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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

them for fun or marbles. The Inspec- tors would like to arrange the game for this Saturday. The Inspectors say that it is time that Brierly showed his sporting blood and defend the reputa- tion he has made with his bowling team The Red Sox would like to take a fall out of the Mechanics when
 the Inspectors get through with them,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
e24 Subject to Military EnroIlment.

Theodore T. Wilcox has completed the personal tax and military enroll ment for the first district of the town of Stonington and reports 624 men between the ages of IS and 45, in cluding exemptions, subject to poll tax and military enrolment, and 268 between the ages of 45 and so. subject to poll tax. This makes a total for flle borough of S92.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
Has It's cempsnsatisns.

The English government has fixed the price of potatoes at 90 cents to $1
 a busfeI And yet some people eroan
 at the thought of living under 2 mon ar0hy:-Manchester Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

Dugas Has Good Lead in Pool Match
 Fred Dugas increased his lead in the pool match between himself and Sullivan of Westerly by 2e balls on Thursday evening This gives Dugas a lead of A with the match half fin ished Upon the completion of the match Dugas will play against Joe Buchard in a co point game.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

The local postofflce was flooded Thurs day morning by free seeds sent out to local farmers by the state department
 |of agriculture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
A Bad Time.

When an old friend buys a cane, grows Charlie Chaplin and wears a college cap, it's a bad time for cracked 1ips-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

Mrs. Archibald Torrance of Provi- dence street is the guest of Mrs. George
 Mudderman of Forestville, Ct, for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

Miss Annie BiFacree has returned to
 work in the Peoples store after being |conf1ned to her home the past week
 with the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
Ths Pe!!se4s 2 Ml!eAs!! Ca.
February Facts

At other time of the year has store such incentive to disregard profits
 February of the months when profits second consideration.
 It is Tow tide" in Winter ade-a time of delight for the value seeker. =
 Today counters illustrate this great truth If you down any day this week drop in and look around See if there not many little things Cor big hings) which you buy and money your pur- chase
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
chaiienaes for Mechanics.

The Cloth Room Inspectors bowling team comprised of Lamherf, J. Mur- phy. Delaney. McShefkery and M Mur- phy hurI a defiant challenge at the Mechanics and say that they will. play
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
Where We Are Supreme.

If we were as long on prepareaness as we are on unique army theories. VIC could whip the entire world without turning hair.-Washington Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
Notes.

Napoleon Blanchette of Glasgo was a recent visitor with relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
A Winsomc.
 Bonny Complexion
Produced by Using Stuart's Calcium, Waters After Meais. They Purify the Blood and Remove All
 Skin 5iemishes.

Trial Package Mailed Free.
 In a few days after using Stuart's Calcium Waters you will be over joyed to see those pimples all gone, the redness disappeared, new skin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

Oliver Portelance of Baltic formerly of this place, was a visitor with friends here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
snn. MOOT md Tiaea.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t fs low tide which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02
and Notes

John Murphy of Merchants avenue has accepted a position with R. J. Sehartier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-02

Predictions for Thursday: Rain or
 snow, much colder at night. Thursdays weather: Early morning rain, followed by cloudy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
People and Events

