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‘AJiLisKED BY
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/ “ PROPRIETORS
FRlDAY. DEC 29. 1916
KINIATURE ALMANAC FOR
TOMORROW
Higbtlde3usa. 111.; 3:41 p m.
Sun rises 7: :9: sets 4- 32-
' EVENING SENTINEL TELE-
PHONE CALLS
Editgial Rooms-92.
mm Office—(9)3.
Walk Branch {fire—1388.-
ltor‘s Resilience—12184.
_t'y Editor's Residence—75129;.
on Manager’ 3 Residence-
‘ Ills-12.
FREE VERSE, EXPLAINED
A literary critic named Henry R.
" Fuller, writing in the Dial, explains
the mystery of
rhymeless, poetryless
that highbrow folk call
It’s quite simple to understand, once
you get this critic’s viewpoint, Why
has free verse so strange a form. with
the lines cut 11p in1o outlandish and
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“free
sort of poetry
“vars time."
5 ped oil uniformly like ordinary verse?
exercise of an migiual alchitectonir
i" ,.iwlr.=cl03181less, either active or In
' tent."
. There you have it? Isn't it plain
' when it‘s put like that ‘3 Though who’d
‘ver have thought of it, for himself?
V ind if you don‘t happen to like till?
alleged poetry that looks as if chunks
been bitten out of all the best
it
it you think that it's only a
‘oort of pro‘sc scribbled by would
mghrfie‘ the freak form to
insulin. 111 poverty ‘oidalent mm
”technique-vi: you turn from the “"stthe~
n «11131111 to load Longfellow and Poe
nd Whittier 1111111 Riley and Tenny-
con and the other singers that mored
men‘s hearts with rhy inc and rhythm
1nd melody-roll. well, you mercli
dick the essential “architectonic con-
“are being helped to do it
tent and less back-break
vitics. Cultivation of a gar-
ohinlng of products, poultry
pnlzetl and pushed tosticcea‘s,
iegg circle," is particularly
11113115111111. These
vel feature is the “au-
fikera' excursion." On
tomatopping to esamine
a ftequipment, methods
liters." The" "ripro'
Mine that fol}
LAND A. L. 001.com
verse"wthe .
’. enterprising American
cayune, that looks like the best of the
. lot:
, throw away ashes and buy soap.
’ .deadlisst' 1-in Umatilla,
' , "At a bent. meeting or the Patch
the fact that Boston has long served
as the alcoholic oasis for a large
. “dry" area to the north and northeast
particularly. The Boston terminal of
' the n. and M. has therefore been 11inch,
,patronized by visitors from Maine,
New Hampshire and the arid sections
of northeastern Massachusetts waiting
for their trains in estate of spirit“.
ous obfuscation.
Other companies
have taken similar action. The Bos-
ton Terminal Company. which owns
the South station, used by the New
Haven and Boston and Albany lines.
has undertaken to keep drunken perv
isons from boarding trains there, And
the Boston Elevated Company has
transportation
i
prevent intoxicated persons from rid-
ingon its trains. -
it's an admirable movement, lnas~
much as it is
the steam and elevated trains respec~
table and safe for women and child
intended to make all
remat all hours of the day and night.
Apt} it's likely to have a wholesome
effect in promoting temperance, espec
linlly among visitors from the sur-
lrounding desert. But many a bibulous
citizen will doubtless regard it as an
> unequal lengths instead of being chop- unwarranted infringemei of his rightsl
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Because "the strophe i5 shaped by the UNITED STATES AS RUBBER PRO-
DUCER
Tile international Rubber Company,
owning :1 2.000000 acre rubber planta-
tion in Mexico and :1 large rubber fac1
begin raising the
is about to
guayulc rubber shrub on large tracts
tory,
in our own Southwest.
