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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
ATLAS WILD CAREER


 Now that Nero Attia is killed,b said the Hyde Park man, helping himself to cigar quickly before his friend from Woodlawn had time to put away the case, maybe 1 can find time to read the papers once more and see what is doing in Europe I'm trifie behind in events"
 Who. Is your friend?" queried the man from Woodlawn, suspiciously. 'Is it joker" joke" retorted feelingly the Hyde Park man. q can tell you who he is, but not what, spent so much time stalk ing him that never had time to hunt up his picture in a book. He started out. in life a rich pale green and had curious futuristic stripes and the pan els oh him were touched up Frenchily with black He was a bug or a worm who moved in with all his furniture, from attic trunks to basement wash tubs, and established himself in our garden without signing any lease or asking whether it would be agreeable Imogene first named him Attila be- cause she said only a Hun could do such horrible damage and lay waste the landscape so thoroughly and after ward she added the Nero part because she said she knew he was laughing himself to death over the destruction
 She found him early one morning and when she rushed in with a vivid description of the brute which had eaten ten carrot tops and a bunch of lettuce in the night I judged there was sea serpent or a behemVth ravaging our little plot of vegetables. Pale and gasping, the brave woman said she had tried to kill him, but he slipped down among the leaves and hidl thor eughly and wouldn't I do something?
 This was where I made my mis- take. Instead of glancing at my watch and crying out that I had only three minutes to make my morning train. laughed condescendingly and strolled out into the garden. After getting grass stains on the knees of my thous- CTS and mud h7 my cuffs and losing my stickpin in the parsley border l had to give up while Imegene jeered. Huh, she remarked, it wasn't So easy, after all, was it? Served me right for i being so sinarti
 After that there was nothing to do but to catch Attila. Imogene knew it 1 was the same bug because of his size. l The first time l did catch a glimpse of him I trembled with excitement and without removing my eye gave
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
NO RED CROSS XMAS
 SEALS THIS YEAR

The National Tuberculosis associa- ton will not sell Red Cross Christmas seals this year, an appropriation of $2.500.069 having been made from the Red Cross funds to support the work of the associat ton during the calendar year of 1919. This announcement has just been made by Ethan Allen, man. ager of the Atlantic division.
 Through this arrangement the ne- cessity Of stalking two campaigns dur ing the Christmas season has been avoided, since the tuberculosis assoc;a- ton has agreed to cooperate with the Red Cross in it's Christmas roll call.
 Each Red Cross member however, will be awarded ten Christmas seals enclosed in a small folder which will contain educational matter regarding tuberculosis.
 "Of the men who have been sent by
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faced that with a daring and m onen- eyed courage unequa1ed but they had TO gun, not a chance against this ma rauder who murdered helpless men in open beats. turning them adritt naked and foodless.
 With the splendid record of the British and French trawlers, whom their governments have armed, why cannot we do likewise? British trawl- CTS have gone out to fish to keep he markets supplied with needeI sea food; but they have gone armed, and have into the bargain aceountei for nunberless U-boats. Why cannot we arm our brave fishermen and so not only give them fighting chance m a game In which they are risliine their lives but also give them an oppor- unity to equal their British and French brothers across the sea
 The patriotism of these men is of the highest quality: their loya1ty equal to their fine courage and their tradi- tion. It is a dangerous thing to tam per with Why do we not foster it by doing all that is possible for these gallant fishermen's protection? T5er us arm our trawlers without delay That they will give a good account of them selves there is no doubt. They will be an added strength, splendid aux iarV tO of1r
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
MORE WEIGHT, STRENGTH, vICOR AND NERVE-FORCE

York Physician's awho's Who" says .'Btro- Phosphate should, be prescribed by every doctor and used in every hos pita1 to- increase strength and nerve force and to enrich the blood.'
 By feeding the nerves directly and by supplying the body cells with the necessary phosphoric food clements Ditro- phosphate quickly produces a welcome transfornla ton in the appear anee: the increase in weight frequently being astonishing.
 This increase in weight also carries with it general improvement in the health. Nervousness, sleepiessness and lack of energy, which nearly always accompany excessive thinhess, soon sappear, dull eyes become bright and pale cheeks glow with the bloom of perfect health.
 CAUTION: Although bitro-ph6s- phate is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness. sleeplessness and general | weakness. it should not. owing to it's remarkable hesh-groWihg properties, be used by anyone who does not desire to put on flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
STORIES OF THE WAR
OeooNs Eor Cerman sninars.

