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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
THAT LEGISLATIVE SOUVENIR.

Every now and then there is a rem = onstrance against certain appropria- . tions before the general assembly be- cause it is felt that the time has not as yet arrived when the state can af- ford to indulge in every kind of a proposition that is presented to it. and again because there are plenty of in- stances where such expenditures are unwRrranted. there being no valid ex- cuss for utilizing the peoples money in any such manner.
 There is just as great need of giv- ing careful consideration to the man. ner in which the states funds are spent by the present general assem- ply ss by any other session. Waste must be guarded against. There are still the lessons of the past which can- not be wisely disrogarded. but without apparently giving this consideration voring the spending of 5000 for the publication of a souvenir for the members of the present legislature.
 Such is. of course not a large sum- It will not cause the laying of any additional taxes and it will not throw the commonwealth into bankruptcy but at the same time it means the ex- peEditure of money for something which no one would miss if it was not provided. Tn other words when such a measure is presented it affords an admirable opportunity for saving the money for something which is actual ly needed. It can be turned towards the tendency which appears to exist Of increasing salaries and it is to be hoped that when the house comes to vote upon it the appropriation will be killed It simply opens the way for other bills of the same Caliber and it is time that the action of the last gen. eral assembly was made the guide for the present session and all others in the future
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
HOME GARDENS
Spinach.


 Spinach is a cool weather crop. says oday's bulletin from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission in its course of garden instruction for readers of The Bulletin This means you must plant it cary if the come along and make your spinach go to seed before it has justified it's occupancy of good garden space.
 It is, however, the best, the most popular and the most prolific of all the garden plants grown for greens. The taste for greens is strongest in the early spring and late fali and winter when green vegetables are hard to get. so that spinach fits right in with this demand.
 Spinach likes rich soil to force it's luxurient growth. If you have any fertilizer to use in your garden, be sure to put some in the spinach bed Particularly the pant likes nitrogen and those who can afford it can i'm prove their spinach crop by scattering a little nitrate of soda between the rows.
 The plant also demands plenty of water, doing best in cool. damp weath- CT Hot weather and dry soil stunt it's growth.
 For spring planting buy round seeds of spinach. The other variety of s.oin- ach seeds IS the prickly kind. and it IS most suitable for fall planting in mild climates. Plant the seeds thick " an inch deep in rows 1 foot apart An ounce Of seed is enough for 100 feet Of row
 Usually it is not wise to thin spin ach out by pulling the seedlings As soon as the plant has formed a rosette of we'll eveloped leaves it is read for use. Then by pulling the rnatcre plants, or cutting them off with a knife Just below the surface of the ground. you will give the ones that ware crowded a chance to grow large and keep up the supply. The first pants will be ready for use about a month after the sowing. and the crop will continue to mature for about 30 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

Christian era It was not until the last decade of the 17th century, how ever, that the distinctive sparkling or effervescent wine was discovered CT invented by a monk, Don Perignon, who was in charge of the cellars of the abey of Haut Villers for nearly half a century. Pergnon is also cred ited with being the first man to use corks as stoperS for wine bottles.
 Like most inventors and discov- erers, Perignon had his trials for there were many people who believed that the new beverage was possessed and that it was the spirit of the Evil One which made the wine seem alive. In those days from 25 per cent. to 30 per cent. of the wine was lost owing to the breakage of bottles. Now, however, with the use of a finer qual- ity of glass, the loss is not more than per cent. even though the pressure on the retainers often amounts to seven or eight atmospheres - from 10 to 120 pounds to the square inch.
 Champagne unlike some of the other expensive French wines, is not the product of special vineyards, but is made from the grapes grown by numerous peasant proprletors who sell their small crops to great mercantile is both tedious and expensive, reqIif- ing the services of skillful hanas in the 1aborious task of gradually shak- ing the sediment from the sides of the DOttIeS to the cork-d process eXtend- ing over several weeks. requiring daily manipulation of the bottles When the sediment has collected on the cork the bottle is opened and cork and sed- iment are blown out, also part of the contents. This method has been somewhat improved in recent yea IS and saving effected by freezing the wine in the neck of the bottle. after which the cork can be withdrawn, the sediment removed and the cork re- placed without the waste of drop of the precious beverage.
 Before the outbreak of the war the Marne district produced about 906,- 900 gallons of this wine annually. and the output during some extra ordinary years amounted to as much as 20.O0O.- 900 gallons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
THE MEANING GROWING PLAINER

