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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
SHADOW AND SUNSHINE

f Sophie's choice was a young mer- chant of small means. but delightful l in his home and family. Julia's was l q banker mIch her senior, and a man of quiet even temperament. Even Julia's gloomy disposition seemed no disturbance to him, and she was a model housekeeper and careful to Ob- serve all the properties of social form in the entertainment, their home became quite noted in their set for it's good mana cement and afforded great opportunities for pleasure to their CO., terie of acquaintance. Julia enjoyed, if she enjoyed anything, the distinction of leadership in her round of society, and was ambitious to excel in manage ment whenever she undertook any en- terprise
 Julia was childless, and her house seldom resounded with childrens clamerous voices, for although SophieS happy tribe were occasionally invited there the merrieSt one of the lot felt subdued into quiet by Aunt Julia's state of depression. When Uncle James was at home, and they could gain access to his library, matters were something better, for he enjoyed the children's visits. and often saw them in their own home, where he was more frequent guest than his wife could find time to be.
 Sophie received much advice from her sister Julia SIS to the bringing up of her little ones. You are altogether too indulgent.'' was frequent remark Those children are spelling the furni- ture of this room. It shows signs of wear already
 Better wear out the chairs and car pets than the children's temper and my own" was sephies usual reply T want to have happy home to re- member how happy we were in our own home in childhood 9"
 Well, I often thought Mother gave us too much liberty in those days, and O nj Ia i11l fnD Dn Ca lack of control over your children
 Sophie laughed it off as she replied At all events my boys and girls are truthful and obedient and their father look forward to the time when they will return the care we are giving them now
 Very we'll responded. Julia with 8 sniff of contempt T hope you will re- alize your expectations, but the child ren of the present generation have al- together too much freedom in my opinion It makes them selfish, Mark my words you will regret your mistake sometime"
 Until old age the two sisters remain ed the same, A peaceful, even happy life was Sophie's. though widowed in her as a visit from her d-children. and to go see Grandma was one of t.1eir greatest pleasures.
 She loves me so.'' explained they to those who inquired, that we cannot help loving her.
 Julia also outlived her husband, and found herself very lonely in her elegant home. dependant on hired servants, who found her a hard mistress, peev- ish and difficult to suit. and they rem dered her very grudging attention. When Sophie went to see her, a tale of fretful misconduct was poured into her ear, and she left rejoicing that she had so many loving hands to minister to her.
 Which are we fitting ourselves to be sunshine or shadow?
 AN IDLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
ALIEN owNERsHip.

California has stirred up a matter concerning the ownership of land in that state by aliens, which promises government to give full considera- tion to it. California sees the Japan ese peril through thes control of the property which they are fast acquir : ing, but directs it's action against. the alien in general. There are of course state can go for there are national but there are also limits to which a state cannot go for there are national treaties which must be observed if the country is to live up to it's obli- cations with foreign nations, and have any respect paid to the provisions which are expected to apply to the American abroad.
 Perhaps it is the recognition of the plight in which California finds itself or it may be a determination to let such matters take their proper course which aetuates the president. but his expressed determination is to take no active part in the blocking or shaping of the state legislation. It is evident that a, state cannot pass laws which will go contrary to the laws of the United States With treaties recog- nized as the highest laws, whatever California enacts concerning alien ownership of land will be referred to the supreme court of the country for review and relief if it is found to be against the law of the land The con- Hict of state law and national treaty promises an interesting question.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
TAKING THE sPoILs.

New Blood Wanted is the notice Secretary McAdoo of the treasury de- partment gives to the many office holders under him in announcing the return to the spoi1s system instead of the recognition of merit among the employees of the department. especially in the custom house service This is the first exhibdtion of the casting aside of merit to any appreciable extent in the new administration. Office hold CTS are not being allowed to serve out the term of their appointment. and s'new blood will take the place of experience.
 The Providence Bulletin looks with disapprova1 upon the announcement as follows: stThe sincerity of MT. Nc Adoo's assertion that no charges have been made against the collector of cus- toms and his staff at Philadelphia is apparent in view of the wholesale ma ture of the decapitation proposed But it is news that these officials have very much to do with the purposes and policies of the administration fur ther than to collect honestly the moneys due the government and en- force laws and decisions as they are authoritatively promulgated. Win it eventually be necessary that clerks. inspectors letter carriers and laborers snail De m sympathy with the pur- poses and policies of the administra- ton?
 New blood is a charming way of phrasing the appeal for spells. The hemorrhage. however. will be notice able when the axe falls just below the ears of unsympathetic officials
 This of course means the use of pat ronage It means the extension of it into the treasury department after ap- preciab1e progress has been made to check it in the post office department The office seekers must be accommo- dated somehow
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
RELGIuM,S TROUBLE

