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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

Alden is the unhappy gateway in to happy Araby, and, moreover, it is one of the foremost strategic points on England's trade route through the Red Sea to India and the Far East, " begins a. war primer issued today by the National Geographic Society at Washington, which tells of the first stronghold on the London-India route to withstand severe attack by the Turks. "One Arabian author says of the Country behind Alden, that coun- try known as Arabia Felix, Its inhab- itants are all hale and strong, sickness is unknown, nor are there poisonous plants or animals; nor fools, nor blind people, and the women are ever young; the climate is like paradise and one wears the same garment summer and winter Alden, however, where the British and Turkish forces are oppos- ing one another, enjoys none of these advantages catalogued as inherent in Arabia Felix.
 Spread over its ragged hills of sum- made ash and cinder, sweltering, gloomy, and unrelieved by vegetation, Alden invites little attention in peace times. Alden is a valley surrounded by the sea; it's climate is so bad that it turns wine into vinegar in the space of ten days complained one disap- pointed Arab traveller of the Middle Ages. And in the centuries since his visit the climate has not improved in spite, nevertheless, of the terrible heat that gathers over Aden's valley and clings to it's low hills and its lack of good water suply, the place main tains a reputation as a healthy one.
 "The town is built on desolate vol canic rocks that constitute a peninsu- la near the entrance to the Red Sea. The Strait of Babel-Mandeb lies 100 miles away; and Alden is the British Gibraltar toward the Indian Ocean that keeps an eternal vigilance over the safety of the rich English com merce that goes this way. The Brit ish captured and annexed the place on January 16, 1889, since which time they have made the place most em- phatic fortress, one of the strongest anywhere in southern Asia. Money and labor without stint have been ex- pended there to make the city abso- lutely impregnable from land and sea Massive lines of defense, strengthened by a broad moat, guard the neck oi the isthmus, and these defenses con- ceal powerful batteries. Turrets, hid den forts, mined approaches, bastions | towers, batteries, magazines, mole l batteries toward the sea, mined har- l bors, great naval guns, obstruction
 piers, barracks, redoubts in solid rock al are elements in the British plan tC guard this southern end of their i'm
 portant trade route beyond all possi-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
RUSSIA'S DRIVE INTO A
 MINOR,
ASIA

Steady progress is being made by the Russian forces in Asia Minor. The capture of Erzerum has not only given encouragement to the czars troops but it has apparently demor- alized the Turkish army from the manner in which cities are being abandoned without offering any seri- ous obstruction to the invaders
 Just where this entrance of Grand Duke Nicholas through Turkeys back door is going to end is difficult to predict if his armies continue to push into the Armenian country with the success that has crowned it's re- cent undertaking. That the next big conflict in that atSregion will take place about Trebizond, the Turkish Black sea port, is probable. It is upon this city that great dependence has been placed by the Turks in getting troops and supplies into that section since it was necessary to rely upon water transportation where railroads do not exist. The loss of Trebizond follow ing the fall of Erzerum would be a serious blow, yet that is what seems likely under the existing conditions, for it is open to attack now from both land and sea, and the avenues for getting relief there are seriously menaced.
 Interest in the war has therefore shifted for the time being to this
 zone, and a country where the lack of railroad facilities is bound to have its effects since they are of vital inn portance to both sides. Pushing into Turkey from this direction supports | the claim that Russia has recovered from it's lack of equipment. It resem- bles in some respects the spectacular drive into Galicia and with that fresh in mind it can be expected to see that the mistakes of that advance are not | repeated in this.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

cure such a passport and to pay such a toll for the privilege of passing through the desert, the Bedouin as- serts that the traveller puts himself in the same category with the snug gler, the bootlegger, and the moonshin- CT in our own country, and that his goods are as justly liable to confisca- ton as those of the smuggler and moonshiner in America.
 "The Bedouins declare that the car avan owner not only can secure the right to pass through their territory, unmolested, but that he can even go further, and secure from them, for a proper fee, an escort which will pro- tect him and his property while in the desert.
 Whether or not the view point of the Bedouin in this matter is right is one of political theory and not of geo. graphical fact. But whether right or wrong, the Bedouin, in his reasoning in his history, and in his geographic situation, is only of the most interest ing of all those whose lives have been affected by the great war;"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
THAT FIVE PER CENT. REBATE.


