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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
GOOD TIME FOR WALKING.

This is the season of the year when the demand begins to be made for better ventilation of the electric cars. There are doubtless as many who are opposed to such as there are who want it. They seek a good warm car, in spite of the fact that they may all be done up in cold weather clothing and regardless of the fact that the car may be filled to the crowding point and, the air as the result soon becomes stifling.
 The problem of regulating the air of q street car is therefore one of no small magnitude if all are going to be satisfied, but those who are de- voices of good fresh air. and who have no great distance to go can find mo better method~ of getting it than by outdoor exercise and for that req son it is not surprising that there is always put forth at this time the plea for walking. It is the time of year
 when much benefit can be obtained
 by being out and it must be recog- nized that there is no better exercise to be had on a moderate scale than walking. It makes a delightful change and at the same time inyigorates, and especially for those who are employ ed indoors, or spend much of their time there, if proper attention is given to clothing and to footwear, there is nothing much more beneficial than 8 brisk walk in the clear winter air.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
WHEN HE HURRIED

Sure, we got all our flats full the janitor answered. "Thst way we're lot better off than them people across the street, but the worst ain't owe, yet. That bell you near a. ringing is to get me upstairs in rush, but you don't see me killing my sels hustling, do your
 Well, not just at the present mo- meilt," assented the neighbcr. What is it that retards you. Hay feverg'
 Hay fever ndtnl.g!" snortsd the about this time. Folks think that all the troubles over when they get set tied in their flats, but it ain't. not by darn sight not for old Bill it .ain't. It's just about commencing. that's what it is.''
 Takes "a good while to shake down and get acquainted, I guesse"
 Well, 1t does take a sight of time to get used to 'em, l grant you. And there's some you never do get used to. Now, there's Mrs. Strout, who lives in a terror. If there's anything she found in the flat, that she likes I don't know what it is, that's all From now till next spring they'll be asking for changes and then, like as not they'll move out and go to one of them fancy flats that are so full of dodads there ain't no place to live in.
 ''Why, last spring spent 90 cents and eight hours moving the molding up to the ceiling in that flat for Mrs. Lathrop, who said it wasn't stylish to have pictures. and so moldlpg was no more use than a appendix. So I stuck that there line of wood up
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
.cENsoRsHlP REVOKED.

This is a country which stands for the freedom of speech and the free dom of the press and with such in view it was with surprise that it was announced by Captain Knapp in charge of the American forces in Sam to Domingo that simultaneously with the establishment of military law in that republic he had placed a cen- sorship on the newspapers, cables and telegraph lines. That this was more than this government could endorse is indicated by the action of the navy department in revoking that order.
 When this country steps in to take charge of the affairs in Santo De- mingo, which it does of course for the benefit of those people that they may be assisted to rise above the state of revolution into which they have gotten, 1t is to be expected that 1t will put into operation such policies as are considered wise in the conduct of this government. We have not gone in there to strangle those peo- pie and there is no good reason why there should not be received in this country the full particulars of what Is being done. the action which is be- ing taken to restore order and to set that country right so that 1t can again take care of its own affairs.
 Such & censorship would not be tol- erated here and it cannot be there. The country is entitled to know what its representatives are doing there, the way in which they are meeting the problems and the results obtained With a censorship this is denied but without it it will be secured and there will be no harm come from it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
rAE BRlrIs4 CABINET cRlsIs.

Whatever hope there was that the Asqui.h ministry in Great Britain could be saved by a reconstruction of the cabinet was quickly dissipated when 1t became apparent that David Lloyd George was unfavorable to Sny and all plans which had been ad- vanced to that end. His insistence upon resigning from the cabinet as minister of war brought the matter to a head and it was quickly followed 'by the decision of Premier Asquith to step down and out. It was sit uation where these two leaders. who had previously pulled together had reached a point where they could not longer agree.
 From the action of Lloyd George, it is evident that he could see no such improvement from the plan of recon struction as put forth by Asauith as the situation demanded. He under stood that while it meant change, the nations part in the war was not to be so altered as to overcome the repetition of many of the serious blum ders of the past and. that is just what the country needs and is clamoring for. The resignation of Asquith was an act. of no small significance to that country, but neither was that of Lloyd George, and it was because of the threatened loss of the services of that Welsh leader, who has demonstrated his ability repestedly since the war opened in the various positions he has held, that the head of the ministry was forced to,/talEe the action which he did.
 The unwilhnsness of A. Bonar Law to organize a cabinet and take upon his shoulders the Responsibilities of the office in the, present time may not be surprising. dt may even indicate his preference for Lloyd George who has been called upon to perform that duty and the latter's selection will undoubtedly command the greatest confidence throughout the realm. As a leader in demanding changes, it must be recognized that he is the very one who should be put in charge of them,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Brave Horses Decorated.

