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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

to noble thoughts heroism adventure self
sacrhce or any otheridea much beyond the parochiaI
ISM OF the game; and, the mind contend that
golf is directly and necessarily blighting
games are educational then golf no more edu.
cational value than billiards which demands much the
same disposition application, and touch" The only
quality can discover educationaly in golf is the gtm.
illus 1t gives to singleness of purpose, this unques
tionaby, is quality.
10 every man who plays golf one cadde in tho lower
strata is created that if on any given Saturday
men are playing GOLF 100000 caddies too,
employed forming joint army of 4O00 600 men, the one
haiIhaf chasing ball, the other moiety helping the
former in pursuit.
we talk about the unemployed but here is an army
OF loahng men and boys-fOr that is the about
them as we may readily perceive by applying the
Would you like your to cadde ?"-created by the
rich for the purpose of amusement paid very badly too
10 do nothing in life but sticks for all of
oungng foozing footing gentlemen who, as often as
not, curse them.
This caddie breed is not likely to do much off the
links that is certain. 1t getting larger and larger
AS the game and municipal golf becomes popu-
lar will the army cadde ineficents grow to the
general degeneration of society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
Drawing English Illustrated
extravaganza WreA
Common JustBe fot the War

Paris fantastic midnight banquet is held
in swimming pool.
1t Is especially significant that Germany,
which used to be the land of simple living,
mas become as deeply addicted to extrava-
gance as the others. While immodesty has
become general in English society, excuses
in eating and drinking are the prevailing sin
OF Germany. 1t is common to hear of feasts
that cost 100000 in Berlin The water
cure" resorts. like Marienbad. where people
try to recover from the effects Of excessive
eating and drinking. have in recent years
been overcrowded with visitors
Many forms OF social excess in Germany
have only been limited at. There were strange
reports concerning the fantastic feasts OF that
great multi-mllionaire, Alfred Krupp, before
his mysterious death. The entertainments
OF that peculiar ornament of Berlin's arlsto-
cratic society, Count Philip Won Gutenberg,
will also be recalled by many
1t may seem absurd to my American
readers to speak Of the decentralization OF
Paris, because they have always regarded 1t
as the delightful incarnation OF wickedness,
but the truth is that the decentralization of
Parls mas reached new stage. The separa-
tion OF the virtuous and the disreputable
classes no longer exists. The wickedness
winch was once spectacle has now become
part Of the life of the nation.
That most acute observer of French social
life, M. Octave UzanRe. has described better
than any one the Generalization which has
come over French society. All this, mark
you, is essentially the result OF extravaganza,
for 1t is the Unsuitable desire for luxury that
makes virtue cheap commodity In his
recent recent book. 1.-The Modern Parisienne," M.
Uzanne says: Ts-7'.-
For nearly forty years grea. change has
been taking place in social customs, tending
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
BY An English Golfer.
I'm The English Rerielu)

'hTHE Stiffness of golf has become leading ques.
ton !, too am golfer an enthusiast / can
not conceive of the Sabbath without my two
for two days at least every week. wife, kids,
WORK duty interest affection, ties public or domestic
cease to exist.
Like great many golfers, find have developed
neurasthenic tendencies, which the more seek to
dspcl by the great open-ar cufo of GOLF the less
am able TO shake Off My~doctor declares neurasthenia
10 be the pathological symptom OF the game. The
VeHations the constant irritations the disappont-
ments the concentration demanded eye strain en-
acted the nervous tension involved. the mental stress
ana draw necessitated by this battle between the
lmperecons OF humanity and the mechanical per
lection aimed at, the moral energy dssipatcd the
artificial passyity of temperament which is essential
the sheer egocentrcity egoism egomana, set up au-.
tomatically by a game dependent solely upon ones
own skill and the retroactive depression caused in.
evably by failure at it--these things my doctor as
serts, conduce to peculiar morbid action upon the
nervous system resulting in a or less chronic
condition, of subacute melancholia.
For some strange reason the camaraderie of golf
leads to Stiffness which becomes chronic. 1t evokes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

