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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
WHY GERMANY RETAINS.

Although Germany has withdrawn its representatives in Italy it. has not made an actual declaration of war. Why this has not been done is not explained and is causing some specu- lation inz view of the fact that Itafys army is invading Austria and Ger many has in other~cases declared war where Austria has. The severing of diplomatic relations while it may mean Q step towards war, is not necessarily Rn actsof war or a declaration thereof.
 It is to be remembered, however, that German territory is not being invaded and asryet is not threatened. Throughout the entire effort to have Italy maintain. its neutrality and dur ing the discussion, of the demands of Italy and the concessions which Austria twas willing to make, German Influence was used to persuade Aus
 tria to meet the situation without bringing any more into the struggle by sacrificing that territory which EaIyssMass asking. It is possible there
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
FRESH AIR FUNDS

Fortunately there has been no great amount of hot weather thus far to make conditions in the cities unbear- able but what few days there have been furnish plenty of evidence of what can be anticipated and what it is advisable to make preparations for.
 Thus though it may seem a sbit early the appeals which are being, made in behalf of the fresh air funds, which afford so much comfort and benefit to children and adults. who live in crowd ed and uninviting sections and have no other means of escape therefrom
 are wisely made now before the act ua1 period5Of great discomfort arrives that proper organization can be per fected, and. they are deserving of the generous support which has charac- terized sucll' movements in the past. It is througha such funds that new en- courSGementSis given to the suffering and by them a new grip is secured. It changes the whole aspect of life for those who have a daily grind and struggle for existence, from one years end to the other With organized bodies ready to deal with such problems there is assured the wise handling of the contributions and the placing of them WhSIe tISy Will uo Ile most good.
 It is Q philanthropic work whichI of fers great opportunities and few are the places where excursions or out ings for children and mothers who are deserving cannot be arranged with good results. Norwich may not shave as large Q anumber who need such help as some cities, but it has it's pro- portion and it only requires a little knowledge of the conditions Tn 7orova the worth of every such undertaking.
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fore%that Germany is determined not to- take action until such boundaries Lave been passed.
 It is also highly probable that Ger
 nanysfeels that it has enough respon- abilities on it's shoulders with the op- posHion< it is experiencing in both war arenas to slave off any more as long as possible and that as long as Aus tr1a/ /can offer resistance to the Italian armies without too severe losses, the German forces can be used to better advantage elsewhere, and particularly (so when it is realized that more Balz kan states are threatening to join the enemy. It shows the first real tendency not to try to whip the world, but the length of time it will continue Is de- cidedly uncertain.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
PUNISH THE coNsPIRAroRs.

The statement is made that one of the affidavit makers in the matter of guns aboard the Lusitania continues to maintain that she heard StahI make the declarations about seeing the guns aboard the>liner All of that may be admitted and there Is little likelihood that such an affidavit will be dis puted but what does the fact that his landlady heard him make a state ment do in the way of supporting the actual fact as to whether there were guns aboard the ship or not?
 Stahl having decided upon his story. his means of getting support there fore lay1in talking before other people. but the afact that he talked does not affirm ortdeny the honesty of his story or affidavit. It simply shows that he had told the same story before. but he brings forward no proof of what he saw except what is based upon his own words. In the face of that one statement there is the report of the government officials the declaration of the officials of the line and the sworn statement from the British govern ment that the Lusitania was not arm ed. In view of the fact that such big guns could not be hidden and the mis- sion of the United States inspectors who were searching for any such vio- lations of the law as that would have been was fruitless, the preponderance of the evidence IS against the state ment o9 Stahl.
 Whatever the foundation, however, of the statement which has been made to reflect upon this country and the liner for the purpose of showing an excuse for sinking the vessel, it is inn portant that it should be probed to the bottom and an example made of those who backed the conspiracy if Euch is established. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
HOWHeafAneCfS
 the Vital Organs
Hot Weather Co1duces to Chronic Constipation
 and Diarrheu

A disposition to conf1ne ones diet to cold food and to indulge freely in iced drinks, is one reason why consti- patton and diarrhea is so prevalent in summer, and there is no season when bowel disturbances should be more carefully avoided, as much serious disease is directly traceable to these conditions.
 To regulate the bowels and quickly relieve even an aggravated case of constipation, the combination of sim pie laxative herbs with pepsin, sold in drug stores under the name of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is highly recommended by many physicians and all those who have used 1t. Un- like cathartics and violent purgatives, pr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin acts gently on stomach, liver and bowels, without gripping or other discomfort, and brings relief in an easy, natural manner. Mild, pleasant to the taste, and inexpensive, it is the ideal family laxative. By cleansing the bowel tract and eliminating the foreign mat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
NAVAL ADDITIONS.

