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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
IN OTHER LINES AS WELL.

New interest in the bid of Had fields of England for the IA and 16 inch shells which are wanted for the American naval vessels now under construction is created by the des- patch from Washington to the effect that while no decision has been reached in regard to what concern will receive tine contract, the con- ference with the American bidders by
 the secretary of the navy has not re- suited in any substantial reduction in the figures submitted. by than and the prospects are good for the plac- ing of the contract abroad.
 This may cause some people who have maintained right along thSt the nations Of Europe are bound to be crippled for a long time to come and must place dependence upon this na- ton even after peace has been de- clared, to sit up and take mo- tice, for it shows that England is not only able now to supply all the demands which it and it's allies are making upon it's munitions establish ments for such kind of work but that 1t is able to take on outside business while the war is still in progress. and the end of the struggle nowhere in sight.
 It shows that the cost of British manufacture is lower than it is in this country. and what is true in this line is also true in others. If that country is now able to supply this market in that direction 1t can be an- ticipated that it will be equally able to underbid local manufacturers in other lines of manufacturing just as soon as attention can be turned in that direction. It is an excellent$ex- ample of what can be expected fol- lowing the war when other British goods will be thrown onto the Ameri- can market.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
THE RoPP VERDICT

New attention is directed to the activities which have been going or in this country since the European war broke out in violation of the rights of this nations by the decision which has been brought in by a fed eral jury at San Francisco in find ing Consul Bopp, representing Ger many, guilty on all charges. It hass required some lime to bring this cas, to a hearing. the trial has consumes many days and now it is probable
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

gon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
 The advancement of the supplement is the same as that of the cOmplste Digest of previous years; and lS bound in convenient pocket form.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13


 Published by the author. Price
 $1.00.
 The author in this small volume claims that all of the higher animals are a direct creation from earths highest vegetation, Sthe mighty forest trees, and are in process of creation now as in the past. The original ere ation of the higher animals to forms of flesh is accomplished through the transfer of the forest trees life forces to the creation of flesh forms within their main roots that shelter it's veg etable life forces after all other veg etate parts of the forest trees have crumbled into decay, but the animal life does not spring forth from the roots until 20 years and six months after the death of the tree. Accord ing to this queer idea mice come from the maple tree, deer from stubble, colts from the horse chestnut, wood chucks from the locust and so on through the list such being in addi- tion to those born of progency of a specie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

When Greece received it's ultimatum requiring compliance with the allies demands within 4S hours it must have been only what it had anticipated, if in fact it was not what it was ang- ling for.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Digest of Workn1cn's Compensation
 Laws in the United States and 1arritnrias ,skifh Annnkakinn--

Digest of Wcrkmcn's Compensation
 Laws in the United States and
 Territories with Annotations-
 1916 Supplement. By F. Robert
 son Jones. Paper, s5 pages. Pub
 lished by Workmens Compensa-
 tion Publicity Bureau, New York
 City. Price SIPS.
 A fair acquaintance with the opera tion and effect of workmens compen- sation laws in the various states of the Union may be gained from a study of the cases relating to this subject reported from the courts of highest jurisdiction. In the Supple ment for 1916," there have been cited and classified upward of 200 new cases from Arizona, California, Connecticut. Illinois, Iowa. Kansas. Maryland, Mas sachusetts, Michigan. Minnesota, Mon tana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Rhode Island Texas, Washington, West Virginia md Wisconsin. togeth- CT with a selec d list of leading Bri- tis and Canadian cases. To any one engaged in the adjustment of work mems compensation claims, some fa- miliarity with these recent decisions is indispensable.
 The compiler has also prepared brief syllabi of decisions rendered during the past year involving the constitutionality of the workmen's compensation laws in California, Ill., inois, Iowa, Kentucky. Montana, Ore
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

At a time when economy should be the watcf1word- at Washington, the free seeds bill calling for quarter of a million gets favorable action and $39,009,000 rivers and harbors bill is pending
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

While much is being said about what the legislature ought to do. how much is being done to convince the members of the advisability of such action2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Spain is now having trouble with its cabinet, but judging from the re- suits in other countries it can by no means be looked upon as fatal mal- adv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

