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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
A WORTHY CAUSE.

From the large sale of Red Cross stamps last year the fact that they are popular is being pointed out Such may explain the real attitude of the people thereto, but 1t is rather to be believed that there is a wide and fast growing recognition of the great good which is being accomplished by the cause in which they are used
 Each year has seen an increased number of the seals being disposed of with the top notch being reached last December, when the total of A, ,000, 900 sold resulted in a contribution of s44o,- 900 for anti-tuberculosis work in va rious parts of the United States. This meant a ten per cent. gain over the previous year and shows the mon- strous hold which this movement has upon the people. Beginning with a sale of 13,5000o0 in 1908 in six seasons the revenue which these little holiday seals have brought to the anti -tubercu- losis campaign has more than tripled, the aggregate for the period being over $1,S0o,000. The continuation of this healthy growth should push the sales this year to the fifty million mark There is always opportunity for the wise use of the proceeds which come from this great effort in behalf of suf- fering humanity, and a large measure of the success and popularity of the scheme comes from the manner in which it is made possible for every one, rich and poor, to add his mite It is an appeal to the many, not the few, which calls for small sacrifice
 but makes possible a great amount oi beneficial work in relieving a mosi distressing condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
cHnDREN's DAY.

went with Aunt Sue, and a great treat it Waa for Mrs Turner. Her, sistere oldest boy. Trederic. was ono o8 the speakers, and had won in addition goodly share of prises- The two sis- ters sat together and were made hap py by their mutual pride in Freds success. How eagerly they followed the announcement of the various med als and honorable mentions. and when the class crossed the platform to re- ceive their diplomas, many a mothers 6 eyes filled with happy tears
 The recollection of that restful sum set gathering remains pleasant mem ory to all who attended. AS they walk ed home in the gioamfng. Harry saxd to hi, % c1 Ya, Ss s snsTs Sroya Sns oe any then, won't you? I'll try to do as we'll as Fred did today"
 I'm proud of you now, dear" replied his mother You are as smart aa Fred. l know"
 The younger children also had their share in graduation week, for even the little tots of today expect something unusual at the close of the school year, and the little Turner's wanted Nam ma at all their schools The end of the week found Mrs. Turner tired in body, but mentally rested and refresh ed.
 So for all the fathers and mothers of our fair city Chifdren's Day and Children's Week is a pleasure, or should be such. For the children's sake make it a pleasure to them and to you.
 Do not let yourselves or them feel disturbed or Jealous over the winners of the race if you or yours are out stripped therein. What if the prize is wrongly given in your opinion. Rs- member. even the wisest judges may misjudge sometimes. and that they also serve who only stand and wait AN IDLER-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
YALEs GREAT VICTORY.

Never before has there been such ! contest between crews on the Thames as that which gave Yale the much coveted honor of victor over Harvard and the chances do not favor m early repetition The form which Tale displayed and the bulldog tena- Hty with which they hung to the task same with as great surprise as did the anal result It was a magnificent demonstration of old-tine Yale pluck md grit.
 No better matched crews ever row I'd the course and it only serves to mphasize the tremendous uphill fight which has been made by the crew of Old Eli none of whom ever partici- bated in a varsity contest before. The lefeats of the earlier season and the manner in which Harvard had carried ,ff the smaller events offered no en- pouragement to crew or supporters. Tho only basis for hope lay in the last time row which had been made. md which indicated a strong crew hat might be expected to avoid a procession. Yale deserved the victory, however, because it won it by the hardest kind of a struggle. It was no Yive-away and in view of the great amount of uncertainty which has ac- eompanted the training great credit must go to the coaching staff. It was ! race which is bound to be of great assistance in determining the future handling of the crews, demonstrating IS it does, what can be done with a crew which has received it's training along one line.
 It was race from start to finish which is not likely to be duplicated and in which the praiseworthy exhi- bition and masterly fight which the Harvard crew made cannot be over looked The distinction between first and second horors in such a contest is but slight and nothing nearer a tie in such a race is likely to be witnessed It does not. however, detract from Yaie's great victory,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
TEEN and-NOW

