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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

We all believe mother makes the home; and if We know anything we become aware most mothers have a sorry time of it. It doesn't make any difference how good mother is, she cannot make her home ideal without the full sympathy and cooperation of her mate, and orderly and respectful children Where the father is q menace to the peace of the family and a warning to his progeny because of his bad example, the mother has to work and weep and wait and hope and invoke the aid of her Heavenly father to keep her home from utter ruin; and to her crdit, be it said, the love and the patience and the faith which pre- vents a memory of it later in life be- coming a nightmare. Even out from such homes God has raised up many good and able men and noble and progressive women.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

ton. It may happen that doing will give us the only possible answer of our questiOninss, that by doing right we shall learn to think right. that deed shall be the cOnqueror of doubt. By thinking and pondering we cannot get at the meaning of things. We pass only from perplexity to perpleXity, or change the names of our bewilder- ment. We may even get logged as to the nature of right and wrong if we think only about them Action alone can show us where we are.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
No, William, haven't read all |

No, William, l haven't read all the books in my own library. or any other library; and l do not try to read new books. l read any kind of a book that has any thought in it worth treasur- ing; and l take as much interest in a religious tract as in well written novel or scientific work or book of travels. l have no taste for anything unclean or unCanny. The books really like are the ones which do something more than make me sit up and take notice-the books which call me back to them-the books that have no end-tne books which call me with their songs, and invite me to return tu their hills and wales and gardens; the buuks iu which birds sing, flowers bloom, butterflies fiit surf makes music OH the ahingiy beach and the breakers moan On the bar There are books l neither can finish nor forget
 Wasps rank next to the higher class es of ants in point of insect intelli- geNC9,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX NOTICE
To the Taxpayers of the Town ef Preston:

Preston:
 All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Preston, State of Connecticut are hereby notified that I have war rant to levy and collect tax of eighteen GS) mills on the dollar on List of 1913, due and payable March 1st, 1914, and for the purpose of col lecting and receiving the above taxes I shall be at the following places: April Sth. at Wood Brothers. Hall vile. from II a. m- to l D. m. and on the same day at the store of George Mansfield in Poquetanuck. from 1.30 to 3 ?. m-
 April sth. at the State Hospital, from II d. m. to l D. m., and on the same day at the Town Room, in Long So- ciety, from to 3 p.
 April 11th, at the store of J. F. Richardson, Preston City, from Il a. m. to 1 p. m.
 On other days at my home in Preston City.
 After May 1st 1914. interest at the rate of per cent. will be added from time these taxes become due.
 Also, all taxes not paid by Sept. 1st, 1914 will appear in the Town Report, by vote in Annual Town Meeting held in September, 190S-
 Dated al Preston, Conn, March 21st. 1914.
 B. F BENTLEY, Collector.
 R. F. D. No. 5. Norwich. Conn. mar21S
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

sense of justice though I did not wei come you very heartily at first.'' Well" interrupted his wife. q think 1t is time we stopped calling Genevieye our April Fool. She is the Wisest one of the lot, and has been our good fairy all her life
 AN IDLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Al. r.ar.rrIn&in.a nIrrnr- rnR

The notion is not confined to any one class in the population. Many Of us who are neither hobies nor agitators have a similar point of view. We de- mand as our proper due more than life has ever contracted to supply. Our work must be not only healthful and adapted to our abilities, but remunera- tive and easy. Boys demand the soft snap" in school, and men after they have gotten out of school. Our friends must possess virtues to which we our selves can make no claim We are stern critics of the times. Our sons and daughters must be held to a stand ard of conduct quite beyond that which obtained in the half forgotten days of our own youth
 An attitude like this has more dis advantages than we often suspect with our fellows. More friendships are broken because of unreasonable expectations than from any other cause. One must beware of asking too much. 4 man must be allowed to re- tain his own tastes and point of view even if he has become our friend. When we demand that he surrender every personal preference that dis pleases us and bend every opinion to our will. we ask the impossible. Love me, love my dog" is a foolish little motto that, if insisted on. will kill nine there are so exacting they can brook no disagreement. They cannot under stand how people can love them and still hold conflicting opinions on any subject under heaven. They will not be differed with about the tariff, cubist art, or the charms of Uncle Henry's second wife. Asking too much of those who might be their friends, they forego one of the choice desciplines and joys of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
THANKING PRIVILEGE REFORM.