Decoys For German Snlpers. Correspondence of The Associated
 Press)
 Heads of dummy soldiers of Bapief mache and mounted on long poles peer with staring eyes over the tops of imitation parapets in tie American eamoufiage station behind the Ameri cah lines in France. They are deeUys for the German sniper to shoot at and thus disclose his hiding ll&ce.
 Long lines of these dummy figures lean -acainst the walls of the toy shop. as the soldiers call it. huge building where companies and regi- ments of imitation soldiers are man. ufactured. Soldier heads, some bare headed and others wearing helmets. are first modelled by scu,btors work ing in soft white clay This is repeat cd in papier lnache.
 A big oven bakes the napier- mache heads to the required hardness. Then they pass to the artists who put on the natural ..nt of flesh, uniform and helmet Finally they are mounted on stout poles and are ready to hn held up as decoys along the trenches, to draw the fire of the enemy Very often an enemy sniper will disclose his whereabouts hy taking shot at one of these papier- mache soldiers peering over the trench front.
 Turnine from the plaster decoys the correspondent suddenly was confront ed by whole regiment of soldiers armed and in full field e1uiDment, and thrown out in open order as the men 20 forward In the early n,urning raids. But instead Of being real soldiers this was a regiment of ''siloueItes" Bach figure WaS life-siZe. painted on thin board, and rut out much as children cut out ra dolls. Some were kneel- ing and firing: others wer4 firing from t2e shoulder: and others stood at rest They were fine looking men" every ona of them. and the work of the best artists.
 These silonettes are one of our most effective means of camoufIage it was explained. They are used in the early dawn. when there is mist which l makes it difficult to detect the decep- l ticn. During the night they are posted | Tn open order far in front As day | light breaks the enemy sees this ar 1 ray diniy outlined through the mist. | It usually draws the fire of machine | guns and batteries. and gives in ad ! vance the main lines 1f enemy re- 1 sistance. With this disclosed the men ] leap forward and livine fcures take the place of the painted silouottes
 Near the silouettes, artists were | turning out T number of most artistic | tree sfunps. The stnmns looked very 1 natural covered with moss, but each was a handy box from which a snipei | could work with his gun. One of these handy boxes was inside a pile of old l tin cans. and in another the observer
 looked through an orifice Of helmet l p-l7 iN1, mn f-cr f11I 1,r
 battlefield But the cans and the hel-
 mets were not real-a1l canounage. 1 A vcry effective camoufiage, used 1 along the top of trenches is a simple
 box of rough irregular shape, nainte9 1 to resemble earth and covered witt | gravel ard twigs. This is set upon the | edge Of the trench and looks just lil5t the rest of the earth. but inside ther,
 is room for the head and shoulder of {
 soldier who can look about as thougl | head and shoulder above the trench
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
 INVITE THEIR PUNISHMENT.

If it has not been believed in the past, it is heinz made quite evident from the investigations which are be- ing carried out that it Is as necessary to give as much attention to the en- forcement of the regulations estab- lished regarding the prices which deal PTS can charge for certain eommodi- ties, or the profits which they are al- lowed. as it is in securing respect for all laws. Unless some dealers are held right up to tho letter of the ruling they are disposed to disregard 1t on each and every opportunity and set forth all kinds of excuses as to why they should not be punished wken caught
 There are those who even refuse to profit by the experiences of others but
 insist on carrying out their own pol icy, preferring to take chances of be ing caught rather than comply with the restrictions. Such dealers are of course looking for the profits which they have been told they must not take but when they insist upon doing it regardless of orders to the contrary there can be little sympathy for them when they are discovered in theif profteering and forced 70 turn. over considerable amount for Red Cross work or close Up their business for such a period as the federal authori- ties consider proper.
 Four dealers and butchers are at tie present time getting special at tention in New York city They art finding that excuses do not go ant such action as is being taken by the food administration must be regarded ss the only just course under the cir cumstances. The quicker they real ize that the rulings are put forth tC De obeyed and are respected the bet. ter it will be for all concerned. By their course they have simply invited the punishment they have received.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
fhs PRESIDENTS REPLY.

