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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
ITALY AND AUSTRIA.

With the temporary letting up of the opera tionS by the Italians in their drive to secure possession of Trieste the Austrian gateway to the Adriatic, aside from the part which the Aus trians claim to have taken in bring ing this about. attention is directed to the new move which has been made by the Italians towards Trent Along that northern front little fighting has been done of late, but 1t offers it's pos
 abilities. Yet aside from what Italy may desire in that direction for the carrying out Of its national ambition, there is an additional reason for the move being made at this time as Gen eraI Cadorna fully understood when he launched 1t.
 As an offset to the success which was attending the efforts of the IJaI- ians in their quest for Trieste, the Aus trians had planned a counter offensive from the Ttentino and under favor able conditions the whole province of Venezia was open to invasion by the Austrians. Instead of preparing for that and waiting for the blow to be struck by the Austrians at a time when they considered themselves full ly prepared to carry 1t out, Gen. eral Cadorna, having learned of the plan, decided to strike first and there by not only upset the we'll laid plans but to obtain an advantage which would have been lost by waiting. And this is what he has done. The cap ture there of several points came as a surprise to the Austrians when they were engaged in operatio which were intended to catch his forces off their guard. It resulted in a quick stiffening of the Austrian defense bu. it accom- pliShed the purpose of block ing the offensive, a move which must be regarded as the best sort of a de- fensiVe operation.
 It likewise demonstrates that Italy has not been given a crushing setback by the Austrian defense of the way to Trieste. The new forces which 1t has rushed to the Italian front have brought about shift of the scene of action, but Italy is pre- pared on all fronts, and while the plans of the enemy are being upset in one quarter plans are being per fected for a. resumption of operations on the northern end of the Adriattc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

ades into the mouths of the dugouts while calling on their occupants to surrender. Refusal or hesitation means further Voley of EfenadeS and almost certain severe injury or death to those inside. Therefore, they shout "Kamar2de!" throw down their arms and come out, to be chased be- fore their captors back through tAe broken network of barbed wire to tie French lines.
 In one division the regiments made a speciality of surprise trench raids and acquired almost unbelievable skill in carrying them out almost without loss to themselves. One reg iment, in the course of the'last month, had to it's credit 10 such raids, as a result of which, besides killing many enemies, they captured 5 German prisoners without the loss of a sIngie Frenchnna.t.
 The French and German ines are so close that raid rarely takes pla ce more than 10 minutes-just the time to race across the open, make the haul of prisoners and race back with them again. Night or day makes no difference-the main idea is to go over the top and get back to the French lines with the prisoners after causing as much damage as possible before the Germans have time to throw in endorsements to their front trench.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
STORIES OF THE WAR
French Are Always Busy.

If the morale of troops may be based on the initiative they display in French soldiers at all points of the front must be regarded as excellent. Three years of the severest kind of warfare has not jaded them. In fact the spirit of attack has, if anything increased among them. The recruits of the younger classes learn quickly to profit from the experience of their comrades who have become veterans and past masters in the art of fur nishing surprises to rfls enemy, and after their incorporation into the lighting units in the trenches. where they rapidly acquire the routine of continual watchfulness, they lose no time in demonstrating their desire to daring.
 Living among them. as the writer has done throughout the great opera tions of the Somme, in the Argonne on the Aisne. in Champagne, in AL sace and around Verdun one acquires an unbounded admiration for the un- ceasing activity and vlrtility of the French soldiers of all branches of the service. Even during the intervals between great attacks and battles when 1t would be expected they would be only too eager to seek repose and relaxation from the hardships and periis of trench life, there are always to be found daring men among them who voluntarily go out toward the German lines in search Of adventure always with the hope of bringing back some prisoners or disturbing the enemy's plans.
 One outlet for the overf1owing ac- tivity is the organizat ton of trench raids, in which only a few men com pose the attacking force. In these minor affairs, whose effect on the general situation at the front is more important than at first would apear, since they harry the enemy and keep him constantly guessing and worry ing as to what may follow, the French soldiers have become expert, trenches without some prisoners and some valuable information as to con- diticns in the oposing lines.
 The commander of the army is not consulted as to the carrying out of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
TIE NORWEGIAN MISSION.

