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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Typhus Stricken servia,


 The following excerpt is from a let ter recently received from Dr. Cook ingham, written from Valywo. Servia. pr. Cooke, to whom reference is made, died a. few days after the letter was written:
 I have not been able to write before owing to an attack of "typhus recur- rans." l am writing this close to Dr. Cooke, who is on his back with the same malady, suffering very much and too weak to write. At present am in what they call the interval. which will last few days, after which the fever returns so that I shall have to go through the same thing over again. Twice usually ends it, but 1t leaves you very weak, and thin. have lost about forty pounds already.
 When Cooke and 1 arrived here we were each put in charge of a hospital; Cooke got the gymnasium, and I drew the military hospital, formerly hotel. My place is so crude that 1t is impos- sible to do any operating there. In Cookies place we have managed to fit up a room with four tables in it, and we have a couple of sterilizers and fair line of instruments. Surgery here seems almost hopeless, as after an op- eration patients must have milk to drink and eggs to eat and we have had none to give them except such as we could buy with our own money. Then too, they have no beds. A few have a pile of straw and the rest have to lie directly on the floor. It is pitiful to think of those 35,0oo beds in Paris, with all the comforts and the finest equipment possible, and to know the condition here, and what a lot of good those beds would do scattered around Serbia Our wounded are all old cases of gangrenous limbs necessitating op- eration, and these have all been at tended to. Our mortality has been high because there has been nothing for the poor beggars to east post oper- ated. They are bringing no more wounded in to us, as everything here is sickness now. Typhus is taking it's toll.
 The other surgical hospital, run by the Dutch Mission, is closed because the surgeon -in-chief, with most of his staff are critically i'll with typhus ab dominalis, so you can see what we are up against, While we were working full blast it was not uncommon to run out of bandages and cotton and have to wait couple of days for more. Many cases that should have been dressed every day had to go over and death usually terminated the poor fel- lows agony. We have no ether and money will not buy it, as there is none in the country. The supplies we brought with us stood us in good stead but are all gone now. They were surely appreciated by these people.
 The town itself Is in very bad con- dition, showing very markedly the ef- fects of war. There are absolutely no sanitary conditions, filth abounds ev- anywhere. The streets are filled with about six inches of mud, although the people say that in time of peace this is one of the most picturesque towns in Serbia. Bottled water is almost un- obtainable, and the, water we use all has to be boiled. You see that we need almost everything, especially ether, cotton and bandages, but anything we could get would be of use. even cigars and cigarettes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
JAPAN AND CHINA.

P Even though Japan may not have technically issued an ultimatum to China in regard to such demands as it has made upon that republic, from the statements which have been made public it is quite evident that it is prepared to. 1t is determined that its wishes be fulfilled. meaning that China must agree thereto or take the con- sequences. It has unquestionably paved the way for such a document and de- cided upon the course which 1t is going to pursue in forcing the issue.
 Unless it is possible to find com mon ground upon which these coun- tries can agree that means war and in connection herewith the suggestion which has been made that mediation be resorted to for the settlement of the trouble ought not to be overlooked.
 China. is in no condition to engage in war and yet it has rights which ought not to be indiscriminately vio- lated. There are also treaty relations with other countries which must be upheld. Therefore Japan has reason for resorting to thorough consider ation of these questions and the ex- haustion of every possible means Of adjustment through the channels of diplomacy before engaging in a cost ly and bloody war. It Is still be- lieved that both countries would prefer to get out of the impending trouble without recourse to arms and it must be recognized that if there is any mu- tual desire for a, fair and honest hand ling of the matter mediation furnish es a means to that end. Such would also give full consideration to the pol -s-E. IL China.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

lists tell him. We are assured these tiny creatures do a tremendous amount of good and a tremendous amount of harm. We call them tiny, but they are so tiny they are invisible and multi piled a thousand times by a micro scope they appear as large as the period at the end of this line. A new bacillus has been found in the trenches of the Belgian war zone which is now charged with being the cause of rheU- mausm; hence the old and welI-sus- tained uric acid theory as to the cause of this disease is wobbling. But the readers of this paragraph will be pleased to know that the most won derful bacillus ever discovered is the one which excites confidence in the medical fraternity and in their patients that the thousand and one nostrums prescribed for various diseases are a sure cure-the Bacillus fideo-discov- cred in Great Britain and thence intro duced to the world. It may seem ab- surd that a bacillus bestirs our conf dence; but since bacilli give flavor to butter and cheese and stimulate crops, why should we not believe that they may be needed to inspire confidence among men?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
SEWAGE DISPOSAL,

