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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18
THE WAR PRIMER eBy National Geographic Society

CzestohoWa, called by the Germans CzentochaU, 8 city in Russian Poland, is one of the foremost Meceas of the pigrina ge-g going SlavonianS. More than western Christians of whatever creed go to Jerusalem, moro than Ro- man Catholics go to Rome or Protes- tantsfto Eisenach and Geneva, do the SlaVonianS in articIllar, the Russians take up the pilgrims staff and wander to their holy places These people of India in that force of their religion which drives them from their homes on religious pilgrimage.
 Famed thoughout Russia, Poland and among the southern Slavonians, is the little city of Czestochowa, where in is the shrine of the wonder working Black Madonna Many Q son and daughter of the dreary, government ridden Steppes and of bond-held Po= land feels that he or she left a torn and harried spirit or some physical in firmity before the magic of this paint ing.
 "Czestochowa is gray in age and gray in stirring history. It is a city on the southwestern Polish plateau, some so feet above sea level, of 2,60O inhabitants, capital of a county of the same name in the Russian Polish gov ernment of Piotrkow. and it is situated | about F miles from the German frontier at Lower Silesia. Szestochowa lies on the left bank of the Warta, | northwest of CracoW, and is an inn portAnt station on the Warsaw Cra- COW railway. It is 143 miles south west of Warsaw.
 "ConmerciaTIy, the city is of no inn portance. Its bushes is mostly with | the pilgrims, of whom more than400, = | 900 come to it's shrine every year. | There are dozen or more factories | in the place, manufacturing cotton and wollen stuffs paper, leather and beer More important is a publishing house l which does a brisk business with the visitors in religious writings and l sacred pictures The sale of amuIets warding charms against each particu- | Lar evil and against all evil ir general 1 Is significant part Of the city's trade
 The Black Madonna, sacred mystery l picture, the source o& Black Madonna worship among the Poles and Rus- sians, is. in in itself and in it's his tory one of the most absorbing oi | paintings. It hangs in a chapel over | the altar. yelled, except at the chie1 1 service twice each day, when it is 1 shown. It is a picture of the Virgin
 and Child on cypress wood, black
 brown with age, crowned with purest
 gold and lavishly adorned with a for
 tune of costly jewels. According tc tradition. it was painted by St. Luke came into the possession of St
 Helena: passed an adventuresome, ben. Leo to Galicia; and was finally placed
 in the Pauline Monastery at Czesto.
 chowa to protect it fro mthe TartarS
 fin 1SS.
 The Pauline Monastery, home of ths
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18
sucKINe THE SENATE.

Rumors of friction in the democratic majority at Washington have been rife and they have been taken to mean that the leadership of the president during the present short session Of congress might not be as successful as in the past two years.
 The president has his own ideas as tor how certain things should be done and this has been manifested on sev- eral occasions with varying results. Just at the present time it has mani Tested itself in warm contest over the making of appointments to fed eral office and as the result "sena- torial controI' hangs in the balance. The conflict comes over the appoint ment of district attorney for the western district of New York state for which President Wilson selected a man and sent his name to the sen ate without consulting Senator O'Gor- man. a power in the New York state democratic party. It was against the custom which has been established in the senate and 1t was no difficult task for the senator to arouse all factions in the upper house to decline to ap- prove the nomination and thereby ad- minister a stinging rebuke to the chief executive for presuming to tread on their rights"
 4 clash thus comes early in the ses- sion between the president and the senate, from which he Is expecting much before the first of March. There is a determination upon both sides concerning this nomination, not be- cause of the candidate, but because of the failure to show customary re- spect for the senate rule and the chances are that the president will find that these unwritten senatorial rules are more powerful than some on the statute books.
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Homsr,s Eye for Distance.

Why did Homer call the Dardanelles "broad' or ''boundiess,'' although at the point where Leander and Byron swam it the breadth is barely mile :? Byron's comment is very neat: The wrangling about the epithet the broad HelIespont,' or the 'boundiess HeIles- pont,'' whether it means one or the other. or what it means at all. has been beyond all possibility of detail. I have even heard it disputed On the spot
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wonderful r,aintine. has been the cen- ter of Czestochowa's history. It stands, slrrounded by a pentagopal wall on the rugged JJasna Cora pro- raontory, which dominates the city. All though the Middle Ages the fortt- fica1iohs of the monastery were adden to: and every time hostile armies came that way, 1t was besjeged. At one time it was so wealthy. that 1t is said to have owned or held in pledge one fifteenth of all estates in Po- Iand.'
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and, not foreseeing speedy conclusion to the controversy. amused myself time, and probably may again before the point is settled. ss . Probably Homer had the same notion of dis tance that a coquette has of time, and when he talks of boundleSs means ha -lfa mile, as the latter, by hke figure, when she says eternal attacts ment, simply specifics three weekss-= London Chronicle.
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OTHER PEOPLE IN DISTRESS.

