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IvCeniiaiis U. 8 . I t D E M O a U n Z E K./ Mouse To Vote On ProhUdtion nans' Fail ‘ to Pierce Italian ITS raeNtnoN sy ste m ^Unes-^^ftilisli l^sh on in i.' Late Today— Already By Senate

? Palestine—^Air and Artil “NodtCodis” lo be Sent to Washington, Dec. 17.— The House House wlU today, through a sub-com­ is under agreement to vote on the mittee of the naval affairs commit­ lei^ fi^its in Macedonia— New Jlmy CandUates’ ^ prohibition amendment to the consti­ tee, outline the scope of its naval in­ m tution today. Five o’clock this vestigation. This investigation will Germans on Defensive in The War Today School afternoon is the time set for the com-- run through the holiday recess. mencement of the roll call on the Chairman Oliver of the sub-commit­ France and Morale-Lower fateful question. And the future of tee called his. fellow investlgatore^ to ANYBODY CAN RISE many a member depends upon the meet this morning. They planned ' London, Dec. 17.— German raiding vote he will register before adjourn­ to settle the time for beginning their Than Ever—French Frmt . activity is increasing along the ment tonight. probe as well as the matters that Fre04|lwiront. and advices received No Limit on Number of 2nd Lieu­ Scores of congressmen face the is­ may be aired in public session. The Undented—Teutim Rein- today told of numerous patrol en- tenants to be Oreatetl—Division. sue-with trepidation. They know investigation promises to be thor­ .gagements between German and .Commanders Mu.st Give Recom- that whichever way they vote, they ough-going, and the public is to be foFc^ents of Little Use French troops. let in on everything which will not memlation. will i^tisCyionly one element in their The German attack in the Mount home constituencies whom thery betray naval secrets. Becansaof Cratinnei Lack Oornillet sector of Campagne marks must meet during the Christmas holi­ Bills Passed. an oubreak of fighting in a district With the American Army in days and on the hustings next year. Congress will close v*p shop for of Anunuiutioih-4iew “Bn- .. that bas long been quiet. France. Dec. 17.— Apparently even the holidays tomorrow afternoon. The German artillery along the the humble doughboy is coming into Already By Senate. The House already has voted to re­ northern end of the western front is his own in this war. A promotion Radical prohibitionists of the cess until January 3 and the Senate preme ERort” Not -m carrying out a violent bombardment scheme has just been outlined at type of Randall of California, who is expected to follhw suit today. An of British positions at numerous last week, claimed the adoption of headquarters in conformity with a Your DOLLAR Will Help Move The Ii||cator! \ unusual, perhaps uilprecedented, rec­ Sght points. recent general order from Washing­ the resolution with ' 40 votes to ord of accomplishments .for the pre- In Italy. ton, which paves the way for rapid spare, were not willing to claim so Yuletide period ^as been -made by for the human bratt;j|o^; grasp the much when the House convened this Notwithstanding the terrible loss­ advancement for men from the ranks both houses, despite the prevailing Washington, Dec. 17.— General OP* scope of the work uB^|iwi^ken by the morning. Many members deferred es they have suffered the Germans who display ability for higher com­ inquisition into the conduct of the tlmism spread today through army MG FIII8T-DAY SCORE Red Cross, not Ql furnishing to the very last disclosure of how .and Austro-Hungarians in northern mands. war. and navy circles. The waye of Ap­ nurses and doctors, e sick, and they would vote. The resolution to Italy continue their efforts to break Arrangement.^ are already made High spots in the record of parent pessimism, manifested for a wounded, but in ring huge amend the constitution so as to out­ 'through between the Piave and Bren- whereby non-commissioned officers FOR RED CROSS DRIVE achievement today Include: fortnight due to unsatisfactory cables store houses of sv vin Europe law the liquor traffic must receive a ta, rivers. who look as if they are made of offi­ The declaration of war against from Italy, France and even Great' to be drawn upon ir surgeons two-thirds vote in order to pass the 9outh of Monte Caprille the Aus- cers’ timber^ will be sent to the army Austria-Hungary. Britain, has been dissipated. Admiral and those of oui^^J ^ r in g for House. Having passed the House tiJp^Qerman forces were able to win candidates’ school on recommenda­ Inauguration of sweeping investi­ Wiliam S. Benson and General Tas­ the civilian popdlktll rOvastated it must yet receive the sanction of some ground, but at a terrible cost tion from their superior officer. Over 100 House-to-House gation, without opposition, into va­ ker H. Biss are usng strong ^n- districts, and she troops three-fourths of the state legisla- If they make good they will be rious phases of the administration’s .guage in denouncing the yarlotia in the encampmc turees before it becomes the organ­ In Paleetine. assigned to vficanoies as second lieu­ conduct of the war. stories that the Germans Jkgd «;taken; and HBIl Canvassers Reap ic law of the land. The states have ^ [>wing the .capture of Jeru^- ten a n t in replgs^ement divisions, ad­ Tnesc Passage of the Webb Export bill, the offensive .everywhere: on seven years in which to act. The i.^hgVOrJonewed their vancing later .epmbat divisloi^s The different^ i^erjtlieiT urged by the President. westerir front. , i; vi.: Tuesda;^’a Ifenate has already adopted the reap-. Rion^ except .thfit - it .has j

m i\ 'I -1 • ^ j • . . .V Report 'quartere ihe of Twelve r wrte Jate this atternooh. iilir both 'to - tivlty and artillery duellliig ' lleulenants in ifiineiai"' Jimi It'can bo s^ad aa Fine "Progress This Noon at Com­ The ' portant measttwa towards carrying Ig place on the Macedonian sions, it being recommended that Following 18 adj^^;tee.eaptdlnE Navy Probe. along the vweiitom f^lp^t tfrs mittee Headquarters. Keeping up to its unprecedently out the program-of unlocking the na­ they have at least three times as and team memheiN: mans continue. on. .the ..dofenslve, tion’s natural resources. ■. dklopc ^ e eastern front complete many as combat divisions. Team No. 1—-Miss Bdiia Cheney strenuous pre-holiday program, the their morale is far below what it woil^ qSlet prevails. Under the new general order divi­ captain; Mrs. Samuel Gordon, Mrs even six iponths ago. sional and other unit commanders “ If there is a man in Man­ N. B. Richards, 'Mrs.->Wm; Alvord FIND TRICK TO GET The United States will redouble are to consider only “ fighting effi­ chester so small tJmt his i)at- Mrs. Lettney, Miss"MTy^e'Wood, Mis its efforts In men, material and 8h|pB ciency units” in recommending tem­ rlotism is not as big as a dollar D. Hemingway, Miss Trotter* Mis£ almost immediately. This must EUlLWiiy lEGISUTION porary appointments for promotion bill, America is no place for Tephi Rogers, Mrs. C. Elmore Wat DEVENS MEN TO BOSTON come, the members of the recent mis­ to line officers. him.” — Rev. William ,1. Mc- sion said today. They have epm- Gurk. kins. The general order thakes it plain Team No. 2— George .H. Williams pletely prepared detailed plans Ini­ that such recommendations may be TO VOTE TOMORROW PUT OFF FOR AWHILE Reports were made this noon at captain: Mr. Lucius Plnney, Rev tiated today— less than 48 honto based solely on demonstrated fit­ committee headquarters by the cap­ A. C. Goldberg, Wm. A. Knofla, A after the mission landed at an At­ ness and ability to command. Di­ lantic port— and will bring some nsal tains of the twelve teams who are P. Howes, John Wolcott,-J. C. Bush- visional and other unit commanders London, Dec, 17— Fonr- surprise to the enemy before the canvassing lor the Red Cross in its nell, Wm. Quish, George IJ. Miller. War Department Has Given Permis­ President Hadley of Yale is are instructed to investigate care­ spring campaign is well under way* Christmas drive for 6,000 members, J. W. Nickerson. sion for Men to Go to Enter Civil fully all officers records. Team No. 3— N. B. Richards, cap teen slops, including one and Spanish War Veterans’ Pa­ French Front Undented. Mentioned for U. S. Admin- All recommendations must be sub­ and excellent progress was indicated in each captain’s report. The big • tain; Christopher Glenney, Fred T. rade—Peters, Curley or GaUlvan Although the Germans .bare hsion mitted to the commander in chief for membership drive has started very Blish, E. S. Ela, F. A. Verplanck British destroyer, were sunk Picked to Win. pouring troops from the east Into approval. ^ istrator auspiciously and the captains and Scott Simon, Charles Jacobson, The the . reserve lines behind the western team members are confident of odore Bidwell, Richard O. Cheney, during a raid by German d^ trenches for more than a month new. 15,000,000 SUBSCRIBERS gratifying success. Jr. Boston, Dec. 17.— The most stren­ they have been unable even to dsnt Team No. 4— P. J. O’Leary, cap­ uous mayoralty campaign in Bos­ the French front. And the loss>of OTHERS MENTIONED Today’s Results. stroyers in British waters on TO MEET LOAN EXPECTED tain; P .-J. Hutchinson, P. J. Han­ ton’s history came to a close today a good part of the gains made .by No. 1— Miss Cheney, captain ^ 64 non, Edwin Taylor, Paul Fitzgerald, with the disclosure of a political General Byng’s men In their fampRUi No. 2— Williams, captain , .S . ^ 64James Schaub, T^jomas Sullivan last Wednesday, it an­ trick to get Boston’s regiment of sol­ drive, in which the American e i^ - They Include Secretaries McAdoo No. 3— Richards, captain 31 Howard Murphy. diers at Camp Devens to Boston to­ neers suffered severely, was due tto Ten Billioti Dollars to be BdstribuL and Ijane, Taft, Hughes, Daniel No. 4— O’Leary, captain 152 Team No. 5— Miss Myra Hunt nounced in die House of Com­ morrow to vote. Whether the plan a failure of judgment on the parb^of e - jj*rR?ow, but the leaders felt con- It is based on the fact that since Murphy, captain; Miss Marion Che Caillaux from the chamber of depu­ As the canvassing progresses, the of any parade to take place tomor­ Germany’s supreme .etCort, aJbQut [t that he would wait a couple the closing of the last loan, the gov­ ney. Miss Mary Hutchinson, Mrs ties because of alleged prorQerman- row. Commanding officers at captains and canvassers report that which .so much bns ..been coming "pF,weeks, at least. ernment officials have been steadily Wm. Rush, Mrs. Ward Green, Miss ism. Camp Devens were eager to find oui they have no difficulty in pointing from neutral and even allied conib* •It is understood that the Presi­ at work organizing a selling force Hildar Cornell, Miss Maude Mony- The “ tiger,” as the Premier is who ^lad asked the War department out to the citizens that the trifling tries for tll^e last m;anlse.;lt J Wednesday afternoon from 5 to 6 |.today..|r,om, ;|^lph :p. vAmoyl- the world war. It is a bigger service captain; Bowers, Wm. C with the greatest freedom. The re­ Is M . wUUngn^s^ jij" .1^ vied Frraidents. s and Wednesday evening from 7.30 can yl®® ■ ® that To . Uliew' financial legislation, than was ever before attempted by Cheney, Ronald .Ferguson, Martin L. sult of the election should be known claim j^ t to 8.30 for an exhibit of the chil­ st^ps he tAkep to send , relief at not essential, wait until any organization in the hirto'^ of about 9 o’clock tonaorrow night. dren’s fall work. All parents of Phce. . . . ■i.^Tsf***’*’*t«. had tline to fully inform the virorld. It is alrdost impossible (Cf^Unued on the pupils are Invited. j^io gul^jecti.