New Yorks ice trust dscards the frazzled ex-
cuse of war as price booster and boldly charges
an uplift in ice to the high cost of COAL The
squeeze is limited to small consumers. Big buy
ers arc not as easy as the little fellows
California legislature appropriated 100000 to
finance home guard of 1000 members. The
nature Of the duties to be performed are not dis
closed, but as each member is sure of 81 900 a
year, confidence is expressed that CONSUMPTION
will not be necessary to fill the ranks.
Trouble broods over hobodom and loaferdom
as the summer rowing season approaches. Every
where, east and west the demand for workers is
such that Weary Willies and Dusty Rhoads must
render an. equivalent for grub or go hungry. The
prospect glimpse another horror of war;
Clubdom in the eastern cities gives practical
effect to official urgngs for the simple life. Fewer
dishes and reduced quantities are the rule, and
gorging the exception. Prospects are favorable
for like simplicity at hotels and restaurants where
needless extravaganza and waste abound.
A Chicago butcher who claims to know meat
applied for license to sell horse meat promising
in return to knock few props from the prices Of
beef and pork "Why not horse meat?" he asks
the scofers. THE horse is cleaner animal than
the cow, the sheep or the hog. Besides, horse
meat can be sold for 5 or 10 cents pound"
Some tender-hearted school teachers in New
York protest against signing loyalty pledge,
claiming that such action impugns their loyalty
The reason for the pledge is the i-concealed hos
tility to the nation heretofore shown by members
OF the teaching force. While protesting against
the loyalty test they manifest no qualms of con-
science in accepting public money for services
permeated with contempt for the public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

One of the recognized factors in the develop
ment OF desirable community spirit is the inf1u-
enee OF music, manifest through the participation
of all the people. This knowledge is now being
turned to service, and the spirit IS being brought
out through the development of the community
singing at centers," where groups work along
co-ordnated lines. These in turn respond to the
mass demonstration, and with common interest
finding its outlet through common channel, all
on one ground, approach to closer association in
other ways is the easier Barriers OF unconscious
growth, encountered when private interests are
submerged in public good fall under the attack
of music in which everybody has personal share.
New York, Chicago and other large cities have
taken up the idea and made much Roadway with
it. An Omaha man, Mr.. T. ]. Kelly is leader
of the movement in Chicago, and rapidly coming
to be nationally recognized as such, because he
has been sngularly successful in his endeavors.
Why can't Omaha take up the plan on similar
lines and provide possible means for a better
understanding among the several elements Of our
population'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
BILLY" Sundays Batting Average"

Rev, Billy Sunday has improved his playing
since he left Omaha; at any rate, he showing up
much stronger in the big league" than he did
here. Omaha set quite pace for him in the way
of collections, but New York is going at a rate
that is exceeding our best endeavors. In the
course of the Sunday meetings here $4,000 per-
sons attended and the collection for expenses
amounted to $30,7687l, which was triae over
cents each for those who attended. Up to Mon
day of this week during the sessions in Gotham
according to the World $4,000 persons have at
tended the thirty-nine meetings held and the col
lections total $2650861, or nearly cents per per-
son. The larger attendance is due to the fact
that BILLY" is holding forth in the biggest tab
ernacle ever built for him, but it isn't easy to
account for the addition of almost cent apiece
in the contribution box. 1t was expected that
New York would Guido us in the number Of trail
hitters for they certainly needed salvation down
there far beyond local requirements, and it is
gratifying to CLEAN from the World the fact that
so far 100000 persons have heard the invitation to
come forward and 1928 have responded or 81
per cent. In Omaha the total gathering of trail
htters was only 1902, an average OF l.8 per cent
"Billys" power in both directions is improving,
and his friends will rejoice thereat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
celibacy, Science and the Babies.

A bulletin issued by leading insurance COM
pany gives information that as per cent Of Amer
lean males between the ages of IS and IS are
unmarried, the total being over 100000. At
the same time, the bulletin says, over 100000
women of proper age to wed are as yet un-
married
doctor, lecturing in Chicago, says that at
least half Of the babies that die are just as fit to
live as the babies that do live and that our great
est national waste is not in food, but in babies.
II we gave more attention to the care of the
little ones, looked after the problems of city
sanitation little closer, and used more common
sense we could easily reduce infant mortality
by one-half, and thus add to the potential
strength Of the race in a degree beyond under
standing.
Another doctor, also lecturing in Chicago,
says the babys chance for life is lessened every
day because Of the fact that motherhood is giving
way to machinery The baby is rocked in a
patent cradle, fed by patent bottle, his teeth
ing anticipated by prepared foods, in fact every
thing that should be done for him by his mother
is done by a substitute Of one kind or another.
These statements contain some truths that
deeply concern the American people, about to
send considerable portion of the manhood of
the country to battle. Social and economic ques-
tons involved have had attention OF philosophers
for years, with no satisfactory answer yet re-
turned
VIII the war sober us down to such a standard
OF life that we will as nation return to take up
some OF the simpler duties Of life on the old
fashioned basiss Much of the future for the
United States is wrapped up in the answer to
this question.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
AROUND THE CITIES.