'So many people sit in the atmosphere are refined-the real thing-that the
 rest of the world looking their way sees only an exhibit of vulgarity. The
 vain-glory of this world is well de- fined in this: "It is a deceitful sweet ness, fruitless labor, a perpetual fear, a dangerous honor: her begin
 ming is without Providence; and her end not without repentance.
 Some inspired writer penned this: "A greater thing than to make a liv- ing is to make a life" This is a sen timent worthy of being indellibly iln- pressed upon our minds. It is not he man who makes the greatest life who occupies the greatest place in history. Man today knows a great deal more to fight than he does about the men who taught him how to live. It is not the men who are getting the credit who are doing most for man. kind. Fabre is right when he says The names of all the kings bastards are to be found in history, but notn- ing about the origin of wheat The origin of things essential to life would disclose the names of men who not only made a living but made lives. It is up to us all to be doers in this that will make living better. easier and freer for future generations. While we are working and putting provender into the kettle we ;SLould see to it that we are putting jne- thing worth while into ourselves that will outlast the storm and stress of mortal existence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
"Watch Your Step"
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To all those that suffer terribly with sore, tired, aching feet, the least jar
 ca or misstep causes untold
 Ta3 agony-but immediate relief
 /K,f4S is at hand for there is one fHAA remedy that has never HE Ae tailed to help sore feet. Sft1 No matter how long you dAf rH have suffered, just get from V any drug. store a bottle of Minards reliable, creamy liniment and use as directed-for instantly you will find that nothing is as effective for your poor, sore, tired, aching, per- spring feet-and you will wonder at its magic It never burns or biisters and stains neither flesh nor clothing. It is clean and economical to use--and will surely help you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

It looks as if the administration officials were getting ready to tax most everything to make up that de- felt except the backyard ashpile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The fellow who is buying coal by the bag or even by the ton would be satisfied if we had received all the cold weather we are going to get this winter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The only surprise in connection with the arrest of Harry Thaw Is that he kept out of the meshes of the law as long as he did.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The reqqisitioning of all the metal n Belgium by the military governor f that country will probably be ex- 'lained. when it is being fired pack ! the shape of ammunition as being -or the benefit of those people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

What are the deserving democrats going to think of the announcements that positions in the farm loan banks are going to be filled solely upon merit?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
EDITORIAL NOTES

The man on the corner says: Man isn't old until he begins to tell how to keep young.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Cwritten Speically for The Bulletin.)
 In November, 17z5, the history tells, a certain Dr. Benjamin Church was sent by General Washington under a strong guard to Governor Trumbull, at Lebanon, with an order from con- gress that he should "b eclosely con- fined in some secure gaol- in Connecn- cut, without pen, paper or ink. and that no person should be allowed to converse with him, except in the pres ence and hearing of a magistrate or sheriff of the county where he should be confined, and in the English Ian guage until further orders.
 Governor TrumbuIl directed that the prisoner should be kept in custody at Norwich, in charge of Prosper Wet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Torrington voters made a big mis- take the other evening in voting down the proposition advanced by Warden Coe for the building of a hreproof vault for the records of the borough engineer. These records rep resent a great deal of labor and the voters have gone on record as indif- ferent toward the preservation of valuable roperty.-Torringto Regis ter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

For motorcycles there has been in vented a pump that automatically fills a tire with air as a machine is rup- ming.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
India Against Britain. By Ram Chandra. Paper, 62 pages, illus trated. Published in San Fran cisco by the author.

This is a reply to Austin Chamber lain, secretary of State for India, Lord Hardinge, former Viceroy of India and Lord Islington, under secretary for India. It tries to show that Great Britain has been cruel and harsh in the Urea atment of the opponents of the younger Indian patriots who wish to have India for the Indians" and con- tains much circumstantial detail of the punishment of alleged rebels against British rule. Great Britain has done great things for India, keep ing back plaques and assuaging fam ines. The natives of course are un- grateful, especially those who would prefer the good old times" of un- speakable barbarism. famine and plague unvexed by missionaries or British authorities. Doubtless, too the German propaganda has not been ab- sent in the Peninsula.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Whether or not the police of New port are In need of a lecture on the value of courtesy is not stated, but in any event there is good advice in the address of the mayor to the patrol men. In brief, it is to be as polite to q poor man as to a millionaire. '1The man who may be down and out is the man who needs a word of encourage ment or help" the mayor says. As a rule the police of New England cities are tactful in their dealings with peO- pie, and their consideration for those seeking information is an asset of value to the community. Every wis itcr remembers with pleasure the city in which he is given information by the officer on duty in a spirit of friendliness. And Newport in partic- ular desires to make a favorable i'm letin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
The Book of Truth and Facts. By Fritz von Frantzuis. Cloth, 96 pages Published by the author, Chicago, III. Price 50 cents

This volume purports to set forth the truth about Germany, England and the United States, dealing with German achievements in philosophy, science, art, inventions, discoveries, finance, commerce administration and legislation, English culture and Amer ican culture, and printed for the pur- pose of setting forth the German ideals which are so much misunder- stood in this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Sunday Morning Talk
SQUARE PEGS IN SQUARE HOLES