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SECOND ANNIVERSARY = _ W E E K _ = SOUVENIRS FREE THIS WEEK PARK THEATER SOUVENIRS FREE THIS m TONIGHT HELEN HOLMES IN Sugar and To Our Patrons LOST EXPRESS THE PHANTOM SECRET SOGAR-MONOAY, TOES. ANO WEO. EVENINGS A FIVE ACT BIG THRILLER JOKER COMEDY NESTOR COMEDY THORSDAY $50, IN GOLO; FRIOAY $50 IN GOLD SUGAR AS SOUVENIRS TONIGHT, TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 'Cii f P. S. NO RESERVATION OF SEATS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ALL THIS WEEK. Help make this a “ Red Cross Christmas.” Join the Red Cross today. J •‘•'C■ ' • ,

PHONE YOUR ADS. FOR THE TO RENT. HERAIiD’S BARGAIN COLUMN CONSCRIPTION ISSUE T o liPjXT— Six room tenement,. wJtM iill improvements. Inquire 25 I When You Shop at Eger’s IS UP IN CANADA AMUSEMENTS 20 WORDS FOR 10 CENH elice street. TO FilCNT— Six room tenetneht. For. the. accommodation of. oni ply i;i4 Center street. Both You And The Recipient ( hipf of Bone of Difference in Elec­ patrons we. will accept. Tolephoa* FOR JtlC.VT— Five rooms, newj hou«e,S^ - WHAT’S WHAT AND WHO’S WHO advertisements for this column frost all improvements, on Oak street. Get CHRISTMAS PRESENTS tions Which Take Place Today— qu ire, R. I’a.qaiii, 13 School St. Women May Turn Tide. any telephone subscriber. or froia IN MANCHESTER MOVIE HOUSES TO RK.N’T— Two tenements five roomRIx any one whose name is on oar books each. American families preferred. payment to be made at earliest co» iiiiire 372 Vorth .Main St., or phone'tg H- You get a Christmas present be­ Ottawa, Dec. 17.— Canada’s gen­ ♦ ------♦ eral elections take place today. The venlence. In all other cases, casl cause the goods are marked down so -♦ ♦- ]-’( )R RENT— .-V 4 room flat -With all ^ vote.s of the women, it is conceded +- must accompany order...... conveniences, first floor, rent $13 a'lr-i.,,, low that they really are PRESENTS. by all factions, will decide the day, month, on Clinton .St. Inquire I. FOR SALE. ington, 27 Huntington St., Tel. t1- THE RECIPIENT gets a present, and as the election goes the war fu­ ture of Canada very largely will AT THE PARK. AT THE CIRCLE. FOR S.-VLF— M.iiii Street R.-irber TO RE.N’T—Seven room single hou»«; WORTH WHILE because despite the shop (Ifiing good iiusiness, jirice only Inquire 4.5 Cottage street.______trend. Canada has just made the $25i». Robert .1. Smith. Rank low prices the goods are QUALITY surprising discovery that its women, FOR RENT: On West Center Streep Two years this week, John June Caprice will be seen at the house arranged for one large, GOODS. far from being political ciphers, are FOlt S.-M.,!-:— Ooorl building^ lot near or two small families. Plenty of ftr F. Sullivan started his shows at the Circle theater this evening in “ Every its most important political factors. car lino prici* onlv $250. A $50 Liberty and land for garden. Walfer.'Ol' Park theater and to celebrate the Girl’s Dream,” a delightful story of Bond will be accepted as first payment South Manchester. Women, therefore, will carry on balance easy terms. Robert J. Smith second anniversary of his success in Old Holland. A novel feature Is Bank Bldg^______the war for Canada or they will spoil WANTED. ; :: EVERYTHING FOR XMAS GIFTS IN XMAS BOXES IN the movie busl here he has pre­ introduced in this screen play in the splendid record established dur­ FOR SALE—$3800 buys a large 12 :: BOTH LADIES’ AND MEN’S DEPARTMENTS. pared exy fer his anniver- the way of a trick dog who give Miss room house within 15 minutes walk W ANTED— 'Woman ing the last three years by the Ca­ to Silk mills, alway.s rented, good sary 'f eeldkr^te further Caprice a close run for first honors. home or investment. Robert J. Smith. housework. Ope, to gQ nadian troops in France. Bank ^Idg. - 66tf preferred. W. Irs tonight, This intelligent little animal goes nut. St ' . The one great issue of the general ednesday, Thurs- through a number of extraordftiary SALE!— 10 acre election is conscription. Shall Cana­ ;use, barn, goo or the first stunts that are^ both ft' da prqceed along the old, ,_^loy ______JfcAl'vCVv.i;;,',:'. .T‘ -.lir* ... . . gs, pfi ehtednth episo^^Hof VThe / Fatsl terinlB.'" Robert J. Smit «arry. the luttetii ___ ilemo^ ______la five old range taken ih exchan And Mr. Sullivan Ring.” T h ereV ^ three more epi­ cratic' method of the selective draft FOR SALE—Near the 'center,' lafge see us. Hall. Modean & sodes of this serial. 12 room house, lights, settubs, bath, St., Phone 630. as w'orked out in the United States? give hls^worcnnat he has lots of sugar on hand for the three days. Tomorrow Cecil B. De Mille’s gi­ etc. Lot about 90 feet front, price only WANTED—Sewing machl That is Canada’s ^ig problem just $4,000 It will pay to investigate this pair. A sewing machine ■vrl Tonight it will te given in one pound gantic cinema spectacle, “ The Wo­ property. Robert J. Smith, Bank nice Christmas present to now, and women will have to decide man God Forgot,” comes to the Bldg.______60tf daughter. W e have the well known! it. lots and fomoi’row in two pound Singer machines and will take yonr;y*| lots. Circle for a two days’ run. Gerald­ FOR SALE—Mixed wood. Stove oldmachine in exchange. Hall, Mo-.;,.' A Practical Christm as The Race Problem. length $12 cord, also slab ■wood, stove ine Farrar, the popular celebrity of length, $8 cord. H. W. Case*, Buck- dean & Co., 21 Birch St., Phone 630. Besides this distribution of sou­ J ■ - 64t3 It is well known that Canada’s land: J’lume, Hfd. Div. Laurel 263-13. ______■ '7 both the opera and the screen, is 66t8 If you have resolved to be a practical gift giver this venirs which is only an incident in WANTED—THAT PIANO YO U ;^^- situation, women and all, is compli­ the star. Cecil B. De Milie, that the anniversary week, much expense FOR S.\LE— Seats for the celluloid not play in exchange for Christmas, let us remind you that our modern pharmacy cated by its age-old race problem, wliich can give you the world' has been incurred in getting together talented exponent of modern photo­ e.xtravane-c.nza. "Aladdin and his W on ­ contains many practical, useful, and acceptable gifts. the struggle between the English and derful Lamp." At the Circle, Thurs­ music anytime you ask for it., special features for the week. play technique and master creator of day and Friday. 6Ct3 phone for someone to look at your French population, which seems just Fiano. Watkins Brothers. 61t> Tonight Helen Holmes will be cinema triumphs, is the producer, W e Suggest: as far removed from settlement as it F()R .kAEl.,—-Twenty acres wood and WANTED—A driver and seen in “ The Lost Express” the Jeane McPherson, playwright, au­ timber land, four miles from Manches­ Inquire at Adams Express. was a century ago. ter. I’ rice $500. C. C. Prentice, 18 Stationery, always useful and acceptable. thrilling serial. There will be a five thor of many film successes and one Slowly the French have spread .\sylun) St,. Plartford, Conn. 65t6 W.VNTED: You to know that we aet Hot Water Bottles, with our two years guarantee. act masterpiece “ The Phantom Se­ of the foremost writers for the screen repair and sell window glass; any size from Quebec, into neighboring prov­ P’OR ,S.\LE—Single horse cutter: cut to order. Putty, paint, etc. Brushes and Combs in endless variety. is responsible for the story. price reasonable. Inquire Henry Man­ inces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, cret” and two comedies, a Nestor chester W.all Paper Co., 533 Main et- Glass jars and cans of tobacco; pipe free with each Never in her career has Miss Far­ Black, 160 Spruce St. 6Dt5 ______Sift Prince Edward’s Island and Ontario, and a Joker. This will make nine can of Prince Albert tobacco, reels of films with no advance in rar been afforded a vehicle that dis- FOR S.VLE—Two single houses on WANTED: Old False Teeth^. Don’t until the city populations of these Porter street with barn, hennery and matter if broken. pay A Kodak for the Soldier boy or a Brownie for the close3 to better advantage her won­ about 1 acre land. Price right. A. H. I $2 to 315 Mf provinces are said to be at least 35 prices and the sugar thrown in. set. Send by parcel post and receive kiddies. Tomorrow “ The Tar Heel War­ derful historic talents. That this Skinner. 64tf check by return mail. L. Mazer, 200T- per cent French speaking and anti- So. Fifth st., Philadelphia, Pa. 46t2S A Sterno Cooking outfit that will fold up and carry rior” will be the feature and Wed­ is the greatest cinema characteriza­ FOR SALE—Nearly new single house English. One-half of the school S minutes' walk from JIain St., with easy. tion, not excepting “ Joan,” is gen­ LOST. population of Ottawa is in the sepa­ nesday and Thursday Edward Ever­ about 3-4 acre land, price $4,200. A. Shaving Sets with the mirrors attached. erally conceded. Wallace Reid, H. Skinner. 64tf rate, or parochial schools. Some of ett Hale’s immortal American classic LOST— Book No. 44,565 of Useful comforts and gifts for the boys in the Army “ The Man Without a Country” will who appeared opposite Farrar in FOR S.-\LK—Fire Insurance with ing.s Bank of Danbury. Conn, that population is Irish, but the bulk Hartford Companies, losse.s by fire be­ please ri'turn to Herald branch or Navy. be the feature. The star of this “ Joan,” again portrays the leading tween January 1 and December 1, 1917 of it is French. This will give a support to the famous actress. One in United States and Canada were $241,- LOST— An excellent evening’s ei Williams Gift Boxes for the babies. fleeting glimpse of the spread of play, by the way, is Florence La 200,340. A. H. Skinner. 64tf tainment. if you do not see, Thermos Bottles in pints and Quarts. Bade, who was killed in an automo­ of the most powerful supporting din and his Wonderful Lamp.” At: influence in the Dominion within re­ FOR S.