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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

The very young man on the left side of the car, carrying the very young baby that was wrfggling and crying systematically, sased across at the not much older man, on the right side, laden likewise and also confronted with ehrieks and yells.
 Isn't it fierce?" he burst out at last, .as his burden stiffened and arched it's arms He crossed over and sat beside the other man.
 aThat ain't no name for it!" declared the other man, regarding the pink rib toned object in his lap with mingled awe and resentment. Say, Pve rid den clear from the north side, and James Oscar-hes named for his two gra nddads and when he's old enoutA one owns--say, he's crazy about this kid, But, as I was saying, l guess James Oscar hasn't closed his mouth since we started. He's sure got lungs, this kid. Hush. James Oscar" he
 80 has Henry" observed the very young father. ginserly shifting his wailing son and accomplishing the feat by lifting his offspring by the as a cat lifts a kitten by it's neck. You can bet that if I'd known he was go- ing to yell so and go through these contortions fd never got caught ASs fellow. They-they are such slippery things-have you noticed?"
 .I give you my word" declared the ia ther of James Oscar sossEnly, that from the minute started I've held on to this child with a grip that would bend bar of iron if properly applied. How do they do it
 Blamed if I know!'' said the very young father wearfly. And Irene said ir such a casual way that it would be no trick at all for me to take Hank Henry-down to his grandma's in En- g1ewood early, while she was doing up the work before she came out I'll bet she knew! She-she's kind of mad at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
RAILROAD ECONOMY.

Railroads have been called upon in many ways to overcome waste, to practice economy and to strive for greater efficiency. They have been successful to a large degree in their undertakings. One way of saving has suggested others, and it is not sur prising that the Boston and Maine tas reached the decision that hence fcrth it will make use of its discarded wood, such as ties and other mater- ia1, by cutting it into stove lengths and using It for fuel for the purpose of heating many of the stations. of fees and freight houses where coal has been formerly used.
 The price of coal and the trouble experienced in getting it has unques- tionably figured in this decision, but there can be no question but what there is tremendous amount of waste caused each year by the wood that is thrown away or burned along side of the tracks. Some roads which for merly gave such pnateria1 away have heen forced to destroy it not only as the easiest way to get rid of it but because too many accidents oc- cured where people were allowed to go upon railroad property and take it away.
 But there is unquestionably much value in such material. It will cost the road something to handle it and to get it in shape for use and to dis tribute it, but by organizing a saw ing gang and ,accumulating the wood at the various stations a saving gang on the railroad, like a threshing gang in the west. would make quick work of it's task. There appears to be good reason for believing that this road will not only be rendering a good service in conservation, when it is most needed. but that 1t will be ef- fecting an appreciab1e saving for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
THE WAR INSURANCE BILL.

Not by any means of the least inn portance, although 1t was grouped among the last of the things to be done by congress before 1t adjourn ed, was the passage of the insurance bill for the soldiers and sailors. And t has been dealt with at the proper tune. It makes no difference h,iw' long a war may be or how great the loss in connection herewith, it can 1oe anticipated that there will be de- pendents who' have got to be taken care of Previously. this situation has been met by A pension. but the sys- tenn has it's faults and its inequalities. Such would be the case were it to i,e adopted in this war for locking after those who offer their lives, their health and their service to their coun try.
 By adopting the insurance plan Of meeting these needs the old pension system gives way to the scientific method of handling such problem. Favoritism is overcome, political in fuence is sidetracked and a sound and equitable plan is adopted for the ex- tension of relief to the sick. the erip- pied or to the dependents of those who make the great sacrifice. Thus this feature of the war takes it's place with the other progress of the times.
 Congress has recognized it's duty in this respect quicker than it has in some other Attractions, but in apprcv- ing this bill, which deals impartially with all concerned, it wins not only the gratitude of those who are direcf- Iy affected but of the whole nation. The problem is adjusted when it should be and shose involved are given to understand that the govern ment has satisfactorily assumed its Responsibility even as those are who are going to the front fin it's support.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
A RECORD SESSION.

