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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
THE NEW COAL PRICE.

It was stated at the time prices were fixed al which coal producers should sell that commodity that they were subject to change. It was then indicated that some revisions would nave to be made in order to get the proper adjustment, and though some minor ones have previously been made the authorization of an increase of 45 cents a ton fer bituna4no ous coal in nearly all the districts makes it evil dent that the fuel administrator has become convinced that the interests of all concerned required raise.
 In this connection If fs to be real ized that the country needs to over-. come the danger of labor troubles It wants a steady and uiIbroken prcd,1c- tion of this fuel and it seems that a careful consideration of the matter las resulted in the decision to grant an increase for the purpose of taking care of the demands of labor. The raise did not come right at the mo- inent when the miners demanded 1t, but there can be no question but what II has been sranted 10 take care of them and te stop the effects Of strikes. It was appreciated tIfat if the pro- ducers could net increase their selling price in order to take care of higher wages. when the first selling price fixed was considered to be giving them only 3 reasonable profit, that the de- Inaiads of the miners could not be met unless they were permitted to get more for their coal The new price is there fore not surprise but 1t remains to be seen whether the agreement en- tered into. since 1t is believed that the change will be ratified by the miners, holds good for the term for which it is fixed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
THE RIeELoW AFFAIR.

It is not surprising that there Is i1- dignation expressed at the treatment which was accorded Herbert s. Bige- low, a strong pacifist and leading citizen of the state of Ohio, by the mob in Kentucky. It is deplored throughout the country and the see- retary of war has added his expres- sion of protest against such conduct. IL borders very closely upon the poli- cies followed by those who are given to lynehing-
 In tf1is connection 1t is pointed cut thae-freedom of speech is one of the principles for which this country sEaneay but while MT. Bigelow an- quesrf5nAbly has firm convictions uB- cn the subject of peace it is a fact fhaf he Is no more desirous for peace han the rest of the country if such
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL.

It was not so long ago that an ifn- portant federal law was passed, known as the Harrison act. for the purpose of stopping the sale and use of habit forming drugs. This was prompted by the alarming extent to which mar .cotics were being used and the wide- spread demoralizing effects which were question but what the law has done some good It has shut off in a great many instances the sale of such drugs, it has made it more difficult for ad- diets to obtain them, it has awakened new interest in this great peril and It has brought about much added leg islaticn in order to provide for the care and treatment of those who have been forced to or who have desired 1o shake off the hold which such .stimuiants have obtained upon them. ': But sa this as in much other lesis- 1ation there are shortcomings. There are numerous ways in which the law can be circumvented and such is being done on an extensive scale when it is declared by Police Commissioner Woods of New York that 2,0a0 drug users are arrested yearly. This snakes 1t plain that while the legis,a- sson may be helping to improve con- 6itions only part of the task has been completed, and much sympathy and support will be given to the plea of ahe commissioner to federal and state Authorities seeking federal legislation which will control the sale, exporta- tion. importation and distribution of habit forming drugs. Those who are making big profits from the sale of such drugs at the present time can be expected to oppose such legislation out those who are concerned with the sat- L T alize the wisdom and need of such a aw.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
TESTIMONIALS
 FOR MEDICINES
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
 Company Publishes Only Genuine Ones.

The testimonials published by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company come unsolicited. Before they are used the Company takes great care to inform itself about the writer. Never know ingly, has it published an untruthful letter, never is letter published with out written consent signed by the writer.
 The reason that thousands of women from all parts Of the country write such grateful letters is that Lydia E Pink hams Vegetable Compound has brought health and happiness into their lives, once burdened with pain and illness.
 It has relieved women from some of the worst forms of female ills, from dis- placements, inflammation, ulceration, irregularities, nervousness. weakness, stomach troubles ard from the blues.
 It is impossible for any woman who
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is " ell and who has nevor suffered to realize how these poor, suffering wo- men feel when re- stored to h e a tn; and their keen desire to help other women who are suffering as they did.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

