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Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING SEPT. 18th
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THE saEcTMEN's REPORT.

The taxpayers Of the town of Nor < wich cannot fail to give full consid : -eration 10 the annual report of the board of seIectmen for the past year, showing as 1t does in no unmistaka- - ble way that the affairs of the town have been conducted in businesslike smanner- Norwich has been most Fortunate in the administration of town affairs during the past year. Economy and efficiency was the slo- gan under which the republican ticket was elected and in spite of the un- usual conditions Of the present day it has been adhered to ir a most com E1sudable manner.
 So we'll has the town business been administered that it has been possi- bIe 10 construct two bridges within the town for which no appropriation had been made and in spite of meet ing the advance cost of materials and increase in wages there remains ne- balance with which to start the new year Of about $19.0eO. or about three times as much as last year. The actual cash on hand amounts to S60.- 7e5 but out of that must come cer- tain payments as soon as the work thereon Is completed
 One of t1e announcements in con nection with the report that cannot fail 10 get due attention is the fact that rega ardIesS of the loss of the li- 1uor license money during the com ing year 1t will be possible to run the town on a seven mill tax. reduction of two mills over last year. This with the reduction in the town debt. the Payment of all bills. and the economi- cal conduct Of town affairs so that t~o bridges could be built out of the revenue makes an appeal to the tax rayers that will not be disregarded when the voters go to the polls next 1cnth. IT is in keeping with the ex- celicnt record made by the republican board of selectnlen during the past several wears and appreciation thereof 5s bound 10 be reflected in the vote r.- =~ election G=7-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
A JOB WE DON'T WANT.

Now the idea is to adjourn the peace conference, permit the dele gates to go home and put an end to all deliberations until this country has time to consider the acceptance o+ the mandate for Turkey
 Turkey is one of the highly impor- tznt problems for the peace confer ence TO settle IL ought to be taken I'D and decided just as soon pos =ln-e but the impression would seem ru be conveyed by the attitude of those desiring adjournment that it has been settled that the United States shall he given the job of look ing out for that country. or at least directing affRirs in Armenia. And this in spite of the fact that it has been pretty clearly set forth that this country does not desire any such job and is in fact opposed to it.
 There is very little sentiment in this country in behalf of the Ar unenian mandate and cetainIy less for the whole of Turkey. It is fully ap ureciated that sic would mean d dip ping into affairs in a section of the world which would be distasteful to the United States and directly against the policy that has been rigidly ad- hered to in The past The fact that other countries are desirous that this country undertake such d job doesn't mean that this country must comply. The fact O. the matter is that those who arc advocating the giving of the mandate to this country are unwilling to accept the attitude which cannot fail to be understood if proper con- sideration is only given thereto. The idea of hoping that by waiting this country will experience a change of mind IS out Of the question. We do -O m he desire main in our own sphere of influence and for the good of all concerned the peace delegates should get down to business, eliminate the possibility of -hs United States and proceed to set tls the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
BIG FREIGHT TRAFFIC COMING.

Director General Hines foresees big freight traffic in the coming months in the orders he issues to increase the number of freight cars by rushing work on the new ones and having all these out of repair put into shape for immediate use.
 We have need to do everything we can to prevent freight congestion for the jam of fall and winter traffic will soon be upon us. This winter we will not have troop movements to clog up the railway service as they did a year ago for nearly all will have been demobilized and sent back into civil life before the year is past. But the export trade promises to be heavy and that will mean urgent call for all the rolling stock available. Our domestic traffic probably will be larger than usual, especially if there is q strong forward movement in delayed build ing construction work. The movement cf materials for such activity calls for large car tonnage since the freight is bulky. Accordingly, there will be fewer cars perhaps. than we ordinarily could count on. Furthermore, the fuel problem will be big factor. Un less coal has been bought and laid in by the househoIders on "a larger scale than usual, we may look for an ex- ceptionaIy large demand for cars at the anthracite mines In the bituni- nous department the conditions prom ise to be disturbing. for 1t is obvious that the quantities of coal that must be carried to tidewater are vastly greater this year than at any time
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