The alarming statements which are being made in connection with the de- struction of shipping by the subma- rines about the British Isles cannot fail to make this country realize that it is actually ip the war. It cannot help, also. to make this nation and every individual thereof realize that there must be put forward every means within it's power to render all possible assistance in doing it's part, in overcoming that menace and in preventing the realiza ton of the pur: pose of the ruthless submarine war fare.
 This must be done in many ways. Steps have already been taken to ex- tend financial assistance. Our army and navy are ready for defense and the time is coming when they must be prepared to take the offensive. The industries of the country have Q tre- mendous part to play in turning out the necessary material for the sue cessful prosecution of the war and this applies to most everything in the man. ufacturing line even though the pro- duct does not enter directly into the accumulating of what may be termed war material. There are Of course the needs of the transporting lines which are vital consideration, and at no time did this country ever face the necessity of increased shipping as it does today.
 In addition to these the important problem of feeding the allied nations confronts this~country. 1t must not only look out for itself but it must put forward every energy that it pos sesses to increase its crops and pro- duce all that is possible that the sur plus can be utilized abroad. The fact that we are in the war is becoming more apparent each and every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
The Passage of the "HoIy Carpet"

The passage of the holy carpet through Suez on it's way from Cairo to Mecca was one of the few spectacular events to break the monotony of war time in Suez, a considerable process sion of Mohammedans accompanying z it in its pigrimmage to Mohammed's tomb.
 The procession in Suez started from the freight station, where the carpet had previously arrived by special train. The. pilgrims. representing varioV3 tribes and races, bore banners and played discordant music upon tom toms.
 Behind the foot-pilgrims came a body of Egyptian cavalry with drawn swords, mounted upon beautiful Arab ponies and followed by a mountain battery of native artillery. An Egyp- tian military band came next. making prodigious din, and after them marched a splendid body of Egyptian infantry. their bayonets glisteninS in the brilliant sunshine. They were followed by civilian band, making weird noises in an effort to reproduce some of the popular native airs.
 Then came the holy carpet" car ried in a richly embroidered canopy borne on the back of A camel. Two more camels followed. on one of which rode native priest. Then came some English military mounted police bring up the rear of the procession.
 As the carpet, surrounded by a guard of Egyptian infantry, passed. immense crowds of natives lining the streets saluted while their women folk who were at the windows and On the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTH
 EAST

