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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
NORWAY IS NOT TO
 ABANDON NEuTRkLITY
Decides Not to Discontinue Treaty Guaranteeing Territorial Inteesity.

London, Jan. 31AReuter's Cepen- hagen correspondent quotes the Chris tiania Journal to' dthe effect that the Norwegian foreign minister announced at secret meeting of parliament that the government had decided not to give notice to the signatory powers of dis tiunance of the treaty of 1907. This treaty, guaranteeing the independence and territorial integrity of Norway, was signed by Great Britain, France. way. sa3
 This does not signify that the gov ernment has assumed a definite atti- tude in the matter" The Journal con- tinues but merely that it considers the present moment inopportune for an act which might be wrongly in- terpreted as menacing that Norway was abandoning neutraIity.'t
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
TO RETURN CONFEDERATE
 FLAG TO NEW ORLEANS.
Was Removed from That City by Gen.
 eraI Butler During Civil War.

Boston, Jan. 31.-The city council tonight voted to return New Orleans a confederate flag removed from that city by General Ben Butler during the Civil war. Mayor Curley will person city. The flag was one removed from the New Orleans city hall, where it had been made by an association of women for use as a standard for a regiment of young men,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
RoxBURY SToREKEEPER
 ROBBED BY HOLD-UP MEN
Two Youths Got Away With $500 and
 Twelve Rings.

Boston, Jan. 31-Two young men entered Joseuh Sonnabend's second hand store at 2136 Washington street. Roxbury, shortly before two o'clock this afternoon and asked to be shown an overcoat which the proprietor obligingly reached for and turned to face a gun in the hands of one wis itor. While Sonpabend was kept GOV cred with the gun, the other man took $500 and twelve rings, then both ran out and disappeared.
 One of the hold-up men was about twenty-two and the, otheS about twen- ty-six years old. .BcG were dark complexioned and smooth -shaven. The older one had no overcoat.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Congressional Record.

The congressman in addressing the Congress does not have to write his speech out in order to get it into the Record. The government stenogra- he delivers it. and prints it for him. great many speeches are printed that were never delivered-New York American.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01

Although reports from German con- tain denial, it is. asserted that Ger many is continuing her efforts to con- clude a separate peace with Servia- A London correspondent stetes that Germany has offerei to extend the Servian boundaries in the direction fo Bosnia and Herzegovina and re- estab- fish the kingdom under Austro- Ger
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Birthday Party.

birthday party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Hertz on Sunday evening in honor of their youngest daughter, Lillian. About 25 couples were present. Out of town guests were Miss B. Miller and Orrin Hertz, both of New York city, and Miss E. Forman of Baltimore.
 Many presents were received Dur Ing the evening refreshments were served and there were piano selections by Miss Mary Stamm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
ANOTHER DEATH AS A
 RESULT OF POWDER FLARE
Friday Night at the Du Pont Plant at Carney's Point, N. J.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 31.-Another death occurred today as the result of the powder flare last Friday night at the Du Pont Powder company's Car ney's Point plant, this being the fourth fatality. The latest victim was J. E. Williams, whose address is unknown, but whose father lives in Chicago.
 There are three other men at the hospital who were burned and their recovery is not certain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Scouts to See Picture.

The coming of the picture, American Game Trails, which is to be shown at the Davis theatre on Wednesday ev- sning, has aroused the special interest of the Boy Scouts so that the scout masters voted on Monday evening to have the Scouts see the picture in a body at the theatre. They will attend In uniform, meeting at Union square at 7.15 and parading to the theatre, where a special section of seats is to be reserved for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
ZEPPELINS PAY ANOTHER
 VISIT TO ENGLAND
Bombs Dropped, but No Considerable
 Damage Reported.

London, Feb. 1, 1.45 a. m-A raid by six or seven Zeppelin airships took place last night over the eastern northeastern and midland counties of England, according to an announce ment of the war office number of bombs were dropped, but up to the present no considerable damage has been reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01

i man suzeranity with Prince Eitel
 Frederick, Emperor Williams second son, on the Servian throne. Prince William Eitel Frederick, generally
 known as Prince Eitel, was born in 1853 and was married in 1906 to
 Princess Sophie Charlotte of Olden-
 burg The couple nave no children. Prince Eitel has performed much ser vice in the war and has been wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Hard On Old Inhabitants.