The climate and soil of much of
tin1 ultudinous legions of Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona are well suited to
this purpose. The wild guayule shrub
already grows
that region. The. uhflrub is hardy mid
ll lfi/fihlhm'flt can be cm at the end
of the third year, a new growth com- I
lag every second or third year there'
after. The. rubber is of much
slower growth.
The promoters of this scheme are
beginning on 11 comparatively small
scale, with a tract of about 300 acres.
Eventually, however, they expect .\
the plantation to several
When their plans are
profusely
tree
to
increase
thousand acres.
,1‘ fully carried 011i, it is said, the1Unlted
- States will have attained first rank as
a producer of rubber.
Rubber growing sounds like a
tropical pursuit. lint when one. stops
to think of it. there is no reason why,
when we have. land and climate 'sulted
.10 it, we should not. produce rubber in
-large quantities. There are probably
a good many other things we could
raise or manufacture that we havo
left to other countries. it’s 11p to the
to realize all
Very
his opportunities in the way of milking
our country economically independent.
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NEW LIGHT ON HARD TIMES
We’ve seen hundreds of cost-o’-liv
ing editorials in the. last few months,
of every length, style and quality
And here's one of about. half a doz-
en lines, from the . Nevada (Ark) Pi-
"Yes, these are hard times. We
raise dogs and buy hogs. We grow
weeds and buy vegetables and
brooms. We catch fish with a $4 rod.
_ We bulldschoolhoases and send our
children to be educated awayjroni
home. And at‘last we send our boys
out With a $40 gun and a $19 dog to
-hutlt'ten-cent panic."
Doesn't that tell prettyvnearly the
whole story?
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The feminist .perfi is seen at its
Ore. In, the re-
cent election 1013.11). E. Staroher ran
against her husband for mayor, and
beat him. Moreover,- Women were
d- olectodto all the other oitynoillces.
5111.98,
'(abloiutely a «feminine. govern.
11111110111111; men. phowevor, haven't.
:3; threatened to move away—yet,
dilemma GREAT 'powiza
created a special force of officers to -
HIS LOAItl TO CHIHA AN-
GERS FOREIGN BANKERSM
The loan of $5,1xmrloo to ("dun
l1}. tl1c 1111111 imitintntal uni
(11112'llt'l‘1ittl llank ol tln1a1111 0'
\1l1i1l1t1eoigc M. ltiynolds 15 the
yrcsidunt, has resulted in 11 pro-
test to the i'hincsc ministcl‘
finance declaring the loan
lilies the l’C'tll‘g'illllZilllilll
vii:-
loan
throughout
We L
agreement of 11113.
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REAVI‘SING THE CHARTER
Mayor Harstrom Recltos a Number of
‘ important Matters Going Be~
fore the People
29, December. ltllll
The Editor Of The Sentinel:
Dear Sir:-
1At its January meeting the (lily
Council will have to pass on several
important matters of business. among
these is the report. of the Tax (‘0m~
mission. Now this admirable report.
it seems to nie, presents only one
point about which there can be any
division of opinion, and that deals
with the appointment of n i‘hlcf A11-
nessor. Here is the situation:
7 (l) The recommendation of the com
lliission is that at least one of the
three assessors shall devote. his time
exclusively to the‘duties of his office——
meaningr that he shall be on duty daily
throughout the year: and
t2) the further suggestion of the
commission is that if the additional
expense, lltu‘s incurred be not consid-
ered justifiable, then the other of chief
assessor might be combined with the
oQice of building inspector.
To attract. a good man to the office
of chief assessor it will be necessary
to pay a respectable salary. not less
than $2,200 a year. I should say. By
the first. plan this. would mean an in-
crease of $l,700 in the budget; by the
second plan it would mean an increase
of only $400. Each plan has- its ad-
vantages. Which sh'all it be?
Whatever th'c decision of the Coun-
' oil on this question, it can be made ef
fective only by an act. of the lJegislkmqipned and ready to be launched Oni
ture and :by a vote of the people at
the next city election; but. to this end
the matter must be incorporated in
the bill for Charles Rensin to be pre-
sented in January.
