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The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-08
HIGHWAY ROBBER0R
HALLOWEEN MUTT
Joe Price Knocks Down PARTY
Who Acts Too Much Like
Highwayman To Suit Him

Joe Price. the Woodman of the
World deputy, had little adventure
on Halloween night as he was walk
ing up South Sprigg street.
A crowd of noisy Halloween celebra-
tors Were sasshaying up the sidewalk
IN front of Price several yards away.
As he was walking ltisurely along be-
hind them, on the way to drug store
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-08
CAPE BOYS WOUNDED ON
THE WESTERN FRONT.
Joseph Koch and Grover Gill Both
Wounded in Arm i'm France.

Joseph Koch was wounded in France
on September 28, according to a letter
received the first oftheweck by his
mother, Mrs. Anna Koch of 933 VIII
lams street. The letter was written
by nurse at the hospital where he
is being treated.
Koch was struck IN the right arm
by Il rifle bullet, the letter stated,
but the wound is not considered ser
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-08

after some medicine, a big fellow
stepped up in front of him and said
stop"
Price thought at first that the fell
low was a member of the Halloween
gang who was trying to play some
prank on him so he replied "Go way
boy, 1 am sick and going after medi-
cine and don't feel like playing with
YOU"
Price said the fellow left him then
but in a short time appeared in front
of him again, saying, ~ told you to
STOP"
Price said he turned loose a solar
plexus and knocked the fellow about
Is feet itno the street. When he pick
ed himself up he burned the wind"
down the street. Price said the fell
low acted too much like a highway
man to suit him.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-08

service in France or some other foreign
country. He will probablybe sent
abroad at osce as no military training
will be necessary in his case.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21

airplane, or tossing it over backward. The artillerymen said afterward that they had no idea the aviator was so near at the moment when they let the big gun go.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
PROOF IS AWAITED.

In certain circles there Is a feeling that Germany is not sincere in many of the steps which are being taken in that country at the present time. Ger tainlv actions are decidedly contrary 10 past inclinations but 1t is to be realized that Germany stands in de- cidedly different position to what it has in the past. It realizes. Or there are at least reasons to support the belief that it has got 10 face the new crder of things and bring about the reforms and readjustments that are called for and the quicker ii is done the quicker a stabilization of it's af- fairs can be brought about.
 It is quite evident that there are new hands at the helm and that is no raore clearly manifested than by the declaration of Dr. Solf, the new foreign secretary of Germany, favorable to plebiscite for the people of Schles- wig Holstein in order that the people in that province now under the con- trol of Germany may determine by vote as to whether they shall con- tinue under German rule or go back under the Danish rule. where they were before Germany took them under it's wing way back over half cen l tury ago.
 Whether this is put forth in all sin cerity, or whether it is simply an ef- fort to pacify those people and pre- l vent further unrest will be revealed l by what takes place along that line hut it certainly shows decided ! change in the German foreign office Although this action was promised tc the people of Schleswig years and years ago, there is no evidence that il i was promise that was intended tt be kept. No one can imagine Germany doing such a thing even Q year ago but if it is carried out now there will be some reason for think
 ing that Germany has started on {
 period of much needed reform Ever now however the fuiillmert must b, ] witnessed before much faith will bi | placed in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21

where. it Is understood that thr gov ernment met the expense and under the agreement Mir. Ford carried on the work without profit as one of his contributions to the war work.
 Up to the signing of tho armistice only the one boat had been completed Others are of course underway and q large number could be finished by next summer. but with the war over 1t is a question whether it Is advisa- -ble to continue the work. Many parts have undoubtedly been finished and the general progress may be such that instead of stopping the work where it is 1t would be better to carry out tf e , contract and turn the boats to such other use as could be made of them. The Eagles are to be 200 feet long and it would seem that a use could be found for them along commercial lines which would make it possible to prevent a complete loss of the money which has been spent upon them, in case of course it is a fact that the navy will have no use to which they could be put outside Of serving as cnaserS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
OPENING
 SKATING RINK OLYMPIC HALL Thursday, November 21st
OTHER VIEW POINTS

A league of nations, undeniahly, is
 an agency by which we shall keep the
 world at peace for many years, but
 there is also the danger that it may
 be the agency eventually of producing
 the worlds most terrible struggle. The
 advantages to be gained through such
 league, however, vastly outweigh
 that danger, and the world may come to such an Utopian state as to avert it ltogether.-Hartford Post.
 The war is over and the soldiers are beginning to think of home. The par ents and friends at home are making ready to honor them, particularly those who are or have been over there. But may we not pause now and then to remember the soldier at home who has died of disease. Give him a thought now and then when the cheering is in progress. He also served. He never got across the sea. He never heard the thunder of battle. But he died as truly for his country as though torn to pieces by shrapneI in far away F'rance.-Bridgeport Tele- gram.
 One sinister cloud is removed by the war Deadly inventiveness did not win the victory. The nation that in troduced the Zeppelin. the air raid, unrestricted U-boat warfare the
 floating mine, poison gas. liquid fire,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
FEEDING THE ENEMY,

