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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-03-06

The conviction of Charles Becker,
former police lieutenant, of the muir
der of the gambler. Herman Rosen-
thai, was annulled by the New York
court of appeals at Albany, the high
est in the state. The court held that
Justice Golf erred in many Of his
rulings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
scHooLHoUsE WARNINGS.

The decision of the selectmen to erect signboards in the highways near schoolhouses as a warning to automo- bile drivers that they are approaching such institutions and that speed should be regulated to overcome any possible accidents through the children being in the street. is a step in the right direc- ton. As recently said such provision is a duty of the town for the protec- ton of the lives and limbs of the schoolchlldren, and it immediately eliminates that handy excuse of care less and indifferent drivers that they failed to notice where they were, or didn't know the location of schools, near which there is always a greater danger because of the presence of children.
 It is needless to repeat that all driv- ing should be done with proper con- sideration of others. It Is By so doing that many accidents can be avoided and it is for such a purpose that reg ulations are adopted. There are times when the vicinity of the schoolhouses present as many risks as the most congested districts of city and it therefore calls for a proper control of speed regardless of what the law permits elsewhere in the city streets.
 The action by the selectmen calls for the proper response upon the part of the drivers of all vehicles. Even though it may be unnecessary warn ing for many of the chauffeurs 1t is . precautionary measure which is to be commended The signs calling for slow speed will be in accordance with state requirements. It appeals to reason and should not fail of re- spect.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
REUNION RATHER THAN ptscoRp

In view of the action which has been taken by the Bull Moose in Pennsyl- Vanla and the intermittent cry of hope from follower of that organization. despite the constant trend of the rank and file to a reunion with the party which they left, it is an interesting position which has been taken by Sem ator BristoW, an ardent progressive. when he declares in support of his de- termination to remain within the re- publican party that T believe the rank and file of the republican party is thoroughly progressive I am con- Vlnced that a large majority of this rank and file wants to work out the progressive reforms that are demand ed through their old party affiliations rather than through a. new party. therefore feel it my duty to continue 10 work with them in the future as I have in the past. If we all work to- gether we will succeed. If we divide we invite failure. I believe the fun damental principles of the republican party are sound and that it has failed only when it's leadership has been un- true to those principles
 Senator Bristow is but echoing the statements of other well known pro- gresstves who have seen the great est opportunity for progressive prin- c1ples in the support of the republi- can standard. There exists the iie- cessity of continuing the fight for such principles through the presentation of a solid front, rather than in sowing the seeds of discord and playing into the hands of the common enemy. This sane and sensible position has and is still making widespread impression, despite individual ambitions and con tentions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
RESPONSIBLE FOR INACTIVITY.

The course which Governor Glynn is pursuing in regard to the running down and elimination of graft scan daIs in the state of New York is not showing the progress which should characterize such an important mat ter The indications that he is about to make a change in the investigator, the declaration from Hennessey that it would require but about six minutes to unearth conditions which are be- ing sought. and the fact that he has shown a disposition to show ualterable opposition to District Attorney Whit man and the extention of such au- thority to him as would permit his continuance of such work beyond his district, reveal a situation which does not display much enthusiasm. Rather does it show lack of the proper in- terest in 8 matter of so great inn portance.
 evil by the methods which he is pur- present time. He has not strengthened his position or done politics any good by his tirade against Attorney Whit man. The efforts which the state claims to have been making have shown little results under the Glynn methods of procedure while the revelations and progress which have been made have resulted from the course of the very official to whom the governor has dis played such opposition. It Is a mat ter which deserves to move ahead and if he has some better method of at- tack and 8 superior force than that which he has so coldly turned down he should produce 1t. Until he does the responsibility for the lack of a cleanup rests with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Fear.

young man writes that he is afraid of thunderstorms, and asks if there is no way for him to overcome this weakness. T am normal in every other respect" he adds, but notwith- standing my endeavor to fight off this nervousness I find it to be of no avail; it appears to be a sort of subconscious fear"
 This is not a matter of ridicule, but sample of very real and acute suf- fering to which many persons are subject, fear panics due to various causes.
 Many women scream with terror at the sight of a mouse. There is no use telling them that mice will not hurt them. So doing. you are addressing their reason, while the trouble lies not in their intelligence; it is a. nervous disease. They scare just as horse shies at a newspaper in the wind.
 But the cruel part of this whole matter is that almost all of these fears are taught us when we are children. Many a ehild's mind is deliberately poisoned by fear -sugges- tions that are to plague him his life long.
 Whoever threatens child. or fright ems a child by the fear of thunder or lightning or the dark or ghosts or the bad man. or death or hell or vindictive Deity, should be flogged.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
THE HETCH HETCHY.

