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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
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Copyright. 1890. by The Wheeler
Syndicate, 1rc-D
Tho application OF this name TO tho
public buryinE- ground where paupeTs
arc Inferred. had its origin in England
Both there and on tho Continent, tho
clay used in tho manufacture OF pot
tory was dug out by whole colonie.
Of mon. women and children, and the
long trenches from which tho Garth
had been taken wcrc left open No
attempt WAS made to fin them in or
TO grade them evenly with tn. edjoin-
ing ground. and eventually. the Coun-
try-sidc became criss-crosscd with
these lonEdccp bitches.
Tho clay workers verc usually very
poor. and It gradually became the Gus
tom to cast into tho trenches the
bodies Of tho dead. covering them with
Just sufficient amount of earth to pro-
tcct tho corpse from tho sun and the
gaze OF those who might pass by. BY
degrees this public buryinE- ground
began to be used for those who died
in tho aims houses or on tho poor
IN rms. and oven after tho custom n
utilizing the pottery field for this pur-
pose died out. tho uamc was Stiit sp-
piled t. the section reserved FOR FREQ
intermonts. and "Pottcr's Field be
came tho recognized title OF a pau
pcr's cemetery regardless OF whether
tho original section had contained
any potters' clay.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

.. How many Sunday schools arc
there. and how many scholars in at
tendance. in tho United states? * S.
a. According to report of tho
census bureau in 1915. there were 1885,
21S sunday schools, With an enroll
ment of i9.a51.s15.
-. How old was Patti at the time
of her death? c. c. II.
4. Adclina Patti, ono Of tho world $
most famous singers died at her
home CraiE-yNos castle. Pencae,
Wales. September %. 1919. in her 18th
year.
north7 .. T.
a. Tho bureau OF railroad economies
says that tho railroad from PotroErad
to kola, point on the Arctic ocean.
runs the farthe-t north.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
Horoscope
The stars Incline.
But 10 Not Compel
light, 1921, by the Mcclure News
papcr SNndicatel

Copyright 1921. by the Mcclure News
paper SyndicateI
This is an unimportant day in plauo-
tary direction. according TO astrolosy,
Mars and Uranus rule strongly in evil
aspect.
1t is well to pursue routine affairs
while this rule of the stars continues,
avoiding initiative or change that will
disturb the regular order of business.
There is a menacing sign for travel.
whether by land. water or air and the
sway is especially unlucky for journey
connected with business relating to
iron, steel or coal.
Mars seems to give warning of an
outbreak OF some sort that may call
out troops. Military matters are sub
Icct TO uphcavals and movement that
may be unsatisfactory 10 army officers.
Mine and mining continues subject
to sinister forces that affects both the
west and the cast, but there will he a
sudden change that is beneficial in the
third new moon.
Warning is given that there will be
a continued prevalence crime in which
deception plays a part. Enbczzlcmcnt
and forgery Will increase, it is predict
cd
Uranus will exercise sinister power
over the human mind that is open to
disturbing suggestions. All thoughts
that arc possimistcc or discoura ginG
should be Immediately forbidden har-
Dor in the brain at this time.
Weather that is Unsatisfactory to
farmers is indicated for tho south
where unusual cold and severe storms
may hc expected.
Jupiter and Saturn rising in Virgo
in trinc to Venus. give fair promise for
trade and employment.
The president comes under plane
tary rule that should be beneficial and
he has the augury OF fame that grows
rapidly thru tho years marked by
thirty
Persons whose birthdstc it is should
not quarrel or go to law in tho coming
year Changes and travel may be dis
appointing. but the general outlook
is encouraging.
Children born on this day may be
ck-tcmpcrcd and hiEh-strung. In
business they viii succeed by hard
work. These subjects OF Capricorn
usually have great courage and de-
termination.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
IN DAYS NEWS"


Sir Alfred Mond. who is departing
for Palestine today TO study conditions
there in connection with Zionist plans
for the country's development is a
celebrated authority on finance, who
has also held important administrd-
Jiyc posts in tho British -oyCrnmcn NJ.
Entering parliament in 1905. be has
iccn conspicuous iu debate on many
topics. but especially on free trfdo
questions. He Is treasurer OF tho
Free Trade Union, and has written
very largely on political and economic
questions. Aside from politics he is a
prominent figure In tho business world
aud It. vas undoubtedly his business
achievements that led to his scle--
ton by Premier Lloyd George for the
important post Of First Commissioncr
OF Works in tho British government. 4
position nc Ecld during critical
period OF the war.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
WHY
CAN'T ANNALS TAI.hr
Copyright, 1890. by Tho whec