In his quickly drawn put trought- ful reply to the German government, President Wilson doesn't hesitate to manifest his doubts about the value and permsnency Of the constitutional rhanges which, t is claimed, have been made in the German government. He cleverly points out that while no guarantees exist or arc in eontempla- lion concerning their permanency that tiie German people are not in control uf the present war and that the pres snt military authorities are not under their direction.
 Nevertheless. it is evident that he Hoes not care to shut the door 10 peace. To give Germany the opportunity in nase the effort fails to say that 1t was forced to carry on the war against its wishes. or co take the responsibility for further note writing under the ex- istinE situation. hut submits the mat fer tp the allied nations He deoides io put The German people and their government to the test and give them a chance to show whether they are sincere in regard 10 the question Of an armistice and peace while he empha- sizes To them that the only armistice that can he submitted for considera = tion is one that will give the allies the opportunity 0 enforce any arrange ments which may he decided upon and which win make it impossible for Germany to renew the war. The Ger man people would thus be prevented from making the peace talk a period Tor preparing for greater war actlv- ity.
 Thus without telling the German ieople that they must unconditionally surrender. he would require that they he left powerless SO far as war &C., tivity is concerned. but if the dealings ore to he with "the military masters and rnonarchical authorities" there car he nothing else but surrender foi Germany.
 The president favors turning the matter Of an armistice over to tn, military authorities and as has al. ways been the case he makes a stronf distinction between the people anC German autocracy. The formers sin ccri'y he Is wiling to test. but tn. latter he rightly declares has nt standing throughout tho world In th, meantime the fighting must go or ant Germany will not be allowed to with draw it's fighting machine intact.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The allies are apparently finding the holes in the lace works around valen- ciennes
 The man on the corner says: There is no conservation in telling the profit ger to tend to his own business.
 The papers of Germany which are telling the kaiser that he must go are as far sighted as they are courage ous.
 Belgium has only just started to figure up the debt which Germany owes it and already it runs way up into the billions.
 The west front is of course the big battle-ground but the central powers are not being allowed to forget that there are others.
 Now that the forces under General Esperey have reached the Danube river the Rumanians will show strong CT anti-German feelings than ever. There is a lot of repairing which must be done to get the streets in condition for winter. Delays in that work only make conditions worse and the expense greater Germany has courage to submit the matter of atrocities to a neutral com mission considering the way in which the neutrals have been treated throughout the entire war. While Germany may have stopped sacking towns and put ban on the sinking of passenger ships. it hasn't reformed on the matter of deportinp able bodied Belgians for war work. The whole world is joining witt Belgium in the celebration of that much of its country which has beer delivered from the Huns. and as tht good work gees on so will increase he joy.
 Perhaps The best wsy in which +s impress upon the Germans the way in which the illegal and inhnnlane acts have been committed by their armie: would he to let them go through si.ni. far experiences at the hands of the al. ! lies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
--------------- --- ---- DEMANDING EFFICIENCY.