There are indications that the HetcF Hetchy question has not been fully settled. What the effort will amount to as undertaken by Senator Works for the resembling of the recent action of congress Is uncertain. He voices widespread public opinion regard less of the feeling within the state of California, as represented by him, that the legislation was obtained through false representations and a misappre- hension of the facts. From the vote by which the right was granted 1t is evident that his fight Is bound to be an uphill one if any progress at ali can be made.
 From the state of California, how ever. there is arising a cloud Of ep- position which will center upon the state legislature, and that body will be aslSed to wrsstle with the question of the curtaiImsnt of the water which will, be diverted by the proposed res ervoir. In the opinion of certain sec- tions, whose farmers rely upon the river, 1t Is case of rolbbing Peter to pay Paul, when Paul does not re- Quire it. Those who are to be de-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
THE QUESTION OF TREATMENTS.

If It is fact. as stated, that a man. ufacturing concern wants to locate it's plant in Norwich but is restrained by the uncertainty of getting homes for its help, such an excuse if it is a Ie- gitimate one. ought never to be ac- cepted. If a city is to grow and ex- pand by inducing manufacturing con- cerns to settle in its midst and profit through the advantages which 1t pos sesses, it must handle the question of such accommodations, and there is no reason to believe but what Norwich can and will. Such a statement is unfair until the city has turned down such & proposition. If a concern fs impressed by Norwich as a place to do business and will enter negotiations to such an end. there is no reason to believe but what such a problem can be readily adjusted. Norwich cannot be said to have turned down such a proposition until 1t has been given a chance.
 But even now such a chal- lenge should never be neglected It offers an opportunity to the organizations which are devotfng their activities to the building LID of the city. Idle dwellings are not necessarily an fnducement to indus tries, and are certainly not a profit able investment, but let the question of moving be seriously entered into and the demands of the concern as to dwelling accommodations be made known and there should be no difficulty Tn the interesting of capital to meet the situation. Good tenements are all ways benefit to every city and tend to bring the average to higher level and it is to be hoped that the demand can be created which will result in such an accomplishment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

prived of the supply are not in po- sition te obtain 1t elsewhere which is the case with San Francisco, since city can obtain all the water 1t re- ouires at reasonable cost from other sources.
 This state opposition promises much fight and it will be an interesting sft uation if the California legislature considers it it's duty to check the plan to which the national government has given it's consent
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

The fact that the queen of England insisted upon entering a museum with her umbrella shows that she Is not so different from others of her sex. although everyone who insists may not be queen,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
INVESTING IN SELF.

He who wishes an investment that is permanent and profitable should consider the field of his own personal itY. Banks fail and stocks pass divi- dends but he who puts his substance into his own spirit will never lose principle or interest. The beauty of the deposit in the bank of character is that It survives any shock of dis aster whatever.
 It is well for us to think of our selves habitually as immortal beings. Born out of eternity by the fiat of God, the time shall never come through all the rolling ages when we shall not be. One may well treat with consideration that which is to outlast the stars. We should be willing to spend enough at least to make ourselves as attractive as possible for the service of man and for the glory of God.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

How much of his income may a youth rightly expend on himself7 None of 1t surely on extravagant per sonaI pleasures But she should not service and happiness. His body should be properly nourished. clad and housed. His health must be con- served, his brain active, his education be the best obtainable He should keep himself at the highest point of efficiency that his earning power be constantly increased. His case, in earlier years at least, is quite anal agous to that of the merchant who systematically puts his profits back into the business in order to enlarge and establish it.
 The investment in the inner king dom may well be a generous one. Empty your purse into your head" :" advised Ben Franklin. A wellfur- nished mind is an invaluable asset in any pursuit that men follow. had rather retain through life the ability to be inspired by good books Tor in stance, than to have a vault full of gold pieces. He has a great and un- failing resource who is on friendly terms with great characters of all ages James Russell Lowell lying on his couch in his last illness told his friend, -Dr. Holmes, that he had for gotten all his bodily pains for he was deep in Rob Roy. A mind like that, sensitive to the appeal of the novel, ist's fancy and the poets dream, is a greater possession than the wealth of the Indies.
 He who has trained his will to be a veritable dynamo driving him to choose the right, to preserve and to conquer he who has educated that imperial faculty named conscience, till, like a compass with needle pointing due north, it guides him safely across the sea of life, has made an investment of eternal value. In this world and in the world beyond he is going to draw rich interest on Such spiritual capi- tai.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

