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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

TamauIpas-The prominence which the Mexican state of Tamaulipas is occupying in the border news of the day makes the following bulletin, 1s- sued by the National Geographic <So- ciety from it's Washington headquar- ters of timely interest:
 Owing to the border outrages com mitted by bandits who have invaded Texas at points oposite the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, public interest is focused on this political division of the southern republic which has i'm mensely rich resources, both minerals and agricultural, but which has not been developed by American and Eu- ropean capital as have other sections of the country.
 'Tamaulipas is about the size of Maine, but with only about one third the population of the New England commonwealth. Its gulf coastline, low, sandy, hot and moist. extends north and south for 250 miles from the mouth of the Rio Grande to the mouth of the Panuco River, where is situated the important seaport of Tampico with it's fabulously rich oil fields. This coast is indented with many shallow lagoons formed by the islands and sandbars at the mouth of the Rio Grande, Conchas, Soto la Mar ina and Tamesi rivers. In winter it is swept by violent northers' which are exceedingly dangerous to navigation and which cause great discomfort to the natives.
 That portion of the state border ing on Texas is fiat and is very dry for eight months of the year but when irrigated is extremely fertile, pro- ducing bountiful grain crops as well as sustaining numerous herds of cat tie. The southern and central sections produce sugar cane, bananas, coffee and tobacco in the well-watered val Ieys. Tn the mountainous regions, back from the coast, the state possess es immense potential wealth in its un- developed gold, silver, copper, marble asphalt and salt mines. Even in the Tampico district the great under been tapped only within recent years
 ''The mountains of Tamaulipas which boast a salubrious climate teem with game, and sportsnen of Mexico City make annual excursions to this region to hunt deer and the vast flOcIls of wild-fOwI which nest in the neighborhood of the numerous lakes that dot the state.
 ''Tamaulipas owes its commercial importance largely to it's iNtle fibre industry and to the great volume of trade passing through TampiCO, which ranks next to Vera, Cruz among gulf ports. Its total commerce for 1913 was more than $63,000, GOO, while Vera Cruz trade was 5000, 000 From TampicO to New Orleans by steamer is 705 miles, about the same distance as from Philadelphia to Savannah From Tampico to Galveston is 450 miles. The capital of the state, Ciudad Victoria has a, population of about 10000 and is situated in the mining district, $50 miles north of Mexico City and 150 miles northwest of Tampico."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
THE STEPHENS BILL

Much effort is being exerted at the present time in behalf of the measure before congress known as the Steph- ems bill, which seeks to secure pro- lection for the maintenance of prices for merchandise through national leg islation, and this has reference to the retail rather than the wholesale price.
 This endeavor is made necessary because at the present time it is inn possible to control the retail price. Efforts have been made to require dealers to sell the goods which have been purchased from the manufactur- CTS, at a price which the manufactur- CTS stipulate. Producers have under taken to say that their articles must be disposed of to the public at an es- abolished price, in spite of the fact that retailers who have bought and paid for them have considered it to be their right to dispose of them at any price which they may fix, and they have found that this cannot be done. They do not possess the legal right to dictate in such a manner and as a result they are trying to have congress make it legal for them to do so.
 Jason c. Rogers, a member Of the executive committee of the National Trade association, after an inVestt- gation of this proposition declares that Every business man realizes the pos sibility of inconvenience to the man who builds up a demand for high grade commodity, and then becomes involved in misdirected price-cutting. To prevent that inconvenience, the proponents of price maintenance would overturn the commercial and judicial practices of ages. As Indi- cated in the different bills drawn for the purpose, the remedy involves the building up of new monopoIies, more dangerous to the best interests. of the public and all dealers selling mer-.
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wArcHFuL WAITING A FAILURE


 This country has gone through two interesting experiences in regard to the policy of watchful waiting which has been backed by the present ad- ministration, and 1t is not believed unfair when it is declared that it's prestige has suffered as the result.
 The policy of delay and do nothing, with much note writing and paIaver has let the impression go abroad that we were willing to see our rights trampIed upon indefinitely and that we are "too proud to fight" It was only after a long series Of violations of international law against the rights of this country that this government showed it's hand and called Germany to terms regarding it's unjustif1able course relative to submarine warfare. That country was determined to take every advantage Of the policy which this government was following. The idea was even given that we were simply writing notes for the purpose of home consumption and that we did not expect other governments to give serious consideration to what we said.
 It was even so with Mexico. Car ranza got the idea that this country could be dictated to as to how it's rights should be protected and that he could permit all sorts of depreda- tions against Americans and their property in that country and along the border without any serious inter ference on the part of the United States.
 These countries, and it is probable many others were allowed to get a wrong impression as to how firmly Uncle Sam would stick up for his rights, but when in view of such an impression they carried the violations too far and this government showed it's fist there was a right about face, and it was this respect for our rights which should have been insisted upon in a manner which could have had but one interpretation from the very first. Both knew that we were right but they carried the wrong idea as to how far we would go to protect our position. It is unfortunate that watchful waiting was ever put forth and it is to be hoped that the experi- ence has been such that it will not not be resorted to again.
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CALLED FOR EARLIER ACTION

