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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
THE NEW HAvEN,s COAL.

Many charges are brought against the New Haven road. Some of them have been justified but such was not the case in the latest instance when it was claimed that the road was. hoarding a half million tens of coal in Massachusetts. This appears to have been a case where those who made the charge felt-fhat any large surplus of coal at this time ought to he distributed among the many who are in need of ;t. but the statement which was made by the railroad off - cials to the effect that the coal pile alluded to contains but one-fifth ee what the complainant estimated knocks the props from in under the whole matter.
 This is particularly true when it is shown by the railroad that it requires every day 5000 tons of coal to keep It's system in operation and that it is able to secure but 5000. This makes it evident that it is obliged to draw upon whatever surplus it may have been fortunate enough to store up at the rate of 5000 tons a day Figur- ing on that basis and no improve ment in the amount of new fuel which the road is getting 1t means that the coal on hand is sufficient to keep the system going for only period of go days, following which unless greater quantity is received daily 1t would be obliged to render only half the ser vice that it is doing at the present time.
 In view of the fact that we cannot get along without transportation fa- cilities, which are sufficiently handi- | capped for various reasons just now it must be apparent that the New Haven has no more coal than it needs and that which it has should not be taken away from 1t. Let us hurry UT the coal relief but at the same time VIC should be sure to allow sufficient te keep the railroads going.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
NOTICE TO GRANT ADMINISTRA. -rsF TT0N

NOTICE TO GRANT ADMINIsTRA-
 TION.
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Ledyard, within and for the District of Ledyard. on the 2d day of February, A. D. 1918.
 Present - SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDGE, Judge.
 Estate of Augustus Lee Chapman. late of Ledyard. in said District, de- ceased.
 Melvin Chapman of Brattleboro. Vt. appeared in Court and filed petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth. that administration may be granted upon said estate. alleged to be inteState.
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in Ledyard, in said District. on the l1th day of February, A. D. 1918, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon, be given by the pub- lication of this order one time in The Norwich Bulletin, 3 newspaper having circulation in said District, at least five days prior to the date of said hear ing. and that return be made to this Court The above and foregoing is a true copy of record. Attest:
 SAMUEL E. HOLDRInGE. feb5d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
PREPARE FOR BIGGER CROPS.

That, was a sensible heart to heart al talk which was given to the farmers of the central part of the country by President Wilson last week and it must have impressed upon them the great responsibility which rests upon their shoulders in providing an in- creased amount of foodstuffs during - the coming year.. We are not only z going to require more for ourselves @but we are going to need more to keep ~our allies going This is plainly Nshown by the demand which comes from the British food administrator to the effect that Great Britain must .t have T5.OOo.000 bushels of wheat in - addition 10 what it has already re- ceived, and we must provide it. Where under normal conditions 1t might be possible to secure much from s Australia there are not now the ships <, which can be spared for the long trips to get 1t. Some will be obtained from South America but regardless of that this country is looked to to furnish this large amount in monthly ship ~nments
 We of course are going to do it or S come as near to it as possible. We can cut our rations by using some thing else. but we must consider the demands which must be made upon us from our future crops and prepare accordingly. We must get every pos- sible result from our large farming -area and the way to do it is to get started with the knowledge of what is Gexpected and plant with a view to producing moro than was ever har- vested before. This is what they are doing in France and what they are doing in Great Britain. We must dc .our part and overcome the shortage in help by the use of farming machihery the same as is being done in indus -triez
 This country can grow more wheat et can produce more sheep. 1t car raise more corn. it can greatly in- aerease the production of pork. it can encrease it's acreage on other grains
 md in many other ways through the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
sroP woRkLEss MONDAYS.

i. In view of the confusion and trou- ble which has been caused by the shutting down of industries and the closing of business for the five days 4 and the subsequent Mondays in ac- cordance with the Garfield order, it is not surprising that the announcement has been made that the order will probably be rescinded so that Mondays "a. heneeforth will be the same as all a other work days.
 'i IL will be upon the results which were obtained yesterday that the de- = cssion as to the future will De rem dered but in view of the statements which are coming from all parts of the country regarding the failure of the effort there appears to be nothing " else to do but to put stop to 1t and make a greater one in another direction to overcome the trouble. When the senator from Michigan declares that sfft cost s62, 600 in Detroit to save six tons Of coal and it is reported by a congressman in Massachusetts that the coal saving in Massachusetts was effected at a cost of about s40e a ton it is quite evident that fuelless Mon day is failure. and such being the case the quicker the order of revc- cation can be issued the better.
 There is need of course 10 overcome any waste that is taking place in coal consumption but. what is needed more csis the getting of a greater quantity of tie fuel to New England and thai !. certainly Is not being accomplished by sr the workless Mondays. There is a greater benefit being obtained from z the embargo which has been placed on the railroads so that only fuel 70 food and war supplies can be handled and by the furnishing of more cars 10 accommodate greater production a; the mines. It has been urged that 1t was impossible to tell how ths Monday closing would work out unti
 it was tried. but the trial has pro. .cseded long enough to show that 1t i. mot doing what was expected and tha being the case 1t is time to call hal
 and 10 make move in the direction
 where some help can be secured. Tn, rfuel situation has been mIddled iron 7il the very start through the price fix
 ing blunders. the failure to recogniz,
 fhe needs of New England and tn,
 taking away of the water transporta
 tion- Now let us get down to bras
 tacks and meet the requirements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
Scoffers, and Doubters
Why Let Prejudice Bind You to a
 Life of Rheumatic Torture?

