Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 6, 1918, Page 2

What Is Going On Tonight. Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Associa- at St. Joseph's Hal s Hall. , No. 16, L. 0. 0. F., Lodge, Girls’ Club. S SPEEDING SHIPMENTS i e ruid) | Thread Company Installs Power Sys- / tem of Conveying Big Packing | Boxes. The Amerfcan Thread company has installed in the local mills the biggest mechanical conveyor system in the \state. It is used to carry boxes of ifinished produets from the packing Jroom to the .shipping- department. Before the concrete storchouse and |shipping room was built, the packed |articles were taken on truckd) pushed by men, to the old shipping -room. With an increase of business, it be- €ame necessary to have larger ship- ping facilities, and the large five- story cemcrete building wus erected for that puspose, but it was too far w0 carry the boxes on trucks, so the conveyor was installed. It starts in the basements of mills No. § and 6, goes over Windham road on the overhead bridge to the old storehouse and then to the concrete shippinz house. The boxes are car- ried up lifts operated by electricity, and then gravity takes them to the next lift. With vystem, the Thread company hopes to quicken the ser- vice, and free several men for other pursuits. The system is on trial at the mills, as it has not been adopted. TRIED CAMOUFLAGE 8o Hatless and Coatless Officers From New London Were Able to Buy Booze. Four men. who are said to be Officers o the mosquito fleet at New London were in this city on Tuosfay evening, celdbrating, and they left at 11 o'clock, when the sa- Joons closed, for New London, some of them drunk. They were able to buy liquor in the saloons as they took off their coats and hats and with white shirt, with collars and ties, they passed for civ- flians. They tried to buy liquor in two saloons with uniforms on but did not They caunsed disturbance on the street and boasted of how easy it was 10 buy booze. All former offi from the navy who have visited Williman- tic had been real officers. consequent- 1y, the shirt sleeved, bareheaded men drinking in saloons Tuesday evening were new to the bartenders. Overstayed Leave of Absence. Private Jok A. Connile of the re- crvdt depot, ordinance department, Fort Slocum, was held at the police station as a suspicious person Wed- Pimples rashes, Lives, red- ness and skin blemishes can be quickly removed with Glenn's Sulphur Soap Delightfulin 2 warm bath before retiring—soothes the nerves and induces refresh- ing sleep. Druggists. r JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmoze & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistan: Tel. connection DR. F. C. JACKSON- DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St, Willimantio Hours—) a. m. 10 3 3. DANIEL F. THOMAS H., KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM. BALMERS Willimantic, Conn. iLady Assistant) ! 38 Union St, Phone 290 nesday, as he had overstayed his leave of absence. A complaint was received from a houséwife on the hill that a soidier Jr8s bogging there, and Chief Killou- y went up there and found Connile. The soldier said that he did not have enough money, to get back to the fort, 50 he asked a Woman for a dollar. The time limit on his pass was up May 21, and Chief Killourey caliéd up Fort Slocum on the telephone to find out, what to do with the man. The fort refused to accept the call, and as there is no_civil complaint against the soldier, he was released. Sailor Fined. = Francis White, a Willimantic sailor, paid $9.60 in the police court, Wed- nesday morning, for being drunk. Hp is home on leave of absence, and Was drunk, making a disturbance at his home.' In the court, he pleaded guilty and was fined $3 and costs. CANVAS FACTORY in to Do Biq Business For GoVernment. Starting The Foster Stéwart company, which has just started up a canvas factory on Valley street, will soon be running to capacity. At present about 75 peo- pie are employed at the mill, and three of the four floors are working. Twen- ty-three carloads of machinery has been placed in the mill, and two more are on the way. Most of their orders are for the government. Rev. Vernon W. Cooke’s Resignation Accepted. The resignation of Rev. Vernon