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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29

Surging In and filling up
the insides of the ship.
"We didn't shove off, the ship did
the showing and left us floundering in
the boats, me nursing a skun knee
from sliding down a boat fall. We
were in two boatloads, white and
lHawaiians, and us sailors all gathered
in one.
"Say, it was long way from home
and mother, and some Of us kids just
new to the game and never before on
salt water, and sort of lonesome, with
wet sea rocking up and down and at
us. I come from farm in Wisconsin.
'The chief gunner's mate In COM
mand was some bird; he said we be-
haved like real 'gobs,' but was sea-
sick to my tummy, though didn't let
;on. We were pulling like the devil.
1T was a sort of rough, but the G. P.
o. kept us at the oars as if we were
training for boat race. All the while
we kept our peppers plumb on the
horizon, hoping to pick up smudge
of smoke somewhere. The rubber-neck
wagon had nothing on US.
"But it was getting more and more
lonely and awful wet. remembered
the old wheeze, rs the moon coming
up, tooT And while was sitting there,
|pulling on the oar with one hand and
showing ship biscuit in my face with
the other, I couldn't help thinking that
at last the Germans got the Rocking
ham, having two years ago tried to
torpedo her. I couldn't help thinking
how the ships lamp trimmer told me
that in the middle Of the night the
Iforemast crashed down and as the
ship stopped the skipper came out Of
his room trailing his pajamas and
|bawling, out everybody, not knowing
what happened. Anyway, they all had
to take to the boats, and after padding
'around all night and waiting for help
they found the old ship still afloat at
daylight, so they climbed on board
again and got back to port.
MAXIM out smoke, we headed
toward it, and in a little while up lum-
beers q steamer above the horizon, us
hoisting the colors on an oar. She
looked like a square-head tramp.
Finally she changes her course and
picks us up. And, believe me, those
Scandinavian guys were the real stuff,
and gave us lots to eat, and we cheered
up some when we heard that she was
bound for the U. 8. A. .... -.
"But you should see us land, dressed
up in all kinds Of sea rigs borrowed
from the tramp's slop chest, us looking
like going to a masquerade. Hitting
the beach, some high-ups get US all to-
Igether and we take passage for the feet
at Base No. -, and get back again
to our old home.
"And, say, weren't we the real he
jroes when we came over the gangway?
I guess yes-like circus parade swag-
gering up Main street, with the rest Of
the rubes looking on wild-eyed. We
had seen war all right, and right in the
Ieye, too. That's what wrote mother"
This was the kids story. Shift the
isaene to the dreadnaught down at the
base-these youngsters talking 1t all
lover among themselves, touching up
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29

Need to Catch Vision Of God. n
When we are content to live on the
lower levels Of life 1t Is because we
haven't caught the vision Of God.-L
X. Smith.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29
III. aAo%hs,,. InNusnes-

The Mothers Influence.
There never yet was . mother who
taught her child TO b aA infldel.-Hso
u W. Shaw,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29

AVS I to Bill, Here she
blows!' and before I could
finish, the torpedo explod-
ed and the Rockingham
was done for. Winged, we,
lay there with the sea
Surging in and filling up
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNl6yS(10OL
LESSON

0y REV. p. B. FITZWATER, d. d.
Teacher of English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29

BY HENRY REUTERDAHL, Lieuten-
ant, U. s. N. r. F., in the PhiIadei-
phia Public Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
DECREASING THE SUBMARINE
 TOLL,

