Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 18, 1916, Page 5

A8 REGARDS QAI.VAT‘Q\ Church Molds That All Worthy and In Qood Faith Will Merit Heavenly Reward—Rev. Peter J. Cuny Refutes Charge of Intolerence. s ‘l_ufihdun‘d.lfllhu'm Fred Porter was & week-end visitor at his home in Hartford. ‘Walter and George Miller Miss Susie Home of Montville is Very cold weather-today ‘and Tues- | the guest of Hartford and Springfield day is predicted. Elanas, ; Pnnlxmmo. Mo ' was back on b-tfimfllvflmm 2 week's {llness. Miss Marcella Riley of Norwich is spending a few weeks at the home of Joseph Larose in Moosup. Mrs. Sabra Perkins of Campbell’s LocAL Two Fleeing Fugitives From Westerly Placed Under Arrest Near Preston Silk Mill—Four Italians Pitched Into Of- ficer Curtain. Through quick work of the local po- lice two Itallan fugitives, fleeing from ‘Westerly, where they were im) ted in an assault upon a policeman, were arrested Sunday night ebout 9.30 o’- clock near the Preston silic mill. Captain Twomey of the local head- ORDER TODAY = ~ ~ Our Christmas Tree, Fancy Wreaths, Holly and Mistletoe, agd if you wanta Good Turkey, order EARLY. ~ and_Embalmers . 337 MAIN STREET Opposite Post Offies "Phone 238-2 Lady Assistamt the tex hlane 5 e Bath Hot decs, mer ear heard, neither hath it entered in- to the heart of nuk:h things which God hath prepared them‘that love What this reward may be which God has in store, theologians and philoso- phers in every age have speculated. So, too, in every religion there are pessimists, and optimists, those who are rigorists and others more or less — This is the week of the shortest fays, as maky ‘holiday shoppers real- e. i at the same time attempted to arrest one and immediately when he at-. tempted to make the arrest the other three pounced on him, striking him on the head, face and bit his hand and also his ‘face. Al four escaped but the Westerly police succeeded in cap- No matter how gray your Tar, pre- mat: ETRY, . i ey, all you need 10 d0 18 to ‘and scaip shempoo your day with Q-Ban Hair Color % This is quary pleasant and Fifty printed calling cards for 35 cents at The Bulletin ofce—adv. The first sleighing of the winter was enjoyed Sunday by a few owners of SOMERS Wy you iveian nsco, you start a chain ofhappiness that begins on Christ- mas morn- ingandadds to itself everytime a picture is snapped through- out the year. The Ansco Vest-Pock- et Camera is so compact and light you will always want it with you. Fine enlargements can be made from its pictures. Several styles and sizes, $7 up. Other Amco, models aso priced from $2 up. .- PLAUT-CADDEN CO. 144-146 Main Streot 'DR. SHAHAN, Specialist on diseases of the Blood and Stomach. Culture therapy for Rheumatism, Neu. ritls, Tuberculosis, Anemia, Skin and Kidney troubles. Conventional or pre- treats for the Stomach. R of Typho ours: E m. 2-4 aud 7-§ p. m. Phone o Gutside calls made after 7 If You Want Good COFFEE Try ours at.......23c Ib. Extra good at. ....28¢c Ib. Ceylon Tea w....35¢c.lb. All other kinds....25c b, Baking Powder ....12 Ib, Magic Yeast ....... 4c box Peanut Butter 12¢ Ib. United Tea Importers 218 Main Street 185th DIVIDEND Office-of The Norwich Savings Society Norwich, Conn,, Dec. 9, 1916. The Directors of this Society have ;declared out of the earnings of the ourrent six months a semi-annual div- idend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, pavable to deposi- tors entitled thereto on and aft iJanuary 15, 1917, COSTELLO LIPPITT, Treasurer. Emest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER ANl String Instruments repaired Violins sold on easy terms For appointments address E., E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nor« wich, Conn. D. S. MARSH ‘Pianos Player-Pianos Victor Victrolas ON EASY TERMS Bunlight Building, Marsh Building, kiin Street, 230 State Street, Norwich " New London WILLIAM C. YOUNG L4 SBuccessor_to A STETSON & YOUNG CARPENTER and BUILDER Best work and materials at right brices by skilied labor. Telephone. 