Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 6, 1915, Page 4

The Bulletin has the Targest circulation of any paper in East- ern Connecticut and from three to four times largor than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 3.000 of the 4,053 houses in Norwich, and read by minety- three per cent. of the people. In Windham it is c..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 Eastarn Ccnmhfll( has forty- nine towns, one hundred and sixty -five postoffice districts, and cixte rural free delivery routes, The Bulletin is sold in every routes in Eastern Connectizut, CIRCULATION 1901, average ... 482 1905, average ...........5,920 October 30.... NATIONAL DEFENSE. Tt has been evident for a long time that proper national defense will be & question which will occupy much time before the nmext session of congress and there have been intimations s to what the administration will advocats: That such preparations will be for de- fense only and mot for war was clear- Iy set forth by President Wilson in his address before the Manhattan club in New York city, especially in his words “adequate to the comstant and legitimate uses of times of interma- tional peace.” - The plan is to call for training with- in the next three years, at the rate of one-third each year, 400,000 citizens 1o enlist for three years and to be sub- ject for call for tbree years longer, Who would be required to undergo training for a brief period each year during the first three. This would pro- #ide the citizenry trained to aras which he had previously referred to, without interfering with the standing army or the national guard. He would settle on a definite naval program and develop that first and im- portant ling of defense until it “stands, Tecognized as one of the most effi- elent and notable of the modern time.” There can be no question but what, the nation will respond to the appeal for support in providing adeqiate de- fense even though there may be a dif- ference of opinion as to what limits it should be confined or extended to. It Is a fact that there is a need for s definite policy and plan and in per- fecting it an important dnty devolves upon the legislators who will con- vene at Washington. It must be a sane and workable idea without being half-baked and without tending to militarism. A PUBLICITY A GOOD THING. Efforts have been made to discredit the work which has been done in Bel- gium by the American minister, Brand ‘Whitlock, and it hag even been inti- mated that his return to this country was because of dissatisfaction which existed In Germany over his services. Since the Cavell case many conflicting reports have been issued concerning the part which he took therein with ‘allegations to one effect being offset by claims to the contrary. ‘The result was that the situation placed all concerned in such a light that it was considered advisable by, the state department to clear up the muddle and this it does following a conference with Mr. Whitlock which shows that he has been doing his ut- most to perform his duties in an im- partial manner. According fo the statements made by the envoy who has returned because of the condition of his health, the service he undertook to render Miss Cavell was only what fevolved upon him, British interests were turned over to the American minister and the Teport which he ‘made to the British government was in accordance therewith. He substan- tiates the report in all particulars and his only complaint is that it was not considered confidential by that gov- ‘ernment, not for the reason that e desired to keep the affair dark, but| becanse of the embarrassment which it| meant to the representative of a meu- it the which he holds, and his sympa unquestionably for the allies. —_— DISCOURAGES AMERICAN INTER- ESTS. i camp ‘concerning the which went into effect this weel. B was attacked before and since it was passed by the shipping Interests which realize the effect which it is All g hot harmony in. mmrfi: seamen's. brought forth a mighty protest from business interests which understand the detrimental effect upon the Amer- ican merchant marine. Now Cbajrman McCombs of the democratic natlonal committee Joins the opposition and declares that the legislation was a mistake and skould be repealed. In reaching his opinion Mr. McCombs declares that Ne bases it upon the declarations of seamen of all ranks. He finds that they, as well as the shipping Interests, are serious- ly affected at a time when American shipping should be encouraged and when there should be legislation which would invite fresh c to provide facilities for carrying on the foréign trade of the country.