\LE— Three used Parlor Heat­ Circle, Thursday and Friday . Wrist Watches. bile accident last month. The au­ casts ever assembled is evidenced in ers. Wo also have these new heaters cent years. this production. The production is that w«! have marked down to close , Iit)ST— On Spruce and Oak St. We invite and await your inspection. The French Canadians have been dience will see acting upon the out. Hall, Modoan & Co., 24 Birch St., crocheted hand hag valued as a screen on Wednesday and Thursday considered by critics to be the most Phone 630. 64t3 sake. Finder return to Mrs. W^' lukewarm toward the war. They I’arkin, 91 Spruce St. a woman who has been dead a beautiful and elaborate piece of FOR SALE— Used Parlor suites. Par­ Balch & Brown Pharmacy have no feeling that France is their screencraft ever released by a pro­ lor. Dining and Kitchen tables. Buffets, mother country, any more than the month. This tremendous picture chairs and beds. New Mattresses $4.50 will thrill you. It Is the most per­ duction company. “ The Woman and up. Hall, Modean & Co., 24 Birch Agency for Eaton-Crane-Pike and the Whiting Sta­ Kansas farmer feels that England is St., Phone 630. 64t3 FOCND— picture , ■ God Forgot” marks a distinct ad­ "The Beanstalk." VSee tionery ; Kodak Agency. his ancestor. The French Cana­ tinent, most timely high class pro­ duction of the season. This is the vance in the annals of the motion . )'''0R'SALE—Two tenement house, lot his Wonderful Lamt)?’ . dian’s loyalty is circumscribed. It suitabl*,- for two more tenements, •hoasi- Thursday and Fridayi . “ Serve at home if not in the trenches. Enroll in the Red picture that Mr. Sullivan went ex­ picture. Just as “ Joan tlie Wo­ four > ears old, desi-able locatn-u hai.dy Cross Army at once.” extends very little beyond the boun­ man” was considered the triumph of t _) stores, church and school llasy FOUND—Watch charm, Elk’3 daries of Quebec, which he would pressly to New York last week to terms. ■\S'’rite, Box 223, Maurheste". blem, monogram on back. Owner' the season at its release, .so does this 6411 have same by proving property'^i like to see a separate and independ­ procure. He had to bid against paying for this ad at Herald office Broadway movie managers to get it new De Milie spectacle disclose the FOR SALE—Long established grocery ent commonwealth. latest achievements in the cinema store, central location on car line, FOUND— A black and whMA but he had to get something extra­ price about $1,000 which is less than .about three months old. OWi art. inventory. Robert J. Smith, Bank Bldg. have by applying to Earl ordinary for his anniversary week 142 Pearl St. without bonds as Coroner’s witness­ so he paid the price. FOR S.-VLE— Building lot. 50x150 ft. TWO OF nVE BRIDGEPORT REPORTED AS KHjLED. a4 Homestead Park: running water and found—Young Alerdale, es. There is little douDt but that this L. Dell, shoemaker, has moved his month.s old. Owner may bipvw Frank Kristoff, employed in the sewer, bargain for quick sale. Leo ■ Charge Intent to Murder. week’s bills and souvenirs will be shop from Center street to Nelson’s Cleary, Magnell Drug Co. Phone, 14i>-2. paying for this advertisement. preparation room of the spinning 63t3 Charles Sievert, 82 Rlgde St. INJURED BADLY HURT the talk of the local movie fans for old stand just north Blish Hdw. Thomas, the proprietor of the Key­ mills, was reported this morning to months to come. store. adv 61t5 FOR SALE—Two Ford cars late MISGELLANS^Ii^ stone Club, one of the most disrepu­ have been killed by an automobile models, also chains, bodies, windshield “ Intent to .Murder” Charge Tlireat- table negro “ joints,” in the city for and trailer, price very low. 176 Sum­ DO YOU KNOW THAT. at Main and Oak streets. The re­ mit St., Tel. 256-13. 58tl0 and his wondeiTul Lamp,”mi is com^’g ens Proprietor Thomas of Negro many months, will probably be held AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD the Circle on Thursday and Friday. port was started in, the room where at Ma.nchester, within and for the dis­ at Manchester, within and for the dis­ FOR SALE— One Bay State cook Resorts— 123 Arrestetl. on a charge of intent to murder, fol­ he worked and was spreading about trict of Manchester, on the 15th day of trict of Manchester, on the 17th day of stove, hot water front and pipe con­ lowing the shooting of Policeman December, A. D. 1917. December, A. D. 1917. nections, stove pipe, And everything RAG (7ARPETS AND RUGS WCp the mills like wildfire. It so hap- Present, OLIN R. WOOD, Esq., Judge. Present, OLIN R. WOOD, Esq.. Judge. complete $25. I'hone 116-3, after 7 from disused carpets, also ageox.:^^ Bridgeport, Dec. 17.— With two McNamara, who was one of the 125 Estate of Patrick Horan, late of Estate of John E. Morton, late of o'clock evenings. 58tf pended that Kristoff was absent from Manchester, in said district, deceased. Star Knitting Co. Thomas Sheai'd',' police who attempted to storm the Manchester, in said district, deceased. Flower St.. So. Manchester, Go* of the men shot in the raid on Wil­ his work when the story started and On motion of Stephen Horan, execu- On motion of Willie T. Morton, ad­ FOR SALE: Six-room bungalow on M&1 liam “ Baby Doll” Thomas’ negro re­ place after Thomas and a score or ministrator. Cambridge street, steam heat, all Im­ Theodore Bldwell, the foreman of ORDERED: that six month.s from ORDERED: that six months from provements, easy terms. Inquire Thos. the 17th day of December, A. D. 1917, SKIRT MAKING: we willY sort on Water street, early Sunday more of the inmates had barred the the room, put the man’s brother, the 15th day of December, A. D. 1917 F. Sullivan, Main street. 42tf skirt to measure, from your n^ttii he and the same are limited and al­ be and the same are limited and al­ for $2. We furnish trlmminga.;! morning, in a serious condition at doors and announced that they would Paul Kjfistoff, on his job. A few lowed for the creditors within which lowed for the creditors within which dies’ Shop, Main St„ near not be taken alive. to bring in their claims against sa.id to bring in .their clq,i*us against said TO FIGHT FOR HIS COUNTRY. St. Vincent’s Hospital, \^here five of minutes later, Mr. Bidwell heard the estate, and the said executor is di­ estate, and '(he said administrator is the injured are being treated. County The most seriously injured at the rected to give public notice to the cred­ directed to give public notice to the One of the Red Cross canvassers, story about Frank’s death and go­ itors to bring in their claims within creditors to bring in their claims with­ while out yesterday afternoon, fonnd Coroner Phelan took a hand in the hospital are Morris Pannlo, one of ing over to where Paul was supposed said time allowed by posting a copy in said time allowed by posting a copy ROLLER SKAT of this order on the public sign post of this order cWi the public sign post an Italian roping np a trunk and cleaning up of the affair this fore­ the big crowd of spectators, who sur­ to be working he found Fran^ on nearest to the place where the de­ nearest to the place where the de­ some boxes and asked the man if he At the Arriiory; ^ noon. The 123 white and negro men rounded the resort after the police the job. The fellow who started the ceased last dwelt within Said town ceased last dwelt within said town and by publishing the same in some and by publishing the same. In some were paoving. “ No,” he replied, “ I and women, who were horded into had surrounded the place and the story, got a good “ dressing down” newspaper having a circulation in said newspaper having a circulation in said Every Afternoon^^:^ police headquarters, following the fuslllage of shots was being exchang­ probate district, within ten days from probate district, within ten days from leave tomorrow to go and fight for from the boss. the date of this order, and return the date of this order, and return Italy and the United States.” 2:30 to 5 six hour siege on the place by the ed by the police and the inmates led make to this court of the notice given. make to this court of the notice given. OLIN R. WOOD, Judge. OLIN R. WOOD, Judge. police, were taken into the police by Thomas, and William Greene, a H-12-17-17. H-12-17-17. court this morning. Announcement negro, who was shot by the police LEONARD TO BOX BROWN. About 200 were prefrol'.: A sled on which, was a big oil tank, New Haven, Dec. 17.— Light­ was madp that a recess of the court while he was defying them with a FUTURE EVENTS. opefilng dance of the* would be taken until afternoon to revolver from a hiding place In the B e l l -a n .s overturned at Station 38 on the Hart­ weight champion Benny Leonard Reoreation Club at; tKe permit the Coroner to begin his in­ bar-room of the club. Pannlo was Absolutely Removes TfUBLIC WHIST—Ladies of Mac- ford line east of Burnside, this af­ will show his wares here tonight Center Saturday vestigation. All of the persons ar­ wounded In the groin and Greene caees. Tuesday Evening, Dec 18 ternoon and traffic was delayed for when he meets “ Chick” Brown, the the first of a sertte rested, Who were held on breach of has a shot through the head, caus­ Indigestion. D ru g g ists at Spencer Hall. Admission.^,,,:; over an hour until the tank was local title aspirant. The boys wjll will be held ^thrdi the peace charges, were locked up ing the loss of one eye. refund money if it fails. cents.— Adv. f shifted from the tracks. box 10 rounds. months. \

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n e v e r ^ IF C H tB ITS HB8TDRY WE CONSH»5R OURSELVES ^OR- ' WITH GERALDINE FARRAR TUNATE IN BEING ABLE TO HAS THIS PRODUCTIOIJ BEEN AND WALLACE REID PRESENT THIS PICTURE. IT IS imiilllL’S DREAM PRESENTED AT SUCH NOMINAL ONE OF THE ONLY REALLY SUPPORTED BY THE MOST PRICES.. MAT'S. 5c, lOe. EVE^S. GREAT PRODUCTIONS OF THE BRILLIANT CAST EVER ASSEM­ 10c, 15c. DAY. A delightful romance of old Holland BLED.

