Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 26, 1915, Page 4

"7 NORWICH BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, WAY 26, T915 Forwich Bulletin: and Goudicd 119 YEARS OLD on price 130 & week;. Steva 00 a year. Entered at the:Postoffice at;Norwioh.| £onn.. as second-class matter. Telepnone Calla: PR R b, The Bulletin has the largest @irculation of any paper injEast- ern Connecticut and- {rom * three to-four times largerithan that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 3,000:of ths 4,053 houses in Norwich, and read by rinety- three per cent. ofitie people. In Windham it is del.vered toover 800 houses, in Putnam and Danielson to over 1,100 and in all of these places it is consid- ered the local daily. Eastern Connecticut has-forty« nine towns, ons hundred and sixty~five postoffice districts, and cixtv rural freo delivery routes. The +Bulletin is sold in every town - - on all of the R. F. D, routes-in Eastern Connectizut. CIRCULATION 1801, -average 4412 --5,920 —_— FOR THE INTEREST OF ALL. In his address of welcome: to the delegates representing the different Jeountries in North and South;America, with but few exceptions, President “Wilson wisely took the opportunity to impress upon the visitors the fact that the purpose of the conference was not golely for the advancenrenty of the in- erests of this country, but for the welfare of all. This country is of course solicitous for its own better- ment, but it is also fully interested in Its neighbors. It is not endeavoring to grow at their expense, but it is ranxious that through combined ef- forts each can help the other. It was an admirable time for send- Ing home this truth and it is a fact which cannot be dwelt upon too much, Yor while the broad policy of this country may be thoroughly understood at home, it has unfortunately not al- ways been looked upon in the same manner by the little republics and it is high time that any misgivings in this regard were removed. The time is ripe as the president declared for heing of the greatest service to each other. In this connectlon a suggestion of vital importance was that concerning the betterment of means of communi- cation. This is a handicap which bas long stood in the way of better and closer relations. Present condi- tipns have more than ever brought this o light and there is immediate need of improvement. The country has fur- mished a wonderful stimulant for this through the new canal while the con- ditions abroad have given added em- phasis to the need and if the present gathering in Washington results in its ®mecomplishment it will be decidedly to its credit. The idea that we need the rest of the Americas and they heed us cannot be lost sight of, TARIFF REVISION. In spite of the war tax, in spite ©of the income tax and in spite of the Dellef that these measures would make up for the revenue which the present administration cast aside in the re- vision of the tariff the finances of this country are not making a satisfactory showing. 1t is already far behind and the full effect of the tarift slashing has not as yet gone into effect for it is to be remembered that not until next May will the duty on sugar be entirely removed, It is the belief of the Boston Tran- script that “it will be humiliating for the administration to be compelled to call congress together in special ses- sion in- September to revise the re- vision of the tariff—but it may have to bear that humiliation.” Whether it is called together in special ses- sion for the purpose of meeting the situation which cannot be disregarded, or whether it will save itself the hu- miliation by prolonging present condi- tions until the next congress convenes, it cannot be blind to the fact that something ' must be done for an In- crease in Tevenue and a sensible’ so- lution of such lles in another revision of the tarifl. From the first the pres- ent experiment has been a failure and it continues td grow worse. Condi- tions which have been created in the past ten months have also shown rea- son for giving proper protection to 11905,> average ..... fnusnion and while it has received some b: | demonstrated his ability in that line, this was $4,00%D0C greater than during the vrmfloqg year, while in a decade the trade, has nearly doubled. This country ‘pald but, $7,000,000 for that northedn treasure land, but last year the zold which Was sent here amount- o over twice that sum, but since 'was acquired it has furnisbed gold ‘worth $260,000,000, fish to the sum of 138,000,000, and other supplies which bring they total figure up to a balf Bbillion or better. With Alaska making this showing underfits existing handicaps there is eryfreason for listening to the plea.