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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Miss Mason slowly ascended the steps of the elevated station, looking over the railing as she went. Her mind fixed on the future, did not at first take in the figure below. Sud- denly, however, something familiar about the figure attracted her. She stopped and watched it for minute, searching her memory to discover the reason for it's familiarity.
 Now she had itl The girl was Grace's cousin!
 Then Miss Mason turned and flew down the steps. She had met this cousin of Grace's one evening and later had been told that the girl had sort of double personality. Less censiderate people said that she was half-Witted.
 Miss Mason approached the girl tlmidly. She didn't really know her it was perfectly all right for her to be there at that time of the evening. If this was really the situation Miss Mason would be liable to suffer em- barrassment for mindiug some one else's business Still. there was the chance-Grace would never forgive her if she didn't try to help.
 Good evening"" said Miss Mason and held out her hand to the girl, meanwhile smiling her friendiiest smile. But the girl did not respond.
 T think you've forgotten me-" con- tinued Miss Mason. good naturedly. I'm Miss Mason. l met you the other night at your Cousin Grace's Don't you remember?"
 The girl continued to look puzzled. "Oh, I am sure she's not normal to- night breathed Miss Mason to her self, half exultingly. half fearfully, then she asked aloud: Are you all alone down here? Don't you want to ride home with me? Pm just goin to take the train and perhaps you'll like company Her tone reeked with cordiality.
 I'm sure I don't recognize you.' re- turned the girl eoldly, turning away.
 It's so hard to remember faces that you've seen only once" assented Miss Mason, afraid that she would hurt the girls feelings and fail to capture her. But I remember you perfectly couldn't forget your faee! She thought fattery might please her.
 The girl remained distantly silent and unresponsive
 Perhaps you'd like an ice cream soda" Miss Mason felt the idea was quite an inspiration
 The girl turned and faced her, angrily T wish you to understand for some one. I never accept atten- tions from strangers!" Then she turned her back again.
 Miss Mason detected an expression Of fright on the girl $ lace. SHe IeIt sure that she herself was doing right, but how could she take the girl home without frightening her? If only she could get her to a drug store where she could telephone her people and then keep her until help arrived!
 Let's walk around little she sug- gested, tentatively.
 Just then young man emerged from an office building and the girl rushed up to him and whispered to him. Then, before Miss Mason knew it, they were eff. She tried to find
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
sTRlcTER REGULATIONS.

When it is revealed that government plans of naval vessels can be so easily stolen from any part of the navy de- partment, it is evident that there is need of new regulations which will guard against such occurrences in the future. The fact that two sets of fire control diagrams of the new battle ship Pennsylvania are missing may have no important information in themselves for any outsider, though the secret might be of some assist ance to an enemy at the proper time, yet there is disclosed a leak which needs the immediate attention of the officials and the application of a rem edy which will overcome the chances of it's happening again.
 Whether it is through an inside or from an outside agency that the plans were spirited away has not been de- termined but whichever is finally es- tablished the need of stricter regula- tions in the bureaus of the department has been made plain. The disappear ance of the duplicate plans is the cul- imitation of a series of petty thefts to which not enough attention was given to frustrate the present loss. If the department has an employe who is en- gagged in such practice he has been there too long already and is deserv- ing of the penalty provided in such cases. If through laxity an outsider has been able to carry off such plans, the avenue is open for much more se- rious losses and too prompt action cannot be taken to prevent it. Seere- tary Daniels has a problem in disci- pIine for early solution.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
GRADUATION CHANGE.

On sensible lines is the decision Of the superintendent of schools which abolishes the long observed custom of holding elaborate graduation exercises in the grammar schools. Such exer- cises were the product of the district system but with consolidation in eff feet the time is ripe for the doing away with what always proves an ad- ditional expense. which in many cases cannot be afforded. in grammar school education. For long has the need of reducing the expenses attached to graduation been felt, and it has even extended to colleges and resulted in the adoption of a uniform cost for graduation costumes. instead of the humiliating competition of the poor with the wealthy. which always adds a burden which could better be de- voted to other and more sensible uses.
 The completion of the grammar school course marks al important time in the lives of many. It means, to not 2 few. the end of their schooling, but there is still the opportunity for the proper observance of that important turning point in life, and also for those who are to continue 10 note the pass ing of an important point in their pro gress in education. The idea. of reduc- ing expense and thus permitting what would be an unnecessary outlay to be devoted to necessities, or perhaps the taking up of higher education, jus tifes the action. Graduation day ex- pense is an annual drain upon the pocketbook and the substitution of the smp1ified form of exercises, without the costly and needless frills ought to meet with hearty approval
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
AN IMPORTANT DUTY,