The Mayor and Council would be.
very-grateful to you for an editorial
expression of opinion on this subject;
and if you would ‘be so good as to in-
vite for publication, signed communi-
cations concerning it, We should all
profit thereby, for in a multitude of
councillors there is wisdom.
And while} am writing. let me
enumerate ”a few other important mu-
,nicipal measures now pending, all do-
aervlng the thoughtful consideration
of the public.
(1) The proposed widening of South
Main street, in the second district.
(2) The proposed city aid for the
Norwalk Hospital. \
(3) The proposed new sewer ordi-
notice.
(4) The proposed new rules for the
Fire Department. .
(5) The school problem.
(6) Charter Revision in general.
And. these constitute only the he-
ginninsdiatorisllat. ' . _ 4
”Very Truly Yours,
CARL 1AXEL MRSTROM
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THE SOUTH NORWALK EVEHING ENTIHEL.
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till
States the steamer went up around
smcfiavemlmmimd
any
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave
ricdrich, formerly of South Norwalk,
bu1 \\ ho recently returned to the Unit
ed States after a stay of three years
511 Germany, have been much inter-
iin (icnnany since the start of the Eu-
- ropean War over two years ago. Mir.
and Mrs. Friedrich have been visiting
M1. and Mrs. Adam Singer, of 92 Elm
stuct Danbury, but left yesterday for
1,111.,ep01t‘i1‘lorn there they will go
to ltiooklyn, N. Y ,where Mr. Fried-
rich plans to make his home.
'l‘hal conditiom in Germany are not
anything like those that some. corre-
spondents for the metrdpolltan papers
picture is a statement that Mr. Fried—
rich made yesterday to a reporter.
lie said that the stories of starvation
that have been published are not cor-
reci
=‘l1 is true,” he said, "that luxuries
have been cut oil, but there is plenty
to rat. or course, the military at the
from is supplied first but after that
the general public is supplied. The
grovernmeni is ill charge of all food-
stuffs, and to obtain articles of food
1111111 person, or head of the family,
11111111 go‘to the local bureau and se—
1111111 his ticket for bread, meat, butter
or whatever else he desires. This
it"kct (habit-s hiln to purchase 11 cer-
l'lill amount of each afllclc. Some-
times, if one pays a little more, he
can net 11 little larger quantity, but
not often. Mr.
he saw nothing ill the vicinity of
Leipzig. where he was staying, to in-
dium that Illerc was any starvation
even amt-11,1 the poorer classes.
The crops for lQlG‘werc larger than
thay have been in twentv years, Mr
l1'ruurich declared, and he says that
there are plenty of men and Women to
till the fields and insure good 0wa
I‘m next year lie says that in 1915
1111 ”optimum poor, but the bump
bi crops of thls \0111 will be more
th. .11 suilicient to meet the demands.
“air. Friedrich nlaohlays that reports
vbkh indicate that theficrman army
has teen depleted so that it is neces
any to recruit young men and boys
l-= without foundation. as only men be-
tween eighteen and forty-lire years of
age are in the ranks.
Mr. Friedrich was for twenty years
In tl11 delicatessen business in South-
Norwnlk. in 1913 he gave up active
husmess and went to Germany for a
virit at the former home of himself
and wife new lclpzq When the
11.11 stalled in 1914 he was advised
l)_\ tl111 Aenlricnn consul in Lolpzit:
to rcmnln there for a‘ time. He goti
his passport extended for a time, but‘
M1111 the time was 1111 he was unablcl
to start for the United States, owing
to the health of his wilt-.1111 not
anothct extension of his passpots on '
til his witc‘s health was improved.
Early last full he made nlramze.
meat."- to 10111111 to this country 110
was given an opportunity to leave
Germany between October 23 and No-
vember 5 and the route he and his
wife must. travel to leave the empire
was designated. lie left Germany at
to Rotterdam.
l‘rudrlch obtained passage
steamer llyndnnl.
