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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22
WISCONSIN EUGENIC LAW.

On and after January |, 1914, men
who wish to marry In Wisconsin state
must present certificates of health
signed by reputable physicians. The
Eugenic law passed at the last session
Of the legislature goes into effect on
that day. 1t also provides that any per
son going to another state TO marry can
not return to Wisconsin within period
of one year unless he presents physi-
clans certificate. Intent to avoid the
law Is punishable by imprisonment of
from one TO thirty years.
There has already been much discus
sion Of the new law by physicians,
clergymen and social workers in this
state. Many approve of it, while others
assert that it will work no good. The
doctors, however, appear to regard the
statute with favor.
The law provides that any physician
issuing false certificate shall be de.
H'N'SN ~ p'o iiNShSC " PidCIlCCJ duu
any person disclosing the result of an
examination by physician shall he
charged with felony, and upon con-
viction his punishment shall be from
one to five years in the pcnitentiary.
The law sets forth that the cost for
medical examination shall be So, to be
paid by the applicant.
Speaking Of the new law, DR. Will
liam Becker, prominent physician Of
Milwaukee, has tins to say:
The statute 10 become effective in
this state on January /, 1914, which
compeIs male candidates for matri-
mony TO present a certificate OF DllySi-
cal and mental health. would theoret-
ically. be conducive to the betterment
OF mankind, II both sexes were equal
II subjected 10 the law. Viewed IN
the light of civil contract both par
ties entering into the agreement
should share, equally. In all rcsponsi-
bliteS, as well as in all PRIVILEGES
OF the same, With the man in pos
session OF certified halo, but in
doubt rs TO tho womans mental and
physical state. the woman Is lowered
TO the plane OF quasi chattel and
the legal maxim OF ''cnycat einpior"
becomes applicable A considerable
percentage Of women bent on marriage
arc mentally and physically tainted
Is The woman's aptitude for marriage
less important than that OF the man?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22

A Growing hen has been discovered
in Ohio. In London shc would be
arrested as suffragctte
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22

Lopez doesn't come out because he
still has cold feet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22

Christmas gifts and cards, including
Paul Elder goods, on sale at the Y w.
C. A., sixth floor Continental Bank
Bldg. Advertisement. J
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22

The telephone trust mas decided 10
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-22

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
KEEP PACE.

This country has benefited to a re- markable degree from the inventive genius which has developed to provide the manufacturing interests with in- creased fields of operation both as to steady improvements on all kinds of factory products and at the same time the provision of entirely new ideas for the establishment of new concerns and the placing on the market of new products. The success of the inven- tons has been due to the fact that there is a continual strife to bring out something better than even the latest invention. No sooner is new machine, a new gun, new materlai or a new toy put on the market than the inventors get busy to beat 1t and this is particularly true concerning all mechanism.
 How great is this field and how eagerly is the last idea in the line of inventions received is indicated by the continual increase in the number. For 1912 there was an increase of 6-6 per cent. in the number of new inventions which means 4,082 more than in the previous year. This means the num- Der of new inventions on which pat ents were granted, that being the only way whereby it would be possible to know. Only about half the number who apply for patents are able to get them as is shown by the fact that 9.236 sought patent rights but only 35 5639 were granted and how progress sive the inventors are is shown by the fact that there is steady improvement on even the greatest of the jnven- lions
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
rHE eRIcE OF SILENCE.