From all indications Belgium must undertake some heroic measures and make them effective at once if it is to avert what promises to be one of the worst strikes of the many which that country has experienced. Strikes are usually associated with an econ omic question but in this instance it is the matter of suffrage over which there is dissatisfaction and in prep aration for the contest the strikers the socialistic followers. have sent their families out of the country that the situation can be better met and the women and children not be con- cerned in the trouble or suffer from any curtailment of privileges or sup plies.
 For long the demand has been made for manhood suffrage, where all voters would have the same rights. instead of the system of plural voting now in vogue in which land and family qualifications increase the number of votes which certain ones can cast This inequality is what has led to the de- termination to strike. It's effect is fo1nd to extend throughout the coun- try and give 8 setback to industry nd business which time alone can measure. Preparations have been made fer an endurance test of this method If gaining reform in legislation and c-overnment It Is to be hoped that the declaration that violence is to be prevented will be maintained. Un- fortunate as 1t is that an adjustment of the differences cannot be accom- plished without a strike. it is a step which is going to command wide spread interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

There is doubtiess place for the critic, for the iooncIast even, in the life of society. He who, in righteous wrath. assails faisehood and denounces hypicrisy in any form may be doing God and men service The fear of the unfavorable criticism of ones feelows is moral police force not to be under estimated
 But the habit of criticism is one that must be held rigidly in bounds The spirit of disapproval. become a ruling one, may be ungracious and unprofit- able in the extreme. After an hour spent in the society of one governed by his disgusts one longs for the atmos- phere of appreciation as for whiff of fresh air after a stuffy season indoors.
 Ha bitual critics often plume them but that claim is not to be allowed without question. It requires more character and greater ability to see the good than to see the evil. A genius will son or performance loudly condemned by a tyro for some perfectly obvious fault or limitation.
 Low-browed folk will come from the concert ignoring it's general worth but batant1y criticizing some minor def ciency of singer or player. Sabbath worshippers have even walked from church, quite unconscious of the prea cher's profound spiritual appeal of his strong and original treatment of his theme, but quick to confide to their neighbors that the dominic had mis- pronounced two words or had tied his cravat badly.
 Mark Twain once made the facetious comment that Shakespere may have been a smart writer. but he couldn't spell" The jovial comment reflects a common mood with many of us. Our eyes are trained to see the sand specks non. our ears to hear the discords of the symphony.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

All winter long, we have been harp ing on one string, trying to drive home the fact that the most important tins to take care of a Cold is, when it is coming on, watching out for the first feelIno the first signs. lassitude, sneeze or shiver.
 Any remedy, especially Seventy severn" Is much more efficacious wher taken at the beginning of a Cold.
 if you wait till your bones begin to ache, it will take longer to break up.
 It pays to keep Seventy seven" handy, it is a small vial of pleasant pellets, fits the vest pocket. At your Druggist, 25c., or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo- Medicine Co, 156 William Street. New York.-Ad- vertiSement
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

making carping judgments on all that he sees or hears to get the better of him will eventually find himself in very bare and dull world. It is far bet ter to praise than to criticize S q fixed habit. A life ruled by admiration will be more interesting than one ruled by disgusts. The confirmed ''kpocker'' suffers most himself in the long run.
 As an alterative to a bad habit let one seek practice for whole week the glorious counsel of the apostle Paul: whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest whatso- ever things are just, whatsoever things are pure. whatsoever things are love- ly, whatsoever things are of good re- port if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise. think on these things" The experiment, if honestly
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Our Scandinavian ancestors made the sign of the hammer much as Chris tfans make the sign of the cross, to ward off evil or to secure blessings.
 The hammer cult is not dead in our day. The race of knockers is mighty and growing one. The habitu- al mood and conversation of scores of our fellows number them as disciples of Thor
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Massachusetts has a congressional election next week. On the tariff alone there jS grounds enough for the en- tire district uniting on the republi- can candidate
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Manhood suffrage instead of plural voting is the reform which Belgians are seeking and which means a ma tionaI strike to obtain a political and needed reform.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Now that the necessary raw material for municipal ice plants is free Will limantic ought to work out an easy solution of it's new problem.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

