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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
JEFF DAVIS, PORTRAIT.

The people of Mississippi propose to
put the portrait of Jefferson Davis up
on the silver service which Is to be
presented to the battleship Mississippi
in the name of that state, and 1t
strikes many patriots as being as abb
surd as the raising of a monument in
memory of Wirz but the southern
loyalty to Davis at this late day does
not endanger the peace of the coun-
try and in the interests of harmony
will probably be humored.
Congressman Hollingsworth of
Ohio, who served in the union army.
protests against it, and is amazed at
the spirit which would make. VI pos
sible, rebellion honorable. The coun-
try in it's feelings comedies with Con-
gresham Hollingsworth and the pol
icy Of tolerating such spirit is be-
ing seriously questioned by sane and
safe men.
In the interests of the union much
that is distasteful to the majority of
the people has been and will be sub
mitted to. The one feature of these
compromising acts is that the more
that is granted the more is demanded;
and the question must eventually be
asked, Where will it all end and where
shall the line be drawn?
Through this line of submissiveness
we are gradually drifting towards the
point where the nation will be asked
to make Lee and Grant equal before
the people and the world-equal in the
hearts of true Americans-and that
can never be. The attempt to destroy
the government must ever remain a
stain upon the history of all concern
ed in it,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
THE UNEMPLOYED.

It makes no difference about improv-
ed industrial conditions, the army of
unemployed is constant and SO far as
observation is to be relied upon con-
tinues to increase in numbers. II is
Independent of the army of tramps,
and ls composed of the lazy and the
sef-incap acitated-those whose hab-
its have robbed them of their man.
hood or their strength, and left them
to be rated as bummers and loafers.
They number hundreds of thousands
and they do not pine for employment,
simply because they have learned that
1t Is possible for them to live without
work and even without worry. It
matters not to them that the predic-
ton is made that the next ten years
viii be the greatest Industrial era
this country has ever known. Be
tween drink and bad habits they have
become unconscious of shame and be-
reft Of ambition, and are willing to
be classed among the hangers-on and
the leeches. The young men of to-
day who are spending too much time
and money in the saloons. who are
guilty Of debasing excuses, are the
recruits who will join the ranks of
these ne'er- do-wells. 1t will take en-
ergetic measures to keep this great
class Of idlers from becoming a mem
ace eventually to the peace of the
country The courts deal too tenderly
with them in the incipient stages Of
degeneracy
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
The Tanned Railroads.

1t is remarked that of late there has
been a surprising change in the rela-
tons between the public and the rail-
roads. The Vanderbilitian policy so
emphatically enunciated is no longer
followed, even on the Vanderbilt roads.
On the contrary, the railroads are try
ing to find out what the people want
and getting ready to give it to them.
Some of them are going so far as to
appoint agents for this precise purpose.
That the new policy is a good one re-
quires no argument. The roads and
their patrons should get along togeth-
er. Their interests are identical. If
both obey the Golden Rule there will
be no trouble. If each is fair to the
other everybody will be happy. The
advances for a better understanding
come from the railroads, as they should,
and they win find the people ready to
meet them more than half way.--Low-
ell Courier Citizen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

" growing more interesting as men
discover more things in it and learn
how to apply the results of their re-
search to art and industry. Horse
less carriages, the wireless telegraph
such inventions as these which our
grandfathers could hardly imagine
within the reach Of their Imagination
are enough to excite attention. There
VIII be more such inventions and per-
haps even more remarkable ones, as
men become more skilled in handling
the forces Of the world. The posi-
bility sends US to our daily paners
constantly expecting startling news.
To one who does not let his sense of
Hcnder fall into disuse the revelations
Of human personality become more
ard more fascinating, especially In
these days when the subconscious
mind Is under investigation and psy-
ohical research is enlisting the powers
Of many trained minds. If we think
that we have discovered all that is
within us, it Is because we have not
looked deep enough to take the real
measure of our emotions and aspiras
tons, the 1uctuation Of our moods the
strength and weakness of our will.
Wonderful as is this external uni
verse and the mind of man, the being
OF God is still more wonderful. If we
have ceased to be moved by profound
awe in the presence of that spiritual
being whose dwelling is the light of
setting suns and the round ocean and
the pleasant air." it IS because we have
allowed this capacity of responsive
ness to the divine life to grow weak
within us. The last words of Fran
ces willard, the great advocate of tenn
perance, were: How beautiful God
isl" Anyone who stops to reflect on
the power that has brought this uni
verse into existence is thrilled by the
thought Of his marvellous nature and
his loving kindness to the children of
men
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

