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Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18
GR0ToN-BUILT BOATS ARE
 IN SHIPS, GRAvEYARD

Forty-three million dollars worth of steel cargo ships are going to decay in the ,oil-coated, acid-s3turated waters at Pralrs Island. dcso.ate quagmire of mud at the far end of Staten Island, N. r.
 Resting on slimy mud banks, riding over their own anchors, dented. scraped. battered, bruised. some of them aground at all times, some of them aground most of the time with the rise and fall of the tides. grinding, crushing. swaying and leaning against each other as if for mu- tual support in 9 great disaster, they are the embodiment of all that is to be con demned in the handling of and tieing up of deep-sea vessels
 There are 36 ships in the mess and nearly every shipyard in the country is represented. Among them is the Quin. nipiac and the Provincetown, both built at the Groton Iron Works, scarcely two years ago the former named for the city of New Haven. the latter for the city oi Provincetown, Mass. The Proviencetown built last Octo5cr and which has madt two trips acrcss the ocean. had it's deel stanchons ben by the West Grama snnggled beside it.
 Every ship has been injured in on, way or another. They are al weather beaten and deteriorating rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18
Peterson's Ointment
 Best For Eczema
First Application Stops Itching of Eczema, Salt Rheum and Piles.

Ends cEafiins Distress in Five Minutes
 Live and let live is my motto" says Peterson of Buffalo. Druggists all pver America sell PETERSON'S OINTMENT for 35 cents large box snd say to these druggists, if anyone buys my ointment for any of the dis eases or ailments for which I recom- mend 1t and are not benefited, give them their money back.
 I've got a safe full of thankful let lers testifying to the mighty healing power of Peterson's Ointment for old and running sores, eczema, salt rheum, 1lcers. sore nipples, broken breast, itching scalp, chaflng' and blind, itch- hg and bleeding piles"
 John Scott, 2S3 Virginia Street, Buf- lalo, writes, "Peterson's Ointment is Fimply wonderful. It cured me of rczema and also piles, and it did it so fuickly that was astonished." Mail lrders filled by Peterson Ointment cos Inc. BuGale. N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18
RIDE HIGH, o SUN

O. growing longer the growing bod Earlier he glanee dayt
 
 Ard he bitter slsnt night the heds stained the Ihi the the dull skies meet clothing, unknd All patient he of While waits gulf shores golden Seen o. shall hear bells Telling that Spring . dancing through Ire land 
  Melt hide Give long, sunshine night
 NINETTE M. LoWATER
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18

ton about passing under a ladder. kep; tabs on seventy-seven pedestrians who passed ladder and noted that thirty nine took pains to go around 1t and thir- weight went under 1t.
 The rahjahs and others of t5e aristo- craticy in India are always In the mar
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18

Iet for an eiepnant that has twenty toes. because an elephant so equipped by ,nature Is supposed tp bring good luck and business prosperity to It's owner. They receive special attention and far outrank the sacred white elephants of Siam.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18
Workmen,s .Comnensa.ion.

The following workmen's compensation agreement has been approved by Com missioner ]. J. Donohue:
 J. L. Stiles and Son Brick O.. North Haven, employer, and John Bono!a, He brons employe, cut left ankle, at rate of S15,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18
salyation Army sneal<ers

Major Maine of Hartford will be with the Salvation Army meeting Friday night at the Army hall on Market street Cap tain and Mrs. Cashman of New London will also attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18

THERE is no advertising medium h Eastern connectIcut equal tO Toe buiis- oD fOr business results
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-18

A locking glass seldom shows a woman as she would like to see her. self.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

thc hest of humor and provided many a hearty lauEh. Miss Olga Hanson wns als" good in h"r role as were Edith" Ilctrhum. Edward Keanc. EcrniCc I:akcr. BCnjamin Roberts and Prank Harvey.
 Tho aggregation is the best travel ing stock company on the road to have vet visited this city. In their performance last evening the com pany left nothing to he desired except ing that their stay here should he longer than one week. As was previously nnnuunCcd. if their playing hero this week was a success they might return in May for a summer run. Juaging from the reception and the manner in which they put the show across last evening it is hoped they will be back soon
 New Britain audiences should again he reminded that they should wait until the final curtain drops before attempting leaving the theatcr thus not annoying those who wish to sec the final scene. Manager payton has arranged m interesting list of plays to be presented during his stay here.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

