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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Belgian Headauarters.

Furnes, the third capital on Belgian soil since the war began, has been de- serted on account of the latest German bombardment which destroyed half of the town. The Belgian General head quarters, located there for several months has become the most mobile part of the army, and King Albert with his staff officers hardly know when they arise in the morning where they are going to sleep that night
 Several weeks ago when an As sociated Press correspondent visited Furnes, several shells fell in the town and one exploded ever the railroad station. The correspondent was Sn- formed that the attacks came from heavy guns mounted on arnored trains Or motor cars which were brought as ciose as possible, and then taken away before they could be located by the Allies artillery, but the severity of the recent ocn1baTdment caused grave doubts Of the correctness of this theory, and information brought to London by a Belgian workman who es- capped from the German lines has com pletely disproVed it.
 On his arrival here the workman looked up his former employer, a wealthy Flemish contractor, and fur nished him with drawings giving the location of a battery of German guns, so heavy that they have been able to hurl shells over a distance of miles into France. This information was transmitted to the British War Office and immediate steps have been taken to destroy this battery before its big guns make the last habitaole portion of Belgium untenable. It is not be lieved that the guns of the Allies To- cated along tho Yser can reach the hidden battery, but it is possible that it is near enough the seacoast for the long range British naval guns to put it out of action.
 Furnes is @ delightful old Flemish town, with 8 town hall and some churches Of great antiquity and beauty. In the picturesque square a few months ago King Albert, King George and President Poincare met and reviewed the allied troops King Albert and his staff made the town hall their Headquarters, and in spite of 1 an occasional German shell from a mysterious source and bombs dropped now and then by rnarauding Taubes remained there until last week when 8 heavy and continuous bombardment destroyed half the town. killing mum Der of soldiers and civilians, and com polling the inhabitants to flee. F'oP- l tunately the town hall did not suffer from the shells and the ancient buildings clustered about the square were not greatly damaged, the resi- l dential part of the town, through
 
 way pass, evidently having been the target of the German gunners.
 The persistent efforts of the Ger I man artillery to locate the head l quarters of the Belgian king have all l ways failed, but the recent escape o1 1 the ruler was so close that his officers will no longer pefn1it him to rely up ] on the charmed life which he seems 1 to bear. and they are taking the mos l extraordinary precautions to keep hiE ] whereabouts a secret from the enemy 1 All passes have been canceled and il 1 is almost impossible for anyone no l connected with the army to get within sound of the firing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
NEW FEDERAL COMMISSION

After having spent months in se- Iecting five men from among the many thousand leading business men Of the country President Wilson has Drought forth five for members Of the federal trade commission who fail to reflect what might be looked upon as the best selection.
 It must be realized that the duties of this commission are filled with nlIcb responsibility, and it is consid- cred by the adrr1fnfstrat1on one of great importance in the fuIhlnnent Of the party's ambition. Being a bipartisan commission 1t was to be expected that there would be three adninis- tTation members but in the selection of those who have been more closely connected with the direction of the political party than they have been with business it is not surprising that there is much criticism of the pres idents selections. Instead of being chosen for their fitness or because of their success in connection with sim liar work, the appointments indicate that the opportunity has been taken to cover thenl into a good job regardless of what is expected Of them Ndessrs. Davies and Harris are both holding government JopS now because or their work in national and state democratic committees while Mir. Rublee has spent
 much time in formulating the desired legislation. Messrs. Hurley and Parry of the minority apparently have had much more experience which would fit them for the work of the commis- sion. From firsT to last, however, it is difficult to see how the president can feel that he has got the best, or why it required so long to get them.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less Wssrisems to
 Many in Norwich.

