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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
MoNTENEeRo's WISE ACTION.

UnQEestiona bly, King Nicholas and his war council have been moved by wisdom in their decision to evacuate Scutari and turn the fortified city over 10 the powers. That it should arouse some discord among the Montenegrins Is but natural. but the course is far better than that hot blooded action of the Young Turks who by their revolt against the plan for peace as deter mined al the conference in London caused the resumption of the war with greater losses of men and territory Montenegro could not afford to enter war. even on the defensive with any ot the powers. and King Nicholas has an tfcipate6 the inevitable and saved the lives of his countrymen and a great amount of needless suffering by giv- ing up the much coveted prize. and at the same time, through his accomplish ments in capturing the city and then releasing 1t has placed himself in position 10 receive recognition in the distribution of territory
 The action of King Nicholas carries no dishonor- II Is but another skill ful handling of a forlorn hope. but 1; removes fhe' obstacle which stands Ia the way. of the establishment of peace fn the Balkans For that as well as the giving up of Scutari King Nicholas should receive recompense. and with the latest phase of the Balkan trouble ouieted the greatest haste should be made to arrange for the terms of peace and the division Of the territory before more of the participants get into a fight amongst themselves. Montene- gro has made the sacrifice which should give II the proper start
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
A DETRIMENTAL MOVE.

Following the big demonstration and the magnificent showing made by the suffragettes in their New York parade, with the attendant influence which 1t will have there is little reason to be- leve that any serious considera ton will be given 10 the threat of Mrs O. H. P Belmont that militant methods will be introduced unless New York fails 10 awake. The success of the parade was in no way due to the atti- rude Of this overinterested leader whose idea Of putting into practice fn this country the methods which are So justly criticised in England, is suf- fcient to give the cause a setback such as would require additional time to overcome. Already the situation in England has unquestionably operated to the injury of the sufragettes' work in this country and the threat that similar methods will be applied here will simply mean the stirring up of greater antagonisrn- II would mean the overthrow of all the progress that has been made in the course of the movement
 The introduction and sanctionfng of milita7cy. into the cause of womans suffrage in this country would have similar effect as the endorsement of snarchfsm by either of the political parties of the United States. than which there could be nothing worse Progress must be made through edu- cation not by the frebrand and the bomb, and the quicker this is realized fl England the quicker will be the re- spo1se to the demands
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Kill the Primary Bill.

MT. Editor: In these days when a great many people imagine that every : thing needs reforming nine tenthS of them do not stop to think that as bad as things are our glorious old land is rolling right along in progressive way. Of course. actions like what are now taking place in Washington and some of the state legislatures tend to jar matters a little, but in the end Uncle Samuel will be found doing things in the same old place with the same old guard on hand to help him.
 One matter that is perhaps less un- derstood than all others is that called direct primary.
 Now I know something by actual experience about primaries and have never yet seen our Connecticut system beaten by any of the so-called direct CD primaries.
 First to what do they direct? If our citizens fail to attend the party caucuses and select the best men 10 fill the party tickets. is there any req son to expect them to attend party primary? Last year much of the trou- ble in several states where republican primaries elected Roosevelt delegates was caused by the fact that less than 25 per cent. of the republicans att tended those primaries, and the con- servative leaders of the republican party did not believe that quarter should rule the other three,
 In the second place, if the. political crooks that are now accused of handling caucuses and conventions are not either murdered or put in jail what is to hinder them from running the primaries also2
 In the third place. if an honorable citizen of Canterbury, Plainfield or even Norwich sspires to q place on the stale ticket. what chance has he got against man. no matter how un- clean politician he may he. who re- sides in New Lsaven. Bridgeport OF even Hartford?
 Direct primaries, Air. Editor, direct liIe power into the hands of the worst tyBe of politicians who rely on lodging house gangs. saloon hangers and roisfabouts te roll q9 their big na- iarittes Direct primaries sounds very nice but where direct primaries have been tried the same old sang have been found on Geeh.
 The state of Texas i4ad the first and most nearly perfect primary law ever tried in this cauntJy; | W2r cal ed white primary, as none but white men were expected 10 vo,e iH tne l5ilmafes Of the democratic partN and this is the way they did business; The demr- cratic executive committee of the city
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
CONGRESSIONAL CHAIRMAN.

