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Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
TAX DODGER FINED MILLIONS
German Court imposes $3,2oO,ooO Pen
atty and Imprisonment.

Berlin, May 16. = The Oversee:
News agency announces that the fed
eEal court at Leipsig has confirmed
the conviction of a distiler named
Boettcher for fraud in connection
with his taxes. He has been fined
100000 marks tabout $3,20O.O0O)
and sentenced to imprisonment for
eighteen months
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
TWO BANKERS ARE ACCUSED
Cashier and Assistant Alleged to Have
Lost on Stocks.

Milwaukee, May 13.-Playing the
stock market in Chicago to disadvan-
tage, according to federal officials, has
led to the arrest of Cashier Charles
D. Probert and Assistant Cashier
Ernst c. Theobald of the First Nation
al bank of Oconomowoc. They face a
charge of misappropriating between
$4,000 and $11 900
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth. May 15--Wheat-On track
and to arrive, Ma. hard, $1,22N; No.
Northern, $1.21BM1221s; No. 2
Northern, S1.193s @1.202s. i7lax-On
track and to arrive, S1.9G7s.
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 15.-Wheat-May, ST.
1914; July, $1.16as; Sept. s116k
Corn-May, 74asc; July, 74c; Sept,
73c, Oats-May, 461ac; July, 4S5sc;
Sept, 19Ac. Pork-July, s23.70;
Sept. $23.371s. Butter-Creameries,
27@2sc. Eggs-19@21c Poultry
Springs, 10c; fowls, 177ac
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
Ends Life on Birthday.

Chicago. May 16.-Miss Jessie Kan
der celebrated her twenty-sixth birth
day with a party of friends. Then
She went to her room and committed
suicide by taking choroform.
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
CITY LABORERS ON STRIKE
One Thousand Omaha Workers Want
More Paw,

Omaha, May 13.-Nearly / 600 un-
skilled laborers employed by the city
of Omaha and public service corpora
tions in Omaha have gone on strike
for higher wages.
Work has ceased on city viaducts
and several municipal and private con-
tracts.
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
JEWS ENLARGE COMMITTEE
Every State and National Orqaniza-
ton viii Be REPRESENTED.

New York, May l6.-The American
Jewish committee, at a meeting here,
decided to increase it's membership
from sc to 200, thus providing for a
member from every state and for
representatives of every national Jew
ish organization in the United States.
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18
Speaker Clark Seeks Reelection,

Jefferson City, No. May 14.-Speak-
er Champ Clark has filed for renomi-
nation fc. congressman from the
Ninth Missouri district
Courier Democrat., 1916-05-18

The $4,000 schoolhouse at Ed
munds Was destroyed by fire 1t wa
the second schoolhouse to burn there
in a year
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY.

The Fourth of July has different significance today than it has had III many of the. 40 years since the Decla- ration of Independence was signed. We have. appreciated the value of our liberty in a matter of fact sort of a way and proceeded to enjoy our free dom fully and freely. We have grown to understand the benefits and desira- bility of peace but we have grown iIlto the habit of celebrating the ami Wersary in a perfunctory way, with more or less noise, picnics and recrea- ton.
 The last two years have given us reason to stop and consider just what this day of publication really means. We have witnessed the struggle that is going on among the nations of Eu- rope with all it's attendant horrors, the setback to civilization, the de- struction of life and property, the wip- ing out of institutions and the effect which all is bound to have upon hu- manity in general, and it all bids us stop and consider whether we are se- cure against the ravages of war,
 This country has stood firmly for peace and it stands the same today. It likewise is as determined as ever that its rights must be upheld and it rec ognizes that if it's policy in that re- spect is going to be maintained that it must be prepared to protect them. It must be ready to see that it is not trampled upon and that it's ideals are lived up to. Problems which have arisen in the past year and a half and even the present trouble with Mexico all go to emphasize the fact that the ability to maintain our position and to insure peace lies in the adequate preparation for the nations defense. It has been seen that our insecurity lies in dreaming about, or imagining our se- curity instead of actually taking steps which will insure it. Thus on this great anniversary we have reason to give added thought to the meaning of the day, a day which should witness the display of real patriotism, the up- holding of the national emblem on all occasions and the support of the country's sound principles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
OUR FOREIGN BUSINESS.