The cavalry horse has always played a prominent part in warfare and there are several occasions when he has been decorated for bravery. A short time ago, for instance, a Russian oif.- cers horse was awarded. medal for tgallantry in action" It appears that the animals master was badly wound- ed and fell from the saddle. The horse evidently realized the officers plight for it picked him up by hts belt with it's teeth and carried him to safety.
 This reminds us that a Russian ar tlllery horse was awarded a medal at Plevna. A number of wagons were sent with ammunition to the front line. As they were making the jour ney shells began to fall, and all the horses, with one exception, refused to move. The driver of one wagon mo- ticed that one horse of the team did not seem bit cowed, so he cut the traces of the other horses. There upon the willing animal dashed for ward and succeeded in pudding the ammunition wagon through the fire. The driver was promoted and his anil mai decorated with a medal specially struck for 1t.
 The late Earl Roberts was carried on the memorable march from Kabul to Kanadahar on the back of a gray Arab steed named Vonobel Queen Victoria bestowed upon this animal the Kabul medal with four clasps and the bronze kandahar star. When Vonolel died it was buried with pomr and ceremony in the rose garden nnal the Royal hospital at Dublin.-Londor lid Bits.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
THE CAPTURE OF BUCHAREST.

The wireless announcement from Berlin to the effect that the Teutons have captured the Rumanian capital comes without surprise. It has not been indicated that the Humans with such assistance as they were getting from Russia would be able to turn back the armies which were closing in on the city under Generals Maclken- sen and Falkenhayn. Their recent ef- forts have been unquestionably de- voted to the saving of the army and if they have prevented their retreat being out off they have probably done all that could be expected of them under the existing conditions.
 The claim that Rumania was forced into the war months earlier than it had intended to go in is borne out by the success which has attended the loperations of the Teutons. They have conducted an encircling movement which has worked perfectly from the ,Btart, but the surprising thing in con- !nectfon with the Rumanian claim that they were not prepared when they cast their lot with the allies is that they should have launched such an offensive as they did into Transyl- vania. N
 sr IT tnere had peen the nope that the bluff would work, they now have an opportunity to realize that it was a mistake. Had they attempted to de- fend their border and done so suc- cessfully for the time that was re- ouired to have made the necessary preparations. receive equipment and reinforcements, the present situation would doubtless have been prevented.
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 the central powers feeling elated over their accomplishment. They have not only gained valuable territory and much needed resources but they have Administered punishment to Rumania and made the task of the allies much more difficult than it was even before Rumania entered the conflict, and they cannot be denied the credit which goes with it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

didn't do much harm It is certainly coming down some for southerner of any kind to mention the sainted Lincoln in connection with rebel Gen. Lee, who was really the greatest fz- gle as a general the south had. The entire confederation of rebel states was made subject to the will of the Incompetent family of aristocrats of which he was g member. Gen. Kirby Smith, the Jackson she mentions, has Gen. Joe Johnson, Gen. Bob Toombs and "Jubalec" were all far above him in every respect except appointing or securing the appointment of brutes to murder and starve Union prisoners at Andersonville. Libby and Salisbury, N. C., prisons.
 As to sending missionaries south to reach out for those needs of the mis- guided southerners, etc, etc, it would be useless. It has been tried and proved & failure time and time again. The only citizens of the south save those who have gone from otheE sec tions, worth saving are the intelli- gent, industrious Negroes. who have risen in spite of oppression.
 The old boot tops of the late Dr. Booker Washington would fit better In the kingdom of heaven than the male, who murdered, starved and in other ways abused countless thousands of Union prisoners.
 C. B. MONTGOMERY.
 Packer, Dec. 6, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

standing both sides were allowed to collect their>dead and wounded from tNo Mans Land between the trench- es--one of the comparatively few tn- stances in this war in which this has been permitted. Searching parties moved freely immune from snipers or bombs, the only condition being that they must not too close1y approach the enemy trench.
 One German kept coming closer and closer to the Canadian lines and was twice warned away and then, 5s his purpose seemed only too clear, two Canadians sprang over the psrapct and, in their own language, 'pinched'' him. He was taken before the col onel, where he made an indignant protest against his arrest. pointing to the Red Cross on his sleeve. The colonel considered the matter and thought perhaps the man was right and announced that he would send him back to his own front line under escort.
 Then the German erumpled up and said: 'tNein, Nein.'
 He wanted to be prisoner and when he started for the rear he wore a broad grin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Packer, Dec. 6. 1
pecember Weather.

