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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

can be appreciated that the elimina- tion of the dangerous trip around Cape Cod Is highly advisable. Not ;a little traffic is being sent through the canal at present but by the enlarge ment of the waterway both in breadth and depth it could render a service which would be nearer in keeping with the demands.
 Transportation by water to New England has not been getting the att tenti0n. that it deserves. Quite re- gently this has been disclosed in the coal shortage and the expression of fear that this part of inc country will not be able to get all the fuel that it requires during the coming winter. More barges and tugs have been orr dered and when they are put into commission with others 1t seems only wise that as great safeguards as pos sib1e should be placed about them. A big one would be the elimination of the dangerous shoals off Cape Cod by acquiring and throwing open this ca nal The value which it would be. to the navy must at the same time not be overlooked.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
THE NEW OFFENSIVE,

By the resumption of the offensive Germany gives evidence that it has recovered from the setback which it received at the hands of the allies and that it has reorganized sufficiently to warrant the belief that it can resume operations with the hope of attaining victory.
 For the time being at least a new point of attack has been selected to the northwest of Rheims and there they have succeeded by following out past practices of pushing forward in mass formation in forcing the allies To give ground. They have retaken he famous Chemin des Danes and rossed the Aisne at one point, but with he same terrible sacrifice of men which characterized their previous at- lacks. They have gained ground but they have been made to pay frightful price for 1t. They have not, however, been able to break the lines of the al- lies. It has been a case of bending it back, but there is no question of the ability to hold and prevent the carry Ing out of the eneny's object.
 On the northern part of the line the situation has peen different. Whateker temporary advantage was gained has been wrested from the Teutons by the British and French and this is char hctertstic of the other attempts to ad- vance in other sectors. The task ot he Germans is a gigantic one anf confidence that the allies will he able to upset it is not in the least shaken
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
THE COMING ELECTION.

Although many other matters may be occupying the minds of the people at this time, and they are matters of extreme importance, it is not be- lieved that the coming city election and it's importance is being overlook ed. A city election is, or should be, T matter of deep concern. It means so much to community that every cleo tor should realize his individual re- sponsibility in seeing that the men who are best fitted for the conduct of he city's business are chosen to of- ice.
 During the past two years the city has received marked benefits from the permanent improvements which have been made in the highways. It is bound to be of lasting credit to the .ity. and in this connection the excel ent service which has been rendered sy Street Commissioner Fellows can not be overlooked. It is such that il Is recognized by both parties that his services ought to be retained. His long experience in that position and his excellent record fully support this belief.
 The republican candidate for mayor along with his opponent. has endorsed he idea of continuing these improve. nents and it is confidently believed hat if elected 10 office along with the other members on the ticket with him hat he will be found working at al times for the city's interests. The re. rublicans have nominated smen whC ar' well known and capable, and ii slected they will insure the city z thorough businesslike administration
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE,

By the way in which he has in creased the freight and passenger rates on the railroads of the country, Director General McAdoo has shown that he is clearly convinced that the on an efficient basis and take care of the needs of the country and the roads through the practice of economy alone He has likewise made it apparent that he is going to see that the rates are such that the roads will be given what has been agreed upon. that the wages will be increased for many of the employees and that there will be sufficient income to meet all such ex- penses including the increases without dipping into the treasury.
 |, This is all so different from the at titude which was shown to the rail- roads under their own management. When representations were made by them to the effect that higher rates were necessary to meet increase in salaries, larger operating expenses and provide new equipment in order to take care of the transportation re- quirements they were told that such were unjustifed, that they must meet the situation through economy and the cutting down of expenses. That all goes by the board now. Such practice cannot be resorted to by the single control but it was expected un- der the former management, which makes it evident that had the roads been shown proper consideration q long time ago the transportation sit uation would be much different today than it is.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Why Salute the Flag?

MT. Editor: Noticing a statement in your columns this morning that "ex- actly 51 men among the thousands of people that lined the sidewalks to watch the Red Cross parade here sa- luted the cplors as they were carried by" and that instructions had been issued by Chief of Police Linton to in- sure the proper attitude by the police as the flag passes on Memorial day, I say WHY salute the flag as it passes.
 First Because it's the right thing to do.
 Second. Because it is the proper thing to do,
 Third. Because it is growing to be the customary thing in all cities. Our school children are faithfully drilled to salute the flag by their teachers. Why should not the rest of us salute it when the opportunity offers?
 Officers of the army and navy are particular to STOW by their example that this is the proper thing.
 Watch a great procession in New York or any large city and notice how much more attention is paid to this than in Norwich. Perhaps they are no more patriotic than we, but they show their feelings better.
 AIu tnio tAle eAOotu HpPA' " eLA0 flags of our allies in war; as well as to our own.
 We hardly realize how it pleases the organizations in procession, native or foreign, to see the hand go up, or the handkerchief waved, as their flag passes.
 Let us try it on.
 Yours for patriotism.
 WILLIAM A. AIKEN.
 Norwich, May 28. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
STORIES OF THE WAR
Training to Become Submarine
 Hunters.

