Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 30, 1915, Page 4

The Bulletin has the largest ciFeulation of any paper in East- ern Connecticut and from thres ‘to four times larger than that of ‘any’ in” Norwich: It is delivered to-over 3,000 of ths 4,058 houses in Norwich, and rezd by minety- three per cent. of the p Windham it is c.l.vered to over 900 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, one hundred and sixty-five postoffice districts, and sixtv sural free delivery routes. The Bulletin is sold in every town - - on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connectisut. CIRCULATION 1901, average 4412 ...5,920 1205, average October 23 EXAMPLE FOR CONNECTICUT. Recognition of the danger which is caused by the use of the glaring head- lights of automobiles the highway. commission of Massachusetts has un-| dertaken the task of sovercoming this highway menace in a manner which Dids fair to make a valuable contribu- .. tion to safety if it does not succeed ~ in the elimination of the trouble en- tirely. Recognizing that it is necessary to have sufficient light, but dangerous to have too much of the searchlight £ idnd, the commission has planned a. regulation which requires that head- lights must be so arranged that they do mot dazzle any person at a dis- tance of more than three and a half feet above the ground on a level road 4 t a distance of 50 feet or more ahead _Df the car. This means that if the - regulation is approved auto owners - must so arrange their lights that they will throw thelr rays downward in- stead of into the air for a long dis- tance ahead and with such restriction #s to height, length and width much benefit can be expected. This is & move which ought not to be confined to Massachusetts. It is & regulation which is needed in every state, for nothing constitutes a great- er T to every user of a highway than the ‘blinding glare of powertul lights sending, out rays which are no § hore ‘needed fn the reasonable hand- ‘ling of an automobile than similar “ Nghts on the rear. Proper lights are needed for the protection of those out- iside as well as those within the car, but when they are so strong as to cause accidents because of thelr ex- istence, it is high time that limita- tions were placed upon them. It has been demonstrated time and again that this 1s a matter to which Con- necticut should give proper considera- tion. r FRA\NCE'S CABINET CHANGE. Even France must recognize the fact that cabinet changes are undesir- ablé in times of war pnless the res- ignations and reorganizations result in a stronger body than existed before, yet there are conditions which arise which make it impossible to proceed with harmony unless there are changes. Thus while the recent res- ignation of Delcasse gave evidence of discord and indicated that other re- ‘adjustments might be expected, the resignation of the Viviani ministry and the calling of former Premier Briand to form a new cabinet does not mean by any possible twist that the new ministry will be weaker than its prede- «essor, From such indication as has been given of the possible makeup of the Briand cabinet there are reasons for 3elieving that the change will result #u n cabinct fully as strong if not stronger than that which has just rel signed. Many of the former members, including Viviani. will be retained and the new material will include states- men who have held porfolios before ‘and are thoroughly acquainted with the duties which wiil be imposed upon ‘them, even though the greatest war the country-has participated in fs Leing waged. 2 The ‘alteration means not only the confinuation of the policles which o been successful, but the over- ng .of the defects. There is not “the semblance of any change of heart or any determination to wage war less strenuousiy, but on the other hand it shows the disposition to put the best #foot forward for success through eall- ing to the country’s aid its strongest | men. There can be no question but what the reorganized cabinet will have the confidence of the country. OPEN AIR CARS. fld e’y though how many of them were due to improper maintenance or faulty con- struction is a matter which the ex- perts ought to be able to agree upon. It has been substantiated at least that the danger from chlorine gas the result of leaks which permit the sea water to come in contact witk th acid in the batteries is one which does not permit of negligence. Under the method of construction followed in that type it furnishes a menace which calls for constant attention and if overhauling is necessary to insure against it that work should be done at periods which will ;r“m proper Pprotection to the lives the crew. Sufficlent has been reyealed, how- ever, to warrant the putting out of commission of the other three vessels of that type. If it is not possible to "| bring them up to a satisfactory condi- tion through the improvement of weak