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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
eoETHALs. THE MAN.

His task on the Panama canal is
 not completed. There is plenty of
 work calling for the skillful guidance
 of Col. Goethals, whose master mind
 has been responsible in a large meas
 ure for the success attained in that
 stupendous undertaking, but it must
 be viewed as a high compliment to
 his services in the governments em-
 ploy that he is being urged as the
 one to be placed in charge of the
 construction work on the Alaskan
 railroad.
 Even though 1t is desirable that he
 be retained at the canal until it is nn- ished and if is his intention of doing so, such being the desire of the ad- l mtnistration, it may not be too soon to determine whether he would con- slider the other big undertaking ! when at liberty to do so.
 It is a rugged climatic change from the Canal Zone to Alaska Condi- tions are going to be materially differ
 ent. Col. Goethals has been steadily engaged on the isthmus for a long period and it might be that he would he unwilling to wrestIe with the prob lem of pushing a railroad into AMmrSa
 There can be no question as to his l qualifications for the task, but if he i is desirous of rest or work in a different locality it can be ascertained
 by inquiry. AS long, however, as he is desired as the director of the | work and his record so eminentiy fits him for it, some idea of the pcssfbiI- itfes Of getting him can be ascertained | by putting the question before him There are other qualified engineers,
 but even in government work it is well to have the best.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
HER FATAL GOOD LUCK

She added when she heard my wall of horror, that all I'd have to do would be to hold up the hand--she'd sit be- side me and coach and when she was busy and couldn't be there her mother would occupy the position of gov erness to my game. wouldn't even have to think-just lay down cards au- toMatfcaliy. She was in such a state of hostess mysteries that l babbled1 yes.
 Well, I sat down at that party In trembling anguish and with a fixed wooden smIle, ready to dodge when any expert player broke over and hurled lamp at me. You know I'd heard how a stupid, green player irritates them Esther would direct my play and then dash out to the caterer in the kitchen and her mother would take her seat and tell me what to do next. not know ing in the least what had done be- fore.
 l Tn this haphazard way my game progressed-an when they distributed prizes I got the first. Yes, didi My score was something breath taking. Nobody else was within a mile of me! Why. felt just as though had robbed
 a bank when departed with that lovely crystal vasei If it hadn't been breakable I think I'd have thrown it
 over the stair railing as a bride does
 her bouquet and let them scramble for 1t.
 'eThree days later Mrs. Bipps called
 me up and asked me to a little three table bridge. 'Oh. how sweet of you'll said politely, but. you know. don't
 play!' Mrs. Bipps laughed delightedly. She said was a sly person and might
 make others believe that. but she re- minded me that she was at Esther'S party and saw me, with her own eyes, win the first prize. She said that after l that there was nothing more to be said and I'd spoil if I didn't come. Shed help me if I insisted, though why l should need help goodness only knew, so shed count on me at ? o'clock, thank
 you so-o-o much and good-by. 'T was so mad at being caught that
 couldn't talk. but I went because I | had to-just as you drink that bitter boneset tea when you are child and reside in the country and your mother 1 says you must! I resolved to do such awful things that nobody would ever ask me again. I had visions of being paid to stay away. I just threw the 1 cards about and played ones that Mrs. | Bipps told me not to-and I got the second prizei
 around and asked my system. for they
 said they had noticed that made such
 remarkable novel plays and always l woni
 Now do you wonder that I'm nearly
 crazy? What am I going to do? How
 am going to wriggle out of all card party invitations that have begun tc come? Why should my life be ruined all because of a malign streak of Iucki l What'll do?"
 'tHa! Ha! said her unsympathetiC listener. You're doomed woman Al you can do is go buy book on bridge and memcrize it--or move out on the deserti"
 1 Then I'll take the desert!" vowed
 the harassed woman with the fox furs I-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
CLEANING SIDEWALKS.