headline acts featuring "HendriN Belle Isle co. in "rhe school Master This is ono and the only school act that has stood the test and time of vaudeville and built entirely on com rdN that appeals to young and old alikc. From the opening until the closing of this act the audience has little to do but laugh and permit their memories to drift back 10 their child hood days at school. Charles Hen dirk as the school master Is the same perfect presentation of pcdaEoGuc. which was originally conceived and played since the act was first pro- duCcd. The whole thing is one big laugh. perhaps at times exaggerated a bit. but who would not like to have the school days over again? Other acts include Nelson WarinS in a pianoloEuc. Alexander Bros. and EVet lNn in All IIalled Ip"; and the Uni vcrsity. Trio, singers of harmony.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

drama been exhibited in this city. Ii is crowded with thrills. fierce fights, the matching of wits and love. PriS- Cilla Dean as silky Moll' gives a great portrayal of the role of the cx-crook's daughter who turns crook herself to avenEe her father. who has been railroaded to prison. Her co-workcr in this thrilling picture is Lon Chaney, one of tho greatest char acter actors in flmdom. From the time, silky Moll' makes her half million dollar coupe until the final fadeaway. the picture is one of con- tinucd suspense. thrill and excite ment. and through it all runs the fine thread of love.
 The vaudeville the first half of this week also measures up we'll and Is headed by a small sized edition of musical comedy named The Toy town Review" There are five sing ing. dancing and scintillatinE girls in this act and the one lone man has to keep jumping to keep abreast of their quips and slams. Another good number is May McDuffe. Miss McDuffe has single part and in it she minSles little monoloEue, little song and a little dancing The Max Brothers are clever dancers and received a good hand last night while Belmont and May. two girls, have . variety act that gets by good.
 Other numbers on the program are Episode No. II of Fantomas, a Chester Outing picture and the Fox News.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
HAIR AND WARMER"
 AT LYOEJJM TOMORROW.

No farco in the past decade ever sprung more pleasurable surprise upon an audience than did "Fair and Warrer." tho creation of which is cred. ed to no less n prominent play wright than Avery Hopwood. It was this fun-laden play that stirred the laughter of nll New York and set in motion tho mirth of the entire coun- try. And it is. therefore, small won- der that managers vied with ona an- other in hopes of securing the rights for the production.
 JosePfl w. Payton wns the forum ate bidder and he immediately added it to the exceptionally fine list Of plays to be presented by his peerless stock company.
 Fair and Warmer" will beRthe bill at the Lyceum tomorrow matinee and night. and those who have laughs to explode should be prepared to give the explosions the fullest possible swing.
 Fair and Warmer is a veritable fountain of joy. It bubbles and gushes forth immense volumes of frolic and keeps the audience guess ing when all tho fun will end. 1t h a farce of purpose and substance as well as ono of originality and for that reason belongs to the class of Rmuse- ments entitled to thoughtful consid- eration.
 Peg O My Heart" will be present cd tonight.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
"EvEN AS EVE" AT PALACE.

One of the many dramatic incidents in Even AS Eve" the First National picture taken from Robert w. Cham bers' story. '"rhe Shining Band" is that of a battle of a man on foot with a man on horseback. The feature will be shown at the Palace Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
 O'Hara, a recluse, meets n club man, Sproul, in tho fastnesses of the Adirondacks O'Hara at once recog- nies in the clubman an old enemy. who years ago had wrecked his home and disgraced his wife
 With gun in hand he makes for Sproul, and then deciding that he will kill him with his bare hands, he throws down tho gun and attempts to drag Sproul from the saddle. Tho two battle nercely. the frightened horse leaping and rearing hurling O'Hara from side to side. He clings tightly to Sproul and almost drags him from the saddle when the horse makes a sudden lunge ana O'Hara loses his hold. Tn another moment he is struck by one of the horses hoofs and hurled to the ground. where the maddened animal tramples him to death.
 Even AS Eve" is the story of
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
PATTON STOCK co.
 DRAWS BIG HOUSE
Players Are We'll Received at
 LyCeum by First NishterS
tBy Herald Rcviewcr)

packed house was at the Lyccum Inst. evening to witness the opening production of the Joseph Payton stock company which is playing Il weeks engagement in this city. As the opening VCh!ClC tho players appear rcd in "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" which might he called d farCical comedy ot the most farCiCaI type.
 Philip Quinn. well known to local stock patrons. took the leading role in the play Inst evening and scored n decided hit with New Britain thcaterEOcrs. Mir. Quinn appeared in this city for an indefinite engagement with the Walter \ayIor players about four years ago. In the play last eve ming he was the leading male fun maker. and was ably supported in keeping the audience in an uproar hy Miss Ethel Milton, who char aCteriZcd tho part Of Polly Hathaway. The TNttlcr' on the "Soyiai News" With hor whimsical. and what might be called 'puicker-than-a a flash -rc- marks" she kept the wholo house in
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
FINE BILL AT PALACE.

