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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
CHANGE IN PosTMAsrERs.

The recommendation of John P. Murphy for postmaster of Norwich by Congressman NTahan follows in due course the action of the recent con ference in this city. That the nomina- ton for the office was not made some time ago caused no little surprise. ex- cept that it was realized from the start that the multitude of candidates did not contribute any aid to the speedy filling of the office. Harmony required the getting together of the factions and that aided by the results of the last election has just taken place.
 With the political fuke of 1912 q change in the postmasters of this district as well as the state was made evident. Nothing could prevent it ex- cept a determination to recognize mer- 1t and experience and thereby retain in office those who have demonstrated their fitness for conducting the bus mess and that time has not arrived.
 John F. Murphy, who will be the next postmaster of Norwich, replaces 8 man whose whole life has been de- voted to postal affairs. Postmaster Carutl1ers has witnessed and of late years wisely directed the steady growth and development Of the local branch of the postoff1ce department. He has zeaiously guarded the inter ests of his office territory and of Uncle Sam and when he turns over the of fee to his successor he will leave an enviab1e record behind
 Politics decreeing that there must be q change, the choice falls upon q, well known citizen whose faithIulness to democracy has been lifelong and un- faltering. He is man of affairs and thoroughly acquainted with his ter ritory. His opportunity is before him He Is to be congratulated upon his coming appointment
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and in our jails. To abolish the pres ent system of keeping the men at work without having ready for i'm mediate operation q definite, concrete workable method of employing them, at least eight hours daily, would be the worst thing for the men which could be inflicted upon them. Surely this bill will be thrown out, but more than that, it's originators should be invited to Wethersdeld prison to look into conditions or should be given some method of informing themselves as to the dangers of what they pro pose.-NeW Hay en Union.
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JApAN's REPORTED DEMANDS.

From the very entrance of Japan ento the war there have been plenty .of misgivings as to what the real ob- 5scE of that country was and what 1t would demand as Q, recompense for it's services. Despite it's declarations that kt was simply fulfilling its obligations as an ally of Great Britain, that 1t was taking advantage of the opportu- 1ity to remove such European in- duencs as possible from the east and at the same time give protection to the commerce of the allies, 1t has been Sntfnated that whatever foothold it -spzs able to gain in new territory would hs retained.
 Renewed interest in the eastern sft- na1ion is created by the alleged de- nnandg which Japan is said to have made uncn China relative to the Kiau
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF GEN. SCHUYLER.

Ege are so used to looking upon the patriots of the War of 171G ay being SO united, free from me-tSE2cy and all jealous ideas, and ell working fo. she common cause, tllGt t seems strange that such petGy biclSeTil gs and haclbiting should have been carried on as those which caused the court martial of Gen. Schuyler.
 Sometimes, as in the case of Gen. Gates, the ambition and egotism of some of the leaders aub6ueo their sense oT honor and judgment. This man plotted first against the gallant Schuyler and later against Washing ton himself. Tn June, 1775, he was appointed one of the four major gen. erals who were named by Con- gI,ess.. Acco' HSaauTipG Washington from
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Admiral Beatty doesn't fail to give due credit to the efficiency of the men below decks, a force that is too often overlooked, nevertheless highly inn porta1lt in peace or in war
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Now the effort is being made to have Windham county increase it's contri- button to the libraries for lawyers Such everlasting and steadily increas- ing drains on the counties should get the strong opposition they deserve
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Carranza Is apparently making a heroic effort to get back, but unless he can do better than when there be- fore Mexico City cannot have much of an attraction.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Tf they were not already at 1t what Herr won Bethnann HoHweg caused Sir Edward Grey to say about his reference to 2, scrap, of paper would be sufficient cause for war
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Despite all tho Baseball compIica- tions there is cheer. in the thought that the game hasn't got to face such conditions as exist In Europe
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

The man on the corner says: Noth- ing develops so o15"t7v as 8 baby grievance properly nursed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
TIE MAN WHO TALKS

