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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-02
SUMMER CAMPS

The announcement which has been made by the federal bureau of for estry to the effect that a tract of over a half million acres in the White Mountains is to be thrown open to occupation by summer campers is likely to attract a large number to that delightful section of New England. There are of course certain restric- tions imposed upon the campers but it is possible to obtain a thirty year lease for the nominal sum of five dollars a year.
 This decision of the forestry board will exactly suit small army of en- thusiasts who know the beauties of that region and who will find in this chance just the opportunity that they have been seeking in order to get away from the hustle and hustle of city life for certain periods, or to spend their vacation in primitive seclusion.
 While this particular section of New England has its many attractions New Hampshire is by no means the only state which possesses natural condi- tions for the attraction of the camp CTS, for 1t makes little difference in which direction one goes there is to be found beauty spots which will ap- peal to the most fastidious taste, so that while the opening of this govern ment reserve will probably bring a good sized number of five dollar bills to the bureau in charge thereof, it holds no monopoly as to the vacation spots in this part of the country.
 The action is nevertheless cause for commendation since it turns to good use large section which is not other wise used even though it is realized that the mountains, lakes and shores in the rest of New England continue to offer keen competition.
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The point is made that our decline was in cotton exports, and she was not interfering with cotton. She then declares cotton contraband, a right she refused to Russia during the Russo Japanese war. Neutrals are free to deal in co2traband between themselves still England stops our cotton from touching neutral ports. She has forced shippers of woolens, rubber and tin ware to agreements which violate the Sherman act,
 By her monopoly of communication she promotes her purposes politically she loots the private mails of Amer ican shippers and other neutral states, and thereby steals their trade secrets, which she reveals to rivals, policy of might makes right with no amends, no excuses. England is out to con- trol the worlds market, and with the power of her fleet, which stands the nonpareil of the seas, she is ready to strike whosoever stands in her path, fair or foul. The future of our coun- try is indeed dark, and coming events cast their shadows before. If we are not ready for the impending storm, we shall pay the penalty of our indiffer- ence.
 JAMES H. CUMMINGS.
 Norwich, Jan. 31, 1916.
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council after war was declared. The United States pressed the nations at war to live up to the declaration. Ger many declared she would, if her enc mics would do the same. and England promised to adhere to the declaration with slight changes specified. Instead, she has played q game of piracy and the result is we have lost about one third of our foreign market and 40 per cent of total value of the crop. Southern growers of cotton got less than cost, instead of a profit as did the munition agencies. The mercan- tile fleet of Germany is tied up and no English ships are sailing to German ports. Were this the only cause of our loss of trade, we would have no cause for complaint.
 What was the cause of no cotton go- ing to Germany. and why could she not secure cotton from neutral na- tions? British agencies gave out the report that cotton was to be declared contra band, to lift the insurance rates and these same agencies would not ln- sure goods for Germany, and their dealing with American and neutral concerns made the latter unwilling to give insurance on any terms. Our own insurance as confined to American goods on American ships and our ships are few. England then com pelIed Holland to embargo cotton, and cotton was forced down and she again profited by her own crookedness. When cotton went down, with it went the trade of the south, and when we pro-
 tested she held herself blameless as
 cotton was on her free list. Then Denmark was induced to embargo cot ton against Germany. Right here she grows suspicious of everybody. Ships are overhauled on the high seas and taken into English ports. She declares the North sea a military zone and warns all merchant vessels to enter by the Straits of Dover, or be destroy ed by mines. This scheme made light her task of interfering with neutral ships and of course raised havoc with the shipping trade. Charters and in- surance again mounted high and she | still denies interfering with our trade
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CANNOT OVERLOOK PROTECTION

