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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
SAFETY OF SOUND ANNEXATION.

Even though the official report of the conditions prevailing when the steamer Northiand went onto Bart let's reef has not been received, the accident in the Sound has brought to attention the need. which has been realized for some time by Sound line pilots, of better fog signalling equip ment on the Bartlett reef lightship. Until the circumstances which sur round that grounding are learned it can have but little bearing upon the actual situation there except to call attention to the needs which have been frequently pointed out
 The steps which have been taken by Congressman O'Shaughnessy of Rhode Island requesting the secretary of commerce to make an investigation of the needs of the Bartlett reef sta- tion are timely. There is a large amount of shipping which passes that dangerous point and while it may be adequately equipped with light facili- ties unless 1t is prepared to render all possible aid in time of fog it is falling short of the requirements of the sit uation and particularly so when it is declared that navigators, who urge the replacing of the hand operated bell with a steam driven siren, are often obliged to depend upon the other fog signals in that vicinity for guidance.
 The grounding of the Northland draws direct attention to this men ace to navigation. There is too much at stake to ignore what is required in the interest of safety and it is far better that something should be done before there is any more glaring cause for taking the necessary preventive measures
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
4 ScAREcROW BILL,

Moro in the nature of a scarecrow than anything else must be consid- cred the bill which has been intro duced in congress by Congressman Britten of Illinois which would make it . punishable offense for a cabinet offlcer. a department head or clerk to lecture for pay, except hotel and travelling expenses, and prohibit mem bers of either house of congress to lecture for pay while congress is in session.
 Such is of course prompted by the manner in which the secretary of state has seen fit to leave the duties of his important office to his assistants while he has been carrying out a lecture schedule for his personal profit. and he at the head of a department where in his predecessors found it necessary to apply their closest attention for the best interests of the nation.
 The bill has probably reached its limit already and thus should serve Its purpose as a protest against the practice which has called forth so much criticism. Such regulation how ever, can better be done in another and proper way. Where such off ctals persist in subordinating the de- pertinent duties to private interests those to whom they are responsible must be looked to for the remedy Whether for pay or not every such government emDioye should realize that the business of the government cannot be shifked and that can be firmly and surely impressed upon them by those to whom they owe their position. MT, Bryan is net alone re- sponsible for his inclination to the lecture circuit. While & sense of duty should guide the Encouragement lies in other and higher hands. Possibly the scarecrow bill will do some good
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
NEEDED TROLLEY EXTENSION

Just how much need there Is for better trolley accommodations at East Great Plain which will permit the proper handling of crowds and the carrying of patrons to and taking them from the gates of the fairground Is revealed by every attraction in that big enclosure of the county agricul- tural society. The circus crowd is only one of the several large gather ings there each year and what was true concerning that is but the repe- ttton of what happens every fair time.
 With the elimination of other avail able grounds about the city which have been used for the large circus performances the fairground or other property in that section remain as the show grounds of the future. Such can reasonably be anticipated and preparations to supply the accommo- dations for the public should be forth coming.
 The extension is one which has long been needed and is bound to be more SO in the future. Bigger business in the trolley business is promised in that direction and deserves the fullest consideration. The building of the West Side line to Maplewood ceme- tery would provide the accommoda- tion desired by the fairground crowds through the use of the Salem turn pike entrance. and at the same time render a service which cannot be over looked much longer. The knowledge that adequate service could be ob- tained on the eiectrfcs to both points would mean much greater patronage throughout the year. whatever the oc- casion might be. It is an improve ment which the public deserves and of which there is good reason for be- lieying that they will show the proper appreciation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
careIessne.s of Autoists

MT. Editor: An auto owned by a. business man of Bean HiH ran over the hub of my buggy, taking the nickel cap off and scratching the paint. It seems as though he might have had the courtesy to stop and help me hunt for the cap that belonged on the hub, but he didn't, even to apologize. As the auto came back of me. 1t was sim ply carelessness on the part of the driver. If the buggy hub had been an ordinary wooden one instead of steel, it would have been crushed If a few of the autoists had their licenses taken away for such carelessness, 1t might teach a much needed lesson.
 MRS. CARLOS B. ECCIESTON.
 Norwich Town. June 10, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
Best of Political Parties,

