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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
BIG HOLIDAY CROWD

The Christmas dance held at the arm
DRY Monday night by Battery B. 192nd
Artillery. had an attendance of about
500. The event was a decided success
and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed
by all.
The music was furnished by Sullivan's
Singing orchestra one of the best on
the road. Ed. Sullivan, the we'll known
comedian entertained the crowd with an
excellent line of original comedy. The
regular entertainment had charge Of the
dance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
New Commission to Organize.

The new commission on fisheries and
game will hold its first meeting for or
ganization Thursday. The commission
consists Of three persons and is the sue
cessor Of eight--one from each county
that was legislated out Of existence by
the act of the legislature Of 1921.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
PAST COMMANDERS SWORD
FOR PETER : WILSON

Columbian Commandery. No. A.
4iNnishts Tenlilur, o4sei.ae5 Christmas
with the usual service OF the order On
Sunday. There were about 200 knights
present at the service al which Eminent
Commander Peter S. Wilson presided
During the service Eminent Commander
WilN-n was presented with a past com
mander's sword
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
P|MPLES ON FACE
FOR 3 YEARS
Also On Arms. Very Sore.
Cuticura Healed.

"For three years my daughter was
troubled with pimples on her face
and arms. They were hard, large,
and red, and some of them festered
and were very sore. Her face was
disfgured for while, and she stayed
in nearly all the time.
"She tried different remedies but
they did not do any good so began
to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and after using three cakes Of Cuti-
cura Soap and two boxes of cuticura
Ointment she was healed" (Signed)
Mrs. S. F. McDuffy, 20 Franklin ST.,
Exeter, N. H., Dec. 81, 1920.
Give Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Talcum the daily care of your skin.
Sample Each Pres by Nail Address: "cutiezra Lab
sratoriss Dept H, Maiden "a. MAss." Sold every
where, Soap25c. Ointment rs and Soe. faicum &C.
M1< Cuticura Soap shavss without mug.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
Discharged From hospital

Patients discharged at the Lawrence
and Memorial Associated hospital in New
London Saturday included Mrs William
,Ledward, of Stonington, formerly of Nor
witch, Mrs. Frank Parker Of Waterford
and Richard Bugbee of Old Lyme
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
STATE POLICE STATION
FOR ToLLAND COUNTY

According TO plans INV under consider
alton the stzp< police will establish a
state posice sub-statson il Tollsnd
county preferably in the vicinity OF
Stafford Springs. Supt. talrley has an
nounced that the station Will be opera
ton within a month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
BON TON SOCIAL CLUB
HOLDS CHRISTMAS DANCE

A well attended Christmas dance was
given on Monday evening in T. a. B.
hall by the Bon Ton Social club. There
were 800 couple present and programme
of eighteen numbers was given by
Shankelfs novelty orchestra, assisted by
the Tennessee Ten.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
REQ ALPHA MI DANCE
AT VATRFAN HOJ-SF

Rho Alpha Nu fraternity held their
annual dance Monday evening at the
WaUrega1 house with an attendance of
70 couples. The Hills-Belanger orchestra
IF Hartford provided the dance pro-
Gram TIE evening proved M s. enjoy
anle for all
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
YANTIc PUMPER CALLED


The Yantic pumger was called tut
Monday morning far a chimney fire in
the house occupied ~ John HanHa- TIE
pumper responded quickly and used two
tanks Of chemical in extinguisaing the
blaze. The damage was small.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
Taken to Hospital.

Miss Mary Rogers, singing instructor
in the public schools. was taken to the
Backus hospital on Monday. 1t Ia
thought that Miss Rogers may be suffer
ing from an attack Of typhoid fever
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
Three cans for Ambulance.

The ambulance of the W. w. Baclus
hospital answered three calls on Monday
for patients to be taken to the hospital
for treatment
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27
CHAMBER DIRECTORS
DISCUSS REFERENDUM

At a meeting of the board of directors
of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
in New Haven Wedr esday the form Of
referendum to be sent out by the cham
Der on the proposed American valua-
ton plan for levying duties upon for
eign goods will be discussed The direc~
tors at this time will pass upon the form
in which the referendum goes out. The
referendum itself is not to be voted upon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27

ment as rs share in the anti-tuberculos5
campaign during the current fiscal veal
up TO $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27

Usually the early bird catches tbs
worn for the little fellows who stay
ed az home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-27

