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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
IN A TIGHT PLACE.

It is indicated by the throwing of more divisions into what is left of the Marne salient that the Germans think that that affords as good a chance as any for engaging the allies. and that being the case there is little question out what General Foch is prepared to make the most Of it. The bringing up of new Tsutonic troops has served TO check the advance of the allies somewhat, counter offensives at cer- tain points having resulted III the capture and loss Of territory several times but it has by no means brought the allied armies 10 a sta7dstili. They nave been going forward consistently ever since the opening day and each advance rarrows up the territory in which the invaders can operate. Num- bers may have slowed down the prog ress of the allies. but they are daiZ taking new villages and points of ad- vantage and gradually getting to 4hs point where all the forces of the enemy will be under fire of the allied artil- lery. Such being the case the greater the number Of troops which is mass ed therein the greater will be the exc cution and confusion and it is not to be supposed that General F'och is not hringing up plenty of reserves to han dle the situation though he is not throwing away lives in the reckless manner which has characterized some of the German thrusts.
 Every day thus makes the situation worse for the Teutons and brings nearer the time when they must either evacuate or surrender with increased difficulties being placed in the way oi the former. and the prospects of an rihilation in case of an attempt tt prevent the latter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
WORK OR FIGHT,

From all indications the British government intends to deal with the striking intuition workers at certain centers with a firm hand It is sit uation where the interests of the na- ton. and the other nations which are fighting with Great Britain are seri- ously at stake. Apparently little thought is being given to the meaning of the closed factories. All the strik- CTS are thinking of is their own per- sonsl welfare and because methods which they have resorted to of fore inS up the pay on the high salaried jobs have been checked by the gov ernment they are prepared to do all they possibly can to force the gov- ernment to come around to their way cf thinking regardless of the effect which it would have upon the country at the present time
 It is of the, utmost importance that the supply of munitions should be maintained at the highest level. None should understand this more thar those who are actually engaged in that work. It is not cnly poor display of patriotism to strike under such con- ditions but it simply means that they are working against their fellowcoun- trymen and themselves and in behalf Of the enemy every hour that they re- main on a strike
 Such being the fact it is bus proper that the government should lose nc time in making it thoroughly under stood that those who will not ,worl must fight by drafting them into the army, and if they stop to compare the financial returns of the war worker and the army man they will haster bark to their benches while there is chance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
THE RUSSIAN PROVINCES.

Even the Lithuanians cannot be surprised at the announcement to the effect that Berlin is much exercised over the fact that they have chosen a ruler without first getting the sanc- tion of the imperial German govern ment, for they must realize by this time certainly that it is Germany's purpose to hold q close rein on that Russian province and force it to do just about what it wants it to. It is of course recalled that previous to the Brest-Litovsk treaty that Ger many was strong advocate of self determination for the provinces. That was the time when it was making al- turing promises much as a swindler does to his victim before he separates him from his hard earned cash. But they were empty words and not ex- pected to be taken seriously.
 Germany does not intend that Lithu- ania, Finland Ukrainia or Poland shall do anything which does not have off rjal sanction from Germany. Its idea
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

Is to hold them in a firm grip. pat them on the shoulder now and then and attempt to convince them that black is white. but when any serious step is to be taken 1t plans to be the guiding force and it will unless the provinces come to a full realization of their position and determine to throw off the influence of the ration which would be as severe upon them as the government of the czar, if not worse
 The time of course to prevent such 8 condition is now. Ijthuania has taken an independent step and Ukrainia is indicating that it has already had enough of the German domination Not all of the Films are favorable to Germany and Poland is known to be a hetbed of opposition. A firm and united policy. of hands off might ac- complish much. but the idea of sell determination under German contro was a farce from the start.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
ANXIOUS AUSTRIA.

