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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Windham Hall at Connecticut College.
Mr.. Editor: Sept. 2Tth will be an
eventful day for Connecticut. Its first
college for women win open its doors in
welcome for at least e5 students, the
number enrolled up to date, and prob
ably many more will apply during the
interval. These students are not all
Connecticut girls.-they hail from
Maine, Massachusetts and New York,
which is good evidence that this col
lege meets a long felt need; college
that will fit women with an all round
education, which will make them not
only an ornament to the home and So
ciety. but a competent home maker. A
mother said to me recently: will this
college fit my daughter to be a sensi-
BILE domestic woman? That is what 1
want for my daughter" This Is ex-
actly the aim of the Connecticut col
iege, as I understand it. 1t will send
out women with an all round educa-
ton that will enable them to fill any
position to which life may call them.
The spirit of service will be the key
note of this unique college. Most of
our women colleges make a point of
the classical and ornamental educa-
ton. The Connecticut college includes
ALL
The college will be thrown open for
inspection probably on the 9th. Pres
ident Frederick H. Sykes and other
members OF the faculty have taken up
their residence in New London. The
temporary office of the college is in
the Mohican hotel and is thronged
daily with the friends Of the college.
1t is interesting to note that 1t was
not only the money of a Connecticut
man that made this college possible,
but the buildings have been equipped
as far as possible by Connecticut
products. The group of buildings, New
London hall, Plant house and Black
| stone house, are built of a pleasing
grounds. The other three buildings,
Thames hall, the refectory and open
air gymnasium, will be completed by
Sept. 27th.~ The domestic Tudor style
of architecture harmonizes beautifully
with the peaceful and varied land
which Is very like an English panorama
of wooded hills and valleys curving
| along the Thames river. 1t is hoped
that individuals will be moved to wit
ness to the honorable and valued lives
! of dear ones passed on by contributions
| the near future and that counties may
] erect dormitories in honor of the men
| and women who have made their couu-
| ty what 1t is. There is abundance OF
| means in Windham county to build g
| Windham hall if the men and women
| to whom much has been given will
recognize this fine opportunity to dc
for the girls of Connecticut what theil
| ancestors did for the boys in Yale
| Trinity and Middletown colleges.
The Connecticut College for Womer
must have another dormitory by Sep
TENDER. 1916. Let US all pull together
for Windham hall. Let every woman
in the county have q share in It, If 4
is only one dollar.
MARINDA c. BUTLER ROBINSON
Danielsou, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
FROM LUcILE's DIARY.

1--WE been practicing domestic
science this morning" ! said gayly.
i've been laundering blouse for my
why, / didn't know you were so
skilled in household arts" Walter
looked at me admiringly.
you haven't discovered all my ac-s
complishments." I returned, laughing
~. I'm delighted to think that you
are going to help me add golf to the
He launched forth at once on . pre-
liminary lecture for a beginner Ike
myself. had not thought Ii necessary
to inform him that had taken a few
last summer for knew It would please
him to think he had such an apt pupil.
Cousin Fannie's. luncheon was sue
cessful and I told Walter how nobly
she had come to the rescue and that
had helped her by planning the meal.
which, remarked to him, is really the
hardest part. He was so witty and
pleasant that mother forgot her annoy
ance Of the morning and we had a
merry time, and he and went of to
the links in gay spirits that lasted
with me until I returned home late
in the afternoon. Then. as 20 often
happens when come in from any little
pleasure, the day was rnarred by moth
er's quorulousness.
Lucille" she demanded, have you
I'm sure played great deal better
golf than my tutor expected" laughed.
Golf! Don't talk about golf or
Walter Cox or lunch parties or any
of your affairs!'
1t panied me to see mother in such
an uncontrolled state of impotence.
You ruined my crepe blouse. 1t was
a handsome one,s too, and cost much
more than could afford, but 1 thought
It would be of service all summer. and
nowi"
why. mother. I know that I didn't
iron it so well as lilly or Cousin Fam
ME could. but it can easily be done
again and will look all right, I'm sure"
TT will never look all right againl
You left the electric iron standing on
the sleeve with the current on and IL
was burned completely off. If your
grandmother hadn't smelled It and been
nervous about fire probably the house
would have been in ashes. for the iron
| ing board was smoldering when we
/ found 1t. Oh, how I wish you weren't
so careless. Lucile!"
| Poor mother burst into tears. tried
to soothe her by calling attention to
/ the fact that the house hadn't burned
| and that the loss Of a crepe blouse
was a very small matter compared to
what might have happened. told heI
/ she ought to be thankful. But any
| thing 1 said appeared to increase hel
irritation. said no more. I was ex-
trernely glad I was going to the theatre
| that evening with George Requier, fol
the disturbed atmosphere of the house
caused by mothers nervousness wa.
most depressing to me.-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
DESERVED REBUKE,