It doesn't require very much of 8. storm. as long as it is accompanied by snow OF sIeet. to demonstrate the importance that is attached to the cleaning of the sidewalks. It is de- sirable that walks should be in good condition at all times of the year, for good walks reflect the public spirit of 8 community, but it is especially re- quired that proper attention should be accorded to the clearing of them in the winter. It is impossible to make the walks too good or too safe, and aside from the legal obligation, the removal of the snow and slush is a service which every householder owes to his neighbor as well as to him. self and family. It is a chance for cooperation which ought not to re- quire pressure.
 Such a duty is to a large extent recognized, but the disposition to neg lect such tasks, and depend upon the kindly but slow assistance of the sun, adds to the danger as well as the discomfort of that large portion of a city's population that walks.
 There has been no occasion this sea- son to. shovel snow until this week, but the inclination to overlook per- sonal responsibility discloses the great opportunity for everyone to do his part. If that was included in the winters program of every property owner or occupant it might cause sur prise, but it would contribute ma terially to the relief of the handicaps of the season. There is, in fact, less excuse for failure to clear off the walks within reasonable time than there is for poor walks and it is de- cidedly unfair that only a portion of those responsible feel obliged to re- Spect the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

nothing Teas than fifty million dog- lars will permit the completion.
 This means that when finished the government win be in possession of a lot Of facts and figures of period long past for which big sum of money has been spent, but which are likely to be of small value to either the government or the roads. Tn other words the time and money could be devoted Co better use. If it is headed in the direction which makes it evf- dent at this stage that it is going to be obsolete before it will be of any use, the query, Why continue it? seems pertinent. If the continuance simply means the throwing away of the nil- lions which will be required to com- plete it, there is an excellent op- portunity for economy. It at least appears to, be a matter which might receive a. little careful attentioW just now towards blocking a possible wazte.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
aKesp the Kettle RoiIina.n

Mir. Editor: Captain Wilbur wish es to say to the public, that due to having so few helpers in connection with Christmas dinnere preparations, he has been unable to send a solicitor around after the usual Christmas of ferings at tie homes of the people.
 Because of this funds are very low and not the required amount has yet been received Captain Wilbur order CT chickens today at a cost of SIS and pay for the same. Will you spare your annual contribution to this cause NOW?
 We need vegetables sugar, butter. tea, coffee, celery, etc, and if you will share some of this burden by sending something in this list to 61 Otis street 1t will be gladly received
 Your check that you have forgotten to send will relieve a great deal of anxiety if you vii send it along to Captain Wilbur at once.
 Any thing and everything you send will be appreciated and your money dropped in either kettle will also helI to relieve the financial pressure that is weighing hard just now. and Christmas will be richer and fuller il you but help to make the poor hungry folks of your own city happy.
 At least $1o0 of the house collec- tions has been sacrificed unless you will be kind enough to drop youl money in the kettle or send it ai. rect to 61 Otis street to Captain Will bur
 This dinner must go through says the captain, even if it means going 1T debt, so we expect you to meet thi; great and serious need and help ou at thi stime and may joy reign in oul city. and may there be no one hungry on the day of days
 CARRIE WILBUR /
 Norwich, Dec. p, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
MAINTAINING NEUTRALITY.

Now it is Chili that is protesting against the violation of it's neutrality and even making claims for repara- tion. It is in it's neighborhood that two of the big naval engagements of the war have taken place and it is evident that ships of any nation mal- ing that their stamping ground, for any lengthy period, must get fuel and supplies from somewhere, if their pro- gram is to be carried out
 Chilli is not the only country which has had it's neutrality violated. but there is reason to believe that it has good ground for it's action Vessels from this country, one even flying the United States flag. have been used to furnish the requirements of the German warships, while other well laid plans of a similar nature have served to sustain the operations of such vessels in both oceans. However, when it is claimed that Chilian ports and island harbors have been used for stays of five to seven days it is but natural that the indignation of that country should be aroused. Even though without coaiing stations in that region, Germany did not appear to have any difficulty in keeping its fleet stationed there.
 The lack of coaIing and supply sta- tions did not affect the British vessels in the same way but the claim is made that a transfer of mail was ef. fected within Chilian waters. The fac; is that the strong are ever ready tc take advantage of the weak and ever though a position of neutrality is taken 1t is no small task that goes with it in the maintenance thereof The beIligerents are not disposed tc assist, and the longer it has to bt respected the greater is the appre. citation of what strict neutrality means.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
FOUNDATION INvEsTIeAToNs.