The move is on in both parties for the reorganization of the congressional committees and the filling of the chair r1arshfps President Wilson is taking a hand in The choice of the head of the democratic committee and in a public declaration Congressman Gard rer of Eas$s chusetts has announced his ambition to secure the leadership of the republican congressional com rnattee.
 Tn fun recognition of the importance of this position the Boston Transcript says. If the republican party is to be revived as an agency of government it must make a good showing in the campaign for congress fin 1914. That campaign will be under the control of the republican congressional commit tee. The chief burden and respansi- biiIty for its management will rest upon the cilsirrnsa, That officer siaeuid be elected now. that he may have ample time to complete the rs6fgaa- lxassan thsT must come before the re- pabiicans can hope ts constitute a united obposifisn much less q tri- ssf.-3.ahS one, The election 0f Mir G@rcneF as his sSA stats's member nf the congressional committee viii be has4es iy forward issiGiHs FsPasiieaas ia Massachusetts as a gsss sEaeA, aad tsI*ts uaised saBPeFt will stfeRgtHeH his candidacy feF the ehaiFsf7aRSHiP."
 soagFessaaaa fsardaeFs candidacy indicates the possibility of thg efaig- flasAsaif -ssFaiHe ts New ERsiaRd fseas fhe middle west, tt promises ts be 2 foa Of great iRPsFfaRes iH tfs next eazsssssiezai eaaRaiRR and requires eS aefaS6, EeRseseatatiEe FePubise2n eaE& as EaResessaaaa GaFaRsF is.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The San Francisco Action.

MT. Editor: In the brief record of the mayors rebuke to the women of Berkeley, Cal, no information is given as to how far the issue had been ad- vertised and discussed. The natural presumption is that had the mothers of Berkeley thoroughly understood the issue they would have been in favor of playgrounds and voted for them. Is 1t supposable, for instance, that the women who are in charge of the Norwich would fail to vote for them if they had an opportunity? Men are often indifferent to the vote when no vital issue iS- before them. but the same men come out in large numbers when the issue is vital. There is no reason to suppose that women would refrain from voting when they were informed of the importance of the question
 For instance. on April 22 California had it's first recall of a judge. On this subject the San Francisco Daily News comments editerially: "The recall of Judge Weller is due solely to the work of the good women of San Francisco. The new voters, with little or no help from the men, won great moral vic tory. The Daily News was the only daily paper in the city to aid them un- til the day before election. when one of the morning papers fired single broadside at the police judge who had for years held property apoVe human souls His fate should be a solemn warning to other judges in this city who have been derelict in their du- ties Our heartiest congratulations to the women and to the new police judge Wiley F. Crist."
 And the San Francisco Examiner says of the election: "All indications point to the activity of the women voters in this election. and their high regard for their privilege of citizen ship It even appears from the first returns that the women voters prac- tically decided the issues. The women of San Francisco by the clarity of their judgment are giving valuable object lesson to the world of the wis dom of giving their sex the suffrage, irrespective of their obvious right to. it."
 There were the mothers!
 PLAYGROUND CAMPAIGNER.
 Norwich, May 5, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
THE REFORMATION OF RICHARD

