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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

enabled them to pivot on Metz and
wheel around through Belgium into
France over a vast front.
The German left resting on Metz
was at once engaged with the French
center resting on Verdun. The Crown
Princes army, coming into France by
way of Longwy, attacked Verdun on
two sides. 1t succeeded in demolish-
ing Troyon, an interval fort between
Verdun and Toul, but the only fort
around Verdun they were able to at
tack was Douaumont, and the French
claim not shell struck home.
The bombardment was effected from
a sort of neutral zone to the north
which neither side has occupied-con-
sisting of two small plateaus called
Les Jumelles de ornes". The Ger
mans constructed a railroad behind
these plateaus, brought up guns by
train, fired a few shots, then drew
the guns away without waiting for
Marine put an end to this desultory
attack and since then the pressure on
Verdun has gradually turned upon
Metz.
Students of the military operations
declare that the French have been
within long range of the Sonny and
Wagner forts for several weeks and
could have attacked them with heavy
artillery at the time they began bonn
harding the railroad line at Arnaville.
Inc entire distance between Nerdun
and Metz is only 81 miles. 1t is sup
posed that they were waiting for the
new heavy English mortars from
which great things are expected.
The fortress of Metz, like that of
Verdun, is surrounded by heights af-
fording admirable protection and COM
handing long distances of approach
ing ground. In the time of the French
possession of Alsace-Lorraine it was
supposed to be the strongest fortified
place on the frontier. The Germans
began to strengthen 1t Immediately
after 1871. The work was finished in
1890. Another transformation, during
which a number of new forts were
built, began in 1900 and was not yet
completed at the outbreak of the war.
The place is now defended by
twenty-five modern forts with many
intervening redoubts and secret field
works. The southernmost forts are
the Sonny and Haesler which adjoin
each other on the right bank of the
Moselle and the left bank of the Seille,
and Wagner on the right bank of the
Seille 1t is supposed to be the forts
of Sonny and Haesler that are now
being attacked. The former is one of
the most recently constructed forts of
quarter miles from Arnaville, the
frontier railroad town that has been
bombarded since December.
1t is not supposed that the French
have in view an assault upon Metz.
They are simply improving the OPP
portunity afforded by the progress of
their lines to infict all the damage
possible in anticipation of a siege later
on.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

obtain. the control which others now
have. Instead OF a proper spirit of
cooperation to bring about the bet
torment which 1t IL, maintained Por-
tugal needs there is a disposition to
dissent. pull apart and tear down.
Portugal is experiencing a repeti-
ton Of former efforts. 1t is suffer-
ing from the lack of a proper regard
for patriotism and unity. 1t still looks
upon force as the only means Of OBJ
tanning an end and until it is able
to rise above such state of affairs
little progress in the right direction
can be expected. The lessons of the
past are sufficient TO prevent such tur-
bulence, but until there is. a decided
advancement in the politics Of that
country factiona1ism is bound to be
an uncertainty
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
WILL INSIST ON FIGHTS.

Not entirely one-sided has been the
interference with neutral commerce
among the nations at war. While the
most savage and unjustified assaults
have come from the German upholders
of the illegal war zone policy, this
country has had good reason for OPP
posing the attitude which Great Bri-
tain has maintained. Although there
is that important consideration on the
part of the British which insures pro-
lection to the life and property in
Vo1ved in neutral shipping, and though
it is only what ought to be expected
from a civilized nation but which has
not been obtained in all cases. there
is however interference causing need
less delay which should be overcome.
That this is realized upon the part
of Great Britain is indicated by the
report to this government that a dozen
American vessels which have been
held up for the disposition of their
cases have either been permitted to
proceed or have been referred to prize
courts or had their eargoes purchased
by the British government. This may
or may not have been the result of
a belief that this country was about
to send another note to Great Britain
relative to this very question, seeking
for the unfolding of the rights of neu-
trail commerce and protesting against
the violation of such rights though
the disposition to give humane treat
ment prevails.
This country is not Inclined to
throw away its rights under interna-
tional law. It is not disposed to sane
ton violations by any of the belli-
gerents even though one is far more
lenient than the other. It is closely
following the path Of neutrality and
it will insist upon proper treatment
by all the nations involved in the
war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
Sunday Morning Talk
THE SWORD OF GOLIATH.