craze for more demoralizing and unwholc
some indnlgences.
or especial significance is the dancing
mania, which has affected the whole civilized
world in recent years. Dancing is recrea
tion which, though beneficial when enjoyed
in moderation, easily leads TO the most de-
moralizing excuses and extravagances. The
close contact OF persons in the intoxicating
rhythm OF the dance, aided by the consump
ton OF wine and other causes Of excitement
will work havoc with the ordinary restraints
OF social life
III England there has been 4 mania for pub
Tic costume balls, where costiness has We'd
with mmodesty in the adornment of The
cancers at public balls English duchesses
IN the garb OF That's and other sirens OF
mythology have thrown themselves into the
arms or strange men costumed as pirates and
pasnas. At such public affairs as the Covent
GARDEN costume ball, the largest theatre in
London, has been filled with 5000 gorgeously
atared people of all ranks of society, from
IN, the peerage 10 the saloonkeeping class, who
nave mingled indiscriminately
Inc expenditures at such affairs have been
enormous. Women OF ancient family vic
with the wives and favorites of new capital.
lsts IN piiing fortunes on their shoulders. A
woman with 100000 worth of pearls around
her neck was picked up unconscious by
poor waiter after such an affair The tradi.
tlonal modesty OF English society has been
snto"h 10 the winds, but their excuses have
not surpassed those Of the other civilized
nations ou
me danger OF the dancing craze has been
clearly pointed out and emphasized bv nv
csoiieasne, Professor Hugo Muensterberg. in
his last book. 81 ~
: Can we deny he says, that this recent
craze, which, like a dancing mania has
whirled over tho country. is n significant ex.
preston OF deep cultural changes which have
come to America? Only ten years ago such
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

movement as such produces increased excitement and
the excitement re-enforces the movement and so the
dance mas in itself the tendency to become quicker
wilder and more and more unrestrained"
Dancing is of course, the only alarming form OF
social eXtrayagance although it is the conspicuous
Excess in eating drinking dress and other forms
ongence has become universal among the we'll to do
classes We hear of banquet in Berlin where the
decorations reproduce the Golden House Nero In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

dancing fever would have been impossible Peonle
danced but they did not take it seriously 1t was set
off from life and not allowed to penetrate it.
NO one can doubt that true dangers are near when
ever the dancing habit is prominent The dance is a
bodily movement which aims at practical purpose
and is thus not bound to necessities is simply
selfexpression and this gives to the dancing impulse
the liberty which easily becomes Righteousness Two
mental conditions help in that directions the mere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
Is THIS
the First
Symptom
ofTHIS?
~

A Battery of the
English R o val
Field Artillery at
st. Q II e n t i n,
France. Many of
the Officers Killed
Here Had Only a
Few Weeks Be-
fore Participated
in the Covent
Garden Revels.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

oSohL
entertainment, Of de- .,<... ..s,,,s.
votion to voluptuous
dancing and shame.
less and reckless lux.
ury.
Living in the midst of it, the
average man has little power to
realize this worldwide luxury by
comparing it with the simplicity
of other days. The sociologist
can render service to civiliza.
ton by impressing on the ma.
tio1s the enormity Of this extrava.
.gahce. 1t has prevailed no less
in America than in Europe. The
expenditures on public amuse.
ments in the civilized countries
have alone reached an amount
that is staggering, but they are
perhaps less significant than the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
w nose CRISIS
Is Wholesale
Slaughter!
BY DIR. HANS EIULDRIcKSEN,
Distinguished swedIsh.Amer ican
Psychologist.

TVERY great war has been
preceded by a period Of
profiigacy. of brilliant and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
VOTING MACHINES FOR CITY.