| see you have squared all your ] old accounts and sent me Richard, z said Miss Booth, as she accepted the class list from the teacher of the room 1 below He'll be sort of automatic perpetual reminder of all the mean things I ever did to you. Don't apolo- gize, I know Richard
 Then she turned to the fidgeting, embarrassed, self conscious group of newly promoted youngsters in the : front of the room. Slightly apart from the others. the unweIcome Rich ard, grinning scornfully, leaned against the wall
 He was the kind of pupil whom ev- cry teacher received with palpitations of apprehension and promoted with sighs of relief. Not only was he ab- solutelN defiant of rules and regula- tions but his lack of information and accomplishments in the sight of pres ent educational methods was truly astonishing. During two years of close observation of his stormy career Miss Booth had planned an elaborate and careful campaign for the inevitable day whe nhe should come to her.
 While the other children slipped quietly into the vacant seats and pre- pared to arrange their books, Richard slumped into a back seat in the cor ner. slammed his books into the desk, plunged his hands into his pockets, leaned back and ~rrinned Miss Booth ignored the challenge. Instead she glanced around at the papers on the floor and nodded brightly.
 Pick them up. children and get ready for work" she said.
 Immediately each child except the defiant Richard. whose floor was lit tered, swooped down upon the scraps on the floor and then swung erect again, flushed and satisfied Richard had a few scores to settle with Miss Booth.
 Before he could make a fresh as- sault upon the teachers patience the girl across the aisle with wide smile of good nature, picked up the papers and tossed them on his desk He looked across in astonishment. She smiled back at him. A flush spread under the grine on his checks, as he crumpled the papers into his pockets. A few of the boys Uttered and Ricl- Booth tactfu1ly overlooked the inci dent.
 Come, class. Pens in position for writing!" Richard recovered his poise immediately Mines broke Ain't got no penholder.'
 His drawl was deliberately tanta- lizing. He expected reprimand, to which he could reply boldly. Instead Miss Booth obligingly produced sey- eral pens. In the meantime. Clara, the girl across the aisle from Richard had placed a bright red, white and blue penholder with a new penpoint in the groove on his desk. He was about to scorn the loan, but again he caught her wide smile and nod of encourage ment. He took the pen and set to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
SLEEP DISTURBING BLADDER WEAKNESS
 BACkAcHE. RIFE UMATlSM, QUICKLY VANISH

the blood. and drive it out of the system.
 So sure. SO positive. so quick and lasting, are the results obtained from the use of Croxone, that three doses a day for few days are often all that is required to cure the worst case of backache, regulate the most annoying bladder disorders. and over come the numerous other similar conditions.
 It is the most wonderful prepara- ton ever made for the purpose. It is entirely different from all other remedies. There is nothing else on earth to compare with it. It is SC prepared that it is practically impos- sible to take it into the human sys- tenn without results
 You can obtain an original package of Croxone at trifiing cost from any first class drug store such as that of Lee and Osgood Go. All druggists are authorized to personally return the purchase price if Croxone fails to give desired results. regardless of how old you are, how long you have suffered, or what else has failed to cure you.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
GuATEMALA,s DEBT.

Internationa difficulties are coming hefore the present administration thick and fast and with Great Britain protesting the Panama canal act, Jap an opposing the action of California, Mexico causing constant uneasiness and more or less concern felt over the developments in China as regards American business there is plenty to keep the department of state busy, but Ghatemala's failure to repay the loan secured eighteen years ago from Eng land adds new complications to the situation, especially since demands for it's payment are being renewed. The prospects of not being able to get the principal of ten million back, to say nothing of the interest which has not been paid for ten years. makes Great Britain rather uneasy and prepared to collect
 It is because of the Monroe doctrine that this country becomes interested since the taking of Guatemalan terri tory would not be sanctioned. r. therefore devolves upon this country as the upholder of the doctrine to act as the collector and to make it un- necessary for Great Britain to attempt any rash steps. Whether this admin istration can Automatically accomplish this task remains to be seen, but the necessity is apparent. It is time that the debt was discharged. The finances of the country are in wretched condi- tion as the situation indicates. In San Domingo and other small republics this country has taken the supervision of its finances and the collection of it's customs with marked benefit to their trade and treasury, and some such ar engagement may be necessary in Guat- emala.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
DROPPING pR. ABBOTT.

