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Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
CIRCULATION
BACKING OUR POLICY.

The announcement that Great Bri- tain, Germany and France recognize the fact that the policy Of this ceun- try in regard to further influence in Mexico should be better understood by them before they plan any action which win embarrass this government In its endeaEor to help the Mexican repubEc- indicates a, course which is not only for the best interests in the situation but which is right No other course ought to be thought of
 There can be no idea but what this country is actuated by the highest motives in its Mexicon palicy- If there should have been any doubts about this, if must have been cleared away by the recent statements by the president concerning the United States and the Latin-American republics It u1nst be realized, aside from the posi- ton which this country takes under the Monroe Doctrine, that more can be gained through concerted action, such as would come from standing back of this government in its desire to do the greatest amount of good for Mexico, than would come through any divided movement
 The combined European powers are no more anxious to see peace in Mex leo than is this country but upon their attitude depends much as to how soon it will be obtained The possibility of their support will bring about only the same policy which has always been maintained and intended towards Mexico, but their endorsement of such simply means that the best is planned for, while opposition only serves to create dissension and prolong the undesirable conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
War;.

There never was war that did not arise from stupidity, vanity, greed and lack of self-control on the part of r6lers.
 When Demos is the ruler he is no better than kings
 The WarmakerS are with uS Among them are these:
 The rash, ignorant and adventurous youth. They are filled with the glam our of history war soaked and in toxicating. They see only the thrill of the game; they do not realize the horror of it.
 Certain business interests They eign holdings or make gain by sup plying armament or supplies to the army or in some way feather their own nests with the profits of organ ized murder and rapine.
 Certain politicians who see ad- vancement for themselves in arous- ing the war lust of the populace.
 The army and navy, tired of idle ness and eager for advancement into dead mems shoes.
 The people at large, who are ee silly carried away by a wave of war en- thusiasm.
 War means graft piling up noun It means universal waste and ex- travagance. It means millions of jobs for the unfit
 It means a thousand hungry hands thrust into the national exchequer.
 It means every species of insane selfishness let loose at home and abroad. Surely a country as civilized as the United States of America can never descend to the snarling methods of the Balkan peninsula
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
CITING EFFICIENCY.

When it comes to securing efficiency in departments of city government the question has often been raised as to whether a city should go outside it's limits to secure men for such an ac- compiishment Even with some of the new forms of charters it has been con- sidered just the thing to do, and that the same degree of qualification and experience should be demanded for making the business of a city a suc- cess. as is considered necessary by a corporation
 Tn the city pf Ottawa Canada, with the purpose of bettering the force un- der him in a manner which he could accomplish in no other way, the chief of police has secured the services of several London policemen, at a larger wage. because of the training received and service which they have seen. That dissatisfaction has been caused is but natural by those who believe that home talent is good enough In support of the move the Ottawa Git fzen considers that he "has simply made manifest his determination that efficiency shall exist in his important department It is a matter for con- graduation that appointment as police men in OtIaWa IS not along lines pre- yatlfng in many other cities"
 The Ottawa chief is engaged in a test which is not possible in most cities. Upon the outcome will much depend. It is bound to be carefully serut4nfzed by the critics as well as the students of efficiency. Whether the experiment is a success rests en- ttrely upon the character of the ser vice rendered. and it is matter o1 importance which reaches far beyond the individuals who are concerned therein
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
INCOME TAX ENLIGHTENMENT.

It is being realized as the study of the income tax provision of the new tariff bill progresses and the time approaches for it to go into eff feet, that there is need of not little enlightenment as to it's operations This is not simply confined to the group Of men from whom the tax will he received, but affects thousands of others because of the "coj1ection at the source" provision, This is causing no little confusion and is liable te eontiHHe fe de so long after it gets into operation. It is not at all surprising therefore that supplemental rega1a- tioHs for the collection of the tax are to be isSaed, Unless the greatest ef- forts are made te get this revenue col iectfRg properly started it is easy to be seen that a most interesting tumble is likely to result, since few of such taxpayers secure their income all from one source,
 WhateEer is done in the way of reg HiatieRs there is sure to be more or less confusion, but this does not re- iieve the government of doing it's part to make aS plain as possible the oper- atieR of the law. There is also an obligation resting upon the taxpayer to profit from whatever light is thrown upon the situation. Amendments to the bill are ready for presentation for the purpose of clearing up this diff calty and doing away with a com plicaAed situation. It will not take long tssas4ae the wisdom of any changes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
rIME Lesr IN EeveAx1eN.