Great interest and sympathy have been aroused in this country by the conditions created by the war in Bell gium. How soon is 1t going to be before similar demands are sent broadcast in behalf of servia and Poland?
 Servia is now conducting it's third war within a period Of two years It's losses have been heavy and itx resources are naturally limited. Greai devastation has been wrought by the invasion of it's territory and great drains have been made upon it's peo- ple, young and old. Differing from Belgium, however, 1t was involved ir another way.
 Poland, however, finds itself fl much the same plight as did Kins Aibert's country, for while # did not have any treaties protecting it against war, it has desired to refrain from antrance therein. but it's pennle have
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Washington. Dec. 1S.-President Wilson has ordered an investigation in to charges that James M Sullivan of New ork, now minister to the -Do- miniean republic. had been guilty of misconduct in office, mainly through alleged use of influence to obtain con tracts fromthe Dominican government for a relative and friends by having Dominican revenue collections trans ferred to a bank in Santo Domingo city, which New York financial in- terests, friendly to MT. Sullivan, vera said to control. In making known that he had ordered the investigation, Pres ident Wilson said that his action has been taken at the cabled request of Minister Sullivan.
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lection. It is not the purpose of The Telegram to belittle Congressman Donovan for this. He did not make the system. nor is he acting save as others have done before him. He is following precedents that have long been established. However, it is the purpose of this paper to call the at- tention of the citizens of Bridgeport to the manner in which ward politics is used as lever to obtain ofice for per- sons who have no claims to ofice; and how the fostering of ward politics is the fostering of all that is opposed either to efficiency or the merit sys- tenl.-Bridgepert Telegram.
 The Problem of Tpres.
 The town wi.h the unpronounceable name, Ypres. once proved literally too thorny a problem for English be- siegers. When Henry Spencer, bishor of Norwich. led his troops against it they tried in vain, again a q again, to pierce the mass of thorn bushes that lined the exterior slopes of the ramparts. Hence the image of Notre Dame-de-Thuin Our Lady of the Garden" in the cathedral of St Mar tin at Ypres. and also the fair of Thuindag, fixed for the first Sunda' in August. in honor Of the thorn hedge
 "- saved the eity.-London Chron- icle.
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Something to worry about: The claim is now made that there are but 1887 7,00O, 900 tons of coal unrnined.
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Of course the kaiser will not be slow to realize the fact that he has another valuable ally in the fog.
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It is the short session of congress but even in the second week it can be determined that it is going to be an interesting one,
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Others than dancing class members ind that they can get quite a few new steps in a crowded trolley car
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The time has come when shoppine must be attended to and with 1t will come the joys of the holiday crowds
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Those who are putting off their Christmas trading until next week might as well spend the interim in strenuous training.
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The man on the corner says: There are people who think they ought tc be patted on the back just because they do their duty.
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If the Mexicans will stop and realize the futiiity of the resistance offered at Vera Cruz they will use a little discretion and cease shooting across the line.
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EplToRIAL NOTES.

At home Germany depends upon beet sugar; ta Belgium it has been raising
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18

If as is declared tho president is opposed to the literacy test in the immigration bill it might be well to let it be known what his position on the veto is.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18

Colonel Roosevelt: has declined to appear before the naval committee. He doesn't think 1t would do any good. Time certainly works great changes,
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Not an Austrian on Servian soil is quite a statement to make when a week ago it seemed only a question of time when Austria would crush the Serbs.
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Even as it is claimed. good may result from this war, yet it is going to take a long time to eliminate it from the regular daily diet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18

It is a good time Of year to re- member that animals are susceptible to ti1e cold as well as men. There is no better time to apply the blan-
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selected by an out of town man upon the basis of the most desirable effect upon such political aspirations as he
 may cherish; and that the good of the office, the good of the city, or the wishes of the community do not fg-
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From all directions come comments upon the new war tax and its an- moving stamps. If the administration had been seeking a route to unpopu- larity, it could not have chosen bet ter.-Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-18

Norwieh, Friday. pee. 1s, 1s14.
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Cuticura Soap and olntrnens sold throughout tho world Liberal sample of each mailed free vfth S2-D book Addrass "Cuueu-a.' Deps. 16B. Boston
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
NOTICE TO FLoCKMAsTERs.