50 West Main St American Hous Special Rates to Theatre Troupes, " Traveling Men, Eto, Livery Connection, _ Shetucket Street, FARREL & ‘SANDERSON, Preps. cutters. Already Christmas wreaths and bells are being hung in the windows of lo- cal homes. b ‘Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of this week are Ember days in the church calendar. Hills big and little were affording gport for the coasters Saturday and in some localities on gunday. Sunday affernoon 75 persons visited the Otis Library reading room. Miss Virginta B. Hall was in charge. Holidey visitors to Norwich ap- preciate the fine new walks, especially on Main street and lower Broadway. Crowded trolleys were the rule on all lines Saturday and nearly every pas- senger was burdened with holiday packages. The W. R. C. supper scheduled to be held Wednesday, Dec. 20, postponed Indefinitely — A keon w Saturday blew the lght snow in all direetions, making the day one of the most disagreeable of the season so far. Trolley crews had some trouble Sat- urday morning keeping the tracks free from drifting snow, at Dewolf's switch, on the Montville line, This week, at the mid-week- meeting of the Second Congregational church a speclal “Fore-Fathers’ Day” pro- gramme is to be used. It was announced Sunday that at the Christmas sale of the Ladies' Aid so- clety of Trinity Methodist church, nearly $130 was made. The quarterly conference at Staf- ford Springs Methodist church is to be held Tuesday by District Superin- tendent G. G. Scrivener, of Norwich. Thursday, December 21, at 10 hours 59 minutes p. m. (Eastern standard time), the sun will reach its lowest &aint and almanac Winter will be- n. Park & Tilford's and Page & Shaw's Christmas candy. Order by telephone or mail. The Lee & Osgood Co.—adv. A wide veranda is being added to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Vaughn, on Warren street and an ex- tension is being built to the upper stories. ; Coples of-the last annual report of the United Workers are being distrib- uted to subscribers to the varfdus branches of charity carried on by the organization. Norwich friends have recefved beau- tiful post cards picturing one of the three ranches owned by Dr. W. J. Hanford, formerly of this city, now of Ramona, California. It was noted by the Catholic Trans- cript that the Forty Hours' Devotion wsa_to begin Sunday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Pol- 18h) of New London. In referring to an exhibition_ of etchings at the Keppel Gallery, New York critics praised the impression- istic casualness of Childe Hassam, one of the Lyme artists. Subscriptions for magazines ana newspapers published in_any country or any language received at 49 Fair- mount street by Harry K. Hill—aadv. A sturdy and well treined donkey received from Salbrook last week, is being ridden by Miss Jane Cassidy, little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Cassidy, of Church street. Although the Christmas trade start. ed in slowly Saturday morning, chief- ly due to the intense cold, it brisked up wonderfully aftgrnoon and in the evening all the stores did”gooq busi® ness. The Windham county ' farmers’ as- sociation will hold a demonstration at grange hall, Plainfield, Thugeday, be- ginning with a talk on Apple Grad- ing and Packing, by B. W. Ellis, coun- ty agent. About 75 members of the recently reorganized Rosary and Scapular so- ciety of St. Patrick's parish recetved Holy Communion at the 7.30 mass on Sunday morning from the rector, Rev. J. H. Broderick. The new Winchester Woolen mill at Thamesville shows up well to trains entering the city on both sides of the river, winning = favorable comments from strangers as a handsome and essentially modern plant. Preparations are being made by the committees in charge of the twenty- third annual state convention of the National Association of Letter Car- riers, which is to be held in New Britain - Washington’s birthday. Tomorrow at St. Joseph's church, Shelton, Rev. D. A. Bailey, a former Ppastor of St. John's church, Montvyille, will reach the 25th anniversary of his ordination and the event will be cele- brated by his parishoners, this even- ing and Tuesday. If you want a good quality of candy for Xmas, call at Grover & Caron Co. Special aftention given to Xmas candy and tree boxes for churches and achools.—adv. Tourlists from thls state are find- ing out that passports are again ab- solutely necessary for the vacationist who wishes to spend his winter play- time in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Jama! ca, or in any of the countries now in- volved in the great war. Although temperatures as low as 17 degrees were recorded in and about Norwich Sunday morning, and it was _Jonly 30 degrees at noom; the sun’s heat was sufficient to thaw the snow on roofs and some big icicles are hang- ing from the eaves in many places, FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PIECES FOR,CHRISTMAS Married Employes of Brainerd, Arm- strong Co. Received Remembrance: AS a Christmas gift, the married employes of tho Brainard, Armstrong Co. of this city, received with their pay envelopes last week 35 