Grand Rapids, Mich, has launched COM
mission form Of government.
Springfield, ILL.,, has been anchored in the
dry belt, The incident is impressive chiefly
because wet majority holds the fort in the
state capitol.
Patriotism runs to pork in Manhattan,
Kan. As a means of stimulating produc-
ton hogs have been granted free range in
the grounds of the State Agricultural col
lege.
City employees of Salt Lake City who en-
list in officers training camps will be grant
ed full pay during the enlistment, less $50
month deducted as the amount saved by
government maintenance.
City dads of St. Joe are shedding gobs of
Precipitation in an effort to stretch a mu-
nicpal budget whcih is $4,000 shy of the
city's needs, as figured by the bureau man.
ayers. The task of adjusting the where
fore to the wherewith is undergoing a week
of private meditation.
Out of Des Moines comes official word un-
der the seal of the attorney general that
Sunday laws will enlist for active service
within a few days. All kinds of Sunday
amusements are under the ban, and who
ever starts something likely to disturb the
solemnity of the blues will get all that's
coming.
More and more difficult is the job of cities
with sanity names living up to sanity
standard. Take St. Paul, radiant with a
halo, perched on the bluffs of the Father of
Water. Good old town, but troubled with
backsliders. Owing to the perversity of
some residents the authorities decided to de-
crease playground activities during the sum-
mer, particularly merry-go-rounds. as a
measure Of safeguarding the morals of chill
dren.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
Cure for Food Ertortion

Secretary Houston asks congress to confer ex-
traordnary powers upon his department to meet
the food situation but he wisely intimates that it
may not be necessary to use all of them
1t is of the utmost Importance that govern
ment should be in possession of exact knowledge
as to stocks on hand and their location and own
ershp. No intelligent official action is possible
without this information as basis. Besides in
creased efficiency in supplying seed, demonstra-
tons at experimental stations, elimination of dis
eases among farm animals and recruiting labor,
Mr.. Houston's proposition contemplates author
n.y. in case OF need, for the regulation OF all food
distributing agencies and for the fixing OF maxi
mum and minimum prices.
1t, as he suggests, prevailing high prices result
to some extent from public fear attended by
boarding, there can be no doubt that the adoption
OF his measures would have quoting effect upon
consumers who are tempted to overbuy. More
important than that as a deterrent would be the
restraint which they would exercise upon great
speculative interests
AS coordination of the country's agricultural
strength is as urgent as the mobilization of its
military and naval forces congressional action in
the matter will gain much in effectiveness If it be
prompt as well as comprehensive
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
ODD BITS.

Robert Fulton made a submarine torpedo
in 1904.
The rihed gun. was first used at Leipsic in
1898.
The first gun riHed in this country was at
South Boston, in 1884,
1t is just seventy-fve years since the
Naval observatory at Washington was
founded.
Guncotton was invented by German,
Christian Friedrich Schonbein. in 1876.
The first American fleet of armed vessels
began its cruise in February, 1875.
The Seminole Indian war lasted seven
years, cost the government about 10000
900 and the loss of 1856 lives.
The first uniforms for the army and navy
were prescribed by act of the Continental
congress in September. 177s.
Krupp's factory at Essen, where the big
guns and much Of the other war material
for the German armies are manufactured,
was first established in 1910.
The German "landwehr," of which much
has been heard since the beginning Of the
present war, was first formed by the people
in 1918 to expel the French from Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
History Repeats Itself.

