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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
THE RAILROAD SITUATION.

What is going to be done in regard to the railroads is matter which interests the whole country. There is no question but what something has got to be done and it is simply mat ter of determining what it will be and how it is going to be accomplished,
 In letter to the president, Fairfax Harrison. chairman of the railway war board. declares that the transpor- tation system has not broken down and points out that the roads have handled 90 per cent. more business during the year than they did a@year ago without any material enlarge rnent of plant. He seeks the assist the present management is as good as any which might be substituted, t.ut does not favor the seizure of the railroad systems and the placing of them under government direction.
 The railroads have been oiamoring for relief for long time. They have been obliged to meet large increases in expenditures and they have not heen permitted to change their rates in keeping therewith the same as in- dustries and coal mining companies. of the roads recalls the troubles which the goyerrinent has had with it's ship building programme and certainly there can be no desire to have the transportation systems of the country handicapped by any such troubles through government control.
 It Is not unlikely that the president will address congress upon this inn portant subject in the near future It is. a matter which the whole country is concerned in and his statement and recommendations will be awaited with deep interest r.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
A SUPREME EFFORT.

Everything points at the present time to a supreme drive on the part of Germany in an endeavor to hasten q decision in the war by breaking down the enemy defenses before they are able to bring up sufficient rein fercemsnts or guns to prevent it.
 At the opening of the war it was the aim of Germany to sweep through Belgium and strike a death blow to France by capturing Paris. It was then intended to swing back and strike Russia and thus gradually by preponderance of power and the aid of the extensive preparations which it had made to win the war before it's opponents were ready to offer serious resistance
 l. was not able to carry out it's scheme because of the unexpected re- sietance 1t received at the hands of the French and the entrance of Great Britain and Italy into the conflict, but just at the present time it has gained an important advantage through the attitude which has been taken by Russia which permits it to withdraw a large part of the forces which it has been maintaining along the Rus sian front for service in the west. And what applies to Germany in this re- spect likewise affects Austria. The troops of these nations are being nnassed along the French. Belgian and Italian fronts with the idea of strik- ing crushing blow before the help which Is expected from this country can be mace use of in counteracting the Russian slump. The superiority of numbers is being relied upon to secure victory. It has been tried be- fore Whether f. will be any more successful now remains to be deter mined.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