Some men are kept 50 busy trying
to make a living that they don't get
time to live.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
AMATEUR ACTORS GIVE
SPLENDID SHOW

Sunday night, December is, at the
Dixie Pride Theater, was a gala night
indeed. All taking part in the enter
tainment did their very best, and con-
sequently the. attending colonists and
neighbors enjoyed superior treat. Vic
tor Gaddis gave a fine defamation.
The boy has great talent and made an
excellent impression. Mrs. CantrelI en-
tertained with the song Forgotten.
and received quite an ovation. She Is
a fine singer, indeed. Mrs. Turnedge.
one of our new members, made her
first appearance In superior recita-
ton. She has fine elocutionary tall
ent, and we trust SIZE will become one
of the regular entertainers.
Miss Erma Tiede made her second
appearance in the Colony theater as
soloist, with the song ''Your heart has
told me so, and did decidedly well.
And Miss Rosa Matz in a monologue
81 and T.; just set all the folks
laughing. She was grrrand all right.
No one suspected her of such fine
talent. She is such quiet, demure.
little girl that she took every one BY
surprise.
The sketch ''The White Lie, com
posed by Comrade Fred Montrose, and
presented by Comrades Fred Montrose.
Harry Bell, VIM. Beavers and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cantrell. was given in a highly
impressive manner, and almost moved
the audience to tears. 1t was fine
piece of acting, and displayed the able
histrionic talent Of the comrades 10
the best advantage. Miss Beulah Cad
dis played an excellent solo on the
piano in so charming a way as to Set
fellow thinking of Beulah Land. The
orchestra under the able leadership Of
Professor Martin, contributed rich
share to the entertainment Of the ev-
ening, and the Colony is fortunate in
having so much musical talent among
its membership.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
NO SNOW FOR CHRISTMAS
SAYS NEWLLANO WEATHERlAAN

How can Christmas Day be Christ
mas Day when there is no sign Of
snow? Weatherman w. A. Dougher-.
ty is not favorable to "Christmassy'
Christmas, so NewIlanoites viii have
to celebrate the holidays with only a
prophecy of cooler weather with frosts.
This is the present indication, as
foretold by Dougherty: indications
point to cooler weather with frosts:
rain towards the end Of this week.
December Is registered the coIdest
this year, with minimum of 26 during
the night and a maximum Of 81 in the
day.
Following are the temperatures re-
corded for the week ending December
10.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
ROAD DISTRICT NO. a
VOTES ROAD BONDS

Returns received at the office of the
Hon. Police Jury of Vernon Parish yes
terday indicated that the voters in
Road District No. 4 are in favor of
imposing an additional tax for the
building and maintaining of public
roads in their district. The canvassing
Of the vote by Hon. E. E. Jourdan.
clerk of the Police Jury, progressed
throughout the day and the promulga-
ton of the result will be effected by
the members of the jury at the special
meeting called by the President, Hon.
Columbus Pitre, for to-day.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
ELEVENTH HOUR REPRIEVE
FOR SABINE NEGRO

Out of the very shadow Of the gal
lows, Friday, stepped Caleb Hudson.
l5-year-old negro. when Governor
Parker signed the commutation Of his
death sentence. Together with anoth-
.er negro, Will Curry. the boy had been
convicted Of murder in the parish of
Sabine. Curry was hanged last week
On the scaffold, just before the tran
was sprung. Curry made a fulI COMES
sion of his crime. generating Hud-
son. A hurried commutation Of EEud-
sons sentence was telegraphed to the
parish authorities, and the paper was
signed to-day.
AT the same time Governor Parker
also signed another document doc.
ument which meant the death Of rso
other negroes. Bill Byrd and Lonnis
Jackson The two will be hanged n
Bienville Parish at Arcadia. the PARISH
seat, on January u, for the murdea
of c. D. MurrelI
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
MUST REGISTER BEFORE
DECEMBER 81 OR LOSE
VOTE FOR NEXT TWO YEARS

According to a new ruling. both
men and women must have paid their
1920 and 1921 poll taxes in order to
be able to vote during the next two
years.
Women'e Clubs throughout the state
are busy getting the women to pay
their poll taxes and register for the
franchise.
December 81 is the last day to pay
these poll taxes. By special ruling
those who have not paid their 1926
poll taxes may do so when paying the
1921 taxes. but it must be done before
December 81, 1921.
Because of this ruling, it is antici-
pated that many voters will be dis.
franchised for the next two years.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
CAR OF PICRIC ACID
ORDERED FOR FARMERS

