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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
ESTABLISHING A LEGAL BLOCK,
AVfE

While stories are coming from Ger
many to the effect that the people
there are suffering from shortage Of
food supplies. and protests are being
made by this country over the manner
in which the British order in council
is interfering with American COM
merce, word comes from London to the
effect that Great Britain Is planning
to draw the net still tighter about the
central powers and establish a real
blockade.
There is a twofold purpose in such
a course of it is finally adopted It
will not only shut off those goods
which 1t has been felt right along have
been getting past the British blockade
as imperfectly maintained at the pres
ent time and going via neutral coun-
tries into the German empire, but it
will settle effectively the protests
which have been made by this and
other countries against the interfer-
ence with trade, for there are block
ade regulations which when strictly
observed are bound to be respected
One country has a right in war to
blockade another bellfgerent il 1t can,
but in this war the German subma-
rines have proved a menace which
Great Britain has not dared to fool
with, while Germany has lacked for
vessels whereby it could shut off Great
Britain's outside trade. Yet how it is
going to be possible for Great Britain
to establish complete blockade now
and offset the risks which have existed
right along and which win continue
remains to be seen, If such a course
has really been decided upon. None
better than Great Britain understands
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
TO THE EDITOR
Medical Inspection in Schools.

IhSPCSAlOU III 0CHOOISs
Mr.. Editor: While reading this
mornings Bulletin, 1 noticed another
letter from Observer on medical in
spection in the schools.
When 1 read Observers other two
letters. l was sorely tempted to an
sWer them. but thought 1 would leave
the answering to someone competent
to write on a medical subject that
someone Is a doctor. A person could
read hundreds of medical books and
still not be competent to talk on a
medical subject. The only way he
can become quite competent is from
personal talks with doctors, and 1
want to say right here that if Observer
doubts that medical inspection in the
schools IS good, he should go to a re-
ilaDle doctor, and If he doesn't believe
in it after hearing the doctors argu-
ments on the subject it is because he
Is stubborn
Observer in today's letter writes that
ne is panied that Another Viewpoint
finds it necessary to juggle with sta
tistics- That is what Observer has
done in the three letters he has writ
ten. Statistics has been the whole sub
stance of the latter's three letters.
Observer writes; 1.-THE standard of
health representation in figures has
been II to the 1000 for half a century,
and anything above that in death rates
simply shows the unhealthy condition
or the community, and if they could
the medical fraternity would be proud
to reduce the standard, which they
nave not" Yes, sad to say, it has re-
NAMED at IL to a 1000. Why? Be-
! cause many cities insult their doctors
by asking them IL they will for 800
or more a year inspect the school chill
dren. In other words, they ask the
doctors to protect the children from
sickness and dissipation so the latter
may grow up healthy in mind and
body, and, when they marry, their
children will be healthy and kept
healthy. They ask the doctors to do
all that for measly sum. If the peo-
pie or the country would leave more
| to the doctors" Il don't mean money!
q hundred years or less from now the
people then living won't have a chance
to remark; Isn't 1t too bad that boy
Is an imbecile You know he Inherit
ed it from his people," or Isn't it too
| bad that nice young girl has that dis
ease. She inherited 1t from her peo-
ple. Don't think from that, that I
believe all sickness and disease is in
| herited. II isn't. Those that don't in
herit those diseases get them because
they were not protected by medical in
| spection.
Anyone would think after reading
what Observer writes about the health
or the people OF Niagara Falls, N. T.,
| that he (Observer) believed that vac
ctnation puts US in q condition to get
smallpox. Vaccination protects our
system so that when we go out into a
crowd we win not be affected by the
germs OF smallpox. But it does not
protect us II we eat out Of the same
! dishes or sleep in the same room with
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
GLAD TO GET BACK