W. Cooke was read at a meeting of the Ecclesiastical society of) the Congre- gational church, Tuesday evening. The resignation was accepted, as . Mr. Cooke has entered Y. M. C, A. war work, and the following were named as the committee of dismissal: Hen- ry T. Burr, Robert O. Branch, Chatles F. Risedorf, James P. Bath. Mrs. L. Litchfield and Mrs. Ellen Wilkens, the latter three representing the church. To Play Ashland Team. The local Thread company baseball jteam has two fast games slated for this week, both with the Ashland team of Jewett City, one Saturday at Recreation Park, while they will play eturn game Sunday in Jewett City. Killourey wili do the twirling for the locals, Registration of German Women. Literatyre and regulations about the registration of German females in this city, June 17 to 26 has been re- ceived by Chief of - Polite Killourey, who wili do the work. All over 14 must register, and the requirements are about the eame as for the men: This includes four unmounted pictures of the person, mot larger than 3x3 inches, Attended Suffield Commencement. Mr and Mrs. Wallace G. Hill of Bellevue street attended the gradua- tion of their son, John, at Suffield. FUNERAL Mrs. Isabella M. Lewis. The funeral of Mrs. Isabelln M. Lewis was held at St. Paul's church, Wednesd: afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. Walter F. Borchert officiating. The bearers were David York, Everett Oatley, John Sheffield, and John Foy, relatives of the deceased. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard. First Lecture by Mr. Branion. Lectures are to be given in the Wil- limantic Women’s Club rooms for the home service department of the local Red Cross chapter, twice a week, Tuesday and Friday afternoon: The first lecture was given Tuesday, with Mr. Branion of New York the speak- er. GOLDEN WEDDING Celebrated Wednesday by Mr. Mrs. Walter M. Palmer. and Mr. and Mrs, Walter M. Palmer of Coventry _ celebrated their golden wedding “anniversary, Wednesday. Th were married in South Coven- try by Judge Wilson and have lived in that vicinity for nearly thirty years. There are ‘eleven children. A reception will be held at High- land hall, Saturday, to which all Cov- entry people have been invited by Mr. and” Mrs. Palmer._ Brief Mention, A large number of members of the Willimantic Women's club wif1 attend 1 3 i g kitchen 3 3 § L it no like gas. 5 MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE .Willimantic, Conn. NEW PERFECTION OIL COOK STOVES For Summer ve to worry ;:l the th&uxl;lb of bending over stove during the hot summer days. Perfection Oil Cook Stove — end yoy\:r worries and at the same time you will save will be more than repaid gives to cooking. No fires to build and soot, no ashes, no odors—it gives a clean Come in and let us give you complete information. by the comfort and the canming demonstration at Storrs college today. 1 Oggins, a student at Colum- bla College, Néw York, is home for the vacation. 2 There Were twelve deaths in - th town of Windhat during May, four of whith were infants, while all of the rést, | except one, were ,over 6. JEWETT CiTY Death of James Henry Avery—Address by Rev. J. Edw., Newton—Cradle Roll Entertainment — Strawberries for Three Weeks at Phillips Place. James Henry Avery giéd at his home in Lisbon at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Hé had been ill several months. Mr. Avery was born in Pres- ton June 20, 184C. He was the son of Eliza Brewster Fitch and James Mon- roe Avery. He enlisted in Ko. C, 18th regiment,’and served three years in the Civil war. After his return he entered the employ of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and was a brakeman for a time. Later he became station master at New Haven and held that position about 40 years. After he retired from the business he came to Jewett City to live. He pur- chased the Prior residence in Sylvan- dale and has lived there since then. His wife, who was Sarah Jane Belding, died in 1805. