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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
BY G. G. LYON.

SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE,
Nov. 21-One morning we came to
small city where there had been
established a hospital especially
to administer "ambrine," the new
treatment for burns.
Five of us-Americans-two
college professors, two writer's OF
books and myself, had been taken
as guests of the French govern
ment to visit the original linden
burg line" and the French terri
tory laid waste by the Germans in
their so-called strategic retire
ment" of last spring.
These hospitals, from the stand
point of nursing, are less desira-
BILE than others because most of
the soldier-patients are brought in
writing in agony and for weeks
are CHASTITY objects.
On this side of the Atlantic
"ambrine" is hailed as the great
est medical discovery Of the war.
An obscure French physician dts
covered it, but because he was not
famous enough to belong to the
French academy 1t was not accept
ed for a long time.
Now, however, 1t Is used by all
the armies on the western front
and is daily God-send to hum
dreds of poor fellows horribly
burned from liquid fire and burst
ing shells.
French nurses were busy in the
operating room when we Amer
leans entered. 1t was evident
women of all stations had been
brought together in the humani-
tartan work.
Two Of the nurses spoke excel
lent English, SO around their op-
Grating tables we gathered-and
asked questions.
The elder was perhaps 40,
charming in manner. The other
was about 25--and beautiful.
II am in this hospital because
I am deeply interested in the mir
acles performed by ambrine, /"
said the older one, as she contin-
ued redressing the burns of a sol
der who was almost unrecogniza-
BILE.
~ was working in Paris hos
pital one day when young
French doctor was brought in. He
was only an agonized mass of
broiled flesh. None of us felt he
could live.
| ssput ha did Hya II;s oono ~.
one Of the first great victories for
ambrine. Today he is without a
scar and his skin is as clean and
soft as a child's. He is in this
room now"
We Americans sized up every
body in the room, failing to pick
out the victim. The nurse called
a young physician over.
This is the man" she said.
You wouldn't think 1t, would
your" said the doctor. II am so
grateful to madame here for the
excellent care she gave me that |
have come to this hospital to help
her."
We learned the hospital had
been founded by the Baroness
Rothschild, whose husband is one
of the richest men in the world.
When we went to the little ho-
tel that noon we found Baroness
Rothschild had sent us an invita-
ton to dine with her that evening.
She lives In q beautiful chateau
on the edge Of the town.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
(United Press Leased wire.)

PORTERVILLE, Cal, Nov. 81.
Has the murder of Jack de
Saulles, for which Blanca de
Saulles now is ON trial, found a
parallel in the killing of wealthy
w. H. Brooks of Porterville by
Mrs. w. c. Howe, Oakland society
matron?
Behind the Staying of Brooks,
according to Mrs. Howe's explana-
ton, lies the same story of years
Of either real or fancied persecu-
ton by the man whom she killed,
as prompted Mrs. de Saulles to
take the life of her husband.
With the impetuous Chilean
beauty 1t was mother love denied
expression which led to the ira
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
Wants Quiet Home, So, of
Course, Picks Portland

United Press Leased Wire.D
PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. al
Seeking a safe and peaceful home
for his wife and children, Gregor
Choinivsky, noted Russian must
clan, said here today he had de-
cided to settle in Portland. lie
will live here at least until con-
ditions in Russia are normal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
Russia Reported After
Separate Peace at Once

LONDON, Nov. 21.-Russia
may be angling for peace, accord
ing to dispatches received today
from Scandinavian sources.
They reported the bolsheviki,
minimalist, socialist and moder-
ate parties of the nation almost
united in the belief that only
complete withdrawal from the
war and concentration of all eff
forts on internal affairs can re-
store order in Russia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
Collecting Cabbage to
Fill Big u. S. Orders

The Puyallup Fruit Growers
association is assembling all the
cabbage that can be procured in
the valley, to fill the big con-
tract from the government for 100
tons of canned cabbage
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-21
u. S. OFFICER
DIES in FIGHT

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Nov. 81.
First Lieut.. Orlando Goch-
nauer, Freeport, ILL.,, medical Of
ficers reserve corps, attached to
the British forces, was killed in
action Nov. 8, and First Lieut..
Alexander j. ellis, Carbondale,
Pa, was slightly wounded, Gen.
Pershing reported today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

should require the murdering of a
 school girl to bring to light the sen-
 satfonaI story regarding a widespread traffic in girls in New York city.
 Considering it's experience it would be supposed that the police authori- ties of that city, of all cities in the country, would be on the guard af all times for the discovery and break ing up of such business. The lesson has been taught that there can be no relaxation of effort. The fact that rotten conditions are for the moment improved or overcome does not mean that there can be any 1etup in the determination to suppress the crimi- nal class and to keep the police force free from connivance with and the extension of protection to those who are engaged in such activities.
 There have been some wholesome Improvements brought about as the result of past shakeups but if the claims which are being made now can be substantiated the welfare of that community requires the appli- cation Of the same methods which have been used in the past. It is i'm portant that the alarming conditions charged should be shown to be based on facts and that the responsibility for 1t should be fixed and then the axe should fall where it belongs. These revelations are a good thing for any community where they exist but it is appalling that such a price has to be paid by the victims before they are unearthed and prevented.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
CAN WHILE YOU GAN,

