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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
IN THE SWIM

erly But how funny! My sister is learning there. I wonder if
 She was a very, difficult person to talk to. Her relations seemed to spread themselves all over the place
 Perhaps that is hardly doing jus tice to the situation" I exclaimed again. "It would be more accurate to put it like this. When decided-by Paris? Nc? Good, Well. when I de- cided to learn the tango, the fact that my friends, tho Hopkinses, of St. Johns Wood. or rather, Maida Vale. had already learned 1t in Paris natur- ally led me to II say, what about an ice? It's getting awfully hot in here.
 '<Oh, don't think"
 "Pll go and get them." said hastily, and when I took a long time getting them, and, as it turned out that she didn't want hers after all, a longer time eating them. When I was ready for conversation again the next dance was beginning. With a bow l relin- quished her to another.
 Come along" said a bright voice behind me; this is ours"
 'Hallo, Norah, is that you? Come on."
 We hurried in, danced in silence, and then found ourselves a comfortable seat. For a moment neither of us spoke.
 Have you learned the tango yet ?' asked Norah.
 ''Fourteen,' said aloud. Help! Does that mean. that I'm the 14th person who has asked you?'
 ''The night is yet young, Norah. You are only the eight. But I was betting that you'd ask me before counted 20 You lost and you owe me g. pair of ivory backed hair brushes and a ci- gar cutter.''
 Bother anyhow, I'm not going to be stopped talking about the tango if want to. Did you know l was learn ing. I can do the scissors" Good. We'll do the new Fleet street movement together, the scissors and-paste. You go into the ball room and do the scissors. and Iller-s stick here and do the paste" Can't you really do any of it at all 1 and aren't you going to learn ?" l can't do any of it at all, Norah l am not going to learn it, Nora Tt isn't so very difficult, you know I'd teach you myself for tuppence." Will you stop talking about it for 1 threepence?" I asked, and I took out ] three coppers.
 NO"
 I sighed and put them back again. It was the last dance of the evening My hostess, finding me lonely, had dragged me up to somebody, and I and whatever her name was were in the supper room drinking our farewell soup. So far we had said nothing to ! each other. Iwaited anxiously for her 1 to begin. Suddenly she began. Have you thought about Christmas | presents yet?" she asked I nearly swooned. With difficulty ]
 remained in an upright position. She was the first person who had not begun l by asking me if I danced the tangol Excuse me-" I said I'm afraid
 I didn't-would you tell me your narne l again?"
 I felt that it ought to be celebrated l in some way. I had some notion o' writing a sonnet to her. Hopkins" she said T kne wyou'6 l forgotten me-
 "Of course I havn't,'' I said suddenly . remembering her. The sonnet would never be written now. We had 2
 dance together before" Yes" she said. Let me see" sht
 added, T did ask you if you danced
 the tango, didn't Punch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
CARRANZA FAILS.

Whatever may be CarranZa's pur- pose in the attitude which he has taken ill the Benton case. he must real ise that he has failed, if for a minute he expected his refusal to treat with this country in connection thereWithz would bring about the establishment of diplomatic relations with Great Britain. If he continues te hold to his declared position he must also realize that he has lost much consideration which he might otherwise have re- ceived from this country.
 The statement from Sir Edward Grey in behalf of Great Britain has materially relieved the situation. It indicates that that country has taken calm and sensible view of the mai ter, wholly iR aecoraapee with the position which has been followed by this country. Much depsRdea theEeoR as to the future eouE.se Eairh this country would follow since SarEanzats position was t9lzen to ereate trouble. Great Britain has RstS considered it a sufficient cause for urging this country into intervention, because of the realization that it was not re Sponsible fer the affair and on the other hand it is doing everything pos- sasse ts secure the desired inEokIna-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
HOW YOU MAY THROW
 AWAY YOUR GLASSES

