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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Gimp had been going wrong lately. Pay night found Mrs. Gimp deep In thought. She was revolving in her mind a plan of campaign.
 At o'clock she went to bed. She knew that 1t would be useless for her to sit up, for her husband would not get home before o'clock in the morn ing.
 Next day she had breakfast ready when her husband limped downstairs.
 Good morning." said Gimp sheep ishly. T had bad luck last night, Sin da, I-er-we were out riding in Bob Summers machine and the thing turn ed over and l got skinned up and Bob had to be taken to a hospital. 1 had to come across with S20 to pay for his room. He will pay it back, all right. You see in a case like that-I couldn't help it, you know"
 T sec" responded Mrs Gimp. What hospital is your friend, MT. Summers, in?"
 Emergency"
 "T'r phone over and see how he is getting along"
 "No!" thundered Gimp. Don't do that on any account! Do you want to kill him? Let him alone! Rest and quiet!"
 "Will it bother him if I ask the peo- pie at the hospital how he is getting along?"
 "Yes. This thing has to be kept quiet There's a reason"
 Very we'll" answered his wife. But see that you bring me some money next Saturday night, or I will write to this MT Summers and ask him for that $20."
 Certainly I will. Sinda," said Gimp.
 The next Saturday night Gimp did not arrive at home in time for the hot dinner Mrs. Gimp had hopefully pre- pared. At g o'clock Mrs. Gimp calmly went to bed. Gimp arrived at o'clock in the morning. We didn't get paid" said Gimp at 1 breakfast. ''The cashier was away, but we will get our money all right to- morrow"
 1 q wrote your friend, the man at the hospital, yesterday" observed his wife l sweetly
 What"
 q wrote to that Mir. Summers and 1 told him that we were in dire straits ! which is the truth. There's the mar 1 ket man and the landlord and others who insist on being paid"
 You wrote to him? And asked fol i that money? Why T." Gimp grabbed up his hat and ran | out of the house. He rushed to the
 home of Summers. Say, er-I-my wife wrote you letter-er-let me ex- plain. I was in a little poker game 1 and lost every cent last Saturday i night. I had to tell her some kind of
 a story, so I told her that you had met with an accident and that had loaned you twenty. I wouldn't have told that 1 lie but your name happened to come 1 into my mind.' l Summers was puzzled. He had re- i ceived no letter from Mrs. Gimp. but ! he didn't want to prove her falsifier 1 even if she was one. "Yes, yes" he re- 1 sponded. That's all right. Don't men, | ton it.
 1 Thanks" said Gimp. wringing Sum- | ners' hand gratefully. T will straight 1 en 1t out later. Thank you very much Don't pay any attention to her letter.
 Mrs. Gimp wore very expectant ail i when Gimp returned to his home Mon- 1 day night Did you get your money 1 today?" she asked. No by George. we didn't. That cashier didn't show up today, either
 Do you know, believe that fellow has
 skipped out"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
INDICTMENTS OF OFFICIALS.


 In the indictment of the heads of the New Haven and Grand Trunk roads the charges concern a matter which Is of vital importance to all of New England and through which if the suits are brought to trial question of unusual interest will be involved, both as to the effectiveness ef the act under which the suits will be brought and It's bearing on the fu- ture transportation facilities of the six states. The indictments take a new form in this prosecution for in stead of being against the big cor porations as a body they are against the individual heads and concern not the acts of the roads in the past, but are confined to the one matter, the proposed agreement between the two roads in relation to the blocking of the extensions as started by the Grand Trunk.
 What the outcome will be remains to be determined, but a speedier and more satisfactory method Is thus be- ing pursued to determine the ques- ton of a monopoly than could be ob- lnluGd " luC iOH5 Oul, blOW and unsatisfactory plan of having nu- merous committees undertake to fer ret out and investigate the deal, with nothing accomplished after they have reported. It Is believed that the pros seution-if 1t gets that far-will be beneficial to all concerned. A lot of misunderstanding can be strengthened out, the facts will be known and there can be a better spirit of cooperation wrought Into existence between the roads and the public
 The matter hinges on whether the plan to overcome tho necessity of building proposed lines at great ex- pense, by permitting both roads to use existing lines, would permit a healthy competition. or whether such an arrangement would result in such cnntyol that the interests of the ship per would be neglected.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