why Lei FFeJuolee pihd fou 70
 Life of Rheumatic Torture?
 Be fair to yourself, you sufferer from rheumatism, no matter what form. Go to Lee 6 Osgeod Co. or any good druggist and get package of Rheuma, the guaranteed prescription. Use the entire bottle, and if you don't think it has given you quick and sure relief say so, and you can have your money back.
 Isn't that a fair offer? Can you see any deceit or red tape about it? What chance do you take? Absolutely none.
 Then get a bottle of Rheuma today. It's reputable physioian's prescrip- tion, altogether different from rem edies usually prescribed, free from narcotics, and perfectly harmless Rheuma acts on the kidneys and helps to force the uric acid from the swollen joints and other lodging places. It pleases you in day: il makes you hopeful and happy in g week. It has, released from bendagt rheumatic sufferers who thought noth, | ing would give relief It should do a: | much for you-it seldom fails. Don't miss this money-back offer A large bottle, sufficient for tWs weeks treatment, is inexpensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
HIS HEART BADLY
 AFFECTED
aFTuii-a-tiyes" Soon RsIlsEed
 This Dangerous Condition

6S2 GERARD ST. EAST, TORONTO.
 s'For two years, l was a victim of Acute Indigestion and Gas In The Stomach. It afterwards attaekef n.y Heart and had pains all over my body, so that I could hardly move around. I tried all kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any good. At last, ] decided to try "Fruit-a-tives" l bought the first box last June, and now am we'll, at7er asing only tAree 6oxes. I recommend SFruit-a-tives" to anyone suffering from Indigestion".
 FRED J. CANEEN.
 5oc. a box, 6for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit s-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
DON'T FORGET TIRE WAR
 STAMPS,

Within short time it can be ex- pected that the government will call for subscriptions to a new Liberty loan. What the amount desired will be.or when the time will be set for it has not been disclosed. That the peo- pie of the country win be as eager to participate in Heating it as they have been in making the two previous is sues a success goes without saving. They understand that the country needs the money and they will be anxious to do their part in seeing that it is provided especially in view of the magnificent security which is given by the bonds which the gov ernment stands back of, meaning that the interest will not only be paid at the regular intervals but that the full value of the loan will be returned as the bonds pature.
 But it should be remembered, how ever that 1t is not necessary to wait for the calling for subscriptions for the third loan to aid in financing the war for the goyernment is nalsins that possible any day in the week by the offerings of war savings and thrift stamps. Whereas the bonds call fol large sums the stamps make 1t pos. sible for small and steady ccntribu, tions and in case such are purchased the same security and return are as. l sured. They afford an opportunity fo' the little fellows. the very little ones
 those who do not feel that they car buy a bond of s10o or $50 but wht can buy a thrift stamp every day O l week or a war savings stamp now ant | then. I. The campaign in behalf of th'
 stamps is intended to give everybod.
 a chance to help and to profit, and a
 the same time an opportunity of tn gilt edge character to lay by some
 thing for a rainy day, Large sum
 have been secured by this means alon
 in Great Britain and there is ever,
 reason to believe that this countr, will do much better inasmuch al
 those to whom the stamps shouii 4 make their appeal. the small wag \ earners, the children and those wh | have not been accustomed to a sys tematic plan of saving. include man. | million people and it should be re
 membered that by getting intereste l in this effort you are doing your bi
 to help finance the war and haste
 the establishment of permanent peace
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
MEN WHO CAME BACK
FIGHTING WITH THE BAYoNET.