While Austria IS undergoing re- organization of it's ministry with re- suits which the future alone can tell, it is impossible to overlook the con- ditions which have been brought about there by the attitude of the Czechs and Slavs. Those people were given much encouragement in their revolutionary tendencies by the sup port which they received from tha United States in endorsing their an- hiticns for freedom from the Austrian yoke and much more encoura cement is being received 1Tcm the progress which is being made by the Italian and French forces which are moving up through Albania and gradually get l ting to the point where they will be Fable to be of some actual assistance to those who are fighting Austria from within.
 There can be no question but what the situation caused by the Siav move ment is causing Austria much uneas- mess if not alarm. It has experienced large assertions from the army amongst those subjects and it is con- stantly feeling the effects of the un- certainty which exists regarding such troops. The reverse on the Piave was
 g. severe blow to Austria but the ad- vance which the allies are making
 from the south tnreatens even wors5 results for. it means that Austria must give increased attention to muct longer front at all points on whict there is a menaci1g activity. Ordi-
 narily under such circumstances ma terial aid might be expected from
 Germany. but that country now has
 it's hands full elsewhere and Austrie
 must contend not only with the. enemy
 but with the dissatisfaction within it:
 own ranks. It is a situation which
 might well cause the dual monarchy | much anxiety.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and for years it was sup posed to be incurable. Doctors pre- scribed local remedies and by con stantly failing to cure with local treat ment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease. greatly influenced by constitutional conditions and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine, manufactured l,v F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio, is constitutional remedy. is taken in- ternally and acts through the blood on Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Medicine | fails to cure. Send for circulars and
 F J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by drr-:-ists, 75c.
 1 Hall Family Pills for constipation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
WEST SOUND TRANSPORTS.

In connection with the loss of the Justieia it is a timely announcement which is made to the effect that it was not entirely without escort as it was started on it's return trip to this country, but from the statement it is indicated that the conveys even for this very valuable ships were not con- tinued for a very great distance The report indicates that they carried the vessel to a point out of the sight of land where it was left to take. care of itself with the belief that darkness and its speed would safely carry it past the danger of submarine at tack.
 It IS only reasonable to presume that this practice had been carried on with other transports. that more or less study had been given to it by the commanders of the underwater boats and that they laid plans to benefit therefrom which is borne out to cer- tain extent by the fact that within a short period three large transports have been sent te the bottom.
 These were all vessels which the british could not afford to lose in ~p pite of the gains which are being made in ship construction and the de- struction which is being caused among the U-boats. The situation is there fore such that it seems only probable that immediate steps will be taken tc overcome whatever planning the un- derwater boats are doing to elrcum- vent the protection given to the west ward bound transports. If the con, voying ships required to insure the safe passage of the vessels bound fol this country are available they shoult he by all means utilized even as thes are in conducting the ships east sucl attention is of vital importance at thi! time and it unquestionably should b, forthcoming.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
A HERO WHO MISSED HIS CUE

[ 'Wh-what'm I going to do nowT l l whimpered, because my ankle cer- tainly did hurt:
 "He really was very nice about it. He 1 said I'd have to get into his car and 1 he'd get me home, and anyhow it WAS 1 all his fault. If I hadn't had on my | best hat he'd never have been so con-
 trite.
 | Ever since I was a shild of I've
 known that under no cifeurastAnces must I accept an invitation to ride from
 a perfect stranger, but didn't feel like sitting by the roadside waiting till some
 friend came along. Besides. he had
 in his car. And when he climbed in
 and jerked levers and pushed buttons l the car just stood pat and wouldn't l budge.
 Well, that poor man did everything with that car his book of rules ever ir-
 structed him to do, and all the time l
 could see he was getting rnadder and madder. It was most uncomfortable, and just then I saw my married brothers oar approaching.
 Married brothers are heaps worse than the bachelor kind and his wife was with him. and everything, and tknew 1t would take yards of explana- i'tion to explain to his satisfaction. Then I remembered the agile heroines III th0 HidSdLlIIS SlOTl0S 50 RneIl T Richard pulled up alongside to help
 and my hero got up from his knees,
 grease on his cheek and glare in his eyes, I waited a brief second for Rich ard to say, after the fiction fashion:
 Well. Jasper F'rederieks, where did you
 hail from? We have not met since the
 dear old college days
 He didn't Something had to be
 done. And I just said glibly: Rich
 ard, MT. Jones. Our-the car seems !. brokeni'
 Not Jones,' snapped my hero. "MS name is Millbank. John H. Millbank . and unless you can oblige with g wrench I'm going to miss my trair
 and make an awful mess of things!' } T never saw 8 man so mad atNeins l called Jones when he wasn't And O course I had to explain then to Richard l and his wife. and Pm still explaininj ] nnless they move to another town. Ant
 to his dying day I expect that Mill : bank person will think 1 jumped out il B. the road in front of his ear on purpose s He hadn't the remotest idea how 9 hero ought to act! I don't think it Q being done nowadaysi"
 . "Ha hal" said the girl in the ham l. mock. The trouble was he though 3 it was the one real comedy instead 0 :, the main film and he wanted to ge ;, away before you began throwing GUS :. tard pies" Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