| ofrthat section of the country for ade- quate development and there are good ‘grounds for believing that it will keep up with the expectations in connec- tion with the railroad development which it is soom to receive, KITCHENER AND THE WAR OF- FICE. Perhaps one of the greatest sur- prises in connection With the forth- coming changes in the British cabinet is the attack which has been directed against Lord Kitchener as head of the war office. It is a complete change of acking it is a question how gener- ally the idea of having him relinquish his duties in the office for which he is especially fitted is supported. Cer- tainly it is not unanimous for one who has done as much as Kitchener has n putting the British forces into the fleld with little or no preparation can- not be unfavorably judged without more evidence. It can be easily understood that he has not increased his popularity by the establishment of the censorship for which he Is given the credit, and it would indeed be strange if some mistakes were mot made in handling the great amount of detail in connec- tion with the office. The chief offense charged against him is the failure to send high explosive ammunition to the forces in the field and relying upon shrapnel shells, but such charges are made only indirectly and even through non-military sources, It is not too much to believe that chener may be overburdened with his multifarious duties. That certain- 1y is not a cause for dropping him. His specialty is organizing and he has both on this and previous occasions. If he was confined>to this now and the duty of providing and sending the am- munition to the front was shifted to another’s shoulders the situation would adjust itself. It is, of course, the in- terests of the country which are at stake, but Kitchener does not appear to havesso acted as to call for dis- missal, TIME TO WAKE UP, The longer Chairman Walsh con- American industry if we are going to make good use of our resources end establish our independence of Euro- pean producers. It is a case where bumiliation should get little consid- eration when the interests of the coun- try are at stake. We cannot sidestep our duty to ourselves. > VALUE OF ALASKA. Hven if there was a disposition to, It is_impossible to overlook the, real valye which Alaska is to this coun- try. There is, however, no such in- clination though that territory at tinues to preside over the investiza- tions by the Industrial relations com- mission the greater ecriticism is he aropsing and the more is his unfitness for the position being disclosed. That he has been endeavoring to play to the public instead of confining him- self to the worlc which he was as- signed to do has been apparent for some time. This has lead to the opin- ion that he takes a different view of his duties from what is generally con- sidered was intended and is acting not as an impartial investigator, but pros- ecutor, jury. judge and publiclty agent. It was a stinging rebuke which was given when the president refused to furnish the commission certain private correspondence which was asked for. That may or may not have indicated ithe president's displeasure at the manner in which he is conducting the work assigned the commission, but there can be no question but what the protest by the fellow members of the commission against the manner and methods he has used is well directed. With the public and the rest of the commission remonstrating it would appear time for him to give heed to his faults, unless he places personality, before duty. EDITORIAL NOTES. Austria started the trouble, and it begins to look =5 if it was getting all that it bargained for. Italy has been in the great struggle about long enough for the drink ques= tion to be raised again, To the many other dutles the pres- ident has the happy task added of being grandfather twice in the same vear. The man on the corner says: Iz you happen to look like a2 man who has worle to offer the panbandler will not stop you Roumania is showing activity which indicates that it is going to figure more prominently in the list of com- ing events. The king of Greece is reported to have a high fever, but thus far there is little evidence that it has developed from the war. —_— Reports indicate that the allles are attacking the meck of the Galllpoll peninsula. That Is a serious matter for any turkey, it S Admiral Dewey says the American navy is all right as far as it goes, but that it fballs short of what the Amer- ican navy should be. T.ast year a ten mill tax was recom- mended to run the clty government. This vear it is eleven, which indicates a tendency in the wrong direction, Germany and Austria consider Ttaly’s action perfidious in breaking away from the alliance, but their treatment of Belgium and Servia was perfectly proper. Toward the end of 1811, an epoch so memorable in the bistory of Russia, there dwelt on his domain of Menaro- downo, Gabriel Gabrielowich, with his wife and only daughter Maria, charming young girl about 17 years of age. Maria Gobrielowna had, of course, many suitors, attracted both by her personal charms and reputed wealth, but in spite of all importunities she remained obstinately indifferent to all. Her romantic and impressionable mind, affected by the constant reading of many French novels, led her -to imagine herself desperately and irrev- ocably in love. Unfortunately, the ob- Ject of her affections, who undoubtedly returned her love, met with the con- temptuous disapprobation of her par- ents, in whose mind a poor