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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

thing in sight. Some of the Huns, tried to disable Champaign" They even climbed up on top, bombing for all they were worth aud striking it with the butt ends of their rifles.
 We stood there laughing at the sight. and then with one impulse ran forward Before we knew it we had the second trench, but it is a fact that we do not to this day know who gave the order, or if an order was ever given. It seemed like spontaneous action. The Germans saw it was up with them and they ran.
 In that second trench we found some things that tasted good to US: bread and meat, beer and wine. Their mail was just coming up, too, and we got their parcels. There was no poi son in the food or drink that time. They were far from expecting us.
 It was a wonderful sight to see our
 artillery come up=-it seemed as if there were miles of tito see those big guns placed and turned on the enemy.
 Now in April. 1918, the Germans are back on the same ground would be there helping our boys right now, but there is still shrapnel or something in my forehead that the doctors have not yet dug out. But I'd rather be over there now than here on recruiting duty. It doesn't do any good for man to tell me he has a wife and three children. So have
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26


 not. resulted in Holland getting Ger many to respect it's rights and prop erty
 Just what the plans of Germany are have not, been disclosed. It is more , than probable that it intends to do more than transport sand and gravel. Everything points to the fact that it intends to bring about a greater utili- zation of it's great forces now on the western front by moving them across Holland even as it did across Bel giuna in order to gain 8 quick advan- tage and strike at new point. Such being the case little obstacle like neutral Holland will not be allowed to- stand in the way. That Holland will not submit to it any more pass ively than did Belgium is to be be- lieved from the attitude of its peo. pie, but in the meantime the allies cannot fail to be getting preparations underway for counter move.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

q debated a long time" said the eligible middle aged bachelor, about coming to call on you this evening" I'm glad you heroically managed to
 put it oyer," said the pretty young
 woman trifie tartly. Life is filled
 with these unpleasant duties. Now, Hortensen chided the bache- Tor, sitting down beside her when you know that every time I go down your front steps I begin countig the minutes till I can walk up them again. No. The reason I hesitated was that of
 late you have been so much engaged
 otherwise. You"
 Excuse me-" said the pretty girl,
 that's Alice. I told her that if she called up this evening I would give
 her directions about sock. Yes,
 Alice, after you've purled four inches you knit plain for four and then you
 narrow, but you won't get so far, as
 that tonight and you'll forget if I ex-
 plain it now. Not at all, dear Good by" That's all" said the bachelor when she returned. T know more about purling now than I know about run since I ate porridge. I tell you purl- AAAe5 A9 oAA0StSIAA5 my oleltC OA 4loPp ness"
 | ..All men are selfish and demand at tentien,' said the pretty girl, but you are actually proud of your sins. l. excuse me. there's the phone!" The bachelor groaned. Hello Edith" the pretty girl was saying. No I won't be at the surgi-
 cal dressings tomorrow morning be- cause l am going to that war lecture at Mrs. Bumps. No you cut them I crosswise, and Mrs. Smith will show I you how to fold-not at all! Three
 thousand and two. Yes, indeed. Good | by"
 "H'm!'. commented the bachelor There you go again. No matter what
 I have in mind to say. that inferna ] telephone interrupts. You weren't as busy as all this a while ago. I'll bet you've hired small boy to sit at the phone in the corner drug store an6 call you up every five min | You are perfectly ridiculous" she told me. How can help it? An6 you would have time to tell me the
 story of your life while you are scold
 ing about it if you'd conserve you temper"
 "But you aren't interested' he ob l jected ''You-"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Few Americans think of army ser- vice as a career" Whatever a mans place in the organization. he generally looks upon his work as a transient duty, to be discharged as well as pos- sible in the shortest time possible, and then abandoned for civil pursuits. Nevertheless 1t adds immensely to the spirit of the army for the soldier to realize that, while he is in the service. he is rated and rewarded at his real worth.-Meridan Record.
 America, ringing true in it's love of democracy; today sees this strug- gle against Prussianism without equivoeations or antiquities. Ireland holding back in refusing to send men into the fighting lines, will lose Am erican sympathy. A crisis that theat- ems to set back the dawn of home rule for a long period to come hangs over Ireland. This tiefng up of in- dustries in paralysis at time of ex- treine danger to all of us is an efr fort to thrust the home rule question upon the attention in priority to the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
HOLLAND ANOTHER BELGIUM?