tors, or capable of being lowed. the construction of which was part of thN general plan of the premeditated wa;r.
 The Gerfnans also for years before regard to all the eventual operations they had in view. In 1913 at the mouth of the Filbe one of the big i'm CTS, with several thousands of men on board, carried immense rafts slung Gil her sides, and by an ingenious de- vice these could be rapidly lowered and placed in position on ths water Each raft could accommodate a batta- lion of men closely packed together. They were then lowed ashore by a Ietroleun1- driven boat.
 The experiments made at that time showed that She biggest Hamburg Amerika liner could in half an hour be entirely emptied Of it's human freight.
 General Sir Francis Lloyd's state n1ent that Zeppeiins might unchal. quantities of bombs upon London at the outset of their campaign will doubtless be laid to the account ot "the Old Gang" The fact is bonn bardment from the air was forbidden many, it is true, did. mt sign, but Austria did, in common with Great Britain the United States and other countries. France, however, was not CInOHE the BlSndIOrleS. louL all 1aWS ct war aimed at eliminating the ele- rpent of surprise from the Lombard ment of cities; towns must be warned, they said, Germany has changed all tEat-London Chronicle.
 A big enterprise has been built up at Dewbury by the War Office, by which discarded uniforms and other articles of clothing collected on the battlef1elds and in home camps are 7oa vxyjf fa n fn 10 a the nation hundreds of thousands of pounds.
 Since the work has been in pro- gress about 45,600.00o separate arti-
 4100 900 Jackets.
 45O0, 900 pairs of trousers.
 oSo soS,SSo pairs % of riding brooches.
 2,700 900 puttees.
 3,50O,000 shirts.
 856,0oo caps. 3i
 1,s0o.0o0 cardigan tackets- Ii
 S,706,o6o pairs of drawers.
 6,o0o,000 other articles.
 This part-worn clothing comes to trucks straight into the huge sheds at the three railway stations. Hers the bags are ripped open. and the con tents spread out amongst the ptcR- erS' whose nlrnDle ringers ana trained eyes quickly discover which garments should be set aside for renovation and which are only fit for disposal to rag merchants and others, who put them through their special machinery pre- paratory to their being made up again into Army cloth in the local factories AS many as mir ety truck loads have been received in day.
 There are about 300 women sorters, who do their work SO thoroughly that oil hi r are beyond repair are carefully scrutinised, and sorted into woolens, l.nseys, Angolas. etc. Articles capa- ble of being restored are sent to a lccal firm of dyers and cleaners, by whom they are cleaned. Then they gre repaired and re-issued to the troops or for the use of German pris- or,ers of War-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

My dear Kaiser: -
 Don't let the var get on your nerves sol I notice you seem worried since the United States cafne in:
 Remember that there are more ways to win the war than with bullets. The Allied Nations used to buy ss,o99, ,00Q bushels of American wheat. But since we have forced the European farmer from the furrow to the trench, Amer
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Attacked by submarine on the way ever and in London during an air raid. that party of ongfessrren are going to have something to teii their colleagues on their return
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That Ohio pacihat whd was so se- vefeIy treated in Kentucky probably understands now, better than eyer. that discretios is the better part Of vaIor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

The man on the corner says: Some people never make success of any thing until they look for a gas leak with a. lighted match.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

There will be much comment occa- stoned by the many war taxes. but when it comes to grumbiins let there be none. Everyone must do his bit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

The inactivity of the Russians Is as noticeable just at present as the si- fence of William Jennings Bryan.
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windi1am, Nov 1, 1917.
Grastan's Irish Parliament.

