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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Celebrate Washington's Birthday by Cutting Down Wild Cherry Trees.

Cutctng BoWn WIG NpeTTy iFeeS.
 MT. Editor:-Last year. the State, the grange. other organizations and private individuals game many hun dreds of dollars to the school children who destroyed the tent caterpillar egg masses. This year let us begin at the beginning. and have a State Day to de- stroy them, by cutting down and burn ing the roadside trees and bushes where many thousands of the egg masses are already laid, waiting for the warm days of spring to hatch. Why cannot we have concerted action on Washington'S birthday, and every farmer and land owner, with the boys and girls to help gather and burn them. spend part of the day at least. clearing the roadside of the breeding places of these pests. The wild choke cherry trees are especially favored by the caterpillar, and it will be an eX- tremely appropriate way tu celebrate the day, by emulating Washington, and cutting down these cherry trees wher- ever they are found, breeding the pests.
 Let the newspapers of the state call to action on that day. the granges, of whatever sort, use their influence to have d grand cleanup day next Monday.
 May this be so general d thing all through the state that when asked, Who cut down the cherry rree"' there shall rise from every farm and road side a great shout, T did!"
 CORNELLA BUXTON SMITH
 Chairman State Committee on
 Conservation, D. \. R.
 Litchtield, Conn, Feb. 15. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
CANAL PROFITS.

With the announcement that the Panama canal has showed earnings of TWO million dollars during the six months fn which traffic has been per- mitted through the waterway, one ob- server sets forth the statement that such is not going to reimburse this country for the large expenditure in- volved in the construction of the big ditch.
 The fact Is that there could hardly be a much worse period wherein to judge the returns which the sanal is going to make provided it was con- Structed as a money making proposi- ton, While it is expected that there will be d reasonable return from the canal if was built for the satisfying Cf the demands not only Of our own commerce but Of that Of the world. l. was a privilege in the first place . hicn this country sought and a con- tributi0n which this country made EssSIp which it anticipates recQG-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
eERMANY's DIPLOMACY.

Ii may be g. good diplomatic propo- sition which Germany puts up to this country when 1t declares it will recede from its position relative to neutral commerce and therefore the foreign trade of this country, if Great Britain will change it's determination to shut off the supplies of foodstuffs for the non -cornbatants of the German empire. but Germany oyerIooks the fact that there is no reason to take vengi 4ance on this country because of war strat- ssy which Great Britain practices against it. When it comes to moIest- ing American commerce, as threatened by Germany, it is 3, matter solely be- tween this country and Germany, or between this country and Great Britain, whichever the case may be- The idea of trying to get out of it's predicament on the part of either one by attempt ring to nuliify the war measures of the other by attacking neutral commerce IS entirely unjCstified. This country is not likely to permit itself to be used as a lever by either one in the war operations
 The lack of facilities for search through submarine operations. which Is claimed by Germany. does not de- crease it's responsibilities to neutral ships and commerce. Such 8 handi- cap is no fault Of the neutraIs and they should not be threatened with the effects of dangerous practices as retaliation against d belliserent.
 The indication that Germany is will ing to alter it's position need not carry humiliation with it. It is simply 9 recognition of the justice of this coun- try's representations and the quicker 1t can be assured by definite announce ment the better. It is no time for the repetition of such a policy as it used in the treatment of Rslei1nn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
BRISTOL RETAINS MACHINES.

a vote of over two to one in a special election which did not bring out a. large expression the city of Bris- fol has wisely decided to retain the -se of the voting machines. That city has Ead three years experience with me modern. speedy and accurate method of voting and the verdict that hss been rendered indicates that the people of the growing community are not disposed to stand in their own fight
 There are 8 lot of people who do not thoroughly understand the hand ing of an automobile and many who are thoroughly informed do not oper- ate them so that everybody is satisfied put such does not mean that the auto should be bauished end return made 5a the conveyance of the stage coach days The fact is the auto has come 70 stay and it is so with the voting machine. Tn both instances there have peen vast strides since the first ones ere produced. Weak points have peen rerT1edied as disclosed and the -otiHs machine is so far ahead of the method of voting by the Australian system that there is scarcely any ground for comparison.
 AS an aid to cleaner politics the Vot- lIg machines are worth all they cost. Even though the claim can be set forth that they have not reached the stage of absolute perfection it is well to re- member that very few things have, but -n view of the great amount of dis franchisement by the voters them selves under the Australian system Ihere is little basis for such opposition to the machines. Bristol has done the wise thing in retaining them, and only what any other community using ma @hines w0uld do should a vote be taken thereon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
UGH! NOT CALOMEL, OIL OR SALTS,
 TAKE "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"

