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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
STORIES OF THE WAR
Lithuania7s Aspirations.

Lithuania a region on the Russo
German Baltic greater in extent and
population than Sweden, has had her
aspirations stirred by the war and is
either as an independent republic pat
termed on American lines, or as an au-
tonomous nation with it's own Parlia-
ment and home rule, subject to Rus
sia's Imperial authority only in mat
tiers of national defense.
This was the view outlined to The
Associated Press by Martin Hchas,
member of the Russian Duma, where
he represents the important L1thu-
anian city of Kovno, and occupies the
post of secretary of the Finance Com
nittee. Mr.. Ychas is comforting here
with the large Lithuanian colony, fol-
lowing similar visits just made in the
United States.
TT should be understood" said Mr..
Ychas, "that Lithuania is entirely dis
tinct from Poland, although the pub
lie is in the habit of treating them as
one Poland is the great central re-
gion around Warsaw, whereas Llth-
uania and the Lett Country is the
vast northern section along the Bal
tic, with the great ports of Riga, LII
bau and Windau, and the cities of VIII
ia, Grodno, Kovno, and Suwalki, ag-
eregating eight million population, or
more than any of the secondary king
CONS Of Europe"
Like Poland, Lithuania has her
own hopes ana
Mr.. Ychas, "and with my colleagues
in the Duna we have already secured
the acceptance in principle of COM
plete political autonomy for Lithu-
aria. This means home rule the same
as Canada, with a Lithuanian cabi-
net and Lithuanian parliament, and
with Lithuanian delegates in the I'm
pcria1 Duma and a Lithuanian viceroy
from the Gear. There are unofficial
hopes going far beyond this, particu-
larly among the Lithuanians in the
United States. But officially we look
to autonomy as the first step to re-
storing Lithuania as a nationality. In
the Duma the controlling authority,
the Constitutional-De Democrats or Ca
>det party, has accepted in principle
autonomy for Lithuania, and it was
by Cadet votes that I, as a Lithuian,
was elected secretary Of the finance
committee.
'In America, however, I found a
strong movement for securing COM
piete Lithuanian independence and
setting up a Lthuania-Lett Republic.
Our native press in America is very
strong for independence. They look
to the Entente Allies to secure this as
one of the results of the war, holding
that England entered the war in de-
Tense of small nationalities. These,
however, are unofhcfal hopes for the
future, and all that can officially as
sumo is that complete autonomy and
home rule for Lithuania is an accepted
principle of the ruling authorities in
thA Dnua- The Innerial Government
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Pennsylvania securing control of the
road has again arisen and Boston is
solemnly discussing what would hap
pen if the other road should gobble up
this New England artery Of COM
MERGE. There is no doubt that the
Pennsylvania is the largest stockhold-
er of the New Haven and that the re-
lationsfips between the roads are US
usually friendly, but SO far that is all
there is to the ru1nOr. If the Penn
sylvania should acquire this road IL
would have to stand the losses and IL
would be willing to make the Sacri-
fee for the sake OF the future. IL
the New Haven is let alone, particu-
iarly by the state ofahTassachusetts, It
will soon rehabilitate itself. It will
improve the road bed, purchase now
rolling stock and give good service -
New England. 1t does not need Peen-
sy control to do this and we should
Se surprised If any such amalgama-
ton took place.-Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
THE LYNcHING REcoRp.

The 1ynching record for the year
Just past is available as the result
Of statistics which have been kept at
Tuskegee institute in Alabama, and
it shows that. there were 81 cases
where lawless mobs took the admin
istration of justice into their own
hands and snuffed out life regardless
of the existence of laws and courts
for legally attending to just such bus
mess. There were even cases where
men were strung up to a tree merely
upon suspicion.
The record for the year shows a
slight improvement over 1915 for in
that year there were Is more who
were murdered by lynchers, than in
the past twelve months, but it is an
Improvement, measured by past ex-
periences, which is not steady. What
Is shown to be a decrease last year
may be entirely offset by an increase
during 1917.
Georgia has been the leader in this
crime in past years and it still clings
to that honor as if it was something
to be proud Of Its total for the year
was IA, or more than quarter Of all
that took place in the country, and
yet in spite of the fact that it is
claimed that this does not represent
the attitude of the best people of that
state, it is quite evident that 1t must
represent the feeling of a considerable
majority or else public opinion would
rise to the situation and see that an
end was put to it. If the people of
that state do not countenance such
lawlessness they have no greater task
before them than to clean the blot
from that states reputation, for as
long as it continues to be a leader in
such crime its. people cannot escape
the charge of being responsible for it.
Each and every case of 1ynchfng dis
graces the state it occurs in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
A raw, SORE THROAT
| Eases Quickly When You Apply
l. Little MI1Sfero1e

