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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
CONVENTION AUGMENTATION

The Illinois republicans have dem- onEtrnted that they are still in the swim and that the party organization is stili to be depended upon for much future benefit and service to the peo- pie They demonstrated most thor oughly that they were in sympathy with the movement which has been underway for many years for a change in The representation at na- tionsl conventions. This failed of car rying four years ago by a small vote, the big influence against its approval then being now out of the party. Just what the basis of representation would be was not determined. but their sen- timent was indicated by the resolution which was adopted as follows:
 Resolved, That 1t is the sense of this meeting that the basis of repre- sentation from the several states to republican national conventions shall be readjusted as fur as possible. so as to equitably provide representation according to the republican vote, at the same time providing for a req sonable minimum representation so that the rights of each state shall be preserved. and that the national com- ritteeman from Illinois be and is here by requested to use all honorable means to bring about the adoption of rules by the republican national com piittee in harmony with this resolu- hon"
 It is wise that this matter should De taken up now and establish the change which has been so much need ed and for which Connecticut has com mitted itself. There is plenty of time in which to work out the basis of rep resentation and have it effective al the next national convention and much more preferable is it to waiting until the convention assemblies before feel Ing the pulse of the delegates sent there.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

the image Of God. that all are broth CTS, equal in divine birthright, is a Christmas gospel of hope ,only partly realized even in our day it strue, but destined at last to revolutionize every human concern.
 Only because we live in a world that has been gradually transformed by the spirit of Christ do we fail to ap- preciate how genuine a turning point in human affairs occurred in the solemn midnight centuries ago. In an hour of clear thought we may well exclaim with Emery Pottle,
 Strange, we so toll to fashion for our unseen ends
 The splendors that the tarnish of this world doth mar Such palaces that crumble to ruined age
 Such garbled memories upon Fame's fragile page
 When all the lasting glory of our life
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
UNNATURAL PANIcs.

Just what it was that stirred Gov ernor Wilson up to give his, talk on panics and what would happen to those responsible Is not revealed. It seems to have been simply concern lest such might be attempted in view of his ideas concerning the tariff and the change of administration, a sort of inside fear of an attempt to dis credit his party's plans and thereby cause an unnatural panic. In this re- lation the Springfield Union rightly says:
 'Mr. Wilson Is entirely right in con- demning ''ucnaturap panics, and 1t Is to be hoped he will deprecate no less strongly those influences in his own party which. If permitted to have free rein, will tend to produce nat ural' panic. Frankly speaking, that Is the real ground for concern in this con- nection. Mir. Wilson ought to use a restraining hand in this respect, and we hope he will The man who invokes his influence to quiet the fears of the people at time of need less distress serves his country well. but it is none the less imperative to 6CtAAL lAl0 CdAoCo anu tOnulliOil5 lHdl make for a reversal of prosperity and to be alert to head off mistakes and repair misfortunes that initiate against the economic welfare of the nation"
 It must be remembered that the democrats are proposing some radical changes in the economic laws of the country and naturally until this Is fully settled business Is going to pro- ceed cautiously, not in anticipation of a panic for such is to be discour- aged most emphatically, but the buy CTS must be governed by such condi- tons and 1t rests upon Mr Wilson and his coachers to not only keep down panics, but to show that there is no legitimate cause for anxiety. They are 5uty bound to inspire confidence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

least of life and force, and not the mean offensiveness of impotency.
 The worst thing that can happen a man as he grows old is to fall into e spirit of envy against the younger generation.
 like that sonorous sentence of pr. Joohnston, in which he couches Pitts reply to Walpole: The atrocious crime of being a young man, which the honorable gentleman has with such spirit and decency charged upon me, shall neither attempt to palliate or ing that l may be one Of those whose follies may cease with their youth. and not one of that number who are ignorant in spite of experience"
 The Irish Players are to begin this month an engagement in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
IDEAS OF APLAIN MAN
HOSTILITY TO YOUTH.

There are a few human traits that are out-and-out bad. They are naughty, wicked, low, and we ought to be ashamed of them, repent in sackcloth and ashes, and quit.
 Among these, one in particular l wish to point out It is the feeling of hostility to youth.
 It Is q sin of elderly persons. natur- ally. It has various degrees; some times it is merely duh resentment, sometimes open sneering. sometimes persistent snubbing, often organized offensiveness.
 am sure cannot imagine why youth should be despised. There is everything in it to admire. Its bump tiousness, forwardness, self confidence even its flppancy are off-gfvtngs al
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

lived in the waters under the earth a million years, perhaps, before the hen or the egg was heard of; and when it felt itself getting plethoric. 1t split in two; and they have been splitting in two all down through the ages; and the law of their being does not permit them to get lordly or vain, for they divide just as soon as they get hefty. They do not get isolated or lonely, for wherever there is one there will soon be two; and when they have divided no one can tell the old one or the young. This Is where nature ap- pears to have made physical life eR- tend from everlasting unto everlasting We can sing T would not live aiway I ask not long to stay" but these creatures have no cf:ice, but so on staying for all time, e until some en- emy devours them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
177TH DIVIDEND.