- It is more than the temporary situation which Mr. McCombs looks at for while he con- siders that existing lines can stand the change, though he views it as a hardship. it is bécause of the large amount of business which they are called upon to handle at the present time, but as a matter of fact consider- ation should be given to the future and the time when the competition is going to be revived following the war. Unless this country offers encour- agement to American shipping inter- ests the law is going to result in aid- ing the merchant marines of foreign countries. In other words the legisla- tion with the crippling of our own shipping furnishes an advantage to others which is a decidedly unwise thing for this country to do. Striking at American interests is never good legislation. WHITMAN FOR FAIR TRIAL. “I think that the whole plan of Mr. Osborne should have a complete trial and until many more things than have been thus far brought out are proven it is far from a faflure” This is the reply that was made by Governor ‘Whitman of New York, following crit- icisms which have been made of the methods used at Sing Sing prison and the way they are working out. It shows that he is not taking sides for or against the Sing Sing experiment, but insists that inasmuch as it has been started it should have a falr trial That is the one sensible view of the matter. 2re thoas who have no faith in it and are frank to say so and this may be the view of Govefnor Whiman way down in his heart, but he has too much Sense to attempt to cut it off before it has been given a tryout that will convince, As long as it has been started it should be permitted to continue until it has proved beyond a ddubt that it is a success or a faflure. ‘A brief and Incomplete test carries little conviction since there will be“those who will co; tinue to advocate its readoption if the course is pursued of cutting short the proof. If the plan is responsible for lack of discipline, assaults and other crimes committed in the prisom, it is well to make sure of it and not throw it out because of a snap judgment, Such will never convince its friends of its demerits and the governor is right in isisting that he will not interfere un- til the value of the good and the bad : features has been fully and uretully weighed. EDITORIAL NOTES. Even Col. Bryan wasn't able to force Ohio to take the bit In prohibi- tion. Frequent demonstrations of what happens when Greeks disagree are be- ing furnished. England at present is talking about | cheap hats. Talk, however, is usually cheaper than headgear. It is the philosophical candidate who realizes that the majority couldn’t vote for everyone on the ticket. The smoke of the political battles this week was not sufficient to eclipse the clouds arising from the war in Eu- rope. In making a satisfactory statement of his attitude to General Funston, Villa shows that he hasn’t entirely lost his reason. ‘The troubles of that New Jersey man who died after being elected tax col- lector ended when they seemed about to commence, 1t'1s the other m ellow who has to worry about keep- .mmm get help to save him he had been re- warded with success. Persistence is Just pushing with all our might for lm‘nethlng ‘we do or do mot want. It is g plan not to »ersll.t with \oonmI:;h zeal in the- direction. ow had mot ersisted in swallowing the milkmaid there never would have been a_shawl pin found in the cow's stos ‘Those who persist must do so along right lines. A cocksure man may alwavs be trusted to make monkey of himself without the least bit of assistance. ‘There really is no such thing as sta- bility to knowledge. If we are blesecd with a studious temperament we know more today than we did yesterday; if we have been lodding long we arc surprised by the things we were taught and have learned that have faded out and not left a recognigable stain. We begin life with everything before us to learn, and we end it amazed by life's mysteries and the light grasp the world's greatest schplars have upon them. The cocksure are those who get a few impressive ideas and hitch their craft to them, and those who cherish borrowed ideas because they have none of their cwn. Ignorance 18 always cocksure. - Perhaps the reason poetry is mot in popular demand in this age is because “truth shines the brighter clad in verse.” Yet it is quite a distinction to be able to write into impressive and melodious measure songs of life which are cherished by generation after gon- eration. Plato “Poetry comesy nearer to vital lnlth fl!lfl history”: but Shenstone thought and ‘con- sumption the most flattering of dis- eases.” Tn the favor of poetry is the fact that many of God's prophets found prose too dull for revelation of His love and mercy and pictured it in sweet songs which are still ringing down the ages and for aught we know are being sung by the angels. God wrote his epics in the' sunsets, and flowery flelds, and surging seas and snow-crested ‘mountains for man to interpret and translate. and whoever gets the golden truth from the “wild posies” or surging seas and sets it to immortal measure is indeed a poet. Norwich, we notice has a poet who indites “thoughts that breathe and words that burn. There are organizations of all kinds for the betterment of young men but one of the best I have ever heard ot was a league