non-com- missioned officer was no fitting match for the heiress of Menarodowno. At length the separation became intoler- able, even with the solace of a_ daily interchange of love letters, and Viadi- mir Nicolaewich, in one of these, pour- ed forth in glowlng words all his love and misery, and besought his lady love to_fly with him. Maria’s romantic imagination was fascinated; she could not resist, and soon all preliminaries for the .flight were settled. She would feign head- ache, and retire early; at 10 o'clock a sleigh would be waiting at the small garden gate, and in this she would be driven with her maid, through the forest of Jadrino, where Viadimir would await his bride in the viliage church, On the eve of her contemplated elopement Maria, who was restless and unhappy, retired early to her room and spent part of the night inditing a long end sentimental epistle to her dearest friend, and also a shorter one to her parents. Meanwhile_let us follow the happy bridesroom. Viadimir Nicolaewich had had_a busy day, what with his per- suading the priest of Jadrino to per- form the marriage ceremony and searching for witnesses among the neighboring land owners. It was already dark; s0, after dis- patching his faithful Rerodeka to Menarodowno with a troika (two- horsesleigh), he ordered a one-horse sleigh for himself, and started. But driving was no epsy matter; the wind was _full against him, and blew the blinding_snowflakes sharply into his face. With feelings akin to despair, the poor fellow realized that he had gone astray, and stumbled along, scarce daring to hope chance might vet lead him straight. At length the sight of a little black speck ehead aroused his faiiing courage, and, ferv- ently thanking God, Vladimir made for the friendly hut. “How far_is_it to Jadrino?” “Jandrino? Not far—a matter of 10 miles.” Poor Viadimir. “Can you let me have a horse? Mine is half dead.” “A horse! horse?”’ “Well, can cne get a guide about ?” L Wait the wa: After what seemed to Viadimir an interminable delay, the door opened and a small boy came out. “What time s it?” inquired Viadi- mir. “It will soon be daylight.” baffle bridegroom was silent. The eocks were crowing and the day breaking when they reached Jadrino. The church was closed. After reward- ing his guide and bidding him good- by, Viadimir knocked with trembling hand at the priest's house; his troika was not in the vard, Where would I find a here maybe my son can show you The But brielowich and see what was going on e will return to the good Ga- in his house. The old people rose as usual and went down to breakfast; Ga- briel Gabrielowich in his flannel cap and gown, and Pascowia Petrowna In answer Maria night, In a d our ready dressed for the day. to @ message from Gabrielowich, sent word she had had a bad but would be down presently. few minutes the dcor opened, heroine entered. “How is the head, daughter fuch better, father.” Toward evening, though, Maria was not so well, and the village doctor was sent for, but before he came high fever had set in and the poor girl was delirious. For a whole week she hung between life and death. For a wonder, the secret was well kept, aithough known to half a dczen people. Maria, of course, spoke of nothing else during her delirium, and the good mother, who nursed her de- votedly made out that her child was dying of love for Viadimir. Therefore, when Maria. became convalescent, her parents sent for Vladimir Nicolaewich, but great was the consternation at Menardowno when In came a letter, written apparently by a madman, in which the young fellow declared he would never set foot in their house and begged them to forget a poor wretch whose only hope was in death. Soon after they heard he had Jjoined the army. That was in 1812. They dared not tell Maria, who on her side never mentioned his name. A relapse of the fever was feared when, a few months later, she fell into a dead swoon, having accidentally seen his name in the list of those who had dis- tinguished themselves and been Wounded at Borodino. The war ended gloriously for Russia her legions returned victorious, and were received everywhere with vocif- erous and joyous acclamations. Per- haps Maria and her mother, living so far out of the way, were among the very few who took no part in the gen- eral enthusiasm. The monotony of their lives, though, was even there disturbed by the advent of the dashing - young Colonel Bourmine, before whom her usual train of adorers had to retreat. One thing however, puzzled her—un- doubtedly Bourmine loved her, and in her inmost soul she confessed to a lik- ing for him—why, then did he not speak? Why such marked attentions, wistful looks, and yet not a word of iove? One day her mother was alone in the parlor when Bourmine entered end inguired for Marla. “You will find her in the garden,” said the old lady; “go, I will await you a THE MYSTERIOUS MARRIAGE “At the Deginning of the year 1512 I was hurrying to join my regiment at Vilna. While getting a change of horses at Novrod a heavy snowfall came on, and I was earnestly advised ziet to protesd on my Journey until it had abated. In some upaccountable manner, we soon found ourselves astray and my coachman was obliged to confess himself completely at a loss how to continue. We drove on, then, at haphazard, snd you can well imagine how welcome was the sight of lights ahead. As we approached I perceived there.were several sleighs in the yard, and two or thres people grouped together on the porch. “A young man sprang forward: “Your bride has fainted,’ he said, ‘and the priest is at a loss what to do!