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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
ENCOURAGING SUCH ACTION.

It is a sad predicament in which England finds itself when it is unable to protect property against the des- tructive attacks of militants. Each demonstration calls for better en- forcement of the law against such crimes as are being committed, but it is the course which is being pursued which is giving the needed encour- agement to the outrages. The destruc- ton of public buildings. churches and art treasures. some of which it is inn possible to replace calls for the up holding of the laws in a manner which will put an end thereto It is not by the display of weakness that dfscour- agement will be given to such insane activities. It is in fact the very treat ment which the militants have re- ceived, or failed to receive which has failed to place a check upon their senseless acts
 It was with high glee that the wo- man who slashed the costly painting in the British museum bragged that she had been before a magistrate ten times and that not only could he do nothing to her but that he must go through the farce of discharging her. Had the crimes in which she had taken part been committed by one of the opposite sex punishment would have been dealt out copiously. The manner in which England has handled the militant workers has been an encour- ing rather than a. discourag ging meth od If other criminals were treated in like manner barbarism rather than civilization would prevail. Until they are treated as their acts of destruc- ton call for under the law England can expect that the same sort of trou- bIe will be continued
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

If you never went summer resort ing in February" said the woman with the frost bitten nose, you really should do so. It has all other forms of novel entertainment pushed off the mapl
 T don't know" she proceeded, whatever gave Harry the idea, though 1 do remember something about his having fused dreadfully for a couple of weeks because we couldn't seem to cool off the furnace. He said the house was so hot that one could fry eggs in it simply by breaking them on a window sill and he wanted to know whether I put all the winters sup took out my furs in the fall. Then he burst out with the plan to run over to our Michigan bungalow for a week end and get a change.
 The fact that the place was en- tirely shut up for the winter, that the living room was filled with porch screens and hickory porch furniture and that all the flxings were packed away presented itself to him as a mere trifle. All he could think of roaring fire in the big fireplace and oceans of fresh air. He made a great point of the fresh air.
 T had to go because Henry would have gone. anyhow, and if he was bound to get pneumonia I felt 1t was my duty to be on hand to telegraph for doctors.
 T can't imagine a more unsatisfy ing sight than a real summer resort in the dead of winter unless it is cold griddle cakes a day old or the hat you packed away five years ago.
 There stood that trembling bung allow that in summer is so cool and inviting there it stood up to it's nose in snow with shivery. naked trees rat ting above and around it and a gray stretch of ice for the lake in front
 The driver who had conducted us to our doom surveyed us and our tum- bled groceries and suitcases with non understanding scorn. As parting happy thought he offered the bon mot that it was likely to be down to zero by morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Two Things for the Rich.

There are two normal, wholesome things a rich man can do with his money: First, use it to make the greatest possible number of human beings healthy: and, second. to perpet- nate and distinguish his own name and personality to succeeding generations.
 These things can be accomplished by the establishment of garden suburbs. You will find such experiments as those in England, at LetchWorth, Bournville, Gidea Park. Ruislip Manor, Knebworth, Forth Sunlight and Hamp- stead, and at many towns in Germany, full of inspiration.
 It needs no argument to convince you that a major part of the misery of our country comes from the overcrowding of citiesy and that the people would be healthier and happier if they could be lured far enough into the country to have their own homes.
 All around a city there is plenty of acreage property that could be bought up and sold to people of small means.
 This would help people to help them- selves, which is the truest charity.
 It would encourage early marriage and large families. It is difficult to bring up children in dark and cramped city flats.
 Such garden suburbs could be so managed that the title to the land and the government of the communi- ty should rest in the people them selves, while providing the promoter with reasonable profits.
 Suburbs are already growing. but the better class of them are only for the well to do or the upper middle grade of people. II is the wage work CTS who most need homes of beauty need to own their homes and take 8 pride in citizenship.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
PRoFfTtNe FROM EXPERIENCE

There is cause for satisfaction that the countries in southeastern Europe are once more gradually undergoing readjustment and resuming peaceful conditions after the long period of conflict. Whatever indications were given of a resumption of hostilities through a new combination of forces fades away when it is announced that diplomatic relations between Greece and Bulgaria are about to be resumed Whatever may have been back Of the intimatfen thht Bulgaria might join with Turkey in aL war upon Greece, wise was the action which put an end to it. Such a step would only have led to another general uprising. among those countries, a result with which Bulgaria is in no condition to con- tend
 Not only have the recent wars ter 1eiy demoralizAd Bulgaria but they hare forced it into a state of indebted
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
BETTER SACRIFICE TIME