4 highly important movement at
 the present time is that-which is be-
 ing urged upon housewives of the country for the canning of food pros ducts, many of which are being or soon will be obtained in larger quan- titles than can readily be disposed of through immediate consumption, but which can be canned and made ready for use when they are needed dur ing the winter. This not only means that if there is the proper attention given to this matter that there will be obtained the desired results of the increased efforts at gardening that there will be a great reduction in the food products which would otherwise be allowed to go to waste and as a result there will be a corresponding decrease in the cost of living
 This opportunity is one which should be embraced by every household. IL can also be done by the organization of canning clubs for the pooling of such interests and by such method a greater amount of waste can be overcome than as if it was confined to canning simply for the future use of one household.
 The time is now at hand when preparations should be made for be- ginning this work. There are already many things which can be canned now and the number and variety will in crease rapidly from now on.
 Excellent Instructions have been and are being given by the county in structor in canning. In order to in form those who have not had an op- portunity to attend such demonstra- tions The Bulletin will. commencing next week, run daily lessons. in can ming as it has been giving instruc- tions in home gardening and it is to be hoped that a large proportion of the surplus in this vicinity can be prevented from going to waste ''Can while you can" is an excellent slogan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
CONSUMERS MUST BE PRO-
 TECTED

As the first step in the prosecution | of fish magnates for the alleged vio- lation of the sherman antitrust law in combining and conspiring to mo nopoIize the fresh fish industry of New England, the government has filed a bill in equity in the federal
 court at Boston. There are Al lead
 ing wholesale fish dealers included in
 the charge and the claim is to the eff feet that by combining and by the fix ing of the maximum price for buying and the minimum price for selling they have absolute control of the fish business in this part of the country which is one of the reasons for the high price of that food.
 A short time ago it was a combi- nation of onion dealers that was in dicted for the same sort of a deal, but it makes no difference whether the commodity is fish, onions. wheat, coal or anything else. it is high time that stop was put to such actions and the government has moved none too soon in this matter.
 It can be accepted to certain de- gree that prices must necessarily be higher at this time than under nor nal conditions. The people are pre- pared to accept such as situation when it is legitimate, but when dealers com bine with the idea of forcing the con sumner to pay what they say he shall. just because they are able to force it, regardless of the justice of such price fixing, the time has arrived when an abrupt stop should be placed upon such conspiracy and fitting punish ment applied. The government is looked to for protection against such injustice and the quicker it can be checked the better it will be for all concerned. It is useless for people to respond to the urging to eliminate the waste if such combinations are going to be permitted to fatten on such profits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
NORWICH NOT DOING irs PART

Up to the present time, according
 to the last announcement made in the local campaign for securing Red Cross contributions in the nationwide move ment for the raising of a fund of s100, 1000, Norwich is not making a very gratifying showing It's all lotment is S25,O0O, for that portion of the town outside of the TaftviIle sec
 ton where a branch os the Red Cross exists. That apportionment is smaller
 than in other communities of this size, smaller places even having been given, or are assuming themselves, an allotment in some cases twice as much as that fixed for this city.
 Thus far Norwich has raised less than s11, 900. which is not one-ha1f of its share. Whether this is due to the manner in which the campaign has been conducted locally. whether it is because of the inability Qf the teams to reach all the people on their lists or whether 1t is because many have not as yet made up their minds as to how much they will give makes little difference. It cannot be believed, and such ap idea is not entertained that it Is because of a lack of interest on the part of the people of this city in the work of the Red Cross and the need which exists at the present time for the fund which is being raised.
 There is but q short time remain ing for Norwich to do it's part. It cannot be expected that others will do our share. That is not in accord ance with Norwich principles There should be hearty endorsement of the work which the Red Cross has been doing, and which it will continue to do in greater measure as the result of the means with which it will be \ supplied by this fund, and that can be shown in no better way than by seeing that the contributions meet if not exceed the allotment The big and the little givers should partici- pate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
CARRYING HELP INTO TURKEY

