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Evening star., 1921-02-23
ACCIDENTS KILL YEARLY
THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN
automobiles and Other Vehicles
and Drowning Charged With
Large Percentage of the Deaths.

Accidents annually cost the United
States the lives of some 10000 chill
dren between the ages of one and
fourteen years, according to a com :
pihtion recently issued from national
headquarters of the Red Cross in
this city. Compared with other ages
of life. it is found, accidents cause a
larger proportion of deaths during
the ages of from five to nine years
and from ten to fourteen than in any
other periods of life. From fourteen
years onward, there is gradual de-
crease in accidental deaths with each
succeeding period of life
1t is found that between ten and
fourteen as many as III out OF 1000
deaths are from accidental causes.
Accidents caused a slightly higher
percentage of the total deaths in
1917 at this period than all epidemic
diseases. including measles. scarlet
fever, whooping cough dlphtherla and
other minor diseases.
Automobile and vehicular accidents
attain their maximum percentage OF
fatalities among children from five
to nine years of age, more than 1890
children under fifteen years losing
their lives in one year, while drown
ing figures largely as a cause of
death among children from ten to
fourteen years of age.
First aid courses of instruction de-
signed by the bureau of first aid of
the American Red Cross are daily be-
coming a part of the curricula of
many schools and an increasing de-
mand is being made for such cours es
from all parts of the country.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
ARTS CLUB PROGRAM.
Dramatic Committee Has Charge of
Entertainment

The Arts Club parlors were again
crowded to capacity last evening on
the occasion of the regular program
under the direction of the dramatic
committee of the club, which is ar
ranged for the last Tuesday in each
month By special arrangement one
of the two plays ordinarily given was
to have been presented by the Drama
League Players, repeating one of the
group of four produced in January.
Illness of a member of the cast, how
ever, prevented this and the program
was rearranged. Mrs. Florence Russell
Lyon gave in substitution a reading Of
four short stories by W. H. Leatham,
under the title The Comrade in
White" Miss Minna Niemann render
ed piano selections. The play of the
evening was The Little Foxes"
written by Miss Anna c. Laws of this
city, and last night acted for the first
time The cast comprised Mrs. Maud
Howell Smith, Miss Anne Ives. Denis
ConnelI and G. A Lyon. The next
dramatic evening at the club is sched-
uled for March %. when two plays
will be given.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
CITIZENS PICK HEAD.
Richard Mansfield President Of Cot
tage City Association.

Richard Mansfield was elected
president of the Cottage City. Nd.
Citizens Association at the organiza-
tion meeting Of the association held
Monday night at the home of the
president
Other officers elected were William
Bolts. vice president; A. G. Gray, Sec
retary, and A. Haskell, treasurer
A committee was appointed to in
vestigate the reasons for an extra as
sessment and tax declared levied on
residents of Cottage City by the
county commissioners Of Prince
Georges county.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
$3.50 Panel or Lace
Curtains. S1.60

White or Ecru Color Panel Cur
tains, 21k yards long, so inches
wide, sold and used one to
window: also Nottingham or filet
weave lace curtains. 2E yards
long, full widths; white or ecru
color, handsome designs. copies
of the expensive real laces.-
Fourth Floor. {.
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SOC and 50c
CretOnneS, Z0c

Yard wide Washable Cretonnes,
light and dark colorings, in
floral, bird and tapestry designs;
also cretonne pattern marquis
cite, as well as plain or drawn
work edge effects, and sheer
quality floral and bird design
voiles. All fabrics suitable for
curtains. draperies. cushion and
furniture slip covering All full
bolts and perfect quality.-Fourth
Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
MINISTER ON DUTY HERE.