It is fully in accord with his recent activity that William Jennings Bryan should urge that this country take care that 1t does not add fuel to the flame which is consuming the world, meaning by that, it is presumed, that that this country should not only do its utmost to keep out of war but that it should put aside all thoughts of taking any steps in advance towards protecting it's interests.
 If in any way MT. Bryan could give us positive assurance that this country stood in absolutely no danger of a foreign attack and that there was no question but what it's rights on land and seas would be fully respected and need no other support than what could be furnished in diplomatic con1nuni- cations, 1t might be well enough to talk about going slow when it comes to making preparations for defense but this no man can guarantee and it is against the uncertainties that pro- vision must be made.
 Proper protection is a matter which cannot be overlooked with safety. War comes like a hurricane or an earth quake disturbance. It doesn't delay because the country attacked is not prepared, for it is the unprepared which commands the least respect. It strikes at the weak rather than the strong and for that reason there is grave necessity for this country to remove itself from that class known as weddings and by putting the army and navy on a satisfactory basis make provision for permanent peace. The lime to do that is now and not after an attacking fleet has been discovered In the ofhng. MT. Bryan is no more desirous of peaceful relations with other countries than the rest of the nation, but he might as well try to say that no city needs an adequate police force as to maintain that this country can afford to neglect it's army and navy.
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be neat and cleanly in his habits. Otherwise there is not a little danger of his spreading infection from the mouth of some other patient to your own.
 Although there a few authoritative instances of contagion being conveyed in this manner, science says that such occurrences are quite possible. It is, therefore, wise to patroniZe only den- lists who are so neat and cleanly in their habits to ensure every precau- tion being taken.
 The list of organisms which may contaminate dental instruments is formidable, but it does not mean that the diseases of which they are the cause necessarily ensue if they are Their presence upon dental instru- ments is, however, an indication of what surgeons call poor technic. In surgery poor technic is Usually at tended with disastrous results, but in dentistry errors of this character may produce no i'll effects.
 Cleanliness should be the primary consideration in all dental operations. The white coat of the operator rep resents more than comfort; it is the symbol of neatness. The dentist who works with unclean instruments, who provides soiled linen or who places a common drinking glass before his pa
 
 Fortunately, the members of the profession who do these things are criticized and suffer from loss of pat ronage, so that there is a strong tendency on the part of dentists to maintain their surroundings above reproach. With the sterilization of instruments some careleSsness may manifest itself, partly owing to the fact that many instruments are in- | jured by such processes, are too com l plicated to be treated in this manner | or that the public is not competent | to detect errors in the methods of sterilization. However, the public is
 rapidly learning the value of aseptic methods, and the proper equipment is now found in nearly all dental offices | The dental law of the state of Con- necticut provides for the employment | of dental nurses, known as "hygien-
 ists," who have been especially train-
 co to the use of the best methods of
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Stories of the War
The Republican Guard,

"The Republican Guard" the crack Partisan regiment whose band was heard in America in 1904, is not expected to do duty outside of the entrenched camp of Paris, but it has, however, furnished 516 men to fill gaps in both cavalry and infantry regiments and earned 164 citations in orders of the day with nine crosses of the Le- zion of Honor, 21 military medals and 9j warcrosses
 who have accomplished their regular military service and who volunteer for military career in this select Parisian corps.
 Many of them are subaltern of fcers; some of them are untrained men. Their particular service is to protect the capital, act as escort of honor to visiting notab1es and guard public buildings such as the Bank of France.
 In September, just after the battle Of the Marne, General Gallieni, then the military governor of Paris, asked for volunteers to fill up the compile ment of officers and the ranks of some regiments of infantry; every soldier and officer of the Republican Guard chosen by lot. One simple guardsman, Baillergeau worked his way up to the 1 rank of captain, then was killed lead ! ing his company to the attack. The names Of ''Dantzig, Fried land" "Alceola," and ''Burgos'' were | inscribed upon the banner of the l Guard before the war; the naanes of Champagne, "Artois", "Ypres" and
 'Hartmannsweilerkop must be add i ed for guards" have distinguished | themselves in all those conflicts. The municipal council of Paris has | voted that a special plot be set aside
 in the Montparnasse cemetery for the l burial of the members of the "Repub-
 lican Guard" who have fallen on the | field af battle.
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BUYING NEW SHIPS

That the revised ship purchase bill continues to receive opposition in Washington is not surprising for tbat attitude simply reflects the position of the country. It was only a short time ago that the president declared himself against the idea of bonding the Pan- ana canal for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the nation believ- ing that the money should bei5aised by taxation and he mentioned a number pf ways in which this could be done, yet 1t is now intended according'to this bill to obtain the s50,000. 900 which it Is considered necessary to carry out the ship purchase proposition by issu- fng bonds to that amount on the canal
 Even though changes have been made in the bill and emphasis is plac- ed upon the leasing feature which it contains it is nevertheless a fact that tho measure is economically unsound 'ss1 khat At laAAns tkA REsaiax Jz1sdssa
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
American Rights AnnuIIed.

