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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
The AGITATION FOR SHORT
HOURS.

The agitation for shorter days is
going on in an the enterprlsing states
OF tho union and in Canada.
Tho 54-hour day Of Massachusetts
SIS the shortest general law. although
many of The organized craftsmen
have ) and 9 hour days. The longest
DAYS arc In the south, where they total
f6 or more hours N week.
Rhode Island IS considering a 54-
hour bin. but moi much is heard from
The labor forces IN its behalf yet.
A sh1rJ-hour movement that will
interest the French operatives in the
local mills ls that which has been
undertaken n the province Of Quebec.
The textile Industries there have not
been far behind The band wagon i'm the
procession Tor shortening hours of
labor They promptly fell into line
with 6O-hour law. Less than three
wears ago tlet passed a 5S-hour law,
sind now they ale contemplating a 30
hour schedule. s. Saturday hah-holi-
day would Ice the outcome Of the pas
sage u the measure. That makes a
drop in the running time Of five hours
uares with the drop of four hours from
a So 10 a "A hour law. in Niassachu-
sets. .....
Most important TO The industry in
this state, however says the Fail Riv-
or Herald, els the prospective shorten
iuE 0f The hours within the United
states 10 meet the Massachusetts
standard For Tie present the move
ment is held up here but the short
hour sentiment is abroad in the land.
and the hold-up is not likely TO be a
long one
Il is this shrinking day and non
shrinking wage schedule which helps
20 keep prices high. Whatever in
creases the cost OF production OF any
thing must send the price higher. 1t
was the long days and Sw wages OF
she long ago which gave the dollar
more purchasing power There is no
reason FOR revolving the wheels Of
time backward, but such pertinent
fact as this should not be lost sight
o.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
THE TOURING CAR AND PUBLIC
HIGHWAY.

The Bulletin has frequently called
attention to the fact that the modern
macadam road was never designed to
sustain a traffic so heavy and constant
as that Of the touring car and the
big motor vans made to carry twice
che load a team of horses can pull,
Eith much greater speed
An editorial in the Berkshire Eagle,
printed In Pittsdeld. Mass, says in
part: When We first went into the
state highway business we did not
take much account Of the upkeep Of
the roads after they We're built, and,
indeed. az that time. when automobiles
were not numerous. state roads lasted
much LONGER, while now. automobiles
are So numerous and heavy that they
ZIP ~ a good state road in short or
der. As an example Of the wear on
state roads by automobiles Il is only
necessary 10 cite the history Of the
resurfaced state road between West
Pittsdeid and the New York line which
was finished late last summer was
h4lf-wou out again before winter set
.u. and ought to- have attention again
This year in order that 1T may be kept
lu proper condition"
The wear and tear Of the wheels on
"a hard, frozen road is indicative Of
what this modern motor carriage does
t0 th1roughfares and the study is how
TO prevent the crushing. crumbling and
-lttins which So quickly results after
he roads have been repaired.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
CLAIM POLICEMAN
FIRED FATAL SHOT
Testimony All In in Cases of Lawrence
Strike Leaders.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb. 2O.-The tax
ing of testimony in the preliminary
haring Of Joseph J. Ettor and Arturo
Giovannitti, charged with being access
SORES before the fact to the murder OF
Anna Lopizzo during riot on January
%, was concluded in the local police
court late today. Tomorrow forenoon
the arguments of the attorneys for
the defendants and the district attor-
ney will be made, and a decision is ex-
pected by noon It was the contention
of the defense that the shot that killed
Anna Lopizzo was fired by police
man. Several witnesses testified today
that Police Officer Oscar Benoit fired
the shot. The government had claimed
that a tall Italian, whose name has not
been divulged, shot the woman by mis-
take, having aimed at Officer Benoit.
Among those who swore that they
saw officer Benoit shoot the woman
were two men who said they helped
cary her to nearby store.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Bridgeport Experiments in aviation
is given as the reason for the bank
ruptcy of Stanley Y. Beach OF STRAIT
ford. According to his petition filed
with Referee John W. Banks his la
bilities are between $4,000 and $4,000,
and his assets are two suits Of clothes
and interest in the United States and
English patents of the Whitehead fly
ing machine. What the value of the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Waterbury.-The next meeting of the
Mothers club of the Mulcahy school
district will be held March IA. The
club will send delegates to the annual
state convention to be held in Middle
town April rs and 81.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Tho Boston Record is of the opinion
that there is no one among the group
~ democratic poss ihhitics upon whom
the supporters. of any two others can
consistently unite in the present state
af mind OF The pariy's rank and file.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