l New England is now department 1 by itself according to the new arrange 1 mant whereby the war department has l broken up what used to be the de- partn1ent of tha east. a military di- i vision of the country. into three di- | visions Major General Wood being sent from the command of the old di vision to that Of the southeast with Charleston, & C.. as his headauar- ters, Major General Bell being called from his post in the west to command the new department of the east with
 headquarters al New York and Briga-
 dier General Edwards. recently located
 in the Canal Zone. assigned to the
 command of department of the north
 east, with his headquarters at Boston.
 This means that three generals will herceforth, at least during the period of the war, have charge of the duties which formerly devolved upon General Wood. It cannot help being felt that he has been treated unfairly in being sent to his post ir the south even though it offers large possibilities fer organization work. but there are rea- sons for believing that the interests of that section have been placed in highly capable hands. It Is a decided com pliment to that section of the coCJ.tCy to have such man put in command of the department.
 New England on the other hand does not fail to appreciate the fact that Brigadier General Edwards is a commander of merit even though he is not a major general. It Is his doc urine which has been carried out roia- tive to the Canal Zone. He has seen service in the field, in the war depart ment and in the organization of the canal defenses and he possesses the qualif1cation for the successful hand ling of the new duties for which he has been selected
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|, monotony. If she had ever been on time the shock would have broken up desk and talked himself hoarse and I finally asserted that he'd break Miss Grobank of her silly, ridiculous habit | if it was his last effort on earth. He told her that he would be ashamed to let any one within gum shot of his influence persist in such a wasteful. wicked habit. He was going to reform her. Miss Grobank said it was very nice of him and she appre- cfated it-and it was an hour the next
 morning. She explained the street cars had been blocked.
 "Joshuf Applebrush became so grim in his determination to reform Miss other affairs. He made her get an alarm clock and lectured her on strength of mind and will power and
 said that any girl who couldn't get up brisk and early mornings had a
 horrible future before her.
 What he demanded scow7ing,
 what did she expect to do when she
 got married and had a home and f1us-
 band and meals on her handss' Miss and said she supposed those things
 would sort of adjust themselves. Joshua used up a whole noon hour
 painting the woes of that honrs and marry her-and she was twenty mfn- utes late getting back when she did go out
 She always listened so attentively to him and was so sweetly apologetic that a wooden Indian VbIld have had hopes Of making an impression. It really got on Joshua's nerves-never before had he been unable to make things move in the direction he in- tended them to go. I guess that this was the principal reason he finally married Miss Grobank-he was so de- termined to conquer that habit of hers and thought that her husband he would have the foolish, leisurely crea- ture quite under his control. We all said he'd either make her learn to be on time slay her in the process and we felt quite sorry for her-she was the kind you do feel sorry for so easily, what with her eyelashes and white hands"
 Well, did he?"
 Not so you'd notice it." said the father of the family. Before she got through with the poor dub he was carrying her breakfast in to her on 9 tray before he hustled to the office mornings. and he was waiting till all hours for his dinner because she was out somewhere or he'd forgotten to order the groceries on time And he seemed grateful for the privilege"
 Well, it served him right" declared mother. ''He needed a little ge!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.
The champaans pistri

The Champagne District, where the French are pressing their offensive while the English are making mag nif1cent gains against Von Hinden- bergs line in the ArraIs region, is the subject of the following war geogra- phy bulletin from the National Geo graphic society:
 While Champagne no longer exists as province or department of France, It's independent existence under it's own counts having come to an end at the beginning of the 14th century, the name is generally applied to that ter ritory which now includes the depart ments of Ardennes, Aube, Haute Marne. Marne, and parts of the Seine et-Marne. Aisne, Tonne, and Mouse an area some 1s0 miles long and 150 miles broad, embracing more then 25,000 square miles.
 Champagne derices it's name from the Latin campus, meaning a ! country of plains. and referring to the exten- sive stretches of land in the vicinity Rheims, Chalon, and Troyes, the last named having been the capital of the ancient province.
 During the 18th and 18th centuries the Champagne country was famous throughout western Europe for the fairs held in four Of it's cities. These fairs, six in number, were held sue cessively so that merchants might travel from town to town throughout the year, thus being provided with continuous markets for their wares
 ''Of course, the product which has made the name Champagne so famfl- jar to all the world is the famous wine made here. This industry dates back to Roman times, the vine being cx- tensively cultivated in this region as early aS the reign of the Emperor Probus in the third century of the
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military abilities will permit him to care for.
 The lives of a large number of men, a division, should not be, of course, be entrusted to one who would not com mand them skillfu1ly. Lives must not be sacrificed for any mans ambition, but each mans ambition must be util- ized to the full extent by which it makes him helpful.
 The question of prominence that may be gained on the battlefield may be laid aside. The desire to be presi- dent is legitimate aspiration. It is an honorable source of service, of which the country may well avail it self.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
He Almost Fell Down.