Until the last few days Charles ton has not been dry in 250 years, and it is rather hard on some of the people who have been drinking all that time to have to stop suddenly Florida Times-Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Not to Be Desired.

Here's hoping that Russia does not use those 2S0. 100000 gallons of vodka to celebrate peace when it comes.-Wau Street Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01

Abraham R. Luscomb, veteran of the Civil war, was found dead in his home at New Bedford. Death was ac- cidental and was caused by gas poison ing
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01
Rstieenee of Roosexslt.

Colonel Roosevelt gave up long ago trying to have people love him
 for his reticence.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01

SodaIitas Discussed Supper Plans.
 The Monday evening meeting of the Sodalitas at Broadway Congregational church had 21 present. The members discussed some of the plans for the supper which they are to give in Feb ruary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-01

plan by the Germans to increase the activity of their dirigibles and prob ably bring into play the new Fokker machines. which are reported very ef- fective engines of war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
CHAPTER XIX.
A Sunrise for strs.tman.

Wen satisfied at the happy termina-
ton of the episode, the major and his
men retired once more. And Larry
now found himself alone In the room.
except for telephone sergeant who
stationed himself at the field instru-
ment which he had placed upon table
when the Germans first reached the
Lion dor. At least, there were no
others present so far as the sergeant
knew. In their consuming interest in
that trapdoor, not one of the invaders
had noticed Ethel as she crouched be-
hind the cigar counter.
Ordered by Larry to leave. the ser
ge6nt explained that Major Won Brenig
was expecting a message.
"Come back in fifteen minutes" Lar
ry ordered. 81 will take any messages"
The fellow had no sooner gone than
Larry started for the cigar counter.
"Well, my darlin', so far so goodw
he said in a low voice. And then to
his dismay he heard someone at the
street door, SSH! Don't get up yeti
Someone is coming" Larry warned
the girl.
To his immense alarm and conster-
nation, as the door swung open he saw
that this latest arrival was no other
than Henry Streetman.
They saluted. And as a wave OF rec
ognition swept across Streetman's face
he whipped out his revolver and cried,
"Halt!'
What the devil do you mean?"
Larry cried.
Streetman regarded him coolly.
We'll, Captain Redmondr' he said.
"Well. Herr Strassman"
1--WE meet under somewhat different
circumstances from that night ip the
moonlight on Inter den Linden. ("
Streetman observed.
Eyes, quite different was the al
nest jaunty response.
Then you were in the English army
Now, Captain Redmond. you wear a
German uniform"
"And It's a good fit, too, for German
Clothes Larry replied
But the other was in DO good mood
for banter.
'"That night 1 gave you your life.
he proceeded. "Now ] must take it
back again Before | call uy men
have you anything to say"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
CHAPTER xvIi-continued.

"Say goqd-by to old Christophe for
mev he enjoined them. "TelI him I'm
sorry didn't get bis chicken dinner.
but better luck next timer He held
his hand out to the major. But hand
shaking fell outside German military
etiquette. Major Won Brenig saluted.
II may warn you" Major Won Brenig
cautioned the American, 81 may warn
you that If you are found off the road
TO Brussels the consequences will be
serious"
"ln fact, you win be shot. my friend"
Streetman said, to make the matter en-
tirely clear. And he appeared not at
all uneasy over the contingency. In
fact, he impressed Charlie Brown as
being irritatingly cheerful
II know you hope for the best"
Brown told him. He could not deny
himself that passing retort. "But don't
worry" he told the major. IL won't
miss B"ussels road. And. Streetman.
IL you ever come to America, look me
up! I'll give you one good timey"
II fear he will never get to Brus-
sells" Won Brenig said somewhat pen
sively, after Charlie had gone. Ger
tainly he wished the American no i'll
luck. But he knew that not all Off
GERS whom he might meet would prove
to be Columbia men.
at is his own risk Streetman said.
"He did not have to come here
Now, major there may be other spies
Would it not be best to replace the
telephone and put secret guard
around this room? Then if anyone else
comes to the telephone, we shall
know"
The scheme appealed TO Major Won
Brenig. Accordingly. they had or
dered the man Otto to return the in
strumeut to its hiding place. And sta
tioning others where they might keep
watch of the fireplace, and yet not be
seen by anyone who entered the room,
they instructed Lieutenant Baum to
arrest the first person who approached
the telephone
Report to me at once, in such an
event" the major said.
IF necessary, shoot before any mes
sage can be sent" Streetman told him.
The man from the Wilhelmstrasse
then hurried away to see General
Freund, promising to return to join the
major and Captain Karl at dinner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
VICTORIA CROSS FOR SEPoY
Bravery in Saving His Command
ing Officer Under Fire.

