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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
NO TIME FOR FAVoRITES.

It is but natural that the democrats should encounter trouble and opposi- ton in their plan of cutting down the river and harbor appropriations. No section likes to be deprived of what it seems likely to get even though it is extravagant planning, yet it is time when the condition of finances and the position of the gov ernment must be taken into full con- sideration. It is a time when economy should be practiced.i when unnecessary expenditures should be eliminated and when due thought should be given to the actual needs.
 In the pursuit of such an admirable policy the fact must not be lost sight of that the economy should be inn partially practiced There should not be the retention of the proposed ap- proprtations for certain sections of the country. when other sections are getting the pruning knife. Necessary projects are the ono which must get first consideration while all others should take their cuts and take them alike. Connecticut has, for instance been informed that it is proposed to reduce some of it's allotted appropria- tions half or more and under the circumstances it is bound to be ac- certed. but with the understanding that other similar appropriations ir other parts of the country shall be treated likewise. There would be nc justice in eliminating and cutting New England appropriations while those in the south are not disturbed. Econ omy must prevail, but it must be done with the idea of treating all alike. is no time for partisan favorites
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
OUR AMENDED SHIPPING LAWS.

Only a brief period has passed since the shipping laws of this country were amended so that inducements were of- fered for the registration of foreign vessels under the flag of this country. or since the idea was advanced of buy ing German vessels lying idle in this country, but it appears to be sufficient to disclose the dangers which are in vo1ved in such procedures unless they are in strict accordance with the pro- visions of international law.
 This is disclosed by the holding up in Brazilian port of the steamer Robert Dollar, a former British ves- se1 which has changed to American registry. This vessel has been re- fused clearance papers upon the sug gestion of the British consul under the belief that it would be a violation of the position of neutrality which has been taken by Brazil. It is a situation which might be expected sooner or later and it is perhaps well that the status of such vessels as have changed their registry should be determined as early as possible for the relief of shipping. Apparent ly the Brazilian government is looking upon such change by the vessel in- volved as a subterfuge to escape the delays which might be encountered through German interference. It is a matter, however, which deserves a speedy adjustment. If we are within our rights in encouraging change of registry at this time it should be es- abolished now. and if not it likewise cannot be known too soon. The Rob- ert Dollar promises to provide a test case which will save lot of trouble for others,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
rHE pEMocRA1lc FleHr.

One of the great democratic fights has been brought to a climax by the action of the deinocratic convention. All was not harmony in the struggle for support of the candidates. as the convention doings made plain and everything is not likely to be straight ened out now that the ticket has been selected. The result showed the ma- chino working we'll and in control at the finish but the scrap has been other than q good natured one. It has not been characterized by the best of feeling. with the result that there is disappointment in certain localities which smarts like salt in fresh wound.
 Probably as, the democrats believe they have nominated their strongest candidates and those who in the line for promotion deserve the honor of being given the nominations, but it was situation where they were driven to put their best foot forward. 1t was no, ordinary task which was imposed upon them for the republi- can convention has set before the voters of the state candidates who command the highest regard for f1t- ness and ability. men who like flaw ley and Platt have grown into the confidence of the commonwealth through their service in it's behalf, and such is what counts when seek ing to provide the state with the best possible officials. Harmony prevailed in their choice in contrast to the bit ter struggle for the honor upon the democratic side, where the clalnor for office has left bitter feelings. The democrats have fought in their own camp and the list of casualties is large.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
THE MAGPIE HABIT.

