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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
THE PHILIPPINE BILL

With the passage of the Philippine
bill in the senate, so modified that the
Objectionable feature concerning the
extension Of independence to the is
lands in four years is eliminated and
in its place assurance ~iven to the
FiIipinCs that they will be given their
freedom when they are found to be
in O. position which would Justify such
action. there are included a number
of important changes regarding the
government Of those eastern possess
sions. New offices are made, a new
body is created to take the place Of
the Philippine commission and the
right Of suffrage is extended to a large
number Of the people. These are fea-
lures which have not called forth so
much opposition as that which had to
do with the independence Of those peo-
PIE. 1t is possible to look upon many
Of them as constructive legislation but
they nevertheless mean q departure
from the efficient manner in which the
islands have been administered in the
past
Whether they are going to result in
betterment of conditions there re-
mains to be seen. The opportunity to
demonstrate the wisdom of the pro-
visions is to be given. Il is entirely
possible that it will be shown that
congress has acted wisely and well,
while there is of course the assurance
that the weakness of the changes will
be revealed and the fact demonstrated
that it would have been better to have
let well enough alone. The senate is
to be commended for eliminating the
independence feature which became so
well known as the Clarke amendment.
Whether as much can be said for the
remainder Of the action rests with the
future
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
LETTERS 70 THE EDITOR
Suggestions About Some Things to be
Done.

OLSS GSLiOGiS FNRSEL CCTFIS ! FE1ES 70 pG
Done.
Mr.. Editor: Some time ago there
was a. lot Of talk by the Chambers of
Commerce in regard to a credit rat
ing for Norwich. Experts were brought
here, so it was said, to look over the
situation. Just what the outcome is
no one seems to say but let us hope
it will materialfze for believe me, Mr.
Editor, it will be some interesting to
look over if rightly compiled.
We also read of a committee of the
Chamber of Commerce recommending
to the street committee that the holes
in our streets be filed up immediately
They have been there at least four
years and nothing said, and it seems
a lot of time and energy thrown away
as the street department knows all
about the holes, and where they are
which is apparently more than the
previous one did and it is doing it's
level best to get things into shape
with what is left of the approximation
for the year 1915 and 1917 that was
not spent by our late city contingent
due to the nonsensical ending of the
mum 23pal year in May. We have got
a live wire mayor and city govern
ment that are not politicians and per-
maps they may be able to remedy this
defect
Mr. Editor, we read in the paDers
that the town school board buys coal
for 1914 a ton delivered all over town
at the school houses from Yantic to
Occum. The city buys their coal for
$7.19 q, ton. while the high private in
the rear rank next to the coal yard
pays $7.75. We also notice a stamp on
our coal bill interest after so DAYS. %
but see nothing about discount for
cash" Would it not be well, Mr. Ed
tor after the present chamber of
commerce and board of trade are de-
Gently inferred and a new civic body
created from the remains that they
take Up the matter and find out. if
possible. why the coal dealers can sell
for $6.44 a ton to the town schools and
S.19 to the city and charge the pri-
vate citizen SITS? Also why the man
that goes to the merchant, buys what
he wants to eat and wear, pays for it
and takes 1t with him has to pay Just
as much as the one that telephones
his order, has 1t delivered anywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
RuMANIA,s POSITION.

Rumania has played a waiting
game throughout the entire European
war. There hove bc0n influences
brought to bear to win 1t over to both
sides but without success ana the
only thing that appears to have been
accomplished is the effort which has
been made to keep it neutral That
has thus far succeeded and Rumania
has not become involved in the strug-
gle even though there has been rea-
sons why it was expected to and in
dications that it would cast its lot
first with the one and then with the
other.
Rumania has apparently been wait
ing to see where victory is going to
perch permanently. 1t wants to be
allied with the side which dictates
peace and the tide of battle has wa
vcred so that it has not been able
to satisfy itself as to whether the cen
trail powers or the allied nations are
going to be the victOrs in the end.
Consequently it has stuck TO the mid
die of the road and remained neutral.
That country nevertheless has am
billions. 1t would like a portion of
AustrO-Hungary which is well popU-
lated now by Rumanians and in or
der to maintain its neutrality and
prevent it from taking sides with the
allies Germany is now credited with
Offering to satisfy Rumania's desire
in this respect if it will remain neu-
trail. That means that Austria would
have to make the sacrifice il the
promise is kept but from the present
success of the Russians Germany and
Austria may have little to say about
the disposition Of Pennsylvania, re-
gardIess of its promises and that is
a matter which Rumania is doubtless
considering. It is a question at the
present time whether it can afford to
agree to remain neutral.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
THE NEW SUBMARINE ACTIVITY

