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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
POLITICAL
Straiaht Talk.

After what we have had to put up
with from Mr.. Wilson it is mighty
refreshing to listen to the able re-
marks of a man like Mr.. Hughes. There
can be n odoubt as to where he stands
on the important issues in the cam
paign and what his policy will be after
he is elected. There will be no side
stepping, no webbing, but a dignffied
policy will be followed through in an
Intelligent manner that will make it
possible for US to hold up our heads
and look every other nation straight
in the eye.
How Mr.. Wilson can answer the
charges hurled at him by Mr.. Hughes
is hard to understand. They are true.
How Mr.. Wilson is going to explain
the hard times we had before the
European war started is a question.
Mr.. Wilson admits that his tariff policy
is wrong when he advocates q tariff
commission and when he advises that
the tariff be left on sugar. What
then, has he to stand on? Every one
who knows anything about the bung-
ling way he has handled the Mexican
problem knows that his foreign policy
has been no policy at all. He has
changed SO often that it is not likely
he knows himself where he stands
from one day to the next, and the
people are not going to overlook a
chance on election day Of placing the
country in safe hands.-Marquette
CNGich.) Chronicle
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

bill should be abandoned. This looks
very much like passive submission to
say nothing OF reversing himself upon
a measure which he took pains to let
it be known that he wanted to become
law, and which efforts now are open to
the charge of being bluff.
The Webb bill is sought as an
amendment to the Clayton ANTITRUST
law which will permit trade combine
tons against similar combinations in
foreign countries. 1t is proposed fol-
the purpose of aiding and stimulating
foreign trade and giving Americans
the same chance as others. It Is pos
sibie that such can be carried on with
out interfering with existing law. in
which case the bill would simply per-
nit what might be open to question
but 1t is apparent that the admins
tration is unwilling to either clear UP
the point or to give the desired help
to American industry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Miss Carrie Thomas, president Of the
Bachelor Girls Club, gazed expectantly
around the circle of faces as she waited
| for suggestion as to what should con
stftute the initiation of the new appIi-
cant for membership.
Alice Rice, the new applicant Srano =
| ing at the right of the presidents cnalr
gazed expectantly, also fearfully, INTO
those same faces. All were her 1fienos,
girls she had known all her lie, yet az
| the moment they seemed the VeFlest
strangers. Alice slluddered little as
she noted the stern, Thoughtful faces.
and she felt herself sort of criminal
at the bar Of Justice.
'FWell?" The president was getting
impatient.
Alice's particular churn, that the new
applicant shall make proposal OF mar
riage to James Morse's butler"
On the instant there was a slight
movement of anticipation.
"All in favor stand up commanded
the president, and Immediately every
chair was vacated.
you have heard" said the president.
turning and looking into Alice's start
led 1 syes; ssa ...nrsred aa,,t 7
I don't know the gentleman-eVen."
''Yo will be given until TOMORROW
night at this same hour to accomplish
your task--you may go now"
A minute later Alice stood IN the
street looking hack at the house and
! wondering If it was not all q dream
But at that moment There came float
ing out on the night air the sound OF
70 young voices raised in ringing peals
of laughter, assuring her that It was
all a stern reality. So, tossing her
head defiantIy. she turned and started
slowly toward home.
The main street of the little town
ST Hz-ac Snnfi
neled on either side by great, wide
spreading naples whose interlockins
| branches formed an archway overhead
| a shady green tunnel, which the night
| transformed into a cave Of inlly black
| ness. The little town boosted not Of
| street lights.
| Alice shivered q little and quickene6
her pace, fancying she detected a SOUND
! of stealthy FOOTBALLS behind her. few
| rods further on and she saw a hgh
| twinklipg through the trees and knew
| that it came from the windows of thu
! Morse mansion, as the town people
| called it, because it was the larges
| house in the town, and where Jane!
| Morse lived alone with his three serv
! ants, a hoUsekeeper. q cook and but
| Ter. His wife was dead.
| As Alice came nearer the gate lead
| ing into the grounds she was sure tina
! there was some one following her. FO
| a moment she paused irresolute, thel
! she pushed open the gate and fet
panic stricken up the gravelled walk t.
the great white door and gave thu
| brass knocIser a vigorous pull.
! After what seemed an age the doc
| was thrown open and she saw in thu
dim light of the hall the tall and cree
| form of a man confronting her-th'
| butler Her heart gave a sudden 1eal
| into her throat. In her fright anC
her endeavor to reach a place of safet!
she had forgotten the task imposed
upon her but few minutes before.
care you-the butlero" she asked. il
a faint voice, not daring to lift he,
eyes.
She fancied that the man stiffenec
in his tracks at the idiosyncrasy Of tn
question.
Il beg your pardon" came in ;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
CAN Won HlNDENBuRe DO 1T?