of young men who or- ganized for the purpose of practicing economy. Among them they had weekly deposits which amounted to $10 a wdek. It wasn't a big sum, but it represented a getting-ahead idea Wwhick was sure to be the progenitor of a good habit. The one habit which proves to be a life-line to a young man is'the habit of having at the week’s end a half dollar more than he has expended instead of ten cents That little gap of ten cents pells bondage for the man with a : and the 50, cents surplus indicates a coming bondholder, just 2s sure as thunder-heads in the sky portend a coming storm. Clubbing together for soclability is often a pleasurable weakness, but getting to- gether for a purpose, whether it is to stay small vices, or to learn little les- sons of sweetness and prudence, is a credit in its very conception to every voung man who favors such a move- ment. lsn't it strange that tumble-down huts and ragged children in groups make the most profitable pictures for artists. The portrait of a mayor in @ dress-suit looks more ridiculous than the picture of a street beggar on the corner asking alms. The types of any race of people are mot those who change their clothes several times a day, but those who wear one suit until it begins to show more of the Wearer's character than ft does tho skill of the in the tailoring establishment. You may have notic- ed there is never anything artistic about a fashion plate; but there is always something pleasing and at- tractive about the picture of a gypsy camp. Wien we asioct pictures for the parlor we t of the cow- boy to that the hutmln. Did you ever enter a parior in which every picture was a family portrait with eyes always turned your way. This is Wwhere_too much eyes affect the nerves. Wher it comes to art the nude in sculpture -is decried, bdut & stone maw in pants hever looks less than ridiculous. Art must be more than = daily advertisement. '!'l\h world will be bfiw ‘when men false pretense, St und becoms consélous that Ereat. wnum’-mumhmzu large or smal The_president of the Ameri Associstion, J. Horace M writes from Washington ‘mendation of tl extension and I American_cities, the testimony of Governor Martin Brumbaugh, of Pennsylvania, who has tersely said: “The wrongs against society are ‘When I get roiled up over the cruelties and horrors of war, the Turk rises in me and I have to slay him immediate- 1y or blood would flow. Under great d | excitement and fear folks feel a knife or a gun to be their only reliance. Revenge and resentment run th the races, regardlesa of color or pro- fession, and the result is the same in | on all natlons, and tribes. The insanity of hatred has po peer when it comes to the product] of horrors—it can turn a saint into a demon in two min- utes. There is only one plan of joy. and sweetness and that was pointed out to us by the one who assured us Ipve is the bond of perfection. Peace and happiness and kindliness are not the fruit of passion. Sunday Mowning Talk WATER INTO WINE. Wher Jesus, /at the wedding feast at Cana of Galilee, turned water into wine, he suggested a task for all of us elery day. The miracle, in some sense. may be performed continually over ‘again. The water of common- place duties and prosaic experiences may be turned into the wine of romance and of joy. That life, on.the face of the matter, is bare and hard eniough for the majority of mortals need rot be argued. The great task for every man les in transmitting bad hours into- good ones, in changing drudgery Into delight. They are fortunate mortals who have learned the art of extracting from the everyday routine some flav- or at least of happiness. For such sunny folk alk the elements that go into the day's work from sun-up to bed-time yield some tribute of joy. The feeding of the chickens, the hang- ing of snowy clothes on the line, the preparation of dinner, a visit to the Jentist—any dull episode whatsoever is made to stand and deliver its ut- most. content of interest and of fun. How true it is that the bulk human happiness lies along' levels that anyome can reach. The Ordainer of life on this planet has spread the essentials of a good time broadcast. As Jchn Brierly says: “The material for enjoyment so inwrought into the world’s constitution that we can- not put a spade into the ground with- out turning it up.” Add the word of that close nature, John Burroughs, “The lesson which life repeats and constantly enforces is “Look under foot” There is radium in the-dust of clty streets if we had eves to see it, and pleasure in many dull hours if we had minds to enjoy. Let us .retain the power to bo amnrscd and_gladdened by the simpla things. In them, rather than in highly spiced pleasures’ the true elixir of life !s to be found. I had rather possess the ability to be made glad by the connmon episodes in nature and in human fellowship than come into a lordly fortune. A joyful spirit blesses, not oneself alone, but all about. Stevenson, fulfill- ing his own “great task of