The political parties that I would call great, are those which cling more to principles than to conseq ences; to general, and not to specia cases; to ideas. and not to men.- h par. ties are usually distinguished by . nobIer character. more generous pas sions. more genuine convictions. and a more bold and open conduct than others.-De Tocqueville.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

cratic machine; the stories which are Altering in of intrigue, trickery, prodigal expenditures. alliance with whiskey and anti -whiskey factions, constitute a catalogue of crimes against decency and propriety, com pared to which the old nominating conventions were snug and peaceful harbors. The statewide primary law requires complete reconstruction"
 Such gives indication that while faith in the state primary may not be entirely lost, even though there are features of that Pennsylvania con test which are repeated in almost ev- cry primary, there are about as many opportunities for improvement as when the primary was inaugurated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder

Are you run down-nervous-ti |? Is everything you do an effort? You are not iazy-you are sick. Your stom- ach, liver, kidneys and whole system need a tonic. A tonic and health build CT to drive out the waste matter build you up and renew your strength. Nothing better than Electric Bitters. Start today. Mrs. James Duncan, Haynesville, Me. writes: Completely cured me after several doctors gave me up." soc and 31. at your druggist.
 Buckien's Arnica Salve for cuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

The girls of Lasell seminary have burned their books. No one ever sup posed that they had anything to do with the New Haven road about which the interstate commerce commission would be seeking information
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

How many steamships slide by the most dangerous situations in the fog will never be known, but it is to be hoped that it doesn't exceed the man. ner in which we are taking chances in getting by Mexican crises
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
Cures Stubborn. Itchy Skin Troubles.

T could scratch myself to pieces" Is often heard from sufferers of eczema, letter. itch and similar skin eruptions. Don't scratch-stop the itching al once with Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint- mont. It's first application starts heal ing; the red. rough. scaly. itching skin is soothed by the healing and cooling medicines. Mrs. c. A, Einfeldt, Rock Island, H., after using pr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. writes: This is the first time in nine years l have been free from the dreadful ailment." Guar anteDd. 60c. at your druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

It is impossible to explain to the man waiting in the street why it is that the car with the most empty seats always goes rushing by, leaving him to be picked by the standing room on1y'' trailer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

History is being made by the New Haven road in more ways than one It's progressiveness is shown by tho opening of a new electric zone and the operation of a train by an electric engine for the longest distance on trunk line on record.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

'This moving" said Spoggs, 'is go- ing to be conducted as a moving should be-Im tired of the miscel- laneous, inefhcient way we've always moved tefore, I'm going to see to it
 He gazed defiantly at Mrs. Spoggs, whose eountenance betrayed intense horror and concern. But she be- gan inpioringiy.
 T know everything that you are going to say." her husband interrupt ed, "and almost everything you are going to think on the subject. so The fact that you are a woman and therefore ought to have supreme in : telligence concerning household af- fairs. doesn't signify that you know how to handle the concerns that own moving vans, does it? I'm not in sulting your prowess, Ethel, in regard to biscuit and the length of time to bake cake, but am sure that it takes a man to handle these other affairs!
 ''Very well,' said Mrs. Spoggs, haughtily. Don't let me interfere. l hope you have a pleasant time!"
 Thank you" respendsd re 9nss raoa her huso g. beat the tomtom ana ring the glad cymbals to express my Joy to the neighbors, but I expect to do away with the nerve facking time we us- ually have!''
 Spoggs announced later that he had engaged the vans. They are coming for the things at 3 o'clock" he told Mrs. Spoggs. '1t is such a distance from here to the south side that they are going to keep the things in the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Hundreds of progressive farmers are finding that they can own auto mobiles and make them pay for them selves. What applies to farmers ap- plies to people in other lines of busi- ness,-in fact. to anyone whose time is valuable.-Bridgeport Telegram.
 It is no more possible to forbid a man to put billboard on his lot, be- cause the billboard jars upon the aesthetic feelings of his neighbors, than it would be to compel him to submit the plans for any contemplated building to a committee of his neigh bors for approval and to refuse him a permit if the style of architecture did not accord with their taste. But this is not to say that no restrictions can be placed upon the putting up of bill- boards. Such restrictions can and ought to be imposed by ordinance Bridgeport Standard.
 Senator Brandegee senses the situa- tion correctly, when he states that the people of the country want a rest from further legislation by congress. They not only want it; they yearn for the announcement of the adjournment and the establishment of an oppor- tunity for business men, manufactur- CTS and workers to get their breath and tabulate just how much harm has been done by the legislation that is already law. The senator from Con- necticut has disposed both the dis ease and the sovereign remedy Ansonia Sentinel.
 Robert Magee House chairman of the appropriations committee in the last season of the legislature, has something pertinent and timely to say about State expenses. He expects a debt of s7,0o0.0oo to confront the lawmakers at the opening session
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Unless there has been an oversight the season seems to be pretty well ad- vanced without any serious conflict with the umpire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