Aside from the many problems Whlcn are being worked out by Bulgaria in connection with the peace terms for the ending of the war with Turkey much interest is centered on the price which will be paid to Roumania for her silence which has been maintained throughout the war. It was obtained with the understanding that there would be a price and now she is de- manding that pound of flesh in true Shylock style even before peace has been declared. It was wisdom on the part of Bulgaria to obtain the under standing that Roumania should not participate in the conflict for she could have at a moments notice given Bull garia all she wanted to contend with, by making an attack in the rear.
 Roumania never received what she considered her rightful share in the spoils from the Russian-Turkish war. in which she fought and she therefore has the support of Russia in pressing her demands for a slice of the terri tory in this recent war which promises to mean new map making for Europe, Indications grow stronger every day that peace will be established in the near future with the Balkan states get ting practically what they have de- manded. This will therefore mean that Bulgaria must share in part Of this country gained by conquest with her northern neighbor, probably by parting with part of her present ter ritory. Roumania's position has been most tactfuIly handled and from her policy of silence she is due to receive a compensating reward.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
PERFuNcToRY TARIFF HEARINGS

From the time and attention which is being given to the tariff hearings it is evident that the democrats have their tariff plans all laid. There is nothing in the brief hearings which are being conducted in Washington which indicate that the promise of President Wilson that there is nothing to fear in the new adminis- tration, is anything more than per- sonaL Concerning the formal hear fngs which are underway the Wash ington Post says: "One day has dem onstrated that they are largely to be perfunctory. No great industry, giv- ing employment to thousands of men and in which millions of dollars arc invested, can possibly present it's case in one day, The committee. however has made up its mind to put a time clock on the arguments for. protec- ton, and although all the requests that have come to Washington have been for the maintenance of the protec- tive standard, with no demand from any source for the lowering of the tariff, the ways and means commit tee apparently intends to decide the case against the only persons who have taken the trouble to ask a hear ing"
 Such hearings are too important to be dismissed in a careless manner without properly considering the po- sition of those who are vfta11y inter- ested in any change, for it is not alone the manufacturers who are interested but their employees who are facing the condition of the European wage earn CTS, whose product it is desired by the democrats to give a better chance in this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAkES.

The holidays are over and we have exchanged pleasant greetings and re- ceived many tokens of regard from friends. It was a pleasant and profit able season. and we are all the bet ter for it if we regard it in the proper spirit.
 Too many of us are apt to measure gifts by their cost instead of by the regard they express. We should re- member that love prompts most of these gifts and all such presents are tokens of regard. The presents from parents and relatives and close friends are representations of kind thoughts of or for us, and they should beget in us a similar feeling for the givers. then we shall be glad to do kind things for them to show our gratitude.
 To let this kindly spirit die is a sin, for it is just what will make the New Year Happy for us, and for tpose who love us.
 It is a human fault to become too soon unmindful of these agreeable att tentions and to. chill the warmth of feeling for us which prompted them. Would it not be a good idea for us Wide-Awakes to just resolve that we will remember these kindnesses every day of 1913. not that we may get more presents, but that we may get more of the life which cheers the heart and makes all our burdens seem light CT,
 Uncle Jed feels grateful to all the Wide-Awales who have expressed kind wishes for him, sent him cards or sur Drised him in other WAYS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
THE FOUR LITTLE MARYS

Once upon a time there were four little Marys who always lived in the same body and seldom agreed.
 They were not pleased one night when their mother was going to prayer meeting. As she went out she said:
 T want you to go to bed at half past tonight, Mary: you were up late last evening"
 Now that's too bad,'' said Mary WilfuI. T am not tired! Nor T." cried Mary Lazy and Mary Selfish
 They all expected Mary Loving would want to do as her mother said, but at first she was quiet. for she had meant to crochet a little after the les sons were done. Soon some words were whispered in her ear:
 He pleased not Himself. and you said you wanted to be like Him"
 Lets go to bed: it's half past now We ought to mind mamnas' she said.
 No! I just won'ti" said Mary Will full.
 Mamma only wants to get us out of the way before she comes heme." said Mary Selfish.
 "She thinks I'm sleepy. but amt"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Governor Baldwin gave an interest ing message to the people of Connect icut in his inauguration address. one teeming with vital matters which must be considered by the general assem- bly, now in session. Many of the rec onrnendations are brought again to the attention of the legislators from the last session when they failed to receive the proper attention and it is evident that many in this years list will fail of passage. However the governor has set forth his ideas in his characteristic straight from the shoulder manner and has started the session of 1913-14 with the advocacy of many measures which are bound to provoke long debate and thorough con- sideration before any action is taken thereon It is a message into which he has put much thought and it is evident that he has not come to nasty conclusions in advocating the meas ures which he is willing to stand sponsor for. It is a thoroughly bus inessIflze statement and among the in- teresting features are to be included the abolition of the electoral col lege in presidential election as a fol- low up action to election of United States senators by the people. In calling attention to better business mana cement he strikes at a point on which the legislature needs jogging. He endeavors 10 overcome the restraint placed on his power of removing the highway commissioner when he asks that the governor be given the power to remove any state official for in efficiency, but like the pardoning DOW CT that would seem to be a case where- Tn a board could act with better re- suits. He proceeds cautiously when he advocates woman's suffrage to those paying taxes, but takes up the ques- ton of state commissions and cham pions the one man commission for state work The governor has laid out a schedule which promises to give the legislators plenty to think of and he will have to hold them to steady bus mess if as he has predicted there is to be a short session.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
OTHER VIEW POINTS