By the latest report which is pre- sented by the British admiralty re- garding the work of the German sub marines 1t is disclosed that the opera tions of this branch of the German navy, on which so much dependence Is being placed by the officials and peo- pie of that country to break down the allies food supply, are still on the decline. The previous report was of the same character, but more i'm provement in the efforts of the en- tente nations to offset the submarine activities is shown during the past week
 This showing is Of course gratifying to the nations who are fighting Ger many, and it cannot fail to cause mis- givings among the German people as to the effectiveness of this ruthless warfare. There was a period when there was great hopes for those who are responsible for the U-boats and if they had been able to maintain the average of ships sunk which they se- cured during April, they would have had good reason for believing that the enemy could not hold out much longer under those conditions, but greater activity by the patrols, the armed mer- chantmen and the employment of new devices together with the assistance which has been received from the United States destroyers changed the situation, and while there are still enough vessels being sunk, with 15 over 1900 tons and five under 1900 tons together with five fishing vessels de- stroyed in the past week, to call for the exercise of every possible means of further diminishing the number the improvement causes a decided re- lief and inspires the belief that the toll will be still further cut down.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

ton where it was supposed to oper- ate. Of late 1t has been doing little in comparison with what it did pre- vfous to the busting of the Germans from China and the islands of the Pa ciflc, except to furnish supplies to Russia, bu: there is new evidence of a broadening influence on its part by the credit which Is given to it for stir : ring up the war spirit in China and by the calling of Russia's attention to the fact that it will have to be looked upon as an ally of the central powers if it proceeds to enter into separate peace and does not carry out its obli- gations to the nations with which it is allied.
 Such a declaration must make Ger many realize that the possibility of swinging Japan away from the en- tente, which is said to have been one of the ideas proposed to Mexico in the Zimmerman note which was intend ed to reach Carranza, is not to be dreamt of. Japan has been showing increased activity by the sending of part of it's navy to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, and now by the se rious advice to Russia and the part which 1t is said to be playing in ex- erting certain influence looking to China's entrance into the war, it is not by any means a powerless mem Der of the grand alliance which is striving to put an end to the Ger man scheme of world domination. And it must be remembered that Japan has vast army which can be thrown into the fray if it is deemed advisa- tIa
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
CAROLINE'S AWFUL FATE

What are you talking about?" de- ! manded Caroline suspiciously, as she descended on her parents deep in con versation. Are you talking about | what school to send me away to next fall2'
 You are a mind reader" admitted the father of the family. How did you guess it?"
 talking about lately" declared their child. And you had the kind of look you always have when you're going to say it's for my own good. I where you have to wear fat heels! I just hate 'em!"
 "Ofs course, heels were one of the principal points to be discussed her
 do,' I said to your mother, we sim
 ply must not aff1ict Caroline with heels
 that-''
 'tNow you're trying to be funny!"
 his child said. Hopping into chair.
 "Oh, I don't see why I can't do some thing I really want to for once instead of something that is going to benefit
 my future and make me have nice manners and morals. I get so tired fussing over my future, when there's so much want to do right this min utei"
 'Tm." said the father of the fam fly. Just what do you want to do?'
 Caroline hunched her chair forward. 'rWeiI, you know Sarabelle Kinkaid," she began. At least, you know that their house and their lin1ousines al- ways are done over every year in the very latest color, and I guess that even their par-or maids wear silk underwear all the time! The Kinkaids are that kind! Sarabelle went last year to the most marvellous school. They never have examinations there, because the Misses Smiley say exani- nations upset the nervous system, and when your nervous system is upset it spells your complexion-and every thing is done for the good of your complexion at the Misses Smiley's..
 There is a trained nurse whenever you look around over your shoulder and no study periods, just lectures, that Sarabelle says 1t doesn't matter whether you listen to or not, seeing there are no examinations. So you see, your mind is not overtaxed. And they went to matinees always, and there was afternoon tea with scump- tious cakes and a four course lunch
 '~But what did they iearn?' asked Caro1ine's mother.
 Caroline paused. "Oh, my good l pess," she exclaimed. T knew one of you would say that! Haven't I been learning things till I don't see why my head actually cracks because it ]
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
ovERsURscRIRE T4E LOAN.