Copyrighted by the British Canadian
 Recruiting Mission. By Sergt. Major H. E. Saunders 10th
 Canadian Infantry Battalion.
 When one Canadian can clean up three Germans with bayonet-I heard of 8 case where a fellow fin- ished six of them-it looks as if we knew more about handling the rifle and bayonet than the enemy
 didn't pay much attention to it when was training. Thought it was more or less of a joke and just some thing to keep US working. But PIl tell you now that when you're in the front line and get the order to go over the top you have just one thing to look forward to-your rifle and your bayonet--your best friend then After nine months in the trenches I was wounded and after coming out l of the hospital I was given three months instruction at Shorncliffe. in hayonet fighting. When I was again l fit to go back to the trenches. head quarters said was more needed here l I figured that I could take only one mans place over there ano as they said, this would help most. So I have been giving instruction to officers and l p-ivates ever since in bayonet fight ina.
 l Our methods of handling the bayenet i are far ahead of :he methods of the l Germans, as results show.g They hold l the rifle high. leaving the lower part q l the body unprotected. We have better ] ways of guarding ourselves. Our DO tsition that we start over the top witl is better by far and our action i. quicker We go ahead and go fast ant
 our boys are taught to stop at noth ing.
 I went over with tLe very first buncl from Canada. I figured that it wa better for n1e to go and let the olde | married men stay at home, so instea,
 of going to to>husiness in Detroit on
 morning I just Joined up." The mex
 day went homeNin tlG Canadian uni
 form and got my parents recenciled [ my going overseas. My two younger brothers wanted [ go-one was Is and the other 19. bu
 for them there was nothing doing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

and self control which will enable the country to take care of itself and it's allies? But-and this is a big bGt-while the women are doing tllin, let the men realize that there. is no use for women to save at the spigot while the men, through their laws. permit the stream of waste and extertion at the bung. While preaching sacrifice to the women, let US not forget. that sacrifcial man is an equal necessity. Let us not leave the sacrifice to the other fellow for only as we rise up as a united na- tion, both men and women. can we win this war"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
THE GOOD WORK GOES ON.

boy join the day he was born.'
 I've been wondering" said the chairman, how we shall raise money?"
 Let's have dance,'' suggested pretty Betty Dean.
 And there are no boys to dafee with" added young Louise Mott. T All we can do to anuse ourselves is to knit. I'm making dandy sweater. You should see how I can purl." 'Yes, Louise can purl all right" laughted Betty. Where I say, knit two purls two she says he loves me, he loves me not
 Why Betty Dean, you know I'm [ just making that sweater for my second cousin Roy Haskins,' exclaim- 1 ed Louise, but every one laughed, for young Private HaslSins is an unusu- ally devoted cousin.
 I think" said Mary Rev, emphati- eally. that if some of the men who hang around the pestoffice and the i garage, smoking and chewing and l talking about nothing. would learn to 1 knit and spend their time making socks or soinethlng. it would be a good thing for the town as well as for the soldiers. It beats all how 1 those men idle away their time. l There goes Pete Sands now. He hasn't even joined the Red Cross. He told me he was so tender hearted that inc just seuealed those were his very l words-when he saw our boys start I for camp. I wouldn't give much for a tender heart like his"
 Well" said Mrs. Neal with a smile, This wife has, joined it for him
 She said yesterday that she sup ! posed they'd never be let alone til they joined, so she decided to do il
 and be done with it. I guess you've 1 been on the job with her pretty steady, Mary" I've done my duty as I saw it, but I do think that Loo Bands mEht have let me take their memberships
 after all my talking"
 II "Oh, ladies'" broke in Miss Mill.
 more here's a letter I wish to r,ai
 you. from a nurse in France, before
 we close. She is so grateful for the
 good work you're all doing that i i1Wi make you feel like speeding III
 more and more. Shall I read it now?' ii "Tes. do." urged Miss Hickson I've made twenty of these littl sponges and I'm tired out. What il II the world would we do with all -thes. ! dressings, Miss Millnnore. if we shoule : suddenly have peace? And we'v' been so particular with them. tool!
 Miss M:llmore. hid a deep sigh be , hind the letter she was oRening. . ' Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

agricultural interests it can furnish not only what this country requires in the way of toodstufrs but help it's allies and eysn neutrais. There must be fcrethcusi1f and preparation. how ever, and it is none too early to get ready for the time when actual work can be started. @t
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town of Norwich, Conn, will meet in the City Hall Building, in said Town. each day, Sundays exeepted, from Feb: 1st to listen to appeals from the doings of the Assessors. and to transact any other business proper to be done at said meetings.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn. Jan, 18th 1918.
 FRED G. PROTHERO,
 JAMES c. FITZPATRICK,
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN,
 Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

