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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
LOCATE THE LEAK.

According to Secretary Daniels, the letter which has been received by Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jer- sey from an anonymous writer in the middle west containing information re- garding some of the defects which have been encountered in obtaining government supplies, indicates that either a spy or traitor had access to the confidential files of the navy department. That may or may not be so, but it is a fact nevertheless that information which the secretary thought was confined to the depart p1ent has either leaked out or in some manner has gotten into the hands of one or more individuals who took oc- casion to write to the senator about the matter.
 Although the senator may not know who his correspondent is, he is not of the opinion that his letter repre- sents the work of either a spy or a raitor He looks at it differently than the secretary Of the navy does and believes that inasmuch as the writer communicated such inforrna- correct or not, to a member of con gress, instead of making use of it for the benefit Of the enemy without do-
 
 rection of the conditions, it is open to the conclusion that it was done as a patriotic duty.
 Inasmucll as such information as the letter contained was part of the rec ord of the navy department it is to be supposed that the proper officials there had been doing their utmost to bring about a correction long before such a letter was written, as the duty of faithful officials, but however the facts in that letter were obtained there are indications that if this writer secured them, others could do likewise and to guard against their falling into the hands Of those who would or might use them for ultericr purposes, it is i'm portant that ever effort should be made to learn where the leak Is for it should be stopped once and for all since it is possible for congress to se- cure such facts without permitting such methods to be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
HOME GARDENS
Containers.

let me suggest that every one who creates or cultivates a garden helps and greatly, to solve the problem of the feeding of the nations. President Wilson.
 You will be soon buying your pre- served fruits in fiber containers, says today's bulletin of the National Elmer is cooperating with The Bulletin to encourage food garden planting and to campaign against waste.
 Because of the sea rcity of tin cans, manufacturers are being urged to use fiber containers in canning foodstuffs. At present fiber or paper containers of good quality are being produced in considerable number. The price of these containers is much cheaper than glass ufacturers will be able to sell their products for less money.
 When coated with paraffin the fiber container makes a splendid substitute for tin and glass. These containers are recommended for the canning of many foodstuffs including milk, cream buttermilk, oysters, fruits, relishes sauerkraut and olives. Coffee, tea, bak- ing powder, spices and raisins may also be successfully packed in paper of fiber containers.
 Because the army subsists principal ly on canned food, it is imperative that the Strfctest economy be practic- ed in the use of tin during the exist ing emergency. Housewives are urg- ed to use paper containers in preserv- ing fruits and jellies. Every housewife who will substitute these paper con tainers for glass and tin preserves is performing a worthy, patriotic service to her country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Look After the Roads and Save the
 Rural Routes.

Mir. Editor: In your paper June II l read that the post office department had decided to cut out several rural routes in order to save expense Now why not cut out some of the star routes? There is a small town which has star route mail twice a day and 1t also has three rural delivery car rlerS. One route starts from Willi- mantle, one from Baltic and one from
 Hampton and they cover all the terri tory except six or eight houses, the peopA in which could easily go to q box on either the Hampton, Baltic or Wiliin1antic routes.
 Again we read that routes will be cut out where roads are found to be bad. Now what are the people pay ing a road tax for if it is not to have. their roads passab1e all over the town? It is not for macadam roads alone, or for good roads past select mems homes, but for roads where there is lots of travel, where there are rural routes and where the con- dition endangers your life or your horses to drive over them. Towns suffer by not having such roads kept in proper condition, by not filling in the holes and by not looking after washouts. In the winter time should open the roads where the mail boxes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
A PLEDGE OF sELF-pENIAL.
By pr. w. J. Tucker. Former Presi-
 dent of Dartmouth College.

The Liberty Loan is to be regarded as more than patriotic investment. Taken in the intended meaning every bond becomes a pledge of self denial and economy in behalf of the Nation. What the government wants is new money, money saved, not simply money re-fnvested. The Liberty Loan is the first step in training a genera tion to new habits, to new tastes and desires, to new responsibilities in view of the far reaching necessities of the Nation. It makes it's appeal to every individual, and to every family above lacks ready money and has a iustff- able credit at a bank, let him bor- row on short time and pay out of the weekly savings. It means everything that one shall start at once, in some way of personal commitment, that habit of patriotic thrift upon which the solvency of the Nation must hencefOrth depend.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
THE BRITISH REPLY.