p e a r l w h i t e IN ‘THE FATAL RING No advance for this exceptional bill. IIII1 1 iiu I i jilt n tt I III I *t I ti tttf ttrrrttttrttttfttttttttmtt » » » * *♦♦* •M. .Ramsdell, Robert Hughes, Nellie BENSON AND DliSS SCORE Rock, Gertrude Hausculz, Frank M. Wolcott, John CorUn,.’Giovanni-ilos- DENOUNCE STORIES FOR RED CROSS DRIVE al, Jennie Rlsley, Wesley B. Rob­ bins, Benjamin Waldner, Christine (Continued from Page 1.) (Contlnmed from Page 1.) Engel, Caroline Benson, are untakable. Prom General Per­ ■ iditi t shing down the feeling is general Gilman, Geo. Wgddell, L^icius Fos­ that when the' next real advance ter, Herbert Robb, Herbert Ingham, {N lV 2W M i m ^ comes, whether It be next spring oj Mark Holmes. a year from then. It will carry Itself Two years ago we began selling lor theF. Team No. 12— Raymond Johnston, through all fortifications to a com- captain; Raymond Goslee, Charles Df 7t00MINjDIIIIQIBI plete success. ' '■ cash only. Our only regret is that we

jJlectric Xmas Tree Outfits, WilUam -Poirtds Co.-rWiin. Jfi V‘% Jr. Washington, ,D0Cr and GeneraL^llaSf STance lIcO oi^ ^ (string of eight lights in assort­ Colonial Board Co,— ^Wm. Foulds, of certain nationai^jiC^y « outrange and all of themembers of the, com- P jS # • m ed colors), $3.00. Jr. the guns of certfdn pf fortifica­ nUssion now are before the Presi­ dent. Colonel E. M. House, chair­ Boys’ Tool Chests and Toy Lydall & Poulds Paper Co.— ^Wm, tions of the Unlt04 General Poulds, Jr. Crozier, chief of ordnance, today so man, was expected' to come down Banks. Glastonbury Knitting Co.— W. S. nformed the Senate naiUtary affairs from New York today to personally Auto Gloves and Auto Robes Coburn. committee, whlch'^Is Inyestigating the explain certain sections to the Pres­ MTUBMY. DECGHMa ■ n ident and to give mm some first all sizes and prices. Herald Printing Co.— Thomas conduct of the war. Ferguson. General Crozier also admitted hand information about confidential Everyone of these articles we Not A Seed R aisins...... 16c a Pl^. The E. E. Hilliard Co.— L. S. that “ red tape’’ methods have so matters which could not be reduced fully guarantee. Martin, captain, Wm. McGuire, Wal­ choked production of war essentials to writing, , Seeded Raisins ...... ^ ter Weeder, Francis Swift, George that only 2,00,0.000 of the 78,000,- “Serve at home if not in the trenches. Enroll in the Red -Toilet Paper ...... W. Gammons, Michael J. Boland, 000 shells needed for the mobile ar­ SNOW HINDERS COAL 12 cent Bottle V in egar...... lOe bo(ttle (Cross Army at once.” J. C, CantUn. tillery of the United States, and Norton Electrical Inst. Co.— C. E. which was to be on hand July 1, next, Shredded Wheat B iscu it...... 13c Pkg. Norton. DISTRIBimON IN N. Y. have been delivered. 6 cakes Lenox Soap ...... ^ ’O’Leary Bakery Co.— P. J. Explains 0nn JRanges. O'Leary. In explanation of the fact that Labor Not Availlable to Move 7.5,000 Rogers Paper Mfg. Co.— George big gun ships outrange American T^ns from Jersey Waterfron^ Smith, C. K. Smith. ^and fortifi^tions General Crozier Tenniiials. If our stock of any of the above articles Cheney Mills. tqld the committee: exhausted we reservi^ the right to discontiiwe the ^ Clifford Cheney, captain, Cheney “ When these coast forts were New York, Dec. 17.— Just when Brothers’ group. built we______did____ not______think it worth the the coal shortage problem seemed to o f same. * ^ Old Mill— B. L. Knight, captain, expense to mount guns so that an have been solved, a fresh fall of snow Fred Wippert, Chas. Worswick, elevation of more than 15 .percent here today placed a serious obstacle ■I.. -t' Harry R. Cheney, Julius Rau, L. W. Lo^l^ l,e obtained. We did not In the path of relief. The new Mason, Chas. Staye, Henry Morgan, j we could hit anything so far blanket of snow is adding to the diffi­ O. F. Toop✓ Main Office and Yarn Dyeing— I Qyj- ^t sea even If our ,guns .would culties of securing and distributing Robert Richmond, captain, Thomas I shoot that far what little coal is being brought In­ 841 Main St. Telephone 17-3 Harraon, Charles Ryan, F. Heine, “ Since that time sighting and to the city. Albert Loveland, P. Connors, L. details of gunnery have beeh The relief plan which the fuel ad­ ti .Hanson, Henry Robinson, Robert improved that a few of our coast ministration authorities counted on A Clock Templeton. I defense guns are outranged a trifle to Increase the 25,000-ton overnight ; ■ .ill Lower Mill— ^Thomas McGill, cap- I guns on certain units of other supply by another 20,000 tons re­ Yo tain, Herman Behrend, Newton Tag-I ^yigg ceived a serious setback as a result :ou couldn’t give anything that would bring the donor gart, Jesse Aspinwall. Department Needs More Freedom. of the change in weather conditions. VELVET BAGS "■SI so often to mind, as a Clock is so often referred to. Dressing Mill— Ellis Callis, cap- General Crozier declared that the More than 75,000 tons of coal are tain, Gerda Swanson, Sophia Pole*-1 War department should haftre much There’s a place for it— den, dining room, parlor, bedroom. * at the water front terminals of New aka, Mary Varco, Sarah McKinney, wider latitude in spending money. Jersey, but labor and barges cannot In Black and T ai^ , Beaded We have a very complete Clock line. Ribbon Mill— David Husband, The senators did not take kmdly to be obtained to move it with satis­ captain, JIamilton Metcalf, jr., Wm. this, intimating that it was another factory dispatch. And Plain. Beautiful Patterns Beautiful one and eight-day Mahogany Clocks ^ Frazier, W. D. Loveland, Miss Amy effort to evade responalbiUty. They ...... ^2.75 to $15.00 Williams. I declared that the department had 960,000 FIRE With linings of VariousGolors Machine Shop and Electrical failed to emphasize its most import- IN WEST HOBOKFN. Gilt Clocks ...... $2.00 to $9.00 / • Dept.— Paul Hlllery, captain, Thos. | ant wants. Hoboken, N. J., Dec. 17.— F^re, Prices Most Attractive White Enameled Clocks to match sets ----- $2.75 to $4.00 Weir, Eleanor Bennison, Elsie Mit Senator Wadsworth wanted to which for a time threatened to iiyipe chell. know whether creation of a “ minis- out'an entire block In West Hoboken, I Parlor Clocks ...... $4.00 to $9.00 Outside Labor-^has. Griffiths, |try of munitions,” such as Great was brought under control after sev­ ' ' / Alarm Clocks ...... $1.25 to $2.50 captain, W. B. Gorman. Britain has, would not he a bene­ eral hours hard work by the fire de­ Throwing Mill— Ed. Taylor, cap ficial move. Goheral Crozier said partments of Hoboken, Union ^11 Hunsel, Sloan & XjO. tain, P. J. Ryan, James Roach, A. L .jhe did not see that this would he and Jersey City today. The flames Jewelers, ,70 Pratt Street, HwtfMfd ’ White. I any Improvement. Many depart- destroyed two apartment houses and Woaving Mill— A. Balthasar, cap-1 ments now in existence were new, he drove 16 families Into the frigid air ------T - a tain, John Bissell, Levi Wheaton, I said, and “ have ,had to be shaken in scanty atire. ’The loss is $60,000. Michael Donahue, Benjamin Cpd- I down to a common basis.” / man, Herbert Hutt, Ray Pillsbqry, Shell Orders UnflUed. ed property valued iat SAMMIES CIOARETXES GOTCH h e a d Of the total of 78,000,000 artll- owned four farms. MWi John Wright, Gen. Johnson, Ralph m a d e IN BERLIN. Humbolt, Iowa, Dec. 17— ^Frank Russell, Stewart • Atkinson, Arthur I lery projectiles which, ^according to also was a director and With the American Army , in Davieau, William Wright, Isaaql the program, must be on .hand by Gotch’s two year fight to regain 'his The _ I France, Dec. 17.— Amerlwn soldiers holder - in .one of the" Proctor. Thomas Gardiner. I June 3(1. 1918, only two miUIon have health is over. The greatest hcavy- Jewelers, Stationers Rnd Opticians / ■were -tMay smoking cigarettes made here. ‘ spinning Mlll-Herbert Ingham, been delivered. Crozipr ^ena- >yeight wrestler of the ..age Is dead in B « m and Sarajevo. The latter Is A w)dow and four 845 MAIN STREET of uraemic poisoning... captain. Lucy Ladd, Mabel Lew isltor Hitchppck askod .the m y wAich saw. the -.ascaaslnatjon survive him as well ^an.ii Maud Wright, Lottie 'Orr, MlldredJ.was not due to red tape and^to offi- Fnneral .arlRtngoments are under doing ?onr part? Hand your name to a Red of the.;heir ,to the Auatrlan thro(nei er. Gotoh was iKini . ^)ro88 canvasser today. Teggart, Ahble Fogarty. May Thomfc- cers across the The .quartennS8t«v’s store of a cer­ ■way, -but haye ^not been completed. eon. Annie Leggett. Gerda Brown, communicating by written notes. tain .ocgamlzation , n o e d ^ . htearottos Qotch retirad ,fro.m .the mat Emma Finn, Sichel Symihgton.J “ Across the hall, exclaimed C i^ :and applied to the French, wiho spp- with the title . Brelyn Smith, May Bell, Margaret^xler. “ My .department is in 15 build- after a remarkAhle 10 year carder- ^Tha meetly of the Ladles’ For- S, H. WjUlIams, of Glastonbury. She Foley ^ , ling* all over town and we have had ^dlipd them .with German and. Aus will speak on the recent Jubilee ineet- Irian smokes, taken, months'.ago .when He accumulated ,a -.forl^e trqm i ^^tlgalonary Society in the Center - Velvet Mill— Charles M. Murplqri [l® automobiles to get our of wreeUIng .and .was .gald to.ihaya own­ ing of the Women’s Board held In a.(train was icaptutod. ' ' iora at 3 o’clock tomorrow ca p ^ , WiUlam V^akh, GeonkifficoM :»bout.” . Boston. U I >■ . f ' e V V i - '