Once again claims are being made
that the Germans are Tesorting to
their old methods of submarine war
fare. Thus far, however, such COM
plants have come from enemy ma
tons There has been increased ac-
tivity on the part of the underwater
boats of Germany within the past few
weeks but from the reports which
have been received the impression is
gained that the commanders are re-
specting the rights of shipping. YES
sells are being sent to the bottom but
in each instance there is reference to
the fact that warning has been given
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Should sIoan's Liniment Go Along?

Of course it should? Tor after a
strenuous day when your muscles
application of Sloan's Liniment will
take the soreness and stiffness away.
and get you in fine shape for the
morrow. You should also use it for a
sudden attack of toothache, stiff back.
backache, stings, bites and the many
accidents that are incidental to a va
cation. I'VE would as soon leave our
baggage as go on a. vacation or camp.
out without Sloan's Liniment." Writes
one vacationist: we use it for every
thing from cramps to toothache.' Put
bottle in your bag, be prepared and
have no regrets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

How the Democrats are chasing
rainbows is shown by a statement re-
Gently made by Vance Mccormick, the
Democratic National Chairman, who
says that he has been assured that the
great majority of the Maine Pro-
Pr0gressives will vote the Democratic
ticket the coming fall. OF course
nothing more utterly nonsenical in a
political way -CoUli have been ut
tered. There were a few Democrats
in the Progressive party in this State
very few-and they may return to
their previous affiliations, but practt-
caIly the whole of the Progressive
voters were drawn from the Republi-
cans, and they are Republicans now.
These PrOgressives have returned or
are returning to the Republican party.
They aye signing Republican petitions
and a great many of them took part
in the Republican primaries. Men
who ming1e with the voters in every
town in Maine and hear the political
talk know this to be true.-PortIand
Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Sunday Morning Talk
THE HIDDEN YEARS.


Would you choose to look beyond
the horizon, if that view We're per-
mitted Us mOrtals? Would you like
20 see in advance what the years held
for you Of baue or of blessing? There
are, doubtless, moods in which you
think you would; but, in wiser mo
is so mercifuuy hidden
Whether the veil that is let down
before the coming years conceals ap-
preaching happiness or misery. or
merely u continuation of q fiat and
mOnotonOus road, most of us will praise
It as a manifestation of divine benefi-
Cence. II would profit no one to be
made aware OF some personal calam-
lty that is on the way. That disclosure
would he to fill the present days with
bitterness ard the nights with sleepIess
sorrow. It would rob US of vitality with
which TO meet the trial when it came.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

in town and pays for it when ne gets
ready? Also take up the matter of
Norwich for Progress as displayed on
the coal pockets without fear or favor
of treading on the toes of some of its
particular members and boom Nor
Wich for Norwich and not for the
pockets of a few Of the insiders?
PROGRESS.
Norwich, Aug is. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Turkey has again refused to permit
a neutral commission to investigate the
situation in Syria. If everything is
serene there there ought to be no OBJ
lection to a confirmation of that con-
dition. By it's action Turkey admits
all that is charged against it. =.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Some cities do not seem to realize
the fact that the filming of reckless au-
to drivers amounts simply to the col
lection of license fee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Preparations for the country fairs
tells the story of what season is at
hand without making it necessary to
inspect the calendar.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Many
baldheaded man can remember when
he considered it necessary to carry a
pocket comb.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

If the Germans resent being called
Huns and barbarians it is possible
that they have seen the wisdom of re-
forming their methods.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Tnasmuch as there is no telling
whether transportation can be secured
for the troops of three states await
ing new orders to go to the border. it
might be well to start them afoot in
stead of waiting until they get there
to take daily hikes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