truth, and a contented mind. You may not be able to distribute these gifts right away, but as soon as you are qualified to make the first two all the others will come easy. True dem ocracy calls for all Of these and that is what we desire to stand for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

It will be interesting to note :n the future whether tile government takes advantage of the scheme of relieving the telegraph lines by sending night messages by messengers on the rail roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

Germany's crown prince calls upon Prince Rupprecht for aid. He may send around few slaves but he will personally keep away from the danger zone
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

And while President Wilson Is de- ploring the mob spirit in this country as manifested occasionally, it might not come amiss to sound a warning against the great dangers of the strike spirit.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

The man on the corner says: Of course it would mean quite struggle but we could on pinch get along without baseball
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The intuition workers of certain
 cities in England are making a most discreditable- showing of their patri- otism.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

The U-boats4 off our coast may be frightening the fish, and getting the whales nervous but they are not scar ing the fishermen or the boy on the coal barge who defiantly waved a flag during the bombardment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

It makes a big difference whether the Germans are telling of the nun Der of Americans in France or the number in the casualty list as to the figures which are used.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

That inquiry of Secretary Daniels about those bombs which failed to ex- olode when dropped by aviators off Cape Cod is certainly timely. We should know why and know quickly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

After his experience in administer ing the postof1ce department it is real interesting to hear MT. Burleson talk about improving the telephone and telegraph service of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

If wishing would do it lot of the rumors which have been circulated in the past few days would be quickly converted into facts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

The Czecho- -Slovaks want to fight in France. They can get into action quicker and as effectively if they re- main in Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

NO more do believe in these jolly magazine stories where the perfectly proper heroine meets perfectly proper hero in some queer, rakish way that also is perfectly proper, but doesn't look it. said the auburn haired girl in the brown sport suit firmly. T was cut out to lead a humdrum life and whenever I try to convince my self differently all the jinxes get ousy!
 Why, Robert Q. Chambers himself would have chortled with joy at that opening! Lovely day in the park, everything green and shining under the gay summer sun, and fair, 1.-the young creature clad in faiment so studiously plain that it must have been horribly expensive, with perfectly groomed hair-I had just been to a shampoo artist-and a becoming hat and SIP oxfords, gliding along toward the lake.
 With her wide gaze upon the heas- ems blue, our heroine suddenly de- cides to abandon the path and take short cut-and darting through the bushes she emerges as though shot through a trap door, right into the road-heavens, motor at full speed!"
 Tame, tame!" murmured the young person in green stripes in the ham, mock
 Tt isn't at all tame, because a mar was running the car," insisted the au- burn haired one. Tn these manless days. too! It was a long, low. rakisf | runabout and'he pulled it right up or 1 its launches when I shrieked and sa' | down. Eight in the road!
 When a lady thinks she is killed | dead why shouldn't she sit down l He was horribly mad until he saw wha Q helpless, fragile creature he fsat nearly scattered over the scenery. an( then he hopped out of his car in { hurry, though it was snorting anC grooming and grooming and threaten ing things in retaliation for tn wrench t had got at his hands. H 1 looked down and looked up and thel he asked foolishly, Why don't you ge 1 tip" Much to my surprise, I realize
 that l couldn't get up. I had twiste
 my ankle.
 T really had. I had twisted it be fore 1 had a chance to see that he wa | that rare creature, a man who wa young and good looking. He helped m st9gger to my feet and there we wer
 in the roadway. I clinging affectionate ly to an absolutely strange gentleman
 "I had an insane desire to raise lon
 lashed eyes to him and murmu
 'Tis fate.' as they do in the movie,
 but 1 did the next bana1 thins
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

