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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
URGED THE REBUILDING
 OF A POWERFUL AIR FLEET Rear Admiral Peary Says Command of the Air is Absolutely Necessary.

New York. March 2o-Command of the sea and command of the land are worthless without command of the air, said Rea. Admiral Robert E. Peary today, in an address here under the auspices of the National Special Aid Society.
 Admiral Peary, who is chairman of the National Aerial Coast Patrol Com mission, urged the upbuilding of a powerful air fleet. He advocated the establishment of a department of ae- romantics with a place in the presi- dents cabinet, the creation of "an avi- ator class of thousands and thousands of young e2en." a comprehensive aero coast defense system and the estab- lishment of a great industry which would be to the air service in this country what the kruppS are to Ger many in their field.
 He suggested a great central aero nautic misunderstanding plant located in the interior of the country where it can be protected to the last ditch"
 ''The broadest material lesson for the United States in the present European war is this" Admiral Peary said, command of the sea and com out command of the air. To put it in slightly different form. our military forces, both navy and army, will be useless without a superior ana com manding air service.
 Leaders across the water who are in the thick of things, men on whose whose shoulders rests the responsibil- ity for the very existence of their re- spective nations, are saying publicly and officially in thoroughly considered words: First, that the time is near when the air service of country will be more vital to its safety than its army and navy combined. Second. that the decision in the present war may come in the air. Third, that ev- cry country will be obliged to have a separate independent air service by that sheer necessity which knows no law, regards no precedent, fears no government. The very growth and development of air work will force such separate department
 Laying stress on the imperative need for a powerful airplane coas st defense system to give warning of the approach of the foe or to attack a hostile feet" said Admiral Peary, "at the present time. four foreign powers, probably six. have everything needed in that line.
 Recent exploits of the U-5S off Nantucket have brought us face to face with the question What would we do if antagonized by a nation pos sessing a fleet of such fighting ma chimes as the U-53?'"
 The airplane with it's speed and range of vision. Admiral Peary point ed out, "is the quickest and cheapest antidoae for the submarine"
 The nation should spend, he said. $50,o00, ,000 a year on it's air service
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
MONSTER DEMONSTRATION.
 TO BE HELD IN PETRoGRAD
In Favor Of Women Voting at EIec- tions for Constitutional Assembly.

London March 9, 800 D. m.-A monster demonstration will be held in Petrograd on Sunday in favor of the women voting at the elections for ter dispatch from Petrograd today.
 Grand Duke Nicholas is on the way 10 Petrosrad and Former Emperor Nicholas, adds the despatch, is ex- pected today at Tsarslloe- -Selo, where he will be met by General Korniloff, commander of the Petrograd district with whom he will motor to the pal nee; escorted by a guard of cavalry. despatch. Informed Former Empress Alexandra of her arrest Proceeding to Tsarskoe-Selo. with his staff, he telephoned from the station to the dorff, asking when it would be conven. tent for the former empress to receive him. General Korniloff declined to speak over the telephone of the ob. asked him to wait at the telephone, returned in a few minutes and said that he might be received in half an hour.
 General Korniloff and his staff drove to the palace. where they were taken to the private apartments of the ex-empress, who appeared. In a few minutes dressed in black and asked all To what I am indebted for your vis- t?' General Korniloff, rising, replied I have come by the instructions of the council of ministers and I have 10 inform you of the decision Of the provisional government
 The former empress, rising, said: am ready to hear the governments decision-'
 General Korniloff then read the decree and informed the ex-empress that she was from that moment de- prived of her liberty.
 "A strict guard was established at the palace, the former guards being removed. The staff having retired, the ex-eTnpress asked General KorniIof not to dismiss the household servants, who were familiar with habits and needs of her sick children. She eSpec- tally requested to be allowed to re- tain Sergeant BereveDko. the male nurse of Alexis. General KorniIoff granted the request and withdrew"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