points, it would be better to discard them entirely than to return them to service and invite another disaster like the F-4 The submarines must be more than toy vessels. They should be fit for service at ali times whether the demarid iz for war purposes or just maneuvers. GERMAN VESSELS ELIMINATED. Looking into the future and realiz- ing that following the war Germany is going to have use for all the ves- sels flying the German flag, and own- ed by Germén subjects that it can muster, whether they are controlled in any way by the government or not, that vessel whatever, regardless of where it may be at the present time, which would mean 2 change in reglstry. This affects the ships which are tfed up in neutral harbors throughout the world and includes those which are now un- der the protection of this country. Germany understands the fight it must make to regain its lost commerce and the necessity of being properly pre- pared, regardless of the time when peace may be declared. ‘Whether this was inspired by the indications that strong efforts were to be made in this country for the put- ting through of the once defeated ship purchase bill is not disclosed, but it forestalls the possibility of any of the German vessels being secured through such legislation. These idle vessels, many of which were on the market, had been looked upon with much favor in carrying out the provisions of the ship purchase measure, should it pass congress. It was not improbable that such a deal would result in interna- tional complications in view of the fact that certaln of the belligerents would oppose such a transter for ves- sels engaged in trade with Europe, but the action” of Germany removes them from the fleld of possibility, and though’ the bill is looked upon with no more favor now than it was when it was before the last session of congress, Germany's action has knocked out the chance of any of its merchasit fleet being used to build up the American merchant marine. EDITORIAL NOTES. A few more days and election results will form a new basis for future polit- ical predictions. The man on the corner says: Some people eat too much and then imagine that the melancholy days have come. France is ‘said to be considering cutting out the German.-tongue, but it might get quicker results by checking the German artillery. It is quite evident that there is a considerable amount of trench war- fare going on in the cabinet mieetings across the water. The effort of one senator to have the District of Columbia abolished simply shows how some people are bothered by little things. King George has praised the French soldiers for their magnificent work. That ‘ought to be equivalent to plac- ing & new army in tho fleld. Rice growers in Japan are worrying because they cannot get rid of their big crops. They will have the sym- pux:g of the cotton growers of the south. Church organizations are declaring against militarism and so says the country, but that canmot stand in the way of proper preparation against pos- sible trouble. ‘Wheyg the kings of Greece and Ru- mania looks as if there was gif . Just elpec Germans to have escaped from France into Belglum she might have been presented an iron cross for her loyalty instead of having been shot as a spy. The Armenians are disloyal to Turkey because they wiil not violate their Christian consciences and do as they are ordered. To be disloyal to others under some circumstances is true oyalty, and the most henorable action. The loyalty that counts is loyalty to the best that is in us re- sardless of what the world thinks about It Never get mad with your wife be- cause she doesn't_even smile at your bright remarks. You don’t know how they sound to her. It is a wise pre- caution to test them at home, and if they do not excite a emile to fo them. The bright remark habit is onme of the things that make a bore of a man. There is a current saying: “when you laugh at a fool he thinks you are laughing with him.” There is no use of following the danger line 00 far from home and becoming it. The wife who bars you from sgetting into a bad habit of this kind is brighter than you be. It doesn't pay to be so contented with ourselves thet we become discontented with our wives. A good wife naturally feels that she is a guardian of her hu band's conduct and that she is not obliged to make him think he is bright wher: he is only silly. Keep cool when your domestic expectations are dashed. Young fellow, good behavior may be offensive to a sport, but it never has got anybody into jall. Do not be afraid of the gibe or the jeer you get when you decling to violate your ewn conviction of what orderly or right. Doing right mever lost the respect of any one for you; but those who would lead you into evil wa will eventually be the very ones to country has forbidden the sale of any | Th A spirit of honor cannot rest perminently upon anything but a co: science you respect