does not express himself as to the
 meter that he believes should be bought because he does not know, he should be taking means to in form himself. That's what he's in the city hall for-Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

There are times when an ounce of ingenuity discounts ton of energy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The question is asked what will become of the slackers after the war? Well, kind people may give some of them jobs sweeping floors and cleaning up cuspidors -Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

It is a pity more people do not real
 ize that there are gifts which money cannot buy, and which are priceless, that we can be handing out all the year round to the joy of all concerned. This half dozen good gifts may be enumerated thus: to your enemy for giveness; to your opponent tolerance; to your friend your heart; to your child good example; to your parents deference; to everybody sunshine 5
 You cannot get these for nothing: but they are worth the price they command "a level head, a good heart, a forgiv- ling and appreciate spirit, devotion tc
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

For several hours recently I sat upon stoop from which I could look directly into a robins nest containing three young ones, not more than ten feet away. The birds did not enjoy my presence and I certainly could not
 blame them for entertaining distrust
 of the sons of God. They became ac- customed to my presence and came
 every time they had collected food enough to feed their young ones. Every little bird movement had a meaning to me, and that gleaming beadlike eye which was always fixed upon me plainly said: No trust," The moth CT always spoke in soft, tiny note to each little one as she furnished it with food The male bird often flew direct l to the nest, but the female entered
 the hedge some distance away and glided to the nest quietly so as moi to attract attention. I was watched
 constantly by both birds as if I was 6 suspicious character, and from theil 1 viewpoint had no reason to expec to be regarded as less brutal than z 1 jay or a snake.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27

Norwich, Saturday, July 27, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
NEW YORKERS FORGET
Sci YES nv BRINGING
CHEER TO OTHERS
From Bomeyy. 10 FIjlh .Arenue
fnfefide Spirit
Prpraiis.
IIiy Associated Press |

NEW YORK. Decent ~ o5.--Ncw
York today celebrated its greatest
Christmas since war clouds cnve!oped
the world. In every church was poured
forth praise tina. peace had come
again 10 manli ind. while in homes
without number were offered prayers
Of thanksgiving for loved ones spared
in the herccst conflict of all times.
The spirit Of unScliishness was
abroad as never before. The trials
which the nation had endured in the
anxious months before Germany was
beaten apparently had purged the
city's millions OF petty desires and
had taught them the true JOY Of Civ
ing. From the Howcry To Fifth Ave-
nue.. New Workers joined in common
celebration.
soldiers and sailors were fcteG at
every hand. and While the celebration
ccntcrcd on the military, the civilian
poor wcrc not neglected Welfare or
saniza;ions entertained thousands from
dawn until far into the night and
countless men and women, without
formal alliance, took boys in khaki
and blue into their homes to share
their own Yulctidc cheer
Tonight great Christmas trees
ablaZe with electric bulbs were scat
tered through the citys squares from
the Battery to the Bronx and grouped
around each tree were thousands who
in giving or receiving, found there the
real spirit OF Christmas
The Red Cross distributed presents
to and provided entertainments for
$1,000 soldiers and sailors in hospitals
and camps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
HOW BOY SCOUTS SAVED
THEIR HOMES IN CRACOWj
hrre Lads Shouldcrcd Arms in De-
f"hsr or iirarths Which Father.
Left to Enter Wur