MT. Editor: While some Irish home rule writers proudly refer to Grattan's 8 Irish parliament. they seem to over look it's origin of it's originators. As a brief sketch at this time may not be af1iss. When news of the aDpreaching success of the American Revolution reached Ireland, Ulsterrnen made d3- rnands for local self government Eng. land was unable to resist the appeal and Grattan's parliament, which Msi, the Protestant parliament fthe only one Ireland ever had), was established ment assembled tran agitation for Roman Catholic relief began. It took various forms of outlawry. for in the F years of the parliament's life there was enacted into law over 1,5O0 acts for the suppression of crime and vio- !erce in Ireland. The agitation became SO pronounced that the parliament de- cided to unite with England for mt tua1 benefit and protection for them selves as well as their Roman Cath had no voice in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The union has been benefit tc Ireland in many ways notably, first, ties bill which bestowed the franchise OH the Catholics of Ireland: second. by tie diSestabliShment of the ancient and lawful Church of Ireland (Presby-
 
 act, an act which required all persons holding civil CT military office to re- ceive communion according to the usage of the Church of England (EpiscepaD ani abjure belief in tran substantiatfon; fourth, Irish education. control of education placed in charge tf the Irish national board of educa- tfon; fifth. Irish land courts estab- 1isned by act of parliament where ten- ant farmers can appeal against exorbi-
  act, providing a loan Of o0,000,000 for 30 years without interest; to enable tenant farmers 10 purchase their farms and break up the landlord sys- Magnooth college (Ronnan CathoIic) for the higher education of Irishmen; eighth, the irisf. local government board. which; by the way. is one of etitutions of it's kind in the world.
 The question for home rulers is, Do they wish tc return to the times and conditions in Ireland at the time Of Grattan?
 And as for Ulster and U1stermen i. is useless to endeavor to persuade them into accepting home rule. No eloquence will convince them they are wrong in their opposition to home fule. They nave reasons which have never yet been satisfactorily answered for believing they are right in opposf- ton to 1t. They believe they are con- tending for their homes their prop erty. their lives and their honor just as truly as though they were be- sjeged by a foreign invader. The epirft which today dominates the Ul- sterman of every communion is the same spirit which enabled their fore fathers to hold the ancient city of Derry against the papal tyranny of James II and his foreign allies, and .he temper of Ulster is the important factor with which British statesmen &k-41V az k< Da ffa fxAo &r. "A right to govern Ulster, but it has not the right to legislate it into slavery. The question is. Is England prepared to force home rule upon Ulster? Time Will tell.
 JAMES E. ENGLAND
 Norwich Town. Nov. ], 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

If the new postal rate is too steep for the numerous and bulky love fnes- sages. it IS to be remembefed Of cotifse that the parcel post rates will nst be changed for a while
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

A captured German officer has ex- pressed the belief that America will put 100seeo airpianes into the war Don't let's disappoint him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

The idea Of the conssfvatien of food is not to invite hunger but to prevent waste and to overcome any possibility of anyone being denied suf- ficieht food
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

After having things their own way while they were operating the Seead- Ter, fo be captured by Fiji islanders mtst have been a Dit huEnlliating to the commander and crew of that raider.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Who is the Better Authority?

Mir. Editor: promised to say no more, and shall keep my word, as far as any discussion with Mir. Cummings is concerned. However, I would like to say to Observer that do not have t., go to him to learn New England history. My ancestors have been in- habitants of that region since the ear lie st days, and I consider myself fairly well read upon the subject. Yes, l know all about Jonathan Harrington. tEe- ffer at Lexington, also his brother. 4 Abijah, who was in the fight. and his cousins, Jonathan and Caleb Harring ton, who were killed that day. But that has nothing to do with what Atated as to the racial elements in Massachusetts at that time. Does Ob- server consider himself a better au thority than Savage or Fiske? Has he taken the trouble to look up the list of American q killed and wounded on April 19, 1775. as I suggested?
 Anyone who disputes the statement traf the population of New England was almost entirely of English stock ct the time of the Revolution is either ignorant of New England history or wi1fui1y peryerts the facts.
 This is positively my last upon this subject.
 FAIR PLAY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

Some people persist in driving au- tomohiles as if they expected to catch up with lost time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

Pennies may be scarce but there are few who have 60 many dollars that they don't know what to do with them
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

With war taxes as with everything else, the burden is handed right along to the consumer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

King Alexander of Greece has con- ferrcd the Order of the Saviour on a number of French officers of all ranks, and French consulS and vice consuls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
Precedent for Russians.