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raised recentir tor relief'work among The Provost Marshal General has the military and cirlllair populations telegraphed Governors of all states TV nisi Wilt SAVINGS dbcEventiid Herald of America and allied nations. A to that effect. That gives the men at Three Good Sugi special Christmas cheer fund is sup-, least two weeks more Of freedom. PLAN SJIfflCHESIU Battnd *t th« Port posed to be collected by each chap­ Ihortor M Second Clnee Mnll Matter. ter. But thousands of workers are Great Britain and then the Unitea For Christmas making up their own presents, al­ States rushes to the aid of Franco— Strong Committee Named By Published by lowing a value of a dollar a package. and themselves. But the French That isn't all. Christmas trees Csnadians flgl^ conscription. Prime War Bmrean— C. L Honse Unionisto THE SEWING TABLE will be erected at each cantonment,^ t ■rery Evenii^ except Sunday! and "ect to '"'M l today, however, Hiolldays. and chapters in communities ® at Its Head Here’s a beautiful little Sewing Table Jn cantonments will provide entertaln-1 without much difficulty, hogany that would delight the hearty of By Mall, Postpaid. mente, consisting of carols, moving will irgo a ywtprii.BO for six months. menw, With coal scarce and high and I Fliirt Meeting of New Oommlttee | You’ll be surprised to find how much it w By < ^ rle r ...... T«n cents a week pictures and so on. the finish is the beautiful new brown • t i f f C.P1-...... T-O '“ ‘- r Th. loci chairer 1. probably do-1 with h^oaane oil plant, and obaap H dd at Recr.^

r^eTr^LTar." THE CHIFFOROM ^ \ ramified through Connecticut yet. | needed to relieve suffering. Those | the odds? tion was completed as follows: It goes without saying that all ^ho want to help to the extent of Chairman, C. E. House; school Here’s the ideal gift for A man. The Chiflforoie ikv vegetables should be sold by weight, t^eir ability are perplexed. They GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT. committee, F. A, Verplanck, J. C. the complete development of the Chiffonier, the idea instead of by the haphazard method want to be sure that their gifts reach Bushnell, A. F. Howes; church com- being to arrange the drawers so as to file shirts, col­ of quart, peck, bushel or what not the object without undue Connecticut Peopl^ to Aid mlttee. Rev. W. J. McGurk, Rev. W. The weight method, generally speak- jn the collecting and dlBbursIng of Bath; publicity committee, Fred lars, ties, etc., systematically. We can assure you Ing, is fairer to dealer as well as | them and they do not know anything | R®d Cross Campai^. | ^ q Tucker; sales and from personal experience that no gift will make a consumer, if the scales are correct, about these solicitors. Perhaps t ^ distribution committee, the entire greater hit with any man. Chifforobes are made In It would not be a bad idea, for that they may be all right; probably most Hartford, Dec. 17.— Governor of the Manchester War matter, to apply the weight basis to of them are. But each organization j j^arcus H. Holcomb today Issued the j gjjyfugg Committee, representing all K 0 every wood and any finish. Ibices from about , fruits, also. has its set of officers. Its headquar- following signed statement urging factories, churches, schools Granted the same weight per cubic terra and paid employees. Its expen- the support of all Connecticut peo- other Interests, $25.00 ™ $86.00 r Inch of fruits of two sizes,, the waste give stationery and its postage bills, pjg fQj. the Red Cross membership Buy Stamps; Save Money. of space, for which the consumer There is one way when In doubt L^jjjpgjgQ. Mr. Russell explained how the Any of these articles sold on the divided Payment fupposedly has to pay, in the case of to avoid any mistake. That is to “ The American Red Cross now thrift stamps and war savings certl-1 the larger-sized fruit Is greater than throw these appeals Into the waste Ljj^g 5,000,000 members, some of ficates enable people to save their Plan if you prefer. in that of the smaller-sized. The basket and give your money to the them in every state in the Union. money and yet help their govern- Present value $2.26 waste with grains is very small in- Red Coss or the Y. M. C. A. Those Demands have so Increased that It I showed exhibits cf the Christmas special tor tomorrow. One hiSndred tables. deed. Most retailers, it Is true, mean organizations are the government’s Las become necessary to increase ggll for 25 cents for $ 1.69 “ “ to do the square thing, and treat officially designated channels of re- this membership to 15,000,000.1 p^g^ offices and bank, their customers well to hold their nef and we may feel sure that the the war shall close in the I g^^jpgs certificates which JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS PLAYER PI.\NO CLUB. trade, but the weight rule like the money given to them will be used pear future or not the demands ior Lgjj ^j^jg, month at M-12 and draw law is instituted to save the buyer where It will do the most good and Red Cross will continue for years I Intp^jrest at 4 per cent, from the small percentage of un- with the minimum shrinkage for ex- Lp come. It is therefore imperative l,e no more $50 liberty scrupulous dealers. penses and waste. that Che local auxiliaries, branches ^,ond8, and the stamps have been We quote from the Official Bulle- ■ -< and chapters In every town and city I “ baby bonds.” tin’s statement on potatoes: THE BELGIUM OF THE SEAS. in the state of Connecticut shall he government will need $19,- Watkins Brothers, ” Some reports of the high cost of That Is what a popular weekly re-enforced. j 000,009,000 for war purposes soon, potatoes are possibly due to the calls Norway. If there Is any people “ With our army of a million men lavlngt stamps must raise ekange of price basis. Reports that except the Belgians, who have more L(^ the front, doubtless to be Increased 1 2 QQg gQ^.piOp^ The people in all $t«re Open Every Veiling Thi$i potatoes are selling at $2 and $2.50 reason to hate Germany than the to two or three million, we shalll^gi^g ha urged to buy ! a bushel in certain markets are in- Norse, we don’t know which people Leed these local orgwnlzaUoiu^ to I ■.X V, eorreot,nqpreot. and apparently arise trom r Uv Norwijy’s*. merchant marine Lellelt work ;4er^theiije ilia . ^ <3bn- fact that potatoes are, quoted at | has simply been rained.thk enb ieeUc pe markets ^ fiulimlieii: for Oo!OH|^lit^.ibritr"iavihgs eomniifttea riTn^iiU^lnmtion was^ Her state and I 'dbidfidently believe the and Isde^ptf'" interested In this bnsbel basis. These | ganors have been fired upon while total will greatly exceed this num­ branch of s^vdmment service. ALLIES’ TROOPS, SAYS Gifts From Tiffany^ iMM correspond to pound prices attempting to escape in life-boats, ber. Stamps for Christmas. 2 cents and 2 1-2 cents, respective- which would seetn to be about the “ Fifteen million Red Cross mem­ Mr. RusSell'i address contained so A SAMMY ENGINEER ly, and to bushel quotations of $1.20 i^gt limit .of ruthlessness. bers by Christmas' eve will mean much valuable Information that a and $1.50. It was fear that moved the Scand- 15,000,000 men, women and children report of his talk will not be given plate. The plated ware sold under our ‘‘Retall prices will usually be high- inavlan monarchs to decide on con- back of President Wilson and the. owing to lack of space but will picture of Outrages Drawn by C strongest guarantee and is superior in er than such wholesale quotations, tinued neutrality. If their peoples army and navy. The campaign is I given In The Evening Herald Writer of Letter to Robert Ridge­ quality to most plated ware sold, even at pnees much but the pound prices should not reach could have voted under a universal to last one week, beginning Decern- jj^ter, way of Public Service Commission, above ours. those that would result from using franchise on peace and war, the re-jber 17 and closing Christmas eve. 1 fb e newlyorganized War Savings New York— German Officers I^et the bushel as the basis when the quo- guR would have surprised the rulers. Membership dues are $1 a year. Let committee will take steps to further Men Do It. WA'TERMAN AND CONKLIN FOUNTAIN PENS. tations are really on a hundred- Norway would have voted for war, the American Red Cross be your na- stamps In factories, A good assortment of these popular pens for your SB- weight.” 1 certainly. In Sweden the result I tional Santa Claus for the boys at gtores, schools, churches and other New York, Dec. 17.— Crucifixion would be a “ toss up.” Denmark the front.’ public places. Later, a vigorous Canadian and Scottish soldiers by lection. MEN WITHOUT A COUNTRY. would vote for peace, but only Marcus H. Holcomb, educational campaign will he launch- Qg^iuans on the western front, with PARLOR AND ALARM CLOCKS. Advertising aside, the Circle and through fear of Invasion. Governor. ed in town to spread the sale of the wholesale outrages on nuns in cap- Park theaters are providing . their It Is a heavy score that Germany stamps. The campaign will not he L convents, are given, by mem- Reliable clocks from the best makers, in a variety of local patrons with some excellent j jg laying up against herself for gen for a shori period, but will be to in- Eleventh United States handsome designs. movies. Many weeks ago the Circle erations to come. Public sentiment THE OPEN FORUM. sure steady and continued purchase Engineer Regiment in letters re- showed a version of “ Oliver Twist” have Its effect on post-war trade, of the stamps. Associations will be ggiyg^ ^ere today as the causes of KODAKS AND SUPPLIES. that was as good an example of pic- j^gf as surely as It has had Its infiu- formed, and all members will pay ^ determination they express to fight ture making as one could find In ence on the taking up of arms, Best Attended Meeting Yet at the We are recognized headquarters for Carney and small weekly sums to their treasur- ^ finish and to give or take no Amateur Photographers’ supplies of all kinds. Get the the larger cities. Now the Park Is | Trade follows public sentiment, Center Church