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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society

Avlona When Italian troops
marching eastward came in contact
with French troops westward bound
in the vicinity of the Albanian sea
port of Avlona the Entente Allies Bal
kan battIeline reached length OF
more than zoo milas, from Sores, near
the Aegean seashore, to the Gulf OF
Avlona, an inlet of the Adriatic. Con-
corning Avlona the National Geogra-
phic Society issues the following wal
geography bulletin:
LAS the nearest city to the south
ern extremity of Italy, (being separat-
ed from the thriving port of Brindisi
by the Straits of Otranto) and pos
sessing the best barber in the newly
formed pFincipality of Albania Avloha
seems destined in a few years to he
come much larger and more import
ant city than at present. Today is has
a little more than 6,ee0 inhabitants
Christians, Jews and Turks-and al
though there is a fertile hinterland
which produces maize, cattle, olive oil
and cotton. the lines of communication
are primitive.
Zone of the severest blcws to the
commercial advancement of Avlona
and other Albanian towns of The
coastal region was the completion OF
the Balkan railway with it's termin us
at Saloniki. This road taps the ter
ritory beyond the mountains in rear
of Avlona, and until the proposed line
from Yanina to the railroad at Kala-
kaba joins the Greek railway systems
with extensions to Aviona, Previsa
and Monastir, the seaport will suffer
to the profit Of It's Greek rival on the
Aegean. The region which such a
series of lines would open 70 develop
ment is rich in timber and supposedly
has a wealth of mineral resources as
we'll
1.-The town of Aylona, also called
Valona, is situated ut the head of the
gulf Of the same name, on a height
about a mile ard half from She
shore. 1t IS a picturesque place, the
green of its charming gardens pierced
here and there with slender white min
arets. while its most imposing build
ing is the palace, the abode of Ism;.i
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
INCREASING THE VETO POWER.


A new agitation is being started in
behalf of legislation which would give
the president the right to veto certain
sections of a measure without affect
ing the remainder. The purpose in this
| is of course to prevent the killing of the
good in order to dispose of the bad
and thereby overcome the rider evil
There have been frequent instances
in connection with important pieces of
legislation where unwise features
have either been incorporated in the
original bill or added later on. There
has been a recognition of such while
the two houses were taking action but
there has been failure to eliminate
them with the result that the presi-
Dental veto has been applied to the
bill because of this very situation.
Matters which 1t is known would not
be able to stand on their own feet
have been tackled onto important ap-
preparation bills and because of the
unwillingness to veto the whole de-
partment's appropriation, or the lack
of time to go through the process of
reconsideration after a veto, have been
allowed to go through.
These are of too frequent occurrence
and the trouble could be corrected if
the president had the power to veto
contain sections without affecting the
remainder of the measure. There is a
danger in connection with that, how
ever, since it, is possible by such a
course to throw the responsibility for
defeating any particular clause upon
the president when it should be as
sumed by congress. 1t would mean
increased work for the chief execu-
tive and such that he is not likely to
be- anxious to assume. Thus while
the partial veto has its good points
under certain conditions there are 9TH
ers which make it less desirable
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
MAKE EARLY SHOPPING a HABIT

There are but thirteen shopping
days left before Christmas That
means that those who would do their
holiday buying. early may even now
be late but there is still as good rea-
son as ever for conqueriug procrasti-
nation and doing it as early as posi-
bic.
No one likes to shop in the midst of
crowd, however, good natured it may
be. 1t is not satisfactory either for
the purchaser, or. for the statesmen,
yet that is What results by waiting
until the last moment and trying to
speed up the work when everyone else
is doing the same.
The. early shopping movement was
inauglrated for the benefit of all. 1t
perTnits the purchaser to look over
the stocks of goods when they are at
their best, it gives time for delibera-
ton, it allows the clerks time in which
to look out for the wants of all, be
courteous and at the same time avoid
the strain which goes with the rush
which is created by the shopper who
puts off the selection of Christmas
presents until the last week or the
night before the holiday.
1t is therefore in the interests of
the buyer as well as the merchant to
make the most of the early shopping
idea and endeavor to make it a habit.
1t is to the advantage of the store
keeper and If he has done his part the
public should not only be willing but
anxious to furnish the cooperation
which will make the effort a success,
especially when the benefits are mu-
tual. 1t is therefore time for every
one to get busy and shop rs early as
he can. 1t is one Of the cases where
it is best not to be late. for others as
well S personally
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
GENIUS AND A FIRE ENGINE

'GWritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
Reference has been made 60 Thomas
tiarfand, the Pioneer, famous as g.
watch and clo2k-makcr, during the
years after 17ts3, in early Norwich.
In 1888, the citizens of Norwich, dis
turaed by the many fires which We're
constantly occurring, resolved TO have
o hre-engiRe; SO, at the desire of some
Eof his friends, Thomas Harland sent in
proposals. which were accepted. and
he made, not as has been supposed the
first fire-engine of Norwich Dit one
which was evidently of superior con-
struction to the fire. fighter then used
at Norwichs Town.
In her valuable book, The Old Houses
of Norwich, Miss Mary Perkins refers
in this interesting way TO IN episode
in connection with this fire-engine of
,Harlands building:
To the assertion Of a LIftchfield Corr
respondent of The Norwich Packet,
that a Mr.. Samuel Thomas, coach
and chalSe- maker, was entitled to the
credit given to Mr.. l{arland for this
piece of curious workmanship, Mr..
Harland makes such Il fair and non
est answer, that, quoting from the
Norwich Packet, we will let him tell
the story in his own words.
THE gentlemen of Norwich Land
ing having determined to purchase a
would inspect some of the latest made
and more approved machines of that
kind, that if there were any new i'm
proTementS l might adopt thern. Hav-
ing found one that appeared to me
superior to any I had seen. / took the
exact plan and dimensions of it, and
as l did not see anything / could
make any improvements upon, ad-
hered to said plan with very. little in
territorial variation.
"Mr. Samuel Thomas assisted in
making said engine. he. Gid all the
woodwork and also assisted in some
other parts of the machinery. The
valves, the pistons, the large screws
for the several joints. l made myself;
and founder, Were also employed
occasionally, till the whole was COM
pleted."
AS Mr.. Thomas seemed to wish to
continue in this business, Thomas
Harland gave him letters of recon-
mendation, also offering him the use
of g shop and tools; but as he him
sell happened sto have business
enough in another line" he did not
care for engine work, and never las
sumed or ARC gated" to himself '.any
merit as an inventor or imDrover of
said machines; and, ne adds, 81
never entertained an idea that it could
be considered as It proof of mechani-
cal genius to construct a machine so
simple, so frequently and adequately
deHneated. SO common and so open
to inspection as the Fire Engine"
Thomas Harland married, in 1779,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

1 tisn't the publishing industry alone
that suffers from the high cost OF pa
per Mercantile establishments are
having their troubles. The cost of
wrapping paper has risen in the last
year and a half 300 to 400 per cent.
Heavy wrapping paper that could for
merly be bought for $50 to sS5 a ton is
now said to cost S170 a ton, when
bought in large consignments. Tissue
paper that used to cost 80 cents a
ream costs s1.30. Cardboard has risen
nearly as much. Every merchane in
every city in the country feels the
pinch. The worst of it is that the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
THE NEW SING SING WARDEN.

There appears to. have been several
reasons for the selection of William
III. Meyer as the new warden of Sing
Sing prison, where a. vacancy existed
Following the resignation OF Thomas
Mott Osborne. In the first place he
mas had a number of years of valuable
experience in the conduct of a federal
penitentiary. Many reforms were in
Produced while he was in charge at
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

1t seems as though private individ-
uals or some amusement corporation
would see the value of SteepiechaSe
and make it the summer place needed
for a city of 10000 people. The Stand
ard is an advocate of breathing places
for the people, and Steeplechase would
make an excellent park. On that
ground it would be an asset and desir-
able, but if the intention is for a mu-
nicipaI amusement resort-it looks like
too expensive a proposition.-Brid
port Standard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
Seen in Wal; Street.