That professor in Chicago who
claims that different music and must
cal instruments can be tasted probably
has reference to sour notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

The apparatus was furnished by
Russell Hubbard and John f, Slater,
and several handsome contributions
were made toward the foundation of a
scientific cabinet.
During 1859, another important and
agreeable addition was made to the
facilities of tire institution, 10y the
generous gift Of a house and grounds
for the use of the principal, by Mrs.
present residence of DR.. w. T. Browne.
The various donations to the Free
Academy from William P. Greene and
his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Augusta
Greene amounted to over $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

this stage who is there that can see
the end?-AIiIwaukee Evening Fiscon-
sin
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Three torpedo boats are being towed
to Norfolk to be used later as targets
and it wasn't only a short time ago
that Secretary Daniels was holding
these out as part of an adequate navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Andrew D. White, former president
Of Cornell, has been named American
commissioner under the Bryan Desce
treatyawith China .s--.--.-------
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

One of the best bits of evidence that
the Deutschland is safely on its way
to Bremen is the fact that the allies
are not claiming that it has been
sunk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

CWritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
in the record of the history of edu-
cational progress in Norwich the name
of Rev. John P. CULVER stands out
prominently. To his initiative, per-
suasion, perseverance and influence
upon the minds of his associates is
due that splendid institution known far
and wide as the Norwich Free Acad-
envy.
This rarely successful school was
founded, endowed, the building erected,
the library begun, and the apparatus
furnished by private generosity. Three
individuals Of Norwich in the first
instance gave over $4,000 each toward
beginning the school; and the entire
amount, about 100000 was subscribed
by forty persons. With wise fore
thought, half of this sum was invested
for permanent endowment.
Now, what we get easily or what
we Inherit is apt TO be taken as a
matter of course, and it is rarely that
we pause, in these busy times, to con-
slider to whom we are indebted for
many of the comforts and luxUries
and advantages which we find at hand,
generally without any particular eX-
ertion on our own part. For that rea-
son, it is timely just here to stop to
consider that, at the date when the
pIOJ6CI Ol IOuIlO41S u Tree dCat5Ily III
Norwich was conceived by the alert
and wise mind of DR.. CULVER, the sum
of $4,000 meant much more than it
does today. In that period it was a
comfortable little fOrtunc-it would not
be despised even now! That the town
of Norwich had forty citizens enter
DrisiTg enough and generous enough
and sufficiently far-seeing to contrib
ute the handsome sum of 800, 900 for
q school which was to benefit not alone
their own age, but generations far into
the future. is magnificent fact Of
public spiritedness which should never
be lost sight of.
To have been ore of the original in
corporators of the Norwich Free ACad-
envy is sufficient glory and honor for
almost any citizen Of the old town.
Such broad minded, liberal men gave
of their substance and of their fore
thought with 10 possible expectation
of reward. beyond that benefit which
the institution visioned by them was
to confer upon unknown and unborn
thousands. 4 tribute to their sage
provision, beneficance and generosity
cannot be paid too often nor too
fervently.
The object which the founders, led
by Or. CULVER had in view, Miss
Caulkins explains TO US, was not only
to secure q course of instruction in
the higher branches, so that young
people might here be prepared to enter
upon the different callings Of life, as
mechanics, merchants, navigatOrs
scholars, agriCulturists, or professional
men, but, as the grand result, the
Academy was expected to become the
means and instrument of alevating the
of bringing them into a system OF
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Remove Face Biemishes.