roads have been waiting anxiously to know where they stand, but the of ficers of both companies refuse to ut ter a word as to the practical effect of the court decision. Meanwhile the stock of one company has gone down many points while that of the other stands pat. The silence is a studied conspiracy. The insiders are making money at the expense Of the invest ors. It is Wali streets old crooked game, as crooked as any played in the faro or poker joints.-Hartford POSt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Having brought the price of eggs down to a4 cents dozen the women of Chicago are going to turn the bus- mess ever to the regular channels, It is time for the egg dealers te realize their responsibility, There's no tell ing what may happen if the women have to take hand again.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Americans are now accused of fo- menting the Madero rebellion in Mex ico. Oil exploiters were the Ameri- cans in question. An inquiry into the matter may be directed by congress. It has become known that English and American interests were seeking con trol. President Diaz was inclined to favor the English, and the Americans, not relishing this, started Madero in a revolt.-New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Instead of going from the sublime to the ridiculous the hike up the Hudson to Albany seems to have start ed at the ridiculous and the suf- fragettes participating are hopeful for better things.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

With all New England looking for coal at a good fat price it is hard to understand why Wales should get the preference on 100000 tons. That is rubbing it in to an already dis trusting public.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

President Taft Is talking pretty plainly to Mexico through the state department. Word is again sent that Americans must be protected and a stop put to outrages upon Americans and American interests. This warn ing may be enough. and then again it may be necessary for another kind of action on the part O. the United States-Bridgeport Telegram
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Many disapprove of the action of courts at times but Buffalo judge assails the jury for bringing in 9 sec ond degree verdict in the Hickey case when he believed it should have been in the first degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

With New York planning the ex- penditure of s15o, 100000 for piers New London with Its lone million must ap- parently take back seat. Such comes from being a small toad in big puddle
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
A Useless Worry.

Why do we strain at "Tchatalia' and jet such words as Sshenectady.Scoha- ria, Skaneateales, Saugerites and PougTkeepsie not bother us at least?- Albany Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Much attention has been directed to the new experiment which Detroit is making in the quest for the ideal road. Sixty miles of concrete pavement have stood hard wear, and it is held by ad- votates of this material that the heavy initial cost is more than made ID by the long fife of thesroad and the small most of upheep.- Repu bli- can
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

The rush shopping season is over and no one is more thankful than the clerks. Now for the rush to exchange the duplicates and the wrong sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Now comes the report that the con dftions in the Peruvian rubber dis- tricts were not exaggerated. It would not surprise if they proved to be a.s bad as the African atrocities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Time and expense are to be saved by dropping the Mir in congress. It is a commendahle Idea thls saving time and expense but lt would be well to see that 1t is turned to profit and not longer speeches.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
Nothinu to Talk About.

But if Washington society is to es chew the four Ds-disease, descend ents, domestics and dress what on earth will they talk about? Pittsburgh Dispatch
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
Annti,sr charns Innnsdino.

The first thing he knows somebody will claim that T. R. is a nature falIer for saving that a bull moose can swai- low an Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

When Hawthorne became a mina promoter he was impelled by the same motive which makes book agents push the de luxe" editions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

As a check to those governors who have developed the pardoning habit the Baltimore American suggests that they share the responsibility for post pardon crimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Even though Christmas morning finds them empty the democratic pol iticians are planning to keep their stockings up for a while vet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
More Profitable.