out gripirg. Please don't think Of California Syrup Of Figs as 8 physic Don't think you are drugging yourself or your children, because this delicious fruit laxative can not cause injur--. Even the most delicate child can take 1t as safely as robust man. It is the most harmless, effective stomach, liver and bowel cleanser, regulator and tonic ever devised.
 Your only difficulty may be in getting the genuine, so ask your druggist for . 90 cent bottle Of "Caiifornia Syrup Of Figs then see that it is made by the "California, Fig Syrup Company" This city has many counterfeit fig syrups,' so watch out.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

dream of a sudden call to arms, and the inability to find some indispens able article of attire or combat, con- ception productive of intense mental agony. Live shells naturally occupy a large share of sub-conscious atten- ton, and an exasperating nightmare is the discovery in ones bed of a shell ready and willing to burst, associated with the usual nightmare inca paciy to execute the necessary movements to get rid of H. Several men have had dreams centering round the inability to withdraw tue bayoDet from the enemy's body when urgently required for self-defence'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

pense other than in dollars and cents. while the control thereof is not small item to be considered.
 That the first six months furnishe es a. very poor period upon which to base the financial returns is apparent for several reasons. Such profit is in fact secured in advance of the time set for the opening. It has also been subject ed to the delays occssioned by the se- ries of slides while commerce in gen. eral has experienced a decided slump as the result of the war operations. German commerce being entirely swept from tho seas. Before any fair esti- mate of the financial returns of the canal can be obtained commerce must Nhe restored to normal conditions and the waterway afford unrestricted pas sage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
Makina an Emperor.

Four and forty years ago King Will liam Of Prussia was proclaimed Ger man Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. The court preacher read the Lords Prayer and a Litany: the Twenty first Psalm fol- lowed. and then the chaplain delivered a sermon on the text Meme, Meme, TekeI Upharsin.' Tn the proclama-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
DELICIOUS FRUIT LAXATIVE cLEANSES STOMACH, LIVER
 AND BOWELS.

A harmless cure for sick headache. billiOusness, sour stomach. constipation indigestion. coated tongue, sallowness take California Syrup of Figs" For the cause of all such misery comes from torpid liver and sluggish bow els.
 constipa ton poison. waste matter fer metins food and sour bile gently moved out of your system by morning with
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

It might be we'll for the adn1inistra- ton to give some thought to what the country will think about abandoning important regular business to push through legislation that has been pro nounced dangerous.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
pINAFORE

The committee of the Womaa's 4uzi- HaCy. '. M- C. A, in charge Of the pro duction of Pinafore invftes the co operation Of all singers who gre able to assist. Applications should DS mad Q to MT. Seer a [ Room 42, Central Build 90 ing, Wednesday evening from : to 9, Thursday f. NJ. 1 to o'clock. First at o'clock.
 MRS. B. P. LEARNED, Ch. Com
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Depression among the plumbers is always prevented at this season of the year by the remembrance that the big blizzard didn't occur until we'll along in March.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Germany promises to use Italy worse than 1t has Great Britain if it doesn' carry out it's wishes, but with the ex- ception of what morals can do Italy seems to have gotten more than it's deserEs- from sarthQualssS and ,f1oods,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
Best Laxative
 For Children

When your baby is cross and fretful instead Of the happy, laughing little dear you are ac- customed to. i'll all probability the digestion has become de- ranged and the bowels need at tention. Give it a mild laxative, dispel the irritability and bring back the happy content of baby hood.
 The very best laxative for chil- dren is Dr. CaldwelTs Syrup Pep sin, because it contains no opiate or narcotic drug, is pleasant tasting and acts gently, but sure ly. without griping or other dis tress. Druggists sell Dr. Gala wells Syrup Pepsin at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. For a free trial bottle write to Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 452 Washington St, Monticello, Ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Can there be any wonder that New York gasps when 8 man named John L. Sullivan asks to have prizeffshts prohibited?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

