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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
ANOTHER CASE OF TOO LArE.r

The British press is expressing sur
prise at the fact that no assistance
has been sent to Montenegro to aid
it in holding back the Austrian army
and in protecting its capital, and there
is little wonder at such expressions
for though Montenegro is small
country it possesses advantages con-
corning Adriatic affairs which ought
not to have been neglected, but which
it appears have been by the loss of
Mount Lovcen, the fortified height
which not only protected Cettinje, but
which was vantage point from
which to strike at the Austrian naval
base in Cattaro bay.
The situation in the little black re-
public is much the same as that in
Belgium and Servia. They have all
been overrun by the Teutonic forces
before the allies were alive to the
operations and able to send forces
to oppose them. That such was like
ly to occur in Montenegro has been
indicated ever since the drive into
Servia was started and without as
sistance there was reason to sus-
pect that the small but rugged noun
famous country would eventually be
crushed by superior forces unless it
was given support in the hard fight it
was making. There were advantages
In 80 fortifying Mount Lovcen that
It would have been able to repulse
Just such an attack as was made upon
it and ItaIy's interest in the Adri-
attic should at least have made it alive
to the situation. Austria has gained
an important point and unless it is
now possible to check it, 1t bids fair
to be in a position soon which will
seriously threaten Albania and Salon
Xxi. The realization Of the Importance
of strategic points after they are lost
amounts to nothing, though It has
characterized the allies activities
throughout the war. The Montenegro
situation reveals another case of too
late"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
TREE PLANTING.

It is still some time before Arbor
day, but it is none too soon for those
communities which have given little
thought TO the value of establishing
fixed policy relative to that day and
the purposes for which it is observed,
IL anything is 10 be accomplished this
year.
Throughout the country there are
cities and towns which make prac-
tice each year Of putting out a GER
tain number Of trees and shrubs for
the Identification Of those commune
ties. They have appreciated the pos
sibilities Of such plan and by put
ting It into practice have demon
strated its value. No two may follow
the same course, but fix their pro-
gram according to their special re-
1uirements, with the fact always rec
ognized that trees possess a value
whether viewed from the financial or
Eesthetic standpoint. Trees add value
10 properly and they likewise greatly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
Stories of the War
Deaths by War and by Wounds.

The ratio between deaths by disease
and deaths by wounds are reversed in
the present war as compared with the
Boer war. In South Africa disease
was responsible for a large percentage
Of the casualties, whereas in the
trenches in France disease has been
reduced to a negligible minimum. The
wounds in the Stouth African war
were usually neat bullet holes, which
looked as if made with bradawls, while
in the present struggle not only have
shells and bombs brought new and
terrible kinds of wounds, but a highly
cultivated soil full of micro organisms
such as tetanus. have added new dam
gers to the most trivial kinds of flesh
wounds.
The different between sources Of cas-
ualties in the two wars was the sub
ject of a lecture before the Royal Coll
lege of Surgeons this week by Sir An
thony Bowlby, who attended the King
during the recent accident in France.
He laid the destructivness Of modern
warfare to close range fighting and
the use of high explosives. Shells
have such varied effects that there are
no typical shell wounds. Even rifle
their terrific velocity at short range.
In Africa the bullets travelled a half
mile or more and lost their force.
Bombs and hand grenades throw up
large quantities Of trench dirt, which
enters the wounds and infects them
with extreme rapidity. Men when
wounded usually fall into mud and
water in Flanders, or into the dust, If
it Is summer.
Sir Anthony said the building Of
communicating trenches had, however,
considerably lessened the danger of in
lection. In the early days of the war,
before this means of passing under
cover to the rear was tried, wounded
men had to be kept in the advanced
trenches until night afforded some pro-
lection to the stretcher bearers, for
any attempt to collect the wounded in
day time drew the enemy's fire. One
man he treated lay for ten days be-
fore he could be rescued and cense-
quently lost both feet as the result of
gangrene. Now the men are carried
out of the trenches by means Of chair
stretchers which get around the cor
ners. But men falling in front of the
trenches have to be rescued at night
as formerly.
Not only the time elapsing before
aid Is received but the physical condi-
ton Of the men due to lack OF food,
drink, or sleep must also be taken into
account in estimating their chances OF
surviving.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
TIME IT WAS MODIFIED.