1t was only a few days ago that q
Judge in New Jersey gave a young
nan before him the option of a thir-
~ days sentence or enlistment in the
navy. 1t must have been apparent that
The enlistment was nothing which he
could enforce, but it was nevertheless
made a part Of the penalty for the
purpose of placing the prisoner under
strict discipline without giving him
he blackeye of a term in Jail.
1t was pointed out at the time that
The navy is not a reformatory and
.hould not be looked upon in that light
by any court in the land. There
should be greater respect therefor,
whether the judge has any jurisdic-
ion over an enlistment or not, but
here are cases where magistrates give
10 thought thereto.
The alternative sentence was one
which called for attention from the
navy department and that attention it
las received in the order which has
been issued by Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt to the effect that enlist
nent must be denied to that New Jer-
ley youth if he applies for the same.
t is high time that such judges as
ire disposed to force the work of
reformation upon the navy were given
70 understand that they are entirely
outside their province. Discipline OF
high order is maintained there, but
here are too many other serious re-
Iuirements imposed upon the officials
md the men to expect that they car
Se forced to conduct a reform school
t is a wrong idea and the navy de-
partment is to be commended In
.hecking It
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
GERMANY ALONE GAN FIX BLAME

From the reports from Germany it
is indicated that by the sinking of the
Arabic there has been a failure to car
ry out orders which had been issued
concerning reform in the submarine
warfare. 1t was intimated that this
would be cleared up by the return of
the underwater vessel which did the
deed, but the indications point to the
probability that little can be expect
ed from that source II 1t is proved,
as believed, that the submarine has
been sunk.
Thus it appears unlikely that there
will be any immediate disclosures in
that direction which would call for
the punishment of the guilty official.
The return Of the submarine was re-
lied upon to show whether that COM
mander had received instructions in
accordance with the new policy, or
whether the responsibility for the deed
rests higher up. The chance to pun
ish a subordinate has been lost, but
with Germany's excellent system it
can be readily ascertained where the
guilt lies. though it may be for the
interests of that department over
which Admiral Won Tirpitz has con-
troll to prevent publicity.
TO blame the DEAD commander OF
the submersible. If he went down with
| his vessel permits of an easy way out
of the situation, but 1t is grossly I'M
fair to that officer if he was not guilty
to make him the scapegoat. Germany
must be pretty sure just where the
fault lies and it may secretly apply
whatever punishment it considers fit
| ting, but If he only followed orders
which he received the lost commander
| should be absolved from the blame
| and the responsibility placed where 1t
/ belongs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