A limpinc John Bull" on clutches
appeared briefly yesterday IN Wall
Street, to the greaI delight CT mes
senger boys. AS German exchange
was just about that time declining to
a new low vel, the practical joking
was not al on one 5ide.-New York
World
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

There are thousands of housewives
in this country who have shown no
trace of interest in this Chicago dem
onstration of the possibility of feeding
a person on forty cents a day They
are not excited because they have been
demonstrating the same thing for
some years and they cannot see how it
can be considered a novel expert
ment."-Providence Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

One way to square up with SOM
costs of living is to have n HANDFUL o
millions ana own the cows yourself. a:
Mr.. Rockefeller does Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Former Premier Asquith holds no
monopoly on his dislike for the word
dictator" Aside from the people of
the United States who abhor the die
tator and all things that go with die
tatorship are those poems Of Mexico
who suffered under the reign of terror
contingent with the rule of the worst
Dictator of them all, Huerta.-New
Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

That writer who claimed that. the
Belgians are happy and contented I'M
der German rule had apparently not
heard about the deportation of those
people. or the, revolt of those in Ant
werp over the German orders. -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

In view of the, position of Rumania,
King Constantine of Greece can fall
back on the claim that he is not pre-
pared to enter the war, and of course
if he has his way he will never be-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Humanity has received so many
staggering blows from the war that
it is beginning ito get toughened to
most anything.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

There is one thing about this recent
attack upon Chihuahua, Villa has
shown that he can make a raid and
get away without being killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The unSchooled. You cannot fish with
minnoWS and catch fish that are hun
CRY for earth worms. There is a fit
ness in things, and to ignore this is
to fail in many ways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The stack of bills which congress
Is getting for the reduction of food
prices isn't a circumstance to those
bills which the, consumers are getting
who have to meet them
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The results of that Chicago squad
indicate that people can live on 40
cents 4 day, keep in good health and
not become emaciated any more than
as If they stuffed on the fat of the
land and did their part in helping
along the high cost ofliying.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

1t remains for the allies to reflect
that their problem in the Balkans has
been increased by the Teuton sue
cess in Rumania.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

{ 1t is not solely the members of the
City Beautiful committee who view
with disgust the manner in which the
streets are strewn with papers and
rubbish even in the immediate vicin-
ity OF the cans which are placed for
receiving just such material.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The man on the corner says: Ths
cry for justice is too often in accord
ance with the personal Interpretation
of what it should be- SEE
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Have you noticed that the nobility
tyranize over monarchal governments,
but that "the interests boss all gov
ernments, and Cypress all people to
the point of resistance. The industrial
combinations which employ the people
can with comparative ease Cypress
them to the point of persecution.
Labor wars would not be known if men
who employ workmen were inclined to
be just, or if men who buy the pro-
ducts of labor were governed by con-
victions of righteousness Labor is
neither guilty of setting the worst
examples in life, or of being forever
against movements for the betterment
of the people. The people and the
classes do not mix any more than oil
and water. Religious bodies remain
neutral in this world of fierce strife
and this is why they are not more
effective. 1t is hard to make men be-
lieve in Lord of love and mercy
when they are given over to the devils
of greed, specially in evidence today as
spectators.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The honoreei name Of HarIand was
still further perpetuate5 by the rare
genius of another Henry. the gifted
young author who died at San Reno.
Ita-y, Dec. Goth, 1905. He was not a
native of N0rwich-but although horn
in New York, he so loved the old
town of his ancestors that lie had a
fashion of maintaining stoutiy that he
wac Norwich born. He lived much in
England and Rome, and it is an open
secret that. had he wished, he might
have been Sir Harry had he chosen
to re1inqnisil his democratic principles
and make England his permanent
home: for his wonderfully able writ
ing won him a place of signal dignity
AMI importance in literary and Grtis-
tic Britain. The success lie achieved
in Italy is too well known to require
comment.
His mother and his wife the latter
was Miss Arlene Merriam, of New
York, as devoted to music as he to
letters, and now spending the years
of her widowhood in war relief work
in London-iove the ancient family
home as he did; and by the former it
is kept open and sunny and hnspita-
bic, in cacord with it's traditions since
its building, by the original Thomas
Harland. during 1859
THE DICTAGRAPF.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
Sunday Morning Talk
"HE cLUNe TO HIS PADDLE