Correspondence of The Associated Press):
 Americans in training in Italy to become submarine hunters and coast protectors combining hard work and serious study, varied by occasional trips to nearby town or. less fre- quently, to Rome.
 This is the first school, in Italy for Uncle Sam's aerial sailors. They at- tend lectures learn French and Italian, go through all the lessons up to "solo' flying, when they are allowed to fly alone, thence on through careful train ing to the time when they are recom- mended as fit for officers. Next their names travel over the Atlantic to the War Department, and finally they be- come officers, and have their names enrolled among the fighters for the United States.
 T know of no greater glory than that of being an aviator" said the American Ambassador, Thomas Nell son Page, to some of them at lunch given in their honor.
 Their camp is located near the banks of one of the volcanic lakes in the mountains north of Rome. The winter and spring have been milo and the student aviatorS have been flying almost every day since they came, under the direction of Italian instructor pilots. They utilize the lake for bathing.
 On their Saturday afternoon ane Sunday holidays they ride over te a cathedral town set on big rock and they so to church, see the sights spend little money on restaurant food, possibly put up over night al one of the many little hotels that art languishing here since the war cut of tourist traffic. and they ride bacl again Monday morning for new weeks training.
 Those fortunate enough to have toothache or teeth in the need of re- pair may go to Rome for that pur' pose. Uncle. Sam not having yet pro vided a dentist exclusively for thii camp as he has at the bigger camI for aviators in the south of Italy As teeth connect with the nervel which are supposed to regulate thu sense of equilibrium. it will be under stood just how important commanding officers consider such troubles. With out 8. proper sense of equilibrium { ! man can't fly without running tn,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Just simple little party, that's all" explained the prospective hostess. Positively nothing at all!"
 -Huh!'" objected the young woman in the plaid skirt. Do not deceive yourseh-for there isn't any such thing. You may plan a party that sounds like simple turn of the wrist and before you get through you'll have to call in the reserves to put 1t through!
 Bitter experience has taught me! 1 phoned three couples on Tuesday to come in Wednesday night because it was my husbands birthday. l carefully explained to them that it was just war time party and wasn't going to fuss one bit. All I had to do. l figured, was to have an early dinner, and then put eight big doilies and eight small ones on the dining room table. set my potted hyacinth in the middle and cut up cheese for a rarebit-take two card the covers. That looked reasonable. didn't it? I should be hostess, fresh, blithe and unconcerned every body would have good enough time and no conservation laws would be broken.
 Then my special jinx got busy. My dentist, whom I had already put off twice. proned that l was to come Wednesday at 10 for that inlay and I concluded that I could easily do it. When I got there he was apologetic.
 He said a woman with a terrible toothache had come in and he would
 have to ask me to wait until he took care of her. Clouds began ito arise on the far horizon, but I subsided in fa- vor of the toothache. It must have
 been a frightful ache, because he took
 so long-and in the middle of the time I had thought that made me l arise and spring toward the ceiling I recalled that my best silver had tc l be cleaned and that I'd have to wash the embroidered card table covers. Well, 1 had all afternoon to do that l'in. I rushed homes at noon anG found Jimmy home from school. He
 said he had a sore throat, so I sprayed l him and put him to bed-and turned my attention to the living room. Yot know, when we moved into the apart
 ment there was a broken piece O l hardwood flooring next the radiator
 and they had promised to fix it whe1 l the weather was warm enough to per nit disconnecting the radiator. The!
 had waited all these months and the1 picked the day I was to have a party
 In the center of the room loomed thu
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Views of the Vigilantes
COMFORT TO GERMANY
By Robert Adger Bowen of The VieiIantes


 It has been cause for amazement mingled with a sharp regret that during the dark days of the German drive against the. British lines in Flanders, following that upon the British lines in Picardy, there. should have broken out in press and public alike that narrow and warped antipa- tiny toward England. which, if it ever was other than ungenerous and groundless, surely the debt we of America owe Great Britain to-day should have silepced into humiliated but very sincere loyalty. On the con- trary, there has been for too evident a disposition to attack England. Almost, it has seemed, the disposition in the present instance, has been based on a fear that was akin to panic. The fight ing quality of the British has been open ly belittled, and this in the face of splendid resistance against all but over whelming odds that was being exem- plified even as these false accusations were made. And this, it may be added in the face of all that history teaches since the days of Alfred the Great to the present years of this most mo- mentous of wars.
 Such prejudice in us of Anglo Saxon lineage is at any time unworthy of our own best traditions. To-day it is con-  l temptible. If the echo of it has reached l Germany-and we may be sure it has it is music to the ears of those who however they may have looked upon England before this war, have learned to their cost that they can prevail against her only by force of superior 1 numbers and the insenate power of modern artillery--whose hatred of her has become tinged by a deadly fear which is to be measured by the hor- 1 rible price Germany is willing to pay for the hope of victory.
 For those of us in this Anglo Saxon country whose heritage is British to seek to defame England is truly a | graceless act. It smacks not of su- perior merit upon our own port of i something very different. At least, i let us reserve our caustic criticism of her until in this war we have done what may be compared with what Britain has so nobly done.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
REVENUE LEGISLATION NOW.