Both from the fact that there are a thousand or more citizens of this
 country in Turkey anxious to get away from there and awaiting for the first opportunity that presents itself for them to depart, and because of the widespread sympathy which is felt for those who have been accorded such barbaric treatment and subjected to such atrocities, deep interest is aroused by the announcement that efforts are to be made to reach those centers in Syria, where such distress and un- certainty prevails, by Americans who hope to accomplish their object of ex- tending needed aid and bringing forth this country's subjects by proceeding overland from Egypt.
 Such is by no means an easy or promising undertaking. 4 large amount of supplies, which was gath cred in this country last year and intended as a Christmas gift to those outraged. starving and persecuted people for distribution through Amer Ican and Turkish Red Cross agencies. is still aboard the American vessels at the eastern end of the Mediterra- mean unable to be delivered because of the failure of Turkey to guarantee safe conduct to the vessels Turkey>I has indicated it's willingness to allow the goods to be distributed and the American subjects to be taken away put it has been impossible to get the consent of Germany It is therefore evident that those who are going to attempt to reach these same people by land are not going to have an easy job but the best wishes of the human itarians of the world will accompany them in their endeavor and their pray CTS will be for their success.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

but really have none too much. We
 have never been overjoyed. Some joy
 is said to be hope put out of fear; !"
 the spirit ascending like the iark to- ward heaven filled with song; it abides in the heart rather than futters from assured us the sweetest joy comes through sorrow" So the way to hunt for joy is to keep devotediy in the line of duty.
 Do not get in the habit of saying
 things disparaging of yourself For
 you can rely upon others to meet every requirement in that direction. If you do anything in life that is credit to you, you may get more hammering than praise; and if you
 venture to praise yourself you are very likeiy to be thought deserving of fools cap. There is no asphaItun road through life, and no such road will ever be built. It makes no diff ference how severely your ahoes pinch your feet you've got to break way is what 1t is: and it is one of the most dangerous things to do to foI- low the man who thinks he is sure Of himself, ,-~ instead of following the Kings chart. What life means to you or depends upon whether we regard ourselves as children of Fate or Des- tiny We must look out for our req ton to truth; but that will not regu- late the blaming and praising de- signed to come our way. Sometime the noblest act and wisest counsel are of the widest abuse What we think we deserve is no of what we may receive Let the world talk, but never expect it to pass righteous Judgment upon you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
HOME GARDENS
Potato Bugs.

How to keep the potato patch c:ear of destructive insects and free from blight is the theme of today's bulletin from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission, of Washington, cooperating with this newspaper in assisting the home gardener.
 The first insects that attack the growing vines are flea beetles. These are small jumping insects that feed on the tender leaves. The most effective spray to kill off these parasites is arsenate of lead; applied abundantly when the beetles are first detected and then as often as necessary.
 The Colorado potato beetle-more commonly called the potato bug" - usually appears after the plants are more fully developed. These can be hand jared into a vessel containing water and a little kerosene. or can be hand picked and killed. This should be sprayed on when the bugs first make an appearance and then re- peated should more come. Sometimes on the leaves will appear another bee t.e. known as the blister beetle. This worm Is often called the "old fash toned potato bug" It will eat away the leaves Of the plant very rapidly and cause great injury to the growth if not killed The same remedies ap-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
ply to this insect as for the Colorado

ply to this insect as for the Colorado beetle.
 The two fungous diseases common on plants are the early blight and the late blight. The early blight sp pears oftener with damp weather. This Is recognized by the appearance Of brown spots with rings on the leaves. The bordeaux sknuld be ap- piled when the plants are six inches high and every two weeks after until cured.
 Late blight shows itself with brown spots-but no rings on the leaves. The leaves look water soaked, turned ys4low, and die. This disease IS worse in hot, sultry weather, but can be checked with careful spraying of bordeaux mixture.
 If your potato patch this season has been attacked by this disease do not use potatoes from this crop for Seed next year, as the germs are apt to live over winter on the seed pota- toes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
NEW YoRk,s CONDITIONS.

