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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25
MARKET DULL. PRICES FIRM.

New York. Dec si--Business on the stock exchange today was of the usual t,erfunctory pre-holdsy character, trad ing dwindiins steadily after the first hour and becoming almost motionless in the later dcs, uEs.
 Prices were frm-cven strong in spots at fhc outset-hut reacted sharply before midday. when Reploele Steel relieved the morotony with a perpendicular decline or 1a points. almost duplicating it's perform ance of last Tuesday. Later. however the stock recovered 3 i-2 points.
 Vanadum Steel and affiliated issues fell I to @ points. shippinrs 1 70 ,. equipments to a and motor. leather. food and to- hacco shares 1 to 4 Oils also gave way to bea-ish pressure and several of the in vcrfu,eut rails forfeited l to points. Aside from the latter, rallies were feeble, thc market closing with a heavy tone. Sales amounted 10 500 900 shares.
 The days news had little or no relation fo market csiues. comprising for the most rart the customary v>-sk end summary of conditions in the commercial and indus trial fields
 Although call money was more than or dinarily plentiful. the rate held at : per cent. that quotation applying also to re- newais into next week. Brokers reported virtually no demand for bills Of exchange but remittances to London, Paris and other important centers eased variably.
 Actual loans and discounts of the ciearin Ehouse showed a decrease of s3s,- e5i .o0o. which was contrary to general expectations. and reserves of members in the federal reserve bank increased about gsI 900 0e0 There was a proportionate gain in total reserves. the excess of SS0,- s5a 900 being the largest since the middle or Nov cmher.
 The bond market was duh, but prices tended mainly higher Liberty issues showcd marked improvement. the first 4s however. resctinE almost 1 per cent To- tai sales tpsr valuel aggregated s23,S75.- GOO. old t- s bonds were unchanged on cal for the week
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town? Why, man alive, she is my neighbor-that ought to be enough and yet it isn't, because people in this big old town are too conventional. An introduction is necessary, and simply can't find any one to bring it about"
 Howard Willoughby looked at Dick with sympathetic expression. You know what you've always said about where there's a will"
 Dick was a man of facts and be had brought Howard into his confidence that he might help him bring about solution to the problem that was be- ginning to be real source of worry.
 Whats she do for a living?" How ard asked. You say she goes out ev- cry evening. She must work at some thing"
 Hanged if I know" Dick replied She's plain, very plain, but there's a grace to her body that doesn't last when one works at desk all day" he volunteered by way of a clue. "She must do some kind of physical work and yet she is always 80 simply dress ed in her little plain blue tailored suit. Then she has that little aristecratic air about her that bespeaks success. D
 Howard Willoughhy sat thinking
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for his appearance.
 Perfectly all right, and Ao cs@e over again, Mir. Merriveather,- Carolyn invited when he took his depzrturS q few moments later.
 I'll surely do that with pleasW8- he emphasized. and he and Hov1rd turned down the corridor and took the lift to the lobby. , d57
 You're a wiz. How Dick chuekIse. whereupon Howard explained how the deed had been done. .r.
 q looked up her address after L1sn you, found it to be our movie star tn the company where sold my last scenario. then proceeded to meet her myself TOsk her to dinner, then de- cided to do a little coachingsso shs'd be prepared for that grun managsr.
 T only inserted those special lines you heard temporarily" H0W1rd chuckled in conclusion, knowing oniy too well you were lying in ambush across that airshaft waiting for en ep- portunity to play hero"