It is not often that congress Is called in extra ordinary session. and fortu- nately 1t is seldom that it is assem- bled for any such business as that second day of April. but what has transpired since that time demon strates more clearly than ever the necessity for calling the extra session and the moving along of the legisla- ton which it has just completed.
 The session is one which outdoes anything which ever preceded it. There have been haementous questions before the national law makers. They have been called upon to meet situa- tions which have never before devel- have seen the necessity of appropria- tions which outdistance the widest dreams. IL was not the first time that a congress had to deal with war con ditions but it was the first time that it had to handle a situation of any such magnitude. It was confronted with the fact. at time when the idea that world war could not oe- eur had been rude1y shattered, that this country was inafeduately pre- pared, that it had practically no army, that it's navy was far from what 1t should be. that the volunteer system had been found to be unsatisfaetpry that the aviation branch of the navy was in a deplrSable condition and that we were sadly lacking in tho way of a merchant marine. 1t was neces- sary for it to grApple with this state of affairs and not only set in motion the necessary legislation to correct these defects but to provide the means with which to do it. to say nothing Of the legislation needed to protect us against the enemy and to furnish financial aid for out allies once we entered the war.
 The session which has just closed las therefore been a recordbreaker Whether or not it will be exceeded by succeeding sessions depends upon the length ef the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
WHY WOMEN DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry. about old age. Don't worry about being in other people s Eay when you are getting on h years Keep your body in good condition: and old days as you were Whsn a kid and evETry one VIII be 5ls1 |. see you.
 causes of seniie affice.rns Eeep them elean and in proper working condition Drive the poisonous wastss from the lions; Take GoLD MEpAI. iIaar:em oil Capsuies peri ,dscaiiv anc you will md that the sysren T will always Ds in perfect working order. Your Apir its will be enlivened. yo1r. museIes m ore the look of youth and health.
 There is only one guarnnteeG brand of Haarlem Oil Capsules FOLD l1ED- ket Be sure you Eel the Original GOLD MEDAL Imported Haarlem Oil For sale by ali arst-elass druT9ixx
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

ward to the time when they expec ed tc gain compete dominion in Turkey and they wanted to eliminate the Ar menian question by getting rid of the Armenian race.
 cOne of the ways the Turks went about it was to load Armenian men OF that they were to be deperted--and then they were taken out and dumped into the Tigris river and drowned. he said. This was the fate of at least 25oo men from the vicinity of Diarbe- kir and its suburbs in Northern Me- sopetamia
 Armed soldiers were on the rafts which each carried about seventy five to a hundred victims. Kurd boatmen rowed them out into deep water Then nians to one side of the rafts until they tilted and dumped them into the river. If they tried to climb back on the rafts the soldiers and boatm al beat them and shot them until all per- ished"
 The Germans and ths Turkish gov- ernnent, Dr. Andrus said. looked upon the destruction of the Armenians ire move, and gave the actual execution of it into the hands of the Kurds and Turkish soldiers who went about ii with the feroctty of Mos'crn religious fanaticism.
 At first the Turkish government or- jected to the German suggestion of the removal of the Armenians on the grounds that they were valuable as artisans and business men and necss- sary to the economic life of the coun- try" continued Dr. Andrns, but the Germans promised to supply men tn take their places. Having persuaded the Turks. the Germans then left it to them to put the plan into effect.
 But the Turkish soldiers in scnne places. could not overcome the Ar nnenians. At Urta, the city Of suffer ing, the Armenians resolved to resist deportation and defend their innocent caded> themselves in their stone houses in their quarter. For ten days trey withstood all the efforts of the Tur- kish soldiery to disiedse them In the German officers Brought and trained cannon upon their stronghold and forced them to flee.
 Surely such people should moi be allowed to perish. There stili re- Crfa and nearby. Will net. the Anferi- can people help care for them? Con- ditions in Aesopotamia have not been brought much to the puohc's attention for the reason that there has not been anyone to report the state of things there and because TO report could get past the rigid Turkish censorship
 More than 30.030 Arnenians we3e deported from Diarbekir and it's stI-
 
 dumped into the Tisris and drown ed. The leading and rich men were among these. The others were detailed to dig trenches and to do other work with only an insufficient allowance to bread daily. Later tkey were shot in groups, when no longer able to endure the hardships imposed.
 There followed an epidemic of cholera and then a scourge of typhu=. Before the war and deportations the city contained some 60,400 inhabitants: The last I heard there were only 1000 citizens left there
 Women were ciubbed stabbed Or shot down on the NesopotamiAn plains and left fer dead in piles on the ground or thrown into old cisterns. Some. coming to consciousness. crawl ed out from the piles and up from the cfsterns and dragged themselves up the mountain to our hospital at Mar din to have their wounds dressed.
 Some ef the Mosiems at Mardin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
LETTERS TO THE EDII0a
The Cubs Arc Thankful.

MT Editor: Thousands of cubs here abouts will feel thankful to Harriet C. Hall for her Iady-like statement of a fact of which they were ignorant.
 That one such case should have happened as soon shows that one de- pendent family was robbed of it's head producing condition which Presi- dent Wilson in his recommendation to examining boards tried to prevent. The men who were fearful lest these conditions should disgrace the town will go right on supporting tha Red Cross and buying the Liberty bonds, and maybe carry the musixet
 BILL. Norwich. Oct. 8, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
STORIES OF THE WAR
kHiins Of the Armssians.