happiness” spoke the truth when he said “A joy- ful man or woman is a better thing to find than a five-pound note. The el trance of euch a person into a room as it another candle had been lighted. I remember a plumber who repeated poetry as he soldered joints, and even, over and anom, burst into song. He was an_excellgnt plumber and I can testify that the work he did never suffered on account of the good cheer of the workman. Let us know the sweetness of life's cup erc 1t is forever dashed from our lips. Our service to our fellowmen, oft- times so grudgingly rendered, would surely take on a quality of tenderness and of zest could we know how soon some of them would be beyond the neca of it. There is no place for ir- ritation, for impatience in dealing with & soul soon to pass out along the endless way. Remember that, - you who must wait on elderly or alling folk, and who_sometimes get tired in the ‘process. Could we know how Boon they must be forever beyond the reach of our ministrations every thought of hardship would vanish at nd the little we can do would of ramiliar ¢ faacinated swe? o slackness of ::t:'rm would in their S cuonias m—hudhr o port: w TyibE within The fold of e, inst society are D-‘";"l.. not in their hours of ' but in their hours of leieure: and the responsibility lles not wholl; with the people who perform these unfortunate acts, but with ':’ho.- them to do wr There will be thase, of course, will hasten to pronounce the kind gov- ernor too much of an optimist, declar- Péclape e But it is an acknow! dged fact that since the era of sys- PrOV sentiment rllcllhbla good in its effect on. men' minds. one man was heard to remark, “I can't think of any better way to use a haif doliar than for the privilege of sitting to watch a ball game, pleasunt day, in the good Bealthful atr, s mind absorbed in every play, business cares forgotten.’ True, there have been those who have commercialized basebal men have commercialized rac- {ng, and brutalized sport with boxing gloves, and introduced evil even into such a harmless sport as rowing, or running. But this sort of evil is in the inconsiderable minority. The Civis Aseociation goes. on to point out the change. which has come about, so that now, in most cities, R T Pt the e of the grass is a discarded and has changed to e etcomes i 29 It is also a hopeful iull as well, are yeariy spending more and more to make these playgrounds of the common people more Inviting and more accessible. ot, cities are in friendly rivalry in park development, from = Kansos ty, which has overcome almost im- po difficuities to create a park eystem, to Harrisburg, which recently celébrated the that, in the past eleven years it has acquired no ‘less than ~958 res of park land, equal to one acre for every X buy park lands, and a public spirited citizen has donated a beautiful tract of land worth thousands of dollars for the same purpose. Connecticut citles bave fared well in this respent. Hart- ford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Meri- den’and the others have their park problcms well worked out. The late Robert M. Bruce gave Greenwich a park worth, in land value alone, over $100,000. Norwich_is fortunate in having i beautiful Mohegan Park, well named as the original hunting grounds of the famous tribe of Chief Uncas, where Nature was the first thoughtful sur- veyor, laying out an unsurpassed pleasure ground for the people; the munificent gift of a few public-spirited men and women. Already Its recreatlonal ‘possibili- ties are known to many residents of this and nearby towns; with a modest annual appropriation, wonders have been worked in its development. When, before Iow oonditions will have improved so that there shall trolley line direct to its beautiful lake, and all the people, as well as those who are owners of automobiles, can have free and inexpensive access to its charming nooks and pleasure- grounds and beauty-spots. it might be & happy thought to invite President McFarland, of the National Civic As- soclation, and even Governor Brum- ‘baugh, to come to Conmpecticut and take a look at what Norwich has to uffer in the shape of a real service park for her people! THE DICTAGRAPH. I Stories of the War The English Press Censor. The English press censor has a par- ticular aversion for poetry, and his blue pencil lingers -uplclmnly over every rhymed or metered phrase, ap- parently in fear that it may conceal 2ome information or misinformation of value to the enemy. The first instance of censorial manipulation of a poetical quotation—the deletion of the worde “and the Kings” from a phrase of Kip- ling's—has been followed by numerous simflar instances. One of _the most jmustng of these is desoribed by the , “W= published _yesterda: i oo of (0 AEhiia & HAL Tuch on October 13. In the course of oot Mecribing the shells, gases, truction. which fell bon the. enemy, was rash enough to quéte Browning's “Twenty-nine distinct damnations, One sure, if the other fails message was duly submitted to fim Censor, who passed it without aterial al t for the rowning quotation. 