There cannot be mucn sincerity i1 legislative economy talk if there is a disposition to listen to the pleas for increased salaries
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Just as if this country was direct ing the allies, Germany declares It is willing to recede from its position
 if Great Britain will let up.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

There is sufficient publicity being given Sarah Bernhardt's coming oper- ation, to get her well started on an other farewell tour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

The man on the corner says: There is no use praying for more common sense, but it is always well enough to ask for courage to use what we have.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Happy is the man who can rest con tent in the belief that his snow show cling burdens have disappeared for an- other ten months.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

England does not admit the loss of the Audacious. but it tells of the new dreadnought Queen Elizabeth taking over the crew of the lost warshfp
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Spain wants the powers to clean up Mexico, but just at present the powers seem to be up to their necks in a
 housekeeping task Of their own.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Mexico City in having its water sup ply cut off will get the sympathy Of many New England cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

The fellow who gets the least excited these days is the one who takes his Americanisn without a hyphen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

After the mess which Turkey has oeen led into what can Germany hope to get from it's offer to Italy?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17
EDITORIAL NOTES

That new country. Albania is acting with about the same reckless abandon as Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

tion which Count Bismarck read at the EmperorS command King William stated that he had assumed the i'm perial dignity in the hope that it will be granted 10 the German people tu enjoy in lasting peace the reward Of it's ardI1ols and heroic struggles."- Pal Mall Gazette.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

The average depth of the sands on the African deserts is from % to 40 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-17

Norwich, Wednesday, Feb. 1T, 1915.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
zEPPELINS MAKE
 ANOTHER RAID
Fifty Five Killed One Hun dred Fourteen Injured
OTHER DAMAGE SMALL
Attacking Fleet Suddenly Became
 Lost In Dense Fog

LONDON, Oct. 15-A large fleet of Zeppelins made another dastardly raid upon the city yesterday, drop ping bombs here and there, killing fifty-five and injuring one hundred and fourteen. The damage to the p' operty was also reported to be considerable.
 How much damage or how many r.sore would have been killed mad not B dense fog suddenly risen, c:,n only be guessed at, as by an act oi Providence, the Zeppelins became lest in the fog and disappeared with out causing any further loss.
 Sir Edward Grey, foreign mimsse. es pressed his opinion today :sat I.umania will likely permit Russia to go through her territory on her way to assist the Serbs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
LOGGING OUT-
 FIT WRECKED
Sawyer X Mckay Sustain Heavy Loses By Storm
BARGES GO TO PIECES
Were Moving Outfit From Thorn
 Bay To Clover Pass

Yesterdays storm caught Sawyer ( Mckay. the well known fOggerS- transferring ore of their outfits from Thorn Bay. Prince of Wales Island 10 Clover Pass CT this island where they had arranged to get cu5 some pilIng-
 They had enc heavy float with 3 donkey engine and gear aboard and two smaller ones with cook house and small cabin CT them In tow cs their gas boat Judge. There was . high southeast breeze In crossing the straits. but off Cape CsnaRo, z strong southwest wind struck them so suddenly that the Judge WIS un- ahte to hold her tow. An effort was made to turn the two smaller floats zirIft and save she donkey enigine and equipment, this necessitated the cutting of an fzch and g quarter steel czble under very diffic0lt cir cumssznces and before 1t could be accomplished the whole outfit was upon the beach and the Judge had to run for shelter Later Tn the day they returned to the scene of the wreck and found that the two light sc0ws had gone 10 pieces and the donkey float still holding together tkough being pounded 50 hard by the seas that II VIII probably go 10 p5sc- eS 100 if shessorrs eo1sin1eS-
 Tha rEo houses with all their con tents were Of course total loss. but II Is thought that the donkey engine will be saved even though the float is dss-oyed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
AT THE GRAND T0NIGH1 ]
TREY O HEARTS

