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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
THANkSGIVING.

The return of Thanksgiving, the ona distinctive American holiday, marks the close of the harvest season and the time for offering up thanks to the Giver of all good things. for 1t was upon the harvest that great de- pendence was placed a few centuries ago for meeting the harsh New Eng land winter. Broadened in its scope from a New England custom 1t has now come to be one of national i'm portance, and as it has been adopted throughout the country, so has it changed until today there is only {. ght resemblance to the observance in colonial days.
 In it's establishment the early set tiers of this country didn't have to be reminded of things to be thankful for. Among the adversities and ter TOTS of those times they recognized and appreciated all their blessings. Gratitude was felt for general pros- perity and the privileges enjoyed. There was no question but what there were plenty of things for which thanks should be given in conformity with the firm faith and hope which actuated those people.
 Yet, as the conditions of those days are recalled, is sufficient thought given to how much more reason the people of today have for being thankful than did the Puritans? Certainly it must be a most unfortunate person indeed who cannot find many reasons to partici- pate in the great day of thanksgiving. And lest there be disposition to overlook such blessings 1t is well that there Is one day in a year at least when proper thought should be direct ed thereto.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

Today there are in the United States more than a thousand street railway systems with over 4s,0oo miles of trackage with 300, ,0O0 officers and employees and 91,oo0 cars. The capitalization of the companies was in 1912, $2,e45,- 299,000. These street railways carried last year over 100, 900 passengers, more than one-fourth of whom received transfers. Prac- tically all this business has been developed within twenty five years or since 1889 when the first dem- onstration was made of scientific practicability of the electric cur- rent for the propulsion of street cars in Richmond, Va. Science having shown what could be done, there were developments to be per formed in two other felds-in the financing of electric street railways and their operation. How swiftly and thoroughly this developed, both physical and henanciaf has been carried on, is illustrated by the above stupendous figures. The street car not only begot a new city but a new type of financier and a new field of engineering and to- day the results of all this devel- opment are so fixed in our civiliza- ton that one may ride continu- ously in trolley cars from New York to Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

with severe case of organic weakness. I had bsckache, pains in my hips and over my kidneys, headache, dizziness, lassitude, had no energy, limbs ached and was always tired. l was hardly able to do my housework. I had taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound on one other occasion, and it had helped me so I took it again and it has built me up, until now feel like new woman. You have my hearty consent to use my name and testimonial in any way and I hope it will benefit suffering women. Mrs. ORPHA TURNER, 431 $. Wayne St, Piqua, Ohio.
 Women who are suffering from those distressing ills peculiar to their sex should not doubt the ability of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re- store their health.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia F. Pinkham Med- icine Co.,, (confidential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
RESTITUTION AND PUNISHMENT

It has been generally conceded that the jury and the judge in the convics tion and sentencing of Henry Siegel in connection with his business man. ipu1ations dealt leniently with him, and that he was fortunate in having his act classed as a misdemeanor instead of larceny. The result has indicated that it is possible for the law to se- cure punishment in some degree and that it cannot be violated indiscrim- inatsly without paying some penalty, but withholding the more serious part of the sentence permits of the claim that crime is again being dickered with.
 MT. Siegel was sentenced to pay a fine of $1.000 and to serve ten months in Jail, but in consideration of the fact that he had promised to make res- titution to those who had lost by his operations, the jail sentence was sus- pended until next June that he may have the opportunity to carry out his promise. Such of course takes into consideration those who lost through faith in his integrity. It at the same time permits him to escape from the penalty imposed.
 There can be no doubt but what SlcSSl "dS COHSCIouS O1 WIIdJ nS Was doing. His guilt has been established. By his operations he has obtained and wrongly used money which belonged to others. In justice to them, and they are the ones who will suffer the most, he should make restitution. It is only what belongs to them, but there seems no good reason why he should not pay back what he took and also nav the Oena1ty 0fharyViSe if is a mild punishment, not much different than Q poor business deal, and an en- couragement to take such risks
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
NATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.

If it is a fact that the president is giving increased attention to the prac- dce of greater economy in the mak- ing of appropriations at the coming session of congress, it may explain the hurried recall from vacations of two members of the cabinet, but whether it does or not, 1t is an effort in which he deserves to have the greatest support
 It is in accord, of course, with the democratic platform requirement, but it cannot be forgotten that such a declaration received precious little coa- sideratfon when the effort was made to crowd through the unnecessary ap- proprIatfon in the recent river and harbor bill It will be recalled that that was the time when the republican minority came to the front in the fn- terests of the country and through dis closures which they made and the per- Eistent calling of congress to it's so1- snln and obligated duty the wfping put Of the pork barreT' system was made possible. That was the time for Ehe practice of economy. It was the lime, however, when the democratic policy was being forgotten as a mat ter of convenience, but if is neverthe- tess a fact that there should be a wiser regulation of the national ex- penditures. There are many ways in which the government funds could be distributed with greater benefit to the aatfon. but 1t cannot be done with put study as to the needs and with put knowledge as to what ts going bo be available.
 After having rolled up one of the largest expense accounts, despite ffe policy, it is time that the administra- aon should be giving it's attention to turbtng the appropriations and weed hlg out the unnecessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
NO TIME TO MIDDLE.