AneriSan hISnLS ttHnGlleus
 MT. Editor: Americans who care for
 the interests of their country, should
 give serious attention to it's affairs.
 Those of us who have followed events
 since war was declared, are not blind
 to the fact that American rights upon
 the seas have suffered tremendously.
 International law has been assassin
 ated, so. far -asAconcerned with neutral
 rights, blockade, and contraband. The
 manner of procedure is the same that
 provoked the war of 1872; the attempt to close the seas to American com merce. During the Russo Japanese war, Russia was forced by England to
 remove cotton from the list of contra
 band, after Russia attempted to treat cotton as such. America at that time also protested Russia's interference with our trade in on-contrahand goods with Japan. Secretary Hay wrote: The Russian order is a war upon commerce of every sort between i a neutral and belliserent state. Eng 1 land steps further than this; she de- | clares war upon commerce of every 1 sort between neutral nations. England | violates her own promises, the first 1 attack was the three orders in coun- l cil and she has reached 9, point for | bidding us to sell or buy from any | European state unless it be under her | supervision. Is it not clear that these | incursionS on our 1ntercpure1 WTh | other nations are made with the pur- l pose of placing the commerce or the | world in the hands of the British em- | pire? It is a stab in the back at the | neutral nations, as well as at Germany l and the United States is England's | chief competitor.
 Her intentions are to concentrate i all manufacturing within her own
 confines, as far as possible, and make | her ports the main entries; the aim Is, | that all trading done by other nations l with each other shall be carried on | by and for the profit of British agen- | cies. This is the cause of the war, | this is why Europe is wading in blood. l England promised at the opening of
 the war to adhere to the declaration
 of London, a principle of international law, which was born at a conference called by herself. One of it's chief points, forbidding the making of cot
 ton. contraband, was inserted at British
 command, it was signed, but not rat | flied by her and adoptcd by order in
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LANsrNe,s PROPOSITION

If there was an inclination to do the right thing and abide by the re- quirements of international law there would have been no occasion for the proposal that has been made by Secre- tary Lansing concerning the disarm- ing of merchant ships. Such vessels have had guns placed aboard for de- fense purposes and that need of de- fense has arisen from the way in which submarine warfare has been conducted. Had the underwater boats observed the same rules that other warships have and those which they should, there would have been no call for the arming of merchant vessels because there would be no call for the kind of defense which the guns are intended for and which in the case of the Italian liners it has been prom ised that they will be restricted to.
 The proposition of Secretary Lan- sing leaves the decision to be made by one side dependent to a large extent upon the action of the other. If the central powers are going to carry on the same sort of submarine attacks in the future as they have in the past, it can hardly be expected that the al- lies will be willing to deny their mer- chant vessels the protection which their defense guns give, and in view of the reforms which each side is ex- pected to make in deference to what the other does 1t is not surprising that London thinks the proposition emanat- ed from Bernstorff and Berlin feels that Sir Edward Grey might as well have signed the note as Secretary Lan- sing.
 If the central powers are ready to live up to promises that merchant ves- sels will not be sunk without warn ing and the lives of the passengers protected the proposal might as well be accepted but there can be little doubt but what the allies will insist | upon something different than the | submarine conduct of the past
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-02
Tells You How To Make a Pint of Tonic-Laxative Cold and Cough Syrup Very Cheaply at Home
Explains Mentho-Laxene

One reason that most cough medi- cines are in the end only palliative is that the ordinary mixtures are conSti- pating, and after a day or two aggra- vate the already congested condition of the system and thus bring on fever and pneumonia sometimes.
 The safest and cheapest way Is to buy the pure ESS SENCE MENTHO-LAX- ENE in 2 1-2 ounce bottles and by add ing simple sugar syrup or honey, as per, directions on each bottle, one can make full pint of delicious and quick ly effective. tonic-laxatiye cold and cough medicine. which can be used by the whole family. It contains no opi- ates or ''dopes," but is wholly pure con centrated extracts, blended into mar velously efficient medicine.
 It will check a fresh cold in five minutes by the clock and relieve a bad cough with the first dose For bron- chitis. hoarseness, nasal catarrh, deep seated coughs and chronic colds it is positively the best thing on the market today, and the great concern in Day ton, Ohio, The Blackburn Products Co.,. guarantees every bottle satisfactory or money back. Insist that your dealer gives YOU Essence Mentho-Laxene and you'll get best results.
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for the government ownership of steamships.
 Just how the government is going to do more than private capital is al- ready doing Is not pointed out but with the shipyards clogged with busi- ness which it will be impossible to clear up for the next two years or more, and no vessels worth buying on the market, it is difficult to see how 1t Is going to bring about any relief for the congested commerce which was the original purpose of the bill. The defeat of the bill was indicated when it was first urged and from the nature of the opposition which is still manifested it is impossible to discover a favorable outlook especially when economy and the wise use of government finances are paramount.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-02
HERE TO STAY