gold pleces If both husband and wifo were em- ploved in the factory each received & gold pigee. Smart button shoes of regulation height aisplayed alongside the still | popular -iace boot of extreme ankle Mills recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gay of Norwich. Joseph Killon and Louls Tempest ere visiting a the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Santella in Poquetanuci. Rev. G. C. Pollock has been confin- ed to his home on Spalding street for several days, by a severe attack of in- tercostal neuralgia. . Former Chief of Police John Mur- phy and Mrs. Murphy, who have spent the season at their farm in Bast Douglas, Mass, are at their home on Thames street for the winter. THOUGHT HER SON LOST LIFE. Washington Woman Wrote to New London Police Officials Relative to the Deutschland Collision. Fearing that her son was one of the viétims of the cllision between the German _submarine Deutschland and the tug T. A. Scott, Jr, a Mrs. Jackson of Washington has communi- cated with Captain George Haven, the Now London police headquarters through the Capital city police, asking him to establish through the Scott Co., whether or not Edward Stone, fireman of the tug, was not working under a fictitious name. A photograph of Joseph E. Jackson, son of the woman was enclosed and with the letter has been turned over to to the Scott Co., the officials of which declared that there is but lit- tlo resemblance between the missing Jackson and Stone who went to his death aboard the tug. Officials of the Scott firm will som- municate with the Washington police, informing them that Jackson was not one of the local victima. OBITUARY. Stephen H. Hall. The death of Stephen H. Hall, for- mer postmaster of this city, occurred at his home in Beverly, Mass., Satur- day morning after having been’ i1 poor health for several months. Or. Hall was born in Waterford Jan. 3, 1849, the son of Henry M. Hail and Betsey Van Voorheis. He was une of three children. At the age of 14 his father died and left him to ‘Supporc himself. He went to Springield, where he found employment in & aews room, but later was employed in, the plant of Smith & Wesson. He con- tinued there for four years and went west, where he spent some iime in Chicago, Omaha, Canada and Tex- as. In 1873 he came to Norwich, Where he was employed in the plant that is now the Hopkins & Allen concern. As @ leader in the Knights of Labor he on- tered the fleld of politics and was elected to the state senate in 1837, de- feating H. H. Osgood. For a period of 16 months he was in the railway mail service. From 1892 to 1896 he scrved as postmaster of the:local office, being appointed by President Grover Cieve- land. In 1898 he moved to Winchester, Mass,, and later to Beverly, wheie ho wa sinspector for the Shoe Maciinery company. During his residence in this city he was a member of the town school board, the Odd Fellows, Vauregan Steam Fire Engine company, Veieran Firemen’s association aad other local fraternal bodies. In a contest us to who was the most popular man in the state Mr. Hall was second, being beat- en by Governor Waller. He was united in marriage with Miss Caroline E, Blackwell of East Wareham, Mass., in 1873. His wife survives him, with a daughter, Mrs. Albert D. Rogers, of Winchester, Mass. One of Mr. Hall's brothers is dead, James G. or. James G. Miller, who for the past 15 years has conducted a general gro- cery store in Sterling, died Saturday. Mr. Miller was 47 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller. He was born in Baltic and at one time resided in Moosup. Mr. Miller is married and leaves his wife and two sons. There is also a sister, Miss Eli- zabeth Miller who lives in' Moosuj. Alonzo C. Huntington. Alonzo C. Huntington died at his home on Prospect hill Poquonnock at about 10 o'clock Friday evening, of all- ments incident to his advanced age. Mr. Huntington had been in failing health since the death in 1912, of his so, Henry A. Huntington, a prominent lawyer of Hartford. Alonzo C. Huntington was born In Borah in 1835 ,the son of Simeonz C. and Julia Ann Huntington. He mar- ried Priscilla B. Strickland of Po- quonnock in 1859, becoming a resi- dent of that village in 1960, and for a number of years was employed in Hartford shops at his trade of tool- maker. In the early 70's he opened a_blacksmith shop in Poquonnock, which business he later conducted with his son, Sydney Huntington. A short time before Sydney’s death, in 1897, he resumed his old trade with the where he remained employed until his retirement from fctive duty in 