The London correspondent of the
Medical Record mentions two recent
instances of awards Of the Victoria
Cross, the first to surgeon. and the
second TO q Sepoy who rendered first
aid and protected his commanding Off
Ger until he could summon assistance
under cover Of night He writes:
THE king has been pleased tC
award the Victoria Cross to Capt. John
Alexander Sinton, 81. b.. 1. 81. G.. for
most conspicuous bravery and deyO-
ton to duty. Although shot through
both arms and through the side. ne
refused to 20 to the hospital and re-
manned as long as daylight lasted. at
tending to his duties under heavy fire.
In three previous actions Captain Sin
ton displayed the utmost bravery.
''His majesty also conferred the
cross on Sepoy Chatta Singh. Ninth
Bhopai infantry, In the Indian army.
for his most conspicuous bravery and
devotion to duty in leaving cover TO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
MUCH IN LITTLE

st. Paul now has 34.5l4 public school
pupils
German helmets are nearly AS Hight
as straw hats.
Calgary. Alberta. owns its electric
lighting system.
Akron's factories all give yearly pic
mics for employees.
Chicago may build special hotel
for theatrical women
Houston. Tex, IS to have "a perma-
nent Industrial exposition.
New Yors In July fined 1.2S0 auto
speeders a total OF S16,209.
The new bridge across the Tiber at
Rome, having a span Of 32S feet, is
the Io@gest REINFORCED concrete arch in
The wO4.J.
: compressed air locomotive has
been installed On one large Cuban
sugar plantation to avoid all danger
from sparks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01

it seemed And for a brief instant he
looked down at the contrivance at his
feet.
"Vhat is it?" Ethel inquired.
MY dear. the wine celIar-quick!
It's a great chancer'
what 90 you mean?" she asked
wonderingly. He had already pulled
up the trapdoor The paddock had not
been closed. you want to hide me
there?"
Somehow. she shrank from the
thought Of descending into that dark
hole It seemed to her that once she
sought that shelter they would surely
find her in the end.
NO no. 'Twould be the first place
they'd search" he replied. He pulled
fashlight from his pocket and crept
down the steps as he talked. "Wait"
he said And in another moment he
bad so placed the light at the foot Of
the stairs that it's beams shot upward
through the opening That's it. that's
itr' ne exclaimed delightedly. He was
still standing upon the cellar floor.
The lights shining In your face! Look
Can you see me?" he asked.
mo. no! The light blinds me. /
can't see you at air. she told him.
He came up quickly then
"Good-goOd! Now listen.
If somebody peeked down there.
wouldn't they think desperate WON
an was standing at the foot of these
stairs waitin' to shoot the first man
who tried to come DOWN.
Ethel stood there in the glare Of the
fashlight had listened to his plans.
'Yes-yes-I believe they would"
she admitted, beginning to understand
his scheme
nd that's what we've got 70 make
them believe Now. hasten. darlin'-
hasten! IT'S best hereI' He
led her behind the cigar counter. for
he had suddenly abandoned his preyi-
Gus notion Of eoncealing her in the ad-
joining room. Go and hider' be d.
rected. And she erouched low In the
shadow OF the counter. "Ah! God Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01