 After receiving steady opposition from the time it was proposed and especially while it was being enacted into law, that portion of the tariff bill which grants a five per cent. rebate to goods transported in American bottoms has at last gotten before the United States supreme court, and in this instance it is the government which is endeavoring to prove that it is not valid.
 The purpose of the law was to en- courage American shipping by offer ing the rebate which discrimination was expected to be sufficient reason for a marked increase in the mer- chant marine. Up to that point there could be little objection but entire disregard was paid to the fact that this country had treaties with other countries which were violated by such a law. This was pointed out at the time the bill was being discussed but it received seant attention.
 Inasmuch as congress has enacted the law it is maintained by the inn porters that they are entitled to the rebate and if there is conflict with the treaties the case demands that all imports, whether they were in Amer ican or foreign bottoms, get the bene- fit of the five per cent. reduction in- asmuch as that is the only way in which the treaties can be lived up to-
 Such of course was not the inten- tion of congress. To do such thing as that would mean that this gov ernment would have to give up $26, 000, 0,000 which it is in no condition to do. It would simply mean that the money was being thrown away, for nc benefit has been gained by American shipping or would be gained under such raid on the treasury. Yet the law exists like a lot of others which have followed thoughtless action and it remains for the supreme court to straighten out the tangle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
DEVELOPING WATER PRIVILEGES

In his recent communication to The Bulletin Clifford Pinchot called atten- tion to the need of protecting the public's interest in navigable streams. He, like many others, is opposed to legislation which would turn over governmental control to private inter ests for the development of great power plants without regard to the effect which is bound to follow where authorization is given to corporations to condemn private or public land wherever it may choose.
 There are a great many opportuni- ties for hydro electric power develop ment in streams about the country over which the government has con trol, and it can be appreciated that it should be anxious to encourage such development, but to give the rights away and take them out of the control of the public is a far different thing. There is involved a monopo- listic danger which needs to be guarded against.
 While there are these chances for cheap power on navigable streams which could be taken advantage of ii is not to be forgotten that there is also a great number of instances where privately owned water privi- leges are still undeveloped but which if they were utilized would result to the benefit of manufacturing and this is particularly true throughout al New England. These rich natural re- sources are allowed to lie idle and thousands upon thousands of horse power go to waste each year.
 Thus while there is good reason fol protecting the public interests in nav igable rivers there is a golden op- portunity for encouraging the unfold ing of the benefits which at present lie hidden along the smaller streams and with the growing demand fol cheap power they ought not to be longer overlooked. Most of Connecti- cut, but particularly the two counties in this part of the state are rich 1T this very particular.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

made me feel happy
 and healthy. Some
 time ago I felt so
 run down, had pains
 in my back and side,
 was very irregular, tired, nervous, had
 such b ed dreams, did not feel like eat ing and had short
 breath. Tread your advertisement in kA1 A@A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

When the Connecticut public util- ity commissioners tell the interstate commerce commission that the ship pers of this state want the railroads to retain their water lines it should carry weight for they are the people who will be affected if a change is made. Better let we'll enough alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Morton F. Plant has just built a fine hospital at Clearwater, on the Florida west coast, where he has ex- tensive interests. It was opened a month or two ago and was thus all ready to receive MT. Plants son and severely injured in an automobile ac- cident Thursday. Fate is a grim old person.-Waterbury American.
 The bicycle of today is better made than the machine of a score of years ago and 1t is much cheaper. The roads too are better than the high ways the other day of the wheel and that should add to the interest in the sport, Because of the utility of the bicycle and its adaptibility rid ing should not die out so quickly again and we are sure that it will not. Everybody will ride by summer, the women and children because it is popular and men because of the en- joyment they get out of the sport and because it is so handy to ride to and from business.-Meriden Journal.
 The Telegram believes in pensions for old, faithful city employees. After man has dubbed along, say 20, 30, 40 or 50 years in the city's service, he should be given some fitting recogni- tion. On this ground, why not tell
 
 the city so unremfttingly on the Mu- ntcipal Ice Plant commission and give them adequate pensions? When were | they appointed? Let's see. l1as it just before the Civil war; or the War of 1872? Surely, the city ought not to expect them to totter along for ever while the cruel Republican ma chine cracks its whip and sings Hurry, you slaves, hurry and get that ice plant for the city."-Bridgeport Telegram.
 Not since the first months of the war has much been said about the British cruisers lingering just outside | the three-mile limit. In those days of | long ago the watchers were very ac- | tive, sometimes almost perniciously so. Lately they have not been active at all But just last week a United States revenue cutter picked up four strange foreign buoys off the Amer 1 ican coast. No one knows how they l came to be anchored in American | waters. In the absence of any other explanation, it Is surmised that the British watchers may have planted | the buoys to mark the limit of the forbidden water. Planting of un- | chartered buoys is a serious matter. It is likely to cause grave misunder- standing, or even serious accident Torrington Register.
 The strike spirit seems to be again | in the ascendancy. Ansonia and | Bridgeport have them, and fears are ! entertained that they will spread | There is a strike in New London, but it is case of freight handlers quit ting, and is in no way associated with | industrial unrest. It is factory strikes that are feared most. It is to be hoped | that no extensive strikes will take | place. Strikes are a very bad thing | for all concerned. The financial loss 1 is great and usually bad feeling is en- | gendered. Strikes are too ften mark ed by violence that is deplored by all It is not strikers themselves that com. init acts which lead to trouble ana riots. Outsiders, who have no interests | at stake, are usually the ones who start the mischief.-New Britain Rec. l ord.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