1910. Mr. Huntington held the office of justice of the peace from 1879 until he was disqualified by reason of his age eleven years ag He was Windsor's representative in the gen- eral asshembly of 1901-02. He was a member of St. John's lodge of Ma- sons of Hartford. He leaves besides his wife one son, Charles A. Huntingto no? Polquon- nock, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank- lyn R. Smith, also of Poguonnock, and eight grandchildren. Chimney Fire at Marguerite Building The auto-pumper responded to a telephone alarm for a chimney fire in the Marguerite bufiding_ Saturday night about 5.45 o'clock. Forty-three gallons of chemical were used n ex- tinguishing the fire. City Bible Class. At the noon session of the City Bi- ble class of the Central Baptist church held on Suhday there were 106 in at- tendance. On the A B C side_of the room there were 52 and the X Y Z had 54. A debate was held. Litchfield—The report Z the Litch- field County Farm Bureau shows that during the past year, 1024 personal letters have been written in answer to inquiries as in connection with the proomtion of farm bureau projects. There have been 617 callers at the farm bureau office and 916 tele- |meetinas ‘and dems calls have been received. The agent made 561 visits to vari- ous farms, and held ninety-eight with total atten 0. ‘Three Epcoialists In - Rerd improvemant G Solving Sha promtems. o sbost Sigourney Tool company of Hartford. | ¢ B Quarters received word from ‘Chief Brown of Westerly relative to the as- sault early in thesevening and later he learned that two of the wanted men got on a Norwich and Westerly trolley car at White Rosk and were coming to this city. Captain Twomey sent Police Sergeant Kane and Ofi- cers Delaney and Maloney to Preston silk mill in an automobile where they boarded the trolley and Rlaced_the two men under arrest. ey made no efforts of resistance and gave thelr names as Louls Gingerielll and John Coffonl. It appears that four Itallans_had been attending. a ch in Wes- terly and had been drinking. They were making unnecessary nolse and Officer Curtain reprimanded them and FAMOUS NEW ENGLAV;D MEDIUM | FIRE CAUSED BY TRYING AT SPIRITUAL AGADEMY Wellman C. Whitney of Springfield Spoke on Haunted Houses. Many attended the services at the First Spiritual Academy Sunday night #nd heard Wellman C. Whitney of Springfield, éne of New England’s best known mediums, speak on things spir- Itual. Mr. Whitney's topic of the ev- ening was Haunted Houses, and he prefaced his talk with Longfellow’s poem of the same name. Mr. Whit- ney said that we are continually hearing of some houses being haunt- ed, but in the majority of cases there was always some trivial cause such as rats running in the walls which lead to the belief that the house was haunted. That there are _haunted houses. there is. no doubt. Occasion- ally there is a house in which startl- ing and curious things happen.which are unexplained. It is impossible to explain these happenings other than by the theory that those who once lved in it are attracted to the house by some dreadful experience which oc-* curred during their lives there. As a rule these are earth-bound spirits and these occasions such as rapping, stone throwing and other things were never indulged in by progressive or enlight- ened individuals who passed through the change of death. Following. the lecture Mr. Whitney gave psychic messages accompanied by names and the relationship ghat the spirit bore to the people in the audience. In each case the messages were readily recognized. EUROPE SALTED WITH FIRE New London Pastor Delivered Forcible Address at Y. M. C. A. Meeting. A good siezd audience of men as- sembled at the rally under Y. M. C. A. auspices at 3:30 yesterday after- noon. The musical part of the programme was greatly enjoyed and consisted of selections by Swahn's_orchestra and vocal-solos by Hugh Kinder. The address was also much enjoyed and appreeiated and was delivered by Dr. F. H. Adams of New London. His topic was “Europe Salted With Fire” The text selected was Mark 9:49, “For every one shall be salted with fire.” » The speaker siad in part: “All things worth while must pass through the hard experience, and this is also true of individuals as well as nations. This chair was first a tree and it had to be chopped and sawed and planed and hurt before it became a useful piece of furniture. The tiny spring in my watch has been subjected to the severe test in order to become a useful part of my timepiece. Our natlon was salted with fire in the Civil War and the result was