When David started, as a fugitive,
on his adventurous career, he took as
his weapon the sword Of his fallen foe,
Goliath. That which had been turned
against himself he now proposed to
turn against his enemies. 1t was a
formidable blade and the stripping
must have WINGED at the sight of it
in the grasp of the giant. It looked
better to him now as he surveyed its
handle rather than it's point
How often the things that have
frightened us and tyrannized over us
may be made to serve us! Faults of
disposition or features of circumstance
that are able if unsu5dued to defeat
both happiness and usefulness may be,
| by the grace of God, transformed into
| conquering advantage. Some of the
most unlikely and difficult experiences
may develop strength in u.s. that which
| is most unpromising may yield utmost
beauty and benefit.
| 1t is hopeful gospel surely to thou
sands who chafe under various oppo-
sitions and infirmities. One is han
| dicapped by heredity, for instance. He
| is born with certain weaknesses that
seem unfavorable to success. To
change these over from the column of
liabilities to that of assets is a large
part of the life problem. To trans
form and glorify the impeachment be-
comes our task
Ones disposition, whatever it may
| be should be regarded as an instru-
ment to serve God and not the Devil.
Do you fire UP easily? A quick tenn
per is a perilous possession; yet the
world always needs men capable of
righteous wrath. First and last pep
perry dispositions have done lots of
good as well as lots of harm.
Are you naturally avaricious and
scheming? You are called to make
that faculty an instrument of honor
and not of dishonor Remember that
a natural spirit of enterprise may
surely as it may make him. if misdi-
rected, a villain. Are there somber
| and ugly facts in your environment?
Be assured they may be made to serve
some holy purpose.
| The modern scientist goes to the
coal pit for black humps of ugly. vile
smelling mineral tar. Distillation of
the unsavory mass in his retort re-
leases all the brilliant-hued aniline
dives that brighten our rooms and our
garments Not otherwise may many
a black situation be made to minister
| to life's good. Man may become a
moral as well as a material alchemist.
We may gain beauty for ashes, the
| oil of Joy for mourning, the garment
of praise for the spirit of heaviness.' -
| Incessant toll seems a grievous bur-
den to many. For men must work
and women must weep, sings Kings
ley. 1t is true about the working at
least, of both men and women. Work
comes as an angel though in disguise.
and bearing gifts Without it we
should become a fabby, degenerate
Trace. Work means both physical and
moral muscle-and the latter is more
important. Make, then, a new ap-
lpraisal of your possessions and count
in at least some of those hostile pow
lers-toil, failure. sorrow. pain, tempta-
ton, that have hitherto seemed only
weapons in the hand of a foe and de-
signed to compass your defeat.
| THE PARSoN.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

best at it," all are striving at that
specializing which is the demand Of
the age; for which Nature sets the
pattern, in the infinite pains of the
spiders webb, the polish of the barna-
Gle, the regularity of the birds nest,
the exquisite artistry of the simplest
flower, in every model which the Great
Pattern Maker sets for careless mans
imitation.
THE DICTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
TO THE EDITOR
An Appetizer.

An APPeIiZer.
Mr. Editor: Please allow space for
this remedy for a failing appetite.
If your appetite is poor, arise early
and as the first dose take a two mile
walk. Should this fail, increase the
dose to seven to ten miles. going. say
to Jewett City, MontViile, Dawley's
Crossing, State hospital, Lefhngwell,
Hallville or Yantic.
And If you fear to take these doses
alone, call at 43 Spring street at 5
a. m. and I will help to administer
them.
REV. J. H. DENNIS.
Norwich, May 20, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
THE AGE OF SPECIALIZING