There is no doubt now, and there never has been any since subscrip- tions were asked for, but what the Sz.000,o00.0c0 asked for in the Liberty loan will be secured. There are f. nancisl institutions which will stand back of the bond issue in case the popular subscriptions do not amount to the large total But that Is not the full object of this means of ob- tai1ing the needed money for the prosecution of the war. It is desired that this should be loan by the peo pie.
 Reports indicate that the people are nor coming forth with the small sub scriptions in the manner which 1t was thought they would in order that it might be said that 1t was a huge pop ular success Increased activity in this direction has been r-,anifested since the opening Of June and es- PecialIy during the present week, but l. Is desired that the people should take a greater part cF the loan than they have already done, that 1t should be as widei- distributed as possible, 90 that almost everyone might be the 7OsseSsOr Of this most attractive gov srnment promise to pay and thereby display their patriotism and do their part in standing back of the govern ment in the prosecution of the war. The bonds have been issued in small denominations for this very purpose, but the subscriptions will close a week from today and in that time there ought to be Q final drive which will demonstrate beyond all question that the little fellows are cognizant of their duty Reliance Is placed upon the people and they must not fail. Easy payment methods and other induce ments lend faith to the belief that Norwich and every other community will yet cover their full allotment and participate in the oversubscribing of this loan which stands for liberty and democracy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Still Finding Flaws.

MT. Editor: Under date of April 30, Cloud Digger promised Advance to quit" Also he promised in same letter to inform your readers The Reason" which I had, challenged him to do. He has done neither. His promises, like his weather forecasts and statements, are absolutely unre- liable. What did he quit? Not his vain boasting, nor his slurs at those less superstitious than himself
 For May he forecasted severe frost period about the middle, and then in the June forecast he has the nerve to claim 1t true, and says The Bulletin of May 16 and IT reported bad frosts in several parts of Connecticut" It's not true. Your files will tell the truth. Reports of temperatures at g. m. 17 were 50 and 46, a long way above bad frost His other predictions for May were no better.
 For June he predicts two frost per other not given. This is written near the end of the period and the weather is warm. He forecasts four storm periods in June, but gives no dates; playing safe.
 He told your readers once he had to wait until certain moon changes late in the month to forecast next months weather, but now he predicts July weather much better than the average
 If he knew the weather weeks in advance as he claims, would he not have an office in some city, getting good pay selecting fair weather dates for state and county fairs, horse and boat race meets, tennis and golf tourna- ments, picnics, and hundreds of other gatherings, instead of cleaning lamps in a two by twice flag station? Wouldn't he?
 A friend from Plainfield has just been telling me The Cloud Digger's history and reputation. I had heard much, but. verify, "the half had not been told" Plainfield people have no doubt as to identity of their war, know, too. it is not a case of Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde. but of two Hydes. The old saying, "a prophet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
HOME GARDENS
Insects.

Insects.
 Let me suggest that every one who
 creates or cultivates a garden helps, and greatly. to solve the problem of the feeding of the nations. -Presidenr Wilson.
 When the garden crops are mp it is time for the gardener to remember there are a number of insect eneIuics 1 which may undo all of his careful
 methods of cultivation, says today s
 bulletin from the National Emergency
 Food Garden Commission, whicn is cooperating with this paper to in 1 crease food garden planting. / Not only insects; but plant diseases
 add to the mortality of garden crops.
 There is nothing in the outlook; how ever; to cause even the beginner to
 despair Many a garden will get | through the season without injury Of any kind from bugs. worms, or dis eases; but if the ga.den should be attacked the remedies are slmrle easily applied, and not expensive. In case of heavy invasiops complete sue cess in comENting them is not to be expected.
 The plant diseases that can be fought off are all due to some fungus or other: Insects destroy plants by eating them. The beg ,1ner should have 1t clearly in mind ;n:A- dostruc tive garden insects fall roughly into two clas.;I s-those -fl tt feel on the pant Dy cneWlng IL pp ana SWALLOW ing it: ard those that sr'l< the sup Dy tapping it with their beaks.
 In general funydS IS knr- CT rlaT.s by spraying the ls1vas with poisonous mixtures; the best known and widely used of which is called be rGeaux mix
 ture. Pulver.1ed sulphur dusted On plants is used to control nidew.
 Chewing insects. such as potato bugs; cabbage worms, cu- worms. and others; can be killed by spraying pois- on on the plants or mixing 1t with bait which the insects will eat
 Sucking inSects-sqlIash bugs and melon lice are in this c.ass-cannot be poisoned; so they are killed by poisonous spray mixtures coming in contact with their bodies. The next bulletin will tell how to mix some of these sprays.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
GENERAL BRUsslLoFF.