With s commission named in Nor way to be sent to this country for the purpose of arranging for the food supply of that country, new attention is directed to the provision in the es- pfonage bill. which has been passed by congress and sent to the president for his approval, that gives him the power, in case it is required. to place an embargo upon food supplies which are destined for neutral nations.
 Without doubt it Is because of the move in behalf of an embargo that the Norwegian commission has been named. It Is realized there that there is danger of the goods which are re- auired from this nation being shut off, and the purpose of these representa- lives of the Norwegian government is to prevent any move which will make such an act possible. Their task Is to convince this government that any food supplies which are sent to Nor that country to an enemy, that even an equivalent of what is imported from the United States will not be so used in trade with a country which is at war with this nation and that such as it gets from the United States will be used either at home or by another neutral, although as great care would have to be exercised in trade with other neutrals as would be required in looking out for its own imports
 This government, or the president if it was necessary to resort to the embargo, has no desire to work any hardship upon neutral nations. It re- alizes the handieaps under which they are following their chosen course and it is it's purpose to continue to do business with them. but only upon positive assurance that the goods which they buy in this country will not be used in extending aid to the enemy.
 The time has arrived when this mat ter has got to receive the most care fuI attention. There are reasons to believe that the past has seen this very same sort of trade carried on which it is now planned to prevent. We are anxious to help the neutral but we must look out for our own needs and those of the nations which are fighting with us. If it can be done without an embargo, well and good. if it cannot the embargo must ard will be applied.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
THAT LONDON RAID.

IL makes no difference who is re- spousible for such an attack upon non-combatants, with the attenda mt injuries and loss of life. as that which occurred in East London and the southeast coast of England, it is inn possible to look upon it other than the work of brutes and savages The nation or the officials who are acting for II are no longer entitled to be classed as civilized. The conception and carrying out of the plan was, however, in accordance with the meth ods which have governed the German war lords from the opening of the conflict Such raids have come per iodically. and the very fact that the toll exacted as the result of this last visitation was the greatest thus far only emphasizes the desperation of those who are responsible and the need of driving them from the bases which are within easy striking dis tance of the English coast towns and London.
 Berlin may feel that it has accom- plished a creditable feat, from the way in which 1t looks upon such achievements, by it's assault upon school children, women and civilians. but 1t can get no more than the ban dit leader, Villa, obtained by the raid which he conducted upon the people of Columbus, N M, if in fact 1t can get as much for when German kultur is taken into consideration, the 'g- norant and unprincipled Villa might be expected to display such traits while such ought to be above con temptation. even, by a nation which considers itself among the leaders of the civilized people of the world
 The driving of the Germans from their positions pn tbe Belgian coast would not sf necessity be an effective check to such operations for the air planes can cover a much groa ter dis tance, but it would increase the dtffi- culty of such raids and it would at the same time mean ar increased handicap to the naval operations which are conducted from the same bases. Such would be more satisfac- tory than, and preferable to, resorting to retaliation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
IsADORE's PROMOTION

happened.
 for"
 The p'liceman said you got to go and see-"
 Miss Willis he'd up a silencing hanl. When you all talk at once I can't understand. Now. all the others keep quiet while you, Rosie, tell me JGst what happened" Why, Isadore and his little sister was coming to school. They come through the alley by Loomis, and they was crossing Loomis and a big ma- he seen it. and be grabbed Yetta and runned- back by her, and another ma chine coming along the other way and he throwed Yetta and she got safe, but he was knocked down and runned over. and he's took to the hospital and I guess he's dead now"
 Miss Willis bade the children hurry to school and then ran swiftly to the fast and she could scarcely steady her voice.
 "Yes, you may see him." said the nurse at the door. He is quiet now by Isadore's cot. The mother, with Yetta by her side and wee baby on her lap, was sitting dry eyed and dumb near her boy.
 'Thero was nothing to be donc.'' ex- plained the surgeon. He is going very fast"
 ''He is a hero. Miss Willis" added the young nurse. He saved his little sister
 Hearing his beloved teachers name. Isadore's eyes opened and he smiled fainty. Miss Willis leaned down quick ly and took his hand.
 Do you know me, dear?"
 "Yes'm, Miss Willis; I'm going to be good. I'm going to be awful good. Honest to God | am'
 'T know you are. I know you are, my dear"
 Another faint smile into his face and fingered there after the little broken body was quite. quite still.
 There was a note for you in his pocket, Miss Willis said the nurse while the surgeon was speaking com fortingly to the stricken mother.
 Miss Willis took the crumpied paper on which, was written: Letter, please read" She tremblingly unfolded it.
 Deer Miss Willis. I have learned self of control. All those promises to be good I have told you and did not do it I will do it now. Pleas put me up. Miss WILLS. pleas
 Your friend. ISADORE PARISHES"
 You are put up. brave Isadore,'' she sajd softly. and her tears fell. Chi cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
CONNECTICUT POTATOES.