Today baseball holds the nation in it's grip. Presidents. statesmen, millionaires, and bankers forsake their desks to attend the games. over 30, 900, 900 fans pay more than SIC, 900. 900 every season to watch the 5000 professional ball players making up the more than 50 major States. These athletes combined earn salaries amounting to more than S6,o00.0 900 a season-some star players are said to receive more than S15,00o for six monthS work The outcome of games is awaited throughout the country with deep CT interest than many Of the grave problems that confront the govern ment. There is hardly school, a university or social club in the country that is not represented at least once on the baseball diamond during the year. There are many baseball hines made up of girls and women who can play nearly as well as their brother-players in many minor leagues. Baseball Is not only the national game today; 1t is Wherever the United States flag flies. in the Philippines. Hawaii, Porto Rico, or Aiaska, there are rabid baseball fans and profession al players. In the shade of Japan's versity students are 'siinins 'em out" Co-incident with the adop- ton of the principles of a republic,
 the Chinese also adopted the American game of baseball. And now comes the news that the French Athletic association. has de- cided to adopt baseball as a na- tional sport In fact, the sun never sets on basebalrs Kingdom
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
THE COLOMBIAN CLAIM.

There seems to be little probability that the senate will approve the treaty for the settlement of the Colombian claim in it's present form as presented by the secretary of state. It contains provisions which are not in accord ance with the requirements of the sit uation, and while they are agreeable to the Colombian republic and have met the approval of its congress there are features which are against the in- terests of this country,
 At the same time it cannot but be realized that the Colombian claim is one which should be adjusted. It has been hanging fire long enough. Every administration has endeavored to se- cure a fair settlement, but without result until the large concessions made by this country at the last convention wer6 accepted. It was what Colombia had been waiting and working for and ~-nAix this country had determined to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
IMPovERtsHEp FARMS.

Within the past decade there has been decided change in the rnlniber of abandoned or unworked farms which are to be found in the eastern states because of increased thought and attention which are being given to the overcoming of waste conditions and idle land. The example of profit able farming has made the right kind of an impression for stimulating farm development and better farming in every locality, but the task of over coming the impoverished farm is bound to be slow and constant.
 The impoverished farm has become so through neglect. It has been work ed for all that it was worth. Its life has been sapped and when it was found to be yielding less and less sat- isfactory results, smaller instead of greater attention was devoted to it's mainteance. Farming is a business the same as any mercantile establish ment and no business continues to show profit unless there is constant attention to the upkeep of it's various departments Only by so doing can there be expectations of continuing farming as a paying pr9position. It was upon such a basis that an old resident recently referred to his land being under cultivation for a period of fifty years and it is just as good today as it was when first planted. He had, however. put back into the soil a certain portion of what he had taken out It is this restitution which the impoverished farm must receive, and under scientific treatment and an un- derstanding of how to get the best returns from the labor expended there is great hope for the increased inter- est which is being manifested in this direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

Sixty eight years ago today the first match game Of baseball on record was played. The game was between the Knickerbocker and New York Baseball clubs in the Eiysian fields at Hoboken, N. J. The players were members of the leading New York families, and en- gagged in the sport as a pastime. A bevy of town belles in the group seem like a social function. The field was marked off into the base ball diamond so familiar today. None of the players wore gloves. masks, or protectors. It was the custom for the batter to say where he wanted the ball thrown The pitcher, or "giver'' as he was then called. delivered it with an under hand toss. according to the rules of the game. It was thought that the pitcher had an unfair advantage ball overland, hence the rule. The catcher stood at a safe distance behind the batter, ready to catch the ball on the bound. The rules dictated that if he caught the third strike on the first bound the batter was out; otherwise he must throw to first base to put him out. Like wise. the ffelders. or scouts" were permitted to catch hits on the first bound. Three outs retired the side. The team that first scored 31 runs, or aces" regardless of the number of innings played, was accounted the wiuper. After the game, the players resorted to one of the famous taverns of the day where the victors had a dinner at the expense of the vanquished-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
SIGNIFICANT REGISTRATIONS.