r FRANkiNG PHlNiLE0E HEF ORM.
 There appears to be another chance for some watChful waiting for the de- termination of the course which will be pursued regarding the franking privilege fin congress. This is a mat ter which has long been under discus sion and in need Of attention but it remains to be seen whether the pres ent congress Is any nearer the estab lishment of a reform in that direction than it's predecessors have been. It is a matter which comes pretty close to the individual members of con gress. It concerns them directly since any curtailment in the privileges is likely to be looked upon as harmful though a large portion of such feeling can undoubtedly be attributed to i'm agination.
 When the senate went so far as to alter the contingent bill whereby the allowance for telegrams for senators was so cut as to limit each to s60 worth of such privileges it was a surprise in view of the persist ent former action. Whether such a recognition of the need of reform of the franhng privilege can be anti cipated as a result of that step is un- certain. The privilege of using the mail for government business is when f77OperIy used of much importance and can be appreciated by the general public. but 1t ts through the misuse of that right and the flooding of the mails with useless and unappreciated matter which call for reform. None knows of such abuse better than the members of congress and it is such knowledge which should furnish the first hand information necessary to put into effect the needed changes or re- strictions. It is an opportunity for giving relief to free horse which has been worked to death.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

If unreasonable expectations are un- fortunate in friendship, they are that and more in the closer intimacies of the domestic circle. Half the business of the divorce courts springs from dis illusionment that ought to have been expected and allowed for in the first place. The best of women still is not a paragon: she has her defects of tenn perament and of mood. The best of men is yet not perfect; he has his less attractive impulses and habits. Why shall not men and women recognize these things and avoid the shock of disappointment when the first glamOr of love passes away. Of every really beautiful marriage. patience and mu- tual charity are certain to be the solid foundation stones.
 l have no sort of right to insist on perfection in another who am so full of faults myself. Let me see the good in my fellow man and be not quick to mark or to exaggerate his faults. The Scripture admonition is very perti- nent one here: Judge not that ye be not judged" In what a sorry light would you appear, my critical brother ifif gagged by any absolute and lofty standard. Let the thought of the all- seeing eye of God make you charitable. In your temptation to condemn your fellow man, pause to reflect that the Almighty beholds some Vary unloVely faults in yourself.
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The robin of 1914 sang up the sun and piped his sundown roundelay on March 25th in my neighborhood and he gave the assuring touch to the feeling that spring had returned. Few of us realize that the robin is the masterly songster among the birds, and that competent judges do not place him second to the mocking-bird in the variety and perfection of his songs. He pays his respects to the sun with the devotion of q Parsee. and when it comes to 8 recognition of blessings and faithfulness in jubilant praise he is Q safe example for even mortals to follow I wonder if the Almighty will hold man responsible for not profiting by the object lessons he has set all about him for his delight and edifica- tion?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
The political woman is not modern

The political woman Is not modern. If women have had no voice in puDnc matters they have had just as positive opinions on public questions as the men who settle them; and many a boy has taken his political trend from the side of the house that had no vote in stead of the side of the house that had one. I have always liked women of strong political opinions. and have recognized their right to think politi calIy as well as socially or religiously. Man cannot limit the mind of woman in the realm of thought: and he will find it difficult to restrain her action in any direction where intelligence and conscience are impelHng her The fear of disrupted homes from politics and not from vice is an exhibit which only ignorance and prejudice can produce. No doubt some men are to be respected for not wanting women to become so corrupt in politics as they be.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Great Britain seems to be getting along better without premier than she did with one
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

enjoy the presence of the English sparr0Ws in the old swamp maple. They have pre-empted the holes the bluebirds ought to take. and are care fully laying in the straw and getting the nest ready for esglaying. l do not believe one-half l near said derogatory of my fellowmen or of the English sparroWs. They are no match for the fighting birds, but are offensive to all non combatants. That they drive away the purple marten there is no doubt; but they do not intimdate the robins, gold-finches, bluebirds or even the tiny wrens who make bold to as- sail them upon the slightest provoca- tion. 1 have seen them feeding upon the larvae of the elm-tree beetle and other pests. They are hardy little eskimos, and have the initiative to tunnel hay stacks and winter in norLh- ern Canada
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Massachusetts has turned a cold shoulder on legislation against modern dances. All that is needed to make them more popular is to prohibit 7er
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The advocates of the coast to coast highway ought to get the united sup port of General Coxey's army.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