There are those who would have this country dodge about the war arena of Europe acting as referee of the great contest now underway, halt ing first one nation and then the other for the purpose of calling their atten- ton to the fact that they have violated certain rules of international warfare. Without opportunity to investigate the many reports which are being offered to the public mind for interpretation, there have been many from the first who think that there are obligations resting upon the United States to taunt the war dogs for one thing and another, which may or may not be, were the truth known. illegal. The idea of such step is not to get in- voived in any way, or to use force in presenting any protests which it is considered necessary to make, but to act as international judge of this contest upon our own initiative.
 The fact of the matter is, as the administration has plainly indicated the situation abroad is one with which there can be little meddling. Unless we could back up by force such rep resentations of unfairness as might be made, the effect would be nothing and as the New York Post says: "A finer way of making our government ap- pear to be an ineffective busybody could hardly be imagined. The more one considers these off-hand proposals the more reason appears for the pres ident's policy of absolute neutrality and abstention from any public part in the European quarrels"
 It can be readily understood that such protests as might be made at this time would get little attention and the wiser course for our own welfare is to stick close to neutrality.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

which can be relied upon through the possession of a document which de- -clares the holder to be a citizen of the United Statea Thus it is incumbent upon this country to do its utmost to prevent such imposition and to insure fun protection to the honest citizen. This can be done by simplifying the description of the person to whom the certificate ig Issued and through the placing thereon Q photograph to bear out the facts as given in detail in writing. The Issuance of American passports has come to be more im- portant than it was a year ago. They are invaluable to the traveller and while the number of European wis., ttors 1s much smaller, the importance of greater safeguards cannot be over- looked.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

Plnkham s fegaCa- ble Compound the praise e it deserves,
 for I have taken it at different times and it always re- lieved me whe e u other m edicines e s failed, and when l hear a woman com
 plain I always rec ommend it. Lastwin'
 ter I was attacked
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

The dfscfoeure is now made that all the confusion ever the Tennessee Incident occurred in the office of the secretary of the navy, and Captain Decker had to bear the brunt of it
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

AS fin Connecticut Governor TTaIsh of Massachusetts declares that that StaEe needs mora revenue. Strange to say tae same disregard ss Sa1d to economy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

It appears quite evident that tho nations of Europe are paying sligh attention to the profit and loss ac. count.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

When the Spugs change from So- c4ety for Prevention Of Useless Giving to the Society for Promotion of Useful Giving, they accomplish change of name without change of letter. But will there be an Improvement
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

The man on the corner says: Peo- pie do 6 lot of sputterfng about ft at times, but they seldom send the weather man 6 card of appreciation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

President Wilson may be pleased with the work of Ambassador Herrick In France, but replacing him with a greeuhcrn fs poor way of showing if
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

There are people who can think tur- key and be satisfied, but with most people a bird in the oven is worth two in the mind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

It should be taken for granted by all Doubting Thomases that thin ice will not bear any greater weights this year than 1t did last.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

From the way distressing conditions are piling up it appears to be only a short time before we have all Europe on our hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

One of the unmistakab1e signs of hard winter is the number of appeals which are being made for work and assistance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

It seems useless for Berlin to deny a German submarine has been sunk when the British give the names of the officers rescued
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

There is big popcorn crop this year. Somehow it really seems neces- sary to keep company with the big apple and cider production.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

It is dtfnculs to sec how any nation sitting quietly by, could be inspired by the appalling results on Europes battlede1dS to go and do likewise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Some people are thankful for a hol- iday while others would be thankful for 9 job.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

If taking the lives of practically tame and defenseless animals with au- tomatic rifles is sport why not dignify the necessary work of men who butcher calves. sheep and swine with the same classification? In fact there is often more excitement in slaughter ing an agile hog than in shooting a deer. And this, too, in a state that claims to be the leader in education and culture.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

Betting on a Sure Thing.
 Mir. Taft declares that he is de- lighted at the Bull Moses miserable showing. We sort of suspected he would be-Coiunbia (S. O State
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
LIKE
 \ NEW WOMAN
As Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege. table Compound Dispelled Rackache, Headaches
 and Dizziness.