Hoffman Philip, United States min
lister to Colombia, now in this city,
has been assigned to temporary duty
at the State Department.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
Muslin Nightgowns
SI.Z5

Women's Extra Size Muslin
Nightgowns, high neck and long
sleeves; yokes of tucks and in
sertion; full-cut sizes. Heavy
weight. so t-finish quality
Third EIonr
Evening star., 1921-02-23
SIS Grass Rugs, $8.75

Extra-close fine-weave Grass
Rugs, in handsome stenciled de-
signs; colorings of green. blue
and brown; medallion and neat
border effects; all 9x12 #. size.
for large rooms.-F0urth Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
Bungalow Aprons
$1.5O

New Extra Size Bungalow
Aprons. of heavy percales. in
guaranteed fast colors; three
quarter sleeves with cuffs; belt
and pocket: open-front style
Third Floor
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S1.Z5 Grass or Rag
Rugs. 69c

27x54 Stenciled Grass Rugs, dou-
BILE warp. in green, blue and
brown colorings; also 24x36 Rag
Rugs, plain blue, pink, green and
brown with neat borders
First Floor.
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75c and $1.OO Hall
Runner. SOC

Heavy Reversible and Durable
Wool and Fiber Runner, 22h
inches wide, for hall or stair
runner, in green, red, tan and
brown figured designs, with bor-
der; also 36-inch Stenciled Grass
Runner, in green with key bor-
der; full rolls from which we will
cut the desired number of
yards.-FOurth Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
WOmen'S Gowns, ST

OF heavy Flannelette, in as
sorted striped effects; made with
lie yokes and collars;
trimmed with braid; well made. .
all SiZes.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
15c and 19c Sport
H'd'k'fs, 1Oc

Womens Novelty Sport Hand
kerchiefs. fancy colored bordered
and figured lawns and batistes.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
SOC Pillowcases, 44c
45x36 Fruit Of the Loom
Bleached Pillowcases. large size
and perfect quality-First Floor.
Women's Extra Size
Pettic0ats, $5.08

Extra Size Petticoats, for the
stout women, OF taffetA silk: in
black, navy blue and fashion
able two-toned effects; made with
deep tucked nounce and neat ruf-
fie: full cut.-TAtrd F1oOI.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
$3.50 AIl=WOOl
Serge. Sl.40

54-inch All-Wool Storm Serge,
heavy double twill quality, in
black. navy and midnight blue.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
$500 Au=WOOl
French Serge, $1.08

54-inch All-wool Ere nch
Serge, Fl Inc, close willed
grade: in black. navy, mid
night. brown. gray and tan
First Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
81 Petticoats, $1.25

Floral Satine Petticoats. heavy
weight soft-finiSh quality; in
beautiful colorings and designs;
Third Floor,
Evening star., 1921-02-23
Pink Bandeaux, SOC

New Pink Bandeaux, of heavy.
brocaded material: fasten front
and back; elastic insert; sizes "a
to 40-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
SeerSucker
Petticoats, Sis

Extra Size Seefsuc3er PA-<as
coats. heavy Grades In aaooeto0
gray and blue Stx1peDs 1nde Win
deep hounce: al 1sngtha.@1Aaza
Fl0o4.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
Wash Boilers

Extra Quality Tin Wash Boil
ers, with cold wood handles.
No. 2 Size at $1.30
No. 3 Size Mt $3.50
No. o Size at $1.49
Basement.
Evening star., 1921-02-23

OF extra fine quality navy blue
satine: large reinforcement: neat
ruff1e finished knees: perfect fit-
ting sizes from 8 to IL years.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23
Boys $3.50 Sport
Coats. S5.25

Mackinaw Sport Coats, fashion
ed of heavy weight mackinaw
plaids. in various colors; sizes Z,
8, 9. 13, IA. Is, Is. II and IS years.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-23

35-inch Stripe Sport Silks,
heavy firm woven quality, with
rich lustrous finish, in navy,
taupe, Copenhagen and brown
grounds, with stylish white
stripes.-First Floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
ENFORCING THE LAW.