That there has been no slaCkening g in the demands made upon this coun- | try because of the existence of the European war is indicated by the fg- urcg which have just been issued by the department of commerce for the month of May which show that ex- ports for that period reached the large total of 472 million dollars or the greatest record ever made, and when it is stated that it is 300 mil lion dollars more than the May ave- rage from 1911 to 1914, it can be appreciated what this export busi- ness means in the way of added pro auction for this country, Mays ex- ports alone were so million dollars In excess. of the exports for the entire year of 1870, while the yearly total ending with May runs up to the enor- nous amount of 4,136 million dollars.
 Likewise there has been a substan- tial increase in imports, Mays figures showing a value of 229 million dollars, of which over 65 per cent. entered duty free or more than five per cent. more than in May of last year. Thus as the war has progressed we have con-
 tinUed to experience a steady increase in foreign trade while buying more goods from abroad, but with the bal ance in our favor by an amount which was never reached before.
 Last May the war had been in progress for ten months. Orders had begun to be received here to make up for the shortages in other fields but R large part of the export business was matter of future orders and these are now going forward in great volume. It was impossible to meet them at once. There were local con- ditionS 10 be considered and it was necessary to make elaborate prepara- tiOns for filling them especially when munitions of war were cohSidered, but the country has now, from all indica- tions, struck it's gait and it is not improbable that many other records will be exceeded before a falling off is experienced, provided the war con- tinues.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

him, and had only made about four yards between my bush and the patrol when the Germans began to snicker. It is unfortunate for you, but you have just come out of Holland.' The
 only thing that consoled me was that
 Brousset had not been taken. He was now in safety.
 Again returned to the camp at Sen l nelager and again brought before the court martial, l was sentenced to twenty days of close confinement in an unlighted cell and afterwards sent to the prison of Recklinghausen where the Germans thought l would find no further opportunity to escape. There met Adjutant Bienvenu of the1 19Ul infantry, Messrs. Major Durupt de Balaine, and two civilian prisoners, MeSsrs. Van Calster and Yves Ieguen. We all of us decided to attempt an escape at the first opportunity and we fixed Christmas as the most favorable time. We succeeded in breaking out
 of the barracks from the second floor cell occupied by Van Calster, and with the aid of a barrel got over the court yard wall, not unperceived, however, for immediately we were outside there came the cry Halt Wer Da!' Some boys had seen us and given the alarm. In an instant all the Sentinels were at our heels. At top speed we went through a street, a garden and another street, and tloW we got over 1 the icy soil so much better than our l pursuers I am unable to explain. After we had distanced the sentinels, 9 score 1 of boys gave us chase, but soon left 1 them in the rear and at nightfall had 1 rid ourselves of all pursuers and in the morning of December 24th that we ar l rived at a barrier of innumerable lines l of barbed wire that proved to us that
 we were on the Dutch frontier. We 1 left the most of our trousers among those wires, but we were finally safe.
 A farmer near the frontier took us in l freshened up the fire in our honor. 1 opened the cupboards and gave us good cheer, and on Christmas Eve we had i the Joy of listening to the Marseillaise played by musical society of the lit tie Holland post of WintersWijk in our 1 honor"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
THE PLAYeRoUNp SEASON.