That there is no firm insistence up- on the part of Great Britain to hold new Russia to all the agreements which were made with old Russia is made evident by the response which has been made by the British gov ernment to the request of Petrograd for a statement of the British war aims In t.is communication out of deference to the new attitude which is being manifested by the new pow CTS in Russia, that country has been told that, broadly speaking, the agree ments which have been entered into from time to time by the allies are conformable to the standards which have been set forth by President Will son in his message to the American congress, which declaration followed along the same lines as the recent communication which he sent to Pe- trograd in anticipation of the arrival of the American commission in the Russian capital But Great Britain is not insisting upon this being taken for granted as is disclosed by the phrase to the effect that eff the Russian government so desire they are quite ready with their allies to examine and, if need be, to revise these agree ments."
 National ambitions have guided most of the nations of Europe in making whatever agreements have been entered into. One has agreed to help the other not only in overcom- ing the common menace but to attain their objects as the result of the sac rifices which they are making in con- ducting the war. To these agree ments this country is not a party. It is fighting for rights and principles, and the revolution in Russia has caused a change of sentiment in that country from what was formerly the stated purposes of that nation, but as Great Britain sees the situation there is no insurmountable difficulty stand ing in the way of a revision of the war aims. Russia has endorsed the attitude of this country. It conforms in certain respects to it's own. Great Britain has likewise applauded the high motives back of this nations stand. and from its latest declaration there is no reason to believe that such a revision of the agreements among the allies as would be agreeable to Russia, and still be satisfactory to all of the other entente nations, cap- not be arranged
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hopelessIy .spattered and most of the varnish spoiled on the nearby chairs. 'sThe day I was home with my cold she spent the entire time carrying the boxes around from window to window to get the sun, and there wasn't chair in the house you could sit in-they were full of prospective vegetables. Between whiles she let the canary out see him fight himself in a mirror She appeared to consider it most extraor- dinary, but if I were a canary should fight almost anything to vary the mo- notony. 'T wanted to talk about my aches and pains, but Imogene kept the con- verversation strictly to birds and veae- tables. They had sprouted by now and she hung over the little wiSps of green enthusiastically. A chance caller was apt to meet beets at the front door and find cabbages on the piano-7just sprouted, of course. The tomatoes oc- cupied our bedroom window, and it took 1mogene two hours to recover from the shock when she found had opened the window on them.
 The eggplants were the most trou ble, however. Either they were in an easy chair near a radiator or being toted about in Imogene's arms or pack ed in cotton, for fear they would get chill She said she was planning to can the surplus tomatoes and make barrel of sauerlxraut from the cabbage
 
 kets would be too cute for anything to send young carrots and radishes around in to her friends. My socks didn't get alarmed and my colds went unmourned--the cook could send in rank meals, and all that Imogene did was to go around dreamily, her egg plant box under her arm and the wild light of farmer in her eye.
 t'She talked baby talk to the canary and neglected me shamefallly, and just as I was getting ready to do something terrible it happened. That canary bird got so smart. being let out so much, that he became a jail breaker and wriggIed a wooden bar loose and escaped from prison yester- day while Imogene had dashed down town to buy something to Kill the cab bage slugs when they should advance upon her crop two months hence-and if the darned bird didn't go the rounds and bite off the head of every last living sprouti Every one.
 "If you could have seen Imogene weep over the wreck of her eggplant crop between times when she wasn't pouring soothing sirup down the ca nary's throat-say!"
 'I see nothing whatever to laugh att" said the Woodlawn man sternIy And it will serve you right if you can't afford to buy vegetable all surnmer!'-Chicas News
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
FLAG DAY.

