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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
MExIco.LooKINe UP.

However optimistic the news is that
comes from Mexico concerning the
Improvement in the conditions there
since Carranza was recognized as the
head of the government, it is impos-
sible to believe that the deplorable sit
uation has been entirely cleared up
down there That there have been
important steps taken to that end is
gratifying. 1t indicates the right dis
position, but it is going to require
more than few weeks to overcome
all the obstacles and get that repub-
lie, even in the states which are I'M
der Carranza's control. back where it
was before the last series of revolu-
lions broke out
The reopening of scheduled train
service between Mexico City and Vera
Cruz, the extension of relief in those
quarters where famine had prevailed,
the increasing of the exports and i'm
ports of the country and the devotion
of greater attention to the revival of
Industrial activity are all signs that
progress is being made in the right
direction. They furnish conclusive in
dieations that a proper start is being
made in the much needed reconstruc-
ton of the country which has been too
long torn by bitter internal strife
There remains of course the neces-
sity of subduing Villa and his follow
ers, bu. they are in an isolated Sec
ton of the state and from such op-
position as they have been giving to
the government forces OF late there
are reasons to believe that his end is
Ecar. although it may be some time
Before an end will be put to the guer-
riila warfare which promises to be
Continued by the factions into which
his army is likely to separate There
can nevertheless be much satisfaction
over the reports which are coming
from the republic to the south of the
Rio Grande.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
NEEDS AN EARLY REPLY.

The forcible searching of the Amer
lean steamer Ze1andia in Mexican
port by a party from a British cruiser
indicates a fragrant disregard for the
rights Of a vessel flying the American
flag, and in asking for an explanation
of it from the British government this
country is doing the proper thing.
Though the fact that the American
consul at Progreso states that the
cruiser is waiting outside the harbor
with the evident purpose of seizing
the ship might indicate that they had
found enough on the vessel to war
rant them in any contemplated cap
sture of the steamer, that does not fur
nish the least pretext for proceeding
as they did in going aboard and
searching the cargo while it was in a
foreign and a neutral port.
II the vessel should be caught car
rying contraband there is a course
which the British have a right to take
under the rules of war. Because it
IS an American ship. owned by Amer
lean capital and flying the American
flag. without any question over a
change in registry. does not protect
it against seizure if it is engaged in
Illegal traffic, and this country would
not attempt to claim that it did, but
TO go into Progreso and violate Amer
lean rights was to do what it had
no right to do. The boarding party
was outside its jurisdiction and it will
be interesting to learn what excuse
can be put forward in explanation Of
the act. In asking for information con-
corning the circumstances this govern
ment should urge an early reply in
view of the seriousness Of the report
ed affair
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

been for firing upon the vessel to cause
it to heave to, there was none what
ever for using the guns upon it after
1t had stopped, while the assault on
the lifeboats was an act for which
no kind of an excuse can be accepted.
1t was an attack upon innocent men,
women and children which was as
unjustffied as the sinking or the Lusi-
tania or the dropping Of bombs. into
unfortified cities. That Germany had
agreed net to engage In such practice
as the Won Tirpitz submarine warfare
might not technically bind Austria,
but it is none the less a violation OF
International law and the rights of
nom combatants and nentraIs. There
should be no reason for exacting a
promise from any nation against any
such conduct in view of the fact that
it has already agreed to respect the
rules of war.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12


the Electrical Engineering Lahora-
tory was Inspected. The general meet
ing of the Electrical Engtneering
Laboratory was opened by Director
Chittenden. Professor ]. n. McCfel-
land outlined the history. methods
and purpose of the Engineering course
il. the Sheffield Scientific school the
main address was delivered by the
president of the association, e. M.
Herr. The Yale Engineering Assocta-
ton organized less than year ago
has now membership OF over 5Vo
graduates mostly engaged in engineer
ing or manufacturing. The MEMBER
ship committee has organized SUD-
committee in every class from 1850 20
1915. and confidently expects a mem
bcrship of 1000 before the end OF the
year A committee on employment
has been appointed and is actively at
work endeayoring to bring the uhem-
pIoyed Yale engineers in communist
ton with those needing them. BY this
a Yale engineer can more readily oo-
tain a suitable position, while those In
need of weH-equipped technical men
have a direct and effective channei OF
communication with such graduates OF
Yale schools. Membership in the AS
ISOLATION is however, by no means
narrowed and restricted to engineers
since it is stipulated in the constitu-
ton of the organization that MEM
bership shall be open to any person
having a degree from Yale University.
The eligibility for membership OF
those who have been students at Yale
University but have not received
degree shall be subjected to the dis
erection of the Executive COMMITTEES
and members of the Faculty ana
teaching staff of Yale University shall
be eligible for membership although
they do not hold degrees from Yale.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
Full FACTS NEEDED.