burning villages taken before they were actually abandoned by the Ger mans, showing an almost total des- truction. With reference to these villages, he said:
 Some were never under our artil- lery fire. Of course. destruction dic- tated by military necessity is permis- sib'e. but the Germans have turned the abandoned country into a desert Every crossroad is marked by crown mine crater. Other measures of this sort were adopted as a mili- tary necessity to retard our advance, but the wanton destruction of build - ings, homes and splendid chateauz cannot be defended on this ground.
 When q military motive is lacking we must look for a political. unless the Germans are animated by a pure love of savagery.
 ''The lack of reports of prisoners taken or the capture of material is not surprising in view of the fact that our advanced troops are too busy with more important operations to- send back detailed reports covering any thing except the most vital move ments"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

war is at the bottom of the struggle for popular government and for lib erty. It shows that through war the principle of liberty which is the only sure safeguard to peace in the world, has already won one resOunding vic tory. IL is a sure promise that the Prussian military autocracy which began the war and which is still the only barrier to peace. will itself be- fore long be overthrown.
 Freedom is condition of peace and 1 do not doubt that as the result of establishment of a stable consti- tutional government within their bor ders the Russian people will be strengthened in their resolve to pros ecu:se this war until the last strong hold of tyranny on the continent of Europe is destroyed and free peoples in all lands can unite to secure for themselves and their children the blessings of fraternity and peace"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
LLOYD GEORGE SENDS GREETINGS TO RUSSIAN PREMIER
That Russia Now Stands With Ma tions of Responsible Government.

London, March 22. $40 D. m.-Pre mier Lloyd George today telegraph ed to tho Russian premier saying he believed the revolution in Russia was the greatest service the Russians had yet rendt/ed to the allied cause and that it was a sure promise that the PruSsian military aUtocracy. the only barrier to peace, would soon be over thrown.
 The text of the telegram follows:
 Tt is with sentiments of the most profound satisfaction that peoples of Great Britain dominions have learn ed that their great ally, Rsssia, now stands with the nations which base their institution upon responsible gov ernment-
 "Mush as we appreciate the loyal and steadfast cooperation which we have received from the late emperor and the armies of Russia during the past two and one-haf years, yet l believe that the revolution whereby the Russian people have based their destinies on a sure foundation or freedom is the greatest service which they have yet made to the cause for which the allied peoples have been fighting since August, 1914 It re- vea!s the fundamental truth that this
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
SWEEPING ONCE A FATAL SIGN
Superstition Was the Origin of Phrase,
 God Bless You!"

Sneezing from very remote times has been regarded with superstition. Our forefathers went % bed again if they sneezed while putting on their shoes. A sneeze to the right was doomed lucky; to the left, of evil DOT tent. To sneeze near a burial place was very unlucky.
 Tradition has it that sneezing was at first fatal sign-every human be- ing sneezed but once and then died but Jacob petitioned the Creator to remove the sneezing ban and succeed ed. Thence arose the once universal custom of saluting a sneezer with God bless youi" or May you live long! The custom still remains in some parts of Europe.
 In England not only was a sneezer blessed, but friends raised their hats to him as well. In an old book "The Code of Conduct" it is directed that If his lordship sneezes ye are not to bawl out God bless youi" but bow to him handsomely" All over the world the sneeze was recognized. Whole nations were under orders to make eX- clamations when their king sneezed.
 Sneezing was believed to be a sure cure for hiccough and was also looke ed upon as a sign of sanity. If ancient and universal belief goes for anything 1t is good to sneeze.-F'rom the Lon don Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
GERMANY'S MOTIVE IN
 DEvASTiNG NORTHERN FRANCE
Said to Be a Political Move to Force
 France Into Peace Negotiations.

