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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
THE 5oTH ANNIVERSARY.

Marked is the progress in half century in naval construction. tttty years ago on the 9th of this month, Ericsson's Monitor, dubbed the Aan- kee cheesebox," struck terror to the hearts of the Confederates as 1t met and bested the supposed inVulneraole Merrimac That was a turning point in the method of constructing war Ves- sels and Ericsson rose to the top among naval constructors and his countrymen are determined that his name shall not be forgotten, and not only here but in many other places, Ericsson day will be observed by Scandinavian societies.
 Since the Monitors day the world has profted thereby and fifty years to a week that she became the queen
 of the American navy, another record
 in the battleship class is established whereby the Utah becomes the fastest American ship of her class by making 22 knots an hour in her four-hour test and has the distinction of being the United States newest and most pow erful dreadnought.
 Notwithstanding the power and ef- ! fcienGy of the Utah and the rank 1t has among the vessels of it's class, the Monitor. in her day, was as much a | step forward as the modern dread | nought, with double turrets and oil | burners, is to her predecessors. Surely l time has not taught the inventors to reduce the cost any.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

(Written Specially for the Bulletin.)
 When we name the third calendar month, our thoughts immediately turn to the March winds. Named for Mars, does it's name cause it's nature or is the name the result of it's characteristics? People speak of this month as disagreeable, clustering and cheerless, and do not hesitate some times to call it the worst month of the whole family of twelve. Many feel as an old friend of mine once said, If I live through March and November, I'll live the year through" but she died in December, after all, We ex- pect to hear of disasters during this month of wrecks at sea, and accidents on land. and our forebodings are usual ly realized, and we complain of their cause, those dreadful March winds.
 But there is an old saying, Tt is an ill wind that blows nobody good" Per haps we may find some benefit in these strong winds, and so help to give them a better reputation. They must 'le Of value, for another old saw tells US, "A peck of March dust is worth a kings ransom" These old proverbs come to us from olden times in Eng land, and do not always fit our climate and conditions, but the one laSt quoted certainly indicates that our British an cestry valued March winds more than we do. Perhaps in their case, the weather vanes did not so often point to the east as they do with US, and it is somewhat difficult to persuade ourselves that there is much virtue in 8 raw, east wind
 There is no denying they are cold and searching, but they are bracing as well. We dislike to face them but to a person in ordinary health, there is a feeling of elation resulting from a contest with a strong March wind in which one comes out the victor Through the fingers and toes may tin gle, the blood bounds through the en- tire body and shows itself in rosy cheeks and flashing eyes. How the strong young life responds to the challenge of the wind, and rejoices ir i the victory over the opposing forces! | All lassitude and languor disappear ir l the bracing air, and the strength thu: l acquired is stored up, a reserve to bt ] called upon when needed during the months to come. Summer heat is les. l felt for the strength thus gained il | advance, during the early spring time We say they are searching, but wha do they find in their search? F[ov | they heip to cleanse the surface Of Ou i streets and by-wayE, carrying beIcr, them all manner of waste which other
 wise would accumulate in corners an, crevices and snug stow-away spots They bring to light many bit of rub
 bish from it's hiding place and hur
 1t out to the broad light of day Hoy
 bare of dust and litter the avenu
 seems after such a gust has swep
 over itE Purifying, too, these stronI
 winds must be, They blow far ava,
 the collection of unhealthy germs an
 dangerous microbes, which have bee
 rallying their forces during the pre-
 ceding months of freeze and thaw. an
 leave the air cleaner and sweeter fo
 us to breathe
 The energetic housekeeper recogniz
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
THE CRY FOR PEACE,