Copyright, 1890. by Tho Wheeler
Syndicate, Incl
When NC consider that tho throat.
voice box, tongue and mouth OF the
dumb animals arc quito as good in
their way AS arc those OF human be
inSs. and that a dog can use It's
voice" far longer than most mon can,
II Is apparent that the absence nf
speech on the part or tho four footed
species is due 10 something outside the
organs which generate the voice, some
inner consciousness which controls tho
speech and enables Us to give utter
sncc to coherent sounds. This highly
specialized ability We know as tho
brain or tho mind" and IL is in
man alone that II Is developed to tho
point wherc he can control tho sounds
made by his throat and vocal orcars
to tho point OF speech.
Tho brains OF tho four-footcd AMI
msls-cvcu tho clcvcrost OF those
which have lived all their lives in the
company Of human beings and 50 arc
educated as far as possiblc-arc vastly
inferior to those or man They have
not tho brain power sufficient to en-
able them purposely to use special
sounds with special meanings. other
than the noises which arc natural 10
their srecics-such as tho whining Of
dog when II is hungry or cold, the
purrinc OF a cat whom u is contcnted.
OF inc ltdnlIN mo'lnS OF \ COW "nSn
its calf is removed. To talk as humans
talk requires tho use OF at least a lit
tie OF tho special powers inherent IN
tho human mind alone, and which. so
far as the brain is concerned. far OK
ceeds the corresponding portion OF tho
animal brain. Tho dumb beasts can,
therefore, mako known their wants 10
p slight extent, but. owing to tho
limited capacity OF their brain struct-
urc. they cannot translate these wants
into what VIC understand as speech"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1tIT--Eharlrs the Sold OF Burgundy,
tho last great figure OF tho Mid
die aEcs, died near Nancy Born
st piion, Nov. TO- 1855
1859 Catherine dc Mcdci. wife OF ono
French King and mother OF three
others, died at Blols Born At
Florence in i5l9.
l71S-Bostou Common was transformed
into q British military camp
Iioo-England and Turkey concluded
treaty or defensive alliance.
ltsl-JoscTh u. Bodic. governor OF
Nov Jersey ls7j-7s. born In Mon
mouth county. X. j. Died IN
Ncv York city, oct Il. lsgt
isil-Thc Germans took the fortress
OF Rocroi near tho Belgian from.
tier.
1sSi-Nictor Emmanucls body was re-
moved to tho Pantheon in Rome.
lSa5-fndians on tho scat shore OF Lakc
Winnipeg were attacked by
starving wolves
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

Q. What is the present strength OF
the army and OF the national guard?
Z. L. L.
\. The war department says that on
November 80, 1920. the strength OF the
army was: Commissioned officers. i5,-
isl; enlisted men; 2"s,5s, national
guard: Officers, ti59; enlisted men.
7l.ss5.
Q. Is there any way TO clean the
outside surface of d mccrschaum pipe
4. 1t may bc cleaned by stcopinE
the pipe for some time in a solution
composed OF one part ammonia and
two parts water.
. What is a tcar shell? +. +. NJ.
4 This is a shell projectiic filled
with chemicals, which on explosion
form a. gas ttear Essi which blinds the
eyes Nth tears for some time.
9 What was a Bill Of Mortality :?
V, p H. H. p,. > 1,,,. which va, issued
weekly, setting forth tho births and
deaths occurring within tho limits OF
London. tho publication OF theec lists
having begun in 1892. Such bills arc
now superseded by the weekly bills
prepared at tho Registrar Generals
Office.
Q. Which was the last state to be
admitted to tho Tnion7 H. NJ.
\. Tho last states we're New Mex
leo aud Arizona. both of which were
admitted to tho Union juno 20. 1910.
@ From 1917 to 1919 how much
money was expended by the Y NJ. G.
4. with prisoners Of war? y. r. f.
4. According to a financial state
ment OF this organization. si,0js.5al.le
was expended for this purpose.
Q. What arc the salaries of offic-
ials OF the Federal Reserve Board? g..
]. X.
4. The fvc members Of tho board
receive J1a CO "a year each; tho comp
trollcr OF tho currency As ox-officio
member 5000 a year additional to his
salary OF s. coo as comptroller. The
executive secretary receives $4,000 a
year; tho secretary to the board ss,-
Ooa; tho assistant secretary $500: tho
general counsel, $500: the chief Of
opera tions and examinations 5000;
and fiscal agent 5000.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
FASHION hint