Instead of proceeding by the direct
rcute. to England and the United
the north of Scotland. by the. Orkney
Manda and, out around llcland to
math Falmouth, 11.nglnnd There the
steamer was eel nined for three days.
Evny person on the steamer was sub
jnctct. to an examination by the Eng-
mipht have been secreted. Mr. Fried-
rich and his wife. were- passed with
but a brief examination as his pass
torts as an Ameiican citizen were
found to be correct
'lhe journey from Falmonih to H1
Utlled States took eleven days, the.
steamer proceedin" with extreme care
at times, with the llfeboais all provi
two vessels were sighted during the
voyage and these Were passengel
all (11: mers. .
Mr. Friedrich says that he is sails
tied with his visit to Germany, but
than: the United States is good enough
for him and he expects to remain here
a sentiment which his wife echoed.
- NEEDs vslx TRACKS
New Haven Road Hal Dilficu’lty in
Handling Traffic
TheNew Haven road will install a
big freight yard at. Woodmont in the
near future and has obtained a par
lion, which was owaedpy the Wood-
mont nurseries. The road had for some
time owned enough property adjoining
to give lithe area desired to establish
the yards. An official announcement
be made public very soon.
The Woodmont project is a part 0':
.r
/111 111 11111111.
from Three Years Stay in (ten
1.519.111; theii accounts of conditions
and that there is plenty to eat. -‘-
Fl‘lf‘tll‘ll'll says that,
Th
Stocks.
DAYS of the whole year for you.
ODDS AND ENDS
And anything that for an
THEM DOWN!
Tomorrow morning on tables and
found grouped for easy selection.
51¢}; :3
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Prices. 4 , ..
Four Remarkable Groups of
Women’s Winter Coats
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Iientheim and entered Holland, going
Then he and Ellis,
011 theI
list: authorities. and every part of the
boat \vaascarchcd for anything which .
oi! the plan is being prepared and will .-: ,
thesenearl scheme to give the New
Haven 11. six-track line betv‘vtien N009
Haven and New York. Such a line,
officials believe is an inperative neces-
‘ city, and the sooner it comes the bet-l
tor able the New Haven will be tol
handle its ordinary tl‘aft’ic. But the.
itN'ew Havoc hopes to set its Share line
and in the next summer will do con-
Haven.
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on.
Coats f0r every occasion are found in these
are characteristic of Shepard garments.
fashionable collars. Most of them arc
$10,011 and $12.01.)
.\ splendid variety of styles and materials.
qualities priced
1 .. ....... $9.98
GROUP THREE
and scat plush l'ull flared models with
to $18.50
broadcloth, Cheviot. wool velour, whip—
t'ur. Formerly
five lots—for street, dress, motoring and
" stormy weather—all in the smart styles that
GROUP ONE
flood warm cont. full rut models, with
made of novelty coatings and mixturcs.
licgular 6 98
blilcs‘ .................. I
GROUP TWO
broadcloth, mixtures, corduroy and whip—
mrtl. ill navy and black. Styles and
cm licr up
to $15.00.
Handsome mats for all kinds of wear——
broadcloth, novelty coatings, wool plush,
11111 mi collai cliccts
Originally up
GROUP FOUR
' lixcluisvc models for street. and dress—
cord, full models with smart new collars—-
some trimmed with 1 6' 49
up to $45.00 '
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Blankets 81 Comfortables
1,000 pairs, mostly of the well-known
"llcacon" Mills. Prices tomorrow at Defore-
tltcovar Prices—$1.98. $2.98. $3.50
and $4.98 a pair.
These prices are very unusual and mean a
saving of at least 25 per cent.