Long since has all doubt disappear ed concerning the permanency of the Automobile. It made hit from the very start and the progress that has been made in the manufacture of the machines resulting in better cars and lower prices has increased the pop ularfty and multiplied rapidly the number of owners.
 There was a time when people of moderate means kept horse and car- riage for the pleasure they derived from driving about the city or coun- try. That number has materially di- unfinished and where there was one such horse owner a dozen years ago there arc many possessors of auto mobiles today. And it isn't a fad either, for experience shows that it is Invariably the case that once an auto owner always one.
 It is estimated that there are now in this country more than 4,G00, 900 automobiles in operation as compared with 44,000 eight years ago, and in that period the average price has fall- CT from 3D. ,123 to $S14 and the bottom aas not as yet been reached. It is this aange in price which has served to increase the number of cars. Instead of tho auto owners being confined to people of wealth as in the early days they are now to be found among all classes, half of the motor cars being owned by people having an income from $1,eo0 to s2,0o0 while three fourths of them belong to those whose incomes are less than S3,000.
 However much the auto may be looked upon as a luxury it is apparent that it is within the reach of a large part of the people and in view of tho Tendency in price it can be appreciated that 1t will continue to grow in pop ularity The builders are catering te the small incomes and they are con. stantIy responding.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-02
WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH
 YOUR DENTISTS HABITS
By pr. Howard Emery Adams.

What are your dentists habits Don't think for minute that it's none of your business. Not only the con dition of your teeth, but your general health and your life itself may depend upon the character of the man who extracts your aching teeth or fills cav tiles in them.
 If your dentist is an incorporate man his hand is liable to be so un- steady that skillful work is impossi ble. Just a little slip of one of his instruments may do damage to your teeth and gums that can never be repaired. And it is perhaps of even greater importance that your dentist
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There was apparently a supply of this miserable weather which couldn't be crowded into January, but if 1t is to continue long there is additional reasons for being thankful that Feb ruary is a short month.
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A YEAR AGO TODAY .
Feb. 2, 1915.

Germans advanced, with heavy losses, southward toward the Wis., tula and eastward between Bejoun and Orezelewo.
 German submarine attacked Brit ish hospital ship Asturias.
 Men from Swedish warship were killed by a mine.
 French aviators burned castle in Alsace where German staff officers were housed.
 Second contingent of Australian troops reached Egypt. Werner Horn, German, tried to blow up Canadian Pacific railroad bridge over St. Croix river at Maine border and was arrested.
 War relief clearing house for France and her allies organized in New York.
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Inasmuch as Austria has again de- ciared that. none of its submarines sank the Persia the way is open TOT in- quiring of Turkey what it knows about the loss of the liner. It seems unlike ly that it would plead guilty with no .auidanca aRainst 1t.
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From the way in which he is direct aing the Russian forces in the Caucasus it looks as if Grand Duke Nicholas might yet be called upon to drive the Teutons out of Poland.
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The highways have received some harsh treatment during the mild weather of January and it will re- quire no little outlay to get them in shape this spring.
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Even if it is possible for the allies to hold the Teutons on land they have not found it possible yet to prevent them from making their wanton air raids.
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Gratifying is the news of the safety of the Ks. There have been enough submarine accidents and losses with out another being added to the list at this time.
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Possibly Berlin is waiting for the first anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania to roll around before dis avowing it.
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JOYS OF REUNIONS

hands clean. My, how you wriggle! Look at him wrigglel Why don't you train him to repose, Carrie? tell you what, Johnnie, you sit down in this chair beside me where we can all see you and show us how still you can sit for half an houri'
 Then" continued the fond father, mother would tell them all about my attack of measles and lung fever and about the onion poultices she put on my chest. I can't explain why an on ion poultice should seem the height of immodesty to me then, but I know that used to blush with agony every time all the relatives stared at me, knowing I had an onion poultice slapped upon me.
 T always got leg of the turkey at dinner and I like white meat. And whoever sat next me invariably told me little boys shouldn't eat so much. So as to our Jimmy"
 My gracious!'' gasped the fond mother I guess we had better let him stay at home, after alll" Aunt Mary will be glad of the extra table room, anyway!
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There are but few who would not prefer to see the sun shine even if this is the day when MT. Groundhog makes his important decision.
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With plenty of water and some dirty muddy streets the street department brought about commendable results from the timely flushing.
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Inasmuch as one month has passed interest can be expected to abate rap idly in the good resolutions and leap year promises.
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EDITORIAL NOTES,

The man on the corner says: After a man has made fool of himself once the next time seems easier.
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The ending of the cannon scrap at Wesleyan at this time has the appear ance of being a victory for the peace makers.