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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
GERMAN OWNED SHIPS.

In connection with the difficulty ex-
perienced in obtaining sufficient ves-
sells to handle the goods awaiting
shipment, it is a significant statement
that was made by Lord Robert Cecil
war trade minister in the British cab
met, in response to a question in the
house of commons, when he said that
any proposals put forward by neutral
governments with the idea Of obtain
ing immunity from capture for vessels
owned in nations at war with Great
Britain and placed in service by neu-
trails will receive careful consideration
from the British government.
This without doubt concerns the
vast tonnage of German and Austrian
ships which are, and have been since
the opening of the war, tied up in
neutral harbors for protection. The
withdrawal of these ships from their
usual channels Of trade, and the sink
ing Of many merchant vessels of bel
ltgerent nations, to say nothing of
those which have been placed in the
service of different governments, has
developed a decided shortage, and it
can be appreciated that Great Britain
which has been forced to release some
of the requisitioned vessels for COM
mercial lines, would be glad to per-
NIT these ships which are lying idle
/ to be used to relieve the situation
provided it is done in accordance with
its directions, although without such
sanction they would be subject to seiz.
ure if they went beyond the three
mile limit Of the country where they
are tied up.
This is a different attitude thar
there has been reason to believe ir
the past that Great Britain would
| take. but it has apparently gotten t.
| the position where it appreciates thu
lie advantage which it would gain while
relief was being obtained by the neu.
trails, which in the case of this coun.
try, would be considerable for it suf.
fered greatly when the big German
| carriers were laid off,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
Boston, April 10, 1916.
Both Should Remain SINGLE.

Mr.. Editor: In Bishop Quayle's ser
mon l read these words: Some women
ought to be single" The woman who
does not want a man to put his mud
marry" 1t does not seem credible
that an intelligent man could have
made such a statement. Surely no
reasonable man would. What sense
would man have who would delib-
erately want to put his muddy feet
on a clean bedspread? What if he
were to do it daily-that would mean
seven bedspreads to be washed every
week. 1t is not easy to wash bed
spread and no servant would consent
to wash them for men to put their
muddy boots upon. I do not believe
in nagging, but do think the woman
who would allow a man to use her
bedspreads as a doormat was sorely
lacking in common sense or was a
coward. In the first place, a man so
lacking in neatness must have had
very poor bringing up and it would
be good for him to have some whole
some training in decent conduct
l hope the bishop did not say il,
but has been misquoted. If he did
say 1t I hope for the peace of mind
and health of some woman he is a
paChelor, otherwise, he is one of those
men who should be and 1 send this
| forth as bit of preaching from the
| pen as a housekeeper to all men who
| think 1t unreasonable for a woman
| to refuse a man the privilege of soil
ing her clean bedspreads. a woman
| who had to put up with such an I'M
| tidy, unreasonable man, would become
a household drudge and home would
cease to be to her the sweetest place
IN the world. 1t takes two to make
a happy home, and it takes a deal OF
unselfishness on the part of both to
make a peaceful, clean and happy
| household. am quite sure no home
could be either neat or happy where
rnsn demanded sthe right to. put theil
muddy feet on a bedspread. The mar
| who desires such license and the
woman who would grant it better botl
rsrAain single.
MARINDA C. BUTLER ROBINSON.
H. Asheville. n. c.. April 4. 1915.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