There can be no surprise if there is no great amount of enthusiasm manifested over the proposed inquiry into the Baron Hirsch fund. the Rockefeller Foundation, the Russell Sage and Carnegie endowments, as is to be undertaken by the federal com mission on industrial relations. Rep resentative though they are of the fortunes which have been arnassed by the men whose names they bear, and despite the opposition 10 the syS- tenn which permits tho rolling up of such great wealth and it's retention under a single roof, it must be recog- nf2ed that it is now being devoted to the benefit of humanity, and who knows but what it is doing far more under the present form than it ever could have had it not been assembled by these master minds, two at least of whom are living to see the good results that are being realized.
 It would appear that there is a plenty of other ways in which the federal commission could direct its attention with the probability of good results, than in this search to deter mine whether there is anything to the charge that such funds or foundations represent "an effort to perpetuate the present position of predatory wealth through the corruption of the sources of public information" Little else is known of the charge and nothing o1 those who stand back Of 1t. The com mission, it would thus appear, is moved by slight pretext to devote it's attention and funds towards deiv- ing into agencies which are known tc be doing a magnificent work. These great plIianthropies are giving excel lent accounts of themselves and there Is no reason to believe that the in quiry will disclose otherwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Canterbury. Dec. P. F. 1s14. -> -4-'-
The Cloud Digger for January.

MT. Editor: January, 1915, is going to be some month for several kinds of weather, and anyone who loves to see beautiful stars in great numbers of the first and second magnitude will have all the sport they want any clear evening the middle days of the month. Do you want to see a beautiful sight? If you do, go out Jan: 10th to 18th, any time before midnight, look directly towards the cancellations of Orion and the Great Bear, and the sight will pay you. Several of the large stars will be unusually clear and bright this Janu- ary. Conditions are very much the same as in 1897. when star gazers were we'll rewarded for their late eX- ploring of the heavens, and you may expect to see many shooting" stars or meteors also.
 The last of December, 29th to New Years, will be windy, but not so cold. After a fairly mild opening, January will settle down to winter business between the 9th and Sth; gales, ther- mometers below zero. Down to 20 be- low need not surprise you. Snow and ice in plenty. The storms this month may turn to rain, quite often making a coat of ice over the earth nearly the whole month. Along about the middle of the month @ big storm is due; an
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

It will do some good anyway = . meeting of officially appointed repre- sentatives of twenty nations of the Western Hemisphere in the splendid Pan- American Union building ct Washington, to discuss measures of public policy in which all have a com- mon concern. Even if no definite steps are taken to carry out in practice the conclusions of such convention ollly good results can come from occasions wherein is emphasized a union of aii- American sentiment on some things in which the various nations on this com tinent, North and South, have conn mon interest of their own. apart from the interests and desires and policies of the older half of the world. - Stanford Advocate.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
BLOCKING A WAsrE.

Instances are plentiful to show that
 estimates are not always a sound basis for action. When the question of se-
 curing the valuation of the railroads of the country was raised it was considered that the cost might run between three and five million. How inadequate that was was quickly real- ized after the undertaking was start ed. It was looked upon as gigantic task requiring much time and money, but the experiences thus far has dis closed it to be so much greater than anticipated that there is no connparf- son. It is going far beyond all ex- pectations. Where comparatively small amount was believed sufficient to start with it is now figured, after an insight has been gained into the actual work and lime required. that
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

other is directly following it, and be- fore the month ends expect the worst disturbance of the midwinter about Jan. 26 to 2s. A little thunder need not frighten you with everything else.
 Plenty of sleigh rides in old January this coming year. or all signs fail.
 The moon holds exactly the same relations to four of the larger planets it did the winter of 1SS0-81. January, 1881. when the railroads had some work digging out trains here in Con- necticut. The changing of the course of the Gulf Stream may change the snows to rain, but take The Cloud D.gger's advice and prepare for snow. The earth needs 1t and the earth is going to get it
 Packer, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

It Is increasingly apparent as the days go by that TO good can como to Hartford as a result of competition between the business mems assOcia- ton and the board of trade to see which can make its organization the strongest. Hartford has great need for the best services both these or ganizations can give her and Hartford cannot but suffer if. instead. of pull ing together, they continue to pull apart. There should be some way of preventing a breach between them. The problem is to find the way. - Hartford Post. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
sociological problems have grown spacs
 Record.