Flag day, observed on the anniVer- sary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the national emblem, al ways arOuses interest and enthusiasm but 1t will do so more than ever this year Old Glory will be displayed as it has never been displayed before. It will be thrown to the breeze from ev- cry building where such a treasured object is possessed. and while there is on every day a widespread display of the star spangied banner, as an indication of the manner in which the people of the country are stand ing back of the flag and the country for which it stands, an extra effort will be made today to see that the display is greater thaD ever.
 Tn keeping with the general observ- ance of the day patriotic organiza- tions and schools will hold exercises in keeping with the anniversary, but today this nation is at war for it's rights and for the rights of humanity It Is fighting with other democracies Of the world for international rights and the extension of the principles of freedom and liberty, and greater sig nificance than ever attaches to the flag and greater significance will sur round whatever exercises are carried out on this day
 6UL zSl0e rom the nag QGmOnStrd- ton. there is a magnificent opportu- nifty on this occasion to combine with It the determination to give the Lib erty loan the boost which will send it not only to the desired amount of two billion dollars but far beyond The flag anniversary comes at a time when it can be turned to excellent use in this direction, when patriotism in it's full meaning car be manifested and the lesson of loyalty taught in no unnistakable manner Flag day can well be a rally day for the lifting of the bond sales up to a point where it will he shown, not only to our own satisfaction, but that Of others who are anxiously looking for some mani fsstation Of disinterestedness. that our respect for the flag, our love for country. our faithfulness to our gov ernment and our support Of it In the present crisis are by no means an empty boast Make flag day the suc- cess that 1t should be by sending the bond subscriptions over the goal line.
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are instead of leaving it for the pat rons to do to let the carrier through for which they get no recompense be- cause the selectmen did not crder r them to do it.
 Now one town is not to blame for all the bad roads but the people should be given a chance to work out their taxes on the roads the same as they used to. The policy of live and let live is a good one Money appropri- ated for repairing roads should be used for that purpose and not some thing else. I hope tho towns will wake up and repair their roads be- fore the mail routes are taken away from them.
 A TAXPAYER Baltic. June F, 1917.
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ing of French troops to Greek ports and the ,hocking of the Greek army officials and men to Venizeios. Con stantine was likewise cognizant of
 the course that was adopted in Rus sfa and realized that he was at the end of his rope. The task Of the al- lies is now to unite the Greek peo- pie. They have scored over the Ger man influence after long struggle but for the welfare of Greece it would have been better if Constantine had stepped down and out some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
CONSERVATIVES MEDICATION.

What the entente nations have been striving for for many months has at last beer secured by the abdication of King Ccrstartine of Greece and the elimination ef the crown prince as his successor. It has taken a long time t7 isrinE 1t about and Constantine has been in the meantime the cause of sCu-h annoyance to the allies because of his pro-German attitude. influenced as 1t was by his wife. a sister of the kaiser Though ewing his place to the entente nations Constantine, contrary to expectations, has been a thorn in their side His stand for neutrality but in reality For Germany, was the cause of serious embarrassment. It results in the allies finding it neces- sa-- to station an army at Saloniki for v-hich move Venfze1os. then pre- u1fer. rave his consent, and since then this well known Greek statesman has established a separate government for the protection of the interests of Greece against the plans of Constan- tine
 Even with the allied army assem- bled at Saloniki that force under Gen eraI Sarrail has been held back by the uncertainty of the Greek govern rnent and the danger which was threatened Of an attack at the rear by the regular army which remained 1oy- al to Consta ntine.
 But the increased pressure which the allies have brought to bear, to- gether with the entrance of this coun- try into the war against Germany, has finally brought results. The time had arrived when Constantine was fast losing control It was a case where he would have been forcibly removed had he not yielded. This has been indicated by the advancement of the Italians onto Greek territory, the send
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taves in the Borough of Colchester are hereby noti- biu attached to levy and collect a four mill tax in the Borough of Colchester, due and payable July 1, 1917. Will meet to receive said tax at the store of John Condren June 30th and July 31st. 1917. from ' to p. m.
 Additions will be added Aug. 1, 1917. Colchester, June II, 1917.
 MYRON R. ABELL, je14Th Collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

It is all right for loose talk to go around about the war being for the capitalists, and the fact pointed to that private bankers and millionaires are buying from one to 50 million dollars worth, but it must be remem- bered that each and every individual has an opportunity to do his bit and get just the same benefits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

There are activities on the part of some of those in China which make it evident that they consider it neces- sary to start fight at home to pre- vent that country from entering the fight in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Indications point to a big rye crop this year, but no one would have the temerity to believe that this would in any way affect the price of a loaf of rye bread
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
There'e no time to Iose-only four days left. Buy Liberty Bonds at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK

Many of us who cannot do something along this line, even though it seems ever so little in comparison with the billions that are required. But "mony a nickle makes a muckle." and every consideration of patriotism will lead to do what We can.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Strange as 1t may seem there are still to be found those people who, knowing that the United States-i is a free country consider this to mean that they are not obliged to respect authority or to obey the laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
EDITORIAL NOTES,

For a brief time now attention will be centered in many households upon graduations and then it will again revert to the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

With the Germans falling back on nerve" position; following the blowing up of Messines ridge the next move of the British will be to employ the devita lizer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

The man on the corner says: It be- gins to look as if someone was trying to push us through spring this year without. the spring fever.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
THE DUTY OF A PATRIOT.
By Francis E. Clark, President United
 Society of Christian Endeavor.