The announcement which is made to the effect that score or SO of ship building plants where wooden vessels are being constructed arc likely 10 be eliminated in the near future or as soon as their present contracts are completed. will probably convey little or no news 10 those yards which are referred 10. since they have probab bly, heen made aware or their ineff1cisncy long before this and fully understand that they are not meeting the re- quiremcnts
 When the great need for ships was recognized there was an immediate rush 10 establish yards wherever it was possible to build wooden ships. The result IS that there arc IT engaged in filling contracts at the present time but of that nur1rer onN about a hundred are keeping up with the programme. according to those charged with the responsibility of get hng ships. Although the need for ships stlll exists it can be appreciated -ths' if the employees of score or taore yards through poor management in those plants or other reasons are not able 10 Go what they may be cap able Of and what others are doing that it is simply holding back the shir programme to try to continue such operations. when it would be possible so get proper results by shifting such vorEInen to points where efficient re- suits are being obtained.
 It cannot be expected that shipyards ire going to be operated at govern nent expense just because they havt seen established, regardless of tho kind Of work they are turning out an6 the speed with which they are dolnl it. Results are what are wanted ant it is only proper that contracts should he pia4sed with that idea in mind.
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 him mighty. swat with my folded newspaper. My swat smashed the plant on which Attila had been disov- cred but he apparently had vanished into thin air, because his mangled re- mains were nowhere visible.
 
 You have no idea how mad and Tiled it makes you to have simple bug put things over on you so easily -and from that time forth my spare moments were devoted to searching for him. | must admit that he was a swift and nifty worker. In serried rows the vegetables fell before his onslaught and we got desperate. Irnogene par ticularly said she'd be dinged if she was going to work three hours a day in the broiling sun hoei1g and spray ing and watering just to feed Attila. Wherever we would figure that there would be a nice mess Of Swiss ehard or lettuce or something the next day we'd find that Attila had beaten us to 1t by several leaps. There wasn't an other insect in the whole place, so we knew who was responsible. I woule catch glimpses of Attila's tail or his purple spotted beak coming or going, but he could start up ofi high speed with more agility than a car robber because he was never there when I landed on him. Why, we gave parties and asked our friends in evenings just to lure them out into the back yard and make them hunt for our little l family pest. The result was that what Nero-Attila did not eat they yanked up or apart or plain smashed. The neighbors down the whole block grew 1 Interested and 1 seriously considered posting bulletins on the front door, l such as:
 "-7 a. m.-Nero-A -Attila discovered on cabbage. Sprinted away amid the 1 chard'
 r7SO--Attila found gorged On ehard. Made 8 getaway in the soft l earth
 Eventually the unexpected happen 1 ed. Attila, no doubt, had grown con temptuous and he was crossing the i cinder walk in a yard when the ice
 man approached Shifting. Merely 1 one of those stupid humans .Attfla re- 1 fused to hasten his gait and the ice man, not knowing what a privileged 1 character Attila was, rudely stepped on him. I think Imogene is sending out black bordered cards. It was 2 great shock
 And I wanted to read my paper al l this time" grumbled the WoodIawr man as the train pulled in downtown Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
USED RESINOL FOR
 BAD SKIN TROUBLE
Considers Recovery Remarkable

Brooklyn, N. Y, Aug 14-"For almost six years I suffered from a severe case of skin trouble which be- gan with swelling and intense pain in my knee. Then my leg became in famed and sores broke out which itched and burned terribly day and night. I tried many remedies, but gained no relief. I even spent six months in the hospital, and the doc tors wanted to amputate my leg. At last 1 tried Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap and obtained relief from the first application. My knee is now well, and I consider the cure remark able. as my trouble was very serious' (Signed) Mrs. Henri Mauer, 416 Hooper Street.
 All druggists sell Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
If You Take Bitro-Phosphate
 Says Dr. F. s. Kolle

Judging from the countless prepara- tions and treatments which are con- tinua1ly being advertised for the pdf- veloping arms, neck and bust, and sre- placing ugly hellows and angles by the soft curved lines of health and beauty, there are evidently thousands of men and women who keenly feel their ex- cessive thinness.
 Thi1iness and weakness are usually due to starved nerves. Our bodies need more phosphate than is contained in modern foods Physicians claim there is nothing that will supply this de- f1eiencv so well as the organic phosphate known by The Lee & osgood Go. and druggists as bitro-p phosphate, which is inexpensive and is sold by most all druggists under a guarantee of satis- faction or money back.
 Frederick Kolle, M. D. editor Of New
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
Views of the Vigilantes
Cefenceless TrswIers Rv F,1oapie NJ E'rvar