£3;
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2,500 Yards of WASH DRESS GHAMBRAY,
nearly a yard wide; regular 19c 15¢-
Six Quart Gray Enamel SAUCE PANS,
regular price 350. Tomorrow 25¢
No. 7 Copper Nickel Plated TEA KETTLES,
value Si 35 “98¢
Mrs. Potts’ SAD IRONS consisting oi Three
' with Iron Stand and Handlehvalue $1. 25,
95¢
500 Yards of DRESS TAFFETA, all colors,
full yard wide, intended to sell at: $1. 75
yard. Tomorrow, buy any you want,
u‘uoo-Isoslg on.
“m. 9; 1’33; 1‘01" TOT-fl
e Baton Stores
DecemberMonth-End and
ear-End Clearance Sale
A Big, Broad, Sweeping Disposal
of Remaining Winter and Holiday
In re- -arranging our stocks after our tremendous holiday rush, we have brought out all
SMALL LOTS—DEPLETED LINES—BROKEN ASSORTMENTS — REMNANTS —
On Some Articles the Sale Price is Only One-Half Q
Tomorrow’s the Day Q
Tailored Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Watsts, Furs HouseQ
Garments, Millinery, at ‘/ to V2 Less Than Originali
l 000 NEW WAISTS AT 79¢. $1. 49. $1. 69 $1. 89. $3. 49. $3. 79-~
Marked at 1-4 to 1— 2 less than regular price. Every Waist is BRAND NEW. 1
5,000 Yards of Wool Dress Goods. Remnant Length suit-
able for Separate-Skirts and Entire Dresses
1-4 BELOW REGULAR PRlC ,5
51,29 yard
FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 19:6
175.33. :9";
One day left for shopping in lord—and all our plans are laid to make this one of the BEST 3
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y reason has not sold as readily as it should and have MARKED y;
in every department ol this store these things will be b:
Four Remarkable Groups of Q
Women ’s&Misses’Dresses Q
In these four grOups are dresses for the
street, dresses for afternoon and evening, and
pretty frocks for party and dancing—all in "
new and most charming styles.
GROUP ONE
Firttt tlrts‘sts 1i 1\'1cllcnt (lllllllh s r L
and poplinwstrrulit lim (111! lligh- -wa1st
styles—with tollars 0t satin or crepe. 4’
(hininnll) . .1
priced up . ‘
10S1250 . 1 I
GROUP TWO
l‘l‘t‘Nh‘is - of 511'- 1c, ‘Ililll, taffeta and lllt'risih ‘ ,
line, 111 good niotltls. for street wear. A1511 '1‘
evening gowns. ,
Formerly priced , 9
up t0$19.75.. I
GROUP THREE
Street dr: Sills 01~ scrgc—oiternoon drcssc
o 1
of silk, satin, charmcuse, mcssalinc and
taticta and several pretty frocks for
evening and 1‘.
dancing. Values 14 98 ,1-
up to $29.75 .......... I -;l
GROUP FOUR /,
Street and afternoon (lrcsscs 111' ~i k. snt- if
in, taffeta, cllarmcusc. mcssalu c "and
surge, and a number of attrnttiu gowns
$14498
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(.lriginallv priced
up to $2075 .........
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500 Yards of Black DRESi SATIN, yard 4
wide, our regular $1. 50 gitality. Tomor- 2,15“
- _row .................. 99¢ yard
‘ Limit (.1 yards to a cits-pinch None Sold 1
before ll o'clock. ,1
1,000 Cakes of Pure
Int 50. Tomorro
n’s $1.00 and $1.25 UMr *"
.............. 79¢
100 Women’s and
.fl BRELLAS ..
:00 Mens FOUR N-HAND SILK TIES, ‘
l 19¢ 1‘9.
,KOLYNOS TO 1* PASTE, 25c size.1. '
t17¢ ,}
500 Women’s IIANDKERCHIEFS, value Q:
15¢ each . ........... 4 for 44¢ A’
16 oz. bottle P OXIDE regular use 19¢
“BABCOCK’ CORYLOPSIS TALOU“ {9'
POWDE regular :50} 11¢.
sideraliia work to the east of the New "it
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