The statement is made that thou need them. If you are one of these be running your eyes instead of help ing them. Thousands who wear these ''windews' may prove for themselves that they can dispense with glasses if they will get the following prescrip- ton filled at oncei Ge to Lee and Osgood or any active drug store and get a bottle of OPtena; fill a two- ounce bottle with warm water and drop in one ORteha tablet With this harmless liquid solution bathe the eyes two to four times daily, and you are likely to be astsRished at the re- suits right from the start. Many who have been told that they have astig- matism eye strain, cataract, sore eyelids, weak eyes, eenjunetiFitis and other eye disorders, report wonderful benefits from the use of this pre- scription. Get this prescription filled and use it; you may so strengthen your eyes that glasses will not De Ree- essary. Thousands who are bliRd. CT nearly 50. or who wear glasses would never have required them if they had cared for their eyes in time. Save Yoar eyes before 1t is too latel Do npt be- come one of these victims of neglect Eyeglasses are only like crutches and every few years they must be changed to fit the eNer-increa sing weakened condition. so better see if you can, ike many others. get clear. healthy, strong magnetic eyes through the pre- scription here given.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
RURAL CARRIERS PAY.

When + comes to a matter of in creasing the salaries of government officials there are none who are more deserving of attention than the rural mall carriers. They are performing a service the value of which is best known to themselves and those who are served. Not only are they re- quired to give the best part of the day 10 their work. but they are expected to perform their task in all kinds of weather and provide their outfit in the bargain. This last named require fneT1t is no small item when it is real tzed that rural routes call for an aver age of over twenty miles travel each day.
 Thus fl Is not surprising that the upper house of congress has gone on record as favoring an increase in the maximum pay of rural carriers from sd,100 to s1,20o. Such is insuf- icient to balance the outlay for main taining the necessary outfit each year, but with the elimination of that item it is but just advance in pay for the added burden which parcel post places upon these employees of the govern ment. What their experiences have been in the past year are well known but with the extension of the new service and the education of the pee- pie ts greater use thereof, it is read fly seen that the rural carrier Is en- titled ts all that such an advance would mean. It is a much more jus tifiable use than the devotion of fal greater sums for the packing of the pork barrel, There should not be g disposition to keep down the pay 6i those who fully earn their money.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
THE PRESIDENTS FIRST YEAR.

Unquestionably one of the hardest years for president, or anyone else assuming a new and big job in which they are inexperienced, is the first. Through this President Wilson has passed with a realization of what some of the difficulties of the position are. He has served with undenfable sin cerity his personality has impressed. and has taken up his important du- ties with the handicap of none too good health. That he has been greatly aided by the fact that the democratic party has been in control of both houses of congress is fully recognized in the years record. President Wilson adjusted himself to the task which he set before him, and he was in position where he could rely upon such legislation as was in accordance with his demands based upon party prfn- ciples. This was of great aid to him in the passage of the currency bill, af- ter this question had received many years of consideration.
 President Wilson has secured the passage Of some big measures but the value of them remains to be deter mined. AS yet the promised benefits of the increased free trade list and the extensive slashing of the tariff have not been received. It has not placed business on a basis where any certainty is felt concerning the future. regrettable stand has been taken concerning civil service in the removal from its protection of a number of officials who previously received its benefits. One of the particularly try ing problems of the year has been the Mexican situation. but 1t cannot be charged against him that he has used undue haste in the handling of this perplexing matter. He has chung ten- aciousiy te a peaceful adjustment. His second year opens with several irn- portant questions though of differ ent character before congress and dur ing it a partial test will be given to some measures which have already been passed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
CLEANING UP A CITY