* “A wicked thought flashed through my mind, What an adventure to tell my fellow officers! Without answer- ing I ran up the steps and entered the church, dimly lighted by one lamp A young girl reclined on 'a bench with her head leaning against the wall, while a maid bathed her forehead and temples with a handkerchief steeped in vinegar. “The priest then drew near, ‘Sir, there is no time to lose; we may be surprised at any moment; make haste!” “It was ngt too late. I might still tura back, but the idea of such a won- derful adventure got the better of m moreover, I never imagined such ceremony would be valid. “The bride was already at the altar, supported by her malid. I advanced and placed myself beside her, wrapped in my large fur coat. The priest did not keep us waiting and in a few mo- ments all way over. ““You are npw one; embrace each other and fly, cried the irrepressible young man. “Nothing loth, I turned to my bride and, gently drawing her toward me ‘bent to kiss the poor pale face, barely discernible in the dim light. One glance and then with a cry of horror that will ring in my ears forever, “ON, it is not he!” the poor girl feil backwerd in a dead faint. The priest and witnesses rushed to assist her, and in the con- fusion that followed I made my escape unaoticed.” “Great heavens!” exclaimed Maria, trembling violently, “and you know not what became of your unfortunate bride?” g No," answered he, subdued by her manner: “I do not know the name of the village where I was married, nor do I remember where I stopped to change my horses. Moreover, 1 never believed that marriage binding, and used to speak of it as a good joke until one day a friend, less thoughless than I, frightened me by insisting I was really married—bound forever, in this world and the next. Bver since I have sought my wife in vain. But, Maria, you are pale, my darling!—your trem- ‘Merciful young _girl, Father!” exclaimed the clasping her hand, “ I thank Thee! It was then you, Bour- mine? Oh, how wretched wouid have been our lot had we never met; or having met, had we not loved! Bourmine shuddered, and then, over- come with joy, fell on his knees before his wife.—Argonaut. Stories of the War A Soldier’s Letter. To his mother in Hallowell, Me., Lance Corporal Frank Goodrich, writes a most interesting letter concerning the affairs of the European disagree- ment and relates at length his partic- ipation in the battle of Ypres. The letter: “Military Hospital, France. April 28, '15. “My dear Mother: “Now do not be alarmed for while I am wounded (as the letter head will indicate) it doesn't amount o any- thing and will not keep me away from the Germans very long. In my last letter I told you we were going into the trenches, but could not tell you where. You will probably know_now from the papers, that it was Ypres where the Germans have made such desperate attempts to break through the allies’ line. I am proud to say that they have failed in this attempt and it wes the Canadian Division who stopped them, although the cost was heavy. “We put up a grand fight against superior numbers and in spite of the fact that they used asphyxiating de- vices on our men, contrary to all rules of civilized warfare. This I know to be true because I saw it and its effect on a company of our men who were holding the. trenches to jour right. Those who were not overcome by it (and they were few) were com- pelled to retire for two miles which laid bare our flank on that side. “The other flank held by the French was driven back in the same way and my trench was exposed to fire from three sides, but we hung on until of 150 men we had 12 left, when the Germans rushed us from the three sides. “The captain had given me three men and asked me to go back about 50 feet to try and get a cross fire on the enemy, but we were hopelessly out numbered at that point. Two of my men were killed beside me and one severely wounded and I was hit in the thigh and head myself, when the Ger- mans rushed the trench. “Our captain and the pitifully few men left surrended but I thought I would prefer to try to escape them rather than to be taken prisoner by beasts, who are known to bayonet our wounded, and so I dragged myself to the rear, although how I ever escaped the hell ‘of shell fire and rifle bullet is more than I will ever be able to un- derstand. . ‘No one shall ever tell me that I am not lucky. While crawling on my hands and knees I was knocked flat by exploding shells and my coat was torn to ribbons. But the marvel of it is that I am alive, After this I can g0o_through .anything. “We have won great praise over here for the way we held them until