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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

till a certain man. notorious before the war in Johannesburg, climbed up on the roof and found ventilator or peri scope hole through which he dropped an incendiary bomb. which set the place in a sudden blaze. The garrison then broke out, or as many as could and ran for it. They were all shot down, and afterwards over dozen dead bodies were found inside.
 This same man had already won fame among his comrades by his re- fusal ever to be in less than all the fighting that is going. Twice in former battles he has gone over with the first troops attacking, and when their Job was done has contrived not to stay with them and has gone on with the others. On one occasion he actually finished the day with a totally different division because he found 1t had the discipline, but 1t is a gorgeous fight ing spirit.
 Two medical officers taken here as- sisted in tending our wounded. and be- i1aved very well. Unhappiiy one of them was shot and killed by a German sniper while binding up wounded man. The sniper may not have known that he was shooting a German. but certainly he knew he was killing a man engaged in Red Cross work.
 One fortress was attacked by South African non- n-commissioned officer and two enlisted men, and without assist ance, they forced it to surrender to the three of them and took 70 prisoners. In places there was real bayonet fighting and a tale is told of a gallant sergeant who in duel killed one German. Then a second came at him. and after a short light the sergeant killed him. A third German came and the sergeant.
 housh tired now, went for him and the two men fell each killed by the others bayonet.-The London Observ- CTS correspondent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
STORIES OF THE WAR
The Battle About Potsdann,

The troops on the right had the hard est work, for it was on tha side. espe- cially about Potsdam, that the German resistance was stoutest, and it was ma chine guns enfilading them from this last point which caused their greatest difficulty. though something of the same kind also happened from the di rectien of Hill s7 on the left. Brement Relloubt, which was expected to give serious trouble, was taken with great dach and comparative ease. In the same area one big concrete structure, more like a portmanteau than a pill box, yielded up between 60 and 70 Ger man prisoners and four machine guns.
 A strong cluster of concrete build ings northwest of Potsdam was a Ger man aid post. While the line was resting between the advances some South Africans saw machine guns fir ing from it and so went out 0 ntheir own accord without an officer to tack le it. The battalion commander seeing them go and unable to call them back went out and joined them. There proved to be some 60 Germans inside, and from one part 30 of these with two medical officers came out and surrend- cred, but the other half refused to come out, and stayed firing through the loophoies at the side and the back. for many of these pill-boxes have no open ing in front to meet a direct attack. but have their orifices at the aides and back only, to guard each other by fire.
 A little body of our men got up to the place. but were puzzled how to get in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
OUR nEEes COME FIRsr.

Months ago the cry was for ships and more ships. That same cry is heard today with as great vfEor along both coasts. There have been many vessels constructed, interned vessels have been seized and made f1t for ser vice. old vessels have been recon structed and vessels cn the ways be- longing to other countries have been reQuisitioned, but still there is a de- n1and for ships. It is impossible to meet the water transportation needs in spite of all the attention that has been given this matter. This is due in the first place to the great handicap that was experienced at the start through having an infnitesinal rner- chant marine and while good progre ss Is being made in turhing out new ships where 1aber troubles are not in terfefing, the time has not been suffi cient to realize all the benefits which are bound to accrue from this pro- gramme.
 Under existing conditions it is not surprising that the shipping board has turned down the plea that the British vessels On the ways in this country, which have been taken over, be released to Great Britain. There is no question but what both countries need them. but our needs must come first. That does not mean that we are going to disregard the needs of cur allies for the ships when com pleted will be used for the common good of all. but their use will be di- rected from this side. The entry of this country into the war greatly in creases it's need for ships There are the army needs in the way of trans porting troops and supplies which have got to be met and that cannot be done without boats. For the pres- ent and doubtless for the war the ships which we can control will be ours. What will be done with the requisitioned British ships after the war can properly wait until after peace is declared for Q decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

mont thAt can De rrostAsd.- It is a good sign when a city ri1es up and in- sists upon reforms and the abeiishing of faulty uaethodA but 1t must be re- a1ized by those same people that 1t Is not always the methods which are to blame. The fault invariably lies with inc men who are. put in ofi7ce, and the responsibility for. the men elected rests right on the shoulders of the voters, both those who go to the caucuses and those who stay at home, those who cast their votes and those who do not.
 The city of Newark is the latest to declare for commission form of gov ernment, where the change was fa- vored by a vote of over three to one. Municipal conditions made it easy to urge a change. and the results which Jersey City has been getting from commission rule undoubtedly in fuenced the vote in that direction. The change win becoxne effective soon, there being an election next month to choose the con1fuission. This will mean another lar3e eastern city for the displaying of the merits Of com = mission government, wiiere 1t will uri- ouestfonahly be found that unless there is ,a change ir the type of men elected the administration of that city's affairs will not be much differ ent than it has been in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
BERNsToRFF AND OTHERS LIN.
 YELLED.