"No, I won't sit down." said the woman in the blue gingham apron who had come down the back way to the flat below. T can't stay a min ute! I hate to bother you when you are so busy making pickles, but the trouble is my accurate mind. How eyer I suppose I should say it isn't accurate-for I want to know whether tablespoonful in that cooky recipe you gave me?"
 "One cup" amiably explained the woman who was busy over fragrant kettle of green tomatoes and spice.
 Land salles!' cried the wor.an in the blue ginsnam- Isn't that funny I should forget? When I'm so care ful always to remember! I've made a memory and I must say that I cer- tainly do remember Ehings, only I don't always get them the same way. 1 might just as easily have thought you said pulverized sugar as moiaises, because I knew it was something never put in cookies.
 well, then, you'll have to let me have some molasses, because I have just a few drops in the can. I'll stir tae tomatoes while you get it. I'm always glad to do n,thing I can to hefp-gracious, what did you knock down? Why, you've cut your head, An iron skillet fell? We'll, that's been boiled so many times you won't get
  thing to be thankful for!
 They look queer, you say D. contin- ued the, woman in the blue gingham apron. No. didn't do anything to them except stir them Yes. I ernptied in the stuff in the bowl right there that you were putting it in-you weren't putting it in. What was it? My land-beef gravy! What did you have it there for anyhow? It looked sort of dark and spicy and I sup posed-well, maybe it won't hurt the tomato pickle much. Perhaps it will make them ever so much better and you will have invented something new. Don't forget me when you make a million dollars from 1t, Whats that? Your husband always counts so on your green tomato pitkle? My dear don't you say one word to him and he'll never know there's anything wrong with it!
 "Aren you using that new brand. of coffee? l notice a can with it's name on. Do you krow, I heard a perfectly wonderful recipe for saving coffee and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Hartford needs river transportation necticut closing up. Why not get one of those ice breakers that tried to keep Archangel an open port in win ter? It ought to be able to keep the rIver open from Hartford to Saybrook. Waterbury. American.
 We shall have months and prob- ably years of a greater or less de- gree of sugar shortage and deprivation before we get strengthened to a nor nal condition. We shall have to help the matter by conserving sugar in some radical way. Two of the means public would accomplish it, if 1t would work together. But since it behooves the government, which now has tfe power to do something about it. = Hartford Times.
 There used to be, and probably there are stin, many muskrats in Connecticut. They have been taken for their fur ever since white men came here, more Of late than some iicate that muskrat is good food. According to writer in the New York Sun his meat is highly reconl- nlended as 'searely to pc. distln- guished from chicken The musk rat is a vegetarian and clean feeder and he may yet be raised to high hon or in war along with other now un- sources of food. ."-Hartford Times.
 This is a good year in which to omit the foolishly extravagant Yale Prom and although it was a wrench to break the tradition that each win ter forced undergraduates to make this unnecessarily expensive display the lads are falling gracefully into ,step with the disiilusioned and more no time for the spending of tens of thousands of dollars upon a social event. Such action would be eN- tremely selfish and shortsighted. The fact that other colleges are following the custom would not excuse Yale for doing the same. This is time for good Judgement and not for tradition. New Haven Union.
 The war will be won by each and every individual doing his bit. Tho men in the trenches have their task to perform. The men behind the fir ing lines have theirs. The men in this country, the men and women who army, hay% their work cut out for them. And 1t is all connected in some way or other with saving There must be no waste whatever. either of cher gy or the stuff that goes to make en- ergy,--food. The national resources are great, in every way. Because they are such is no reason at all for vast ing even crust of bread. Before it is all over we may be very glad this opportunity for saving presented it. self. Looking back over the three years and marking events up one ever dreamed could take place is reason sufficient unto itself for looking ahead three years and contemplating even greater moments to come, days fraught with all sorts of possibilities. Foresight is much better than hind sight.-New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
old FoNs .Saved
 From Sufe5s.nr

Mrs. Mary A Dean, Taunton. Mass, in her S7th year, says: CT thought was beyond the reach of medicine, but Foley Kidney Pills have proven most beneficial in my case"
 Mir. Sam A. Hoover. High Point, N. C., writes: '.My kidney trouble was worse at night and I had to get up from five to seven times., Now do not have to get up at night, and con- slider myself in Q truly normal con- dition, which attribute to Foley Kid ney ,Palls, as have taken nothing
 Mrs. M. A. Bridges. Robinson, Mass, says: "I suffered from kidney aii: taking Foley. Kidney Pfus ten months ago, and though am q years of age. I feel like Q 1G-year-oYd girl"
 Foley Kidnoy FiIIs ars, tonie Eesfofs norm, et,onp ptsuid,n ts iha ana and to disordered and painful blad- der. They act quickly. and contain no dangerous or harmful drugs,
 Lee 6 Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
TWO LONG YEARS
 HE SUFFERED
Fruit lives" Made Him Feel
 As If Walking On Air
ORrLL1A, Nov. 18th. 1914.