the reserves came up, but there are inside of a month, so that sounds so0d. “I think this is one of the deciding battles of the war and it won't be very long before I will be back home gain none the worse and perhaps & little better for having done a little share here. I am still confident that I am doing the right thing in a just cause and I do not resret my dt If it be my fortune to go down under it as better men have, then I have no complaint to mak “Word has just come that I am be- ing moved to another hospital tomor- row. * * * Love to you all from your affectionate son and brother, “FRANK.” “P. 8. General Hospital, Versallles, France, May 1. Did not have an op- portunity of malling the preceding pages before I wae moved from Bou- longe to where 1 am at present. Am now in Versailles about nine miles from Paris, but there is some talk that I shall be sent to a convalescent home. It may be in England or some- where in France. I am getting along finely and beginning to hobble around. This is a splendid place and the weather is magnificent, . Hope to be back with the regiment soon, “Your loving son, “FRANK", 4150 Wounded From One Shell. The French official “eye witness” at the front, in a dispatch gives details of a check which he says was adminis- tered to_the Germans at Villesur- Tourbe, France. He denies the state ment made in a German official com- munication on May 16 that the Ger- mans occupied the village. “In checking the German attack,” says the observer, “more than 1.000 German bodies were counted and we made prisoners of the remainder of the assaulting troops, comprising nine officers and 400 men, only 50 of whom were wounded. We also took 50 quick-firers. Our total losses, counting killed, wounded and missing, were only 500, half of which number were merely temporarily incapaci- tated. There was no loss of mater- jal.” The “eye-witness” says great prep- arations were made by the Germans previous to the attack and he states that a high value was placed on this position.” He continued: “Preceding the attack three mine flelds were exploded, each containing approximately six tons of explosives, placed far enough in front of the German_trenches, in order that the resulting hole might give the charz- ing troops ample shelter. However, the explosions wgre much greater than had been anticipated and in- stead of aiding the attack only de- layed it. Meanwhile the colonial infantry counter-attacied brilllantly, much hand to hand bayonet fighting ensu- ing. An encircling movement was be- gun which effectively cut off all avenues of retreat and the Germans had no alternative but to surrender.” The observer concludes by telling of several remarkable escapes _from death by men taking part in this en- gagement. One young sapper received 150 wounds in the explosion of a sin- gle shrapoel shell. The saper in tell- ing of his experience said: “While smothered under the debris, the only thought I had was to find my les.” A soldier over 50 years of age, who had been fighting continually eince August, had his arm _half carried away by a shell. He amputated the torn arm successfully with a pen- knife. War Cuts Di lend. The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company of London recently an- nounced that there would be no divi- dend on the ordinary stock, and the publication of the annual report shows that it is only by transferring a mil- lion dollars from reserve that the pre- ference dividend can be paid in ad- dition to making full provision for depreciation and clearing expenses on new stock issue. The profits for the year amount to only $457,230 against $2,154,930 in the previous year woen a six per cent div- idend was paid and half a million dol- lars was carried to reserve. The directors attribute the unfav- orable results to the abnormal con- ditions created by the war and the most acute trade depression on the South American route. Since the close of the year, how- ever, a substantial improvement has taken place in the general net earn- ings of the company and_ the direc- tors look forward to ‘a better out come of the present vear's financial operations. Army Contract Scandals. During the debates in the Hunga- rian parliament ,the army contract scandals were given an extensive air- ing, although few new facts were de- veloped. There was a unanimous de- mand from the speakers for a com- plete public exposure of the culprits. The chief criticism was directed at the graft in clothing, shoes, and canned meat. One of the meat contractors, who is alleged to have supplied bad meat at a profit to himself of over $100,000, has just been imprisoned. It was also developed that peasant farmers who sold horses and grain to contractors on army requisitions have in many cases either not been paid at all, or paid only a small part of the contract price. One speaker charged that the army contractors were endeavoring to im- pose silence on the press by giving out extensive advertising. rOTHER VIEW POINTS ] Great Britain's war is sald to be costing_her, at present $150 a sec- ond. Let anybody ‘“who want's war' figure how much that amounts to in a year.