(Written Specially Tor The Bulletin.)
George Eliot exclaimed. II hate a
person of one talent-like q carrier
pigeoni" ..{
While that doctrine might have been
a sensible one in her day, it would not
do in this age of specialists.
Now, there is a place at the top
only for the persch who can do one
thing and do that better than any of
his fellows.
The demand for specializing grows
with each year. 1t extends through
all branches of industry, science, COM
merce, even social life.
Primitive man was in about the
condition of Robinson Crusoe, who
had to be his own carpenter and buid
his hut, his own commiSSary and Sc
cure his food, his own tailor and make
his clothes, and so on.
A similar state of things prevailed,
on a modified scale, during early CO.
lonial life, when the man who was a
jack-of- all trades took the lead.
But modern demands have changed
all that. The person engrossed with
the cares of a business or a profess
sion cannot stop to look after his bod
lily needs in the matter of food and
clothing and housing, but must depend
upon others for them, hence giving
rise to the various ramifcations of
business and trade.
To succeed in whatever he under
takes, he must be single-ninded, as
far as purpose goes. He must not
permit distractions from other
sources; it is necessary to concentrate
his thought on the matter in hand,
whatever it be.
Long ago, Owen Meredith was mild
ly sarcastic at the expense of the in
dividual who
achieves
So little. because of the much he con-
ceiVeS.
His condemnation would be even
more deserved now, in the world-con-
fiict of competition, rivalry in industry,
art, commerce.
1t is frequently said of a man, "He
would have been genius, were it not
for the hampering cares of every day
Hfe!" Lowell has expressed it bet
ter, when he mourns the fate of man
of great talents, who wasted his days
in the small things of hundrum ex-
istence, seeming
IAN angel with clipt wings,
Tied to a mortal wife and children.
Perhaps the angel was happy, as
life goes; but it is Enthusiastically true
that to accomplish success in its
highest form, the woer, like the swim
mer. must get rid of every possible
impeachment.
To an ordinary mortal, it is some
times surprising how far a man of
genius can and will keep himself aloof
from the humdrum interests which
we must all admit. fritter away
precious time.
This was impressed on my con-
seriousness once, when, on meeting one
of the greatest, most successful and
most industrious of American painters
1 referred with regret to the news
contained in that mornings papers OF
the death of another great artist. He
looked panied; said that he had moi
heard of it and then explained that
during his sketching and painting
season, he had had to make the rule
not to read a newspaper OF maya
zine until he had finished the stunt
which he had laid out for himself an6
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
Improvised Wireless.

Some interesting particulars as to
how the captain of the German raider
Kronprinz Ethel Friedrich, which is
now informed in the United States, in
tercepted wireless messages and
avoided the attention of the British
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

That the country has IA submarines
under construction is the sequel to the
recent story that there was only one
in a seaworthy condition on the Allan
tic seaboard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

There is a scramble now on in Eu-
rope for American dollars, or, for what
is in the finals the same thing, Amer
lean credit. Every warning country
is using every possible expedient to
hold on to its gold. Promises to pay
are being put across wherever they
can be. But, even if the war should
end in 80 days, the ultimate flow of
gold in this direction would be newt
able, as the promises to pay must
ultimately be squared in gold. -
Torrington Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

tools in the hands of a ffend, murder
ing the innocent and outraging the de-
fenseless and trampling upon right
eousness because of their Ignorance
and their vanity. Man has been too
long acquainted with truth to create
such spectacles of horror in the name
of the Prince of Peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

Another coroner's Jury in England
has found the kaiser guilty of wilful
murder. A few more and Wilhelm will
have established an unenviable repu-
tation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
OTHER VIEW POINTS

England's jeers at the presidents
observation concerning a nation too
proud to fight remind US anew that
many Christians still recognize the er-
ror in the instruction concerning turn
ing the other cheek.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

Italy has been having enough trou-
Bile getting into the war, but it is
bound to have more as soon as the
vital step is taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

The city which passes an ordinance
requiring a dollar license to possess
a revolver possibly thinks it has put
an effective stop to suicide and muir
der
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

China appreciates the value of di-
rect trade with this country, but what
is Japan going to say about it?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

The idea Of revising the rules of
war after the present struggle is over
may be all right, but why not obey
the rules which are already in exist
ence?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

There appears to have been a novice
in charge of the weather since the
ground hog surrendered control.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

Austria in its eagerness to win italy
to its side offered part of the Otto
man empire. What will Turkey have
to say to that?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