Even. though it has been modified, the action which was taken by the house upon the bill concerning sew age disposal indicates progress in a movement which has been underway for several years and, if concurred in by the senate, and 1t become a law, will permit a start being made towards the solution of a big problem.
 Wherever it is possible at the pres ent time sewage systems empty into the rivers of the state with the re- suit as investigation shows that some of the streams are already se- kiously polluted and furnish a men mce to the health conditions. The vol 0me of water in some of the larger rivers makes the situation less dan gerous under prevailing conditions, but with a steady increase in the size of cities. the development of other com munities and accompanying sewer sys- tems, a more extensive use of the in land waters is threatened. with a cor responding increase in the danger to public health and safety.
 It was for the purpose of checking this that the measure was proposed. the original bill giving authority to correct existing conditions and prevent further increase. That gave vast pow CTS and made it possible to saddle a tremendous expense upon cities which have already spent large sums upon sewer systems which make use of the rivers, as well as upon manufacturers The modification can therefore be looked upon as a sensible handling of this matter. placing as it does an efficient and effective control over the situation as it exists and guarding the streams against future abuse.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
THE NEW HAVEN ROAD.

From the statement of earnings for March as issued by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad there cannot help but be satisfaction to those who are deeply interested from financial standpoint and equally so to those who thoroughly under stand the importance to this part of the country in having the system once more on its feet. Nothing gives any more confidence than a railroad which is self supporting and the figures for March, showing a quarter of a mil lion earned. substantiates the firm be- lief which has always been held that the road could come back.
 There is reflected in the statement the good results of the policy under which the road Is now being operated, for while the actual business does not show such tremendous gain in com parison with last year, it is gratify- ing showing nevertheless that the plan of economy which has been put into operation has made possible It has been demonstrated that money can be earned by saving it and the manner in which the officials of the system have tackled this problem gives greater confidence than ever in their ability to make the most of a bad sit uation for which they were not respon- sible, and in the methods which they are employing.
 There can be. no question but what the New Haven is a most valuable piece of property. that it has a bright future and that it's affairs are being so guided as to attain the best results. That this is generally realized is re- fected in the action which the legis- latures of the three states in which 1t operates have taken
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Few Imposters,

Comparatively few iInpostors have been detected since the war began but the pretended hero, home on sick leave, with thrilling tales of adventure, has lately made his appearance, along with the fake nurse and stretcher bearer.
 One woman, Blanche Favereau, with the military medal pinned to her waist and getting about painfully on crutch- eS, appeared in the Lemercier passage in Paris in October. She explained that she had been shot by a German officer at the battle of Bapaume while helping pick up fallen men. General Gallieni, she declared, had personally pinned the military medal on her breast
 On the strength of her well-told story she obtained the official allow ance for women without support, and collected a considerable amount in subscriptions for an imaginary relief work, besides many packages of pro- visions and clothing, the distribution of which, she said, she could facilitate through her army relations. With the complicity of a printer she utilized blank space at the bottom of a col umn in the Journel Ofhciel to insert a spurious citation in the orders of the day to facilitate her work of securing subscriptions.
 She is now in Saint Lazare prison.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
A LESSON FOR OTHERS.

Much interest has been aroused by the suspicion, arrest, partial trial and confession of a prominent New York man on the charge of robbing the pay roll of his employers. AS a trusted clerk. having demonstrated to his en-
 pioyers that he was worth a salary of 36.eo0 a year. he had gained their entire confidence and was able through the respect in which he was held. to plan and carry out by the aid of Con- federates the raid on the firms azauces. But for the weakening of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Homemade Wines.

Probably the best known of all Bri- tish wines is that made from the elder berry, but any fruit, flower, or plant that has a wholesome juice can be fermented into wine. Cider and perry are true wines made from the apple and pear, althought, according to law, neither must be described simply as wine It is further prescribed that wine made out of any other material
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

GWritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
 An invitation, during Summer trip a few years ago, to visit the state capitol of Vermont did not at first ap- pear very entlcing. Statehouses are all statehouses, supposed; and al- though the fine, imposing building of native stone on the broad street at Montpelier looked attractive. I could not see much to induce one to visit it
 Once inside, however, my opinion soon changed.
 For the State of Vermont has gath- cred here a most interesting and in instructive collection of exhibits, giv- ing an adequate idea of life and con ditions throughout the entire state. set apart for the display of every known specimen of native stone-and that means something, for the Green Mountain Statei Such fine colIec- tion of granites, marbles. polished and unpublished, ct al. would delight the heart of any geologist.
 Then there are specimens of wood, such an interesting collectioni so arr ranged as to show the grain, the build ing possibilitie, etc.
 More than this, the state authori- ties have here assembled birds of every species identified in the state. They are so arranged, too, that they form a strikingly beautiful exhibit.
 All the state animals, too, are here shown by choice specimens. One can spend hours inspecting these, some of which, of course since the advance of civilization, are now extinct.
 But the stae of Vermont has not stopped here.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