Parish House. er, who will buy the stamps for all quarter. Boy or Girl a Kodak for Christmas. going to show “ The Man without a members. «£ i that the way to visit London is via deration in this Is a law of iron. meeting. At the end, as Is the cus-1 parson.ige Saturday evening when a charge to be used. Evidently every jit was all a appointed degenerate mind,.' j the continent. One requires a diff­ tom of these meetings, heckling be- committee from the Masonic lodge building had been systematically dram. I never did h fairness to our many very erent background with which to con­ It will go hard with the man I g^j Questions of all sorts were called and presented to him a sub­ prepared In that way. long In ad- ies we got in America ° the out quaintancep of German hirt^r trast one’s own country to get the woman whom The Evening Herald | ^t the speaker for about a gtanti.al purse. Mr. Calderwood has vance, for blowlfig up upon retire- j rages. I have to believe » America I will say that the and they are many times worse than novelty and uniqueness of It. j catches deliberately misinforming ii, ment. , • prisoners I have seen appe^wi^. half hour. been pastor of the North Congrega- the stories that I heard at home. If there is any man in Manchester telephone or any other way. Next Sunday because of Christmas tional church the past six and one Malicious Destruction largely a different type t who Intends to live in America even -mere are certain sorts of mlslnfor- Certain Canadian and Scottish hat- festivities in the churches, there will half years and chaplain of Manches- “ So homes, beautiful chateaus, take no prisoners. They German In America. Tlmy for a few years only, who hasn’t glv- motion about as venomous as sland garden walls, little summer houses not of a particularly high type£ be no session of the Open Forum but ter Masonic lodge about five years, give and ask no quarter. The rea en America his full allegiance, in grous gossip. Only a coward will the week after another speaker will -phe Masonic brethren, after presont- j o r ______does not agree are all blown up. Shade trees, son is that the boche has several deed as well as word, he is a man himself or herself behind be arranged for. It has not yet i^g the purse to their chaplain, spent fiowerlng shrubs are cut down or times crucified the Canadian and In this. He says he «|M» ;iaa^ without a country. | anonymity to hurt a neighbor. the bark cut, so the trees will die. them the counterpart of inre9i|'| been decided who this speaker will | j^bout two hours with him in social Scotch prisoners and held them Intercourse. The committee was Cemeteries have been ransacked; man he ever knew. be or on what topic he will talk. above the trenches in view of their r e d c r o s s a s SANTA CLAUS. composed of William Walsh, John graves and vaults opened; hones battalions. In one such case a Ca­ “The prisoners will ‘iMlti Recruiting membership is not the There would be fewer race riots D. Henderson Sr., George W. Ferris Red I In Bridgeport or anywhere else, if thrown about or in heaps on the nadian battalion went right over the that we are American only task that the American and Harry R. Trotter, all past mas­ ground. I have seen the cemeter­ a rigid segregation of blacks and BUTTONS AT WAR BUREAU top after the boches, without orders. gay, ’No, It Is ImposriWft^ Cross Is busy with Just now. It Is ies, they are awful sights; one body ------.. — - . ^ thel white, were Ineleted upon. The mu-1 The Red Croee button, tor the ters of the lodge. Very few of them came back. A marines have stoppOd preparlns to play Santa Claue to ^ 1 eurl, preeent memberehlp eampalgu did dragged half-way out of the casket; British chaplain" told me that he tween America aad soldiers in the Army posts and can coffins broken open and the bones is the way with, ^ Sunday morning hurts Connecticut not arrive until this morning. er- The severing. of diplomatic rela­ knows personally of a Belgian con­ tonments in America and abroad. sdns giving their names and suh- from several dumped into one. Evi­ and suppose evd*f as well as the city. tions with Germany by Ecifador vent where they found that fifty- Several weeks ago a chapter call Bcrlptlons to the canvassers may nb- dently the boche was looking for further decreases the number of seven out of eighty-two nuns liad is kept in , went out that members meet an or­ Jewelry, was simply malicious, or Employee, of the poital service tain button, by calling J " friends of the kaiser in South Amer­ Ibeen violated when the bochea tell nation.” . ' ; xT u Sfti der for 1,760,000 Christmas pack- won't be eummoned into tbe mUltnry Bureau headquarters In tbe Perrle both. agea. No money is to he approprl- ica. _ ... ■errice until after New Year’s Day. | block. giM oC the 9100,000,000 tund

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THE EVENING HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER, 17,191'!! COtB CHAMPION BATSMAN FOR lOIH SEASON; NO“ nOMERUNKINr-IN AMERICAN LEAGUE ...... ‘I \ 1 •' V ••’J New York, Deer 17— American j But the American League was un­ able to produce a slugger who could League batting averages made pub-1 lay claim to the Home Run crown for lie today show the following facts. 1917. and the figures indicate that Shoes S Ty Cob^ was the batting cham- the heavy sluggers are falling back. ijpjon for ttt lOfcUlme In 13 years Wallle Ptpp’s Home Ron Pep. ith a perrontage of 385. He also Wallie Pipp, Arst baseman of the led his league In stolen bases, with Yankees, is the home run king of X 55; he led In safe hits with 225; in the junior league. Pipp made nine total bases with^ 336; in two base home runs during the season of (tn''-:.TT3 Ctcr' - Tj(? hits with 44 an& in three base hits 1917. But in 19l6 he registered 12 She would qertainly appreciate a pair of With 23. Cobb at bat more times homers and entered triple tie for the •.Dorothy Dodd shoes because they have a dis­ than any other player, facing the honors with Davy Robertson of the S. tinctive' style and a faultless fit. pitchers 588 times. Qiantis and F. Williams of the Cubs, Donie Bush scored the most runs, both of whom made 12 homers that The woman of today demands perfection in tallying 112 times. yea?. every detail of her wardrobe from her exquisitely Everett Scott played in the most National League Best at Bat. fitt6(d glove to her dainty boot. games— 157. The recent National League aver­ Because the manufacturers of Dorothy Dodd Wallle Pipp led in home runs with ages developed the frfet that the title s3hool( recognize this, they lead in making wo­ Bine. in the mother circuit is disputed be­ men’s fashionable footwear. Ray Chapman made the most sac­ tween Robertson and Cravath. These two slugsters accounted for 12 hotne Designs of unusual merit are on display for the rifice hits— 67. Eddie Collins drew the most num­ runs apiece this year, and as a result Exchange to right fit and size week after Xmas, ber of passes, getting 89 bases on of Pipp’s failure to do better than he \ holiday season at our store.* balls. did in 1916 there is no place to put 'T' Bob Roth fanned oftener than the crown. any other player. He struck out 73 A comparison of American and . y times. National League slugging figures A D O L L A R A X No Home Run King. this year show a balance in favor of Baseball has no title that ,has gone the old league. There were 12 na­ y begging for two years. It is the title tional league players who made five C. E. House & Son, Inc, of “ Home Run King,” once so proud or more homers last season, against WEEK ly worn by Gavvy Crayath, who es­ nine in the American League. The tablished the world’s hpme run rec 12 nationals registered a total of 80 ord for a single season when he re­ home runs, against 58 for the nine WILL BUY PRACTICAL, ACCEPTABLE gistered 24 circuit clouts in 1915. American I^eaguers. GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ■iftn ■ But there is no King of the Home The total home runs in the Na­ Run Makers today. tional League was 202, against 133 The publishing of official Ameri­ for the American, a difference of six­ I There are NO “extras” to pay—NO interest. The can League batting averages mark ty nine. Men’s Extra Heavy All W ool only difference between THIS store and the best cash the return of Ty Cobb to his own as The grand total for both leagues the champion batsman of his leagVe. is 355, or forty five less than the big stores, is the fact that your are allowed A LONG TIME Pants, $4 and $5 Pair leaguers made in 1916, when the And a perusal of the figures show TO PAY YOUR BILL. CORDUROY PANTS FOR MEN, $3.50 the pair; also many things of interest. grand total was 380 home runs. BOYS’ CORDUROY KNICKERBOCKER PANTS at ii $1.25 and $1.50 the pair. NATIONAL LEAGUE MEN’S BEACH JACKETS, at $3.00 and $4.00. MRS. SARAH CARTER. Men Women Sarah A. Carter, long a resident NOT CLASSY ON BASES. Suits of Manchester and one of the best The National League, as a league, Overcoats Shirts Coats Dresses known residents in town, died in lacks class on the bases. Suits Scarfs Skirts Aunt Polly’s Outsize Shoes Fur Sets St. Francis hospital yesterday morn­ Max Carey, who led his league in Sweaters Gloves Waists Petticoats $4.50 to $6.00 ing at two o’clock after a four weeks 1916 with 63 stolen cushions, was Umbrellas Hosiery Hats Shoes illness. Mrs. Carter was the wife the leader aghln th^ year, but h© Hats • Suspenders Umbrellas In button and lace, in kid and patent leather. Sweaters of the late V. C. Carter and came to swiped but 46 ba«M. Burns and Shoes Underwear Corsets AGENTS NEW METHOD LAUNDRY. this town forty six years ago from Kauff, of the ‘Giants, who ranked close to Carey-last year, were up Laundry brought in Wednesday up to 2 p. m. returned South Windsor where she lived ^or (1' -I*. there again in ijlT , but the Nation­ Saturday. the greater part of her early life. LOTS OF GIFTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Had she lived, Mrs. Carter would al developed nb: new cracks on the leth blrth.- bagSy the^