From the revelations which are be- ing made by Secretary Lansing, the Advantage which Germany was talk ing of this country, while a neutral, is being disclosed in all it's phases. It is being shown that the highest diplomatic representative of the kali ser in this country was .he one who was directing all the spy operations, was pulling the wires and furnishing the money for bringing the right in-
 1uence upon congress for the pur- pose of getting legislation favorable ito Germany. was the agent who was directing all the plots for crippling industries, whether lives were taken or not in so doing. and was guiding ths operations for the practice of sabotage not only in this country but .n Canada from this country. 1t Is therefore clearly shown what sort of man we were tolerating and what kind of service he was giving his gev- lernment, and which of course was ex- pected of him. The disclosures show that he excels in other things besides diplomacy.
 But in addition there is shown what assistance he had found he could bank on from certain individuals in this country who called themselves Ameri- cans but who- have been continually playing into Germany's hands and who could be depended upon by that government to continue to give their assistance to those who were striking the United States in the back Thus it is apparent that regardless of the freedom which has been permitted the opponents of this government right here at home. the steps which have been taken to suppress them have been fully deserved and could have with good judgment been made much sterner. It is possible that some may have been innocent victims but these new revelations make it more evident than ever that they were aware of what they were doing to such an .ex- tent that they were not only in sym pathy with the activity but anxious to help it. This country should show no tolera ton with such people
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
CANNING
Pear Butter.

Homemade fruit buffers are rec commended as substitutes for cream cry butter, which is gradually be- coming too expensive for the average family to buy, in today's bulletin of the National Emergency Food Gar den Commission, cooperating with this newspaper in an effort to help solve the nations food problem.
 Although canning and drying are being largely practiced this year as a means of saving perishable fruits. much of the surplus of these fruits can be handled satisfactorily in mak- ing delicious fruit butters.
 The usual utensils in almost daily use in every kitchen are all that are needed in making fruit buffers. It is desirable but not absolutely neces- sary to have an enamel lined, alumi- mum, or other good preserving kettle, such as is kept for this purpose only Other utensils needed are a colander wire sieve. potato masfer, measuring cup, knives and pans. The large iron and copper kettles are still used for this purpose.
 Pear Butter-The pears should be ripe enough to cook up we'll. After being peeled they are cored and Q little water and cooked slowly until soft. The sugar is then added c2e cup to one quart of sliced pears, and cooking is constituted very slowly with frequent Sflff1ng TOT l 1-Z to hours. The butter should then be smooth and of the consistency of thick apple sauce. A little lemon juice. with ginger. cinnamon or other spices to taste should be we'll stirred into the hot butter.
 While still boiling hot. pear butter should be packed in hot sterilized glasses, glass jars or dramatically sealed stone jars, with tightly fitting cover, and be sterilized in steam as follows: Set the containers, filled and with tops Oh, in a vessel f1ttIed with fals4 bottom and deep enough to hold them. pour in little water, put on the cover to hold in the steam. and set over the fire. Begin to count the time when the steam starts to es- cape. and after five minutes for quart of smaller siz., 10 minutes for half gallon size, etc. take the containers out to cool; then set them away for future use. If the covers do not fit rightly. place waxed or oiled paper in them to make tight fit before steriIiz- ing. If the sterilizing method is not used, hot paraffin should be poured over the jars to prevent the butter from spelling.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
A REcRETTAeLE AFFAIR.

Naturally it was not to be expected that there would be an elaborate set- ting forth of all the details in connec- tion with the killing of an officer and Q seaman in an Italian submarine by en American patrol vessel. The need nf keeping the enemy in the dark as far as possible concerning the opera tions of the navy is obvious. The whole story as far as the important facts were concerned was told in the communication from this government to Italy, while Italy is unQuestionably thoroughly informed upon all the de- tails.
 It was confidently believed that Italy would accept without any pos- sibility of complications the regrets which have been expressed by this government. It was a most unfortu- nate affair in every respect but shows the necessity for the closest under standing between commanders of the -essels of the different nationaIities opera ting in the same field. For some reason or other the Italian submarine tailed to respond to the signal agreed upon between allied warships. To the American commander that -signi- fled that the underwater boat was not what it pretended to be. The only conclusion under such conditions was tnaL II was an enemy ana where ene- my submarines are encountered ex- perience as well as good seamanship teaches that it Is unwtse to take any chances.
 It IS regrettable that such a lesson had to be taught in order to bring about a closer cooperation between the naval vessels Of this country and Italy but this experience should be sufficient to accomplish 1t and hence forth all possibility of a repetition should be cleared away.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
MuTfNY IN GERMAN NAVY