The sheepmen of southern Utah are
constructing a new and up to date
thirty-machine shearing plant at the
Gould Ranch in Washington county
with capacity Of 10000 head. All
fiockmasters desiring dates shoult
communicate with H. w. Esplin, Or
derville, Utah.
Directors:
ARCH SwAPP, JR.
H. w. ESPLIN,
WIN. H. HEATON,
H. CHAMBERLAIN,
JNO. w. HOPKINS,
I. H. ESPLIN,
ALF BRUOxBY.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

If there is one word in the English
language which strikes more re-
sponsive chord in the human heart,
than any other it is that good old
fashioned word Christmas.
1t signifies a time of good cheer,
happiness and merry making. Child
rem look eagerly forward to its COM
ing, with the greatest anticipations
of the good times it will bring. Go
where we will, and wander as we may
from the old hearthstone the memory
Of the delicious happiness inspired by
the inspiration Of the stuffed stocking
in the early morning hours, with i'm.
plicit faith in Santa Claus and his
yearly visits, can never be forgotten.
The young people delight to be at
home for Christmas, and look for
ward to the partaking Of the warm
and congenial spirit, which seems to
fill the air, among their parents and
kindred, and join in the social amuse-
ments always in evidence at this fes-
tive season, with their friends and
companions. Parents like to see all
the children back again, to hear of
their efforts and accomplishments,
and to get joy and happiness from the
companionship of their dear ones.
Christmas is here again may it be
happy day for all. May it make the
people more kind to the unfortunate;
more helpful to the needy; more un-
selfish in service; so that each may be
able to appreciate and enjoy the bene-
fits and pleasures which may come to
those who are truly prepared for this
most happy season.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

proposed railroad will be prepared at
once"
The fact that the southern route Is
only five miles longer than the one
suggested in bill introduced In the
house some time since by Representa-
tive Bryan of Washington, providing
for a railroad from Marysvale to the
forest, and in view of the fact that
q much easier grade could be obtained
and far richer section Of country
developed, by building the road on this
side Of the mountain range, has evil
IDENTIFY appealed to the Salt Lake
Commercial club.
These men are disinterested parties,
interested in the development Of the
entire state Of Utah, and the fact
that they are boosting for the western
route is most significant and should
have the effect Of securing a careful
inspection of both routes by compe-
tent engineers before bill is passed
authorizing the building Of a govern
ment railroad to the timber.
A full investigation is all we ask
for, and we are willing to leave the
selection of the most feasible route to
any committee of disinterested men,
be they engineers or merely hard
headed business men.
As to the contention that under
present conditions capital does not
care to engage in the building Of rail-
roads, the developments Of the past
few years would seem to bear out
this statement. Certain It Is that
there is just as much need for addi-
tional railroads now as at any time
in our past history, but are they be-
ing built? If not, why is it? How,
except on the foregoing hypothesis,
can this condition be explained?
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
Pool Hall License.

Last Monday the Betterment
League held a meeting in the Lii
brary Auditorium to consider what
steps should be taken in regard to
the movement on foot to raise the
license of the pool hall.
1t was decided that an effort
should be made to get an express
sion from the citizens regarding
this proposition, so members Of the
League were appointed to make a
thorough canvass of the town the
the next day, asking the people to
record their desires as to whether
they would favor the closing of the
Pool hall or not. AS the city coun-
ell to whom these documents con-
tanning the expressions of opinion
were to be presented, met Tuesday
evening it only gave the canvassers
one day in which to do the work.
When the council met TO consider
pool hall license and went over the
papers preseted by the members of
the Betterment League Commit
tee it was found that of the citi-
zens visited those who desired the
closing of the pool hall numbered
something over seventy more than
those who were in favor Of comp
tinuing it. The council, therefore
in accordance with the wishes of
the majority of the citizens fixed the
license at $1,000 per year, which is
undoubtedly prohibitary one and
will result in the closing of the poo
hall
Citizens differ great deal as tc
their opinions regarding the results Of
this move, some taking the view thai
the city will be worse off without 6
pool hall than with one, that young
men if not allowed to play pool viii
engage in other and more dangerous
pastimes, which will be harmful Il
the young men themselves and ba'
for the city in general. Howeve'
the majority of citizens do not fee
this way, believing that the time ha
come when the city will be better of
without pool hall, and undoubtedl!
we will soon find out which Is right
Every one seems unanimous in tn
opinion that Mr.. Bennett has run hi
business in a very orderly name
enforcing the rules Of the house an
allowing no disorderly conduct whicl
IL much to his credit.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