Conduct has been defined as char acter getting busy: and whether your conduct is coumendaole CT not de- bends upon your character This is why man puts himself into his work; and what prompted Paul to suy: Tiny speech betrayeth thee!" Our work and our speech bear our imprint. He who plans to get the most money for least toll schemes to make things look better than they are. hence there are a great many materialized false pre- lenses in trade; and the talented speaker makes empty phrases well eS- pressed 10 hide the weakness of his selfish ambitions. Those who are hon est leave no signs of deception upon their work; those who are thorough leave no trace of slackness. We can not prevent our characters giving color to our work, so when we arc getting busy we should not be un mindful of effects. What we are think ing is often wrought into what we are doing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

The records during Governor Blease's administration in South Carolina arc missing. but it will never be possible to dispose of his record as easily.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

It has been remarked If Satan took only the hindermost he would have a slow bunch,' and the truth of the statement is self evident. Mans con- ception of Satan still continues tos be rather crude. He may go forth like a roaring lion seeking who he may de- vour. but he will not fare well if he makes too much noise hunting his quarry. The poor bad man may be an emissary if his, but the slick, well groomed hypocrite is a mere sue cessful agent for him. He is seldom thought af as a church attendant; but he is and usually sits very much nearer the pulpit than the door. [ sometimes think those who put the BogY man into the juvenile mind to establish q well grounded fear get their inspiration from him, for He who spoke of the least of these' and hkened them unto the Kindgonl of Heaven, never could be capable of at tempting to govern ill that way. It is well that Satan trenfbles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees
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Lions, whether battleships or beasts, know that trouble in the feed tank is a serious matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Turkeys idea, Of progress, if it ever gets the chance, may be expected to result in 3, move to fill up the Suez canal,
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of religion; but all any person needs Is one good definition to standardize life by. It was Cotton who said: Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it. die for it. anything but live for it'' The greatest good for the greatest number is a true religious maxim.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Even a generous contributor to the relief of war conditions never real izes the same opportunity for better ing conditions at home upon the receipt of the persanaI tax bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

There might not be any mourning if we only. get a corner of that prom ised cold wave but 8 seasonabIe change would be welcomed.
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fashioned pat apple pie--her grand mothers recipe; and her neighl9or across the street, Mrs. Hard Up, can cook roast beef with Yorkshire pud- dfnSs in the exact way her mother did, way over in England.
 And Mrs. Stranded, well, she let all those fine pumpkins stay in the gar- den till the frost ruined them; and she such a master hand at making pumpkin pies, too,
 Nothing Delnonico's head chef ever got up tasted better than does the fine, old style pot roast, such as Mary Penniless cooks-when she wants to; but generally she says "Oh, it's too much troublei' and feeds her family on cold boiled ham which she buys at the delicatessen stores, or potted chicken, which she got at that recent mark-down!
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In support of its contention that two British ships were sunk in the North sea battle, Germany points to the fact that the admiralty has never admitted the loss of the Audacious.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

There is always an army Of unern- ployed who never take Q hint from a woodpi1e.
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Have you ever met the person who knows just what ought to be done? If you haNe<S you are aware lie is she chap who never does it. That is where you behold wisdom going to waste. These generals who would command our affairs have never ac- comphshed anything of note and do not think it necessary to. If you keep your ears open you will hear men in the common walks of life pointing out the mistakes of President Wilson. Kaiser Wilhelm General Kitchener, and Emperor Nicholas. Their conceit is one of broad vision! They see the right way in all directiops-for oth- CTS! They are kin of the fel- low who can tell what he would do if he were in your place, not realizing if he were in your place he would do just as you do. It is a blessed thng not to say too much, however quail fled you may feel you be to speak The reward of silence is that it is taken as 9 sign of wisdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
TALENTS IN A NAPKIN