Having been left to the decision of President Wilson as to whether con- gress should immediately take up the question of additional revenue in. or der to meet the needs of the nation for carrying on the war, his address to congress makes it certain where ne stands in regard to this matter. In telling congress that it is for the na- tion's interest that it should remain in session until new tax laws are passed he takes a definite stand in behalf of financial preparedness. His point is that there should not be put off until tomorrow what ought to be done today.
 journed or at least should be. What is required is the earnest cooperation of every member of congress for the purpose of winning the war There is a part which congress must play. It is a vital part and it should take it's proper place in the great war game. It is necessary to prepare for future out lays. What the taxes will be, their proportion to the total expenditure and how they will be levied. in order to do it justly. upon incomes. war profits and luxuries should be deter mined now. This is necessary in the presidents opinion to assure the coun- try of a successful administration of the treasury this year. and he makes 9. telling point when he insists that inequalities in the present revenue law should be remedied aud that the country should have time to under
 stand the new law before it is put into effect. While the presidents ad- | dress was along general lines there is
 no reason to believe but what it vii
 carry conviction and result in the action sought.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
VIN0L MADE THIS NURSE
 STRONG
Nothing Like it for Rundown
 and Nervous People

Von Ormy, Texas - T suffered from a general run down condition anaenlia, loss of appetite and cough, so l was unfit for my work. tried different medicines without help, and through my druggist learned of Vinol. took it; my appetite increased, my cough disappeared, I gained in weight and I am now well and strong, so can conscientiously endorse Vinol."- Viola salada, R. N., Van Ormy, Tex.
 We guarantee Vinol to build up rdn-down, anaemic folks or return your money. We take all the risk
 Broadway Pharmacy, C. c. Engler. Proprietor. Norwich. Vinol Is sold in WilIimantic by the Wilson Drug Co.,. in Danielson ny the A. w. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue, and at the best drug store in every town and city in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
ELUSIVE SIMPLICITY

radiator and ianking it were boards
 and blanks, sawhoyses, hammers, nails and the several dozen tools such as well conducted carpenter con siders necessary. The air was full of sawdust and bulky man was ham mering merrily.
 f There's thr-r-r-ree layer-r-r-r-rs of f1oor-r-r-r-rs I find,' said the car penter, cheerfully. with a heavy Scotch accent. It's the makin' of>d fine job!' "'But I've company Somins!' I walled, distractedly. And the room will have to be actually house cleaned when you get done! How long shall you be?
 The carpenter evidently considered parties lightly. You can tell 'em,' he said genially. I might be doom at 4 l-and then I might not. It's much wor-r-rk! And he resumed his ham mering. | Nothing moved him. The day was cold outside and the temperature of ] the living room sank into the fifties. I had visions of everybody freezing to death that night and sought the jani- i tor to inplore him not to conserve coal quite so early that evening. He is a new janitor unused to effete
 ways. How long Il you be sitting up?' he demanded. Till g, o'clock?'
 When I said midnight he sat down on a pile of coal to think over the
 riotous ways of some people.
 T put in wild afternoon. When 1
 undid my package of cheese toward
 dinner time I found they had sent Erie instead of plahA American, and when called the g~Dcer frantically the store was cIosedl I couldn't send
 Jimmy and din't want Henry to
 know, so had to fall into some wraps and tear madly three blocks to a del- icatessen, get dinner, try to do my hair and change my gown and per 1 suade Henry to shave at night in- stead of waiting till morning.
 And when the folks got there I was the usual crimson faced, wilt eyed, gasping hostess, trying to fas-
 ten the last hook with her left hand
 while extended my right in greeting land I'll never try again to have z
 party without realizing that am tC
 give up my whole young life to it fol three solid days beforehand and have
 nervous prostration after it from over, , exertion!"
 : Well" said the prospective give
 of the small party. I'd lie right dowI
 and die now, and have it over with tonly your tale has inspired me witl 8 great curiosity as to what will hap pen to me! I'll bet I beat You in sor , rows! s!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

able machine.
 Sometimes money becomes a draw back to the Rome excursion, in view of the irregularities of pay days. One sharp youth from Missouri overcame this handicap by borrowing French, English or American money from his comrade. In Rome he exchanged this, for Italian paper money at the rate of eight and one-half lire to the dollar, spent what was necessary to see. the sights and returned to the camp with more money than he had when he started. He repaid his debts at the rate of five lire to the dollar.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
CAPE COD CANAL