The Palace presents for tonight and Wednesday Mary Miles NIintcr in
 her new photoplay production. "A Cumberland Romance" fine adven- turc story of the great outdoors. An other big attraction on the bill is Harold Lloyd in tho funniest com edy in years, High and Dizzy" Marie wa1cnmp will he seen in new epi- sode of The Dragons Net" and the ever popular Pathc News will show the latest news in picture form. The Keith vaudeville bill for tho first three days Of the week includes four
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

He had formerly been q clarionet player in a band at Padue, and was persuaded by the bandmaster to take up singing after he had heard him sing. He was given Il few lessons and progressed so rapidly that he earned engagements at the Dal Vermc Gar den theater at Milan, and the Covent Garden at London. Distinct success followed him. These outstanding honors brought him to the attention of the great Metropolitan managers and his engagement soon followed. He will sing the leading tenor role in n revival of Don Carlos at that place this season. Music lovers of New Britain will be given treat when he appears and a large audience is looked forward to.
 Miss Laura Robertson, soprano, will assist in the musical program.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
Catarrhal Deafness
 and Head Noise

TELLS SAFE, SIMPLE WAY Tl TREAT AND RELIEYE AT HOM|
 If you have catarrh, ;utarrh| deafness or h ..r noises caused 1 caiarrh. or if phlegm drops in vol throat and has caused catarrh of tl stomach or bowels you will be gls to know that these distressing syp1' toms may be entirely overcome
 many instances by the followis treatment which you can easily pr pare in your own home at little co Secure from your druggist l oun of Parmint Double Strength.) Tai this homo and add to it A pint ! hot water and a little gra GtJ sugar: stir until dissolved. TaA1 oI tablespoonful four times a day. 1
 improvement is sometimes nott' after the first days treatmer' Breathing should become easy, wh tho distressing head noises. he's
 aches. dullness. cloudy thinking, et| should gradually disappear Onds the tonic action of the treatmet Loss of smell, taste, defective hea ing and mucous dropping in the bal of the throat arc other symptor which may often bo overcome by tl
 @fIicacious treatment. It Is said thI nearly ninety per cent of all q troubles are caused by catarrh a
 there must, therefore, be many pe
 pie whose hearing may. be restor} by this simple. harmless, home trea, mcnt &1asf#al.ge
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
MARTINELLI AT FOX'S
Famous Metropolitan Tenor to Ap- pear at Local Thcatcr on WcdncS- day Evening, March 2.

Giovanni Martinelli, famous tenor, will appear at Fox's thoatcr Wednes- day evening. March ?. His stren- uous duties at the Metropolitan Opera at New York give him little time for engagements on the road, but en- thusiastic admirers have hoen able to persuade his managers to let him make a short concert tour. Martincl- II is n perfect tenor and took the Metropolitan enthusiasts by storm when he made his first appearance in Novembcr,> 1913. He was hailed as the coming great Italian singer, and this prophecy is being fulfilled.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

O'IIara's daughter. a beautiful whom he is trying to bring up aN
 from the haunts of men. Her thTl ling adventures with the male sd after her fathers death and aftd civilization has encroached on tlleI mountain home comprise a fad la] ing story.
 The Keith vaudeville bill for last half of the week features 'To, Browns Musical Highlanders,"
 very clever sextette of musicians.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

