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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
EPIpEMIcs AND PUBLICITY.

Often 1t happens that when an epi- demic breaks out in a community the greatest efforts to conceal it are taken despite the law concerning quarantine, and the danger that exists from spread ing contagious and infectious diseases when those who are exposed to them know nothing of their existence. Many consider that such knowledge would reflect on the community in various injurious ways, hurt business and other interests, but at the same time no thought is given to the vel fare and health of the general public.
 During the past summer, Los Ange, les and Buffalo had epidemics in which it was tried to conceal the conditions Of this, Health Reports says:
 The impression that publicity re- garding such matters injures munich pal interests is based on a fallacy The existence of an epidemic cannot be concealed very long and the ab- sence of frankness in regard to the situation under these conditions pro- duces a fear and suspicion that it takes some time to overcome.
 There is nothing that inspires so much confidence in the ability of a community to cope with a sanitary problem as frankness and honesty at all times in stating existing conditions. IT. shows that the community has the situation in hand and that it has suffi- cient confidence not to be afraid to inform others of what is going on. The ethics of concealment of epidemic conditions is of course indefensible. D
 Nothing contributes so much to checking an epidemic as quarantine and publicity. Thereby people are warned and being warned it is but common sense that they should guard against the spread of the disease and seek medical attention at once should symp toms develop. No one wants to figure in an epidemic and people can avoid conditions best when they know about them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
INTEREST IN srApIuMs.

How interest in sports is increasing Is manifested by the efforts being un- dertahen to care for the large num- bers who are attracted thereby. For years it has been impossible to &C., commodate all who would like to att tend the big football games at Yale. Wooden stands are maintained at an annual expense and many thousands in receipts are lost each fall by the lack of accommodations. For some time a stadium or coliseum has been considered, the expense being the chief deterrent in putting such a structure on Yale field. Efforts now under way, however indicate that it will be accomplished ere long, though at an expense of about $700,000. Such would be durable but plain and far from as pretentious as the scheme of J. D. Sullivan of the New York recre- ation board, who would place white marble stadium in Central park, at a cost of about five million, and in ad dition to the, use of it for athletics, make it the place for holding out7 door musical festivals. As to this To- cation, Central park is not likely to be selected, but it Is evident that the idea of a stadium is taking root else where than at the colleges. Harvard has a fine one, but if capacity Is to be fixed by the crowds who desire to see the annual Yale Harvard football contests, that at Harvard is too small The outlay is large at the start, but it insures both permaneney and safe ty the latter being most desired where such large numbers are gath cred
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
CHJNA'S POSITION.

What effect the grasping hand of Russia in Mongolia is. going to have upon the new republic in China in- terests the entire world. China has gone through it's first year since the revolution and it's accomplishments have been many. Following the war there remained the difficulties of re- establishing commerce, regaining the ground lost in agriculture, which the war had caused, and reviving the ma chinery of production which had suf- fered. Problems of all kinds, expected and unseen. have arisen, among which were the mutiny of the army, the diff ficulty in obtaining a loan and over coming the impression that China was the common prey of the other coun- tries, Progress has naturally been slow but it is in such development that the best interests of the new re- public lie. Slow but sure, is better than sudden and violent action In re- modelling the government Patience and skill on the part of her leaders should direct the country safely into the channels of the worlds civilization. This will best suit the people, who would be disrupted by too rapid prog ress.
 Now the stealthy action of Russia in slipping into Mongolia as she did into Persia for the extension of her power and the control of territory is adding a new trouble to the infant republic. Without the finances for more than taking care of her ordinary needs, the expenses from war cannot be welcomed. It is but natural to re- sent the encroachment, but how stren- uously it can be done is not easy to determine, handicapped as she is. Russia is never actuated by sympathy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MA.
Degeneration.

