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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
A RIOT IN PAINT

I've got to paint my house this year" mourned the Woodlawn man. And I can't decide on the color"
 T see you have pleasant time be- fore you" commented his friend from Hyde Park. Whenever anybody men resistable reminded of the tragedy of tions the affiictinon you are in I am ir- Mrs. Kitterbark, who was lady of strong will and passion for gay col ors,
 The Kitterbarks lived in row of four little houses. built ill a block and the block was painted a modest brown with white trimmings, just enough life to it to. prevent your stumbling over it if you were in a hurry and not thinking about it.
 This was when one man owned it and the tenants rented. Then with in a short time all four renters be- came owners. Mrs. Kitterbark decided to paint.
 "Henry Apps got home first that evening and as he approached the mod est little block he reeled grabbed his head and then ran with all his might toward the Kitterbark portion of the row. It's whole front was painted a gorgeous scarlet and the porch and window castings were daintly picked out with yellow.
 Smith and Howiger, joining him Ishortly after and being equally arrest ed by the calamity, discussed the situ- ation with Apps. It was plainly i'm possible to accept Mrs. Kit.eTbark' S dictum and become the laughing stock of the town. So Apps, being of a reckless nature declared war.
 He said he had a brother in law in the paint business and he was sure that he could get some job lots of paint cheap and if Smith and Howl ger were sports they would beat Mrs. Kittsbark at her own game and in- cidentally cure her of her mistaken ideas in art.
 First the Smith house bloomed forth. It was sort of Dutch bycinth pink and the porch was poison green picked out in purple. When you look ed ot it you felt as though you might be crossing the English channel on a particularly rough night. IowigeT chose a raw violet for his domicile and he painted the porch hard bright blue warranted to set your teeth on edge. Apps gave his agile fancy full sway and when the coat of cerise was finished he put polka dots of pale lavender all over it and finished up the porch in striped ef- feet of black and baby blue and crim- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
A FUTILE CLAIM.

According to a report which comes ns semi official an effort is made to race the responsihilitv for the sink ing Of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle upon mine rather than a sub marine. This of course is an admis- sion that to sink hospital ship is q cross act of injustice, a deed of bar haritv, but the effort to shift the blame to a mine Is the same sort of a scheme which has been employed on previous occasions.
 Germany, however is fooling none by such claims, for it is already an established fact that directly after the vessel received the fatal blow there appeared submarine. the commander of which sought to justify his act by claiming tat American aviators were aboard ane that an explosion on the ship as it was sinking indicated that there were explosives in the hold Thus did the commander show that he was trying 10 cover up his foul deed.
 There were Of course no aviators oHOalu "ou LHcTN were Ilu ehPioSINeS, any more than there were guns aboard fhe Lusitania or troops on ether hos pital ships which have been torpedoed. It simply means that Germany is de- termined to carry on these outrag on eIery possible occasion and that 1t hopes to hide back of claims which cannot be substantiated and which in all instances have been disproved by the evidence at hand Germany re- Deatedly gets tangled in the meshes of it's own schemes and it's assertions simply makes the deed which it com mits all the blaoker.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
THE MOUNT VERNON ADDRESS.

Once again has President Wilson taken occasion to emphasize the fact that there can he TO thought of let ting u1 in the task which has been undertaken in the present war or of compromise, and this he plainly set forth in his Independence day address at Mount Vernon.
 Pointing tc the manner in which Washington and his associates acted not for q single people but for man kind he declared that we today are doing only what they would have done in our place. They were con- cerned with the liberty of this coun- try and today we are acting with na- iors not only for the liberties of America but for the liberties of every other people as well.
 Such being the case the president well says: There can be but ore is- sue. The settlement must he final. There can be no compromise. Nc halfway decision would be tolerable No halfway decision is concelva bie. What we seek is the reign Of law. based upon the consent of the governed and sustained by 8he or Eanized opinion Of mankind"
 Thus does the president supplement what he has already said on previous occasions that the war must be push cd 10 a successful conclusion. There must be an end to Prussian militar- ism. Otherwise the principles for which we are fighting cannot be car lied out or the rights and freedom of humanity obtained. l. was an effec- tive answer to the peace by -negotia- tion propagsndists who break forth from time 10 time
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nuatral force which, wanting, a nation is a herd.
 But that something I feel to be moving in America. it Canada. in Ensland, in Australia and in South Africa. The great fact that we are Ill ore rises. before me like a moun- tain evolving itself through smoke of war
 Clear the way that all may see it. May we see the Canadians and the Americans, the English and the Au- stra 'ians and South Africans massed not IS an army fighting to destroy Ger many, but as a permanent union of nations linked forever in power and in strength.
 Clear away the old -brambles and weeds of the past 50 that brother may see brother and help him, forget the 1 rattle of BUnker's Hdl, or the Battle Of God Knows What and fix your eyes On the future. In Ireland dead men are st's fight ins the Battle of the Boyne R4..e Iiy- ing men are fighting on the fields of Flanders, for Ireland has dwelt in the past till she has become dead to the present.
 The man who in these days hugs old sores is a leper. His disease is part of the leprosy that we must get rid of 1 one proof of ftness-Victory.
 You talk of Leagues of Nations to ! ensure peace. Peace in this world can exist only when based on power. ! We the English speaking races, will give the world peace and of the brand of that peace the guarantee shall be the blood we have shed for freedom.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