Principal VanBuren asked the
school last Monday If any one knew
what had BECOME of the music teach
err. No one seeming to know, inquir-
les were set afootand search war
rors rutten ont, bDS all 20 soSuspckA
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

He had gone and that was all any one
knew about it. When it became
known later that certain young lady
light began to dawn upon the mystery,
light began to dwan upon the MYSTERY,
and for the benefit Of the young couple
who like to keep their great expecta-
tions in the dark, we will say that it
was not long before every one in
town knew how they went, where they
went and why they went.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
DISTRICT NEWS.
BUCKHORN.

Buckhorn, Utah, Dec. 1S, 1914.
We have had some very cold wealth
err lately.
School will suspend this week for a
two weeks vacation.
y
Mr.. Heber Rowley has been hauling
hay from here this week.
Aaron Edwards and son Philo were
in town recently on business.
\
The Mutual Improvement Associa-
ton of this place will give a program
and Christmas tree on Christmas
eve.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
!. Frank Bentley Home.

go Bentley who has been spend
2; So last 81 months as a mission
ary England returned home last
spii66y evening. He left his field Of
labor about six weeks ago, without
notifying his parents so they were
greatly surprised when he called them
up over the telephone from Salt Lake.
Frank Is we'll and feeling fine, he says
he has enjoyed his mission very much
but Is glad to get home again. He has
had his share of experiences, especial
ly since the great European war has
been in progress, being arrested Q
number of times as spy, examined
by the authorities, and released. He
says England is greatly aggitated al
present, and the missionaries have not
been at<e TO do 1nsoh IN ve way ID
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

If cold weather is necessary for a
good old fashioned Merry Christmas
we ought to have an EXTREMITY fine
one this year.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
Sunday School Xmas Party.

Christmas eve the Sunday school
children had their party and Christ
mas tree in the meeting house. The
exercises though short were enter
tanning.
Santa Claus distributed bags of
candy to the children and the little
ones were happy again in the glad
thought that Christmas had come
again.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

Students are home from the diff
erent schools prepared for the holt
day festivities, and their bright happy
faces show that they are here for a
good time and are having it.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

James Ollerton left last week for
visit of several weeks duration
with his daughter Lola who resides
in Arizona.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

Thomas Lemons and his partner
Mr.. Pearson have secured the con-
tract for the painting and decorating
Of Henry Boardman's cottage in
Paragoonah and they are now en-
gagged in that work.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25
FAVOR LUND ROUTE
FOR KAIBAB ROAD
President and Secretary of Salt
Lake Commercial Club are
Busy in Washington.
IL RAILROADS ARE BUILT
GOVERNMENT MUST DO 1T
Interstate Commerce Commission and
Government Regulation of Traffic
Rates Have Discouraged Capital.

That the officers Of the Salt Lake
Commercial club are fully convinced
that the southern route offers the
most feasible location for railroad to
the national Kaibab forest timber is
proved most conclusively by the fact
that President Jensen and Sec. Hal
loran were in Washington recently, for
the purpose of lobbying for govern
ment railroad from Lund, via Cedar
City, Hurricane and Kanab.
The following special to the Salt
Lake Tribune as published in that
paper of the 18th inst;
Washington, Dec. 17.--At a con-
ference here this afternoon attended
by w. J. Holloran and F. w. Jensen
of Salt Lake, the matter Of govern.
ment construction of new railroads
in Utah was taken up. 1t was ex.
planned to A. A. Jones and Chief For.
ester Graves that railroad construc.
ton had practically ceased since the
government had taken over all natura
resources, and in order to develop out
lying districts the logical sequenc,
was that the government must bull,
or give aid toward building railroad
to those districts.
Mr.. Halloran and Mr.. Jensen, rep
resenting the Salt Lake Commercia
club, spoke in the interests of rail
road from Lund, Utah, to the Kaibal
forest and the opening up Of grea
agricultural section in southern Utah
A survey and prospectus of tn
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

Sick Two Years With Indigestion.
1.-TWO years ago l was greatly BEN
Gifted through using two or three bot
ties Of Chamberlain's Tablets" writes
Mrs. S. A. Keller, Elida, Ohio. "Be-
fore taking them ! was sick for two
years with indigestion" Sold by
Palace Drug Store.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-12-25

street meetings. Frank is around
shaking hands and chatting with his
old friends who are all glad to see
him back again.