fic1al peoce celebration. The tP-S1 was the first of the hush" craft the public was permitted to see at close range.
 It was only ten yards from the em- bankment to the quaint looking U- boat fighter, but the intervening dis tance had to be made in small boats These each carried eight passengers. oars to make the "trip'-and the fare was one shilling, so the waterman's s pockets soon were bulging but there was not complaint about ''profiteer- ing"
 Among the thousands of curious who swarmed over the vessel were a num- Der of American soldiers. Some of them took d peculiar interest in the guides explanations and comment on the boats trick fttings-her gear ed turbines gadgets, depth charge throWers. It recalled to them night of peril through which they passed rom Southampton or Winchester across the submarine and mine in tested English channel, enroute to Le Havre or some other French port and the war. That night or fearful expectancy passed safely, they had marveled at the efficiency of the con been off in the darkness somewhere. ploughing through rolling breakers, eager for an encounter-with it's fre- quent aftermath of "oil and bubbles" rom VanQu1Shed underSea boat.
 But as these doughboy spectators heard a number of the crew of the hush ship say: She does every thing but loop the loop and saw others demonstrate parts of the ships fighting equipment hitherto kept se- cret, they understood why they had been so secure.
 The ''P31" is PA feet long with narrow beam, seven foot draught and equipped with independent engines, fore and aft. that can speed her through heavy seas at twenty three knots an hour.
 Built high forward and low at the stern, the vessel has somewhat the ap- pearance Of a submarine-an effect that her designers intended
 Fritz sometimes would think she was sub and would hpen fire on her-but when she Slowed around in her own length and got into action, Heinie was sorry he had spoken" said a sailor who had been through eight engagements on the fighter. There had been other brushes with enemy craft. he explained, adding but unless you can bring home a bit of the corpse, the Admiralty say Not Proven. It's no. use to tell them about the oil and bubbles they're no proof because Fritz used to release oil and bubbles to make us waste ann munition."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
BOY MEsaeNcERs.

Not infrequently is it reported in the days news that the messenger who has been intrusted with thous- apds, or possibly hundreds of thous- ands of dollars worth of bonds or other securities has disappeared with the entire amount. Quite often is it the case that the transfer of such val II o,le securities from one brokers of- flee to another, or from one bank to another. is delegated to a boy. That he is able to do all that is required in connection with the delivery of the package cannot be questioned but too little consideration appears to be given to the responsibility that is in- volved therein.
 It was only a few days ago that a New York broker lost a considera ble sum through the disappearance of the one entrusted with the Nindle of bonds. and it was this same house that had but a short time before ex- perienced a similar though greater loss
 In view of the failure to profit by the experience which demonstrated the risk involved in employing boys for such service. there is the dispo- sition to feel that the loser got what he deserved. One loss would appear to be sufficient to show the danger of delegating such important. though easily executed, duties to one ose honesty might be easily swept aside by the alluring prospects of getting away with a large amount of secur- ities, whether such action originated in his mind or the mind of another knowing the character of the work that he did and about which he might have been bragging-
 Invariably it is the low pay for which boys in such service work that is responsible for the practice Of em- Dloying boys rather than tried ana trusted employees, but it ought not to require many cases of the kind refer red to convince that it is a penny wise and pound foolish. policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

we ought at once to seek it out and abandon that which the forefathers one hundred and thirty two years ago provided us with. A statement of this character is capable of but one inter pretation and that derogatory to the form of government we have. Mir
 Wilson tells us that we must be pre- pared to undergo all changes neces- At Portland Monday he said; Whether you will or not, our for
 tunes are tied in with the rest of the
 world. and the choice we have to make now is whether we will receive the in
 fuences of the rest of the world and
 be dominated by them or dominate the influences of the world and lead them. We must either boss or be
 bossed, strange words to drop from a man who believes in democracy. We find no parallel in: these words so oft en expressed by the imperial German empire, but it is at least disagree able coincidence that was. tn attitude of Emperor Willi- m. He. believed that Germany must be dominated by the influence of the rest of the world or must dominate them. It was the attitude that brought on the war and drove us into it. It makes us uneasy when MT. Wilson says things like this. they more than ever confirm the ter TOTS of Article x and the burden it places upon this country to meddle in the affairs of Europe.-Hartford Cou- ront.
 Although Lloyd George the Brit ish premier. describes the testimony of William C. Bullitt before the Sen ate'S foreign relations committee as "a pack of lies." our own premier Secretary of State Lansing, has said nothing, and he is not expected to say anything at present. Throughout official circles in London. Built is termed an "unmitigated liar" 1t is said, and as to some parts of his tes- 1I ,sz1k r appropriate. Yet. there is a general belief in this country regarding Lif- ferences between Secretary Lansing and President Wilson at the peace confrence had at least a foundation in truth They are supported bY Nther testimony. If these statemen11 ere true, MT. Lansing cannot make 4 cat gorical denial of the whole testimony, and silence is better than a partial denial.
 Some time, if MT. Lansing should leave. the stata debartment and feel more free to faH1 "a bout what took place in Paris heS,mAy have something of interest to reXeaNzzbut ts is believed that so<longt as he holds, ,01jce under Presid len tY.WilsofY hiSrjsensei 6f loyalty will eep5hi4 hpA eed1edz Whether Mir Lansing, wilk5eav@ theffstate depart ment before the term of President Will son expires is a question that is much discussed in Washington. and the pre- vailing opinion is that he will not em baraSS President Wilson by reSigning until after the treaty and the league covenant are disposed of by the sen ate. It is no secret. however. that
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
FATHER WAS NERVOUS