What are we going to have for
luncheon" / asked mother on Thurs
day.
out looking up from her sewing.
We'll. I hope we are to have some
thing nice. because Walter Cox is COM
ing
aconine here to lunch7" Mother
gave me startled glance. why.
Lucille he"
'sYou see, mother" I quickly inter-
posed. 'he is going to give me a golf
lesson this afternoon and I told him
that If he would drop In here for
lunch we could get an earlier start than
If I went downtown and had lunch with
him.
But, Lucille, why didn't you mention
it before? Do you realize that this is
Tilly's day out?"
ooh, dear. 10 it? / had forgotten
that. Cant we keep lilly in?"
she has made engagements ahead
for today and It wouldn't be kind to
interfere with her plans. Besides. I
think she has already gone. Perhaps
you had better telephone Mr.. Cox, not
to"
why, mother. aren't my affairs just
as important as Tilly's? Surely you
wouldn't wish to rescind an invitation
Besides. Walter isn't a formal person
at all. He will enjoy nice. simple.
little meal"
"But who's to prepare it?"
why, Cousin Fannie doesn't make
any work OF cooking"
But It's nearly lunch time now and
she is going to launder my white crepe
blouse for me to wear to the board
meeting of the vocational fiat this
afte-noon.Hs
DO you have to wear that particular
garment? ?"
1T happens to be the only thing
available. One dress is at the clean
er's and all my lingerie blouses are at
the laundry. SO Fannie offered to do up
the crepe waist for me and I'm fix
ing this skirt to wear with it,
"Well, I'll launder your blouse while
Fannie centuries up one of her delicious
little lunches. I'll be delighted to dc
it for you, mother" So saying I ran
off to Cousin Fannie and helped heI
plan a meal that could be quickly pre-
pared.
lust some cream tomato soup first,
said, then one of your wonderful
omelettes soufEe, with rashers of bacor
and old-fashioned fried potatoes. Their
we can finish with some preserved
peaches and that delicate sponge cake
you make that is so good warm.
know Walter will like that simple
menu as well as a great feast"
Then I dressed so to be sure to bt
ready when Walter arrived. 1t is 81
gauche, 1 think. to keep a guest wait
ing. So was in the act of ironing the
last sleeve on mothers blouse when
saw him coming I ran to the dool
| to let him in and he commented on m.
high color.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
WORTH CAROLINA HEADED RIGHT

1t is an ambitious program which
las been adopted by the educational
eaders of North Carolina which has
or its slogan Every person In the
tate reads and writes in 1920" It
las recognized the excellent examples
which have been set by other states
or the overcoming OF illiteracy and 1t
a commendabIe move which they
ave made to do likewise. recognizing
- they do that what others have done
an be accomplished in North Caro-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

It is discovered that the family
wasE-ras Is as dangerous to health as
the common towel and the United
States public health service Is calling
for individual, germ-free wash-rags.
They seem to be as necessary to the
pursuit Of happiness as individual
drinking cups. What lot of trouble
was originated by the man who m
vented germsI-Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Bridgeport is fortunate in being a
great Industrial center, in which the
opportunities for employment are nu-
mererous and diversified. But Bridge
port is unfortunate, because so few OF
Ter captains of industry, and so few
of the stockholders OF her great in
dustries, live in the city. Most are
residents of other communities and
the profits taken from proceeds OF their
operations here go to enrich the places
where they Iive.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

The English and Germans have al
ways given the South American mer-
chant princes all the credit they
wanted. There Is money in 1t, too.
because reasonable interest can al
ways be gotten and the South Amer
leans are good payers. Up to now,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

It is significant after the announce
ment that grape juice has been tabooed
by the wife Of the new secretary Of
state, that France should announce a
continuance of its shipments OF wines
to this country
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Connecticut has just as much need
as ever for q camp Of instruction for
the soldier along the lines of the
Plattsburg experiment. The lessening
of the tension with Germany does not
in the least mean that we should cease
to prepare for the eventualities that
may come upon US any day.-Ansonia
Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Even Roosevelt has to admit. that
the impending outcome OF the Arabic
case is satisfactory. Certainly it Is
better than plunging this country into
war,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

credit given by Americans TO the
South Americans and in some in
stances they do not want to give that
hong. With a reversal of policy our
American trade may have a greater
and bigger door opened to it.-New
Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

brother and heir to the Marquis Of
Northampton. is succeeded as heir by
Lord Douglas Cecil, the MARQUIS un-
Gle.
Flight Lieut.. Lord Annesley is sue
ley.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Now It remains for Great Britain
and Germany to start a discussion as
to their respective influences in get
ting the other to grant concessions to
the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