Over in New Britain the board of health takes an active interest in urg- ing along the cleaning up of all yards for the good effect which it will have upon the health of the community, while in common with most other cities the cleanup campaign is encoura ged for the improvement of the general appearance of the entire city The double benefit which results from such performance of individual duty, in which so many can become interest ed if they will repays in large measure for all the time and effort which is put into it.
 The time is coming when the an nual spring house cleaning will be started. It has it's recompenses or it wouldn't be done and for the same req son 1t should be accompanied by the devotion of the required attention to the yards, the streets and the alleys The beauty of such an undertaking Is that 1t is something in which every one can participate, the city as we'll as the individual. The opportunities for inspiring nefghborhood interest and activity are manifold and the season is approaching when plans should be laid for the devotion of whatever time and attention are required to make the effort success.
 The disposal of the refuse. the re- moval of unsightly things which are revealed by the passing of the snow and the putting of yards in attrac- tive shape indicate a way in which all can help in the cleanup movement while its benefit in removing the breed ing places of flies and the prevention of disease is incalculable. It is mag nifcent method for the manifestation of pride in a city beautiful.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
WATCH YOUR STEP
BY THE CONDUCTOR

'Them Indianapolis city dads kindda slipped one ocer tn 400, didn't they?
 ''Dndnt y read about it? Lizzie was so tickled over it she was sorry she didn't live there, sos to be a dance boss.
 Them Aldermen passed a law that no dance could be pulled off in tn city limits till they had a female po- liceman look at ev'ry perfect lady on tn floor fore tn grand march begun.
 All tn dudes thought it was a dance law for lewbrows an they said good things. Them people ought to be watched Then some wise Mike put his goggles on an he reads closer an hollers like a Comanche Indian. Help, help, says he. that fool council Is try in to run tn swell balls an hops
 'S tn city dads has to back up an say they didn't go to stop any dances where people wear real lace an go to 'em in limousines. They only wanted To keep tn police an us conductors from danein' with tn tuberculosis From what 1 hear about them high brews dancin' tn bunny hug an tn puppy snuggie, I bet they need cep te watch 'em much as us nuts do. Look down my car, there Who d'y' see shewin' off her ankles an maxim eVrybedy peek at her neck? Faint tn little woman goin' home ts six children an tn baby. 'Taint tn woman with glasses on, an her arms full O bundles Nc, sir, it's tn kind that never works. I call 'em tin heine busters. Ii them dance cops keep their peppers eI tn swell danes they'll put that little town Reno out O business. High street! High street. "Let. 'em out first, miss! Look where you step!"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

"Do YOU tango?" asked Miss Hop kfns as soon as we were ooInfortaply seated I know her name was Hop lxins because l had her down on my programme as Popkins, which seem ed too good to be true ;and, in order to give her a chance of recons1uerlng if. had asked her is she was one of the Popkinses of Hampshire. 1t had then turned out that she was really one of the Hopkinsee of Maida Vale.
 sNo." I said, "I don't" She was only the fifth person who had asked me- but then she was only my fifth part ner.
 to-date you know. 4
 I'm always a bit late with these things" explained '@The waltz came to England in 1872, but l didn't really master it till 1904.'
 "I'm afraid if you wait as long as that before you master the tango IL will be out
 "That's what l thought. By the time I learnt the tango, the bingo would be in. My idea was to learn the bingo in advance, so as to be ready for it. Think how you'll all envy me in 1917. Think how society will flock to my bingo quick lunches l shall be the only man in London who binsoes properly. Of course by 1918 you'll all
 Then we must have one together in 191s," smiled Miss Hopkins.
 Tn 191S," I pointed out coldiy, T shall be learning the pongo."
 My next partner had no name that I could discover, but a fund of conver- sation.
 DO you tango?" she asked me as soon as we were comfortably seated.
 "No," I said, T don't but" l added, T once learned the ninuet."
 "Oh. they're not very much alike, arc they?'
 Not a bit However. luckily that doesn't matter, because I've forgotten all the steps now.
 She seemed a little puzzled and de- cided to change the subject.
 Are you going to learn the tango "' she asked.
 T don't think so. It took me four months to learn the minuet."
 But they're quite different aren't they?"
 Quite. agreed.
 As she seemed to have exhausted herself for the moment, it was obvious Iy my business to say something. There was only one thing to say.
 Do you tango?'
 No" she said, T don't"
 Are you going to learn?"
 ''Oh, yes"
 "Ah," I said and in five minutes we parted forever.
  and I saw to my horror that I had a name down for it. With some diff culty I found the owner of it, and pre- pared to explain to her that unfortu- nately I couldn't dance the tango Luck fly she explained first
 I'm afraid I can't do this" she apol- ogized. Pm so sorry
 Not at all, I said magnanimously tWell sit it out.' We found a comfortable seat.
 Do you tango?" she asked. I was tired of saying No"
 "Yes,'' said. Are you sure you wouldn't like tc find somebody else to do it with?' Quite thanks. The fact is, I do fl rather differently from the way they're doing it here tonight. You see, I ac- tually learned it in Argentine"
 She was very much interested tc hear this.
 Really? Are you out there much I've got an uncle living there now. wonder if-" When I say I learnt it in the Argen. tine" I explained, 'I mean that I wal actually taught it in St. Johns Wood i but that my dancing mistress cam, l from Tn St. Johns Wood?" she said eag
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
HOME RULE CONCESSIONS.