It is necessary that this country
should await all the facts, for the pur-
pose of gettins the correct ones, before
any action is taken relative to the
torpedoing of the steamship Ancona,
upon which it is now claimed Amer
lean lives were lost. The exact Cir
cumstances are needed before passing
Judgment.
One report indicates that when the
ship was hailed by the submarine,
which is believed by some to have
been German underwater craft flying
Austrian flag, the captain put on
u steam and did his utmost to es-
pc. This was followed. as this same
port points out, by the successful
pursuit. On the part OF the submarine
and after the liner had been overtaken
and stopped then the submarine fred
upon the Anoona, sinking her amid
the desperate cries of the passengers.
Tie lifeboacs were next attacked, the
submarine likewise firing upon them"
I. Whatever occasion there may have
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
ABOLISH The TIPS.

A movement which seems to be
headed in the right direction, is that
which has been launched by waitress
es Of Boston, who at a. mass meeting
went on record as protesting against
the small amount of wages which they
receive and the necessity of relying
upon tips to make up the difference
between what the employers pay them
and what is necessary for existence
There is no reason why there should
not be a living wage in this as in
any other business and the stand which
the mattresses take that their pay
should come from their employers and
not from the patrons is a commend
able one. The idea of tips is entire
ly wrong. It places mattresses espe-
cially in an undesirable light, to say
nothing Of giving encouragement to a
practice which ought to be abolished.
As long as the proprietors intend
that It shall be that way and the
mattresses understand that they are to
look to patrons, through some neces-
sary or unnecessary bit of attention,
for the securing of their wages, it re-
suits no differently than as if the
whole expense for meals was made in
one charge, 1t would be fairer to this
public and decidedly more so to those
who serve them, without working any
injury upon the business if ouch a
plan as proposed was put into effect.
1t should not mean that adequate
wages should be paid and the collec-
ton of tips permitted at the same
time, but there is unquestionably
sound reason in desiring to abandon
their reliance upon what they can
coax out of the public for their wages.
A change in the system would be an
excellent thing and with it the tip
should be forbidden.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
SOUND AND EXPECTED DECISION

Only those who have been arduously
pushing the project for a canal be-
tween Norwich and Worcester could
have anticipated that the report of
Major Pillsbury Of the United States
engineering corps, assigned to inves-
tigate the petition for q survey. would
have been anything different than it
was.
The idea of canal across this state
from this city into Massachusetts is
not a new one 1t has been talked
about for a great many years. but all
ways with the recognition that the
outlay would be out of all proportion
to the benefit gained. 1t was revived
when Bryan F. Mahan was in con-
gress for the apparent purpose of
strengthening his hold upon the dis
trict, but there should be a line drawn
between the wise and useless expendi-
ture of money even though government
funds are concerned, and this is ep-
parently taken into consideration by
Major Pillsbury in reaching his de-
cision, which is only what was ex-
pected.
When there is a lack of enthusiasm
in behalf of the project because OF t@e
recognition of the manner in whilN
the cost would overbalance the benefit,
and the detrimental effects which
would react upon the natafal water
privileges along the rivers involved, it
is apparent that sensible view has
been taken. A development which
would fail to improve conditions in a
compensatory manner is good thing
to let alone. There are opportunities
enough for aiding this end of the state
without trying to put through some
thing which would prove failure, and
so recognized before a start Is made
and a deeper channel in the Thames
to this city is one Of them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

scientist has just announced that
brains do not necessarily go with
beauty, but he might also discover that
one is frequently used to everbalance
the other
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
The War a Year Ago Today
Nov. IL, 1914.

Nov. IL, 1914.
Both sides claimed successes in
battle along the User.
Russians captured JOHANNESBURG,
East Prussia.
Siege of PrzemysI resumed.
Austrians won victory mt
Pruth.
Serbians Routed Austrians who
tried to cross Danube near Seman-
dria.
Turkish cruiser Goeben Grip
pied.
Mass meeting in London to. sup
port kitchener's appeal for tenn
perance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

When former President Taft de-
clares that the federal board of in
yentors is as impractical as a board
Of opera singers. he doesn't look for
bowling success.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

1t isn't long between the time when
the submarines of the central powers
disappear IN one locality before they
bob up in another with the same dis
astrous results.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

From the plans which are being
made to entertain Minister whitiock
on his return 1t lis difficult to see
where he is going TO get the much
sought rest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