It seems to me a patriotic drty for everyone who can to assist our gov ernment and the world in these critical days by subscribing so far they may be able, to the National Liberty Loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

If you are going to stand back of the government, the army and the navy the thing to do is to buy some Liberty bonds and to do so at once
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Help Make the woId safe. Blu, Liberty Bonds at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Prisoners of the Maryland peniten- tiary are reported to have bought s2,- 1 50 worth of liberty loan bonds. The
 amount would not be impressive if
 distributed among the same number of ordinary citizens. But when you
 consider that in this case it represents savings hoarded slowly and painfully out of the prisoners meager wage allowance, it is evident that Maryland penitentiary deserves a good deal of credit.
 It's rather significant, too, that men deprived of their own liberty should voluntarily put all their savings into liberty" bonds, to help their country in a war of freedom. Those criminals have ideals, and are willing to give a practical demonstration of them. With such an example of patriotic
 conduct. how can any free citizen with a comfortable income hesitate to buy at least one little war bond ?-Water- bury Republican.
 In a few days or weeks at the ut
 most, the historic Second regiment
 under command of Colonel IsbeIl will
 entrain and begin the final prepara-
 tions for a visit to the fields of sunny
 France. The theme is always the same
 though the variations are present. It is our war they are going to fight: our
 democracy they are going to protect
 and make safe. Then soon will come the application of the selective draft, when the pGOple VIII De DfOuSHI lace to face with the seriousness of the task and their relation to it. President Wilson already understands and so do our allies. So does the imperial gov ernment of Germany. Let us pray to God that Russia understands.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 The factory operators will have to suffer along with the rest of us, as they ought to suffer and as they will probably be found perfectly willing to suffer when they fully realize that a
 world war cannot be conducted with out inconvenience even to industrial importance. We may yet learn to utilize the labor of women as it has been utilized in England. Certainly
 we shall become more alert and much
 more aware of the gravity of our sltu- ation than we are in this haphazard
 stage of the proceedings. We need a
 deal of quickenfng in our sense of re-
 sponsibility. Meanwhile we must nope
 for high intelligence. courage and dis
 interestedness in those who conduct
 the selective draft--Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

voluntown, June 1s, 1917.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20


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khaki evidence
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these chilly nights all
appeared
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH

To automatically print advertise.
ments on rolls of wrapping paper in
stores is the purpose of recently pat
ented device.
There are spiders In Japan that spin
webs on telegraph wires heavy enough
when wet to short-circuit or ground
currents.
Each time the top of new gar
bage can is dropped 1t shakes dis
injecting and deOdOrizing preparation
ON the contents.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20


board. Did
certainly smies).
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The bundle the right a The
big leaned
W I'm here and I'm ready training this fighting business
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Gale IN due tme,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

China was the original home of
both the chrysanthemum and rose.
Tungsten, which only In recent
years has come into general use, was
discussed exhaustively by a Spanish
treatise written in 1871.
A hand operated emery wheel which
can be clamped to any tree has been
invented to sharpen the tools of men
working In forests.
Horse drawn, a new grading ma
chine loads earth from its scraper into
a body, from which 1t can be dumped
all at once or spread as desired.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

Tor the maintenance
prison practically broke
Dona Tide
prisoner released from reformatory
must pay MS railroad fare his
put dollars but
QUICKLY ana when his funds become exhausted he naturally
10 supply his needs The club
the
rndesfp which
immediate
the possible
the boy In the This
thereby
credit VINO without the clubs assistance might have had to walk
until oed Each
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

circles by reason or this rumOr,
which seems to have originated in the
TenderlOin.
ut won't be so bad for some Of
these here rockies" said one big,
burly policeman, survivor Of the
palmy days of "Big Bill" Devery. the
"best police chief New York ever had"
"slnce they have got more or less
used to that sort of thing. But what
are us fellows who remember the cops
rs they were In the old days going to
dO?" He was reminded that all army
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

officers wrist watches without deacng from their man
admitted held
bound traffic and becon long line of trucks shut
nhtsck Wen
to
I'm old enough for
wrinkles
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
Gotham Cops Threatened" With Wrist Watches

NEW watches New York policemen Blessed memories
~ Rnelander Waldo B the force going
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
Soldier Went to Right Place to Get Mending Done

OErRoT-Arty little boy coming mother
khaki
National IGague for Momnns Seryice hmng
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

federal building with small bundle
under his arm and smile on his face.
About six feet two, muscular and al
together about as happy II prospect
for II Sammy as any recruiting officer
could wish, he fairly radiated good
humor about the room while clerks
were busting Off the desks preparatory
to the days work.
Someone asked II anything could
be done for him. Again he smiled. A
big hand Owed into Overalls pocket
and brought forth notice that the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
Embryo Soldier Brought His 0veraI|s Along

ANsAs CTYsght early for the arrival Of the members of the
n
drnted He nppeared the board the