London, March 22. 3.47 D. m.-Ger- many, in her work of devastation which is turning the abandoned ter ritory in northern France into a desert may have a political move in the di- rection of threat thus to treat all occupied territory unless France en- ters into peace negotiations. was the theory advanced by Major General F. R. Maurice. chief director of military operations at the war office. in his weekly talk to The Associated Press today. "The extent of the German retirement was no surprise to us." he said, and you may feel that I pre- pared for it. Just where the new line will be formed it is impossible to say. It is by no means certain that the Germans will again offer battle on the Cambrai-Laon line.
 Theories as to an ultimate with drawa1 are purely speculative as, for instance. pivotinP on Lille the Ger mans may exterd their defence from Cambria. On the. other hand, while using the same pivot they may form q line along the lower slopes of the Ardennes."
 General Maurice then showed number of photographs of ruins and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
CHINA TO HONOR THE
 MEMORY OF JOHN HAY
Founder of Policy of the Open Door
 To Erect a Monument.

Washington, March .22-China is preparing to honor the memory of John Hay, founder of the policy of the open door, as no other foreigner living or dead, has ever been honored in China. Dr. V. K. Wellington koo, Chinese minister here. was advised to- day by one of the leaders of the Chi nese senate that a bill had been in troduced in the parliament and was virtually assured of passage, for the erection of a monument to the former American secretary of state in the central park of Picking.
 John Hay is regarded by the Chi nese as one of the best friends that country ever had.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
U. S. FIRST TO RECOGNIZE
 NEW RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT Ambassador Francis Acts on lnstruc- tions From State Department.

Petrograd, March p. via London, SIS p. m.-The United States is the first nation to recognize formally the new government of Russia. Ambas- sador Francis made a preliminary call this morning on Foreign Minister Mi 1ukoff immediately upon the receipt of instructions from the state department at Washington. This afternoon, ac- companied by his staff, including the naval and military attaches, he went to the Marinsky palace, where the council of ministers was assembled. and made the formal recognition and presented congratulations and felici- tations on behalf of the United States. Tie naval and military attaches ap- peared in full uniform, while Ambas- sador Francis and the secretaries wore afternoon dress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
AMERICAN PLAY DISPLAYED IN
 FORT WAYNE COURT ROOM
Apology From County Commissioner
 Who Had Ordered 1t Removed.

Fort Wayne. Indy March 22.-The American flag was displayed in the court room of Judge John W. Egge- man and all the attaches of the court wore small flags on their lapels by order of the court today.
 This is in the same court house where earlier in the week William c. Schwier, president of the county com missioners, ordered the county record CT to remove the American flag from the windows of the recorders office. Schwier's order caused intense feel ing. The commissioner later made public apology and flags now appear in all windows of the courthouse
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
MILITIA REPRESENTATIVES
 AT DEFENSE CONVENTION
Assurances Received From Orsaniza-
 tions Of A States.

New York. March 22-Assurances have been received fro mthe militia organizations of A states that repre- sentatives will be sent to the national defence convention to be held in this city next week under the auspices of the National Guard Association of the United States, 1t was announced to- night.
 The executive committee of the as- sociation gave out a statement in which it was said that at the conven- ton ie expected there will be devel- oped "a gigantic plan for recruiting the national guard to several times its present strength and still more inn portant to provide adequate equip usnt and training.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FORMER LABOR LEADERS
 GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY
Were Business Agents of Electrical
 Workers Union.

Chicago. March 22-MichaeI J. Boyle, former business agent of the Electrical Workers union. recently found guilty with other defendan nts, of conspiracy, was sentenced today to serve a year in the house of correc- tion and to pay a fine of s5,000. Ray mond Cleary' Boyle's assistant, was given sixty days and q fine of $500. Nine other business agents and mem bers of electrical companie were fired amounts ranging from $500 to $3,000. Five electrical companies as corpor- ations were fined from $500 to $2.000 each.
 It was charged that the defendants conspired to keep outside firms from getting contracts in Chicago for cleo trical work. Firms waich did not join the conspiracy, it was alleCed. were made the victims of repeated strikes and acts of vandalism.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Take No Chances In March