It was a wise expression which was made by the voters in special city meeting when voting machines were unanimously agreed upon as the best method for receiving and recording the wishes of the voters on election day, and the decision reached to adopt them for the city election if the ma chanes which are already owned by the town can be secured. This was the only sensible thing to be done The town is already the possessor of ten machines, which are used at town elections, but the city has never taken favorable action as to their use though the city taxpayers in their town tax paid the greater portion of the purchase price
 The conducting of town elections by machines and the city elections by pa- per ballots has existed long enough. Such attenuation only creates confu- sion, to say nothing of the delays and inconvenience of the latter method Such was fully recognized by the meet ing. The continuance of the existing conditions would have been a step backward just as surely as would be the decision to proceed in a business trip from one city to another by stage coach instead of using the railroads.
 It is perhaps but natural that there should be difference of opinion over the expense of obtaining the machines in view of the existing condition of ownership. Such is however. a small matter which ought to be easily ad- justed. It is of too small importance either way to block the use of the machines in June. Norwich has set tied the more important matter prop erly and there is every reason to be- Have that it has settled it right
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
DON'T TRUST CAL0MEl
Experience Bad After Ef-
 fects From This Dangerous Drug.
A Safe Vegetable Substitute is Dr.
 Edwards Olive Tablets for the Liver.

pr. F. NJ. Edwards, a prominent phy- sician of Ohio, has discovered a laXa- tive and liver toner in a combination of Vegetable material mixed with olive oil. which is in effect almost exactly like calomel, except that there are none of the bad after effects.
 Dr Edwards has long been a foe of calonel, though he recognized it's value along with it's dangers.
 His distrust of the uncertain drug eventually started him years ago. towar0s experiment with the view of discovering a substitute, and he has been for several years in possession os tho long -aought-for com bination, which is in the shape of Q little sugar coated. oDve-colored tablet.
 Il he results of IT years experience ard practice arc embodied in these u1a7~Ve lous little tablets.
 They arc called Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. And their effect on the liver has been the means of relief to many Of Dr- Edwards regular patients us well IS Io thousands Of others who have suffered and were afraid of cal Cnel.
 There is no necessity. when you take rr. Edwards Olive Tablets, by follow '!g them up with nasty sickening, gEi3ing salts or castor oil, as you do after taking calornel. Try them. JOG and 26c Pr box. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, o. All druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
HARMONY IN OHIO.

Alter noting the many important changes which have befallen congress and the severe losses which it has sustained by the retirement or defeat Of some Of it's strongest men who have given such valuable service as national lawmakers to their country. it is only to be expected that the announcement by Senator Burton of Ohio that he intends 10 withdraw from public of fee at the expiration of his term in March as a contribution to party re- construction, and lay down his sa1a- torial duties. should call forth regret from all sections of the country.
 As is well said by the SBringfielT Union: The senior senator from Ohio has made a highly creditable record as an able and conscientious legis- lator. and men of his character can ill be spared from the senate. He is in the habit of taking a. positive stand on public questions. Sometimes his attitude draws forth sharp criticism, and he is not always on the popular side. But. Srst and last, he has given splendid service in the twenty years
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
A Staple Medicine
 For" Every Family
No Self Respecting Group of People Should be Without a
 Good Family Laxative.

It is inconceivable in this day of gen. eraI intelligence that any family would be without a simple remedy for the minor ills Of life, for often by giving such 3, remedy in time a. serious disease can be frustrated and a life saved.
 For example, if at the first sign Of a cold a simple laxative tonic like Dr. CaIdwelFs Syrup Pepsin were given, the beginning of $ serious lung affec- tion or typhoid fever might be avoid ed. And also in headaches. nervous ness, etc. 9 small dose of this remedy would relieve the congestion and re- place distress with comfort. Mothers give it to tiny infants and little child ren, and grown people take it with equally good effect.
 Thousands of good American homes are never without it, among them the home of Mrs. C. A. Wright. 1881 Pasa- dena Ave. Long Beach, Cal. She had considerable trouble raising little Law renee, three years old, but after regu- lating his bowels with small doses of Dr. CalGwen's Syrup Pepsin he began to thrive and she has had no further trouble with him. They use it general ly in her home.
 Syrup Pepsin saves the health of the family, and it saves doctors bills It is guaranteed cure for any form of stomach, liver and bowel trouble, con- stipation, indigestion, biliousness. gas on the stomach, headaches, drowsiness after eating. etc. Have no hesitancy
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
THE GuNMEN'S CASE.