In connection with the situation at
Verdun, it is interesting to note that
the failure of the Germans to carry
that important salient is attributed to
Former Chief of Staff F'alkenhayn.
Germany q course could not be ex-
pected to attribute it to the strength
and better strategy of the French. It
would not do to admit that it was be-
cause of Joffre or Petain that it
had not been able to attain the OBJ
ject on which it had set its minds and
for which it has sacrificed so large a
number of lives to say nothing Of the
manner in which it's prestige has been
shattered
But with FaIzenflayn to blame for
the unsuccessful attempt to get pos
session OF the, hills of Verdun, the Gil
braltar of northern France, who is
going TO be blamed for the manner in
which the allied forces continue to
push back the enemy on the western
front? It may be that Won Hindenburg
has not been in charge Of his new
post long enough to make any radical
changes but it is apparent that the
entente powers are taking full advan-
tage Of the situation and are steadily
making progress towards their objec-
tives Bapaume and Peronne.
Germany has been kept on the de-
fensive now for number of weeks.
The allies by their concerted attacks
along all fronts have upset the plan
under which Germany was fighting,
and under which It shifted its forces
from one section to another as the
separate drives were launched.
Whether Won Hindenburg can over
come this ADVANTAGE remains to he
seen and for that reason the blow
which he, is expected to makei3s eager
ly awaited.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Vegetable Compound to all mothers and
daughters and you can publish this let
Ger. Mrs. A. ESTRADA, 129 N. Galvez
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Philadelphia, Pa" My daughter was
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fore and knew its value 30 she again
purchased it and she was able to keep
to work, her eyes became bright and
natural, and her system was built up
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5131 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Women Have Been Telling Women
FOR forty years how Lydia E. Pinkham's
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Try it if you are troubled with any
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Write for advice to Lydia E.
Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn. Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
LETTERS TO TIE EDITOR
That Green Flag.


Mr.. Editor: In this mornings issue
of your paper noticed the letter from
the esteemed lady in Gales Ferry, who
was so greatly insulted by the sight
of a green flag.
Although the letter does not so state,
I assume that the flag signified "Irish,' -
inasmuch as a flag on the rear end of
a Central Vermont train would not at
tract so much attention.
Ye horrors! Just think OF it; a
green flag was flying in broad daylight
on the west side of the river in the
town Of Montvil1e, much to the an
noyance of this lady from the peace
full reclines OF Gales Ferry, and not
the 18th of March either, but the third
Of September.
Who was guilty CT this gross mis-
take? I would like to ask this lady if
this is not a free country, and where,
oh where was the mistake in rails
ing the green flag, SO long as it did
not surmount the Stars and Stripes?
Not knowing to whom the cottage
Or flag belonged, take the liberty to
say that I consider Mrs. Loefler's let
ter a direct slap at the Irish race, to
whose hearts the green flag is second
only to the Stars and Stripes.
ED c. CURTIN.
MontviIle, Conn, Sept. Z, 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
HUGHES VS.. WILSON.