We think baseball is the great
American game; but Theodore Roose-
Welt appears to be trying to show that
politics is,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

A week from Thursday is February
20. If the girls should make that a
tag day the June brides for 1912 might
be increased
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Commander Robert f. Peary pre-
diets the early finding Of the South
pole. The dependable proof OF the
discovery Of the North pole has not
deen produced, yeti
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Before Lillian Russell marries. she
wants the proof her affinity has $50 900
year income She couldn't live and
love for less.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

With The outlook endorsing Teddy
Roosevelt for tho presidency it looks
as if they were trying to make fam
lily affair Of it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

The reason Governor Bass of New
Hampshire says his state is for Roose
Welt is because he thinks he is the
whole thing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Tomorrow is Washington's day, but
Washington and Lincoln do not put
so much into February as st. Valen-
tine did.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an
swered in these columns or by mail
II sent to our Bible Question Box
4ditor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

General Baden Powell's stomach is
not equal to the American banquet.
He should know an enemy on sight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

a Virginia senator is the father of
fifteen fine children. Such a father is
oftencr in the trench than in the SEN
ate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

The Des Mo.nes Capital says: The
new governor Of Arizona was once
waiter. Il is expected that he will
be right at home when it comes to
cutting and handing out political pie
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

senator Cummins is now considered
The easiest satisfied man in the west
crn hemisphere. He is satisfied with
his presidential hoomlet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

only one song in 50 wins public
favor, but the song writer's keep try
ing to produce that one.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

The Indiana woman who wears dia-
monds on the heels of her boots can
hardly afford to walk on wealth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

A Chelsea boy has invented a wire
less instrument he can use while blk
ing. They can't lose him.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Happy thought for today: The hobo
knows what he wants but declines to
study methods for getting it,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

california has a rounder who has
been arrested rs times for drunken
ness. II takes John Barleycorn to
make the recall effective
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Sunday was such lovely day that
10000 people gathered at Revere
beach, near Lynn Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

Chicago is to have q water front with
wharves to cost four and half mil
lions
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

A new Texas town wanting schools
otsd a tax Of s. on the 81. 300 TO Sc
cure them. s. IL per cent. Of the Vo-
tars Szting Ave-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

This is Ash Wednesday and as the
beginning of Lent it is an ice breaker.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21

patents are, or will be, is not set down
as a weighty sum.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
DR.. COOK LECTURlNG IN NEW
ENGLAND.

DR. Frederick Cook has just leetured
before a Vermont audience. and he
showed he was capable Of stating a
few pat facts. DR.. Cook denied that
the Eskimo is hopelessly addicted to
the um-drop habit lie said the North
pole might have been reached years
ago if explorers had been less inter-
ested in gathering furs and ivory for
the worlds markets in these valuable
goods
Doctor Cook feels sure than a
man can keep body and soul
together for an indefinite length Of
time without having toast, eggs and
coffee for breakfast; soup, roast, SAL
ads and dessert for dinner, and Parker
house rolls, cold chicken and preserves
for supper; that an able-bodied head
of a family can live for many winter
days without having his wife hustle
out Of bed first to stir up the fur
mace and the kitchen fires
That in pemmican there is a way to
beat the broiled lobster trust, as in
blubber there is relief from the robber
barons enthroned on butter tubs.
The Rutland News had this to say
of his polar exploits:
AS to Dr. Cooks discovery of the
North pole. he confessed he did not
know. That is a matter. anyhow, not
very easy to prove, even by Peary. So
far as we have read, Cooks story Of
his North pole sojourn is just as good
as the other fellows. Cook undoubt-
eddy roamed around in the polar vicin-
ity nearer to the long searched for
spot than any other white man. with
one possible exception, and he is en-
titled to that credit, if such a blankity-
fool exploit is classifable as credita-
HE. Cook got back alive first, too,
which is something"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-21
WHERE EUPHoNY HELPS.