office Of The Norwich Savings Society.
 Norwich, Conn, Dec. 14. 1s1z.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the eur rent six months a semi-annual divft dend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable to depositors enti- tied thereto on and after Jan. 1b. 1913. dec1sdaw
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

From present indications 1t Is nice Christmas present which the president is carrying to Col. Goethals. It is one of the best evidences of having given excellent service.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

The duties and the trials of life are such that everybody cannot be happy
 or merry on Christmas-it is not pos
 sible for every one to have a Happy
 New Year. The salutation is a miss
 nit in a great many cases; and yet, l
 believe it sounds good to all ears to
 hear, "A Merry Christmas to you!"
 T wish you Happy New Year!" If | these words come yelling up
 from the heart. They certainly do
 cheer the downcast and the weary. l Christmas never gets so merry to me that l forget those who are constantly on the verge of want, or are expert
 encing the weakness and distress Of l invalidism, or who have memories of Christmas tree days in the long ago, and whose future reunions must be in 1 the Borderland. It does one good ' to let the mind go a scouting on | Christmas morning among the lowly
 and needy and the advance guard, and may-hap you will catch yourself asking Heavens blessing for them all Such gift from the heart to our ! fellowmen is not a worthless gift. for ! if the stamp of sincerity is upon it.
 it will be recognized by the angels as
 of true coinage and not vain utter | ance.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Brazil is worrying over the self inflicted thought of being turned into an American protectorate. There is far greater danger of getting into the American percolators.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

When Colonel Roosevelt sets the ex- ample for the Bullmoosers by joining the spugs he is paving the way for knocking out from under him one of his necessary supports.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

The time for making the annual contribution to the aid of the fight against tuberculosis is waning. It's well to help make the sale of Red Cross stamps the largest ever this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Providence is having trouble because its large school committee Is too cum 5ersorne and plans 10 adopt a three man commission. II was a wise step which Norwich took when 1t decided in favor of a small committee for it's schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

President Taft is taking Christmas vacation, but 1t will be of a much different kind from what Mir Wilson has been having. A president sc gets vacation which isE't most all work
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Now that MT. Wilson has announced the penalty of starting a panic it might be well to let us know what will happen to the man who caused the stampede at Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
EDITORIAL NOTES,

At this season of the year there is dearth of places tor hiding the Christmas presents.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

A buyer given the commission "Mr. Morgan wants the book" knows no limit at an auction. It's all the same whether it Is a book, a bank or a combination.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Just at present it is difficult to say whether the future crusades of the suffragettes will be conducted on foot or horseback.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

According to the Spugs Santa Claus ought to drive an old fashioned tin cart instead of being in command of well filled team with reindeer, or an auto bus. loaded with attractive things,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

A Wisconsin man has died who claimed to have taught John D. Rocl1e- feller. That being the case all of his pupils didn't get the sams benefit from his teachings.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

It is natural that the grangers should be interested in parcels post, It is going to be as great benefit to them as the rural delivery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

So far there has been no intimation of book agents union to prevent any disturbance of the "de luxe' graft. Tt has proven veritable gold mine and 1t is surprising united effort isn't being made to preserve 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

If the price of coal continues to ad- vance the cost of the black and the white diamonds will soon reach the same level.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Governor Blease promises to work the pardoning plan on the jails un- less the contract labor is stopped. He is bound to keep in the limelight either for good or bad.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Happy thought for today; Saving up for rainy day with some people is like saving up for a flood.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Now it is reported that Bulgaria has plenty of money. That is something J. P. Morgan ought to have unearthed when he was over on the continent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

In estimating his feIlowmen every man seems to be a law unto himself. It is lucky for all of us that the judgments of men upon one another are not the judgments of God. We are Judged by the cut of our whiskers and the cut of our clothes, by our speech, and the company we keep, by what we give and what we withhold, by what we find pleasure in and by what we condemn, by what we do and what we omit. We all have our opinions of one another, and the world has its opinion of us all, and none of us care to know what 1t is. It is every one's lot to hear estimates of them selves occasionally; and these usual ly are just like our estimates of others-nOt worth noticing. They usually anger the weak and make the strong laugh, You are never sur prised by hearing one man call an other a saint, or one woman calling another an angel. Sometimes we venture to speak of the late lamented in this way, but if they were worthy the tribute it should have been said when they were alive. One of our ingrained faults is saying good things the day after.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Mr. Morgan says it's impossible to control currency. If they had few Of thoas billions he controls most peo- pie would be satisfied with his limita-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Turkey seems to be playing a wait ing game. Her policy of delay is not making the allies any better natured.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
On . Paying Basis.