It may be all right to expect the rural delivery carrier to deliver the wash tub by parcel post, but don't make him set 1t up in the basement and draw the water.-Meriden Jour- nal.
 The New Haven Railroad Co. is now experiencing new sensation. The interstate commerce commission is told by it's own agent that the Green Farms wreck was not the fault of the raanagement. That's what the man. agement itself said.-New Haven Jour naI-Courier.
 Sometimes they allow election day to slip by unnoticed up in Ridgefeld. Yesterday was to have been the day in that village but the borough clerk forgot to order the ballots. All the office holders have been allowed to hold over for another year. Fortu- nate oversight.-Bridgepo Telegram.
 When Senator Bailey calls Mr. Hearst a moral pervert, political de- generate and physical coward" does he forget that MT Hearst has both the temperament and facilities for call- ing him things a lot worse and mak- ing 2 great many more people hear
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Taftvil
A Happy Christmas.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you what I received from Santa Claus. He was very good to me. When Christmas morning came I got up very early. dressed myself as quick as I could.
 Then I saw that my father gave me a pair of skates. I think they are handsome. I go skating every day ii the ice is safe. My mother gave me a white dress, a game of Old Maid and a game of checkers. When I saw my white dress thought it was beautiful. When I play Old Maid I do not like to be it. be- cause they laugh at me. Checkers cannot play very well. but like it just the same
 From my aunt I received a pair o1 brown kid gloves. These were just what I was wishing for.
 From my teacher I had pin-boat I prize it very much.
 My Sunday school teacher gave me a pencil box. and in it were three pen cils. The co1ors were pink, --een and red. The penholder was blue.
 My friend gave me story book. like 1t very much.
 From my cousin I received three pencils and two ink pads. think them grand.
 I had happy Christmas. I hope you had the same.
 FRIEDA KRAUSS, Age 10.
 TaftyiIIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

said Mary Lazy. but as she spoke her eyes dropped.
 Now it was hard for Mary Loving to insist on doing what she hated to do, but the little voice still whispered: ::
 Shall I take up my cross daily?"
 T haven't many crosses today" she thought; and then she spoke with all her heart, saying Let's mind mamma. She's always right. and we ought to mind her. anyway. I do begin to feel tired.''
 Well, so do I a little.' said Mary Lazy.
 Mary Wi1lfu1 and Mary Selfish did not mean to give up, but something was throwing wells over their eyes, and so they let Mary Loving lead them to bed.
 When all the rest were asleep Mary Loving said: Dear Jesus, forgive this naughty girl, who wanted to please herself, and help her-nelp her''-she knew
 was too sleepy for the rest. but He
 Sent in by LUCY A. CARTER
 Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
PUBLICLY, oR PARDON BOARD.