The mayor elect of Boston would sell the public gardens. His idea is to remove the poor mans breathing place and make the class who get so much benefit therefrom pay off the debt of the city through sacrifice,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

The most popular dancer nowadays may be the one who can execute the largest number of tango steps, but this doesn't necessarily mean the pret- tiest or most graceful dancer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Let the man be held always more than his possessions. 'The life is more than meat and the body than raiment Not seldom we serimp and save to put a few dollars in the bank for our heirs to quarrel over which we had better expend on our own enlarge ment, to make ourselves more liveable and more loveable We leave the world as penniless as we came into it, not taking a dollar of our hoard. But no man need leave the world poor in soul
 Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven" bids the greatest Teacher. Is not heaven a state of the soul be- ginning here below? The same Teach CT taught that when He said, '4The kingdom of heaven is within you" If heaven must be in 8 man first that that man may be in heaven at last, no pains one can take are too great that his spirit may be developed and enriched for it's eternal habitation
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

ITO cut or not to cut" that is the nerve-r -raeking debate through which the negligent student and the icemen have to pass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

There are reasons to believe that most of those who might be eligible would prefer New England weather than an opportunity for campaign in Mexico just now
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

This is the season of storms and dis asters but January is certainly losing no chance to keep up with the aver age of it's predecessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Whether the financial stringency in Mexico results in an attempt to force President Wilson's hand, it is bound to be an interesting subject when the day of readjustment comes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

In it's fight to get hold of Harry Thaw, New York should have the sym pathetic support at least of every other state.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

The man on the corner says: We have reached the season when the song of the steampipes sounds the most like the voice of an old friend.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

things which disturb us if they come from without, and if they come from within to correct our course. IT we figure right and navigate right We can keep in Gods sunshine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Congress may be actuated by the idea that the country is suffering for the want of new legislation, but it must realize that it is the best, not any old brand which is wanted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

From the way in which the back bone of the South African strike was broken that section of the globe ap- parently knows how to handle the l. W. ". question
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

About all that is lacking is a couple of feet of the "beautiful'' to make it such an old Fashioned winter as is often referred to.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

There are a great many plumbers who must be respected if they set forth the claim to having discovered one of the poles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

If the church attendance movement has accomplished what was intended there should also be large congrega- tions tomorrow and every other Sun day
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Yale's captain has already started football practice. It is mighty good kicking weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

From the way the cold blast has let up something must have happened to the cold storage machinery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
The One Exception.

Everybody seems to be expecting prosperity this year. except the Tam many Ieaders.-W ashington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

If people do not learn to have mercy upon themselves, I doubt whether they can. Too many industrious housewives break down because they think they cannot take a rest. When a person feels prompted to say I'm all tired out" it is time to say, 'Tll take a resi- Taking a rest doesn't mean a long loafing spell. It never pays to go too far along the road of Weariness because you can't see spot to rest just drop right down in darkness. The work of a day has been easily doubled by just stopping an hour at the right moment. Work which must be done should be tackled cheerfully. Forcing ones self to do things against the will is not good work or good ex- ercise. If we cannot do as we want to, we should want to do the best we can. An adverse mood is a painful barrier in any line of work. It is easier to glide than to climb-better to stop than to fall down from ex- haustion. Harken to sound sense and some one will not have to call the doctor for you.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is impossible to satisfy everyone as the weatherman must have long ago discovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

We dwell, we think, beneath the star of 1iberty-we are free! Did you ever seriously ask yourself what free dom is, or how free you are? Free dom is of rather narrow bounds-my freedom ends right at the point where it encroaches upon yours. We have liberty within the law, and not un- frequently the law encroaches upon freedom-for instance, when for pur- poses of taxation it says we shall tell how much money we are carrying in our wallet. We cannot be free of the governmental responsibilities which devolve upon us; and it has been de- clared, No man can be free who is not master of himself" We are a lot of dependent not independant crea-
 lures. l should not wonder if our conceits outnumbered our personal rights. We are a free nation in which the majority of citizens seldom, if ever rule. The total number of voters is not equal to one-f1fth the popula- tion. We are the freest nation on earth, not not the freest that will be.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

It is good news that the presidents s message to the business interests Of the country in regard to his antitrust programme is conceived in terms Of peace, not war, of conciliaTion rather than hostile antagonism. Now if less CT democrats will catch the idea and make it visible in their legislation all will be well.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