The first carload of the picric acid
offered to Louisiana farmers by the
War Department, through the State
University Extension Division, has been
ordered. This car is expected to reach
OakdaIe, from which point it will be
reshipped, before the end of December.
Picric acid, which is sold to farmers
at low price, is used primarily for
blowing out stumps and blasting ditch
es. 1t is cheaper. more efficient and
less dangerous than ordinary dyna-
mite, and has proved satisfactory in
farm improvement work.
Orders for picric acid are received
by the State University Extension Di-
vision, Baton Rouge, La.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
ASWELL FIGHTS ANTI-LYNCHING
BILL In U. S. CONGRESS

PhesiIent Harding's recent Birming.
ham, Ala, speech declaring for polit.
icaI equality for the negro, was de-
nounced as a monstrous piece of pol
itics" by Representative AsweIl, Dem.
ocrat, Louisiana, in speech in Con-
gress Monday last against the Dyer
anti-lynching bill.
IF the house passes the anti4ynch-
ing BILL" AsweII declared. lit will on
ly be continuing the political coup
started by the President to corral the
negro vote for the next election.
The Dyer bill, which proposes
among other things. fine or prison
sentence for state or local officials
found guilty of laxity in trying to pre-
vent lynching, and a $4,000 fine
upon states and counties in which
lynchings occur, was branded by As
well as a purely political scheme .
which would increase rather than re-
duce the number of Iynchings.
Assaults or attempted assaults have
been the cause of Sc per cent of all
lynchings in the nation in the last 30
years"
Aswell contended the bill. if passed,
would increase lynchings, by leading
the criminal to believe he would es-
cape speedy death" The only way to
stop assaults, he declared, SIS to let
the negro know that when he is cap
tured he will meet certain and imsne-
diate death"
IF congress really wants to help to
wipe out lynching." Aswell declared,
let it make a criminal assault on wo-
men punishable by death and provide
that the local courts must pass the
death sentence "a hours after the as
saulter is caught"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
SEEK SABINE RoBBER

Sheriff J. D. Darby, of Sabine Par
ish, with office at Many, La, offers
a reward of SIS for the arrest or in
formation leading to the arrest of a
thief who stole a large quantity Of
jewelry from a store in Sabine Parish,
among the articles being several gold
watches: Washington" No. 1926
48; Elgin, No. ll25l433; Illinois, 81
l2423: Swiss Great Northern Special,
81 jewels, and about II gold chains
and 10 rings.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
The Colony Diary
Being Daily Report of Colony Life at LIanO.

ran the gauntlet from band to vocal
teaching.
** SIS
Thursday, Dec. IS. - During the
past twenty months we have been busy
paying off thousands of dollars in old
debts and paying for sufficient land
to make us safe in our foundation
here. We own our homes, about S.
600 acres of land, our many indus
tries and cattle, hogs, mules, horses
and machinery. 1t has been hard
pull, and the Colony is now on a
sound financial basis. We are now
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
ARE PAYING POLL TAX

Poll taxes have been paid during the
last few days at the Sheriff's office in
LeesviIle, by about 1900 voters, and
as there are about 5000 voters in Yer
non Parish, 1900 of them will have to
make hurry before New Years Day, if
they do not want to lose their vote next
year.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22
ALDERMEN MEET

At the last meeting of the Leesville
Board of Aldermen, the assessment
roll for 1921 was adopted as submi:-
ted by Assessor Word, the total amount
to be collected being about ST .800,-
900.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22

Business is-getting the money out
OF other peoples purses.-A Dumas.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-22

Duty is the science of sacrifice.
jules Simon,
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
DETROIT TRACTION HEAD
TO SUE FOR ARREST
Acting Mayor Orders Inquiry
in Crossing Controversy.

DETROIT, Jan. 10.-Developments In
the controversy between the city and
the Detroit United Railway Company,
which fared up early Sunday morning
when the city effected forcible cross
ing with the tracks of the new Municipal
Street Railway over the lines OF the
y U. r.. came rapidly to-day.
Acting Mayor Lodge has ordered an
investigation of the circumstances sur
rounding the arrest and detention Of
Ellsworth j. Burdick, assistant general
manager of the D. U. r., who. with
temporary injunction. attempted to stop
the work of laying the city rails across
those of his company.
Mr.. Burdick, who, the police said, was
disturbing the peace and was taken
across the bridge to Belle Isle and left
marooned there during the early hours
II Sunday while the track laying pro-
eeeded, announced this evening he woulo
file suit against the city for personal
damages.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