In our weak and unworthy moments we all want to revert to type" We are tired of progress and want to de- generate We are weary of climbing up Zion's hilr' and want to let go and toboggan to the bottom.
 Life is too much for us. Being good is too strenuous. We wouldn't admit it for the world. but we are even tired of being respectable, and envy the drunk ard, the tramp and the women of the half world.
 As for me, in these moments of naughtiness, what l would like to be is the proprietor of one of those little German drinking places with trees in boxes before them. Just to sit through the long summer days in the shade and think of nothing but eating and drinking.
 Or else I should like my wife to be a milliner making enough money to keep me in likeness, so that l should have nothing to do but to go to the postoffice, discuss politics and attend lodges.
 Or, best of all, would it not be fine to be a large round hog and lie all day in a cool puddle under locust tree?
 Come, let us go to the dogs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Parker Chase sat alone in the camp hut that was headquarters of Division SIX. It was sultry with the heat of a tropic rainy season, and heavy with the noise of waterr ushing through the depths of a narrow, rock canon hundreds of feet below. The young doctor pushed back what he had been writing and looked at the picture prop ped against a pile of blue prints on the filtered table. the unframed photo graph of a girl who must be altogether charming.
 Its long wait this time for the letter. swetheart!" he said.
 Then he got up.
 Its a long wait for you, Hu6hl" he said.
 Standing on the bit of a porch he saw moving spec1s far down the trail, and he watched them come crawling up the tortuous mountain path until they grew to the shape and size of brown skinned. ksalf naked men. But no one of them carried the mail cour ier's bag.
 And yet it was Parker Chase they had come to see They gathered around him, and one of the men stepped for. ward with little pouch.
 For the healing Senor!" they said in patois Spanish. Manuel runs and cries out for very joy because of the health that is in him!"
 The young doctor opened the wallet that was so heavy in his hand and let his fingers play with the gold, great beautiful flakes of pure metal that gleamed like moulten fire as he touch ed it Twice before when he had heal ed a native from some disease that would have been fatal these men had come with a gift like this, and Parker Chase knew that somewhere they had concealed a rich vein of gold.
 "The senor loves it!" said the spokes- man, watching.
 Parker looked l1eenly at them. He was full of longing, and temptation gripped him like a hand of steel
 Could I not see where this comes from? You are to me like brothers! Manuel runs in health because 1 have touched him."
 For a moment there was no sound but the roaring of the Chan-Chan in it's rocky bed.
 Tt must be that the Senor comes with his eyes bound! We are brothers together!" said the brown skinned men.
 The young man answered them stead ilv. Someway the trail must be laid bare without his eyes. And there must be no eagerness nor haste be- trayed.
 When you are pleased to take me" he said.
 The men looked keenly at him.
 If the Senor will be pleased to go now?" said the leader.
 Parker bowed.
 T am ready immediately" he an- swered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE
 NEEDED.

That was 8 healthy, invigorating boosters meeting which the Board of Trade opened the season with Mon day night, and it should be the aim of every citizen to give the programme outlined his most enthusiastic sup port. What any city needs, to accom- plish such things, is civic pride, and surely there ought to be enough in the Rose of New England to boost these matters to a successful end.
 Norwich needs better sidewalks, better streets, more extensions of troll ley lines and the extension of the city limits to take in Sunnyside and Nor wich Town. These will never be ob- tained by simply enumerating them. lt is going tO require the steady and persistent attention and thought to bring them about that would be re- quired in putting through a business deal. All are for the best interests of the city and the people concerned, and though it may not be possible to put them through at one fell swoop 1t is time action was begun which will result in their accomplishments. Side walk improvements and part of the trolley extensions needed are expected in the spring, but sidewalk changes should not be allowed to lag. The city suffers every day from their present condition.
 The project to include Sunnyslde in the city is a needed one. That thickly settled community right on the city line should be part of the city. It has long suffered from poor water supply, lack of light, good walks and sewers. and receives no police or fire protec- tion. With the prospect that increased industrial activity will result in fur ther building there, betterments in all these lines are needed and should be had.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
THE BULLETINS SHORT STORY
THE TRAIL OF THE PERFECT GIFT

Going into the Camp Hut, young Chase took Rutfl's picture from the table and locked it in his trunk. A TO- sary of black beads lying among the papers on the table caught his eye and he dropped them quickly into his pock ct. They were like an inspiration to him. those beads the good priest had forgotten.
 For you, sweetheart, Padre Salva- tors beads will mark the trail to the l perfect gift" he said, softly.
 Parker Chase went some way down the trail with the men before they bound his eyes. When the world was plotted out for him and he went stum- bling on with a native hand at either shoulder. Once or twice briars caught at his clothes, and all around seemed one vast peril.
 With a hand on those beads in his pocket the man had commenced to count off the prayers, pagan prayers for his safety, and Ruths love, and most of all for the marking of a trail to the gold. It must have been that, for at the end of every prayer one black bead was loosened from the chain and fell softly to the ground.
 With unbound eyes he saw the store of gold a small vein, but rich in un told wealth They bade him take what he would and chipping off a little he was satisfied that they would biAd his eyes and lead him home.
 In his darkness Parker Chase went on with his pagan prayers, and each time at the end a black bead dropped. Half way up the mountain trail the men parted from him and the young doctor went up the path alone He felt full with exultation. He would have little of that yellow stuff that was so useless to those natives and that meant so much to him.
 It was growing dark with equatorial rapidfty when Parker reached the camp hut. Tyhe mail courier had been, and someone handed him letters from him. He tore Ruth's open and when he had finished reading it he went out into the night The trust she had in the man she loved had touched him strangely.
 The perfect gift she spoke of had been neither gold, or jewels, nor any such kind of rich donations, but the singleness of his love!
 Padre Salvador touched his shoul- der
 it is not bad news, Senor?"
 Parker threw back his head.
 I'm going home, Padre" he said, brokenly. i've found the trail to the perfect gift"
 A dark figure came out of the night and handed a bag to Parker.
 "The healing Senor will find not a bead missing" he said
 Parker took them quietly.
 That wasn't the trail wanted, Man uel," he said. I'm going home!"- Boston Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Italian Shipping Subventions.