By not figuring in one of those South American accidents Col. Roose- welt has lost valuable opportunity for some additional publicity
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Evidences are beginning to accu- muIate in support of the belief that the swatters can prepare for busy and profitable season
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
There can be no excep4ion taken t

fIEi g Cdfl pS no 6NCSFtIuN LdhtH VV the statement that it is better to be a live man in a dead town, than a dead man in a live town;" any more than there can be to the averment that it is more to ones credit to be a king among hogs than hog among kings. There is no passivity in goodness, fl we are going to be good we must be good for something Being content simply means shiftlessness. Life with out purpose is life stagnant. The first thing nature says to a man Is Illus tle." and it comes pretty near being the fast thing he hears. Life is al- ways spelling competition, and com petition excites ambition. Time was not made to fly so that man could sit round Mercury had wings put on his heels to impress us all that the race is to the swift,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The man who feels that he can be happy without being president might as well make the most of his oppor- tunities.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Pink eye is prevailing at Yale It may get to. the crimson hue about the time of the annual boat races
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

There is probably no one more pleased over his return to this country than John Lind. He ought to be tickled 10 get some of the things off his mind
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
The first flower in the border i

The first flower in the border in spring has a tonic effect upon the spirit of the flower lover. This year on March 14th the snowfiakes showed their blossoms and they have come through the frost and snow and stand proudly as the advance guard of Flora $ procession. How this little foreigner delights usi It was brought to us from the mountains of Central Europe where it haunts the snOwiine defying frost and snow. Who, think you, al- tuned it to a low temperature call placed it among the wake-firsts of the spring? It seems to be fraiI in struc- ture but mighty in endurance. It sends forth d fragrant odor to attract the bees, but they do not venture out so early in this latitude. No wonder the ancients thought the snowflakes a faVorite of the gods,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Governor Blease is to run for United States senator from South Carolina
 and the real serious thing about it is
 the chance he stands for election
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

It took Villa somewhat longer than he expected, but the estimate of his strength and ability seems to have been well figured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The man who placed the words; meaning Death to iIuerta' on the rebel money ought to know that but for money he would have been poIit- ically dead long ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The man on the corner says: It is well to remember that if you don't do as your neighbors do they may con slider you 3 1it subject for reform
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The young circus actress who scorn- ed a safety net and fell to her death demonstrated that those who can prof it the most from taking the proper precautions fail to get the chance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

The southern chap who climbed a tree to propose to Q girl simply got into position which is apt to befau fellow engaged in such an under taking.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
THE MAN WHO TALKS

Have you ever noticed how slow man is when it comes to speaking up! If you will reflect a little you will realize that the best things any of us say do not compare with the value of the things we should have said, but haven't! How our personal interests make towards of us all, Man knor-s how to promise all things popular, and to keep silent upon things neces- sary for his own. or the publics vel fare. The line of least resistance doesn't lead to the New Jerusalem; but it is the most popular line in life. Many a man is heard singin~ Throw out the life Hne' who would not know where to find it If it was needed. It is our sins of omission which may loom up when we hatter ourselves we are sinlesS. Ee ready to speak up and improve your record.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

It looks as if the Railroad men thrown out of work are as likely to remember it on election day as the fellow who doesn't like to support the government while foreigners are getting the benefit of this country as a market.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

It has been some time since the trolley extension to Maplewood re- ceived any attention. It is one of the growing public needs which ought not to become pigeonholed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
F. C. GEER, TuSER nIASR 122 Prospect Street. Norwich, Ct.
 Phone 511

THERE N no A0verusInE medium in Eastern ConNecticat equal tC The Rul- lG Sln t1F puSINeSS reault&
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Great Britain seems to be getting along better without a premier thar she did with one. The advocates of the coast to coast highway ought to get the united sup port Of General CoXey's army.
 