Excellent excellentr' Larry told
him. Butt shall investigate this
matter"
But Major Won Brenig-" Baum be
gan.
Larry brought him up sharply.
II am your superior officerP' be re-
minded the lieutenant. And at that the
other saluted. I'm ten minutes" Larry
continued. you will report to Major
Won Brenig that you captured the spy
that she is here In my charge, and
viii he be kind enough to come here
directly"
Yes. Herr Captain"
''In ten minutes. lieutenant:
1t is for the fatherland"
Ten minutes.' Baum replied. And
once more he saluted.
At sign from Baum the soldiers
withdrew, with the lieutenant leading
the way.
Larry waited till the last man was
out of the room and the doors had
closed behind them. Then he sprang
TO Ethel's side.
Ethel! They caught you at the
telephone?' he cried.
Yes" That was all she could say.
as she faced him pitifully.
"Then they knew; and twas a trap
set for your"
"oh. Larry. what viii happen to
meT'
He tried TO calm her fears.
"There. there. my darling-no more
harm shall come to your
Already his active mind was formu-
lating a plan for her relief.
but what are we to do?" she asked
She felt helpless, incompetent to act,
to devise any means for saving herself
from the fate that hung over her.
"Now, my dear, since they know
you're a spy there's no great chance
for you to escape through their lines"
he said. $50 for the moment, go into
that room" he pointed out a door to
her-"go in there, lock the door, and
when they come back I'll do the best
can with a bit of explainin'. d.
Gomez He started for the
door of the room where be meant to
hide her. when his foot caught on
something-it was the paddock that
was pushed through the hasp of the
trapdoor of the wine cellar-and he
tripped and all but fell "Sure. trlppin's
bad sign" he exclaimed. I'm not be
married this year. L" He paused as
thought struck him-an inspiration,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01

Nearly half OF the population Of
France was engaged In farming before
the war.
According to a German Investigator
the artificial lakes that have been built
Ia his country, decrease the tempera-
turr and increase the number Of fog
gy days.
Waterproof knapsacbs made Of
horsehair have been invented by a
japanese army officer.
Swiss railways use an ambulance car
completely equipped with electrical ap-
phi noes that are supplied With current
b. a generator on one axle.
Jalan's most expert wrestlers are
men who have Inherited their ability
from ancestors who made wrestling a
profession for generations.
The Cuban government has ordered
all bakeries 70 use bread-makiHg ma
chlnery on the ground that mixing the
dough by hand Is dangerous to public
health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01

good to the Irishw he exulted. "Have
you a revolver?"
Eyes, Larry" She produced a small.
nickeled weapon.
He took It from her.
"'Tis rather toy" he said. "But
| suppose it win shoot. Then don't let
the sound OF shot brighten you into
screaming. I've got TO give myself a
bit of flesh wound just in the hand"
"No, nor she exclaimed In increased
alarm.
with this it can be only a scratch. .
he said. "As soon as | shoot. duck and
hide. Now. here goes~
He shot himself in the right hand,
then handed the revolver back to Ethel.
who Immediately huddled behind the
eounter Then Larry banged the trap
door shut And backing away from it.
he waited for the men who as he knew
would soon come running in.
In another moment they burst upon
him,
Herr captain-you are woundedr'
Lieutenant Baum cried.
"'Tis nothing" Larry replied. And
he proceeded to bandage his bloody
band with a handkerchief.
Others Joined the startled knot of
Germans--among the newcomers. Ma
jor Won Brenig.
''The spy-the woman spy-where
is she?" he asked
Larry told him that the woman had
escaped
The major swore roundly at that.
And then Larry explained that she
had suddenly produced a revolver and
shot him. Before L could draw my
own revolver she'd got away" he said.
"She raised the trapdoor and went
down there" he continued, pointing to
the floor.
The major remembered that there
was no outlet to the wine cellar. And
without hesitation he raised the trap
door to face binding burst of light
He backed away quickly.
what the devil!' be shouted.
And at the same time Larry warned
him TO be careful
'She must have one of our pocket
flashlights" he said. what target
it made of you. major! And in the
dark you could not see her, could youg''
Nor Won Brenig admitted. And
she can pick of our men one by one
as they go down unless we rush her"
Larry closed the door quickly.
IF ! may make so bold as to sug-
gest-" he began; and seeing that the
major gave him permission to continue,
he said, IF there is no way out of the
cellar save that, why waste our men
when all we need is to leave her there
to starve-till there's no fight in her r.
why not leave her there forever?''
Won Brenig asked. He was, above
everything, a practical man.
tbs better still-'tis just fate for
spy" Larry agreed.
"Baum-run a bayonet through the
hasp!' the major ordered. The paddock
had fallen into the cellar unheeded
when Larry first opened the trap.
Later you will make the fastening
permanent" Won Brenig said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
CHAPTER XVIII.
Death Hovers Near Ethel.