There is a lot of truth in the recent charge of Dr. Richard c. Cabot of Boston that the choice of vocation by many High school and college gradu- ates is infinitely uninteIligent." Ob- servation would certainy tend to bear the physician out. We see boys and gia-Is choosing careers for which even a novice can tell that they are i'll adapted by nature, or see them drift ing into mere blind-alIey jobs that lead nowhere. The number of round pegs rattling in square holes is proof enough that no very serious thought has been given in countless instances to one of the most important of hu man problems.
 We have ever with us the tragedy of the unfit-the infirm or defective classes for whose support society must ever be, in the main, responsf- ble. But hardly less tragic is the case of the misfits-the men and women who fail or succeed only partially in their chosen vacations, when they might have come to splendid success in some other. Such as these may awaken our sympathy in full measure, and stir our desire to help.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The mere fact that an investigation is under way by the coroner of New Haven, due to the fact, of the death of a boy inmate of the State School for Boys, at Meriden, Is not encourag- ing in the year 1917. Even suspicion is bad enough about public institu- tions, but real action should reveal one of two things, that the whole ar fair is untrue, or if there is cause for action the investigation should not cease until it is impossible for even a rumor to hang over an institution of the state. Bad boys require discipline, but there is q difference between dis cipline and a license to become a law unto yourself in enforcement of rules. Time was when unfortunates were treated other than humanely, and it was thought that time had gone by. In some instances one brutally incliu- ed individual in an institution, with the least, authority, can bring. about such a state of affairs as under in- vestigation at the present tirne.-Mid- dletown Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
NEW BOOKS

The Origin of Life in the Higher Ani- naIs. By H. L. McKibben. Wood bury, Conn. Paper, 34 pages. Published by the author. Price $1.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

F'Iaked potatoes are used for hu- man food and cattle fodder.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Happy is he who has found his

Happy is he who has found his
 work and i. doing it." we all exclaim
 But how shall we find it? How shall he discover just the particular task tf.e | fits his particular powers? What shall guarantee one that he has landed at last in iUst that occupational niche in which he can be happiest, most useful and most successful. There is no day in the year in which thousands of young men and young women, as well as some who are older, are not pom dering such highly important ques- tions as these: Let us think of a few general principles in the way of an- swer.
 In the first place. one should view the situation both seriously and conf dently. He should come into the sober conviction that he is meant to succeed. He should be sure that the Creator who fashioned his brain and body de- signs to use his powers, whatever they are, at their utmost. If any of us drifts into a second or third rate place of usefulnes, it is at least not the fault of the Almighty. We must look near CT home, in the direction of our own carelessne ess, or sloth, or stubbornness t. understand the ruin of the plan. As for God who made us, we may be sure that He desires to bring each one of the sons of men into the largest pos sible field of usefulness. It is a fine start to believe that.
 Let the young man ask of any pro posed occupation: Is it useful? Does 1t result in any contribution to human well being? If the query must he well pass it by. Not all gainful oc- equations are legitimate ones. A gambler may make more money thar teacher, but no lad with 8 norma brain and a heart in the right place would choose to be a gambler. He will rather choose work that means some sort of service to his fellow men as well as a livelihood for himself.
 Let him ask, again. Is this work that I like? Can I work here without friction; will my native tastes arc abilities find expression? No man CT woman can sweep successfully against the wind. The natural born farmc: may easily fail in the law office as demned to stenography. Even ad- mitting the need for getting promptly to work that confronts so many peo pie, thousands of them might consult their native tastes far more intelt- gently than they do.
 Let one ask again, What do my friends think of my fitness for this particular job? We are often too close to personal problems to judge them quite fairly. Other people are often shrewder judges of our powers than we are ourselves. It is wise and H. to see ourselves 'as others see us.''
 Ask again. How long does this work last? Is it fit for a career, or is it only a makeshift? Where will is leave me at 50, or at 75, if I live as long as that? The baseball player gains early p1audits and a fat salary. but he Is an "old man. at 35. Who wants to be thrown on~the scrap heap at a time when he is just beginning to live?
 It is a great thing to be in love with one's job. The thing we do with zest and enthusiasm is the thing we do well There is no dead line fnr 1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

pr. Church was kept in Norwich until the 27th of May, 1776, when by order of congress he was sent to Wa tertown, Mass. About the same time h eobtained permission to retire to the West Indies; but the vessel in which he embarked was never heard of af- forwards
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