The cry for peace is still feeble be- cause the powers of earth still be- lieve in conquest, pursue the paths of the invader degrade worthy nations and destroy the rights of valiant and worthy people.
 England is no more respectable in her extension and abuse of power for Christs sake Gas some intelligent peo- pie view iU, than is Russia in her brutality asd heartlessness for the sake of extending her empire.
 The way in which Great Britain and Russia have played together in the division and oppression of Persia is evidence of their sympathy in wicked and indefensible action for gain. Through the service of Morgan Shus- ter America has been able to see the grossness of the game.
 It is well observed that the Per- sians have given something to the world in the way of history, art and culture. as well as in the way of poetry" And it is equally true that their political destruction is some thing of a loss to the culture of the world" Culture neither checks op- pression nor saves a race from tyran- nv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
RAILWAY WAGES AND EARNINGS

There were substantial increases in -he wages of railway employees during inc fiscal year 1911 Reports filed with he interstate commerce commission show that the total compensation to the employees of railways over 500 miles long was S1,0O5, PIT, ,249. The to- tal wage cost to the railways for the year was greater by s41,S6S.S22 than 1t would have been at the rates of pay in effect during 1910, and greater by S69. .29I,678 than it would have been at the rates of pay in effect during 1909.
 Notwithstanding an increase of 2,10S in the miles of railway operated. there were fewer employees on the payrolls June 90. 1911, than on June 30, 1910, by 31037. yet the total compensation paid to employees during 1911 was greater than that paid during 1910 by S49,9T6.2l6. This is greater than the increase in the gross earnings of the railways by s32,595,121. The net reve- nues of the railways, which are what is left after paying operating expenses, fell off by $4O.9ss ,589 during this same period in which compensation increas- 10
 These figures are summarized from Bulletin No. 2S of the bureau of rail- way economies, which is based on off, cial reports made by the railways to the interstate commerce commission, and which exhibits in detail a compar- ison of the aggregate compensation to different classes of employees. the number of employees of different class es, and the relation to railway traffic for the fiscal years 1909. 1910 and 1911
 The summary of revenues and ex- penses of the steam railways over fifty miles in length for the month of J ecember, just issued by this bureal. shows that for the calendar year 1911 Inc total operating revenues Were less than for the calendar year 1910 by S2T6gS,7S0. and the net revenues less by $22,286,7S4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
OLD METHODS WORKING.

The old political methods are work ing. while the Roosevelt boomers are invading the states and trying to over throw the old convention method by the adoption of direct primaries.
 The Massachusetts house has passed direct primary bill and it is won dered if the senate will follow suit.
 It is noticeable that while the R0ose- welt boomers are hitting every oppos- ing head that shows up. the list of Taft delegates is steadily increasing. On Wednesday four were chosen in Tennessee and two in Iowa, especial significance attaching to the election of the latter, as Senator Cummins of Iowa is an avowed candidate for the nomination. The choice of these two Taft delegates in Iowa hints at the eventual breakup of the opposition though the senator will probably cap ture most of the other delegates from his state. There are now eighty mem bers of the Chicago convention in structed for the president or known to be for him, but no other candidate has even one undisputed delegate.
 It is long way up to 547 votes which is just enough 10 take the nom ination, but the motion in that direc- ton for Taft at present is most assur- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
MARCH WINDS