Except that it was a case where lives were taken, there was no more reason for this country to insist upon quick answer to its note to Aus tria than there Is in the case of those sent to Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

When a former governor declares Georgia is a match1ess state, there may be contained in such a statement the reason why the lynchers do not burn their victims at the stake.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
EDITORIAL NOTES,

There is no more effective snow re- mover than Old Sun when he is given proper chance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

February has been too fickle already to have the prudent pack away their furs and woolens just because the weatherman made the holiday warm and springlike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

The Germans are doing their best to have their operations in the we%t offset the Russian success in the east, and all their efforts are not failures.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

From all indications Carranza doesn't nccI ~n army any more than he does something to pay them with.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

Just what an impression was made by Elihu Roots keynote speech is in dicated by the efforts which the dem ocrats are making to answer it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

The man on the corner says: After a fellow has repeated his tale a few times he is ready to hope to die if it isn't the truth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

lot more interest would be man. ifested in the automobile shows this season if cars were being shown which run without fuel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

If, as claimed, the groundhog was frozen in, he is getting some valuable assistance in thawing out.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23
BAD DREAMS
 ARE SYMPTOMS
III Health the Cause-Many Alarming Symptoms of Wo-
 mems Ailments-How Cured.

Paterson, NIT thank you for the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies as they have
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-23

Norwich, Wednesday, Feb. 2s, 1916.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
viii NeDer Be Without
This Simple LdxdfiDe
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Relieved Her Baby When
Nothing Else Would

Little Max Pendergrast is now
four years old. and a fine healthy
boy. When but a tiny baby. in fact
almost from birth. he suffered a great
deal from constipation His mother,
Mrs Carl W Pendergrast. Red Key,
Ind. heard Of Or. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin obtained a bottle OF il from
the drug store. and with il was able
TO quic.iy correct this condition.
Mrs Pendergrast SAYS Or Cald-
wells syrup Pepsin has saved them
from calling the doctor many times,
and that she will never be without
bottle OF it in the house 10 use
when needed She found it equally
effective as a laxative for herself and
)rner members OF the family
Dr Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin il a
combination Of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin, pleasant 20 the taste.
mild in action and positive in effect
II does not grippe or strain. and con
tains no opidte or narcotic drug. II
is the ideal family laxative mild and
pleasant for baby Yet acting quickly
on tho strongest constitution.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

All guessing and keeps our own
minds working
Then there's the sort that never
does any thinking ri all. just does
what she's told she's useful, TOO
~ course. or she wouldn't be here
iiW We can get her any day, and
anywhere sac simply doesn't
count The kind that gets some
whore rs the 2.rl who can do her
own thinking. take it from me
Well girls. who is doing your
thinking? Are You using your owl
brains. or some other fellows II
Won do Lot some one else think for
You Is IL because you can't DO II
yourself or because you are too
lazy or too CARELESS 10 do It?
n Won can't dc II there's nothing
10 Dee said But II You can and
don't you are throwing away the
best asset Won have And rememb5r
this I'm tho md. the person who
.o,r your thinking will also draw
yrrr salary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
200 at Family Reunion,

KINGeLAND. Ark oct 10. The
aungi reunion OF the Marks family
ar rue home OF j NJ Marks. foug
ruce southeast of KinGsland
brought 90 persons together M
Marks 90 wears old. Nine OF nj,
NJ children, 20 grandchildren and
tdr'. great graudchlldI,r we're pres
.ne OF me 900 persons ~ the 70
uu cu e-- vcro related Mr. Mark
.e-lrl cge n 1870 a, Is Ciya
war veteran ne is hale
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
Pretty Styles, Too, for
Younger Girls, s to IL

COATS OF PLUSH trimmed
with fur, corduroys plain and fur
trimmed. cheviots in plain styles
for school and play wear They
are $40 20 1850.
SERGE DRESSES are made
with pleatcd skirts and box plsat.
ed waists. many OF them belted
Al the waist and trimmed with
white collars and cuffs 1926 10
$40.
MILDLY SKIRTS are made o.
blue serge. box pleated and on
white waists. $3.50 10 s.
Third Fioor-Noodwnrd Building.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

Tnrse Comments on the Uniform
Prayer Meeting Topics OF the
Young Peoples Soeietles--ChriS-
tian Endeavor. ete.-for Oct. IS:
Public Spirit and How 10 Guilt
Vate lt"-PBalms i22:t.e
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