ORILL1A, Nov. 18th. 1914.
 "For over two years, I was troubled with Comstfpaffon, Drosssiness, Lact of Appetite and He0daehes. One day I saw your sign which read "Fruit-a-tiyes make you feel like walking on air. This appealed to me, so decided to try box. In very short time, I began to feel better, and eow Feel fae. Ihave agood appetite, relish everything I eat, and the Headaches are gone entirely. recommend this bleasant fruit medicine to all my friends''.
 DAN MCLEAN.
 5oc. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
HAARLEM OIL CAPSULES
 IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and worn outf' sleep we'll at night? Have a Dragged out" unrested feeling when you get up in the nnorninE7 Dizzy spells? Bilious? or soreness in the 1oins and abdomen? severe distress when urinating. Tloooy. indicate gravel stone in the bladf.er. or that the poisonous microbes. which tackled your kidneys.
 Ton should use GOLD MEDAL Haar.- lem Oil Capsules immediately. The oil soaks gently into the walls and lining of the kidneys. and the little poisonous
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
pRoFfrfNc FROM SWITZERLAND.

Attention cannot fail to be attracted by the recent announcement to the effect that the Krupps. the great mu- milton makers of Germany, had incor- porated branch Of their business in Switzerland and that they were pre- pared to engage in the same line of business in that country which they are following at Essen. Germany, and likewise to deal in mining property.
 The meaning of this is. of course. that Germany is going 10 get all the benefit it can from the resources of this small neutral country. Such goods as are ma nufactnred from the raw material acquired there will of course be shipped to Germany for war purposes, and as was maintained by this country at the time the effort was made to stop the selling of munitions to benigerent nations which were abe to take them away this Is something which Switzerland can consider it. self justified in permitting.
 Switzerland has been obliged to de- pend upon Germany for certain sup plies the same as it has upon the all lies and this country and it was but recently that one of this countrt-'s representatives was in conference with the Swiss concerning foodstuffs which are SO greatly needed there.
 How the entente nations are going to view this move which the Krupps have made remains to be seen, but if Switzerland is to treat all 6elfigerents alike there is of course nothing to prevent similar move upon the part of France. Italy or any of the other nations which can obtain an advan- tage by the same sort of plan as Germany has resorted to.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

without plunging their respective coun- tries into 8 bloody war.
 Tn the closing years of .the six teenth century Cambrai passed to the Spanish crown. and it remained a part of the Flemish possessions of that roy al family for nearly a hundred years, it's recession to France taking place by the Treaty of Nijmwegan during the reign of Louis XIV. In 1873 the town resisted a siege by Austrian forces. but it fell before the Duke of We'll ington's attack in 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The abrupt change from desert to for est, 50 clearly seen by one passing from the valley of the Little Colorado west ward, delighted the early explOr- CTS as it delights ttie traveller Of to- day. F. F. BeAle, VIZ, traversed the region in 1858 by wagon road, re- marked that No one could pass through without being struck by its picturesque and beautiful scenery, It's rich soil. and it's noble forests of tim ber." The plant life ranges from sub tropical in the Little Colorado Valley to alpine at tue summit of San Fran ciscD Mountain.
 The book contains 213 pages and is illustrated by excellent halftone views Of some of the striking geologic fea- lures of the area and by geologic maps and diagrams which help to give a clear understanding of the region.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

all-English newspaper on the island says editorially
 If we can feed ourselves we can help feed a lot of others and just at the present time a large part of the world needs to be fed''
 So. although they do not live with us, and have seen our folks chasing their doliarss away from them ever since 1898, our newest Americans are giving service now, when we need them, and not manana, when it will be too late.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

animal germs, which are causing the and chased out of your system without inconvenience or pain
 Do not delay a minute. Go to your yon with box of GOLD MEDAL Hnar- lem Oil Capsules. In 24 hours you will you have cured yourself. continue to take one or two Capsules each day so as to keep in first class condition and ward off the danger of future attacks. Money refunded if they. do not help you. Ask for the original fmported GOLD MEDAL brand, and thus De sure Of getting Ina Ranirirle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
ELiMtnAT,se rsE NEEDLESS.