1t was only what might have been
expected when Charles z. Hughes, on
his invasion of the solid south, won
rousing approval when he declared to
his Nashville audience thai he stands
firmly for the arbitration of ali indus
trial disputes, and declared for the
principle OF fair, impartial, candid ar
bitration and legislation On factU
since he believes that there is no
grievance with respect to labor which
cannot be adjusted in that manner.
This, however, shows a marked con-
trast to the stand which has been
taken by President Wilson. Whatever
opinions he may have held in the past
on that principle have been knocked
asunder by his recent action, and it
was not so long ago that he was not
so favorably inclined to organized la
Dor. In 1909 he declared You know
what the standard of the employee is
in our day. It is to give as little as
he may fS1- his wages. Labor is stand
ardized by the trades unions and
this is the standard to which it is
made to conform. No one is suffered
to do more than the average workman
can 90; in some trades and handi-
crafts no one is suffered to do more
can do within the hours allotted to a
days labor, and no one may work out
of hours at all, or volunteer anything
beyond the minimum. I need not
point out how economically disastrous
such a regulation of labor is"
Further he said: II am a fierce par
tisan of the open shop and everything
that makes for individual liberty and
still again I'VE speak too exclusively
Of the capitalistic class. There is an
other, as formidable an enemy to
equality and freedom of opportunity
as it is, and that is the class formed
by the labor organizations and leaders
Of the country"
1t only requires a comparison of his
words and action. and those of Mr.
Hughes and his record while governor
of New York to show which can be
depended upon to work for the inter-
ests Of the nation at large.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
THE WEBB BILL.

How, the~president changes his mind
Ins regard to legislation is disclosed by
the position which he has taken in re-
gard to the Webb bill. It was only a
Few days that he was urging it's pass
kge upon congress and lending his
support in It's behalf. There was a
disposition among the democratic
leaders not to do anything about it
and let IL pass without action and this
was manifested even after he Mad ex-
pressed himself IN Its favor. The re-
bult now is that having become ac-
auainted with the attitude of the DEM
pcratic majority he has changed his
mind, according to information from
Washington, and is willing that the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

man troops are now behind the British
lines, out of it for good.
A half hour afterward the British
were joined by supporting troops, an6
the line was advanced to tho sunkel
road, where other German soldiers
were captured. The British found here
a defensive position all ready for them
and after a little work in Ieorganizing
the shelter from that point a number o1
men went forward again to the attack
on Falfemont Farm.
But this was too far for one days
work, and they were held on the out
skirts of Woodpoor Wood by the i'm
mediate counterattack of the Prussian
guard. For one Of the rare times in
this war; the Germans faced the Brit
ish bayonets and stood to their ground
so stoutIy that they were able to main
tain their position.
So the battle ended with the cap
ture of GuiIIenont, and the British
line strongly entrenclled along the
sunken road.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
MANY SUFFER BECAUSE OF TIE
FEW,

It makes little difference where the
community is, whether it IS in the
east on the west coast or in the CEN
trail part Of the country, inquiry will
show that there is no end of COM
plant over the thousand and one reg
ulations which have been established
and which are being added to con-
stantly regarding highway traffic.
There was never such an array of
rules, or such a list of dos and don'ts,
and in spite of all that is said against
them, 1t will not be argued that they
are not necessary.
The automobiles, increasing in
number each year, have brought about
the change, or rather should it be said
that it has come as the result Of the
methods used by the operators thereof
in disregarding the rights of other
users of the streets and highways and
the large number Of fatalities and ac-
cidents which followed as a natural
| consequence. 1t is not to be supposed
that the automobile driver is legis-
lated against simply because he hap
pens to guide such a machine, and it
| is a well known fact that there are
| hundreds of requirements which might
as well not cucumber the statute books
or be added to city ordinances as far
as the majority of auto drivers. are
| concerned.
| It is that class of automobile own
ers or drivers who do not propose to
be restricted in their recklessness un-
less they are forced to do so who are
| responsible for the increasing COM
| plexity of the auto drivers life. 1t is
q case where the many have to get
| acquainted and keep in mind all the
| regulations, and observe what might
| seem to be needless restrictions, be-
| cause Of the conduct of a few but ii
| is in the interest Of safety and the
protection of humanity and is the nat
| ural result Of tolerating those who
are not made to obey the law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

