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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
HOME GARDENS
Intensive Culture.

Intensive Cuture.
 Let me suggest that every one who creates or cultivates q garden help, and helps greatly, so soiNe the proo- lem of the feeding of the nattoHs."- President Wilson.
 An idle garden Is like the prever- bial pair of idle hands-Satan finds work for both of tfeff-and the gar den Satan makes a speciality of weeds which seatter their seeds and so per- petuate themselves, says today's bull letin from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission, cooperat- ing with this paper in urging food garden cultivation
 The best way to avoid weeds is to plant so many vegetables that the He can pick up many useful ideas making little Sunday excursions to the city and see sous of the methods used by the gardeners there, who must make every inch of ground work all by the time to pay a decent inter est on the heavy cost of the land.
 For instance, he may see dwarf peas planted early in the spring. As soon as these have received sufficient cultivation. sweet corn will be planted between the rows. The peas are har- vested and the vines ready to be turned under to enrich the soil with their humus by the time the corn is ready for cultivation. When the corn
  ed broadcast between the rows, and they will be ready just when frost comes in the fall.
 In a small garden degres of at tention can be given to intensive cu1- tivation that cannot be sqnailed in the market garden because of lack of labor. For that reason the home gardener should use his ingenuity and do better than the commercial gar dener in the volume of food produced on a square foet of soil With suf- dcient fertilization plants may grow so thiekiy together that the gardener has only room enough to get into the beds for cultivation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
HUSTLE THE SHIPS ALONG.

It is quite evident that there is a difference of opinion between William Denman, chairman of the shipping board. and General Goethals, the gen
 eral manager of the federal ship building corporation, in regard to ths vessels which should be constructec for the purpose of overcoming the existing and the threatened shortage in vessels as the result of the opera tions of the U-boats. That such a difference is not likely to lead to anything more serious Is indicated by the statement of Chairman Dem man when he declared No person. nor any interested group of capital ists, can draw us into controversy with General Goethais, nor do we think that the general is seeking It.
 It is not a matter over which there should be any controversy and as Chairman Denman believes. there is no chance that General Goethals if endeavoring to bring such about. From what the country knows of him he is not one who would lend Saim- self as the tool of an individual or capitalist. In advocating steel ships there can be no question but what he is thoroughly convinced of the wis dom of such a course. but, as has been said before. there is no reason why there should not be an effort made tt turn out DOun steel ana "ooueil SHips. If 1t is certain that the steel ships can be obtained, and the very fact that they are constructed when 1t is possible to get them in preference to wooden ones is certainly a strong ar gument that they are more desirable, they should be built. but there Is an opportunity fer wooden ships as well. Their construction would not inter fere with the building of the steel vessels and there are many ways in which they could be utilized with good results even if they were not put into the transoceanie trade Let us have all the steel ships that we can get, and at the same time no ob- stacles should be put in the way of the wooden ones, but it is important that we should get either kind just as soon as possible and every effort should be bent to that end.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY.


 With the return of Memorial day a new significance is given to the ob- servance which will take place throughout the country today by the fact that the United States is now in a state of war with another na- ton
 Memorial day quickens the memo ries in regard to the Civil war and the Spanish-lAmerica war, and recalls the conflicts which took place in the earlier days of this government, but with Knowledge of what war means. emphasized by the terrible struggle which has been going on for the past three years across the water. there cannot help being due consid- eration given to the situation which Is prevailing today and added thought given to what the future holds in store Today the veterans of other wars are marking the graves and pay ing tribute to those who gave their services and their lives in behalf of their country. Those who fought for the principles for which 1t stands can not be forgotten and as the number of the veterans grows less each year 1t behooves each and everyone to take an interest in keeping green the mem ory of those who so valiantiy served this nation in other crises.
 A year from now the list of soldier and sailor dead, including those who will have fallen in the world conflict as part of the army and navy of this country. will be much larger There would be an increase under normal conditions but with &his nation at war Memorial day this year cannot fail to be one of unusual solemnity and ev- eryone should lend his assistance to the veterans in making 1t the success that it should be-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
BRAZIL AROUSED.