Piuua, Ohio.-"I would be very un- grateful if I failed to give Lydia E.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

The city fathers of Rockville have decided to include in the city budget an appropriation for stone crushing plant. Rockville, as it's name inn- piles, has plenty of stone lying around
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

When in the market for anything ob- tainable in the town, it is best to con slider the local interests, for every dol lar spent at home is doing a lot more good to every person concerned, whether buyer or seller, than the dol lar which goes on journey abroad from which it seldom returns.-BrtstoI Press.
 New York has appropriated $20,oo0 to teach the school children how to bathe. That money is better expended than any other sum used for educa- tional purposes. To be scrupulously clean is half an education It is also to march half way on the road to health and physical efficiency A clean healthy boy is bound to be educated, if he gets no more schooling than enough to teach him to read.-Bridge- port Farmer.
 There are two parties to an automo- bile accident, and laxity upon the part of either may be the cause, regardless of the care exercised by the other There are certain inexorable laws of Nature in which inertia, weight and mass play a prominent part, and only those who think to set aside these laws can expect a moving vehicle weighing between one and two tons to come to an instantaneous stop to avoid hitting some one who has step ped suddenly into its path. It can't be done.-Bridgepor Telegram.
 To make the reception room attrac- tive and to keep the spirit of beauty alive in the kitchen is commendabIe Likewise a beautiful park system out side the daily horizon of the average business man or woman receives pop ular favor. But these cannot efface the impressions of the ugly spots passed every day on streets where the traffic is greatest. The substitution of a hanging garden for the ordinary ugly barrier to pedestrians gives promise of the American city beautf- full of the future.-Bridgeport Stand ard.
 The city fathers of Rockville have
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

and it is said to be of good quality for road making. Whether it can be quar- ried and crushed and delivered where 1t is wanted any cheaper than the inn ported product is a question When Cheney Brothers built the Globe Hol- low reservoir they bought a stone crusher and set it up Q short distance east of the reservoir where they quar- ried rock of good quality This was used in the construction of the dam, and also in building one of the best pieces of macadam road flown, that on South Main street, where the causeway crosses the west branch of the reservoir But they found it more expensive to produce the stone than to buy it They offered the stone plant to the town for much less than 1t cost, but for the reason given above the town decided to continue to import its stone already crushed.-Manches- ter Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-26

Norwich. Thursday, New. 2S, 1914.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
BASE BALL OUTLOOK.

According TO reports circulating last
week Stoney McGlynn, the famous old
veteran who has been the back bone
Of Manitowoc's pennant aspirations
the past two years, was booked for a
uniform in 1914. The
have been trying to get
Stoney's signature. The fact that
Manager Herzog is out of the game
has led many to think that the "iron
mans" services could be retained by
him manager of this years
team. This idea was strengthened
wher McGlynn began circulating a
guarantee subscription this week and
prospects looked fair. Into this situa-
tion there is now nterjected the claim
OF the boys club to the 1914 franchise.
Unless the OLD war horse can get the
local Lake Shore franchise he will
probably jump TO one OF the other
teams OF the league In which case the
chances for a first division team viii! be
really hopeless. Stoney has been here
all winter keeping in shape by hard
work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

Patrick Nagle of Meeme, died at Den
YER, Colorado on Thursday of last week.
Through an unfortunate series of cir
cumstances notice of his death was not
received by his friends until Tuesday
evening. His brothers address was
given rs Meeme, - the old thought of
childhood struggling to the front when
the cold hand of Death made weak the
recollection of past events. This ad-
dress could not be reached by telegraph
and the mail was resorted to with the
added delay of a misdirected letter.
Those who knew the young athlete
will hear with surprise of his death be-
fore he reached the age when physical
strength attained its fullest develop
ment. And those who knew him at
his best and felt the warm current OF
his generous hear in acts untainted by
a selfish throb, will grieve at his un-
timely death. The weakness of low
ing nature which forbade discerning
faults in those whom he gave his
friendship, was his in life. In death
it has the luster OF rare virtue. For
who would dwell with pleasure, in rec
objection Of the Dead, upon habit OF
close analysis of motive and careful
scrutiny Of character as basis of
friendship The generous man is
guided by intuition which is too often
colored by the etfulgence of his own
unsuspicious and magnanimous nature.
No one knows the dead better than the
brother who writes OF him, and who is
speaking of him as he was, speaks of
him as he knew him as few else could
the boy whose impulse was never
stirred by mean purpose, whose heart
never throbbed to any one but gener.
is thought, and whose life's record in
cludes no conscious and premeditated
wrong to any of earth's creatures.
His life Is closed Uneventful 1t was
in those things which give worldly rep.
utation and make the public share In
the grief Of friends. But the boy, the
youth, the man has left loving tendrils
which have entwined themselves
among the best thoughts OF those who
knew him and loved him for the quail
ties that made love his due.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
MARRIED..