Mr. Editor: To begin with. there is not now, and never has been, any req son why the self -styled--perhaps I should say Southerner and leave off Digger with any Montgomery or any one else. The Cloud Digger has in nearly A years of continuous weather predictions never yet given anyone any reason to connect him with any one else. But the nice little slap from an old friend from Voluntown de- mands the prediction for December. fine month. All signs point to another open month. There are four storm periods-one from the third to the 9th, one from the 9th to the 18th, an- other just before Christmas and a big disturbance the last of the month- High winds from both southeast and northeast. No ice-cutting in Decem- Der this year. Another December of much disease of pulmonary nature.
 Mrs. - from Voluntown may have kept track of my predictions, but am satisfied, with the letters I have re- ceived time after time from nearly a score in one mail, written by peo- pie without prejudice, conplimentins me on what I know to be a fact. The rule I follow has never known 10 SC far wrong. Four generations of sea captains in one family followed it con tinually for 80 years and not one of them ever lost a ship.
 The thermometer will drop below zero three times only in December 1916. ,s .cfs.4,.e, 2. {, Better look over Bulletin advs. and get in supply of grip medicine. O 4 THE CLOUD DIGGER. December 5, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Not Exactly
 Sick But

Feeling dull, tired, worn, rundown? It's liver activity you need. Take Schenck's Mandrake Pills tonight and 4ark their magic effect. One dose will prove their efficacy and make you feel like new being.
 For eighty years they have been proved as tue Deaetabie substitute for calomel without it's deleterious after effect.
 Constipation, biliousness, bilious headache, etc., readily yield to Schenck's Mandrake Pills.
 Uncoated or sugar coated from your druggist or by mail at 25c per box. Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son, Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
HELeIUM's PITIFUL PLIGHT.

Belgium has been a great sufferer From the very opening of the war. It has been forced to fight in spite of the promises to respect it's neutrality. The country has been laid in ruins. the people made to undergo untold cruelties and sufferings and now it's men and women are being deported into Germany for the purpose of per- mitting that country to carry on the war against it and other nations.
 But in addition to this slavery, against which Germany has in the past been a strong fighter. there is now raised the new probability that the sending of relief to these people by neutral and friendly nations must stop. This will be made necessary, If it is actually decided upon, by the course which is being followed by the Germans in removing the foodstuffs which are produced in Bslgium for use of their armies or in the father land.
 Millions have been poured into Bel gium for the relief of its distressed conditions Germany figures that as long as the Belgians can draw that assistance from the rest of the world whatever is produced there can be utilized elsewhere, with the result that the neutrals and even some oi the helligerents are even contribut- fRg to German sustenance in spite ol all their frightful practices. The sit l,lation is getting to be in Belgium much the same as it was figured would occur in Poland if provisions intended solely for the non combat ants were allowed to pass. It wa.  would simply mean more supplies fol tho lighters. since such help would encourage the appropriation of the snason's crops for other uses. which blocked the effort to send supplies tc Poland. and the resort to that very practics causes Belgium now to fact Ssftuation much worse than it has experienced. Under such condition: there is no wonder that that country ts appealing to the world in pitifu erotcs<.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Peruna The Best Medicine Have - Ever Tried At Any lime

Mrs. E. C. Every. No. 212Q \. Tffth St.. Philadelphia. Pa saSss T feel well, never felt better. thanks for your attention and Peruna. will be glad to do all can in the way of ad- vancing the sale of your valuable med icine do think Peruna the best medicine I have tried at any time. Since 1 began taking Peruna we. have never been without it.
 Mrs. Ella Miskell, R. F. D. 2. Box 30, Scotsburg, Ind, writes: T suf- fered for two years with catarrh in the head. I tried every known remedy. but gradually grew worse. After taking Peruna I am entirela well.'
 Those who object to liquid nnedi- cines can now procure Peruna lab lets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
BE CAREFUL WHAT
 YOU TAKE FOR A COLD

The stinulants and dangerous drugs which many cough balsamsn and patent medicines depend for temporary effect endanger the health and the lives of those take them Because it is free from alcohol narcotics and dangerous drugs Father Johns Medicine 50 of in the treatmen: colds coughs throat troubles and tonic and body builder. Father Johns Medicine is doctor,s pre- scripton-pure and wholesome. Guaranteed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

way be found to make dealers and res- taurateurs handle the stuff honestly,
 without penalizlng consumers? It ought to be possible to buy yellow oelornargarine at the present price of the uncolored article.--Waterbury Re- pnhlican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Berlin says that there were many beIligerents aboard the hospital ship Britannia. which London strenuously denies. After the impression has got ten abroad that it was sunk by a mine, is Germany preparing to. admit that 1t was. sunk by torpedo tor that neason
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
windham, Dec, 6. 1916.
From a Family Of Aristocrats,

MT. Editor. Just word. Rebel General Lee was educated at West Point at the expense of the United States government. was appointed at the request of his congressman. As to Jackson I have nothing to say. The Lord gathered him home early, so he
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
May Be an Exodus.