"On my tomb says Robert Louis
Stevenson, ''if eyeffT nave one, L mean
to get these words rinsGribed;y e:JIe
chung to his paddle" =.
1 The occasion of the whimsical cpl
taph was the capsizins of the novel
lists canoe during a trip on the Disc.
After much exertion, he had managed
to crawl, more dead than alive, on an
overhang!ng tree trunk, his paddle
still tightly clutched in his hand The
words are a fair summary of the car
eer of a man who, all his life, strag-
gled against many more than the or
binary ills that human flesh is heir to-
He did that very thing; he chung to
his paddle; he never gave up.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is talk of relieving Genera
Joffre because he is ga. Field Marsha
Mackensen is 81.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Few people seem to be aware that
the Savior claimed no monopoly of
power. What l am He said His
followers might become. One Of the
greatest temptations of the church
seems to be to denounce as imposters
those who accomplish good work by
what it considers Illicit ways Jea1-
ousy once prompted the disciples to
come in and report: Master, others are
doing works like unto thine own.
Christ did not turn tc them and say
they are imposters. He simply said:
Those who are not against us are for
usi" Do not be alarmed by people
who are showing good results for their
work. He never lambasted the earn
est worker for good, his condemnation
was for the Pharasees and hypncrites
Christianity has never been advanced
by the condemnation by one religious
body of another Those who are for
good are for US not against us, said
the Master.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

1t was Victor Hugo who asked
What is slang?" and he furnished his
own answer, thus: 1T is the language
of wretchedness." Wretchedness has
of the schools but in the language of
the streets and of the commoncst peo-
pie; and what can better reach the
hearts of the people thar their own
language? 1t lacks elegance, t ut it
never lacks force. The intellectual
may be Instructed by the use of rid
dies: but the simple have to lie stirred
with words which sink into their souls
whether they are to be found in the
dictionary or not. AS Billy Sunday
says: do YOU get me?'' Streets paved
with gold do not allure the men who
are accustomed to hitting the trfil;;
language to be admired by the intel
lectual has no impressive quality for
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Billy Sunday never fails to say to
his audiences: go home and speak
plea SAINT to your wife. She may think
you are insane at first. but she will
get over it IN a little WHILE Do not
think this is cheap advice, cast upon
the desert air. for it could be said in
every audience of any size in New
England and not be wasted, and it
might be reversed occasionally so that
the real con iition might be fairly repre-
sented. The snarler knows 10 sex
the naggers are noc all in petticoats,
neither are these confined to any par
ticular class. Prayer will not abate
these habits, hut Christian living will
Too many folks expect God to do what
they should do themselves. 1t is in
better form to thank God for the res
olution He has given you to- do things
after they have been accomplished,
than to pray Him 10 do what you
should do yourself
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

wrapping paper seems to constitute
such waste. 1t is made to be thrown
away. Customers, once their parcels
are delivered, regard it as a nuisance
The natural tendency of merchants is
to use less paper than formerly And
much can be saved in this way with
out the customers objecting. IL the
wrapping and tying are carefully done.
|-Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Superintendent Champion of the
fish and game commission says he in
tends to restore shad to the Connect
cut river. He has undertaken a con-
siderable task. In the first place in
order to restore he must remodel. 1t
will be necessary to make over the
hardware fish on the lines of a Ger
man submarine and to equip it with
an electric light apparatus in, order
that it may cleave its way through
the thick fluid that oozeS along the
channel of the Connecticut river. 1t
would seem to be less difficult to re-
store the river to a condition of de-
cency that would make fish life pos
sible in it's waters. However, almost
any machine shop can turn out shad.
Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