That the tactics of the progress
siye party as revealed by certain lead
ers in the past few weeks and at Chi
cago do not appeal to all those who
have been faithful to the organization
is apparent in number of instances
and In these Is seen growing oppo-
sition to the possibility Of Roosevelt
being considered candidate for the
presidency again.
Frederick T. Fuller, who has been
secretary Of the legislative committee
or the progressive party in Massachu-
sets since its formation has resigned
his Office and his letter withdraw
ing from the progressive party de-
nounces Roosevelt and criticises the
Chicago leaders. He writes: 1.-THE
declarations just adopted by the ma
tionaI committee cooIly thrusts our en-
tire social welfare program into the
background. In it's eagerness to take
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
PRESERVING THE FORESTS,

The whole of this part of the coun-
try cannot fail to be interested in the
movement for the preservation of the
timber lands Of New England and the
Appalachian region. 1t is not a new
subject for national consideration. as
it has won the approval Of congress
on several previous occasions and
there is nothing but commentator for
what has been accomplished in this
direction. From the way in which the
forests are disappearing and the wa
ter supply question is making itself
felt it must be evident that none too
much thought can be given to conser-
walton along such lines.
Millions Of acres have already been
transferred to Uncle Sans name by
purchase through funds provided by
congress. Wooded lands of great nat
ural beauty have been secured and are
being properly maintained with such
cuttings permitted as are warranted
by the growth of the trees and these
lands are in many cases the source of
many of the important rivers of the
east, but the point has been reached
Where such acquisitions must soon stop
unless additional provision is made
for continuance.
1t is now proposed that another an
preparation of $4,000, 900 be made for
the carrying on of this work and the
securing of such forest lands while
they are available and before com
mercial interests step in and take con-
troll. For that reason it is important
that full consideration be given to
this matter at this time despite the
many other ways in which the ex-
penditure Of large appropriations are
being urged. It is a matter which
concerns the whole country even
though the land which may be pur-
chased is located in the east.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
MERIT OR POLITICS.

For some time a determined effort
has been made to fix upon a satisfac-
tory candidate for the postmastership
in New York city. This is a position
of much importance in the postoffice
department. 1t is one that REQUIRES
man of proper qualifications and if
he has had experience in handling the
many problems which are always crop
ping up there he is all the more val
liable.
The two factions of the democratic
party are having hard time advanc-
ing men who will be satisfactory to
the party. Strong Tammany support
is given to the politicians bearing its
stamp and Senator O'Gorman is work.
ing to have placed in office a demo-
crat suitable to him, but this does
not of necessity mean that such men
viii get the administrations approval.
The fight between the Tammany men
and the anti-Tammany men to get
their candidate into the postoff1ce has
resulted in a compromise candidate
being advanced, but all are men who
have never filled such an office. It
rs simply patronage which is being
considered rather than the selection
OF the best man for the place
Even though the present postmaster
IN the metropolis is a republican he
has established record in the office
which ought not to be overlooked when
1t comes to making an appointment.
It would of course be a dangerous
time for the president to name a man
whose politics are allied with another
party. even though the manner in
which he has administered the duties
has shown him to be the man for the
place, but he has nevertheless an op-
portunity to put the country's inter-
ests first by reappointing the incum-
bent If he is willing to give consid-
eration to that important fact
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
Cold Wave Coming.

{.
Mr.. Editor: In reply to Mrs. NJ. Of
North Stonington, w. w. e. of Old
Lyme. Miss H. of Mystic and several
others, kindly allow me space to say
that The Cloud Digger does not
make the weather. SO cannot send
snow and cold when you wish It; but
stand from under, for just what you
wish is right at hand.
To Miss NJ. z. of Thompson and Two
Sisters of Ledyard, allow me to say,
Thank you, but The Cloud Digger does
not guess" at the weather and can
only make predictions along lines in
an old seaman's log that for nearly a
hundred years was followed by four
generations of captains who sailed the
seven seas" and never lost Ship. The
Cloud Digger makes predictions only
at the last change of the moon each
month. except when the last change
happens to be new moon.
January weather is just as predicted
and the big storm for the middle of the
month is due. preceded by severe cold.
The girl who loves to have a sleigh
ride" may be accommodated sooner
than she thinks, but even II she is not
she may look for zero weather and
much lower possibly before this letter
is printed Cheer up. icemen. February
is ahead.
THE CLOUD DIGGER.
Jan. Is, 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