did you have a good time the 9TH
er EVENING"" the girl asked casually.
TT was a successful party, I think"
No wonder you liked it," the young
man caller said gloomily. You were
so engrossed in that young Miller
that you didn't have time for any
other fellow in the room"
why, yes / did," the young woman
said Indignantly, 81 danced three
times with you and lot with other
supper, but I liked that. He's awfully
interesting when you know him. You'd
like him a lot, I'm sure"
Yes. probably" the young man said
scornfully, particularly after he had
wasted your entire evening on him.
self"
He probably didn't think it was
wasted. He seemed to be having a
good time"
st was just wondering whether he
had by chance asked you to go to any
thing next Monday evening. If not, l
thought we might go to see something
that might be good, at the theater."
Next Monday" the girl said re-
gretfully. "Om, I'm so sorry, but l
am going to dance that night over at
Milly's. Mr.. Brink is going to call
for me in his new car"
The young man scowled. well, ]
haven't a car, 50 I resign" he said
How about Friday EVENING""
That's jeans wedding day. She's
| to be married at s. 1 wouldn't miss
| that for anything in the wide world y
mo, suppose mott Girls are al
ways crazy to go to weddings. I sup
! pose yours will be next?"
"Iust what I was going to say to
you!' declared the girl with a slightly
unsuccessful laugh. You, see, heard
the other evening that you were think
| ing of It,"
| The young man was silent mo-
ment, gazing at picture on the table
| close by, and then his eyes lighted
with the glow of resolution.
| zone doesn't like to have these in
| innate facts get out to early" he said
with a sheepish laugh. But of course
you won't tell
"rThen it is true?" the girl cried
faithfully endeavoring to be enthusi
astic. do tell me all about her!"
| "a mans description isn't mucl
good the caller said dreamily, hi
eyes fixed on nothing. Besides, IN
poor at detail. But she's everything
she ousht to be. She's a very fint
young woman"
+'Have you known her long?" tn,
girl asked DULY. "Many years."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
EDUCATION IN SIBERIA.

When thoughts are directed towards
Siberia it is not considered to be a
place where opportunity exists, or
where opportunity is held out to those
who live there. Rather is it consid-
cred to be a vast stretch of country
where all hope is abandoned, and all
chances for advance denied.
But there is a CLEAN of light in
the announcement which is made that
in the city of Tomsk, 1000 miles from
Petrograd and a like distance from
Pehin, a university has been estab-
Iished for the Siberian people. Si-
IBERIA is of course more than a Russian
prison. 1t has many European settlers
and a population somewhere in the
neighborhood of ten million scattered
over its 1890. 900 square miles, and To-
Gated for the most part in or near the
large centers, but 1t has never had
a university and the Tonslc Peoples
University will be thesd1-Et large edu-
catlonal institution Con. a paEd1H popu-
lar basis established in that Aslsttc
domain.
1t viii be open withaut restriction
TO all Siberian races TaftAfs, FSal-
nuts and other tribes as .WeNS as the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
Attacking The FLAG.

Mayor Mitchell of New York has
taken prompt and what must be look
ed upon as needed action in demand
ing that there be an immediate inves-
tigation of the reported attack upon
the United States flag which is claim
ed to have been made in one of the
schools Of that city Sunday, when the
building was thrown open for an ad-
dress by James H. Maurer, president
of the Pennsylvania State Federation
of Labor.
The idea of throwing open the pub
lie schools in large centers for the
purposes of public discussions is an
admirable one but there should be care
used in seeing that they are not used
for the purpose of teaching dangerous
OF anarchistic principles, and Ger
tainly Maurer's remarks about the
flag. or the way in which he was
quoted, were highly detrimental and
as the mayor points out were against
the penal law of that state
While it is understood that the use
of the school for such an attack
would never be sanctioned in advance,
it is equally apparent that it cannot
be allowed to pass without due no.
tice upon the part of the authorities
Something more than a disclaimer
upon the part of those having charge
Of the schools is needed lest others
may get the impression that they
have right to do likewise, while the
statement is sufficient for the organ
iZation of which Maurer is the head
to clear itself of any such discredit
as is bound to come from it. Labor
in Pennsylvania may be opposed to a
state constabulary, upon which Maui
rer was talking, but it is difficult tc
believe that it takes any such stand
in regard to the flag that he did.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
SURPRISING FRANCESCA

