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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
NIcARAGuA,s REVOLT

The republics to the south are giv ing this country no little concern with their revolutions, especially those over which Uncle Sam is throwin.r a pfo- tecting wing and lending expert ad- vice. Santo Domingo, Cuba, and now Nicaragua, have been given added at tention because of their in3urrecttons, while Mexico. though out of the cate Gcry of the others, has been the seat of trouble for a long perlod.
 In Nicaragua, at the present time, a well backed revolt is under way, and the sending of local troops there is being done as a precaution for the protection of the Americans. It is over this republic that this country has taken the supervision of it's cus- toms receipts in the hopes of straight ening out it's financial difficulties. as in Santo Domingo. This republic has been badly managed as to it's finances. and endeaVors have been made to se- cure large loans to carry on it's ex- istence and meet it's obligations. By the supervision of it's customs receipts by Uncle Sam much better results are expected. The suggestion of Senator Bacon that the revolution had Ameri- can backing need not startle. though some effective method of checking such support of insurgency should be found As in other cases, politics will doubtless be found to be back of this Nicaraguan trouble, and if the Mica raguan rebel leaders can ony gain concessions from their government they are 50 much better off. It is a condition which could be materially bettered if an effectual stop can be put to American help, If an investiga- ton will help it. let's have the investi- gation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
PARCELS POST,

It locks probable that In cleaning up the legislation before it that con- gross will pass a parcels post bill, The Bourne plan fer bringing sabeut this additional advantage in the post office department had been strongly advocated but the last favorite seems to be the Lewis plan as advocated by the house as a substitute for the Bourne plan Both are similar, inas- much as they advocate the zone sys- tenn of dealing with parcels post, plan which offers the greatest degree of fairness to the government the public and the agencies. all of whom will be affected, though in different ways. Postmaster General Hitchcock is in favor of the Lewis plan, evidently because of the similarity to the Bourne plan.
 With the establishment of such a system in this country, it is evident that whatever legislation is enacted the plan must be experimental, that is, it will not be possible to adopt a plan which will prove absolutely perfect at the start. A start must be made under as favorable conditions as pos sible, and as provided by the bill, after a board of transportation experts and another of congressman have worked out the details of operation, the de- velopment will show steady progress. The securing of parcels post, though imperfect at the start, will give op- portunity for finding the faults and securing perfection from experience.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Come right out on the back porch, said the stout woman to her caller. I'm so glad 1t is warm enough to sit outdoors-it's SC good for the healthl Yes, 1 de have a view of everybody s backyard and the rear of all the oth- CT flats, but l pay so little attention to other peoples business that 1t makes no difference to me- reallyl
 T suppose there are women who would take advantage of the situation to keep track of all their neighbors' af- fairs, but. thank goodness, I'm not that way! 1 just like to sit here and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air-Willie! Willi-e-e-e Jones! Stop chasing that poor cat! If your mother saw you l know shed spank you!
 That is the worst boy I ever saw in all my life Mrs. Chapman. I can't i'm agine what kind of a bringing up he has. I'm sure! You can judge what a child's home is by his actions, and must say if he's a fair sample 1 don't think much of it. His people. you know. they live in that third flat over there-the one with the rug hanging out to air It looks like an oriental rug from here, but I don't believe it is. don't think the Joneses can afford ori- ental rugs, for the grocery wagon from the second corner down the street brings their things and that grocery is the cheapest place around here. If people buy cheap things to eat it shows very plainly what they are.
 Mrs. Jones comes out back there and the way she scolds the delivery boys is a caution, know she dyes heI hair. because no woman with a F year old child has that glIttery gold hail naturally.
 And her husband looks like a pool stick, Every Sunday morning he hangs all his clothes out to air an( brushes them. Don't you hate to see man do those effeminate things! suppose that Mrs, Jones is too lazy te do them, so he has to,
 My goodness! I'm glad Mrs Sn1itf has taken in that rubber plant-uI there on the fourth fioori I've been SC nervous all day, expecting it to topplt off that edge and kill somebody or oth- CT going through the alley beneath!
 She's the most harum scarum crea- t1re-a bride, yes. And she has nc more idea about how to run house than-than Willie Jones! She sets hel plants out on the ledge of the porcf and the wind whistles around there and blows all the leaves off. Then she waters them and lets the water driI down below. and that makes the other tenants so madi
 "The Smiths seem to think because they are on the top floor they are in visible Why, her husband comes ou and puts his arm around her right il public I saw him kiss her, too, Tn always suspicious of married folks Wht
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
NEW LoNpoN,s CROSSING