 There's no favor too great to ask in reciprocation." Dick said. as he ssw Howard into a cab at the curb, -azd that holds good-even if she does -esrn me down"
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~ ARIArgN could hear her mother taking to caller in the par
 Tor as she closed the front door and rspoved her shabby little blue serge coat and boque ia the hall. ycAnsoas shriil tones easily penetrat- sd the thsn partition and the thinner pOrtieres.
 'Look ali that photograph, Mrs. Kel- lam. Amt he splendid! He was Sari- ann's vocal teacher in the last place ws lived before we moved hers He corresponds with her regular; seems Hke he can't give her up"
 t wfIl make q match, won't it?- s~Aa god naAafeA, sossiry Mrs. Kel- lam.
 -HAaG 4slfing. Sarisaa is so partic- ulsr. There was Mir. Gitchell, as fine . yDsng man as yUu'd wish to see shs vouldnt look at him. And look at tAe way she treated MT. Bion, and he rtwAt here tn the house, too"
 eariann moved on to the kitchen. Her heart wAS beating snA her pale
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sariann was on hsr'fest palpitztins. but her anger subsided before the ol6 womsn's arresting finger.
 Don't get huffy, child.- Ihs ezf1 calmly. Everybody in this town knows what everybody else is up Co. But don't you fall into the trap yvzr ma and that Dutchman are setting f1r you Because he's married alreadyf-
 -Marriedii- exclaimed sariann.
 Married and got a wife and sir young ones in the old country. He abandoned 'em when he came hcruL But his wife is no fool she's ben writing letters and she's got him To- cated. So pr. Burnhaa szye. Here As comes now. You can ask him your- self if what I'm telling you isn't true
 "oh. no. mol" sarisnn faltered- sas heard the doctors step and started ts run, but old Mrs. Muzzy caught her by the skirt and held her fast.
 Wait" said old Mrs. Murzy, rerri- ly. I've made many a match in my young days and amt too old yef- ain't too old yet
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to wine. her the British and French uizs istcrs would renal in in Athens.
 ''They don't know what they are Eo-l ing to do." he said. Yesterday theyl expected Go go; today they arc uncer- tain. Maybe tomorrow they again viir change their minds"
 Constantine said that the wife of for-l mer King Alexander Madame Aspzsiz Manos. Alexander's morEanatic wfel hadl no status in royalty. but that friendly relations with her would be maintain ed.
 Princess Anastasia formerly Hrs. William F. Leeds of New York; is now al recognized Greek princess constantino added. The king said he had talked with her yesterday.
 During t-e interview Constantine irn- pressed the correspondents who had not seen him before with his personality. which was democratic and friendly in his demeanor there vas no suggestion of royalty.
 Speaking Of the coming marriages os the Duke of Sparta to Princess Eliza beth of Rumania and of Crown Prince Charles Of Rumania 10 Princess Helene of Greece. Constantine sad that n0 dates had been decided on.
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T will not" Sartann replied without tho mercy of a thank you She emptied the dish water with a splash
 You do not like me, not7 whyT appealed Mir. Blom-
 Just on general principles" retoFt- ed Sarfann, and escaped.
 "Sarianni ssrianni" Her mother called from tho sitting-room where she sat embroidering in company with her husband. But Sariann fed She was out in the street before she knew 1t. barsheaded, with her dress all too low for the breezy spring night.
 Between mother and that Blom I believe I'm going crazy she thought wildly. "Oh. what was that?"
 It was a hend-rspping on a nearby window pane@a very dry. wrinkied old hand. Its old Mrs Muzzy." Sari- ann thought, in panic. What can she want? Oh. can't go in there! She's a terrible old creature. mother says. But perhaps she's IL"
 sartsnn mounted tAs rotting steps
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How Happiness Came