With the shortage that prevailed during the past winter and spring in potatoes and the increased demands which are being made upon this coun- try for foodstufrs in order to supply the needs at home and among the ua- tions which are dependent upon this country because of the war, a great many people in this state have in creased their potato acreage this year. There have also been many who have planted gardens with potatoes who never thought of raising spuds be- fore, and this had resulted in the ex- pression by some that there will be an oversupply of this article of food during the next year.
 Allowance of course must be made for the fact that all the potato rais- CTS will not succeed in getting bump CT crops Many will be fortunate if they succeed in getting enough to take care of their own wants, and it is to be remembered that there are some farmers who have not planted zs many potatoes this year as they did last even, because of their in- ability to secure sufficient help to run their farms and it has been necessary for them to sacrifice on their potato crop
 But Connecticut has not been rais- ing as many potatoes in past years as t should have There was time some years ago back in 1900 when the potatoes raised in this state amount ed to 3.z93. .534 bushels and even that was not sufficient to take care of the needs of the people of this state. With the increased attention in this direc- ton Connecticut ought to exceed that figure this year, but even if it does so that will by no means endanger the market The Nutmeg state can take care of all the potatoes that it can raise There will De plenty of need for them by others if good fortune
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Oxford is >celebrating the tercenten- ary of the birth Of Elias Ashnlole, the greatest Virtueso and curioso that ever was known or read of in England be- fore his tirae."As astrologist, alchenlist, herald antiquary. engraver. his thirst for know edge was unsuitable. He was made an NJ. D., had government of fees, became an early Freemason, fol- lowed the Rosicruciaus. and had the true matter of the philosophers stone beaueat thed to him as a legacy Ills large library of printed books and Fl. $. g. he handed over to Oxford Uni versity AS the final load departed he wrote: The last load of my rarities was sent to the barge and this after
 noon I rela psed into the sout." A Eumorist, too!
 Recent thunderstorns have suggest ed some interesting mparisons with the din of battle, to the disadvantage of nature. 'The artillery of the skies, it would appear, plays only a poor second. According to the opinion of an officer who has been "cut there" it would take half a dozen of the loud est thundercIaps combined to make q decent imitation of the earspHtting noise of action. How the human tynl- panum cndures the racket at all is an- other miracle of the campaign.
 To the north, they thought, dwelt devils amid viscide ice; to the south, incinerating heat and demons dire. The passage from east 10 west was verftable overlapping or shooting of gulf An aged major domo used to exhibit at Oxford University an an tique pistol: "Sir, the weapon with wfltch Drake shot the gulf" Glory and honour at 21-4 d. day: and if they died amazingly fast, well, were not folk at home perishing as swiftly in the fever -dens of Queen Bess's HF IL II -1r1@ in h heroism, was but true to type.
 "Audacious in the extreme a challenge to fate" So Royal Geogra- phicai Society seers warned Shackle- ton, his scheme seemed to them. It sitting well in order, first smote the sounding furrows. America, whose children are now hastening, armed, to our aid-what did our toilfng shipmen fartffng day, out of which they bought daggers and swords They sailed in tiny tubs. whose length was never more than thrice their breadth; in boy for the surgeons dispenser.
 Is Ireland after all to find salvation fin the blessed word convention" and falsify the ancient jibe that the Celtic temperament is 8. reaction against the same convention, essaying the strait, perplexing path to the goal of unity: Two Irishnen at the end of an appall- days trudge found themselves twelve miles from their destination. "By me sowl," said one after a little thought, sure it's but six miles apiece. To- gether we can do 1t aisy," Nothing, not even the supposedly impossible, can daunt IriehIren of imagination and courage once they agree not to mould discussions wid shticks.'
 Empire Day with chivalrous Amer pour a Hbat;on to our ideals. Their aspirations and ours are as one to- day. They, with us, are willing to shed their blood that the world may be safe for democracy" Democracy is already safe benea tn their rule and ours and no man may justly call an-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

The position of some of these Canadian visitors IS pathetic There are many whose menfolk are actually back in Canada themselves, wounded and discharged from the Army Others have lost those whom they followed to this country. and are anxious to return to their homes and relatives. Recently the Admiralty have been able to find room for a few women and children on returning transports. and it is hoped to continue this assistance --London Crronicle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

should smile upon it's agriculturalists and there should result crop which was larger than it's people actually de- mand for there is the feeding of other people as well as our own which must be anticipated and adequate efforts need to be made to overcome some failures and to see that the high prices of the past winter are fully guarded agairsf
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

They are not stranded in the ordin- ary sense of the word. for no cases of want have been reported. But it seems impossible for the b1lk of them to return to Canada now or for some time to come owing to lack of pas senger accommodation, and it is stated that even were the war to end end soon fully eighteen months must e'apse before tonnage could be spared to transport so large a body of reo- pie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Much time is being lost in com plaining over the increase of the size of the hole in a dooghnut but it should be remembered that every move of that kind means a reduction in the indiee eStiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
Teutonie Eairness.

