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WlmkadmgOnTondn Vaudeville and Moving Plotures at the A\Idltorl‘ll‘l. he. Color lbd.vlll‘ and Plctures at 'wich Rifle Club meef ntAm?. hetucket 1.0. 0. F. No.. 0. 0. 0. K. of P, meets - in . meets in F. of A, Hall. Omlnol No. 720, R. A., I'nutl flrhl. in Buckingham “ An opportunity for smart, quick am- bitious young women to take a summer in_ halr, scal; ness place is offered by Miss Adles to- ihy. She will also instruct pupils how to make a success in this proto-ion. She has finely equlmd “workrooms. New York address, 402 West b5lst nreet. Norwich address, ‘Lenox house, Main street. See adv. | Concert by Academy Orchestra. ' On Friday evening, the 16th, the ‘Academy orchestra will give their lith annual concert at Slater Memorial hall. This organization has maintained a high standard of musical endeavor, and are prepared this year to present a programme quite the equal of any given in years past. For those who care for orchestral music, or who are -interested in the efforts of young peoplé, this concert is certain to give pleasure. ‘Tickets may be obtained from mem- bers of the orchestra or at Engler's Broadway pharmacy for 26c. AT THE AUDITORIUM. Double Feature Days, Wednesday and Thursday, Charl Chapli Bur- lesque on Carmen and The Slim . Princess Will Be Seen. Charlie Chaplin’s Burlesque on Car- men, Hssanay's latest Chaplin comedy, is in four parts, and is tize only Chap- lin feature to be had, being released thrqugh all the V. L. S. B, offices, ‘The comedy has a laugh in every one of its four thousand feet. Exhibit- ors and critics who have seen it de- clare that for real humor it is far su- perior to any Chaplini photoplay pro- duced. Tts production covered several weeks In time and was marked by the utmost care. In fact, there were retakes after retakes, in order to insure the comedy of perfection in every detail. Although it is being released in four reels, the actual footage of film made was 16,000. The best of this was used and the retake which showed to best pdvantage incorporated in the feature. The remaining 12,000 feet were dis- carded in order té insure the public a xgg:éo-eomedy with a punch in every This s a play. that will appeal to men, women and children alike. There are parts that are elapstick, parts that are subtle hhumor, and parts bordering on pathos, which is one essential of the highest form of comedy. It is so packed full of mirth that it cannot but appeal to all Besides this excellent feature for to- morrow and Thursday, The Slim Prin- sess, another Big 4 production, will be seen, featuring Henry B. Walthall and Bdna Mayo. COLONIAL THEATRE. ‘Wilbert Melville is the writer and director of Soldier Sons, a_three-reel Labin photoplay, in which a U. 8, army officer contracts a romantic marriage with a Fillpino girl, which is the fea- picture at the Colonial today. To 6 Vile Dust, Kalem drama in two parts; two other pictures are The Lit- tle Trespasser, . Vit drama, and. The Missing Mummy, Kalem comedy. BULLETIN'S PATTERN SERVICE 1704 A SIMPLE, PRACTICAL MODEL. —_— Girly’ Dress With Sleeve in Either of Two Lengths—To Be Closed in Fromt or Slipped Over er the Head. This mfl'O little model - plece stvie. -1t Is. caey o Smvsion % | o may be worn without the shield. The fronts may be closed from neck o hens or the dréss may be cut without o front n p_on’ le. T T 0unty and” hosonde: o sleeves are nice where warmth is Ae hr:rd! flFOP coolness and comfort, the E coves are very"appropria The Dattern s cut in four HOW TO BE SLIM If you are too fat and want to reduce - your weight 15 or 20 pounds, don’t starve and weaken your system, or think you must always be laughed at on ac- count of your fat, but go to Lee & Osgood. or any good drugsgist, and get a box of Oil of Korein capsules, take one after each meal and one before retiring at night. Weigh yourself once a week .and note what a pleasant