No slight task is involved in the feeding Of the allied nations of Flu rope to say nothing of the extra bur den of taking care of the wants of the central powers. We have been re- spending generously to the call of the nations which have been fighting with US, and we have at the same time been looking out for. the requirements of certain neutral nations which entered into an agreement to keep all such supplies or their equivalent from the enemy. And all during this time there have been certain sources O. supply which have bean very heavily drawn upon because of the insuffi- eient amount of shipping
 But now that the war is ended. now that 1t has been revealed that the enc my nations are likely to suffer from q shortage of food and when cries for Lelp are coming from starving Per sia, the problem is greatly increased. Under such circumstances it is but proper that attention should be given to the countries which have been stor- ing up crops for a long period of time That we should show a dispo- s!tion to give food to the suffering is only proper. That is the duty of a civilized nation and it can be >appre- tiated that such action is bound ta put an end the quicker to disorder, Hut while Germany is to he a!lowe 10 use it's ships to get food. there seems to be no good reason why those vessels should not be put into ser vice and sent to the more distant points for these long stored crops. It may take a little longer than to load them in this country but there is no good reason why these should not share some of the inc9nren- ionce. And when it is neces- saFy to ship food from here it might Je we'll to see that instead of the enc my nations getting our best wheat that they should be put on the sub stitute restrictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
((yII((JRA
 HEALS
 THE SKIN

My face and neck were covered with small water blisters. The skin was very sore and indamed. and later a crust formed on my face and neck. The itching and burning were so i1- tense that scratched and could not sleep. The breaking out later devel- oped into large sore eruptions, and my facewas so dishgufsd for thetime being that could only see the members of my family.
 ''I used - Balm, and - Salve, but without success. The trouble lasted five weeks before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. l got relief in about week, and l used two cakes of Cusicura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment when was healed" (signed) Mrs. F. H. cerson. Box 12, Lochnere, N. H., July l6, 1T
 Make your skin beautiful by using cuticura Soap daily for the toilet, and Cuticura Ointment for first signs of pimples, redness or roughncss.
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post. card: "Cuticura, Dept. R, Boston" Sold everywhere. Soap 2sc. Ointment 9 and 50c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

H9aiHSI the iQea or 0unc2y MpNfeS.
 Mir. Editor: 1 am told that the amusement committee of the court of common council has under considera- tion proposal to allow the local mov- ing picture theatres to open fer bus mess on Sundays, commencing next Sunday. May I as a citizen through your columns, express the hope that the permission asked will not be granted. May I go further than that to hope that those most interested ip the proposition will not press their request.
 During the past two or three years at least. as I well know. repeated cf- forts have been made on one ground and another to get the Sunday Movie" business started in Norwich. Ererythne from necessary patriotic obstruction" to Keeping Norwich up fG dafe with other cities has been urged as reason for departing from the precedent heretofore followed in this city in ihis particular So far the break has not been made anl while I speak for no one but myself if is my opinion that the majority of the people of the city are glad that this is so and want no change am aware of the many arguments that can be advanced on both sides of this question, but necessity is net ere of them for no ona can say thrt Sunday performances are essential to giving everyone an opportunity to en- joy the movies" Afternoon and "va- ming performances six days in tfe week give all chance to go, and it would seem entitled t3lose engaged Or employed in the business to q day of rest like other people
 It is with a feeling of animosity to- ward no one that I attempt tn call tiiiS matter to the attention of the rublic. The proprie.ors and mana gers of all of the loca, theatres have 1 heen wonderfully generous in these i days of war in periodically throwing 1 their theatres open to the Four Min ute speakers and in cooperating in rl8ny other ways for the public good i I am glad to express my appreciation 1 publicly for that. But I trust on fur 1 ther consideration all concerned may 1 feel that it is not only for the goe6 of the city, but for tha good of the business as well to give up the idea Gt Sunday performances.
 l Furthermore, personally, do not see l how a fair construction of Section 646f 1 of the General fAatutes, Revision e 1S1S will permit the holding of sucf entertainments or the employment (. tt31e labor incidental thereto on Sunday 1 Very respectfully VOLTS,
 ALLYN l.. BROWN.
 Norwich, Nov. 20. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
DEMoBILlzlNe THE TROOPS.

