at No. no Fifth avenue. New York, and Charles H. Shapiro of Bridgeport, president of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Con- gregations of America, will be national chairman.
 The week of the Passover holidays has been selected for the campaign because of it's, deep significance in the history of the Jewish religion.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
sold stoIen Auto to pr. Rlaek.

Dr. John T. Black, of Hartford, for merly of New London, state health officer, bought stolen automobile from man named Jerome Krause at Hartford, and now an effort is being made to get Krause back to this state from New York, where he is held, to answer for his acts. The ahrU was stolen in New York city, was brought to Hartford, and there Dr. Black bought it, giving check for the amount he paid. Then he disposed of the auto to garage owner at Hart ford and the garage man sold it to a customer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
PERSONALS

Abraham Cramer of Norwich was a caller in Providence Wednesday,.
 David R. Kinney of Norwich Town has been at Lords Point looking over his property.
 Walter s. Palmer, boss farmer at Norwich State Hospital, was on 8 business trip to Central Village Tues day.
 Rev. and Mrs. William T. Thayer of Hartford, formerly of Norwich, have been guests of Mrs. Minnie Auburn of 45 Pearl street.
 William H. Rowe. vice president of the New London City National bank, observed his eighty-ninth birthday anniversary Thursday.
 Alfred Onderdunk, employed at the Norwich State Hospital, visited early in the week his sister. Miss Rachel Onderdunk, who is with Captain and Mrs. James H. Sistare, at Lords Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
POLICE COURT HAS
 CASES TO coNSIpER

several cases were before the police court Thursday morning, the first day in some time that the court has had such grist of business.
 Emil Hansen of Yantic paid s5 and costs for being intoxicated and he also paid the. sum of $5 fiat for hit ting sailor from Barre. The accused is 27 years of age. The sailor was charged with breach of the peace but was found not guilty and discharged.
 Alderman c. V. Pendleton paid $3 fiat for having violated a city ordin- ance in leaving his automobile parked too long on Broadway.
 Charles Cote paid s5 and costs for intoxication.
 Frederick B. Auburn, aged 24. charged with failing to support his family, had his, case continued to
 Lucy M. Fox was sent to the hospi- tai at the farm for women. at Mantle. She was brought to court on com plaint of the health officer. She is a widow with several small children. Policeman Smith took the woman to Mantle. Alderman Pendleton left his auto mobile opposite his store on Broad way while he was at dinner in the Wauregan house with guests from out of town.
 In speaking of his arrest he said: T consider it unfair and an injus- tice on the part of the police depart. | ment occasionally to drag into court an automobile driver for staying 8; minutes or an hour on one of tn, city's streets, especially in the ev. ening. The present traffic ordNnanc, has been in effect for about six month, and practically no attempt has beer made strictly to enforce it. Ther, are hundreds of violators daily, som of whom leave their machines fo hours where they are supposed t park not over 30 minutes. The pres ent ordinance should be enforced a whole or not at all. Treat every on 1 alike D -
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
PLANT ESTATE LESS THAN
 $foo,o0o IN NEW YORK

The estate of the late Commodore Morton r. Plant, who died at his home at Groton November 4, 1918, will pay the. state of New York tax on less than $1oO,cao, according to an ap- praisal of the estate filed in New York. The property taxable there is a garage valued at s70,000, while his personal property there is valued at only $21,- SIS. The largest item of this is 150 cases of champagne in the Recess club. valued at s7,175. The total value of all his New York property has been estimated at $91.318.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-26
SUBMARINE BASE SAILORS
 NOW WITH PACIFIC FLEET

< Several sailors who were formerly stationed at the submarine base on the Thames are on. the ships of the fleet that has just started from San Diego for cruise to Honolulu. Among the sailors are Texas" Lawhon, formerly
 chief yeoman at the base, and Will liam Steinke. 2 Norwich boy, formerly
 in the paymaster's office at the base. Lawhon is on destroyer and Steinke is on battleship of the Pacific fleet.