! When the American Peace society excluded from office Dr. Lyman Ab- bolt because he signed the appeal of the navy league for large naval ap- propriations, it was an action which will rebound to the credit of the de- posed official. It is not to be sup
 posed that by his action Dr, Abbott has become any less an advocate of
 peace such as the society stands for,
 or that he is any less in earnest con-
 corning the objects Of the organization than those who removed him, but rather is it to be believed that he rec ognizes the necessity of taking care of the country's- defense until such a time as the plan of international peace can be put into effect.
 To abandon the maintenance of de- fense both on land and sea, and fail- ing to keep the navy up to an effective standard would be negligence of the countrys interests which deserves to be discouraged. At the present time the maintenance of peace is expensiVe but it is better that the expenditure be made for such a purpose and oh- tain peace at such a cost, than to plunge into a curtailment of army ana navy and so weaken our standing and prestige as to make them worthless, We can continue to be leaders in behalf of the ideal international peace, but until it is recognized by other leading nations and a uniform curtailment made either along the line suggesteo by Sir Winston Churchill or some other proper method, this country can not afford to neglect it's navy. Dr. Abbott is broader than the peace sn- cietV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
A-Mayina.

Mir Editor: The following select ed from the editorial columns of The Bulletin, of Friday, May 2, strikes the "Old Man" right where he lives: The opening of May marks the
 change in the season, the passing of i the cold for the bursting forth of the new life and beauty in nature which excites feelings of gladness and de- light
 Sure! And if the ''bursting forth'' from the opening of Yours Truly
 don't mark the change" that would startle a publications selling space at S6 per agate line. making the proverb- ial" Vast Basket" receiverl Then "here goes!"
 To The Bulletin and It's 5000 readers: To business men, clergymen and le- gality pleaders: To tall, large and small: One and all. Greeting: Born May 16. eighteen thirty twol
 I'm rugged and saucy! If it's all the same to you Though seedy my 1 trousers both behind and before-Like my bosoms they've suffered full many a gore!-All the tai1ors that trusted
 are bankrupt-today! And cold ones
 insist. on punctual pay. Still; both
 my pipe and tobacco and three meals per day, with The Bulletin-the peo- ple's favorite-and Jewett City my home! I enjoy life highly. nearing an age of S1.
 J. W. MILLER
 Jewett Citv Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

in a city election would meet, make a list of the different officers to- be elected and assess candidates who were compelled to advertise their an- nouncement in the different papers at $10 each so much per head to help pay for the elections. Then the cam paign opened up and was waged bit-f terly for three or four months, ending in a primary election. Every man selected was placed on the democratic ticket for the regular elections and in many cases the ones who were in the primary had spent his last cent cam paigning and an independent citizen who still had his bank roll comes out independently and wins the election, as the republicans would naturally opposing the regular democratic ticket. In one election in Harris coun- tg, Texas. I saw eleven candidates hold up their hands and swear to abide by the decision of the demo- cratics primaries. In just two weeks ten of them were running independent, and another fellow who had not been through the expensive primary cam paign came out and was elected.
 Part of the expense to candidates would be reduced by having the state pay the primary bills. but there would be no possible show for a poor man or a citizen of a small town ever getting any office in this state under any pri- mary system l have ever heard of or seen in operation.
 Just imagine as some appear to that every man at the primaries votes hap hazard for anyone he may happen to think of at the time. When would the votes be counted?
 To conduct a primary properly there has got to be a controlling factor somewhere, and who can say that bad man at 8 caucus would become Suddenly-an angel at a primary?
 Direct primaries are against the small towns, are against the candi- date who has no money to epend are not a. protection against politicians for those me will handle the primaries, and then what can be said in favor of the proposed law?
 Hon. Merritt Welsh Of this Twenty ninth district appears to grasp the sit uation and has the courage of his con victions, More power to you, senator. Fight it out on that line if you have to fight all alone, but you won't have to, as a good big majority of Windham county representatives will be with you,
 c. B. MONTGOMERY.
 Packer. Conn. May 4. 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Recall in California.