 Since Italy first entered upon the policy of shipping subsidies, in the year 1885, the amount paid by the state has shown a constant tendency to increase although the results achieved can hardly be regarded as brilliant. The subsidies fall into three classes-mileage premiums, premiums for coal carrying and premiums for shipbuilding and repairs. The ship building premiums were settled by the law of July 1, 1911, for a period of fifteen years. During the first five years fifty-five lire per ton are paid, during the second five years fifty lire, and during the third five years forty five lire, all for steel ships. Wooden ships receive a premium of ten lire per ton. The shipping subventions have recently been rearranged by a law which comes into force July 1, 1913. This new law, which has now been ratified by the senate remains in force for ten years. and provides for new and improved steamship lines and higher subventions. The latter are IT, creased by 3.750,0o0 lire, and now amount to 10.250,000 lire. For the lines to India, Australia, the Far East, North Africa and North Europe the subsidies amount to about 6,250,000 lire.-Shipping Illustrated
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
NEW BOOKS

Spsnhoofd. Aus Vergangener Zeit.
 Edited by Arnold Werner-Span-
 hoofd, director of German, high
 schools, Washington, D. c, Cloth,
 16mo, PTS pages, illustrated, with
 notes, conversational questions and
 vocabulary. American Book Co.
 Price 50 cents.
 A collection of thirty sketches, de- scribing the great events, the religion, and life of the Germans from the time of Tacitus to the present day. These accounts are drawn from the works of standard authors, interspersed with fla nous poems bearing on the events and eplivened by well chosen illustrations. There has. however. been no attempt to give a connected narrative of Ger man history. Suggestive questions based on each selection are presented for conversational practice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
impressons Calendar.

Paul Elder & Co. of San Francisco have issued their Impressions Calen- dar for 1913. each of the 54 leaves containing portraits of great authors of English and classic literature. with selections from the authors works. It has a reserved and harmonious dec- orative treatment The text is dis played in a legible decorative type, printed in a brown toned ink with large initials. The size is 3-4x13 inches. Price 75 cents,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

There's a fascination about polar explorations which most people do not appreciate. Now that both poles have been discovered, expeditions are go- ing into the north to see what else can be found.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Count Romanones, the new Spanish premier, takes up his duties as com- paratively unknown in the affairs Of Spain. It is better thus than to go to the job with the reputation Gen eral Weyler would have carried to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Things are piling up in great shape for the New Haven road With all the railroad smashups in the past few weeks, there's possibility that the alliance with the Grand Trunk may yet be a wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

The question by Senator Sutherland of Utah. What shall we do with the constitution seems to have been ef- fectively answered by, the election. The people by votefto Il to 4. said 1t is all right.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

New Hampshire men who think they have struck pay dirt" and plan to de- velop a mine are destined to 20 through the experiences of those who put their money in at least two holes in the ground about Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

The quicker Turkey can get peace declared. the more men she will have to populate the remaining portion of her possessions. Every days delay means the sacrifice of more cities and thousands of lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

There are sixteen congressman and one senator, with union cards, who will sit in the Sixty-third congress. It looks as though Bryan put something through at the ratio of 16 to 1. after
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

While the congressman who defeat ed Uncle Joe'' Cannon of Illinois for congress claims he didn't have to spend a cent, 1t will cost him a few pennies before he equals Cannon's long record in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Big contributors to Thanksgiving cheer are the schoolchildren, and they will be an important factor in pro- viding dinners this year. It is a cause in which every little bit helps.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

England is waking up after fifty years and decided to stop lining itself for emitting stamps on government business. Great bodies certainly do move slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

President-elect Wilson is said to be an ardent bicychst. He acted like the champion autoist in his presiden- tial race.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

An Ohio woman tainted when she viewed a corpse and found it was not her brother. What caused the shock? !?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