In the opinion of Senator Fall of New Mexico there should be no al formative. He has no patience with the policy which is being pursued by this country in relation to Mexico. There are unQuestionably great many others who are disappointed in the results of ''watchful waiting" or think that it is not accomplishing all that the situation really calls for but they rightfully hesitate about urging the administration to declare war or send an army of intervention into Mexico.
 Increased resentment of Mexican methods has been caused by the deaths of Benton and Vergara, but ss the New York Herald maintains There should always be a way out of such situations. Indeed there must be q way out. No persons except the sordid individuals who have large property interests in Mexico desire intervention Intervention is q tre- nendous and contracting undertak ing as has already been shown by former President Taft It is no time to listen to the beating of the wal drurnl It is no time to give heed to those excited individuals whose pocket nerves are hurt and who de- sire the United States to send 150, COG Of her sons into Mexico to run the risk of death in battle and in hespita, tentsI"
 It is all we'll enough to say send an army into Mexico and straighter out the deplorable state of affairs an6 imagine that it can be accomplished as easily as it is being said, but q realization of the consequences o1 such a step is sufficient to warrant the exhaustion of every other method though it may require somewhat long CT for the course to prove effective We can better sacrifice a little time than thousands of lives
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Seeking information.

MT. Editor: Will you kindly insert the enclosed clipping from the issue of March 7th of the Hartford Times in this open letter so that someone may be able to tell me if Miss Sara Hop kins and Mrs. Gerhardt have with drawn from the suffrage movement, as the article seems to imply:
 Chicago suffragettes, militant and otherwise, are somewhat subdued but there is an undercurrent of bitter feel ing over the primaries. In the first place, they had expected to poll three times the number of votes they actu- ally showed. On top of this are ugly charges of dishonesty, trickery double dealing and the statement that women. especially those in politics. are far in ferior to men when it comes to mat ter of honor. Miss Sara Hopkins, de- feated for the democratic aldermanic nomination in the Second ward, and Mrs. Marie Gerhardt, democratic alder manic candidate in the Twenty third ward, also defeated make flat accu- SatiOnS that their downfall was due to the treachery of sisters in the cause.
 Mrs. Gerhardt. in a bitter statement exposing some of the dishonest tactics on the part of comrades ventured the opinion that the country would be infinitely better off if women did not have the ballot She left the city for a health resort to rebuild her strength, racl1ed to the breaking point by the
 
 She does not mind so much the physi- cal wear, but her spirit is sick over the 'duplcity' on the part of sisters in the suffragist cause.
 Miss Hopkins says: T was beaten by the action of Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout and the Illinois Equal Suffrage association. It was the statement is sued by the Illinois Equal Suffrage association. advising women not to af- tiliate with any political party unless assured of success, that resulted in the light vote. 1 think Mrs. Trout and { her organization will have to answer to the women voters of Chicago for the defeat they received at the polls. to me in my political experience than the dishonest women with whom have had to contend
 Mrs Gerhardt holds the same opin- ion. Several women called me on the telephone,' she said, and offered to work for me at the polls if I would pay them $5 a day. 1 told them 1 was not hiring watchers and workers, and they then told me they would hire out to other candidates. but would work for me just the same. This means that 1 they would accept money from other candidates and then play false. From this and other experiences, l feel the country would be better off without woman suffrage.''
 Yours truly,
 FOR INFORMATION. Norwich, March II, 1914
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

ness, the release of which is not like ly to be accomplished in short pe- riod of time. With Greece having just completed negotiations for a s100, ,000,- GOO loan to meet part of it's war debt, the plight of Bulgaria is readily rec ognized. What might be it's attitude if 1t were not for the debt and demor- a1ization Is another question, but 1t is perhaps a fortunate thing that 1t has been brought thereby to a realization of the value of peace. Bulgaria not only received a valuable lesson in the second Balkan war, but it is appar- ently gaining wisdom each day through the tremendous cost which any war imposes, lin comparison with the chances which are taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
LODGING RESPONSIBILITY.

