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found that the concentrates they ob- tained were difficult to clean because the gold was invariably accompanied by a heavy white mineral This trou- bleSome material proved to be schee- lite, one of the chief ore minerals of tungsten, and when it's identity and value became known search for it was soon begun. It is reported that after all the quartz float in the area adjoin- ing Deep canyon had been broken open in vain during a search that covered IS months, the sheelite was finally found in its rock matrix by J. G. Powning, who while out hunting recog- nized the long sought mineral in an outcrop of garnet rock on which he had just shot a rabbit, an incident to which the discovery claim owes it's name. At this place the sheelite is embedded in the blackish garnet rock in particles somewhat larger than those commonly found in the ore bodies of the district, but it is neither so prominent nor so obviously recogniza- ble that it would have been found had it not been the special object of search. The discovery that the sheelite occurs in the garnet rock, however, made prospecting for tungsten very simple. The blackish garnet masses on the bare hills contrast notably with the prevailing gray and reddish granite and are therefore easily recognized. They were soon staked and were then tested for tungsten, and in this way
 
 rule this scheelite is so inconspicuous that the largest ore body, although 1t crops out prominently, was at first un- favorably reported on by competent engineers, because they were unable to ascertain it's trend and consequently its width and length.
 The deposits, although found in 1913, remained practically unknown until the spring of 1916, when their ex- ploitation was energetically begun. By midsummer two mills, having a total daily capacity of 400 tons, had been completed and were in active opera tion.
 The ore consists of scheelite, garnet, epidote, quartz and other minerals. but it includes isolated masses of lime stone which became mineralized soon after the magma that now forms the granite rock was intruded into them. The metallic vapors then given off from this magma altered the lime stones to masses of garnet carrying subordinate scheelite, and these altered under exploitation. The ore bodies that are now mined are from 20 to 60 feet wide and from 150 to 260 feet long. The ore carries from Is to 2 per cent of tungsten trioxide. The area in which Scheelite- bearing depos- its have been found forms a belt about 20 miles long, but the prospecting now going on will doubtless extend the di- mansions of the field.
 These deposits, like those discovered in recent years in Humboldt county, Nev., are of the contact-metamorphi class, a well known source of copper and iron, but until lately not widely recognized as a possible source Of tungsten.
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for there are states which are far be- hind others in looking out for the edu- cationaI advantages for their children.
 But progress is being constantly made nevertheless and this is revealed in an apprecfable manner by the am nouncement which is made by the government bureau of education to the effect that there were approximately 576 kindergartens opened last year in public schools that never had them before, which means one extra year of education for about 25, 900 children. When 1t is realized that the boys and girls of this country taken as a whole average only a little over five years training cannot be overestfmated.
 These kindergartens have resulted from different reasons. Some have come as the result of the activity of school boards and others have follow ed the signing of petitions by parents, but whatever the method of getting them it cannot be forgotten that each and everyone means just so much more training which is bound to be beneficial to the coming generation. The establishment of one Kindergarten where none existed before frequently results in demands for more, which all goes to show that greater advan- tage will be taken of such opportuni- ties if they are only offered. and cer- tainly there can be no neglect of the children if the country's future is being kept in mind.
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Sometimes I wish I hadn't a friend in the world" Amelia remarked bit terly to her sister. with whom she was spending the week end in the coun- try. "Oh, yes; I know that sounds heartless, but all the same mean it. Yesterday was on of those times. Amelia went on Why. with all my past experiences. I never supposed mine were yesterday. felt that I despised them all"
 You see. when got up in the morn ing I had my whole day mapped out, and I was going to accomplish a null utude of useful things First wanted to put the flat in apple pie order and I do enough marketing and cooking to keep Jerry from starving in my absence; also. I'd planned to finish dress tPm making. so that could bring it along to show you; change the sleeves in 8 blouse got the other day, Besides s les t thought could and time to run over to the furrier's and leave my coat to be remodeled, stop at Simp- sons on my way back and get you @ box of those glace fruits you're so fond of, and still reach home in time to have an early dinner.
 "Wen, I'd just finished the breakfast dishes, when Marian Green appeared with her Johnny. and dumped the lit tie imp down on me for the day. Hes 4, and the awfulest child! So did my marketing by phone, and decided I'd fofego some things I'd planned and re- main in the house all day. for it's dir- ficu1t enough to look after Johnny Green at home. let alone taking him anywherei
 "But troubles never come singly. Half an hour after I'd been intrusted with Johnny and was trying to finish
 my dress while kept one eye on him and the other on the sewing machine. the telephone rang. I answered it with misgiving-welI grounded, alasi It was Beatrice Bradshaw, saying that her mother-in- law was leaving for home on the 11:20 train and, as Bea- trice couldn't leave the house for a minute that day, would I please come and get the old lady and take her to the station? If I would I'd have Bea- trice's undying gratitude. Well, Pve never learned how to refuse a request, so I reluctantly laid aside my unfin- ished dress, bundled Johnny up in his wraps and started for Beatrice's house.
 However, it was just my luck to meet Edwina Parkins before I'd gone two blocks. She was on her way downtown to get some lace for a new dance frock; but when she found I was going she gave me her sample and asked me to get 1t for her. Then she went blithely home, while I ducked into an alley and went the rest of my
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BARE FOOTED EUROPE.
Not Improbable If the War Continues-
 Price Constantly Rising.

