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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

Sweden's Armed Strength.-The Ma tional Geographic society issues the folewing bulletin on Swedens army and navy:
 Like practically all European coun- tries the military system of Sweden is based primarily on universal service. but there is also the nucleus of q pro- serves as Q, training corps for the men who are called to the coIors each year and who are liable to service for pc. riod extending over 23 years-from 20 to AZ years of age inclusive.
 The first division in the universal service scheme is known as the first 'uppbad' or category, and is for eleven and the last (the landstrom or re- serves) is for eight years. The first period of training for the infantry is 256 days: for the cavalry. field and heavy artillery 2s1 days. and for the coast artillery, garrison and engineers 295 days.
 The peace strength in 1915 was giv- en as 22 500 in the volunteer enlistment branch and $500 conscripts.
 "The total military enrolment in Sweden is 4s5 0oo from a total popula- tion of five and one-haIf millions. re- siding in an area about equal to the combined areas of Colorado and Okla homa.
 The army is equipped with Mauser rifles while the artillery weapon is 8 7.5 centimeter Krupp quick firing gun.
 Sweden's naval strength is not par ticularly formidable. Of its sixteen principal warships, some of which date as far back as thiry years ago. only three have a displacement of as much as 7.100 tons. These three are thor oughly modern, however. the Sveriges
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
LETTERS TO THE EDIT0l
Election Counters.

Mr. Editcr: Does ignorance Of the law apply to election officers. In Plainfeld at the recent election, a candidate for office took part in the count. In the presence of a state sen ator, judge of probate, and a moder- ator, who is a lawyer, and a former representative, flock of mill owners, justices of the peace. grand jurors and constables, wilo all seemed as ig norant of the law as the lawmakers, g. present representative who was a candidate for office on the town ticket and was elected took an active part ii, the count Sec. 1643 of the election jaws of the state says that. "No known candidate for any office shall be moderator, or be put in charge of any box in which votes are cast for said office, or take part in the count thereof" and further says Amy can Gidate who shall violate any proVis- ion of this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars" The other representative, who was defeat ed for assessor. seemed to be the only man who knew the law. Why is it tlat it takes a working man TO Know these things, and would a plea Of ignorance of the law be a good ex- cuse in this case'? If it does. knowledge of ths law. and Iawmaking must cover Q multitude of sins.
 l am yours.
 JOSEPH DESEOSIERS.
 Plainheld, Conn.,, Oct. 3. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.

Even though this country has placed an embargo upon it's exports. and has Bhut off goods going to neutral na- tions where there are the best of req sons for believing that they. or at least an amount of supplies equiva- lent to those which were received from this country, wsre being trans shipped to Germany. there has not been any falling off in the foreign trade of this country
 According to the August report from the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce the exports in August were valued at $4s0.009.228. This shows gain over the business carried ion in July of s115. 800 900. For the twelve months ending with August the ex- ports by this country had value of s6. 200. .219, ,so5, or an increase of about a billion and @ half over the previous twelve months period.
 At the same time we have been inn porting more goods than before. The
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Christian lands @ 525 369 was spent says a report just made public by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis- sions. The sum however includes educational work in: foreign lands. maintenance of hospitals and dispen- saries the purchase and repair of buildings and equipment. The mum Der of converts is known but no sta tistics are given of the number of minds frightened in mission schools nor ,of the lives saved in hospitals. IT, respective Of the great good accom-
 p!ished along these more material paths it is only fair to admit that 26,e1 is mighty cheap for saving a soul Why, in this Christian land of ours many a man spends more than that in one evening sending his soul to perdi Democrat.
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HoME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN SOLDIERS
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preceding the attack weakens the en- en1y's spirit and some times leads to the surrender of men who are in no condition to withstand assault. The chief advantage, however, Is the fac: that the attacking side chooses its own time and place to strike, forcing the enemy to readjust his defences accord
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 good infantry to defeat" an enemy
 greatly superior in numbers, but lack
 ing in training, discipline leadership. and morale" Infantry Drill Regula- the Regulations 1t is well remarked that modern war requires but one kind of fnfantry-sood infantry" Re- member, too, in this connection anoth CT statement in the Regulationsl which has been previously quoted, to the ef- feet that discipline "is the distinguish ing mark of trained troops"
 All these remarks tend toward one conclusion, namely, that the discipline of the Army, is a big factor in giving men the tenacity which enables them to go into battle with dauntless cour- age and to win victories. Discipline can can aeGomplish econ ds wonders o,,ss1, eYen among m brains and seif-reliance. It can ac- complisia a great deal more. however, among, those who possess these nat urel qualities.
 Men who are thoroughly disciplined, y possess the priceless quality of initf- tive. make ideal soldiers. They are the men. who can always be trusted 10 pull themselves out of tight places, to carry attacks through until suc- cess is won, to hold out against all odds.
 Making Yourself Real Soldier.
 Men of this type will be found in the National Army--tens of thousands of them. If you have made up yo'ir mind to be one of them, see that you and interest. Make yourself a thor ough soldier in the quickest possible time. Learn to obey orders without fear or question. At the same time remember to carry out those orders with true intelligence and se1f-reH- ance.
 Within the next few months the Na- tional Army will be formed into splendid body of troops with a spirit just cause, efficient from top to bottom, in which every man Will be fitted and ready to do his duty. Such an army backed by all the resources Of the country-resources of men, of and Of materials practically without 1:mit-is bound to go forward to victory. There may be temporary reve-ses and periods cf gloom, in all other wars: but in the end victory must and will be won.
 This is the object toward which all your training is to be directed. Put into that training all your own earn cstness and energy Fit yourself to wear with pride and credit the mi form ot an American citizen soldier.
 This Is the road Of honor and of real service to the Nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
COLUMBIA PROFESSORS.