Many will today witness the launch ling of the battleship Arizona, the American warship which will embody the latest wrinkles which operate for a formidable floating fortress. It will, as soon as equipped add great strength to the navy of this country and there are good reasons for believ- ing that should it ever become en- gagged in battle it would give an ac- count of itself which would substan- tiate the confidence which this coun- try has in the ideas which have gov erned it's construction. There are req sons to believe that it will prove all that has been claimed for 1t, both as to the power and range of it's guns and the resistance of it's armor and that it will in every way fulfill the requirements of the contract
 How much longer the naval archi- tects of the country will rely upon the superdreadnoughts remains to be seen. With the Arizona about to join those possessed and those for which appropriations have been made, import ant additions to the navy are underway. but there has as yet been no effort made to increase the naval prepared ness through the construction of bat tie cruisers. This is a type of war ship which this country lacks, but one which is especially valuable where speed, as well as powerful guns are needed for effective service. That they can be used with excellent results has been manifested in the present war and that they should have a place in every navy is indicated by the at tention which they are getting from the European nations. This country needs such ships as the Arizona, but it should also understand the handi- cap which exists as long as it possess es no battle cruisers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
Stories of the War
eermany's Lines of Communication.

SeFIndTy Lines or SOmTnunlCdClOns
 In a one-time prosperous and busy city that now contains almost as many German soldiers as it does French inhabitants, is one of the 'Hauptpunkte'' or chief points in the remarkable lines of communication which stretch from Germany to the front trenches.
 Even a casual inspection of this munications reveals one of the req sons why Germany is able to contest stubbornly every effort of it's oppon- ents to recapture the territory that has been taken, and why it's soldiers are possessed of necessities, and even luxuries, that were unheard of in earlier wars.
 Various such ''Hauptpunkte'' exist all along the long battle line, and from each trench out fan-shape lines to within a short distance of the trenches. Along these ribs of the fan there are transported daily the enor- nous quantities of food, ammunition and clothing that are needed.
 The "Hauptpunke" may be called for want of a better name a division headquarters in the lines of commun- ication, This headquarters has, roughly. two functions, the prepar- ing and forwarding of food and am- intuition, and the repairing of mater iaI that has broken down under the strain of battle.
 In the city recently visited by an Associated Press correspondent. the German authorities have requisitioned the slaughter house of a one-tirne French butcher, and in it are method ically preparing the enormous quann-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
STUBBORN cARRAINzA.

The statement by General Carranza that there would be no reply to the Villa proposal for an armistice that there might be arrangements for the establishment of a provisional govern ment in that country, Is not so sur prising. It is in fact just about what might be expected in view of the un- compromising attitude which Carranza has maintained throughout his fight for the constftutionalists' cause. Even though the Villa suggestion followed as the result of the note of President Wilson, Carranza has since declared that he controls seven -eighths of the country and the greater part of the fighting forces.
 It is true that Villa has not expe- rienced the success with his army that he did before his break with Carranza, but he has nevertheless caused the latter an endless amount of worry and still is able to keep him from setting up anything in the way of a government for which the coun- try is in great need. In spite of his claims to forces and territory Carranza has not risen to the task which he faces as the leader of his faction. He made a rank failure of it when he was in Mexico City and even now matters are getting worse. Carranza
 may continue to reiterate his opinion of his power, but the belief still exists that he is making poor use of it for one who claims so much. If he has the welfare of Mexico in mind and understands the importance of an early end to the revolution he might show better diplomacy than to coldly cast aside the one important faction against which he is now fighting. It appears to be a time for putting aside personal feelings for the good of the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

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 Using care to avoid draughts, ex- posture, sudden changes, and taking a treatment of Dr. Kings New Dis covery, will positively relieve, and in time will surely rid you of your Cough. The first dose soothes the ir- ritation, checks your Cough, which stops in a short time. pr. Kings New Discovery has been used suc- cessfully for 45 years and is guaran- teed to cure you. Money back if it fails. Get a bottle from your Druggist; it costs only little and will help you so much.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Prof. Meyer regrets that citizens of this country born in Great Britain, France, Norway, Italy. Greece, Turkey and many other countries do not use the hyphen. It is not a cause for re- gret, but qualification. The real re- gret is that those using the hyphen do not follow the good example and abolish it
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ter and poisons that irritate and tn- flame, 1t will quickly check an attack of diarrhea and restore normal condi- tions.
 pr. Caldweirs Syrup Pepsin has been the standard remedy in count less homes for more than thirty years, and is sold in drug stores everyWherS for fifty cents a bottle. A free trla4 can be obtained by writing to pr. w. B. Caldwell. 453 Washington St. Monticello, III.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
Daring Aviation Work.