es this quality of the March wind, and brings out to sun and air the contents of attic and storeroom that the winds may do their share in the work de- manded at this season of the year. Securely fastened to the clothes-line, how the contents of trunk and chest switch and blow about, all wrinckles and creases disappearing in the vigor- ous treatment they receive and they are returned sweetened and freshened to their places in the house. Old-tim housewives used to boast of being all through house cleaning by April first, but in these degenerate times, the task Is more often deferred to a milder season, in which decision, the modern home maker shows herself, in my opinion, an improvement over her more hustling but much less comfortable an cestress.
 Frolicsome, too, these same winds are. What runs they give to the chill dren when they snatch hats and caps from their heads and send them fly ing down the street or around the corner with the boy or girl in close pursuit Watch them till the out stretched hand is almost in touch with the lost property, and then see that gust of wind gather up it's trophy and send it again on it's way. Can't you hear the impish shrieks of laughter which March sends forth at sight of the discomfort it affords? And when that dignified, elderly, portly gentle man loses his hat, 1 can fancy the spirit of the wind rubbing his hairs and whistling in fun, as he watches the strenuous efforts made to recover the lost tile. How March doubles himself up with hands on knees in merriment, or rolls on the ground in gay abandonment at the thought of the confusion he is creating. He counts the kites and handkerchiefs hung on trees and wires, far up above reach of all else and says to himself, 'I know where you are. Pll take you down some day and have race with you Just now I want to throw a few dead branches at that chimney wonder. Ii broke 8 littlehungesv M cce-nE bmb looks little weak, and I'd like to see | the bricks fly about" Don't you i'm agine he delights in blowing out tho l lantern carried so carefully by tho
 timid traveller on a dark pathway, ol
 in f1inging dust in the faces and ovel J the suits of those well dressed peopl, l in their open car? He fills eyes, an( l ears, and noses and plainly says, "Yol may hit back at me, if you will, bu
 I'm not to be beaten, I can assure you
 l don't last great while, but I'm go ing to have a frolic while Pm here
 After all, the best Is left to the last We cannot help feeling happy in tn
 assurance that March paves the wa, for spring and with the hopes of bet ter things in store and with tn
 thoughts of returning flowers an,
 birds, we can patiently endure Ma
 ture's house. cleaning in preparation
 for their advent We all clean hous
 before we decorate our homes afresI
 and why should we demand that Ma
 ture be an exception? Meantime. b
 as lenient as possible in judgment c
 March winds, for they certainly hay
 a duty to perform, and though "
 may not like the method, we do eu
 joy the result. AN IDI,ER
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

seemed to be closely related, being spoken of about half as many times as Is the heart. Emerson declared
 Thought is the property only of those who can entertain it and perhaps half the world does not know how to think. Those who cannot collect their thoughts may keep them in their imagination instead of in their mind. It has been said Some people study all their life and learn everything ex- cept how to think" Thought nourish- es the mind, and it has been well said: "Wha7 ve are afraid to do before men we Elould be afraid to think of before God"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

o-JOhn iii:1S-"And no man hath aseended up to heaven but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven" What is your interpretation of this verse of the Gospel according to St. John? (M. J.)
 Answer-The words which is in heaven" are not contained in the old- est Greek manuscripts, and from the reading of the verse it is evident that they are spurious, for the Lord was not in heaven at the time He was speaking. As to the meaning of the remaining words of this verse: it may stsrtle some when it is said that very few Christian people believe the Lord s words in this connection. The usual thought is that when good people die they go direct to heaven there to re- main with the Lord; that all of the righteous ones of the past immedi- ately sscended into heaven at death. But the Scriptures nowhere convey this thought The Son of Man came down from heaven for He had existed in the heavens with the Father before the world was, and in obedience to the divine will He left the glories of the spiritual conditions and was made flesh, that He ''by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Surely His testimony should be relied upon when He declares that mo man hath ascended up to heaven" St Peter corroborated the Lords words by saying on the day of Pentecost- David is not sscended into heaven (Acts il: 94.) The Scriptures unmis- tskably teach that none will enter | into heaven until the Lords return frorl heaven at His second advent. Is nO1 the Bible the best and highes authority on this subject? Who vii | presume to know more than the L.ort on thls matter? Therefore, hear wha. l the Scriptures say-Colossians ii:4
 John v:2S29; John xlv:2-3; Matthew xvi:97; Revelation xxii:12; Danie xii: 1-3, IS.
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BOOK NOTICES.