(Written Specially for The Bulletin.)
 It always seems strange to hear d woman, commenting on another woman's success, say depreciating of herself ''Oh, well. could never do that! All I can do is cook!'
 This, when, even from a, business point of view, there is scarcely a line in which people will pay out so much
 A woman on the outskirts of New England town and with an invalid husband to support, took up the sale of a certain kind of choice linens, sub- stantiaily woven, old-fashioned rag rugs, etc. Summer residents came in automobiles and by trolley to buy of her wares. One of the customers said on a dark day, "Oh, dear! [ wish you could give us a cup of hot tea! Can't we have it right here in your living room?"
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The man and the woman who in the serious moments or the years dawn thought this was the year for supreme effort to become more angelic than ever. have found that it is not easy to break away from mans natural dispo- sition and trend. The trouble with most of us is that we were not cut out for pioneers in life. We can blaze new trail as well as the best of them, but when we get deep into the wilder ness or up against some mountain fastness where going is uncertain or climbing perilous. we take the back track for open gardens and the hedged highways where the going is easy and discomfort is less. We all like easy saiiing-are inclined to follow the line of least resistance We find our dreams enchanting, but our resolutions to do and dare lay upon us q heavy burden and we flunk-We are quitters. This is why a few valiant ones are still the salvation of the many.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
WHAT THE coNsULs SAY.

Some fine Argentine wool has brought 90 cents a pound. gold.
 Farmers iu Alberta have increased their SIltiEated acreage by from 10 to 15 per cent. looking forward to d heavy demand for grains this summer.
 In Bombay pearls are now selling at half *heir normal values
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

And speaking of chicken, the last irtln1e was in New York, we paid scv-
 enty five cents for what was down on
 the menu card as minced chicken on
 toast, yet which had a suspicious
 taste of chopped-up veal. Here are
 lots of long-legged chickens scratching up fiower-beds and borders about the Down n-And- Outs farmhouse, which, killed, dressed, cooked, chopped anH seasoned, would make splendid, really truly minced chicken, for which any hungry mortal would gladly pay at least fifty ceutsi
 All of which goes to show that there IS. or would be, a demand flor good things to eat, if only they were offered
 to customers in some practical way.
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jt soer1s atrande, but is a fact. never

it seems strange, but is fact, never theiess, that there are many house holds in which Mother and "The Girls rarely ever have so much as a quarter which they can call their own.
 Father gives them the privilege of getting their necessities on credit; or, with many farmers households, the garden and orchard produce will be exchanged for needfuls at the store, in the old-time way.
 How many q woman might make q little extra spending money, if only she would strike out into a modest business venture on her own hook!
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

That was the tip to the hostess! There was an old-fashioned porch at
 the end Of the wide hall and provident-
 ially it was shaded by vines. She had
 room there for but three small tables;
 but she covered them with dainty run
 ners of scrim, set vase of garden
 flowers on each, and when caller
 asked for tea did not serve it in a.
 stingy little cup, to be lukewarm before tasted; but brought 1t on in a cunning little Japanese teapot, letting the lunchers serve themselves as nearly
 everybody likes to do.
 Customers coming by auto were al- ways hungry; and when they found that they could buy sandwiches, little cakes and waters, too, they were glad to do so. The modest tea-house be-
 came q paying adjunct to her business and was nearly clear profit since the expense of getting up the small lunches was light.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Of course the next great national event will be the watch service for the sround hog.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Among those called in to testify to the high character and ability of James NJ. Sullivan, the American min- ister to Santo Domingo, was the noto- rious Jack Rose of Rosenthal case fame. There was nothing in his tes- tinony. however, to indicate that Sec retary Bryan appointed Sullivan to the Santo Domingan post on his recon mendation.-Springdel Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