slavery was abolished. The nations of Europe are being salted with fire—Austria was a nation of intolerance in religious matters; the Austrian_prisoners of war are many, and the Y. M. C. A. workers are teach- ing them the word of God and they will emerge from the war with a néw vision of freedom. Russia persecuted any man dared to promulgate his free and in depend- ent bellef ,but this great nation is, by the trial of fire, coming out into a larger life—France went so far as to tear down the ensign of the cross, but she is under the awful experience of war and bloodshed being made into a new nation. Germany, under the immortal Luther, was led to a belief in the blessed Bible, but she had gone beyond Luther and had, to quite an extent, gone beyond the ‘Bible in her materialistic tendnecy and much of the destructive criticism which is so runinous to faith has come from this nation; she like the other nations needed to be salted with fire. England had become proud and arrongant and to an extent drunken, and though she is having a very bit- ter experience, in the end the result will be beneficial and through the bit- terness of war she will become cleans- in all of these nations the churches were being forsaken, but now they are filled with men and ‘women praying to God for relief. There is great significance in the tact that the Young Men's Christian Association workers are welcomed to the prison camps and hospitals of the warring nations. No church denomi- nation 1s permitted to go, but this great institution, the Y. M. C. A. with its message and call to men to live true lives, goes with the sanction and welcome of all the nations and many of the men to whom it ministers wiil g0 back to their homes with new vi- sions of life and duty, and they will under God, help to transform condi- tions and God will thus be glorified. THAMESVILLE PROPERTY SOLD. Burzycki and Zukowski Buy Store, Stock end Fixtures. The property owned Mrs, [Eila Stevens of New mvn.‘”fum::fly of this city, located at 235 ana 387 West Thames street, whére Symington and Stevens condutted a grocery store, has been sold to Felix and’ Sy- mon 2 ‘who conduct the business. Inclided in the.transaction are the stock and’sutomobile used in the ess. The land has a Goap. “Tria transaction was Taado. or eep. .| Real state Broker John A. B, ——— s Was Member of Austrian Cabinet. Dr. ¥ranz Klein, 'a former minister ornmmmu;mgmmng Klten, and a brother of Dr. 8, forfnerly of this oty now of New Yorit ‘of the Austrian gabinet Tocently afiee bemme in | turing two while the other two were lost trace of. on his head and blood spots on his collar. He has been implicated several other affairs and at one time he figured in a stabbing affray and Succeeded in escaping to New York but on his return he was captured by the Westerly police. wich Gingerielli and Coffont formed an acquaintance dressed and nice looking countrymam who hails from Willimantic. men told the Thread City countryman of their plight and as he was in their company he -was taken to local head- guarters where he was delayed for a few moments. Burning Rags Set pipes was the cause of.a fire In a dwelling house on High street Satur- day when the occupants tried to thaw the pipes by burning rags them which set fire to the wood work. | The department was callea ana their prompt response to the call and their good work in extinguishing the blaze small damage was done. West Side chemical answered another call for a blaze in the house occupied by Rey. E. J. Ayers, at the corner of West Main and Ann streets earlier in the day. fires, on West Main street which was quickly extinguished by the use of ;hemlm.\n from the West Side com- an; the cellar of Joseph Hall strest when Jarticles of clothing were rown over the steam pipe whi so hot that it set B AN No damage was done. Payer, wifo of Mander J. Payer, wi held from her late home at 183 Hows ard street, New London, at 8.30 o'clock Friday morning. A requiem high mass was solemized at St. Joseph's ochurch at 9 o'clock by Rev. Willlam C. Fitz- simons and there were many in at- tendance. Tho front display was beau- Horace Fatch, Raymond Clark, Albert Caracausa and John Bowman, Jr., of this _city were bearers. Burial was at St. Mary’s cemetery, this city. was Catherine ‘Ann Weldon, died at her home on Howard street after a short illness, aged 54 years. N. Y., the daughter of M Henry Weldon. The major part of her life was passed in married Mander Payer in this city on Jan. 14, ts’:m s d;v.‘\llsrivcd x;yh hethuxs‘band and | cigar boxes, labels, workmanship and The ‘demand for Victrolas during ree ren, John J. Payer and|al lthe other details of operating have : SR . 