A. Nj. HunsUcker. Rogue Gnitfo. Miss, felt so grateful because Of being freed from pain and distress -1a- he wrote the following letter f was suf- fering from rheumatism. kidney and bladder trouble. algO dizziness. would almost fall down at times ] started taking Foley Kidney Pills and two boxes gave me entire relief" Il5aor- Gered kidneys give warning by pains In side and back. rheumatic aches. sore muscles, swollen joints pumneas uu1ar eyes. tired and .anguid feeling. Lee C. Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
THEY CAN PREVENT IT.

Complaint is made by the people of Germany, according to reports which come from that country, to the effect that in the recent hombardment of the city of Freiberg by the allied avia- tors serious damage was done to the anatomy building of the Ludivico AL bertha university. an institution of which the people of that city are es- 2eeially proud This Is along the same line that previous protests have been made, although in most instances it
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

When a certain prominent German puts forth in the press Of that coun- try statement which severely criti- cises the imperial German government and which praises the United States and President Wilson, it must cause the German people to realize that there is something wrong in Germany
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

Instead of threa teninE reprisals up- on British prisoners Germany would put itself in 8 better light if 1t prom ises to obey the rules of war Great Britain of course has a large number of German prisoners also.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

There can be no question but what Americanism Is the guiding star of Theodore Roosevelt. He Is a fighter and that is equally true whether it happens to be during war or during a political campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
strsw Hate Inc Causs.

An exchange claims that fhis ccau try wastes 25 per cent. of its strau But what are we to dOs Straw -tlcEH are now almost unknown. and hardly anybody has carpets under which Go put it.-Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
Has sseoms Amsriesnizss

The dispatches say that when t1e band played The Star Spangied EHr- ner in St Pauls Cathedral King George stood up and his lips m0eed. Why. he sings it just like an AmeFl- can, doesn't he2-Grand Rapids PresH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
patriotio Is. Az Patriotic Dos..

You cans impress the world bT your singing My Country Tls 0t Three If you go right down Co go1- place of business and EeH sugar and meat Il ounces to the p0und--H0ls- ton Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

April weather has been nothing to brag about. May therefore has an ex~ cellent opportunity for improvement and great hope is entertained in that direction
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

From the fighting which is now go- ing on in France it becomes evident that all the big and important battles did not take place during the early months of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

That Massachusetts pastor who re- signed because the United States flag was raised in the choir loft ought to make one more move and leave the country
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roof of the houses, made a curious wailing. After the carpet had finished its tour of the town il was taken back to the railway station and conveyed by special train to the docks, where 1t was reverently loaded on a British ship en route to Teddah, whence if rra s cnnNeved tn NAcca by camel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Smiles may be the only things which hav3 not increased in price but even they are worth cultiva ting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
Time EnouuI1.

Mrs. Algernon Grant Sartoris wants President Wilson to raise a fund to restore the art subjects destroyed my the wa-. It will be time enough to do that wl1eT human civilization has been restored.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

Those Germans who have been de- nied naturalization papers until the war is over have the satisfaction Of Knowing that Germany cannot force them into the firing line in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

Those Kansas patriots who are go- ing barefooted thus early may have heard of the closing of a number of shoe factories in massachusetts,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

American's dislike for war is fhe re- fusal of men to enlist in t8e Guard unless they can be assured or lgat Philadelphia North American
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earth, and how can we have it when there are so few homes that are rid of the accurSed influence and effects of rum. Let us have more letters like Mrs Robinson's.
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We're Peaceful People. Another evidence of the average
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-25