Although no intimation has been yiven out regarding the decision of he board of army engineers regard ng the advisability of purchasing the Cape Cod canal by the government, it Is to be expected within a short time The investigation has been completed and it IS understood that the report is now being drafted.
 The need of utilizing such water way to its lifni. is emphasized more at this time than it might be under aormal conditions, but at any time if
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

That was great renewal of friend ship in Chicago hotel but it must not be taken to mean that Col. Roosevelt has agreed to stump the country for Taft as the next republican presiden- tial candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

CELEBRITY THEATRES" Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps
 in America ''Smileage Books" tssred by Federal Military EnteTiainmeat Eoiincii pros vide free admission aesthese tkeafree. Send one to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY soldier. .s--
 Price q. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Co. The Reid & Hughes Co. tBexton Store).
 Rathbone's Drug Store. Rieker's Drug Store. Tho Lee & Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office Mara 6, Eggleten. George Madden (Cigar ators). Engler's Pharmacy, K. of C. Rooms. sn Ring 6 Sisk Druggists. The Y: M c. 4, Office H. N. Lerou. J. C. Macpherson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Nine weeks after the first great
 blow the German offensive was resum-
 ed. Sunday night brought the begin
 ming of furious bombardmentS against
 the allied lines from Belgium to Lor-
 raine, gas shells being used, in great quantities. Early Monday morning the main attacks were launched from the vicinity of Laon, extending along forty mile front from Vauxaillon nearly to Rheims. This is fifty miles east of Montdidier and not at all at a point where drive was generally ex- peoted. That Foch was not caught mapping, however, is shown by the presence of british troops on this sec- tor far from the Amiens region, which was supposed to be the limit of Brit ish activity. The part of the line that was attacked was held on the right by the French extending northwest ward from Rheims; next came Brit ish troops astride the river Aisne, then more French along the Chemin des Danes, on the ridge north of the river
 Against the first rush ,of the crown princes troops the French on the right stood firm as did the British next in line Further west, however, the French were driven from the high ground and forced to retreat four miles until they were fighting on the banks of the river. The left side of the British contingent also had to give way in order not to lost contact with their allies. It is distinct German triumph to have stormed the way ur the heights and to have wrested from the French the strong positions along the Chemin des Danes. What price was paid for the success has not yet
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

It took few days to accomplish it but unless we are greatly mistaken Salsberry's capture was more of a surprise to him than to most other people. Sheriff Brown is a hard fei- low to Keen egay s-aga
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
OTHER VIEW POINTS

This is a time for work. Not all work, for that would make one dull. But reasonable work. Anyhow, this is no time for play, for that makes of man a mere toy. Uncle Sam says you must get busy and do something. There is a job for every man in the lyand, and for many boys, to say nothing of the girls and women. This drafting for work deals with the men. Do not get caught by it.-Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

The man on the corner says: Many a home gardener has reached the con- clusion long before this that weeds are among the things that wait for no man.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

After having gone through a stren- uous campaign nothing pleases the Red Cross workers more than the fact that their efforts have been a pro- nounced success.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Hartford's round up of about 400 slackers, loafers, etc. isn't the first one of the sort it has made, but it is the most thorough. Why town of .1S,O0O or 10000 should have few idlers, while a city of 140,000 has hundreds or more is queer sate of things which we don't pretend to explain. The ratio, in fact, like the expenses of city administration, seems to mount with the larger com munity, out of all proportion to the opulation.-Mancheste Herald.
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been told.
 Far to the north also fierce attacks were launched against the Belgian troops above Ypres and against the French south of the poor wrecked town in the vicinity of Kemmel. Noth- ing definite was gained in this region however and the attacks here seem to be in the nature of feints to discour- age the allies from drawing troops from here to reinforce their lines fur ther south.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

With the announcement that a mill lion of the Russian prisoners held by Germany are total invalids. it be- comes perfectly plain why Germany was so anxious for the exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

How important the question of food is to the Germans is we'll illustrated by the notice served to the Teutonic troops that there are quantities of "eats' back of the allied lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Germany tells Uruguay that it does not consider the countries at war. If that country bordered on Germany less attention would probably be paid to it's questions and protests.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

The conviction of Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes ought to have good effect upon others of her type who are working against the welfare of this nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

At a recent, sale pure bred cattle in Ontario, Canada, sold at from $240 to $960, and 12 grades averaged SPA, including day-old calves At the same time calves are being vealed at from four to five weeks old bringing from s15 to SIS.