With the closing of schools for the long vacation, the fact is more and more being recognized that something must be done for the proper protee- tion of the@ children .who for nine or more weeks are placed to a. more or less degree upon their own resources for a profitable use skhereof. F Without mature judgment they may or may not make the best use of their time and because they do I not in a great many cases the playground movement was started.
 In some of the larger cities the recreation grounds, under adequate supervision, were opened last week. The local grounds will be opened this week to continue until school opens and throughout the country increased interest in this effort to do something for the children is being manifested each year. The children are entitled to it and they have"a right to expect that something will be done for them in this way of providing them proper place to play and in seeing that such regulations will be established and maintained there as will be in accord ance with moral and educational in terests and good discipline.
 dOW Alaly IlN6S IIldy Ut SdNSu O4 accidents prevented by keeping chill dren off the street, which playgroQnds are expected to do and actually sue ceed in accomplishing, can never be told but it is known that they must play and if they have no other place it will be done in the streets with all the attendant dangers. It is also for the purpose of keeping them out of mischief and away from harmful places, other than the streets, and leading them in wholesome and health full exercise. The p1aygrounds in Norwich have been a success in the past. The community has indicated it's approval by it's support and it now remains to encourage the movement at every possible opportunity that the coming season may be a greater sue cess than in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
cheered by King and Queen.

The soldiers on the French front are clleered by frequent visits Of the King and the Queen of the Belsians. On their last visit King Albert was in a generals uniform of khaki and Queen Elizabeth looked charming in a smart tailor-made suit of the same tIue. Instead of the usual toque she wore a Belgian soldiers steel helmet as a protection from stray bullets.
 After examining the various front line positions, the King and Queen passed in review of infantry and sail ors, who were delighted to see the royal couple, especially the Queen, who displayed on her jacket the French War Cross awarded her by President Foincare for bravery at the front.
 While in one of the second-line trenches the Queen expressed the de- sire to photograph tlle soldiers, and they were ranged before her.
 Some of them who had been asleep in their dugouts asked for time to give themselves a wash and brush-up" but her Majesty said: NO, no! You look more picturesque the way you are" They were taken as they stood.
 The Queen Chatted with the sol diers for a few minutes and promised to send their families signed copies of the photographs she had just taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
8O,OOO From IndoE CHfna,

It is estimated that about 80,O00 na- tives of French Indo-China with many coodes from Southern China have gone to France since the outbreak of the war. The majority of these men factories and the others are serving as soldiers in the French armies. Be- fore the war they were either active or reserve tiraiIleurs in the French native forces in Tonkin, Anam and Indo-China proper. Most of them are now attached to the expeditionary forces at SaIouiFi and at other points in the Near East and in the NIediter- ranean.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
MEETING THE NATIONS DE
 HANDS.

According to the provisions of the bill which has been drawn for the Baising of additional revenue to meet Che needs of the country, there has been departure from the old demo- cratic idea of free trade and tariff for Revenue only. This is disclosed in the feature which calls for the estab- lishment of a tariff commission for the purpose of handling this question on a non partisan and sensible basis, and by the provision which seeks to give encouragement to the dyemaking industry through protection.
 These are matters which have been shown to be necessary by the events which have transpired in the past year or more. It was begun when the feature of the old tariff bill calling for the, removal of the tax on sugar was rescinded and the government thereby saved sum amounting to about. $5O,000O00 which otherwise wouldshave been turned over to grow CTS. .orsimporters.
 For @ long time there has been a demand #for the building up of the dyestuffss business in the United States. ~ We have been brought to the realization of what dependence upon foreign products means. We have experienced. serious handicaps in the manufacturing. 7 line and it is under stood what sort. offunfair competition cah be expected, following the close of the war, by those who have5 put enough capital into such, an industry to get 1t. started. It is. this very fact witch has prevented the investment of still. larger sums in the establish ments of sdyes plants here where plenty of naateriafs is at9handt and where the opportunity for supplying the wants of, American manufacturers along this line has received too little rec Iognition. Ours lesson khas kbeenF such that theres cahnots be- any sgreaters de-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
CThe next day)