that in the bombing of German cities civilians have not been killed, but that was not the purpose of the al- lied raids. They have been concerned with the destruction of establish ments of military importance and this is not better illustrated than in the recent attack on Mannheim where it is claimed, according to reports com ing out of Switzerland. it was a most terrible raid wherein five peo- ple were killed and that the popuIa- tion of the city was panic stricken. Though the allies claim that the number killed must have besn at least four times as large no authority for it is given, and even with a score killed it indicates that in city of
 that size the raiders attention was directed to destruction of military im-
 portance rather than the taking of life. which being on an extensive scale would cause quite as much con- sternation among the people as the killing of women and children, and
 Se of decidedly more value to the al- lies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
Views of the Vigi!antcs
THE ROAD OF LIVING MEN
By II de We're Stacpo1e

By II de We're Stacpole Written specially for The ' silantesl
 CHenry de We're stacpole, the fa= nous English writer and publicist, lives at Castle Rockingham, Essex, England. He has written many poems, plays. essays and romances, among which Pierrot., The Pools of Silence, The Pearl Fishers, The Chil- dren of the Sea and The Beef of stars have been widely circulated. His books have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, German and Swedish.)
 Let us throw down Shibboleths and think clearly. We, the English speak ing peoples are faced not by Germany but by that vast nat.A al energy called growth
 Remember this, that the force that makes cancer expand and destroy a man is the very same force that built him. That which is making Germany expand to destroy the world is that which created the British Empire and the United States of America.
 We recognize that the growth of Germany is evil but for Heavens sake
 
 that the fact of it's being evil detracts a foot pound from the energy estab- fishing it.
 We rely on our superior morality we talk as though our ideals were the chief strength. Ideals cannot fight natural forces, and unless we, the English speaking peoples, find coun- ter for the natural force against us we will go down babbling about the Good. the Beautiful and the True under the weight of an energy that kens nothing and cares nothing about Goodness, Beauty or Truth.
 linked US together. German brutality has brought the English speaking races under the one common flag o l Liberty-that is much, but it is noth- | ing, if, after being brought together we do not find kindling in us the spirit of Growth, Not growth Of ter ritory, but growth in dominion ant strength.
 We have the ideals: but ideals whilst they may be leaders are no founders of power. The British Elm i pire was founded by men not pur. suing ideals but urged on by tht l spirit that makes nations grow If tht new union of the United States anC Great Britain is to exist to crusl down Germany. and remain as world force it must be inspired by thi! spirit. Individuals must say to them, selves, unconsciously, we Ere member! of the race that rules" and their prid, must be in that race and where prid' l goes energy follows.
 That is the something intangible the something unbuyable, the some thing which can not be evoked b! 1 ide@la, or words, or precepts, tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
SAFETY OF THE HIGHWAYS.

The growing number Of automobile fatalities fn Connecticut gives cause for much concern. According to the report of the state automobile com missioner there were 67 fatal auto accidents during the first six months of this year, In which 69 people lost their lives. This represents only one more fatal accident than in the same period Of last year while it is known that the number of motor vehicles has shown marked increase, but there is an increase nevertheless and at q time when it was hoped and expected shat a decrease would he shown.
 This hope was based upon the re- suits which were expected from the new legislation which had been passed for the purpose of increasing the safe- ty Of the highways. There is evidence to the effect that benefits have been obtained from the new laws but 1t is likewise evident from the figures pre- sented that the handling of automo- bi,es is not what it should be and that there are still weak spots in the tyisting laws which need to be reme- died.
 With the growing number of motor ears it tlust be realized that individ- ual responsibility on the part of those using the highway or crossing streets
 is proportionately increased, but it is invariably the case that the automo- bile fatalities would not have occur red had there been the proper respect shown for the laws regarding the use of automobiles and the rights of oth- CTS. The figures for the past six months make it evident that still greater efforts to increase safety on the highways must be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

