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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
JACOB RIIs.

There cannot help being nationwide regret at the passing of Jacob Riis, a man who was recognized as one of the great leaders In social reform work. He was man of wide experience who had made extensive researches in the very fields to which his efforts were directed. He was a keen Observer. and from the work in which he engag portunities whicE existed, but about which little was generally known. for the uplift of humanity. With the great congested sections of New York as his text, he put himself into the task of reconstruction in manner char acteristic of the man, and in no small degree is it to his credit that great i'm provements have been made. Though progress has been slow and the task one which requires great amount of time and patience, he has chung to it with persistence and enthusiasm not only contagious, but fruitful. He fully realized that the great thing in this world cannot be accomplished in a minute and he planned accordingly. He has not only suggested many need ed reforms, talked them and lived them, but he has always been found giving his support to every undertak- ing which was ainned at betterment.
 There were but few sections of the country not privileged to hear him as a lecturer or a refornfer, but certainly none was without the opportunity of knowing of his efforts and achieve ments. The. world was better for his having lived.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY AT THE CROSS ROADS
tNrtttcn Specially for The Bulletin.

twrittcn Specially for Tns Builetin)
 Memorial Day to se many. why win principal thought is that of memory for the missing loved ones. Deoora- ton is only the outward sign of the inward grace. as our catachtsm taught sorrowins @ owl heart n tie a day HS sr.ass ~ sn- nually | revival of tht old traGedy when news came of the dsAth on the battlefield of father. or brother. or husband or con, whose graves cannot be reached for low deed ts the one. whose hero was re- ceived back, pale and wan though he might be. yet able to revive under the tender care bestowed upon him in the old home. Even though naimed, the crutch or empty sleeve bear silent testimony to bravery and daring in the cause of patriotism, and a thrill of pride fills the breasts of all, as, to the tune of When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." their towns men were greeted with joy by those they knew of old. Thankfulness at the return of peace. added to the happi- ness of the day. And every Memorial Day brings it fresh to our remem- brance To those of us who can recall the departure and return of the sol- diers. the day has more significance
 
 munity, to whom the war" as we call 1t must have a qualifying word pre- fixed to distinguish it from any other war.
 But the Cross Roads was small village, and its few inhabitants were all known to each other. so that every child understood clearly that the score of men who returned at the fin- ish of the Civil War, had faced dan ger and undergone privation, and were wont to listen with apt attention when some old soldier "shouldered his crutch and showed how fields were won" The piazza of the combined post-office and general store was the Grand Army hall of the place, and there the old veterans were often to be found ready to regale their audi ence with stories of their southern experiences
 One by one their numbers had less ened until now only one remained in their midst and he was much en- feebled in body. though still vigorous in mind, and his patriotism still blazed triumphant over all weakness when ever any slur was cast on the flag or the government it sreEresented.9 Cap tain Cyrus Brown was the one who
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

but flowers were scarce The Camper well Beauty with it's dull Solored and worn plumage representing age. and the cabbage butterfly in light buff representing youth. The first passed the winter in some snug place where it could cling and sleep in safety, and the other had just answered the mag fc touch of the sun and come forth from it's chrysalfs because the time was ripe for it. What a winter both have endured; how wonderful that the sun in the heavens calls them on time for business as truly as the set alarm clock calls us. Some scientists call these little creatures automotons of life, but they were the first botanists, and who can tell how they came to lsLsMoU 10 ssqII1 uIBlI9o ol p9IIIB ca When Wallace was in the East Indies he came across a deep bell-Aower and he predicted that moth would be found with tongue foot Or more in length to fit the tube, and it was aft erwards captured. The Camberwell Beauty was on the wing for the will low shrubs to lay it's eggs, and Colias brass4ca haunted the cabbage before man had tanned 1t for his summer garden. It Is well to know the wild things about us. They contribute to our joy as well as our curiosity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
PUT CITY GOVERNMENT ON BUS.
 MESS BASIS.