—Waterbury Democrat. Children must have a place in which to play, and the streets do mnot atford such a place in modern conditions of traffic. At present there the play- grounds are not open. How many more children must be killed by motor cars in the streets before the city awalkens to a sense of its duty to pro- vide playgrounds, properly e%ulppad and open the year round ?—Bridgeport Telegram. THE EXPOSITION reofLe GIRLS pecbie In the Merry Musical Comedy “A DAY AT THE FAIR” PRETTY GIRLS FUNNY COMEDIANS SPECIAL SCENERY A MAN FOR ALL THAT Two Reel Reliance Drama MUTUAL WAR WEEKLY e AAGEAH AFFAIR THE GRIND Twe Reel Drama Keystone Comedy e Mat. 100; Children Sc —_— THE ODD SLIPPER trees for the preservation of water. The benefits to be gained by the plant- ing of a forest in the making are enor- mous. Trees may be obtained from the government at a very slight cost— New Britain Herald. New Britaln s fortunate in having a man of ability at the head of th_e health department. In order for this department to be a success, it must re- ceive the support of the citizens. There are many who will help, but there are certain othes who will not clean up their premisos, and keep their proper- ty in sanitary condition unless they are forced to do it. If evervone would do their paf, New Britain would be even a more healthy city than it is, and one still more desirable to live in. The health of the city is the most im- portant thing of all, and the health board is doing its part well. It is up to the citizens to give the board their earnest support—New Britain Record. The opinion expressed by Swiss newspapers that the American note to Germany was not strong enough gives the impression that the Swiss editors pald too much attention to the sugar- coating and to little to the pill inside. —Hartford Times. Those who have a first hand knowl- edge of Prof. Yandell Henderson, ap- praise at its real value his pronuncia- cento regarding the sinking of the Lusitania. They understand his un- stable state of mental equilibrium and the certainty that he will always be found on the side that has nothing to recommend it except that it is in_op- position to the_things that are. It is a pity that Yale, even indirectly, should be connected with this deliber- ate attempt on the part of one of its instructors to condone the sinking of the Lusitania and justify the murder of women and children made possible by the inhumanity of German war methods. Henderson does not represent Yale of course. He does not represent Connecticut or New Haven. He does not even represent enlightened Ger- man-American opinion in the United States. His harangue is in the worst of taste and his attack upon President Wilson's sane declaration leayes him in a lonely minority of one with a nation of patriots arrayed against him.— sonia Sentinel. Automobiles have been in use long enough now for a few real experts to have developed a knowledge of the ways and means of driving a car so as to get the greatest use out of it with the least expense or, in a word, efficiency. Not all who drive are ex- perts, of course, nor are the majority of drivers near-experts, no matter how cocksure of their ability they may be. It is noticeable that the automobile dealers are teaching their customers a few of the valuable tricks about car running and this suggests that there is some likelihood of a new “profes- sion” starting soon, that of teaching car_owners how to run and care for their cars. Perhaps the sooner this gets started the better it will be, and some states may not hesitate a year or two hence to insist upon a certifi- cate from a licensed examiner of abil- ity to operate an automobile of any horsepower well and a knowledge of traffic lJaws before issuing a license to operate even a private car. Such requirement ought to be demanded of operators of all cars classed as com- mon carriers now.—Waterbury Repub- lican. A,Job for Dr. Pollock, Just what the legislature had in mind when it authorized the use of the state-owned Gallup farm in Norwich as a “Farm for Inebriates” is difficult to understand. Many will take the ac- tion as a rebuff to the earnest men and women who h long labored for such an institution, for literally it is asking for bread and getting a_stone. Possibly the members gave no thought to the action as it came in the closing WOMAN WANTS T0 HELP OTHERS ByTelling How Lydia E.Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound Restored Her Health, Miami, Okla. —“I had a female weakness that annoyed = me continually. I A4 tried doctors and all kinds of medicine for several years |l but was not cured until I took Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegeta- ble Compound. T hope my testimonial will help other suf- S fering wom an fi YR try your won - uhé; medicine,”’ —Mrs. M.R.MILLER, Box 234, Commerce, Okla. The cost of war was bad enough before Italy entered the game, but it will soon get to the point where it will he as uncontrollable as the cost of living. Some idea of just what the prohibi- tlon movement means is Indicated by the announcement from a big Chi- cago concern that no more bar fixtures will be made. As much as he claims he 1s misun- here.” Bourmine stepped out, and the good mother prayed as she crossed herself: “May the good God settle it all today.” Bourmine approached. “Maria, the time has come when I must lay bare my heart before you. love you—I love you passionately. Maria, blushed and lowered her eves. “But I have acted wickedly—maadly, in allowing myself to remain in_ your sweet presence day after day. I must draw aside the veil that still conceals the barrier which separates us for- ever.” “There is also an insurmountable not many left of our regiment. “Don't you forget, however, that we gave them as good as we got. We mowed them down lke corn, but still they came on. Where they get ail the men I can’t understand. Our losses are heavy, but theirs must be double ours. They were piled up in front of us like cordwood, one on top of the other and still they would come There seemed to be no limit to their Tnumbers. “T was hit on Friday in the morning and was unable to have my wound dressed until the next day, excepting Political libel suits are not calculated to command one's interest and for that reason the outcome of the Barnes- Roosevelt suit will be very generally approved. The “moral victory” of Which the colonel speaks is not exact- Jy apparent to every one. The public has been treated to testimony which reveals politics in anything but an at- tractive form. The inroads made on the pocketbooks of the two men will perhaps act as a deterrent upon any politician in future who hopes to feath- er his own nest by digging up un- savory facts—Meriden Record. Another Woman who has Found Health in Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Lindsborg, Kansas. — ‘‘ Some years ago I suffered with terrible pains in my side which I thought were inflammation, also with a bearing down pain, back- ache, and I was at times awfully ner- vous, I took three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetahle Compound and am now enjoying good health. I will times has had reason to think that there might be. It is a rich store- derstood . here, from his decision not to go home, but to remain silent it obstacle on my side,” sald Marla; o | Py for a fleld bandage, which I hed in my ket and put on myself. “But the next day I was taken to the Any step toward the furthering of be glad to recommend your medicine to any woman suffering with female trou- house.of undeveloped possidilities and even though there has boen no haste in its development it 15 a big and steady contributor to this country. Alaska has suffered from lack of betier attention chiefly through its loeation. Although it has only a pop- wulation of €5,000, the report of the de- partment of commerce shows that ‘merchandise and treasure passing be- the states and the territory last reac the handsome Wmo! pot revile fate_I never could ‘have ‘would appear that Dr, Dernburg fears the war zone more. Chicago claims that 1t has more houses wired for electricity than apy other-city in tje United States, and past experlence shows that it is pret- ty well wired politically also. With the strest department prepared to handle extra rubbish collecting bus- iness this weel there should be a. dis- Dosition on the part of the pudlic to sighed Bourmine, “I know you have loved; but death has canceled your vows; you would have been mine. 1 know it—I feel it—in spite of your former love, if ‘a cruel fate had not condemned me to misery. Maria, I am married! ihaarried!” She had never thought of Yee” continued Bourmine, “mar- ried three vears ago, and stranger still, married without knowing to whom, nor having the vaguest idea where my wife is, nor -whether 1 shall ever see her again. B + hospital just back of the firing line and whilé 1 was waiting my turn they started to shell the hospital with long range guns. Of course we had to be moved out in a hurry and my heart went out to some of the men whose wounds were far worse than mine Many died from the effects of being moved again. I saw three old ladies, one of them a nun, killed by one sheli 'and little children’ who were playing in the road a few minutes before were dlown to eternity, don't you “Now, mother, r O. K. The 3 about me, for I gsayg-I will_be.in_the game sgain a water supply which may seem to Sreat at present are steps in the right direction. We will need the water sheds and supply. The project of re- foresting the water sheds which origi- nated with W. B. Rossberg, now chair~ man of the board several years ago is a praiseworthy one, The sheds need the careful and systematic planting of : Childr;n Ery FOR FLETCHER’S bleand you may publish this letter. —Mrs. A. L. SmiTH, R, No. 8, Box 60, Lindsborg, Kansas. If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegeta= ble Compound will help you,write toLydia E.Pinkham MedicineCo. (confidential) Lynn,Mass.,for ad= vice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman, e All Week AUDITORIU KRAZY KAPERS The Best Show Norwich Has Seen In a Long Time HAM AND THE SAUSAGE FACTORY .. BlG MOTORCYCLE MEET On Norwich Fairgrounds, Monday, May 31st, 2 Sharp Fast Riders