yourself. he will to say no and to abide by. it. A will that is violated gets weaker and weaker and makes the battle of life the harder to fight. Be true. Truth is the shield which will pro- tect you from error. Above all be ‘rue ‘to_yourself, or you will not_be able to be faithful to anyone else. You can ouiy feel the power of truth by being loyal to it. You have doubtiess noticed that the common people are the most earnest believers in a future life; but have you thorzht that material poverty is often rewarded with spiritual treas- ures, while material wealth makes mortals smile at the mention of spirit- ual riches. It is the people who are satisfied with life here who are weak- est in their faith in a higher life and & better world. The law of compen- sation appears to be pretty thoroush- ly demonstrated right before our eyes, yet how blind we are to the fact that thosc who trust in the promises of God find the Comforter while those who ‘depend upon their reason and their own achievements find discom- fort and cannot be comfgrted. We all have a spiritual body to nourish as well as a physical body, and if we starve the spiritual we shall have no $rip upon the eternal verities which mean so much to ma Who the real beomer of a com- munity? The man of good character and thrifty habits comes as near be ing a permanent boomédr of a place as any one can be. What priarily booms any place is first its good repu- luuo-. and second its spirit of enter- prise. Nothing helps a town or city more than an inviting market and fackiitics for entertainment of every kind, with good government and rea. sonatle taxes. Nothing hurts a com- munity more than shiftless manage- men. and too many saloons and shysters in trade. Some enthusiasts seem to think you can boom a rotten esg by praising it? You cannot. The boomers of the town are the men who earn wages, spend their money at home and who always pay their debts. The men who shout are of little con- sequence compared to the men who pay. What you say must have the suppcrt of what you do if you would be a real boomer. Many a hard worked man or woman have made the mistake of holding in - their minds the thought that they were drudges or wai slaves. This method of pressing one's self down should be avoided. It doesn’t make any difference in this work-a-day life who presses down on you if you get the habit of pressing up. Scme people need hard knocks to wake them up to the thought that there is ustally a way to better condi. tlons and to prompt them to find it. Most hard luck is self-created—it is tho cutcome of our own lack of per- cepticn or_persistence. We ~ should avoid becoming too conscious of our trials or affl . Every one has them, and those who think least and say the least about them overcome or forget them. Bad habits of thought are too common. They weld the chains which hold men and women own. Too many people fail in life because hey hope for exterior help instead of nursing an interior resolution to win. should be borne in mind T decide not to enter the war it | Place t it ;i i b The woman in question had “methed her madness;” reduced her putter- to a explaining just what her day meant, oo Yo1d Drat of to the attic, where she sorted the accu- ieces gathered there as of dress- she tied up in bundies, to be sent ta an aged aunt inl the country who would gloat over them for rug-making and|. patchwork, and cushion squares. She went through clothes 9 trunks - and wardrobes, sorting ou garments and hats and’ gloves, some to be put in what she called her charity bag, somie to be sent at once to those ready to distribute them to the poor and needy. The things which would be usetul to cut down for the children, or thos xemi-respectable duds good enough for rainy day wear, or when garden- ing, or taking country hikes, were carefully inspected and set aside for their intended use: But much that wi usetul only to be moved on, got & mo ! at once! Coming down a flig new_telephone number quarterly directory- was just out, and there were so many changes to be made that it was the policy of wis- dom to throw away the old and well- thumbed list which had served so well lu a time andtrouble saver. This duty finished, the next stunt of putter day was to put the books In the arious bookcases in order. What this means is understood by every person who has been delayed and hindered by the carelessness of others In never returing books, especially: ref- erence books, to their places. This proved somewhat of a chore; but in the end it was a consolation to see the various sets, encyclopaedias, bound magazines and the rest standing like the scriptural sheep and goats. some at the right, gthers at the lett, ali thoroughly. dusted, the aged ones with carefully pasted bindings, orde brought from the chaos of shelves left higglety-piggelty, as is sure to happen where there are boys and girls in the family. After this big chore had