As the result of the experience pre- viously had by themselves or others there is the disposition on the part of certain ones who get into the meshes of Inc law to appeal from the decision of ths lower court. when 1t is considered that fines a bit too large or sentences which they hope to escape are imposed. That appears al least to be just what was done in the cases of ten automobile drivers in Rhode Island who appealed to the superior court of Providence and Bristol county after having been given fines and 2 jail sentence for operating automobiles while drunk.
 In the opinion of the authorities the appeals were taken in the hopes of more lenient treatment in the higher court Whether or not the court took the sarne view or not it saw fit to sustain in each Instance the action of the district court and for the first time jail sentences ars 10 be served by those who have insistel upon endengering the lives of others bs the driving Of motor cars wt.ile under the influence of nduor
 From the practice of making the pen atty so little that it amounts to nothing in the way of preventing the dangeroli. conduct, it has come to be realized tha arrest meant little more than paying license for breaking the law and endan Eering humanity. This was even car ried to the point of getting the highe courts to look with sympathy upon thos who had engaged in such conduct, and i is of course a plan that is by no mean confined to any one locality Or court Wherever it is found that the lowe sourt has erred it is to be expected tha he higher court will correct it. That i he protection that is given the accused put when 1t comes to working the cour sr appealing for the purpose of gettin modification or elimination of a sen tence the Rhode Island judge acting i lhese cases takes a most commendab. view and one which if followed, wher the evidence warrants 1t, would accom- plish the desired results in checking cor tinued and glaring disrespect for law which are intended for the protection ( human life.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING NOV. 18th, 1921
 11,666
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK,

From coast to coast and from border 70 border the people of the United States collectively and individually have reason In the efforts which are put forth in behalf of education. The sec uons are few enough where every ad- vantage is offered in the way of edu- eationai facilities and there are too many where the provisions are not In keeping with the requirements. wife the localities where improvement could be proftably be made are to be found ln most any direction. And the need ls not for the education of the few but of the many. for the better the education the better the citizenship, the better the understanding of our institutions and American principles.
 In his proclamation setting apart the week from December 1 to 10 inclusive as American education week, President Harding has directed attention to the fact that there are five million chil- aren in this country who are not taking advantage of our free schools, and it is to be realized that by so doing they are failing to provide for their future worth 10 the nation.
 Likewise does he point out that there Ere vast clements of the population tha' are illiterate, physically unfit, or un- familiar with American ideas or tradi lions and that our future strength ana security are much dependent upon theil education end commitment to American Ideals.
 Right here In the state of Connection the census figures show that .Iliterac! has actually increased during the pas ten years and throughout the countr. there has been only a slight decrease While the situation in this state ma! be due to the fact that many iliiterate were attracted 10 the state through wa activities it nevertheless brings to at tention a condition against which ther needs to be widespread and concerto effort We need not only plan 1t fo dealing with the alien who may com here in the future but to meet the sit nation that alerady prevails.
 Too much emphasis cannot be lait upon a national education week, am none too much benefit would be obtaine If the aims and desires of the most CT thusiastic packer Of the idea were ac complished.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
FEEDING THE STARVING.

Because of the government conditions in Russia and not because of the unwill- ingness to aid the sufferers in that land is there hesitancy regarding the provis- ion of adequate funds to meet the dis tress that exists there in far greater measure than the most vivid reports of those who have seen 1t can picture.
 Already the American relief adminis- tration in Russia is feeding something like 100000 persons. The work of or ganizing relief stations is progressing so that it is expected that it will be possible to make the number million by the first of the year and soon after that to include 100000 in the daily ra- tions. That is of course administering extensive relief, but Russia is big coun- try, with a large number of people and the famine area is broad and thickly populated.
 Russia because of the condition in which it has been placed is by no means able to meet the situation. Fine govern ment doesn't offer any encouragement to those who are inclined to help, excep that it is declared by European Directoi Brown of the American relief that it i: giving satisfactory cooperation and th' food trains are arriving intact, but ther' exist those million of children and adult who have nothing to look forward t except death by starvation unless ther | is an increase in the help from the out side. Director Brown believes that tn
 relief of the famine stricken is largel up to America.
 In the consideration of that probler | it is to be realized that whatever aid 1 given will not be to the advantage of tn soviet government. It will be put fort in behalf of suffering humanity, who ar in worse plight at the present tim than dogs It makes little differenc where the call comes from so long 2 humanity is in dire distress. This cour try has never turned a cold shoulder
 such conditions wherever they existed It Is now doing much and unquestior
 ably it will be ready to do more. Whetl
 CT it should be done through the fo' warding of supplies on hand or throug other means Is apparently getting tf
 close attention of the government heaS at the present time.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03