T can't see why we have to be so terribly particular"
 'Because please everybody listen'' Miss Milimefe, the surgical dress inss teacher, trapped the table sharp ly with ruler to command attention,
 because the best surgeons and nurses in the land have standardized uniform, so that If a. surgeon asks for a certain thing he will set it whether 1t was made in Washington, Chicago or right here in Miiler's Crossing. Besides, there's nothing too good for our boys"
 'Ne, Of course not but shouldn't think few threads one way or the other would make any difference" "But they do," answered the teach - CT firmly. 'Pleasel everybody, re- member to be careful about ravelings. There must be absolutely no ravel- iings in these dressings" Miss Mill ! more sat down. and began to cut the snowy gauge.
 4Ts this right:"
 "No, I'm sorry, Mrs. Gray. The cut edges should be folded in.'' T never can remember whether you say cut edges OF selvedges. It's strange we have to be SO fussy. Doesn't it seem funny that it mai ters which edge you begin to fold for 8 pad like this?"
 Miss M1iimore did not reply. She ,was instructirg late pupil.
 T couldn't help being tardy," she said, breathlessiy. T was up before , to get my wash out early. I didn't
 wash Monday because Jack had the croup, but this was a fine drying day 1 and everything was going well til the line broke. A lot of the things that fell had to be rinsed and blued over again. We give up most of our yard to garden, so there isn't any raxl nice place to hang my clothes nov
 We'll, I must make up for lost time When I'm here working I feel as if ] l was doing my bit as well as Sonny
 Sonny's just fine. He is going te
 have his last letter in next weeks paper. It's all about the camp and drill and everything down there.'
 That will be splendid" said Mrs
 Neal. the chairman Perhaps a let ter from one of our boys in camp vii stir up the finance committee. Yarr
 costs so mich now that we have spen
 nearly all our funds"
 T was going to contribute a dollal
 for Yarn,' remarked Mrs Abern, 'fsu my little Geraldine wants to join tht II Wed Tross,' so I'll pay the dollar fol
 he membership. She'll be the young
 est member"
 No, not quite" corrected tn,
 chairman 'Tim Smith had his hab.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Inasmuch as England has been forced into the dirty businesss it must keep up its reprisais on the< German cities if 1t is going to get the assist anee of the German people in check ing the unjust attacks upon Londcn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Two years later, however, they fol- lowed suit and also enlisted. It seems a strange thing that I was wounded on the same spot where they were made prisoners the day hefore--at Messines, Nov. 17th. We hear from them only occasionally. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

"I read about Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and sent for free sample. It seemed to help so ! used one box of Cuticura Ointment with three cakes of Cuticura Soapwhen he was all healed" (Signed) Mre. Adclina Bellofatto, ST E. Lincoln St., Marlboro, Mass, Sept. r, 1917
 Use these super-creany enaollients for everyday toilet purposes and pre- vent these distressing troubles.
 Sample Eacs, Free by Mail. Address post card "Cuticura, Dept. R, Boston" Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 9 and 5ac.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

When Germany stops it's newspa- pers from crossing the border it gives indications that there are happenings within of which it would be better for the outside world rot to know
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Spain has reason to expect that Germany will promise henceforth to respect all of its vessels, but in view of past events what reliance can be placed on German promises?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Some people are finding it a hard job to locate the bright side of things these days in order that they may look thereon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

rnasmuch as a sugar ticket is is- sued with every birth certificate in England, the prececious child there will probably be born with a sugar ticket in its mouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

The only inference that can be gath cred from the renewal of the air raids on London and Paris is that Germany is anxious to have its people treated likewise.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

The man on the corner says: Some people have nothing to say until they hit upon the weather or some dis agreeable subject to talk about.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Even if they are determined net to fight the Germans. the bolsheviki are finding plenty of others to keep their armed forces busy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 1st day of Febru- ary. A. D. 1918.
 Present-NELsoN J. AYLING. Judge: Estate of Chester W. Barnes, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased. Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate posting a notice to that effect, to- gether with a copy of this order, on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having a circula- tion in said District. and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLLNG, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M. DREScHER,
 Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Those who procrastiHated will find that it now costs s4.1s to purchase a war savings stamp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Governor to Be Reminded.

MT. Editor: The letter from Daniel son of Jan. 30 in regard to keeping saloons open, no matter what becomes of those not patronizing them, is quite to the point. Governor Holcomb is sure to be reminded of his exceptions to the rule!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

The second attempt upon the life of Premier Lenine indicates that the head of the boisheviki is no more pop ular with some than was the czar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

When the weathernan announces a thaw it can be appreciated that most any kind except Harry would be wei comed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

Wherever it is reported that the fuel situation was discussed. it is not dif- ficu1t to imagine what was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05
BABY HAD ECZEMA FOR ! MONTHS
In PimpIes On Face. Cross and Had to Have Hands Tied. Itchy
 and Kept Awake at Night.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT
"Aiter my baby was one month old he started to have eczema and he had it

seven months. Ii was ln pinples on his face, and they were watery. He'was very cross and had to have his hands tied. The erup- ton was so itchy I had to rub him, and it kept me awake half the night
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

In Full Approval.
 MT. Editor: God bless MariEda C. Butler Robinson for her letter in The Bulletin of Norwich. Feb. 1st. 1918.
 CARRIE $. PARKER. Norwich. Feb. 2. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-05

NOTICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Room 11s. Thayer Building. Norwich. Conn, within the
 GILBERT s. RAYMOND,
 feb5d Administrator