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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
NEED STRICT ENFORCEMENT,

Tn spite of the fact that there has been a decidedly beneficial effect from the passage of the federal drug act which placed strict regulations upon the sale Of narcotics there has been a determined and more or less success iul effort on the part of interruptions dealers and peddlers who cared noth- ng whatever for the demoralfzing ef- Ieot of their business upon humanity DO long as they secured the financial benefit therefron, to satisfy the de- nands of those who had become ad- aicted to the use of drugs.
 The result has been that while an obstacle, though not as yet insur- nountable, has been placed in the way of adding recruits to the army pf drug users the success In keeping he dope away from those who were Llready addicted to it's use has not been as effective as desired. This is lhown by the report issued by the lirector of public health in Philadel- 1hia who declares that it Is known A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP cAIAhhH TeIls>How To Open Clogged Noss trils and End Head-C Colds.

You feel fine in a few moments. be gone. Your ciogged nostrils will open. The air-passages Of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness. headache; no hawk ing. snuffiing, mucous discharges or dryness; no struggling for breath at night.
 Tell your druggist you want a small bottle of E1y's Cream Balm. Apply a little of this fragrant. antiseptic cream in your nostrils. let 1t penetrate through every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen, in6amed mucous membrane. and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and ca tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

Library by the undergraduates this year than any previous year.
 The intercollegiate swimming meet held in Carnegie pool last Saturday night was won by the Brookiine High school team with four first and a sec ond. Three new records were made team and Cam of Hamilton was re- spcnstble for a fourth. All the events were closely contested. In the plunge for distance, Bird of Brookline, made the length of the pool (75 feet) in one minute, performance never before witnessed in the Yale pool. Both tn- terschOiastic and intercollegiate rec ords were broken by Handy in the 100 yard swim.
 Thomas Mott Osborne, former war den at Sing Sing, delivered the first of series of Dodge lectures in Lamp son Lyceum. last Tuesday night. The lyceum was crowded long before eight. MT. Osborne was introduced by Col board of directors of the state prison. Warden Osborne's lectures are entitled "The New Penology." There is no criminal type" said MT. Osborne. Criminals are natural human beings, and must be caged like animals"
 The Yale Club of Chicago, the third oldest Yale club in the country cele- bTated it's semi at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, last Fri day evening. This thriving organiza- ton, old in years, but young in spirit. yields palm for first place to the Gin cinnati Association, founded in 1863, by the father of Professor William Howard Taft. Second honors go to Boston, with Chicago a close third. It is an interesting commentary on affairs that the New Haven Alumni did not organize until seventeen years later. No pains were spared to make the celebration the best ever. The list of speakers included A. T. Had ley, President of the University, George E. Vincent, 'S6, of the Univer- sity of Minnesota and Dr. J. G. K. Mcclure. President Hadley in his ad- dress praised Chicago for what it has done for Yale, laying considerable stress on the gifts which have been contributed by Chicago people. Of these, the Laboratory of Physics in the college and the Laboratory of Mechan- ical Engineering in the Sheffield Scien- tific schol are the most prominent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

of the ordinary. Equip the basements with sprinkler systems and the danger will be reduced to the vanishing point Bridgeport Telegram.
 If there are any philanthropically disposed persons who want to do a really kind act, they can hardly do better than lay the foundation for a commodious home where the girls and women who come to the city to work and whose numbers are growing be- cause the wages paid are increasing steadily, having long since past the point where they might be attractive to the patient and we'll paid domestic in even the most desirable positions, may find decent accommodations at reaonab1e prices. That is the crying need today among those who are without homes here, and it is one that the community should not iong ignore. Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

When 1t is announced that 800 New Haveners must pay fines of s2 each for failing to clean their sidewalks, it is to be hoped that they cannot say that they did as well as the munich pality, did in that respect.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The delay of the state department in asking Austria to explain it's at tack upon the Petrolite may have been for the purpose of giving it time to hear from all its submarines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

When New York shoemaker is fined $10 for mending his own shoes on Sunday it must be realized that those who are running down law breakers are getting short of easy jobs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The statements that & settlement is close at hand in the Lusitania case gives more encouragement than any thing that happened while Huerta was negotiating the flag salute.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

With all its debts paid and every other farmer owning an auto Kansas stands in an enviable position among the other states.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