neither they have taken anything or not. Hut oh. such confusion. Katie They have thrown things about. brok- cn china and dashed fruit juice on tho walls and paper. Things arc really in terrible shape. hate to mako you so much work Katie. but only found u out yesterday afternoon. SO couldn't get u Woman at it before this morning. and I thought I'd better wait and let you sec it first before we dc Cldod what 10 do. I'll got you wom. an to help you cloan up if you like"
 "l want no woman she said liftty. "pcy no clean corners. dey shoost lift broom and throw dirt around n loetle. Dev watch clock for timc tO say, '"rhrco dollars. please"
 laughed heartily. as much from relief at her attitude toward the un- expected work in front Of her. aS at her manner. mdicrous as that was.
 "Juat as you like. Katie" TO- turned "Of course. you know l will Ei,o you something extra for the work"
 "1 so worried about dat, I ttnk | can't eat mo my dinner" she laughed scnrnfullv.
 Then vrh sudden change of man ncr she lcnncd forward. trying 10 catch my eye.
 "Who you ttnR did dot, Missis Gru- ham "''
 katLc Has Theory.
 The rouI was clear iu front or mo. so | trrrcd my head and smiled at her rcaaSurinEIy
 'Nvc haven't th" slightest idea. Entic. Hoys. suppose. hunting money"
 She shook her head docidedly.
 "1 no tink So. ECt some enemy. somebody hutuing something dey tink ln dot house. bet Ind out who cct ta
 "I hope you can. Katie" l said cor dtally Now. suppose you tell Jim about it, I cant do it very well while I'm driving"
 "Ob-h, Jeem!" katic's hail would nnvC reached Jim. I think. if ho had loCu q quarter of n mile instead of three feet from her. And for the rest Of tho way homo her tongue was tire los" in its task of cnlightcning Jim.
 ''rlcasc let mo have key, dvceck. |" she cntrcatcd. us VIC turned in the driveway
 "Rut your hand in the pocket of my motor coat" ] returned.
 She obcyed mo. secured tho key and had her hand on tho hnndIe of tho car door aH drew up by tho side door.
 Hurry up. Jcom!" she called. i'm ratiently. as she jumped to tho ground and run up the steps.
 But before the slowcr-movinE Jim had .nlighted from tho car. and re- spectfully assisted me to aliEht. VIC heard her shrieking cJaculations of jisnay over the wreck of the dining room and kitchen.
 We found hcr in tho ready tears which always come to Katio's eyes ia my stress of emotion.
 ''Oh. my pretty kitchen" she walled 'Not shall I do" Not shall I do?"
 Little Mrs. Durkce's kindly voice sounded behind mo. I realized before she spoke that she had come to make amends for her tartness of tho morn 4n
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
)ING A HUSBAND dele Garrison's New Phase of eUeLatinnS Of q Wife

hcivcd the News of the Vnndals.
 xuidod Katie to the scat .ho automobile md left nwgaRo in the tonneau. Moro VIC reached homo.
 the girl for tho chaos
 inside tho house she xuuLsitc order. And I Fer on tho back scat of did it.
 solved one problem for huction of tho subject hlch she put to mo be- ftod the car. |t house yet. Aflssis Gra |y I loft hccm 2"
 You aro a very good pcr."
 into n blind alley. Then. bun, [ scaled tho wall c bt u tremendous of yerN' exciting t ,pcucd e." | Euld. with as ntv>- a [ could manage. 'au,, Jim to soo what gOou can be"
 Katie anucaicd. Any mgEtcrious, is meat to cd soul. Shc would be- Co discover the marau- yonld forget to be tom nonfusion in the house. which would confront slEc's Oacr.
 hns hecr tu Tho house. {" nt We aunot nnd out
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22
THE LAW" IS
 STILL DRAWING CROWDS.

The story of Outside the Law" as if unfolds itself throughout the eight reels at FoX's thcater seems to hold it's spectators spellbound. Never be- fore has such a stupendous melo-
New Britain herald., 1921-02-22

Lucille of with and ba
  lines trimmed with black leather belt
  a
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
NTCO CLERK STEALS CHECK FOR S258 TO BUY WEDDING RIM
61EARIa 5EEriASIbi !.
By BILLS "SPARE TIRE"
DON'T BLAME ANYBODY For WHAT THEY DON'T
N KNOW.

To "BroadtVay Jones,
OF your real because Broaday Jones
game SPORT dead sport writes let
tiers but comes rqht ~ n the open and his
Bur, uhaf svanfed to you this: When ad
yesterday this column damn fool junk and ubbDh
probably that the anthology of Nedter Verse
1920 containing but the best poetry printed the american
last there four poems BY Contributors this column
"Condonaon BY Joe Roscoe Conkn and IA I'd Woan
John Gallagher, and you M find them credited TO the Heard
and Seen column.
II might also be knou that the cake eater
BY contributor this column and has found
the vaudeville humorous writings and
Nunrous other merits of this column could be cited
neeesary-Dheh it isn't.
Hoever. Mnfer Whatever Your Real Name May Be-
and didn't Of this column certainly would
read it, much less contribute to like did yesterday.
In the best Of good humor
Fondly yours.
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
FLORISTS VOTE
To DECK VETS
GRAVES NOV. L
International Flower Day APP
proved, Pennock, of PhiladeI-
phia, Elected President.