and ‘reliable method this is for re- moving superfluous fat from any part of the body. It costs little, is absolutely harmless, and a week’s trial nhnuld convince anyone that it unnecessary to be burdened wlth .ven a single pound of un- al; tly ‘ment touches itching skin the hzuullympmdhulmg ‘That is why doctors have prescribed it so -wcenhlly for over 20 years eveninsevere cases of eczerna, ring- worm,filhu, and many mher tor- menting, disfiguring skin sick skin or scalp healthy, quickly, easily and at little cost. Resinol Gnmm‘-dwhlh greatly help to clear away pimples and 8 and 10 years. It rsquires $ ot 6-inch’ material for an 8- A pattern of this illustration mail to any addreés on receipt of 10 cents in_silver or stamj Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern DeptghNorwlc'h Conn. * DO YOU KNOW THAT Rural sanitation is a health protec- tion to the city-dweller? It's foolish to educate a boy and then let him die of typhoid fever? The U, S. Public Health Service is- sues a free bulletin on the summer care of infants? Exercise in the garden is better than exercise in the ‘gymnasium? Clean water, clean food, clean houses make clean healthy American citizens? The state of California has reduced its typhoid death rite 70 per cent in the past ten years? LEGAL NOTICES Borough Tax Notice All penrsons. Mable to Borough taxes in the Rorough of Goilnester are reby notified that I have a tate bill with “warrant attached to levy collect a tax of 4 mxlls on the dollar, to receive ' the same July|| m ist and 29th, 1916, at the store & John Condren from 2 fo 4 o'clock p. gal fees added Aug, lst, 1916, - CoRhester, June 12, 1916, MYRON R. ABBLL, jel8Tu Oollector. OTICE TO CRED! AT A COURT OX PROBATHB HELD at Norwich, within and for. the District 9f Norwicli, cn the 12th day of Jupe. Present—NELSON J. AYLING, Judge Estate of Rome Adams, late of Taun- ton, Mass., deceased. Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in itheir claims against said. estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, together ¥ith & copy of thls order, on the .i{ post nearest to the postoffice he B O R orwich, ‘hithn sald DiBteiet, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having 8 ciroulation in sald ist: make return to tnis Court. AREION 5 ATLIN Judge. The above and forekoing is s rue ~opy of record. Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER, Assistant Clerk. NOTICE.—All creditors of said de- ceased ars hereby notified to present their elaims agalnst said estate to the undersigned at way, within the time Mmited in the above and fore- going order. FRANK N. GARDNER, jeisd Administrator. NOTICE TO cmmns. AT _A COURT OF PROBA’ x:z&n lt Lebflnon within And Ior the Disti n, on the 9th day of June, A. D. 1916. %resent — ALBERT G. KNEELAND, Bstate of ‘Meli MeCall, Lebanon, in said m.mct. Edward H. That oeutor. Ol(e t creditors sal in their claims ag: ;:ld nmte w-u in six months from tog ocopy the signpost naureut to the place where eceased last dwelt, and in the unme Town, and by publishing the same once in The Norwlc Bulletin, a news. rper having a circulation in said Dis. iet, andEan%ké return to this Court. EELAND, Judge. The above and foregoing 18 a true copy of record. Attest: G. KNEBLAND, Ex-Officlo Clerk. NOTIOE.—All creditors of n (P.O. Leonara ridge), wit e ume iimited in the above an orog WARD R “ALOALL, _Se13a utor. AT A COURT OF Pnonmrn HELD g Nopth Stonington, within saxt for the orth Stonington, on the Judto ith M. Saunders, lats Vcrtgd Stonington, in said District, de- Albert Stmlgg Maine of Nortn Ston ington appeared in Court and fled & petition praying. for the reasons there- set forth, that an instrument pur- porting o B the last wiil and testa- Taitn M. Saunders, deceased, o adumitied £o probats s Dot applice: tign on file move dully appears. Teupon, I Ordered, ‘That said fitltlon be heard and determined at the obate Court