A new breed, known as blue hogs, is claimed in Massachusetts to be the best, on all points, for the raiser. They will probably rank as the aris- tocracy of the pig family
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Joseph Pulitzer left an estate of eighteen million. This is an excep- tion to the rule in the printing busi- ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

China can hardly be blamed for wanting to fight Russia, but there is policy and money to be considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

California and Idaho are still play ing checkers with the presidential election figures First one candidate jumps into the lead and then another.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Happy thought for today It's a good time to be an optimist and let the coal dealers do the worrying.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

There is more than one way of reaching an end in parliament. The longer course with the home rule bill seams the surest way homf
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Gaby Deslys made a big hit with the Princeton students, but it is not surprising; they always were partial to tiger lily.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The hunting season in Maine is al- ways the period when the undertakers do an increased business.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Statistics show the Indians are on the increase. This may be why the Indian head was dropped from the penny and is to adorn the new nickels
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

There will be no difficulty about early Christmas shopping so far as children's toys are concerned. Three steamers came into Baltimore the oth- CT day bringing 1700 cases of dolls and mechanical toys, and American makers, too, have not been idle. Some have predicted a record year in this field.-Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Concrete water barrels used for fire protection on a railroad in the south, show no loss of water except by evap- oratiop
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

We imagine that if Mir. Roosevelt could have had his way he would have preferred to have had California give it's electoral vote to MT. Wilson rather than to get it himself by a measly plurality under a hundred. There is nothing very heroic about that triumph.-New Haven Journal Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Newspapers for several years have been used in progressive high schools as a means of first hand study of cur rent events. There now is developing a tendency to make use of them as a means of literary study. Newspaper English" a decade ago was considered a term of literary reproach. Now 1t is a synonym for forceful, accurate and succinct writing.-New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Fortunately, it has no important bear ing on the presidency.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

THERE is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull letip for hrliness results
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

The commissioner of internal rev. enue, discussing the high cost of liy- ing, wants to know why, despite the alleged waves of temperance" the consumption of liquor has increased by many hundreds of thousands of gallons. This puts the prohibitionist people on the defensive. If they cah- not by their propaganda lessen the consumption of liquor, which, of course, greatly increases the cost of living, they ought to change their tao tics to something practicable, thus contributing to lessen the drink evil and lessening also the high cost of living. Waterbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The thing that concerns the leaders of the democratic party just now is what is to be done with Bryan. No one really wants him, but he is such a big factor that they must reckon with him.-Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

When the next president was pack ing up for Bermuda, be sure he didn't overlook his thinking cap; that has gone along And what a lot of things he has to think about There are headaches in more than one of them. Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Government and state officials are now Investigating the more recent ac cidents on the New Haven system and when they get through and submit recommendations there is little reason to doubt that the suggestion will be needed Even a railroad management can be made to understand that there Is no profit for stockholders in having a destructive smash-up every day. Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

We cannot determine the future and this is no time for political truces It is far better that each party should go on it's own way until satis- fled of its duty to coalesce with an- other party rather than continue to play a losing part in public affairs. Republicans should rest assured that If they stand for the best in political life their party will not long remain under the heel of defeat The party cannot afford to try to win by bad compromises. Defeat is much prefer able to victory under such conditions |-Torrington Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

The Rev. c. NJ. Brown of the Fair field M. E. church digs down to the heart of the existing situation in rail- road wrecks and other things, when he says that "the speed craze" is the cause of many deaths. The desire to go little faster than some one else, to save a few seconds that are thrown away when saved, is craze to be stamped out! Jump on it!- Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Mud, as in the old days. is unknown.
 Most of this vast improvement has taken place during the administration
 of MT. Macdonald. and we feel dis posed to give him his share of credit PA great change for the better has taken place all about the state. May the new highway commissioner, what
 ever his name, be able to quit office
 at the end of his administration,
 showing as great a contrast and bet | terment-Bristol Press,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-17
SHAMROCK SHOWS
SPIRIT OF DAY
Today is the Anniversary Of Saint
Patrick, Apostle to the Sons of
Erin

Today is the day in the history of
Erin which adherents of the, faith ex-
pounded by Saint Patrick, hold in rev
erence above all other days. 1t was
Saint Patrick who carried the Catho-
lie faith to Ireland and Catholics, not
only in keokuk but in all portions of
the world to which this faith has been
carried will hear of this beloved pat
ron saint and his mission on earth.
March 18th is the day when the
Catholic sons of Erin pay tribute to
their apostle and In all portions of
the wide world where live sons of the
Emerald isle, devotees of the faith
carried to their ancestors by Saint
Patrick, pay fitting tribute to his
memory and the messages he carried
The shamrock, the national flower OF
ireland, honored in song, story and
ipoem Is everywhere in evidence, to-