And Mustefo1e won't blister like the
spread it on with your fingers. 1t pene-
trates to the sore spot with gentle
Jingle, 1oosens the congestion and draws
out the soreness and pain.
Mustcro1e is clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. 1t is fine for
quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, nett
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, 1urnbago, pains and aches of
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chiblains, frosted feet, colds on
s1e chest (it often prevents pneumonia)
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill
sc and Soc jars; ' hospital eer 's size $50
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Everybody but Mart Harris thought
1t perfectly all right when Mrs. East
man sold her little home and cash
ed in on her slim bank stock and
took Ethel to live in Chicago, Mart,
desiring immensely to marry Ethel
refused to consider her voice in the
light of a heather god to be bowed
Gown to.
But can't you sing here in Three
Pines exactly as well as some place
else?" he had demanded almost an
grily when Ethel, in tears, had told
him for the hundredth time that her
life was to be devoted to her art.
81 can't get into grand opera here,
can I?'' Ethel had retorted crushingly.
Il might sing at the strawberry fes-
rivals and get writeups in the Bugle,
as I've done before, but with my voice,
Mart
That phrase always ended, explain
ed and sanctif1ed every move With
her voice, everybody said, where
couldn't she climb? Plainly there was
nothing to do but try climbing.
In it's farewell writeup the Bugle
alluded to Mrs. Eastman as the de-
voted mother of the future prima dom
ma who was to make Three Pines
known from continent to continent
and ended rhetortcally: Farewell, our
Ethel, hail and FAREWELL" quite as
though they fwere talking about our
Geraldine Farrar.
Ethel waved from the steps Of the
Pullman, looking very pretty in her
new blue suit and with Mart's violets
pinned at her breast. Mart was not
sIow-he knew that prima donnas al
ways swan in violets and he had or
dered these particular ones sent by
express from a town fifty miles away.
When the vanishing train let out its
long drawn whistle at the railroad
bridge Mart turned away with a lump
in his threat and headed for the hard
ware store, which he owned with his
Brother. He wrote to Ethel that very
night.
She answered enthusiastically. The
city was wonderful and her teacher
told her that she had possibilities and
it made her dizzy to think of what
was before her, and the grand opera
season was to open in a months
time, and she was going to hear ev-
cry single opera. 81 owe it to my
voice. she wrote "to seize every op-
portunity-and seats are awfully
cheap way up high"
As the winter progressed EthePs
letters grew fewer. Mart gathered
that her days were crammed with
breathing exercises and lessons and
practice. The Smith sisters from
Three Pines, who ran the best millin-
cry store, reported after they had
been in Chicago on a buying trip that
Mrs. Eastman was working in the
neckwear department of a wholesale
establishment. Three Pines rather
Essped, because with the proceeds
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
This-and Five CentsI

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose five cents to Foley & Co., 1885
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foleys Honey and Tar
Compound, for bronchial coughs, colds
and Group: Foley Kidney Pills, for
pain in sides and back, rheumatism,
backache, kidney and bladder all
ments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing cathartic. especially comforting to
stout persons. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
were ready to return to their own

No attempt was made at counter
attack until the following night, when
the Germans bombarded and raided
their own first line, or what was left
of it, thinking that the raiders were
still there. AS a matter of fact, the
Canadians who carried out the opera
ton We're miles away. They were not
part of the fighting line, but on rest
and had gone forward for this particu-
lar piece of work which was planned
weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
THE PUNITIVE EXPEDITION.

to pass over the question of recalling
the punitive expedition for the time
being and allow the commission to
take up other phases of the problems
involving Mexico. it might be indi-
Gated that the head of the de facto
government had changed his mind
and is not SO anxious now that this
force under General Pershing should
be withdrawn. If he was as deter
mined as ever that it should leave
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

If Germany thinks that the Bel
CLANS are happy under their deporta-
ton, it must be in accordance with
the old idea that you have to make
slaves of some people in order to have
them appreciate what is being done
for them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Carranza is DESTROYS that the COM
mission continue the consideration Of
other matters involving Mexico than
have already been considered. But if
there is no prospect that the finding
will be acceptable to him. why waste
the timer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Baltimore set up a big howl when It
failed to land a federal reserve bank,
and now it gets a farm loan institu-
ton. There are times when it pays
to boiler.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

The claim is made that Russia will
have a population of 0o,00o,ooO in the
year 1000. That may be why Ger
many IS so anxious to have peace now
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Greece is chadng under the block
ade of the allies, which may give it a
faint idea of what is likely TO happen
unless King Constantine abandons his
leanings towards the central powers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

There has been talk enough by
Thomas Lawson about the leak" in
Washington from which Wall street
profited. 1t is about time that the
facts were presented.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Spain is beginning to get nervous
over the submarine operations. Well,
there is a long list of neutraIs which
can extend their profound sympathy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

The nations of Europe do not ap-
pear to have taken advantage Of the
new year to put forth additional reso-
lutions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

There are a lot Of people to whom
the coming of the new year means
nothing more or less than the hang
ing UP of a new calendar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
If He's the Father.