There Is more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies. and by con-
ment pronounced It incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. manufactured by +. J.
CheneS & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market II
drops to a teaspoonfuL 1t acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. They offer one hundred
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, T5c. =
patton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Yes, can't help agreein' with Joe
Cannon that the Panama canal Is goin'
to cost the country something awful
said the lean man who sat next to
the lodging house stove. IF they had
give me a chance to explain my idee
l could have saved the government
millions of dollars.
when / was boss on the Alcala Sec
ton / had a crew OF Spaniards. Span
iaris Is the best workers there Is
down there. They have. one draw
back. though.
Il had an interpreter, of course.
When I'd say, Move up he'd wave
his shoulders, turn his palms upward
at an elevation with his shoulders and
say-and / know, because l had him
write it down: Isl servase ustedes
caballeros hagan me ell favor de avan-
Ear sobre la linear That is nearly
the same as saying, II It pleases your
worships, gentlemen, do me the favor
of advancing along the line Some
times he got in even more agony.
ANY sort of announcement, any
sort Of order, had all that fuss and
frills and palaver about 1t. The men
always stopped when the interpreter
began, because you couldn't take in
a long and important communication
like that without givin' 1t consider
goin' right off after the proclamation
had been made, but stood lettin' it
percolate through their understandings.
"One night when l was lynn awake
thinkln' how 1 could help Taft make a
success Of the canal 1 had the great
ldee I mentioned. l seen how to save
millions. And seen, too, why the
broad empire Of Spain had gone down
to nothin'. What licked them Spaa-
iards when they owned half the world ?
Cowardice? No; they was fine fight
ers, just as brave as the English, who
was principally responsible for startin'
'em goin' downhill. 1t was all along
bf the Spanish language meetin' up
with the English.
Sea fghtin'? why. what show had
them Spaniards7 Isl servase ustedes
caballeros do me the favor to elevate
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
THE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
TIME LOST

the sails says the Spanish cap'n.
Hist sails says the English cap'n.
F'irei' says the English capn, but the
Spanish cap'n sends a long-winded
sentence around Robin Hoods barn
and asks their worships gentlemen II
they would be so kind as to favor MIN
by shootin' off their escopetas. Jest
think of the time lost in the single
item of sayin' escopeta instid o. gunl
The English sailors would pile on TO
a Spanish ship and cutlass the cabal-
leros before they had got through
hearin' the whole of the polite, refined,
courteous request of their cap'n and
had their ears cooked to git the rest
of the paragraph, the English removeN
ears, head and all.
"The Spanish language killed Spain
and seen 1t was KILN the canal and
maybe in time would kill the republic
can party. Here we was. dependin'
on Spanish labor to dig the canal, had
$4,000 Spaniards and hoped to replace
all other labor with 'em. Every day,
each Spaniard lost seventeen minutes
by bein spoke to in the Spanish style,
and that was five cents man and Tor
the whole 16,000>it was $500 day! II
we doubled or tripled the number, 1t
would be $1,000 or $4,000 a day! Then
the longer 1t took to dig the canal the
more interest had to be paid on bonds
and the longer the wait before tolls
could be collected.
Now says 1 to the interpreter.
wen revise them formulas of yours,
cut out all that Isl servase' business
and references to worships and come
down to a simple, direct, explosive
'git!' or scat! Beat It'll" will take the
place Of another rigmarole. and so on,
economizin' time by savin' words
well, we Installed this abbreviated
system on the Alcala section and l
wrote a. long report about 1t and sent
It to headquarters. But they never
me not long after that. Said l didn't
git along with my erew-wasn't polite
enough What's the use o. workin' out
big reforms when nobody appreciates
hem!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

The aspiring young man should re-
nlember that the eyes of his employer
are usually upon him; and that his
habits are for or against him. One of
the weakest reasons for an increase
of salary is that one cannot live upon
what he is earning. We have in mind
a young man who was paid on Sat
cay morning; and when asking for an
increase so informed his employer.
That's why I don increase your pay"
he was told. 1T I gave you more
money you would spend more money
and you would be no better off You've
got the habit OF spending all you earn.
When you show me that you realize
the worth of money and know how to
handle it, I will gladly increase your
Fay" More money would do him no
good until he had better conception
of life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

entertained at intervals, they are good
things to forget just long enough to
get a little sweet sleep, II no longer.
Those who forget care has Its day find
that caro- has them. Care can never
become a tyrant unless he is permit
ted to. Everybody doesn't make a
burden of care-but too many do.
Some people wear their cares as natur-
ely as they do the buttons on their
clothing. They meet them as they
come and smile them out of counte-
nance. You know how care looks.
The careworn face, wrinkled and
gloomy, just reflects care. Care can
not stand sunshine, and If you study
to get that into your soul care will
flee away
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Many weak, nervous women have
been restored to health by Foley's Kid
ney Remedy, as II stimulates the kid
neys so they will eliminate the waste
matter from the blood. Impurities de-
press the nerves, causing exhaustion
and other ailments. Commence today
and you will soon be well. Pleasant 60
take. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