Wherever there is a chance to re- veal the attitude of the voters upon national party affairs the tendency which has been disclosed in many of the states of the union, of a grand return to the republican fold. is being maintained in others. The demonstra- ton of the indirect benefit which the folly of 1912 was to the democratic party and the uselessness of continu- ing it has had its effect generally, but the Pacific coast is the latest to man ifest It's changing attitude.
 The registrations in the two states of Oregon and California furnish a basis for feeling the political pulse of that section. In Oregon the re- turns show 12G000 republicans, Al, 900 democrats and 11,000 progressives. a decided change when it is realized that the split in the republican ranks at the presidential election permitted the election of all the democratic electors. The same disposition is be- ing manifested in California although registration there does not end until the first of the next month. When it is learned. however. that there are now over 100000 more registered than took part in the presidential election and of that number there were 247,S61 re- publicans, 1S5.107 democrats and 172,- 064 progressives, the abrupt turn which politics have taken in that state Is revealed.
 This tendency, together with the re- turn to the republican ranks in Penn sylvania, South Dakota and other states, carries it's own significance. the strongest feature of which is that it is an action which is not confined tc any one state or section of the coun- try.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

lecture against Socialism in the town
 hall, Norwich. Conn, Monday June 18th, 1914. We request that you give
 this the proper space .n the next issue
 of your paper.
 Whereas. the Knights of Columbus
 have brought Pter W. Collins, to Norwich to lecture against Socialism. and
 Whereas, the statements made by
 said Peter w Collins are false. mis-
 leading and are made for the pur-
 pose of confusing the minds of the
 people of Norwich as to the aims and purposes of the Socialist move ment. therefore be it Resolved, that we the members of the Socialist party of Norwich dc hereby challenge Peter w. Collins through the Knights of Columbus. tc meet our representative. George Spies Jr.. of Hartford. Conn, Socialist party candidate for United States senator in public debate at some future date to be agreed on to discuss the fol. lowing proposition: Resolved, that Socialism is for th< highest interests of mankind" And be it further resolved, that VI demand absolutely that the arrange !, ments for the debate shall be lef l in the hand of a committee of six l three to represent the Knights of Co lumbus and three the Socialist party | so that both parties to the controvers, I may be assured a square deal l (Signed)
 GEOTT MOLES, | Chairman of Meeting. | Norwich. June 1e. 1914. ALBERT BOARDMAN, Secretary of Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

avoid, though in the present treaty the exorbitant sum and the apology are the chief matters of dispute. With out the latter less opposition might arise except that for this sum of $25,-
 00e. 600 less is being obtained by this country than was proposed when 8
 much smaller sum was being consid- cred. The rights to the Colombian
 route for canal are not included this time. which with the other terms indicate the reason for Colombia's fa- vorahle decision.
 For the relations of the countries and the betterrhent of the Latin Amer
 fcan feeling there can be no relaxa-
 ton of effort to reach a fair basis for settlement and the quicker it can be done the better it will be for all concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

but the love of woman may have prompted both. The royal gardens of China, which have hills, lakes, rock cries, terraces and pagodas and dwarf trees and the rarest flowers in pots, are not more wonderful than the gar dens of Damascus with their rose trees of great height holding 100, 900 damaslx roses In bloom. The Italian garden, with its pergolas, sun-dial and won- derfully pruned trees, has influenced the gardening of all nations. The quaint gardens of Japan and the cac- tus hedged gardens of Turkey have a beauty all their own. as do the gardens of Spain, which take on the best fea- lures of the horticulture in Arabia and Africa The first gardener toiled to live, but the gardener of today tolls to produce art effects as well.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
HIDDEN AMONG THE STUFF.