The worlds richest phosphate mine is on the island of Curacao.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Now, sisters, don't all speak at once! Yes: l know the objections!" Make profit in these times of high cost of provisions?" "Oh, goodness! Think Waffles? Not T. It's too much fuss!' Do you suppose any person would care for my pot roast and plain mince pie?" "Yes: but people won't pay more than a quarter for a supper; and how much would I get profit out of it? It would be all work!'' etc. etc. It is easy to fancy the chorus of objes- tions,
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Again, there are neiahbors where. principally on Thursday night, when most maids are out, the woman of the house puts her family off with the plainest of ready made suppers, be- cause she hates to bother cooking any thing.
 Now # a woman in that vicinity, in need of money, were to launch out into the practical business of supply ing Suppers on such evenings, or if two neighbor women formed q tenn porary partnership, serving q good meal at the home of one, 1t is safe to say that they would build up more than just q. neighborhood or street patronage. and make money on the venture
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NoW-what we are driving at is thisi there is scarcely a neiqhborhood, in city CT country, where women are not heard to say, "'Oh, deari I'm so could go somewhere and get d meal Q Vittles some other woman's cooked"
 People put this wish in practice, when they go to the city; they will haunt the most expensive hotels and restaurants and cabarets, paying fancy prices for some nevolty in food which is not half 50 good or so sub stantial as they can get at home. But it is tasty; and that is the prime se- cret of a cooks success.
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Here ia Mrs. Slim Purse, who knows just how to make the IoVeliest old
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Let US suppose a simple case. Were somebody to say to me, Next Thurs day evening Mrs. Blank is going to have a waffle supper at her house on x Street. She charges fifty cents; but she's 3 fine cook, Don't you think I'd follow those waffles and lay down my half dollar with pleasure To be sure I wouldi And so would many other folks!
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Since so many preachers have ven-
 tured to write upon What Christ would do were he in Chicago or some other big city 1t is barely possible that some sensational preacher may feel iInpelled to discourse upon What Mar tin Luther would 60 were he in Ger many today!" History tells us Martin Luther was most German among the Germans; thss@ Ia loved his Eiimbecl< beer and q lively song as well as any of them, but he hated hypocrisy and abuse of power and had the courage, ! like. Erasmus, to stand by his Convic- tions as religious teacher and be- come forever branded as q renegade by his church: but became g. gIorifed l leader of protestants. Where he would stand today is not easy to divine, but since the abIest Germans in all coun- tries are approving the kaiser's poli- 1 cies in war, it IS quite likely his sym 1 pathies and his prayers would be for German supremacy at whatever cost. ] What think you?
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1t IS being recommended that made in the United States be placed upon all exported goods and it is q. good idea if it doesn't fit the New England rum We send to the heather, or the cast-iron axes trade used to export for the confding natives of foreign lands. Made in the United States must have honor and honesty back of it. Goods bearing this trademark must come through every test to the credit of the nation they represent. Nothing of poor quality would be creditable to the makers or the na- tion- Character must be put in such goods and it must be good character or the whole people will suffer because of poor work, dishonest goods and the bad name they may give the courFcy. Standard goods based upon and sus- taining American integrity should bear such a. trademark. Truth makes a good herald for any country
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Now it always seems strang, to ride through the country districts during the Fall, and to see bushels of apples prime squashes, pumpkins, pears, corn and dear knows what not, going to loss, while nobody in the houses where these splendid food-stuffs are will take the trouble to save themi In some countries, every apple would be carefully picked. the best ones roll cd in paper and packed in some cool place, the less desirable ones made in to jelly, marmalade, etc. (eyen the parings would make profitable jelly, no matter how high-priced sugar may be) or, yes, even dried!
 'Step on my corns, or tell me lies But don't give me dried apple pies! " runs the deriding verses; but let one of the scornful try an old-time New England dried apple pie in which one came occasionally upon d fat raisin and q bit of lemon peel and I'll war | rant he'd soon change his mind,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Incidental to the request of the New