The national Department of Justice Is on a paying basis. Fines resulting from convictions have been enough to pay the old bills.-Milwaukee News.
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 infected all classes of society. What else could have been expected of an age which elevated a Nero or a Caligu- la to the place of regal authority and kept him therei When the gods them selves were called to abdicate their thrones in favor of such as these 1t was a sorry day for the powers of righteousness.
 Religion had sunk to low ebb, with the professional guardians of the sa- cred mysteries winking in derision at their own deceits. Family life had lost its sweetness and strength and marriage become so unstable an insti- tuition that Romans matrons might reckon the years by the number of their husbands. Society dragged out weary, satiated hopeless existence. As the philosopher Hegel says, Rome had broken the worlds heart" Then came to men a splendid irn- pulse and a new and abounding life. The child in the manager was herald of the era of gladness and of hope. The darkness of the ancient world, if not at once dispelled was pierced with an ever increasing light. After Bethlehem man stood erect and dared to aspire.
 However one may feel about the Christian church he can hardly fail | if he thinks at all, to feel 6 positive enthusiasm for the founder of Christ ianity. For Jesus of Nazareth was the best friend our race has known. He was the first great champion of the rights of man.
 The leading nations of antiquity rec | ognized no such thing as a universal human brotherhood. Humanity was split into races, classes and castes shutting out any possibility of unity ot thought or experience. Across barriers as high as the great wall of China the nations of men glared at each other in absolute hatred and disgust.
 On Christmas day man as man came into his own. Tn worth of the indi- vidual, whether king or captain, child or slave, was declared in tones that shall never be silenced while the world stands.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

P. J, Morgan now owns the conv of Fox's Book of Martyrs once owned by John Bunyan
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

One author who thanked God for the four seasons of the year, called to my mind that all mankind do not know them as we do here in the tenn perate zone. The extremes are the poles and the equator. One long day and longer night, with eternal ice and snow, has the Eskimo year and 365 days of etherial mildness and heat with now and then hurricane, or an earthquake form the equatorial year The temperate zone is the region oi four distinct seasons, and every kind of temperature known to man-it is the region of lightning changes in eli
 matic conditions. and of intense ac- tivity on the part of the people,-ii is where things are done and thins.
 are discovered and progress is made 1 Those who live in the temperate zone do have reason to be thankful fol
 the distinct seasons, and the larger
 opportunities for growth and achieve ment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

depends star. THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

There are some creatures that never die; that is to say, no one has any evidence that. they come to a physical end. The unicellular crea- They are one-ceHed creatures, and when they make another cell it goes its way to hoe it's own row. The amobe Is one of these early sea dwelers that
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

China uses millions of pounds of old newspapers, chiefly British. as wall paper for houses and cottages.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

What is the true Christmas spirit? It is just doing things in His name. The Saviour said: "As ye do it un- to the least of these ye do it unto mel" In aiding those who need aid the service of the Master is made practical. I fear there are religious beggers who in prayer ask God for everything and forget the injunction: Feed my lambs" How much like a tramp at back door professedly good people may become by thoughtless- ness. The man whose religion doesn't make him so kind and obliging that the ungodly make a note of 1t, needs new religion, and needs it right awayl The Christian Soldier who thinks that marching toward the church when the bell rings constitutes one of the most important duties will always remain a raw recruit if he doesn't wake up Doing things in His name is a motto which should shine | in Christian memory all of the time {; but it will not shine if things are not
 done in His name. Leaving His lambs cold and hungry-letting innocense know want and distress-is what
 makes the Savior weep.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
THE BIRTHDAY OF HOPE.

He who reads understandingly the story of the past will give thanks that he lives in the 20th century rather than the first. It was not happy or a hopeful world on which the first Christmas stars shone. Doubtless the poet does not put the case too strongly:
 On that hard pagan world, disgust
 And secret loathing fell;
 Deep weariness and sated lust
 Made human life a hell.
 Never had brute force been so en- throned, never had human life been held so cheap, or the administration of government been att 7c7 ~''t'' ---~- diabolical cruelty. The weak hAA no rights that lne slrons re-- JU~-., -- respect. A large proportion of the pop ulation groaned under a slavery com pared to which anything we know. ir ] modern times is mild indeed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