The war over In Europe is being
patterned after q political campaign.
Great Britain has decided to use gas
against gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

The man on the corner says: It maA
be that people neglect their plain duti
because they want to do something
more fashionable.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

Members of the British coalition
cabinet ought to be questioned on their
attitude towards barley water
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

1t may be as DR.. Eliot says, that
too much money is a misfortune. but
most people demand personal expe-
rience before admitting it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

ST hear that Brown is dead" said
Smith to Crouch. What was the
compIaint?' No complaint. Every
body satisfied" This familiar tale
which never happened may as well
apply to the demise sine die" of the
Connecticut general assembly of 1915.
It's cessation rouses no public wall.
Everybody is satisfied that it's work,
such as it is, is done. There is no
complaint on the ground that its end
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

From the way in which the Russians
and their opponents are sweeping
through Bukowina and Galicia it would
appear to be cleanup week in some
sections Of Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22
EDITORIAL NOTES

This is no time for a fellow to be
going about Europe with a chip on
his shoulder.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

was untinely. It's shining virtue was
it's conspicuous breYity.-New Haven
Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

There will be little public regret at
the passing of the statesmen from the
capital. They have probably not 50
endeared themselves to the public that
they will be greatly missed. Taken
generally their record is a creditable
one but it is blotched by several sins
of omission and commission.-Anson
Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22


To be big for the sake Of being
big is as bad as engaging in sport
for the love of the victory instead of
for the love of the sport. Here we
have the fallacy of the argument
which seeks to attract to town in
dustries that would not otherwise 10
cate there, by means of special favors
and financial assistance. A town that
grows naturally and preserves its
best traditions and standards in
growing will always be q town worth
living in. A town made big by arti-
fetal means and resting with pride
upon its bignesS will never make two
blades of grass grow where only one
grew before What grass is grown
will be of the cheap variety. The
solidity and substantial character of
New Haven proceeds from the fact
that it has grown to its present size
naturally and without pumping. If
we reach 100000 by any other pro-
cess, we shall have city with the
goodness forced out of it.-New Ha-
ven Journal Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

It is distressing to feel that Leo
NJ. Frank, never fairly convicted in
just court, is sentenced to die June %
and it arouses our intense dissatisfac-
ton with the judicial SYSTEM If the
legal circumstances are such that this
man cannot get fair trial the gov
ernor should commute his sentence.
No court except the trial court which
was swayed by the passions of the
populace ever considered the evidence
in the case. The judge who presid-
ed, now dead, doubted Franks guilt
and is on record of having so declared.
New Haven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

How we grumbie about the rainy day,
forgetting that it is just as impor-
tant as the day Of sunshine, and that
the cloudy day is a promoter of crops
because it is a conserver of moisture,
and that every day is as it is by the
law and will of God. We are getting
this day our daily bread through the
orderly action of the elements. What
cleanser of the earth and clarifier
of the atmosphere a May day shower
is! In their response every growing
thing in the fields recognizes the
blessing showered on earth by Heav-
ems law, except delving beast and
grumbling man. The beating of the
rain upon the roof and the window
pane is pleasing music to those who
know that 1t is prophetic of plenty.
How long would the deep springs of
pure water last without the showers
from the heavens? ''Vexed sailors are
not the only ones who curse the rain
for which poor shepherds prayer in
vain" We should not forget the days
God has made must all be perfect
days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

Europe is today being torn by SOL
diers and the people are suffering
are compelled to recognize the truth of
Southern's definition when he said:
Soldiers are but ambitious tools, to
cut a way to her unlawful ends. And
when they are worn, hacked, hewn
rust in peace and rot in hospitals"
The soldier in the defense of hearth
and home and country, who takes his
life in his hand and the grace of God
in his heart, is the only fighting man
who holds a sovereign warrant from
his Maker. The soldiers bent upon
conquest at the behest of a tyrant are
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-22

1t is frequently said of a man, "He
would have been a genius, were it not
for the hampering cares of every day
Hfe!" Lowell has expressed it bet
ter, when he mourns the fate of a man
Of great talents, who wasted his days
in the small things of humdrum ex-
iStence, seeming
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-11-09
WHITE HOUSE ROSES
CHEER DYING WOMAN
Bouquet From President Adds to ,yov
Of Golden Wedding Of
Sufferer.