Until something more definite in the way of facts concerning the differ
 ences between Holland and Germany are obtainable there is bound to be deep anxiety not only among the Dutch but likewise among the allied nations. That Germany is trying to force Holland to grant it the use of certain Of it's rail and water facilities that a short cut across Dutch terri tory may be obtained for the benefit of Germany and its operations in Bel gium is plainly indicated. Just how the matter stands is uncertain. There is little doubt but what Holland will insist upon maintaining it's neutrality to the very last, but the report to the effect that the Dutch minister at Berlin and the German minister at The Hague have departed for their respective countries gives indication that the negotiations which have been waterway between the nations have
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
CHANGE FOR OTHER OPERA
 HONS.

Whether or not it was possible for the British to have made more of the raid that was conducted againsr, Zee brugge, and, OsteEd is something which can be better judged by those who were directing the attack. The same is to. be said about the belief which exists in some quarters that still graater preparations should have been made so that greater advantage might have been taken of the conditions as they we're found and as some think could have been turned to a still greater benefit to the allies.
 It is entirely possible that the blocking of the ports was accom- plisiied with much greater ease than was anticipated. that the British war ships circulated in the harbors for some time without serious nolesta- tion. and that had there been a suffi- eiently large landing force waiting in the offing to take advantage of the situation that the two ports and even more of the coast in that vicinity might be today in the hands Of the British and, as such, a troublesome thorn III lHe sue oI NerIhdtly-
 If such was tine case. although imagination is apt to run wild in re- gard to the possibilities of such oper- ations without knowing the actual conditions. it appears to be another instance, like that in the surprise drive Of Cambrai by General Byng where there were not sufficient sup portiug reserves to maintain the ground which was gained from the Germans because the full extent of the possible success had not been an ticipated and prepared for.
 The move against Zeebrugge has undoubtedly given the British much valuable help and information, and disclosed the way for future and more extensiNa nnaratinn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
M. E. STONES QUARTER CENTURY

It was an important milestone which was recently passed in the history of the Associated Press and likewise in the career of. Melville E. Stone. tine general manager of the news gathering organization It was therefore highly fitting that this dou- be anniversary should have been eb- served in the manner which it was at The annual meeting for as was said there, the Associated Press has never mad a greater man in that position since it has never had any other It is impossible therefore to overlook the magnificent service which he has ren- dered in that position for the organ izatior as It stands today is a mon ument to his ideas and efforts The service which he has rendered speaks for Itself through tAis great organi- zstior which IS in constant touch with the entire world.
 4 quarter of a century Of such fr1- dcfatigable efforts was Bound to bring results and is entitled to rec ignition, but it was characteristic of the general manager that ne should attribute no small share of tho credit to those who have worked so closely and diligently With and under him. It was necessary that there should be such cooperation to attain success, but it is nevertheless impossible to overlook the leadership, which in view of the character of the organi- Zation and the many difficulties con- fronting the task has brought re- snarkable results. It is through his activities, the high plane upon which he has placed the strengthening or garization and the constant endeav- CTS for even greater attainInents that the high standard of journalism to which reference was made has be- come possible. |. The tributes which were paid to his work were not over- drawn; they were fully deserved.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
HARM FROM LACK OF UNDER
 STANDING.