It doesn't take much these days to get Canada excited over rumors of new incendiary plots. The plan to give 1t something to think about" appears to have succeeded.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The man on the corner says: When everyone becomes thrifty the fellows who are after the easy money will have to go to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

Villa declares that he will cause this country to intervene. There is no question but what he carries a chip on his shoulder at all times.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

After the submarine policy it has carried out it is not so surprising that Germany intends to treat all armed merchantmen as warships:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The order that has gone forth ir New York that fat men cannot hold office has a slim chance of getting proper respect
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The capture of a city by the Chi nese rebels gives another lease of life to the rebellion in that country,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

The Osborne methods at Sing Sing appear to have made a hit when a
 New Haven mother asks to have her son committed there but not to fail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

Though we have had about six weeks of 1916 there have come to light no very interesting leap year stories.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
A YEAR AGO TODAY :
Feb. ii, 1915.

Russians fall back In Mazurian Lake region, East Prussia.
 Cargo of American steamship WiIheIn1ina. for Hamburg, seized by British at Falmouth.
 German submarines, driven by storm in Norwegian ports, were forced to leave.
 American note to Germany, warn- ing U. S. would hold it to strict ac- countabiliy for destruction of Am erican vessels or lives on high seas, made public.
 American note to England made public, objecting to use of Ameri- can flag by British ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11
OTHER VIEW POINTS

When you read about a town in the state voting a ten mill tax these days in recalls old time methods of taxation in the average city. It Is different than actual property owners.-Middle- town Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11


 in the average city It Is different nowadays and none realize 1t more than actual property owners.-Middle- town Press.
 The Naugatuck News calls attention to the condition of the good roads" in that locality after the recent thaw. It says the heavy traffic of teams and autos has raised the dickens with them. That is true in many places. It once more emphasizes the fact that best of drainage and foundations are required for roads that are to stand up in the spring under the heavy traf- fic. Hereabouts gravel has made a big improvement in many places, but it Is evident that gravel alone is not suffi- cient. Thorough preparation costs money, but pays in the end.-Bristol Press.
 If some of these feeble minded women who go around shooting men would turn their weapons upon some of the feeble-minded jurymen the world would be better off," said Cali fornia judge when a woman who had twice been tried for the murder of her husband was acquitted Saturday. Quite dignified remark for a court to make. Suppose it had been a juror or any one else who applied the same words to the judge after one of his superior decisions. Then we would nave learned Of a contempt sentence and a loud gush that the sacredness and dignity of the courts must be up- held. ."-Hartford Post.
 The more one studies the facts con- corning fires in schools, the more one is impressed with the need of auto mattc sprinkler systems in school buildings for the protection of life and property. It Is not necessary that schools be "sprinkled" throughout. School fires seemingly always start in the basement. That is the place where there is fire to begin with. It is the place where inf1ammable waste ma erial is likely to be collected. It is the l place where there Is least inspection and where fire has the greatest like lihood of getting a good start. Fires are not likely to gain mch headway in the upper stories of school buildings | during school hours with teachers and pupils ever watchful for anything out
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-11

Library by the undergraduates this
 year than any previoue year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
BLOCKING FREE SEEDS.

Not only has the senate given evil dence Of recognition of the fact that this is an excellent time to praC- tice economy, but also one which calls for the elimination of all waste, by taking the action which 1t did in vOt- ing against the continuation of the practice which has been carried on for many years of distributing free seeds
 It has been declared that it re- quires but a quarter of a million each year to continue this plan, which of course means only a million every four years, so that those who are in favor of the idea can say that no great saving will be made in stopping this practice, but it is the small sav- Ings which count and no opportunity for eliminating needless expenditures should be overlooked.
 During the discussion of this meas ure Senator Brandegee voiced the popular sentiment when he said: "I think it is 8 very silly thing for the government to send out in the small packages that it does send the ordi- nary seeds. I do not think it does the slightest good to anybody to re- ceive an envelope with 15 or 20 ker- neIs of corn in it, or 20 or 30 peas. The common seeds can be bought in every hardware store and every coun- try grocery store for two or three cents a package or five cents a pack age. I think it is a nuisance to ev- erybody and is an offense to the common sense of the recipients"
 Anyone would be hard put in an endeavor to show that the distribution of free seeds encourages agriculture or does any good whatever in setting forth the merits of new seeds. It re- suits only in the sending broadcast of a lot of material which is often of poor quality and much of which is never used, and certainly the3 quarter of a million which its costss could be used s to greater advantage, and for
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
THE WRONG TIME.