This day in history" in another column, notes
a coincdent of deep significance at this time,
MAY 6, 177S," says the chronicle, "the French
alliance was celebrated by the soldiers at Valley
Forge" The importance of that event, with the
envelopng circumstances assumes major proper
tons in the presence OF the distinguished sons of
France in this country, reviving in behalf Of their
homeland the alliance born l39 years ago. "His-
tory repeats ITSELF" but reverses the conditions.
The soldiers at Valley Forge had come through
winter Of uncommon severity and hardship.
Cold, hungry and ragged with plenty and COM
fort nearby but unreachable, the little patriot
army bore up with amazing courage, cheered and
sustained by the indomitable will and confidence
Of Washington. Out Of this gloom and suffering
they emerged as from the valley Of the shadow
into the sunlight of spring, hope and fortitude
strengthened by the certainty Of sorely needed
help from France. The alliance celebrated on
that famous field marked the beginning of the end
OF alien rule in the American colonies. Many
trials, discouragements and pinching poverty were
met and overcome in the succeeding years Of the
revolution. These delayed but could not defeat
the Hateful decree Of liberty executed by Wash
ington and Rochambeau at Yorktown.
The perils Of France today in many respects
resemble those surrounding the revolutionary
army in l77S For nearly three years her sons
have battled as never before for the preservation
Of the nation, for the right to live and let live.
Unknown thousands of her manhood hay: sac
rifced their lives for the cause. Resources of
men and material are strained almost to the limit
More and more must go on the affairs of patriot
SIN to reach the Yorktown of Teutonc autocracy,
The news which cheered the soldiers at Valley
Forge re-echoes in the hearts Of America. today
and finds fitting expression in the certainty Of
practical assistance to France and her allies in
their struggle for human liberty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
Labor and War Conditions.

Certain events OF the last few days have put a
definite color on the pledge from the labor leaders
of the United States of patriotic aid in the crisis.
In Chicago strike Of bakers, most of them un-
naturalized aliens, their leader said to be Ger
man reservist was brought to an end through
the efforts OF an agent of the Department Of
Labor with the assistance of Chicago union lead
ers. In New York Mr.. Gompers warned bicker-
ing organizations they must cease their wran-
Cling or suffer loss of their charters as the Amer
lean Federation of Labor will not give time to
"jurisdictional" disputes nowadays. More i'm
portant than either of these instances is that in
which Secretary Of Labor Wilson gave decision
which will stand at least during the war as reat-
ing to labor disputes.
The case was between the union of tin plate
workers and their employers, involving both
wages and the recognition of the union. In an
nouncing the attitude of the Council Of National
Defense Secretary Wilson went over the ground
very carefully, considering the indefinite quality
OF STANDARD Of living" which depends entirely on
purchasing power Of wages paid, and said:
Because OF the indefniteness of the
standard of living and the maintaining of 1t
at the same point, the council recognizes the
fact that from time to time disputes will arise
as to what is necessary to maintain that
standard OF living but it feels that before any
stoppage Of work takes place in any industry
in which the government is interested for the
maintenance OF safety that the established
agencies OF the government should be given
an opportunity to use their good Offices to
bring about an adjustment of the impending
dispute"
Secretary Wilson specifically stated that rec
II
tenance of standard of living so long as the
wage scale is upheld and the right to organize is
not disputed.
In other words, the government does not pro-
pose to permit either employer or employed to
take undue advantage of war conditions; it will
not tolerate strikes nor lockouts, but will insist
on continuous operation of industry under fair
conditions This policy may not be projected
beyond the war; but it will serve we'll for the time
being
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
HERE AND THERE.