The abrupt change in the policy of the British government concerning the time for announcing the programme relative to the home rule bill and the concessions which 1t is proposed to offer to Ulster came as a surprise
 That it should follow so closely upon the heels of the declaration in behalf of Ulster and the determination to assist in resisting the operation of the bill. from men of prominence who have not been conspicuously identified with the opposition movement, carries its own significance. The disposition to withhold the governments plans was not pleasing. It was desired that there should be no delay in making them public for proper consideration and the recent manifesto has appar- ently awakened Premier Asquith to a realization of the fact that some such change of policy was required to relieve the tenseness of the situation
 These men who have recently offer ed their advice relative to the proposed bill are sound minded men and of prominence so that their opinions car " weight, and their stand presents a serious state of affairs particularly in view of the Unionist strength in be- half of the bill, possessing as 1t does strong indications of success. With tho necessary majority for the bill to win in parliament and the opposi- ton from Ulster and in Listers favor manifestfng it's strength and attitude 1t remains to be seen what effect the announcement of the concessions which the government is willing to make will have upon the important question
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Benefit Eren Others.

We can learn frem the experiences of others that the keynote of happiness is we1l-deing-that to do wrong brings inevitable loss and pain. We can learn that to give is gain and to hoard sell hshly is the saddest waste. We can learn that when we iHjure another we hurt ourselves more, and when we rob we are stealing from our own riches. We can learn that things of the spirit give a lasting satisfaction and that things of the senses give only a transi- tory pleasure; that there may be peace after the seVerest self sacrifice; but that after lf-indulgence there will be only disgust and emptiness.
 From those who have been through it and know we can learn in what path to tread; they have actually placed stepping stones on which we can plant our feet and have raised white posts to guide us in the mist. If we choose to go on blundering, buying a knowledge of the road by much stumbling much straying, it is possible that we shall come out on the other side safely; but there will have been great loss of time, much unnecessary toilinE and Weari- ness and bruising,
 Let lis not be too proud or too seIf- confident to avail ourselves Of what others have told us; let us not throw away the charts that they have left. Some little wandering from the course Is certain, this being human nature: there are some lessons that we have to learn for ourselves, however many may have learned them before us. The guidance, the material with which to work. these are given us; practice,
 necessary for their best manipula- ion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05
LAXATIVE FOR OLD
 PEoPLE-"cAScARETS"
Salts, calomeI and Pills Act on Liver
 and Bowels Like Pepper Acts in Nostriis-Dangerl