Regardless ef wi1At Germany would
 Ike to have the world believe, all is not going we'll at home. It has been known for some time that there was q growing feeling for peace and a change in the government. It has :,otter out that there have been many riots arsc strikes because Of the food conditions, and it has been repeatedly shown that Germany was being push ed to it's utmost in providing troops for the different fronts in view of the success of the allies along the west ern and Italian battle lines. but fur ther disclosures of the troubles of that country in it's conduct of the war are made ty the admission that there has been mutiny in the navy. How exten sive this has been can not be told with certainty. but the existence of inc least bit of it displays the feeling of the people and makes it evident that all the subjects of the emperor are not as enthusiastic in his support as he would like.
 Trouble of this character is decid edly serious. That it is being han dled with firm hand Is to be expect ed but when such trouble breaks out in one spot there are good reasons for believing that it prevails in others. If the navy. or one or two ships of the navy, was the only place where the re- volt had appeared it could be lightly passed over. but with it breaking cut in all directions and being displayed in the morale of the fighting troops. it doesn't present a very rosy outlook for that country and Germany is the mainstay of the central powers when it comes to carrying on the war. The nutiny simply increases tie signs that complete satisfaction does not prevail among the kaiser's subjects for the of unrest is on the in crease instead of decrease.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT,

cipalities hasn't been so much in the limelight recently as 1t was at one time, but there are bits of evidence now and then which show that it has not been entirely forgotten and that the good results which are being ob- tained through it in certain places are still making their impression upon other cities. That unsatisfactory gov ernment under existing methods is
 the cause for the changes cannot be questioned. The people are entitled to and should have the best govern
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
A Lie Nailed,

MT. Ed1tor:-A few days ago I was told by party. that the Soldiers and Sailors, now serving in the U. $. Army or Navy, had to pay for the ar ticles which were given to the Red Cross to be distributed gratis to the men.
 did not believe it at the time and was pleased to see this article which Pm sending you in the Granville Sentinel" Evidently this story is go- tra adicted by all means. If you have not already had the occasion to do so through The Bulletin, would it be possible to find room for 1t in the next issue?
 Respeetfully.
 REV. F. W. THOLEM.
 Preston. City, Oct. g. 1917.
 The clipping referred to follows:
 New York, September, 2s, 1917 To all chapters in the Atlantic division: H. D. Gibson. general manager of the American National Red Cross, in a telegram today called to my attention a matter of the most serious import to every Red Cross chapter.
 report that sweaters. socks and other articles knitted for the Rcd Cross are being sold either to the pub lie in shops or direct to the soldiers. is being industriously and syStemati- cally circulated
 While this damaging report is heard On many sides, it has in not a single instance been established as true. No articles whatever, either knitted or otherwise made by Red Cross workers and turned over to any Red Cross chapter, branch or auxiliary, or to any supply warehouse, are sold either to soldiers or the public.
 Should it come to the attention of Red Cross headquarters that anything of this sort is being done, the Red Cross chapter or subsidiary sanction ing it would be immediately dissolved and full publicity given as to the req son for such action.
 Should it transpire that an actual instance of the character described above occurred, wherein an individual sold Red Cross articles, we would take vigorous steps to prosecute the offender under the Fundamental law protecting the Red Cross against com mercialiZation.
 All Red Cross chapters are again urgently reminded that is- 1t one of their most important duties to guard against any improper use of the Red Cross. it's name, uniform or emblem All cases of violation of the Federal Criminal Law protecting the Red Cross should be reported without de- lay to the United States district at torney for prosecution, and to this office for record.
 ETHAN ALLEN.
 Manager Atlantic Division.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Quick justice seems to be the rule in MiddIesex county, as well as in other places in the state. murder committed in this city, in the middle of August finds two guilty parties convicted and on their way to state prison, seven weeks after the crime. There seems to be no excuse forA any other way of metinE out justice. and criminal terms of courst should be ar- ranged so that it is impossible to con fine prisoners charged with serious crime. months without trial.-Miidle- town Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD

No man can do his best when suffer ing from bAckache. rheumatic pains
 swollen joints. sore 1nsucles or other symptoms of kidney trouble. B. Fl. Stone. $40 N 2d St.. Reading. Pa, writes: I contracted | most severe case ot kidney trouble. I gradually grew worse and for months was un- able to attend to business. began to use Foley Kidney Pills and soon found the pains were gone ana have had no aches since. They have been worth their weight In gold to me" Lee &
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Norwich Is showing a most grati- flying increase in interest in the Lib erty ioan. but there is much to be done If 1t IS going to do its part. 1t must be remembered that 1t Is an op- portunity which everyone should grasp in order to do his share in properly backing the soldiers and sailors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
THEY DNED WE'LL, ANYWAY