What about the women who are un-
able to keep up' with fashions, how
ever attractive they may. be? What is
the psychological effect on them of the
sight of beautiful but unattainable
garments? Is their artistic nature
sufficiently gratified by seeing this ap-
parel on other women to make the
work of list creators worth while? Does
this love of the beautiful offset the de-
sire to possess, or do they rage in
altruism when they see the other
women attired in the most approved
style while they are themselves in old
fashioned duds gton Register.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

His later career IS matter of local
history-nis resumption of the prac-
tice of law, his election as representa-
tive in 1863 and again in 1873. his scr
vice to his district as state senator
after his election in 1870, and his
ability when president pro TEN of the
senate, during his Term. From ~ to
IS he was judge of probate Of the
Norwich District. lie was Adjutant
General IF the commonwealth under a
Republican governor during 1880
In March. 's3, he was appointed a
member of the State Board Of Par
dons, and continued to be re-appoint-
ed for years. till ne insisted upon re-
signing, short time before his death
a few years ago. His service us a di-
rector of the Chelsea Bank since rs
and later as IT'S vice president, then
it's president, after 1890, and his val
liable public service in NUMEROUS 9TH
er lines, is a familiar story to Nor
WITCH residents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

The gallant Captain HarIand was
mustered out. after. three months SER
vice Aug. 5th, 81, but was mustered
into the service as Colonel, Oct. 5th
His men who loved him so we'll have
told of his bravery at Antietam. Fred
ershurg, Petersburg, Fort Hugar
and other battles of the War He
was promoted Brisadier- General OF
volunteers Nov. 29tir 1862, and com
manded brigade from that time on
The records show that, in February
'63. his brigade was composed Of the
Sth, 18th. 18th, 10Th and 21st Connec-
ticut Regiments, forming a part OF
PecK'S Division.
General Hariand shared the for
tunes of war with mis- company and
returned home with an honorable, rec
ord. He resigned his command, June
END, 50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

often wonder why bar-tenders
should not have Thanksgiving day to
themselves as well as Christmas or
Sunday! \ great Christian state
doesn't look well compelling lar
tenders to loaf on election days and
permitting them to be required to sell
grog when their families are cele-
hrating a Christian festival. 1t isn't
pleasant for a family to have a mem
Der come home inebriated at any time;
and if tbe state can protect them on
Christmas day why shouldn't it on
Thanksgiving day. The bar tenders
are entitled to celebrate Thanksgiving
day with their families much as any
Workingman and the saloons on that
day do not. require, open doors any
more than other places of business
A citizen staggering home on Thanks
giving day is 4 sickening spectacle for
which there is no excuse in a civilized
community: and every citizen who
doesn't try to prevent it shares the
blame.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

IL is an accomplishment to know
when and now to take rest IN this
world Rest is not idleness but re-
straint from going to excuses IN any
direction. Rest is the protection from
exhaustion-;he recovery of energy
for good and continuous work. Homer
chronicled the fact that too much
rest itself becomes a pain 1t is good
to work with will and to rest with
joy. The law of our being provides
for the renewal of our energies rot
for the destruction of them Man
was created to accomplish something.
He was NOS made for an ornament,
but for u purpose. 1t was Lorgfellow
who said: ITO viii what God doth
will, is the only science that gives us
rest" 1t is not idle hands SO much
as a we'll balauced mind which makes
for rest. A mandate we must all obey
is, DO not until You are undonel"
In this regulation rest is to be found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-09

Thomas HarIand married, in 177s,