The plan to extirpate tho Armenian Christians from Turkey was made ir Germany and suggested to the Turks by German oAfcials," and where the Armenians made q stand against their Moblem oppfeasors ie was German of hcers and German cannon that broke them up, according to the Rev AL fiheus Newell Andrus, senior mission ary for the Congregational station at Mardin, Me4onotafnia- The farsighted Germans. he said, were looking for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
SHOULD PROFIT BY WARNINGS.

A matter which Cannot fail to at tract attention is disclosed by the
 statement which inyariably accom-
 panies the story of the air raids over England to the effect that the people rushed tc vantage points to witness the operations of the raiders as well as the activities of the defense. This means that they seek the open places and the housetops instead of placing ebstructicns fin the way of the mis-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

From the way in which the South American countries are lining up against Germany it is probable that this country will not have occasion to enforce it's embargo concerning the coaling of ships from thcse countries destined to neutrals which feed the kaiser's army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
APPLES, ORANGES, FIGS AND PRUNES
Are The Fem Fruits Used h
 Making "Ffuit-adyes

s'FRUIT-A-TIVES" is the only medicine in the world that is mad6 from the juices of fresh ripe fruits Thus, it ie manifestly unfair to say, 1L won't take Fruit-a-tiyes because havo tried other remedies and they did ma no good". On the other hand, the fact that "Fruit-a -tives' is entirely di6Sssnt JSoss asy oktev p,epayatios in kAe auoyl6, isjust why you should give it . fair trial, in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver. Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. tFruit-a- lives" |, eomposed ofkte aetsue tSfncfpA efJynit amd <Ae g>eakest me,se fosic svss disooveyea. Soc. a box, 6 for $2 50, trial size, 25c. AtalI dealers or sent by Fruit s-tivcs Limited, Ozdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

If Hollands statement that it's cat. tie will have to. be killed off and sold to the highest bidder is considered a threat that it will sell out to Ger many, the kaiser will have req son to feel that his treatment of that coun- try has brought results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

It may he possible that Germany is experiencing a shortage of Ammuni- ton or q laek of food. bat there is no danger that 1t win ever run short Of intrigues or barbarous ideas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Probably ft cannot be helped but everyone would be satlsfed If the wea- ther man did not consider that he was sample of the melancholy days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

It appears to be taking La Toilette long time to find out to his own satisfaction just what he did say al St. )Paul.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

The man on the corner says: A Liberty bond is one of thnse things which a fellow can buy and feel sure that he Is getting his moneys worth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

When General PershinG advises th< giving of more attention to rifle prac- tice, it means that the breoEnstick bri- gades must give way to the req thing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
EDITORIAL NoTEe.

Many are wishing fer a chance to ~strilEe blow at the kaiser. Why not purchase one or more Liberty bonds :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Mr Edftor:-As there seems to be some r1nisunderstAndfn& about the val ue of the pink slips issued by the Women's Liberty Loan committee, should like to cay through your paper that the, women of the nation have been asked by the president to assist in the sale Of the second Liberty Loan. and we in Norwich have been asked by the State Chairman. Mrs. Morgan 0. Bulkeley to keep track of what we have sold or subscribed for as far as possible. Therefore the pink slip hand ed into the bank through which the bonds were bought, registers the de- Sire on the part of the patriotic woman to do her bit
 ADA R. CHASE. Norwich, October 8, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Conditions in Lebanon.

Mir Editor: I read with much inter est c. B. Montsomery's comment on boss ridden conditions that prevail over his way Bear with me few old Lebanon, my adopted mother. whom have leted and cherished since I first kneY her some twenty years tSa axe rscer, ,own e,e.tio, tho writer was not present when the bal lots were counted and cannot say whether candidates made the count and declared themselves elected. 1t was noted. however. that the modera- respect for his fellow townsmen or for the dignity of the chair to call someone to the ,chair when he wished to take the foor- but instead made q thoroughly partisan speech in favor Of one side of a question from the chair itself.
 IL is, however, from the printed .re- port of the town officers that we get an, inkling of where we are.
 Passing over the trivial matter Of eighteen dollars which the town pays for the private telephoning Of a priv ate family. we come to the larger item of S7o for "indexing' old records. Let any taxpayer take the printed reports for the past twenty years. find cut the aggregate sum spent on records" in that time and ask himself if that is a cheap, modern, businesEffke way
 