Boxes of food are to be plased in the north woods for the use of hunt CTS who get lost. Happy t:ao:ght- maybe there will De an exodus of hobces to the north woods.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

There are only few. who are ob- jecting to the way in which the weatherman is holding back the coast ing and skating.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

A Texas banker has been sent to prison for 99 years for murder. There Is a charm about 99 when it is at tached to a lease but it is a dead
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

The German IJ-boats are causing about as much of a scare along the Atlantic seaboard as the sharks did a few months ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

The greater the resistance which the Rumanians and their allies make the nearer the Teutons are getting to Bucharest.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Time was when several ot our prom ineEt streets were lined with stately elrns, which cast cooling shadow in the heat of the summer and added to the appearance of the thoroughfares
 Today we have a few of these splen- did trees on Colony street, hut Han over street is bare and the last one of the patriarcf1al old trees is today being removed from West Main street, leaving streets as barren as a sandy plain. It seems too bad that we could not have done something to pre-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Greece isn't the only country where cabinet makers find it hard to fix things up to the kings taste.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
From the commercc Reports.

Three thousand tons of frozen meats were exported from South Afrfca Tn 1915. but that amour. was more tban eqUaled by one shipment this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

In connection with the many re- ported changes in the cabinet, nothing is heard about the place which Vance Mccormick is going to be asked to step into.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Hereditary Influence.

The late Mr. Shakespeare held that there is nothing in name. but it may be noted that English sparrows have been going through rural route mail boxes ou: in Indiana.--Jar!on Staf.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Those who have had experience ought to know that it is always ad- visable to mail Christmas packages early.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

The man on the corner says: The task that Is dreaded in advance is the hardest to perform
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Fink boilworr1s have increased the severity of their attacks Tpon this years cotton crop in Egypt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Norway has prohibited the eSpor- tation of coffee substitutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The president is of course aware that he has congress on his hands again.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

serve the trees and it may not be too
 late to ave those rye have left but unless the matter is seriously consid-
 cred those elIns on Colcny street will soon go the way Of the others. We must do something now or they will have to pe taken down because of the menace to traffic. Elm trees are the glory of many New England cities and
 great efforts arc made to keep them
 fiomrishing. Meridc1 must act CT ours will be gone.-Mertden Journal.
 Something ought to be done about
 oleomargarine. 1t should be made
 more available as a valuable and in- expensive food product. The old preju-
 dice against Margarine has almost disappeared. Nearly everybody today
 knows that it is just as wholesome as
 butter, and most persons who try it
 with unprejudiced minds consider as palatable. The discriminating palate misses the unmistakable flavor and smoothness of perfectly fresh. sweet butter, but the artificial product as now made certainly tastes better than
 most of the storage butted on the market. The tax is imposed by the government not because it needs the money. but to prevent the substitution of margarine for butter without the customers knowledge. It's proper to prevent cheating, but is it necessary to prevent it by a device imposing such hardship? The remedy has be- come worse than the eveil it was
 meant to correct. Can't some other
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

No doubt there is too much money spent in elections, but it is not all on one side. nor is it confined to one state least of al should the -exces- siveness of it be described as corrup- tion in the one state which has not yet at least been exposed as induIging wholesale vote selling, are passed over because they happened to go as the partisan critics wanted. We have read of these charges against Connec- ticut for years and have waited just as long for the slightest bit of proof to support them. If they are ever proven we shall as strongly denounct those involved as anybody. But we do not propose to continue year after year enunciating a islander just be- cause Connecticut will not vote as some thorists think she ought to vote Bridgeport Post
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Young old MT. Depew is right. There times to keep men and women active, interested, mentally alert-and there fore comparatively young far along in life. There is no good reason why the average man who does not worry, who continues to be interested who insists on activity, and who has the gift of cheerfulness, may not live long and keep going until he drops more or less suddenly-which is much the better way of winding up ones mortal span whether it be long or short. No folly in life is greater than that of giving up." after a certain age and waiting drearily for dissolution. The wise old man knows how to be "spry" without over exertion,-Torrington Register.
 Of late there have been several ac- cidents of a serious nature about the into the rear of an oXcart loaded with wood. Some newspapers make these affairs a text for urging that the farm vehicles should be obliged to carry rear lights, said accidents having oc- occurred after sundown. That is a sen- sible suggestion and makes for addi- tional safety. But the chief require ment is for the motor cycles to run at a moderate speed, moderate enough so that they can stop promptly when danger loomps up ahead. Endeavoring to emulate the speed of a cannon ball is very apt to end in disaster for some |one.-Bristol Press.