After all the revelations that have been made in the metropolis concern ing the white slave traffic, the dis closures involving the police in con- nection with crime and evil in that city and the efforts which have been made to bring about reforms and law enforcement, it is surprising that it
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
x-senator Angus Park has always

Ex-S Senator Angus Park has always been an ardent advocate of more Con necticut sheep. He urged it while in the legislature and he let no opportu- nifty go by to lend a hand in that di- rectfon and 1t is to be earnestly hoped that the latest effort which he is back ing. the distribution of a carload of western ewes throughout the state, will be highly successful
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

The news of the day includes the killing of a boy by an auto at Bea- con Falls. the killing of a man of 60 by an auto at Hartford and the death of Torrfngton girl who was struck by machine. And yet there are those who are loudly opposing the en- forcement of laws concerning auto mobile drivers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Every moment of regret for the past is a handicap for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

Every cent that is given to the Red Cross must be regarded as a contri- button to suffering humanity wherever it may be found.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

Many movements are being con- fined to day or week, but when it comes to food control and conserva- tion it should take place every day in the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

The only way that Hindenburg can save his much talked of lines is to pull them in out of the way of the enemy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
Food speouIators and Spies.

genuine food specu1ator seems to be as hard to catch as a German spy, and, incidentally, he is just about as popuir. Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

There is nothing which quite suits the fancy of the average youngster like the coming of the long vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
The Amerioan Froneisr.

The American frontier today Hes alon tn eAisne and the scarps. IL is there we must fight and defeat the enemy five do not want the frontier moved to our own coast--Chica go Post
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
Not speakiny for PubIie..ion.

Wonder what "BfI" FIohenzollern thinks when he meditstes how ''Nick" Romanoff lost his job7-Mn- waukee News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

It Is doubtful if a proper proportion of Norwich residents appreciate the extraordinary value of the book re- ferred to, which also e1nbodies an ac- count Of what went on in connection with the noting of the 125tn ariniver- sary. also, of the incorporation of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

(Writtsn Specially for The BulIetfn.)
 A prominent man in Washington, who was Of Connecticut ancestry, mentioned that fact to an equally prominent man from this state. The latter anxious to do something to add to his friends happiness. con- ceived the thought of procuring, if possible, some book which told of early and modern Norwich, so he ap- pealed to gentleman of this cftT to suggest such book. The Norwich man said at once William C. Gilman's S account of the celebration of the 256th town of Norwich" The incident is eignidcant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23
A voice from across the Atlantic

A voice from across the Atlantic says to the rest of the world, that Anything resembling the triumph of Germany will be the triumph of the worst things in Germany" which is doubtless true. The spirit which has ignored the rights of the nations and the rules governing war, and def1antiy stands out a law unto itself is not the spirit of the German people; but the spirit which makes them vassals when they desire to become free and happy citizens. The Kaiser inaugu- rated a war of conquest and having conquered only Serbia, Belgium and Roumania, he is now carrying on a defensive war to save an empire whose purpose it is to gain supreme control of the world by force. and to Prussianize all nations. The worst element in Germany and in the world is that which shunts honor and jus tice aside, regards sacred treaties as scraps of paper, the people of invaded countries as oniy fit for slavery, and woman a fit prey for the rabble What the German mflitarists have been guilty of the whole civilized world revolts at. This spirit cannot win.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

Here is something made in Germany and presented to the reading world by the Cologne Gazette: He is only a hypocrite according to the habit of all who are English by nature or by choice" This is the German measure of men not of Teutonic blood or sym pathies. It is an example of the seed of f-deception which Kaiserism cuL- tivates. Here is another seed of the same soul debasing kind from infan- tile geography taught in the German primary schools: What do you love the most?" Answer: The Fatherland." By what is the tatherland surround ed d?" Answer: By our enemies" The art of transformation seems to have been developed in Germany as in no other country under the sun; and this is why the idea of having things seen right through German spectacles is hopeless. A misinforTned and preju- ice-Dlinded people al have to look from a debased world to Berlin for the truth, source from which we do get it occasionally The arch-con- spirators of the world are in charge of Germany today and have been for the past quarter century: and since the German chancellor called a treaty nothing but a scrap of paper, German professions of honesty and honor can only be valued by this German esti- mate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

He adds: This endeavor to show ebrated. and how it celebrated, and to set forth it's prosperity in each decade of it's long history, justifies a large measure of pride in the Town as it is today. and of confidence that coming of those who are now building on the foundation laid by their forefathers, will continue the good work In antic- ipation of still more illustrious fu- ture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-23

There is nothing to be said against American patriotism for if it doesn't froth it never seems to fall short in quality or quantity. We have doers enough, and it would be a good thing if the shouterS were reduced one-half. There still seems to be an excess of hot air in all parts of the country; and hot air often passes for patri- otisn when it is only the baldest false pretence. We should not forget the thrilling power of the drum corps, or the inspiring effect of patriotic songs. The personal appeal is not so thi<tng or so dignified as the thrill of patri otic ardor A good fag-raising has more thrills in it than half dozen mass meetings The men to excite the people for their country's good are the men who like old Gen. Putnam. dare to lead where any man dare to follow. The sis-t boy chap always was and always will be simply a bad example.