President Wilson opened the base ball season by throwing the first ball. but he characterized the opening of his administration by sitting on the in- ausuration ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Happy thought for today: A we'll balanced baseball league in Mexico would take their minds off revolutions long enough to establish peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

made. may lead one permanently to bury the hammer and to take up the harp. THE PARSON.
 Paul Mand, of Swoyersville, Pa, has landed in an insane asylum because of his persistent habit of falling asleep on railroad and street car tracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

The experiences of American suf- fragettes in England and English prisons, haven't been pleasant, but what would they expect from such actions as they have been guilty of. at home?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

There is no greater protest against the proposed schedules of the tariff bill than was expected, and vet the democrats profess to be the party of the working and business man.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Whatever may be said about the cubists' pictures their titles the new art will not call forth the censor ship of Anthony Comstock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

have the lure of appetite, or fancy for adventure, to contend with, and their own created conditions hold them fast Their will has been perverted they never lack will power for evil deeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

The lawns are green. the trout law is off. straw bonnets are being worn and the baseball fans are out. but the weatherman has failed to properly in dicate that spring is here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Secretary Bryan stands in the po- stion of having urged all other na- tions into recognizing China and then America puts on the brakes. Brazil and Peru may yet claim they have been misled
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

of thunder was represented as wield
 ing a red hot hammer with which he punished his enemies. Even when thrown the weapon had the magical power of returning to the hand of the god to enable him to deal another blow
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The one eager cry resounding through the land is: Who won today |? Whats the scorer
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

With gales blowing a mile a minute and a number of collisions in Nan tucket sound. it is easy to imagine the appreciation coastwise shipping will manifest when the Cape Cod canal is completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

London despatches declare Zelie Emerson a nervous wreck. just as if it were anyone's fault but her own.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

That the thousand telephone bel1es i'm ported to Boston didn't ring is the cause for rejoicing in the Hub.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
SHEA 6 BURKE

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Now that the duty has been fn- creased on citronella by the proposed tariff that extra cost to keep off the mosquitoes could better be spent in draining the marshes and swamps and prevent their breeding.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Canada has reason 10 feel pleased at is., immigration record when for ten months it admitted 345,000 of which 13e,0 900 were British subjects and 1ls000 were United States citizens. That is a profit for any country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

Chrfstabel Pankhurst who prefers Paris just as present doesn't believe in the forlorn hope. In the declara- ton that holding herself in reserve is better than being in prison. she is saving something which her friends n LcN don ought to consider
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

No one has been heard to decline an increase In salary above s4.00o a year because he feared the appear ance of the income tax collector. Most arlN one would be willing to sacrifice a dollar for every hundred that the boss would tack on over that amount
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12
SUNDAY MORNING TALK

AT THE SIGN OF THE HAMMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-12

A westerner comes forward with a new conception of school merits. He would mark pupils upon their per sonal qualities instead of upon the
 excellence of the recftations. The schoolroom, he declares, is a charac- ter-building place, and that marks on studies do not help character For instance he says, John Jones takes first rank today, for he has the only finger nails in the schoolroom not in deep mourning. Sarah Simpl6ins went to the foot of the class with a smile on her face, showing she is a good loser, for this she gets a high mark Bill Bragg went to the head of his class without a smile or expression of glee, which shows William is getting good self-control, he wins a high mark. Jane Jepson gathered up the loose papers in the schoolyard with out being asked to-cleanliness is next to god1iness-she is marked up It is more important that the pupils should be developing quality than it is that they should be able to tell all the holy cities on earth. I will not ask you, said the master. What is the capital of Kamschatkaii"
 Do not think the errins one is poor weak willed fellow. It is no sign he has lost his will because he will not cherish good advice and do as you think he should. The person who has will enough to ignore the appeals or 0l1 who love hln, and all who are interested in him. would reform with comparative ease if he would turn his will in favor instead of against the and sincere wishes. of his Hamilx and solicitous friends Nc person who wanted to go right ever went wrong. They have willingly in dulged. If a child plays with edged tools and gets cut, who is surprised? If adults fool with poisons it is not they soon become irrespon- sibles. It is curiosity which often leads them to indulge and then they
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TERURBAN.

