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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
DECREASING FIRE HAZARD.

The board of fire prevention is do- Ing an excellent thing in the metrop- oils when 1t deyotes it's efforts to de- creasing the hazard in the factories where the conditions are none too good, but where the risks are in creased by the determined practice of smoking by some of the proprietors and employees, who fail to realize the danger in which they are placing the lives of their fellow employees. The fire in the factory of the Triangle Shirtwaist company was an instance. which prompted the determination to stop smoking in such places. That 1t failed to have it's effect as a lesson for those slaves of tobacco is evidenced by the number of arrests and convic- tions which are being made for vio- lation of the regulations. They are crafty in their evasion of the laws, but the board of prevention has been craftier and over a hundred convic- tions have followed the efforts of one inspector.
 Occupying lofts and with quanti- ties of infiammable material about, smoking with its attendant dangers should be violation which should bring disqualification for every work man who persisted therein while at work The fire prevention board is well engaged in endeavoring to check that glaring hazard and those who are persistent in their determination to smoke should be made to realize that they owe some consideration to the lives of others. There is no ex- cuse for the practice when it involves negligence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
CAROLINE AND CAROLINA

1 destination, and thankful indeed was the girl as she realized her journey was drawing to it's close. The speed to which she had urged Carolina was beginning to tell on the faithful beast. but bravely she still responded to the guiding hand of her rider.
 The last turn was made and the sur i geon's door was reached when Caro- lima slipped the smooth pavement and fell heavily with one slender foot crippled under her. A sympathetic crowd soon surrounded the girl and her fallen horse whose mute gaze fixed upon her owner testified to both love and suffering. It took but little time to decide that Carolina's leg was badly broken and that her career was ended and while helpful hands took Caroline to the surgeons office, mer- ciful ones ended Carolinas sufferings. The surgeon, a young man already famous in his profession, was fortu- nateIy at liberty to start on the re- convey Caroline to her home in his automobile. Seeing her evident anx- iety concerning her father and her grief over the loss of her pet the young man left his fair companion much to her own thoughts, and both were thankful when the farm house was reached.
 There the reputation of the surgeon was clearly proven to be deserved, as he quickly turned his skill to good ac- count and left the poor man suffering much less than before.
 Many a visit was needed before re- cevery was complete and more and more did Caroline's bravery and help fitness appeal to the young surgeon, as unselfshly putting aside her sor- row for her pet. she did for her father all that lay in her power Her hand and touch were more soothing to the sufferer than all others. Her presence seemed to cheer and sustain him when all else failed and her hope and cour- age frightened the entire home, when all seemed hopeless.
 Before the surgeons visits ceased, Caroline was persuaded that she could be happy in a city home and her people were willing to bestow her upon one who had so thoroughly won their re- spect and gratitude.
 Poor Carolina was not forgotten Never would her place be filled in Caroline's memory, but her fathers life was saved by the sacrifice of her pet and Caroline felt that it had not been all in vain.
 AN IDLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
DIRECT ELECTION SENATOR'S.

The importance attached to the di- rect election of senators is obtainable from the attitude taken in several state legislatures concerning the se- lection of the candidates for that of- pie in primary. It was noticeable that in Oregon and Kansas senatorial can didates of opposite political complexion to the legislature were before them for election, and that in each instance the peoples choice was made the choice of the legislature. Maine like wise carried out the wish of the peo- pie though it was with difficulty that it was done. owing to the determined effort of the democrats and progress sives that the peoples candidate should be defeated.
 It is believed that it will not be long before the states will ratify the constitutional amendment giving the people the power to elect the United States senators directly. Such a re- form is needed and congress recog- nized it when it gave the states the right to declare themselves in that regard. The attitude taken in Maine Is that which has characterized the choice of senators in many states and shows that the only safeguard of the people even after they have declared their preference for senator is to have the right to vote for him by bal lot. By good fortune none of the preferences made in primaries have thus far been defea ted, but direct eIec- ton makes it certain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
THE NAVAL BILL,

From all indications it is going to require an uphill fight in the present congress to pass anything better than a bill providing for one new battle ship the policy carried out at the pre- vious session There is an advantage however from the fact that the dem ocrats have decided not to caucus in regard to the naval bill which means that many who under it would be bound by the unit rule are to have the opportunity to express their own minds on the measure. That the dem ocrats will favor one vessel is conceded. The secretary of the navy is urging three, that the policy of two year can be carried out. only one having been -oted at the last session. Whether -'l 3 senate can bring the house to their i-w of the situation is problem tfcal s;-5 there promises to be an interesting --lsrGie in that direction,
 laa statement of the president that
 seiicY of the democrats has caused
 country to drop from second place
 S.th in the naval rank of nations
 the Importance of the demands
 ie by the naval department and
 they are needed to have tae
 tied States maintain it's position 11ong the leaders, It is in the inter- sst of peace and from that standpoint lione 1t is unwise for. congress te daily over pfepositieh which has such @ bearing eh the prestige of the nation. Nc greater argument in be= half of peace has been advanced by this nation than it's naval strength and untii there Is it should net be neg iectsd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN
Virtue is Force.