town afld before id’s ...... base on a bunj|" dreUng the ber of the Wapping church. She is survived by three children, Mrs. bags Eddie is a ★ iilzz, Kauff and Jennie Adams, of Hartford, Mrs. Burns are both Bpf^r runners, and Harriet Powell of Milwaukee, Wis., there are many others. TOWN ADVERTISEMENT. Get your Car Overhauled and Joseph C. Carter of this town. Then why the lack of big base DURING THE COLD Sho leaves one sister a resident of stealers in the National? We put the question to an old- WEATHER! Schenectady, N. Y. The funeral will PROPOSALS FOR PURCHASE OF time baseball jia n recently, and his Best Red Cedar Shingles be held Tuesday afternoon at two STANDING CHESTNUT TREES. We can handle the job at less o’clock at the home of J. C. Carter answer conformed with the writer's Sealed proposals will be received than city prices and guarantee In Any Quantity of Main street. Rev. E. F. Studley belief that the prevalence of the hit- and-run game in the old league is by Herbert O. Bowers, Superintend­ satisfaction. of the North Methodist church will ent of Parks of the Town of Man­ officiate and the interment will be responsible for keeping the base- chester, Connecticut, until 2 o’clock PORTERFIELD & KING. runners from j)illng up enviable P. M. on December 29, 1917, for G. H. Aflen in the Buckland cemetery. 178 Oak Grove St. Tel. 604 records. standing Chestnut Trees in “ Center Woods Park” , so-called. In the Town (Out of the high price district.) of Manchester, Connecticut. This Park contains Forty-six (46) “Serve at home if not in the Gift Chocolates ♦ >♦- Acres of land and has growing there­ trenches. Enroll in the Red on nearly Two Thousand (2000) We placed our orders for our Christmas candies before trees. Select Jewelry Cross Army at once.” the sugar shortage and are fortunate in being able to Talcottville Bolton The tract is unusually well located # offer a complete assortment of high grade chocolates in for shipping facilities. Specially selected designs in Quality Lumber and Bids are invited to cover fancy containers, from the best makers. Announcement cards have been re­ (a) The entire trees including Bar Pins, Cameo Brooches, La­ Mason Materials ceived in town for the marriage of branches. dies’ Neck Chains and Pendants, BELL’S FORKDIPT CHOCOLATES. William Stiles, jr., fell on Talcott Mr. and Mrs. George L. Dewey’s (b) Such part of the trees as are fit only for poles, ties or timber. Cameo Rings, Emblem Rings, You’ll go far to find better candies than these. 1 lb., Brothers’ mill yard recently and dis­ daughter. Miss Mary Ella Dewey to Specifications in blank form for Emblem Watch Charms. Lapel 2 lb., 3 lb., and 5 lb. packages. located his knee. He was taken in­ Louis Maurice Perregaux, both of proposal.? or bids can be secured at Christinas Noielties to the mill and Dr. Bean of Rock­ Goshen, December 12. Mr. and Mrs. the Towfl Clerk’s Office in said Man­ Buttons. Masonic Emblems a Cards, Puzzles, Jokes and ^Joke LOWNEY’S CHOCOLATES. ville was called. He set the knee Dewey and family were former Bol­ chester or from the Park Superin­ specialty. Largest stock in the tendent, Manchester, Connecticut. Books in great variety. In half-pounds. Pound and upward. and the young man was taken to his ton residents. The privilege of rejecting any or State, home. Mrs. John Ward of Hartford . and all- bids is reserved. Chinese Lily Bulbs dndi Bowl*. FARMHOUSE CHOCOLATES. Robert Doggart is home on a short sister-in-law. Miss Margaret Ward, Da^ed at Manchester, Connecticut, of Manchester, plan to leave soon for December 13, 1917. . ;rp|^ese popular chocolates in all sized Holiday" packages. furlough from Baltimore. He is HOWARD I. TAYLOR, serving in the Medical Corps. Florida to visit the former’s sister, AARON JOHNSON, SCHRAFFT’S CHOCOLATES. Mrs. Raymond S. Yeomans. Mrs. L. Gardella William Prentice is going to leave J. H. JOHNSTON, Oriental Shop A. E. BOWERS, In full assortment, one and two pound boxes. the employ of Talcott Brothers as Yeomans and Mrs. Ward were form­ 40 Asylum Street Hartford erly the Misses Mllburn of this Selectmen. Circle Theater Building, Oak S t Boxed Chocolates packed for shipment by mail without manager of the local store. He has H. O. BOWERS, Park Superintend­ Up one Flight. Open from 4 to 10 P. M. extra charge. accepted a position with the Sunshine town. ^ ent. 65tf Biscuit Co. as a traveling salesman. Miss Annie M. Alvord is in Man­ chester for a few days. Leon Thorp is making out a new Tax Collector Andrew E. Maneg- For B Nice war tax list of all men between the gia’s youngest* son, Thomas, broke WE ages of 18 and 60 for the town of his wrist last week by falling from DR. N. II DORR Christmas Gift Vernon. GUARANTEE a ladder while descending from a Will be at the office of buy an Aluminum Eye glass case Robert Doggart has returned to For The Best Candies hay mow. Dr. C. Y. Moore reduced WATCHES, CLOCKS AND V ji Baltimore, after a short furlough DR. LE VERNE HOLMES Optical tho fracture. JEWELRY at reasonable Come to the with his parents. He does not ex­ Miss Josephine Matheln was home 15 MAIN STREET pect to' come home again as he ex­ Accuracy prices. SOUTH MANCHESTER CANDY KITCHEN from Preston for the week end. pects to go back to Prance soon. 4-5 p. m. and 8-9 p. m. The extreme cold weather and bad H. L. WILSON, ' We make a great variety of HOME MADE CANDIES, Charles Blankenburg, of Camp Accuracy in Examination travelling made the attendance small DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY Jeweler and Optometrist FUDGES, CREAM CARAMELS, NUT CANDIES, HARD D6VC11S, spent Sunday with his wife at the dance given in the Bolton Hall- Accuracy in Fitting and parents. Phone 151-4 Accuracy in Adjusting Room 30, up stairs, House & CANDIES, CHICKEN BONES, PEACH BLOSSOMS, Saturday evening. F. S. Doane was Hale Block. Robert Smith is home from Fort the prompter. Residence Phone 3 Accuracy is our watchword and ETC. Slocum, N. Y. on a short furlough Thrift and war certificate stamps the keynote to our constantly He has to return Wednesday after­ growing business. These candies are made from the best of materials and have been received at the local post Sheet Celluloid noon. I office. ;' * f I I. are always fresh and nice. WALTER OLIVER For repairing Automobile Ouir- Winifred Ruth, daughter of Mr. Farr Block 915 Main Street taina. Curtains Quickly Repaired. and Mrs. Pptig, of Rockville, was J ■- During the present scarcity of South Manchester baptized in the local church last Sun­ Hours 10 a. m. to 8.30 p. m. Harness and Horae Goods. il so. MAHCBESTER CANDY KITCHEN ;; day morning by Rev. F. P. Bachelor SUGAR AUTOMOBHiB. FlltB ANB Gustave Brochman of Hartford ad­ LIABELITT IN8URANC* CHARLES LAKING dressed' a goodly number of people W h^ not use some of my ALSO TOBACCO IN8URAN01 Comer Main sad Eldrldiie 8te. on the subject “ Temperance,” in the Heavy Fruit Syrups? AGAINST DABIAGB BT HAIL assembly rooms Sunday evening. He We repair Pianos and Player Planot TYPEWRITERS told of his. conversion from the life Deiicious fruit flavors and HARTFORD TAILOR “Serve at home if not in the and make them sound as good as All makes overhauled or repaired of a drunkard . He is now a valued plenty of sugar. Strawberry, <« trenches. Enroll in the Red B41 North Main St., Hartman Block new. Prices very reasonable. New RIBBONS worker of the Connecticut Temper­ red and black raspberry, cherry Hall, Modean & pianos and self-player pianos of a Cross Army at once.” Ladies’ and Men’s Snits Made ’ T« ance Association. His address was and wild grape. $1.50, $1.75 FURNmmE jum very reliable make sold on easy terms. And Supplies for all Machines. Order very interesting and app^ling. and $2.00 per gallon. UNDERTAKINa,, L. SIEBERT, D. W . CAMP 24 Birch S i^ t . A number of water pipes were WALTER OLCOTT. Itichard G. Rich CliEANING, PRESSING, DYEINQ frozen by the cold snap Saturday SO. MANCHESTER.^ AND REPAIRING ^ IhNise Phone 884^ night. Tinker Bnlldlaf i Be. ::^:-^^v;;; ^^'.‘:-V^^s:■ ■: --..v,; ■ W ' ■ ‘' -c

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Made Easy TONIGHT IN MANCHESTJ^. STARTING TOMORROW— MAKE' IT A RED OROSB Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F., Odd / from the large stock of attractive Christmas goods that Fellows hall. TUE^AY». QPBN ^EAGH CHRISTMAS Miantonomoh Tribe, Red Men, we are offering at very moderate prices. Tinker hall. JOIN AT BOOTH IN HALE’S Wadsworth. Council, O. U. A. M., ipCiHT UNTILi9 P. M. Spencer hall. Ivory Novelties Park theater. Sugar distribution. ------♦ Circle theater, “Every Girl’s Ivory Toilet Sets from ...... $1.98 to $7.98, Dream.” Ivory Manicure S e t s ...... $1.00 to $7.98 V Ivory Comb and Brush S e t s ...... $1.00 to $3.98 liig^ting Up Time. Ivory Clodts ...... $1.98 to $3.98 Auto lamps should be lighted at 4.51 p. m. Ivory Candlesticks ...... $1.25 ^ r The sun rose at 7.14 a. m. ;3hopjeiai;ly :in tbe.day aU thiis week. We have doubled our salesforce Ivory Handled Manicure Implements...... 25c. to 50^ The sun sets at 4.21 p. m. Ivory Buffers ...... 