Not a little sentiment had prevail cd in the country in favor of dec- laration of war against Buigaria and Turkey, the. belief being that inas much as these countries are allies of Germany and Austria that their rep resentatives should not be permitted to have all the advantages which are extended to them to obtain facts with which to keep the allies of their eoun tries informed. It is recognized Of course that should war be declared as urged by Senator King and sup ported by other members of that body that it would not in ali probability mean the sending of armies from this
 country against those nations. It would simply clear up the unusual situation of being at peace with na- tions which are fighting those cotn- war activities.
 Sight, however. cannot be lost of the fact tliat it has been repeatedly urged that there are also advantages which are to be gained by not mak- ing such 8 declaration of war. Mis- sionaries who are in touch with con ditions in those two countries have advised against it for the better pro- lection of Americans there. The ad- ministration has likewise stood out against such a move ever since war was declared against Austria That those who are in possession of the in side information know what is not generally known is to be indicated by the fact that following conference with President Wilson Senator King | withdrew his resolution. This, how ever. emphasized the fact that if there was a better understanding between the administration and congress such moves would not be made
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
Views of the Vigilantes
THE pRussrAN vuLruREs
By Augustus Thomas na r.I 1-;n:iA

Dy AuSuSIu h0i1tdS
 of The Vigilantes
 In Bombay and other esnters of the Parsee faith there are no buFials. only Alterations. When Parsee dies his body is carried to the Towers of Si- lence. These white walls rise from the crest of high hill. Seen from a distance, they are surmounted always by funereal and fretted and uneasy fringe, composed of waiting vultures whose office it is to feed upon human flesh.
 These vultures are gifted with ex- traordinary eyes. They can see fur ther than almost any other bird and when they rise and circle in ghoulish think, some funeral is about to fur nish their repulsive sustenaneet
 En, tthe silhouette they resemTe eagles. They have the wings and claws and beaks Of eagles but kind of lepreus nudity has left them bare and ulcereus downward from the crown to the pempous plunase of the gorge. No doubt they estimate them selves as veritable eagles; and as far as egotism and bad odor and quaran- tine can isolate. they are imperial.
 In human history the Prussian vul- tures are of their variety. With straining sight they have been known to sit for forty years waiting to de- vouF, and when the obscene scayen- gers of Pottsdam soar into their pesti- lential skies, they d7ool . malignant salivary portent for some prostrate people.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

aL K2ERYT FfEEAERESss Have Been Built in Aff National Guard
 and Natieaal Array Camps
 in America. 'isnlileGge Books issued by Federal Military Enter ta ainIaent Council, pSo- vide free admission to these taaa tres. Send one to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY soldier.
 Price $1. For sale at the following places: The Perteoss & A4itchell Co. The. Reid 4 & Hughes Co. (Beston Storel. Rarhhone's Drug Store. RiekeF's. Drug Store. The Lee 6 Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office Mara 6 Eggleton, George Madden Cigar Storel. ERgler's Pharmacy. K. of c. Rooms. Ring &s Sisl5, Dru ggists. The Y. M. c. 4. Office. H. NJ Lerou. | c. Macpherson
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel young - to do this you must watch your liver and bowels = there's no need of having sallow complexion = dark rings under your eyes - pimples - a bilious look in your face dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from in- active bowels and liver. s
 Dr. Edwards, well-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com. pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 Dr: Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi. tute for calomel, are gentle in their action yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be enjoyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clear. ing the system of impurities. D
 You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tab lets by their olive color. 1oc and 25c per box. All druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
MEN WHO CAME BACK
IN THE WHEAT FIELDS NEAR
 ALBERT,
By Sergt. 4. J. Finlay,