The president of Argentina has sign ed a decree recognizing the new Rus sian democratic government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02
OTHER VIEW POINTS

hSRe it of fS thefr 11s ha berty Goan maximum on the part of Senator La F'oliette's home county and home gentleman. The result follows the use of his frank in flooding Wisconsin with his anti-war speeches. - New Haven Journal-Courier.
 Every Hartford householder must soon be his own ashman, unless he makes a private arrangement to the contrary. The street board cannot resalar nesP rec coilections a ions of furnace and stove refuse The board will make the start easy by placing the obliga-~ ton on the householder to return the containers from the curb. Later, unless the labor market brtghtens, tke household er will be called on to get the ashes out to the. curb as well. Hartford Times.
 Word comes from New Haven that the city council will consider the question of increasing the salaries of city officials all along the line. The meyor's pay is to be Jumped from $500 year to $6,00o. Well, If New Haven has a good mayor he will re worth all he can get, but if the city draws d blank thirty cents will he too much to pay. It is not always high salaries that get good othcia z, that IS CefIaln.--BrtuSSpOEI I6loSFaIu
 Charles w. Morse proposes to build 1S ships at New London, immediate iy, to help America win the war and has established plant which will be operated night and day. No one dis putes Morse's Knowledge of the ship building business. Time may prove that it was not unfortunate that Ex- President Taft released Morse from Atlanta.-Hartford Post.
 Appealing American are some of the points in the dispatch of the As- eociated Press correspondent telling of our soldiers first entry into actual fighting in this great war. A red headed gunner fired the first shot while his comrades cheered. Amer ica couldn't and wouldn't hand out an honor like trat to duke, baron even reserve it for Gen. .Pershing or some other high army official. The honor went to man whose only mark Of distinction was that he had rcd hair. Such is the force of dernoc- racy when the common man is givee lis chance. There are a lot of these common men iH our fighting forces; but when they get into action Ger. many Is going to find that they arc most uncommon men. Their power rests in their conviction that they are fighting the fight of the common man. That Is a power hefore which Germany cannot, hold. The progress Of the world comes down to the fun mon man. And even the greatest war machine in the world can't stop that progress. Republican.
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Views of the Vigilantes
TO THE KAISER

THE DEVIL WRITES
 TO THE KAISER pe-co by Eugene H. Blake of The Visiiantas,
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RaneR TarmA,

When it comes time to make peace, 1t will be made on our terms. Ger many in Europe and Germany in the United States should get that idea fixed in mind at an early date.-Roch- ester Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-02

Major Ctvrieux. writing in the Paris Matin respecting the landing of the Germans in Oesel and Dago, says tho German Admiralty has a conside ble quantity of material in the shape of f'at-bottoned eioops fitted with mo-
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CLEANED FROM FOREIGN EXCHANGES

ing a Good Samaritan such as no na- tIon before ever was to another. - London Times.
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JAMES E. ENGLAND. Norwich Town. Nov. ], 1917.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12
STUNNING LONG COAT
BY Betty Brown

With the most pronounced cOlOrs
ruling all fashion schemes, garments
of sUbdUed tones have taken on eX-
aggerated lines, or are made con-
spicUOUs by trimmings of white
brOadcloth. A stunning long coat
which has just been sent out by a
leading designer combines several
new features. The immense collar
is Ornamented at the corners with
crochet covered balls, and the back
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12

will get you to the depot Miss Brock, 80
he said.
q would prefer to walk. We might
miss the train, came a low murmur-
ed response.
It was clear moonlight and a brisk
breeze was blowing.
"Oh, dear!" suddenly uttered Miss
Dolly Block" and Victor Martin
stood rooted to the spot, staring
wildly.
For the fluttering veil had blown
free Of the face of Airline BOTtelle!
She was smiling, but in a half du-
biOus sort of way. Then, almost hys-
teTiCaIIy, she answered him as she
asked him what it all meant. And
she told him that "aIl the world loves
a lover" and that Mrs. Delevan and
Miss Dolly Brock had sympathizingly
aided her in acting the young lady
from Newton.
q have acted like a silly child"
sobbed forth Airline.
And l like a heaTtless despOtw
declared Victor, and then, reaching
the kindly shadows Of a giant oak,
they kissed and made up-foT good.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12
KISS GERMS