She isn't old enough oh, not
nearly, for me to have known her any
considerable, number of years." he
returned evasively, giancing quickly at
the girl and then back at the wall
paper. Let's not talk about her,
please! I'm afraid I'll get too enthus-
iastic and make it stupid FIR you"
Stupid for me? Oh, no indeed"
the girl said sincerely. 81 only won
der why you didn't tell me all about
her before this and not let me hear
from an outsider, as 1 have. We have
been such good friends!"
"A thing of this kind is so important
that haven't talked about it at all,
the young man stammered. You see,
l do care such a lot that 1 hate to put
1t into words"
''Of course you dol I understand"
she said sympathetically. only it's
funny never heard that you were
going around with anybody else-that
anybody else-I mean that you had
any girl sort Of up your sleeve like
this! I'd like to meet her.
I'd like to have you," said the young
man said, a slow smile spreading over
his face. You'd like her."
"Oh, I'm sure of it! Do tell me.
| have you picture of herr" The young
mans confidence seemed to have re-
turned. He hesitated a moment.
why, yes" he said slowly. Il have
| q sort OF picture. 1t really is the
! only thing that can begin to do her
! justice and I'm not at adj sure that it
does. You see, 1 am an enthusiast"
This is the accepted occasion for
| enthusiasm" the girl said seriously.
| please let me see the picture"
The young man looked at her earn
| estly e. moment as though uncertain
whether to show his treasure or not
and then reached into his pocket for a
small leather case.
| All" said the young woman, "a
picture in a leather case! How TO
manticI"
Yes said the young man, and !
hope you'll approve. because your APP
prevail means a great deal to me-"
It'll be truthful" the girl replied
| Let me see it,
He handed it to her and waited II
| extreme anxiety.
The young woman took the leather
case with some solemnity.
Then she opened it and the younl
man was tremendously relieved to SCI
that she was surprised and not dis
agreeably.
DO you approve, Francesca" h,
asked.
Yes, I guess So" said the youns
woman. But how perfectly absurd {,
propose in that way-with a mirror
I've a good mind to make you do
over again, according to convention"
Very WELL" said the young man
1T will be easier now."-Exchange
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
Stories OF the War
Brutal Business in Balkans.

How much she has done for US
France. How much she has done for
all the world! Now she is taking our
children to her deep bosom, to keep
them safe for us until after the war,
that the race of Serbs may not die out
said King Peter of Serbia to an Asso-
ciated Press correspondent.
For there, in Serbia, it is extermin-
alton, starvation, death. The women.
and the children who are the living
future of our dreams-an we have to
hold by to rebuild our nation after the
war-soon they will all be gone. Make
no mistake-war is brutal business
here in the Balkans. We all of us
learned our war making under the
Turk, and the women and children
have little chance. I don't mean to say
they are massacred or anything like
that, though that, too, has happened.
But 1 refer now only to the fact that
cOmbatants, no organization to look
after them.
When the Austrians made their
first invasion of Serbia a year and a
half ago they had no sanitary provi-
sions even for their own men. Most
of the wounded died because they
could not be properly taken care of.
How much relief could an army like
that afford to a starving civil Dopula-
ton, like the population of Serbia to-
day?
who can help us in this hour of our
need. And they are doing it, God Hess
them! But there is need of so much
so much!" The old mans head sank on
his breast. His eyes closed YEARLY. 1t
was as if his soul had left his bent,
worn, pain racked body and flown
over the far mountains to his own REQ
pie.
IF only they had come a little sc on
er, our Allies" he went on. Il used to
tell my men, Hold on! Just a little
longer! They have said they will come
and they will comet" And they believed
me and held on
You know, we couldn't even see the
Germans. 1t was all artillery ma
| chine-made war! My men used to
grind their teeth and the tears would
they would say: If only We could
| just get at them! We would show
| them!'
And then, as I rode by their lines
l could see them shaking their heads
and nodding at me and whispering
| among themselves. Poor old kingI
| they were saying: he still believes the
| Allies will come in time to save u.s."
Suddenly the King gave a little
hoarse, inarticulate cry. His hand
| went up to his throat. His head fell
| back. His body collapsed in a linn
| heap. Doctor Simonovitch rushed VI
with a bottle in his hand. Colone
| Todorovitch lifted the fainting mon
arch in his arms like a child faller
! asleep.
Slowly consciousness returned. Kins
Peter drew a long breath and looked
about him, dazed. With his two arms
he gently pushed away the doctor and
| the soldier. Turning to the correspon.
dent shyly, as one ashamed of his
weakness. he gasped:
"I-Pm-Sorry. I beg your pardonl
| Observation-Disclosures 1 think 1 an
not very strong" He rose slowly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
INDUSTRY NEEDS PROTECTION.