ter. was thrice tried in Hungary for
participation in that murder, but after
a conviction In one court was acquit-
ted by two others. The Conspiracy Of
1868 was planned to restore the Kara
georgevitch dynasty, and the murders
OF June 10. 1908, whether or not they
had that as their principal aim, re-
suited In its restoration. the Skup-
tina called Peter to the throne some
weeks after the tragedy. King Pc
made formal statement denying any
completely in the plot or any guilty
foreknowledge of it. Nobody was pun
ishde for the murder.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
SUBSCRIPTION IN ENGLAND.

wen after long delay for the pur-
ee of giving the people Of England
nhance to display their patriotism
VnInntariIy and therefore avoid as long
possible the opposition which
III eatened CONSUMPTION, the vote for
@pulsory service as taken at the Sec
9 reading showed that the bill had
4en so drafted that the opponents are
N only few but rapidly disappear
he Irish opposition has faded away,
although the sentiments of the
esentatives of Ireland in parlia-
1t have not changed as far as the
ication of CONSUMPTION to Ire
s is concerned, they have ap-
p8Nantly recognized the Inconsistency
nf opposing a measure which Eng
zaiiN wants and which applies only to
Hi land.
can be appreciated that England
nliAlt be DESTROYS of affording every
rtunity to those of military age
I'd Epme forward and enlist under the
llli AIRY plan in existence, and it must
te admitted that every encouragement
*hMt might be expected in that direc-
fIpH was given, but when the men of
11ttt country failed to respond even
1ApHlgh It was evident that the army
was in need Of reinforcement in order
10 carry the war to a successful con-
clusion, there was nothing else left
to do but to draft the "slackers" for
service and the consumption plan gets
the approval that it deserves. It is
a time when England expects every
man to do his duty, but failing in such
expectation pressure must be resorted
TO. If the nation is going to exist as
It is everyone must do his part and
It is plainly evident that there is
tremendous amount of work to be
done in the trenches instead of re-
manning by the freside and finding
fault with those who already have
sacrificed their lives and those who
have shown their willingness to. Con-
scription was the logical outcome of
the situation that exists in England.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society

"Port Said, situated ut the north
ern entrance to the Suez Canal, has,
by force of many circumstances, be-
come one of the most important OUT
posts Of the vast British Empire" be-
gins today's study in war geography
Society. Port Said is the British
storehorke in the Leyantine world; It
Is British arsenal and troop station
Of rank; 1t is the base for defense Of
the all-important route to India and
for offense against the Mediterranean
ana Red Sea TANKS Of the Turks.
A pioneer city In the ancient East:
one entirely the product OF modern
times, without traditions, customs, or
proprieties. heterogeneous, unde1n-
able city of sweaty toll, gigantic bus
mess, of all races. and OF all the OUT
castles, Port Said has been q highly
interesting phenomenon since its birth.
1t early earned a worldwide reputa-
ton for wickedness, beside which the
modest fame of the western mining
conventional. The most undesirable
elements in the Eastern and LexAn-
tine nations met, mingled, and made
life one excitement after another ct
Port Said. And the damp Of the cH-
mate, the incessant ciatter Of ship
ping, the drear scenery, the reverend
ing coaling operations, and the often
fierce heat have combined 10 give the
town renown of most unenviable
sort.
The English. however, have steadily
dampened the ardorous excesses OF the
busy, modern Babel; and, with the ex-
tensiye harbor improvements OF 1905
1903, with the addition OF a large cot-
ton export to the towns activities, and
with the building Of a etandaFd-gnage
railroad to Cairo, q better class OF peo-
pie have sought new interests IN Port
Said. Thus, with the increasing Of the
ports commercial possibilities and the
coming of the merchants, the place
has been considerably raised In the So
cial scale and lowered In the scale OF
lurid interest.
The port city was founded in 1859,
and its site was determined by the
needs of the great canal. It lies on a
low, narrow, desolate strip of sand
that separates the Mediterranean from
Lake Menzaleh. It is on the western
side of the canal. The f1arbors of the
port, improved by splendid modern
works, are safe and conmodfous. Port
Said is rated as the largest coaling
station in the world, and IL is one Of
the worlds important depots for all
manner Of maritime supplies. The
population of the city Is about $4,000,
including representatives Of every race
and individuals representing all races
at once"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