Since taking office Governor Sulzer of New York has given out much in- teresting data concerning the granting of the pardons to Patrick and Abrams in that state by Governor Dix. This prompts the New York Tribune to advocate a continuance of publicity in connection with all pardons granted and to advise Governor Sulzer that he should give the same publicity to cases with which he may be associated as he has done for the Dix cases, and establish a precedent for the carrying out of this policy in the future, urg- ing the trial of publicity rather than the doubtful experiment of dividing responsibility for the exercise of elem ency between the executive and a board of pardons-"
 Publicity undoubtedly is most con- mendable thing and operates as check upon many acts which might be carried out if it was not used, but there is grave doubt as to it's pref erence to a board of pardons, where several men of impartial minds and unbiased by politics operate in the granting of pardons for the best in terests of the state and society, against the sentimentalism which in so many cases actuates a single mind on which so much influence can be brought to bear. It is difficult to see where pub 1icity could have much effect in the case of a governor like South Caro- lina's against whom the last campaign for office was waged bitterly on that very ground, and who takes pride in making public his disregard for law but his unbounded faith in the right which is conferred upon a single head. Publicity can have it's good effect but 1t is believed the pardoning board is far better.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Kind Railroad Men.

Dear Uncle Jed: have heard lots of people say that conductors on trains and the men in stations were not very kind. but I know some are more than kind.
 Last Christmas my mamma took us into Boston to see all the big stores, and we started for home from Back Bay station, where train leaves most every minute. We got on the wrong train, although we had two or three aunts to put US on the right one In an hour we were in Providence in stead of in Putnam. We had to take an express for New London from there and the last car from New London for Norwich left before that train got in; so we did not know what to do. But when the conductor came through the train he said that the agent in the Providence station had told him that we must get to Norwich that night, and that he had 'phoned to Westerly and that the Norwich car would wait for us there. Wasn't he kind?
 DORIS MI LEWIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

Nature is all it's seasons is beautiful to me.
 Christmas afternoon my papa and I started for walk to Mohegan park. We did not go very far as the snow was too deep. but it was a very pretty scene.
 New Years day we again started for the park. The snow was gone, and the walking was good. so we went to the lake. The first thing I noticed was two beautiful deer. the first I have seen in the woods. They are surrounded by a wire fence, they say it is eight feet high. I have seen the deer jump, they are very active and tinid
 I think all the Wide-Awakes would like to see them, but if they go there they must not frighten them by way ing their hands or throwing sticks at them. as they are easily frightened They are there to amuse us. We can watch and enjoy them without fright entng them.
 There are other things to attract ones attention. A prairie wolf, rab- bits, ducks. geese, pigeons, pheasants and guinea hens.
 Nature Is doing it's part with it's streams and rivulets flowing through hills and valleys. it's squirrels jumping from tree to tree. all making the park interesting for young or old to visit at this season of the year. RICHARD WILLIAM TOBIN, JR.
 Norwich. Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Norwich.
Lives Naar tha Sea.

Dear Uncle Jed: live near the sea and Frost creek. In summer people go bathing, fishing, rowing and clammlng here. -
 There is a large breakwater built out Into the sea. I see quite few sailing vessels and a yacht sometimes
 Last week went to Oyster Bay ana Glen Cove I like Glen Cove best.
 We had snow here the day before Christmas.
 There is a large pond near our house. Sunday I walked across 1t twice. I am going skating on 1t when the ice is thick enough. I have been coasting.
 I like to read the stories in the Wide Awake Circle. They are very interest ing.
 LILLIAN BREHANT, Age Is.
 Locust Valley, l.. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
LETTERS OF, ACKNOWLEDGES.
 MENT.