Cold rains and wet feet make a good family cough medicine a necessity. Every sensible persons knows that coughs and colds should not be neglect ed A slight cold quickly turns to a bad cold, then too often is followed by grippe, bronchitis pneumonia. M. P. Noel, JY, Monticello, Minn., writes: ''I had an awful cough for about six weeks and could find no remedy until tried Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound A few doses completely reliev- ed and cured me- No opiates.
 Lee & OSgOd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Post Wheeler, secretary of the American embassy in Tokyo, is now in charge of American interests in Ja- pan and will direct them until a new ambassador, appointed to succeed the late George w. Guthrie, takes charge. MT. Wheeler is we'll known as a lit- erary man and is the husbadn of Hallie Erminie Rives, novelist, but he has also won recognition as an ex- plorer in arctic regions and as a dip lomat. He has served at Petrograd and Rome as well as in Tokyo. MT. Wheeler is in his forty eighth year. latWheelerToze
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Exhibit of Cotton Goods Samples
 From Calcutta.

The Boston Office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, 1901 Customhouse, has just received 16s samples of cotton-goods collected at Calcutta. India, by Commercial Agent Ralph NJ. Odell, to snow the goods most in demand there.
 Included are numerous samples of "dhootiee Qndian loin cloths) show ing the different types and styles, al- so samples of grey shirtings, grey madapolIams, T-clothS, white shirt ings. na1nsooks, jaconets, mulls, Fur key req shirtings, stripes, umbrella cloth, printed handkerchiefs, printed shirtings, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
REFRESHMENTS MANN'S
 WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
Started On a Vacation Trip Without
 Leaving His Address.

Washington. March 22.-There was much speculation at the capitol today over the whereabouts of Representa- tive Mann, the republican floor lead CT of the house, who started on a va cation trip without leaving his ad- dress before President Wilson advanc- the date of the extra session of con gross two weeks. MT. Mann's secre- tary said nothing had been heard from him since the new call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
censiderata of Japan.

There are occasional times when nations and individu4is attach value to an opinion of another, and in this moment of national suspense and fili- busteriag it is reassuring to hear Japan say she thinks our Navy is a. very good one, indeeI.-Columbia CS. CT State
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
DISTILLiNG CASE CARRIED TO COURT OF ERRORS AND APPEALs S
Opinion Filled Enioinins Dissolution
 of the Company.

Philadelphia, March g. - Vice Chancellor Lane in the court of chan cery today filed an opinion enjoin- ing the dissolution of the Distilling company of America. Joseph H. Al len and the United States Industrial Alcohol filed complaints to enjoin the dissolution.
 The case will be carried to the court of errors and appeals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
MARYLAND IS
 POSTED AS MISSING
Had Sent Out Distress Calls During
 q Storm Last December.

Philadelphia, March 22.-The steam CT Maryland. posted as missing by Lloyds. probably is the steamer Mary land that sent out distress calls dur ing a storm last December when about 560 miles east of New York. Two coast guard cutters searched the vii cinity of the position given by the but nothing but f1otsam was seen and her owners in this city con- cluded she had foundered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
DON'T FUSS WITH
 MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
 and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess of mustard, flour and water when you can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness with a little clean, white Musterole.
 Musterole is made of pure oil of mus tard and other helpful ingredients, con- bined in the form of a pleasant white ointment. It takes the place of out-of- date mustard p1asters, and will not blister.
 Musterole usually gives prompt relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, rroup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head ache, congestion, p1eurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often prevents pneunonia).
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Local laconics.