In recognition of the necessity of eliminating every needless use of rail- road facilities it is interesting to note that the New York Central has given notice that it will run no more ob- servation cars on the New York k-Chi- caro trains and that the Pennsylvania is' to cut of its sleeper service to the south.
 All this is being done in the inter est Of economy and shows that the same methods are being applied to the removal of the unnecessary fram railroad operations as from other ac- tivities which are hard pressed by war conditions. The time has come when the waste has got to be stop ped and these instances show how it is being done. Euxuries can be abandoned on the railroads as we'll is in other directions but there Is certainly need for applying the prun- ing knife to such railroad service as
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Tn some places where che prelonga- ton of the Christnnas vacation is contemplated because of lack of coal for the schools. the cnfldren will not care as long as there is plenty of sIid- ing and skating.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Hungary doesn't like the way in which President Wilson referred to the dual monarchy as a vassal of Ger many. There are times when the truth hurts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

When. the government finds millions Of dollars worth of hidden stores it should not hesitate to teach the prof iteers a lesson which they as we'll as others will remember. f'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

One report says Count voH TIuxbprg has reachsd Norway. while another says he is sef1es1siy i'll fin . Bsierios Aires hospital. He's clever but no one ever surpassed that he was clever enough to be in two places at the same time
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Inasmuch as the German command CTS of the Turkish forces have de- stroyed the celebrated Cedars of Leb- anon, it can be anticipated that they have caused stii1 greater havoc in Je- rusalenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Inasmuoh as the new government in Portugal is to adhere to that coun- try's part in the wsr. it is impossible to discern as yet the presence of the subtle Germaf1ic hand
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The argument that certain features of the revenue btn ought to bs chang ed in order to permit an infefii- gent understanding of what is meant will make strong appeal through out the country
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Inasmuch as the italians are roil- ing down great stones upon the ene- my it looks as if they anticipated a crushing victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The cloak and suit makers declare that skirts are to be short every way. but the chances are that they had no reference to the drain on the pocket. book.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The man on the corner says: The chap who is doing the most sweating these days is the one who has little or no coal in his cellar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

It begins to look as if a sharp tele- gram" is what is required in order to awaken the fuel administration to the needs of the various sections.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
PuAlsHiNo RIoFous TROOPS.

Tn the case of those Negro troops who were engaged in riot and mutiny at Houston, Texas. last summer the court martial which has been investi- sating that matter has worked promptly and in 8 manner which should prove effective. It was most unfortunate affair but the execution of Is of the leaders. the imprisonment of others and the announcement that the investigation has not been completed makes it evident that army discipline is something which has got to be re- spected.
 When United States soldiers. re- gardless of their color. shoot up a town and cause the death of resi- dents, who in this case numbered IT, it is a matter which cannot be over looked. It must be dealt with with a firm hand and such appears to be the outcome thus far of that deplor- able occurrence. There have been other occasions when colored troops have caused terror in the south but chiefly during times of peace. Their punishment took different course at that time because of conditions and the fact that the country was at peace. It was to be expected that such matter would have to be ham dled differently during a state of war and it has been In such a case a court martial has full power and it's verdict has been carried out.
 Discipline in the army must be maintained. Tn that lies it's efficiency. I-eniehcy in such cases simply means that others are going to construe it as license. The only thing to do is to take effective means for putting a stop to such conduct and that is what the action taken at Fort Sam Houston should result in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The groceryman who makes gift of a pound Of sugar for Christmas is going to stand in strong with his cns- toners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

be attracted by the interesting fea-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Twelve members of the United States congress who have gone to France in order to visit the front were received by President Poincare in Paris recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
is not required.

is not required.
 Many roads began to conserve their motive power months ago by cutting down their passenger car. service and devoting their efforts to a greater movement of freights. The aid which was thus received WAS considerable. Many locomotives were released for keeping other rolling stock moving which could not be obtained in any other manner and 1t is a similar bene- fit which is going to be gained by these other curtaiinrents, to say noth- ing of the saving in fuel which will Ie realized. And it is entirely possi- bIe that the limit Of the retrench- rnents has not as yet been reached.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