Brazil does not intend to dieker with the Germans in their ruthless submarine warfare. That country recognizes that Germany does not in tend to respect it's rights. just the same as this country did some time ago, and it is not satisfied to simply make a protest against it. Following the declaration of the unrestricted policy concerning the underwater boats Brazil protested It understood it's rights and it did not propose to have them trampled upon. The pro test amounted to nothing and follow ing the sinking of one of it's ships Brazil promptly severed diplomatic relations. Such a step did not neces- sariIy mean that any further action would be taken. It depended entirely upon Germany but that country has continued to show it's disrespect for the rights of that nation. the same as it has snapped its fingers at those of other countries which had desired to remain neutral and had done their ut most to do so.
 Another Brazilian ship has been torpedoed without warning and with out Justification. It is but natural therefore that Brazil should be aroused and that President Braz Of that re- public should call for a cancellation of the decree of neutrality between the United States and Germany which was adopted a month ago. The almost unanimous action which has been taken by one branch of the congress of that country shows how the people of that nation feel in regard to the methods Germany is pursuing. Brazil has no more provocation than has Spain but it is taking just the action which any self respecting nation ought to take under the conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Views of the Vigilantes
THE COUNTRY NEEDS SHIPS. By John Erskine of the Visilantes.
The country needs ships.

The country needs ships.
 How great the need is at the pres ent moment, most citizens are begin ming to realize. Unless vessels can be provided immediately, in a space of time almost niraculous.y short wheth- the pinch of hunger and the utmost inconvenience in other directions. The average man in all countries is now awake to the fact that there are not enough ships for the worlds needs.
 It Is not so clear to all of us, how ever, that We have needed ships for some time, and that after the i'm : mediate danger is past we shall still need a steady encouragement Of ship ping interest.
 The fact that it costs more for the United States to undertake it's own other nations ought not to count in any thoughtful consideration of this preb- lem. If the commerce between na- tions is only matter of the ledger, then no doubt it would be cheaper for us to let any nation that can carry our goods for us; but commerce. whether we wish it or not Is more than dollars and cents.
 The ships that go to foreign ports are in some sense ambassadors of the heme country, conveying inevita ble impressions as to the character of the people who sent them forth, and bringing back certain inevitable i'm pressions of the nations which they visit. If the United States is to de- velop relations with South America we can hardly hope to impress the great republics in that part of the world with our imaginative vision or with any sense of our enterprise so long as our goods reach th&m in ships carrying a flag not ours. It might well be argued without fear of toe great subtfety that large part of the Indifference on the part of Europe to- ward the United States, one might even say a large part of the contempt in which many Europeans hold us has been induced by the absence oi cur shipping from European waters Germany and England have done for & us in this field, and the conviction more enterprising than we. Is at least in this one respect entirely justified
 Whatever subsidy on the part of the National Government is necessary
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

of the European countries who arc fighting with the entente group, be- sides of course those neutrals who do not use such supplies for trading with the enemy, requires immediate attention.
 The need of this action has been disclosed in many ways. If we must feed many others besides ourselves provision must be made for it, and the time to start upon the task of getting the food supply uncer proper control is at the start and not after it has been demonstrated that seri- ous handicaps have resulted from failure to appreciate the size of the problem.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

T teIephoned you to-day" observed the young man who was calling. sI wanted you to come downtown to lunch and go over to the Art institute for an hour or two"
 That would be nice" said the young woman who was being called upon. I'm sorry missed it.' Som IT. returned the young man. And 1t seemed like a genuine griev- ance to me. You know you realiy You are lady of lesiure and your time--'
 'Leisure, Ha. hal" the young wo- man laughted with assumed bitter ness. That's the exact troublei For that reason my time is not my own, as I think you were just about to af- firm it was. Kindly let me give you a history of this day. In the first place. for once had no engagenents. and I intended to be deliciously lazy in a negligee. and answer about twenty of the letters that have owed for months Early in the morn ing I was awakened from my slum- bers by a telephone call from Mrs.
 Fearse. She apologized for disturb ing me and then said.
 "Tt's too bad to bother you, Alice, but you are about the oni yfrae per son I know. All my other friends have husbands. children, housekeep- ing or business to take up their time, so I'm going to ask you to take my place at the efficiency meeting Of the club tomorrow. for I have to go to Milwaukee to see my sick aunt. shall be awfully grateful to you, and if you can run over here to my house now, while I'm packing, I'll give you my report that I wish you to read
 for me, and I can explain about one or two things that may come ID in
 the discussion Of course I dressed and went"
 Well, She certainly had her nerve
 commented the young man.
 "Nonsensei It wasn't nerve at all
 It was mere friendliness. We have
 known each other for years. and if
 she couldn't ask a favor like that
 from me, from whom could she ask
 it? I shall be glad to read her re-
 port tomorrow, now that I have de-
 cipi1ered it and got it into shape on
 my typewriter. That task took more
 than an hour after I came back from
 her house. I was interrupted several
 times by telephone calls. Don called
 from the university to ask me to lock
 lip certain French quotation for
 him. He said teasingiy:
 "I ask my little spinster auEty be-
 cause she has nothing to do but ina-
 prove her mind while I'm rushed with
 special exams, frat limitations and
 aid to a hishbrow like you, Aliee.' Of course one couldn't refuse to help cut such a dear of chumny
 nephew
 'Chunmy nephew. Lazy cub. I
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Ex-President C1emenceau of France asks to have Roosevelt sent to that country. President Wilson declined to grant MT. Rooseveit's request because it was against advice he had received from both sides of the water. This latest petition, coupled with what has been urged before, indicates that both sides of the water are desireus of his presence in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