Miss Hilda Klingholz was welded at
indianapolis last Saturday to j. F. Cen
ung, wealthy manufacturer Of that
city, and left Immediately on a bridal
journey that will occupy many months
and take the couple TO all the impor-
tant centers OF Europe. After their
return they will reside at indianapolis.
The bride is a member OF prominent
old German family OF the city and was
the last one OF a. former large family
to be Mt home with her mother. The
two resided here until about year
and half ago when Miss Klingholz
moved to Indianapolis where her BROTH
er Edward has worked to the front in
the insurance field.
The bride Is an accomplished musi-
clan and is remarkably clever at versi-
Tying, n talent which she could not be
induced TO take seriously. A sparkling
wit, uniform buoyancy of spirits and
an unaffected friendliness have won for
her warm regard in the wide circle
of her acquaintanceship here. She is
accompanied on her honeymoon with
hundreds of silent "God-speeds" from
her native town. -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEAL CLOSED.

Although the city assumed possession
of the Electric plant on January 1st
the plant was not paid for nor were IT,
tie deeds delivered until last Saturday
This was due to the fact that the bond
purchasers in Chicago, said to be inter.
ested in the saving banks purchase Of
the bonds, has been very carefully ex-
amining into the legality of the bond
issue. They evidently found every
thing all right. Last week the mayor
and clerk affixed their signatures to
$40 being 900 in 800 denominations and
l40 in $500 denominations, total Of
$3.50, 900. Only Sl46,0 900 OF these were
sold. They were taken over to the
Savings bank Saturday afternoon.
The bank credited the city with l46O0O
and the cupons since October first, the
date of the bonds S23l8.50 a total credit
to the city of $l4S, ,3lS.50. The city then
drew check on this fund Of Sl46, 800 in
favor of the Electric Co. This amount
is the Sl37 500 fixed as the value OF the
plant and the $500 as the value OF sup
plies and So from Jan. 1914 all as Or
dered by the state Railroad Commits
sion. The city then received deeds
bill Of sale and lease, all as agreed upon
all OF which were recorded Saturday
afternoon at five o'clock. The details
were closed up by the authorized city
council committee, consisting Of Chas.
Frazier, Martin Georgenson and Ralph
Plumb, the latter was unable to be
present Saturday. The Mayor, Treas
urer, clerk and attorney we're also
present assisting In the wind up OF the
transaction.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12

guilty to the charge of assault and bat
terry brought by the father. 1t also
appears that the mother and the boys
run the farm as they please.
In the case of Patrick Cahill, as
Special Administrator Of the estate of
Joan G.. Meehan, who died shortly be-
fore Christmas on the streets of Kau-
kauna, against william J. Launbrecht,
the defendant, through his attorneys
Hougen and Brady denurred to the
complaint in the action, stating that
the parties plaintiff, should be all the
legal heirs at law OF the deceased.
They also asked that the injuctional
order be modified, in that the defend
ant he permitted to sell some OF the
hay and grain on the place. The
plaintiff appeared at the hearing on
Friday afternoon by his attorneys
Francis Grogan Of Kaukauna and
James MCCLELLAN of Green Bay. The
case will be tried ut the June term.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
zANDER GETS OFF WITH FINE.

Monday morning Edward Zander
pleaded guilty before county Judge
Krez OF Sheboygan and was sentenced
to pay a fine OF $500 which he said he
would pay.
Zander's honorable career in the
Spanish war, consideration for his fam
lily and his efficient service in the post
office employment for fifteen years, all
conduced to mitigate the penalty and
save him from prison term. His
counsel, T.. l.. Kelley, stated that he
has resigned from the government SER
vice and has another job awaiting him.
The maximum penalty would have
been three years in the state prison or
$1,000 fine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-02-12
ITEMS FROM The PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

BOUNTIEs OF VOLUNTEERS.-This
town again voted on Thursday last, to
give bounty of one hundred dollars to
each volunteer who may enroll himself
from Manitowoc previous to the 10th
of next month. This is in addition to
the government and state bounties--
making $400 in all.
On the same day the town of Two
Rivers voted to raise the sum of $5, 600
for bounties which at the rate of 800
for each volunteer, will save Draft in
that town. Her citizens are entitled
to much credit for their liberalty.
We understand that the town of Cato,
on Saturday, voted tax of 800 for
each volunteer from that town, and
that other towns will follow the exam
pie set by Manitowoc. Volunteering
is much more pleasant and patriotic
than Drafting.