A'bare-footed Europe is not inn probable if this war continues" said John F. Stucke, vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and general manager of an Ann erican shoe machinery company, in an interview at Rome concerning supply and business conditions met by Amer jeans.
 At the present time a pair of heavy mountain shoes lasts a soldier but six weeks" he said These shoes have their heels and soles studded with nails at that. The shoes are largely made in Italy but with Ameri- can machinery and American leather, and the quality of the materials is the best we can furnish, but that quality is of course inferior to that sold before the war. When manufac- tured by the hundred thousand, these shoes cost the government about four dollars each. But the supply is al- ways behind the demand, since ma -terials arrive very slowly from Ameri- ca On one ship, the Palermo which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, off the coats of Spain, in early De-
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THE ONLY ANSWER.

It is difficult to understand how Germany could have expected that this country would agree to enter into ne- gotiations for the avoidance of war between the two nations under such a proposition as it put forth. When At announced its willingness to nego- tiate. formally or informally, as has now been disclosed through the reply which has been made by Secretary Lansing, it did so with the under standing that such would not inter <ere with the commercial blockade which 1t has established in the form of a war zone about the British Isles and France and in which it has de- clared that it will prosecute it's unre- stricted naval warfare.
 Inasmuch as the action which was taken by this government, in severing diplomatic relations with Germany, resulted from the very reason that Germany had taken such a course against the rights of neutrals and in violation of the laws of nations. that country must have a peculiar idea of the method of reasoning which is car- ried on at Washington, when it pre- sumes that the United States would enter into negotiations while such an order was in effect.
 The reply which this government makes is therefore the only one that could be made under the circum- stances It is perfectly willing to discuss the policy of submarine war fare against the neutrals with Ger many but 1t cannot do so while it is engaged in the .unjustified acts which such negotiations would be intended %o prevent. Let the unjustified order be withdrawn, let the assurances that were given that neutrals' rights would be respected be readirmed and the way will be cleared for negotiations but it cannot be otherwise.
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huge piles, soaked bedding, and the ruined contents of stores
 ''The civil population of this place is an aggregate of heroes" said the lieutenant colonel 'I should say hero ines, because the great majority IS women. The place I am taking you to now is owned by and still run by a woman and her two daughters Last week a shell exploded in the little store they keep. So they have now moved to another part of the building
 The correspondent was received by two girls of tender years, Misses Mira venian middle class. They had just closed their little store Asked why they stayed in Tolmein, the girls said that it was their home and the little business was all they had They were not afraid, especially since a bomb proof had been built for them by the soldiers While the visitor was buying some trifies, the Italians 1oosed few more shells to points near the house, causing the oil lamp near the ceiling to sway and rattle
 Many of the women in Tolmein earn their living by washing and mendinS the laundry of the officers and men. The few men who live in the town till nearby fields often in plain sight of the Italians, to whose credit it must be recorded that they never shoot at civilians so employed. Certain fields lie between the Austro- Hungarian and
 
 on the11 without danger. The Austro- Hungarians return the compliment and refrain from firing at civilians behind the Italian trenches.
 During bombardments the civil population shares all dangers with the army however Quite a number of Tol- meinians have been killed and wound ed. because cellars are poor protection against the heavier shells. Exceptional bravery was shown recently by a wo- man, named Marie Maurer, who, hav- ing learned that her sisters child had run out of the house and been lost in the streets, started out in search in de- fiance of the bombardment in which the town lay at that moment.
 Many of Tolmein's streets lie in the ins antry fire zone and must be avoided. Running bullets speed over them constantly. Not long ago a child un- mindful of the danger zone ran along one of these streets and was wounded in the arm. Despite such reminders that they are tempting providence it has been impossible to induce the re- mainder of Tolmeins population to go to other parts Modrece. almost en- tirely restroyed by artillery fire, also boasts of a war population of women, old men and children, as do many oth- CT towns and villages on both sides of this front.
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Simple Laxative Remedy
 Best for COnSfipafiOn
Dr. CaldlDen's Syrup Pepsi, Gdue Satisfac6on When
 .Not1171q Else Would