thing with all my heart. And that's that
she goes dead silent for at least week,
so / can get a chance to get the produce
store going right"
More than dozen members OF the
Pentecostal Church OF God spent several
hours to-day with Mrs. Harrington, but
none OF them. II was stated by one of
the members. tried to persuade her to
break her fast.
Harrington tonight declared he be-
lieved his. wife was determined to fast
until she died.
IT believe she has gone so long with
out food that IL she partook of any now
it would kill her." he said.
He also stated that he believed she
would die suddenly as result of her
heart giving out.
Letters have come since the Harring-
ton story has spread the country round
He has received about forty. of which
80 per cent advise him to stand pat
Mrs. Harrington has some 800 letters, of
which 70 per cent. approve and egg her
on.
States Attorney John Lewman was
asked what action. IL any. the State
would take in case Mrs. Harrington per-
sists in her hunger strike. He replied
that inasmuch as 1t is difficult to per-
suade a man to an act he is unwilling
to perform just SO much more difficult
is argument with the deadlier of the
species"
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
JOSEPH LETTER, JR.,
KILLEDBY ACCIDENT
His Shotgun Discharged While
Returning From Duck
Shooting in Louisiana.

Special Despatch TO TIE NEw YonK HEaALp
CHICAGO Jan. 10.-Joseph Letter. Jr.
l4-year-old son Of Joseph Letter. IA
nous Chicago pit plunser who lost
s20.000.000 in a futile attempt to COR
ner the worlds wheat supply on the
Board of Trade in 1898. was killed acct
dentally this AFTERNOON while cunning
for ducks near New Orleans.
The boy was on his way back from a
swamp when his shotgun was dis
charged accidentally. The full charge
hit HIM in the body. His death soon
followed.
Joseph Letter, the elder. was the son
Of Levi Zeigler Letter, probably the
most noted of Chicagos early mer-
chants. The two men ran the famous
Letter corner" which forced wheat to
an unprecedented price, but then
broke" with disastrous results to the
spectators.
OF recent years Joseph Letter has
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

made his home in Washington. but has
visited Chicago many times. Despite
his experience In the wheat pit he still
has a vast fortune.
News OF the death was received when
Mr.. Letter telephoned instruction to
New Orleans for arrangements for a
special train to convey the body to
Washington. The Letter party arrived
at New Orleans Friday and went di-
rectly to Chateau Canard, where the
elder Mr.. Letter has leased thousands OF
acres of marsh lands. famous for duck
shooting.
In 1908 Mr. Letter married Miss Juli-
ette Williams OF Washington. Mr..
Letters sisters all married Engiishmen
of noble families. The oldest. Mary. was
the wife OF Lord Curzon and died sew
eral years ago. Nancy Letter married
Colin Campbell and the youngest sister.
Daisy, Is the Countess OF SUFFOLK,
widowed by the war. The Letters have
two other children, Thomas. aged
years. and Nancy. aged 4.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

sin
hstoymkng SALE SELL IT. No what cSELL 1T! That
watchwod offered
have drascaIy
These prices should do
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
FASTING WIFE ORA WIS LINE
ATTOBACCO AND MOONSE1LNE
Cussing Also Taboo, but Husband Cites Uncle Joe
Cannons Well Known Habit in Combating Better
Halfs Attempt to Reform Him.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
DANvILLE, H., Jan. 10.-After 1orty-
three days OF fasting and prayer, Mrs.
Sadie Harrington. who is "obeying Gods
wish" in an effort to win the salvation
OF her husband. Ernest II. Harrington,
to-day lessened the rigid conditions
which she had made for her husband to
meet and save her life.
She has decided that he need not join
church but forever must quit cigar
cites. quit swearing at or with others
and keep his lips and larynx free from
the blight of moonshlne liquor.
My wife," said NJ. Harrington, IN
part to-day, makes Inc tired. II l drink
nose paint it's in the way OF making
friends and customers and aiding my
produce business. She is driving my
business to the wolves. What kind OF n
fast is it where you keep on getting
fat?
THE leading citizen Of this town is
Uncle Joe Cannon. Ever hear him talk
without cussin'? No. stree. Ever sec
him without a cigar in his mouth? No,
stree! ! have never seen him drink,
that's true but on the other hand he
amt never seen me drink. SO it's
mutual.
IF fasting made people weak In the
old days It certainly don't to-day. My
wifes lungs were never stronger. She
talks all day and has got more to say
than newspaper. i pray but for one
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