2 Misses Anna and Mary Payer, all of | increased tremendously. the Holidays always far ths Cor. Chestnut and Willow Sts. New London. There i sa brother Hen- ry J. Weldon, a real estate broker in New Rochells, N. s}:tar, Mrs. Mary Clark of New York city. For a number of years the family |actually and almost without exception to make your Christmas merry with havo resided in New London. playing a losing game. of the Victrola. 2 Mrs. Frankiyn N. Allyn. The ultimate consequence is that| | themelody BARGAINS late home, 66 Hamilton avenue with a in attendance. beautiful flowers. Rev. Joel B. Slo- cum officlated at the services at the house and at the grave. Turner sang Jesus Revives My Soul and Rock of Ages. The bearers were Charles H. and J. S. Allyn, James A. after a few applications you e delighted to see all your gray hair gradually turn to an evem beautiful dark shade. Q-Ban acts on making hair and scalp healthy, restor- ing the color glands so all your gray hair is naturally darkened and entire head of hair becomes soft, fluffy, long, thick and of such an even beautiful, soft, dark shade mo ome ocould tell you had used Q-Ban. Also stops dan- druff and falling hair, leaving your bair fascinating and abundant, with- out even a trace of gray showing. Sold on money-bick guarantee, 5 for a blg bottle at Lee & Osgood’s. Out-of-town folks supplied by mail. Mr. and Mrs, Willis Austin of Wash.. ington street have been in New York for a few day: Mr. and Mrs. Leonard O. Smith of “Oldelms” have returned, after a visit in New York and Philadelphia. Miss Emeline T. Norton has return- ed from a visit for several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Timothy B. Blackstone of Chicago. Miss BEmily Blackstone Camp, a student at (Miss Marot's school, in Thompson, is at her home on Broad- way. for the holiday: liberal, who have tried to determine who and how many will prove them- selves worthy of this 5 The preacher declared this latter question was settled b ythe concluding words of his text, “those that love Him.” The New Testament is a testa- ment of love. God will not fail to note and -reward those who serve Him, through love. The Catholic church, far from being narrow and intolerant, as claimed by her enemies, holds that all persons who live up to their religion, what- ever it may be, and are in good faith, shall see God. Those only who have the misfortune of final impenitence, can expect noth- ing from God's mercy. These God cannot and will not forgive On the eve of Christ’s birth, this love for God_is best shown in that Good Will of which the angels sang; good will in the nome, among , associates, among_neighbors—that good will, the lack of which causes the malice and evil which set man ageinst man, in- dividually and nationally. Father Cuny asked his hearers to incorporate in their prayers during this Yuletide season the petition that God may increase among men that loving service of Him which will re- sul in good will eventually to bring about that peace in the war de- vastated nations of Europe for which our Holy Father the Pope has labored and hoped and prayed’ unceasingly. As regards much that is said about Hell, the preacher declared that those who #uote it continually are dominat- ed by a spectre of fear created by their own troubled conscience. The child who knows he is obeying and serving his father, through love, has no fea: this should be the attifude of Chri: tians, whom their Heavenly Father knows, not as angels, but as_human beings whose motives, and honesty and sincerity, He will weigh and judge and reward. CIGARS ARE GOING UP Not in Smoke Only, But in Prie— Soaring Cost of Production Makes Advance Imperative. Gingerlelll was identified by a scar in It appears that on the trip to Nor- of another well The two TO THAW OUT PIPES Fire to Wood Work in High Street Hou The thawing out of frozen water around by ‘The Mrs. W. H. Fjtch and her nisce, Miss May Smith, Who have been pass- ing several months'in town, went to the latter's home in Newburs, N. Y., rs. Fiteh returning last week. RENEWAL OF BRITISH ACTIVITY IN MESOPOTAMIA After Seven Months of Inactivity— Are Nearing Kut-el-Amara. London, Dec. 18, 3.30 a. m.