T tell you. people poured into that town by the dozens and scores from all the villages roundabout and the large city nearest sent a special re- porter down. Apps gave serious in tervieW in which he asked why not make life gay and sunny instead Of abiding in gloom He said the row instituting brand new system of house painting which was going to take the world by storm and all credit should be given Mrs. Kitterbark who had originated it.
 Never, he declared. could they be thankful enough tos Mrs. Kitterbark, who had wakened them to the fact that most people went through life without realizing the uplifting beauties close at hand, dependent merely on the twist of a willing wrist and the e1-
 pert agitation Of 8 paint brush.
 He said he thought the lady's photo should be printed and sent the re- porter around to get one. The re- porter was a nice young man and Apps really felt sorry when he considered with might happen to him at the hands of the infuriated Mrs. Kitterbark, who had remained right at home during all the surge of crowds and 'riotous excitement in the town. He had heard SGul2WnGfe luIt IiIlCCl6 VIII pTGdh lIit proudest spirit But he had never heard of exceptions. Not only did Mrs. Kitterbark joyfully give the re- porter her picture but she gave an in- terview and expressed herself as i'm nlensely gratifed that she had been able in her small way to do som good and arouse people to the req l beauties of nature.
 And she meant it. There was sim ply nothing for Apps and Smith ant i Howiger to do after they had stood around waiting for light to burst upor 1 Mrs. Kitterbark but to buy more pain and turn their residence back into dis 1 erect brown and white, leaving tl1t
 scarlet and lemon atrocitv to shine forth painfuily-which it went right or doing for ten years. freshened ever! i spring.
 Nobody made anything out of thu affair but the brotherin in law who own ed the paint store and Smith ant Howiger always felt that Apps ha,
 been trying merely to boom the fam i fly business and nobody in the ro7 i spoke to anybody else or borrowei
 cups of sugar or darning needles o anything"
 You're a lot of help!" grumbled tn 1 Woodlawn man. Your tale hasn' I left single doggone color to paint m house! !"-Chicag0 News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

in the common jails or in the state prison.
 Hartford has number of cases that should have state farm treatment. There are a number of women who make constant round between the police court and jail. who are seldom at liberty more than three of four days before being sent back again for another period of confinement These are cases of disease rather than of offense against the law and any other treatment is as cruel and ineffective as punishlns an epieptic as a criminal because he is subject to fits. Such cases can be handled on state farm better than anywhere else and with better chance Of effecting a cure than by any other form of treatment- Hartford Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
THE MANNHEIM RAID

In connection with the air raids which are being conducted by the belligerents on both sides t is plainly indicated that they are still being carried out on vastly different lines. From the very beginning it has been he object of the Germans to strike where the greatest execution can be sone, to hit at the centers of popula- Jon. where men, women and children are congregated for the purpose of lerrorizing. They have not of course refrained from doing damage of mili- tary importance where such has been possible but they have by no means confined themselves to such an effort. They have been concerned with blood shed and because there was less dan ger in it they seem to have preferred to bomb the -combatants.
 This Is in direct contrast to the air activities of the allies, regardless of the reasons which they have to retail aAs. This must not be taken to mean
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

No doubt, there will be a shortage What the public needs is much more definite information as to conditions in the near future than the coal board succeeds iri giving to the country. It seems as of there should certainly be a clearer and more defnit un- derstanding of what may be expected than has yet been made public If a considerable part of the population is to be driven to the use of wood ample warning should be given. If there is to be coal enough for all modRrate wants it seems that there should be some to.erably definite in formation. If an adequate plan for meeting the situation-witl1 provi- sion for contingencies, if they arise -is not yet made it certainly is needed, and the people have a right to know that it has been formed, or is well advanced in formation.-Hart- ford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
TIE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

ViIiers- cottercts, one of the historic French towns which lies in the path Of the present German offensive along the Noyon- Montdidier front. is de- scribed in today's war - geography bulletin issued from the Washington headquarters of the National Geo. graphic Society, as follows:
 Delightfully."- situated, with the Forest Of Villers-Cotterets circling it to the south and east, the town oE Villers- -Cotterets, with a population Of 5,G000, is 17 miles southeast of Sois- sons by rail and 23 miles southeast of Compeigne.
 "The town is noted in the history of French literature as the birthplace of great literary light. Racine, the dramatist, was born few miles from here at La Ferte -Milon on the other side of the forest of Viilers- -Cotterets (eight and a half miles distant by raiD. A statue of the great novelist was erected here in 1885.
 "A philosopher might write a vol ume on the fallen grandeur of Vil- lers- -Cotterets' once regal chateau dat ing back many hundreds of years and rebuilt during the first half of the 18th century bJ Francis l. Today it is a poor fonse.
 "It was during the reign of this same Francis that the famous ordi- nance of Villers- -Cotterets was pro- mulgated. through the efforts of Gull laaume Poyet, a French magistrate who rose to power through the favor of Louise Of Savoy, mother of Fran cis. This ordinance greatly shorten ed legal procedure in France, ordered the keeping of registers of bapti5ms and births. and enjoined the exclusive use of the French language in all legal actions"
 Under the auspices of the American Red Cross 9 party of professional ex- perts are at Ottawa studying Canad- ian methods of training disabled sold jPrS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
AN EXAMPLE FOR LABOR.