NEW YORk. December "a Tho
thrilling story OF how the Boy scouts
OF tfHroW, saved their city poiand'.; :;
most ancient and noblcst center. was
ha"e phblis here to-day by Polish
nIS"his VINO received reports from the
foiSh American soldiers who have rn-
turned To Poland from the Western
battle front.
Although the famous Boy Scout
movement brought invaiuablc aid tn
the :.liics. particularly in England tbc
records OF the international organiaa :
non bear no brighter or more courage
GUS example OF heroism than thai of
the Polish boys who shouldcrcd rifles
and guarded the ancient hcarths Of
their fathers.
Wnel the Austrian empire fell. ac-
the austrian officials and soldiers in
Cracow vanished n once
The city was left without leader
ship, its organization for the prcscr-
vntion of law and order fell apart and
its treasures were left unguardcd he
fore the greedy eyes OF any bandits
or maraud"rs who might gather in its
streets.
1t was then that two scoutmasters.
trained army officers whose loyalty
to the cause OF Poland and whose
hatred for Germany led them to re-
fuse service in the Austrian army, rail-
lied the hoy Scouts. The leaders also
impressed into service some old men
who were sworn in rs police They
had no uniforms and were identified rs
officers Of the law by cards hung about
their nccks. AS tho service compuI-
not be depended upon to fuinn their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
DH J. WILBUR CHAPMAN
DIES AFTER OPERATION
"ei-hnosrn EvnnseUst Rcsirncd Pm.
'"rh'e or Wealthy New York
Church,

Wy NEW YORK. December ea-pr r.
';, M;annr chairman ono of the most
,HIGay widsiy f6,,own f6nown evaneelists. died here here
nay IoiloWing .n abdominal opcra- :
Iioh performed on Monday. Inmpdj-
nte1H n ad,eS the operation Dr, chap
nnInn "ennltlon was reported favor
hn,s; innse nnt ond las, night he suffered re-
if ,.hapm:.n was born in Richmond
md. June II. 1859 At the age OF
twenty he was graduated from Obcr-
was graduated from tha Lane Theo-
LOGICAL Seminary OF Cincinnati In
ISS" he accented the nastorate of the
reformed Church a; SchuvlervilIc. y.
r.. and two years later he accepted
the cnll OF the First Reformed Church.
in ea,,ay', Albany \. y, He attracted wide
a,..tentlon ~. IN. 1902. whom he gave up
the pastorate OF the Fourth Preshy-
tcrian Church in this city. which car
ried one Of the largest salaries paid
IN IN his profession. because he felt that
he could not ach the masses of the
people to whom he was SO desir0us Of
communicating. the word of God.
1t is said that no auditorium was
ever large enough to accommodate all
those who wished to hear Or. Chap
man and 1t is estimated that q. .000. 900
persons heard him during his later
- " '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
SCHOONER THOUGHT LOST
IS LOCATED IN AFRICA
Owners So Certain That U-B0nt iud
Wrecked Her They Accepted
Part OF Insurance..

NEW YORK. December o5.-Thc
three -masted. square-rigged ship Eryn
llilda. valued mt $l.0o0000 posted as
missing for three months, is safe. ac-
cordng 10 word reaching hcrc to o-day.
SO certain were the owners and
others financially interested that the
Bryn iiilda WAS lost, victim Of u
boats or storm. that 50 per cent of the
insurance on her has already been
The Bryn Iluda. which carried a
crew OF twenty.four. persons, sailed
from New York for Algoa lay. Africa.
September 2S with general cargo.
Tho next day an American mine
sweeper coming uo the coast ran into 4
large amount al wreckase. anon.
which was a part Of the rail OF the
reported missing ship and the bow OF
one Of her lifeboats.
r. Il. Alien. who is in charge OF the
sailing vessel department of the Cos
mopo:tan Shipping Company. owners
Of the vessel. believes that the Bryn
Hylda was attacked by a submarine
but escaped after being struck by one
she'll that wrecked her wireless. tore
off her rail and one lifcboat To-
days report OF the arrival of the Bryn
Hilda at Algoa Bay shows that she
was running on schedule time. She
Is under the command oc Captain j.
IT,. Kcnncally. of Maiden, Mass