Widespread attention is attracted
every now and then to the death and
injury to young people from voluntary
or forced participation in college con-
tests. Hazing, rushes, bowl fights, all
bear their black marks In this respect
and while they may have been inno-
cent enough sport when they were
instituted, they have unquestio1ably
degenerated for various reasons,
among which is the large number par
ticipating today, into brutal scraps
which deserve serious consideration
from the institutions at which they
occur.
The latest instance which arouses
public indignation over the depior-
able result is the bowl fight which
sophomores at the. University of Penn
sylvania, following which it was dis
closed that one freshman had been
killed by being crushed and suffocated
by the many men who had piled Them
selves on top of him, Ave had been
so badly injured as to be sent to a
hospital and twenty others were bad
ly bruised, cut or had tainted from
exhaustion, and it is not to be in
ferred that these men were the weak
est, for two of them had been mem
bers of the varsity football team.
1t is to the credit of the institution
that no lives have been lost on pre-
vious occasions of this kind. but there
is always a first and the fact that
the fighting has been shown to be of
such a character as to throw the
university into mourning for the death
of one and to threaten the lives of
other participants calls for steps to
be taken by the university authorities
which will result in the introduction
OF reforms in the future Such bru-
tally ought not to be longer tolerated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
OTHER VIEW POINTS,

Statistics compiled by the Railway
Age Gazette from official sources show
that new railroad construction in the
United States for 1915 covered fewer
miles than the construction for any
year since 1864; in fact since 1S48,
with the exception of three years OF
the Civil war. They also show that
more miles of railroad were in re-
ceivers' hands during the year than
ever before. This is partly due to
natural conditions, but to a large de-
gree it is to be credited to the artificial
conditions created by the interference
of the government with natural poll
cfes of development. The facts show
the effects of what Mr.. Morgan spoke
of as the attempt to unscramble eggs.
Waterbury American. =
The number of New London people
who have succumbed to the insidious
and far-reaching epidemic OF grip that
has tens OF thousands in its grasp all
over the country is large and rapidly
increasing. There can be no doubling
that Connecticut's in the midst OF 1t.
There is no rule, rhyme or reason in
its incidence. While New York health
authorities are pointing out that the
disease Is gathered In the trolley cars
and packed gatherings and profniscu-
Gus crowds. certain prominent citizens
who suffer from it ride always in their
own automobiles and occupy large and
carefully ventilated offices. Some chill
dren who are not in school and have
no brothers or sisters to catch Il from
are the only sufferers in the house,
hold from it. In some school rooms
in the largest cities of the state there
Is not one child who has the disease.
Evidently it is in the air, and every
where in the air. The only defense
seems to be preparedness-that pre-
paredness, which consists in being in
the very best of physical condition
New London Telegraph.
An enainently useful life. of which
New Haven Is justly proud, Is brought
to its earthly close, prematurely. we
think. in the passing OF DIR. Townsend.
In a community which has had many
distinguished members of his profess
son he has been conspicuous for his
skill, his learning. his untiring enthu-
siasm for the cause of healing and
public health. To. the private prac-
titioner the community owes much In
a personal and intimate way-and DR..
Townsend had done his share Of that
sort of service. But he had an atnbf-
ton and capacity for broader con-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
sobriety in London.

In the area of London known as the
city" which was formerly surrounded
by the walls OF London and is now the
financial center with only q small res.
idential but large working popula-
ton, there is only one conviction q day
for drunkenness out of one and half
million persons. This statement was
made at a meeting of the city council
by Sir A. Bower In behalf of the 420
licensed bars contained within these
limits. His figures were based on po-
lice court records and an estimate OF
the number of persons working in the
city during the day. There are only
about 10000 actual residents. In
view Of this record of sobriety, the
saloonmen asked the council to endorse
a petition to the board of liquor con-
troll. asking for relaxation of the
present stringent rules. The bars pay
local taxes amounting to $500, 900 e
year, 1t was said. and they suffer great
hardship under the new rules. The
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
THE MEXICAN MURDERS.

The whole nation has been shocked
by the deliberate murder of sixteen
civilians in northern Mexico, most OF
whom were American citizens, who
through the promises held out by
Carranza that they would receive pro-
lection had set out to resume mining
operations in which they were inter-
ested. That they took chances under
the existing conditions In that part OF
the republic must be admitted, but it
is likewise apparent that CarranZa is
not in control and that he is not liv-
ing up to his assurances that Amer
lean life would be protected as long
as he permits the existence of such
bandit gangs as perpetrated this last
outrage.
It was Carranza's claim and one OF
the reasons for extending recognition
to him that he was able to give full
protection, and while 1t Is under
stood that the Chihuahua tragedy was
not committed by those under the gov
eminent control, it nevertheless re-
veals condition in that part Of Mex
leo which needs to be cleaned up i'm
mediately. This country has giver
every possible assistance to the pro-
visional president by granting pernis.
zion to Mexican soldiers to cross
American territory in order to put
down Villa and those leaders who were
under him, but one or two victories
does not mean the subjugation of those
people. There must be a constant en-
deavor to run them down wherever
they are known to be, and when this
country demands that Mexico must
pay for the lives taken this week il
Is duty bound to bring pressure tc
bear upon Carranza to see that he
lives up to his promises. Otherwise
this country Is bound to step in and
see that there is an end to such out
lawry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