It was the day word came Of the sinking of the nine fishing boats off Nantucket that I was talking with enc of the island fishermen as he hauled his lobster traps. He was one Of those stalwart Maine types whom U-boats cannot terrorize, only evoke contempt
 Two of the island fishermen were out, making him bitter in his anxiety for his friends in danger; making him ready to be up and at these Ger mans who did deeds so unspeakably Wanton
 "They treated them rough" he said, his eyes blazing. land they didn't have no chance to hit back
 Not chance. because these men who had braved the Hun- infested sea had neither gun nor patrol boat 10 protect them. Danger. Yes, they
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
IMpRovlNe EREleHr slruArIoN.

One of the great handiceps expert enced in this country in connection with fhe war activity has been the congestion Of freight. The railroads had been held back to the point where they had not been able to provide the equipment which was necessary and it was not possible to get the rolling stock that was needed to take care of the tremendous war business tbat was thrown upon them.
 Because of the situation 1t was i'm porsant that the railroads of the coun- try should be brought under one con- 'ral and while it is only what ought
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24

draft boards to camps and canton ments, already more than 16,000 have been returned to their homes because of tuberculosis" says Dr. Hatfield. They and their families must be sought out and taken care of. By en- efgetic action we shall certainly avoid the terrible ravages brought upon some of the European countries by tuber- eulosis in time of war Every man and woman in the country who is not in active service must be induced to enroll in the Red Cross"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
OTHER VIEW POINTS

There are kings and kings The king that they have in Bochia lag su- perfluous on the scene. But Belgium and Britain have pair which even democracy can draw to and look for winners Albert of Belgium has been
 every inch king in this great war. Ii must have been with mixed emo ticns that he entered some of his long lost cities recently He has been a real leader, and although we do not want any kings around our demo- cratic preserves. we see no objection to others having such chaps as Albert of Belgium and George of Britain, if they are Bridgeport Tele- gram.
 A ready response should be made to the appeal for funds with which to pay the expenses being incurred in the fight against influenza. The cam paign that is being Waged to bring health back to the city calls for con siderable money Hundreds of indi- viduals are giving their services to the work without compensation The necessity for speedy gathering to- gether of bed linen. cots, blankets, etc, even when so many of these articles are given by sympathetic public, means mourning bills that must be met. This is the city's problem one in which we all have part and all who are able to do so should give for this cause. The committee who have the funds in charge command our highest respect and that they will make the wisest use of what is en- trusted to their hands we all know Waterbury Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24

Peruria is sold everywhere. You may buy it in either liquid or tablet form Ask for Dr Hartn1an's We'll Known Peruna Tonic, and if you are seeking health take nothing else. h. sist upon Peruna.
 If you are sick and suffering write The Peruna Company, Dept T7. Columbus, Chic, for Dr. Hartman $ Health Book The book is free and nay help you. Ask your dealer for a Peruna Almanac.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24

witf1Olt dfstfess. He says: dlli a. farmer and must be exposed to all kinds of weather. After years of suffering a druggist recommended Peruna. I took altogether five bot ties and am a well man. Formerly 1 could not do a days work. Now farm work does not fatigue me in the
 least. Pefuna is the best medicine and tonic on the market. Time only strengthens my admiration for 1t, especially for eatarrh and colds
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
HIS FARMER MUST FIhpE RUGGEDREALTH
Many Break Downs and Failures Due to Exposure and Hard Work Catarrh in Some of Its Many Forms
 Claims Thousands

Every farm family has it's medicine cabinet and in almost every one be found bottle of pr. Hartfnans World Famous Peruha For coughs, colds and cata1rh it is invaluable Its use is indicated in all of catarrhal inflammation congestion whether of pratory organs stomach bowels Of other organs of the body
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24

The electric lighting department of the city Of Wellington, New Zealand, reports for the fiscal year ts17-1S 8 net profit Of s141,70o on 8 total capital investment of S1071, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24

Mr W. Temple of
  he did meal for five years