been Sunday Mowning Talk THINKING WHITE. It is the innmer life rather than the outer that makes or breaks us. Cir- cumstances, whether good or bad, have but minor effect cn ne whose spiritual kingdom is secure. It is a great consolation for some of us who neither wear purple and fine linen nor fare sumptuously every day. Not- withstanding almost any _physical lack, and amid the most drab sur roundings, the right thinking peop) can be happier than kings. For b piness is a state of mind, and roth- ing_material at all. Dan Crawford, herolc missionary, lived in the wilds of Africa until he learned to “think black.” The narra- tive of his experiences makes as in- teresting a book as one need read. Surely few white men have to entered into the thoughts, ambitions and out- look of the dusky tribesmen as has this missionary who has now gone back for another twenty years in the Jungle. Of course it is better for the most of us, if a choice must be made, to learn 'to think “white” than to think “black.” Doubtless Mr. Crawford would say as much himself. The thoughts of an enlightened Christian sutely ought to be better worth while than those of a naked savage in the wilds. His mental range should be broader, his aspirations higher, his purer. He draws, as savage does not, on the moral wealth of the cen- urfes. If one is really to classify as a “white man” he must think “white” Any deed whatsoever was imagined before it was done. Out of the heart are the issues of life. Somctimes thought may be long concealed, but, in the end, like mlirder, it will “cut” If it were suddenly decreed tlat the thoughts of any of us should be ex- hibited, as pictures are thrown on the screen, how many would not recofl from the ordeal? Who would want all his thoughts to be known? What wife would want her husband to know all her thoughts, what husband his wife, what father his zon? Sometimes one is enabled to peer for a second into the thought world another, and it is like a glimpse in- to an inferno. What hatreds, jeale ousles, bestial desires are there, what blackness as of lhe'gl If the king- dom of heaven is within men, the kingdom of hell is there, too. In this world, where evil dwells, however, there are minds that are pure. Granting that all mortals fail of perfection, some there he who are obviously on the road thither. In in= tent they are honest, charitable, and kind. The outgoings of their thought. toward other people are touched with benevplence. They wish good for- tune to their neigbbors. They bear mo srudge. it is attitude. not easy to cultivate such an If one starts (o do it h a be one presstd “Good morning!"” We are l"ln: at our b think white. It shoes and | $0C ‘ers, sheet: comforters, blankets and the like. Then there is always the tidy&n’ up of one’s shosbox and, work for a fem- inine Hercules, of thie top drawer in the bureau! This last is the cause of many a family jar, as well as of much loss of time, in hunting for things lost in its awful depths, not to mention one's compunction at the sight of jts chronic upsetness. It is a humorist in the west who r et | marks that, although King Arthur was clover enough to invent a round table, even he did not know enough to devise e burecu which should have a toj drawer each for a man and his_wife. Only the Recording Angel, probably, ¥nows how many little rifts within the domestic lute may have had their start in quarrels over who should have priggity in untidily loading up the top drawer! Now, what the woman of whom | read did duting her putter day has in it a lesson for men as well as for women. Instead of dozing or smoking lazily during the next stormy day when he is at home, let the man of the family try tho putter ddy plan also, sorting out clothing which, it glven to the cha table socleties, would tide many a poorer brother over the winter: gets ting at that stack of _neckties and sending some of them off, too, to be of use. Ditto with hats and gloves and shoes. Cull from the gone-by maga- zines and papers-and books some which will never be lobked at again, that they may be moved on, to cheer up the lone- liness of the hospital, or the public home, or the prison. It is a blessing that somebody in- vented rummage sales: for these oblige many. a.man as well as many a woman to get into the putter day spirit—part- ing with possessions which really are of no use to the owner, but which may mean warmth and comfort and enter- tainment and mind-relief to somebody who reaily needs them. THE DICTAGRAPH. r Stories of the War The Taking of Loos. Since the taking of Loos all the British amy is singing the praises of the guns and the planes. No sich bombardment had ever been heard on British front as that which precaded the attack. here seemed no intervals the reports of the guns: not even those of the beat of a snare drum The roar had the power and continuity of Niagara Falls. House windows in the surrounding country kept