After all. it seems to be more profit able to write good stories than to write hair raising mining literature.-Bos- ton Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Wherever there is Christmas tree with candles. tinsel, cotton and in f1ammable material it is well to have fro extinguisher handy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

The time devoted by the peace en- voys to conferences each day is short and crisp They are not even obsery- ing union hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

As beautiful as it is and as much as some of us dislike it, Christmas doesn't seem to be quite complete without a little snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

That St. Louis school teacher who told her pupils that there is no Santa might have done better had she con fined her talk to school matters.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

MT. Morgan Is probably paying his distinguished respects to q noble but l, practicable ideal. Of course, char acter counts in Wall street. as else where. But only the exceptional bor- rover can be known well enough so that collateral security could be dis pensed with, even if it ever could be. Character helps, but alone it is not enough to borrow on.-Washington American.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

This is another day when turkey holds the place of honor on the din ner table.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
:1THER VIEW POINTS

Shippers are demanding another cut in New England freight rates. And this for road which must constantly grant wage increases and pay divt- dends should be an easy matter.-An- sonia Sentinel.
 The mayor thinks he could appoint a better board Of education than the people elect. It Is admitted that we could have a better board of education than the people elected last time. On the other hand, there is the board of public safety appointed by the mayor, and look at it!-Waterbury Republi- can.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Happy thought for today: It Is more blessed to give than to receive.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Standard Oil officials are not look ed upon as possessors of literary tal- ent. but when a few letters written by John D. Archbold command a price of s3S,000 1t is getting into the Kipling, class so far as the casn goes Whether that is the exact figure or not only William Hearst can say Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

The prohibition boom. which start ed States supreme court divorced the to have burst. Its object in the first place was evidently to lessen a certain form of crime among the negroes, and it not being effective In that way the movement soon lost it's strength. Even in places whero women vote the liquor question has not lost the sup port 1t was claimed 1t would If wom- an suffrage was allowed.--New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

WHEN you want to put your busi- ness befora thG public. there is nc me. dium better than through the adverts. ing columns ot The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

The movement for a joint celebra- ton of the tooth anniversary of peace among English speaking people has made great hcadway in England, and the fall of 1914 Is set for the time of the anniversary. II is to os hoped that before then gentle peace will be established elsewhere and that the ceiebration can be more general Mean tinla hurry along the big warships and have them ready to take parL---Bridge- port Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

It is now many days since the Unit. ed State supreme court divorced the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railway systems, Stockholders in both
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A Merry Christmas to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-25

Norwich, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1912.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
REPUBLICANS
HAVE DONE ALL
THEY PROMISED
Says President Taft at Tippecanoe
Club Dinner Country Will
Prove Him Right
pRocREsslvEs AoLD MEETING
LaFoIlette Supporters Say Senator
pRoGREsslvEs AoLD MEETING
LaFoIlette Supporters Say Senator
Will Stay in Race--Stubbs
Still in New York

Cleveland O., 5Jau. 29.--At the
Mckinley day banquet given by the
Tippeeanoe Club, at the Chamber Of
Commerce, tAe' president made
stirring appeal to the Republican,
party to stand by its guns and rest
confident that it has carried out the
pledges it made toNthe people of the
United States. Hc declared he faced
the future in the belief that the judg-
ment of the country would prove him
right in his opinion.
Before President Taft retired to his
private car tonight he had spoken
on peace and arbitration, talked Ohio
politics with some Of the leading
Republicans of the state and sound
ed the key note for the coming presi-
Dental campaign.
Leaving Cleveland late tonight he
is due in Columbus early tomorrow,
for thirty-six hour stay
The presidents train pulled into
Cleveland in the middle of the winter
rain that had turned snow covered
streets into ice and slush and he
toured around the city iii his various
speaking trips with no little danger
of accident,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
Militia and Officers Quell Rioting,
Near Lawrence Mills, by
Use Of Clubs
MANY THOUGHT BADLY HURT
Reports Say Crowd Suffered Severe
Injuries When Guns and
Sticks are Used

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 29.--One
woman was killed and police officer
was stabbed by rioting strikers or
sympathizers, who gathered to the
Aumber of nearly 100 about the
Everett mills tonight, Police and
militia were rushed to the scene and
the free use of clubs and rifle butts
resulted in the breaking up of the
mob
When the crowd first gathered,
five officers went to the scene, but
had little effect in quelling the dis
turbance. Additional officers hur-
ried to the scene, but although they
used their clubs freely. they made
little impression on the"crowd until
two companies Of MALTA arrived
As the rioters seemed determined
10 stand their ground the militiamen
used their rife butts. 1t is believed
many of the rioters were seriously
injured
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
MEXICAN WAR
VETERAN dies
At ST. NARY'S
John Smith, 9l Years Old, Succumbs
to Age After Being Blind and
Helpless Fifteen Years