1.-THE flag in question The Bulletin
is Informed is one Of those signal flags
used on the trolley line to indicate
another car following" Il was found
in the highway and nailed to the cot
tage by party of young men. 1t
waves over the Shack where many
a happy day has been spent and it is
hoped that there are more on the
way.1
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
STORIES OF THE WAR
The Capture Of GpilIemont.

The British troops rushed upon Gull
lemont with the finest valor. They
were in and about those dugouts in the
first wave and halted there to see that
no Germans remained in hiding to at
tack them from the rear.
Underground there was not much
fighting. A few proud men refused to
surrender or did not surrender quickly
enough. Most of them gave themselves
up easily ana made no trouble in being
marshaled back, SO that something like
5000 men belonging to the finest Ger
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

The grain spectators are not the
only powers controlling food products
who hold up the public at every OPP
portunity and demand their cash in
approved higIwayman manner. All
over the country the mere threat of a
strike sent prices of flour, sugar, food
and all other necessities skyward. The
dealers simply took advantage of the
threat and the anxiety to make huge
profits. Perhaps that sort of thing
is business. At any rate it files notice
on the consumer that ne must take his
chances. That being the case he can
to some extent protect himself by co :
operative buying and by purchasing
wherever his dollar will b-ing the most
There are two sides 20 the cold blooded
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Location may be a vital factor in
the success of a city. In Bridgeport's
case, for instance, it is in competition
with many other cities as a prospect
i've site for big industries. Under
those circumstances, location on the
water front is atremendous factor in
favor Of the city which possesses it.
Suppose there is a nationwide rail-
road strike of some duration. At the
very worst, Bridgeport will still have
the transportation facilities afforded
by water. Inland cities will be in a
much worse pickle. This emergency,
however, will not be long lived nor
frequently repeated. The Importance
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
MOTHERS WHO
HAVE DAUGHTERS
Read How to Care for Their Health.
New Orleans, La" cannot praise
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com

pound enough, for I
know my daughter
never would b a We
been SO we'll il she
had not taken it. For
more than a year
sh g b ad suffered
agonies from irreg-
ularity, backache,
dizziness, and no ap-
petite. but is now
well. I recommend
lydia r. P;nkhayn'a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

By the speedy action on the, Adam
son bill congress shows that it can
move quickly when 1t feels like 1t, but
it was a good deal like the hustle
which always characterizes the clos
ing days of a session.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

The effects Of the city odinance pro-
hibiting the erection of three deck
ers'' have been far reaching and of in
estimable value. Not only has the
appearance of the city been enhanced.
but the benegt as regards ventilation
and sanitary conditions has been
great. Previous to the passage of the
ordinance, these hideous, unWieldly
looking structures bullzed against the
more. modern and attractive cottages
in raw contrast. Entire sections of
the city were marred by their hide
business, and from the standpoint OF
health they We're aboninable. As fire
risks they were of the worst, and it
was largely for this reason that the
ordinance was pressed to adoption. A
trip about the city will now show at
tractive two family houses, most Of
them built of brick, and cosy cottages
in locations where avaricious land
lords would have built three declers."
AS result, the rent payers have
pretty homes, the public health and
safety have benefited, and the owners
are getting a fair return for their in
vestments. This ordinance was I'M
doubtedly one Of the best measures
ever passed by a common council
Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

1t cannot help but attract attention
when the kaiser adorns the comman-
der Of the submarine that sank
the Lusitania with special. decorations,
only to have Germany send q warrant
to this country for the arrest Of an
alleged murderer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