Ring Worm and that dreaded Eczema
can be permanently removed from
your face and body by DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. It is no longer
necessary to go around with an I'M
slightly complexion and suffer the pain
and annoyance that goes with I'M
slightly ailments. Or. HObsOn's
Eczema Ointment is a time tried,
guaranteed remedy. good for infants,
adults and aged who suffer with skin
ailments. Buy a. box today, start using
at once Money back if not satisfied.
SOC. at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

On the other hand, good fortune
clearly seen beforehand might easily
steal from us the glow of hope and
enthusiasm with which We wait for
such experiences. If anticipation be-
indeed, better than realization, as gen
eTatiOns OF men have assured US it
were a pity to take from the race Ut
terly so great a boon. Our careers are
prOsaiC enough at best. Who would
wish to take from them that element
of poetry that springs from the hope Of
better times coming?
AS q matter of fact, it has seemed
best to the OTdainer Of life on the
planet that mems thoughts should not
center too much around the future
They are given tasks in the present
great enough to occupy them fully
They are warned against either anxious
thought CT impatient desires They are
advised that Sufficient unto the day"
is both the evil and the good thereof.
One is constrained to profound
humility when he reflects how near and
yet how absolutely impenetrable the
horizon is. Man has peeTed into many
secrets of nature, but he has never
lifted by so nuch as an inch the
opaque curtain let down before his own
onward path. You who read these
lines ard I who write them know not
what a single day or hour may bring
forth in our personal careers. 1t Is
not ours to tell whether we shall see
shall exchange worlds before the set
ting of the sun.
Against a fact Of life like this some
men set their own cleVerneSS. The un-
certainty OF our human lot they essay
to conquer by their skill and prudence
plan which they determine to fulfill
however capriciOus fate ConspireS
against them. They throw aside OBJ
stacles and take no account OF inter-
iruptions or defeats. They subdue events
to their will and tTamplC rough shOd
over everything and everybody stand
ing in their way. The self-made man
is very common in our time and there
| is much that IS admirable about him.
He seems OftenFactually to be subdu-
ing the material of life to his own
| purposes, swapping his fingers at the
hesitatiOns of his weaker brethren, till
one day, he has to stand aside for
Cod. In the midst of his success, he
stands face to face with the Power
| that skaters his plans and brings to
naught all his proud devices.
There is a better mood possible for
US than that of pride and self will.
| The fact Of the uncertainty of life is
not one to be struggled against and
| overcome. It is to be recognized and
rejoiced in, rather. 1t summons us to
| patience and to hope. We are asked
| 10 remember that, While our house of
| life may not be finished exactly &C
cording to the plans we have laid
down. it will surely be finished accord
| ing to a better plan. by a wiser Builder.
/ That was the noble creed Of Whittier
II know not what the future hath Of
| marvel or surprise,
! Assured alone that life and death his
mercy undeTlies-
know not where his islands lift their
fronded palms in air
only know I cannot drift beyond his
love and care"
q, THE PARsON. =
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

The new school went into operation
unoer Eibridge Smith as principal.
He continued in Office until the close
Of the ninth year, July, 1865. His sue
CessOr was Rev. William Hutchinson.
Mr.. Smith was a native of Wayland
Mass. a graduate of Brown University
and had been principal Of the high
school at Cambridge. Mass. Mr. Hut
crimson was for q, time q tutor at Yale
then principal of Lawrence Academy
at GrOtOn, Mass. He was ordained as
a missionary in 1853, and went to
COnstantinopIe with the expectation q
establishing q mission in Turkey: but
the failing health of members of his
family obliged him to reIinquish that
design, which was a fortunate fact for
the Norwich Free Academy and for the
hundreds of students whose lives he
Influenced, brOadened, made worthy as
well as for the town which knew him
as an eminentiy useful citizen until
his death, and which must ever revere
his memory.
THE DTCTACRAP
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
THE GROWING OF A SYSTEM
| graduation and. harmonious oo-opera-