cheeks were full of color. The caller had arrived while Mrs. Johnsen was in the midst of making an emelet for supper, and everything reEaaiRed as it had been left hurriedly. Sariann pat on an apron and took up the egg beat CT. When her mother came out she had the omelet ready for the pan.
 Why, when did you Set homer in- quired Mrs. Johnson. 'eTherei I'll do the rest, desrie. You run up and slip Into another dress before supper. Your hairs real kinda tousIed. ard there's some typewriting ink on your left cheek. MT. BIem is such a neat young man"
 I'm tsc tired to change m4 dress, and don't care about that Dutchman, anyway. I don't see why you allowed him to come here and board" There was note of passionate protest in sa- riann's gentle voice. ''He makes a lot of extra work and we don't need the money"
 "Nsw. deaxtsi" Mrs. 1ohason spread
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VERSAILLES

The Christmas exercises at the Yer sailles school were held ih the grammar room Friday morning and the pupils of the primary and intermediate room jo,n- ed the grammar scholars in providing the entertainment, which many relatives and friends attended. Tn. program follows: Invocation, Rev. Charles Smith; sene. O. Come All Ye Faithful; greeting, five girls from primary room; recitati0ns. A Pcs sibilty, Bernard Nelson His Choice, Wal ter Macht Christmas Story, Ii pupils from primary room; song. The First Nowell, all; recitations. Lan1ing of the Pilgrims, Leonard Ladd I'hristmas Story, five pupils from primary room
 song The First Nowell, all recita .ioas Landing of the Pilgrims, Leonard Ladd
 Christmas Dolls seven girls from inter mediate room; The Pilgrim Mothers, pupils of grade 3; The First Thauksgiv- ing, pupils of grade 6 Christmas Day. three pupils from primary room; song, Three Ships. pupils of primary room; recitations, Blessed Star, two pupils of primary room; St. Nick's Suggestion Herbert Hill; song, Silent Night, all 1; | recitation, Christmas in Different Coun- 1 tries, pupils of seventh and eighth
 grades; recitations. His Job. Harry York; A Secret, Stanley Merck The Christmas Gift. Agnes Whaen The | Bells. SIX boys from primary room song.
 The First Christmas, pupils of primary
 room recitations. Bright dIae. Fred Allen; Song of Christmas; song, Away in a Manager, all; recitations. Winter Jewels, two children of primary room Christmas Night. two girls for primary
 room; Poor Santa Claus, David Chiara- monte Glory to God in the Highest Sylvester Wade; song, Our Soldiers and
 Sailors, aI acrostic. Christmas, nine
 boys of intermediate room; song. Hark
 the Herald Angels Sing. Santa Claus was l, impersonated\ by George Tetreault Jr. who distributed the gifts from a well la- . den and pre-tily decorated tree The music was under the direction of Ms.
 Gertrude Ladd who was assisted by Miss Louise Ladd at the piano.
 The intermediate teacher Miss Hollo
 well and principal Miss Tracy, were 1T
 charge of the recitations and general ar
 engagements.
 The school closed to reopen January 2 , The following pupils were perfect il f attendance during the term: Herher Babbtt Armand Dubreun, Herbert Hill
 Harry Mathers, Alphonse Morrissette George Nelson. Viola Peltier.
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" BANNING far out of the front
 window of his apartment on
 the third floor, he watched the neat figure vanish around the cor ner. Then Richard Merriwether drew himself back, and with a glance at the clock. hurriedly donned his hat and overcoat A few moments later he passed out through the door and down into the street at a pace which, though rapid. scarcely kept up with his thoughts.
 Ills housekeeper gazeA after him with 6 knowing twinkle in her Irish blue syes, then she shrugged her shoulders and chuckled to herself.
 Richard hastened toward the end of the street and looked sheepishly around the corner. The little slim -black-eyed beauty" had disappeared Maybe. he thought if I had hurried a little and not taken those last few sec onds to see that my derby was on straight might have been able to see at least in what direction this mysteri- Ous little puff of feminism had gone. !" Then he tibed himself for being a ieol e
 None like her." he muttered to himself. then swung into the corridor
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Arcanum Club.
THROWING A GAME NOT
 CRIMINAL IN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles, Dec. 24.-Conspiring to throw" baseball games is not a crim- insl offense in California, according to a ruling of Judge Frank R. Willis of the Los Angeles superior court today when he dismissed Indictments charging w. Baker. (Babe Borton, former memebr of the Vernon club of the Pacific coast base ball league! W. c. Rumler and Harl w Maggert, former Salt Lake players, and Nathan Raymond, alleged gambler of Se- attie, with having conspired to throw" gmes during the 1919 season.
 Judge Willis said the players in sign ing contracts with the teams, had en- tered into an agreement to play baseball to the best of their ability. But, he con- tinued, admitting they had not done 50, thier act amounted only to a breach of civil contract which he held, was in no way "actionable as a criminal cause"
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min, forwards, Mills at center. and Capt Denny Murphy and his brother "Jac," as guards. This forms a well balanced team and will take good bunch to show the mthe short end of the score.
 There will be the usual attractive pre- liminary game, full of life and fun and everything that goes with it. as these boys generally furnish everything in or out of the basketball book. The pre- lininary game will start at 2.30. ?. m. and furnish sport for the fans until the big show.
 Tonight the Crescents will travel to Danielson and these two games should put the boys on edge for the big attrac- ton on Monday night, when Stretch Meehan, known as the greatest attraction in the game, who stands foot inches and weighs 250 pounds, and is some star at the game, besides. Watch for the full details of this attraction.
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arrived Thursd: evening to pass Christ mas at the home of her parents Mir. and Mrs. James F. Thurston.
 H. Lee Sterry, student at Syracuse University, is pas-.ag the Christmas va- cation of ten days. at his home on Lee avenue.
 Clarke and Rrsseif F'--srr Of Lafayette street, have as their guest over the b days Robert D.-.--.-s-a y. Pr5vidence.
 Harold Bailey of Hartford spent Fri day with his parents. Rev. and Mrs. Cur don F. Bailey. at the parsonage. That evening MT. Bailey left to join his wife In New Haven where they will spend Christmas at her parents home.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