The Painted Hills, is the title o the 11th chapetr of the Trey ( Hearts, and is only two out of u five reels of pictures that will shown. Only four more episodes en, this splendid serial will be closed Following the narrow escape iron the train wreck on the bridge Alar Rose and Barcus emerge from th gully onto the wagon road, with u hope of securing horses. Here \ have new character, Hopi Jim, half breed, a cattle rustler and general bad man, who is on his Y to hold up the California Lini Judith is booted off the frei3h. l her mans clothing, as tramp. nj. episode takes you over moynta-n. and into the desert where we lca--, Judith and Alan alone again. e one of the heralds and get the s.or. more complete.
 Along with this picture is tr' reel drama entitled His Wife's Chilt' with Florence Lawrence in the leaf ing part, backed by strong support ing company.
 Mike and Jake in The Clutches Circumstances, is a Joker comdey
 Sunday night, Romany Rye, Var CT feature in three parts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
WILSON CR|T|C|S- ED AND BRYAN
Prominent New York Man
 Plays Administration
BILL. IS ATTACKED
In An Address Made Before Large
 And Interested Audience

DAVENPORT. Oct. I5-At one of she largest and most enthusias ie meetings at which many prominea, men took part, attorney EasternrooA. of New York. in an address fay cd the Administration right and left. He criticised both Wilson and Bryan for uncalled for ntteraaces ac- credited to them regarding citizau soldiery.
 Senator La Fcllette's seaman's hslI came in for it's share of criticism by the eminent speaker, and said tEat the bill was the most dangereas means to destroy commerce on the oceans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
WINS SUCCESSFUL
 MINING WOMAN
Mrs. Tola Wyman's Marriags Is
 Announced
(From Sacramento. Cal. Paperl

(From Sacramento, Cal. Paper)
 Auburn, tPlaeer Co.,) Oct. G. Mrs Tola Wyman, to wed James E. Anderson, who obtained a, marriage license in Sacramento yesterday, is 9 well known mining woman Of the Meadow Lake District, near Cisco, this county.
 sIrs- Wynlans widow, has been successful in mining. Recently she sold one of hsf properties to Mon sana capitalists
 Mrs. WyHan is the mother of J. E. Sayles and Mrs. Everett Paup. and is well known in mining circles as a large owner in the Red Wing Copper Pronerty at Copper City on the West Coast of Prince of Wales island
 Her many Ketchikan friends win join the Progressive Miner in wish ing her much joy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
"0BSTICALS FAITH
 TONIGHT'S LECTURE

Notwithstanding the bad weather 2 good attendance heari the Rev. Dr. Donnelly lecture on The Con fessiOn of Sin and the Power Tc Forgive Sin
 His treatment of the subject WAS new and interesting and was much appreciated by his audience
 He showed that t WAS an instinct of nature when truly sorry for wrong doing to admit it. Christ has raised this natural instinct to 6 sacrament
 Tonight the subject of the lecture IS ~The Obstacles to Faith" Sey- ice begins st pm
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
COME AND GET \ PAPER.
 BUT DON'T STEAL THEN

Many have complained the last few days thzt their paaers had dis appeared There is na need for anybody to take ar-sbe-s paper The Pr0greSsive-Miner prints nearly 590 copies every evening, txensy- five CT thirty are as 2 general rule, left ever. Why not come and get one instead of stealing one oeszsi47- znyt Everybody shozld remember that + is extremely annoying to be annoyed
 The Prozrezve-Niner will be Eix- eu for three months free 10 ang-oDa giving information that may Lead tn t.e arrest and conviction Of any cul- p-it found stealing the paper. Editor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
GOVERNMENTAL
 EXTRAVACANCE An Enormous Sum Will be
 Asked of Congress CHANGE OF POLICY 
Gigantic Improvements Planned By
 The Administration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15-Should the plan of the Administration carry, one billion and a quarter dollars will be appropriated by Congress at he next session.
 A change of policy is very notice oble, due to the unceasing cry throughout the country that the United States was in no position to wen defend herself from any attack in power This has awakened many 'peace- price" proponents and are now ready to support the admin istration's new policy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
GREECE ANSWERS SERBIA