Trading and Exploring (Duttons World
 at Work Series) By Agnes Vinton
 Luther. department of scienAA
 Normal Training school, Newark
 N. J. Cloth. 12mo. 240 pages, fi-
 lustrated. Price, 70 cents. AmeFt-
 can Book company, New York,
 Cincinnati, and Chicago.
 Intended for third and fourth year reading, this is the third volume of a series showing the development of the occupations of the human race, from fishing and hunting, through grazing and farming. to commerce and explora- ton. It contains interesting stories of life among peoples distinguished in the history of the world for their pre-eTn- thence in trade and exploration. The Babylonians the Phoenicians. the Venetians, the Norsemen. the Portu- guese and the Dutch are the subjects of fascinating descriptions, covering their daily life and customs, together l with something of the history and ge- ogTaphy of their countries. The chil- dren prepare for a voyage to the Tin | Islands in a Phoenicaan galley, learn Of the founding of Venice, discover lee land and Greenland with the Norsemen, visit India with the Portuguese nsvi- gators and view Holland as from . storks back
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

multitude of sins" and exclaimed, US time to take that cover off.
 There is a widespread disposition to 0ree with this sentiment. Millionaires who beoueath magnificent sums to cd ucstion or philanthropy must expect to have the gift house looked in the mouth. If what is given to the puplic represents sharp practice on the part of the giver, if it is the fruit of ex- tortion, legal or illegal, the applause IS faint today and it is going to get falnt- or all the time. We are becoming ethicaIly sensitive to the way in which money is got no less than to the way it is given.
 It is more flattsrinu to one self esteem to play the role of Lord or Lady Bountiful than it is to stand for eyenhanded justice to all. There are philanthropists who could not pose as almoners to the poor, as they have done, if they had been willing to give the poor the square deal in the first place. Illustrations of this general principle are numerous. The case of Capt Dreyfus of the French army has not wholly faded from the public mind After the victim had been pardoned and released from his cruel and unjust
  to Mime. Dreyfus Tt Is revolting to obtain pity when one asks for justice and all seems preconcerted to bring about this last iniquity. The judges wishing to strike the innocent ir order to save the guilty, seek refuge in an act of horrible hypocrisy which they call mercy"
 Have you ever known parents whC would crush out a child's initiative ! ignore his tastes, browbeat him gen orally and then give him a party ol outing devised wholly after the afore said parents own ideas and at whicf | the youngster was expected to be de l lighted, or appear as an ingrate? would be more honest treatment 0 James or Jennie if they should be al lowed some slight expression O opinion in regard to matters vital t their happiness.
 Justice is not the whole of the mora structure that good man will try t build but 1t is a mighty importan foundation stone. Until one is brett firmly grounded upon it he cannot de gently add the upper stories of mere and of benevolence
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

Kings Constructive Carpentry. By
 Charles A. King, director of man
 ual training, Eastern High school
 Bay City, Mich. Cloth, l2mo. fSS
 pages Price, 70 cents. American
 Book company, New York, Cincin-
 natl, and Chicago
 This is the third volume in this se- ries on woodwork and carpentry. and is intended to be used after mastering the elements of woodwork and of con struction. It consistV of problems which arise at the different stages in the construction of the shell Of the house until it reaches the point where it fig ready for the inside work. Espe cial attention is given to the use Of the steel square in framing roofs; ths methods by which the angles of the different cuts, and the lengths of tho rafters and other members Of the frame of the house may be found, are adaptable to any pitch Of roof, roof plan, or any combination Of pitches and plans. A glossary of architectural terms is a part of this volume. Espe- cial pains have been taken to make this book valuable to students in industrial and trade schools, the finished work man, and the apprentice who expects to make carpentry his llfe's work.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

There are few people who in their prayers remember the old friend who adds happiness to life every day-the bed. Creature comforts were once thought to be despicable, and to this
 day some people scorn them through a mistaken idea of their effects. An up-
 to-date pietist says: There are some
 who in a superior way affect to scorn the creature comforts, regarding bodily
 pleasures as low, and, in a manner,
 shameful I used to do this myself,
 but have got more sense. What is good
 is good, whether for soul or body. And
 I think a man comes nearer living as his Creator intended if he accepts and tries fully to enjoy what good bodily joys come his way, if so be he does not harm other people and exercises tenn l perance Doesn't that sound like en- | lightenment? God, according to tradi- | ton, started this world as a paradise i and man despoiled it. and it is up to i him to restore it. The creature com | forts should be increased and oppres- sion of every form cease. Heaven adds i to our happiness every day, but the
 avarice of man prevents a fair distri- | button of good things so man does not l get share and share alike We should
 all recognize our blessings and be thankful for them
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