That the demobilization of the army will proceed rapidly wherever it Is advisable to reduce the numbers is in Gicated by the orders which have heen given and by the action which has already been taken.
 Naturally those men in the service who are the least needed are going 10 be the first to be mustered out. There are many of these of course in tho cantOnments in this country and as soon as the necessary examina- lions and reports concerning them can be completed they will be started on their way home AnI it is to be expected that similar action will be taken in regard to the large naval re- serve which has been established here. From the camps and the bases in this country the decreasing Of the army and navy can be expected to take place first.
 Eut there are also troops abroad which can he relieved on the same rr,uuI that there will be no use for them and the quicker they arA de- ,uotillzed the quicker the expense will decrease. That this policy is to be followed is shown by the announce ment to the effect that 1S,000 located in England are to be hastened on their homeward trip. And when it comes to the remainder nf the forces abroad it IS evident that the service which they cal be to industry al home is goinS 10 govern somewhat their discharge, as is shown by the order that those who were previously en- gagged in anthracite coal mining arc to be sent back right away because Of the need which exists tor them in that business now.
 Where the whole machinery of tho government was busilv engaged in getting troops ready for overseas ser vice and transporting them to France a few weeks ago it is now at a stand still and being tuned up for the back ward movement. The prospects are excellent that many will be home for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

We can expect that pr. Self will bs sending over most any day list cf what he wants for Christmas.
 The Germans are now appealing for protection against the Alsatian peO- pie. How the mighty have fallcn!
 The man on the corner says; Mex to the conscienceless monarch the heel of custom is one of the worlds great oppressors.
 1t is certainly a fact that the wea- therman is proving most valuable aid to the fellow who is engaged in coal conservation.
 After what the men at the fighting .ont have experienced and seen il might be well to refer the German ap- keals for leniency to them.
 The mistake should not be made ol thinking that because the armistice las been signed that the conservation which has been so carefully practieed can be totally disregarded.
 The passage of the prohibition bill tc become effective next July as a wal measure looks very much now as ii it would figure much more prominent, ly in connection with peace than with war.
 Now it is declared that the ex-kaiseI is to go back to Germany. Probably he wants to be named on the com mission to come to this country tc plea& for leniency for himself and family.
 The ending of the war is going t. mean such 8 letting up in certain di- reetions that many people who have been actively engaged without finan cial recompense are likely to fee lonesome.
 Possibly the women of this countr, will be disposed to hasten to the re- lief of Germany in response to tht appeal of the women of that country but we have our doubts. Germany has made it's own bed
 Some one will probably bob up anu attempt to start a fund for the dssti. ute workers in the war industries. The holiday nut supply is said [. be short. but the chances are tha Russia could meat the demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
STORIES OF THE WAR
Flew Through Smoke Ring From
 Biz Gun.

pig Gun.
 (Correspondence of the Associated Press) ).-Tossed and rocked in the air by a blast from great American gun. over which he was flying in an airpIane one American aviator re- gently so narrowly escaped death that he actually flew through the smoke ring from the cannon and even tasted it's powder
 Even this hardly outrivals in near ness to death the experience of a lieutenant of American infantry, whose gas mask was shot from his face by German gas shell without injuring him.
 The aviator who barelyt missed death from the shell of the big Amer ican gun was Lieutenant Edgar Peake, of Norfolk, Va, During the American drive in the Mouse -Argonne sector he made an observation trip over the German lines.
 Upon his return to the American lines, Lieutenant Peake was endeav- bring to locate an American head quarters to drop a note of the ac- tivities of the enemy as he had seen them. As he neared the ground in the vicinity of what he took to be the headquarters sought, the lieutenant ana HIS TldC1iIle were SuuuSili% iiII- ed higher in the air by what he took to he an explosion. The machine tilted and tossed about and it was several secofids before he acquired a normal flying position, And in right ing his plane he had darted through a great ring of smoke.
 Looking back he discovered that 1 he had been almost upon top of a great big American gun the mission of which was to send shells far into 1 German occupied territory. in relat- 1 ing the incident to friends severa l days afterwards, as a matter all with in a days work, the lieutenant sait that he was so close to the moutf of the big gun that he tasted th' powder and that it was only luct which prevented the blow of thu
 heavy discharge from crushing hi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
THE SUB CHAsERs.

Just what action is to be taken rel- stive to the completion of the con- tract for the submarine chaserc which have been termed EagieS has not az yet been revealed. It is quite evident that the need for which these fast and Night draft boats were being constructed no longer exists. The sub marines have ceased 10 be a menace for they have been withdrawn and are to be turned over to the allies un- der the terms of the armistice.
 Some time ago it was announced that one of the Eagles had been fin- ished and that 1t was expected that others would be turned out at the rate ef ope a day. There were to be 200 in all the construction being at a plant which MT. Ford erected bu:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21