E. Abbott Smith of Moosup-I thank you very much for the prize book The Old Monday Farm"
 Blanche Demuth, of Baltic-I re- ceived my book and have read it all through. Thanks for it.
 Louise Denuth, of Baltic-I re- ceiyed my book and think it is great Many thanks for it.
 irene Congdon, of East Lyme-Pve received the prize book and have read some of the verses. They were grand
 Margaret Grady, of Scot1and-I re- ceived a nice prize book and send you many thanks for it. I have read it and find it very interesting.
 William Fl. MoCIoud, of South Wind ham| received my prize book Marcy, the Blockade Runner" and like it very much. l am reading it and I find it is very interesting: I thank you very much for 1t.
 Hannah Firth, of Baltic-I am very thankful for the prize book which you sent me. I have read it through and have found it very interesting.
 Annie Richards, of Uncasville-I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me. I have almost hn- fshed it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Visit to Hartford.

Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about my trip to Hartford. Tuesday morning I went to my sisters. who lives in Hartford. She lives on very pretty street and has two little chiI- dren. I had a very good time with them.
 Wednesday afternoon we went up street to one of her friends who in vited Us up to a turkey dinner We came home about D. m We ate our supper and I helped my sister to wash the dishes Then we sat down for an evening chat. and then went to bed.
 The next morning I went to the store. In the afternoon we went up street again and took walk to the capitol. l wrote my name on the reg fster. We went over to look at the flags that had been through the wars. Some could be hardly kept together,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

comins up stairs, and put the clothes over my head and went to sleep.
 Christmas morning I went down stairs and I saw all our toys under the Christmas tree. I got three dolls. Ones name is Agnes, the others Ger trude and Eleanor. I got three story books; the names of them are Fairy Tales and Legends" Santa Claus Visit" and "The Night Before Christ mas" I got a pair of prayer beads, a pair of black rnittens, a new ribbon and @ set of beauty pins.
 I go to the Baltic convent I am home for my vacation.
 LORETTA M'AVOY, Age g.
 PlaiDfiaJd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Plaindeld.
Her Father Was Santa Claus.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write you letter about my Christmas. I had a lot of presents.
 The snow was fourteen inches deep on Chritmas day, and my father and my mother and I went up to my grand mothers. We had a Christmas tree, and my father was Santa Claus. He came down through the fireplace with a sack on his back full of toys and things. My three cousins were up there, too.
 I came home about o'clock and we went down to Gurleyville to the church, where they had tree, speak ing and singing. I spoke piece "A Question" being the title.
 BERTHA FULLER. Age g.
 Fla giaVilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

Dear Uncle Jed: While I was visit- ing in Ireland this summer the thing that most attracted my attention was the way in which the Irish make lace
 Why, people could never tire watch ing them. They laugh and talk and seem to be enjoying themselves and yet they never seem to tire or stop to talk, for they talk and work with pleasure.
 We were there for about three weeks and then left for Scotland, where we stayed until September
 JENNIE MSHEFFERY. Age 13.
 TaftvfIle
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
A New Years Resolution.

Once there were two brothers ar- rested for stealing. so they had to ap- pear before the judge at a town hall at Brooklyn.
 These two brothers promised to make their resolutions for the coming year. One of the brothers name was Joe and the other was Frank
 Joe. who was the first one to speak said. T resolve I will never be ar way"
 Then 1t was Franks turn. "I re- solve I will not steal. or do any other bad deed, and I will not go with my brother any nore.''
 The judge paused a moment and then said:
 We will let you go free"
 EDWARD s. JACKSON, Age 12.
 Mansfield Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
How to Make Candy.

How to Make Candy.
 Dear Uncle Jed: I have read so many of the Wide Awakes' stories that thought I would write again and tell them how I make my candy: carame eIs-One cup of molasses, two of sugar; boil ten minutes; add one large teaspoon of four butter the size of an egg, one-half pound of chocolate; boil twenty minutes.
 Butterscotch-One pound of sugar, one pint Of water; dissolve and boil; when done add one tablespoon of but ter and enongh lemon juice and oil of lemon to flavor.
 I hope all the Wide Awases will try this candy and I think they will suc- ceed.
 ROSE MURPHY. Age 10. Taftvil1e.