Have you ever thought it is a real cause for gladness that everybody does not belieSe as you do. Life would not be worth living if they did. Variety is the spice of life; and always will con- tinue to be. God never meant any sect or cult or nation should have all of trGth-this is one thing man has nev } CT been able to monopolize, and never will be. Of course, many organizations profess to have it all, but the history of the generations shows what fools we mortals be-" Mans course is up ward and onward, and his rise from the ameba to his present status is the signet of his power and glory. He is not quite in sight of the superhu- man yet, although he has been reveal ed to him as a possibility. It Is not safe to predict what man will achieve He is about to conquer the air; and when he shall have conquered self, he will come into the glory which was designed for him by the Creator.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
The Gospel of the Square Deal.

The truly good man is anxious to be just to his neighbor first and to be kind to him afterward. This is getting the moralities in their proper order. 1 want no one to send me hot house grapes or lace valentines till he has settled up my Just bill against him. I prefer a living salary through out the year to a sumptuous donation party at Christmas. In other words justice takes precedence of charity in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

Uncle Joe Cannon is of the opinion that the republican party does not know whether it is afoot or on horse back" Wherever it is, it is the pro- gressive party.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

A voice is heard from Chicago claim ing that big feet are desirable. This is not an apology or defence, but simply an acknoWledgment.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

By declaring that he would rather be convicted of contempt than be ac- quilted by subterfuge, John Mitchell cannot help but win admiration, even if he will not promise to obey the law
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With several millionaires handling the work of his campaign it doesn't look as if Colonel Roosevelt could be a real friend of the people.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

When Roosevelt says it he is a-d do- -you-would be- done-b by citizen; but as William Howard Taft experiences him he doesn't measure up to stand ard
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

The movement at Columbus. O., to exempt homes valued at S1,000 or less from taxation is considerate enough of the poor to be called religious
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"Is your boss a kind man. Sure. My wife came down to draw my pay one day while l was out on job and he wouldn't let her have it."-Buffalo Express.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Who cares how the wind blows in March when there are five pay days in it?
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There is no danger that the crop of political spellbinders will run short this spring. Conditions are ripe for them
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There ought to be good chance for tips at the gathering of the state as paragus growers next week.
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A woman of Pittsburgh asks for a divorce because her husband named his motorboat after an "old flame" That is a scorcher.
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It is just as popular out west to get into a garden club in spring, as it is to get into a Santa Claus club in December.
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Happy thought for today: When a man recognizes in goodness something that is good for him, he doesn't hesi- tate.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

With timid spring occasionally breaking forth, the housekeeping sea- son cannot be far off
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This is called a sweetly solemn thought: The housekeeping season is about to dawn.
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A western genius thinks it is time the safety pin is included as one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Apsonia's slogan: "The Industrial Heart of the Naugatuck Valley!" Doesn't that pulsate some2
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

More men browbeat their wives than women browbeat their husbands. It is bad practice for creatures made in the image of God, and it shows that the efforts of the best element in all the ages has not succeeded in elim- mating the brute. Happy are those who are able to keep the savage in them in his place-the others are vic tins of the primal brute The brow beating wife never gives her husband first place only when she thinks there are burglars below who will kill the first one to appear, or when the sheriff calls with an overdue claim and there is danger someone may go to jail. This is where she is inferior to the browbeating man, for he is at the front with clenched fists unless there is a bear or a bulldog ready to eat someone up, and then he is ready to sacrifice his love if not his life. The brutality of man surpasses that of any other creature