By affxfng his signature to the bill which calls for the increase in the members of the Norwich Gas and Electrical commission from three to five. Governor Baldwin has supported the legislature in its approval of the change sought in this department of the city government A most import ant duty is now Involved in the ap- pointment of the two additional com misssoners who will serve for four and five years respectively. There must be named men with the welfare of the de- pastment and the city at heart, who will carry to the commission only the advice and the sound business prin- ciple which will operate to it's growth and upbuilding, and who at the same time will recognize the importance of establishing the confidence of the pub lie in the operations and conduct of this important public utility, as well as furnishing to the citizens the in- formation in detail which will give assurance beyond question of the value of the plant.
 The necessity of eliminating politics. insofar as is possible, from the make up and the action of the board needs also to be recognized It must not be made a political football such as has characterized the waIerboard in its years of buffeting from party to party. There exists a demand for informa- ton on the part of the citizens con cerning the operations of the depart ment which it has been impossible to satisfy and the aim of the board should be to furnish it, at the earliest moment, that the change may result. not only to the benefit of the citizens, but to the best interests of the de- partment
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
ADMINISTRATIONS LOSS,

Tn the resignation of Dr. Charles P. Neill, who has been United States commissioner of labor for the past eight years and recently appointed commissioner of labor statistics, the country and the administration will lose the services of an official whose work has been of a most valuable character to the country. So thorough and unbiased has been his action in endeavoring to improve conditions, especially throughout the south. that he has aroused the enmity of many of the southern mill owners, where the practice of employing children has brought such profitable returns. The enemies he has made in such work has been to his credit and his efforts have resulted in giving important as distance to the commendable work of overcoming the unjust conditions. He ~-os also prominently identified in -oted wage disputes under the frd1 : --an act and there again his services .--rc of a most valuable character.
 When his office was abolished by the
 1ti8n of a new member of the cab ct, it was but a just recognition of
 is value as a government official that '.e was retained as labor statistics commissioner though it required the fstence of the president to accom- plish it against the southern opposi- tfon With his success as worker for Uncle Sam it is but natural that his services should be sought by pri- vate business. The governments loss eh1s becomes the corporations galn'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
KINDLY DEED

them, but they were lost in the crowd. Distractedly she searched. She thought she spied the girls hat in a moving picture throng, and into the place she flew, only to find that the hat belonged te some one else. She walked up and down the streets for an hour. Finally girls family to come and join in the hunt
 She was SC excited she could scarcely talk over the telephone. She was un- able to find in the directory the name of the people she wanted, so she called up her own father. She found him storming. She could not get in a word about her trouble so angry was he about her absence from home Finally, however, she told him about her find and then her loss and asked him to hurry over to Graee's home and give Grace the information.
 When she finally got into the car to go home she was so weary and excited that she wept. The ear seemed to stand still, it went so slowly. She was tempted to go and ask the motorman to try to hurry it along, but she thought better of it.
 Her father. much disgusted. met her when she got off the car. You've been seeing ghosts or soaring respectable people," he said, "Grace's cousin is in bed-has been for the last houF-and you've made 8 goose of yourself!"
 Miss Mason stood still a minute. "I never dreamed" she began Then she wept again.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
My Mother.

She is my mother said the young man, but I call her my baby. She is 80 years old. Old people are very much like babies and we ought to love them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. l have an idea that life evens up things. When I was young and helpless she took care of me; now I take care of her. l am paying my debt.
 She never left me alone when I was an infant. Now l do not leave her alone,
 She was patient with me then, now I am patient with her.
 She fed me, now l feed her. I clothe and keep her
 She sacrificed her young life to me: I am glad of every chance 1 have to sarrifice for her
 She loved me when I was ignorant, awkward, needing constant care, and all because I was hers. born of her body and part of her soul Now every feebleness and trait of childhood in her endears me to her, for no reason, except that she is my mother.
 By so much as she is a tax on my time, attention and money, 1 love her.
 She shall not triumph over me in the day of judgment for my tender ness shall equal hers. She watched with me until l grew up; l shall watch with her till she steps into heaven.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

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 Because your case Is difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound g. trial It surely has remedied many cases of female ills, such as infamma- ton, alteration, displacements, tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backaehe, and it may be exactly what you need.
 The Pinkham record is a proud and peerless one. It Is record of constant victory over the obstinate ills of woman ills that deal out despair. It is an es- tablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has restored health to thousands of such suffering women. Why don't you try 1t If you need such a medicineg
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
The One Ideal Dentifrice