The woman who lived in the pretty fcown bungalow walked over to the ne of golden glow which edged her 1 bt and called across to her neighhor sewing on the side porch.
 "Oh, Mrs. Curbush,' she caroled, r I'm afraid you'll have to come and get your Johnny! He's pulling the tnr of my Angora cat and won't stop tion.''
 The lady on the porch dropped her swing and sauntered down to the towering hedge. Don't worry, Mrs. Turlap,h she said cheerfully. T am 1 bringing up my child to work out his own problems and I rarely interfere. It l is quite remarkable what a logical mind John is developing at his age, lell through my letting him alone" 1 That may be-" interrupted the wor- ried owner of the distressed cat But 1 if his ayes are scratched out it won't Go him much good to figure out later low it happened! My King Blue will sand just about so much and goodness knows what will happen if any more tlfts of his fur are yanked out. I ] iremonstrated with Johnny and even tried to make him go home, but he ] itafused."
 ! q am glad to see that John showed
 Independence of spirit and stuck to his original line of thought" said his
 mother still more cheerfully If only
 you would realize what that will mean i 10 him later on in life! Why, I'd r1ther my child had the faculty of
 holding to his purpose than almost any cther quality. All great men have held i firmly"
 1 Well. they didn't hold firmly to a prize winning Angora with the temper
 Cf an operatic prima donna and claws
 i ke razorsl" retorted the first woman
 firmly. T should be so much relieved
 if you would transgress your rules just
 this once, Mrs. Curbush, and come over
 and take Johnny away! I don't want
 anything to happen to him."
 Nothing is going to happen, Mrs !Burlap," soothingly stated her ac-
 ouaintance on the other side of the
 golden glow. "John is a strong, well developed child of and from his ihabyhood has been trained to look out for himself! Why, the very first time
 8 little playmate pushed him over and
 he came screaming to me I explained to him that he must never do il again. I have had no trouble since lis little mind grasped the idea al icnce and if I do say it, boys nearly twice his age think twice before they
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
How Huns Left Thiaucourt.

How Huns Left Thiaucourt. Correspondence of The Associated Press):
 Officers of the German army who occupied Thiaucourt until they were driven out by the Americans in the smashing of the St. Mihiel salient en- ] livened their stay in the little French i village by consuming large Quanti- 1 ties of French wines which they con- l f1scated from the cellars of the ] French proprietors From the wine cellar of one Frenchman alone the Germans took 5000 bottles of cham 1 pagne, 10 900 quarts of red wines in 1 bottles and drained 30 enormous casks 1 each containing more than coco quarts of various kinds of wine. The i advance guard of the Germans helped 1 themselves liberally to the wine. | Later the greater part of it was shipped back to Germany as loot of l the German army.
 i None of the civilians of Thiaucourt was ever searched for Valuables and 1 owing to this fact all of those who remained in Thiaucourt when the Americans entered the village still had ] jewelry and other articles of gold and silver Many of the women had sew ed material over the French gold pieces and wore them upon their outer 1 clothing as buttons.
 1 Many of the keepsakes and pieces
 {, of jewelry and French gold coins were
 offered to the Americans by the will
 lagers as souvenirs but the Americans
 refused to accept them.
 1 The villagers said that two years 1 ago the Germans stripped the church
 es of Thiaucourt of their bells and
 i even took the metal of the pipe or
 gans, all of which was shipped tc
 i Germany to be turned into material
 for war. The electric light plant
 l likewise was dismantled of its ma
 chinery, and every bit of metal ob-
 tainable, was sent back as fast as il
 could he assembled
 Every mother imagines her baby's
 toes look like roscbuds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
BULGARIA..

It is impossible to tell of course how Bulgaria is going to fare in the final adjustment That is matter which rests with the peace conference and it is to be expected that it will deal as thoroughly and fully with that coun- try as with the other. allies of Ger many.
 There seems 10 be no reason why any great amount of Ieniency should be shown to that country. It is en- tirelY possible that the Bulgarians ex- pect to get some consideration from the fact that they were the first t7 break away from the support of Ger many and make a break in the chG in of nations which was to form the nucleus of the central empire of Ell rope and thus fastened the end Of the war. It may be that they will claim that they lessened the expense anl slaughter by acting as they did and that they should get proper compen- sation for such action. but it must be realized that Bulgaria did not give ur until it had been fully convinced that it had been given severe drubbine gnu COuiO not COHllHuC JLlH WaIr Hfla that it's unconditional surrender was necessary in order to prevent a bad situation from becoming worse
 It is not likely to be forgotten at the peace conference. even though the ailies may not be inclined to be op- rressive, how Bulgaria played loost and fast with them at the opening ot the war and indications are such that it is pretty certain that the atrociouf manner in which the prisoners tater by the Bulears and the civilian popu- lation' of the Serbian villages werf treated is not going to be overlooked Bulgaria's conduct entities it 10 nc leniency. It played the German game to the limit and it certainly cannot bt allowed to escape the penalty Of be ing caught in bad company.