person that has 1t. Vaccination only
partially protects US, because the
amount Of vaccine put 4nto US IL not
large enough to wholly protect us. II
the people have the additional protec-
ton Of medical inspection and cleanii-
ness in their homes, we won't hear OF
epidemics.
/ hope that this letter has some facts
in 1t that appeal to Observer. II they
don't appeal to him, / would like him
(f he writes another Lottery to form q
set Of questions to be answered by
anyone who believes we should have
medical inspection.
Yours truly,
INTERESTED.
Norwich. Jan. 10. 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

know how to tell 1t are In danger of
being suspected of lying. Years ago
they used to teach us 'in Adams fall
we sinned ALL" and we have never
bestirred ourselves to challenge the
statement. 1t doesn't take long to find
out that the half of what is said about
people. has no foundation In fact. Per-
haps many people cuddle up to a lie
because a lie well stuck to is better than
the truth wavering. Truth Is a slow
coach compared to scandal magnified.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
POLITE SOCIAL BLAckMAIL

CVvritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
In my mail this mhrning there was
q letter. which, the minute my eyes
fell on 1t, aroused In my mind O sense
of irritation
It had come from a not very distant
town and as soon as ! recognized the
writing said to myself, a bit out OF
sorts. We'll, wonder what favor
Lizette asks nowl"
Frankly did NOT hurry 70 open the
rnissive. Throughout the morning. as
I CHANGED to notice it. memory would
recall experiences with Lizette, and
I grew little cowardly, and put off
opening the envelope, as most OF us
like to defer unpleasant duties.
When, at last, I had mustered up
courage to break the seal, 1t was q
great relief to discover that the COM
municatton was merely harmless and
friendly acknowledgment of q gift
which had sent the writer at Christi
mas. So I breathed a sigh of con-
all.
For Lixette To- one of those tiresome
and wearing individuals who generally
has something for her friends to do.
Once when she wrote, it was to ask
my aid in the endeavor to sell the
homemade candy which she manufac-
lures so skflfuliy. Now, why Lizette
could not find a sufficient market for
her wares in her home city, / fail to
understand; but / did some thinking
and some telephoning, and some cor
respondence, and after much more ef-
fort than I should have had time or
inclination to expend for myself,
was able to secure customers for
Lizette.
At another time she had written to
interest me in getting my friends to
go into q silk petticoat club with her
many weeks, etc, and in the end
each received a silk pettiecat at a re-
duced rate.
Since 1 am tetotaliy opposed to any
scheme which diverts business from
home merchants, I fatty refused to be
Lizette pronounced me very disoblig-
ing and what notl But no matter.
In due time, Lizette turned up
again, this scheme being one for the
81 e of a certain electric device to
ease up in a department of household
work / was modestly asked to make
arrangements for her visit to my town
for the purpose of establishing an
agency. In case she succeeded in SELL
ing q lot of the devices above a GER
tain number, she would be willing to
share her commissions with me-
Promptly I declined any share in
to help her in any way to start an
agency for her sales. Again l held
that the merchants in that line of deal
Ing, who have to pay rent, maintain
business, meet clerk hire, etc., come
rain or shine. good trade or bad, mer-
tied my loyalty, rather than stranger
from another town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