In accordance to the request OF
many readers, The Chieftain has re.
sumed the fashion service which
proved so popular. We have made ar
rangements with the Beauty Pattern
company. of New York. to supply the
patterns TO our readers and 70 run In
The Chieftain illustrations CT the lat
est and most convenient styles. These
are of special interest and advantage
to the home dressmaker. Orders for
these patterns may be sent direct to
Tho Chicftain office but the patterns
will De sent from the pattern COM
pany direct to the person ordering
them.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
TRY SULPHUR ON
AN ECZEMA SKIN
Costs Little and. Overcomes Trouble
Almost Over Night

Any breaking out of the skin, even
merry. itching eczema. can be quickly
overcome by applying Montho- -Sulphcr,
declares a noted skin specialist. Be-
cause Of its germ destroying proper
tics. this sulphur preparation instantly
brings case from akin irritation. sooth-
cs and heals the eczema right UP and
leaves tho skin clear aud smooth
II seldom fails TO relieve tho torment
without delay. Sufferers from skin
trouble should obtain small jar Of
Ncutho- sulphur from any good
druggist and use 1t Ike cold cream.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

(Any reader chn set the an-
swcr to any question by writing
The Pueblo Chicftnin Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, d.
rector, Washington, ID. G.. This
oncr applies strictly TO informa-
ton. The bureau cannot give ad-
vice on legal, medical and fnAn-
cinI matters. 1t docs not attempt
to settle domestic troubics, nor TO
undertake exhaustive research on
any subject. Write your question
plainly and briefly. Give full
name and address and enclose
two cents in stamps for return
postnGc. All replies arr sent d.
rect to the fnquircr)
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

Pattern 3f52 was used for this
model II is cut in Sizes: 8. s. 10.
and II years. \ 10 year size will re-
quiro a. yards of 3s inch material.
AS here shown the dress is of plaid
EinEham with collar belt and cuffs OF
white drill. ono could have checked
wooden. serge vclvctcen, taffcta, ga
bardinc or pcrcslc.
a pattern OF this ILLUSTRATION mailed
TO any address on receipt OF loC in
silver or stamps.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
Rcdishicting the State

The Colorado assembly will have two jobs of re-
distrctins this year In spite of the fact that The
number of representative in congress will not be either
increased or decreased result Of the census
the state legislature has the power 10 change the
boundaries of the congressional districts, and thus to
take any county of district to put it into
other; or the legislature may, if it desires make
entirely arrangement, subject to two general
l1nita ons The congressional districts must have ap
proxmatcly the population, and they must be
composed OF contiguous territory and reasonably COM
pact in shape,
1t is not believed that partisan considerations will
be strong influence toward tho change of congressional
boundaries this year. When the present boundaries
adopted attempt made to assure three
Democratic congressman. With this purpose El Paso
county, Colorado Springs, strong Republican coun-
y, placed in the northeastern district Sccond dis
ricD where it did belong, while the strong Demo
cratic counties of Cflpn, jefferson, Clear Creek and
Park counties which by their geographical location he
onged in the second district put into the Third
Southeastern district. But both the Second district
and the Third district represented b, Rcpubi-
who have Just been reelected for another term the
partisan aspect is not important.
The important reason for a change is that
counties have increased in population while other
counties have decreased population. If the Legislature
finds from the official returns that the numbers of the
in the four districts not approximately the
same, it ought 10 change the boundaries. The general
plan. however of Denver district northeastern
district southeastern district and western dis
rict is fair and reasonable and ought be continued
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

1t is ono thing 10 honor the incoming president, and
it quito different thing to fix up free show at the
public cost TO bring cxcursionists into Washington for
the benefit of the hotckecpers and others who plan
ming to make money of the crowds. If Washing
ton wants that kind of an attraction Washington ou-h,
10 pay for it.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

THE CHIEFThIN has the best
quality of circulation for advertisers
Of any newspaper published in Colo
rado. It consistently supports tho mp
building OF tho state with just regard
+, every citizen. and it has the CONF
1ence and approval Of Colorado's besf
citizens Of every class and section.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

Phoebe Hanaford. preacher. writer
and pioneer sutfrsSlst, for whom
benefit has just been given in New
York city, belongs to ono of tho old
est and best-knoSn families of tho
island of Nantucket. where she was
born a1 years ago. She WAS tho FIRST
woman minister ordained in New Eng
land and also the first woman chaplain
in a state legislature, acting in that ca
pa city on several occasions in 1870 and
1872 in both the house and scnsto of
Connecticut.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW

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Washington furnishes readers. free of
charge with accurate and authorita :
tive answers to questions any and
All subjects concerning which inforua-
ton can be had from the unparalleled
resources Of tho various federal gov
crnmcnt departments, the great library
or Congress and the many experts and
scientists in the Covernrr ent service.
Two cents in postage for reply must
accompany each inquiry. State clearly
the information wanted and address OF.
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Washington, ID. e.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
TODAYTS BIRTHDAYS

REV. Olympia Brown, pioneer rcfor-
mer and equal suffrage advocate, born
at Prairie Rondc. Mich, ss years ago
today.
Major General Frank Mcintyre, L. s.
N chief Of tho Bureau OF 1nsUlar A.
fairs, born at Montgomery, Ala, g
years ago today
Isaac Bacharach, representative m
congress OF the second New jersey
district. born in Philadelphia. II years
ago today.
William Bennett Munro, professor OF
municipal government in Harvard
University. born in ontario, &c years
s-o today.
Every mature oyster produces about
on- milton Young each year, but tho
vasiaSc is enormous. out OF that mil
lion 1t is estimated that, on The average
only ouc or two Survive.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
WHERE IT STARTED
NIIllAL.
Copyright, 1920 by tho Wheeler

Copyright, 1870 by tho Wheeler
Syndicate, lnc.J
While man captured and Ia med tho
horse in very carly ages, tho first re-
cord of riding as an art is in Greek
civilization. where riding was "A part
Of military exercises. Tho Romans
learned to ride from tho Greeks, and
credit them with tho invention of the
bride aud tho saddle. Tho Greeks were
really tho first to make riding a fin
ished accomplishment.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Supreme court OF United States up
held tho right OF congress to limit to
l. per cont tho alcoholic content Of
lcrr and litIlInr.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

Business and professional women OF
Deer Lodge Mont. have organized
an athletic club. with a membership
of ~.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

The kind of weather Pueblo people enjoying
this winter ought 10 be good enough for ANYBODY.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-05

In the vote by which the senate and the house pass
cd the finance bill the president veto more
Republicans than Democrats in both houses voted to
sustain the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-03

The time for holding the caucus for the nomination of town officers and to fill the vacancy in the First Representa- tive district caused by the death of Joseph T. Murphy is near at hand. This is the first year under the new caucus law. The law is similar to other eau GUS laws of the state with the excep- tion of the arrangement for two eau cuses This feature is novel to this state. It provides, in case of contest that there shall be an automatic ad- journment for three days upon the writ ten request of any candidate. In the meantime the town clerk will have erected booths, ballots prepared. and the time has been set for opening of the polls at o'clock Tn the afternoon, and they will remain open until o'clock in tn eeVeRing.
 No longer Is caucus law unto It. self in Westerly. The long drawn out sweat box caucuses arc ot the past, and the women and men of Westerly will find that under the law the eau cuses will be held in an orderly man. ner and a fair deal will be given to each candidate.
 The law itself covers fifteen or mort pages of printed matter.
 A large representation ef the mem bership of the Calvary Baptist church and it's auxiliary societies gathered IT the vestFy of the church Thursday eve ming, the occasion being what was term ed "get together supper" It was thu first social event in the church since the summer rest and the homecoming ol
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-03
MCNTVHLE

Wednesday evening provad big night
 for Cochegan Camp. No. sa6. N. ". of A.,
 when member of the Norwich. New Lon-
 don and Versailles camps joined h the
 meeting and helped to make it the most
 interesting meeting of the season, One
 hundred neighbors were present and the
 feature of the evening was the address
 delivered by State Deputy Hughes of
 Hartford upon the great aid that the or
 der is to American citizenship and the
 sanatariutn owned by the order and sit
 usted in Colorado. During the evening two candidates from Montvilie and one
 candidate from Versailles were initiated into the order. The evening closed with
 a luncheon consisting of frankfurters, doughauts and coffee served by the sup per committee of the local lodge. Six
 members were present from Iovna Camp No 7694 of Norwich: the eleven members
 present from Shetucket Camp No. 104s4 of Versailles were Counselor William Boenig, Banker Felix Beiisle. Advisor
 ovida Buchard, Clerk H. P. Rivers. Ee- cort Adefard LaF7ach. Sentry Gerine La- r1ch and Deputy Fl. P. Rivers and from White Oak Camp, No Tos6S of New Lon- don, Counselor E. E. Hart. Advisor ]. Sf1yA, Clerk ". D. Nelson. Escort A. B. Fris Banker A. s. Darling. Natelu,aAn 1E xaallss Hel0 Gh Eaak az
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-03
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Torrington-The work of rebuilding the state road between Winsted and Torrington has started.
 Deep RIver-Contractor Barrows of Mystic is placing the stucco finish on L. E. Pratt's new theater.
 Misunderstanding to the current issue of the telephone bulletin, there are 1857 telephones in Winsted. a gain of 11S since January l.
 Danbury-Herbert Lake. superintend- ent of the automobile department of the Danbury fair. announced recently that practically every inch of space in his department has already been leased Two large buildings and seven tents will be required to house this branch of the fair this year. Last year there were but one building and four tents.
 Hartford-Miss Anne Morgan, who IS chairman of the American Committed for the Relief of Devastated France, will come to Hartford on Saturday. Oc- tober 15, when William T. rilden, 2d Mrs. Molla Bjursted Mallory, Miss Fl. eanor Goss and Vincent Richards will play tennis at the Hartford Golf cluI for the benefit of the Committee for tn, Relief of Devastated France.
 Greenwieh-Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Davis of 204 Madison avenue and Bor dsRdale. Pixzannth. Maxx- aanannAA th.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-03
LAUREL GLEN