As in many other things, quality in education plays as important a part as does quantity, and when prominent educators of the country; after ten years investigation fe4s the purpose of arriving at the best system. te follow for the best results, declare that there IS waste of at leas4 two years in the present plan of American educa- ton, 1t furnishes feed for serious con sideration. They insisE in their report that the present elementary system is too long and that the ground now covered in eight years can be covered just as efficiently in six allowing sec ondary work to begin at the age of twelve. This Is urged through the selection of the most important sub 3eots and the most irhpprtant topics, making a distinction between first and tenth rate facts and principles. They would 'confine the peGHod of elemen- tary education to mastering the tools of education, Include the last two years of the present etamentary school in the period of secondary education and begin the study of foreign lan- guages, constructive geometry ele- mentarv algebra. elenaentary science and history two years earlier than at present"
 It is the conclusions of the educators that the great mistaake of our educa- tfon is to suppose tn at quantity and strain constitute edW ation, The col lege has committed a grievous mistake in demanding even more in quantity than in quality produced under con- ditions of healthy development" The idea of not attempting to crowd more into the school year but to relieve 1t of the non essentials for the benefit of the more important features of educa- tion is one which cannot help but be profitable in creatingsa lasting and de- Sira hle benefit
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
GOING BACK.

Some of the prominent leaders of the republican and progressive par ties are being brought into the state campaigns of New Jersey and Massa- chusettS, where interesting contests are being waged though the situations are much different In. both instances however it is the split in the repub- lican party which occurred a year ago in June which is proving the most inn portant factor in giving aid to the democratic candidates. This naturally causes much talk about amalgama6On bv the speakers and while 1t is de- cIsred on one side that it is taking place as figures show, there continues that insistence from ttBe other that moi only is it not so, but that 1t never will be Such are the positions taken bv Senator Borah, who followed Roose- welt as long as he could with con- sistency. and Governor Johnson, who is still in the ring
 Under the contention that the best results of the progressives among whom he numbers himself and those within the republican ranks, can be obtained from within the old party, Senator Borah calls attention to the movement of anEalgamation as told by tbS rank anu hie, NneH he Poln|S to the fact that more than SO per cent. of them (progressives1 have gone back in Michigan; less than ten per cent. remained in the third party in Maine, and inst about ten per cent in the test in West Virginia The vote on an Illinois judgeshfp few days ago disclosed the fact that although they had 36,00o votes last November they had only 5000 last Tuesday" Such are the cold facts and they are representative of a well defined ten dency elsewhere
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
WATCH YOUR STEP
BY THE CONDUCTOR
Styles.

"Ha! ha! ho! ho! har! har! I been laughin' so hard I most lost my reason.
 Did you read about tn Pittsburgh man that went out walkin' with a pair O slit pants on? He had green socks showin' through them slits, an he hadn't got a block away from his home fore his shins was redder'n n they were green.
 Every kid on tn block took a kick at it. Can you blame 'em! l wish I'd. a been there.
 fashions. Womend quit wearin' cor sets if tn mend all strap up in whalebone an go prancin along like two links a weeniewurst.
 And you couldn't hire a man to wear hard boiled derby hat if he see tn millinery shops full of 'em an his wife an daughter had 'em, too.
 Do you think any girrd waste time steppin' 'roun' in them high heeled slippers if she see her grand paw an Uncle Mike comin' home to supper wall1in' on their toes with openwork socks on 'em? Not on your lifel She'd be wearin hobnail shoes or goin' barefoot if she saw any sights like that.
 Wouldn't it put a crimp in a fellow comin' along tn street with his hands in his pockets, his pipe in his face an his hat settin' way back on his head, if he sees his wife comin' tn same way? If I'd see Lizzie comin' like that I'd go to tn dotty house an ask 'em to rent me tn padded cell.
 But that's tn way to beat this flapdOodle-handin' out them crazy styles every season. If tn men showed up tn women an tn women showed up tn men us Americans'd get to wearin' clothes like we had good sense.
 Plenty O seats up tn car!
 Step on in. lively, pleasei Look where you stepi'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
NEW BOOKS

HaIleck's New English Literature. By
 Reuben Post Halleck, A. M.,
 LID, Author of History of Eng
 fish Literature, History of Ameri-
 can Literature, and Psychology
 and Psychic Culture. Cloth, 12
 mo, 562 pages, with over 200 il-
 lustrations. Price $1.30. American
 Book Company New York.
 This New English Literature pre- serves the qualities which have caused the authors former History of English Literature to be so widely used; namely, sugg@tiveness, clear ness, organic unity, interest and power to awaken thought and to stimulate the student to further reading. Like the older volume, though critical, it is written with a keen appreciation of the average pupils mind, and a sympathy that is as delightful as it is rare. In this volume new facts have been brought to light new points of view have been adopted, and more attention is paid to recent writers. The present critical point of view concerning authors, which has been brought about by the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
Wonen Who Get pizzy.