The despatching of more troops to
the border is action which this coun-
try has been engaged in for many
months and yet there is no sign of
peace,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Many of the big manufacturers are
planning to engage in the production
Of dyes. 1t is the wise fellow who
sees beyond the war business
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

The action of Germany in agreeing
to respect the rights Of this country
must be a bit disconcerting to that
body of German-Americans who up
hold the sinking Of the Arabic and de-
clare that Germany makes Information
al law.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

It may be that summer has gone its
way, but 1t is to be remembered that
there is the Indian period yet on the
calendar.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Harry Thaw has kept quiet as long
as could be expected. The only sur
prise is that his divorce case was not
started sooner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

The idea now is to ignore Carranza
but that is something which even VIII
la has been unable to do,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

+. The man on the corner says: The
fellow who will not admit that he is
whipped cannot expect any underdog
sympathy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

young life which has ev-.
erything to gain from the separation
Ny Joy In the remembrance OF these
significant men is mingled with sor-
row that any should have lost thsm.
J. NJ.
St. Louis. Aug. 81. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

The predominance Of the automobile
is readily disclosed by the attention
which a balky horse now attracts
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03

Lucky is the town which has not
had to apologize to its visitors this
summer for its weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-03
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Taking a fortress is getting to be
only a daily task for the Austro- Ger
man forces.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07

I'm only 10 and never swore in my
whole life"
That's right. my boy. that's right. 1
mean promise" said King Of the Ants.
oh" said Donald, much relieved, II
PROMISE yes he added, obviously, Il
promise"
IF you do said King OF the Ants,
you, too, will become an ant"
one, two, three reverse" said the
King, and Donald was an ant.
The king led the way. Soon they came
to very dark passage 1t seemed a
long way to Donald. but it was really
nine inches. They found themselves next
In a room where there seemed to be a
fight. Donald noted a large black ant
was among them and it seemed they
were trying to kill him.
Donald and the king did not wait TO
see the fight concluded. but went to see
the other wonders of this land of won
ders. Now they came to a small square
room, which seemed to be a store room.
Tor In one corner was pile Of sugar
II really would seem small TO lis. but IL
was large to the ants In another corner
was smaller pile of bread crumbs and
cake crumbs.
The King invited Donald TO have Soma
sugar. but It seemed dirty and Donald
declined.
Donald" great voice broke the
suilness. 1t was Donald's brother Maui
rice who called. Donald awakened-for
Donaid had been dreaming!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07
Donald's Trip.

BY Reva Rosseter, Aged 70 Years, Val
entine, Neb. Blue Side.
II was a dreamy day. The bees were
crooning-a lazy sound it was.
Donald lay on his back on the big lawn
of his home. He had been watching the
ants for about an hour.
Just then Donald heard a voice saying
Come with me, Donald. and I will show
you all the wonders of our land" Don
aid looked around in surprise. "Who,
thought he. lis speaking" The ant, for
indeed 1t was an ant, said. Look down.
my small friend. and you will behold the
speaker" Donald looked and sure
enough there was a small, red ant at his
elbow.
Why" said Donald, smiling, my silly
little friend. ! am so much larger than
you l cannot get into your small hole. -
SILLY am I?' questioned the ant, I'VE
shall see. You will see.'
The ant darted away. He returned in
a few minutes with a much larger ant.
This is he said. "our king. He can
make you small"
But, first" said gruff voice. you
must swear that you will not reveal our
secrets to those detested Mortals."
"oh." said Donald in shocked surprise,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07
BOY KILLS BEAR WITH CLUB
wounded Animal, with Cubs, Chases
Him Up Tree After Being
Shot.