THERE Is no acvertisinE medium II Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull letin Tor business resuixA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Hartford needs river transporta ton so much that 1t hates to see the Con- necticut closing up. Why not get one of those ice breakers that tried to keep Archangel an open port in win ter? It ought to be able to keep the iIver open from Hartford to Saybrook. Waterbury. American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04

pour over sugar, salt and fat. Cool
to lukewarm and add yeast softened
in little cooled boiled water. Stir
in one quart of the -four to make
sponge and let rise in warm place
till light bubbles will appear. Add
rest of -four and knead thoroughly
about ten minutes. Place in creased
bowl, and moisten the top OF the
dough that it may not form hard
crust. Let it rise in warm place till
it doubles its bulk. Knead thoroughly
again, shape into loaves and let rise till
bulk is again doubled. Bake one hour
in moderately hot oven. When the
loaves are done they should sound
hollow when knocked with the
knuckles. The main purposes of the
kneading are to develop the gluten OF
the bread which forms the framework
1.-THE gluten gives the rubbery quality
to the dough-, and to make fine,
even texture by distributing the bub-
bles of carbon dioxide gas.
Bread may be made without the
sponge step. Add all the -four al
once. The amount OF flour indicated
in the recipe is only approximate, as
flour varies in its power to take up
liquid Enough flour should be added
to make stiff dough, yet if too stiff
dough is made the bread will be
hard. Experience is the only salts
factory guide as to exact quantity OF
flour, though the proportion indicated
is fairly accurate. @. ......
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
w om,en's Activities

London policewomen are paid Sc week.
Miss Ina Shepard of Birmingham. Ala,
10 said to be the only woman stock and
bond broker in the south.
The German federal council has authorized
the appointment Of women temporarily to
be clerks Of the court.
More than forty women were employed In
demonstrating and selling motor cars at
the recent automobile show in Boston.
Girl students Of the University of Chicago
are wearing armbands Of the national col
ors to show their patriotism.
A Berlin report says that out Of $40
branches Of the metal industry In Rhineland
and Westphalia, s52 have introduced wom-
ems labor since the war.
/, Mrs. Estelle Lawton Lindsey of Los Ange-
les is the only woman SO far elected to the
city council Of any city Of the first or second
class In the United States,
Although they are greatly in the minority,
the girl students at the college of business
administration Of Boston university have
succeeded in having all intoxicating bever.
ages barred from the annual class banquet
Following the example set by London
school girls last year, some 800 girl students
Of the University Of Toronto have announced
their intention TO spend the coming summer
vacation at work in munition factories and
at agriculture.
Nearly 400 girls Of the East Orange IN.
j. High school have organized to offer their
services In case Of war. They want to aid
the police In patrolling the city. investigating
the standing Of alien sympathizers. and vol
unteer their services to the Red Gross.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
Cupid Busy in College Circles.
April 8


Not all the young women, or mei
either, who are preparing to take ar
active part in the world by attending
Institutions of higher learning are con
centrating upon matters purely intel
lectual. The story comes from those
who have friends at colleges here and
there and at our own state university
that many young women are Tar more
interested in filling their hope chests"
than in the serious work Of the great
world.
Some of these delightful young at
fairs are coming to light each day. 10
day the engagement OF Miss Blanche
Busk to Mr.. Albert ]. Covert is an
nounced. Both are seniors at the
state university.
Two young people who are admit
tedly engaged recently motored to
Omaha for a short visit. Both are
students at the state university, she
Lincoln girl, while he resides in
Omaha. Another pretty Omaha girl
found the persuasions OF Cupid too
enticing to resist, so that she lett
school before the year was over to
announce her engagement to a popu..
lar young man. A perfect deluge OF
engagements of school folks seems
imminent.
Some say: Marriage is such a
serious matter that anyone so en-
crossed in studies as school men and
women should have little time to con-
slider it." The young people say: oh,
it is a pleasure that we can always
remember these school days to-
gether"