We have paid the license fees for
our dogs and they wear the states
Grass protection badge If they are not
regarded as property by the courts.
Some people who keep dogs do not
regard them as property, either. A
man who had just paid his dogs Ii
cense said to a friend: ct didn't want
the dog-I've tried to give him away.
Like a bad penny, he always returns.
1 owned his parents and raised him.
When friends call at the house he
bites their heel and tears their trcu-
sers to show his worth. He seems to
be a nuisance to me until he looks
me straight in the eye and, wagging
his tail, seems to say: You are my
best friend and the only god / know"
and then l know I haven't the heart
to hurt him. could pat a bullet into
myself as easily as 1 could put one
between those honest eyes. Sometimes
/ catch myself wishing that ne might
get lost or unbeknown to me fall a
victim to a trolley car or automobile
so that I could honestly mourn his
loss"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

At last we have authentic Informal
ton that Henry Ward Beecher was the
author of 1.-THE Rose of New England"
and Edward r. Clapp was the perpetu-
ator of it. In the year 1850 or 1851,
when the late Henry 3. Norton was
returning from abroad or an ocean
liner, he made the acquaintance of
Henry Ward Reecher. whom he invited
to visit him at Norwich. Mr.. Beecher
was then contributor to the New
York Independent, and while spend
ing the day with Mr. Norton in Nor
witch entered the greenhouse at the
foot OF the garden and wrote the let
ter to that paper which first called
Norwich THE Rose of New England. {"
Mr.. Clapp, recognizing the beauty Of
the title, emblazoned II upon an arch
across Broadway in 1859 in honor of
the 200th anniversary Of the town
and it impressed itself uron the hearts
of the people and promises to endure
so long as Norwich shall last.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Rose Stahl, whose great success in
The Chorus Lady" is a matter Of
stage history In America, has receiv-
ed at the hands of the London public
what an American hrst-nighter de-
scribes as 1.-THE greatest welcome ever
extended TO an American actress"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Mr.. sothern and Miss 1Iarlore are
preparing Romeo and Juliet"
Twelfth Night" THE Tanning OF the
Shrew," THE Merchant of Venice" and
Hamlet for their appearance to-
son.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Announcement is made by Manager
Charles Emerson Cook of the Hart
ford theater that for the week begin
ming Monday Ma 10, Frank Keenan,
will appear in THE Warrens Of Vir
ginia'' and that the entire Belasco pro-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

It is only the self conferred life that
loses the capacity to feel and express
wonder, for the universe is throbbing
with interest for those who will look
away from themselves. and up to the
star-studded night sky, or out upon
the waving forests or the sparkling
sea. Moreover, the world is conatant-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

One of the most interesting items
on David Belasco's schedule will be
a new play on which the famous play
wright manager is now at work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
SUNDAY MORNING TfLk
THE SENSE OF WONDER.


An intimate friend of the late Prof.
Henry Drummond of Scotland told me
not long ago that one of his most
beautiful traits was his keen delight in
new experiences. He never outgrew
his capacity of wonder and surprise
over the curious unfoldings of life.
Yet he was a noted scientist who had
penetrated into many secrets, who
might have become, as many a college
professor does, an unenthusiastic,
academic sort of person. Nevertheless,
kept the edge of his interest in the
world and human life keen.
over against him l would put a boy
of whom / learned the other day, who
at IA is distinctively blase. He has
travelled over a considerable portion
OF this country and of Europe, stopped
at a great many first class hotels. gone
to any number Of theaters, ridden on
merry go-rounds, owned a vast col
lection OF automatic toys-in short has
had almost everything conc ivable that
might fall into the lap of a modern
youth brought UP in the midst of
wealth and luxury. Now, at IA. the
" orld has practically lost it's charm
for him. In comparison With him, the
country lad brought up 20 miles from
the railroad, who may not have seen
a locomotive more than half a dozen
times in his life, is to be greatly en-
wed. For the sense of wonder Is one
Of Gods greatest gifts to man. Watch
a healthy, merry child for half day
and see how many explanations Of
surprise and wonder escape his lis
az he encounters one thing after an
other which to him are strange and
extraordinary, but which have become
TO adults the commonplace of exist
cree. And he who can keep his sense
CT the wonder and glory of the world,
as he goes on in youth and middle
life and even to old age, possesses a
fountain of almost Infinite peace and
Joy. Life cannot possibly become
cheap and dreary and tawdry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