1t is not generally recognized that
the sound of a name has value to
whatever it is applied If this was
understood all would be more care
ful in the selection of names Of every
sort, for they have a carrying power.
A contemporary, noticing the nam
ing Of new avenue at Washington,
D. c.. has this to say upon this sub
ject:
The name of the capital of New
Hampshire has been bestowed upon
an avenue in Washington leading d.
rectly to Rock Greek park. in COM
pliment to Senator Dallinger and in
recognition Of his services as chair
man Of the senate committee on the
District Of Columbia. Concord avenue
has a pleasant sound, which Rumford
avenue would not possess. Rumford
was the old name of Concord We
must be careful in our search for
euphony not to follow history too far
back"
This is a subject worthy of serious
contemplation, wherever and when
ever names are being selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

was their chief sort of red Challen-
ger, with everyone of our friends beauty
points, only just trif1e more SO. He had
the short body, the big shoulders, the round
chest, no neck, great ruddy frill of beard,
the tufted eyebrows, the What dye want,
damn you! look about the eyes, and the
whole catalogue. When the apeman stood
by Challenger and put his paw on his Shout
der, the thing was complete. Summerlee
was a bit hysterical, and he laughed till he
cried. The apernen laughed too,-or at
least they set up the devil of cacklin and
then they set to work to drag us off through
the forest. They wouldn't touch the guns
and things, thought them dangerous, | ex-
pect,-but they carried away all our loose
food. Summerlee and got some rough hand
lin on the way,-there's my skin and my
clothes to prove it,-for they took Decline
through the brambles, and their own hides
are like leather. But Challenger was all
right. Four of them carried him shoulder
high, and he went like a Roman Emperor.
What's that?'
1t was strange clicking sound in the dis
lance, not unlike castanets.
To be continued next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
THE WOODCHUCKS' UNION
BY ROY SOMERvILLE

sorts of weather, and through all vicissi-
tudes, he clings to the hat and coat as relics
of his lost gentility. 1t is his boast that in
the good old days he was welcome guest in
these very houses. He picks his way over
the ragged heaps of rubbish until a protrud-
ing stick comes into view; then he grabs up
a nearby stone and begins to break wood
When he seized the stone it proclaimed
him full fedged member of the union !;
for the most rigidly enforced law is that no
"woodchuck' shall use any other implement
in breaking wood, and all wood must be
broken where found. And there are other
rules that must be strictly observed. No
wheeled thing or sledge can be employed to
cart the wood from the premises. Each load
must be sold before the member returns for
another,-an almost useless provision; for
he seldom does in the same day. No one
NAV invade another's district to peddle his
wares.
There are no "open" or CLOSED" shops in
this odd union" Anyone may go to work
wherever he chooses; but he must obey the
rules or pay the penalty. The punishment
is beating up; for the submerged world
is in very primitive state and the right OF
might still obtains. There is no appeal for
the victim. The laws of society and the pro-
lection of the police do not extend to his
stratum.
One might suppose that the human
"woodchuck" was as much pest to the con-
tractors of wrecking concerns as his furry
brother is to the farmer. On the contrary,
he is much sought. His labor costs nothing,
and what he carries away is valueleSs to the
contractors. Whether he is formally mott
fed, or has some uncanny source of lnforrna-
ton, is question that he alone can answer;
but it is a curious fact that wherever city
building is being torn down the wood
chuck" hobs up mysteriously, carrying his
"union card'-a Belgian block.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

pig, and then they sat around us, and if ever
l saw frozen murder it was in their faces.
They were big fellows, as big as a man, and
deal stronger. Curious, CLASSY eyes they
have, under red tufts, and they just sat and
gloated and gloated. Challenger is no
chicken; but even he was cowed. He man.
aged to struggle onto his feet and yelled out
at 'em to have done with it and get it over.
think he had gone bit off his head at the
suddenness of it; for he ragged and cursed at
EN- like a lunatic. If they had been row
of his favorite pressmen, he couldn't have
slanged them worse
"Well, what did they do?" I was en-
thralled by the strange story which my COM
panion was whispering into my ear, while all
the time his keen eyes were shooting in every
direction, and his hand was grasping his
cooked rifle.
Il thought it was the end of us; but in
stead of that it started them on new line.
They all jabbered and chartered together.
Then one of them stood out beside Challen-
ger. You'll smile, young fellah, but pom my
word they might have been kins1nen! [
couldn't have believed it if | hadn't seen it
with my own eyes. This old apeman-he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
HOW GOT THE CENTER OF THE STAGE