While hooking for English sparrows
in the woods near his home in Jamison
City, Pa. James Edison, 12-year-old boy
ran across bear tracks. He followed
them for more than mile. when he came
upon a large black bear and two cubs.
The mother bear showed fight. and the
boy fired twice from his F1obert rifle
without effect. The bear then made
charge upon him and the boy climbed
nearby tree.
The bear then stood guard under the
boy, and young Edison reloaded his gun
and waited for a chance to get a shot at
vital spot After while tho animal
tried to climb the tree and was making
an effort to reach him.
Taking careful aim. the boy fired at
the white of bruins eye. The animal fell,
but Edison took no chances and waited
a full half-hour, when he descended. The
bear at once arose and went after him.
The lad seized q club that lay close by
and beat it over the brute's head This
time It fell and did not arise. After
long wait the boy cut its throat and
started home, when he met his father and
neighbors hunting for him. They carried
the carcass home. 1t weighed 200 pounds
and was the biggest bear killed in this
section in many years.-Philadelphia kec-
ord.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07
Little Stories by Little Folk
(First PRICE
Our Scouting Lesson.

BY Burt vierling. Aged 10 Years. 4l0j
Dodge Street Omaha. Red Side.
One Saturday afternoon two boys and
went out into park. There was little
stream in here. too. besides many trees.
II was quite cold so the lake had become
frozen on top. We started along, keeping
well TO the side where It was frozen most.
One OF the boys said he dared us to go
out in the middle We took the dare and
in few seconds were I'm the middle. 1t
stood the strain all right for few feet
but all Of a sudden Il gave away. We all
went down till the water was up TO our
waists But after much struggling we
finally got out. We were all wet.
After we had gone around the park
once the boys said that was fine lesson
We had Then we went home. After we
had changed our clothes we held a council
and said we would get up r. large Boy
Scout patrol. We did It and now our
patrol goes out camping every summer
and we have n fine time.
We have eight boys in this patrol and
my father Is the scout master We boys
are going TO get our badges in few
weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07
Little Mary's Birds.

BY Blanche Stevenson, Aged 10 Years,
Columbus, Neb. Red Side.
Twas a cold day in February
BY a warm fire sat little Mary
She lifted up her big blue eyes,
And looked into the dreary skies.
Mother dear" she questioned at last,
Don't little brides have to fast
Unless little children help them get food
Little birds sing in summer very good.
"And they eat the worms off of many
things"
Yes" answered her mother; but they
have wings
And they can go south when it's getting
cold;
They surely do not need to be told"
"I'll give to the brides my supper warms
II certainly will not do me any HARM
Said little Mary; but mother said, then,
Dear, I'm wrong; and so, now, when
You put on your little fur coat and hood,
I'll give for your brides something good "
So little Mary the brides did feed
Some crumbs from the table they didn't
need.
And so, when comes the beautiful spring,
Those same little brides for Mary VIII
sing.
Let us all feed some little birds,
And they'll thank us in song, II they can
not in words.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07
Bird Lore.

BY Kathryn Smith. Aged 10 Years. 2sl6
Ogden Street. Omaha. Neb. Blue Side.
have not written for long time Out
read the other stories the first OF all.
Pipit or ritlark Is kind OF singing
bird which show a close relationship TO
the larks and wagtails
All pipits are mainly brown. with dark
streaks on the body and llght-edged feath-
ers.
Their songs are in some cases agree
able. ir other. they are too shrin 20 be
pleasant.
They Hive principally ON the ground.
over which they run swiftly.
There are several species TO be found
throughout Europe, and In the IInited
States one Is familiar during the miRra-
lions.
The Missouri skylark, which takes IL
hame from its habit Of singing while
seanns In the air. is near relative.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-07

said to her mamma. Lets go down to
the store aud buy lots of nice things,
but her mamma did not wish to go, for
she was busy that afternoon. but Gladys
coaxed her mamma till she had to 60.
After they were downtown, Gladys
wanted this and then that, but she got
a lot Of things anyway. When she had
bought a great many things, she did
not want to go home yet. She wanted
to go to her grandmother's house, but
Mrs. Gray took her little girl by the
arm and said, You must come right
home"