and its action this week is the result thereof. and the new orders apply where there are not special agreements be- tween the roads and the men.
 The rules which have been promul- gated apply to the shop crafts of the railroads and as the result there will be overcome that classification of labor which made it impossible to keep all la- bor busy and get the best results there from, since men of only one classifica- tion could do certain work whether 1t was constructive Or destructive, and as the result of which it was to the advan- tage of the roads to have work done in private shops rather than their own. Likewise the placing of the shops on an ':open shop" basis means that those among the shop employees not represent ed by the unions will have an opportu- nifty to get recognition before the rail- way labor board
 The ending Of he bothersome classi- ficatfons under the new rules promises a substantial relief to the roads which should be reehcted in increased revenue and better service.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
READ YOUR CHARACTER By Digby Phillips,
 Copyrighted 1e21
Unconscious Shading


 Consciously shaded writing leads us to several conclusion. not so flattering to the writer, telling as they do. a story of lack of education. affection and possible egousm.
 But you've probably often seen writ ing in which the writer apparently made no effort to shade those down strokes more heavily than the up- strokes.
 You'll find these people most often fin the limeHght' but not as the re suit of mere egotism or affectation. They get there through their natural abilities, perhaps consciously and per- haps unconsciously.
 They are people whose views are partisan and emphatic. Their attitude Is that of the lawyer who is concern ed with his own side of the case only and balances the evidence. Men of instead of that of the judge who weighs this character, incidentally, do make good lawyers for this very reason. You'll also find them at the heads of business enterprises requiring large degree of executive ability, for they | are naturally good executives. If you know anybody whose writing is shaded 1 in the manner described, see if that | bump of executive ability, mentioned | in a former article, is not present. Usually these men ar equite active and fond of physical pleasures as well as luxuries. Always you'll find them in | the classification of distinctive per- | sonalities."
 Monday-The Commercial Head
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
VOYAGE THROUGH SPACE

Emile Belot, the French astronomer, suggests that if one were able to strad- dle a light ray (which travels 1se.ooo miles a second), and thus voyage through space, observations along the route would be exceedingly interesting It would take only little more than a second to reach the Moon. and in minutes and 20 seconds one would ar rive at the planet of Mars. One would get as far as Jupiter in 35 minutes, to Saturn in 70 minutes iA 35 minutes, to Uranus in 2 1-2 hours and to Nep- tune in hours. On the way one could come across a great many comets without tails-nebulous bodies of sphe- rical shape which are rarely seen from the Earth It would take 2 years to get outside the sphere of the Suns attrac- tion and by that time our orb of day would look like nothing more important than a big star-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
DROPPING THE WAR AGREEMENTS

Since the days of the war when the government took over the railroads of the country they have been operated un- der the national agreements which were entered Into at the time by the govern nent and the employees concerning work mg conditions. It has been many months now since the government turn ed the roads back to their owners, bur 6ened with all sorts of handicaps, in cauding these agreemen4s which have served to make more difficult the prob lens of the roads in their efforts to meet present day conditions
 Efforts to bring about termination yfr the agreements were made long ago by the roads through the railroad ia- bor board, the recommendation of the board, the recommendation of the board being that the matter should be adjust ed between the respective roads and Their men with the understanding that h such was not accomplished 1t would be taken up again by the board, but the Agreements were to remain in effect un- hi san agreement between those directly H6ectsd had been reached sor ias decision hy the board given. It was necessary 10 refer the matter back to the board
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Public Benefactors.