With back that aches all day,
 With rest disturbed at night,
 Annoying urinary disorders,
 Iris a weary way, indeed.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are especially for kidney trouble.
 Are endorsed by Norwich citizens.
 Mrs. Margaret Brown. 336 ". Main St, Norwich, says: My back was in bad shape and suffered severely from dull. heavy pains across my kidneys. It was almost impossible for me to get out of bed in the morning and I felt miserable in every way. I tried diff ferent remedies, but wasn't helped. When read of Doan's Kidney Pills, I procured supply at \. D. Sevin 6 Sons Drug Store. They made me feel like a different woman. restoring my kidneys to a normal condition and re- moving the pains in my back"
 Price soc, at all dealers Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Deans Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Brown had. Foster -Arilburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo. \. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

mail order customers. It would be a nice thing if our chamber of com merce, board of trade and grange and farmers exchange would print off a lot and put them up alongside of ''if you buy out of town etc" and give a few to the county agent to distribute to the farmers when he is educating them in carload lots, with a, few les sons in regard to grade of materials and price with expense added It's simple sum in addition that they don't seem to have any knowledge Of.
 A MAIL. ORDER PESSIAIIST
 That knows the price of every
 thing and the value of nothing Norwich, Feb. q, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
ELECTING COUNTY COMM ssIoN,
 FRS.

After the exhibition that is being
 prese4ted by the representatives of New Haven county in an attempt to elect their county commissioners, it
 s difficult to understand the commit { tee report that has been made to the legislature with Unfavorable reconl- nendation concerning the election of the county commissioners of the state by the people. Not every county has
 the trouble which is being experienced
 by the New Haven delegation in ar
 irving at a. decision, but there is fre- QuentIy just as much of a farce pre-
 scented in other counties under the
 present method of naming those off, ciaIs.
 IL was but recently decided that 1t vas better that the people should make their own selection of United States senators, and as the result they
 are now chosen by the direct vote of
 the people instead of by the legislative
 method under which too little atten-
 ton was often paid to the interests of the people. If it Is advisable that United States senators should be se- iected directly by vote of the people it is equally desirable that the same course should be followed when it comes to naming the county officials. For weeks the members of the leg islature from New Haven county have been standing in 8 deadlock over the third member of the county board. It is a ridiculous situation, the result Of the control which the political game has over those offices. Left to the people of that county it would have been decided long ago in one day
 and as the people. not the politicians want 1t. It is ridiculous to require the election of ths sheriff by the peo- pie, but not the commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
DlsPosING OF JIMMY

q am surprised said his mother with a little sigh. Tt is fault, but perhaps he can overcome it. He is so splendid in other ways that one can forgive him a good deal I can read character very readily and what most ly draws me to hip is the fact that I know how good he would be to ani- n1als. It is plain that he is a. boy who simply loves animals
 tAw- said Jimmy and then swa1- lowed "No, I didn't say nothin',' he replied to his mothers question
 T think I must be getting deaf she said pleasantly. T thought for a minute you disagreed with me Somehow, sammy, instead of being pleased that l am praising your friend you seem to resent it! I don't understand When a, boy is as nice as Jimmy F'itzkop I am amazed that you should try to run him down.''
 "Aw:" Sammy burst out with crim- know anything about him! I guess if ! told you some of the things 1 know about Jimmy Fitzkop you-you wouldn't ever let him in the yard again! l guess I know what I'm talk ing about! Do you want to know what Jimmy F1tHkop did yestiddy over in the Pruyns' yard? He tied Mrs. Pruyns' poodle dogs feet all together and hung it over the clothesline and then he got the cat and tied it up there too, and he walked all over the Pruyns' flower bed. all over the things just coming up, and I told him the cat would 6o something to the poodIe's face
 Are you sure,' Sammy's father asked gravely, that you didn't help him do it?''
 His son turned purple ''Wh-why, I wouldn't hurt a dog!" ne stormed. An I wouldn't spoil Mrs PrLvns' flower bed! She always gives me fowsrsi I told Jimmy
 He so4irmed away very embarra ssed from his mothers embrace. T knew you didn't do it, Sammy" she said down his collar. q just knew you didn't! You see, James Fitzkop told Mrs. PruyEs that you did it!''
 There was a silence as Sammy faced this astounding revelation of his coI- leagues perfidy. T aint got no use for Jimmy Fitzllop any more." he said disgustedIy. Just wait till I catch him. I guess I don't wanta play with him any Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