MT. Editor: Tn your Saturday edi- ton. you print letter from R, L." concerning an event in Berkeley, Cal ifornia, where the mayor rebukes the women for failing in their duty. I know nothing of the incident and pre- stIme that there may be some explan- ation of H. but 1t will take more than one nis more than one failure on the part of women to make me believe as the anti suffragists seem to do, that the maternal instinct in woman is a fallaey.
 As an off setting incident te the one quoted in Saturdays letter. I would like to point to the recent recall in California. of Judge Weller, every where conceded g direct result of the organized effort of the women voters This man had systematically refused to eehvict, or cenvieting, te adequately. punish men guilty sof the vilest crimes against little girls, and California motherhood could net endure it. And were l not already suffragist, the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Even Most Chronic Sufferers Find Relief After a Few
 Doses Are Taken

Backache urinary disorders, and rheumatism, are caused from weak, inactive kidneys, which fail to filter out the impurities and keep the blood pure, and the only way on earth to permanently and positively cure such troubles is to remove the cause
 The new discovery, Croxene, cures such conditions because it reaches the very roots of the disease. It soaks, right into the stopped up, in active kidneys, through the walls and Innings; cleans out the little Altering cells and glands; neutralizes and dis solves the poisonous uric acid sub stances that lodge in the joints and muscles to scratch and irritate and cause rheumatism; it neutralizes the urine so it no longer irritates the tender membranes of the bladder and cleans out and strengthens the stopped up. lifeless kidneys so they filter and sift all the poisons from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

if the eenteRtias af .6ep. Cos of 0hie. that disfraResaised voters can aet ha*e the Pri*naGe restored by the iegisiature, is suslaiaeG,. the situation, where Inaay lest the right 6f suffrage because they soif their vote, ought ta preEe of immense Faiue ia hetteriag election eeaditiaas ia that state,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

That q British freighter is a total loss aa the New F'olladland coast shows that with ali the progress made iR sFeFeeHaiHg traHs Atiaptic proh- ie4f4s -aetillhg has neen iRVented which will insure the combination 0f speed and safety ia feg
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

work to hide his embarrassment. ! Clara anticipated his further needs by I supplying him with a blOtter and an { eraser. With a sense of the futf1ity of ] further effort he suspended hostilities.
 The next afternoon Miss Booth an nounced the election of captains for l the month.
 Be sure, children, she said, "to 1 choose some one who keeps his hair I brushed and his face and hands clean, and his shoes nicely polished, some one who keeps time to the music, some 1 one you'll be willing to take orders | fromi"
 While the other children were con- 1 sidering the matter, Clara waved her hand eXcitedly
 Nominations are in order said Miss Beeth. Whom do you say. Clara 2'
 Lets have Richard" she called
 Miss Booth quickly turned her back. ostensibly to write Richards name on the board The children gasped and then shouted in glee. Any one else?' Miss Booths tone was stern. The laughter subsided to half repressed giggles. The humor of the situation, however was irresistible. That Rich ard the unkempt. slouchy straggler who trailed chunks of mud into the room every day might be their captain was too good to miss.
 No, let's have Richard cried sev eral of the boys.
 Miss Booth intending to force upon Richard the realization of his own in efficiency, heartily approved the nomi- nation
 Al in favor of Richard. raise their hands,
 Fifty hands darted up and Richard was unanimously elected captain of room 8.
 This was an honor unprecedented bn Richards career but he rose manfully to the occasion. At dismissal he marched gravely in front of the ranks of mirthful boys who when they reached the street broke into shouts of laughter.
 Richard faced them angrily. You guys think Pm the goat, don't you :? mean business and the first one who breaks line or talks on the stairs or cuts up monkey shines is goin1to meet me on the outside, see? I'm no squealer. Pm going to settle things myself, seer
 The next morning. when Richard appeared on the scene early with a sleek, damp pompadour, glistening complexion and shoes that reflected like woodland pools. in June. the other boys saw he was in earnest, and sub- sided.
 Richards administration was strict and impartial and the ranks of room 8 were unexcelled in the school Though Miss Booth surmised many things she never inquired into ways and means. She merely approved the result.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

Tine state legislature is finally get ting down to real business Less than a month remains for action on some of the most important legislation be- fore il and ii does net deserve te be slighted