Few if any will be surprised at the action taken by the trustees of Co., fumbia university upon recommenda-
 ton of the faculty in dismissing two
 of the faculty members, Professor Cattell and Professor Dana. In fact it cannot help being felt that such ac- tion should have been taken some has been shown them in permitting them to retain their connection with the institution thus long.
 It cannot help being recognized that as long as they were retained at Co., lumbia whatever they did and what ever they said was a reflection upon the university. And in this connec- ton i. is to be noted that greater en- phasis was placed upon their actions and upon their declarations from the very fact that they were professors at this institution Invariably in such reference as was made to them, they were referred to and quoted because Of their university connection. This placed Columbia in an entirely wrong light It may not attempt to dictate the politics or policies of its profes- BOTS but it cannot tolerate the car- rying on of unpatriotic propaganda and the advancement of dangerous Ideas which are bound tc reflect upon the university. and to have an un- desirable influence upon the minds of the students. The trustees of Colum- bia may not be able to regulate the speech of the faculty members but it ran eliminate them from their con- nection with the university and their action in doing so Is entirely justified, and if they elect to continue in their chosen course they must do so as in dividuals and not as Columbia profes- BOTS.
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NERVOUS AUSTRIA.

From the way in which the Italian army Is pushing through the Austrian defenses, Austria Hungary has good reason to feel worried over the situa- tion. It Is only natural therefore that 1t is calling home such divisions as it has on the western front and that it is rushing every soldier who can be spared from the Russo Runanian frontier to the Italian front for the purpose of offsetting this great dan ger which now threatens the empire
 This is not the first time the dual monarchy has been hurrving up re- Inducements for the purpose Of block ing the Italian programme, but the need is more frantic than ever now for with the continuation of the suc- cess which has been attending the ef- forts of General Cadorna he promises to strike 9 hard blow at the interior of Austria before the winter sets in.
 Having gotten through the noun tains and having pushed steadily across the Bainsizza plateau, where Austria had relied upon it's defenses to set back the enemy, Cadorna is now nenacing the last of the obstruc- -ioas which when captured will give him free access to the Chiapoyano valley through which he can advance between the Austrian armies upon Id1DacH ana threaten vienna General Cedorna believes that while he has the Austrians on the run it is time to take full advantage of it. Austria has seen him coming; it has felt the ef- fleets of his mighty thrusts and now there can be no surprise that it is nervously rushing all the available troops to that battle front. The danger is not imaginary but real. More than ever must Austria begin to see the handwriting on the wall
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CANNING
chili Sauce and Chopped Pickle.

No menu is complete without chilli sauce, says today's bulletin of the Commission, which is working with this paper to help save the nation s food supply.
 | In making chi1i sauce be sure that the tomatoes are sound and red ripe. After scaIding and peeling the toma- toes, chop them into small pieces. This may be done by use of a coarse meat chopper or by pressing them through a ha1f-inch screen. Take 36 pounds of tomatoes, two pounds of ripe bullnose peppers, with stems and seeds removed. If mixture is too mild add a small amount of cayenne pepper. Put into kettle of granite or pounds. 1t is well to let the tonna- toes stand for a while after chopping and allow some of the juice to be ex traeted, after which this juice shcshi be concentrated by boiling down be- fore other ingredients are added. This will work out in smaller pro- portion if desired.
 This overcomes the tendency of of the kettle and burn. During all the time of boiling the mixture should be stirred carefully. When the mixture has been concentrated to IS pounds add 2 1-4 pounds of cider vinegar and ounces of salt Then pounds and add pounds of sugar. Boil to 10 minutes over slow fire and place immediately in sterilized jars, sealing while hot. It is best to sterilize the filled jars in boiling water for 30 minutes.
 Another delicious side dish is chopped pickle. After chopping place in a vessel one gallon each of green tomatoes and cabbage, one-half gal lon of onions, 24 large green pepers and 12 large red peppers. Cover with water, add one pint of salt and leave overnight. The next morning place the mixture in a bag and allow to drain for 24 hours. After draining add one pint of white mustard seed. Boil one gallon of vinegar in another vessel and pour this while hot over the chopped vegetables. Cook the whole for 15 minutes, place in jars and seal while
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imports for August weEe valued at s270.509,3T9 or 2 gain of 45,o00, ,0o0 over July while for the twelve mcnths ending with August there was a gain of nearly a half billion in the value of goods brought from abroad.
 With slacia a substantial increase ira our export trade. there is conclusive ly shown how great is the dependence of other countries upon the United States. We are looked to by our al-. lies hut we are also sending large amounts to other countries. where 1t. is known that they will not find their way into the hands of the enemy, but while these amounts are large, and growing month by month. it can be expected that they will centtnue dur, ing the period of the war. and we must govern ourselves accordingly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
LITTLE WAR STORIES
A Belgian Nj artyr.