Mir. Editor: Many Of your readers recollect a notable gathering at the theater to hear about the past benefae- tors of Norwich at which our distin- guished fellow citizen, A H. Brewer, was the presiding officer.
 To the list of -immortals" then and there referred to. should sometime bs added the name of Mitchell. of the Ar chIbald tribe.
 That delectable concert by the London String Quartette on Wednesday even ing last, recalled to mind the brilliant galaxy of world famous musical stars Illuminating our winter pathways these many years past. The list is as long as it is eminent, in vocal and instrumental music; and all due to Archie Mitchell whose mantle seems to be falling on 6 younger member of the tribe. as the prophet Elijah's, fell on Elisha
 VIM. A. AIKEN.
 Norwich, Dec. 8, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03

jury from the president of the court, M Glandaz. Then came the reading of the indictment, the exhibition of the mute evidence: the documents, pistols, sword sticks. plans, etc.,which bore upon the crime committed.
 The Prince was examined in the us- ual fashion of French prisoners on trial, and rquired to give categorical answers to the questions of fact ad- dressed to him. He gave his version of the story, in which he claimed that Noir had struck him, and that he shot in self-defense. He was then con- fronted with witnesses for the prosecu- ton. One Of the first of these was Fonveille, who had accompanied Noir with the challenge and who had bare ly escaped with his life. He declared that the Prince after treating his wis., itors with scurrilous abuse, first struck Noir in the face, and then shot him; and that he, F'onveille, did not attempt to draw his own pistol till afterward.
 In the absence of corroborative evil dence it seemed impossible to decide whose Veracity was most to be d. pended upon. M. Pascal Grousset and Rochefort were brought from prison in the custody of gendarmes to give evidece for the prosecution; but they did not add to the force against the accused; and perhaps the virulence with which they took occasion to in- suit him rather tended to lessen the animus of the public in his disfavor. On Wednesday, the third day of the trial, some altercation. having arisen l between the prisoner and Victor Noir's counsel, momentary confusion took place, during which Fonveille sprang | upon his bench, exclaiming vehement ly You are an assassin, Pierre Bon- aparte for you have basely assassinat- ed my friend. Victor Noir.' The trial | lasted until Sunday the h7th, when
 M Grandperret, the public prosecutor
 replied to the prisoners counsel and
 President Glandaz summed up. the case
 The jury retired an hour and a quarter
 for deliberation, and then broughI 1T
 a verdict of mot guilty" M. Lauriel counsel for the Noir family, demanded 1 $20,000 damages, with the cost of tn,
 suit; but the sum was reduced [, S6000 by award of the court. Prime.
 Pierre Bonaparte was immediately re leased.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
KHERE rHERE,s A WuL.

Nothing in these days arouses more general attention and approval than the eagerness with which some who are de- sirous of getting ahead are willing to work for the attainment of the goal Just because there is no one to provide the means doesn't necessarily mean that advantages are denied. Given the deter imitation there is invariably a way to accomplishment,
 This is finely illustrated in the efforts which are put forth by the young man seeking an education and dependent to large degree upon his own earning power while obtaining 1t" In most of the large educational institutions of the of students working their way through by a wide variety of methods. They turn their hand at whatever can be found to do, preferring of course that for which they are the best fitted, whether it hap pens to be tutoring, clerlzing after classes, serving as walters, shoveling coal and ashes or numerous other things which time will permit
 | In the freshman class at Princeton | this year some idea of the number wht rely upon such self help can be gained l from the report that 27 per cent. of thu class are working their way through
 and there is no doubt but what there fl | in just such activities that contact witl humanity that makes the student tht
 better fitted to meet the problems of If after he has completed his college 1 course.
 There is under development througl just such practice a better appreciation of the value of an education and fo
 that reason there ought to be laid tn
 groundwork for better use of 1t afte
 it is acquired. It is certainly in marke
 contrast to the time wasted by many !
 college and in after years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-03
Stories That Recall Others
Didn't Play the Game

She is young woman of artistic tall ents and mskes a good bit Of change making dainty bits of embroidery and fancy work Just now She Is displaying samples of her handicraft in her home. the purpose being to sell her wares for Christmas gifts.
 The other day aIs interested caller Eoked over the various displays.
 Here are some bridge table covers that many of my patrons adndre." said the young woman of artistic talents
 Not for me-" the prospective customer replied, T only play euchre.s'
 No Books About It
 A teacher gave as the topsc for an es- say 'Is the Moon Inhabitedg' and di- rected the pupils to get their information from books at the lsbrary.
 Due to the call for lf1oks one boy was