This listening to reason on the part of General Huerta may be calculated to Impress the mediation board and make Carranza jealous
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

After hobnobbing with King Alfonso the Colonel will never be able to get away from Spain without getting a picture of himself seated in the throne
 room.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

The man on the corner says: If corns were caused by legislation in stead of tight shoes people would rise up in their. wrath and overthrow the government
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

It doesn't seem to make much diff
 ference whether it is a concert or
 divorce action Schumann- Heink is still able to get a crowded house.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Senator Brandegee has advised that congress adjourn and take rest, and it must be recognized as golden ad- vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Now that the people of England are preparing to let the militants die, the chances are that Mrs. Pankhurst will rebel at that.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Who is going to step in and offer their good offices for mediation be- tween the administration and busi- ness?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Those who detest hot weather may get some consolation out of the fact that the design for the Red Cross Christmas seals has been approved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11

Huerta is said to be ready to quit office this week but he isn't the only one who is looking ahead to a long va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Dead men have been voting in New York. Even General Apathy has no control over some people,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-23
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS IN
SCHOOLS ARE GIVEN TODAY

Recitation. Made 10 Order Char
loste Atter0erg
Recitation. Jack IN the Box-wiims
Cooley.
Recitation. Dosly,s MiIdnad
McBroom-
sonr--when Good Old Kris
Comes.
Recitation. 5Iamma.s Prssent-Hel
en- Rhode.
Recitation. Cause FOR wory -chas
Wells.
hesitation. Don't spy-Harr. Foge-
land.
song, THE shepherds Were watch
ing.
Recitation. 4 Note TO santa-Don-
aid Perdew.
Recitation. Christmas BelIs-Ken-
meth Morrison
song--Aw4y N a Manger-
Recitation. An Xmas Wish-i-aw-
erence Conradt-
Recitation, Santa Claus Fright-vir-
ginia Sorenson
Song-To Santa Claus
Recitation. The Coming OF SANS
CIaus-HarolS McKenney-
Recitation, Buying an Xmas Stock
ing-Dorothy Dickinson
Song-Santa Claus is Coming
Recitation. Letter from Santa
Claus-Joseph French.
Recitation. December Chak-
nine.
Song Santa is Coming
Recitation, Christmas Pie-Walter
Olson.
!, Jack Horner's Xmas Pieschool
Rooms 2 and 3.
song-.Up on the Housetop"-
School.
Christmas Jingles-Roy Russ.
Baby's Stocking-Edith Ebert
1t Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Bertha Atterberg-
Chr .stnlas Greeting-Azna Nelson
Saata's Assis1ant-Willie New.ng-
ham.
Song. Wonderful Sta-"-school.
The Christmas Tree OF FidoocIe
Ding-Jossph Eagan.
Grandnaa's Mistake-Ruth Wells.
Santa is Coming-Johanna Soren-
son.
The New Year-Joe Sackavitch.
Song, Christmas Song"-Sclool-
The Christmas DoIls-Lorise Hawk
ms
The Chilrs Prayer-Henry yestai
The Night Before xmas-Doris Ack-
leg.
What Grandmamma said-Edward
Peterson.
Song. Santa IS Coming School.
A Christmas Wish RAYMOND Win
ters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-23
Room 4.