2s Battalion, c. E. F.
 This last drive has brought the Huns hack to the trenches we took from them a few years ago. I re- member the wheat fields we drove them out of not far from Albert on the Somme.
 In 1916 they thought they were set tied until they were ready to make a victorious advance. They had cal- tivated the land back of the lines and don't doubt that their officers had fresh vegetables daily from their gardens. We never knew ourselves how We happened to take that second line trench, but after that, it was easy picking to get them hidins be- hind the grain they had stacked ready to gather. N
 On the 18th of September we had orders to go over the top at Courcel- lette. The Germans fought from their gun positions. in the foundation of an old sugar refinery. and our Bat talion got pretty we'll mixed up with the trenches. But we took them and we held them. While we were con solidating--it was really more like digging in-7we heard For heaven 8 sake, look what's over there!" We had heard about the tanks. There were three of them wohbling in and out of the shoil holes toward, the sec ond line, and splitting fire at every
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

pound?' So l did, a1d throagb it, ! found relief from my suffering and l really believe it saved my life. It does not seem as though can say enough in praise of this wonderful medicine for the health it has brought me. s-M Miss CORA LEE. HALL, West Plains, Me.
 Perhaps 1t may seem an eRarawa- gant statement to say that this great remedy saved fife; but women Ike Mrs. Hall, to wfaon 1t has brought health, appreciate the danger and suffering they have escaped too, well to doubt it All who suffer should try it. Why risk life and healah without it2
 For special advies writa Lydia E. Pinkharn Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

The Americans are rushing" in- valuable help for the, sick and famished people of Palestine. American mis- sionaries reached Jerusalem on the heels of General Allenby's army, and they send home glowing reports of the Hebron hospital, the Bethlehem clinic, the Jaffa orphaRage, and the Jerusalem dispensary. The conditions in Syria are appalling, and the need for food, fuel, clothing and medical supplies simply overwhelming. Over 500 eco has been collected for the starving chil- dren of Palestine from 16,000 American Sunday schools
 No race of men during the nineteenth century struck more deadly blows for freedom than did the spiritual soldiers and pioneers of Amefica.-Le Lenden Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Inasmuct as Germany has given Holland permission to transport ce- ment across Germany from Switzer- land, the Dutch may be blamed for the large amount of cement which the British were able to dump in the chan nel leading to Zeebrugge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

GUl6 CKdi1lRA GA1ky
 month so ! was uzl- able to do anything.
 I had tried every
 doctor in " est
 Plains. also every remedy Icoad think of, without relief
 One day when I was suffering greatly . friend was at my . hous c and said Why don't you try Lydia E.. Pinkham's NaOafokIo Cora
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

coming quite futuristic in appearance. Y Yesterday we noticed one warrior s tunic which bore four chevrons, one red and three blue for service in France; two. gold stripes for two wounds; three more chevronsi with a crown above tfeIm on each sleeve for the rank Of company quanteFnaster sergeant. On the left of his tuRie- he had the ribbons of the D. c. M... two South African war medals and the Mons star. A wag suggested coat of many colors earned under difficult conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

It was to be expected that Ger many would claim the credit of sink ing those cement laden ships which the British took to the Belgian coast to block the channels of Zeebrugge and Ostend.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

There ought to be no difficulty in recruiting that army of million cats which General Pershing wants for the lighting of the rats in the trenches of France. But how he must long for that famous old piper of Ham1fn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Connecticut swells with pride at the news that it's men were numbered among the heroes at the battle of Seieheprey. Its expectations are cer- tainly being realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

It ought not to require legal hol- iday for the people of this country to show enough patriotism to make the Liberty loan campaign a success.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

The American casualty list makes it evident that the soldiers from this side of the water are not lodging their duty,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

If the effort to bottle up the German submarine bases has not succeeded there is good and sufficient reason for repeating the operation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

As good shot as the Hindu plot ter was he failed to excel the sheriff of the courtroom in his n1arksman- ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Rocky Hill.--At the meeting of the Rocky Hill club Tuesday evening w. McClaughry, the new warden at the state prison, was the speaker His talk was Illustrated with stereopticon views.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Hobson's trick in the Spanish un- pleasantness doesn't appear to have been forgotten even during the stress of much greater war activities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Skip stops arc popular with those who live near the corner where the car stops.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Evidence continues to pile up con- corning the great detriment which sheep Killing dogs are to the sheep raising industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