Mr and Mrs. Frank Main and Nathan Main attended Springfield fair last week.
 Miss Clara Taylor was the guest of Miss Cecil Palmer of Pendleton Hill, Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughter, Mildred. Mrs. Susie Chapman and Miss Alice Chapman of Pendleton Hill were dinner guests of Mrs. Phoebe White, Sunday
 Miss Alice Main attended the meet ine of Norwich grange Wewnesday night
 Monday evening the Laurel Glen School held a community meeting in the Laurel Glen Community house. $. Hussey Read, of Norwich supervisor of scheoi and 3fr. Colby, one of the school com mittee were present. After listening tc the children they addressed the pupils and parents. Cake and coffee were serv- ed after the exercise.
 Dwight Main and Walter Main attend, cd the auction of Oscar Main at Ledyard Wednesday and purchased seceral head of stock
 Mr, and Mrs. Outlook is driving a re. gently purchased automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-03
NORWICH BULLETIN
 wILLIMANTIc OFFICE TsiepFons io5 23 Church s.
wh.. Is Going On Tonight.

WhAe Is Going On Tonight.
 Knights of Pythias, Natchaug Lodge, Nc. s2. meets at sO7 Main street.
 Knights of Columbus, San Jose As -embly. No. 1i. meets in Opera House hiock
 Members of republican and demo- cratic committees state that they are rvady for the annual town election which will be held today Monday), the poIis openinF at s a. m. and closing at 8 D. VI. During the past few days con siderable interest has developed around The fight for the office of town clerk 4n dtreasurer. Frank P. Fenton. demo- rTat. who has held the office for tweaty- two years. for the first time faces an opponent in Charles IT. Beebe. repuh- hcan- For collector of taxes, Joseph A Bcrard rep. will be opposed hy William Y. Mckinley, dem, wno in the ast election gave him a close run for the office. Joseph F. Gaudreau, dem Dcrat. opposes eGorge 1T Spencer for assessor. The selectmen are sure of election. Frank M. Smith having been endorsed by both parties, making but three 10 be elected.
 The republicans won the toss for mod orator at the polls and selected for the odnce Judge Otto B Robinson. Other election officials such as checkers, bal lot clerks. booth tenders. etc, have al- 90 been selected. The republican head quarters for the day are IS follows; Mems. No. 23 Church street; women, No. 6e Church street; democrats. men. No 67 Church street; women, No. 55 Church street
 Tn authorization Of a rush of voters, speciai arrangements have been made to Accommodate them. The voters will paEs un the stairs on the north side ot thc building and after making up their ballot will pass out on the south side of the building. Two voting lists nre 70 be used. one for men and one for women
 As Inc voting list now stands there appear total of 5.l04 names, an in crease c- 59 recently made voters of which s5 were men and II women. At The national election last fall the list contained J.045 names and the total vote east was 36g or s7 per cent. of ,ha whole or the 2s42 men on the Ast f51 voted and of the women, 2.2O3 Inc voters were 1867.
 The following is the list of voters made in September which has been printed and added as a supplement 70 the town list for the annual town e'ec- ton: Eiwyn Abbott Eva M. Abbott, Amy V Fr-her. Fred c. Parber. G. Don ala Barue' William R Beck, Euclide Brindsmour. Harry Chalmers, Hazel Chalmers NuEEio Chiarzia. Arthur W. Clinord Eva B. Clifford John Coanor, EuFene J. Cotter Don H. Curtis, Fran res M. Cutler Rose L. Douglass, Don- aid ". Elliott, William E. Gilman, Is-