 A young Belgian lady, the daughter of wealthy parents, wi:o for over three years has suffered at the hands Of the Germans in Belgium, and who succeeded in. escaping into Holland, whence she journeyed to London, has sentative of the Central News.
 The girl was arrested as a spy be- cause she had written letters to her sweetheart, who is serving in the army, and sent to prison for three months.
 T had to work from seven o'clock in the morning until nine o'clock at insults" she said. "A very large number of my friends were arrested including d young man. The Ger mans did ail in their power to induce him to speak, promising him a free pardon if he would implicate others. methods, and then they inflicted the most terrible torture. Then he was true and sentenced to death. Bel gians sentenced to death have the right to appeal to the Kaiser and this young man made the appeal.
 We learned later that the reply was: If he will speak his life shall be spared; if not, then he must die The day before he was taken out to die he was put in a cell decorated with fiowere and given the most cost ly food to eat. Everything was done by the Germans to persuade him to speak at the last moment, even when he was standing before the Trl1g rorty he was told it was not too late. Although only mere youth of twen- ty-one years, that brave fellow died for Belgium without utttering a word which would give the enemy any in formation. The London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
LESSON NO. 30.
rhs Soldier in Battle.

(Preceding Lessons: l. Your Post of Honor-2 Making Good as Soidier-3 Nine Soldfer.y Qaaiitiss-4. Getttna Ready for Camp-6 First Days II Your Health Marching and Care of Feet-8. Your Equipment and Arms I 10. Recreation in Camp-l1. Playing the Game7-12. Teamwork in the Ar1ny-13 Team I.eaders-15. Fighting Arms of the Service-16, Staff Branches of the Service. I--I7. Staff Branches of the Service, II-1s. Army Insignia-1s. The Order DriIlE21. Extended Order Drill e2. Guard Duty-23. Getting Ahead in the ArmS-34 Army Courtesy-25. Dis- eipline and Respect for the Colors- Spirit of the Service-2s. Why We Fight.--29. The War in Europe.
 The average civilian, no matter how brave he may be. has little desire to very well that the chances of his be- ing killed or severely wounded are comparatively email, yet the thought of placing himself in a post of dan ger face to faco with a well-trained terrifying 10 him.
 This state of mind is entirely na- tural Every man goes through it. The hravest soldiers of the civh war
 
 of entering battle; but this is a feel ing that can be conquered even by man who is physically tirnid. Tt IS related that a veteran soldier was ob- before the Battle of Seven Oaks to be white and trembling and was re- preached with being scared. Yes" he replied eff you were one-half as dash for the rear" Ninety per cent of the men now fighting so dauntless!y in Europe have doubtless passed through similar experience and hold themselves in the path of duty only through the mastery of their physical fears.
 Growth of Self Confidence.
 As a mans military training pro- gresses, his body becomes stronger, and therefore better able to stand strain and intense activity. He grows accustomed to the noise of heavy hr- ing. He gets practice in handling his rife and his bayonet with skill so that he becomes confident of his abil- ity to defend himself. He learns how to advance over ground apparently swept by bullets without exposing himself to really effective, fire. He grows used to the idea Of meeting en- emies face to face in battle
 All your training as a soldier VI work toward putting you into condi- ton to meet the test Of battle when
 
 spirit-with the intelligence and cour- age that make eventual victory cer tain.
 Private soldiers are no. required to study tactical problems. These are solved by the higher officers. Est ev- cry man should thoroughly understand the following elementary principles of combat:
 l. The offensive wins.
 2. Rattles are won by the individ- sold tS a11of in11 to- him. Splendid leadership and fine equipment are of avai! only when each private does his utmost.
 3. Victory depends more on nerve and Sighting spirit than on the best weapons and arnor in the world.
 importance of the Attack.
 Defensive action alone never wins , victories. Tiae army which succeeds must be ready and anxious to attack. There are many advantages in taking the offensive. The destruction of nos tile trenches by heavy bombardnent 1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
THE REVENUE BILL.