'we cannot pretend to fathom Pwhich rendered it would give ini lon to the Ger~ 'mans, or whether strict accuracy re- countenance mcunmunmmflm |er_too " preciee ‘was M to .m-um— we _have Sample Line of oné of the dress mmnhcturcrsotNevYork This i an exceptional purchase so take advantage of this sale . @ whether or not you are in need of a dress. Values up to $25 S1090 amd $1290 record the fact. And the fact is that the words, ‘twenty-nine distinct’ wers neatly ruled out and the single vmr( ‘different’ inserted instead of ‘lncldmtl Tor I3 ‘We dc. not complain. less trivial and far more our national reputation are dally fea- tures o1 the Censorship.” OTHER VIEW POINTS The fight against tuberculests, the country over, has already been re- warded in bringing down the death rate. The fight should be continyed all along the line. That in one of the diseages where the least let-up is fa- tal.—Middletown While the allies and the neutrals have been disputing or argulng about conditions with which Germany might be contending the Teutons have been going about their business utillzing every possible thing which might be the result that bardly apt to be as bad mies would like to belisve. When the rest of the world shall have learned some of the economic secrets which i Germany possesses jt may he better able to cope with her—Meriden Kec- The slaughter of Miss Cavell has for the time being settled the cuestion of conscription in the British Isies. There is no need now for conscription. \oi- unteering is adding soldiers to the Eritish army by the thousand every day and the killing of an Enxlisa wo- man is the real cause of the deadly determination that has sprung up throughout “-e empire to ~fight on for years, if necessary, so that an end may be made forever of the brutal terrorism that insuits humanity end stains the honor of its advocates.— Ansonia Sentinel. Schoolbooks are changed too often, cost too much and there are tvo many of them. Parents of observing nature have long been convinced of this and most teachers admit it. However, these assertions are vigorously deaied by the schoolbook publishers, who quote government statistics to show that the average cost per child for schoolbooks each year is less than 79 the war is over it hat all the textbooks in modern history, geozraphy and several other subjects be changed. This will add to the ordinary burden who pay bills through curbing the customary rapid and uanecessary changes. It is a good time for par- ents to look into this matter and for- The War a Year Ago Today Nov. 6, 1914. Allul retook Soupir and c.t- G on’ the un. rman trench Wotae ait onct of U Battle raged around Yp French trapped Germans in Ar- s recceupi Jaroslaw, retreating along i Galician front. British ships shelled Belglan coast. Turks bombarded Batum. Austrian_airmen. dropped bombs on Antivari. So much depends on the prepar uze minding our customers that.— To get the best reaults, take “Sev- onty-seven” at the very beginning of a Cold. I¥ you wait until you begin to eough and sneeze, it may take longer. Almlllvllloi’ll—'nmflh the vest pocket. m-_ and 3100, at all drugsists or | unless relief is sought by the people and place them on sale today, ther witi most of our own tity w- with the facts.—New Haven U Brother Dantels, of the navy, an- nounces that he has given an order for & ne wnavy aeroplane, and we presume that as soon as he can post 50, on the detalls of e coustruction it is expected P the “powers that be” at the risk of their own official necks. He is liable to babble of green aeroplanes in bis sleep and to tell all he knows and something more, to the casual listen- er, shouid his sommolent at. ford the opportunity. is to be learned about this mew vent. It pleases the editor of the Holyoke Telegram to show signs of a over the arrival of urgent calls wives from the wilds of Alaska. Draske Inty prist with & plea. fhat the Holyoke girls will not wander from home. “We would advise the Holyoke girls to look about them here before looking elsewhere for life little cottage with a {flr ors. A man and CASTORIA For Infants and Childrea in Use For Over 30 Years Ladles’ Fur Coats nnd‘ Sets. Jen's Coats of ail os. Remodeling and ‘ng also done surely. Superior st; L] nucxm 81 Franklin St Meet Dur Overcoats You’'ll meet the surprise of your life. You’ll meet regular Fifth Avenue style and Riverside Drive luxury (in linings, workmanship and finishing), and the surprise comes when you see the prices —$12,00, $15.00 and $18.00. The io- troduction will save you $5.00. You get $25.00 worth and you pay only $18.00. You get all the snap, dash and style you could get at any price—and you get $25.00 quality of fabric for $18.00. We Are Overstocked On Overcoats And Have Decided to Cut the $20 and $22 overmts'—-flmgg $15 and $18 Overcoats—Now $72 These reducfions are real and you’ll be convinced of the fact as soon as you try on some of them. Step in