It is perhaps not generally known that eighty per cent. of our adult pop ulation are affected more or less with Riggs Disease or reeeding gums.
 DIR. FORHANS DENTAL CREAM is a medium through which one may sue cessfully treat all inf1amed conditions of the gums It contains the wonderful germicidal- edicinaI qualities of FOR HANS ASTRINGENT - besides, it makes an ideal dentifrice. It thor oughly purifies the mouth, tightens the teeth, heals and restores the normal pink hue of the gums and gives a superb lustre to the teeth.
 DIR. FORIIAN'S DENTAL CREAM is a thick. creamy substance, pleasing to the taste in cOlla psible tubes, about twice the size of ordinary tooth-paste tubes Retails at 2l cents. with posi- eve assurance of entire satisfaction or yotr money will be refunded. Sold by 44ngler Broadway Pharmacy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
AUSTRIA uNpEsERvlNe.

With all of the allies reconciled to adjustment of their troubles through commissions or arbitration there re- mains the disposition of Scutari and the final outlining of Albania The powers have taken charge of the fam ous fortified city which the Montene grins gave up possession of in hopes of recompense later. Its future now awaits their decision owing to the ac- tfvity of Austria inspired by jealousy of the success of the men under King Nicholas.
 Whether the Austrian saber rattling will have its reward, for it cost many million, is awaited In its look at the situation the Boston Transcript says: "The powers as receivers may turn Scutari over to autonomous AL bania,' or they may make some ar engagement by which it will be held for the account of Europe but which ever course they take the moral will be the same Austria has no more legal right to Scutari than it has to Massachusetts perception of this fact has led Austria to mask it's occu- patton with the diaphanous scheme of an Albanian administration, local in form whatever it may be in purpose. A ruler of Albania selected by Aus tria and Italy, Austria selecting and Italy acquiescing. will be to all intents and purposes an Austrian pro- consul. Autonomy will be a diplomatic fiction of the same nature as the Austrian 'trusteeship of Bosnia and Herzego- vina. That trusteeship was converted into annexation five years ago"
 Austria has maintained an oVerpow- ering attitude throughout the Balkan trouble which has been against Servia and Montenegro. It has been because of greed for additional concessions. but justice does not warrant any such action on the part of the powers which will give her any part of Albania.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

TIZ acts at once and makes tired aching, swollen feet remarkably fresh and sore proof.
 It's the sure remedy, you know for everything that gets the matter with your feet. It's for sore feet and for sWeaty, bad smelling feet and for corns, call0uses, and bunions too.
 For years l have been troubled with sore and tender feet; suffered intense pains. Have had the assistance of physicians without relief. l bought box Of TIZ. which worked q perfect cure. as II has with a great many Of my friends. l would not be without it,-A. F. Dreutzer. Chicago.
 IlZ IS not q powder. Powders and other foot remedies clog up the pores TlZ draws out all poisonous exudations winch bring on soreness of the feet, and is the only remedy that does.
 4oull never limp again or draw up your face in pain, and you'll forget about your corns, bunions and cal louses. You'll feel like a new person. There are two kinds of people in the world-those that get what they want and those that get what someone else wants to give them. Be irm-when you ask for Tlz get it and laugh at the
 TIz is for sale at all drug stores, depa rtment and general stores at 25 cents per box. OF 1t will be sent you direct. if you wish. Money back if TIZ doesn't do all we say. For 9 free trial package write today to Walter Luther Dodge X Go, Chicago, III.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The supreme court decides that this country needn't keep undesirable alien women. This decision concerned white slaves" but it ought to be fully understood by any alien militants who are planning to recruit their fol- lowers here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

When Governor Sulzer thinks Roosevelts support is disinterested he ought to know from experience that such is an impossibility. but he prob ably hasn't forgotten what a value his aid was at election time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Imports of fennel seed (which are free of duty) into the United States were in the last fiscal year 481,000 pounds, having an appraised value at point of shipment of 3.9 cents per pound.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Why shouldn't all kinds of republi- cans be seeking points of. agreement rather than opportunities for disagree inc one with another? To that sen sible basis they will all have to be brought if a successful movement in opposition to the triumphant dem ocracy is to be engineered. It is high time for the putting away of childish things Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Now that Princeton has outrowed Harvard. Yale will warm up to next months contest with renewed assur- ance It can't be possible that it was the result of presidential influence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The post office department believes in opposites. The letter boxes are to be changed from green to red and the postal cards are to be changed from red to green, and all this with out a referendum.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