One of the best-advised acts Of the
board OF safety that has been recorded
in some years was that vote at a re-
cent meeting by which the care OF
water hyrants erected for the. use Of
the fire department was put under the
direction OF the fire department. In
the past, for some unknown reason,
this responsibility seems to have been
left to the water department. AS the
fire hydrants are for the use of the
fire department and reserved almost
exclusively for that use, they can
hardly be regarded as other than fire
department apparatus and as such
their care belongs to the fire depart
ment. In many cities the members
OF the fire department hose compan-
les are held directly responsible for
the fire hydrants within their districts
They are armed with shovels when
snow fails and sent out on the streets
to clear the snow from about the by
drants so that in case of fire an en-
CINE may have as little difficulty as
possible in getting as close as neces-
sary to the hTdrant, Certain men. In
we'll trained fire departments, are ex-
pected to test hydrants periodically
and report on their tests and to rec
ommend the installation OF hydrants
and always to report the need of re-
pairs or improvements. Waterbury
Republican.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

tribution to the common good and in
that he has achieved a notable emin-
ence. His work for public health, in
the community and in the state, Will
stand as the most abiding monument
of DR.. Townsends career, but as
teacher, lecturer and writer he was
stili more widely known and viii be
long remembered. Many are the cir
cles with which Dr. Townsend had
been associated, in his public career of
80 years, and In all OF them he win
be missed and mourned. He was
man Of many parts. of broad sympa-
this and Catholic friendships, and
improved we'll his advantages for
serving many men in many ways. All
Connecticut has had the blessing of
his life work, and all Connecticut pays
tender and earnest tribute to a re-
markable life.-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

The trouble with Carranza is that
he is disposed to let Villa and his
kind take their time in leaving Mex
leo. despite the haven which awaits
them in this country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

With the b,indfo1ding OF the Ford
party while they go through German
territory, it might be interesting to
know what was done with the squir-
rels.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

The claim that is now being made
that London is safe from Zeppelins
may be sufficient grounds for Germany
to attempt at least to prove that it
isn't.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

There ought to be little need just
now of referring again to the fact
that existing conditions In certain
parts OF Mexico are decidedly un-
healthy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

If January was inclined TO help out
the years rainfall there might be
some excuse for It's actions, but even
the precipitation has been measly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

With the announcement that of all
the soldiers in the trenches the Ger
mans have the best food masticators.
further evidence is produced that they
are armed to the teeth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The policy Of watchful waiting ap-
pears to have produced something
after all.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

The senator who is urging the in
dependence of the Philippines in two
years is probably anxious to start
another republic like Mexico.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

1t is not likely that Mexico will be
allowed to complete the bargain by
settling for those American lives with
more empty promises.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

The man on the corner says: There
are two ways of remaining neutral
yours and the other fellows,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

The order Of the kaiser barring
aliens from Germany is bound to
make representatives Of certain ma
lions work the harder to get In. 50
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

None Of the Austrian warships sank
the Persia. When ignorance is bliss
tits folly to be wise.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

January Is always one Of the much
dreaded months. but there are more
reasons than ever for 1t this year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

ing you and the Courisr's large family
a Happy New Year and the greatest
OF success, am
Yours truly,
ALONZO c. SHAFER,
Crichton, Ala.
r. 3. D. Box IL.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-14

This week che Orange street and
Yale Hall boys clubs were formally
united with the United Workers boys
club to form single centralized or
ganization. This step, which has long
been desired by the leaders Of the
boys clubs, has been made possible by
the new United Workers Club building
on Jefferson street. According to Mr..
Richard L. Lowell, 1907 s, the organ
izer and superintendent of the new or
ganization, the opportunities for boys
club viii be greatly extended by the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-25
1.-THE PlUNDFRfR" NEXT
FEATURE film AT NIXON