favored with fine weather and that the yield was of good quality, Beneficial rains were also reported in India, where of late the crop has been suffering from drought Under such circumsjtances ex- port demand was reduced to a mini mum. and the only actual new foreign purchase of which there was general knowledge was 115.o00 bushels for Bel gian. Evening up of the holiday tomor- row. however, brought about something of a recovery in the last part of the session.
 Corn and oats lacked support except on declines. Provisions averaged weaker with grain despite strength in the hog market.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25
OHIO STATE PLAYS
 |, OF c, IN CALIFORNIA TODAY

Pasadena Calif., Dec 24-No time was wasted by the Ohio state football squad which arrived today for it's game here New Years day with the University of California.
 After the players and their coaches par ty had been greeted py committees from the tournament of roses association, and other organizations, and escorted to their headquarters at a hotel the squad in spected tournament park the scene of the game. Shortly afterwards in a light rain, they began secret practice.
 Football writers commented on the fact that the Ohio prayers were much lighter than the Harvard team which de feated Oregon here last year. The Buck eyes are said to average about 175 pounds, while the Harvard players averag- ed more than 1s0.
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CONSTANTINE INTERVIEWED
 BY AMERICAN CORRESPONDENTS

Athens. Dec 24-tBy The X. p King Constantine dressed in ;he uniform or a general of the Greek army. spparntiy still wearied from his trip home from Switzerland, called in the Amer can cor respondents today and gave them his first interview since he came back 70 Athens He said he appreciated the courtesy of -he American officials in calling on him. which was a matter of common politeness."
 Constantine said that, as far as he un- ders.ood the situation from the short time he had been al home. the Greek Eo"- ernment would follow concilia. ory atii- Nile toward the allies, and that he did not expect change in the cabinet at tre present time He smilinSly shrugged his shoulders regarding the uncertainty gs
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Danbury.-The indications are that the proposition to consolidate the city and town governments of Danbury will again become an active issue during the ap- preaching session of the general assem- bly,
 Norwalk-State headquarters in Hart ford of the Near East relief was notified that the Norwalk chapter of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution has adopted four of the thousands of destitute orphans in Armenia. Such adoption en- tails an annual expenditure of S240.
 Simsbury.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. En- sign of Simsbury formally introduced to society their daughter, Miss Mary Phelps
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25
WANTS TO SEE BOUT BETWEEN
 RUSSELL AND HI LADD

A fight fan stated to the Sporting Edi- tor of The Bulletin that he would like to see Hi Ladd and Teddy Russell fight, as there has been lot of talk about these two lads and their ability to fight It was -Tiso suggested that some organiza- tion which intends to hold a smoker give these two lads place on their program A bout arranged between these lads would be an interesting one to watch. Russell holds the welterweight title of Wisconsin
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Taftviue,
Jewett City.
INTERVIEW CLUB WON MATCH
 FROM ARCANUM BOWLER

The Riverview Club bowlers won three straight strings from the quintet repre- senting the Arcanum club by a 105 total pinfall on the RiFervew alleys Duggan of the RivervieW club rolled high gingtu with IT pinfall and high three with 320 A return match will be rolled at the Arcanum club next Thursday night
 Mike Sullivan, an old timer will strength
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25
THEFTs IN BOSTON TOTALLED
 s1.6so.OOO FOR FISCAL YEAR

Boston, Dec. 24.-The increase in crime here was indicated by the police com missioners report which placed tie amour; of property stolen in the fiscal year ending November 50 at S1 6So.209 as compared with S2O2.01f in 1916. The loss by theft last year was $1,f15.4s5-
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25 BARRELS sCOTCH WHlsEEY
 SEIZED AT ST. ALDANs, VT