It was a noticeable fact that the house lost no time in faVorlng an in crease in salary to $500 even though the committee report was unfavora- ble. Though the people vote It, 1t re mains to he seen whether the service will be improved,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
WOMAN IN
 TERRIBLE STATE
Finds Help in Lydia E.. Pink harn's Vegetable
 Compound.
Bellevue, Ohio. -'I was in terrible state before took Lydia E. Pinkham's 8

V C g 2 [ a Dl e (oin- pound. My b a c k neheduntiI l thought t it would break ', l had pains all over me,
 nervous feelings and periodic troubles. | was very weak and run down and was losing hope of ever b eing W ell an q strong. After talk ing Lydia E. Pink
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
.e7THER VIEW POINTS

A permanently paved Bridgeport will be a better Bridgeport. Not only are bad streets an eyesore and a disgrace to d city-they are a heavy economic less as well. The cost of d poor street through the increased diff ticulty and expense of traffic far eX- ceeds the cost of new street of permanent pavement. - Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

It is almost time somebody suggest ed that a memorial be erected in New York in honor of Whitelaw Reid, it will not do to allow such a great man, to lie at Sleepy Hollow for gotten. It is quite time somebody was writing his life and publishing ii in the Tribune. Something ought to be dCne, and that right away.-Afiddle- town Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Like the cubistic art productions the treasury department has recognized the need of enlarging the letters on the five-cent piece to overcome timid = itY on the part of the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Providence is experiencing an in stance of the benefit of protection over free trade in it's milk supply not through the failure of protection but through lack of enforcing it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The statement that it takes the city about five times as long to get most things done as it would an individual Is probably true The fact is we have a form of city government that is cum beTsome and unwieldly enough to fit a city of 800, 900 inhabitants. In a city of 15,000, therefore, it is a mis- fit-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

With all the reminders of our fail ure to observe treaty obligations it is well that the peace talk is kept we'll to the front
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

From all indications the proposed alliance of France and Spain is a matter of dollar diplomacy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

It is no surprise that a favorable re- port was made on the taking of the Thames river bridge Exclamations would have been in order had it been otherwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

From some of the exhibitions on the ball diamonds it is plain that the players and the umpire are not gov erned by the rules of a debating club.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Happy thought for today: Though the five cents" on the nickel is to be increased the purchasing power will remain the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

When Secretary Bryan says that therelI be no war in his administra- ton it looks as if the arbitration flag is to be carried at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The western farmer whose life was saved by grafting frog skins on his burned back knows the satisfaction even in these times which springs from being 8 greenbaeker.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

With milk believed to be the cause of the serious epidemic of tonsiIitis in Massachusetts the importance of proper milk inspection is readily rec ognized.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Spring shows a reluctance in coming forward which is not only aggravat ing but handicap to the opening of the straw hat season today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

With tin cans going to make up silk and glucose and epsom salts used in padding leather. some fancy prices are being obtained under false pre- tenseS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The general impression seems to be that school fraternities are wrong in principle they seek to influence school sports and amusements and they should not be allowed to do so. The only way to prevent this is to wipe them out of existence. Every boy and girl ought to place his school above all personal interest and this feeling is spreading throughout the state.-New Britain Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

If Connecticut can escape the re- proach which New York suffers in having passed the full crew bill, it will do we'll Little excuse as there is for such a law in New York, there is still less in this state In Missouri. where such a law is in operation, the senti- ment against it's working is such that the railroads to whom it is a serious and unnecessary hardship, are en- couraged to invoke the referendum as a means of repeating it, Let's hope that Connecticut may be saved these things.-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Any man who puts up a new house makes a mistake to stint himself on his land any more than he can help. The house with a good sized lot, a wide lawn, room for a little shrub bery And trees and 8 garden, is an invitation for any man to spend his en- tire year at home. If he snuggles up to within a few feet of the next house the time will come if he is prosperous when he will chafe at these cramping conditions. and feel that he must have q country home with it's wider spaces. -Meriden Journal.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

The September Government crop re-
port gives the condition of corn. the
country over, as only sixty-five again
st ten year-average of eighty. How
terribly Kansas snd adjoining states
have been hit by the drouth is indi-
Gated by the fact that the Kansas corn
crop only promises ten per cent of n
full yeild against a ten year average OF
20. while Nebraska's figure is only 81.
Missouri's Al, and Oklahoma's 80. The
September first condition in other
States was as follows: virginia IS.
North Carolina 81. South Carolina $50
Georgia 81, Alabama rs, Mississippi
81, Louisiana s5, Arkansas II. Tennes-
see 65, Texas IS.