Song. Father Christmayp-Schoo
Santa's StearDp Howe.
A Secret-virginia Bell.J
Kris Kr!ngle-Robert Mehler.
English Carol Eugenia Lynn.
Santa Claus-Ruth Johnson
A Christmas Exercise-Harry In
gold. George Patee. Nadia Holzer,
Thelma Riherd, Paul Allen, Evelyn
Gunlock, George Boyce, Eugene I'LL
rich.
Message of the Holly Florence
Lynn.
o Christmas Tree Willis Hogan
A Christmas Eve Thought--Hazel
King. Charles Payton-
What If-Ruby Keith.
Too Much Christmas-Theas Hol-
ger.
Song, wonderful star'-School.
Christmas Fairy and s,crooge Mem
bers OF B class.
Scrooge-Walter Alderton.
Christmas Fairy Mary Louise Bre-
fleny
scrooze's Nephew-Norris Ryder.
Bob Cratchit-Frederic Hiipert.
Mrs. Cratchit-Lcuise Bode.
Peter-Frank Lake.
Pslinda-Eisie Vented.
Tiny Tim George Dick.
Dick-Don Singleton.
Fanny--Ruth Thomas.
Martila-Louise Linquist.
Room 7.
Song-School.
-Garyin MAYHEM. Elmer
Bunch. Alpha Riherd, Elizabeth
Brown
I. Song--SchooI.
Piano selection-Juiian Carwalho.
Recitation-Ioldie Thon.
Mother Goose's Christmas Party
Jessie Alberts. Ream Daughrity, Don
nell Phillips. Gladys Stevens, Vivian
Holzer, Violet Bode, Marion Haubert.
Harold Worster. Ruth Kiedaisch.
George Hubert, Byron Kunzman.
Julian Carwalho.
Song-School.
Assisting Santa Claus-Florence
Iinquist. Elmer Meistnr. Glenn Con-
ner. Hattie HaI'um. Edith Kiedaisch,
Vera Rowe, Charlie Morris, Carl
Schmidt. Madeline Radasch, Charlie
Buss. Theodore Bryant.
Song-School
Room 3.
Song. Arouse Ye All This Christ
mas Norn'-CIass.
Reading. "IiFf,t from the Christmas
Star"-Robert Tweedy.
Song. AS with Gladness Men OF
O1d"-Class.
Drama-"wanted, Valet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-23
Minor. are at Work.

HILL SEcao. ILL.,, Dec. -s aaiss
Claus viii not fall to visit the kla. - ~
at witt, III Today several NUM-, "a
miners in that mining town ~.
spending their first regular wee end
pay received for several months ,, CIV
the pinch OF starvation was fap The
disappearing from mothers faces ,.ss
WITT. miners worked six days -,
week 1t was announced fhat Tin.
Peabody mines here as wen as .. uo,,ld
Gail and neighboring cites ...,,s
probably run steadily at least
the winter months. ,a,osy
A smouldering fire in the It'd
mir. at Taylor Springs which s-ose
eighteen months ago and whlch . u
out with vigor YESTERDAY was ~ "a
control today. but was expec'.a
burn for several days, 4 not i0nS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-23