Just how much authority or in f1uence is necessary to secure com pliance with the laws in providing prevention against fire and adequate means of exi< in case of fire may vary in different localities, but the reVeIa- tions which have been made by the destruction of the St. Louis firetrap with the loss of thirty-one lives is a sad commentary thereon. Just how much is accomplished through pre- ventive measures cannot be definitely told, the satisfaction must lie in it's being done. but every such destructive fire glaringly discloses the terrific toll which is exacted from others through a failure to give the proper attention to dangers when pointed out. It is another instance of the absolute fail ure to realize or assume the grave responsibility which the situation de- manded.
 It is undoubtedly a fact that many other building commissioners and fire marshals have had similar experience as that which preceded this fire when as one declared T fought this case for three years. I was harassed at every step with changes of venue, contfnuances and compromises" in describing his effort to have the law enforced. Had the requirements of the commissioners been complied with the fire might have occurred just the same but it would have been un- der circumstances which furnished ample means of escape and there would not be today the same accusa- ton of lodging responsibility hang ing over the governors of that club. The still greater regret is that there are so many other instances where a similar state of affairs exists and in which the same inclinations are being manifested
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
Facts of the Case.

MT. Editor: On the evening of Feb 2Sth a party of Russians held a dance at what is known as the Driscoll farm now owned by one TuretSki. a Jew. Everything was harmonious until after 12 o'clock, when an altercation arose between some of the male members of the party, which ended in a case of assault and battery on one Thomas Kumska. who received a number of cuts and contusionS on his head and face His assailants were Povlak StanlIovitch and Samuel kiska who were arrested. found guilty before Judge Sweeney and paid a fine of s1 and costs, amounting to s14 and 8 fraction, for each of the assailants.
 Dr. Donohue was called and dressed the wounds of Thomas Kumska.
 l. P. BROWN.
 Fitchville, March 10, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS FoR
 SCHOOL. RUIIDINE.

Sealed proposals will be received at my office until April 3d. : o'clock. noon. 1914, for raising slate roof. ana all parts theerof, and building a new second story, of brick, and all parts thereof, and other alterations and ad ditIons and changes, ali for the New School Building, built at Plainfield. Conn, in year i91o, and now to have new second story built on same, and other mentioned and shown work.
 There will also be separate estimates for heating the new sa lid second story, by additional heater, and piping and other parts thereof. also changes Tn present plumbin
 All according 10 plans and specihca- tions authorized by School Committee, as made by me. copies of which may be obtained at my office.
 All estimates must be accom- panied by a certified check in favor of sad School Committee, for an amount equal to per cent. of amount of estimata-
 The right IS reserved to reject any or all bids.
 By order of School Committee ot Plainfield, Conn.
 c. II. PRESTON. Architect
 I6 and II Central Building, Norwich, Conn. mar9d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

''The fright woke me up so com pletely that l didn't get to sleep for hours and when I did get to sleep that was when I froze my nose.
 All the fires were out the next morning and the thermometer was simply grovelirAy, it was down so low. was so exhausted carrying logs and forth to keep up his three fires that he resembled a rabbit. By noon he lecturers of sheet iron have formed an coal and ashes that he said he guessed we'd better take the afternoon train back to Chicago and cut our visit short. He said he really ought to get back to work.
 He hasn't said a word since then about the furnace being too hot. So on the whole I think it can be con- sidered a successful trip."-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
TAX NOTICE
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN
 OF FRANKLIN.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Franklin, State of Con necticUt, are hereby notified that I have a warrant to levy and collect tax Of eleven GID mills on the dollar on usL Of IJl3, due and payable March 20, 1914; also warrant to levy and col lect all Pesonal Taxes due in Frank lin, each of such persons being assessed the sum of Two Dollars as his personal tax.
 All persons negIecting this notice must be proceeded against as directed by the laws of this State.
 And for the purpose or collecting and receiving the above taxes l shall be at my house March 20 and 21, 1914, m North Franklin, and March 26, 1914. at the home of George R, sherman. from It o'clock a. to o'clock p. un.: on april S. 1914, at Franklin Town House, from 1p o'clock a. m. to 2 o'clock p. D-
 After May lst, 1914, interest at the rate of per cent. will be added from the time these taxes became due.
 Dated at North Franklin, Ct, March 5, 1914.
 EUGENE ". CLARKE.
 mar41112 Collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
SOME WINTER JOYS