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gustavus Andrews, of Norwich, and a_ brother, Austin, in Knox county, Neb. - He was a mem- ber of the G. A. R. and_Harmony lodge, I. O. O. F', of New Haven. Mr. Avery was a highly respected citizen, quiét and unassuming, but generous in epirit, and very appreciative of kindnesses shown him. A Most Interesting Talk. Rev. J. Edw. Newton's talk on Tracking the Army, given at Finn's opera house, was intensely interesting. The story was vividly told from the standpoint of a Y. M. C. A. worker. He had a number of articles brought from France which forcibly fllustrated his tale. The field secretary was also present, ready to enroll anyone as a Y M. C. A. worker. Hon. A. M. Brown introduced the speaker. Mrs. L. G. Buckingham sang The Star Spangled Banner and Joan of Arc, accompanied by Mrs. G. H. Prior. The collecfort was received by Misses Isabelle Moo- die, Marie Casavant, Irene Brickley, Elizabeth McCluggage, Josie Cotter, Helena Labarre, Mabel Wilcox and Dorls Myott. Twenty-four dollars was the amount received. Cradle Roll Party. Mrs. A. M. Clarke, superintendent of the cradle roll of the Baptist church, entertained the members, their moth- ers and grandmothers at her home Tuesday afternoon. The children are so very tiny that no program is pre- pared.” The youngest child present was 8 months and the oldest 3 1-2 years. Mrs. Clarke served jelly sand- Wiches, war sponge cake, cookies and small pound cakes and ice eream. The favors were small fancy baskets filled with candies The members of the cradlé roll are William Dearnley, 2 years; Arthur Tripp, Jr., 3 years; Can- dace Webster, 4 months; Virginia Pa- quette, 3 months; Mabel Smith, 3 years: Lucy Webster, 3 years; Lewis Gill, 2 years; Vincent Tator, 2 years; Watie ~Babcock, 3 weeks; Annie Church, 1 year; Raymond Catheart, 2 years; Phyllis Blake, 3 years: Doro thy Babcock, 2 years; Rollin Tripp, 2 years; Chester Sweet, 3 1-2 vears; Wiltiam Earl, 2 1-2 years; Clayton Cornell, 1 1-2 years; Lois Morgan, 2 1-2 years; Edith Milliard, 1 1-3 years; Emily Magee, 9 months; Hilda Blake, 8 months; Willilam Tator, Jr.: 3 1-2 years; Marion Wilbur, 1 1 years; George Frink, 2 1-2 years; Mildred Gilbert, 3 1-2 years; Marjorie MacLean, 1 1-2 years; Ella Church, 3 1-2 years. Eighteén members were present. Early Strawberries. Mrs. D. L. Phillips has been pick- ing native strawberries for three ‘weeks. Hazardous Climbing. Steeple Joe Vera painted the flag- staff at Riverside grammar school on Wednesday. -He did overhand wire stunts in order to reach the flagstaff over the postoffice door. Mr. and Mrs. Walter 1. Johnson have been informed of the safe arrivad over- seas of their son, Raymond Johnson. Miss Grace Hershey, representative of the Chautauqua association of Pennsylvania, is to meet the guaran- tors at the town hall on the evening of June 7 to organize and appoint committee. LISBON Class Entertained—Visitors From Norwich. rdner Mrs. Robert Byles and two sons of Groton spent two days last week with Mrs. Jesse Phillips. Miss Edith Baker spent the week end at her home in Norwich, R. R. Barber and his son, Claire Bar- ber, of Waterbury, motored to West- minster, Vt, Thursday, to visit with R. R. Barber, Jr, and family. They retured Sunday night. Herbert Tuttle with his daughter, and_her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Latham of Orient, L. I, were_visitors Saturday, their ~uncle's, Whiting Fitch's, on their way to Boston. The trip was made by automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hull of Provi- dence are at the home of Mrs. Hull's father, T. D. Phillips. Class Entertained. The Gardner class of the Methodist church, Jewett City was entertained at Mrs, C. A. Mell's, Monday evening- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Eagles of Norwich were visitors Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Jesse Phillips. Miss Elva Ryan was at her home in East Hampton over Memorial day and the week end. Mr, Johnson and family ffom Ridge- way, N. J, have moved the house formerly owned by Victor Panovec, known as the Lathrop place. Children’s day will be observed by the Sunday school next Sunday. General Malaterre, at a _banquet given at the Aero Club in Paris in honor of the Frerf'h airmen who have eseaped from Germany:—“French aviation, having won definite suprem- acy, will henceforth play an effica- clons stratégetic role in the war, and should even léad us to the left bank of the Rhine.” LIVES 200 YEARS! For more than 200 vears, Haarlem 'Oil, the famous national remedy -of Hoiland, has been fecognized as_an infallible reliet from all forms of kid- ney and bladder disorders. Its very age is proof that it must have unusual mérit, 1f you are troubled with pains or NORWICH Local People at Stonington Field Day —Ball Team in Hard Luck—Flower Festival. Rev, H. N. Brown, of Danielson, preached an excellent sermon On “God’'s Law of Increase” from the words “To” him that hathi shall be given,” at Blackstone hail, Sunday aft: ernoon. The meeting was under the auspices of the Salvation Army corps of Putnam, Captain Fee in_charge. Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Woodward went to North Scituate Thursday, it being the closing day of the Pentecos- tal’ Collegiate Institute, where. their daughter, Miss Ethel, has taught the Commercial depariment the past year. Miss Woodward returned home Friday bringing a friend, Miss Hazel Lowen, and the Tatter's friend, James Words- worth, for a visit. At State Guard Field Day. Superintendent Truesdell, his wife and his_ aunt, Mrs. Wakefield, of Worcestef, motored to Stonington, #n Sunday, visited friends, and witness- €d the State Guard manoeuvres One of the Guard from Attawaugan, Alec Barribeau, atcomvanied them. Get Little End of Score. A week ago Saturday the Ballou boys were beaten by the Comnmecticut Mills_team of Danielson, 7 to 2, and last Saturday at Putnam, by 11 to 10, Next Saturday afternoon the game is to be played here on the home field, but it is not decided vet as to the op- Posing team. May Basket Surprise. An interesting cottage meeting held at the home of Mre. Delor Cusson on Thursday evering was well attended. Addresses were made by the pastor Rev. Woodward, and by James Wordsworth. At the close a_surprise May baskét was hung to Mrs. Ann Bowler. The company assembled and received a_good speech from the aged lady. The cottage meeting this week is to be at George Cook’s. Frank Bennett was auctioneer at the rummage sale in Attawaugan Jast ‘Wweek. ~ Over fifty dollars were raised for the half million orphaned children over the seas in France. Flower Festival. A pretty flower festival was given Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Baliou Mills A. C. club. All three of the village schools were in it, and the teachers, the Misses Edick, Ship- pee and Griftith were complimented on the excellent manner in which the children acquitted themsclves. There was a large attendance of parents and of friends and a substantial sum was realized to pay for the Victrola ob- tained for the schools some time ago. A quantity of ice cream and soda was sold end added to the gains. Buy Tripp Farm. A number from this village and At- tawaugan attended the recent auc- tion at the residence of the laté Scott Tripp. This farm of some 250 acres has been purchased by F. H. and F. W. Tillinghast, of Central Village, who propose to cut off valuable standing timber. COLCHESTER Surveyors Kill Four-Foot Rattlesnake —Company Drill to Be Omitted To- night—K, of P. Rank Conferred on Candidate. Messrs. Jones and Shea of the sur- veying force at work on the survey of the state road between Hartford and New London killed a rattlesnake while near Marlboro which measured four feét long and had eight rattles, His snakespip gave battle, but was soon put out of action, S. Berwald of Hartford was calling on friends in town Tuesday. Miss Belle Strong is the guest for two week of her ister, Mrs. John V. Reynolds, in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman, Har- ry Elgart, Samuel Gellert and Joseph Agranovitch were Norwich visitors Tuesday. A number from town were in Nor- wich Tuesday taking out their citizens’ papers. M. R. Coggshall of Norwich was in town Wednesday. Drill Omitted. On account of the field day last Sunday of the Third regiment, C. S. G., there is no drill of the local com- pany this (Thursday) evening. Mrs. Bessie Kingsbury and daugh- ter, Mies Helen Kingsbury, of New York, have arrived at theéir summer home on Broadway. Miss Miriam Cragin of New York is at the summer home of her father, Dr. E. B. Cragin, on Broadway. A, A Baker and daughter, Mrs, E. T. Bunyan, were guests Tuesday of relatives in Hartford. Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was calling on friends in town Tuesday. Henry O. Sorrell and Emil Com- mette of North Westchestér were in town Tuesday evening attending the K. of C, meeting. Misses Mary and Anna O'Brien of New Haven were guests of relatives in town the past eek, A. F. Roper was a Norwich caller Tuesday. Conferred Rank of Esquire. When Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K. of P, met in Pythian hall Tuesday evening, the rank of esquire was con- ferred on one candidate. Clifford C. King, Myron R. Peckham and W. L, L. Spencer of Lebanon were in town Tuesday evening attending the K. of P. meeting. NORTH STERLING Mrs. lola Boynton Injured When Horse Runs Away — Three Pound Trout Caught. Mrs, Tola Brayton who met with a serfous accidént when her horse ran away, is eomfrotable. Prof. Lambert of Apponaug recent- Iy viisted the Dgrrance School a gave an enteresting talk to the chil- dren. Mrs. F. O. Plummer and Miss Mande Griffith were in Providence last wesk. Harold Wilson of Glén Cove, N. Y. called on Géorge C. Spoorier last wésk, while on his way to Camp Devens, having been called for service. Preparations aré being made for a fine concert at the church June 9 W. H. Geherean of White Plains, N. Y, visited his farm here the past week. F. O. Plummer and family and Miss Maude Griffith spent several days in Worcester recently. Miss Sarah A. Avery spent the week end at Spooner’s. Caught Three Pound Trout. Josiah Owens takes the lead “ere on trout having landed one which weighed three pounds. of Groton George C aches in the back, feel tired in the morning, headache, indigestion, in- somnia, painful or too frequent pas- sage of urine, irritation or stone in the biadder, you will almost certainly find _quick relief in GOLD MEDAE Haarlem Oil” Capsules, This is the gogd, old remedy” that has stdod the est for hundreéds of years. prepared in the (proper quantity and convenlent form to take, It is imported direct from Holland Jaboratories, and you can get it at any drug store. Your money iy, Tisneed it oot ool 2 6 v 3 re = uine ) DAL bundf In boxes, oises. - - 5 THEKE 15 no aavertising medium In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul- letin for business ts. CHAPLIN How Memcrial Day Was Observed— Holiday Week Guests—General News. 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The address of the day was given by Rev. Guy D. Wingerd, pastor of the church, who was Warmly applauded at the close of his able address and was given a ris- ing vote of thanks. The service was interspersed with patriotic songs by a quartette, Edgar A. Church, J. Wilhur Lanphear, Burton M. Welch. Mrs, John L. Copley assisted as soloist and pianist. The service closed with the singin gof.America and benediction by Rev. Mr. Wingerd. Holiday Guests. Memorial day brought many visitors to town. Mrs. Albert L. Church enter- tained all her children and their fami- lies. Other visitors in town that day and Mrs. William_Smith of . J., and Rev. and Mrs. Wal- phear of Hartford. orence I Hart, teacher at New Britain, has visitéd over a week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jessie Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert C. Blake of New Britain were at Mrs. B. Jessie Hunt's last Sun and__ attended church. Other visitors at Mrs. Hunt's were Mr. and Mrs. Zebulon R. Robbins and Lawyer Roy Robbins and family of Nor Mrs. Hemenway, who has been ill, is recovering. Mrs. Arthur Williams is entertain- ing her sister, Mrs. Lovejoy. PHOENIXVILLE Personal Mention — Pupils Hang May Basket to Teacher. Sunday guests last week at R. G. Clemens’ included Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Greene and family of Ashford, Mre Lyon, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ethredge of Manchester, Robert Colburn of Camp Devens and Miss Ada Stoddard of fAbi‘nmon. also Alec Kaletchitz of East- ord. 3 Mrs. H. C. Joslyn, Miss Alice Ringe, Mrs. Myrtle Milliken were week end guests of friends in Worcester. Supervisor Bliss was visiting gchools in town last week Monda; Alec Kaletchitz was a week end guest of friends in Hartford. A number from here motored to North Ashford Saturday eveming and enjoyed an entertainment. May Basket for Teacher. The pupils of the Bast Hill schocl hung a May basket to their teacher, Mrs. R. G. Clemens, Tuesday evening. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed after the chase. All participated in games. Music was furnished by Mr. Smith, violinist, and Mrs. Clemegs, vianist. _Refreshments were served. Mrs. Pearl Adams is a patient at the Day Kimball hospital, Putnam, Master Orin and Miss Doris Adams are at the home of their grandparents in_Ashford. R. G. Clemens receiveq a letter th: 27th from Edmund J. Peckham, wh> is somewhere in France, that th. weather was delightful, the epring far- ther advanced thau here, and he is well. GLASGO Souvenirs Recsived From France—Pa- triotic Exercises Held at Rixtown. Mrs. Everett Gauthier whose hus- band is a private in Company A, 29th Engineers, received a_dainty sillc net collar embroidered with silk braid, a silkk handkerchief case and a hand em- broidered book mark, the design being pansi and forget-me-nots. Mr. Gauthier has been in France séven monthe, Rixtown Exerc| Abhotit thirty attended the Memorial service at Rixtown. The programme follows: Prayer by Rev. John Thomp- son: singing, Amerfta; reading of the Memorial day the graves of the fal- len comrades on the Center cemetery were decorated with flowers and wreaths in the forencon. The exercises in the Congregational church at 2 p. m. openied with the ritual of the G. A, R, under the direction of Lilswortn M. Russell, commander ‘of T. G. Brown, Post No. 79. The other exeréises were under the direction of Frank C. Lum- mis, chairman, who spoke briéfly and Proclamation, by Rev. J. Thompson; address foll@wed by singing of Battle Hymn of the Republic; address by P. 1. Gustafson; Salute to the Flag, led by Mr. Douglas, a veteran of the Civil war, followed by all present giving the salute; singing, Star Spangled Ban- ner, A flag and a bouquet was placed on each soldier's grave. R Last year the soldiers’ graves were not decorated. This year Mr. Gustaf- son, with others, though they ought io be remembered for the sacrifices they made for their country. To Entertain Aid Seciety. The Ladies' Aid soclety will be en- tertained by Mrs. Frank Eccleston on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Moran spent a portion of Mem- orial day at Wildwood park. EAST KILLINGLY Mr. and Mrs. Harris Burlingame of Worcester visited Fenner Burlingame and family Thursday. Harold Brooks was taken to ths Day Kimball hospital in Putnam Friday. A. Chase and family, of Providence and Mrs. Elizabeth Chase of Putnam, were callers at Maplecrest Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Howard of Worcester visited Mr. and Mrs. John Chase, Memorial day. Willlam Passamore of Occum was a recent guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Andrew Poter. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Belding of Put- nam were Memorial Day guests of A. D. Sayles and family. Mrs. Gladys Moran is a patient at the Day Kimball hospital in Putnam. George Mason who has been ill for several weeks 18 able to returh to ‘work. Mr. and Mrs. Luther G. Andrews of Occum spent the week end with Mrs. Andrews’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Rich, Oliver Credie and Mr. Roberts of Killingly Center were guests of Joseph Dumas Tuesday. Arthur E. Chase and family of Dan- ielson were at Israel P. Chase's Memo- rial day. —_— | FINEST ARMY MATERIAL IN THE WORLD. Former President Taft So Chara izes Our Drafted Men. (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, June 5—The following war geography bulletin, issued by the National Geographic society from its ‘Washington headquarters, is based on a communication to the aociety from William Howard Taft, fofmer presi- dent of the United States: “The men of our new ngtional army when drafted were from 21 to 31; many of them had become more or less settled in life. Many of them were in receipt of compensation substantially greater than that which they would receive as private soldiers. The incor- venience and lack of comforts insep- arable from a camp life they had no: ‘grown used to and they naturally [ were at first in a state of protest an question over theé change. When I weilt through the camps, however, they had grown accustomed to camp life. In the drill and manual training and instruction théy. had begun to understand the government's