There is nothing in which the voters of this city have a greater common interest than it's government. 1t is of deep concern to each and every cit ixen because the interests of the city are his interests, because it is a bus iness enterprise in which he is direct ly involved and because wastefuIness and inefficiency have no more excuse for federation there than elsewhere. Thus it is incumbent upon each elector to do his part in insisting upon the best administration which can be se< cured The responsibility for the con duct of public business rests solely with the voter. He therefore has a duty of no little importance to dis charge in seeing that the highest ser- vice is assured at q Justffiable cost, and having it 1t should not be shirked. It Is always the proper time to insist upon the best and to obtain it.
 The republican ticket has been named for this very purpose. It Is committed to the consideration of the city's interests at all times and to it's economical and efficient government. The nominees are men who can be re- lied upon to devote their efforts there to unfiinchingly since the cityss inter ests are the party's interests. Their election means the wiping out of con- ditions which have too long been tol- erated in which the reverse has been true Due thought upon the qua1ifica- tions of the republican nominees should obtain for them from the thinking voters of the city irrespective of party the kind of endorsement next Monday which calls for readjust- ment of municipal affairs and the es- tablish1nent of city government on q business basis. It is the time to place the vote where it wiIl do the most good.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
MEMoRIAL DAY.'

Today, the thirietf1 Of May, has been set aside as g holiday sllat proper honor and reverence may be done to the memory Of those who fought, bled and died for their country. that fit- ting tribute may be paid to their sac ,rffices and sufferings made in response to the nations ca1f and that wreaths and flowers may be laid upon the sacred mounds and tonbs Of the sof- diers and sailors.
 The uriseiffsh service of all such patriots cannot receive too much at tention for all that has occurred in the past and as glowing inspiration for the future. and few are the lccali- ties which cannot share in a general contribution of appreciation and re- spect. Then country and flag were upper1nost in their minds in the noble rally to the country's defense and the keeping green of their mem ory should not be neglected today
 Whatever new customs may be asso- cfated with Memorial day through the promotion of events entirely foreign to it's purpose. public sentiment shoulS be strong enough to prevent its true significance being obliterated. Now ever it may come to be looked upon as a day of recreation and sports sufficient time should be found to give full and deserving recognition to the heroic dead. Memorial day should be so observed that could those who died on battlefield or who have since join ed the silent army return today, they would find in the hearts and souls of the American people the true spirit of patriotism and loyalty in larger measure than ever before. Keep Me- moriaI day true to it's name.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Possession.

In hIefer matters there is no such thing as possession.
 One may own cane or hat. a house and possibly dog, but to say that one can own an idea or an emotion is absurd
 If one offers you some of his money, his stock of funds is decreased by as much as you take. But if he offers you some of his knowledge of chemistry, some of his skill in painting. some of his taste in literature, some of his love. or some of his religion, then exactly the opposite result is produced; for he has left more than he had before ne gave.
 There is doubt whether the saving, It is moro blessed to give then to re- ceive," should be applied to morey at all; for In the end it makes little d-t- ference.
 But there is n1 doubt abau. the fact that the only way to become a million aire of love is to give it away
 The or, way to fill your eins with hope, toy, knowledge and affection IS to give away all you have.
 It is curious how this crazy civfliza- ton of getters professes to worship the Man who despised getting and gave all He had away, even His hfe!
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
TO THE EDITOR

What Are You Going to Do Abou ftf
 Mir. Eaitsr:-well MT. Taxpayer, the election is Monday and 1t is up to you whether an out of the ct0 Eesident will be street commissioner, also whether Alderman Gebrath and Coun- cilman Fowler will continue to be Ted from the public crib with your hard earned tax money. Whether you will elect men that have run the city busi- ness with an overdraft or some thousand of dollars. whether you are willing to pay 10 mill tax besides an estimated income of S392.099.19 mak- ing a total of $b25, 5,249.7T and get no improvements. Do you want to pay $50 more or less a~month for a hitchlng post for the street commissioner team and run the chance Of deputy street commissioner at a salary or S5 q day. If you want it why just stay at home But if you do not want It, come out and vote for Mir. Lathrop and the rest of the republican ticket and you will have some one that will clean out the city barn, which the outroing city officials have been uIl- able or unwilling to do. and you will ret one hundred cents for every dol far you pay the tax collector. with no over draft. I have heard it stated m the floor of the city hall at a city meeting that it was illegal to spend more money than was appropriated r,enaity. tail sentence. What are you going to do about it. stop 1t or let it
 AS INDEPENDENT VOTER
 THAT IS COMING OUT.
 Norwich. May 29. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
FEpERAL DIVORCE LAW,