For a long period of time there has existed at New London a grade cross ing over the tracks of the New Haven road which is the only way of reach ing the Groton ferry. Good fortune has perched at that point for the pro- lection of the public, but that and the flagman are the only reasons why fa- talities which have characterized many other grade crossings have not oc- cured there. This is in fact one of the worst points to be found hereabouts. There is always large amount of traffic there, not only people but many automobiles and teams are constantly using it, with expresses and switch engines whizzing past every few minutes. There are number of other grade crossings there, where fatalities are occasionally recorded, but the amount of crossing is greatest at the union station. It is virtually a crossing which all Groton depends upon, and auto traffic through the south end of the state is obliged to use 1t. Near accidents are freouent at that point
 It is no wonder that the citizens of Groton have appealed to the utilities commission for relief. It has been needed for a long time. and the dan ger is increasing instead of lessening. The elevation of the tracks or the highway is needed to overcome the danger, but the construction of new railroad bridge across the Thames will leave the present structure as a means for accommodation of the traf- fic which now goes by ferry and in a much more satisfactory way New London cannot advocate too strongly the securing of the bridge for highway purposes when the railroad gets ready to abandon it, and if that is likely within a reasonable time, the good record which has been maintained at the union station crossing can be tol- erated for the greater benefit which will result from a bridge. It is the one important river crossing in the state where an adequate bridge is not maintained and where the old method of ferrying is in existence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
RoosEvELTs SUFFRAGE VIEWS.

With the sounding of cymbals Roosevelt broke into the woman suf- frage support for the purpose of cor railing the votes of the women in the states where they have been given the ballot On this purely state issue much doubt has been expressed by the Wo- men as to the sincerity of the ambi- tious aspirant for a third term, and throughout the country it has been looked upon as a political dodge in behalf of votes.
 The Rooseveltian confession of faith on this point stands out prominently in behalf of the woman's suffrage cause. It is unqualifiedly committed to 1t. but those interested therein will do well to pin down the great moral advocate to just where he stands in his own mind upon the important question, unless they are prepared to suffer a complete reversal of opinion, such as came concerning the reciproc- ity with Canada and his solemn prom ise not to be a candidate for the pres idency again.
 ROosevelt's two-sided policy on suf- frage for women is exposed by the printing in the Congressional Record, as a senate document, the presiden- tial acceptance speeches. At the Roosevelt convention. Roosevelt said we favor woman suffrage" In this speech of acceptance, which he pre- pared for the convention, but all of which he did not give, he wrote as Is printed following the above words, Tn those conservative states where there is genuine doubt how the women stand on this matter, I suggest that 1t be referred to a vote of the women, so that they themselves may make the decision!" So that is where Roose- welt really stands on the suffrage question. He wants it referred to the women themselves. but he neglected to make himself plain on that point before the convention. He fooled them at the convention, but his written speech gave his real opinion. Yet this man calls other men liars.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
MALES OF MILITARY AGE.

More young men, that is men of mil itary age from IS to A, by four and a quarter million made up the popula- tion of the United States at the taking of the last census than did so ten years previous. This means that while the total population of the country has increased q per cent. in the decade that there was an increase In males of military age of 2s.5 per cent, and therefore they constitute 8 somewhat greater proportion of the total popu- lation than they did in 1900.
 Immigration accounts in part for the increase whereby the males of military age outdistanced the total population, which. to a greater degree than in earlier years, has during that period been predominantly males. This is plainly indicated in the northern and western states to which immigrants chiefly go. and to which many from the east migrate, so that in the Rocky mountain and Pacific coast regions the percentages are the highest. The young men predominate there and form over half the male population, while throughout the country those of military age constitute 433 of the total male population. Barring Mas sachusetts, Connecticut increased its population of men between those ages in the ten-year period the most of any New England state. There were 50, 300 more by the last census in this state, though in percentage of gain Rhode Island beat all out, gaining eight-tenth of one per cent, and it has the largest per cent. in proportion to the whole male population of the state
 The figures make it apparent that the west still has it's attractions fo the men who are seeking the oppor tunity and it should receive them wieh open arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
Have The Bulletin Follow You

Renders of The Bulletin leaving the city for the seashore, noun talnss rural resorts or for Europe may keep In touch with ooings i'll town jby having The Bulletin sent direct to them by mail for any period desired days, weeks or months. Hundreds follow this plan on their annual vacation and return fully informed as to what has been going on during their absence. Orders should be placed with The Bulletin business office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Careful Motormen.