Room in North Stoning- ton, in said District, on the 19th day of Tame, 1516, at 1.30 G'clock in: the atter- moon. and’ that notice- of ‘the pendency of saiq hearing thereon be given by the publication of this order once The ~Norwich _Bulletin, a mm having a cireulation in o Aad o pobt B tupy Sn B dien in_the Town of North Stonington, in said_District, ‘at least five days prior to the date of said hearing, and that return be mude to this Court. _CHARLES C. GRAY, jelzd .maga. COURT OF PROBA’ at Norwlch ‘withinand for bh'e Dhtrlct of Narw'lcfih. on the 12th day of Jume, A. D. Present—NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. Haug! mone,uh:fle rriet 'W. said District, e Administrator exhibited his ad- ministration account with estate to_the Court for allowance; it is there- Ondered, That the 15th day of June, A. D. 1816, at 10 o'clock in the fore- Tt Room Samé polnte caring the same, and’ the Tatd Adm istrator s directed _Eive notice thercof by publishim order paper aving & drcaias District, at least two dase NI AY J\ldx' e. The above and ik i & true Situated right in the heart of the city . With Track Room For terms and particulars apply to WILLARD W. HAYDEN, 70 Mountain Street, Willimantic, Conn. Phone 38-5 R SALE Ofilm IG. 70 IABHMSL.NMONID. 01 122170 feet front. One AMOS ‘A. BROWNING, Receiver 12-ACRE FARM - ‘FOR- SALE Three miles from city and five min- utes walk from trolley, five cent fare from city. .Large house of six rooms, one large’ barn, wagon sheds, three hen houses, all clean land and brook running through land. Price $2000. For particulars inquire of 8. Siegel, Real Estate and Insurance, Room 9 Shannon Bldg. FOR SALE A Four Tenement - House CONTAINING ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS ALWAYS RENTED On trolley line and only five minutes’ walk from Franklin square. A GOOD INVESMENT 37 Shetucket St, Norwich, Conn. 50 ACRE FARM For $1,400 Cash New house of six rooms, surround- Sprmug), % acres (will cut 100 Ibs. dail; income getter). Near land free from ool ana church; stone and machine Send for latest catalogue. Just issued Choice of 400. Nothing ltke it in all New England. WILLIAM A. WILCOX “ Real Estate Broker, 41 West Broad St, Westerly, R. I. = Telechone 365 Offices 110 ‘West 34th St, New York Telephot EXCHANCE for ‘ood farm; wsll located modern house Norwich; large lot, nine rooms, -tum heat, bath. lhqtrlc u;nu. hrdwood floors; owner Information fivm TR!ON'S AGENCY. ‘Willimantie, Conn. Hon Tmenunt and Busi- %‘k", “B'I’l‘l’di all In de- llrlbl. JocaZls onl. L\l your ri)p::ty. l.! :umbcr of n.o&le loomng :or real es- tate investm 2 Real Estate and Jomas Thaver Bldg: The Peck-McWilliams Co. Contractors and Builders Dealers in Masons’ Building Supplies. LOST AND FOUND nl.lfi near Plg e‘hll’rch miay same !WB:‘ H. Wllden or 4 Jelid b V{ 7 and Dayite for Thieahe °F LOST — Seal handbag, efll&ln&n‘ card - suitable re- "Back In'the Want Ad pages of The ‘Bulletin is a busy Live Stock Market. .l—l-lldlun-hnpmfim Ml—l-—ntupl-dh-. —there’s a steady demand at good prices for them right now. A Bulletin Want Ad will sell yours. Peots Bulletin “Want Ads.” are bought and sold through If you've never read the ads under “Pets and Poultry,” try it for a week. Want to buy or sell a dog? How about a pedigreed cat? Interested in plgeons_or rabbits or ponies? Then ‘read ‘or use Bulletin Want Ads. -A-fow ocents for a Bulletin Want Ad wl!lflndthmeh.tm'\nlmlw. Phoulh.ldlly-udnou. ‘WANTED—Single, reliable, ll?'f ate man, g&ofl' g'flk‘r _general work. B. Gallup,~ Bal Ct. jel3d Young man, 21, wishes as chauffeur; can make owzn 5 to malke himself use- ME awaits all at the cir- cus today. It will be a treat to t& the elephants perform. It will ‘be reat to stop at the White me. phant Cafe, cor, Market and Wltel' Sts., wher v today. Do forget to stop at the White Biephant Cefe while in_town !odly. Jeisd WANTED- Expecienced stenographer desires position. s B Norwich, Builetin. nd WANTED_-Additional pupils for class class in hair, face and scalp methods, at New York place of business. Convan ient, ‘pleasant, healthy location, finely fitted up. Inclnlcuon in business meth- s Short summer courses. Splendid Chance for. girls fo Jearn table pro- fession. Miss M, C Adles 402 West lst 8t, New York City. Lenox House, Norwich. 