The airman who located the 15-inch German gun that bombarded Dun kirk succeeded by only the narrow est margin in bringing information in. Several pilots and observers, French and. English. volunteered for this ser
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Sunday Morning Talk
TEMPERs IN CONTROL.

The steam that is let off never runs anything. It is steam repressed and controlled that speeds our trains and our ships. And so it is with temper. While some relief may be afforded to overcharged nerves by an occasional explosion the energy expended in anger is largely wasted
 There is an old Latin maxim to the effect that anger is brief madness. .' Surely the truth is as patent today as in Olden times that man who loses his temper loses himself It is well to have temper. but if one fails to keep it, we can only say that he is not in full possession of his faculties. One function of his personality has slipped from his control.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Wreclzs of Notifications and vessels shown in pictures of the war zones must make the junk men nervous for 9 chance to get busy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

It appears to be a law of our na- ture that the less we feel a limitation to our ability to gratify our own needs the less we sense the pleasure of do- ing what we can to increase the com fort and pleasure of others. Wealth does not approximately increase generosity, or contribute much to good will The poor befriend the poor, and the world would be amazed if it krtew to what an extent those who have no material surplus in this world appear to have a superbundance of kindliness which in- spires them to helpful activity and deedN of goodness which call forth lasting gratitude. They seem to be demonstrators of the fact that Where there is a will there is way" and also, a blessing. What we all need is the disposition to help, and that is more important than the surplus we could bestow on the needy if we were only possessed of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Having declared war against Ger many, Mexico and the United States, the Yaqui Indians must have that fight world feeling.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

It may be as MT. Bryan says, that war is a nuisance, but he might say the same thing about sore thumb.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

over their tracks to every one wanting
 to use them. But on the other mana
 the wheel will no doubt bring about
 municipal tracks on every street in
 every city in order that freight can
 be conveyed at the least possible ex-
 pense.-Middletown Press.
 The aldermen acted wisely at their
 recent meeting in favorinng an ordi-
 nance that prohibits the placing of hot
 ashes in wooden receptacles. The
 prohibition is in the direct line of in.
 telligent fire preveution.-Ansonia
 Sentinel.
 There is one form of quick trans
 portation which combines healthfut
 exercise with speed; that is the
 bicycle. True, bicycling is some
 what strenuous exercise for man
 whose heart is beginning to weaken
 or who is inclined to embonpoint;
 but a large proportion of men be-
 tween forty and fifty could use
 bicycle to advantage, gaining health
 full exercise in the open air and also
 saving time. Walking however, i1
 fast becoming a lost art. It is too
 slow for a man of affairs.-Manches- ter Herald.
 It costs s1,o0o a year to keep a boy at the Cheshire reformatory. There
 are about 200 boys there and it costa $200, 900 a year to maintain the insti- tution-such are the official figures. The Cheshire Reformatory Is the newest Connecticut's state penal in- stitution and is supposed to represent some advanced ideas. Yet at S1,000 an inmate, we venture that something is radically wrong with the place. Wa believe that the little George Junior Republic at Litchfeld could take re- formatory boys at much less cost and get much better results out of thems It would turn them out, finished cit- izens, with no reformatory trade mark on their minds or faces, and it would not cost S1,0O0 a year a boy to do it Bridgeport Telegram.
 Current discussion of the liquor question is mostly keyed in the vein l of hysteria. There are a few sana | voices raised now and then, but they are the exception. The general prac- l tice is to term the liquor business an l outlaw Nothing can be further from the truth than that. Even ths man who believes the liquor business | is a "damnable" traffic, who asserts | that it is ''accursed,'' should halt al | the word outlaw" If there is ons 1 business in the whole country that i& | fortified in the law, that is estab- l lished by law, that is regulated by | law, that is under the supervision Of | the nation, the state and even the courts, it is the liquor business. The l steel maguate may not know just where how stands in relation to thE 1 laws, but the booze man always does | The decisions are as a rule very l clear.-Waterbury Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

It is gratifying that the American rejoinder. is being received in friend ly manner over in Germany. Now let some consideration be given to justice and humanity
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

This is the season of the year which affords the opportunity for comparing the cost of graduation gowns with those worn a couple of decades ago
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
Should Ra Specific.