The worlds production of rubber has dou-
bled in eight years.
In the war of 1912 Commodore Perry con-
verified trees from the forests into warships
in ninety days.
The Argentine Republic is the first of the
Latin-American countries to have a Sunday
closing law.
complete locomotive was built in a sin
gle day recently in the shops of the London
& Northwestern railway.
1t is estimated that 100000 ounces of
silver per year are used for sensitizing pur-
poses in the making Of motion picture films.
The house at Portsmouth, N. H., in which
Captain John Paul Jones lived while he was
building his famous ship Ranger has been
bought by local society to be preserved
for historical purposes.
On the ground that engaging in war would
be violation of the tenets of their religion
members of the Mennonite church in the
United States have asked the government to
exempt them from military service.
The great South American republic was
called the Land of the Holy Cross" by AL
varez de Cabral, Portuguese, who discov-
cred the country in 1900. 1t was suisse
quently called Brazil, on account of its red
wood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

MY dear ] need new spring outfit
and would like to give you credit for gen
erosity.'
"All right, Jane. If you can get me
credit anywhere, go ahead.
American.
'Lushman declared he would rather go
to iail than pay his divorced wife alimony."
Did she let him?"
Yes, she said she'd rather see him save
his money behind the bars than spend II
over them."-Boston Transcript.
Dear me-" she walled, I'm getting
double chin"
Hubby tried 10 console her.
your chin is so pretty said he. that
you shouldn't kick because gratified Mother
Nature is giving you another ne.'-Kansas
City Journal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

what Is the matter with Mrs Flub-
dub"
Its that husband of hers again. He sort
Of led her to expect diamond necklace for
her birthday"
"And them"
"Then he brought home an offering en-
titled Gems from the Poets."--Louisville
Courier-Journal.
SAY If you're runnin' to fish your little
boy out O. the mill pond you're too Later
"Oh. good heavens"
yep, he crawled out hisself
Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06
Storyette OF the Day.

Two English workmen were dis
cussing the war.
It'll be an awful long job, SAM"
said one.
1T WILL" replied the other.
you see, these Germans is takin'
thousands and thousands of Russian
prisoners and the Russians is takin'
thousands and thousands of German
prisoners. If it keeps on all the Rus
slams will be in Germany and all the
Germans in Russia. And then they'll
start all over again. fightin' to get
back their 'omes. London Tit-Bits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

The parade Of the boys armed with hoes is
prophetic Of the return OF the same forces, laden
with spoils Of the garden The Scouts are doing
their bit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Another Kansas town run by women hands
mere man the cold storage stare. The rising
pride Of feminine power still retains some esteem
for the masculine pay envelope.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

II turns out that Nebraska picked good time
to go on the water. wagon, for the people have
plenty to think Of without worrying about the
fate of old John Barleycorn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

High prices are now being charged to hys-
terra Well, the bills are enough to cause some
thing OF the sort
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

President Wilson, sitting in the gallery Of the
house to listen to Mr.. Balfours speech, and the
marching with the members to shake the hand of
the distinguished visitor affords striking exam
pie Of the true spirit of democracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Omaha merchants are willing to help as far as
they can on cutting the cost of living, but they
can't do it all Assist them by paying your bills
promptly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

No bargains on the Liberty loan counter, but
the goods and the price are just right. Uncle
Sam plays no favortes there. Big and little
purses look alike to him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Despite the terrific heat of last summer, the
Union Pacific managed to harvest one OF the
juieiest sample melons in the railroad field
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

It is evident that Chicago emphasized its well
come Of the French commissioners because
Mayor Bill absented himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Importing wealth radiates joy in Secretary of
State Pools Office. Luckily the legislature did
not foresee the golden deluge or commodious
outlet would have been devised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Housewives should not let their interest ii
other things lead them to neglect the pestiferou
fy. That war is never over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

One Year Ago Today In the War.
Rumor of German plan to attack
Petrograd with aid of feet,
Berlin reported a substantial gain
for the Germans northwest of Verdun.
German bid for peace in note to
America brought out refusal from
England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

Pity the bone dry troubles Of the attorney
general Still there is abundant company along
the road to induce forgetfulness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

The weather man will be deemed benefactor
II he will just keep the sunshine flowing tor few
days now.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-06

ItaIy's mission promises another large addi-
ton 10 our stock OF war experiences. Modified
advice, discreetly Needed promotes speed and
safety.