There are some things which are being done by those who are guiding the Russian government which are hard to understand, but there are oth- CTS which indicate that that country may get back where it will become a powerful factor in the war. The sit uation has not obtained as yet where the interest of the nation is put be- fore individual ideas and personal ann bitions There is a strong rivalry among some of the leaders and the disposition to push that aside for the nations good is not always shown.
 This is perhaps well displayed in the retirement of General A1cxieff the commander in chief of the Russian armies. That he is one of the big leaders of the war will have to te generally admitted. He has accom- plished much under the old regime and there are reasons to believe that if given the proper support that he would have continued to do so under the new government, but in his case a s in that of many others he has his enemies and as the result of the pres sure which has been brought to bear against him his resignation from the important post of commander has been brought about.
 There was the possibility that this WouId Work serious harm 10 Russia $ armies, as such retirements often do but that threatened danger has ap- parently been avoided by the choice of General Brussiloff as his success sor. This general has been doing most excellent work in guiding the armies of the southwest. He is a fighter and his selection must there fore be looked upon as meaning that Russia does not intend that it's ar mics shall be allowed to spend their time in fraternfzing and ina ctiyitv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
THE CITY MEETING.

Tonight in accordance with previous action the adjourned annual city meeting will be held for the purpose Of taking action upon the estima tes as submitted by the finance commit tee of the coUr1 of common council, ct considering several special appro- rrIations outside of the departmental expenses and of laying a tax which will be required in addition to the estimated receipts to run the city for the ensuing year
 4 city meeting like an election ought never to be slighted. There should be full attendance of the taxpayers and voters whenever they are called upon to take part in the transaction rf the city's business, in order that the expression of as large a portion of the people as possible may be se- cured for the guidance of those upon whom will fall the responsibility of doing the work through the various departments And as on election day it should be the voice of many in stead of a few when it comes to au- thorizing the expenditure of the peo- ple's money Those who stay away have no right to criticize.
 This year a large tax is called for # the estimates as submitted are ap- proved The city. like the individual, feels the effect Os the high cost of liv- ing and the additional expenses which 1t throws upon business. It behooves everyone therefore to make a point to be i1 attendance, to make inquiry about the estimates if they are not understood. 10 analyze the situation and use their best judgment in vot- ing what is necessary. The city must do business and this is the time for the people to decide what they want and what they do not want
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
STORIES OF THE WAR
(Correspondence of The Associated
 Press1

French FrOnt-Natural warriors like the Moroccans found themselves in their element fighting beside their French comrades in the fierce battles for the possession of the Chemin des Danes, or Road of the Women, that bulwark of the German defensive line to the north of Aisne to which the German ommander-i in chief attached so much importance that he sacrificed thousands of his best troops in order to hold it. Most of the men of the Moroccan regiment had not been under shell fire before when they were or dered forward to the assault They bowed themselves in prayer before go ing over the top, and then awaited with stoic expression the signal of their commanding officer.
 The heavy barrase fire put up by the Germans did not dismay them They went forward through the partially de stroyed woods covering the slopes of the hills leading to the Chemln des Danes without the slightest hesitation, although they knew that many ma chine guns were hidden in the mouths of caverns on the hillsides waiting to mow them down. A curtain Of French artillery fire preceded them and caused until the Moors were almost upon the German gunners to take shelter them. Then, when the gunners came out and tried to bring their murderous weapons into action, the Moors leaped upon them and piled their bayonets until all around them groups of Ger
 