Now that 1t is certain the president
will accept another nomination it
would appear that he does not attach
much importance to the watcf1ful
waiting policy when it comes to rum
ming for Office.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

fore 1t. II the landseape Is made
up Of brushwood and weeds you see
them there in the mirror. If there
are roses and flowers you see those,
too. Environment makes IL all. Aim
high. help others. smile often, and
dispense cheer as you pass along the
road of life. Remember you go this
way only once. There Is no round
trip. Have a good viii toward every
body and pass 1t along.-New Britain
Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

While the allied forces at Saioniki
have been increased by the 200 900
from Gallipoli it is not to be forgotten
that an even larger army OF Turks
was likewise released for activity
wherever needed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

The man on the corner says: II is
the divine spark in the fellow that
kindles his desire to swear Off some
Of his meanness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

It begins to look as IL opportunity
instead of knocking at the door had
staIlxed right in and is making itself
at home, even though It hasn't appear
ed to get q very rousing Welcome.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

New London has been getting some
new rates preparatory to improving
its street lighting, but Norwich is hay-
Ing difficulty keeping lighted those
which it already has.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

The University of Pennsylvania by
the abolition of the bowl fight has
given immediate attention to needed
reform
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

The way in which the United States
is holding Carranza to the task OF
running down the bandits might in
dictate that otherwise they would be
allowed to do as they please.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

When Hiram Maxim declares that the
war will last seven years longer he
doesn't look for an early end to the
preparedness talk.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

If the weatherman has been moved
by criticism to furnish new variety
OF weather, it is to be hoped that he
hasn't any more spring days planned
for this month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

It begins to look as If the cause Of
the sinking of the Persia was going
to become as much of a mystery as
the assailant of Billy Patterson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

That prisoner in the condemned cell
at Sing Sing who committed suicide
cheated the .executioner out of a fat
fee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

In this country electricity IL . a..
900, 000, 900 industry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

] set these facts forth. politely but
firmly, in my reply to Lizette. She
was displeased with me for a long
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
HE Circulation Of
The Bulletin

The Bulletin has the largest
REGULATION of any paper in Eastern
pnnecticut and from three to four
INES larger than that Of any in
orwich. It is delivered to over
+ poo of the 4.053 houses in Nor
Mich and read by ninety-three per ]
Mint. OF the people. In Windham
IS IS delivered to over 900 houses.
M Putnam and Danielson to over
MOO. and in all of these places 1t
IS considered the local daily.
Eastern Connecticut has forty
Nine towns, one hundred and sixty
I'VE postoffice districts. and sixty
lral free delivery routes.
The Bulletin is sold In every
wn and on all of he r. T. D.
putes in Eastern Connecticut.
CIRCULATION
DOT, average. ............. 4y4f2
so5. average. .........5, 500
....,, 900
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

In these days great many men are
dying just as Nathan Hale the patri-
OF, died regretting that they have not
more lives to sacrifice for their. coun-
try. They do not whimper, tut meet
death as though 1t was the golden op-
portunity they had been looking for.
Not long ago the Russians rounded I'D
a wounded suspect in their camp.
When the bandages were removed he
proved to be a Prussian spy in dis
guise. He was Immediately condemned
to death. While he was waiting to be
executed a Russian officer saluted him
AS he was commissioned Rrussian
omcer-tendered him a cigarette from
his case and a match, and he took a
smoke as If 1t were not the last smoke
ne was to have on earth; then the
squad arrived and he was marched up
10 nearby tree and stood as a target
as silent and immovable as q wooden
statue, and he fell to the volley with
out e. murmlr or groan. Men who
act like devils when it comes to death
put on fronts like gods. This Is what
we call nerve well sustained with defi
ance; but 1t doesn't have the lasting
influence nerve does backed by love.
-
Did you ever notice some people will
cuddle up to a lie like saint cuddling
up to the truth. No one can tell Just
why they do it. It Is not because they
have to, for they do 1t most naturally.
just as other folks take to stretching
the truth to put spice into it. Sone-
how most Of us take to things highly
seasoned ard have no stomach for
anything plain whether it be SCUM,
cake or facts. Telling the plain
truth is so uncommon that those who
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15

Qorwieh, Saturday, Jan. IS, 1916.