3el3TuThF W, teamster on Lone Pine Farm. en Willimantic and South Windham; work the year round; pay by the wgak, with three-rrmm teu- ement and firewood: ages Dected. " Georgs Dr Wells & Sone wnu- mantic. Tel. 377-12. "jel. WANTED—A man who wishes to own store in a suburban town near 201 reasons for selling. Ad- care Bulletin. Ja!zfl We wish to have you Iook us up circus day; you'll be in e you'll want some smolkin’. Stop olse Shop, 162 Mn’ln St., PP Woolwortivs & and 10." Have yout wimmin folks leave. ther® bundles il after the circus. el AXTED—MAD to I‘BNB!!II‘ \‘Ilrecl mill agents in nearby townms or oity; oply. thuse capahie-af catiing on Hig) class tfade need apply; positl erma. nent Write Ageht, care Bufletin Co. NTED-—Woman for exclusive ter- ritory to handle high-grade lne of hosiery and knit goods. Write Box 7, care Bulletin Co. Jel2d WA Nm—nnnaser-suemm to rep- Tesent quality line hosiery, knit goods in_own vicinity; s by &Bnpolnb g\ent ‘Write Salesman, care ‘Waitress. Apply u once. PR Herza WANTED Rose Restaurant. milker and WANTED--Good team- ster; 335 and board. Address ?ox 28, Bulletin. ‘WANTED—Three or four ers at 2’6 Laurel Hill Ave. WANTED—A bright boy; §0od place. West Side Silk Mill. jota men board- Je9d Telephone 480. FOR SALE R_SALE—Scotch ulml B.ehlrd. Jewett Clw-’q;' SRR LDANE Ty gt et ;nd e.r'hlfl:tor. .' .F WflHn‘.’r’u’l Mott, HAY for sale. e Lebanon 62. F. W, anh.’ Tele- FOR SALE Restaurant on car line in Baltic, doirg ood business, estab- H.Ihed 15 years; Tent; reason for g‘ owner Te(!fln‘ Address_Box 15& jelsa FOR sALE—Om new milch cow, ex- tra good for butter. Mrs. Fred Hyde, So, Canterbury. Conn. R. D. 1, Box 161, FOR SALE Ice cream freezers, ice crusher, cedar tubs, steel cans, pulleys, belting, spoons, plates, fruit and ex: tracis ‘all in Eood condition. 345 West Main. Phone 738-4. Mrs. Geo. A. Lewis. aprl on_ Fox suHumung lots 8. B, Mclntyre, Jel2d n HIll. Inquire of Mrs. 152 Patmer St City. FOR SALE—One 1915 five- Overland, A-1 condition, miles; price very low. “rhe A. FOR_SALE_Good young new milch o Dufly Telephone Ldbflno? divi- sion. FOR SALE—Three horses, two work- ers and one driver. § Huntington Av Norwich Town. Jel0 l"l)l!. SALE—Stylish louklng !dorgnn 9 years old, boaden pactostly sate eai %3 aTive:” a it ola" Tamoned Dhaston, splendid narness, lap robes, winter and summer blankets, monk: oy wrench, comb, brush, whip; everything in good condition; all for $150, but the horse must have good Homé. Dr. ' Framk . D. 3, Norwich. Phone 1862-14. SPECIAL SALE on couch hammocks for one week only; prices, '4 ED uD. made to fit any piazza; mads heavy Boston duck, best cotton top mattress and National spring; lvln- ized chains. For sale at 54 Breed Bldg., 4 and 6 Main S nnflch. Conn. Jesd FOR SALE In Yantic, {wo-story trame house, furnace-heated, barn, good garden, woodlot and fine spring on the lace. ‘This property is on the car line minutes’ ride from Franklin Square. Apply W. E. Manning, Yantic, Conn. et BUY a cottage house. No. 61 Otro- bendo Ave.; large lot; terms to suit. Jv;de. Fanning, 52 Broadway, City. FOR SALE—Five passenger Paige car, 36 horse power, four cylinders, 1914 model, in good condition. Mrs. ene M.’ Gerrick, 126 North St, Willimantic. nted; government o :90 mo: w‘flte immediately. Xn;dlutb Dept. 35-P., Rochester, N‘ Y‘ 'ANTED—Weavers on cotton and !flk work, Mason & Stafford looms. Ap- g{ to Joltp J. Taylor & Co., Moscow 11s, Hope a.lley. R. L . may3ld WANTED—Immediately, middle aged, single or widowed woman, Without tho care of children, ke cl 25 the ooking o house where everythin references requir rite or Dhono for an l-ppoml.ment. (SIS ed) Ine; Hall, Jr.. S T may25d ‘WANTED—Second . hand _furniture; hl!hut price paid. A. Brucknmer, 55 Franklin St. Tel. 717-3. may24d WAXTED — A competent maid for general housework; mus: a e lioastory Foforences Taqy Koy Mr. F. B. Ricketson, Taftville. may23d WANTED—Nui maids, Bbod. Island Hospital, Ptovldenl:q X, ters a one year's course in training of malids to care for babies. Apply to Supt. ‘We want you to get your P. Armour” h Ao a0d. potasn our's o and p and Frisble's b h gh‘;nde at a very low ice; S0 kinds of seeds. grreenovule Gnln Co. Phone 326-5. HAVE CUSTOMER for farm 50 acres up, old fashioned house, good road, and with stream or brook through it. Price $3,000 to $5,000. Owner desiring to sell such property write TRYON’S . AGENCY, mayéa ‘Willimantie, Conn. WANTED Thirty Girls to work at the seashore, 1ommon,znm4mmmu mow by hand. FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU GEOQ. L. CHESBRO Central Building, WANTED- WEAVERS JOSEPH HALL & SON Phone 646-4 Trading Cove FOR SALE—F1 cimass democrat wagon, puc:lculy Dew. Inquire Gesrse . Adams, Norwich Town. may: SAND for sale in bank No. 20 Central ave. Apply to John E. Fanning, 52 Broadway. mayi2d FOR SALE I.t a blrl'ld Black yalnut and ach desk: 9 1-2 feet long, 2 1-3 feet w‘ide, 5-6 feet high; thre. drawer: g glass fron Spalding, tonln‘lon Conn. lPrzld tl HEL Mr. Poultryman: Konemah Poultry Yards talking. Do your hens Sat cggs? Send 50 cents for a bottls of Konemah Specific No. 2. Stops the trouble at once. JUST ARRIVED Car of Horses came right on time— and they are a nice lot—might out of work and ready to use. Chunks, Busi- ness and Draft Horses. Come and see m. ELMER R. PIERSON, Tel. 536-3. Je12a HERE YOU ARE! A Cottage House with 3 acre of choice, smooth land, on trolley ' and Poquetannuck cove. Can be bought right. Phone 300 E. A. PRENTICE 86 Cliff Street For Sale or To Rent Substantial Frame Building sit- uated earmmo.tmmn and White THOMAS H. BECKLEY 278 Main St. May- Bullding 6| Thames Loan & Trust Co. w cation, 50 T T Yt TO RENT—Two and four rooms; also col ern unnrovo_nu. au may29d RENT—AL lmvrovonmfi:.o tfi u-n- $176. P. O. .Iax 338, wm nine rooms and > Boorge B, Hroughton. 6 Main' Be, B West: erly, R& TO HENT Tenement ot -x rooms, electric lights and bath, 50 Cedar St. may24d nmmfil!xrwn- with bath, gas ol five rooms lnd bath, $15; nu of five rooms lflfl m '“I'fi.‘mn‘ Rubber Co. m’?s&mrmt‘_‘t 35 per montu.: 3 m Ring. 65 Broadway, 160 Pros- J. E. Fan- mayl2d FOR RENT—Nine room house at 35 Boswell Ave. Inquire at 42 Boswell Ave. Phone 1167- lnlyld BRENT—Cottage _at Conn. Inquire Jaa A HAML P’hono 985-4. O m——ma‘l l‘:g;ule’wm 78 Schoo. BL '.relepham TO RENT — An apartment ot seven rooms in The Marion, steam heat, jz itor service and continuous hot wi firnishod: aiso an apariment of SiEht rooms in The Huntington, 170 Broad- way, one of the finest in Norwich. In- Quite of Shea & Burke, 41 Maln St -w lewly farnished rooms, odern eonvent nces, at The Seymour, Si Fr‘nklln SL Phonl 1003 2. aprizd THE BRONSON. 1z Durkee Lane. rear of Bulletin building. Furnished rooms to let. Inquire basement. TO RENT—Stors at 61 Fl“nkl!n St Inquire at Bulletin Office. ec13d FURNISHED ROGM — Camnny lo- Emmna Morse, 18 Union St FOR RENT The offices and rooms, large vault, recently occupied by the Shore ne Electric Railway Co., building, Shetucket street, on main floor and above. AMOS A. BROWNING, Receiver. To Rent Six Room Apartment in nicest residential section. All improvements. Heat furnished. - N. TARRANT & CO. 117 Main Street TO RENT QUONOCHONTAUG—Ten-room cot- tage. 3 acres land, 1000 feet from Ocean and Salt Pond; sown flower and vegetable gardens: hardwood floors, plumbing and heat. Renta! $350. Others $200 to $4000. Send for Yooklet. FRANK W. COY, “esterly, R. L. FOR SALE RESIDENCE