Get a Decent box now.
 Most old people must give to the bowels some, regular help. else they suffer from constipation. The condi- ton is perfectly natural It is just as natural as it is for old people to walk slowly. For age is never so active as youth. The muscles are less elastic And the bowels are muscles.
 So all old people need Cascareta One might as well refuse to aid weak eyes with glasses as to neglect this gentle aid to weak bowels. The bowels must be kept active. This is impor- tant at all ages, but never so much as at fifty.
 Age is not time for harsh physics Youth may occasionally whip the bow els into activity. But lash can't be used every day. What the bowels o1 the old need is a gentle and natural tonic. One that can be constantly used without harm. The only such tonic is Cascarets, and they cost only 10 cents per box at any drug store They work while you sleep.
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ton. This will not cause this country to relax its efforts to discharge it's responsibility insofar ss it is able. but as an indication of it's sanction of this country's policy it is highly signif cant. That Great Britain will seek reparation when the proper time comes can impress Carran8a with no great amount of satisfaction over his diplomatic failure.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Mrs. Charles Werh Mu--'-v. v--ifo f the former owner of the Chicago Na- tional League team, Was seriously In- jured in an automobile collision at Chicago yesterday. Mrs. Murphy's shoulder was broken and she may be injured internally.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

The man who is willing to work will hnd his opportunity to earn lodging and breakfast at the Salvation Army woodward. Send the transients who come to your house to ihis place. Meridcn Journal.
 The state tax has been a heavy bur den on the city. but there has been no to about $S5,0O0. and for this expendi- ture the city receives no benefit what ever.-New Britain Herald.
 Governor Baldwin may not know all there is to know about playing the political game in Connecticut, but If there is democrat in the state who is more far-sighred in his political vision and more clever in planning his campaigns we should lige to be told
 who he is and where he can be found -one of our representatives would like to ask him what he thinks of the
 calm and constant way that Governor
 Baldwin is planning to win the sena- torlal nomination and carry on the fight which may possibly win the election.-NeW Haven Times-Leader 
 The argument of the Meriden school | officials may appeal to some people in New Haven with fierce when he says | that fathers enjoying a day off from 1 business would be very apt to spend
 8 few hours of that holiday in the | public schools to see what their chil- dren are doing. He was objecting | stFenuously to SD many holidays for 1 the schools. He was sure the fathers who had no work on these holidays | would visit the schools for a few
 hours, Not on your life, Mir. School l Teacher for the fond parent wants l that holiday for himself, especially il | there is a ball game booked for the 1 afternoon beginning at e'clock.-NeW | Haven Union.
 The evil results of the patronage l system are innumerable. Greatest oi l all is the annoyance and the loss oi 1 time from their duties suffered bS | members of congress in attending tt 1 the entreaties and pleadings ant
 schernings of office seekers. During 1 the time they should be spending il farniiiarizing themselves with thei
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

It is said that foreigners show the deepest Interest in our educational SysteIn- That t is not confined to that IS shown by the statement from Chicago that the most votes by wo- men were in the districts having the largest foreign population
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

The discovery that while this coun- try produces two thirds Of the raw cotton of the world, but only seven per cent. of the manufactured pro- duet gives Secretary Redfela some thing to worry about
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

The man on the corner saysi When he isn't wishing he was a big league ball player every real small boy puts in his time hoping for a new holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Now that the big storm is ever and there is time ts think about it quite number remember having sent out warning that preparations should be made to resist it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Right character, it is needless to add. makes right citizens, makes nations that are right. and therefore great will make in the end a perfect world. And this is religious education" Some day. perhaps, we shall find a better name-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

After all the severe winter weather and the predictions of more there is the one cheering certainty that spring is on the way.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Now that the low necked gowns have gone through the blizzards of 1914 it can be expected that fashion with its usual consistency will soon order high throat collars for the sum- mer season,
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duties and how best to perform them, the new officeholders are besought in season and out of season for faVors in the form of political jobs. Public ser vice to the nation and state and the municipality will always be seriously impaired where the patronage system prevails.-Waterbur Republican,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

The baseball teams are bringing back s75,000 from Europe. That is an unusual situation after a visit te the continent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Gradually it must be made aBbar- ent to summer cottage owners that the beach is not the most satisfactory To- cation for seashere property.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

Those who deny themselves three of the best tango steps during Lent probably figure that nothing much more important could be sacrificed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-05

From the time which is required in the preparations for the battle of Tor reen neither side is planning on much being left of the other