 York, New Haven and Hartford for charter amendments in Rhode Island, President Elliotts statement of the contradictions in the railroad charters and laws of three New England States adjoining one another makes quite q good argument for Federal incorpora- : tion.-Providence Bulletin.
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The public men of this city would do well to tour it a good deal more often and more thoroughly. Such habit might even operate to prevent much that only seems to become conspicu- ous after 1t has gotten into the crimi- nal courts-NeW London Telegraph.
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Nevertheless, there would be spend ina money in such a scheme for the woman who isn't too-yes. let us say it--lazy to work Who would put brains into getting up some attractive and out-of- -the-ordinary meal; sup pose it were only a, hash and griddle cake supper; d little roast pig, with dessert of the lemon pie which so many cooks make so well; the minced chicken on toast, already referred to. topped off with an inexpensive pan dowdy Chats something you haven't heard of for some time, isn't 1t? But it's awfUlly good tasting, filling and best of all-ineXpensiVe!)
 Nobody ever grows too big or too old to enjoy a picnic supper; and think of the fun in the country, in these times of handy automobiles, if Mrs. Enterprising, who is land poor and needs pin money, telephoned about the countryside that next Tuesday evening she would set her big table and serve a supper of oyster or fish choWder, and apple dumplings, or baked Indian puddinS, or an orange ShortCake-the fruit was never cheap er--Or, perhaps. bean soup-the old fashioned Izind-fried fresh pork chops, or maybe that old gander fathers been threatening to kill for months, all nicely stuffed and roasted, with some CA NiAOSC NG5SA1DlGS 9O4ItS tO AcSo III the cellar, apple sauce, dOuEhnuts and cheese, or any other of the good things in which farmers IardeTs abound,
 Wouldn't the people gather from miles around; and wouldn't they put down their silver willingly: and then, perhaps, there might be an in1promptu dance on the barn floor, to music of the graphophone-for everybody has such q. thing now. even though he may be land poor and hard-woriled and bowed down paying mortgagesi
 There would be homes squeezed cider and russet apples and it would be a jolly social evening, as well as d pro fitabIe one for Mother, who had no extra expense, since the girls acted as waitresses, helping out first class There is really the germ of q profit able and paying business in this idea for the woman who will grasp it, But of course she won't be the one who will grumble, "Bosh! It's too much trouble!"
 THE DICT AETRApII.
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We do not let our religion sink deep enough or broaden cut enough--it gets into our feelings but not into our work
 Religion gets inte GUT action to so i'm tied an extent 1t is quite difficult to tell who is religious and who isn't We see religion defined over in Europe by 3 fierce war for supremacy. We see it in all countries asserting itself in va rious irreligioIs ways. How think you can religion be best expressed? Robert Coliyer said: Good roads, flowers, parks, better schools, trees, pure water, fresh air sunshine and work for every body-these things, to me, are relig- ion.'' Tn accord with this is Lord ChathamS definition Of religion;
 Being right with your fellow man. for If you are not right with your fellow pi.I 15ail you calioe t.a I.7 vnu will find frcm 11o to 200 definitions
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Talk cannot be cornered. and this
 is the reason it is always cheap.
 Every way you turn you hear talk upon the war, politics. religion or the
 weather. Go into society for an eve-
 ming and then at your leisure sit down
 and weigh the conversations you lis
 tened to. It takes quite d number to
 show any weight at all This is why what one does counts more than what he says. Man is celebrated for talk ing most about what he knows the least of Two hundred years ago Mat i thew Prior wrote; They never taste who always drink; those always talk who never think If we only could realize how what we say sounds to others we should more carefully guard our tongues. Talk is 2. means of play ing the agreeable. but too many make ! 2. nooT show at 1t. He is, a wise man ! who talks most of the time to his dog. i He neither interprets nor repeats con- ! versatlons, he simply knows his mas | ter's voice. The person who talks much is always in need of a good ] memory
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Nor,~ich. Saturday. Jan. 30. 1s15.
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That the contract system of labor at Wethersfield and in other penal in
 stitutionS iu the state be terminated and the inmates employed in making state, county and city supplies, is the puport of 6 bill introduced at Hart ford. Passage of such legislation would work widespread harm and can arise only from someone ignorant of conditions in the Connecticut nrison