The severe tornado in Kansas witt,
the shutting OFF of Grand Bend from
the outside world furnishes another
strong argument for the placing of
lines Of Communication under ground.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

The increasing of the price of milk
to Is cents a quart in Georgia again
shows that that state is not governed
by what other commonweafths do.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Unless different cause for the FIRE
at the Bethlehem steel plant is found.
evidence is furnished that all the
destruction In this country is not be-
ing caused by over-zealoas hyphenated
citizens.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
EDITORIAL NOTES,

The freedom of the seas is a ques-
ton which is Always open for discus
sion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

The schooIhouses of Massachusetts
are being given a thorough inspection.
That i'll wind at Peabody promises
some good for the future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

The man on the corner says: There
are some men SO uniucly that the,
cannot do anything mean without be.
ing found out
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Many are to be found who win take
extremely long chances at attaining
fame and oftentimes the risk is at
tended with success, but Of all the
hazardous undertakings in the race
for the laurel crown, we place prophe-
sying on the outcome of the war and
it's various phases at the top OF the
list.-Hartford Post.
Yesterday we paid 10 cents a gallon
for gasoline at one garage. Other
places were even higher. Asking what
the man at the handle transformations
ly replied: The war" They can take
the WAR Bridges" sketch on the
vaudeville stage II the question of
war is left to the autoing public in
the future there won't be any such
A demonstration that the Anglo
French allies in Serbia are in strength
enough to halt and turn back the in
vaders Of that country would do more
to bring Greece and Rumania to a
hours than all the diplomatists at
Athens and Bucharest could do in a
month. Perhaps they are not to blame
because they are looking for the win
ming side before attaching themselves
to either. But 1t seems as IL they might
take a chance. There will be mighty
little to the Independence" of these
minor states should the Teutonic COM
bination win out all along the line
STANFORD Advocate.
The practical value Of the plan
embodied in a state farm for inebri-
ates seems at last in a fair way to be
determined. The late legislature re-
1uctantly established a sort OF kim
dergarten establishment as an adjunct
to the Norwich hospital for the in
sane and the institution is now re-
ceiVing inmates. It will at least at
ford a test Of the idea. The Open
Hearth of Hartford. an organization
that has been exceedingly useful and
helpful to the unfortunate and errtng,
now proposes to take UP the same
sort Of work and expects to purchase
or lease two hundred acres Of land
which II will conduct as q farm, the
labor being done by men from the
Open Hearth Primarily, it is inted-
ed to assist men to break away from
the liquor habit by removing them
from temptation and giving them
healthfui outdoor work to do. These
experiments are well worth trying.
We ferventIy hope they viii meet with
success. Rescue work appears to be
the best that can be done under our
system of creating subjects for exper-
imentation.-Bristol Press.
1t is the duty of the congressman
from New England to prepare them
selves to meet whatever situation
may arise at Washington, that viii
delay the readjustment of national
and thrift will get square deal
That member of congress from New
| England who negiects to prepare him.
self to answer questions concerning
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Lots of people never realize that
thanksgiving is approaching until
they miss their ash barrel.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
German and Austrian HoteIkeepsrs in
Paris,

Paris.
French hotel proprietors have been
very much worked up by recent pub
lication of a list of eleven leading
Partisan hotels that are still under
the directions of Germans or Aus
TRANS who have taken the preeaution
to have themselves neutralized be-
fore the war, and who thus escaped
the sequestration of their property ami
other measures taken by the French
government against subjects of coun-
tries at war with France. The owners
of these hotels have acquired inter-
ests that cannot be Justly interfered
with, but what can be done, in the
opinion of leading members of the
principal hotel syndicate is to devel-
op more largely distinctively French
hotels under French management, and
with French employees. To accomplish
this, greater extension is to be given
to institutions organized for the train
ing of hotel employees and an effort
will be made to find capital sufficient
to support such French hotel enter
prises as are needed in certain places
to compete with foreign establish
mentS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Sincere sympathy is due to the man
who imagines he has become mil
ionaire on Villa currency,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Welcome as Indian summer is. it
is not able to Offset the knowledge of
what is to come.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Inasmuch as Greece has borrowed
money Of the allies they may yet real
lie that they are mourning obligations
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12