up a continuous rattle. % the sweetest sound in the said one of the surviving vet: erans of the retreat from Mons. etween a fair fight of it and your won't eharge into the play of the machine guns or be hung up in the barbed wire. A year ago when we held the Germans back from channel ports we were doing it with flesh and blood against the outnum- bering German artillery. The most comforting sight in the world is an eight inch howitzer;: and next to that a motor truck loaded with high explosive shelis.” As morning approached after the night of bombardment, ‘officers on the British front were looking at their wrist watches. In front of Loos the figure six marking the half hour— half-past six—was the goal of the goal of the creeping minute hand. At that moment a wave of men rose from thé first to outrun every other sooner they were in the trench the less likelihood of the Germans coming out of their dug- outs and recovering their senses after the bath of shells and firing on thé' advance. If only one machine gun could be manned before the charge goes home the charge may be stopped in that immediate section. It is all a matter of wrist watchas, of T d|ed up that little t planes. that day to onme of the " sald an aviator. “We had him |- benevolence, even if it is ex- by nothing more b the | abol { it 18 H 4 z % / i iii; i i £ f k il i i i F i’il =B i : T if 3 i They clip down out of these to have a look around and drop a bomb and then rise to cvoer before the Ger- mans can bring -afreraft barbed wire had to be done before the German concentrating ‘swept back In a counter-attack, which was od and which came. A Niagara o man gunfire added to that of the Lirit- ish annouce to have held their own po- announce to have held their new po- sitions; and when the Germans were attacked in one part tie British re- pulsed the German attack and tock five hundred yards from the Germans in an adjacent part. War-Blind Hespital. Miss Winifred Holt of New York has been the use of a large house in the Etolle quarter of Parie for her small war-blind hospital now temporarily installed in the Hotel Crilion on the Place de la_Concorde. The Crillon institution has only & fow biinded inmates, but sends out toachers on their errand of instruc: tion and consolation to seventeen Paris hospltals. When the new ses will receive a group of twenty-seven bllided officers and men as & begin- ning. T"A" number, however, - e tain to incregse greatly and it hoped that a second bullding will be furnished. According to Miss Holt and her as- sistants, who are all Americans resident in Paris, the blinded men at first are inclined to give way to des- patr This is sepecially the case with rded officers, the ward, and a few days ago he said to one of Miss Holt's helpers that “this is the only place in Paris where one is am: * The course of teach- ing is always preceded by a visit or | wool two with gifts of flowers and consola- tory words. Some of the patients, too, are rot yet in a state to recelve in- struction. One of these cases is a soldler with 197 shrapnel wounds, inore than & score of them in the ead. OTHER VIEW POINTS Secretary Daniels of the nayy denies that the interned G navy beer, und points out that to deprive them of beer would be a violation of the constitution, as it would be equiv- alent to “cruel and unusual punish- ment” Have the boys in the U. S. no constitutional rights on which to base ml-w-iuutromhm- rules ishing intoxicating verages *— ‘Waterbury Republican. There is not much to be said in apology for Yale's footl perform- ance ‘at the Bowl on Saturday. Whether it is the eligibility upheaval, the confusion of coaches or actual lac) of suitable material demorallzation has got into the team. It was dis. heartening to see_the exhibition. was not like the Yale of old. It was Yale football with a sad slump. But mistic to expect to ses Yale playing winning football after.this time in_the season, but it is possible that Yale will yet be able to improve materially on any showing so far made. The stuff is there. But it needs some he- roic treatment—New Haven Register. It is reported from New York that less ewidence than usual of at- tempts at fraud in the coming elec- tion have iscovered this year. The World is inclined to accept the statement as substantially true, and thinks that there practically ne attempt at colonization and that the registry lists have been closely check- unity is left for frauds thehe. It is to be hoped that, l::-odthlnn Sre ttua bt in the it experience this cheerful view will seem too cheerful to some The War a Year Ago Today Oet. 30, 1914, ;,'.".'.‘.:f‘.'..'-"“".... e S "Germans made gaine in the Ar- - Russians, pursuing retreating Germa: red guns and aero- olanes and | Erarnowite: Tarnow. Ko e up in ARl on’ A &%l.“. . od ook = gu e s inee and & n":-‘: S Russion - and_ Turkish e [ in Black Sea. 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