 When Micawber faced financial diff faculties he wisely turned his attention to coais. Probably he knew nothing 'of the tremendous possibilities of old records. They can be copied. indeXed, etched, and engraved: and like Ten nyson's Brook, they go on forever. The seIectmen's estimate for ensuing year would indicate that they anticipate she expenditure of like sum at least for work on old records
 e In naASinR we note that usual road accounts are not itemized. The usual form Is John Poe and others $500. One entry shows that Jackie" has been paid the tidy sum of $747. from the doctor. the items may be seen at the office. We hardly think so. however. Does "Jaekier (who hap pens to be also a selectman) draw for or sixteen or sixty? De you expect, said a prominent fellow townsman re- gently, to another dissruntied taxpay- er-do you expect our town officials per and get out report weighing fifteen pounds? Well no. we do not expect it; not so you would notice it.
 After all, MT. Montgomery, don't we envy these ofncials of these boss ridden towns? Isn't some of our grouoh due to the fact that we would like at least some minor town e41ee :? Wouldn't it be line these hard times to have always an old record or piece of road to lean against. We would then be like the peasant in the fairy story who married princess because her father. the king, found out that a fairy had given the peas ant magic purse which always con- tained two coins more than he could spend.
 A TAXPAYER
 Chestnut Hill, Conn. Oct. 8, 1917. 
 Willing to Raise the Price.
 Mir. Editor: I would like to ask if the farmer boy who has raised 3k9 bushels of potatoes is willing to sell a couple of bushels to the person whose signature is signed below? am willing to give him $1 a bushel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

THERE :s nc adverris:nE medium h Eastern Connections ed3aI to The Buis lstin for business resuits
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Wiling to Raise the Price.

WHINE to NAtSo Enc Frfce. Mir. Editor: would like to ask if the farmer boy who has raised 36s bushels of potatoes Is willing to sell "a -couple of bushels to the person whose signature is signed below? l am willing to give him $1 a bushel. l would like to buy two bushels as l an like the lady who said she didn't hhve any ground to raise them on. Hoping to hear from him In regards to the potato business.
 H. ". LUCAS. N5arw,icb nrf . 1Q1T
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
What tho Pink Slip Means.

Norwich, Oct. 6, 1917.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
New York, Day by Day
BY o. o. MCINTYRE.

Special Correspondence Of Washington Herald
New York, Aug. 22.-The famous
house of the Bronze Door in West
Thirty-third street, for years the most
palatial gambling house in New York
has been turned into millinery
shop. Hats, described as chic, but not
bizarre. are sold there.
The bronze door of the famous
gaming house was found by Stano-
ford White at Venice and its cost to
Its owners by the time 1t was ready
toto swing inward for business was
$3.50
There was also a carved marble
spiral stair case that cost $4,000. In
the old days many architects and
decorators were able to feed their
families because gambling house pro-
prietors wish to outdo each other.
The rest of West Thirty-third street
house was in keeping with the bronze
door.
When Fred Walbaum lived there he
slept in a bed that cost $500, although
1t brought him no finer dreams of the
day at Gravesend when his great colt
Lamplighter beat Banquet and Sir
Walter. 1t was always the ambition
of the gambling house owners to equal
Canfield's.
All through the hotel district are
houses with a history like that of the
bronze door. Sooner or later the law
steps in and reduces the value of the
vanities about so per cent.
The day of extravagant furnishing
of gambling houses in the city seems
over. and the motor car. innocent
cause Of so much economic revolution
is the cause. IT is easier, more eco
nomical, for the gamblers to work
near the outskirts. A younger genera
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23

Washington is preparing to fgura-
lively send her soldiers away with
a smile" BY holding an immense pa
rade as a farewell TO the national
army. It is a project that commands
the support of every citizen and it
would be fitting to have the celebra-
tion of the National Capital the most
elaborate in the country. Washington
must work to do this. as every large
city in the country is preparing a
similar program and in many cities
this calls for a demonstration as large
as our inaugural parade. Therefore,
let every orgnization and citizen in
the city lend every effort toward lift
ing our parade above the rest. Get
in touch with the grand marshal to-
day and let him know just how you
will help.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-23
Your Rendezvous with Death.

LAHan Saegsr. killed at the front, July g. 1851
With dauntless courage in your heart,
And soul that knew no fear of death,
You put aside your dreams of art.
And at the front breathed your last
breath.
Your death lends glory to the Day
That We so proudly celebrate:
Your rendezvous with death-O pray
Was it prophecy of fate?
Somewhere in France" Is sacred now,
Thro' sacrifice of thousands slain;
And you have helped to more endow
With holiness the bloody fame
That ev'ry battlefield becomes,
Where heroes offer up their lives
At bugle-call or tap of drums
For nobleness OF soul survives!
Your Poet-Soul was true in deed,
As 1t was painted in your song;
In death, as life, your fearless creed
Is inspiration to the throng.
Your life's majestic masterpiece
That shall endure the ages thro',
Was wrought on Independence Day
When you and death had rendezvous! (!
STELLA v. KELLERMAN.