CThe next day)
 My Sweetheart: My stenographer is watching me with a twinkle in her usually sedatc and businesslike eye; the rest of the office force is taking turns in walking past my door and giving me the cheerful once over. But don't care. Let 'em jeer. All the world loves to laugh at a lover. But what l started to say isis it true or did dream it. Did You really say yes, and am I going to come up to- night and take measurements for the ring? Truly, my dear, my dear I can't believe it! Last night seems like 9. wonderful, beautiful misty dream. Is it true, dear heart? Put it in writing, please. The entire office force is now congregaIed outside of my door, hav- ing ti?e time of their fool lives, but what do I care? I really must get to work, though, and On, how I'll work, now that I have you to do it for wonder if you have any idea. my darl- ing what a difference it makes!
 Send me just a line by the mes senger who is going to take this. won't you? I know I'm fatuoUs--but I can't wait until this evening to hear from you. Your ROBERT"
 orO N-or1ye
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Stories of the War
Eseapfna From Germany.

Sergeant Letor of the 228th French infantry, taken prisoner at the battle of Guise during the retreat of the French army from Charleroi, has just given the details of his final escape from Germany after two unsuccessful attempts, in one of which he had him self buried alive, and in the ether recaptured by ruse after he had gotten into Dutch territory.
 After describing how he and his comrades were taken to a prison in Germany, Letor says he saw his first
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Samuel w. Mccall, Governor of Mass. aohusetts. By Prof. Lawrence B Evans of Tufts College. Cloth illustrated, 237 pages. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company Boston. Price $1.25.

This is a biography of man who has for more than a generation been prominently before the public. As a member of congress he was a partici- pant in several of the most important discussions Of questions of govern mental policy which have ever occur red in our history, and his utterances both spoken and written, were based upon such extensive knowledge and were chara cterized by such logic and fitness of literary expression as will insure them a high place in our polit- icaI literature. For the most part his speeches in congress deal with sub jects of permanent importance and continuing interest.
 Because of his recognized ability and his sound position upon matters relative to nation as well as state the people of Massachusetts have heaped high lhonors upon him and the reasons for this are clearly pointed. out by the events which have transpired in the career of this well known citizen.
 The author describes the governors early life and education, his entrance into congress and his long service there. The narrative is illustrated by extracts presenting a. complete state naent of Mr. NTcCaH's vigorous and in dependent views and a lively portrait of his character. It includes a valu- able index for reference.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

and was in a London Turkish bath in a few minutes under four hours from the time he left the battlefield. Later another. soldier did the trip in even shorter time, leaving the trenches in the early morning, Turkish bathing three and a half hours later in Lon don, lunching at one of the leading hotels, and arriving back somewhere in France" the same evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

lay if the situation is going to be wisely met and the quicker this pro- lection, which has been so long needed, can be assured the better it will be for all concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

The Easement sentence shows the way they do things in Great Britain, the Liebknecht imprisonment dis closes the German method and the outcome of the Tauscher case illus trates the American way.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Women As Army cooks.

Five hundred more women have been accepted by the British War Office as army cooks and will soon be sent to the front to join 1,500 othe4s wd-o have been satisfying Tommy's s appetite, These women wear khaki, live in camps and barracks, mess, draw raUons and are the nearest ap- proach the army has yet seen to ThOmasina, Atkins
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
Advsncino InfeIIioenea

One impressive evidence of the ads vance in popular intelligence is found in our reliable market editors an nouncenent that the supply of rhu- barb continues to exceed the demand Ohio State Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

In view of our experience in send ing funds to help Americans out of Europe it is to be hoped that the funds for getting them out of Mexico will be better handled.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Independence day, the day when the flag should be flying from every pole and housetop and when patriotism can well give expression to the demand for preparedness.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Germany has notified all household CTS to save their kitchen refuse that it may be converted into food for the cows. That offers suggestion for a new brand of cattle fodder, waz, or no war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