The American destroyers have done their part in putting 28 German sub marines out of commission Possibly Germany still thinks the part which this country can play in the war is in- significant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
whsrs sruan,Il Hsls.

Touring the West in fine irfersnf rf increased food production WlUIar Jennings Bryan will be wholly l1 hIr element and a national aaaet u-1-ra at least one brigade. if not divi.r1r. -Sprin gHsld Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

From the shortage which is exist ing in tin cans. isn't it about time that the junknnan should be gathering up the surplus that is lying about the country?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Almnnt A. c.rta.rt,.

The size of that var loan may com vince Europe that all Americans ar1 Future tourists mar Fave to pay for this war.-Sr Toulr Globe Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
OTHER VIEW POINTS

War is sacrifice, Consider the hard ship imposed upon the clerks in the city offices of New Haven, who, in a spirit of war economy, have been ordered to work seven hours instead d of five and a half hours daily. That is they have been ordered to re- main in their offices seven hours a day.-Waterbury Republican.
 All we've got to do around here just now is buy a few Liberty bonds and build a hotel and enlist to fill the ranks of the First Regiment and save the old state house and fga a garden patch and register for the draft and rear better babies ar.5 help the Bel Sians and learn to be econo omical in food and pay a few taxes and raise the money to Bay the taxes and boost pro hibition or condemn it and read the war news and keep the flag flying and join the Home Guard and sew for the predict when the war is going to end and carry on business as usual and but if we go any farther Wel'Ji have to give up golf.-Hartford Times.
 The story which reveals the work of spies in informing Berlin of the com ing to British waters of the squadron of American destroyeYs is interesting. The Germans received the informal tion in time to get the entrance to the haFbor of Queenstown mined. Ad- rliral Simms, however, received word of the German action in time to make 1t of non effect. Obviously there is either an unknown wireless base or else code was used in such skillful fashion as to elude the censors. Hang ing is the penalty for spying. It is 8 matter for regret that this medicine was not administered when we were acting the role of neutral. It might have prevented the loss of blood and treasure.-Meriden Record.
 It must have occurred to many thoughtful people that the ordinary patriotic workman or small shop keeper or farmer with $160 or $260 to spare might be willing to invest in share OF two of the Liberty Loan bonds Uncle Sam is offering but is de terred because, after securing the nre- cious papers. he would have not fire proof burglar proof place in which to put the documents. The War com mittee of the Lawyers club of New York has come forward with q sug- gestfon that gees to the root of this very prbtern. They point out that the United States Treasury Department might request all savings banks. pri- rate banks and banks of deposit to place their vaults at the service of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

According to the latest despatches the allies were repuised in an ofYen- sive against the crown princes army with heavy losses. But that Is a stereotyped phrase which Berlin uses in all engagements in which the kali sePs son is involved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

American habit of extravagance, it is of course doing this country an, un- intentional favor, but we cannot thank Germany for the way in which 1t is doing it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

That German raider, flying a Swed- ish flag, which was given supplies and coal at Cape Town, is likely to get 8 warmer reception if it ever attempts to repeat it's trick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Berlin repeats that it Is going to sink all hospital ships. It is about time for it to get busy and blow up all the hospitals and fondling asyiuns just to prove that its terror knows no limit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