—The' re- newal of British ‘actlvity in Mesopo- tamia after seven months' quiescence is attracting attention. Nothing i3 known of the new movement except what is contained in the ofiiciai com- munications. The near approach of the British forces to Kut-el-Amara 13 not regarded as necessarily of gre. consequence, except so far as ii laay be part of a definite plan, because it is believed here that General Maude, who now commands the expedition, has been in a position to take Kat-cl- Amara at any time during the last three months if he had so desired. It is remarked by the Times that if, as is supposed, the British now enter Kut-el-Amgara the Turks will be com- pelled to evacuate Sannayyat widout the satisfaction of resisting anocther frontal attack. No damage was done, On Friday there were two small The other was a small blaze in of Broad .Cupgt Sweepers i ERTONCHRSE €0, 129 Main St., Norwich, Conn. fire to the clothing. _— CONDUCTED SUCCESSFUL . SALE SATURDAY Norwich Girls’ Club Found Ready Purchasers of Their Warcs. Like everything else, the prices for cigars are going up and one local to- bacco manufacturer says that the ad- vance has been made from about $2 to $3 per thousand. This is the first time in the his- tory of this country, with the possible exception of the Civil War period, re- tail prices of cigars are going up. That cigar smokers have enjoyed a half century of respite frem price fluctuation is not because the cost of production remained stationary during all these years. Operating expenses and the prices of raw materials have gone up and down, mostly up, in the cigar business. But there are two thingg which have tended to keep the retail prices of cigars uniform; first because of the fixed habit of paying a nickel, six-for-a-quarter, three-for-a- quarter, ten cents straight, and so on up, for cigars, without any intermedi- ate prices; and, second, because to- bacco is generally classified as a lux- ury and not a necessity. . These two circumstances have made both manufacturers and cigar _store keepers loath to disturb the equanam- ity of the smoker during all these years, evén though there have been many occasions when the cigar man- ufacturing trade generally has found its yearly balance to be on the wrong &ide,of the ledger. As far back as ten years ago the profit in cigar manufacturing had been reduced to such an exient that only the most sagaclous _operators found the business profitable. These conditions _continued progressively, and when the European war began, two and one-half years ago, the sit- uation became even more acute. It is true that the great war has not materially increased the expor- tation of either Cuban or American leaf tobacco to Europe, but it has ad- vanced the cost of virtually every ele- ment entering into cigar manufactur- ing. Increased activity tries has made labor growing districts scarce, and _the price of labor unprecej tly high. The woden cases in which domes- tic tobacco is packed, the cheese- loth under which shadegrown to- bacco is grown, fertilizers necessary to the soil, implements used in cul- tivation, etc., all have alvanced. And, in Cuba the great boom in sugar has diverted agriculturalists to that in- dustry and created a shortage of good Havana leaf. The result is that all kinds of leaf tobacco used for cigar purposes in this country have gone skyward. Cigar manufacturers, therefore, are paying more for leaf tobacco than ever before in the history of the industry, and in addition to this, the price of and is followed by a declaration that Russia will receive Moldavia as an uivalent for a considerable territor< sacrifice, which is to be deter ‘mined of her. Poland, the article adds, is to be made an independent king- dom, Courland is to become a German The fancy article and food sale which was conducted by the Norwich Girls’ club in the Thayer building on Saturday afternoon and evening was a big success. At closing time every- thing was practically sold cut and the club treasury will have a neat addi- tion of funds. On sale were al] kinds of fancy articles, cakes, cookies, bread and rolls, which found ready purchas- ers. Al the girls assisted at the sale and“the speclal committees in charge were: Fancy work, Miss Edna Robin- son, Miss Alicia Bellows; food, Miss Pear]l Robinson and Miss Mary Cough- lin; grab bag, Miss Elizabeth Voech and Miss Ione Breckenridge. —_— MUSICAL SERVICE AT PARK CONGREGATIONAL Large Congregation , Hear Praise Service. is to 1s to be divided between Austria-Hum- gary end Builgaria. Flower motifs painted on' silk, hose and footwear for evening use ad to the attractiveness of these accesso- ries. 2 INDEPENDENCE OF RUMANIA NOT TO BE CONSIDERED Vossische Zeitung Tells of Territor- ial Rearrangement. Christmas Candies Christmas Perfumes #3F Christmas Cigars DUNN'S PHARMACY 50 Main Street, | LUNCH BOSS BISCL The besto { fo for the fitle il i < t i Beautiful Amsterdam, via London, Dec. 17.