MT. Munsey has unquestionably sue ceeded in bis ambition to get a place in the Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Many, fear that 1t would not sound natural to refer to the former presi- dent as General Roosevelt, but 1t is to be remembered that an important transformation has already taken place since that Chicago couvention.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Those who observe the day safely and sanely will be able to enjoy the glorious day after.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

When the president declares that he is in a fighting mood, what in terpretatiop are we to expect that the Mexicans will place upon it?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

All but about tenth of what was formerly the progressive army would be willing to have the title changed from The Colonel to The General.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Every shower that occurred before the Fourth was a bit of protection against fires which is decidedly time ly on this holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

The man on the corner says: The noisiest celebrator is not always the youngster with an overabundance of fireworks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Just about the time that Italy gets settled down for peace or takes a new interest in war, Vesuvius arranges to kick up lot of trouble or it's own account.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

Inasmuch as the Kansas legislature made no provision for the pay of the national guard when mustered out it's governor has come forward and fur nished the cash. Kansas has found that'it has war governor of the right kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
CThree days 6ater.) )

H1T1. IIIIES T,1 o19S 7II7I: I3l ,r,--. o,,+ begin to tell you how perfectly de- lighted I was to get your note. It was so nice of you to cheer up a lonely gadder stranded in a dingy small town hotel and I was feeling pretty dreary when the little messenger of cheer came. You are a champion letter writer I don't know when I've had such a series of real side-spitting laughs. You write just as you talk a rare talen. am glad you can wait for the vanity bag, because I want to down between two business flights to send you this line, and must take ro mere time to do it. I shall see you wi tlin a week. I hope. The time will seem very long to me. I wonder how about you? Yours, ROBERT H.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
From Trenches to London and Back

Flying from the trenches in France to London and back again in the same day Is becoming not uncommon ex- pe.fenc for officers of the British Army. Recently an officer left tue trenches early one morning, crossed the English channel in an aeroplane,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
(Four, days later.)

Dear Mary: The card 'tjust to let
 me know you were thinking of me" gave me a thrill that is still making me jingle. I wonder whether thrills make people jingle, by the way! More over, I wonder whether you can posst- bly have any idea what it means to me to know that you could stop in your gay career long enough to give a thought to this humble admirer! I'm afraid 1t was a very passing one. Now that we're on the subject, I'll tell you a secret. There is scarcely a minute that I'm not thinking of you. Are you surprised? If you only knew - but never mind-some day when I get
 my courage up to the sticking point! I'll call you up as soon as get in to- morrow and call on you in the eve ming if may. BOB."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04

One acre planted in bananas is said to produce as much food value as 4@ acres of potatoes or 1SS acres of wheat.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
(After another week.)

tATter anOtNer Week.)
 Dear Molly: CWhat a darling little name it is!) Your telephone is the businest little think I know. Three times have tried to communicates with you, and three times have been bug Zed about my business. Who, I de- nand, is the other fellow? Will you take a little spin across ptle Sl1okia this evening? I'm terribly busy and must put my request as briefly as pos sible, but if yoU'n go, just say to the messenger who will bring this, Tell him yes,' and I'll be there at 7:3O. Always yours, BOB."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-04
PROGRESSIVE AFFAIR

CWrttten tue day. after, he has had the pleasure of being presented to her9
 My Dear Miss Warner: have had the great good fortune to get two good seats for Thursday for the play we were speaking of last night, and am wondering whether you would over look the fact that the ink is scarcely dry on our introduction and go with me. I assure you am a most esti- n1ab1e young man and can give your parents the best of credentials. As l told You. have already seen the play, but I am most anxious to see 1t again. Will you give me the excuse I am looking for by letting me tag along with you? Sincerely yours ROBERT HORTON PAYNE
 (Written one day and one hour after the above was penned, being three minutes after receipt of the lady's &C., ceptance.)
 Dear Miss Warner: Just line to thank you for saying you will go with he. You may be sure I'll be on the ap- pointed spot at the specified hour, with 50 to speak, a rose in my hair. Very gratefully yours,
 'R. H. PAYNE"