It is not easy for every one to be- lieve that a rock Is as pretty to some eyes as a flower-the eyes which know whether it is of fire or water, and what it's cleavage and its crystals are, The variegated, laminated agates, the marbles and serpentines, in fact strip ed and spotted rocks of every kind that will take a polish, are pleasing to the eye. The igneous rocks con- tain the diamonds rubies, garnets saphires, and amethysts, and the water rocks contain the fossils of ferns, and insects and fishes. impress sions of the feet of beasts that prowled, and of raindrops that fell when the world was young. Age aft CT age they passed as picture recks until a Da Vinci was born to discern that every fossil stone was an H. frustrated history of life in the past; and Hugh Miller began to disclose the secrets of nature and to mark off the false theories of men. Any com mon stone Is older than the pyramids of Egypt, and it's age is what made the pyramids possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
THE MAN WHO TALKS

Do not be afraid to stand up for anything you believe is right. Too many people have no decision of character. To have decision of character one need not be offensive. One can be firm without being in any way disagreeable. Do not be afraid of an honest conviction. Rather be afraid to impose your views upon un- willing ears. It is a great thing to know just where to draw the line in life. A habit of diffidence or uncer- tainty is a blemish-humility is a check to progress in any direction. It is having faith in yourself that gives others faith in you. When you know where you are at and why, do not waver, for that is weakness. Decision is one of the best evidences of ca pabiIity and efticiency-it is what every position of trust calls for and what all employers appreciate and re- spect.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Those who pray that God will help them to see" are not uttering vain prayer. They do not want to see the faults of their neighbors, but their own faults They not only want pow CT to see all the beauty under the sun, but also the power to correctly interpret it. God is in his law and In his works, and the more we know of them the more we know of Him. Do yop know that the sky and the stars are most beautiful above a .trackless desert; and that the tiniest things in nature are most beautifully arrayed. Search and ye shall find" is the divine decree. Work is the price of Knowledge; and Knowledge is the keystone of the arch of power. The keeneyed are quick witted. We want to be able to recog- nize the beauty and blessings of life, and to see in each day the shine of we'll as the shadowl Too many of us live and die without getting a grasp on, life, without witnessing the miracles which are being performed before our eyes. Do not hesitate to pray God teach me to see"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27
MIDWlNTER PRIZES
SEEKING CLAIMANTS

IL your name is j.. f. Decker, and
you had a f~ret-sawing exhibit at the
Midwinter fair, there is a voucher
waiting for you for the sum Of one
dollar. The Chamber Of Commerce
has tried to locate the above men
toned party several times. The fair
association also requests those who
have not cashed their premium
vouchers to kindly do so at once as
they want to close their books.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27
Notice Of Annual Meeting Of TIT
Stockholders and Board Of Di
rectors Of the Rio Grande Railway
Company.

Notice Is hereby given that an
nual meeting OF the Stockholders
and Directors Of the Rio Grande
Railway Company will be held In the
Office OF said Company in the city OF
Brownsville. Cameron County, Tex
as, at ten o'clock a. m. Tuesday, the
18th day Of June, 1912. for the pur-
pose or transacting such business a.
may lawfully come bcfora said meet
ing.
JNO. d. FINNEGAN.
4-27-3St Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27
N~otice-Woodrow Wilson Meeting.

On Saturday, April %. there will
be a meeting Of the Woodrow VIII
o Club, al the County Court House
in Brownsville at s o'clock p, m. All
members Of he club are requested to
be present. Committees appointed
at the last meeting are requested to
have their reports ready for presen-
tation, and all good democrats are
invited to attend and join the club.
ID. p. GAY. Chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27

For Valley Truck -The Branch
train leaving here at 1915 a. m,
resembled a freight train almost as
much as a passenger train yester-
day morning. The supply of express
cars for upper Valley points having
run out, two freight cars were taken
up instead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27

A Herald representative had the
pleasure seeing some very rare peices
of Rozane Art Pottery as it was be-
ing unpacked at the Valley Book
Store yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27

Laying the Blocks-After a long
delay, owing to the absence OF
crushed stone, the cement founda-
ton for the 18th street paving has
been completed and the company yes
terday commenced laying the blocks
between the car rails.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27
8 # < 10 # Mating Rugs. 50

g II X IL * Administer Rugs. $500;
2 fit post Iron Beds, $40; $1,000
Refrigerators, $3.50; $500 Brass
Beds $12.75.-Walker Bros-Hancock
Cos Gigantic Slaughter Sale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27

Gigantic Slaughter Sale OF House
furnishings at Walker Bros-Han-
cock Co. Must have $4,000 in cash
to pay for hardware stock. Making
tremendous sacrifices to get it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-27

Unheard of sacrifices on Furni-
ture, Carpets, Stoves, China, Trunks
and Bags in order to get the money
we must have and get it quick. Many
lines are to be sold at less than other
dealers can buy the goods for.
Gigantic Slaughter Sale of the Walk
er Bros-Hancock Cos Stocks.