Etymology sometimes contains striking hints of truth. The word virtue now passes as meaning good ness or moral worth and has a ferni- nine flavor. Originally the Latin virus" meant manly strength. and was akin to the word '.vfr" or man.
 And the buried and half forgotten truth that lies here is that the deter mining ingredient of goodness is pow CT.
 There is no virtue in weakness. Whatever is feeble is immoral. If we say a weak woman is good it is be- cause we think confusedly and do not express exactly what we mean; for what we really have in mind is that the woman, though weak in body. and possibly in intelligence, is strong in soul It is not at all her weakness, 1t is her strength we wish to commend
 Goodness Is never feeble, never con- temptible It is the toughest, hardest, most forceful thing in man. Kindness is stronger than cruelty, love than hate. self sacrifice than self-seeking, truth than lies.
 All real morality, if you think clear ly, you will see to be nothing but the highest form of human force
 Virtue is ''virtus," inner, masterly strength
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
ROADS NEED PERMANENcY.

The lack of permanency in much of the macadam roads that are built today is the cause for complaint in many of the cities of the state It is by no means confined to the state, but is a condition which exists wher- ever macadam roads are built lacking the proper body and binder to hold it up during the seasons and with all kinds of wear. This failure on the part of the macadam has caused many experiments to be made with other kinds of construction looking to per- manency and they are under trial to determine their good qualities.
 Bridgeport among other cities is experimenting and the Bridgeport Standard says: Tt is promising that the prospects of bitun1inous macadarn pavement in this city this year are good. We want something more dur abel than the old macadam which will not stand the grind of traffic and there are many kinds of bitumfnous pave ment which are much better in the wear that they return for the money laid out. The city attorney has given an opinion, clearly expressed. to the effect that the city may lay such pave ments and assess property for them If this business is not carried too far and. under the control of the board of apportfonment and the council it is not likely to be. an important improve ment win be made in the surfacing of streets and the right direction giv- en to future work of that kind'
 Norwich at the present time has vit- rifed brick, Hassam and bitulithic un- der trial among the improvements over macadaTn for city streets, all of which mean greater expense, but likewise far greater life, even in the case of the last named, which promises to be a decided improvement over the regular macadann
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
AVERAGE FARM INEFFICIENT.

The south as we'll as the north is deeply interested in the betterment of agricultural production in all lines. It is taking a deeper interest in the grow ing of corn and particularly through the boy, the state of South Carolina having the national corn show this year, attracting agriculturalists from all over the union. Corn growing con tests are responsible for a large part of this interest.
 On this fact the Providence Jour nal well observes: That there is de- plorable lack of efficiency on the aver age farm is indicated by the results of a corn growing contest in North Carolina, where the average yield last year was 1S.2 bushels per acre. This is indeed a poor showing, for the average of the country was 299 bush els; but even this is low in comparison with the yield of the North Carolina boys corn clubs which worked under the supervision of the state and fed eral departments of agriculture. The average made by these clubs was 62.s per acre; 75 boys raised 100 bush els an acre; five exceeded 150 bushels; two obtained 1T5 bushels, and the champion juvenile farmer produced 1S4 bushels from one acre. Is this not convincing arraignrnent of or dinary agricultural methods ?''
 Increased production in corn, and better corn has been due to the wide spread interest in the corn clubs They demonstrated the inef11ciency of farm ing under methods usually used condition which rests with the farm CTS to overcome by helping themselves and taking advantage of the opportu- mites which are being offered them to better conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
l SUNDAY MORNING TALK
A CONSCIENCE OUT OF TRUE.

