Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
OTHER VIEW. POINTS
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 Tn the death of Rev. .Dr. Samuel Hart, Connecticut loses one-of it's best and most useful citizens. man how ever, who went so quietly and modest- ly about the broad work he was doing that 1t seemed as if he was altogether unconscious of the important place that he held alike in affairs and In the hearts of his wide circle of admir- ing friends.--Hartford Courant.
 The house has rejected the bill ppo- viding for direct election. of county commissioners. It was doubtless afraid the elements of fpolittes would be ih- troduced. There will be no fault ind ing over the act, for 1t showed even better judgment when It Killed the absurd bills to license and muzzle cats. Dspite distraction the legtsla- ture Is doing good work. If an occaL sional worthy measure goes down. it is the penalty for keeping bad com pany.-Bristol Press. --. So much progress has been made in many towns and cities of the state in regard to the military census and so many blanks properly filled out with Information invaluable to the state already in the hands of the authori- ties that one may say~t the success or the undertaking is assured, It Is true that much work remains to be done but the spirit in which the enterprise has been received by the citizens of Connecticut has been so patriotically cooperative and helpful that nothing can prevent the census from being carried through on lines of complete success.-Ansonia Sentinel
 Last night the Ordinance committee of the Common Council sent instruc- tions to the city attorney to, draw up an amendment to the building code to allow the, erection of three decker. Provision that these buildings must De of the Colonial roof type, with Ire. proof roof. have a Sthree- foot nreproof stairway to the third floor and back veranda of similar cousgruction will be included. Supports must be Of Iron or steel, with floors of concrete or other non-i -infiamfnabfe material This amendment should be killed by the council. The abolition of the three deckers" was brought about only after long light, and 1t is a step toward unprogressiye ideas to amend the building code to this end. Three declxers" are unsightly, a great fire hazard and reflect no credit on The city. Let the council kill this propo- sition fostered by men who think more of money received from such invest ments than they do of civic better ment.-BridgeDort Standard.
 New York state is likely to have a military census. A bill to- take 1t has been prepared by the military auenori- ties. It calls for a "man power blank which will require truthful answers from every male resident of that state over 16 years of age, which, will set forth his trade. occupation. age, height and weight, whether he ie married. the number of persons dependent upon him for support. whether he has done any military service and, if so. for what country. It also will narrate whether the man can ride a horse, handle a team, drive an automobile, ride a motorcycle whether he under stands telegraphy, can operate a wire less, what experience he has had with steam engines or electrical machinery. whether he can handle power or sal boat, whether he is experienced fin coaStwise navigation, or in handling high speed marine gasoline engines, and whether he is 0 good swimmer. It will be noticed that the author of the bill hasn't omitted anything pertinent which was contained in the law au- thorizing the Connecticut military census. Question for question. it fol- lows out the same Iines.-Watergdry Republican.