The elevation of Rev. z. Campion
Acheson, for % years rector of the
Church of the Holy Trinity of Middle
town, to be suffragen bishop of the
diocese Of Connecticut, was an event
in religious circles. irrespective of
creed, to be long remembered in this
section of Connecticut. None but
words of regret were offered on all
sides at the announcement some
months ago that Mr.. Acheson had de-
cided to leave the Church of the Holy
Trinity, and. although his multitude
Of friends were gratified at the honor
conferred on him, his long service in
religious work in the community made
many feel that his life work should
have been rounded out in the church
he so successfully built up during his
long passionate. However. he is tore
main in Middletown, and his efforts in
behalf of the community in general
will continue to be felt. 1t is now
Bishop Acheson, but the memory of
Rector Acheson will linger with many
for his kindly acts during his life Of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

We swarmed around. them. We sum-
nioned those alive out OF their dug
outs. Thus we took our prisoners.
That is,-we took those who were alive.
Monsieur, they were more numerous
than the prisoners. It was terrible,
Monsieur, and 1t all happened very
fast. Monsieur. The blood was hot.
We had waited many months. 1t was
victory. How good the hough-hough
hind us! How good the scream of QUIZ
big ehellsi Then there were the
mines we exploded. Have you seen
the craters? So big you could al
one of them. We charged into a
wall of smoke and dust from the
shells and the smoke and dust were
still thick when we reached the Ger
man trenches"
And what did you think of when
"Of nothing. Monsieur, except to ar
rive. We ran as fast as we could
The sooner we got to those trenches
the better-the less time the Ger
mans had to recover from the she'll
fire and begin firing at u.s.
Did you get as many Germans as
they got Of you?'
More. In the first line trenches
many mere"
The question a score of times of
| officers ana men always brought the
satae answer.
1t was in tne second and third lines
Of trenches that the French suffered
most; for tteir guns could not always
cut the barbed wire or blow the
| trenches to pieces so successfully far
tier on as the troops swept forward
| throughout the greatest day in the
history OF the war on the western
| front till night found them digging in
to the earth under cover of the dark
ress five miles beyond their old first
Tho trenches.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

The first meeting in New Haven of
the Yale Engineering Association was
held Saturday in North Sheffield Hall.
President Hadley greeted the dele
gates, and the Hammond and Mason
were inspected before
luncheon. which was served to the
members of the Association in Me-
mortal Hall. During the afternoon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12
Norwich. Friday, Nov. IL. 1915.
The Circulation Of
The Bulletin

The Bulletin has the largest
circulation of any paper in East
Urn Connecticut and from three
90 four times larger than that OF
any in Norwich. IL is delivered
TO over 5000 OF this 4,o53 houses
in Norwich, and reid by ninety
three per cent. Of tine people. In
Windham IL is e-..vered to over
600 houses, in Putnam and
Dan;elson to ove- LOO and in
all of these places it is eonsid-
cred the local daily.
Eastern Connecticut has forty.
nine towns. one hundred and
sixty five postofFiee districts. and
eixf~ rural free delivery routes.
The Bulletin 10 sold is every
town on all of the r r. D.
routes in Eastern Connecticut.
CIRCULATION
1901. average ..........E- 4.4f2
1905. average ..........-5.920
November 9,I34
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

lions on New England securities in
these times will not be able to proper
ly represent his constituents during
the coming session.-Waterbuy Re
publican.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

usefulness and his lesson of good to
the community. 1t is predicted that
with his broad views. coupled with
activity, his power for good through
out the state viii not alone be confin-
ed to the particular religious organ
izatfon he is connected with, but 10
the people in general irrespective Of
Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Nations that have made a scientific
study of their own wants long ago
decided that true prosperity was as
much a matter of great crops as any
thing else. The soil. after all Is the
source of wealth Our agricultural COL
leges. that are teaching US how to get
more out OF 1t, are contributing Tar
more wealth to the nation and far
more prosperity than the tarih-tink-
erers and other faddists.-Bridgepe
Telegram.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

Boiling to death once was a form
Of capital punishment in England.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-12

the large number of graduates
throughout the country.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-04-22

Just as Horace Greeley was the New
York Tribune and Charles A. Dana
was the New York Sun. Although we'll
beyond the three score and ten limit
he was young in his feelings and
young in his ways up to the time of
his fatal illness. He was a great be-
lever in young men, and his staff was
largely made up of such. In Kansas
City and elsewhere he will be remem-
bered as a very model for all news
paper apprentices.
John Shriver, the correspondent,
was a forceful and pleasing writer.
He was one of the brightest of news
papermen and one of the most person
ally popular.
Walter Henderson was one of the
strong factors in the making of the
Atlanta Constitution. He was mas
ter in almost every branch of news
paper activity. In the mechanical de-
partment he had no superior, and his
keen appreciation of news made him
one of the best telegraph editors in the
South.
Those who were associated with
these men personally or socially will
long miss them. Peace to their ashes