1 lovely" Simmons said. That expe- rfence ought .to have made me wary but it didn't After we left there We accepted somebody's accommodation of a hotel in the Berkshires and never asked in what way 1t was so fine. We learned afterward that it was the flet of sole with tArtare sauce fARt had endeared the place to our friend ana cd all the hardships of the place with out its joys"
 T must confess I like good things to eat" the partner said, T am as bad We all like 'em." Simmons &C., knowledsed. But my wife and I en- joy scenery and a comfortable room too. When we went down the Hudson we heard some travellers disclosing
 their heart secrets and they were recommending a small place near AL
 bany and telling the strangers to 20 there by all means because yon get though they conceded that there was .nothinK to do there but eat. I heard one touring party discussing cities ind
 ana one of them seemed to have for gotten whether they had been to Pitts
 held or had gone right around She remembered at once when her hus-
 band reminded her that Pittsf1eld was
 where they had such nice mayonnaise dressing on the Tomatoes"
 You make me hungry" smiled the
 partner.
 Well. it's fact insisted Simmons: 'Srhe trips people take are trimn med and ornamented and punctuated by the things they eat. and nine times out Cf ten they remember a place on account oe a cup of coffee. bad or good, ratEer than by its mountains, lakes or alt galleries
 T don't know but you're right" the partner chuckled. T can think of sew era1 instances like myself"
 . We'll Simmons sighed,- as he reached for tig batch of unopened mail my wife and I suffered in con sequence. Everybody down east is touring and staying only one night in each town. The result Is that the standard set by the 6ftchen is as high as the prices. but the rooms and the beds are the limit. it's going to take us a month to get over the lameness caused by iumpy mattresses and to get back the sleep we lost in the noisy, : dusty rooms. s.'--Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

The fact that Bristol in common with other communities. Is constant ly called on to many undertakings does not in the least dull her '1Jer- est in all things that pertain to the welfare of our soldiers and sailors and she Is at all times ready and anxious to do her full part and more.
 This fact is once more shown In the Success of the campaign for books for soldiers and sailors. It has been conducted under the auspices of the Public Library which enlisted the services of Bristol ladies. They en- enthusiastically entered upon the enter prise and the. result is that nine thou sand books and at least twenty five thousand periodicals were contributed along with $260 in cash. The genera call was originally for cash. but 1t was believed the books were more es- sential and they represent value to a rood deal more than the amount of money requested-Bristol Press
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
Can Feed Her Own Labor,

tories are running night and day in making aerop1anes and munitions for Germany" If this be true we can af- ford to let Germany feed her own labor.-F1orida Times nion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
OTHER VIEW POINTS

A Hartford chauffeur and a China man were arrested for fighting a battle in which the auto driver used a chair as A weapon and the Chinan1an an ax The draftees have gone, but all the fight has not yet been taken out of the city. Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

AS the president says. victory is the only way to end the war, and that is what the American army and navy is going to bring about if the conf dence of the men amounts to any thing. .~--
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
A Delicious Sensation.

Do you remember what a comfort able and patriotic glow you expert enced when you bought your Liberty Bond? Now's your chance to repeat t that rare sense ation.-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

everywhere. I have spoken now with men from nearly all parts of the line and have heard always the same thing, often in identical words, 'I never saw so many German dead" This is uni vcrsaI. One hears of particular in stances of 50 bodies lying around one concrete fort, of over 100 about a fringe of wood. of 14 fin a single shell hoe, of bit of trench. almost literally full. But mucN more convincing than these is the unaninlity of every man from all parts Of the battlefield. '1 never saw so many German dead"
 To this must be added the immense moral effect of our victory AS reflected fla the opinions of prisoners. Among the officers especially, who are the most intelligent and best understa nd, there is no possible doubt that the de- ps!ssion caused has been profound.- Tho London Observer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Even when the clouds seem the darkest, Kerensky appears to be able to hold his own with the disturbing elements in Russia. ,.t
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Jack Frost has done much damage but in spite of his early appearance he was not able to prevent bumper crop of corn. barley. oats and pota-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

If this weather keeps up many 2 householder can see his coal supply dwindle seriously before the winter season really sets in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

The man on the corner says: The good old days when. the housewife never thought of counting the eEgs to see if the full order had been re- ceived are only memories now.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

CaDtair Josepl, Eernier saws The London Times. has returned to Que bec with his ship and cargo of firs from Bo fin Land. He left Quebec on July 1, 1916, end has thus been absent 446 days.
 This is Captain Bernier's seventh and iast trip /, the Arctic regions. It was only after voyage of much hardship that the part. reached Ponds Inlet. Paff7n Land, where they speut rhe winter and summer trading with Ihe Eskimos. They sailed for home on August 27. and found the Middle Pas sage free from ice.
 The Esll:moa had not hesr> of the var. There is abundance Of fur. f1sh. md minerals in the country. Flowers bloom freely in July and August Cap annexed has 46,000 square miles of fishing rights.