The man on the corner says: The fellow who depends upon a game O chance for a living has nc visible means of support
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

people free of charge. In other words, the banks would be asked to safekeep without charge Liberty Loan bonds. provided no one person deposited more than S1 900 worth, the presumption than that amount could well afford to rent a safety box. Strikes us as rather a good plan. What say the bankers of this city 2-IBFidgePort Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The onion trust appears to be weakening under a strong attack from the outside.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Times certainly do change. Boy. are now running away to work or farms, instead of fighting indians.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

WHEN YOU WANT -o put your bus.
 fness before the pubiac. there is no medium better than through the ad.
 vertisan< eoiumns or The FBuilsttu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Australia's contributions to the Pa triotie Fund have now reached the total of z 96,620,OoO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

mess berore the public. there is no medium better than through the ad. NertisinE columns or Ths BuftetaA-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Let me suggest that every one who creates or cuitivates a garden help, and helps greatly, so solve the prob- lem of the feeding of the nattoHs."- President Wilson.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
Sidney J. Bienvenu.

Mr.. Sidney j. Bienvenu, son of
Mr.. r. j. Bienvenu of st. Martin
vile, last week graduated at Har-
ward, with high honors in telegra-
ply and radio telegraphy and will
be given by the United States
Government the highest commits
sion in that department.
Sidney is bright young man
and the completion of his educa-
ton af Harvard. means that he is
we'll equipped to fulfil the respon-
sible position in the wireless de-
partment. He will probably go
on one of the warships.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
TO JOIN THE NAVY

The Navy Recruiting Officer,
100 Common street, New Orleans,
La, announces that Postmasters
can now furnish transportation to
men wishing to volunteer for the
Navy.
Transportation is furnished after
nan is physically examined and
passed by local physician.
The transportation is from a
man home to New Orleans.
Yours very truly,
l.. J. CLARK
Com. L. $. \. Re'iredD Recruit
ing Officer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Bienvenu Of
Lafayette were visiting here Sun.
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene DeBlanc
of Lake Charles were in town this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. j. Olivier of
Arnaudville were visiting here this
week.
- Mr.. and Mrs. }. j. Price of
Opelousas were here several days
this week.
Mrs. Frank Patin of New Or
leans was here this week visiting
Mrs. George Eastin.
Representative George F. West
fall of Atchafalaya was attending
to business here this week.
Mr.. Louis j. VOORHEES, of Col.
Inns, Texas, spent the week here
attending to some business con-
nected with the parish road engi-
neering.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10

Monday night the freight train
backed in the switch Of the Greig
lumber yard, which is never done
especially at night, Mr.. l.. f. Greig
who lives nearby, thought it was
some one stealing lumber and fired
several shots in this direction, but
fortunately, without effect. This
should be a positive warning to
those inclined to steal lumber that
they will be given hot reception
in this yard.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
HAS CANNING FACTORY
National Farm Show Conserve,
Variety q Food Products,

The National Farm and Live Stool
Show. held annually It New Orleans
possesses the unique distinction a
owning a canning factory. and this
factory 10 operated on . strictly buse
nssslike basis. A the show associe,
ton also has Its own demontrstios
farm. covering several acres. there h
no difficulty in getting PRODUCES fos
canning.
Since the plant vas opened q ~
months ago, about twenty-five Sbeu
Sand cans Of tomatoes. PEGS. okrs. en-
Dlant and other vegetables have Aseo
turned out. While these products w
not compete for prises 1t thss ysaF',
fair. which will Sc held Nov. 10
to 10. thsy viii be featured a1a>s
0s exhibits. A dspartnsnt has jssf
BEEN added for svaporatinO fruits end
vegstabiss. and the most ue-to-A>ss
machinery hes besa installed. M
factory Will b opsn 70 vhitors a The
Seis. md VIII afford home canasrs
u1aay useful hsnts.
The department. of agriculture a H.
United States government vsn Nv
ef tAs fair . great exhibit ooverins
1900 square feet Of floor sp>cs. and
here also Will b found sY.Vhse in4ur
aattoa On Gaming. drying aad otAs,
~s<Aods ef conserving food produeGs
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
DIED.

Thursday morning Miss Anto.
MIA Fournet died at the age of 81
years 10 months and IL days, after
an illness of several months.
She was buried at $50 O'Clock
Friday morning morning from the
Catholic Church.
Miss Fournet leaves to mour her
death several sisters and brothers.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-10
Second Hand Brick For
Sale. rs

A large amount of second
hand brick for sale at Sc ma.
thousand. By the Town Of
St. Martinville.
SEE THE MAYOR
Your money works for the conn
try. and for YOU in a Libertv
Bond.