s. S. Pennock, Of Philadelphia, was
this morning elected president Of the
Society Of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists.
Other officers chosen were: Vice
president, Samuel Murray, of Kansas
City; secretary, John Young, of New
York; treasurer, ]. J. Hess, of Omaha;
directors, Fred l.. Atkins, of Ruther-
ford, N. J., and Wallace r. Pierson, of
Cromwell, Conn.
The society voted to raise 500, 900
for national advertising, to further
exploit the already famous slogan,
Say 1t With Flowers
The proposal to name November
IL as international flower day, an
nounced yesterday, was formally ap.
proved this morning. The florists
plan to have every veterans grave
decorated on that day.
David Skinner, secretary OF the Ma
tional Chamber of Commerce, assured
the florists of the cooperation of the
chamber in any national movements
they may launch.
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
BALL RENT BILL
WILL Be TAKEN
Up At HEARING
House D. c. Committee Will
Hear Friends and Foes of
Act Tonight.

The Ball Rent Act will be taken up
by the House District Committee at s
o'clock tonight when hearings will be-
gin in Room 377 of the House Office
Building.
Benjamin X. Focht, chairman of the
committee, today urged all members
of the committee to be present. Ell
forts will be made to have the hear
ings concluded this week and to have
the bill reported to the House the first
of next week.
Representatives of the Washington
Real Estate Board have been invited
to appear tonight. Other representa-
tive persons are expected to give tes-
timony regarding the rent situation in
the District of Columbia.
The Ball bill provides for the ex-
tension of the life of the District Rent
Commission for seven months begin
ming October % next, when the present
bill expires.
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
FL|ERS DEVELOP
PH0TOPLATES|N
R|PTObO[L|NG
Demonstration Of Speed in
Camera Work Made by
Two Army Officers.

Eighteen minutes from the click of
the camera to the developed plates
all aboard an army plane-was the
record established yesterday by Lieut..
II. ]. Ramsey and Lieut.. G. w. God
daid, fliers of Boiling Field, on a trip
back to their station from Camp
Meade.
Three plates were made aloft and
developed in a lightproof bag while
the plane was speeding to the home
station.
Printing Of the photographs was
completed after the plane descended
at Boiling Field Photographic labora-
tory.
In the afternoon a demonstration
OF sirplane pursuit and attack was
given by Boiling Field filters at Camp
Meade for the reserve officers train
ing camp. Army planes from Fort
Myer also performed and the dirigible
balloon CO was present at the
roundup.
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
C|TEWARRECORD
Of CATHOLICS IN
WATSON REPLY
Attendants at Mass Meeting
Answer Charges of Geor-
. gia Senator.

War records of Catholic men and
women and Catholic organizations
were cited last night to disprove the
alleged attacks upon the religious
sisterhoods and priesthood of The
Catholic church, at mass meeting
attended by 1000 Catholics last night
at Catholic University.
The Columbia Sentinel. edited by
Senator Thomas E. Watson of
Georgia. was given particular men,
ton in the reply of District Catholics,
following the alleged printing Of an
article derogatory to the Catholic
priesthood and religious orders.
Congressman Thomas j. Ryan OF
New York, called upon Catholic men
and women to deny, through their
organizations, 1.-The slanderous propa.
ganda against those consecrated TO
the religious life"
A resolution appealing to Cath
ole men and women to pray that
malignant minds may be made to
function in the spirit of Christian
charity" was adopted.
DIR. Leo F. Stock. of the Catholic
University faculty, presided.
The Washington times., 1921-08-18
CLAIMS
REQUIRE LONG
RENT HEARING
If House Doesn't Approve SEN
ate Action on Ball Bill,
500 Will Lose.

More than 500 tenants who have pre-
scented their cases before the District
Rent Commission will miss out on a
hearing unless the Ball rent act. ex.
tended for seven months by action OF
the Senate. Tuesday, is also approved
by the House and becomes a law.
Additional cases were filed with the
commission Immediately following the
United States Supreme Court decision
that the act was constitutional. The
pile of cases which now cutters the
calendar Of the commission will be out
Of luck unless more time is provided
for clearing the decks.
The Rent Commissioners yesterday
called a recess from hearings for one
week, beginning next Monday, to en-
able them to hand down decisions In a
number Of rental and possession cases
already long pending. Prospects for
a House vote on the extension before
the proposed Congressional recess are
reported good.
The House District Committee win
hold hearings tonight on the bill
passed by the Senate, Tuesday, ex-
tending the life of the Rent Commits.
sion seven months.