T do think said Sammy's mother enthusiastically at dinner, "that Jimmy Fitzizcp is one of the incest boys you know"
 '@II'la?'' WIS the startled exclama- tion that ttrS1rst from her son.
 Yes went on his mother tram qufify4 There is something about hig6 that appeals to one at first sight.
 He's got two teeth out" suggested Sammy "Mebbe that's why you noticed him speshully.''
 ''No,' Sammy's father joined in. T don't think that his lack of teeth Ss just what mother means. Not so much Jimmy's looks, you know, as the general impression he gives of being sincere and honest and trust worthy
 "oh. Sammy gasped. buttering his bread feverishinsly. Then he paused and stared wide-eyed at his parents. T don't sec" he said at length, Why you should have a fit over Jimmy fftzkop! You never seemed to care about him beforeI Y always said v wished I didn't play with him" 1. That was before you had so thor oughly explained to us what a nice boy he was.'' said his father. You know you said that he was all right and that we were, to put it mildly prejudiced. We trusted to your judg ment.''
 He looks as though he had such a kind heart" unused Samn1y's mother
 q wish.' she continued. 'r felt that could trust you with things as [ would him, Sammy! He'd be so good-''
 ''Huh!'' her son interrupted scath- ingIy T guess if you knew the things Jimmy Fitzkop had done you wouldn' t like him so weII!'
 What has he done?" inquired his father
 ''Aw, Le hasn't done nothin,'' Sam my protested quickly. Moth much, that is. Only I don't see why you pick on me and think he's so wonder fuI!''
 Why. I wasn't picking on you, Sammy" protested his mother sweet ly T hope you won't feel that way! Only Jimmy Fitzkop is such a manly, truth-telling sort of boy
 "Aw," Sammy broke in excited, ~'I1e tells just as many nbs as any one else! He tells 'em all the time. He tells whoppers! He"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Work of Algerian Horsemen.

The ruse whereby Algerian horse men gained footing in the Great Dune, between the Ostend Road and the sea. has just become known.
 The German position appeared most in1pregnabie, the Germans having which they sniped fire sapperS at teapting to mine their position. The French advance was slow until the Algerian horssn1en hit upon a plan.
 One morning six fine Arab horses wandered, apparently quite accident lines. The Germans were careful not to fire on them, preferrins to capture the animals when they got near enough to their trenches. On the fol- lowing day, towards nightfalI twenty four horses appeared on the same ground. In the half light the Germans were only able to distinguish their were unnnounted. They were prepar- ing to welcome them as another use ful capture. when in response to a sharp cry the two dozen horses, kick ing up their heels, galloped back to the French trenches. Thereupon twenty-four gray forms rose from the ground to throw themselves into the selves in Eastern fashion under the bellies of their mounts the Algerians had arrived almost at the edge of the hostile trenches which they proceeded to attack with fury. The second Ger man line did not dare to fire for fear of shooting their own men in the un- certain light, and the Germans way cred. At this moment the French in- frantrynen arrived for support.
 At ten o'clock in the evening they had gained possession of the Great Dune with but small losses.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
PROTECTIVE TARIFF NEEDED.

No one is pointing to the trade bal bnce which exists today in favor of ihs country and claiming that it is bge to the tariff for revenue only pol Fes-sstysich has been put into effect by Ei Ei@-present administration. The only benefit this country has secured since nl @1dernocratic party took charge has Rrae from the conditions occasioned Fv Tie war It is the war and ret the tn5E of tiie present administration Nfash has permitted lis country to lerure tiie existing trade balance. Taere the government might have se@r without the aid which tho Eu- fcrssn trouble has been to foreign
 fRse Is indicated by the tremendous iaiErs off in revenue and nothing
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Food SupaIY Low.