those now asking for a smaller army
were 'insincere" and were doing 1t for
political effect"
Senator Fletcher (Fla-) upheld main
tenance of an army of the present size.
1T is a very great mistake to in
dulge in general notions" he said. that
the Army should be reduced to this or
that size. World conditions are much
unsettled and we should be on our
guard"
Speaking in favor of his proposal to
reduce the army to 10000, Senator
Lenroot said that under such an amend
ment more than s50,000.0O0 would De
saved Heavens knows the army is go
ing to cost us enough as it is he said
"and IL we are to have any regard Tor
the taxpayers we should reduce 1t To
as small a size as possible"
Final action on the New resolution
went over. 1t is believed, however, the
! Senate will favor an army of 175,O0O
and will reject the proposal to reduce II
still further A vote probably Will be
had later in the week.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
TO RECALL MRS. MOTT
IN WADE MURDER CASE
State Also viii Continue EUi-
dence of AIienisf.

Special Despatch to TUE New YORK HERALD.
BRIDGEPoRT. Conn. Jan. 10.-The trial
Of Elwood b. Wade for the murder Of
George Il. Mott in the Mott home last
August will be resumed tomorrow in
the Criminal Superior Court here. The
first witness will be DR.. John c. Lynch
the States alienist. who will continue
testimony he was giving last Friday
when court adjourned. He probably will
be followed by Dr. c. c. Godfrey OF the
Bridgeport Hospital and DR.. d. NJ. Ire
cartin district officer of the United
States Public Health Service.
The state probably will also recall
Mrs Ethel Hutehins Mott and John Ed
ward Johnston. who are charged with
completely in the murder.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
SAFE ROBBER SLAIN.

DETROIT, Jan. 10.-One man was killed
and two others wounded during a gun
fgh. between two policemen and five
suspected safe crackers in an auto
mobile early this morning. The battle
lasted twelve minutes, fifty shots being
exchanged The automobile. which was
riddled. contained small safe un-
onened
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
JUSTICE WHITE IMPROVED.

WAsHIEGToN. Jan. 10.-The condition
of Chief Justice White OF the Supreme
Court, who has been confined to his homo
with severe cold, was said to be much
improved to-day. Because of the in
clement weather. however. the Jurist 3
physician advised him not to attend
court
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
PLANES REACH SALVADOR.
Navy Filters Are on Way to the
Panama Canal Zone.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10.-Four sea-
planes OF the navy squadron. flying from
San Diego to the Canal Zone, reached
La Union. Republic of San Salvador,
late yesterday, according to a message
received by the navy radio here to-day
from the supply ship Kanawha. which
was stationed near La Union.
The ships landing at La Union were
Nos 8, 10, IL and Is Of the F-5-L group.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-31
Delaware Alumni BANQUET.

The Delaware College Alumni As
sociation viii hold its annual banquet
At Old College Hall, Newark, on sat
GToAy evening, February Ia. 1T 6-3o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-31
RALLY IN STOCKS IS
FOLLOWED BY DROP
Week Opens With Mixture oi
Gains and Losses; Foreign
EXCHANGE Down.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, Jan. 31.-tWall Street.
1880 a. m.)--In the stock market the
week opened with a mixture of gains
and losses. Associated Oil, last Satur-
days strongest feature, soon rose 1t
points but other shares OF that class,
notably Mexican Petroleum, were low
or. The same irregularity was shown
bv steeIs and equipments, American
and Baldwin Locomotives rising moder-
nteIv while Crucible and American
Car eased. Motors and their sub
salaries scored variable advances as
well as several of the secondary rails,
Texas & Pacific gaining 1ss. Foreign
exchange was dull the British rate
recording q nominal reaction.
Noon-The list cancelled much of it's
early advance on selling Of Crucible.
Mexican Petroleum, Hide and Leather
preferred and Surnatra Tobacco. As
soctated on also reacted and Manati
Sugar dropped six points Rallies en-
sued on buying of General Asphalt and
Houston OIL also several of the indie
pendeut steels and rubber shares. An
other reversal occurred before noon.
studebaker falling 2h points on
rlmors regarding the dividend which
the directors. are expected to declare
later fr, the day. The cheaper rails. es-
peciafly Now Orleans. Texas u Mexico,
made further gains. Call money open
ed at seven per cent and exchange on
London continued TO decline.