VAILED FUR EAEEIER ACTION
 Much to be regretted is the fact that a mild case of small pox has developed among the Connecticut mi litiamen who have been sent to the border, which neCessitates the quar- 8utining of a certain number of the men upon their arrival at Nogales, Arizona. To give such protection to the other members of the company or to any other companies which may have been so associated with the sick man that they would be likely to catch the disease is only proper. There is need of doing everything pos sible to prevent a spread of the trou- ble, but the time for taking such aC- ton appears to have been long de- Iayed
 It is claimed that the sick man, who is a member of a Waterbury company, was taken along to the front because when his illness was first disclosed it was thought to be 8 case of chicken pOX, but even that chiId's disease is enough to cause much inconvenience to a body of fighting men, and the one reason for criticism appears to be the fact that he was not at once re- moved from the train when he was found to be sick. That would have been only Ialr to hlS associates as well as himself even had 1t proved, as at first diagnosed, that the trouble was chicken pOX, but now that he has de- velOped small pOx it is apparent that it would have been the best sort of protection to his fellow militiamen.
 It might not have prevented the quarantine for it is still necessary to guard against a spread of the disease through any others who r17ieb+ have been exposed in the same way that he was, but it would have been an early step in preventive work in keep ing this patient away from all the others. Transportation of sick sol diers, especially when they are suffer ing with small poX, doesn't add to the safety of his companions or the ter ritory through which he travels and the wisest move would have been to have taken him off the train when his illness developed.
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THOMAS MOTT OSBORNE VTNDl.
 GATED,

The reinstatement of Thomas Mott Osborne as warden at Sing Sing pris- on in the state of New York. comes in accordance with the under standing that was supposed to have been reached when MT Osborne re- linquished his duties there upon be- ing indicted upon certain charges the grounds for which have since been found to have been unstable and un- warranted.
 Such opposition as was manifested towards him came for the purpose of getting him out of office The methods which he introduced were not approved and it was believed that could he be removed there would be a return to the old practices that were in vogue previous to his regime. Thus it is apparent that had he been kept out of the office, after such accusa- tions had fallen flat the purpose of the effort would still be accomplished to a certain degree even though his successor had undertaken to carry out the reforms which MT. Osborne had instituted.
 Such of course would have been manifestedly unfair, and as unjust as the attacks which have been made upon him. His superiors in office could not become a party to such con niving and they have made it certain by his reinstatemepts that they are anxious to wash their hands of any such inference.
 MT. Osborne certainly has many radical ideas regarding prison reform, a subject in which there has been growing interest for many years, but having been given the opportunity to put them into practice he deserves the chance to work them out and to demonstrate whether they are a sue cess or a failure. This he is going to be permitted to do. His return to the warden's office at Sing Sing is to the credit of the Empire state and it is to be hoped that any such un- dCrhanded efforts as have been brought to bear against him will be squelched in the future before they have been carried to the extent which they have in his case. By his return Mir. Osborne is doubly vindicated.
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

Bridgeport had no fires of any ac- count Fourth of July because every possible precautiOn was taken to pre- vent them. District inspectors report ed to Chief Johnson every unusual fire hazard they could find. Inspector Frederick had conditions remedied. Result: A Fourth of July almost with out a fire. This is truly a remarkable record, and the men responsible for it should not only receive the thanks of the community but even greater CO., operation on the part of merchants and househoIders in their future in spections and orders. These men have no mere desire to exercise their au- thOrity. They want to see Bridgeport 8 fireIess city. They feel that it is a greater credit to prevent fires than to put them out, thus carrying out the best traditions in the best fire depart ments in the world today.-Bridgepor Standard.
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The apostle Paul said that, he was not ashamed of the Gospel because it was the power of God unto salvation. The word he used for power is the Greek word from which we get our modern term dynamite" Dynamite is an explosive, rending element that turns things upside down and inside out. Religion may prove to be just that sort of force, breaking up the hard rock of mems selfishness and awakening them to a sense of per- sonal responsibility. He who was the Prince of Peace testified, likewise, that he came to send not peace but 8 sword
 It is a pity that so many spiritually sick people are taking the wrong kind of medicine. As likely as not, the anx- iOus burden bearer is taking to heart every strenuous summons to duty, while the complacent Ioafer hangs the Don't worry" motto over his desk. It is possible for each one to diagnose his own case, if he keeps an honest mind. The right medicine is at hand for those who want it. John Henry, which do you need, a sedative, or a stinulant?
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