 Pink eye is prevailing at Yale. Il may get to. the crimson hue about the time of the annual boat races. Evidences are beginning to accu- muIate in support of the belief that the swatters can prepare for a busy and profitable season.
 Massachusetts has turned a cold shoulder on legislation against modern dances. All that is needed tc make them more popular is to prohibit them.
 The man who feels that he can be happy without being president might as well make the most of his oppor- tunities.
 It took Villa somewhat longer than he expected. but the estimate of his strength and ability seems to have been well figured.
 By not figuring in one of those South American accidents Col. Roose- welt has lost a valuable opportunity for some additional publicity.
 
 Governor Blease is to run for United States senator from South Carolina and the real serious thing about it is ha n ST dS aIn
 
 The man on the corner says: It is well to remember that if you don't do as your neighbors do they may con slider you a fit subject for reform The southern chap who climbed a tree to propose to Q girl simply got into a position which is apt to befau a fellow engaged in such an under taking.
 There is probably no one more pleased over his return to this country than John Lind He ought to be tickled 10 get some of the things off his mind
 The man who placed the words meaning Death to Huerta'' on the rebel money ought to know that bu, for money he would have been polit ically dead long ago
 
 It has been some time since the trolley extension to Maplewood re- ceived any attention. It is one of the growing public needs which ought not to become pigeonholed.
 The young circus actress who scorn- ed a safety net and fell to her death demonstrated that those who can prof it the most from taking the proper precautions fail to get the chance. It looks as if the railroad men thrown out of work are as likely to remember it on election day as the fellow who doesn't like to support the government while foreigners are getting the benefit of this country as a market,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-07
End. has gone to oliver Springs for a

End. has gone to Oliver Springs for a stay.
 Mir. and Mrs. Win Jones of Chicago are guests of MT. and Mrs. Jack Foster in Ensley.
 Miss Florence Rogers Of Talladega is the guest of Miss Beulah simmer
 
 Rev. J. R. Hendricks is visiting friends in Knoxville.
 Mrs G. N Taylor has returned from a visit to relatives in Altornsc
 
 Mrs. Charles Heavens and children of 1nglenool< have gone to oneonta to visit relatives.
 Miss Edith Ellis and Mrs F. A. Mor- gan have gone to Atlanta. MT. F. L. Horton of Gadsden arc vis- ting relatives in Wylam
 Mir. and Mrs. William i.aycock. Mrs. ]. E. Nolan. Mrs Ken l.aycock, Mir. Tom Nolan and Mir James Nolan have gone to St. Clair for aa outing.
 Mrs. J. w. Duncan will leave Friday for a 10 days visit to Florence and De- catur Miss Rowena Gallagher has gone to Newburne to be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. White.
 Miss Ruth Walker of selma Is visit ing Miss Annie Mac Shook in Nor wood.
 Mrs. Gus Lee and children are with relatives in Cedartcwn, Ga.
  Miss Margaret Griffith left yesterday for stay with friends in Nashville.
 Mrs. w II. Gillespie left Thursda, for Wrightville Beach. N C.. for 1C days. Miss Sarah Evans has returned to he, home in Montgomery, after a visit tc Miss Mary Ellen Perkins MT. and Mrs. Samuel L. Earle. whc have been spending some time in the mountains of North Carolina, returned home yesterday. MT. and Mrs wilnnr Kelly have moved into their new home on High land avenue. Mrs. Holland Harris Fletcher is quite III dt tnc DaNlS lnflrmarA, l Mir. and Mrs. Berry Baugh and their children have returned from stay of several weeks at Norfolk, Va. | Mrs. J. J. Harper ia visiting her l daughter Mrs. T. NJ. Mcclellan.
 Mir and Mrs. T. NJ. Mcclellan and l two sons, Marcus and Randolph. have returned from Wrigh.svil Beach. 1 Dr. and Mrs. z. E. Chamblee have named their little daughter Lorie 1 11stell 1 Dr. and Mrs. Mack Rogers. their two sons, John and Tom, and Mrs. Jay have returned from their three weeks auto tour of south Alabama. They vis- tied friends and relatives in 17 coun- ties. MT. Dohn C. Henley. Jr., and family of Birmingham are guests of the Wal colt, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-07
Society
tcontinued from Page six,