X7HEN Henry Dixey and l were playing
in the same company several years
ago (says Louis Mann) he would frequently
accuse me of scheming to secure the center
of the stage, whether the comedy situation
called for my being in that much coveted
spot or otherwise.
We had many warm arguments on the
subject, and years afterward, when we were
separated, Dixey reminded me of our old
difference of opinion regarding "the center"
in "A very original way. Some years ago l
was playing an engagement in the Temple
Theater at Philadelphia, and Dixey was APP
pearing in one of the other houses. During
the run of the opera in which | appeared the
Temple was destroyed by fire, which put the
company out of work in the middle of the
season. / was sitting in my room after the
fire in most respondent mood, when the
bellboy entered with large, fiat, circular
package on a tray. lifted it; but dropped
it instantly with snort of paint was red
hot! told the boy to cut the cord from the
heavy wrapping paper; when to my surprise,
a circular block of wood, charred and snok-
ing, fell out Pinned to it was letter which
said:
My DEAR LoUIs-At the risk of my life l
climbed through the flaming ruins of the
Temple Theater and saved for you the center
of the stage" DIXEY.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09

Radcliffe, secretary of the Chamber Of
Commerce; William Blanks Everett,
assistant secretary OF the Chamber Of
Commerce, George T. Stafford, secre-
tary Builders and Traders exchange.
r. II Motion. director First National
bank. w F. Motion treasurer Motion
Realty Company; F. A. McElroy, gen
cral superintendent American Steel and
Wire Company. J. l.. Yancey. president
Yancey Real Estate and Insurance
Company, l.. X. Plasser manager Ala
bama Demurrage and Storage bureau.
WHY'S Roberts. president Bell Printing
Company; Henry Hiden, Of the Monon
Route, 5. J. ETckert, proprietor Of
Erckert's Sanitary barber shop; A. NJ.
Taylor, president Birmingham Hide
and Tallow Company; j. d. Rosen-
baum, president Birmingham Trunk
factory. w. H. Johnson, traffic mana
ger Republic Iron and Steel Company;
-. II. Mooney. Birmingham Ledger.
Allen Johnson. Birmingham News;
George Calvert, manager Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company, J. H. Hard.
Interstate Fire and Casualty Insurance
Company; John Bearmen, merchant:
Rufus r. Cobb. Tennessee Coal. Iron
and Railway Company. and John l..
Parker president board of education.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
ATTENDANCE
TO REACH $4,000.
Admission Fees Will More Than
Pay Expense of Exposition.
BirminghamerS Welcomed.

With the knowledge that the Made
ln-Auanta" exposition has paid its own
way and they won't have to so down n
their individual pockets to make up a
shortage. the stockholders today pre-
pared TO receive the crowds Of late
corners From the way the morning
visitors came in ii was evident the
next two days would bring handsome
profit to the treasury.
j. X. Orr the newly elected prcs!-
dent Of the Southern Merchants asso-
citation. made the announcement In ad-
dressing a delegation Of Birmingham
visitors. that the exposition had taken
in enough dimes at the door to pay all
OF it, expenses through the close to-
morrow night The surplus probably
will be used as the nucleus Of a fund
10 financing next years show. for the
exposition is to be an annual affair.
The total attendance for the ten days
Of the exhibit win reach about 10000
persons
The Birmingham business men VINO
came over to see how Atlanta does
things found real Atlanta welcome.
They were taken over the exposition
by reception committee. given 2
luncheon at the Capital City club, mo-
tored around town and out to- East
Lake and told everything they desired
10 know. The party included John W.
Sibley. president Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, and % of the most public
spirited citizens Of the Alabama me
tropohs
Those Who Came From Iron City.
Members Of the Birmingham Cham
her Of Commerce who came to Atlanta
to see the exposition Of "Made-in-At-
lanta" goods are:
John w. Sibley. president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce; William C.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
PRETTY GIRL CHORUS
AT BONITA THEATER
DRAWING BIG CROWD