John smith, 81 years old, for the
last / Q years an inmate of st. Mary's
iufirmary died of old age atSthe In
1rmary at 4 o'clock yesterday after
neon. lie has been blind and practi-
cally helpless the last fifteen years.
Smith came to Cairo nineteen
years ago and had no place to 60
The sisters took charge OF him and he
worked about the place about four
years when he become totally blind.
During the last fifteen years Smith
has been unable to do anything, He
had to be led from place to place.
Fought in Mexican War
Smith was a veteran Of the MeXi-
can war and fought through all of
the important battles. lie was born
in New York and spent much of his
life in Canada.
The old man was taciturn and
would talk about himself very little,
Beyond the fact that he had served
in the army and was born in New
York, little could be gotten from him
regarding his past history. 1t is not
known whether he has any relatives
or not.
The funeral will be under the au-
spices Of the Sisters of the Holy
'NFoss. Services will be held at st
Patrlck's church at 8 O'Clock this
morning and the body will be buried
In calvary cemetery at villa Ridge
Rev, ]. J. Downey will conduct tbs
services,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
MINERS REFUSE A CUT
Employers Submit proposition to Re-
turn to Old Scale-Employees
Want Raise,

indianapolis, Ind, an, 29,--The
bituminous coal miners today reject
ed the proposition OF the operators
to return to the wage scale of 1905
1906, submitted at the joint con-
ference of the miners and operators
of Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois.
The wage scale Of l904-190G was
ten cents lower ton in Ohio and
western Pennsylvania and six cents
lower in Indiana and Illinois than
the present scale The wages Of day
labor were six per cent lower in the
entire district than those now paid
The operators demand a general
reduction of ten cents ton and 20
per cent on day labor while the
miners are demanding increas In the
same figures The conference will
continue tomorrow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
LAF0LLETTE MEN
SAY SENATOR WILL
STAY IN BATTLE

Washington, Jan. 29.-Progressive
Republicans, who are supporting
Senator Robert N. LaFollette's candi-
dacy for the nomination for presi-
dent, met today to canvass the situ-
alton. The result was statement
issued by Col Walter l.. Houser, La
Follette's manager, declaring the
Senator was in the race for the nomi-
nation to the end.
1t was declared, also, that he would
make nation wide campaign on ad-
vancing his candidacy and his prin-
ciples.
Earlies in the day the news that
the meeting would be held gave rise
to the report that it's purpose was
to amalgamate the Roosevelt and La
Toilette followers in the cause of
"progressiveism." This was discred-
tied, Immediately, when the meet
| ing was called to order
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
Clarence Darrow, Noted Chicago,
Attorney, Charged With Brib-
ing Mcnamara Jurors
GAVE DETECTIVES MONEY
Employees Of Defense got Cash out
Of Fund Raised by Labor
Unions

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan. 29.Two
iadietmcnts. each charging bribery
and attempted corruption, were re-
talaqd today by the county grand
jitx eainst Clarence S. Darrow Of
Gl'aaGo a Noted attorney at law,
fo44 " chief council for the Me-
Nnm ara brothers,
1',o bills allcis he furnished the
rr"cy CT OF tho Mcnamara defense
f'nf, and bribed Robert aBain, a
i'Wo} sworn to try James b. McNa-
mara, confessed dynamiter and MUIR
derer, and George D. Lockwood, a
}oRileman
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
ENGLISH DOMINATION
OF PALMYRA ISLE
CAUSES AN INQUIRY

Washington, Jan. 20 Rumors
that Great Britain intended to take
possession Of Palmyra island, fir
reality a group Of fifty islands,, w.,
ing about 600 miles southwest Of
Hawaii and almost in direct line be-
tween Australia and the Panama
'eaAui. feateltea VII TIE suDjeeb beiIsg
made matter of inquiry unofficial
officials professed ignorance Of any
issuo having been raised as to the
ownership of the island. but adj
mitted that the title was vague.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
KANSAS LEGISLATION
SUBJECT OF STUBBS
AT KANSAS DINNER