What a magnificent example has been set to labor in every line by the action Of the Marine Engineers Bene- hcial association and the American Steamship association in reaching the agreement which they have with the shipping board to the effect that strikes will be barred during the per iod of the war.
 IL has been agreed in the interest Of uninterrupted and rapid operation ot vessels during the war, all griev- anoes or cases arising from the non- observance Of the rules decided upon should al once be submitted to the shipping board for adjustment and that violation Of the agreement con- cerning the grievances will result in discipline by the association.
 This manifests a disposition to set tie disputes on a basis of fairness. |. Some consideration is shown to the iact that the country is engaged in the war and that it is necessary for labor to do everything in it's power to meet the situation by refusing to im- rose handicaps which are entirely un- necessary. Se!ishness is pushed to one side that right and justice may be given a chance.
 IL Is a most commendable attitude and one which ought to be taken by every labor organization :n the coun- try. The country is taking those of fighting age and telling them what they must do. T. is likewise direct ing capital but labor is permitted to volunteer. Unfortunately there is no respect paid 10 this consideration in too many instances. hut the marine engineers have seen the wisdom and necessity of rendering a patriotic ser vice having full confidence that they will be properly treated. It is moi nnly laudahle position but the only one that labor should take.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

It was a warning proverb of olden times which said: Remove not the ancient landmarks." or words to that effect. Anyhow, in other days they set great store oli the old signs and marks. But in these practical times man does not hesitate to change when he sees or even fancies he sees, in- LViduft or collective advantage in destroying ancient landmarks. This idea comes to mind as the law of progress operates to remove old build ings in the city's center
 We are to have a better Bridgeport in many ways after the shiftings Of the war are over.-Bridgeport Tele- gram.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

Herr Georn 5artheIrnA. former Wash Iington correspondent for the Coloene Gazette in his 17th letter of reminis- cences says:
 "Will it still he possible to make the United States into a really inde- rendent American state? do not know, Many Of my German friends thought it possible, and one Of them assured me that he will not ernigrate. painful though everything has become fo him. because he inte7ds now more than ever to take I'D the finl1t for a free America and for a second Dec- 1 Iaration of Independence Many things have hannened go differentlv in these 1 TeerS that one r1'rt submit to aheti- hence from a definite opinion. One
 car on1v draw conclusions of which 1 the prc-nEees Tie in historv and evneri-
 e'ic". These premises. indeed, disrlav | Ger'ran'srn in America nor as harn-
 n1ers, hut Ns anvil; they show thar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

The opening of the State Farm for Women is an important event for Connecticut. Splendidly located. in a natural setting ideal for it's purpose, it should help Connecticut to solve one of it's most difficult problems what to do with women offer ders against the law. Its activities will be small at the beginning, gradually ex- tending their scope until all women offenders except those convicted of murder, are cared for there instead of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Cheering news that American troops stand ready to block the drive on Paris. But we greatly doubt if the old slogan of "hod 'em" will be found as popular as smash 'em." We are finding what kind of scrapper our Uncle Samuel is when he gets het up.-New Haven Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

Probably no one is better aceuaint- cd with the fact that the America ns gained their objectives and were re- strained with difficulty from going farther than the Germans who bore the brunt of the attack,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

Without saying how many ships we are going to build, but deciarirg we are going to build enough 10 Win the war. the statement b. Chairman Hurley of the shipping beard has the right ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

If there is any trouble with the de- livery of the first class mail in the larger cities some excuse other than the scrapping of the postal tubes will probably be assigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

The second half of the year certain ly opens most auspiciously in the way Of new ships. I. is to be hoped that each months output will far outdis- rance the previous one.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

There can be no question but what Baron Rhondda, the British food ad- ministrator sacrificed his life by the manner in which he devoted himself to his task just as truly as the man who fell in the first line trenches.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

It may be that the Germans are longing for peace. but Count Roon of Prussia with his list of demands makes it evident that it will not be a German made peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

The commander of the U-boat that sank the Llahdovery Castle made q great mistake in not taking off those American aviators who he claimed were aboard the hospital ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

No one has as yet put forth con- plaint about a. serious shortage in the potato bug crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

Those who celebrate too strenuous ly never come to a full realization Of it until the next day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

Whether at the point of manufac- ture or elsewhere TINT and fire make decidedly bad combination.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-05

The man on the corner says: Those who are trying to help the kaiser didn't get much sympathy yesterday