Fred W. Sisson, a local jitney driver, was reported yesterday as seriously ill at his home from an attack. of pneumonia.
 The South County Rod and Gun club has passed a resolution pTedging g its members to support the governor in matters of state and national de- fenSe.
 Justice of the Peace Warren c. Ran dall of Pawcatuck has reserved his decision in the case of Frank Rissica vs William Kinney The plaintiff claims money due him on book ac- count.
 The condition ofs Dr. Harold Santee of New York, well known in Westerly. was reported Thursday as being sight ly more satisfactory. Whether or not an operation will be necessary is Vet undecided.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Thon1e eston.-The largest class Of candidates to be received in any de- gree in Thomaston were put through last Sunday afternoon when the sec -ond degree was conferred on a class of g candidates at a meeting of At lantic council. No. 14. K. of c. This class will receive the third degree in the opera house next Sunday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
TWO TEN HOUR SHIFTS
 AT WATERFOWL ARSENAL
Orders Were Received Yesterday From
 the War Department.

Watertown. Mass, March 22.-OTders were received at the WateTtown arse nal from the war department today to put two ten-hour shifts of men at work Colonel T. c. Dickson. U S. A. (retired) in charge, said there was urgent need of skilled wOrkmen, machinists and mechanical draftsmen. Eight hundred men are employed at the arsenal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Submarine Sank VieiIancia.

Washington, March 22. Consul Stephens at Plymouth, cabled the state department today and summar- ized accounts of affidavits obtained by him from officers and members of the Vigilancia's crew. They confirm vir- tually without change previous ac- counts of the destruction of that ship by a submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Salisbury.-Theer ar, five candidates for the permanent appointment of state attorney for Litchfie-d county-Cor- oncr s. A. Herman an1 Judge Walter Holcomb, both of Torrirgton, Attorney George Sturgess of Woodbury, Attor- ney l.. J. Ni:kerson of West Cornwall and Attorney Howard F. Landon of Salisbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Lunkheads Is the Word.

prove that fried chicken isn't fit to eat vii! escape mutilation probably because intelligent people look upon them as harmless idiots. - Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
sI5O, ,OOO FIRE LOSS AT WESTERLY Y
Grain Elevator and Grist of C. w. Campbell Co., Burned -Fre-bug Suspected-Property Well Insured-Nearly 125 Sign Up for Consabulary- Keegan's Shoes Fit Footprints at Coop Where Chickens Are Missing

Many visitors in Westerly Thursday viewed the ruins of the C. W. Camp bell & company grain elevator and grist mill that was destroyed by fire early in the morning at an estimated loss of $15O,000. Throughout the morning guards were on watch for sparks that might ignite surroundings buildings. It was considered a miracle that more buildings were not con- stunned. Had it not been for the good fight put up by the local and visiting firemen, the loss must have been much greater.
 Guardsmen of the Fifth company discovered the fire at about o'clock yesterday morning and an alarm was sent in to the F. $. Barber Hose com pany. but as soon as the seriousness of the blaze was realized a general alarm called out the f1remen on both sides of the river. The Hoxie com pany of Mystic and employees of the Westerly Textile company also offered assistance. In spite of the fact that the firemen hal several streams of water playing on the mill, it was inn possible to check the progress of the flames. so for the most part the efforts of the men were confined to saving adjoining property.
 It is the general belief that the fire was set. and police of Stonington and Westerly were a. work yesterday in an attempt to solve the mystery.
 The management of the company was carried on jointly by Clifford Campbell and Harvey Perry. When asked Thursday concerning the prob able losses sustained, MT. Perry re- piled that at the present time it was impossible to state. He said that large amount of grain had been burn ed, together with the building. He added, however, that he did not think that Westerly had anything to fear in the possibility of a grain shortage. as the company already had several cars on the road and it was thought that it would be able to conduct busi- ness without delay. Temporary quar- ters have been taken in the Peoples Mission. It is understood that a sub- stantial amount of insurance was car ried.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Ereinht car shortane.

New York, March 22.-The net shortage of freight cars on March ] was 124.973 as compared with a short age of 1O9, ,988 on February 1. accord ing to a report compiled by the Amer ican Railway Association and made public tonight.