purposes and had beome interested in fitting themselves for their new dutles. “The commanders ef the camps as- sured me that the draffed men were the finest material for the making of an army they had evér seen in any country. On the average they wera better men, physically, mentally and morally, than the average of the na- tional guard or of the regular army. They weré a clean slate to write upon. They did not have to unlearn anytuing and théy learned quiekly. They mani- festéd the known adaptabllity of the American. The difference between thefr appearance when they first reached camp ang aftér three or four months’ training was wonderful. Their ap- pearance in review, as they went by with their lithe figures, their mar‘ial bearing, their miilitary step, their bright, healthful - color, gave one a thrill of patriotic pride. Their response as they sat in a great audience to ya- triotic sentiment showed that their hearts were in the right placé. . They are an object lesson in universal mili- tary traihing and a powerful argu- ment for its establishment. “In some of the camps there is a large so-called Liberty theatre, erected by the Fosdick Outside Activities as- sociation. The theatres are well con- structed and mdke good auditoriums and here vaudeville reigms. It is not too much to say, however, that the agency upon which the commanding generals lean in dealing with the so- cial side of their men and in filling their leisure hours with uem} ocsa- | u < 5 Ay e 3 exq ioned rub-rub-rub and just so long as withLuxtheywiflwflrandwelr.@‘ Grocers, druggists and department stores have Lux.’ Get your package today. iog. 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Of course, on the other eide, when we have casualties and many wounded, the functions of the Red Cross will assume the greater tmportance; but in the training camps it is otherwise. “It is most gratifying to be able to testify, from all the information I could get, that no camps have ever been so free from drunkenmess as those in this present national effort. In most cases the nearest towns are dry, and the great cities where drink may be had are so far from the camps as not to prove a temptation. The same thing is true of the morality of the men, 5o far as I was able to learn | There | were some of the camps where tho| neighboring towns were wet, but the| from the commanding officers. danger of selling liquor to soldiers as a violation of the commercial law has proved a very excellent preventive. I must think from what i saw that the abtivities of the Y. M. C. A. and thes: other institutions have played a large part in maintaining decent and proper living among the soldiers. “Each camp is a great city of from 1,400 to 2,000 buildings, sufficient to house and accommodate 40,000. men The distance from one end of a camp to another is often three or four miles and from ome side of a camp to the other some two or three miles. There is always in the reservation s pises for a rifie range, though it has net al- ways been constructed, and in a num- ber of camps there is room enough for an artillery range, though the guns as yet are few and far betweesh.™ Sulphur. Sulphur was produced in 1917 by cight mines, one in Louisiana, twe each in Texas, Nevada and Wyoming, snd one in Colorado. To avold revesling confidential reports, precise statistica of the production of domestic sulpbas must be withheld, but according to the United States geological survey, de- partment of the interior, the produe- tion in 1917 was roughly 50 per cemt. greater than in 1916, and the indica- tions point to a still further increase in 1918. Statistics receiveq from the bureaun of foreizn and domestic rommeras show that 973 long tons of sulphur were imported into the United States in 1917 and that 152,831 long tons wers exported. The imports of sulphur in 1917 were less than 5 per cent. of those in 1916, but the exports were than 18 per cent. greater than in 1915, and were the largest ever made from this country in a single year. The total value of the sulphur éxported fa 11917 was $2,504,861, which would s dicate an average value for the of $22.93 a ton. Speaking of gloves, three of a kind aren’t in it with two pairs. 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