The slaekers in the Liberty joan campaign are simply extending an in- vitation to the kaiser to come over and take the money away from them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

It is gratifying to know that the Remington Arms company is now de- livery the famous Browning gun for service. They are needed at the front and will be more in demand as Uncle Sam's catapult is prepared for strik- ing Germany. Bridgeport is doing it's part and will increase in efficiency as the weeks go by. Everybody should be readyy to assist as demands may come upon us, especially in the way of accommodating the daily arriving new help.-BFidgepor Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
DANCING AT PULASKI HALL
 FRIDAY NIGHT
MUSIC BY s@AHRs ORCHESTRA

defeating of Germany. America sees too clearly that the defeating of Ger. many is the first great task of eiyiliza- tion today Ireland's cause may be regarded by many Americans as stand ing next in importance, but Americans will et ceAeede that it stands first while Germany still threatens to over whelm Ireland. England and all the rest of Waterbury Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
WOMAN SAVED
 MUCH SUFFERING
Bytaking Friends Adviceand Lydia E. Pnakham's Veg
 etable Compound.

West Plains, Mo.--"f was all run down in health, had Indigestion andter-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

The farmer has as much at stake as any man. What good are his farm. his mortgages, money in the bank un- der German conquest? He is not asked to give. only to lend on govern ment security. His Liberty bond is 'tas good as the wheat" If he needs a loan he has ,the security in hand. Any bank will advance him real money" on it. He need not suffer the humiliation of asking a nefghbor to go on his note and being refused.
 It is not bad idea to take out bond or two for the children and in duce them to pay in part or wholly through their own earnings or self denial; to do so helps establish habits of industry.-New Haven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

After Baby'S Bath 10000 nurses will tell you that nathing keeps the skin so free from soreness as Sykes Comfort Powder Its extraordinary healing ard soothing power is noticeable on first application. 25c at the Viaot and other drug stores The Comfort Powder Co.,, Boston, Mass,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

When the kaiser returns thanks to krupp's for guns which massacre con- gregations of women and children in their churches he is. in a measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

There were the usual courtesies as to precedence in the use of the match
 ] Its very English said the man in the corner. 'In Scandinavia you can
 tell the nationality of a man by the way he lights his cigarette A Swede
 strikes a match. uses it. and throws it away. A Dane. uses the match first,
 and then offers it to VOL The Nor
 wegian strikes a match. offers it to
 companion, and uses the fag-end him self''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Norwich, Friday, April 26, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

The Leipzig VoIksstinme says that Germany, having drained the labor re- sources of Poland almost to the point of exhaustion, is now turning her at tention to the occupied territories of Russia, where German troops have al- ready begun to transport men to Ger many. Now that Poland is depopu- lated, it is hoped soon to get skilled workers from the densely populated Ukraine. Polish laborers on estates in Saxony are treated like modern slaves.
The Washington times., 1918-02-08
OLOAIDEDKAISER
INMANY NATIONS,
. WITNESSESAVER

PARIS, Feb. s.-How Bolo PaSha
not only aided Germany through pro-
paEanda work here but in many 9TH
er nations Is being brought to light
In his trial here today on a charge
of treason. In Italy, switzerland,
Egypt and even in America Bolo was
active during the first two years OF
the war, witnesses claim, as an agent
OF the Kaiser.
One witness testified that while in
America, Bolo prevailed upon J. P,
Morgan, OF New York, 10 subscribe
so OOO. 900 francs to the Perier Bank
for use in establishing branch bank
in Cuba. The Perier Bank, the wit
ness said. was to put up 100000
francs. The plan failed to material
ize.
Bolo often boasted that he never
kent books, but had in his mind all
business transactions in which nc en-
gagged. One witness, Madame Marie
Lafargue. one time an intimate Of the
former Khedive OF Egypt, friend OF
BoIo. said she once borrowed a sum
from Bolo and that he not only de-
manded a mortgage on her home. but
secured a note signed by herself, her
mother and her brothers.