and Close Competition , Cash Prizes Exceed $200 Novel Feature will be Three Mile Side-care Race Music by Tubbs’ Band Admission 35c. Boys 15¢ - Shows 2i30, 7 and 8148 Mat. 10¢; Eve. 10 and 20c A Musical Melange In One Big Act With JIM BARTON IMPERSONATING CHAS. CHAPLIN | ° A POSITIVE SCREAM—EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT HIM ¥ 14—People—14 FATHER'S MONEY Victor Comedy Drama Colonial Theatre FROM HEADQUARTERS in 3 Parts Anita Stewart and Earle Wi Selig Drama Comedy hour. It may have been just impul- siveness, like the boyish throwing of paper wads indulged in as a finale. In any case the state does not get the institution it asked for. It does get a rocky tract of land, without an ap- propriation to be used at discretion of the officials of the Norwich Hospital for the Insame as an adjunct to that institution. If Dr. Pollock can turn the farm in some measures into the sort of a reformatory its advocates worked for he will accomplish some- thing, under the circumstances not far short of a miracle. The Norwich Bui- letin believes he can do as much with it as any person possibly could. That is most satisfactory endorsement of his capacity, but he certainly has been given a pretty big contract. Admittedly a “state farm for inebriates is an experimental propo- sition at the best. Under this ar- rangement it is considerably more than that and Dr. Pollock has no sine- cure. Perhaps he can redeem the leg- islature and prove the experiment worth enlarging. If he does he will become onc of Connecticut’'s most cap- able and useful citizen: May he achieve aboundant success, — Bristol Press. THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society Tyrol, Trentino—The geography of the territories that Austria was will- ing to cede to Italy to purchase peace, as published by the diplomats negoti- ating, is given in the latest statement National Geographic Society as “Austrian proposals to Rome includ- ed the cession of the southern Tyrol, or that part chiefly populated by Italian-speaking people, and of a strip of territory running from Tarvis to the Gulf of Triest. Italy was to re- ceive that part of Tyrol, which cuts deeply into northern Italy, an outly. ing, irregular wedge-shaped land, whose apex reaches nearly to Verona. The new international boundary was to be drawn just south of Bozen, giv ing to Italy more than 2,000 square miles of Tyrolese country, wherein are the larger cities, Trent, Riva, Roveredo and Male. “Trentino, and the surrounding coun- try, that was to be turned over to the the Italian northeastern fromtier, Dbringing the border line well into the difficult, mountainous Alpine country of Tyrol. This region bristles with Austrian fortifications, and almost every foot of its way is adapted to stubborn defensive military operations. More than 150,000 people are support- ed in its valleys, Most of these peo- ple speak the Itelian tongue, and their Italians, would have straightened out | | region has long occupied the fervent “irrendentism’ of Italian patriots. “The proposed Austrian cession up- on ‘the northeastern borders of Italy affected a strip of land, roughly 50 miles along the border line and ten miles wide, or ‘comprising_somewhat more than 50 square miles. Throughout this territory, likewise, the Italian- speaking population far outnumbers that of German or Slavonic tonsue. Well-fortified hills, also, dot the north- eastern border. This additional terri- tory would have brought Italy to a position upon the Guif of Triest changing the sheltered Austrian har- bor whose northwestern gate would ge in the power of a powerful meigh- or.” Wonders of Transport. ! When it is mentioned that 2000 tons of goods—food and other necessities— are sent every day from the base de- pots to the firing line of the British army, some idea of the gigantic task of the Army Service corps will be gathered. This enormous weight of goods, says Harold Begbie, comes almost entirely from England, for we are not buying in France even so perishable a neces- sity as milk. Vast stores are brought from England and loaded into sheds at the base depots. All day by motor lorry and railway truck supplies for the troops are sent out from these base depots to stores as near as possible to the firing line, And just as reserves are accumulated in the docks, so reserves are accumu- lated near the front, since an accident to the railways might cut off the fight-~ ing -soldiers supplies. On one occasion there was a delay on the railways of 36 hours, but not only dld the soldler at the front get all his food and ammunition, but he did not even have-to draw on the re- serves 1 have mentioned; regimental stores were sufficient for his need. Ev- erything goes by clockwork. There g no room for an accident.—Tit-Bits. [ POMPEIAN OLIVE DIL ALWAYS FRESH PURE-SWEET-WHOLESOME STETSON & YOUNG Carpenters and Builderz Best work and materials at right prices, by skilled labor. Telephone 50 WEST MAIN ST, e—————————————————————————————————————————— P. gasoline engine. Suct ute, Pump g of engine for other purposes. 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