True! But he wouldn't have gotten by in this particular case had he been thoughtless, had he omitted sending that two-cent message card, prompted primarily by no thought of gain; only by the desire to make an old, complain ing painraeked man pleased:
 But to get to the masPie habit!
 Glorious September is here, and sud- denly you begin to be aware Of a new str and activity in the household.
 You grow weak at heart, as you chance 10 Hear the house-mother ob- serve over the fence to her next neigh bor: "Yes, I always like to get mine done in September, when it isn't too cold to air things well, and you can keep all the windows open! l always begin at tue attic, and go down!"
 An, ha! The good woman is pre- pairing to clean house! And here Is where the magpie habit comes in! The tendency to hoard and hide and store up rubbish of every description!
 Every man who has lived-some- times I wonder if it isn't the survival of the unfittest!-through a spring or fall housekeeping, knows how it will be! The good housewife, in a faded gown, her head tied up in a dust rag, goes to the garret. armed with broom and mop. Then one overhears snatches of conversation like unto this between her and her assistants:
 Ony QedF. DlSSSe0 DC nOInln9. Every year I threaten to throw away that crayon picture of Uncle Stephens second wifei Poor thing! Her loss nearly killed Uncle Stephen! But when he married, two years later, of course his third wife had no use for this picture-it used to hang in the | dining room. where he could see Ii while he was eating; so he gave it to grandmal It's only taking up room but I hate to throw it awayi"
 "Oh, Nal The moths have got into this brown suit of father's!"
 Land sakes! We'll, last spring half decided to give them clothes tC Widow Elkins' oldest boy! But kind CT thought your father might wan them some time, for fiShin' or some thin'i Now I s'pose the pesl1y moths i. got into my best blankets in that bi, chest!"
 "Mai Whats the use of keeping thi old busted tennis racket?"
 well, l s'pose it ain't any use! Blu
 Almira used to play with it, when sh
 and Henry wuZ courtin'!" A1mira ha
 grown-up daughters now; but the ten his racket gets put back on the wal
 for the sake of auld lang syne.) Please, Mrs. Blank. do you wan these packages of letters left in thi
 old desk in the corner?'
 Well, Sairy Jane, I kinder hate. burn them up-shoo! How they hay l, faded since last springi That pack , age tied with white ribbon is whe Grandpa Snipes wrote to Aunt Lizzi
 when he was on a whaling voyage
 Dear me! It's awful interestin' to req
 how they were gone two years an Aunt Lizzie's little Hezekiah was bor 3 meandme; and, well. there's a gres deal of interestin' family history i ! those letters! Yes, Sairy Jane, pr
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS.

The magnificent humanitarian work which is being done by the Red Cross in it's fight against tuberculosis Is widely known, but it is an excellent move which has been made by the or ganization and the National Associa- tion for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in framing a definition of anti-tuberculosis work showing how the proceeds from the sale of the holi- day seals are to be used.
 In a general way it was known that the money went for the suppression of the white plague, but the method was indefinite to the public mind which should be overcome by the statement that the fund is used for:
 l. The construction of hospitals or sanatoria for the care of the tuber- culous.
 9. The maintenance of the tuber- culous.
 8. The provision of day or night camps for the tubercu1ous; the pro- vision and maintenance of dispensa.- riest visiting nurses. open air schools, fresh air classes or preventoria for the care or treatment of tuberculous cases or for the prevention: Of the spread of tuberculosis.
 4. The maintenance Of educational or legislative activities which have for their object the prevention of in lection with tuberculosis.
 This definition of the scope Of the work devoted as it is to highly com mendable efforts for the betterment of community and individual health should result in greater interest than ever from the public in aiding to car- ry out it's purpose. It is work which needs to be done for the welfare of the nation and in which all can par ticipate.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
INCREASE WHEAT PRODUCTION.