As the next regular feature film Of
fering at the Nixon next Thursday
night the management win present the
William X Fox production Of g The
Plunderer, featuring William Farnum.
This is the screen drama that broke
all records at the New York Hippo
drome, when the crowds that hocked to
see it at this vast picture house, seat
ing five thousand, could not be accom-
modated and a return engagement had
to be promised. THE Plunderern tells
the story of the brave battle Of a lion
hearted man against overwhelming
odds. Mr.. Farnum plays Bills Mathews,
part owner of the Croix Dor GOLD
mine He is beset on every side by enc
mics who try in every way to stop Bin
and his partner from working the Croix
= 'Or. Chief among these is Bully Pres
by, who is secretly tapping a low level
of the Croix D'Or. Presby's efforts to
ruin Bin Mathews and his partner
takes murderous channels. He impris-
ons them in the mine by having
henchman roll an immense rock down
or the mouth of the shaft. Escaping
from that trap, the partners face
strike of their men. Their old engineer
is murdered, but his death is avenged
by Bill Mathews in the most terrific
fist fight ever screened.
Bills partner falls in love with Bull
ly Presby's daughter and Bill himself
with "The Lily" dance hall owner.
The dam that supplies power for the
Croix Dor is finally blown up by Pres
by Undismayed the partners struggle
ON till by accident they learn Of Pres
by's plundering on the lower levels.
This brings matters to a climax. Pres
by, the Plunderer, confesses. Bill Is
partner finds happiness with 'The Bul-
lv' daughter, while Bill with stout
heart in his breast sets out on a lone
some trail to find ''The Lily" who has
disappeared from the mining camp or
Goldpan. "God is good and | shall find
her. are his brave words as he sets
cut on his solitary quest.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-25
New Cure for Rabies

According to DIR. f. c. Bennett, the
Indian physician at Yainax sub-agenev
AT Klamath Falls, Oregon, Julia Jeffer
son, the Indian woman who was bitten
by a rabid coyote, has been cured of
the threatened attack of hydrophobia.
DR.. Bennett made arrangements with
the Cutter Laboratory in Berkeley and
gave the woman treatments himself in
stead of sending her to the city. A
number of rabbits were inoculated with
rabies at the laboratory and tier sent
to the doctor, and he infused their
blood into the woman. One rabbit was
killed each day, and in each case the
disease in the rabbits was more ad-
vanced than on the previous day. In
this manner the woman's system was
fortified until it was able to overcome
the strongest rabies virus.
The last infusion was made January
1lth, and the woman Is condition has
shown a marked improvement with no
signs whatever of hydrophobia.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-25
MRS. THOMAS P. SMYTHt
PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Kate Diehl Smythe passed.
away at the county hospital at about 5
o clock this morning, after an illness
of several months.
Deceased was born in Winnemucea
on April 16, 1878, and was the only
daughter of the late Mr. and MEs. Chris
Diehl, and was reared and educated
here. On October 3, 1899, she was unit.
ed in marriage to Thomas II. Smythe,
and to the couple one son was born,
Leslie, now 13 years of age, by both
of whom she is survived. She also
leaves one brother, w. f. Diehl.
The funeral win be held Thursday
afternoon, at 1:30 O'Clock, from Silver
State hall, and will be under the aus
pices of the local order of the Eastern
Star, of which deceased was a mem.
Der. Interment will be in the new Gem
etery
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-25
NOTHING YET HEARD FROM
MISSING INLAY CONSTABLE

Nothing further has been heard from
]. G. Rich, the missing Inlay consta-
BILE. Rich was last seen here on Jann-
ary 6, on which day he came up from
INLAY and drew his county warrant for
December. Shortly before Southern Pa
eific No. 10 was scheduled to arrive he
left for the station, saying he was go-
ing home. 1t was afterwards learned
that instead of doing so, he waited and
took No 20 the next morning for Salt
Lake City. Local officials are said to
have received a letter from Rich sew
eral days ago, dated at Salt Lake City,
in which he said he had nothing to live
for and was going out on the desert
to commit suicide. He directed that a
small balance to his credit in the bank
be given to his family.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-01-25

Mr.. Platt is the second avowed Re
publican candidate for the Senate,
Judge Norcross having announced his
candidacy several weeks ago In ad-
dition, political rumors have connected
the name Of former Governor Oddie
with the list of candidates, as well a.
one or two more men from the south
ern part of the state. However, the at
titude of Congressman Ed Roberts may
have considerable to do with the ques
tion. While Mr.. Roberts has given no
indication of his intentions, it is be
lieved by his many friends in the state
that he will run if he sees a gooa
chance of securing the nomination. One
thing is certain, and that is that Rob
erts is perhaps the greatest vote-getter
in the state In this respect he can only
be approached by one other man, and
he is Judge Pat McCarran.
And this is a reminder that the gen
ial Judge is himself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the
same office. Were the old primary sys-
tenn in effect this year, he would win
the nomination without difficulty, as
he is immensely popular with all
classes. But Senator Pittman is in con
troll of the machine" which is the de-
Gliding factor in all political parties