Many a ship has gone on the rocks because its compass told wrong story. The needle had been def1ected by some outside attraction. Iron in the ships construction may have induced the err TOT It may have been due to large To- shores the vessel was passing. A single points def1eetion has often meant the difference between safety and ship wreck.
 Conscience is often called a compass. but, If it is, it is q compass that needs the most careful adjustment. It may look right, you may go on the assump- ton that it is right, but 1t may lead you off your course, because it is wrong after all.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Governor Osborne of Michigan ear- ries the balmy oil of fiattery with hin, continually, He declares Mir. Wilson the greatest man in the country and says he always admired MT. Taft. who has made splendid president but he was one of the seven governors who served the people in calling" MT. Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Governor Wilson seems to think the greatest need of protection is to guard against the clements. He is planning to view the inaugural parade from glass case and may do away with the navy and military attaches at the White house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

When the Iowa legislature made it law that a husband was obliged to pay only for the reasonable purchases by his wife, it fell into the legal pitt fall of failing te fix definitely reason able purchases It promises to cause as much trouble as reasonable deilDt"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Are Not So Many.

Colonel T. R. wouldn't play the game according to the rules, so the game goes on without him-and a good many of us.-St. Louis Iobe-Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

It is well that congress has decided for a permanent memorial for Abra- ham Lincoln in the form of 8 stone structure. Now let the prom oters put the highway project through them selves.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

There is nothing sensational. but just geed plain common sense in Pres ident Taft's declaration when he says about going to Yale. "I want to help te bring the students of one university to realize what 1t means te Ds an
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

The weather department claims to be able to tell when mine explosions are most likely to happen. It is a safety signal which should be com municated to every rnine
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Has Never Been EquaIed.

You just have to hand it to the high cost of living on it's batting average.--- Indianapolis Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Congressman Underwood declared if the tariff works to the harm of the manufacturers he will move for change. Why not go at it sanely and avoid any harmful cutting? It is cas- fer to do harm than it is to correct it
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

A prize of s1oo,ooo has been offered the inventor of a substitute for gas- olene which will be cheaper. Such an inventor would hardly sell his mill lionafre possibilities for any triffing sum of that kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

What Is going to be the attitude of that portion of the Turkish army which is in sympathy with the old Turks? The empire may have rev o1ution on it's hands in addition to a war.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

The auto is serving to prolong the life of the horse. There are 5S,000 more horses and 24,600 more mules in the country now than a year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

It took some time to get it, but Cas- tro couldn't have been as much sur prised by the verdict as if he had been admitted to the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Why Should We Worry

If Adrianople. looks like it's picture we don't see what anybody wants with it.-Galveston News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Grand army men show the same vigor they ever did in the defense of Old Glory. but they should not be it's the red flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

We all like a little fun now and then and as we cannot see ourselves as others see us 1t is profitable perhaps as well as amusing. to get other views Here Is little girls composition from an English magazine of recent date which will please all the readers of this column She wrote: "Men are what women marry. They drink and smoke and swear but do not go to church. Perhaps if they wore bonnets they would Men are more logical than women: and. also, more zoologi- cal. Both 1r>' and women sprung from monkeys but the women sprung farther than the men" When the young feminine mind can draw a pie ture of us like this it is about time for reform. She points out that We still ape one another.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

It didn't take General Sicl1les long to get rid of the funds entrusted to him, but he seems to be taking his time about returning them.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

When the inquiry of the telephone trust is started the information op- orators can plan to work overtime.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

With Yale claiming an a1umnus aged s7 and Harvard one at g, the chances are that neither of them attribute their age to their athletic prowess
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Harvard got rid of a hard adver- sary when Dartmouth was dropped from the football hedule. It gener- ally required the Hanover team to get Harvard in shape for Yale
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

The English suffragettes promise a hunger strike" That's one strike where the public doesn't suffer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Mayor Gaynor has taken up the Roosevelt cry and planes everything onto the newspapers
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Not Conclusive.

Only three persons were arrested fer intoxication in Cleveland last year says a paper of that city. But how many ought to have been e-Detreit Free Press
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Will Be Heard Around the World.

A money trust whisper from William Rockefeller will sound as loud as shout from anybody Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is a noticeable fact that the Taft nominations are not opposed because they are bad ones.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Happy thought for today: If a good warm fight breaks out among the Turks thereI be no need of any more war
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

American now, and what benefits this
 country with it's constitution gives us'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Nobody has answered Ruskin's ques.