The Hess Schroeder quartetts pur-
poses to increase the number of its
concerts in Boston next year from FIVE
to six. The Kneisels have already an
nounced seven, and the Flonzaley
quartette three.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

1t Is limited in New York that much
singing Into talking machines has con-
tributed to the impairment OF Caru-
SOS voice. The makers paid him
largely for records and he has sung
into them for hours at q time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

America for at least ten years is to
return for a short tour next January,
playing with the chief orchestras and
appearing in recitals in. the larger
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

Henry Miller will try another play
by Charles Ram Kennedy, author OF
''The Servant in the House" 1t is
named 1.-THE Idol Breaker"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Rutland, VT, is yearning for a get
together banquet at which 500 citizens
may discuss city needs and come to a
better mutual understanding. Isn't
that worth while?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

The finest eulogy It is possible for
the general assembly of Connecticut
to deliver upon Governor Lilley is to
carry out the reforms which were
nearest his heart.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

The honor OF starting the musical
season at Queens hall, London, fell TO
an American, Francis MacMillen, the
violinist, who had the cooperation OF
the London symphony orchestra, un-
der Dr. CoWen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

It never helps any town to attain
fame as a topnotcher in prices. 1t is
the reasonable price that is always in
wiling.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Blessed be the sense Of wonder, the
consciousness that we have not yet
begun to explore the world and our
selves and God. It redeems our exist
erce from monotony 1t gives dig
nifty to each new day, for at sunrise
we say: Some wonderful thing we
shall see or hear. some wonderful ex-
rerience we shall have ere sunset"
THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

A quarter of a million Of bushels of
oats for the American market from
Argentina were among, this weeks i'm
portations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

If there is a soul in Norwich that
can tell why ice should cost twice as
much per 100 pounds here as In Wor-
cester and 20 cents more than in New
York city, speak up.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Happy thought for today: While we
are yearning for warm days, do not
forget that we shall soon be yearning
for cool ones.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

1t is estimated that there are eleven
thousand poets in Ohio; but there are
more than ten times that number of
politicians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Walter Wellman is again off for
Norway, and it really looks as if he
was going to join Andre. It is not
likely that he will find Peary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Philadelphia claims that it will soon
have its own story of 1.-THE Wise Men
and the Fools" Other cities are show
ing ambitions in this direction.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

DO not say that you cannot plant
anything on Arbor day. If there is no
chance outside, drop a good seed
thought into your midst. Get thereI
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Old Virginia regards Tag day as
the supremacy of poor form and bad
manners" never mind what the pre-
text for it may be.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Massachusetts is about to spend a
quarter of million dollars upon her
state roads for repairs. They must
be preserved to pay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

1t takes 5000 elephants a year to
furnish piano keys for civilized peo-
pie. The piano business appears to
make music for them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

duction, which was seen in New York
other large cities, will be brought to
Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

When it comes to Massachusetts
high schools. 10000 pupils start and
only 10000 are in at the finish.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

So many people are sailing down
eggs for future use that it is not easy
for cold-storage spectators to get a
corner in them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Mrs Taft Is making fame as a well
balanced ruler of the White house
She entertains foibles for no one.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Madame de Stael would recall her
statement that architecture is frozen
music could she see some of the
modern Norwich specimens.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

In opposition to high trolley fares
the Philadelphians form 'T-Walk
clubs" and wear a sprinter's badge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

While we recognize that leach day
has it's care" we should not forget
that each care has its day" II we
come into a full consciousness OF this
we shall keep the day right and the
care right. Our cares should only be
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

have a fondness for the man who
shows a faint heart rather than be
brutal 1t may be a mollycoddle spir-
it. in the eyes of some persons to weak
en- before the mute pleading of dumb
brute cornered I know a man who
killed one lamb and it was enough
l know another who killed one deer
and then ceased to be a hunter. He
said he broke the animals leg with
his bullet and went up to despatch
him with his knife-wher the plead
irg eve and almost human wall Of
tile game made it painful for him to
take its life. The spirit Of mercy
baptized him then and there. and he
made an oath that in the name of
sport he could not do such work and
never would again. TO this day he
says Il would not go through that
experience again for a wagonload of
money"