1BeSe are the QayS or EdperIaIifeS and this is perhaps no better illus trated than by the large bond issues and by the big war revenue bill. Both are far beyond anything that has pre- viously been attempted.
 The revenue raising measure has been accepted in the form in which it came from conference and calls for the collection of something over two ard a half billion by taxation. For months this piece of legislation has been before congress. It has been sub iect to long delays in committee, ii has undecgoTie prolonged debate and much revision and after further changes made, by t4ae conference com naittee it has reached the form in which it will remain.
 This does not mean that it is per feet. There are doubtless many in ednaIities. There are those who do not consider that it calls for as much as it should or as much as the coun- try needs, while there are others who consider that certain provisions are excessive. It cannot help being felt that the raising of part of this taxa fion through the change proposed iu the second class rate of postage is tions of tfe country because they are at such a distance from other sec t!ons, and i. tends towards the en- couragement If sectionalisn.
 From tho changes which have been made in the measure since it was first proposed there has been much inn orovement. and while it cannot be said to be the best that might have, been secured, 1t is time that the matter should be disposed of and the secur- ing of the revenue started. The strengthening out of the ineaunlities will have to rest with the future.
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covering nearly a century.
 Perhaps one of the most interesting books is that of the year 1855. On one of the pages of this book, that dated June oth, 1855, is written the original pre- Scription for Father Tohn's
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Russia has banished General Gurkt for expressing loyalty to the ezar. I, is an example which this country might follow with good results witt some of the sympathizers with ant workers for Germany
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The Peking metropolitan Authorities have published a black list contain ing the names of many German res- idents and statements of crimes com m,tted or attempted by them.
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What can he done in the way of building up home industries. if thers Is the proper encouragement on the part of the government is shewn by the magnificent improvement which has been shown in the dye making industry. ef
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With the French going withou, cream in their. coffee. they can appre- eiate what the high prices mean ir this country.
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Med1clne. This prescription was compounded tor the Reverend Father John O'Brien at the old drug store on that date, and was so success ful in treating Father Johns aiIment, which
 was severe cold and throat trouble that he recommended the medicine to his friends and parishloners. In going to the drug store and
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The success of the second Liberty loan will be a smashing blow to the kaiser who doesn't think this country Is going to be an important factor in the war.
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While there is of course a desire to cater to Canada's needs, the coun- try will agree with the fuel admins trator that the requirements of the various sections of this country must be properly looked after first.
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If anything was needed to reach a decision as to whether an appeal would be taken from the ruling of Judge Greene concerning the no li- cense petition, 1t was furnished by the voters.
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The success along the British and Italian fronts at the same time cer- tain1y gives the kaiser cause for se- rious worry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Connecticut men in the military service of their country who have life insurance policies are advised by the Connecticut State Council of De- fense to see to 1t that the fact that they have gone abroad is reported within 60 days after their departure to the companies by which their in surance is issued. This action is nec- essary. the council has learned, to pre- vent any possibility of the insurance Iapsing, whether it be individual pol icy insurance under the group plan. Bristol Press.
 It cost the PresbyteTians S2e.61 to convert Q heather to Christianity last year. To gain sk 800 converts in non
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That Chicago family which has given six sons to the nation,s service has reason to feel that it has done it's part.
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LOOKING BACKWARD 50 YEARS
An Interesting Bit of History
 Everybody Should Know

is the old apothecary shop on Merrinac.e street, established in I827. This location is still drug store, althoug1a of course raodernzed in many de-
 partments The old prescription books, however,
 have been preserved and form interesting record
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The man on the corner says: No country can ever think of denying a living to the fellow who is fighting for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

It is presumptuous on the part of the mayor of Chica go to think, even if the people of his city elected him. that he would be tolerated in a body which is getting ready to oust La Eol1efte
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

The Connecticut company shows a proper spirit in voluntarily extending the protection guaranteed to the people of Bridgeport to all of the people of the state. That Is not the way of the pirates Of old did ngs.-New Haven Journal Courier.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

With the elections out of the way. the decks can now be cleared for the wirdup of the baseball season.
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calling for the medicine, they always asked for Father Johns Medicine, and in this way the rnedi- cine got its name and was advertised. -..
 Father Johns Medicine is a safe family remedy for colds, coughs. throat troubles. and as a tonic and body builder, because 1t does not contain opium, , cEloroforrn. and any sor1ous drugs. or alcohol. ss..1but is all pure.
 wholesome rour-
 ishing.