Realizing the demoralizing effect which divorce. as permitted by the many state laws. is having through out the country, and the stand which the. churches should take for the bet terment of such conditions, 1t Is a commendable step which has been taken by the Presbyterian church of the United States in national assem- ply in going on record in favor of a federal law for the rsgulation of di- yorce.
 Long has there been recognized need for remedial legislation concern ing marriage and divorce laws. Not a little effort has besn made in behalf of uniform iaw fsr all the states and there has been some progress in this direction though necessarily and painfully si0w, but even that goal is far in the future because of the diff ficuity in breaking down state inde- pendence which must yield if uniform fly is to prevail.
 The distressing situations resulting nNm tho existing inadequate divorce
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF LIncoLn.s AssAssIns.

When John Wilkes Booth shot Abra- ham Lincoln at Ford's theater on the night of April 14. 1865. the world was shocked at the crime. Booth escaped from the theatre and fled to Virginia, where he was cornered in the barn of Richard Henry Garrett, near Port Royal, where he was shot. The barn was fired and Booths body was drag ged out
 David c. Herold, one of the con- spirators, was with Booth in the barn. He was put in irons and with the body of Booth was transferred to the monitor Montauk from tug. Booths penitentiaTy, where it remained until 1869, when President Johnson gave Edwin Booth, the actor, permission to have 1t removed te the cemetery at Baltimore
 The eenspiraters with Booth were one after the other rounded up and placed in the penitentiary at Wash ineten. On May 10. 1865, the com mission te try these esnspirators held It's first session. The room in which the trial was held was enc of the large redfns of the penitentiafy. The com mission to sit in judsnent consisted Lew Wallace. Breyet Maj.-aen. Au- gust V. Kauts. Brig. Gen. Alvin P. Howe. T. N. Harris. Joseph Holt and Robert s. Foster, Brevet Brig. Gen. James A. Eidn. Brsvet Col. C.. H. denin. Judge Advocate Henry L.. Bur nett. John A. Bingham with Breset Maj.-Gen. John F. Hartranft of Pennsyivania aetins as special provost marshal.
 During the trial the members of the court were all in full uniform: They sat around . large table, while the prisoners were arranged on q platform about four feet broad and one foot from the floor. At the appointed hour for the trial to begin the woebegone procession, consisting of David c. Payne, Edward Spansler, Samuel B. Arnold, Michael OLoughlin, Samuel Mudd and Mrs. Surratt, wound It's way into the court.
 Mrs. Surratt had the left hand cor ner to herself. and the seven male soldiers. Dr. Mudd wore handcuffs connected with chains, but the brace let's of the other male prisoners were Joined by wide bars of iron ten inches long, which kept their arms apart. All the prisoners excepting Mrs. Surratt chains; which hafnpered their walk, and heavy iron balls were also at tac1led by chains to the limbs of Payne and Atzerodt- fuily organize for the work 1t was not until Friday. May. I12. that they were ready to take testimony. Spang- Ter. Her6ld. Payne, At1erodt and OT.ougifiin were charged directly with assisting in the murder, while Arnold, Mudd and Mrs. surratt, who were ''ab- sent from the scene" were charged with having "harbored, aided and as- sisted the more active conspirators."
 At the time of the trial Mrs. Surratt was 4s years old. Azerodt was a, Her.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
huERTA's SUPPLIES.