In the debate in the senate relative
to the amendment, which Senator
Lodge offered to the resolution con-
corning the repeal Of the free sugar
provision, the purpose of which was
to increase the rates on dyestuffs as
an aid and protection to the industry
in this country, there appeared to be
a determined democratic opposition to
any such relief measure.
Senator Underwood apparently con-
sidered that all that was necessary
was done when the present tariff re-
tanned the duties on such goods which
were fixed by the republicans in the
Dingley ard Payne bills, but he to-
tally ignored the changed conditions
and the demonstration which has been
made by the war as to the absolute
dependence which this country places
upon German made dyes. The tariff
rates in the past have not been suff1-
cient to encourage capital in this
country to compete with the foreign
made dyes and certainly it cannot be
expected that they will be after the
war is over. At the present time of
course, when the German dye plants
are turning out other products, capital
in this country does not need to be
encouraged 10 build up establishments
of the kind required, but those condi-
tons are not going to last long after
the war ends and it cannot be ex-
pected that large investments are
going to be made for a few years only
TO result in the abandonment of the
plants when the German dye factories
resume operations and flood the coun-
try with their cheaply made products.
The democrats have c1me to realize
their mistake on sugar, even though
they attribute it to war conditions
and it is time that they made an eff
fort to profit by the lessons ,of the
war relative to the dye industry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Russian settlers and it has the official
sanction OF the Russian minister OF
education. There has been donated a
large tract of land with buildings and
the faculty is now being selected.
How the work in behalf of this edu-
cational enterprise is received is in
Dictated by the thousands Of applica-
tons which have been made by
those anxious to take advantage Of
Its opportunities.
This Is certainly move on the part
of Siberian people and the government
which promises much for the future
of that section, even as the Russian
universities have for Russia proper,
and the progress of the undertaking is
bound to be followed with interest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
SUBSTITUTE FOR GASOLINE.

Approaching the fact that the de-
mand for cheap motor fuel is real,
those who have ideas regarding sub
stitutes for gasoline are not taking
advantage Of their opportunities I'M
less they are giving this problem their
earnest attention. Through the eX-
periments made by DR.. Rittmann, for
merly with the United States bureau
of mines, there has been discovered a
method Of producing gasoline in a
manner which is claimed to be
cheaper than other methods, and to
those who are interested in such man
ufacture the government is lending its
assistance by permitting the use of
the process which has been developed
under it's appropriations.
Much is expected Of this, but there
now comes from Pittsburgh a claim
that a substitute for gasoline has been
found. The ingredients are secret
but it is claimed that 1t can be sold
for less than one-fourth Of the present
price of gasoline in the open market,
that it is available in unlimited guam
titles, that it brings no injury to any
motor, and that 1t is fully as efficient
as gasoline.
That certainly sounds good to those
who are using large quantities OF
''gas" either in business or for pleas
ure. 1t will be necessary to have this
efficiency demonstrated and the gov
eminent has been asked to make e
test of the fluid with view to using
it for the operation of its army au-
tomobiles.
In view Of the prevailing prices OF
motor fuel the manner in which this
new discovery meets the requirement.
Is bound to be watched with wide.
spread interest. If it fills the bill
those who have brought it forward
need have no future cause for worry
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

painfully. Leaning on the arm Of Col
onel Todorovitch, he made his way
to the hotel. At the top of the steps
he turned, drew up his slight body to
its full height, smote his heels to-
gether so that the spurs clicked, and
raised his hand smartly to the visor OF
his cap.
Say to the people OF your great
country, Sir. that Peter Karageorge-
witch salutes them!"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