Austria is showing a disposition to be fair with Russia. As far as Elm peror Charles is concerned the Slsvs can have free passage through the Dardaneiies and almost anything else that belongs to Turkey City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Tnasmuch as Explorer MacMiIlan has discovered a half dozen new is- lands In the Arctic region. Germany's hopes of starting new colonies after the war will be rekindled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

\ move $ being made to have American tank ships sail uzder the Danish flag .n order to supply Den mark with oil, but how long is 1t since tho neutral was able to get any re- spect from the C-boats?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

No one should be willing to have 1t said in connection with the Liberty loan that he prefers bondage to bonds, yet that will be the taunt of the kali ser if the amount is not largely over- suhscribed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
Popular Kansas Girl.

There is a good deal of favorable comment concerning Leila Constance Featheringhan, who completed her course In a finishing school last June Miss F'eatheringham can play the pi- ano but refuses to do so.-Topcl1a Capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

It is all right for the crown prince of Bavarin to claim tha: tce allies are becoming exhaulted and that pcace is near. but tho captured German sol- die-s tell the same story hs ascribing the weakness % Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

The body's dark eyes looked into hers so appealingiy that Miss Willis found her task very hard. But Isa- dore's naisdemeanors were many and the principal felt that the hour for decided action had come. She knew that the boy was exceedingly proud of his high marks. for. although mis- chievous beyond all others. he learned so rapdily that his standing was al- ways above the average.
 'Isadore, do you realize that this is the third time this week that Miss Case has sent you to my officer" she asked.
 "Yes'm," returned Isadore.
 T have talked to you and talked to you, and you have promised and prom ised. but you always forget The very next day after you've made your promise you whisper, you throw pa- per balls, you spatter ink. you do ev- erything to disturb the room. Now. We must do something to make you re- member to keep your promises" "Yes'n1. what, please?" Isa6ores tone was anxious.
 Next week, you know. we have the mid-year promotions. If your depert- ment marks we're as good as your study marks you could go into fifth grade, but I think we shall have to keep you down in fourth"
 Miss Willis grew pale herself when she saw Isadore's thin cheeks whiten. As he stood trembling and silent un- der his sentence she longed to unSay her words.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

The man on the corner says: There is nothing like the home gardens to keep a fellows interest centered or the weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Thus far the weatherman has not been doing his part in the enceurag- ing of normal crops to say nothing of bumper production.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

What is so rare as those much talk ed of days in June which the old timers used to talk about?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Crown Prince Carol of Runlania has received the the Grand Gordon of the Legion of Honor from the French gov ernment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

'I'm just as sorry as I can be, Isa dore, but I dc want you to do better"
 Tt will be a shame on me not to go up, Please Miss Willis, I'll be good, Honest I will"
 You know dear. you have told me that often before. am sorry 1 can not trust you. You must earn sour promotion"
 Then can I be put up?"
 Yes, if you are really good"
 Miss Case told Miss Willis a few days after the midyear promotions had taken place that Isadore was i'm proving.
 His impish little face is so serious at times that can scarcely keep from laughing. He is trying hard
 well, we'll keep him down only little longer until the lesson is thor oughly impressed. Give him extra work to keep him busy and I think we can put him in fifth grade next week.
 On her way to school Monday Miss Willis was greeted by an excited group of children who were waiting on the corner for her to aHght from the street car. Babel ensued:
 'Oh, Miss Willis. something awful
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

It doesn't seem like the Junes of yesteryears without the college crews in training on the Thames
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Immediately they saw it they nied them to the high priest at Jerusalem; they were permitted to travel even on the Sabbath for the purpose. Now the testimony must be not only that of men of reputation; it must be that of men who had seen the phenomenon with the naked eye. The appearance of the moon must not be noted as re- flected in a stream, nor through clouds nor through glass; that vitiated the va.ue of testimony and precluded pos sibility of reward. Travellers from the East, possibly Crusaders, brought the story to the West, where it re- mains "unlucky' to see the new moon through glass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

The election of members of congress in Peru took place very quietly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

ice; or came over to see them in hos- pital after they had been wouHded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Don't see the new moon through glass" thousands of people are just now saying. The superstition is based on a custom older than Christianity, and enduring in places travellers may tell us, to this day. The Jews had no real calendar, but depended for the inauguration of the feasts of trumpets, which begun with the advent of the new moon, upon actual observance of the crescent Jews watched. with re- ward in view, for the coming of the new moon, as ourl sailors watch for the appearance of q periscope.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

The Scotsman steps back at fn- tervals from the fighting line with no illusions such as some f1aring head lines would foster at home-indeed a little irritable at any suggestion that he Is fighting q Boche of diluted spirit
 -50 under proof, so to speak-on the stubborn line east of Arras. For four weeks he has found the numerical strength, the physique, the resource fitness. and the moral of the enemy confronting him quite worthy of his respect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-15

Empire Day. with chivalrous Amer ican fighters here, sympathetica.ly to pour Iibat;on to our ideals! Their aspirations and ours are as one to- day They with us, are willing to shed their blood that the world may be safe for democracy" Democracy is already safe beneath their rule and ours and no man may justly call an-