When of old they sought Saul, son Of kish. to make him King of Isreael, the young man could net be found, for he had hid himself among the stuff." !" Among the tent furniture, the harness of the camels. and the household sup plies the candidate lay concealed while royal honors and an opportunity of princeiy service awaited him; surely an ignoble position for potential hero.
 In way quite comparable many Ipan of great possibilities today is hid den among the stun. Men Of kinziy caiibre and capable of great uses are so deeply immersed in business or in pleasure that their diviner powers suf.- fer. They are like Saul in his ignoble retreat, or like Achilles concealed among the girls in the court Of Dio- modes. plying the distan and the needle when he should have been fight ing the enemy before the walls of Troy.
 Let it be confessed that the ''stuf is not bad in itself. The ascetic, with indiscriminate condemnation of ma terial possessions has no convincing argument. Worldly things. if their ! appropriate place, are never U be de- 1 despised. 1t Is only when they usurp the highest place and submerge the soul beneath them that they become | the savor of death.
 Absorption in the world that now Is | appears as the besetting sin of our I time. Multitudes cannot seem to use | the world without abusing it. They almost forget that life has any spirit 1 stincts and devout aspirations are GOV l cred over with what Emerson called the sugar plums and cats cradles.
 the toilet, compliments, auarrels. cards the negative from the Scripture in Junction, Love not the world. neither the things that are in the world" Many men and many women who might be
 powers for the Kingdom of God are
 never heard from because they are l unwilling or: unable to climb over the
 rim of the barricade of 'stun." mer- l chandise of one sort or another, wiSh
 which they are surrounded
 No form of blight attacks character more subtly than this practical ma-
 terialism. Before one is conscious of it business. or pleasure. or social cares may have robbed him of every heaven
 ly interest. On the southeast coast oi
 England there was. a hundred years ago, the thriving village of Eccles- But sand from nearby dunes began to blow
 through the streets Gradually it GOV
 cred the gardens and banked up the houses. In 10 years every living thins
 church spire was covered and Dccles lay as much covered as ancient Pom
 peli It is a parable of the submerg- l ence of a human spirit
 Man is more than a getter of gold ol
 a dealer in merchandise. A life Is z i-bigger concern than a mere living, nc matter how sumptuous. Sailing tn' seas of time we must have a care thai
 the water be kept out of the ship. Int things of time are important but thos' of eternity are tranScendent Fol | what shall 1t profit manfff he gair
 the whole world. and lose his owI
 soul?"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

the democratic ticket is not Qu31f clear Just at this time anyway ther& does not apear to be the slightest poos sibility of his receiving the nomiua- ton, all reports to the contrary rfot- withstanding.-New Britain Herald.
 Here is ticket for the republicans which one well known party man names as a sure winner: For govern
 or, William F. Henney of Hartford.
 for lieutenant governor, Frederic A.
 Bartlett. of Bridgeport; for secretary
 of state, Archibald Macdonald of
 Putnam; for state treasurer, Fred S.
 Chamberlain of New Britain: fR
 comptroller. Robert V. Magee of Wa
 tertown; for attorney general, John
 P. Kellogg, of Waterbury; for. United
 States senator, Frank B. Brandegee of
 New London--Bridgeport Post
 New Hampshire.s law making the
 carrying of lights on all vehicle:i com
 pClsory, will go into effect July Il. It
 is merely in the interest of safety
 that such a law should be enacted in every state. The smooth r,inning notor, the rubber tired carriage the
 bicycle and all the fifty seven other varieties of vehicles, have creared a
 condition, which makes lighting a ne- cessity for safety. The rules Of the
 before. and advantage should be taken of every opportunity to draw a little | tighter the lines which insure great CT protection.-Merfden Record. The Sunday amusement problem In the larger cities of Connecticut con, cerns the moral and physical welfare, | of the masses of the people. It is a mere incident that a certain num- Der of people delight in baseball and want to enjoy it on the first day of | the week What the masses are | aiming at is a recognition of their rights as human beings. occupied dur | ing the other six days of the week | in confning labor. They cannot be made by statute to live according to | the wishes of the minority and it Is | only the minority that are perpetually | attempting to interfere with an evolu- | tion which is working itself out quite | in harmony with human principles.- | New Haven Courier-Juornal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