From the many instances which are brought to attention 1t would appear that there are few instances where the discovery of vital eleventh hour evidence is so likely to result as in capital punishment cases where the evidence is conclusive and where ev- cry other method of legal and sym pathetic procedure has failed.
 There is no case which has excited more interest than that of the gunmen in New York city. who were convicted of the RosenthaI killing. It was not surprising that Governor Glynn, from whom a reprieve was sought that they might be saved from paying the pen alty imposed until after the new trial of Lieutenant Becker, decided not to interfere. He was actuated by the merits of the case. They had had a fair trial. entirely separate from Lieut.. Becker had been found guilty and sentenced to death and the review of the case by the court of appeals showed that justice was being done when it refused to interfere with the prescribed course. The appeal to the governor was for the purpose of ex- hausting every means available in the hope that through some possible chance which might develop in the future through unforeseen circum- stances. the administration of justice might be prevented. That failing there appears to be little chance for believing that the execution will not follow in accordance with law. Their case was entirely apart from Becler's and their guilt was fully established. They are, however, using every means now to arouse sentiment in their be- half
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
SETTLING WITH COLOMBIA

In view of the previous figures which have been mentioned in connection with the adjustment of the Colombian claim, the amount which has been agreed upon in the proposed treaty just perfected means the payment of much larger sum than this country had been inclined to approve The matter was. however, one on which the countries were far apart Exces- siye demands were made by Colombia as recompense for the great wrong which it has always considered was done it by this country and in pre- vious negotiations important conces- sions were sought by the United States for the cash payment of ten million which had been offered. The preIIrn- mary agreement, which must be rat ided by both countries, has now been secured through concessions by both sides.
 It is a decade since the canal zone was taken" For several years Co., -ombia has been arousing sentiment for an adjustment of its claims and it IS not surprising that it should be willing to accept 25,000, GOO though it had wanted $9O,000,000 and free use of the canal. The situation surround ing this matter has been the cause of no small amount of i'll feeling towards this country and it has not all been restricted to Colombia Such things all have their influence upon others regardless of their direct re- lations
 What the senate will think of this arrangement, apparently the best which can be made, cannot be foretold, but the question is one which deserves an early adjustment There may be wisdom in a generous settle ment for the good influence it will nave
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

and more that he has figured in af- fairs at Washington. He would ae- cept a reelection but he does not choose to engage in an unseemly scramble for reelection. This is position which has not a little jus tification, but the tendencies and con- ditions which are withdrawing such men from the senate are not of na- ture to sustain the hope that the call iber of our senators will be improved by. the new election devices"
 It would seem that Ohio must real ize the importance of sending it's strongest men to the United States senate and not fix the price of har- mony on the chance that some weaker candidate may get by and possibly do as well
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
SOCIETY FOR MENTAL HYGIENE.

A work which is bound to be of great and lasting value throughout the entire state is that which has been undertaken by the Connecticut Society for Mental Hygiene for the prevention of mental disease and treatment of those who are mentally sick. There is every reason to labor for healthy con- ditions of the mind and the cure of insanity before it reaches the hopeless stage, as there is for the prevention and cure of bodily ills.
 When statistics show that insanity is on the increase despite the efforts which have been made to treat it, there is at once revealed the necessity for such an organizd effort as is being made by this organization to check it's growth, and direct even greater at tenticn to those who through timely attention can be kept from worse condition and prevented from becom- ing a greater burden The influence and activities of such an organization devoted to a most highly commend able humanitarian effort cannot fail to render most valuable service and is deserving of generous support from every corner of the state.
 Connecticut has two large institu- tions for the care of its insane, besides private institutions but the increase of those needing attention is such that almshouses are still called upon to take care of many patients who arc in need of treatment for mental un- healthiness, and who unless they re- ceive it early are likely to become per manent instead of temporary patients, and aImshouses are not looked upon as hospitals.
 In endeavoring to advise individuals who fear nervous or mental collapse, as well as friends of such patients, and spreading broadcast valuable in formation concerning the preventable causes of mental disorder. this society is entitled to widespread encourage mcnt
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Death Of an Old Poet.