A few words written under a. stamp on letter received by a Trenton resi- dent from his brother in Germany. disclosed the fact that the food supply there is not as ample as previous re- ports indicated
 In a. letter received several weeks ago the Trenton man was told every thing was being strictly censored. and was advised to ''save all stamps, as they may become rare" The Trenton man soaked off the stamp and found written underneath there is much suffering
 When he soaked the stamp off the last letter he found written un- derneath food supply very short. Thousands are starving The letter came from Northern GernlanN.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
interesting Bits.

Old newspapers form the basis of most of the boxes in which goods are kept in the furnishings stores. When ground into pulp and treated with cer- tain chemicals they furnish an Ideal material for the pasteboard used in the cheapest as well as the more expensive grades of boxes.
 The year 1914 saw the largest apple crop ever produced in this country. Government estimates placed it at 259 900 600 bushels, or more than dou- ble the crop of 1918.
 Five sections of Canada's new Vel land canal are now under construction and 5000 men are employed. The canal will cost S50.000, ,00o.
 Chile has 5000 miles of telephones operated by an English company.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
OTHER VIEW POINTS

It would appear that the younger
 Morgan is not ir sympathy with the
 idea of his father in the matter of art
 treasures and the public exhibition of
 them. It looks as if the collection is
 to be broken up and sold. It's pity. New HoVen Journal-Courier. John A Leverty's appointment by Gov. Holcomb to succeed himself on the pharmacy board is well merited
 and deserved. Commissioner Lever ty has been active in the crusade against the drug terror and he has done much to stamp it out in this sec tioa of the state.-Bridgeport Teie-
 gram.
 It is within the power of New Eng land people to keep every mill hum ming the year around by buying all their goods at home, leaving the smallest possible percentage to be dis posed of in more distant markets. And busy mills mean a busy and prosperous people wherever they are. Ask for New England made goods, first!-Meriden Journal.
 For the state to take steps to in sure the health of school children ance, indifference or shiftlessness on the part of parents may be to offend the anarchists notions of perfect per sonal freedom, but will strike most | people as rather a good thing for the
 children-if the steps are effectively
 taken.-New London Day.
 l We can't say that we particularly
 admire those representatives of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Skin Sufferers
 Your Relief Is Guaranieed.

The D. D. D. Prescription for Ecze- naa. mild. antiseptic wash, stops that awful itch instantly.
 Druggists throughout the city have witnessed such remarkable cures with this remedy that they now universally recommend D. D. D.
 AS proof of their confidence. they effer you the first f1ll-sized bottle on guarantee that unless it does the SAME FOR YOU, 1t costs you net q cent 4 generous trial bottle for 3Sel
 Lee & os.ood, 1z9-IS3 Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Gattinn Navy Rnntr

Fighting makes soldiers hungry, and they also eat in excess when food Is at hand through fear that they may not get any more for some time, a Sefvian soldier writes fellow countryman in London.
 'If I wanted half as much to eat at for1s as I do when canapaisntnS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Children Who Are Sickly

Mothers who value their own comfort ana the welfare of their children should never be without 9 box of Mother uzse throughout the season. They break up col6s. relieve feveFish-eSs, cousti- patton. teethiaE disorders, hSRdaEhe and stomach troubles. Used by moth CTS for 26 years. THESE POWDERS r[E1T FIR FAIL Sold bv all drug sscree 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Sam pie mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Oinfated. Ie Roy N r.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Ma Nnta of Rearat.