CT Harry DeShieds of Columbus, Miss. are visiting their aunt, Mrs. T. ]. Bicllley.
 Miss Ethel Knight of Luverne ar rived last night 10 be the guest of Miss Lucy Dickinson.
 Miss Bessie M Gray has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to be removed from the Davis infrmary to her home.
 Miss Katherine Massey will return today from months stay with rela- tives in Columbus, Ga.
 MT. and Mrs ]. E. Miles of colum- biana are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Rich ard Johnston. will regret to hear that she is at the Davis infirmary, where she will un- dergo an operation.
 Miss Hughlette Adams Is visiting her sister, Mrs John Stone Hoskns.
 Mrs. J. S Hoskins is at home after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Theo Koenig at Long View. Miss Fannie Frye has returned from Prattville, where she attended Mrs. G. T. Washington's house party.
  After a visit to relatives in Pratt vile MT. J. B. Gaines has returped to this city. MT. and Mrs. w B.aGlade and ehil- dren, accompanied by MT. D. E. Glade will leave Friday for points in Georgia to visit friends.
 Mrs. Albert Pogue of Paris, ky, is the guest of Mrs. J. w. Johnson in East Birmingham.
 MT Charles Price of East Birming ham is spending the summer in Dallas Tex.
 MT. T. E. Johnston of Amite, La, is the guest of Mrs. $. E. Coggins, ir Inglenook. | MT and Mrs. H. O. Russell have named their little daughter Lillia Ruth Russell. MT. R. C. Hooper of Pratt City has returned from Detroit, Mich.
 
  Sandifer have returned from six weeks stay at Hanover. Ind, and Louisville Ky. Miss Estele Davis will leave satur day for Tuscaloosa to visit relatives. l Miss Mardie Nesbit and Miss lsmls Nesbit left yesterday for a visit to | friends in Atlanta.
 
 Mrs. Eugene Davis. who has been visiting in Woodlawn, has returned tC Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. G. r. Hodges and Miss Fanni, i Bell Hodges of Ashville are visiting Mis- Nellie Thornton in Woodlawn. Mrs. w. A. Link and her daughter Miss Elizabeth Link, of Fort Worth Tex, are visiting Mrs. w. F. Dunstan. |
 Mrs E. B. Martin and children of Wes | End are spending several weeks witt l Mrs. Eleanor Browder in Montgomery. l Mrs. Mamie Reeves of Gadsden. is tn, guest of Mrs. w. E. Bell.
 Mir and Mrs. R. c. willoughby of Pen sacola are guests of MT. and Mrs. J. W Miller at Fairfield.
 Mrs R. E. Tidwell and family hav' returned from an extended stay in Wis consin.
 Miss Ruby Truss is visiting relatives il Sylacauga.
 Mrs Hood Tucker. who was visitinl l her sister, Mrs. W. J. Button. in Yes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-07
Wood-Powers Nuptials

Florence, August e.-tSpeciall l-Thc mar riage of Miss Anne Powers. daughter Of the late pr. James K. Powers and Prof. X. F., Wood of the state normal school faculty. which was solemnized last night al the family residence on Wesleyan ave- nue. was an event of much interest to their many friends. Only the family and near relatives witnessed the marriage ceremony, the happy pair leaving on the midnight train for the mountains of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-07
PAINFULLY HURT IN
 RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Forest Moore Dragged 100 Feet by Maddened Animal Near Leeds.
 No New Cases of Fever

Leeds. August 6,-tSpecial) )-Forrest Moore was badly bruised and scratched in a runaway accident near Fuller's mill
 three miles south of Leeds. yesterday evening. The mule which he was driving became frightened and turned the buggy over MT. Moore in some way got tangled