25c to $1.00 and will give you the best service Ivory men’s Tmlet S ets ...... $1.00 to $7.98 Joe Sprague, a Maine guide and / Ivory Picture Frames, Hair Receivers, Pin Cuslwns TRY HALE*S-IT PAYS Puff Boxes, Vases, Watch Holders, Hair Brushes, Mir­ woodsman, is visiting Judge H. O. rors and a variety of other useful articles at low prices. Bowers. A daughter has been bom to Mr. ♦------♦ and Mrs. Percy W. Bldwell of New aloves, Hosi«ry, Hmidkercliiels Haven. MAKE USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS^ / Dewey Soderberg of Center street went to Hartford today to try to en­ And nowhere can you find larger assortments of, Muslin Underwear list in the Ordnance departm^t. and many other similar ne^ables than we can show ybu t Ernest Johnson, of High street,' right now at smallest possible prices. Most desirable as ,>gifts 'for I.Adies, our^ ^u§lin un­ who enlisted In the navy about a Men’s Plain Handkerchiefs, 7c derwear is of fine quality, daintily trimmed and packed Fibre Silk Hose, 35c to 75c week ago, left for Newport, R. I., Pure Silk Hosiery, $1.10 to $1.98 to 25c in holly boxes. this morning. Fownes Kid Qloves, $2.50 pair Women’s Embroidered Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Smith ot White Muslin Skirts ...... $1.00 to $3.98 Lamb Skin Gloves, $1.75 pair chiefs, 5c, 10c, 15c, 25^ 35c Church street left this mornii^ for Hand embroidered Handker­ White Muslin G ow ns...... i • • $1-00 to $2.98 Infant’s Cashmere Hose, 39c to Florida, where they will remain un­ 45c chiefs, 50c y White Muslin C hem ii^ttes...... $1.00 to $2.98 til April 1. 1918. Wool Gauntleli Gloves, 75c to Women’s initial Handkerchiefs^ Harold W^lsh was down from White Muslin Drawers ...... 39c to $1.00 $1.25 39c Camp Devens.to spend part of yes­ Women’s Gcdf Gloves, 39c to 75c (Six in a box) ^ < White Muslin Corset C overs...... 25c to $1.25 terday with his parents, Mr. and Children’s Golf Gloves, 39c Women’s Embroider^ Haod- Crepe-de-chine—Satin C am isoles...... $1.00 to $1.50 Mrs. William Walsh of Center street. Children’s Mitten, 25c to 50c kerchiefs, 25c, 35c Men in the employ of the Folly Children’s Mocha Gloves (Lined) (3 in a box) Brook Ice company were scraping Children’s Handkerchiefs^ (box­ the snow from the Globe Hollow ice $1.50 Soldier Khaki Silk Handker­ ed), 15c, 19c, 25c, 29c a box.^^ pond yesterday, preparatory to har­ chiefs, 50cs vesting this week. ELMAN’S Smokers say that the cold, dry Practical Gifts for Honie Johnson Block Main and Bissell Streets weather of the past three weeks has $2P to $29.50 Xmas Suggestions in the Bed spreads, $1.49 to $5w98 been hard on cigars. The wrappers S^ts ... Each one in Xmas hox if yon vrlsli. Help make this a “Red Cross Christmas.” Join the Red are so dry that they crumble and Basement Embroidered pillow cases, $1.25 Cross today. fall off If the cigars are carried in Cut Glass, $1.25 to $10.00 pair. the pocket. Fancy China in Christmas box Size 46x36. , The Ladies’ Catholic Benevolenv ^^^0 to $39.50 es, 50c to $6.98 Embroidery cases, 99c pair. association of SL James church will Chafing Dishes, $5.00 to $12.98 One pair in a hox. ^ hold its regular meeting in Cheney Casseroles, $3.98 to $5.98 Hemstitched Pillow case% 75c hall at eight o’clock this evening. Electric Toasters, $4.00 pair. Business of importance is to be Electric Grills, $6.50 to $7.98 Linen Huck~ Towsjijk The Last Week Before Xmas transacted and a large attendance $^.S0 to $60.00 Rochester Percolaters, $1.79 to $2.98 pair. in desired. $3.98 Linen Gnest This will be the big week for Thermos. BottleA H-50 to $2J& Coltnrad/ ¥our Last Chance For This Offer Christmas buying. In spite of the Electric F k t lnQpM^,$2«9Ktd .15 high coat of living and the many 1 CJwmce on Beautiful SILVER TEA SET pn^very <»ii» for

Aoff and flhnpllfles iiel^idns. ^ Ten per Cent off on all DIAMONDS. ^ at Stdes, $5.98 to $25.00 Persons wishing to facilitate the The cheaper ones are not fur but Colors, white with either pihk> delivery of ^ail and make the worl plush and velour. These are ex­ or gold. 7 /^ This holds good through December. ceptionally stylish and in very of the carriers easier should clean great demand. Novelty Crib Qailta, 11.89 the snow from the front steps. The Collarettes, $9.98 to $25.00 carriers report that In most cases $2.49 In addition the famous NAROBIA furs, -7. . JOHN CAIRNS the path is dug from the street which are guaranteed for two years, we carry a variety of The Jeweler around to the side door, while the Hudson Seal, Racoon, Musk­ For the Soldier snow Is left in front of the front rat, Wolf, Black Lynx, Skunk, Blnck Fox, etc., n* !■ door. Don’t w^it any longer for the after Xmas reductions fu n . Money Belts, 50c to $1.98 on Coats and /Suits. COME NOW. Make a real sub­ Children’s Fur Sets, $2.49 to Tobacco Pouches, 35c $9.98 Sewing Kits, 25c stantial present, that means more than anything else In brown, grey, white, etc., some sets Trendi Mirrors, 25c to 99e having the small collarettes, the Combination Kits, 60c Gome To The Men's fiiift Shop you cotdd give. ^ muffs being either round or flat. GIFTS THIS SEASON WILL BE APPRECIATED , IN PROPORTION TO THEIR USEFULNESS. As in previous years our store is the popular shop for Gifts the Men and Boys, gifts that will be appreciated long after the price is forgotten. YOU OWE 11 to your­ / self to call and inspect our offerings and also the prices. We can save you money it you do your. Xmas trading with us. Below is a partial list of the good things in store for you. SHOP EARLY. ^ •,V: A

Bates St. Shirts ...... $1.50 to $3.50 Silk Hosiery ...... 50c to 65c G. & H. Special Shirts . .. .$1.00 to $1.50 Lisle Hosiery ...... • 35c The thrift checks, some ^^400 Sweaters ...... $2.50 to $9.50 Wool Hosiery ...... 25c to 50c will be malled-io the members of the Collars , Baldw in’s Dress Gloves...... $1.75 to $2.50 Thrift Club by the local bank this 5 OUT OF Initial Handkerchiefs...... 15c and 25c week. It was said this afternoon Working Gloves ...... 35c to $1.75 Initial Silk Handkerchiefs . .25c and 50c that local residents saved about 640,- Military V ests ...... $3.00 to $5.00 Arm Bands 000 this year for Chrle^mas. Most Every 10 P ajam as...... $1.00 to $2.50 Cuff Lihks ...... 25c to $1.00 of the money will go for payments Underwear ...... 75c to $3.50 Watch Chains ...... 88c to $1.48 on Liberty Bonds. Are in need of>^glasses. Are you one of them? Jewelry Sets ...... • • • 50c to $4.50 At a meeting of the Center church Men’s M ackinaws...... $7;00 to $10;00 need glasses why don’t you have your eyes fitted, hr do Sammy Trench Kits ...... $3.00 committees yesterday afternoon the People from Manchester and you think that you can’t afford the price of a good pair^ Boys’ Mackinaws...... $6.50 to $7.00 Cigarette Holders matter of flUIng the pastorate during vicinity will find Baldwin’s Eat­ It is poor economy, as to economize on the eyes is ti^ ^heney’s M ufflers...... $2.00 to $5.00 Pocket Bcm^cs * the temporary itibBence of Dr. Hessel- ing Places, 26 Asylum street and most costly and dangerous thing you can do. Ecor Ladies’ Wool S c a r fs...... $1.00 to $1.50 Men’s U m brellas...... $1.00 to $6.00 grave whs cond4®*"6d and was finally mize on any, and everything-.plse if you want to, but, 631 Main street, Hartford, en­ Skating S e t s ...... $2.00 to $3.00 Ladies’ Umbrellas...... $1.00 to $7;50 left with the society’s committee. T. your eyes always the best that you can afford and Men’s Rain Coats ...... $5.00 $12.00 H. Bidwell, R. LaMotte Russell and joyable places for a light lunch will be giving yourself health and happiness and at tl Combination Garters and Arm Bands. Boys’ Raincoats, hats to mhtch .. $4.60 G. H. Miller, i or a hefl^y iheal, when they are same time be saving the price of your-glasses several', Suspenders (Boxed) Suit Cases and Bags Undertaker :Quish has placed the in H^ford. The best of foods, times in Doctor hfils, as many ills are traced directly to Belts Ladies’ and Children’s Moccasin body of the m4^ supposed to be James prepared in the most appetizing the eyes. , Men’s House S lip pers...... 75c to $2.00 Ladies’ and Children’s Slip^rs Shea, In the Receiving vault in, the Did 3^ou ever think how thankful Mothers orEathe^ maitner are sold at reasonable Men’s Moccasins ...... $2.50 to $3.00 ChU^en’s Arctics East cemetery. Despite the effort would be with a new pair of eyes. See me andftalk of the pcllca^ the body has not yet prices. Men’s Arctics. Rubbers over. The “COHAL” lenses are the h®st, they are fitted been identtfled. This is the man only in my office and cannot be bought elsewhere. , >. Rubber Boots. ^ ^ Children’s Shoos who was' found dead In a bunk shack OPEN EVERY D A t FROM 12.30 A. M. ii(v of the Lynchf Construction Co., on TTTT the west aide^bf the town. Mr. and Mrs. Roh^t Bell of Win­ Men’s Fine Dress Shirts are always acceptable, $3.50 to $8.50. ' ter street have announced the mar­ m F riage of their daughter to Clarence EYESIGHT SPECIALIST 8T. M AR¥^ ^a»I8COPAL NOTES. HOUSE & HALE KLOCK. SOUTH MANCl Christmas Neckwear The Daughters .will meet F. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Just the largest assortment eyer shown, in town, buy your Christmas neckwear in the guild foom of #the parish Arthur Wilson of Starkweather here and you’ll buy the best 50c to $1.50. houpe at 7.30 io’clocjt thlaievening. street. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. B. F. Studley m The .pan^atee of the Girls’ OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK. 'The man :6n ■ STORE OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL CHRISTMAS. at the North Methodist parsoni^ge ,on Friendly' soefn^y will meet |n the Every once in « pariA houae^t 4.30 o’clock Wed­ Satuirday eveiiing. The groom Is For the accommodation of the I, Christmas shoppers/ the local stores nesday ..bveniag. enaployed at the Carlyle Johnson those who, th/ak > The Ladias* Guild will mept in the factory. The, young couple will make will be open every night this week Rule •hpitld,,h6 •! and also next Monday night, which guild roomthe parleh house at their home for the pyesent with the honeflV ' 3.SO ThpiltidgP .frthBrpppn. bride’s parents. is Christmas eve. t, h vt U'-'.