BUCHAREST, Oct 14-Answer- ing Serhia's note in which She was reminded of her treaty. Runlania. n the most friendly terms. replied tha. the treaty referred to imposed nc obligation oa Greeoe's part 10 go to the aid of her friend III the present crisis The presumption Is that had Greeoe construed the treaty in the manner that Serbia did. she would be compelled to go to her as sistznoe.
 Greece has positively refused to take . hand and will remain neutral unless public sentiment becomes such as 10 threaten the peace Of the eoun- TT.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
SENDS A PROTEST TO ALLIES

LONDON, Oct 13-The Overseas News Agency says that a protest has been sent to the Allies by the Grand Duehy of Luxemhurg. against the recent attack on that city by aeroplanes of the entente powers.
 While the protest will not be ig nore6 it is said that should the Kaiser carry out his intention Of moving his headquarters to Luxem- burg. the protest will not have much weight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
HER POSITION THOUGHT
 UNTEN4BLE

ATHENS, Oct. 14-while repre- sentatives have refrained from bring ing any pressure to bear on the Greek government to respect the Serbo-Greecian alliance. 1t is said that Greece cannot maintain her neutral position much longer, and that former Premier Venizelos, who favored Serbia, will be returned to power within 2 month. or her ports will be biockaded by the Allies
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
SERBIA OFFICIALLY
 DECLARES WAR
The Serbs Are Reported To Be Holding the Heights Near
 Belgrade

LONDON. Oct 15-Serbia today officially declared war against Bull garia- The Serbs, who are strong ly entrencfed on ;i,e knights a few miles from Belgrade, have apparent ly determined to hold the Austro- German forces from reaching their objective point, the railroad, and thus far have succeeded admirably.
 Serbian refugees flOm Salonika are reported to be arriving by the thousands.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
wIcKERsHAM IS COMING


 FAIRBANKS, Oct. 9-Delegate Wickersham will leave here in a couple of weeks for the coast. He will take an automobile over the trail as far srChitina and go from there by train to Cordova- The Judge intends making a tip to Val dez and Seward and will also stop over at several towns in Southeast ern Alaska before returning to Washington to attend the opening of Congress on the first Monday in December.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
BUSY BRITISH
 SUBMARINES Send Two German Boats
 To The Bottom CREWS WERE LOST
Two Other German Crafts Escaped
 Apparently Unhurt

COPENHAGEN, Oct. t5-At tie southern entrance of the Sound be- tween Denmark and Sweden fleet of British submarines met and sunk two German torpero boat destroy CTS. and two other German crafts made their escape apparently us- harmed.
 The crews of the destroyers are reported to have been lost
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
HALIBUT BRINGS FAIR PRICE

Seattle. Oct. 15-Wednesday, 260,- 900 pounds of halibut were sold at five and one-half cents a pound, plus twenty-five cents box. Forty boxes brought five and one-half cents.
 Thursday sS.0O0 pounds sold for five and one-half.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
GAuPOLI PENINSULA Is
 VISITED BY STORM

BERLIN. Oct I5-A dispatch from Constantinople says that the Cali poli peninsula is being visited by an extremely violent storm, that is caus ing considerable suffering among the troops resulting in Hull along the fighting lines.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
GUATEMALA IN MIDST OF
 REVOLUTION

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1AAd. vices just received convey the infor- nation that the long expected rev olution in Guetenala had finally broken out, and that the factions have had several clashes
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
VILLA CAPTURES GARRISON

Fl PAs0. oct- IA report from Mexico City says that Gen 0brezon's command stationed at the Torecn garrison had mutineed- that resulted in Villas capturing tte gar rSo1-
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
FIVE THOUSAND BEL
 CLANS ARE EXECUTED
Were Ordered Shot By The German
 Authorities

PARIS, Oct. 15-A late dispatch says that five thousand Belgian civ ilians were shot last evening by al order from the German authorities No details were given.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
SIX GERMAN OFFICERS MISSING

NORFOLK, Oct. 15-Six German officers of the steamer Wilhelm who were intemed some time ago here, were reported this morning as missing. They are believed to have escaped in an open boat and were picked up later by some Ger man boat.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-15
NAVAL FIGHT REPORTER ON

STOCKHOLM, Oct I5-While not authentic, report has just been re- eeTved telling Of 2 naval engagement. along the gulf Of Finland No fur tFer particulars eouid be learned