This is great" said Henry flap ping his arms. 1 feel like new man already! A blazing fire and a pipe and a book-i"
 reminded him that of course he real ized that he had to build those lovely fires and pump gallons of water, the summer waterworks being discontin- ued, and move screens and help get dinner.
 After we got that tomb of a bung allow opened up and window shades raised and three fires going it wasn't so bad, though it did remind one of @ lumber camp for beauty. When I reached into a box for tabIecloth I found @ mouSe's nest. There were chlpmunks' hoards of nuts in the veg etable dishes and in the pocket of the kitchen apron that I put on.
 Tt took three hours to get dinner, because neither of us knew how to burn coal in the cook stove. Henry had an awful lot of exercise racing around from the kitchen stove to the living room fireplace and on to the little hot air stove in the hall by the bedrooms. When he got the living room thermometer up to 50 he was SO proud that he boasted loudly. He said his sweater really was too hot for comfort and how foolish the peo- pie had been who refused to come with us.
 After dinner we gathered around the fireplace and tried not to see each other hunching our chairs along all most into the ashes. My face was blistered from heat and 1 know there were icicles on my back hair. There was a solid wall of cold closing in on us from the rear, while Henry told how he was going tosachop holes in the ice the next day and fish. He said the driver reported that one man had recently caught 800 speckIed bass in one day. Then he was going to snowshoe and get some exerclse.
 We delayed as long as possible because the fireplace was so much more attractive than the space be- tween there and bed. At last. shut ting our teeth and breathing hard. we did a south pole dash and reached the sleeping quarters.
 Never shall I forget Henrys yell as he struck the sheets. It was 8 combination of the walls kundry gives in Parsifar and just plain alarm and disgust. Henry explained that the sensation was similar to the one he had once when he broke through the ice while skating and was not fished out for twenty minutes.
 An owl was hooting off in the woods and there was no moon and the snow looked positively ghostly and I remembered all my sins and I was sinking off to sleep I heard a sudden dreadful noise. I screamed and jumped two feet-I thought it was a bear and that it had got me!
 Henry was mad at me for scream ing, because all he had done was to give a short gruff bark to clear his throat.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

What is the president going to say to the suffragettes now that by ad- vocating the repeal of the canal tolls he has gone contrary to the expressed purpose of the democratic platform?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

It is unreasonable to suppose that the revolution which is bothering Brazil just now is-in anyway connected with the investigations which Col. Roose- welt has been making there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Uncle Sam will have a chance to distribute some farm literature to good advantage just as soon as New York state begins to move it's unemployed into the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Everyone will approve the action of the relatives of Vergara in get ting his body and regret that it was not possible for such to have been done in the Benton case
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

The idea of inviting Brazil to help settle the Mexican situation has been delayed too long. Brazil just at pres ent has trouble enough of it's own to settle first.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

The town of Stamford has voted to adopt voting machines. When is the city of Norwich going to show the progress which has already been in dicated by the town?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

When first reported the invasion of Mexico for Nergara's body portend- ed serious results. hut like much of the talk of intervention. it doesn't pay to fly of the handle until the facts are known
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

The man on the corner says: It re quires experience for a prognOstiCator to wear a smile when everything goes dead wrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

The claim that four new words are added to the English language every day, is likely to be changed just as soon as the new big league gets into operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Anyway Governor Colquitt has found out what would be said if he should take the Mexican situation into his own hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

St Louis is the latest city to re- veal the terrible results of failing to observe the warnings against fire pre- vention and failure to provide fire escapes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

The Long Island townspeople who want tho name of their place changed from Roosevelt to Providence probably munity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Times may be hard, but no one thought they would result in the household use of China eggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is more than evident that the I W. w. stands for T won't worry"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

It is a trife early for that tired feel ing. but there are occasional evidences of it on the street corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Holland still reclaims land at the rate of between 10000 and 5000 acres 3, year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn. Feb g, 1914 The Board of Directors of this Bank have this day declared a dividend for the six months ending Feb. ze 1914 It tne rate of four per cent. per an nun. payable on and after the 18th of March.
 CHARLES D. CHAPMAN. feLssd Secretary
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-12

Norwich, Thursday, March 12, 1914.
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