Remarks on the injury to the Ne braskan'' should indicate clearly whether one refers to the affair off Fastnet or Champ Clark's marriage feast-zBoston Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

The German correspondent who de- clared that this country was clamor- ing for war probably heard someone urging the swat the f1y'' and 'fzill the mosquito" campaigns.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

If there is a persuasive power in money that million and a half left to the suffrage cause ought to make some impression.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

With powerful wireless stations sending messages from Petrograd to Paris and back it seems to be a fact that the allies are talking right over the heads of the Germans.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

If President Wilson still thinks that MT. Bryan should be knocked into a cooked hat he doesn't appear to be do- ing much to help out the cause
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Carranza snubs the Villa get-to- gether proposal, but then that. Is the only attitude which will insure the continuance of the revolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Now that his services are not need ed MT. Bryan is giving more attention to national affairs than ever before.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Chill dren or growing vegetables look bet ter on a vacant lot than weeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

While most of us may be able with truth to say some of the most delight full moments of our lives were spent at the dining table, we cannot forget that some of the most miserable ma ments followed because of our indis- erection. Good nature may increase the flow of the gastric juices and good teeth and diligence may aid the liver in it's work, but haste and heed lessness go a long way toward pro- ducing dyspepsia, whether the feast is accompanied by joy and laughter or not. The person who thinks noth- ing will upset the stomach like gloom might try fresh fried doughnuts with mince pie. The mental attitude doubtless has a bearing upon the di- gestive organs, but it cannot prevent the misery which proceeds from a stomach overcrowded with fermenti- t1Uus matter. Good sense has more to do with prolonged good digestion than good humor.
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That New Jersey court which holds that women can fb about their age would probably reserve the right, how ever, to its own opinion in such cases.
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WHEN YOU WANT 10 put your bus mess before the public, there is no m edium better than through the ad- vertising columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19

Anger need not be deep or long con tinued to do a lot of harm. The petty annoyances of every day are enough to make trouble. A temper uncon- trolled is liable to break out like a geyser at the most trivial causes. It is apt to go to pieces and to carry it's owner with it-often just when the es- pecial need is for calm thought and reasonable dealing. Explosive tempers explain innumerable human failures.
 HabItual "sputtering' means weak ness while righteous indignation stead fly directed to worthy ends means strength. Power in control is desir- able in morals as well as in athletics. Says Smokey Joe" Wood, crack pitch CT: "The only secret I know anything about is that of control. It makes or unmakes every pitcher. I know many a pitcher who has more speed than I have, and of course, plenty of them have curves. But they are unable to make the ball break and pass the bat ter where they want it to-" Grantland Rice tells the same story in lover the Plate:"
 Bill Jones had the speed of a cannon
 ball;
 He could loosen a brick from three When he shot one across it would Too swift for even the surest eye. No one could hit him when he was
 right,
 And no one could follow the balls
 quick flight.
 Bill should have starred in a big
 league role,
 But he stuck to the "minors"-he
 lacked control.
 Have not the pitcher and the poet told why many of us in the game of life play in bush leagues rather than in big ones?
 A temper controlled and directed to worthy ends is a great possession. Be ye angry and in sin not" says the Scripture. One can be angry in a con- structive helpful way. He may set his face against wrongs still allowed under the sun, against iniquities that society still permits. To turn ones wrath steadily against these things is to play noble part. The man of patience and or righteous purpose accomplishes something worth while when he gets angry. Every ounce of his energy is gathered and directed toward a good result. It is the moral steam controlled and made to hit a definite piston that sends this old world upward and on- ward along its appointed way. THE PARSON. -..
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4 Hartford man has invented a new automobile wheel to run on rails as well as on the highway. But as the highways do not seem to be a safe proposition for some drivers when there is no traffic at all it is only safe to presume the railroads will not turn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-19
THE MAN WHO TALKS

It doesn't pay a young man to be backward about coming forward. Hes itation may be we'll enough as the feature of a dance. but it has no abiding place in business. Timidity in us doesn't create confidence in those to whom we are commended. Fear expressed in ones action seems to forerun failure. It lends strength to character to believe in ones self in ones own talents and ability. Many an opportunity has been lost because the applicant for employment didn't put the right infection upon yes and no. How we move and speak makes an impression for or against us. Doing little things right leads to acceptance for the conduct of great enterprises. Being modestly firm is different from unbecoming boldness. This is where tact plays it's promoting part and it rarely fails of success.
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 The only way in which anyone can attain the fullness of life is by the acceptance of truth--the dispelling of ignorance. The truth cannot make you free if through disinterestedness or prejudice you keep yourself in darkness. Ignorance makes slaves of people who think they are free The way to truth and freedom is the con- sciousness that you have mind and have a right to think and conclude from any array of facts or figures, $ well as anyone else. The truth has never made anyone free who was will ing to fill up on second hand conclu- sions. We'll meaning people, even, are prone to, through lack of knowledge, tell us too many things that are not so. It is easier to adopt ready-made opinions, but they are not as satifying as rational conclusions of our own. It requires study and thought to possess knowledge. The largest freedom is to be found in courageous and sincere mental activity.