except grapes must be qualified by the name of the fruit which forms it's basis. Although the methods of pre- paration and the f1avoring ingredients may differ according to the fruit em- ployed and the whims or hereditary traditions of the maker, the results are broadly the same-genuine wines of low alcoholic strength. The juices are extracted by pressure. by absorption in cold water, or by boiling; more or less sugar is added, and a real fermenta- ton then ensues.-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Almost a complete history of the states part in the Revolution and in the Civil War Is unfolded, by means of pictures of the states soldiers, collec- tions of war relics and curios, flags, and the like.
 The states inventions have a place, in representations of each. Nor does the exhibit stop here; for year after year public-spirited citizens have add ed to it many interesting articles, un-
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having estimates of the damages made by commissions of German engineers. It is supposed they intend the popula- ton to infer from this that the Ger man government will idemnify owners of factories but no definite promises have been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Heat or no heat. 1t is said women are going to carry fur this summer, yet we cannot believe it'll be carried very "fur.'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Does Seem Stranaa.

Senator La Toilette still controls much of the editorial thought of his country newspaper supporters strange as it may seem.-AIilwauke Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

When jitney strikes a party wait ing for the trolley, it will never be possible to convince some that it was not intentional.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The New Hampshire barber who boasts of shaving S4 in an hour pre- sents stunt which appears to ignore the safety first policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

If, as reported. Huerta has leased a house on Long Island it must be that he has found conditions in New York satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Even though the use of asphyxiating gases in the war has been denied. the plans of the British to engage there in as a measure of retaliation indicates something
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Even though Russia may have a new name already to replace Constanti- nople it is taking longer to substitute it than it did to select it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

From the daily reports the German submarines appear to be as eager to get the Swedish and Norwegian steamers as they do the British.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Concord, Del. is terrorized by mad dogs, says report. which leaves it to be inferred that the animals may be put out over the failure to get their licenses renewed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The man on the corner says: The alarm clock can be halted, but there Is no mechanical contrivance for dis couraging the bantam rooster in the early morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

There is cause for satisfaction in the fact that the Barnes Roosevelt law suit isn't going to\be featured by the movies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

When the mathematical prodigy at Harvard declares that he will never marry it is only another way of say ing that the right girl has not yet appeared
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
 EDITORIAL NOTES

Every city cleanup movement should be indulged in by the whole town and not a small part of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

the passenger pigeon have become in bird life, unless more care is taken to preserve them. Already it is noted that persons who know of places where arbutus may be found are keeping this knowledge to themselves. Why should there not be a closed season for flowers, as there is for game? It would not materially injure anyone if the gathering of certain varieties of flowers should be restricted, or even prohibited, temporarily, until there had been time for them to become once more abundant as in former days.- Waterbury Ameican.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Sixty-six former inmates of Sing Sing prison are sadly dejected because it has been necessary to transfer them to Auburn; to relieve the congestion existing. To leave their Sunday base ball, their movie shows and the other borne must indeed seem a real punish ment.-Bridgeport Standard.
 The postof11ce department announces that by July 1 it will be providing rural mail facilities for 100000 more There's many a private corporation that would like to get the govern ments recipe for extending its busf- nes on such a scale without adding to it's operation charges. Waterbury Democrat.
 The inauguration of the safe and sane observance of Independence day here resulted in establishing holiday arrangements that kept people in Meriden, gave them an enjoyable pro- gramme and the expense was not placed a damper on this for the com ing summer by refusing to order an appropriation, although the town has done it's part.-Meriden Journal.
 This question of whether or not gas- OIlu0 SnOulQ De permitted on sidewalks, or between curbstones and sidewalks, for the convenience of au- tomobilists and oil dealers, is not so old that there is good precedent for a decision one way today and another way tomorrow. All citizens should be treated alike in the matter and the best interests of the majority pro- tected. It should be a simple matter enough to settle such a controversy for some time to come, without discri- imitation and without litigation-Wa- terbury Republican.
 Quite naturally the board of alder men will be asked on Monday night to amend the new ordinance on street ex- cayetions so that it will not be quite so inclusive as it Is at present. It was never intended to have the ordinance affect repairs to side walks made by property owners and 1t now appears that the language of the ordinance is so broad that it does include this sort of work. It should be easy to so amend the ordinance that 1t will be just as effective as ever, while emitting this sort of excavation work for which a permit is not needed and for which such charge as the ordinance pro- vides would be exorbitant.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 Every year the recl1lessness of those who gather certain varieties of wild flowers is depiored, and the public is warned that the trailing arbutus, the mountain laurel and other varieties may become axhnct as the dodo and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The young man who throws his money away in youth discovers what an idiot he was in old age. To be a good fellow all one has to do in youth is to pave the way to want, and per- haps the poorhouse later on. Gen erosity calls out sweet praises. but the reaction is usually acid meditations. The world at large is like the child who forgets the generosity of it's par ents when the money is gone. Those who enjoy gifts are often caught say ing the meanest things about the giv- CTS. Good will that is bought can turn into il1-will as easily as milk can sour. When it comes to boosters, those who talk enthusiastically to bleed the gen. erous, usually reap the rewards they were working for. The money thrown down by fools becomes the fortune of people who know it's value and what to do with it. Little money gets lost! It has a way of getting into the right hands, where it will serve a good pur- pose. It is not necessary to be mean to gain a surplus, for that only re- quires forethought and prudence.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The authorities opposed to the wom- en who plead for peace point out that their petitioning for righteousness and justice in connection with war shows they, know nothing about war. This is cold blooded confession, but war is made up of censpiracies, as- sassinations, murder and violence of every sort, theft, destruction of prop erty. starvation, famine and pestilence. These are not Christian virtues-they are the horrors of life which men incite and invoke when passion rules and righteousness and justice are in abey- ance. Half the world does not know what this tremendous slaughter of hu- man beings is for, and even the men who have faced showers of flame and blood and died by thousands never knew why they sacrificed their lives. It is because several nations who de- serve them want open ports, and two nations are contending for world su- premacy of the seas. If men were righteous and just there would be no wars.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