 "COmrade!" in token of surrender.
 Then the Moroccans dashed on and were soon in the second German line, wave after wave of them coming on at wide intervals throwing grenades and using their rifles as they advanced.
 It was an inspiring sight to see the native sergeants, after many of their white officers had fallen urging their men on. Their discipline had been so instiIled into them that, even under the seVerest fire in the heat of the bat tie, these non commissioned officers could be seen ordering their men to keep the proper intervals of open order
 Once over the crest of the Chenin das Dames-the objective of the oper- ation-it was difficult to restrain the ardor of the men, who wished to ad- vance even farther. Discipline, how non commissioned officers the men dug themselves in and consolidated th cir position to resist counterattacks. This done, while they were still in the midst of she'll smoke and bursting pro- jectiles, the men in perfect unison verses of the Koran and religious songs.
 Soon came the corps commander to review the position and to give praise to the soldiers who had done their work so well-and these bronze war commendation from their chief were sufficient to reward them for the losses they had suffered and the trials they had undergone.
 Since they first got astride of the Chemin des Danes the Moroccans have territory they gained in their first as sault in spite of the many furious counterattacks carried out by the Ger mans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Back Up the Soldier At the Front; Volunteer Your Dollar and Prevent Defeat

The call of the president to mob ilize the sinewS of war is the real martial trumpetting, but the soldier is only d cipher without the dollar back of him.
 Even as another home is asked to put the stalwart son in uniform, so your home is asked to put the dollar in uniform and to enlist it in the cause of Liberty.
 A dollar volunteered to Une.e Sam in the War for democracy is more shrewdly conceived than a dollar levied upon defeated America by a victorious Kaiser.
 It is not necessary that the Central Powers should actually overrun this country. It will suffice if they make q separate peace with disordered Rus marine and crush France thus iso- lated. The victorious Germany would make peace with us only on terms of an enormous i1demnity which we world and prevent the further crush ing of OUT allies.
 You did not invent this war. Never theless the United States is in this war up to the neck. There is no turning back. You must win or lose.
 However pacific you may be in principle, however secure you may feel personally from the formidable bludgeon of the Teutonic militarists. peace can be achieved now only in one of two ways-by winning the war or by submitting to pay Germany's war bills A German forced levy can be dictated from Berlin without the landing of a single Teutonic soldier on our soil.
 The subscription of this s2.000,0OO,- 900 Liberty Loan is in the hands of the people. The resources of the na- ton spring from the small units of wealthy men, or the banks to make this enormous loan, for this would mean merely the conversion of the peoples bank deposits already in the commercial service.
 This loan is vital and must come from the hands of the people them selves, preferably from savings other than bank deposits, preferably from from new earnings and from hiding places.
 The soldier must be equipped. Your dollar is needed to put food in his stomach. uniforms on his back. and guns in his hands and to maintain him fit on the firing line. If you are not of the age and of the fitness to do your bit at the front. you can at least help support one soldier by buy ing a Liberty Bond.
 Not less important is it that the business life of the nation continue the industry and the food production. Not less important it is that there should be employment and means of livelihood for the workers behind toe soldiers. Not less important is it that you should continue to have an in come from which to save
 You can best insure your income insure your business activity insure your wages by buying a liberty. bond with your current savings so as to keep money in circulation for the pur- chase of supplies and the greasing of the wheels of industry.
 Be shrewd: be thrifty. Buy a $50 or a $100 Liberty Loan bond Learn a new chapter in thrift from ehe Flu roDean nations, and be a packer of your threatened country while get ting the 1-2 per cent. interest
 Take a $50 or a $100 mortgage on the United States and hep to keep the flag flying