Nearly every one at, one time or another, suffers from constipation, or inactive bowels. and one of the few conclusions upon which the doctors agree is that regularity of the bowels is an essential to good health.
 In the family medicine chest of most well-ordered households will be found one or more of the various remedies recommended for the relief of consti- patton. In the majority of homes to- day the combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin known as Dr. Ca1d- wells Syrup Pepsin is recognized as the standard laxative. Druggists everywhere report a constantly in- creasing demand for this splendid rem edy, which is sold for fifty cents a bottle.
 MT. James Ash. 1o2 Green St.. Cumberland, Md, wrote to pr. Cald- well that he found Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin the most effective rem- edy for constipation he had ever used and that he always keeps a bottle of It on hand for use when necessary.
 pr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a mild laxative. and does not gripe or strain, but acts gently and brings re- lief in an easy, natural manner. Its
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-14
HARD ON THE sELeIANs.

Once again the Belgians are called upon to undergo greater sufferings and to be deprived of such assistance as has been given to them from those of the outside world who are inter ested in their welfare the same as would be manifested towards any peo- pie in distress. Those people have been forced to undergo untold hard ships as the result of the invasion of their country. the exaction of taxes. the crippling of their activities and the treatment of the helpless, and now the Americans who have been carrying on the most important work of dis tributing foodstuffs and clothing have been told that they can no longer ex- ercise their functions in the occupied territory of that country and northern France. The civil governor of Brus- sels has decreed that the American minister to Belgium can reside in that city and supervise the work but that he would have no diplomatic standing, and that automobiles and other forms of communication would be denied to the Americans.
 Under such a state of affairs there was nothing else to do but what has been done and that is the withdrawal of all the Americans who have been participating in this work of relieving humanity. This means of course that this relief work will have to be reor- ganized and that others will have to undeftake and carry on what Ameri- cans have been doing. There was no other solution under the cir cumstances, but in the meantime there must be ended the excellent efforts which have been put forth for the distressed, and the worst of it is that it means the denial of assistance to the Belgians at a time when they need it most
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EXPEDITE THE CENSUS.

Good progress has been made by Mayor Brown in the organization of the forces in this city for the talk ing of such a census of the male res 1dents of Norwich over the age of 16 years as was called for by Governor Holcomb, and which the legislature authorized him to take. This is for the purpose of taking an inventory of the states resources in men and material. 1t is not being done with the idea of melting any enthusiasm for war but to find out what can be depended up- on in case war results from the break fin the relations with Germany.
 In Norwich as well as elsewhere the census effort has met with an excel lent response It is being undertaken enthusiastically and it is expected that those who are giving their time and attention to this undertaking will meet with the same response on the part of~the citizens, that the census may be a success and that it may be secured at as early a date as possi- ble-
 The same plan of taking the census has been adopted here as has been put into operation at Hartford Other cities have decided upon the house to house canvass, but there appears to be sound reasoning used when it is claim ed that it will be easier to reach the men of the community through their places of employment. and get full and correct statements, than it would be to attempt to cover the town from house to house and be forced to make many visitors in order to get the nec- essary information.
 As soon as the people come to un- derstand what is desired and what the meaning of it is. it is fully believed that they will lend their earnest CO., operation to those who are engaged in the work
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HER TROUBLESOME FRIENDS

way by that garbage can route in or der to avoid meeting any more of my friends.
 q collected old Mrs. Bradshaw. and, piloting her with one hand and John ny Green with the other, managed to catch car and get downtown without mishap; and then I saw it was still early and would have plenty of time to get Edwina's lace before I had to take the old lady to the station So we went into Blanks and after several delays matched the lace. And when I turned around again Johnny Green was nowhere in sight!
 "I called and called, and in two min utes half the people on the floor were scurrying about tSying to help me hnd him. My dear. we simply secured that place, and not a trace could be found of that awful child. I was perfectly distracted. for Johnny is the apple of Marian's eye, and I knew Id never dare go back without him.
 'I just sat down onathe old lady's suitcase and began to cry my eyes out, and then one of the store detec- tives came up. dragging the little wretch, and explained that he'd found him way up on the fourth floor in the department He was clutching me chanical clown and shrieking for it, so of course I had to buy 1t in order to get him out of the store. It was high, and there are no others this win ter. And then I looked at my watch, and here the old lady's train had gone ten minutes beforel There is only one train a day to the little town where she lives. so had to take her back to Beatrice.
 And friends are so ungrateful! Bea- trice is furious at me for letting the old lady miss her train-one would think I did it on purpose to spite her! And Marian says she doesn't think she could ever again trust me with her precious, for of course Johnny made a big story out of getting losted.' Nat urally Edwina was disappointed over not getting her lace, becadse she want ed to wear the dress last night. but she needn't have been snippy about it, and I do think she should have at least offered to pay half the loss-oh, didn't tell you? I was so flustered and excited that must have left the lace in the car. Anyhow, I didn't have 1t when reached home.
 Nobody thinks of my side at all. Here I lost my entire day. when I'd wanted to accomplish so much, and. besides that, I'm out my own and old Mrs. Bradshaw's carfare. Johnny's ex- pensive toy and Edwina's 1ace.''
 "My goodnessI' ejasulated her si- lent sister, goaded at last into conver- sation 'Tf all city people are like your friends, I'm thankful I live in the country!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-14
SHOT A RABBIT
And Found Tungsten Deposits of inyo
 County, California.