MT. Editor: Very sorry am l, in deed, to read of any of our motormen who have been long, faithful and steady on the different roads deciding to conclude their service. There, how ever, comes a time in most of our lives where we are called by one object or another to step down and out and let others take our places, and all though we have yet good steady young men on the road. there is more of the speed craze in some of them today than there was when Mr. Card started out.
 Those of today take a long speed chance and get in sooner but some of those of yesterday, as 1t were, were more cautious about hills and curves. It is a great pleasure to feel that there is a steady head and hands gutd- ing the car and l hope Mr. Card will get back to the company agaln.
 A WELL WISHER.
 Windham Conn, Aug. 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
IDEAS OF APLAIN MAN

The Mystery of Man and Woman-lV..
 Woman is conservative, man pro- gressive.
 Women ought to do the banking of the world. They are less inclined to risk than men.
 They love institutions. They ought to have charge of all endowed affairs, such as libraries, hospitals and col Ieges. When thing is to be kept up, kept going and kept efficient, woman is more qualified for the business than man.
 A woman is for the established or der whatever it may be.
 Hence she is better. because bit terer partisan. There are no demo- crats. republicans and prohibitionists so fierce and unbending as the women of these parts. During the civil war there were no rebels so determined as the women rebels.
 This is why women are supposed to be more religious than men. It is be- cause for centuries religion has been confounded with institutionalism, and to be religious meant to stand by the existing order
 As a matter of fact the masculine nature is more religious. The great spiritual leaders of the world have been men. Woman is better partisan of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

The annual report Idea of town gov ernment in this state seems to be everything except what it was intend ed for. Up in Manchester the town auditors have not completed their work, and the town report cannot be issued on time-September The fail ure to have town affairs in shape seems to be the rule in great many towns. Occasionally you will find a town where business methods prevail
 but as a rule town affairs are con- ducted in a lax shape and the conse- quenee is O growing tax rate Neglect of duty will pile up taxes as rapidly as anything known.-MiddletOW Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

publican party I should feel under ob- ligations to resign my seat in the sen ate. I was elected by the republicans as a republican, and am still a re- nnblican."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

When Senator Williams declared that Roosevelt had criticised long line of predecessors the latchets of whose shoes he is unworthy to untie," he spoke an undenlable trutb
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
An Unfortunate oversiuht.

In the hurry of composing the plat form the colonel overlooked the vote getting properties of a strong declara- tion for shorter hatpln.-CoIumbia IS. C.) State.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Police Commissioner Waldo of New York is so satisfied with his work and the department that he is asking to have his salary doubled. That's going the limit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

While Roosevelt considers he has
 only hurried the progressive move
 ment along, LaFollette sanely holds that he has rushed it into a high 1 fever
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

It's up to Philadelphia, now. A graft agent arrested there says the system in the Quaker city Is as bad as in New York. The rivalry of the big cities is astonishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Norwich always has standing wei come for the veterans of the Eight eenth regiment, or for any other regi- ment, for that matter
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Senator Kenyon of Iowa has come out for the republican party and the president. There is no need for a third party. he declares.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

When Thomas Lipton gets ready tc lift the American cup, someone might suggest the use of a derrick.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Bellows worked by the feet to blow air into the mouth to help a musician play a wind instrument have been in vented by a German.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Penrose declared Roosevelt knew that the Standard Oil contributed $1OO 900 to his 1904 campaign fund, and Roosevelt has to admit it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Senator Gronna of North Dakota, who was a Roosevelt man prior to the Chicago convention said in Minneap- elis the other day; If l left the re-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
jIZ'7GY[||;A|!is!|IlEiiE|Ial

Thursday-Friday-S
 "VaudeviIIe." THE POWERS TRIO Clever Mirth Makers. DOTTSON & GORDON
 Presenting Sam the human Consul" and grotesdue dancing by Dottson. WALDO
 The Marvellous Contortioniat. PHOTOPLAYS- The Two Gun Sermon
 Corking good western comedy drama, The Martyrs
 Beautiful hand colored subject. A Trip fin the Colorado MOuntains- Instructive scenic picture. In Gods Care
 A story of a little boy and girl. The Retired Army CoIOnel-- Exciting detective drama.
 Music-COncert--Orch Matinee 2.30; admission. 10c and &c., Evening, 715-S.45; reserved seats 20c, orchestra circle 15c. balcony 10c, gal lery Dc. boxes 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

With the Allan liner Corsican so badly damaged by striking az iceberg when proceeding slowly, 1t explains the crumpling of the Titanic, which was going full speed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

When George W. Perkins said that substantial justice is necessary for his children, did he mean others be- sides the Harvester and Steel trusts? :?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

That Washington murderer who wants to die to escape the hot weather in jail seems to have perfect confi- dence in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

The south can see no justification in Roosevelt permitting two negroes sitting at the table with him in Prov idence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Ty Cobb has figured in an auto smash. He generally manages to get in where there's trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