That bill which has been introduced into congress concerning the acqUi- sition of Mexican territory has un- doubtedly made as much progress for ward as it will in this session of con Sress.
 It is fully understood that Lower California would be of much benefit to this country in several ways and from the form of it and it's location that portion of Mexico has often been looked upon as a peninsula which is important to the proper defense of this country. while the southwestern part Of the country and especially Arizona :s anxious to obtain a direct seaport on the gulf which is formed by that ..-ak of land. All of this would per mt of much development in that sec ion. and from the use which Mexico makes of it at the present time, it could have no serious objection to dispOsiuE Of 1t if it was properly com pensated
 Paid, however, it would; have to be. That would only be in accordance with the policy of this scountry which is against the securing tof territory by conquest and this will mot be depart ed from. Such is of course contem- plated by the bill which has been in- troduced in the lower house at Wash ington, but it must be evident that this is not the time for starting any such negotiations.
 The relations between the countries are not such today as to warrant any step of the kind at the present time There are matters of a decidedly diff ferent nature whichj need to be ad- justed first. That is something which can be attempted only during times of peace for regardless, of any agree ment which might be reached between the governments it would be subject to gross misinterpretations by others The time may come when negotiations to such an end might be set on foot with prOpriety but that is not now.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13

selot, was wounded in the leg at the battle of Morhange i5a the early days of the war. He was taken a. prisoner to Germany where the surgeons say he did not receive intelligent attention. Brought back here last September, it was necessary to perform a second operation to lengthen his leg IA centi- metres (about 51a inches). But after the extension was performed, there was still lack of bony matter be- tween the two portions of the broken phemur.
 The other soldier, TiI1ete, an ar tillerynnan, was seriously wounded in the leg two months ago in the desper- ate fight over Fort Douamont. In a field operation his leg was aHnputated above the knee. Later 1t was found that a second operation was necessary norder to shorten the leg by some centimetres.
 It was at this point that the sur geons concluded that the soldier who needed the shortened leg could give up this portion to the soldier who needed the longer leg. Tillete was consulted by the chief surgeon; the operation of grafting was fully explained to him; and it was made known also that he was rendering a service to a soldier conrade and to science. He did not hesitate but gave his full assent.
 Thereupon the operation began, and now after some weeks the two soldiers lie there on their backs, the right thigh of Rousselot against the left thigh of Tillete, bound tOgcther with the same surgical bandages so as to prevent the slightest shifting Ot the operated parts, until the phenomena of transferring one ieg to the other is accomplished.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
PROMISES MUST BE KEPT.

In view of the inspection of the German submarine Deutschland by representatives of this government and their report to the effect that the undersea boat is a. merchap tman and not a raider, and is so constructed that it cannot be converted !, into warship on the high seas, it is- impos- sible to see how any objection can be made to it's coming to American ports as often as it likes or is able to. The allied governments are nat urally doing their utmost to have such vessels excluded but it is. a case like that of all merchantmen where they must put a stop to it if they desire such trade stopped. It is @ case where the British blockade has been pierced and promises to con- tinue to be repeated unless the allied nations can find way to prevent it, though they can if they are able to treat all such underwater boats like any blockade runner, which means that they can seize them or destroy them after observing the established provisions of international law and giving protection to the lives of those who may be aboard.
 As to what the Deutschland may take back to Germany there can be little said by this government, but there are promises which have been made by interests in this country which will have to be respected and this IS @ matter Of much importance. Germany needs rubber and nickel and it is expected to get them here which is perfectly proper for them to attempt but extreme care must be taken by those who have been permitted to ob- tain supplies of these commodities through the granting of special fa- vOrs by Great Britain to see that none of such products which come from British territory is permitted to get into the hands Of the German agents. Unless this is strictly observed it can be expected that Great Britain will shut off the supplies Of rubber which come to this country, and Canada pro hibit the eXpOrtation of nickel to the United States and be justified in talk ing such action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
: REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
 COMMITTEE.