Texarkana, Oct. 3.-Interest in the
proposed iuterurban line from Tex
arkana to GAINESVILLE, Texas, was re-
vived more than ever when positive
refusal was received yesterday from
the officials of the Texas and Pacific
Railway Company to inaugurate a
morning train service from Clarks-
Vile to Texarkana in order to &C.
commodate hundreds who, through
petitions, have requested this service
SO that they may come to this city to
make purchases and return home the
same day. The Texas and Pacific has
positively refused to inaugurate the
service. and the interurban com.
pany is confident of placing all Its
stock and having cars in operation
before another eighteen months shall
have passed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05
IF CONSTIPATED OR
BILIOUS "CASCARETS'
For Sick Headache, Sour Stomach
Sluggish Liver and
Bowels.
Get a 1O-cent box.

dCl lU-C0II UOA.
Take a Cascaret tonight to cleanse
your Liver, Stomach and Bowels, and
you will surely feel great by morning.
You men and women who have head
ache, coated tongue, can't sleep, are
bilious, nervous, upset, bothered with
sick, gassy, disordered stomach, or
have headache and feel all worn out.
Are you keeping your bowels clean
with Cascarets-or merely forcing a
pasageway every few days with salts,
cathartic pills or castor oil?
Cascarets Immediately cleanse and
regulate the stomach, remove the sour
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
intestines and bowels.
Remember, Cascaret tonight will
straighten you out by morning. A
10-cent box from your druggist means
healthy bowel action; clear head
and cheerfulness for months. Don't
forget the children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05
COTTON NOT so BADLY DAMAGED.

Texarkana, Oct. 3.-According to
Government Field Agent yields the
cotton in this immediate section has
not been damaged one-third as much
as was thought to have been the case
as result Of the recent heavy rains
He reports that only the poorer
grades of cotton suffered greatly, the
better grade sticking to the bolls. The
fact that the wet weather began with
a slow drizzling rain helped to save
much of the cotton, he says. Mr..
Fields declares the rains caused grass
to grow in abundance, thus providing
a bountiful supply Of hay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05
:Beautiiff flying i heeand Form 5ySe@erss
<n Thai Rival Nature r; sy%;:
Reveals Some of the Secrets Which Have Made Her
the Seade Beauty of the American Stage

mind to that, if you will take this mix4
ture. Dissolve twelve ounces of grans
,ulated sugar in one-half pint of water.
add one ounce of sarsene, and mix the
whole together thoroughly, then add
more water to make pint. Sarsene is
liquid which you can get at the drug
store by the ounce. Get it in the orig
inal package. Take one or two tea
spoonfuls of this mixture three or
four times day, with a little water,
X X *
MRS. CORA Ma growth of hair
averaging an inch a month has been
the extraordinary result of my hair
grower formula. AS you probably
know, am known as the only woman
on the American stage who wears no
switches, puffs, braids, turbans, or
wool rolls. The abundance of my hair
make it unnecessary.
Your hair will stop falling out, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05

issue will be clear cut between the
parties.
The Democrats are. not so uneasy
about the House; nothing but land
slide could overturn the majority
there. But that slim Senate majority
is bothersome and there is also the
additional danger that the house
majority may be materially reduced.
If this were to occur it would give the
opposition fresh courage for 1916 and
might cause the voters to think the
Democracy was on the downgrade
again.
There are now in the House 1876
Democrats, with four vacancies
There are 1877 Republicans and 10
who style themselves Progressives-
Progressive Republicans and indie
pendents. The Democratic majority
is consequently so large that it is
cumbersome, but no party leader
wants to see 1t reduced and the
campaign committee and individual
candidates will fight just as hard
next year as though only dozen
votes separated the parties.
The G.. o. P. managers little hope
of overturning the Democratic ma
jority but they are going to wage a
mighty battle to cut it down consider
able and if the tariff and currency
bills do not pan out for the best the
Republicans really believe they have
a "look in"
Neither side is losing any time in
getting down to business and the
campaign is already being fought on
paper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-05


will grow out beautifully. Mix to-
gether one half pint of water and one
ounce of beta-quintol. You may use
imported bay rum, instead of the wa
ter and alcohol, if you wish. shake
thoroughly and apply generously on
the scalp every few days, rubbing it in
we'll with the finger tips. Any good
druggist will let you have beta-quinoi
for not more than fifty cents.
For shampoo, abandoned soap
long ago. l dissolve one teaspoonful
of eggol in half cup of hot water.
When entirely dissolved and the solu-
ton has become lukewarm, pour
onto the hair and shampoo in the u.s.
ual manner. 1t makes an exquisite
lather. After rubbing it well into the
scalp SO it is perfectly clean, wash
the hair thoroughly with plenty OF
warm water. and rinse with cold wa
ter. The druggist will let you have
the eggol, enough for several months.
for not more than twenty-five cents.