He worshiped her and with all his
youthful ardoT he begged her to mar
ny him.
That's all very well, Jack; all very
pretty, but do you think we can live
on love and kisses?"
Its much the safest-everything
else is either adulterated or poisoned
or tainted" he exclaimed. - Every
bOdys.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12
breadth of the. coat is considerably
longer than the front.
The hat worn with this coat has
caused considerable comment among

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-13
LIVERY STABLE BLUES
PUZZLES THE JUDGE

international News Service:
CHICAGO. oct. l3.-The Jazz sit
uation is still jazzed up today and
nobody knows just who is the author
of the Livery Stable Blues.
Federal Judge Carpenter has de-
cided that blues are blues" and has
refused 10 diferentiate between the
blues produced by DouOnic LaROcca
and the indigo harmonies concocted
by Alcide =. Numez.
The only point definitely settled
by Judge Carpenter was that the
Livery Stable Blues" is not real
music. The judge admitted. however.
that the tune has an uncanny power
OF stimulating the terpsichorean i'm
pulse IN the feet of the youthful.
After hearing about blues" until
the. atmosphere Of the court room
assumed a tinge distinctly cerulean.
Judge Carpenter terminated the Jazz
war between LaROcca and Numez
BIZ declaring neither OF the HdRauts
had any grounds for suit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-13
Both Teams Keen for
Fifth Game of Series

the best brand OF baseball they
have exhibited so far in the series
and the same goes for the Giants.
should they be returned the victors.
Every indication early today
pointed to another capacity crowd
at COmiskey park. The weather,
though cold, was cheerful and there
are still a good many fans in Chi
cago from all parts Of the middle
west who have been lingering here
10 get a glimpse OF the battling
teams.
Chicago is really enthusiastic over
the worlds series and now that the
rivals have settled down 10 tight il
out 10 a finish the interest here is at
fever heat. Spectators have
managed TO secure good many
tickets for the game today and they
are asking fancy prices for them.
The tickets held by the spectators
now. az least many o. them, We're
secured from out OF town fans who
left the city after Witnessing the
first two games.
Concensus OF opinion here is that
the winner OF today's game VIII win
the worlds series. II a seventh
game is necessary, the winner OF the
toss will hold an ADVANTAGE and il is
expected that the presidents OF the
two clubs AMI the members OF the
national commission will meet some
time during today 70 decide the
question
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-13
j. 8. MUST TAKE
HAND IN STRIKE
important to Prevent Tie-up
of New York Port
Say Officials.
International News servIee:

International News Service:
NEW YORK. oct. 13-The pos
sibility OF federal mediation in the
threatened harbor strikes. which
would completely tie up the port OF
New York, made a marked change
although, the situation remains very
acute.
The ultimatum sent out by the
marine workers affiliation is 10 the
effect that if wages are not in
creased by the end Of this month,
every man. from captain to cook.
will quit work.
The government takes a different
view of the situation. 1t does not
propose to have its transport facil-
tiles interfered with. For this rea-
son shipping men believe the gov
eminent, in case Of a strike. will
step in and assume direct charge.
The acuteness OF the situation is
emphasized in the fact that the In
.ternational LOngshoremen's asso-
citation, which has $4,000 members.
has decided TO support the demand
Of the Harbor Boatmen's union and
the Tidewater Boatsmen's union.
This decision, following the re-
cent settlement of the demands
made by longshoremen, comes as a
heavy blow 20 shipping interests
which believed trouble from that
source had been overcome.
The suggestion that sinister mo-
tives" were behind the demands Is
met with vehement denial on the
part OF the boatmen who point out
they have worked Loyalty in the
shipment Of men and munitions 10
France
a representative boatman says
federal charge Of the situation would
be welcomed 1T is costing the
government 345 a month % clothe.
feed and house the enlisted men
above the $50 paid 20 him. The
harbor boatman would gladly accept
that in place OF what is now paid
him"