Ever since she succeeded in in
weighing Lieutenant Baum into reveal
ing to her the secret of the fork in the
road, Ethel had waited her opportunity
to telephone the news to the French
front. 1t seemed to her that the Ger
man intruders would never leave the
public room, even for five minutes
Meanwhile she had lowered near. And
at last she was convinced that the
coast was clear.
Cautiously she opened the door and
peered inside. She saw no one. SO she
stepped into the room. For just few
moments she hesitatad, to assure her
self that there was a luIl in the move
ments of the enemy. Apparently they
had withdrawn TO spruce themselves
up after their long march.
She nerved herself to her task.
She stole to the fireplace, glanced
over her shoulder for one last hurried
survey of the room, and reached her
hand out for the instrument. She had
barely taken it up when she heard the
command
"Haltr'
Ethel turned. To her startled ewes
the room seemed suddenly full of sol
diers. And giving a little cry, she
dropped the telephone upon the floor.
Lieutenant Baum confronted her
sternly.
You are spy for the French" he
said.
mo. no! Let he explainw
He ignored her protest.
"Loadr' He snapped out the order
to his men. And as they obeyed Ethel
cried:
mo. no, no! For Gods sake don't
shoot me like thatr' Trembling. she
stood there. while they covered her
with their rifles.
Then another cry of "Haltr rang
out Tnis time the command came
from the doorway. 1t was Larry Red
mond who interrupted the grim bust
ness
Lieutenant Esucs turned to him in
surprise, while the German soldiers
lowered their guns and saluted.
What are you doing?" Larry de
manded.
"a spy for the French Baum ex-
planned somewhat peevishly.
"A spy for the French eh?' Larry
said as be drew nearer. "Frau,eln-"
he began. And then be stopped short.
He had not recognized Ethel at first.
for her back was toward the door.
But now they gazed at each other 10
amazement a spy. ehF" Larry re-
peated. What makes you think so?"
''She went to use that telephone. II
leads to the French" the lieutenant
sssi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
Prize Crew Without Coal.

\ somewhat amusing naval incident
occurred in Swedish waters recently
was that of the Themis, which the Ger
mans were trying to take to home
port in charge of prize crew when
they discovered there was not sufficient
coal aboard. They put into a Swedish
port on Gothland island and We're
greatly surprised when the Swedish
government agent politely but firmly
refused to recognize the Theinis as a
prize, and uncereuouiously hustled the
prize crew OF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
loughby. Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charlie Brown, a New
YORK newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
a resident OF Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman. a German
spy, though she did not know him as
SUCH Captain Redmond. her old lover.
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetrnan. furthermore. that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares TO accompany Streetman
to Brussels as a German spy in order to
get revenge and serve England Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at a Belgian inn as the German army
comes. She is Madame de LOrde She
Begins to work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn. Madame de
Lorde shows a German secret service
medal and convinces the invaders that she
is German spy. Charlie Brown barely es-
capes execution. The secret telephone IS
discovered and Christophe is shot as
spy. Brown is ordered back to Brussels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-01

assist his commanding officer. who was
lying wounded and helpless in the
open. where Singh boUnL up the off,
GERS wound and then Dug cover for
him with his intrenching tool, being
exposed all the time 10 very heavy rife
fire. He remained until nightfall--fiye
hours beside the wounded officer
shielding him with his own body on
the exposed side; then. under cover
Of darkness. he went back for assist
ance and brought the officer into
safety.n