guess I have sense and as for James he has a perfectly wonderful business head"
 ding a.. caro- demanded her father. He drives a car with the sublime faith of an emperor who knows every body for miles abound has been clear ed from his pathway. If he is driv- ing south he is looking around north over his shoulder talking to somebody up the block and when he meets a truck he just naturally sasses it until it's alarmed and horny handed driver draws onto the grass parking to save his vehicle and his job. Whenever Jimmy does skin the varnish all off the side of a truck he goes home and chalks up another mark on their sa- rage wall. I expect if he meets chick ems in the road on country rides he chases them hither and yon across ditches-while for herd of cows he probably does double somersault oyer them.
 T can't help laughing" giggled the pretty girl right here thinking of that chicken on the road to Geneva"
 Hal" parked her father, so he does steepiechase in his car does he :? Well that ends it. I'm going to have the entire public reading of the ic- cident, exclaim with one voice wond- ering why ever let you go riding with him."
 It. yeti" cried the pretty girl earnestly He
 ssHuhI" said her father, neither did King Charles ever have 2 personal beheading till he was beheaded"
 Three oth-ther girls and Charlie are g-going tonight" sniffed the pret- ty girl, and we're just r-r-riding around the p-p-parks and you know you can't sp-speed in the p-p-parks and why do I have to stay home all I-lO VI al .0 I go, dad ?''
 A car drew up to the curb and gay voices hailed the house.
 A good looking young man dashed up the steps. Good evening Mir. Brickposter," he said most cordially. Ready, Marian? Fine weather ism t. it, Mir. Brickposter? We'll be back early-look out for the step. Good night"
 'Gosh!" n1urmured the portly busi- ness man when the car had sped away. T guess I don't count around here."-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
OTHER VIEW POINTS

In his Kansas City speech President Wilson declared that he had gone out there to light for cause which he de- lined in these words That cause is greater than the senate of the United States; it is greater than the govern meht."' In practically all of his speeches he has declared that the failure of the senate to ratify the treaty and the covenant as they stand will drench the world in bloodshed, and that the mothers and wives and sweethearts in this country will again be called upon to give up their men as cannon fodder
 If there is any cause greater than the government of the United States,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

during the Paris conference the Pres ident disrgardd not only the opinions of Mir. Lansing but also those of Henry White and General Bliss.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 The praises that are being bestowed on Coy. Coolidge of Massachusetts, as the one strong man in tirlid world, suggest that the Republicans in their search for a presidential candidate stop and look him over. But the suggestions of this kind are plenty. Pershing is mentioned, Hoover is fre- quently spoken of, and the Torring- ton Register recommends Brandegee. American.
 Adversity is an egg from which sx- perience is matched.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

since the United States entered the war. More vessels arc in service anc the exportation of fuel Is unhampered.
 Manufaoturers will do we'll to give all the Assistance that foresight can contribute toward aiding the director general of railroads in providing against a car shortage during the fall winter trade campaign
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

When MT. Hoover hopes that he will never see Europe again. the whole country feels the same way if it would involve a similar mission as the one recently concluded.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

Once again we are told that there is no shortage of coal cars and that coal production is being steadily in- creased. all of which adds to the con fusion of the consumer.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
STORIES OF THE WAR
The Anti Submarine Mystery

(Correspondence of the Associated Press )-Thousands of persons wait ed in line for hours to get a closeup peep at the P31, a British anti-sub- marine mystery" ship which was moored off Queen Victoria embank- ment in England for a two days pub lie inspection at the close of the of
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

It is we'll enough to announce that Carranza will retire from office when his term is completed. but the wise will wait and see.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

The boosting of the price of thea trical performances in New York ought to make more business for the movies.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

One does not have to hesitate long these days in passing the kitchen win dow to determine that the home can ming and pickIins industry is in full swing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

From the way in which the soldiers in Plume acted it must be that they are strong believers in self determi- nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

In the amendment which would per init the making of cider and wine nothing is said about excluding the presence of alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

It doesn't require a very long listen to determine that there are not a few who seem to think that the law against the cut out has been repeal ed
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Mind ing anothers business is certainly no job for a busy man.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

Now that New Hampshire has passed a law making profiteering pun ishable by imprisonment interest will center on the enforcement of the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