New York, Jan. 29-Gov Stubbs of
Kansas, who has been here for the
last few days, talking of his desire
for the nomination of Theodore Roo
sevelt for president, was the princi-
pal guest and speaker at dinner of
the Kansas Society here tonight.
Mr. Roosevelt had been invited but
sent two letters of regret Gov.
Stubbs spoke on what is Doing in
Kansas" and devoted the main part
of his speech to review Of the pro-
gressive legislation in his state.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
METAL TARIFF REVISION
PASSES IN HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES

Washington, Jan 29.--The Demo-
cratic tarik revision, 10 make redut-
tions averaging S5 per cent from the
existing steel and iron duties of the
Payne-Aldrich law, passed the House
today by vote of 210 to 109. Re-
publican efforts to amend or debate
the bill were brought to a sudden end
When Democratic leader Underwood
refused to permit the offering of fur
ther amendments and forced the
House to vote upon the final passage
of the measure.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
POSTMASTER GENERAL
TO SERVE TEN YEARS

Washington. Jan. pa ten-year
term for Postmaster General the
elimination of the entire post Of five
departments from politics and the
appointment of all postmasters by
the head OF the department instead
Of by the president, was proposed IN
a bill today, introduced by Repre-
sentative Norris N Nebraska. The
measure is a revision OF a previous
bill by Mr.. Norris.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
JUDGE TELLS BOARD
TO ARRANGE FOR A
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

Chicago, Jan. 29.--County Judge
John o. Owens, who has jurisdiction
over the city Board of Election Com
missioners, today declared he could
see no objections to voters declaring
their preference for candidates for
president at the coming primaries.
He said he would direct election
commissioners to devise plan for
handling presidential primary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
MAN ARRESTED FOR
KILLING DURING
STRIKE EI0TING

McComb City Miss, Jan 2S--Ac-
cused of having taken part in the
mob attack on a crowd of laborers
employed by the Illinois Central
Railroad William Gartman was ar
rested here today. Officials promise
other arrests. The shooting, which
resulted fsttlly among the mohs
human targets, was one Of the af-
trays, growing out Of the strike Of
Illinois Central shop men.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-30
TIRES OF LIFE
IN SMALL CITY
QUITS HER HONE
Marjorie Wright Of hound City Ar
rested in Evansville and Brought
Back After Week

Tired of life in a small town and
wishing for the excitement Of the
famous vaudeville actresses, Mar
jorie Wright, II years old. of Mound
C'ty, a week ago started out to see
the world She hoped to get an en-
,gagement on the vaudeville stage,
but ended her trip within q short
time after leaving home, when Il
travelling man caused her arrest at
Princeton and detention at Evans
Vile, md, and her return to her
home Friday afternoon.
Miss Wright has been employed at
a store in Mound City? A week ago
she tired OF the life and decided TO
start out for herself She stopped
off at Mt Carmel for a day or two
and continued on toward Evansville,
Ind.
Meets Travelling Salesman
On the way to Evansville, she met
a travelling salesman. She told her
story to the salesman and het.eeided
she was too inexperienced to face
the world alone
When he got to Evansville, the
salesman asked the girl to meet him
that evening. He then went to a
hotel and called a policeman He
told the girls story and two detec-
tives were called The detectives
and the salesman went to the APP
pointed place and met the girl. The
detectives took her in charge and
wired Sheriff Wehrenberg of Mound
City to come for her.
Wehrenberg went for the girl last
Friday night and returned with her
Saturday 4,
Tired of Routine.
While held in the matrons room
at Evansville, the girl told her story.
firing of the daily routine in o
store in small town, she decided to
try her luck outside. She had read
Of the experiences of actresses and,
having some little talent of her own,
decided to try the vaudeville stage
she started out and failed to get q
place. She begged the Chief of De-
tectives not to send her home but to
get her place in Evansville and
let her stay there. She said there
was no man in the case, but that
she left home Of her own accord.
II went to Mt Carmel because
had some friends there, she said. "a
thought they could get me a place
but they refused and tried to make
me come home. then went tc
Princeton and it was there I wal
arrested. They took me to Evans
VILE and then the sheriff came ant
brought me home. am glad that
! am at home.