College graduates are likely to be Impressed with the fact that what may seem a liberal distribution of honorary degrees is but the result of tremendous amount of hard work and take unto themselves the lesson. of going forth to do likewise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

The man on the corner asks: After the women have gained political emancipation will they throw off Fashions yoke?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

From the number of opinions pre- vaiiing in California as to who is responsible for the tipping evil the railroad commission of that state isn't so near through it's important task as it considers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Socialists Challenge For Debate.
 MT. Editor: The Sociaist party of Norwich at it's regular meeting on June 18th adopted the following res olutions challenging the Knights of Columbus of this city to a debate with Peter W, Collins who delivered a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

General Villa has found a way of dealing with Carranza which Secre- tary Bryan would have liked to have possessed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

There are certain people about the state awaiting with much concern the outcome of MT Wallace's jelly fish, gathering at Lake Compounce for it's effect upon the democratic organiza- tion
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This is the time of the year when the world and the graduate look at each other through opposite ends of the telescope.
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Even though MT. Roosevelt has just learned the harm which he did to himself during the 1912 campaign. he cannot say that he was not advised against such a course at the time
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

It is we'll to make use of the Azores in flying to Great Britain. There is no use in throwing safety entirely to the wind just yet
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Those Wellesley girls upon being told that some day they might be mayors had two ways of looking at ft-one as actually filling the office and the other as the power behind the throne.
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Of course it is impossible to please everyone even at boat race, but it is possible to overcome a four mile procession.
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Not only are both ends. California and Maine, showing enormous drops in progressive strength, but it is even more noticeable among the intervening country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
EDITORIAL NOTES

Now that it is admitted that the River of Doubt must be surveyed and the claims verified, Dr. Cook will take hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

Probably the little navy men con- slider that the government will save money by making targets of the two ships which Greece wanted to buy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

Ambassador-to-be Romulo s Naon. from Argentina is more fortunate than most of those honored in being able to get degrees from Yale and Harvard on successive days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Twenty -four men were arrested at Coney Island recently because the beach policemen thought their bathing costumes a trifie unusual. Some day men may rise up for equal rights in the matter of bathing costumes.- Bridgeport Standard
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We'll ventilated bedrooms will rre1 tude-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

Mir. Comstock Is a pretty shrewd politician and he knows the game thoroughly, but just why he thinks there Is a demand for him to head
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

One of the evidences of civilization is the garden. Civilized man has to have a garden. There was a big diff ference between the Garden of Eden end the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

We all have relatives We do not feel proud of, and they are not always poor, either. It is not easy to tell what the matter is. We only know we feel some Of them are too mean to live, and some too conceited or frivolous to be toler- ated. It is not likely such people ever have good opinion of us. If 1t is true like hegets like, their thoughts of us are no better than our thoughts of them. Some peoEle have not only rec ognized that they had relatives who would be more satisfactory if they were strangers. but have proceeded to make strangers of them. Poor relations are always more or less of trial eo the ricfr-and the rich arKE-'aare or less the hope of the poore anu n-sz iisap- pointment. We should bear in mind no one is to blame for being related to us and often it is as much of a mis- fortune to them as to us. A scriptural interrogation is If you do not love your brother whom you have seen how can you love God whom you have not seen? 2" That was intended as a curb
 upon us. but is it?