Canada is looking well to the future and anticipating conditions when it undertakes the task of. doubling it's wheat crop during the next year. It is step. which looks to a prolonged war, but it-is nevertheless fact that however long the war lasts there is going to be an increased demand for wheat and Canada is not only going to be looked to for all it can supply, but it is 8 country which can materially increase it's output.
 It is an opportunity for Canada and the part which the government can play in meeting the situation is con- siderable. Not only is 1t urging the use of every available acre for wheat and the opening up of new ground fer other supplies, but 1t is prepared to contribute to the expense of the blowing, planting and cost of the seed
 To Canada, Great Britain Is going to look for a large share of it's wheat but it is equally true in this eountrs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

some of the nations are warning with each other most of the time We are getting away from the days when common people could be frightened half to death by the readers of signs, who usually connected them with the birth of-warriors or some dire disaster They were supposed to bring messages to kings, since the common people then were all out of divine favor. Lying was more profitable, perhaps, in those days than it is now. This comet was discovered in 1913 by Paul T. Delevan and bears his name. It will be at its best eight weeks hence near Arcturus in the northeastern sky Those who behold comet with awe are indeed dull.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

CWritten Specially for The Bulletin.)
 Last week, after had written some thing about mankind's sins of omission, I received the following communication signed ''Toiler:"
 q am a hard worker who would like a little late sleep on Sunday morning, and could get it., too, if it wasn't fol two mil<men-one tr1f1e deaf-who always meet in front of my house, and megaphone farm news till they wake everybody on the blocki Don't you think a good omission would be the crop bulletins that they issue to each other?'
 Which suggestion is respectfully submittedI
 When an omission would have meant a loss is recalled by an incident of which I heard this week. Let me il- lustrate this:
 A certain young business man, on a trip through the mountains with friends, noticed a wonderfully well constructed bridge, a real triumph of engineering. 'Sayi" he remarked to one of his companions. wouldn't old MT. Blank like to see that bridge He's built good ones in his time; but now he's laid aside. poor old fellow. I'm going to see if I can't get post
 
 This was easily enough done, at the next town. It took but a minute tc address and stamp it and to write: Thought you'd like to see the sort o1 bridges they build up here," with the signature.
 Pleased? Well, that housebound old man was as happy as child. to he remembered! He got out an atlas studied up the route of the motor party and the probable location of the bridge pictured; why, it actually made hin forget his ailments for an entire af ternoon. Besides this. it left a pleas ant little glow at his heart. What d. any Of us like better, in this forgetfu life, than to be remembered? An evening or two later neigh bor came over and sat on the porcl | with the former engineer. He wa l telling him, in the course of converse ton, of a certain business transaction | in which he was about to engage. Something prompted the words fror the shut-in: 'If you are looking for bright young fellow to carry throug such a deal why. don't you give So and-So a chance? He's ambitious trustworthy, and they tell me is doin well with everything he undertakes
 That was the seed which fell on tn proper ground to get the young ma an important business commission followed by others quite as importan
 A penny postcard. one-cent stam and little thoughtfIlness! His riva.
 say sneeringly: "Oh, he's foxy! H
 knows how to get by!"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Every little while the papers are full of family skeletons paraded to the view of a marble-hearted, deriding world, because some silly person has failed to destroy communications meant to be sacred, intimatei But the old. faded punches of missives go back into the marred old desk again. to be handled in the same old way next housekeeping time!
 So it goes on. for one day, or two, or three. Some of the girls will say protestingly: ''Oh, mother! Do let me have this green and white brocade skirt that you had when Willie was a baby, so I can make a sofa pillow for the living room couch!" But, no! The green and white brocade goes back. with superannuated hats and bonnets, and shoes and gloves, Grandma
 Spicer's hoop skirt, those old books
 that used to be in Grandpa Lester's
 bookcase, wormeaten, dog -eared vol
 umes which nobody on earth will ever
 read!
 Closets are filled with faded gar
 n1ents which. if given to a rumHag ge sale, might be of some use-to the very poor. Little Ned's trundle bed, that old baby carriage in which John used to ride out-he's venerable judge now, in a distant cfty-old furs, har- nesses. umbrellas, pillows, chairs lack ing the normal number of legs, a de- l crepit sofa, scores of articles fit only for the rubbish pile except that some indigent neighbor might get slight ser vice out of them, are handled, gloatc6 over, dusted, discussed. then put bacI
 in place for the next seasons cam paign!
 The, happiness of woman consistetF not in the multiplicity of duds ans n'-en e'+i-les in the attici But tos
 many women have the magpie habi | and cannot be convinced that this | l so. | No wonder that the cemeteries ar | getting overcrowdedi
 | THE DICTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Four, or Six?