graduation and. harmonious eo-opera-
ton.
Rev. DR.. GuiIiver's circular, explain
the objects of the proposed institu-
tor and appealing to the citizens for
aid and enCourag cement, was issued in
1853. The Academy was incorporated
in 1854, upon petition of Russell Hub
bard, William P. Greene. William A,
Buckingham, William Williams and
other individuals to the number of
thirty-six, who were the original sub
scribers to the fund. The list of
donors was afterwards increased to
forty.
Referring to the completed building,
Miss Caulllins says: '%Tne building
stands in a noble position, with the
park IN front, and picturesque range
of hills in the rear. 1t is in the
Norman style of architecture, with a
lofty tower, and is constructed Of
rough brick covered with mastiC, and
finished with free-stone dressings.
It's cost was $4,000"
At the same time, the historian pays
a tribute to the architect, Evan Bur
dick of Norwich. He was also the
architect of the Central broadway
schOOl-hOuse, of Broadway Congrega-
tional Church, the Wauregap House
and several other public buildings Of
the city. Many elegant private resi-
direction. At this distance from Evan
Burdick's time and works, it is a.
pretty good tribute to his originality
and skill and taste that such buildings
as those mentioned were of his design.
The site of the Free Academy, with
its ample surrounding area, about
seven acres in all, was the magnificent
gift of General William Williams, also
the generous donor Of The Big Plain,
or Williams Park
The library. with $1,000 funded for
it's increase, was presented by Mrs.
Harriet Peck Williams, to be called the
Peck Library, as a memorial to her
father, Capt. Bella Peck. AS early as
Miss CaulI1ins' day, the books selected
for this library were those of LASTING
| value, as far as the purchases had
| been made, she tells us-''consisting Of
the best English editions of the best
authors. L has the BibliotheCa
Classica, 145 volumes, and the Edin-
| burg and Quarterly Reviews from their
| beginning"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

The Academy was dedicated with
notable exercises, October q, 1856, so
that the coming October will mark the
siXtieth anniversary of that signif-
cant event for the town of Norwich.
The first president of the board of
trustees was Russell Hubbard, who
continued in office until his death,
June 7, 1857. The second president
was William T. Greene, who died
June IS, 1864. He was succeeded as
president by William Williams.
The first secretary and treasurer
vas Fbenezer Learned, who retained
the combined offices until his death
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

It must be accepted as a fact now
/ that it al depends upon the bIockad-
ing vessels of the allies as to the
length Of time the Deutschland will
require to get to Bremen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Possibly Denmark thinks that the
real estate market will show an i'm
provement after the war, which is one
of the results of making an offer so
far above the real worth
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Where man loses his grip is by being
untrue to his best self. He becomes
dislOyal to the promptings of his heart
and by degrees throttles his own con-
science. The very wors. trifing in
this world is the triAing with self
the most depIora7ole loss, the loss OF
loyalty to the prompting of conscience,
respect. As a self-registering subject
you are making a record il win not be
pleas ant to face. AS you begin to lose
faith in yourself you lose faith in
others, and the changes which are
taking place in your world by your own
direct order is something regretta'bIe.
Before you are hardly aware Of it your
light has become darkness and your
visions are the visions of harassing
doubts and fears. The world no longer
looks good to you, because you no
longer feel good yourself
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

WHEN you WANT to put your bus
mess before the public, there is no
medium better than through the ad-
vertising columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
THE MAN WHO TALKS

Did you ever think how many gallons
of gasoline the 500 automobiles of
Norwich consume in a day. If they
only averaged one quart to a machine
it means nearly eight barrels a day.
or 400 bDls. of gasoline a month, or
2,88O bbIs. a. year. It is probable the
consumption is four times this on the
average, which would mean II, $40 bar
rels in year for small city like this
Some light machines make 20 miles
to the gallon and some heavy machines
only ten miles. Those who know say
it takes less gasoline to run an auto
mobile i'll summer than in winter
Some keep their carburetors adjusted
the same winter and summer; but a
test has shown the moving of the
carburetor over toward the air-side by
increasing the amount of air decreases
the amount of fuel and tells markedly
for economy of fuel. This is a good
thing to know when the trend of the
price of gasoline is steadily upward.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Norwich, Saturday, Aug. 10, 1916.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-12
Chinese Resent
Proposed Action
[ BY United Press

PORTLAND, Jan. 12--Portland
Chinese, bitter in their condemnation
Of Senator Lodges registration bill,
have announced that they wilt hold
meeting within few days to enter
organized protest against the passag,
OF the measure. American born Chi
reese, they declare, are hardest hit.
Il was born in AMERICA" declared
a prominent Chinese merchant, blu;
there's not a white man in the world
who could make an affidavit to it.
This bill requires an affidavit from
one white man. proving the American
birth OF Chinaman. That makes it
practically impossible for Chinese to
prove their American birth"