The action of congress on the eight
hour bill has paved the way for a lot
of freak bills to bother not only that
body but state legislatures.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

business game, and the advantage is
not altogether with the dealer who
exercises a temporary opportunity to
exact unfair profits from those who
are crowded.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Those who are making an effort to
preserve the progressive party might
do well if they took a little advice
from the example Of Col. Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

The man on the corner says: Be
fore rushing into a mistake it is well
to give advance thought to the post
norton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

One of the real hot fights of the al
lied forces in France was conferred
about the capture of Chilly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

The republican convention has said
to the republican state officials well
done, good and faithful servants
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Greek people. if not King Constan-
tine, have gotten a new idea of the re-
suits of peace, as the outcome of their
undesired neutrality.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

It is the old, old story on the west
ern battle front, no sooner is one
wedge firmly driven that 1t becomes
necessary to start another.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

Block Island is reported to have had
dry August, and yet everyone on
that attractive isle fully understands
that there is water. water everywhere.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Nothing is more effective than a po-
litical campaign for bringing forth a
full presentation of claims.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08

of the water front to Bridgeport is + It
so much the great service it could per-
form in an emergency, but the steady
service which it performs every day.
Inland cities know what this means.
Being unable to move themselves to
the water, they are trying to move the
water TO them, by various expedicEts,
most of them expensive and some Of
them Impractical. But even the barge
canal is not a satisfactory substitute
for bona fide water front, such as
Bridgeport possesses. Bridgeport
Telegram.
Richard Mansfield, Jr., son OF the
famous actor, made his appearance in
New London Saturday evening in a
role made famous by his father in a
play of ''Old Heidelberg" I{e was sup
ported among others by John Waller,
the son of former Governor Waller,
and his wife. It is indeed gratifying
that the son seems to have inherited
the genius of his distinguished father
which We may be sure will mellow and
mature as he grows older. 1t is enough
for the present that he has started
New Haven Journal-Courier.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
OTHER VIEW POINTS

What is to be our next crisis? Mr.,
Wilson has established a precedent Of
yielding to expediency. So long as
this precedent stands we must expect
our national government to be con-
trolled by outside influence. There
is no rule of right and justice. Mean
while the public must expect to pay
the cost of bad government until the
people begin to make demands of their
own. The cost of living is going high
er and higher A surrender like that
of congress last week gives prices a
big boost.-Torrington Register.
The roads of Connecticut are be-
ing improved So rapidly and with
such an effort for permanence that
our state is taking a high place among
the comn4onwealths because of its fine
highways for just as good roads are
an asset so bad ones are a liability
The secretary Of agriculture thinks
that bad roads seriously retard prog
ress. There is no need Of discussing
the Importance of good roads. They
are essential to comfortable travel to
the economic production and distribu-
ton of farm products. to the develop
ment especially Of satisfactory rural
schools, and to the improvement of
the social life Of the NATURALIZATION
Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-09-08
Tf Z Had Eczema

I'd simply wash 1t away with that
soothing liquid, Odd. Prescription. The
hrst drops instantly stop that awful itch.
every time but we do say this. # the first
bottle does not relieve you. it will not cost
YOU a cent. Try ODD. Soap too. 1t WILL
keep your skin healthy.
Lee & Osgood Co,
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-13
BOSTON SCHOOL OFFICIAL
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE SOON

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Pritchard are
expected Friday to arrive and spend
the next two months at their home
on Hollywood avenue. Mr.. Pritchard
holds one of the principal offices of
Boston's public school system and is
unable to make his annual win
ter stay as long a one as he wishes.
His visit has been shortened by sew
eral weeks this season on account of
his inability to leave the Hub city
because so many of the school teach
ers have been i'll with the grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pritchard will be ac-
companied by E. R. Pritchard and
Miss Jessie Brown, also of Boston.