A canvass of the republican legisla-
tors in Massachusetts and New York
shows an overwhelming sentiment for
Hughes, which is only what might
have been expected. The republicans
of the country feel likewise.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

The new Belgium which the German
chancellor talks about is likely to be
small plot of ground entirely sur
rounded by German territory, if Ger
many can have it's way,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Unless there is substantial proof for
it, the report that villa is dead and
buried" will have to be looked upon as
a. clever ruse to get the United States
troops out Of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

1t might be we'll to ask Germany IL
it can offer any reason for so many
unarmed merchant vessels being sent
to the bottom. The mystery ought
not to go unsolved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Even though Germany has lost 200,-
900 before Verdun, it is making it evil
dent that pothipg so cheap as human
ity is going to stand in the way of its
capture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Unless spring makes a quick
change, it is likely to be charged with
throwing cold blasts at the baseball
opening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

A lot of people seem to know where
Villa is, but they would apparently
have considerable trouble putting
their hand on his shoulder
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Whether there was any special rea-
son for calling it Dead Mans hill in
the past, there certainly is now and
will be in the future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

The japanese government is consid-
erirE the advisability of transferring
all government-owned institutions to
private ownership
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

Now that an extinct" bird has been
found in Alaska, it must convince the
Colonel that he took his trip in the
wrong direction.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

is one of the fast growing cities of
New England, and its school system
must keep up with the times and so
for years to come the expenses for the
schools will show an increase every
year. New schools will have to be
built to take care of the children. New
Britain cannot expend its money IN
any better way than to provide excel
lent school facilities for its children
This IL has done in the past, and IL Is
to be hoped that IL will always keep
the schools abreast OF the times.-New
Britain Record.
It is a matter of fact that the High
way Department under Commissioner
Bennett is as near to being destitute
of political influence, pull and favor
itism rs any successful business con-
Germ OF which we are aware Every
man who has dealings with II will tes-
tify to that. The sole requirement
from from a contractor is an ability
to do the work well. Connecticut has
every reason to feel gratihed and to
he thankful that IL can command so
efficient a road engineer as Air. Ben
nett. Well may be paraphrase a IA
nous observation and place over the
door of his office: Abandon politics. all
who enter here."-Bridgeport Post.
Good for Hartford, In electinE
/ Frank HaEarty mayor that city has
done itself proud. He is in every way
I qualified to I'LL the office Of chief ex-
ecutive OF the capital city. In thus
/ hOnorin- him the city has honored
itself Hartford is assured of clean
/ cut businessllke administration for the
next two years. Mayor Hagarty Is a
man OF high ideals, splendid ability
| experience and judgment, possessing
/ delightful personality and infinite
| tact. He is rarely qualified for the
| position of mayor. There1l be
| no petty politics under Mayor Hagar-
/ ty: he is to big and broad to permit
| OF anything of that character. City
| affairs Will be conducted on a strictly
business basis.-ROckville Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12

The man on the corner says: The
maxim that trouble never comes
singly, doesn't mean that all trouble
is married.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
EDITORIAL. NOTES,

Joy riders this spring seem to be
able to create just as much trouble
as they ever could.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-12
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The Hartford Times discusses from
some new angles the question of sun
day movies and the manner in which
the pictures are exhibited in Hartford
on the Sabbath. The Times dccries
the violation of the law by the man
ayers but insists that the law itself
Is responsible. All the picture houses
are open Sunday evening and while
there is actually no admission charg-
ed a silver offering is taken at the
door which amounts to absolutely the
same thing. The law is violated and
yet the violation is winked at We
have altogether too many laws on our
statute books that are saved up for
special occasions. We should wipe out
every law that is not enforced. This
would reduce the number Of them and
rot give aliens an idea that some Of
our laws are to be obeyed and others
paid no attention to. Close up all
the entertainment places on sunday If
the law so declares or else open the
doors of the picture houses and the
baseball parks DISQUALIFICATION Jour
nal.