The notable tungsten deposits near Bishop, the principal town of Owens Valley, Cal, are described in @ report just issued by the United States geo. logical survey, department of the in terior. These deposits are mined in Deep canyon, which traverses an iso- lated group of hills at the base of the Sierra Nevada. Similar groups of hills farther south in Owens Valley are known by distinctive names, such as the Alabama hills, and the name Tung- sten hills has been suggested for the group in which the principal tungsten deposits have been found. The hills reach an altitude of 5000 feet, or about 1,500 feet above the floor of Owens Valley, but they are dwarfed into in significance by the mighty range be- hind them, which towers to 13,000 feet.
 Tungsten ore was first found in place in August, 1913. on the Jackrabbit claim, near the present center of min ing activity Three partners. who were mining placer gold in Deep canyon.
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THE YARRowpALE CREW.

Information now comes from Ber- lin to the effect that the American sailors on board the captured freighter Yarrowdale, who were taken prisoners when that vessel was seized and sent to a German port, will not be re- leased but will be held as hostages until it is seen by Germany that to the German crews of the vessels which have taken refuge in this coun- try.
 It was only within a day or two that Foreign Minister Zimmerman of Germany admitted that the treatment accorded to former Ambassador Ger ard during his last days in Berlin re- suited from the false stories which had reached that country regarding the manner in which Count von Bern storh had been treated in this coun- try. It found that every facility had been afforded him to close up his du- ties here and secure safe passage home, and that this country had shown him every courtesy, which must have been a bit humiliating when 1t was considered what had been done to Gerard.
 In view of such a circumstance it would seem to be the duty of Ger many to look upon such stories as it has received regarding German sail ors in this country in the same way. They have not been mistreated. They have not been denied the right to leave this country and take their prop erty with them, and in fact whatever damage has been done to German property has been caused by German hands. Such being the case Germany has no cause for holding the Yarrow- dale men, as an inquiry directed to Dr. Ritter who is in charge of the German embassy affairs here would quickly disclose.
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to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as she had taken it with good results. I did so, my weakness dis appeared, I gained in strength, moved into our new home, did all kinds of garden work, shoveled dirt, did build ing and cement work, and raised hum dreds of chickens and ducks. I can not say enough in praise of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and If these facts are useful you may pub fish them for the benefit of other women. Mrs. M. O. JOHNSTON, Route D, Box 190, Richmond, Ind
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tribute to Miss Morse.

MT. Editor: Having the privilege of attending the Art Students meeting last evening and hearing the many loving tributes to the memory of Miss Kate Morse from different people who had been associated with her in va rious relations, I felt as if I wanted to add word to her memory. also. For nearly seven years she was with us in our home. and we can all testi- fly to her cheerful, loving interest in everything that concerned each one of us. To her patience in suffering. not withstanding which, she was always bright and hopeful. We look back upon those years which she spent with us as being most happy ones. full of inspiration and helpfulness.
 Yours truly,
 H. L. r. Norwich. February 13, 1917.
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cember, the material for nearly half million pairs of shoes was lost.
 The retail store trade in Italy ts now obliged to pay nearly seven dol lars wholesale for shoes that before the war cost three and a half. and it is probable that American shoes VIE be selling in Italy soon for ten and twelve dollars the pair. The American shoes, because of their shape and fit, have long been the chief product on the Rome market, and particularly since the war, as the handmade shoe cannot be made quickly enough.
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from my age that when going up stairs I had to go very slowly with
 my hands on the steps, then sit down at the top to rest
 The doctor said he thought I should have an operation,
 and my frien ds thought Iwould not live to move into our new house. My ~zlra1 ~a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-14

A sweeping investigation of the print paper situation is to be started by the department of justice and the federal grand jury at New York. It is a much deserved move and the probe ought to be sent to the bottom.
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When it is realized that damage to the extent of sse.0o0 900 was caused by the wholesale destruction of ma chinery on the German vessels in American ports, it Is shown that Ger many is ready to go to the limit in -thA nzaAAautiaa af tha Jzzae