There are a great number out Of employment here at the present time, and we do not see much relief in sight. We have got to wake up and take care of our own We need men who will realize the present as well as the fu- ture situation If we are lax in our public -spiritedness and interest we will have to pay for it now and later New Canaan Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
OTHER VIEW POINTS

New Haven has just adopted what Waterbury has had for a long time, a warning signal to be sounded at its most congested traffic corner when a fire alarm is sounded Now Waterbury will have to get something else on its easy-going neighbor.-Waterbur Re- publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

The Connecticut delegation in con-
 gress will have a chance to show it's true colors when the proposition to annul the civil service status of as-
 sistant postmasters comes up. The Press explained this bill and amend ment some days ago. If the abomina- ble joker goes through there will be a return to the dirt and meanness of the old days when the spells system prevailed-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

We do not put the right value upon work. All the softsnaps in life are man made. God was never guilty of making one of them; and they do not mark achievement of any kind. Five centuries before the Christian era the scholars had determined that work precedes all knowledge-work pre- cedes virtue. Although commercial ism has made the majority of people think 1t is possible to get something for nothing, there is nothing in the universe which corroborates it. It even took masterly work to conceive Of system to impose upon the credulity of the people. The cost of every get-rich-quick system is hard work; and even their dupes have to be worked" to yield to their magical promises. If you will look the world over you will find work preceding everything, even the story of the garden of Eden. Only work produces satisfactory results in this world
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

We should ali strive to know the worst foes of mankind so we may combat them. I wonder if a hundred persons should make a list of mans worst foes how many would place in toxicating beverages first A great many of them would, and all of them might think intoxicants must be among the nine worst, and yet 1t has no place there. Envy takes first place followed by Hatred, Malice, Pride, Arrogance, Cruelty, Jealousy, Suspicion and Hypocrisy. Envy de- tracts from Virtue; Hatred stirs up strife; malice drinks its own poison; Pride goeth before a fall; Arrogance is the obstruction of wisdom; Cruelty is the weapon of Satan; Jealously is cruel as the grave; Suspicion is a destroyer of good repute; and Fly pocrisy is the necessary burden of villiany. These are what make the mind 8 rough house and the master of 1t a perfect Hellibolian. To be forewarned is to be fore-armed against them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Most people reject the statement it is our duty to be happy; but none of these would admit it is our duty to be miserable. for they recognize that 1t 1t up to them to avoid thatl We'll
 avoiding the things which depress and annoy us is part of our busi- ness in life. One good resolution is that we will not be made unhappy by those about us who persist in doing things which make them misera ble when they know they are the cause of their own misfortunes. We cannot live life for another never mind how near and dear he may be-we can only set good ple-give good counsel. If these will not avail taking on a con- dition of unhappiness injures us with
 out helping the other party More than half our miseries are imaginary. or else we permit them to be foisted upon us It is our duty to place barrier between ourselves and the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
THE MAN WHO TALKS

A good friend once said to me when I was a boy: Do not take on habit you cannot maintain. The boy who takes to tobacco or drink before he knows where the money Is coming from to pay for either is in danger of becoming worthless and being obliged to beg or steal to support the vice which got him before he realized the danger of iti" That didn't stop me, and 1t is not likely to stop you, my boy. I had to learn that every little vice led to fields of woe; and that was the evidence of my needless ness. Fortunate. indeed, Is one to escape who feels the grip even of a small vice upon him. Victims of vice today are trying to tell their fellow men how to live and how to die and they are sitting in Judgement upon those who are little weaker-a little worse than they. Bulwar tells us ''one vice worn out makes us wiser than fifty tutors" but vice-worn man is as devoid of sense as a mud-turtle and seven times as miserable. To speak the truth there is no time in life when a man can afford to take on a vicious habit although it is called a little vicel
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Norwich, Saturday, Jan. F, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

We arc to blame If we have too much to be sorry for. It is possible to carry sorrow so far that one comes to think he is sorry he was ever born. It is a piuable plight to be unable to find delight in life. Man Is prone to blame everybody but himself for his misfortunes, and if he gets into a mood to magnify them he can shut all sunshine from his heart and create misery for himself and others It is foolish to take trouble too seriously everybody has more or less of it; and if all trouble that grows out from maliciousness and selfishness could be eliminated the trials of life would be so few no one would think of men tioning them. Never allow yourself to think your plight in life is the very worst for it wouldn't take any time at all to find someone with more trials who have 8 great deal more happiness.