It is not burglar proof but police proof protection that District Attor- ney Whitman needs with his Rosen- thai evidence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Isn't it about time that the three million dollar Astor baby cut up few didoes so as to get his picture in the paper?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Why talk about the bull moose hymn? It is generally understood that the bull moose him is T. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Happy thought for today: The man of many parts must be well put to- gether or he will go to pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

This is the season when most people are going somewhere or just getting back from somewhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Even though the government laun- ders paper money, the supply of filthy lucre keeps up to the demand
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Strange as it may seem, it is the unloaded gun which does the greatest execution.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

WREN yor want 10 gut your Dusl- ness before Ine public. there is no me dium better than through the adV--'' inG c0Lumns o6 The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Nat Goodwin seems to be bound to get into trouble whether he's married or not
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
The Mystery of Man and WOman-V

The Mystery ot Man ana Woman-N' Every woman sells herself; and the price of the good woman is the re- demption of the world.
 The strongest and most persistent feeling in the race is sex attraction. because. that is Natures will for the perpetuation of the race, A falling off of that emotion would mean the sui- eide of mankind,
 Sex feeling therefore, instead of be- ing low and having always somewhat of sin in it," is the very hfe-prineiple of humanity,
 Of this feeling woman is the con- trolleP and guardian,
 She stands with the keys in her hand. the keeper of life,
 My Tnaahing is expressed in those lines Rus11iR quotes fom Coventry Patm6fe;
 70 wastefll woman! she who may On her sweet self set her own price, Knowing he cannot choose but pay, How she has cheapened paradise! How sold for naught her priceless gift, How spoiled the bread and spilled the
 wine,
 Which, spent with due, respective thrift,
 Had made brutes men, and men d1-
 Xine!"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Even if congress Is holding back on the battleship question, the shipbuild- ing business is booming. Not since the Spanish American war, it is said, have the coast shipyards had on hand so many orders for new ships There are altogether 56 freight and passen- ger steamers as well as 19 vessels of other kinds, such as colliers. tugs and lighters, building, to say nothing of q naval programme that embraces 45 vessels of all classes.-Waterbur Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

The sending back of the vetoed sup ply bill to President Taft with one of the offensive riders still on it was not nice proceeding; it verged close ly on studied impertinence. Did they expect to intin1idate and coerce Presi dent Taft? Like the gentleman in tho Biglow Papers, he's an of OK at bein druv."-Hartford Courant
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

A deadly parallel between the plat form of the progressive party adopted at Chicago early this month and the platform of the socialist party adopted at Indianapolis last spring is the fea- ture of last weeks issue of the Ma tional Socialist, an organ published in Washington and refiecting the views of the Berger element of the socialist party.-Meriden Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

The building trades continue in the enjoyment of apparent prosperity. The amount of contracts in New England thus far this year is $123,897, 900, or about S1S,000,000 in excess of the amount for any corresponding period on record. We mistrust, however that some of the excess must be charged up to the high cost of material and labor rather than to the large amount of nstruction-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

A prominent doctor says he would rather have robust burglar than a consumptive bishop for a father. But unfortunately science has not pro- gressed to the point where a person has any option in the matter-Hart- ford Post
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

President Taft is not losing much strength as a presidential candidate as the days go by. There is no doubt that he has gained a good deal since the nomination of Roosevelt, despite the manufactured enthusiasm of the third term party. The president has at this time opportunities to greatly increase his prestige Question is, will he let these opportunities find him without the courage to do the right thing Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
A Big Three Day
 AIR 50th Annual Fair Of the New London County Agricultural Society, Norwich, Sept. Z, 3, 4 nnnn1nnn nnn
OPENING LABOR DAY

 e Large exhibits of Live Stock in all classes,
 The best of Horse Racing every day.
 Motor Cycle Racing each day.
 Wrestling Bouts on the stage in front of the grand stand.
 High Class Vaudeville by the following skilled artists: THE FOUR CROWNS, contor- ton novelty, strong tooth work, hand balancing and ground tumblins. THE RECKLESS REcKLAws, Roller Skating novelty. Comedy and Sensational 5icyelists.
 MILE. MABELLE and her Trained Animals.
 In the last named act a monkey is to ride around the track on a bicycle.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

The Salvation Army Is too big to stop. After more than SO years of the generals guidance and inspiring action it must go on of its own tremendous momentum doing world wide service, impelled by the memory of his power and guided by his own motto, Trust in God and go forward. Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Eoursion rates on the railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Those who believe that cheap wine tends to reduce the consumption of dis titled spirits will be interested in the experiments lately made of sending California wine east in glass-lined tank cars, This is following the precedent of the oil men-will the next step be a pipe Springfield Republican.