— The Vossische Zeitung says that a terrftoria] re-arrangement based bn the idea of the independence of Ru- mania is no longer to be considered. This statement is based upon infor- mation from well-informed circles "eOn Sunday afternoon the musical vesper service at the Park Congrega- tional church was well attended. ie music was taken from Oratorio Mes. siah and was “under the direction of Chorister Eben Learned. The order of service follows: Orzan prelude, Pas. toral Sympathy, Handel; alto solo, He Was Despised; anthem, And the Glory of the Lord, choir; bass solo, Why Do the Nations Rage; anthem, Glory to God, choir; organ postlude, Halle- lujah Chorus. FUNERALS. w i | e e Mrs. Catherine A. Payer. The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Ann in other indus- in the tobacco Call, write or ’phone —today— about that Victrola for Christmas The one way to be absolutely sure of having your Victrola by Christ- mas Eveis to place your order early. George Palmer, Frank Vickery, valuee-in SECOND HAND CARS at prices YOU CAN AFFORD The Imperial Garage Mrs. Payer, whose maiden name Mrs. Payer was born_in Brooklyn, . and Mrs. Norwich. She 1883, by Rev. J. J. Quinn. The upshot of it is that, while even before the war begen a large propor- tion of manufacturers were, at the best, just about breaking even on_ their in- vestment, now they find _themselves BUICK SERVICE SPEGIAL supply; and you won't want to be among the disappointed. Get in touch with us today—end arrange Y. and a_half without any concerted or organized movement ,cigar manufacturers every- where are either ad¥ancing prices on their cigars outright or are reducing the size of the various brands and shapes they make. Of course, there was another al- ternative, namely: to change the com- position of the cigar and by using cheaper and inferior tobacco to reduce the cost of production. The better class of manufacturers, however, has refused absolutely to consider such a Friday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Ftanklyn N. Allyn was held from her on Ladies’ and Gents' Diamond Rings, Scarf Pins and Watches. Also on| Solid Gold and Gold-filled Stone snd’ Signet Rings. A large assortment heavy stock. | Heavy Sterling Plated Three-plece Carving Sets, $2.45. ¢ A beautiful Calendar to each custo< "‘J OGULNICK & CO. 82 Prankfin St Victrolas $15, $25, $40, 350, $75, $100. - $150, $200, $300. % " HE HOUSE OF MARSH number of relatives and friends There were _many George A, ) Hiscox and John A. Service. Burial was in Yantic cemetery. Un- | recourse. Having spent years in es-| Marsh Building, Sunlight Bld dertakers Church and ~ Allen ' had|{zhiishing their brands and maintain- | 230-29 State B, - 38 Fonklie S8 Phone 74-18 / % Ot thy arrangements. |ing them at a uniform quality, even in | New Londom, Cf. Norwich, Conm, Mrs. George W. Gould. the face of many difficulties, they pro- ) The body of Abby Loveland, widow |pose to uphold and continue the qual- I rommer s of George W. Gould, who died in Mt. Vernon, N. Y., arrived here Sunday at 2.15. Burial was in the family ot in the Yantic cemetery where Rev. Joseph Cobb read a committal service at the grave. The body was accompanied by George W. Gould and Mr. and Mrs. Webster V. Gould. Undertaker Gager had charge of the tuneral arrangements. ity of their product. It is recognized by manufacturers that the retailer cannot be expected to stand the increase. Owing to severe competition and high rentals the thousands of, retailers throughout the country for a'long time have been find- ing it very difficuit to make ends meet. Operating, as they are .on a precari- ously narrow margin of profit, they could scarcely survive if the advance in_cost were to be taken out of their small earnings. Thes increase, therefore, wether in thablorm of an outright raise in price or by making smaller cigars, must be paid for by the smoker, State Tuberculosis Commlissioner Here Dr. David R. Tyman of Wallingford, one of the state tuberculosis commis- sioners visited the local sanatorium Saturday. The first in Evergreen Beer REAL GERMAN LAGER is on draught at v H. JACKEL & CO. TURNED SLEIGH OVER Horse-Ran Away Near Backus-Hospi- tal Sunday Afterncon. A horse attached to a sleigh became frightened Sunday afternoon near the Backus hospital When the sleigh run- ners caught in the'car track and ran way, turning the sleigh over and spilling the occupants. The horse in its dash for freedom was abruptly ed when the sleigh switched into a pole. The occupants of the not hurt.and op o0 5.4