Although the "throne" OF England 10
popularity believed to be the huge up
hoIstered chair at Buckingham palace
there is an old legend to the effect that
"where ye king sits, there ye throne
of England stands"
II this be true the humble, battle
SCARED kitchen chair shown In the
above photograph is particularly exaIt-
ed, for it not only holds his majesty
George the Fifth, but has actually en-.
throned him on the ruined hattlements
OF the Chateau ThiepvaI In northwest
ern France.
England and France, fighting side
by side, have only recently wrestIed
Thiepval back from the German hosts
which seized II many months ago. A
British general Is explaining the bat.
tile to his majesty, who Is close stu
dent Of strategy and Is quick TO re-
ward victorious leader.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-25
SEtsM SONS FIGHTING KAISER
Mrs Tisdall of New York, One Of the
Greatest "War Mothers" In Whole
United States.

New York.-Clicking her knitting
needles over heavy gray sweater in
Hoboken. just across the Hudson
river, sits Mrs. w j. Tisdal, one of
the greatest "war mothers" In the
country
She has seven sons, all married. all
with from two TO six children, and
all IL military service. Another un-
usua thing. every one of the seven
was n electrical engineer before he
heard the call to arms.
But this is not all. Mrs. Tisdall has
six daughters, two of whom are do
ing hospital work. 81 can only sit
home and knit for the army myself"
mode Nv said Mrsl Tisdall.
TIL seven sons were born in Dublin
of Sco.ch-Irish parents.
The eldest son. John, forty, and Ell.
ward, twenty-seven, having both lived
some years In Canada, enlisted in the
Canadian forces and have come
through many months service in
France unscathed.
Victor, twenty-six. left his home In
Hoboken, three months ago to join
the gallant Canadian Scots. His wife
Is studying nursing and hopes to be
sent across with a Red Cross unit.
Henry Tlsdall, thirty-eight, has been
In the British army five years and
holds the rank Of colonel.
Trevor Hastings Tisdall. twenty.
five, is a member of the engineer corps
of the Eleventh regiment, New York,
which has been In France two months
The twr remaining sons. William
thirty, and Mark, thirty-four, both res
idents OF Connecticut. were taken in
the recent selective draft and have
passed physical examinations. Both
have families, but will not claim ok.
emption.
"My father, Thomas McCurdy
fought In the English army with Wei.
lington at Waterloo, when Napoleon
came 10 such an ignoble end" said
Mrs Tisdall. MY brother fell In the
battle of Alden in Egypt in 1870. Ny
husband was an officer In the British
army until his death 16 years ago
while I am glad. Of course, that
my sons have followed the precepts
of their forefathers SO faithfully, | am
proudest OF them for having risen by
their own effor $ 70 such positions
that they are now able to leave theii
families well provided for; which is
after all, the greatest duty a man owes
to his country"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-25
READY FOR HEAVY Tx
Business Men Express Willing
ness to Share War Cost.
Would Dissipate Profits, Surrender
Plants or Take Any other Steps
Deemed Necessary.

Atlantic City, N. j., Sept. 24.-The
National Chamber of Commerce has
recommended the passage of the bill
now before congress empowering the
President or the shipping board to
throw open the American coastwise
trade to foreign ships under individu-
al license.
The convention recommended assist
Ing the government in making pur-
ehases and the formation of a general
committee of industry, representing
all departments of business which
would aid the purchasing department
In apportionment of orders.
The convention pledged the support
or retail merchants to the efforts OF
the commercial economy board to
bring about economies in the retail
trade; indorsed the proposal by the
board OF directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce of the United States TO
send commission abroad to study
commercial conditions and advocated
a plan for the quarterly payment OF
taxes
In all, the session adopted the 25
resolutions designed to aid the gov
ernment in the prosecution of hostil
tiles. One declared business is ready
for heavy taxes, and the dissipation OF
savings, to surrender plants to the
government, or to take any other steI
deemed necessary by the government
Another recommended organization oi
all sorts of purchasing during the war
to be under control of one government
board. 1t was declared that, for the
first time In history, the governmen,
should have absolute control and fix
Ing power over prices.