Washington, Nov. S.-Mrs. Mary
Tailferro Thompson celebrated her
golden wedding anniversary here YES
terday. realizing the dearest wish of
her declining years. She died this
morning in Sibley hospital, clutching
in her withered hand a bouquet of
roses sent to her by the President of
the United States.
Head bowed and heart broken
Magnus Thompson, her husband of
half century. kuelt sobbing at the
bedside. He was a private i'm the
Confederate army when they first
met at Berryville, Va, while he was
convalscing from wounds received
in battle. For years past he has been
a librarian in the war department.
Mrs. Thompson, who was II years
old, has been ill in the hospital for
months. Her husband has been with
her constantly. AS their golden we'd
ding day approached her great hope
was to live to celebrate the dav With
the man Of her heart. President Will
son heard of the case through his
physician, DR.. Grayson, and early
Sunday morning he had sent to the
dying woman bouquet of tn n:!st
beautiful roses in the White House
conservatory. She iapsed into uncon-
seriousness at the lna Of Eer h.upv
day and died this ~ ruigc VIII a
smile on her face
Mrs. Thompson organI:~i the
Stonewan Jackson Chapter of the
D'ughters of the Confcdora 81 hcry.
was h"rIraIy president OF The IA.
Conal body. vas member c. the
southern Society of WasTirc and
ais, cf Tie Southern RH'i Society.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-11-09
AEROPLANE FROM MOVING SHIP
United States Naval Aviator Achieves
New Feat i'm Flying From Vessel.

Pensacola, Fla. Nov. 6.-An aero
plane has been successfully launch
ed from moving warship in Pensa-
cola bay. The machine. piloted by
Capt. ii. c. Muslin, was shot out with
catapult operated by compressed
air, from the cruiser North Carolina,
which was moving at five knots an
hour, according to an announcement
at the navy aviation station here to-
day.
The aeroplane was sent out from
81 foot runway at speed of So
mile an hour and sailed high over the
bay without touching the water.
Officers stated the test showed that
flying machines can be LAUGHED from
cruisers, dreadnaughts and other
lighting vessels while in motion. II
was stated that in foreign navies at
present the machines can be started
at sea only from mother ships
equipped with platforms
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-11-09
MEETS IN DALLAS.
Southern Medical Association in Ses-
sion in Texas City.

Dallas, Tex, Nov S.-The South
ern Medical Association opened its
annual convention here today. Dele
gates, representing 10 Southern
states and the District of Columbia
are in attendance. The association
will continue through Thursday.
Among the speakers at today's
sessions were A. w. Freeman, epider-
miologist of the United States public
health service, Washington; John A.
Ferrell, Rockefeller Foundation, New,
York; Oscar Bowling, New Orlea MS !:
John w. Duke. Oklahoma, state
health commissioner, and ]. d..
Bowling, Birmingham.
DR.. Rupert Blue, surgeon general
of the United States public health
service, will address the convention
probably Tuesday night.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-11-09
BIG CRAFT TO CHARLESTON
Two Battleship Divisions For Com
mercial Congress.

Washington. Nov. 8.-The Second
and Third divisions of the Atlantic
heet, including the battleships South
Carolina, Utah, Mishigan, Kansas.
Florida. Virginia, Georgia, New Jer-
sey and Rhode Island and a aotilla
OF torpedo boats, submarines and 9th
er naval craft will be ordered 70
Charleston during the convention nj
the Southern Commercial congress
there, December 1S to II. Secretary
Daniels so notified officials OF tn e CON
sress. today Id response to their re-
quest that warships be sent to Char
lesion during ths' convention. %
"A feature Of the session will be a
celebratibn or the 5oth aahyerssry
OF tks conclusion of tfie War Re.
tween the States. Both Secretary
Daniels and Secretary Garrison are
expeetet to deliver addresses.
Officials of the congress announced
today that South Carolina autborI-
ties had promised to mobilize the
tate National Guard at Charleston
,uring the convention.
. One OF the features OF the conven-
'uon will he "a general discussion of
the national defense problem.