St. AIbans, Vt, Dec. 24-Twenty-hre barrels Of Scotch whizl,ey were lost Q the holiday bootleSsing market to55y when customs officers seized tife lot ia I southhound fre.sh. car billed from Mon treal.-
 The estimated value of the goods was S25 900.
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rHTcAGO GRAIN MARKrr

Chicago. Dec 24.-ArEenttne offerings 10 Europe seven cents bushel cheaper than from the United States had a bear. sh Influence today on the wheat mar ket. Prices closed unsettled at i 1-4 net lower to i-fc advance with March Fis5 to s1.s5 1-4 and May S1s1 IA to F1st i-.. Corn finished 5-s to 1 5-s down. and oats unchanged to s-l eff. In provisions the outcome varied fror sse decline Co FOG advance
 News of the eheapness of Argentine of fcrine of wheat were empbasized by word FpAt harvesting A Anmnsian unAsfnein~
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"BAB" RUTH RETURNED
 FROM CUBA LAST NIGHT

New York. Dec. 24.-"Babe" Ruth re- turned to New York tonight from Cuba.
 Asked what he wanted most for Christ mas, Babe" said if Santa would slip down the Ruth chimney tonight with a bet with which he could drive out 5 home runs in 1921, he'd be satisfied.
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minutes of play, but the. home boys
 showed sudden burst of speed and run
 away from danger. the final score being 30 to 20.
 The preliminary game was the best ever, providing plenty of amusement for the fans. The All Collegians won over the KnickerbocIers. Lineup and sum-
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have not got cold feet, because if they did not they would play us. Answer through Monday mornings Bulletin.
 (Signed) F. HENIG.
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Waiting GreeneviIle's Answer.

The Young Hardigs are waiting for the GreeneviIle grammar school to answer. The Greeneville s.;iool cannot expect the championship. 1 hope the Greeneville's
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-25

Ensign. at a tea recently at Chestnut IIi,l Simsbury Miss EnsiEn completed her studies at Miss Porter's school in Farm ington in June
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Ashland,
Taftyiue.

Field goals, Mills 4 Dubois 2 Benja- min f. D. Murphy 4, Swanson ?, De Celles 4, Jim Murphy l., Jack Murphy 3. Foul goals, Benjamin, D. Murphy l, De- Celles ?.
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TROLLEY BOWLING LEAGUE
 TEAMS ROLL MATCH GAMES

In the weekly Trolley league bowling matches the Palace won from Plainfeld, Aetna lost to Danielson, Taftville won from Jewett City and Baltic defeated Moosup. Scores:
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ASHLAND WINS AGAIN
 FROM TAFTyILLl

ThVM IAF LILLE EIf ID The Ramblers of Hartford notified the Ashland management Thursday at p. m. thata they would be unable to appear and Taftville was secured in order to not dsappoint the fans.
 The game proved interesting from the start to finish.
 The home club deserved to win show ing the best all round form. The visitors threatened to tie it up in the last few
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Ancient seers taught the people of, Persia that amber was the concretion of the tears of birds and the belief is prev alent in many parts of the country nov.
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RirerrieMl Club.

en up the Riverview lineup while the Ar canum club will have Naples and J. Hull. Scores
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MONFY.

New York, Dec. 24-Call money steady. High 7 low I, ruling rate [, closing bid :, offered at ', last loan :. Bank accept ances 3-S.
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COTTON,
LIBERTY BOND MARKET.

New York, Dec 24-Cotton spot quiet Middling 1925.
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George T. Kelly.

Bridgeport. Conn, Dec. 2i-Georgs |. Kelly who had been state deputy and also a district deputy Of the Knights of Columbus. and a delegate to many nz- tional conventions. died suddenly in hts home. early today Of heart trouble. Lar evening he attended a council session of which he was leading knight
 Mir Kelly was widely known through out the state and as a contract inE truclzman he Lad many business oonnec- tions.
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. sonhin Mnnsan-

Pasadena. Calf. Dec. 2s.-MrS sophial Nonson. once an actress Of world farle. died al her home here today. aged 7s. Mrs. Mons0n was the last surviving mem ber Of the original cas- al the Norwe- gian National theatre, established in 1ssel by Ole Bull.
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STOCKS.

-r- fss1o-tu= ls a sumnlJ of transactions ts- Nv york Stock Ezchanss 10 P NJ
 Hixh Low. Close
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