A proud and happy parent is apt
to discount a broken collarbone if his
son scores the winning touchdown
Birmingham Age Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

The man on the corner says: The
reason memories of bygone days are
sweet is because time has eliminated
the bitterness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Those who put their faith in odd
numbers ought to expect much from
the year 1917,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
OTHER VIEW POINTS

There is not a thoughtful citizen of
the country who does not regret the
solid character of the South polite
ally, nor is there one who fails to I'M
derstand Just what makes 1t solid. On
the other hand, nothing but political
hate can be served by dishonesty
charging that the South is menace
to the country because of its solidity
and consequent selfhshneSs. - New
Haven Journal-COurier.
Recent action taken by both sides in
the now famous railroad controversy
of the past few months lead to the
belief that whatever is the decision
radical displeasure evinced by either
party to the quarrel. Railroad man
ayers as well as the men VINO operate
the trains know that the rights of all
will DE Safeguarded by the highest
tribunal in the world.-New Britain
Herald.
It isn't pleasant to have every case
Of smallpox in the state traced dl-
rectIy to Waterbury'-and it may be
an assumption rather than fact in
some cases-but it is the penalty we
suffer for letting the disease get
start here SO that the city has become
a center Of contagion. DIR. Black, sec
rotary of the state board OF health,
says that he expects cases to break
out anywhere and that the state is in
for it till warm weather returns. Our
local authorities must do all they can
to blunt the finger of wrath which
is pointed at us and must see that
their preventive measures of vaccina-
ton are carried out with firmness and
energy.-Waterbury American.
An expert on the marketing of milk,
testifyfng before u New York COM
r1ittee. estimated that the sum of
100000 900 annually was wasted in
New York city in the delivery of milk,
because of the conflicting routes of
tie various concerns in the business.
The proposition is basically simple.
Practically every family uses milk,
practically every residence Is Wis
tied by milkrnan in the morning. If
one niIkman, driving one milk wagon,
Visited all houses in a block and de-
livered all the milk to all of them the
delivery would be efficient But when
many milkmen, with many different
equipag es, retrace and cover each
others steps in the delivery of the
milk. there is a great waste which
means an added expense.-Bridgepo
Telegram.
There are more rumors originating
from Boston about the New Haven
road than there is attempted legisla-
ton and rarely a week goes by in
which some crank or set of them does
rot attempt to legislate more trouble
for the road. The old report about the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

development today was the move ment eastward of the German head quarters, which have been rushed back bey ond the rain of shells from the advancing Allied guns.
 The papers comment upon the daring of the British and French commanders in moving up under cover of the night before they be- gan their drive immense intuition supplies, high explosive shells and heavy guns which were placed right behind the Allies lines. It has been this reinforcement that has been
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

AN AMERICAN PORT, Aug. D. The arrival of a French liner from a French port today, with freight and passengers, was accompanied by the publication of a statement by the captain that his ship was attack ed on two different occasions by German submarines. In both cases torpedoes were discharged at the liner, and the U boats also shelled the steamer. The steamer which carries deck guns replied to the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
MUST PROBE LITTLE
 LYNCHING IN BUTTE: UTT1TI' E:

daring of the gunmen and friends of Little scout the idea that it was the work of any others than the armed assassins of the mining com panies.
 They declare that positively they are they guilty ones. The belief is gaining ground in conservative circ- les that some of these desperadoes who have been brought in by the companies did the work.
 The murder will strengthen the strikers in their resolution to stand firm against the companies immen-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
ATTORNEY GENERAL WE'LL PROBE
GERMANS MOVE BACK
 THE HEADQUARTERS

LONDON. Aug. 2.-With better weather prevailing today the Anglo French armies prepared for the se- cond phase of their drive in West Flanders with the general forward movement beyond the captured Ger man lines being ordered. The fight ing today between the British and the Germans was especially violent and bitter with the former taking possession Of the new lines righ
 before and southeast of Ypres where the Teuton counters yesterday had been so heavy. The most important
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