Every woman who is troubled with fainting and dizzy spells. backache, headache, weakness. debility, constipa- ton or kidney troubles should use Electric Bitters. They give relief when nothing else will, improve tms health, adding strength and vigor from the first dose. Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca, La, says: Four doctors had given me up and my children and all my friends were looking for me to die, when my son insisted that use Elec- tric Bitters. 1 did so. and they have done me a world of good" Just try them. soc and S1. at all druggists or by mail. H. F. Bucklen & Co.,. Phila- delphia or St. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
comptroIIer "pannyD Dunn.

MT. Editor: A Windham county man must be excused if his chest stick out just a little bit more than ordinary when the names of some of our illus trious former office holders are men tioned, for Windham county officials have blazed a trail of dignity, honor and glory since Windham was a coun- ty It will be useless to try to men ton them all, but of recent years our county has given the state such tried and true officials as Charlie Russell (don't we all love the very name of CharIie?), Marvin H. Sanger, MT. Searls of Putnam, Huber Clark of Windham and last, but by no means least, Danny" Dunn.
 say Danny" because nothing else appears to properly fit our present comptroller. Just now Danny is be- ing discussed pro and con more than any other man in the state: his many peculiar guess peculiar is the word-moves are being talked of here and there and I notice that when the talkfest is ended and friends part for the day each and every one, no matter
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
THE BENEFITS OF
 THE NEW TARIFF,
Who Will Get Them :?

Importers of woolen cloth, of foreign coalS, and materials used in paper making, and importers of other foreign materials have been notified that the prices are advanced in conformity with the reduction in the American tariff.
 When the free sugar schedule goes into effect it is expected that the for eign sugar planters will take at least one-half the tariff reduction.
 This is. of course, pleasant reading for all people who must keep books for the government and pay rising in come taxes to offset the gifts made by the United States treasury to foreign manufacturers and producers.-BostOn News Bureau
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
HEADAcHY, CosTlVE,
 US-"CASCARETS.D 2 Sick Headache, Bad Breath, Sour Stomach Mean Liver and Bowels
 Are Cioaged-ChSer UpI
Get a 1A-eent box.

Get a 10-cent box,
 Sick headache, biliousness, dizziness, coated tongue. foul taste and foul breath-always trace them to torpid liver: delayed, fermenting food in the bowels or sour gassy stomach,
 Poisonous matter elogged in the in- testines, instead of being cast out of the system is re-absOFbed int6 the blood, When this poison reaches the delicate brain tissue it causes eonz gestion and that dull, thr6bbing, sick ehing headache.
 CaseaFets immediately cleanse the stomach, remove the sour, undigested food and feul gases take the excess bile from the liver and carry out all the eenstiPated waste matter and PsiseHs in the bowels.
 CaseaFet tonight will surely stFajghtea you sat by morning, They work while y07l sleeR-a 16-cent box from your druggist means your head clear, stomach sweet and your liver and bowels regular fer months.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

where he started in, is of the quiet opinion that Danny may be O. K, after all.
 The latest escapade of Danny" is saving the state some more, and, by the way, he has already saved so much that his services will only cost old Connecticut $500 this year.
 He was laughed at when he first started in on his state official bond is- sue, but Attorney General Light, who is republican, proves Danny" all right again when he upholds his posi- tion against paying premiums on off, cial bonds.
 Danny" is not lawyer, but he keeps lots of lawyers guessing most of the time. Windham county is proud of Daniel P. Dunn of Willimantic
 c. B. MONTGOMERY
 Packer, Conn, Oct 29
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

presence of women both indoors and out, and it goes without saying tha, he would not presume to wear it at a public entertainment where women were present, not alone, that it ob- structs her view, but from his innate respect for her sex. He desires noC that the women show him any such mark of respect, but he would appre- ciate the removal of the immense ob- structive headgear which flinders hin: from the enjoyment of an entertain ment for which he has paid his good money and to which he is entitled Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

new social spirit, is reflected in this volume Many new and important facts concerning the Elizabethan the ater and the drama of Shakespeare time are incorporated. Such import ant recent writers as Meredith, Hardy, Swinburne and Kipling receive ade- uuate treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

As the number of those who sue cumb to the inevitable after mistaAine one of the worst poisons for heaaache g tablets. increases, by just so much more is the need emphasized of throw ing greater protection about such pos sibiEies and overcoming the great tendency to care1essness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The young we#RaR who sought to profit a second time from John D. Roekefel1er's 4Reanee1led coupons must realize that 8 man who amasses TniI- lions by ''saxing the pennies' isn't te be caught by any such scheme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

There are always plenty of reasons available if the voter deesn't want to ge to the polls. Even in the Latin countries the eageFness te get into the country is as diseeuraging as general apathy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The value of slow progress in fog, an active lookout and the wireless report of ice ahead is all too plainly portrayed by the escape of the Teu- tonic from the Titanic's fate through obedience to the demands for safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
Not at All Complicated.