There are few musical comedy COM
panies that offer as classy chorus
as does the King Murray-Jones Com
pany, now filling an extended engage
ment AZ the Bonita thcater. 80 Peach
tree street. This week THE Battle Of
Anniston" is being presented to crowd o.
ed houses. for wise little old Atlanta Is
quick to recognize merit.
If YOU want to see dandy show.
with funny comedians, pretty girls and
lots OF action, with big bill Of motion
pictures in addition. go to the Bonita
this week. Children sc, adults Zoe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
THERE is DANGER IN
NEGLECTING THE TEETH

Without perfect teeth one >can not
enjoy perfect health. Many dangerous
diseases can be traced to decayed or
faulty teeth. The food can not be
properly masticated. germs develop and
are carried directly into the system
through the stomach.
Do not take chances. Have your teeth
put in perfect repair. You'll look bet
ter. feel better and live longer.
The fear of the usual torture i'm the
dentists chair causes many people to
procrastinate: but that is no longer
necessary.
The Atlanta Dental ParIorS with the
latest scientific equipment. are now
performing dental operations PAIN
LESSLY Highest class of work. Very
low prices
These parlors are located at the cor
ner of Peachuee and Decatur streets,
entrance 1912 PeaChtree. Dr. G. A
Constantine IS manager. FT*
EXQUISITE WEDDING BOUQUETS
AND DECORATIONS.
ATLANTA FLORAL CO,
Call Main 11S0.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
YOUNG TAFT FEARED TO
BRING HOME INDIAN BEAR

GLACIER PARK, MONT, Aug. g
A band of 80 Blackfeet Indians greeted
the Taft camping party on it's arrival
here over the Great Northern railway.
Chief White Culver presented Robert
Taft with young bear caught on the
trail, but the son OF the president said
the gift put him in a dilemma.
Il don't think ] dare take this home. "
he said lin the face Of the existing
strained relationship between my ia o.
ther and Mr.. Roosevelt"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
PASSES
BLUE sky LAW
Measure Is Aimed to Put an
End to Fraudulent Stock
Issues in State.

The so-called Blue Sky law, CONTROL
ing the sale of corporation stocks in
Georgia, passed the senate today. The
measure requires license from the
comptroller general for the selling Of
stock
1t was announced shortly after this
restrictive law was introduced that
&,O00,0OO was being taken out of Geor-
gia annually by swindling stock op-
orators. The new measure is expected
to put them out Of business-as it is
declared to have done in Kansas.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
BAILIFF ARRESTING
NEGRESS STABBED IN
SIDE WITH ICE PICK

J. A. Parker, baiHn working for
Justice w. W. Orr's court, was stabbed
with an ice pick yesterday by a negro
woman, Rosa Walker The stabbing
happened in front Of "a CORTLAND
street, where Parker had just served "A
peace warrant upon the negress.
His injuries viii not result seriously.
After serving the warrant. Parker
placed the woman under arrest She
became Infatuated and, Selling the near
est weapon, which happened 10 be an
ice pick, she struck him in the side.
She then ran.
The wound bled profusely, but Park
er. after having it washed OUT used
his handkerchief as poultice and went
back to work
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
LETTERING CURES ECZEMA

IJUJ.
J. r Shuptrine, Savannah. Ga.
Dear Sir: Please send me another box
of your Tetterlne | got a box about
three weeks ago for my wife's arm She
has eczema from wrist to elbow and that
box | got las nearly cured it, and she
thinks one box more VIII cure her arm
well. | have tried everything / could get
hold Of and nothing did any good
Yours truly, T.. RIVALS.
SOC all druggists, or by mail from manu-
facturer The Shuptrine Company Sa-
Vannah. Ca. sss