lt is well to wear your best man. ners all the time for there is no can- It is a bad habit to keep good man. ners for special folks since they were never designed to be used in that way. Special manners under almost any circumstances are almost always bad manners. Best manners adoru the kitchen just as we'll as they do the parlor, and the more natural they seem to be the more they adorn the possessor. Being a gentleman to gentlemen and polite to the polite only, is not an exclusive manifesto ton of good manners for tho best manners cannot be made exclusive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The large number Of tories arrested duringSthe earlier years of the war suggests one of the great trials that beset the patriot cause: Secret enc mics, opponents at home, were, we are told, like thorns in the side, or ser pents in the bosom"
 Such were often arrested, but sell dom kept long in duress. After deten- ton for. a fe wdays or weeks. they were generally dismissed, on giving bonds to return when called for or upon taking oath not to bear arms against the country, or to aid and comfort the enemy in any way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

1t was during the summer of 1775 that the town set about building prop ed defense for itself.
 A battery or redoubt was erected below the Landing, on Waterman s Point. Benjamin Huntington and Epbraim Bill were direcors of the work; but the labor was mostly per formed by Captain Lyons company of militia, that had been sent to Nor wich on an alarm of an invasion from vessels proving in Long Island sound Capt Ephraim Lyon, by the way, was of Colonel Putnam's regiment.
 When the work was completed, four six-pounders were brought up from New London and a regular guard and watch kept.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Governor TrumbuII and the Council Of Safety sometimes held their ses- sions in town. In fact, all the histor- icai records go to prove the import ance of Norwich during Revolutionary times, and the way in which sur rounding places turned toward this town in emergencies or alarms
 This was the virtual metropolis of Eastern Connecticut, and it is pleas ant to think that much of it's pres tige remains, although conditions and circumstances have changed so ap- preciably, and the dependent com munities of the neighborhood have long since grown into independent towns or cities; but it is to Norwich that most of them still look for initi- ative and leadership and doubtless this state of things would be more empha tically demonstrated, in the event of any such circumstances aris- ing as existed during the early years of the Revolution-a possibility, hap pily, remote and unlikely
 THE DICTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Tn March, 17e2, a company of saiI- CTS, eight or ten in number, that had been taken in an English privateer and sent up from New London for safe-keeping. broke out of Norwich jail in the night, and after lurking three or four days uncaught in the woods, succeeded in reaching New London, and by stealth got possession of a fine new coasting sloop, just fit ted for a voyage and fastened to one of the wharves; and in this they es- capped.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

During August, 1776, the sheriff re- moved from New London to Preston twenty persons arrested at Albany for toryism. They remained at Preston for several months and were allowed to live as they chose, at their own expense, most of them paying for their board by their labor.
 The tory prisoners of Norwich were often distributed in private families, and allowed their liberty within cer- tain limits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Norwich and some other towns in the eastern part of the state, removed from the seacoast, were often charged with the safe-keeping of tories and other prisoners of war.
 Items like the followin gappear in the newspapers of that time and in the public records:
 Aug. 26, 1776. Last Sunday a num- Der of gentlemen tories were brought to New London and sent from hence to Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Another Item reads: Ten persons arrested in New York and first inn prisoned in Litchfield gaol, have been transferred to Norwich.
 Feb. 9, 1777. John L. c. Rome, Esq, of New York, confined as a tory in Norwich, was released on his pa role, to return on request of the gov erncr and council
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01

ESS gained by
either OF the months June and July
attacks persistent been wrecked without
regard in keeping down the gains OF General Haig'
Another gains the
methods of the defense with the attendant abandonment Of the rigid
and steel Sine trenches for disconnected of she'll holes which
much
posts for the machine More and the depending
the light machine the rushes OF the infantry The shell hole
methods
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ansck st Julien Fezenbeg and of last week beyond lange
m ashde the St Julien Poccapele road front of 1000 yards where
the third GeIman dense this has been pierced
slhe which
the line the outskirts rcape the south the salient
below ansenAt should be Strengthened include Julien and Fens
in the British lines
Another spe has put temporary halt big operations
British front oIhe rain does preparations however will only
pni another British
than mile will drive another deu in the weakening German lines
The interesting thing British effort
the British advance be by November if the Belgian be cleared
lin the of l97 W
1t continually upon followers 81 The
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the British iathes point have progressed,le than
miles this the division after division German
have been killed gained that
that killing is the strategy Of a"Sar of aurion
British casualties dO More than 00UIe casualties
heavy fighting British 100000 casualties While
the British have been decreasing of material and
London increasingly
losses the German All of this points sharp deterioration
in the morale OF the German armies
Breaking thing aimed artillery
Of sdch will
being that the final attack of 1917
delivered November will Mees Nuy
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