It is hard to detect a tone of regret in prohibition Russia's official report, which comedies that after days of the bloodiest kind of fighting on the War saw front, the neighboring distillery wes still in the possession of the ere- p1y.''-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The governor of Rhode Island says that he intends to see that gambling is absolutely stamped out. Whether he knows 1t or not he has set him. self Q mighty task but in which he shosIid have the full cooperation of a sympathetic ceYnNnonweal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

If 1t takes as long to get a report on the sinking of the British troop ship as is being required for the tAu- dacious, the war will be ended long before the curious are satisfied.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Might it not be a good idea for Ger many t9 provide convoy for such ships as are destined to German ports, but which have of late only been suc- cessfuI in locating mine?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The man on the corner says: Many a fellow has found that it is 8 waste of time hunting about for small hole to crawl into.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Rear Admiral Bow1es, retired, pre- diets that Germany will win, but he doesn't give the least indication as to how soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Hnn A Biz Lead

The airslaips and the submarines are running a close race as regards dar- ing. but as regards destr1ctiveness the under sea terror has a big 1ead.-New york World.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

President Taft gave good sound advice when he urged all to stand by the president in the maintenance o1 the policy of neutrality.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
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 x. D. ssvin & Son. f1s Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

It is really too bad that those coun- tries engaged in war have to be both cred by any such troubles as neutral nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The possibility that Great Britain will declare cotton contraband, be-
 cause Germany needs it, will not be pleasing to the planters in the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A little more such weather and it will not be necessary to send out a searching party to find the first dan deliOn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

A survey of the back streets and lots makes it quite evident that all the training for the baseball season will nor be done in the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The disposition of the United States senate to provide better submarine protection, more nearly in accord with the demands than the house did, is based upon the valuable lessons from Europe
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Norway appears to he suffering about as much as Great Britain from the operations of the German sub- marines.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Your Cold is Dangerous-BreaE<h h Up
 -NoAy

A Cold is really catching. An run down system is susceptible to Germs. You owe 1t to yourself and to others of your household to fight the Germs at once. Dr. Bells Pine Tar-Honey is fine for Colds and Coughs. It loosens the Mucous, stops the Cough and soothes the Lungs It's guaran- teed- Only 25c. at your Druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

south in congress who filibustered against the child labor law on the ground that it would prevent the southern mills from competing in oth- CT states against those mills which do not make their goods and their Givi- dends through the agency of little children.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

cross a railroad track on a remote country road if it's anywhere near time for a train. And if the train is behind time, he waits just the same until it has passed; if he tries to dodge across under the gate the gatekeepef may arrest him. It's a drastic system, in keeping witt hhe bureaucratic method of Germany, but it works. And it's probably worth the trouble. It's better to be "verboten'' than dead.-Waterbury Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The present session of the Connecti- cut legislature is in many respects wholly distinctive. The railroad lobby is gone and the political rings have been broken up. Many of the legisIa- tors are genuine free agents and near ly all the rest consider themselves as such. There is no menace of the sword of political punishment hanging over the members. The spirit of both house and senate is good. Although the subjects before the legislators are not particularly important this year these subjects are considered on their merits to a greater degree than for many years.-Torringto Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

We can't say that we particularly admire those representatives of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Norwich. Thursday. Feb. 25, 1915.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-03
George Robinson Found lifeIess
By wife When She Went
To Call Him
From MordaY's Daily.

From Mondays DSi'S.
George Robinson, an old and highly
respected resident of Vernon Center
died suddenly about twelve o'clock to-
day while he was walking from the
barn TO his house. He was found
later by Mrs. Robinson, who had pre-
pared dinner and went TO call her
husband He was lying on the side
walk at the rear of their home.
Mr.. Robinson had been at work
during the forenoon at the Methodist
church. which is undergoing repairs,
and about eleven o'clock went to the
postoffice TO get his mail. Then he
went to his home and later passed
out of the house To go TO the barn
where he was TO do some chores. Mrs.
Robinson fourd the dead body of her
husband shortly before one o'clock. He
died of heart trouble.
Mr.. Robinson was about seventy
FIVE years of age He was a veteran
Of the Civil war and Is survived by
his widow and several grown up sons
and daughters.