It, must be generally recognized that good judgment has, been used in the selection of the republican campaign committee recently announced. AS the result of the Chicago conventions an important step was taken to bring together the factions of that party for the support of Charles B. Hughes. The value of this has been recognized and 1t is understood that the two parties, the republican and the progressive, by uniting. under the re- publican standard have made a: move which is not only the logical course in behalf of unity but which is for the national welfare. The country has had three years of the democratic rule. It has experienced the effects of it's policies, which policies were made possible by the breach in the republican ranks in 1912. It is fully recognized that the time has come for a change and the prevention of the repetition of the blunder of four years ago lies in the course which has been taken for the union of the fac tions.
 It is therefore important that there should be representation upon the campaign committee of those who left when Col. Roosevelt started his new party This is bound to operate for greater harmony. Not only will it give increased confidence to those who have returned but it will have a good effect upon that very small portion of the progressives who still consider that they are on the fence. The com mittee is made up of men who can be expected to work in perfect sym pathy with Chairman Wilcox. It means the cementing of the political ties which had previously been broken and insures an able conduct of the campaign which is about to be start ed. It means a coming together which is positive and which is bound to be beneficial, and it is not so much where the credit for it belongs as it is that the action has actually been taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
PRIVATE MENAGERIE

except getting out and signing the pledge? Have you no regard for me?''
 Perhaps you think this touched Inn ogene? She looked at me without bat ting an eyelash and sighed. She said it was very hard for her to be pro- gressive with my dead weight drag ging her down-and gracefully ignor- ing my ideas on the marmoset ques- tion she proceeded to parrots. She said that she was going to depend cockatoos she had in mind. She had seen some perfectly gorgeous ones all colors of the rainbow.
 'Imogene!" l cried desperately, T shall not have a man friend left! If a caller survives the monkey on the chandelier he'll surely go under when red blue and green bird winks at him from the top of a door or the mantel! Really.
 At this point in my vail Imogene interrupted as though she was deaf. She said that she had considered that the parrots might want to talk when we started to sleep, but it would be q simple matter to put cotton in our ears. She said parrots had sensitive souls, and if they were scolded or ad- dressed harshly they pined away, so it would be out of the question to re- press them. A cage of canaries @ few French pOodles, an AngOra cOt-that would be enough for a while. Of course She aQQ6Qy IL would De nlCe to nave a Japanese sun bear-cunning little things-but they were expensive.
 Then she beamed at me. I had got myself in hand. I told her that the only thing wrong with her plan was that she had omitted the incest house. hold pet of all. She had neglected o include a sweet little goat. I said that if anything would cheer me up on my return hom from a hard days work it would be a goat with a blue satin bow around it's neck, jumping merrily over the parIor chairs and draping it's whiskers trustingly over the umbrella stand as it rushed to meet me with a bright. sunny smile! Nothing harmon ized so well with a group of Boston ferns as a goat, anyhow, and it's presence would make our sun parlor the most extraordinary and popular spot in town.
 Somehow the suggestion made Imo- gene mad as a natter. and she won't speak to me any more! And all did was to try to help her out in her strife to be originaI!"
 Women are so doggone queer! sympathized the WoodIawn man. Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
HOW,S THIS

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Correct Way to Han

Correct Way to Hang the Flag.
 MT. Editor: There seems to have been considerable discussion since the parade in Norwich of July Fourth, as to the correct way to hang our flag. A graduate of West Point writes that the Stars should be hung fartn- CT from the door than the Stripes otherwise it is Union down" That the flag should never be put upon the ground; we are under the flag, not the flag under us. We would not car pet our homes with Old Glory, why. they, should we carpet our lawns Our flag should never be where it can be trampled upon; should never he ''trailed in the dust" Why is it that the proper respect for our flag is not more strongly impressed upon the minds of the children in our pub lie schools? The right spirit has been beautifully evidenced by the Boy Scouts in the recent parades in our large cities. Now especially should every child be instructed.
 PATRIOTISM.
 Norwich Conn, Juiy Il, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-13

inevitably suggests itself on reading the numerous stories of accidents" in
 this State whereby children become the victims of firearms in the hands of playnates. The latest case is that in A1iddletown where one boy shot and killed another with revolver that he had just purchased. He professes not to know how the accident hap pened. But the State should know how the weapon so easily came into possession of an ignorant and careless boy. Connecticut is sadly in need of laws prohibiting the sale to and pos session of firearms by minors, and placing restrictions on others. As it now stands the business of making and selling deadly weapons is of more concern and consequence than human lives. It is another phase of the mad ness of the world that holds life so lightly. What sanity returns these weaknesses will be corrected. Speed the day!-Bristol Press.