With the landing of the two cargoes of ammunition and other war supplies for the Huerta government in Mexico through the port of Puerto Mexico the administration may well feel that its seizure of Vera Cruz has been fruit less The move against Huerta, stin- ulated by the incident at Tampico, was for the purpose of giving him such embarrassment in the conduct of his government and the fight with the rebels thai he would be forced to yield to our demands. One of the ways to accomplish the purpose was by pre- venting him from securing munitions of war for the carrying on of his oper- affcns and tfb seizure of Vera Cruz was hastened to prevent the landing of large cargo of arms from Ger. mAny- That being the chief port the move was successful, but with the armistice agreement we sacrificed our means of preventing supplies going to the feder11s through other ports. Thus what 1t cost seventeen lives to prevent at Vera Cruz has been accomplished without even & move being made against it at Puerto Mexico Turned back at Vera Cruz the Ypiranga de- lays and makes another port followed by the Bavaria, and now Huerta gets what he wanted.
 While 1t may be claimed and such may be the case that the supplies are for the purpose of opposing the rebel advance the lack of which may have caused the easy rebel victories at Tampico and Saltillo. it nevertheless does not overcome the fact that they may some day be directed against our soldiers Fortunate indeed will it be if mediation finds a way out of the rnuddled situation and prevents our administrafion'sS weakness from be- coming costly error.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

laws Are inoreAsing to the point where greater attention Is demanded by the IsubJect. It is time to lend discour- aSsement Instead of encouragement to . growing evil for the good effect it may have upon the people concerned as well as upon leeislation. It will nsver be possibie to prevent divorce dE1tir61y. and such Is not the demand, but 1t is time that a firm and definite 6tand agafnst divorce was taken and In no better way can public opinion be strens sSf3ned thereon than through the action of church bodies Every obstacle should be thrown in the way Of the divorce inclination and paTtic- t1Iarly where Bargain rates, easy laws and other indictments fexist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
THAT IS COMING OUT Norwich. May 29. 1914.
FataIism, Eussnios, Philosophy.

MT. Editor: That was a clever. thoughtful letter on Suffrage in to- days Bulletin-in fact. I might say 1t was the first indication of such a thing as local suffrage brains, to an unprejudiced observer. It was chiefly interesting because one felt that the writer of that letter was stating her own strong beliefs: but, at the same time, such . mixture of fatalism, eu- genics and philosophy was dealing very indirectly with Mrs. Georges point about the mothers of men and their training of children.
 The laws of heredify arc stronG, but nowadays 1t must be admitted that those of environment are as strong. and sometimes stronger. We do not meekIy accept and lie down now under the burdens of hereditary insanity and disease: pitched battles are fought and won with these two dread evils of humanity If the mother is only a sort of ornamental (though somewhat necessafy) ingredient in her child $
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Even after the New Haven revela- tions there are good many who are taking stock in that Brazilian River of Doubt. even though it hasn't passed the scrutiny of the '.olue sky law bu- reAu,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Mtlitants may go on all the thirst strikes they desire for themselves, but when it comes to attempting to blow up reservoirs it's nothing short of an arclay and should be dealt with as such.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The stay at home needs to turn over a new leaf in citizenship. but the fel- lev who throws away his vote when he has the opportunity to insist upon better government, IS even less con cerned in the welfare 4pf his city that the voter who stays away from the polls.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The Maryland hazing has ended in death. It is not the first time but still worse is the realization that it Is not likely to be the last
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

After winning the Derby in England and the golf championship in France it will be a fitting climax if we secured the peace trophy for Mexico
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The firing at our airships from the federal lines may be looked upon as Mexican playfulness, but the disap- pearance of Private Parks should not be forgotten.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Mir Fditor:-will our dear frienf "BacheIor' kindly advise us as to the present address of his beloved friend Confucius that we may advise that worthy sage that a greater and wiser than he has appeared in the Rose of New England.
 An Ordinary Woman. P1ainfield. May 29, 1914
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The man on the corner says: The hideous noises the cats are making at night can hardly be attributed to tho news that dogs are decreasing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The popularity of the sea breezes and the refrigerator only testifes to the widespread regret that winter has been replaced by summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The Michigan man who has talked his own funeral sermon into phon- ograph record for use at the proper time, is taking no chances with the fickieness of humanity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Nothing stirring in Ulster, still re- action can be relied upon to prevent any unbearable monotony for some time to como.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Strange as it may seem. those who are in the greatest need of the clean up benefits too often consider them selves immune.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