 Mir. Editor:-In a recent issue The New Haven Journal-Courier said; Yesterday was marrying day among the post office employees, three having taken a wife"
 Usually, we believe, when three mail men carry off such dainty packages as brides, six hearts, instead of four (The Journal -Couier's estimate), beat as one.
 In the little game of matrilnony cited. perchance, the other two hearts were trumps". or diamonds" The three bridegrooms would do well to consult their "car9s''. before they go off on g. honeymoon with only one bride.
 It is not lawful for either the Uni- ted States mails or males to do that sort of business for in that way the shortage in husbands might be fearful
 c. H. TALCOTT. Norwich. Conn Sept IS. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

as in Canada that the worlds mar kets are offering special indictments to the countries at peace for tho in crease of their output of that grain It is a business chance which lies be- fore the contemplating ti11ers of the soil, as the important question of develop ing our foreign trade in other lines stands out before the manufacturing interests, and while Canada Is active ly engaged in preparations to profit by the opportunity, the cue is none the less valuable to the wheat producing sections of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

The changed conditions in the Euro pean war seem to be fully explained
 by the statement from the German war office that the army has been at rest for the past week. If such was a fact it would be the first time since they left the empire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

With the evidence that the govern ment expenditures this year arc going to establish a new high record when conditions demand retrenchment, it IS no small part which economy and efficiency still have to play in the de1n- oeratic policy of government.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

sists of nine members, six republicans and three democradcs. Please answer through the column of this paper.
 CITIZEN. Wauregan, Cl., Sept IS, 914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Complaints come from all sides concerning the war and the practices therein, but the most general com plaint, and one in which most every one joins is that war is what it is.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

The man on the corner says: Lots of patriotism is bound up in dying for ones country, but there is a lot more which could be unloosened by living for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
Norwich, Conn Sept Is, 1914.
A Question.

MT. Editor:-I would like to ask Dr. Gardner and E. F. Lendeweig how they can elect, and why they are entitled to two members on the Town School Committee on the democratic ticket, to be voted at the coming town cleo ton With their vast amount of knowledge. legal training and educa- eft the Town School Committee con-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

There is no question but what Gen. era1 Funston and his men have made themselves solid in Vera. Cruz So that they could go back any time they de- sire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

The development of South American trade will not succeed by looking al the possibilities through smoked glasses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

The democratic mobilization at Hartford appears to have been suc- cess in the eyes of the winners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

As the president says it Is asking too much that neutral nation be urged to decide the complaints of those at war, and still maintain neu- trality.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Much study is being put in on the map of Europe, but it is subject to so many changes that it would seem to be waste of time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Setting fire to houses for amuse- ment is one of the charges against the Germans. Probably a company of moving picture actors. s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Summer appears to have made a re- turn call just for the sake of a Short visit before departure for the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

ttBuy a bale of cotton is being urged in the south. There are lot of people who wish they were able to buy bolt of cotton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

We can appreciate what 1t, costs the Swiss to keep their army mohi- lized by our own experience in Col ora0O
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

"How the war started" always pro- vides an excellent topic of discussion when other war news 1ags.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is not that Dame Fortune smiles so often as it is the direction which puzzles so many people.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Now. saving letters is the first step on the way to BreWster's Neck-ex- cept, perhaps, formal business letters
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