When a man gets along in years, society ceases to call often for him, and the insurance agents ihave ceased to follow him up as a good risk. He is relegated to the realm of quietness to be plucked by a nurse or a merry widow if he has money and no mate; or to be sadly neglected if he is recog- nized as might have been. Age is what mind has made it with the aid of time. It may be badness decrepi- tude and squalor; or it may be pros perity. prudence and pride polished and set aside. Age may be in sympathy with youth and in step with the har- mony of heaven, and it may be more than an old stoop- -shouldered culprit can bear. After 70, Coleridge says: Woman falls into three classes: The dear old soul; that old woman; and that old witch!" Man after TO may be recognized as the old gentleman: the old grouch, and the old simpleton! Cato pointed out that old age had in firmities enough of its own. so there is no necessity for adding to it vice.
 How many people expose their ignor- ance by trying to conceal it! But pre- tending to know is just as common as failing to remember. When little Mary Jane came running home to ask Aunt Maria who Shylock was, didn't she reply: Why, Mary Jane! You go to Sunday school and come home ask ing such a question as that! You should read your Bible more!" And when infantile Bobby asked his father if he believed a whale swallowed Jonah he replied: T used to when I was a boy, and I guess Uncle Jim does now. You might ask him!' And we wonder why children get tricky before they reach their teens. We are all inclined to dodge the fellow who asks questions. No wonder a celebrated American wit said: Life is short-only four letters in it. Three-quarters of it 1ie,' and half of 1t is an if" In Shakespeare's time one man in ten thousand was supposed to be honest, but in these days all idea of proportion seems to have been lost. We are a generation of gay deceivers.
 Ina aMarana man is nnt sunnnSed tn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The average man is not supposed to know much about bacteria, or bacilli, or aniInalcuIe except what tha SciAn-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Our minister to Berlin during the Spanish War was the Hon. Andrew D. White who is now perfectly neu- tral but takes occasion to remind Germans that during that struggle they were supplying Krupp arms and ammunition to the Spaniards and that the American government offer ed no objection-New Haven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Every year the recklessness of those who gather certain varieties of wild
 flowers is depiored, and the public is warned that the trailing arbutus, the laurel and other varieties may become axtinct- as the dodn and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

The labor committee has reported a bill to prevent the officials of our penal institutions from making a contract for the labor of prisoners. No one who has the welfare of these men at heart relishes the idea of initiating prison reform by with holding work from the inmates of the Connecticut prison, for that would be to throw the burden upon those least able to bear it. The cost the bill would entail upon the state cannot at this writing be fully foretold. The amount would reach many thousands. Doubtless the labor committee can point out to the legislators the adyan- tages, if any, and the reasons for forcing a change in this manner upon state criminals who themselves are busy each day and earning their own keep into a few thousand dollars. The change would cost the state many thousands-Iartford Times.