Eventually it may transpire that cur rency legislation is in reality not any more complicated than tariff legisla- ton, notwithstanding the mysterious attitude of some of the captains of fi- nance.-Indianapo News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The governor of Illinois is going te see that conviets get better treatment. That ought to overcome any difficulty which may exist in keeping the penal institutions of that state filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The worms have no reason to com plain of the chestnut crop this year and apparently they have no fear of the ptomaines in the blight.-Ansonia Sentinel
 Everybody knows what Tammany proved about Sulzer. While many oE us are inclined to think a great deal more of Sulzer than of Tammany, the fact remains, none the less, that it was proven that Sulzer wrongfully converted campaign contributions t3 his own use.-Bridgeport Telegram.
 It is no argument to say that a la1g cannot be enforced and therefore it i.5 useless to enact the law. To admit such nonsense Is to admit the futility of self government. The tact that statistics show that the consuIn ption of liquor is on the increase IS a good reason why some drastic measure should be taken to stop the increase. Arson is, or has been. on the increase in this country. Are we theref ore help less and to acknowledge ourselves as helpless ess?-Middletown Sun-
 If you ever get to feeting blue about things stop and think what it will mean if you keep 1t up, and then pin that there isn't room for another thing in your head. That's the way to keep the haunting spirit of pessimfsm and despondency out of your heart. And remember the world has no time .O listen to your troubles, for everyo 7e has troubles of their own, and the chances are that a good many have q great deal heavier burden to rear than you haYe.-Hartford Post.
 It was with characteristic generosity and promptness that Cheney Brothers came to the assistance of the people fngs to take the place of those which were burned this week. The directors of the corporation voted, at 8, meeting held Friday afternoon. to erect school buildings and to equip them at their own expense This means an expendi- ture of about $200, ,0e0. In taxing this action Cheney Brothers display a pub lie spirit that is deserving 0f the highest praise.-Hartford Times,
 There is a certain class of ihdivid- uals in this city, male and female, whR believe that they are not showing proper astuteness and originality if they do not knock everybody and everything connected with their home town. When they ge to another city ings of the community which gives them their bread and butter and usu= ally a slice of cake. They take ne interest in civic affairs and yet they critieise the achievements ef those who exert themselves in aR effort tf l work out municipal pFeb1ems-Neri= den Record.
 Man is glad te remove his hat ia the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Though Governor Foss nearly wore out the patience of Massachusetts in scoring in the gubernatoriaI race, he seems to imagine he is the pole horse
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

An association of motorists conn., plains that there are too many motor laws. The condition doesn't seem to be very effective, however, in reduc- ing the number of accidents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Because of scarcity of clothes a New Jersey woman was sentenced to thirt, days in jail. and yet. the cost of Iiy- ing and dress is constantly at ton notch
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The man on the corner says: There doesn't seem to be any uncomfortable rush to do the Christmas shopping carly
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Through its increasing cosmopo1- itan makeup Norwich is getting an idea. on a small scale. of what many of the big city strikes are featured with
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Is it possible that the presidents trip into Alabama had anything to do with the Underwood-H -Hobson sen- atorfal contest? He is the supporter of Underwood
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

If Mexico could only get thoroughly interested in baseball the voters would have no difficulty in finding some star on which to pin their faith.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Nothing would tickle the consumer more than to see red hot competi- ton between the icemen and the coal baTons
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The large number of attacks being made in Massachusetts gives an idea of the severity of the political war fare in that state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

The double use of dynamite is indi- cated by the fact that farmers increase production thereby while those in war use it to decrease opposition
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Even though the murder of Madero by Huerta is denied Diaz considers that discretion is the better part of valor
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Miss Elkins has increased the list of those who place the highest value on becoming an American queen
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30

Increasing the Revenue. A few more forfeits from Jack John son and Dave Lamar and there won't be any need of an income tax.-Wash- ington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-30
NORWICH PROOF
Should Convince Every Norwich
 Reader.

The frank statement of neighbor, telling the merits of a remedy,
 Bids you pause and believe.
 The same endorsement
 By some stranger far away
 Commands no belief at all.
 Here's a Norwich case.
 A Norwich citizen testffles.
 Read and be convinced.
 D. J. Brown, 6 Summer St, Nor wich, Conn.,. says: "The results that followed the use of Doan's Kidney Pilln in my case were entirely satisfactory. I procured this remedy at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store and 1t proved eff fective in strengthening my kidneys and relieving other symptoms of kid ney trouble"