CHICAGO Claiming n cure for
ap",usv. which he now believes Is
perfected. Dr WIN. Held will ask
tor AN experiment Al the meeting
~ 'ho Society OF Medical Research
hrra .u eoseiOn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
Young Women's Suits

In the most youthful at
tractive styles, skirts that
hang soft and full, coats that
are long and loosely fitted at
the waist, luxurious fur col
lars and cuffs, fur bands edg-
ing the coats. There are
browns in several tints, navy
blue and black, green and
Burgundy. S25 to sos.
Young Women's Coats
With wide graceful skirts which
swirl and sweep about the figure
in a really fascinating way, wide
fur collars on many OF them
others trimmed with beaver plush.
There are plush coats, wool velour
and chevlots in blue. green, brown
and black. SIS 10 S25
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
BEST Boys Coats We
Have Seen"
Junior Long
TrOuSer Suits

Suits carefully tailored IN boy.
ish lines I'm mannish fabrics. The
ideal suits for the first long trous.
ers because they look Youthful.
not as II they were mons suits
with the legs shortened. $l2.5Oto
s25.
second FIoor-woodwsrda uIIS,pu
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
Fashions for Young People
Hudsons is Outfitterinchef to the younger generation
Carefully fashions with all the vvacty of style
that appeals to the spirit of youth.
In the Littlest Folks Shop

III lltc hlblIcSl Il OlhS SltOp
NEW SUITS FOR LIT
TIE BOYS, made as little
boys like to have their suits,
in two pieces, pants and little
Russian waists. They are of
materials which tub well and
wear we'll. 81. Sizes 2 to 6.
CRFEPERS AND ROMPERS
OF ginghams and percales are in
pretty pink and blue and are made
in number OF styles. soc 10 $3.50.
NEW WARM BATH ROBES
for little folks are made Of blue
and red soft flannel in styles like
daddys." Sizes 10 s at S125
and $50.
Third FIoor-W oodrnrd BUILDING.
Underwear for Children
It is well made, we'll fin
ished and has as beautiful
tailoring as any underwear
made.
The BOYS suits refinIshed with
a tailored collarette. the girls
suits are trimmed at the neck
with a shell edge.
In high neck. long sleeve and
ankle length, they are from SOC
to 81.
Fourth FIoor-MaIn building.
Chiidren'S Gloves
1-clasp overseam sewn kid
gloves. silk lined with fancy EN-.
broidery. tan only, at sl.25.
1.clasp piQue sewn KID gloves
in tan. S1lO and 1925.
Washable chamois gloves. J.
clasp pique sewn, in white and
natural Sll0
2clasp leatherette washable
cloves in white. grey and natural.
76c.
First FIOor--Naip Building.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

scattered Oh over tho United
: rf.. ami C7raa, t~, .ommun.t"s
large and small which are ,tusinG
example of tho 20 ul'~ Ut public
spirit On The part ~ community
Evon h. most casual Vaytarer secs
that thcy ar different" Their
street are better paved. better kept
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

To avoid limitations and ineffective
substitutes be sure 10 ask for Or.
Caldvclls syrup Pepsin. See that
facsimile Of Ir. Caldwell's signature
and his portrait appear on the yellow
carton in which the bottle ia packed
A trial bottle. free Of charge. can be
obtained hy writing 10 Dr. W. r.
Caldwell 455 Washington St, Mon.
ticcllo. Illinois,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14

All down the long lane 90 history.
Ne see shining The figure, OF men
and women who dIrrf To iU'e and
serve thoit land and their Kind above
thrlr own lives E'"n the crude-t
ioIms OF society honor a. their
heroes the men who sacrifice all FOR
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
~ WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

A phrase that prods IS William
Penns erhortstion "a "a public
mind he wanted his city made up
OF men whose FIRST thought vas OF
the general welfare. This Is the
foundation virtue FOR community
A public mind VIII prevent or cure
public us. The welfare o. 'Uc whole
viii take pro,'denc" Of the prosp.
ity OF the individual
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-14
Boys
Fine Suits and Coats
for $50

Fine Suits and Coats
for $3.50
The suits have two pairs Of
trousers
The fabrics are closely wo-
ven Of hard twisted long
fibers so AS to give great dur
ability. Pinch back models.
The coats are Alpaca lined.
The trousers are both full
cut and full lined. Browns.
greens and grays in plain
cloths or plaid-ed, striped or
mixed patterns. Sizes 7 to
is. $3.50.
BEST Boys Coats We
Have Seen"
So many customers have told liz
that since these coats have been
here that We feel sure that they
must be by far the best 10 be had
at $50 or warm woolenS in
sportive, boyish patterns. full OF
Young life With smart plaid lin
ings Clever new pinch back
models. full and half-belted Vel
vet and self collars. 2i4 to 8
wears S750