From the publicity they got it is quite evident that there are jars and jars, even at this season of the year, that are not airtight.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

Some one has said that a man who loves animals is to be trusted but in Texas vigilance committees do buSi- ness with men who love other peo- ple'S animals-n0t wiaAlY. but too well
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

There are several ways of prevent ing sweet cider from becoming hard, including consumption. but so far as known none is required by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20

Advancing the price of soft drinks is a risky piece of business until the users thereof have found that they cannot get along without them.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-20
Exhibition of War Posters Under the Auspices of the NORWICH ART STuDENTS'
 ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION Wednesday, September Twenty fourth
 From 3 Until Admission, Including Tea, 25 Gents. Proceeds For Support of French War
 f Orphans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
DR.. w. 0. COFFEE
TREATS EYE. EAR, NOSE AND
THROAT DISEASES.
EXAMINATION FREE SATUR.
DAY, MONDAY AND TUES.


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without removal. He says catarrh is a
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Many cases of deafness are quickly durable.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Private E. H Bloom. Moline

Private e. H. Bloom. Moline.
Private John Bender, Rock Is
land.
Private August Schoubroeck,
Rock Island.
Private Homer LITER, Macomb
Ill.
Private Earl Parler. Viola. III.
Private James G. Vernon.
Private John H. Kaufman, Mo-
line.
Private julius NJ. soderstrom,
Rock Island.
Private Joseph P. Pollard, Mo-
line.
Private Victor versehor, East
Moline.
Private CAMEL De Bouvere, East
Moline.
Private Perry H. Taben, Proph-
etstown. Ill.
Sergeant A L. Forest, Moline.
Private Pete Deyesquirer.
Sergeant Lindbloom. Rock Is
land
Private Peter Lavius. Moline.
Private RUDE Dunbar, Rock Is
land.
Private Sene DeDoncker, East
Moline.
Private Ira Budd. Davenport
Private G.. R. Brasmer, Viola, Ill
Private Joseph Kipp, Moline.
Private Charles MaIpass, Currie,
n. c.
Private CLANCY Dewey, Rock Is
land.
Private Warren Garrity. Coal
Valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09

Private Rudolph Nader. Reyn-
olds. Ill.
Private william Pritchard, Rock
Island.
Corporal Lloyd Warren. East
Moline.
Corporal Clifford Mather, PaIo,
Iowa.
Sergeant W. W. Muench, Moline.
Sergeant J. H Nelson, Rock Is
land.
Sergeant Fred W. Hartung, Mo-
line.
Private Jesse C. Ballard, Mo-
line.
Corporal William C. Thompson.
Sergeant Harry ". Bark, Rock
Island.
Private julius LeBaege.
Private Julius Fore.
Private Henry DeDoncker.
Mechanic G. c. Lettle, Rock Is
land.
Corporal Clark C. Long. Rock Is
land.
Private Earl Cantrill, Moline.
Private William Mihare, East
Moline.
Private Charles DeWarde, Rock
Island
Private Joseph Fredericks, East
Moline.
Private Herman Jacobsen, Gin
ton. Iowa
Private Thomas Cowell, Taylor
vile, Ill.
Private James NJ. Wright, Rock
Island.
Private Ne1s A. Hansen, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
THESE THREE OF
BATTERY SHOULD
Y RECEIVE MEDALS

How three members of Battery
F. One Hundred Twenty-third
field artillery, rescued 10 wound
ed comrades on the field of bat
tlc.-saves anyone from claiming
tnat every man who deserves a
decoration got one.
This incident took place in
France during September of last
year Sergeant Jack Nelson of
Rock Island. Corporal Powell of
Chicago and Corporal Wilbert
Muench of Moline, while sitting
comfortably one day. were sud-
denly brought to their feet-not ito
the dugout" as often happens-by
terrific explosions of shells in their
vicinity
Soon fhey heard the cries of
wounded of another company near
by. and these three warriors, re-
CARELESS of their own danger. Sc
curing a litter for the wounded.
dashed forward through that cur
tain of fire Is times and rescued 10
wounded lying exposed on the bat
tlefeld Two others were dead.
They got every man back to the
hospital in time, and they've got
the esteem of every man who
knows about it.
Another hero of Battery F. who
was recommended for a distin-
guished service cross but didn't
get it by some delay or mistake, is
Private Harry Hansen, 1710 Elev-
enth street. Moline.
During one of the most critical
moments of battle, when COM
munication between the battery
post of command and the battery
firing executives P. c. were de-
stroyed, Private Hansen gave proof
of great courage and devotion to
duty by forgetting his own dan
ger and rushing out and repairing
the broken telephone lines; there
by aiding materially in the sue
cess of the entire operations.