MT. Editor: I find the following among the Condensed Telegrams in to- days Bulletin:
 "Cy Warman, known as the poet of the Rockies. died in Chicago, follow ing 3. stroke of paralysis, aged 669'
 It has long been a popular fancy that almost all genuine poets from Bryant and iongfellow down have had long hair. but none of them ever had such long life as 669, with this excep- ton.
 Just think of it! But how young compared with the age Of Methuselah!
 Who wouldn't be a poet if he could use his feet melodiousiy that length of time?
 Such a life must have been a poem in long meter surely.
 A LOVER OF THE OLD POETS.
 Norwich. Conn.,. April 9, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Work on the Yale bowl was resumed on Monday with full force and by the present contract covering the ex- cavation, the mason work of the en- trance tunnels, the embankment around the bowl, and the two main en- frances, this part must be finished by June l. Then a second contract will cover the cement work on the en- bankment for the seats and other fin ishing touches. The committee is con- f1dent that the Bowl will be ready for the Harvard game next November, all though the surrounding ground will not be cleared up until later. The committee will talk over accommoda- tions for track athletics in the Bowl at a meeting this month. Provision for the 220 yard dash will entail either tunnel through the embankment or an open cut.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

about giving it to any member of the family, however young or old. for it contains nothing injurious to the youngest person.
 A bottle can be obtained at any near by drug store for fifty cents or one dollar. The latter size is more eco- nomical and is bought by those who have already convinced themselves of it's merits. Syrup Pepsin users learn to discard pills, salts, cathartics and purgatives generally, as they are too great a shock to any average system.
 Families wishing to try free sample bottle can obtain it postpaid, by ad- dressing pr. w. B. Caldwell. 419 Wash ington st., Monticello, III. A postal card with yotr name and address on 1t will do
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The Kansas judge who has ordered a husband to buy his wife an Easter hat ought to have been located in state where equal suffrage has a chance to express itself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Every election period has it's sorrows and joys. While the president mourns the result in New Jersey he is happy over the success of Underwood in Alabama
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
Protect the Heart
 from Rheumatism
RHEUMA Purifies the Blood and Throws eff Complicating Diseases.

Weakening of the blood tissues by continued attacks of Rheumatism af- fects the heart and produces compli- cations which result fatally. Rheuma puts the blood in condition to ward off other diseases and eradicates Rheu- matic conditions from the whole sys- tenn. Recommended for all forms of Rheumatism. 50 cents at The Lee 6 Osgood Co. This letter will convince you of it's great value:
 q was so crippled with Sciatic Rheumatism had entirely left me- Guy Torley, 129 Summit Ave, St Paul. Minn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Mrs Pankhurst declares with some gusto that she would not marry the best man in the world. Probab bly not, his wife might have something to say about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

It doesn't make much difference who is concerned in the voting. it is an unusual community which isn't in clined to listen to General Apathy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The list of a city's wants can be de- pended upon to be long because of the brevity of the consideration and attention which they receive
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

New Yori's new police commission CT comes to the job with some idea of the requirements. He has certainly plenty of opportunity for displaying his ability in handling big mans job,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

And there are still over 15. 600 per sopal tax delinquents in this city who have not settled that bill for 1913. There is a good deal of a job for the city attorneys department 10 look after, one of these fine days What a rush there will be to settle when it once becomes known that the law department of the city has this important proposition of collecting these bills before 1t was instant con sideration.-New Haven Union