letter from the Crocker land ex- ploring party reports progress and health, but nothing was said about the discovery of any new rivers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The trolleymen of the state in ac- ceptins the offer made-to them realize that every little bit added to what they have makes a little bit more.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Now that Huerta has succeeded in securing the two shipments of am- intuition 1t would not be surprising if he denied ever having sent peace dele gates to the mediation conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

The town of Yellvil1e, Ark, ought to be a rattling place to establish col- lege with a cheering section
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Over in England Swat the pests!" is a slogan which can be applied to a long list of nuisances.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

As wac taking walk recently I saw two butterflies locking for nowerx
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-30

Nevvsoh, ssturday, May =. 1s1A
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Address Wanted.

Norwich. May 2s. 1914.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-29
Public Sale.

Having decided to quit farming, l.
will sell at Public Sale at my place
II miles south of Malta, on Tuesday,
November 10, commencing at o clock
sharp. The following described
property to-wit:
4 head of horses, / farm wagon. 9
sets work harness, / spring wagon.
/ Sulky Pillow, l walking pillow, 1 book
case, Writing desk, 2 drags, set of
carpenter tools, | coal stove, oil
stove, kitchen cabinet, 8 horse
power gas engine, 1 feed mill, organ.
Other articles too numerous to mem
ton. Terms all sums of $1,000 and
under cash. All accounts over $40 90
time will be given until October /,
1915, ut 10 per cent interest on bank
able paper, 5 per cent discount on
amounts over $1,000 for cash. No
property to be removed until settled
for. John A. Farb, Owner.
II. Y. Tucker, Auc't.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-29
Why Women Should Have the
Vote.

Ihe average voter thinks his wife,
,sitters, OF mother, are above ignorant
utgros. foreigners, criminals. the
.14s=iz1e and idiots i'm intelligence: yet
tie laW classes women with the
1,,rs,mpetents when it comes to voting.
The first principle of a republican
,-.s,-m of government is that there
13;4ali be one vote for each competent
ll,4g-,ssDn: and no other persons vote,
miether it be husband, brother or
f;az@tl@r, represents fairly their wives,
sisters, or mothers.
AL women are taxpayers whether it
s.s by direct or indirect taxation, and
So should have voice in the
~r,i,hosjng of the legislators who make
<. - taxation laws. Women are also
isay2,md equally with men to observe
~ q civil and criminal codes, and they
s,tNnad have the right to help make
x r. ia.
IN ether states where women have
LIbe vote they have helped make
apacltesr factory labor laws for women,
s.s5sslsli shed juvenile courts, and pros
80 q,e,d the child labor evil, and made
s1yn19Tless other Improvements for the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-10-29
School Notes.

The enrolment is now POS. This
is about 30 per cent more than the
enrolment at the end of the second
month last year.
The high school enjoyed a picnic
and transformations roast in Garland s
grove Wednesday Of this week.
Marion Survant has been absent
for few days, because Of illness.
Miss Robertson spent Friday to
Sunday ut her homestead south of
Dodson.
Kathleen Macy entered school
Monday.
During the first two months of
school the following high school
pupils have neither been absent nor
tardy: Norman Stubbletield, Percy
Townsley, Mildred Wilson, Anna
Survant, Ada Miller, Ethel Meade,
and Edna Partridge.
Owing to unavoidable delay the
monthly standings will not be pub :
lished until next week. The highest
grade in the class entities the pupils
to mention in school notes.
The teachers of the Malta schools
have been invited to be present at Il
meeting of Blaine and Hill! county
teachers, November 9TH and 18th.
Another teachers and parents
meeting is being planned. The date
is November ID A good program is
to be given and a general good time
Will follow the discussion of impor-
tant subjects. Look for the program
next week.