PETROGRAD, Aug. 2.-General Korniloff the new Russian comman- der in chief will make new depar ture in the official statements in that it is his intention to state the exact status of the armies. If they advance or retire, the days reports will be an exact statement of the ac- tual facts concerning the military operations and nothing will be kept secret from the public.
 In line with this program today the Official Headquarters announced that the Russian forces in Galicia were still retiring along the Dneist- CT, but that there was little or no
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

sely and it was one of the worst acts could have been perpetrated if it was expected to terrorize the strikers, for it has acted in quite the reserve manner. It has especi- ally served to direct attention to the lawless acts of the gunmen and which they carried out with impun- ity and immunity in the city. The stir that the lynching has made throughout the country is alarming employers everywhere and laboi was never so restive.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
BIG MONEY RAISING
 CAMPAIGN UNDER WAY

costs of distribution and the rela- tion between these to the selling costs of the various food commo- dities.
 The announcement is made that the Commission purYorts to com mence it's investigation by first or all probing food prices as the var ious commodities now offered gre rated.
 The matter will be complete, searching and qrite exhaustive and will te of invaluable assistance to the administration in the conduct of this phase of the war.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

the greatest aid in advancing so far and holding all gains, on account of the terrific fire that the Allies have been able to maintain constantly on the reserve lines of the Germans.
 The Germans are retiring rapidly today before the Allied assaults, Haig reports four thousand German
 riGoGers an the capture of every position attacked by the infantry today. These claims are cited "as very important
 Let nn estimarn on 1nnr Lnh WorA
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aag. D. The biggest money raising campaign America has seen is under way now by the Treasury Department and all plans are being perfected for the great financial Grive.
 The United States trea surv Is very low and Secretary M'Adoo has been forced to sell ttree hundred million treasury certificates.
 1t is announced that the govern ment may ask the public for an
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
TRIANGLE COMEDY AT DREAM.

Tonight Ford Sterling one of the Triangle Comedians will star in the roaring comedy Tn Fathers Foot steps" The apearance of Sterling is a sure guarantee of scream in any comedy. The Triangle Co. go to all sorts of extremes to produce Original laugh-makers" and in this comedy they succeed. A late Pathe News with it's world events will also be on tonights program.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

BUTTE, Aug. 2.-Federal and State officials today began an inves- tigation O. the lylching of Frank Little.
 The Federal district attorney with a number of Department of Justice agents began their investigation upon the summary orders of the United States Attorney General who assured the representatives of Little that searching probe would be made and everything done to bring the guilty ones to justice.
 The strikers are amazed at the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

grounds on the Neuse positionss These were repulsed. Following, as well as proceeding the attacks the Germans began an intensive artill- cry bombarment of the French lines.
 The infantry attacks which first broke the lull in this section were not preceded by the usual lombard mont, the Germans apparently ex- pecting to catch the French troops off their guard. In this they failed,
 This evening says the official com
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
KAISER CALLS HIS
 COUNCIL OF WAR

THE HAGUE, Aug. 2.-The ser ious nature of the o-French drive is affecting in an important manner the German plans.
 Today the Kaiser called a coun- cil of war to consider the western front situation and which is to meet in Brussels.
 Even German papers, which Of late are publishing astonishing stories of victories have completely suppressed all reports of the fight ing in the west. Refugees coming in from Belgium, many of them Ger
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
FIERCE AT TACK BEGUN
 BY GERMANS VERDUN

PARIS, Aug. 2.-The Germans began a renewal of the great battle of Verdun.
 General Petain in reporting the fighting on the Verdun front, where it has been confined to the east of Mouse says that no greater admis- sion could be made as to the wond- erful success of the Flanders offen- sivo.
 The Germans began today a series of massed attacks upon the French position along the old battle
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

munique, the raiding operations and artillery duels are all that are left of the gigantic fighting of the earlier portion of the day.
 Experts anticipate further fight ing in Nerdun sector or in the Ar gonno as the Allies press forward ilh Belgium.
 The situation in Flanders is grow ing so serious that only a counter offensive in some other section will succeed in stopping the Entente troops.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03
CHIEF IS SHOT.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2.-Chief of Police Reynolds was shot by Terry Mulln police corporal here today. Mullin was suspended by the Chief He had been drink ing. Mullin was shot by other police when he fired at Reynolds. Rey- mods died this evening in the hospi- tal
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. . food survey is now ready to start. The plans nave reached a stage whereupon they can commence the great survey which will show the stocks available for consumption, the relative cost of production, the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

other loan. The main need of the money, 1t is stated by the Treasury Department is for the aid which will be needed in moving crops.
 The financial situation is of grow ing stringency.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

FORT RILEY, Kansas, Aug. o. Gustave Richter, a well known Ger man and another fe' .ow Teuton were arrested when close to the pre- cincts of the fort today without a permit. The men are suspected of being German spies.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-08-03

GENEVA, Aug. 2.-The General Staff admits that somewhat serious losses were incurred by the German forces when they delivered severe and successful counters against the Allies in Flanders. The heavy mud following the rain storms caused some delays which were taken ad-