Song, W leH GOoo va 49,
Round School
Recitation. Xmas Tree in the
woods Marian Reed
Recitation, Her Choice liza betn
Aldrich.
RECITATION. A Song OF Christmas
John Hornish-
! RECITATION. Mariory's Christmas
Louise Ruddick
song -Santa.s Coming School
Recitation, His job Ineotao's
/ Beardsley-
Recltation. Santa ciaus-yirsinia
Ayres
Dick Collins
recitation. A Christmas SONG
Elizabeth Fleming.
Recitation. Merry Christmas
bert Leindecker
Song. THE olden Christmas y
school.
Recitation. Buying Presen's-RoS-
Ell Finney.
recitation. sanra's Helpers Grace
Warwick.
recitation. A Day Before Christmas
James Fleming
Recitation, The Christmas Tree
Marjorie Lock.
Recitation. Welcome CHRISTMAS
Lear Butler.
Recitation. Christmas Embems-
Mary Walden.
Recitation, santa Claus Is Coming
Glenn Poland
Song. Christmas Bells School
Recitation, Christmas Eye-Russen
ChrIstmas-Mary COLLISION
Recitation. Merry Kris-Jim Max
we'll
reading. some Facts About De-
camber" Alfred Van Pappelendam.
Recitation, Playing Santa Claus
Evelyn Eckiand-
Song. .sThe Shepherds were Watch
ing'-School.
Recitation, When Christmas Comes
Anna Furlong.
Recitation, Stupid Book-horton
Shreibman.
recitation. Christmas Heatherly
Payton.
Recitation, Just Fore Christmas
, 3 =
Puri Brown.
Recitation, POOR Santa Clans
Louisa Cochrane.
Song. Wonderful Star'-Schooi
Recitation, Santa Claus and the
Mouse-John Fuller.
Recitation. The Message OF Christ
nas-Ira W. wills.
. Recitation, The Brownies. santa
Helpers-Agnes Reeves.
Recitation. The Longest Day OF the
Year-Bernard Reed.
Song. up On the Hous etop a
School.
Recitation( Christmas Eve-Russell
Radcliffe
Recitation, The Christ CEild-Lyda
Frances Kie6aisch.
Recitation. The First Christmas
Charlie Marchefka.
Recitation, The Christmas Spirit
Carl Bradley.
Recitation, How Queer-Cathryn
Higgins.
Song. No Kris. No Christmas
School.
Recitation. Why Do Bells OF Christ
mas Ring Maxine johnson.
Recitation. The Queen OF the Year
Rosetta Pyies.
Recitation. Ny Tree-Dorothy Swan
son
Recitation. Christmas Bells
blanche Miller.
Recitation, Christmas Time-E1iza-
beth Jones
Song. santa Ciaus"-School.
Recitation. A Letter from st. Nick
Edwin French
RECITATION, The Stocking Wilson
Winger.
Recitation. Christmas Beils-Geor-
eia Tucker.
sory. IT., Christmas Tree"-
| School
Room
Song. AROUSE Ye All This Christ
mas Morn"
| Recitation, Best Of All-Ross Baker
| Recitation, Tie Christmas Party
Irrna Pfckard
Recitation. The Real Question
Harvey Swanson.
song. "The Blessed Birth"
Dialogue. Christmas Arithmetic
Martha Wilcox. Thelma Rcdmon
Francis Breheny. William Tracy.
Recitation, Just Fore Christmas
Robert willard.
! Recitation. What We Can Give
School
] Recitation, When Grandapa was
! Roy-wf1liam Ruddick.
Reading. "The Little Gray Lamb
Wilma wescott.
Song, Tripping. Tripping, Light,
Skipping. -
Dialogue, Christmas Wishes
Rutf, Matless, Katherine Wfnger
susan Marsh. Edward Koch. Carlisle
sZengc.
Recitation. The Guest OF CONNIE
r,ara-R.cbard Bartholomew.
Recitation, A Description OF Santa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-23

Tf7e clos OF the schools OF Keokus
Tor the Christmas holidays was marx
cd by Christmas programs which weEa
siren in tie various buildings tnis
afternoon.
The programs were made up OF reci-
tarsons. and songs by the children and
all had TO do with Christmas. In sone
Of the schools there were innovations
81 the way OF trees. and indoor PIC
mics.
Following are the programs for me
various Schools
ToRREHce SCHOOL.
Room I.
soug-Up On the Housstop.
Recitation, II You're Gooa-Ross
Bunch.
Recitation, Ny stochng-RaiDs
starr.
Recitation. "A Question - Earl
T'hoeny.
Recitation, Doubt-DorOthy Van
Ausdal1.
Recitation. A Lunch for santa Claus
-Chas. Danford.
song-"Christma Time is Coming
Recitation, Sleigh Bells-charies
Cramer.
Recitation. Ny Tre-I-awrenee
Recitation, Stockings winifred
Hisey.
Recitation. Confidence in St. Nick
Katherine HOFFMAN.
Recitation. Ny stocking-Robert
Bidwell.
song-"Jolly Old Fellow
Recitation, Christmas Book-Maud
Pitts.
Recitation, star of Bethlehem-Lii-
Ian Lewis.
Recitation. Christmas Dolly-Eve-
line Lawson.
Recitation. Buying Presents-Har-
rfet Robinson.
song-"Chri3tma Bell"
Recitation. santa's Note to Child
Melissa Johnson
Recitation, Poor Santa Claus-EIea-
nor Larson
Recitation. An Xmas Problem-El-
rera Huffman.
.ong-"Christmas Song"
Recitation. Riding with Santa
FriIe Peterson.
Recitation. Christmas Bells-Ruby
Bunch esa
Recitation, So Glad-Frances Hin
son.
Song-"Christms Tree"
Recitation, An Xmas Eve Wish
Frank Cramer-
Recitation. Decemher-Julia Kash-
Song-"TrippiDs. Tripping"
Recitation, Christmas Belis-John
Pagan.