Nobody has answered Ruskin's ques- ton yet: Why should we wear mourn ing for the guests of God?" Isn't it because we do not in our minds picture our loved ones as guests of God? We think our grief is founded upon our loss, and we think our heart is af- fected when it is only our selfishness. Of course. deep grief may be the fruit of our ignorance. If we can look upon the cold. calm face of a loved one and say he or she has risen we have the uplift which a Knowledge of their re- lief from mortal aff1iction and more glorious future inspires. If we look upon them as ended the anguish of despair is soon upon us. If we are blind when we look up we lose the as- surance and beauty of the light. Ask yourself seriously: Why should we wear mourning for the guests of God?"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

George Eliot once said she felt more and more impressed that it was her duty to find happiness" I think this is an impression that all intellf- gent people get. and it doesn't require a penny to do it. It is not an intelli- gent search for happiness to seek every kind of earthly indulgence and pleas ure in every country and cline to di- vert our minds from thoughts which disturb us. It is up to Us to free our minds of every disturbing element It has been dixinely stated that heaven IS within us and hence that is where happiness must be. Happiness be- comes established in genuone service to others Money cannot buy it-mil- lionaires have suicided because they despaired of ever being happy. It is the reward for being true to divine principles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

1t is possible to do wrong from con- scientious motives. The apostle, Paul, explaining his early prosecutions of the Christians, said he verify thought he was doing Gods service. The pro verb declares, There is a way that seemeth right to mans eyes, the end thereof is death' Simply to have a feeling that you are doing right is no incontrovertible proof that you are do- ing right.
 Conscience may be thrown out of true by some strong overmastering desire. When we want anything very badly we can make it seem right. The love of money, for instance, may blind mems yes to the evil of the method by which the money is obtained. Reflect how traders of the olden times could send out their slave ships well equip ped with chaplains and they them selves, could sit regularly in church on Sabbath mornings while human beings crowded beneath the hatehes of their vessels on the high seas, were endur~ ing the horrors of the middle ages.
 Conscience may be thrown out of true by custom. The moral sense is ef- fected by the habits of people about us as the magnetic needle deViates in response to the iron of the ship. In Rome we do as the Romans do. We unthinkingly follow Jones and Smith. not refecting that both of these gem tlemen may be seriously in error It is said that some of the toughest of the rough in new towns of the West or at trading posts in Alaska, were quiet law abiding citizens home.
 As John Knox told Queen Mary, Conscience, Madam, requires to be educated" It cannot be trusted to work right if it Is starved or maltreat- ed. No mechanism in the world of which accurate results are expected requires more careful treatment
 On the sea the non-ma agnetic yacht Carnegie, goes about correcting charts and adjusting the compasses of ves- sels, whose masters call for such serv- ice. No such agency is available for those of us whose voyages are across the sea of life in small, frail vessels of clay. Really earnest voyagers, who want to make port at last must use other means if they are to keep the needle pointing true north.
 There is a book called the BibIe that is an incalculabie help. It's great prln- ciples really mastered will steady the moral sense in every time of peril Thy word is light unto my feet and d un- to my path.'
 There Is pray CT, another invaluable help Men may go to the very source of truth. any or you lack wisdom let him ask God, who gfveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not"
 Through these unfaiiing means of adjustment we may share the expe- rience of the apostle who said: Here in I exercise myself to have a con science void of offense toward God and man always?" Who would not choose to sail the of time with a com pass like that THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Most of us need soraethino to stir

Most of us need something to stir us up. There is nothing easier in this world than getting into a rut. To be satisfied with ourselves or our home, our work. our affiliations or our environment seems to put a dull edge upon us. It isn't healthy to have ev- erythfng so fabricated that we do not feel jar in life. When things are too smooth needed thrills are lost We need be made aware that a great many things are not as we think they are and that the world in general is believ- ing too many things that are not so. We should be able to see through many of the illusions of life if we can- not remedy them When the whole family gets to thinking we arel it' they are like a church without life. God sometimes strikes a church with lightning to wake it up!
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

The young man or woman who feels that there is nothing in life to inspire them should wake right up to the fact that the greatest men and women have found their own inspiration. Those who will take these beautiful lines by Howard Arnold Walter and preserve them in their hearts, will have laid the true founda ton for inspiration, if they will make the sentiment of them their guide: T would be true for there are those who trust me, would be pure, for there are those who care. 1 would be strong, for there is much to suffer. 1 would be brave, for there Is much to dare, would be friend of all-the foe, the friendless. l would be giving and forget the gift. I would be humble. for know my weakness. 1 would look up and laugh and love-and liftl' What the young should get first Is pur- pose and if it be good purpose all good things will come to them be- cause of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
THE MAN WHO TALKS

How many folks pass along life's highway without once discoverin that every experience has it's Kernel that our experiences hold the most va1u- able lessons of life? Some people think serious experiences are divine punish ments; and, hence they do not get the good from them they should I have generally been able to discover what there was in experience for me; and it is usually what is good f or the other fellow, when he has the same experience, and enables one to help him. Experience has the reputation of being a hard task master; and some one has said 1t is a fools school,'' but no one can dodge it in this world. Experience generally consists of putting up against the laws of nature in a way we shouldn't We are fools if we are caught on the horn of the same di- Ienma twice.