The proposed trolley charter of the Shore Line Electric road to connect the system with this city, Is not sought as the means of forcing any other sye- tenn to build. neither is 1t the work of politicians. It Is a real effort on the part of the business interests of this and other communities to establish an electric line. the modern way of trans portation, through towns not served with adequate transportation facii- ties to meet present day needs. Mid dletown Press
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

 Flashes Shooting Through My Joiuts.D
 'In the spring of 1898 was attacked by Muscular and Infiamnlatory Rheu- matism. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. l tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as l re- ceived was only temporary. Finally, found a remedy that cured me com. pletely, and it has never returned. l have given it to a number who were terribly afflicted and even bedrtdden with Rheumatism, and 1t erected cure in every case.
 T want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this mar vicious healing power. Don't send a dress and I will send 1t free to try 4- -er you have used it and 1t hae proven itself to be that long-looked- for means Of curing your RheumatisH you may send the price of It., one dol lar, but, understand, do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send It. Isn't that fair Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you free? Don't delay. Write today. MARK H. JACK SON, No. 490A-, Gurney Bldg, Syracuse, N. Y.''
 MT. Jackson is responsible. Above statement true.--Pub.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

From time to time Of late we have been reminded that the outlook for business is much improved and that the tide is running strong in the di- rection that 1t should. Such Is as it should be. It is what the country needs, but it Is a senseiess piece of proposed Legislation which intends to prevent American Industries from getting such business as is created by the war among the beIligerent na- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Abhor Political eossss.

MT. Editor: It is proposed by a senator from Hartford to enact at the coming session of the legislature laws concerning non voters and it is as- serted that 40 percent. of reg istered electors of some towns fail to exercise the right of franchise, but we fail to hear of any agitation or movement to eliminate the political boss'' who is the direct source of all that is repulsive and abnorent in poli- tics, Nothing is more detrimental to any town than one of those moral nonentities whose methods the young men upon reaching voting age abhor and usually leave their home town to seek a more congenial political at- mosphere.
 THE LISTENER
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Another Violation of Neutrality.
 We expect to hear any day now that our distinguished peacemaker at has abolished the Teu- tonic patron saint, Santa Claus, be- cause he is a violation of neutrality Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Report comes from abroad that the Thunderer has been sunk, but more evidence than that is necessary to prove that a vessel with such & name could be as quietly digposed of.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

If we think present prices of pro- visions high. what will we think when meat goes to 50 cents a pound? Government and stockyard experts declare that owing to the limited supply of cattle and the demands created by the war meat will in two years advance to 50 cents pound and shoes to SIC a pair. Manchester Her aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The sum total of prisoners reported to have been taken in the war seen- ingly would not leave many men for lighting. In any event. the military prison camps of Europe were probably never so large as now So far as is known none of them has degenerated to the status of a Libby. Belle Isle or AndersonviIle Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Watch your Christmas decorations.
 It is capital time to use every ounce of fire prevention.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

A casual observer might be justified in the belief that Christmas joy is being distributed this week by the armfu1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Send No Money-Just Your Address.
 Years of awful suffering and misery have taught this man, Mark H. Jack ribie an enemy to human happiness rheumatism is, and have given him sympathy with all unfortunates Wno are within its grasp. He wants every rheumatic victim to know how he was cured. Read what he says:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Some of the top notch bali players ought to be able to get one or two gold medals as murders.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

The woman who elopes with blind fiddler proves the old saying that mu- sic hath charms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

The man on the corner says: When a. man boasts of being self-made he throws himself open to critical inc spection and annoying criticism.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

The one who attempts to try the full list of remedies for an old fash toned cold might as well prepare for a tough winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

The co-ordination and cooperation of Selectman Miller and the several charitable societies in Meriden regard ing Christmas work in order to prevent duplication Is most commendable. This question will intrude. If this is a good policy for the holiday why is it not ad- visable for every day2 In every com- munity the gravity of the question of relieving the wants of the poor in crease with the years. It is a far more complicated question than it was 25 years ago. Living is more complex and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Those who did their shopping early even had the advantage of good weather and walking.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
EpfroRIAl MorEa.

Christmas is something which will stand liberal sprinkling In every community.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Thaw isn't the only one who knows the pain which accompanies the end of vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Trolley lines are a great benefit to country places, the farmers know 1t, any obstacles in the way of the work of construction. This idea, however can be carried out by the adoption of clause that the line be built within a specified time or that the charter be revoked. This would have the de- sired effect and would prevent the granting of charters for speculative purposes only. New Britain Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

This is the season to remember the poor. There is no danger but what they win be with us always, but the fact is they need it now.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

IL isn't going to be a. merry Christi mas all over the world, but that will not prevent each one doing his share wherever he may be.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

It doesn't take long to find out thai the icy sidewalks are just as tricky and uncomfortable as ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Rheumatism

Home Cure Given by One Who Had It-He Wants Every Stuff fereF to Benefit.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-24
JULY CLEARANCE SALE
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