Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-20

delegates to the encampment represent
the wishes OF the greater number Of
their comrades.
General Haven was a candidate for
department commander at the last
encampment. but was defeated by q
small margin through the action Of
some delegates who opposed him by
reason o. petty jealousy founded on
personal spite and evidently on prom
Use OF future reward.
New London is represented on the
STAFF Of the present department by a
veteran who once upon time was an
Intimate friend of General Haven. but
because the general did not consider
this staff oIficer the best candidate for
colonel of the Third regiment, G. n. G..
many years ago, he became the gen
erals most bitter opponent. This stan
officer has a good military record. =
wide acquaintance, and more OF less
influence with the veterans who do
not understand the lo,'al situation. The
Grand, Army men OF the state could do
no better work at the next encamp-
ment thap 70 elect Gen. George Haven
OF New hondon as department COM
mander and would be giving the gem
eral deserved honor.
What Nsw London has needed for
many years 10 tho infusion of new life
into its commercial and business af-
fairs, and that life comes with the
new blood that has been circulated In
the municipal body, when such men Of
affairs as Alexander J. Campbell comes
to town. The Campbells are coming,
was the refrain that caused rejoicing.
but the arrival means much more. Mr.
Campbell came 10 New London about
six years ago as manager and secre-
tary OF the New London Gas and Elec-
trio Light company and almost mime
diately instituted changes that have
given the public the best Of service
He not only increased the business OF
his company but also took the lead In
almost every movement that tended 60
benefit New London, and in several in
stances public appreciation Of his ef-
forts have been expressed.
He was this week elected president
OF the New London Business Mems as
ISOLATION, which has become the most
hustling organization Of its kind in the
state, made so by the push and vipor
of the leadership of Mr.. Campbell. a.
though in the ranks Now as the Of
ficial head his efforts win be even
more pronounced and that good results
will come to the city there IL no doubt.
Mr.. Campbell Is also serving his third
term as vice president of the Board
OF Trade. He is a hustler. one Of the
kind that does much and says but HIT
tie.
II really seems as IL George Francis
Train was mistaken when he said that
what was most needed was a dozen
first class funerals. for in these latter
day times It Is DEMONSTRATED that the
great need Is more business men OF
Mr.. Campbell's kind.
Mr.. Campbell Il ala business and haa
taken no active part in politics. al
though a staunch republican and strict
party man. II he would consent to
take a hand In the game there would
at the very first deal be an almost
unanimous demand upon him to &C
cept the mayoralty nomination, and he
would be elected beyond any possible
doubt. Mr.. Campbell's example in en-
deavoring TO advance the hest inter
ests Of New London is worthy NJ en-
ulation by the natives and others who
have resided in the city for many wears
and who, Micawber like. have been
waiting for something 10 turn up.