A comet is showing up, and in some garded as an omen of divine disfay6r. In Chritisan Russia the troops have had to be instructed in the scientific fact that comets have no special re. ligious significance, although they usually appear in the sky when the devil is to pay among tho nations. This is little to be wondered at sSuca
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

rerhaP's you are not. interested in
 the hummtng birds in the backward or that frequent the overs in the bor- ders Of the lawn; but they are much more interesting than many of the larger birds. There are 500 varieties
 of the hum1ning bird in the Americas. and most of them are to be found in Mexico. but New England is on1v favored with one species. the ruby. throated variety. Friends of ours were recently surprised to see a. pair of these little beauties in their flow eriess backyard one day recently and they watched them catch the litfIe millers and midges and rest and preen their plumase on the clothes line It was strange they should be there as they had never been seen in the yard before, bi,t when 1t was learned their nest might
 have been in an nearby apple-tree in which naughty boys were that day foraging it became apparent that thfs yard served them as safe retreat. | The little birds did not show an agi- tation, but seemed to be making the
 best of life in spite of their annoy ances.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-01-29

IOGdl. 80 {. 80 - .PACjOIf.UU
Supervisor Epson moves the several
amounts as named by the supervisors
be levied against the taxable property
of the several towns and the City of
Kenosha.
Voted as follows: Ayes Is, noes
none
Motion carried and school tax SO
levied.
Supervisor Tobin moves to adjourn
until 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Motion carried and Board so ad-
journed.
Russell H. Jones,
County Clerk.
Morning Session.
November 18th, 1913.
Board called to order by Chairman
Yule.
Roll called and all members present
except Supervisors Herzog and Link.
Supervisor Burg moves the Board re-
solve themselves into a Committee of
the Whole an6 proceed to visit the Ra-
cine County institutions.
Motion carried and the Board re-
solved itself into a Committee of the
Whole.
Supervisor Yule moves that Super
visor Epson act as Chairman of the
Committee of the Whole.
Motion carried.
Board adjourned to meet tomorrow
morning at 9 O'Clock.
Russell H. Jones,
County Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-01-29

Roll called and al members present
except Supervisor Scott.
District Attorney A. L. Drury ap-
peared before the Board and rendered
his report.
Supervisor Kline moves to accept re.
port aud refer same to Committee on
Municipal Court Accounts.
Motion carried.
Supervisor Tobin moves to appropri
ate 800 as fund for emergency cases
for the district attorneys Office.
Voted as follows: Ayes, Is; noes
none.
Motion carried.
Supervisor Luke moves to adjourn
until o'elock tomorrow morning.
Motion carried and Board so ad
journed.
Russell H. Jones,
County Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-01-29
Afternoon Session.

November 18th, 1913.
Board called to order by Chairman
Yule.
Roll called and all members present
except Supervisors Burg and Spartz.
Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors of Kenosha
County, Wisconsin, do hereby add to
and make part of the County System
of Highways for said county, the road
known as the Geneva Road and com
mencing at the intersection of said
road and the road known as the Kill
bourn Road at what is known as the
Tavern and extending thence west
through the Town of Pleasant Prairie,
the Town of Bristol and the Town of
Salem to within about one-half mile of
the west line of said Town of Salem,
thence northwesterly to and across the
Fox river and meeting the western end
of the present County Highway Sys-
TEN.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That
the County Clerk be and he is hereby
instructed to submit the said addition
to the County System, to the State
Highway Commission.
F. S. Scott.
Resolution adopted and the Geneva
Road duly added to the County High
way System.
Mr. Winslow appeared before the
Board in regard to Liability Insurance.
Supervisor Luke moves to instruct
County Clerk R. H. Jones, at the ex-
piration of the present policy to insure
county laborers with the Employers
Mutual Liability Insurance Company of
Wisconsin at the rates suggested by
Mr. Winslow.
Supervisor Kline moves to amend
this motion and defer action until The
January Session
Amendment carried.
Original motion lost.
Supervisor Luke moves to adjourn
until tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
Motion carried and the Board so adj
journed.
R. H. Jones,
County Clerk
(To ha ContinuadN