To the average citizen the pro- grams announced for the summer schools are enough to make one tired just to read them. At a season when nature craves rest or frivolity, it seems abnormal to be studying about psychology and apperception or ioga- rithms. Yet for people in educational work, the summer school is the enc chance to rise above the crowd and get out of the grind of low paid posi- tions. During the school year few teachers can do thing but prepare lessons and correct papers. If they want to teach bigger subjects in ad-
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vanced institutions, they must take what for other people is play time to prepare in. The summer school then does not represent so much the mere pleasure of the bookworm in acquiring knowledge as the desire of ambitious young people to aise in life. The work there taken is often done at some dis regard of health. But if people will keep up regular exercise, they maay not suffer. At least their summer will be more wholesomeIy spent than if they were living the high pressure life of fashionable hotels.-ATeriden Jour nal.
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The father of our country was more of a statesman and patriot than a mill tariSt. He proclaimed: Every nation has a right to establish that form of government under which it conceives it may live most happy; provided it in
 fracts no right, or is not dangerous to others; and no government ought to in terfere with the internal concerns of another, except for the security of what is due to themselves. Washington was Golden Rule, freedom -eSpoUsing states man who stood for the broadest hber- ty for individuals and governments. His policy would make an end of war and establish a permanent peace if they were cherished and hOnored. It is a serious matter to have a turbu- lent and ignorant neighbOr so torn by internal dissensions that nothing but a common foe can unite them in their spirit of ferOcity and redeem them from the conditions of anarchy they have created. Mexico can re- establish her equilibrium by creating a pretence for war and assailing the United States. A foreign war appears to be her only hope, and it is futile to appeal for peace where there is no peace. This golden rule of government from the pen of Washington would keep Mexico straight as well as America.
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chandise than the evil which 1t is sought to correct. This attempted legislation is against the best interests of the consumer from every stand point and spells the annihilation of wholesalers and retailers at the pleas ure of the manufacturer"
 From such an analysis of the pro- posed legislation 1t is apparent that it such get the careful consideration and disposition that it deserves.
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for a short time. But in town meet ing July 26, 1712, Lieut.. Joseph Back us. moderator, ''it was voted that a good and efficient school master be appointed to keep school the whole year and from year to year, one half of the time in the Town Plot and the other time at the farms in the sev- eral quarters Indicating that things began to look more serious, for the small boys of that period in early Norwich!
 THE DICTAGRAPH..
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Correspondents who are following the armies in Europe are permitted to send reports as to details promptly since the new drive was started. It makes a difference to London which way the British troops are headed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

When Mexican boys are being i'm pressed into the army under the threat that they will be shot if they fail to enlist, another bit of evidence regarding the weakness of Carranza is revealed.
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it. We cannot live in any old way and be prosperous. What is demand ed of us is earnest and persistent en- deavor along orderly and productive courses. We must cultivate @ good habit of thought which will enable us to broaden our views and our sym pathies this is likely to quicken our perception and to inspire in us the ambition which makes life Q, cOntinua- tion of opening doors. The main spring of life is the trying to do things, the push which recognizes a distant frontier. Then is developed the good habit of keep trying.
 Have you ever thought that to be good to others you must be severe with yourself. The best that is in us cannot be brought out unless we praC- tiCe mastery of self. We must Culti- vate good thoughts. get the habit of using good words, and then it Is easier to do good deeds. Being indiIlgent to others is not being good to thenl--be- ing indulgent to ourselves is not good for us. We all need discipline, and there is no discipline so effective as that seIf-discipline which gives a, man pOise and good judgement. The praC- tiCe of self-denial teaches Us how to deal fairly with others. We are not in the world to get all we want out of life, but to get from the lessons of life the wisdom to choose what is best for US. We cannot lead the way in life if we do not know the way ourselves. To be sensibIy good to others we must know how to be righteously. good to ourselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

GWritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
 The small boy busted with play in Norwich streets or yards or parks this summer would certainly envy the boys of early Norwich, as he counts grlIdg- 1ngly every day slipping away from his vacation of nine or ten weeks.
 For boys in the first years of the settlement and growth of this town had what any healthy boy would call a most irregular and in fact were prin- cipally vacation!
 By the early laws of the Connecticut colony it was ordered that every town containing thirty families should main tain a school to teach reading and writing, and that 6 Latin school should be established in every county town A grant of six hundred acres of land was made to each county to assist in establishing this Latin school
 These regulations were not always observed. The new settlements were tardy in their educational measures.
 The earliest schools were taught principally by women, who, Miss Caul- lCins tells us, advanced their pupils but little beyond reading, spelling and learning the catechism. The New Eng land Primer, containing the WestInin- ster Catechism, was the universal class book of the children. This was first published about 1860.
 In 1878 the county court took the condition of the schools into consider ation and appointed committee to see what could be done about establishing a Latin school. It was decided to To- cate it in New London as a central point. The county committee appointed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
Sunday Morning Talk
sEDATIvE OR sTIMULANT.

John Henry, do you need to be soothed or 10 be walked up Are you worried and nervous, or sluggish and lazy? We ask you who are supposed to know yourself best. even though we have made up our own minds on the point long ago.
 The doctors tell us that a correct diagnosis is half way to cure. That holds good in the realm of morals as well as of medicine. The Christian minister is not always thought of as Q physician but he is one, and his task is the cure of souls. Quite as really as in the case of the medical prac- titiOneT, it is his constant endeavOr to suit the remedy to the disease.
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It has taken Santo Domingo some time to recognize what is best for it, but if the people of that republic are convinced of the wisdom of accepting Uncle Sam's guidance, it is a prom ising sign.
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be very encouraging news for the "ul- innate consumer of average resources and doubtless will have a tendency to increase the number of vegetarianS and near-vegetarians. The only grain of consolation in the situation is that similar conditions exist the world over. Again we say, please pass the egetables.-Ansonia Sentinel.
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July is Going a bit better than June, but there are reasons for cheering up when the announcement is made that cherries will soon be ripe
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Secretary Lansing is going to take a months vacation, which must mean that he doesn't look for anything se- rious from Mexico or Austria, but that would have made little difference had Col. Bryan been occupying the secre- tary's chair.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

About the only place where the auto has not superseded the horse is in the circus parade and ring, but that may come yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

The time may come as one fashion promoter says when short skirts will be worn without attracting attention, but 1t will only be after dark.
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The man on the corner says: The superstitiOUs person has enough whims to keep him busy if not exact ly happy.
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High meat prices will continue in definitely, according to an exhaustive report made public by the U. s. de- partment of agriculture. This will not
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Many kinds of spfrituaI maladies

l9aFY NtEIS OI SEiiIASAzl lllcilGtA4Co prevail but we speak now of but two especially common ones. One of them is called worry. Their name is legion who are anxious and OVerburdened. Thousands in every community are careful and troubled about many things. They are broken in spirit from carrying heavy burdens. Their nerves are on edge from the strain of doing their work and meeting their ob- legations.
 Such as these need a sedative. They should be Calmed and SOOthed. Any gospel that is to help them must be as full Of baIsam and of balm as the breezes that play through pine forests. They need to hear the voice of the Master of human life, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest"
 But there are others whose nnalady is of a different sort. They are af- fiicted not by anxiety but by slOth. They do not need to be warned against worry, for they never do worry. They do not need soothing, for life is all ready one long, dreamless slumber. They are careless and indifferent to all save their own selfish concerns. No reform claims their strength; they strive to right no wrong. We look in vain to them for support in endeavOrs to drive out evil from human society and to bring in the glad day of God.
 They give no sort of heed to the work or the message of the church. They belong to the numerous sect of seventh day absentists. Save in the hour when they stand beside an open grave or hear the ringing of marriage bells, they forget there exists on earth such an Cr6er of beings as clergynen. They are arrogantly self complacent, with a sublime indifference to the deeper issues of life and destiny. If, on rare occasions, they darken the sanctuary door, it apparently stands in their minds as a favor to the church, to the preacher, and to AL mighty God himself.
 Now such as these need treatment different from that given the anxious burden bearers. They need to be shocked into action, not soothed to rest. It is Tightening rather than light to choose the text that fit them, he would take. Awake, thou that sleep est and artse!''
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Now that Carranza has indicated a start on a new road, i1 will be inter esting to see how long he sticks to the middle Of the way.