of the late ANTHONY PECK, M. D. FOR SALE On Sachem Terrace; unexcelled neigh- borhood. Nine rooms, three baths, open air sleeping porch, several fire- places, spacious veranda. This de- sirable house may be purchased at a reasonable price. ARCHA W. COIT, Telephone 1334. Broadway. FOR SALE Eight room Bungalow with all im- provements—steam heat, hard wood floors, electric lights—lot 75x200 feet, also garage for two autos. Located on trolley line, ten minutes’ FRANCIIS D. DONOHUE Central Building, Norwich Thursday, June 16, 1916, at 10.30 a. m., rain or shine, the equity in the home The land was OV 0'1; s overfiowing with lovely Said he, 6 bounteous measure of mmanmnmq. Store it carefully away, Then when clouds above you loom Onlmmmfldflm make 1our tiu all clear Wld.l your hoarded k of dl:eex‘ HUMMDAY “Terrible war, fen’t it?” “Frightful! Seventh Red Cr.ss dance I've had to go to this woz&’— Sydney Bulletin. He—Jones has hired his lawyer to drive his car. She—Why is that? He—He can settle lawsults on the spot.—Life. “I thought you had given up burnt- weod art, dearie.” “Ferdinand, how can you be so heartless? This is & ple” — Kansas City Journal. “Are the fish thick here?” “Well, not too thick, sir,” answered the native, “We have to use this lake partly for navigation.” — Loulsville Courier-Journal. Stoker—Yes, it's a nice watch, but y do you wear it on the right wrist? Seaman—Well, you see, I'm sort o’ left-eved —Passing Show. “D’you know, Flossie, I nearly went on {lie stage myself; but friends dis- suaded me.” “Indeed! Friends of the stage, T suppose.”—London Opinion. Baggs (at 1 A. M.)—Don’t you think you'd better go home to your wife? Jaggs—Not yet, oI’ fel.’” Le’s have a few more. 1 don’'t wanter be able t’ understand’ what she says. —Boston ‘Transcript. Judge—How could you become so battered by simply going through a deor? Clancy—Sure, I forgot to uention that the door was shut when I went through.—Judge. “Are you looking forward to the summer with pleasant anticipations?” asked the optimistic citizen. “Yes, indeed,” replied the pessimis- tic person. “A great many people I'm tired of looking at will go out of town f}c{ur the summer.”—Birmingham Age THE KALEIDOSCOPE It is impossible to see more ihan about 3,000 stars at one time with the naked eye. At the last survey there were 417 ocean cables in the world, represent- ing 235,492 miles. At the present time the New York Central Station, in New York is the world's greatest terminal. The Filipino child is a very apt scholar, but he or she leaves school generally at the age of 14 to marry. The American immigration in 1914 was 1,218,480, the Russian empire sending more than any other nation. ‘There was three times as much sil- ver in the old English fourpenny &n—t as there’is in the modern shill- A California plumber has found a way of putting up the plumbing be- fore the work on the house has been commenced. It has been estimated that the sense of smell in a human being can detect the three-hundred-millionth part of a grain of musk. Among the recent gifts announced at the University of Chicago is that of $2,500 by an unnamed giver, to en- able the department of geography to make a scientific study in Asia. In some of the small streams in the lnter}or of Honduras there is a pecu- lar emall fish whose es protrude above the surface of the water, serv- ing probably as insect-hunting peri- scopes. The death rate from cancer in Pennsylvania is sald to be increasing at a rate out of all proportion to the growth in population. It is predicted that there will be 6,000 deaths from the disease in that state this year. In granting concessions for devel- opment of its recen discovered pot- ash deposits Spain is requiring’ cesstonaires to reserve for national consumption such parts of the salts as | the government deems advisable. ent—the seizing of men for practiced

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